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Wesley Wellander Obituary

WESLEY WELLANDER SEPT., 1921 - JULY, 2007 Wesley Wellander, 85, of Yuba City passed away on July 11, 2007 at The Courtyard in Yuba City following a long battle with cancer.

Born in Sycamore, Illinois, he was a 52 year resident of Turlock, with the past 5 years living with his wife Violet in Yuba City to be near his family.

Wes's career was as a teacher, counselor and assistant principal at Turlock High School for 37 years. He earned the Bronze Star Medal at Leyte, Philippine Islands during WWII as a U.S. Army medic carrying wounded from the battle field while under fire.

He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Turlock, a past president of the California Scholarship Federation and was an avid train enthusiast.

A goal of his life was to assist and encourage former students to make good choices in their lives. He counseled and assisted others on many occasions.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Violet Wellander of Yuba City; a son, Ron Wellander of Sonoma; a daughter, Carol Whitmore of Marysville; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Turlock or The Wesley Wellander Turlock High School Memorial Fund, Wells Fargo Bank, 900 Colusa Avenue, Yuba City, CA 95991 or Fremont Rideout Hospice, 1393 Gray Avenue, Yuba City, CA 95991 or to your local Hospice Chapter.

The memorial service will be held at 11 am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on East Main Street in Turlock on Tuesday, June 24, 2007. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee from Jul. 20 to Jul. 23, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Wesley Wellander

7 Entries

rick lutz

August 2, 2007

i remember mr wellander as the friendly guy who kept most of my you know what out of trouble in high school and also the guy who got me interested in trains,which i still love today, as does my son. i was very sad when i found out he died. alot of memories came flooding back. everyone from THS 1978 will miss him

Donna Vanden Bosch

July 24, 2007

Wes was a gentle loving person. I knew him through his church. He was always kind and loving and willing to serve his Lord.

Lois Tubbs (Gomes)

July 23, 2007

Mr Wellander was a wonderful school leader and a great person. He was quiet, but always welcoming. I spent many happy hours at his home with his daughter Carol while in high school. It was a home away from home. My thoughts go out to his whole family at this time of loss.

Victor Cerqueira

July 22, 2007

I will miss Wes tremendously. His guidance and advice while at Turlock High and beyond is something I shall never forget. He lived a long and full life filled with joy and happiness. My deepest sympathy to Vi and the rest of the family.

John Trussler

July 21, 2007

Wes was a wonderful gentleman, with much insight, while serving on the Emanuel Board of Directors.
He will be missed. Our sympathy to you, Vi.

Jack Harlan

July 20, 2007

Mr. Wellander was a favorite teacher of mine. I will always remember his bringing to to life the classic literature he taught. I also enjoyed his reserved sense of humor.

Maria Silveira

July 20, 2007

lost a dear friend!!!To my son Victor, Wee'es was a father, thank you Wee's for such a friendship, may god put you in a great place,

to the family, especialy to Vi my deepest sympathy. love Maria Silveira(in Canada Now)

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