BORN

1957

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service

286 West Main

Turlock, California

Wendell Anderson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 24, 2012.

Wendell H. Anderson Entered into Rest on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the age of 55. He was born in Turlock and attended schools in Hilmar and graduated Hilmar High School. Mr. Anderson is survived by his Mother Evelyn Anderson of Turlock, Father Earl R. Anderson and Step-Mother Mary Anderson both of Hilmar, Fiancée Maria Van Haaster-Guzman of Turlock.
Preceded in Death by his Brother, Earl Rudolph Anderson, Jr.

He enjoyed traveling on Cruise Ships.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Berea Lutheran Church, 20019 W. Bloss Ave., Hilmar, CA 95324. Burial will be private.

Remembrances in his memory can be me to: Berea Lutheran Church of Hilmar or American Cancer Society,1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto, CA 95350.

Arrangements are under the Direction of: Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral Services, 286 W. Main St., Turlock, CA
(209) 634-4904 www.whithehurstnortonfuneral.com.

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August 1, 2012

Bruce Ferris

Earl, Mary,& Evelyn

Wendell was a genuine..fun..kind..caring guy to know...I'm sorry God needed another angel this soon...I would've liked to have known him longer...Heaven has a lot of good roads...We will cross paths again....He's in a much better place now...Our deepest sympathy to you all at this time....

Bruce & Nada Ferris, Hayward CA

July 28, 2012

Dallas Martin

R.I.P dear cousion Wendell. You are in a beautiful place.

July 27, 2012

Maria Coelho

Very sorry for your loss, prayers and thoughts go out to the family

July 26, 2012

Dot and Gene (Slate) Thiessen

We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

July 26, 2012

Michael Hewitt

My sincerest condolences, Earl, to you and your family.

July 26, 2012

Whitehurst Norton & Dias Funeral Service

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

July 25, 2012

Barb Bentzen

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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Funeral services provided by:

Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service

286 West Main, Turlock, CA 953804814

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