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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1997
Page
7
A Christmas reflection urges giving gifts that last a lifetime like love forgiveness mercy and joy. The author contrasts material gifts with enduring values and recalls the first Christmas. The piece encourages sharing kindness all year and leaving a trail for others to follow.
Ruth Dulaney Thompson age 80 died December 14 1997 in Shafter California funeral services were held December 17 at Valley Bible Church with interment at Shafter Memorial Park She lived in Shafter since 1943 worked at Belridge Packing retired 1983 and is survived by two children a brother and several grandchildren Merritt L Kay 91 of Bakersfield died December 12 1997 graveside services December 18 at Shafter Memorial Park Born September 8 1906 in Morgan Hill he worked in Kern County agriculture and retired from Waterman Loomis Research Company in 1976 Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Organization of Kern County.
Jewell Inez Cunningham aged 84 of Shafter died December 15 in Bakersfield. Funeral: Peters Funeral Chapel December 18 officiated by Pastor Jim Glasco of the Seventh Standard Pentecostal Church of God. Interment at Shafter Memorial Park. Born May 15, 1913 in Wilburton Oklahoma to James and Mary Fowler. Survived by Ralph Cunningham husband, five grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and several children and siblings. Preceded in death by daughter Betty June Thompson.
Monday December 29 chicken patty with gravy and broccoli served at 12 noon at the W C Walker Senior Center. Reservations required one day in advance. Menu subject to change without further notice. Call 746 4049.
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