Appeared in Merced Sun-Star 25 Apr 2005 Online Edition Lonnie Lanning September 20, 1918 April 20, 2005 Mr. Lonnie Lanning, born on September 20, 1918 in Marlow, Oklahoma, passed away on April 20, 2005 in Modesto, California at the age of 86 years. Mr. Lanning served his country as a Seabee during World War II. After his military service, he became a carpenter and subsequently retired, with his last employer being Imberri Construction in Merced. Mr. Lanning was a member of Carpenters Union of Manteca, a member of Merced Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #1240 and a member of Odd Fellows Lodge of Merced. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Merced. Mr. Lanning was preceded in death by his grandson, Richard Washburn and two sisters. He is survived by his wife Opal E. Lanning of Modesto; children, Fran Curtis of Phoenix, Arizona, Bob Lanning of Reno, Nevada and Doris Kay Washburn of Modesto; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A visitation has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2005 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home. A Graveside service will follow on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Merced District Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Avenue Modesto, California. Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home. Gene At 07:06 AM 4/27/2005, Tjbrand4@aol.com wrote: >George Alonza "Lonnie" Lanning,JR born 9-20-1918 Marlow, OK passed away >4-20-2005 in Merced, CA. He was the last living sibling of Cal Davis, Jr.'s >mother, Lillian Lanning Davis. There will be a graveside service today at Merced, >CA.. Son of George Alonzo Lanning,Sr and Fannie Love of Marlow, Ok. > >As soon as my cousin Cal Davis sends me the obit I'll post it. > >Thank you >Jean > > >==== OKGEN Mailing List ==== >Volunteer Appreciation - take a moment to let others know. >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/board/rw/topics.rw.admin.volunteera