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Duane Clydell Champ

2 May, 1930 – 23 January, 2023
IN THE CARE OF

Boice Funeral Home

Duane entered into rest on January 23, 2023 at age 92. Emily entered into rest on May 5, 2022 at age 85. Both were longtime residents of Fresno, California.

Duane was born in Texas on May 2, 1930. He graduated from Clovis High. He served in North Korea from 1952 to 1953. He was a Sergeant United States Marine Corps and served in the Marine Corps Reserve 1953 through 1959 after which he was honorably discharged. Duane was an avid hunter and fisherman who always had a project or two going in the garage.

Emily was born in New Mexico on January 21 1937. She went to high school at Clovis High. Jean enjoyed gardening and floral arranging. She also enjoyed fishing and camping with Duane and family.

Duane and Emily married on July 24th, 1954 with over 67 years of marriage.

Duane and Emily are survived their daughter Dianna Contrestano (Steve); son Dennis Champ (Anna); and son Kendall Champ (Lorrie); their grandchildren: Matthew Contrestano (Tammi), Rebecca Jensen (Brad), Amanda Champ (Sam), Melissa Contrestano (Sean), Meredith Hubbell (Austin) and Travis Champ (Becca).

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FAMILY

Dianna Contrestano (Steve)Daughter

Dennis Champ (Anna)Son

Kendall Champ (Lorrie)Son

Matthew Contrestano (Tammi)Grandson

Rebecca Jensen (Brad)Granddaughter

Amanda Champ (Sam)Granddaughter

Melissa Contrestano (Sean Rodriguez)Granddaughter

Meredith Hubblle (Austin)Granddaughter

Travis Champ (Becca)Grandson

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