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Lillian Christina Westlund Chirco

Birth	:	1 Aug 1927 Grand Haven, Ottawa County, Michigan, USA
Death	:	20 Jul 2020 Orangevale, Sacramento County, California, USA
Burial	:	Newcastle Cemetery, Newcastle, Placer County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.8708880, -121.1444060
Plot	:	1-367 E 1
Description	:	Lillian C. Chirco 1927 - 2020 It is with deep sorrow that we report that Lillian C. Chirco died in July at age 92, in Orangevale, CA. She lived a long life and will be greatly missed by her family. Lillian was born in Grand Haven, MI, in 1927. During the depression her family drove to Las Vegas in a Model A Ford and her dad helped build the Hoover Dam. Then they settled in Placer County where she grew up. She married Fred DePretis, and had four children, three preceded her in death: Fred... Read More	Lillian C. Chirco 1927 - 2020 It is with deep sorrow that we report that Lillian C. Chirco died in July at age 92, in Orangevale, CA. She lived a long life and will be greatly missed by her family. Lillian was born in Grand Haven, MI, in 1927. During the depression her family drove to Las Vegas in a Model A Ford and her dad helped build the Hoover Dam. Then they settled in Placer County where she grew up. She married Fred DePretis, and had four children, three preceded her in death: Fred DePretis, Jr., Cassandra DePretis, and Loretta Sanchez. After Fred died in 1953, she married Ben Chirco and moved to Sacramento County. Their 27 years together included Ben's military service, building two homes together and farming both here and in Oregon. Ben died in 1980. Lillian lived life to the fullest and enjoyed working. During WW II she rebuilt various parts of aircraft engines at McClellan AFB and later became a secretary there. She volunteered thousands of hours at the Air Force Sergeant's Association and Veterans Administration and held various offices. At 65, she started and operated a home for 10 years taking care of mentally disabled women. She passed on to her family a great work ethic along with examples of strength, determination, perseverance, and a sharp wit. She enjoyed cooking, reading, crocheting, playing cards, doing crossword puzzles and crypto quotes. She will always be remembered for her family meals, sharp mind, and feisty spirit. She left a legacy of inspirational stories and examples of a giving spirit for her family. Lillian is survived by her daughter Dreama Larish (Tony), granddaughters Brenda Fitz (Hollis) and Deanna Beland (Keith), grandson Jerry Streit (Jill), brother Bill Westlund (Donna) and many wonderful great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. We will always carry her loving memories in our hearts Published in The Sacramento Bee on Sep. 15, 2020.

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Where is Lillian Christina Westlund Chirco's memorial?
Lillian Christina Westlund Chirco's memorial is located at: Newcastle Cemetery, Newcastle, Placer County, USA.
When did Lillian Christina Westlund Chirco death?
Lillian Christina Westlund Chirco death on 20 Jul 2020 in Orangevale, Sacramento County, California, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lillian Christina Westlund Chirco's memorial?
Latitude: 38.8708880
Longitude: -121.1444060

Family Members:

Parent

Myrtle Minnie Arbogast Cloutier

(1890 - 1981)

Spouse

Sgt Frederick Louis Depretis

(1920 - 1953)

Ben F. Chirco

(1913 - 1980)

Siblings

Freda Erline “Fritz” Westlund Marshall

(1926 - 2006)

Francis Joseph “BUD” Westlund

(1916 - 1992)

Mary Madeline Glowacki Albright

(1919 - 2002)

Katherine Vera Glowkcki Boyer

(1921 - 1959)

Children

Cassandra Kaye Depretis

(1950 - 1950)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 38.8708880, -121.1444060

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Coordinate: 38.8952100, -121.0770500

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Coordinate: 38.9045120, -121.0721320

13. Chinese Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9183502, -121.0802383

14. Rattlesnake Bar Graveyard
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Coordinate: 38.8163050, -121.0895100

15. First Congregational Church Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 38.9118660, -121.0711770

16. Shepherd of the Sierra Memorial Garden
Loomis, Placer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7890800, -121.1944200

17. Whitney Family Mausoleum
Rocklin, Placer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8256500, -121.2477000

18. Wells Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9667000, -121.1054900

19. Bayley Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8438800, -121.0148900

20. Lone Star Cemetery
Placer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9757996, -121.1380997

21. Rocklin Cemetery
Rocklin, Placer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7827670, -121.2337980

22. Pilot Hill Cemetery
Pilot Hill, El Dorado County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8301010, -121.0093307

23. Lincoln Cemetery
Lincoln, Placer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8864310, -121.3020500

24. Clipper Gap Cemetery
Clipper Gap, Placer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9784880, -121.0256590