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/Modesto
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LAURA BISPO TRIMBUR 1920 ~ 2009 Laura Trimbur (nee Brughelli) passed away
peacefully, surrounded by loving family and friends, on Sunday, November 1,
2009. Born to James and Lucille Brughelli - part of a large extended family of
ranchers who made their way to the Central Valley after emigrating from
Switzerland in the early 1900's. She was a lifelong resident of Modesto, a
graduate of Modesto High School's Class of '38. She was also a member of St
Stanislaus & Our Lady of Fatima parishes, the Young Ladies Institute, Del
Rio Golf & Country Club, and Young At Heart, as well as numerous charitable
and volunteer organizations. Following a 40 year marriage to Louis Bispo, who
died in 1983, she was married to John M. Trimbur until his death in 2006. She
devoted her life to loving her family, serving others, and most recently cooking
for her faithful and devoted dog. She is survived by daughter Jeanette Lascoumes
Friedman and loving granddaughter & son-in-law Catherine & Adam
Schneider all of New York City. She also leaves stepchildren Catherine Trimbur
of Berkeley & John Trimbur of Cranston, Rhode Island, brother &
sister-in-law James & Lorraine Brughelli of Modesto, niece Linda Brughelli
of Sacramento, nephews US Navy Cmdr John David Brughelli of Newport , and James
Brughelli of Modesto, and numerous extended family & friends. She was
predeceased by her loving sister Lillian Brughelli, in 1993. Recitation of the
Rosary: Wednesday, Nov 4th at 6:00pm, Franklin & Downs-Mc-Henry Chapel, 1050
McHenry Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Thurs., Nov. 5th at
10:00 am at Old St Stanislaus Church, 709 J Street, Modesto, followed by
interment in Saint Stanislaus Cemetery, Scenic Drive. In lieu of flowers, the
family has requested contributions to: The Laura Trimbur Scholarship Fund for St
Stanislaus School 1416 Maze Blvd. Modesto, CA 95351 
JESSE LEE BOONE NOV 22, 1937- SEPT 29, 2009 A beloved husband and father passed
away after a courageous battle with prostate cancer that metastasized to the
bone. He was born in Dayton, Ohio to Ralph and Vera Boone. He was married to
Marleta Overholtzer in Empire, CA on March 30th, 1961. Jesse loved to study,
work with his hands and spend time with his family at home. He was an
accomplished cabinet builder for over forty-five years and worked for Barbosa
Cabinets from July 1991 to his retirement in August 2008. He was a Modesto
resident for over 35 years. This past July he had the privilege of walking his
daughter Rhonda down the aisle, which he greatly delighted in. He is survived by
his dearly beloved wife of 48 years, Marleta Boone, his six children Loren Boone
of Citrus Heights, CA, Melina Holsinger of Ohio, Rhonda Hauser of Camarillo, CA,
Anna Helmuth of Michigan, David Boone of Modesto, Rachel Prescott of Modesto.
Also survived by his brother Ralph David and sisters Laverna Boone, Barbara
Taylor and Lois Currens, all residing in Florida. He was also blessed with
twenty-nine grandchildren. Jesse was preceded in death by his sister Ruth Hurst
as well as both parents. Both the Visitation and the funeral services will be
held at Wood Colony Hall at 3549 N Dakota Avenue in Modesto. Visitation from
4pm-8pm on Saturday, October 3rd and Funeral Service at 3:00pm Sunday, October
4th. All flower arrangements to be sent to Franklin and Downs funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to Marleta Boone, 3753-A Beckwith Rd, Modesto, CA 95358.
HELEN J. DICKENS DEC 18, 1920 - SEPT 22, 2009 Helen Dickens passed away
peacefully on Sept. 22nd at Valley Comfort in Modesto, CA, at the age of 88.
Helen was born in Oakdale, CA to Romildo and Rose Paioni. she was raised in
Salida, CA, where her parents had a dairy farm. In 1938 she graduated from
Modesto High School and went on to graduate from Business College. She then
worked as a legal secretary. In 1945, Helen married Arnold Dickens. Together
they raised 2 sons, Tom and Jerry. They spent their life as a farming family.
She was a homemaker and often worked in the summers alongside her husband and
sons during harvest. She always enjoyed doing things with her family whether it
be fishing, camping, ball games, or any family activity. In later years as her
health declined, there were days she was still able to enjoy her family. Helen
was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the Young Ladies Institute and
Stanislaus County Swiss Club. She was preceded in death by her parents and
brother Charles Paioni. Helen is survived by her husband of 64 years, Arnold
Dickens; children, Jerry Dickens (Kathy) of Knights Ferry, and Tom Dickens
(Sharlene) of Modesto. She also leaves 5 grandchildren, Amy Taylor (Jason),
Nicole Hixon (Jason), Joe Dickens (Amy), Matt Dickens (Jenna), Kenny Dickens
(Lindsay), and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Salas Brothers
Mortuary in Modesto on Sunday, Sept. 27th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. There will be a
private burial. Remembrances may be sent to Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way,
Modesto, CA 95356, or your favorite charity. 