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Bernard Walter Whitcomb

1937 - 2025

Bernard Walter Whitcomb obituary, 1937-2025, Oakdale, CA

BORN

1937

DIED

2025

Bernard Whitcomb Obituary

Bernard Walter Whitcomb

March 20, 1937 - July 23, 2025

Oakdale, California - Bernard passed away peacefully at the age of 88 at his home in Oakdale, CA. He was born and raised in St Johnsbury, Vermont and re-located to California for a position with Caltrans. He retired after a life-long career as a Senior Civil Engineer Bridge Division. Bernard is survived by his three sons, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Bernard is also survived by his three beloved sisters and one brother.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Aug. 14 to Aug. 15, 2025.

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