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Michael Bledsoe Obituary
Age 46, of Orangevale, CA, died Feb. 3, 2002 at home. He was born May 31, 1955 in Rock Island, IL. The son of John (Jim) Bledsoe & Clara Ellsworth Bledsoe. He was married to Billie Jean Libbert; he later married Gail M. Smith. He graduated Rio Linda High School in 1973. He was employed with Dept. of Corrections for many years advancing to the rank of Sgt. before retiring. After a brief retirement he received his PhD as a Harley mechanic. He earned a good reputation as a master builder of Harley motorcycles. He leaves behind 2 daughters, Sandra Capuchin of Cameron Park, April Chambers of Folsom; 1 son, Michael John Bledsoe of Citrus Heights; four grandchildren, Chavel Capuchin, Isaac Capuchin, Shelby Chambers and Wyatt Chambers; 1 brother, Daniel Bledsoe of Jefferson City, MO; 2 sisters, Patty James and Joyce Bledsoe, both of Jefferson City, MO; nephews, aunts, uncles & cousins. Memorial will be held at Sierra View Funeral Chapel, Fri. Feb. 8, 7 pm, 6201 Fair Oaks Bl, Carm.
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Dennis Wheat
February 11, 2002
We're going to miss you Mike. We had a lot of great times together and we will always remember the best of them. Our hearts go out to Sandy, April, and little Mike. As well as the whole family.
Denny,Steph, and Duke
Roger Wheat
February 10, 2002
Mike,Billie,Sandy & April.
Words truly can not express our sorrow of such an early passing.We will always cherish the fun times we shared with you all in Vacaville and thank you all for opening your hearts and home to us. These memories we will hold dear forever and always. Life goes on untill we meet again.
Roger, Vickie,Melissa & Nick Wheat
Ernie & Maryln Wheat
February 10, 2002
We will miss you Mike.All our love to your girls ,Dan ,Joyce and Patty. We love you all.
Ernie, Maryln, Sherry, Marie , Jackie, and Brenda
Hilario & Karen Cerda
February 8, 2002
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and all those who love you. We will miss you Brother.
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