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Elfriede Hershey Obituary
Age 85, passed away in her sleep at their home in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Sunday, November 26, 2006. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Raymond Clem Hershey; her sister Mary Lou Imp, husband Henry, son Raymond, and daughter Carol Ann Suarez; her brother Charles J. Hershey, wife Carol and sons Charles and Eric; her son James C. Hershey, wife Diana, grandsons Evan and Owen (wife Laura); her daughter Patricia Ann Lundquist, husband David, granddaughter Jessica, and grandson Eric; and her son Robert B. Hershey, wife Lori, and grandson Trent. She will be remembered always as a loving and devoted wife, sister, mother, and grandmother. We will forever love and miss her. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 11:30 AM at Lakeside Memorial Lawn, 1201 Forrest St., Folsom. A celebration of her life will be held following the service at Lake Natoma Inn, 702 Gold Lake Dr., Folsom, Calif.
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Patty Lundquist
December 1, 2006
My mom taught me the importance of love and compassion. She taught me to value education, and to persevere in whatever I set out to do. She loved to sing and to ride the waves at the beach on her dragonfly raft! Mom, I'll love you forever. Patty
Lori Hershey
December 1, 2006
You've always been more to me than just a mother-in-law, you were "Mom". I thank you for teaching me incredible oranizational skills that helped me with our company and all my life. Your writting skills were amazing & I think you could have been a great author. I will always keep you in my heart & prayers. Until we meet again, God bless you.
All my love,
Lori
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