Herbert Franklin Jenkins
HERBERT FRANKLIN JENKINS Born: DEC. 24, 1932 Macomb, Oklahoma Passed from this life: AUG. 22, 2008 Modesto, California Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, friend and mentor passed from this life peacefully after a short illness. Frank will be forever remembered for his jovial spirit, the twinkle in his eye and his dedication to family and friends. After working as a farm laborer from an early age, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Germany during the Korean Conflict. After his honorable discharge and return to California, he began his career as a bridge and building carpenter with the Southern Pacific Railroad, where he worked until a medical retirement after 28 years. That's when Frank began his true calling as a full time Popa''. Frank's selflessness and dedication to his children, grand- children and great-grandchildren can not be exaggerated. They were the focal point of his life, right up to his passing. He exemplified an husband's role by loving and caring for the love of his life during and through her illness until her untimely death in 1995. The word no'' did not exist in his vocabulary when a family member, friend or even casual acquaintance needed a hand, he was a rock that could be counted on. Webster says the definition of a gentleman is a courteous, gracious man with a strong sense of honor'' ~ one of Frank's long term neighbors Kathryn Seamon perhaps summed it up best when she said simply, he was a true gentleman''. Frank, Oak, Dad, Popa, your passing leaves a hole the size of the Grand Canyon in our lives. It has been said that time heals everything...this may take eternity. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Olgo Jenkins; father, Jesse Lee Jenkins; mother, Addie Margaret Jenkins; brother, Jack Jenkins; and sisters, Ila Mae Bryant and Dorma Lee Hogue. He is survived by his sisters, Irene Coffey, Glenda Austin, Peggy Hicks, Anita Van Winkle and Mary Ewbanks; brothers-in-law, Clyde Austin and Melvin Hicks; sons, Thomas G. Webb of Modesto, Franklin D. Webb of Fresno and Herbert R. Jenkins of Modesto; daughter-in-law, Rachel Jenkins of Modesto; grandchildren, Staci Goodloe, Salvador Aguilar, Victor Aguilar, Heidi Jenkins, Latisha Aguilar, Kristen Porter, and Cody Webb; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Taylor, Elijah, Vivian and Herbie; also numerous nieces, nephews and friends, including golf-buddy, Glen Lasley. Services as follows: Viewing: 4:00 -8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2008 Lakewood Memorial Park 900 Santa Fe Ave., Hughson, California Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 29, 2008 Revival Center 7th & I Streets, Modesto, California www.modbee.com/obituaries
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Mac Price
MAC PRICE APRIL 25, 1923 - JULY 26, 2008 Mac was a resident of Modesto since 1943 after serving 2 1/2 years in the Navy during World War II. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Dorothy of Modesto; a son, Robert of Stockton; a daughter, Linda Taylor of Placerville; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one sister of Pendleton, OR; numerous nieces & nephews as well as an honorary nephew, Alan Clinkenbeard of Idaho. Mac was an avid fisherman along with his wife Dorothy, and a member of the Apollo Motorhome Club since 1973. He has been a member of the Pinochle Club in Modesto for 3 years. He loved to garden and share the proceeds with his many friends. He was a mechanic and owned his own business for 13 years, retiring at age 51. Memorial service will be held on August 17, 11:00 AM, at Senior Center, 211 Bodem St., Modesto. Donations may be made to: Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto, CA 95356.
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James Philip Hardy
HARDY, James Philip
1927 - 2008
James Philip Hardy, of Modesto, CA, died peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2008 following a courageous battle with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. He was 81 years old. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Jim is survived by his wife of 32 years, Melanie Hardy, and his five children, Christopher Hardy and his wife Gigi; Elizabeth Zapper; Megan Moncada and her husband, David; Jennifer Moreno and her husband, Danny; and Melissa Gales and her husband, Corey. Jim was the best Grandpa in the whole wide world to his six grandchildren, Dustin & Jordan Zapper; Ashley & Laura Hardy; Rebecca Moncada and Joaquin Moreno. Especially dear to his heart was Melanie's son, Richard (Skipper) Fricke. Jim was born on January 20, 1927 in Sacramento, CA. He graduated from Sacramento High School in 1944. Jim received his Bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University in 1950, and his Master's degree from Sacramento State in 1960. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. Jim began his career in education as a teacher in the Rio Linda School District, and went on to become the Superintendent/President of the West Valley Joint Community College District in Saratoga, CA in 1970. He was an active member of the Saratoga and Ceres Rotary Clubs. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2008 from 4:30-8:00 p.m. at Lakewood Funeral Home in Hughson, CA. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, July 25th at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Stanislaus Church, 709 J Street, Modesto, CA. Contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer's Society of Northern California, 2501 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350 or Optimal Hospice, 122 West Granger, Modesto, CA 95350.
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