Extracted from The Modesto Bee and News-Herald (Modesto, CA)
Edwin D. Cates
Edwin Douglas Cates, 63, a resident of Modesto 29 years, died this morning in a local hospital following a brief illness.
A native of Clarkston, Mo., he moved to California 37 years ago and was a retired farmer. He was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his widow, Bertie Lena Cates.
A service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Lakewood Memorial Park.
Tuesday, May 21, 1974