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ALICE DUFF Obituary
ALICE BERNICE
HESTER DUFF
Feb. 4, 1932 - Mar. 21, 2013
Alice Bernice Hester Duff, beloved wife, mother and sister passed away early Thursday morning, March 21, 2013 in the arms of her daughter Lezlee.
Bernice was born in Heber California, February 4th, 1932 to Sylvia and Oscar Stanley Hester, the youngest of six children. She graduated from Heber High and soon after, met and married the love of her life Laurence L. Duff II. The couple was blessed with 3 children: Laurence L. Duff III, Grant Kelly Duff and Lezlee L. Duff-Brent.
Bernice known for her beauty and elegance, worked along side her husband at Point Lomas "Quarterdeck", a local business they owned for 17 years. During that time she also raised her 3 children and later, her 10 grandchildren, as well as her 5 great-grandchil- dren.
Bernice lived life to the fullest, a child of polio, 2 time cancer survivor, later congenitive heart disease, that never held her back from the things she loved.
Services will be held at HighPoint Church, 6090 Santo Rd. San Diego, CA 92124, Saturday, April 6th at 12 p.m. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Mom, we love you to the moon and back, and again and again.
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Memories and Condolences
for ALICE DUFF
David DeBow (aka deBeaux)
April 11, 2013
Bernice, I remember taking you home to Heber from the skating rink in El Centro on my Cushman Scooter. God bless your family as they remember the wonderful person you are.
You are now with all the DeBow brothers, Henry, Bryant, Robert, Richard and Ted.
Sharon Wilson
April 5, 2013
My condolences to your family for the loss or your mom.
Kay (raffee) Pekin
April 2, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a beautiful and kind woman. I have fond memories of her when Karen and I would go play with Lezlee.
April 2, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a beautiful and kind woman. We have many fond memories. The Rosecrans St house is always 'the Duff's house'. I can see the Quarterdeck as if it were yesterday. The best memories never fade away. There is a beautiful, well dressed angel looking down from heaven now. Sending love and prayers to all of the Duff family, Barb and John Franklin
Lezlee Duff-Brent
April 2, 2013
I'll hold your hand, as you once held mine, I'll sit right here till he takes you home, I'll love you forever as your my Beautiful Mom. I love you more than words can say, it's ok to go now, I'll be here all the way! Forever Mom, forever it will be ok, he'll wrap you in the warmth of his Devine Love. Praise be to God, he's loved you all the way.
Rest now Mama, you are more than ok! XOXO <3
Mom's 80th Birthday
April 2, 2013
The Duff Family
April 2, 2013
Mom, El Centro for brother Luther
April 2, 2013
Kelly Duff
April 2, 2013
Mom you are the meaning of unconditional Love. Always there, always caring, filled with a giving & helping nature. Never afraid to speak the truth, the foundation of our family. The motor behind the machine, the soil, the water, the sun, that allowed your family the thrive thru the good & bad seasons. The core of knowledge, the caretaker of the lost, mistreated & misguided. Truly one of a kind!
Love you,
Kelly
Mom at the Peckhams
April 2, 2013
Patsy (Armstrong) Durham
April 1, 2013
I went to high school with Bernice in El Centro, CA. 1946-50. I remember her well. She was very pretty, nice, friendly. I may have seen her at some of the high school reunions at the Country Club/golfcrest, near El Centro and Holtville. I do see and talk with Vrenalie Koon Wilson as she lives in La Jolla, CA near me in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. I might come to the Service on Saturday if I can find the church... I have been out that way on Hwy 52 to Santo Road to visit a friend several times - but it has been a few years. Let me know if this is OK with you... [email protected] - Patsy Durham cell: 858-342-5473.. I will say prayers for the family... thank you...
Monica De Santi
March 31, 2013
Lezlee and Family,
My condolences to you all. My your memories give you comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers and with you. God Bless.
Monica De Santi
March 31, 2013
Lezlee and family,
My condolences to you all. May your memories find you comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Maryann Martin-Whitmer
March 28, 2013
To the children of Bernice,I am so very sorry to hear about the death of your Mother.I went to Central High with Bernice and she was a lovely and caring person,love and prayers to you and the family.
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