Connie Jean Widick

Connie was born at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois and lived a very full

life among family and friends in Merced, California. Connie graduated from Merced High

School in 1967, Merced Junior College in 1969, and graduated with her BA from Chapman

University. Connie worked at the drapery factory until she found her niche in the insurance

business; she worked for Farmer’s Insurance from 1972 until her retirement in 2008. Connie

enjoyed yearly trips to Monterey with her long time friend Karen and spending weekends with

her family. Connie was an avid reader and loved romance novels best. She never missed a

Sunday watching baseball, football, or golf with her Mom; some of her best times were spent

with family at her parent’s home. Connie was a collector of antiques, quilts, and cat figurines.

Connie is survived by her brother Jerry (Debra) Widick, brother-in-law Jim Chandler, nieces:

Stacey and Lisa Chandler, Katie and Alana Widick and nephews: Phillip and Aaron Widick.

Great nieces: Amanda Blackman, Alysan, Lindsay, and Hailey Widick; Dominique, Alyssa, and

Makenzie Widick and great nephews Justen and Bryce Widick. One great-great nephew and two

more great-greats on the way. Connie is also survived by her beloved and very spoiled cats

Cubby and Gypsy. She is preceded in death by her parents: Gerald (Dwayne) and Melba Widick,

her sister Sheila Chandler, and her niece Stephanie DeMatteo. The family would like to extend

their deep gratitude towards Connie’s caregivers: Jennifer, Adriana, and Claudia. The family

would also like to thank the staff at Davita Dialysis, TLC Transportation, the Mercy Cancer

Center, and Hinds Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hinds Hospice or your

favorite animal sanctuary. There will be a small gathering to honor Connie on Saturday, March

19th at 2866 Arden Ln in Merced, CA at one o’clock in the afternoon.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratfordevansfunerals.com for the Widick family.