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Hilda Wolverton
December 29, 2014

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Ventura

Hilda Catherine Wolverton

Hilda Catherine Wolverton, 99, surrounded by her loving family passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014 from a brief illness. She was born in Bellaire, Kansas on February 13, 1915 and had been a Ventura County resident for more than 72 years. After graduating from Sheridan County Memorial Hospital in 1938 Hilda became a Registered Nurse. Hilda worked at Ventura County Hospital in the delivery room and retired in 1964, then returned to nursing at Los Robles Hospital in Thousand Oaks, CA for an additional 12 years. Hilda devoted her life to the care of others in her professional life as well as her personal life. She was always concerned for the care and comfort of others. Hilda had a deep faith in God and as long as she could, she read the bible daily. Hilda was known to her family and friends as a very sweet and kind soul.

Lowell and Hilda married on May 29, 1938 in Harden Montana.

In 1964 Lowell and Hilda established the Yellow Cab Company of Simi Valley.

Hilda was proceeded in death by her husband Lowell Bernard Woverton, son Lawrence Derick Wolverton, granddaughter Kimberly Ann Wolverton.

HIlda is survived by her son Lonnie Lowell Wolverton (Penny) and daughter-in-law Barbara Wolverton; grandchildren Daniel Lee Wolverton (Margie), Mark Allen Wolverton (Nancy), James Derick Wolverton (Mickey), Timothy Allen Wolverton (Alicia), Tamera Lyn Wolverton (Eric); 14 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren; and nephew Dennis Longley (Betty) of Houston, Texas.

Hilda attributed her long life to the love of chocolate, she loved hot cocoa, chocolate pudding, chocolate cake, chocolate covered cherries and any chocolate candies.

Burial will be at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 757 E. Main Street Ventura. Condolences may be left at www.ReardonFuneral.com

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Ventura, CA 93001
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