Born in Eufaula Oklahoma June 26, 1917. He was a butcher by trade.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Marie of 61 years,
and Second wife Lois of 9 years. He is survived by a daughter
Ruth Patterson, husband Richard. Two granddaughters
Debbie Beauchamp, husband Mike, Rhonda Hall, husband Butch,
four great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
One sister Kathryn Sumpter, and a brother Bob Bertholf and wife
Sammie. Memorial services will be held February 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
at the First Assembly of God Church of Bakersfield, California.