Thursday, July 12, 2012

Herbert Eugene Ketchum

     Herbert Eugene Ketchum, of Valley Springs, passed away at Mark Twain Convalescent Hospital on July 2, 2012. He was 93.
     A native of Oklahoma, born on November 1, 1918, Mr. Ketchum lived in Valley Springs for 7 years, and had previously lived in Douglas Flat for 20 years.
      He was a retired carpenter and a veteran of WWII, the Invasion of Italy. He was also a member of the Jumping Frog Seniors.
   Mr. Ketchum leaves his wife Mabel Vinetta Ketchum of Valley Springs, children Keith Ketchum of Newark, Castle Ray Ketchum of Manteca, Linda Dituri of Valley Springs, 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and nieces Karla Freeman and Carissa Souza of Tracy.
     Services will be held on July 16, 2012 at 10 AM at San Andreas Memorial Chapel. A reception will be held following the service at the Pickle Patch.
     

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