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Melba Westfall Obituary

MELBA WESTFALL Melba Westfall, age 92, passed away in Modesto, CA on Sunday, December 7, 2003. She was born on September 25, 1911. Melba was a Storeroom Clerk for Gottschalks in Fresno for over 20 years. She is survived by her son, Stanley Westfall of Bailey Flats, CA; her daughter, Evelyn Elems of Modesto; brother, Adrian Cook of Coarsegold; sisters, Edmere Richards of Oakland, Cora Williams of Raymond, and Mable Mabry of Woodland; one grandchild, and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Mariposa United Methodist Church on Thursday, December 11, 2003, from 1:15 to 2:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Mariposa United Methodist Church on Thursday, December 11, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at Mariposa County Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to Great Valley Museum, c/o Modesto Junior College, 435 College Ave., Modesto, CA 95350 or a favorite charity. Franklin & Downs Funeral Home Modesto, CA (209)523-9135

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Published by Fresno Bee on Dec. 10, 2003.

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