Aunt Kaye I'm so sorry to hear about Grandma Fern I loved her very much.. I love you so much and i will pray for you. She is missed. Kayla Puryear

Kay im so sorry to hear about your mom i just loved her .

Kaye, 
I know that you were very close to your Mom.  Our prayers and thoughts have been with you even though typing of this message is late.

The Atkinson Family

Kaye,my deepest sympathy,saddened to hear about your mom.she will truely be missed you know when she came in to the hospital she just wasnt a patient she was grandma to all of us,always asked about how i was doing and how my family was doing ,always made us laugh even though she wasnt feeling good she would always tell me proud (im an okie from katokie)kaye she be missed deeply ,love ya .

Dear Kaye,
Our deepest sympathy to you upon the passing of your mother. We hope the memories you have of your time together will help comfort you in the days to come. Our prayers are with you.
With much love,
Debbie and Mark

Dear Kaye, we can see that your mom was not only your mom but your very best friend. You gain your strength, wisdom and sense of humor from her and that serves you well. We're thinking of you and know that your mom is now watching over you and Dave from on high.

Kaye, my heart is with you, I know how close you were to your Mother.  I also know you prepared yourself many times as her illness' came and went, but the truth is, you are NEVER prepared or ready to lose your mother.
All my love to you and Dave,
Norma S. Womack

Kaye,

Marian and I extend our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother.  Losing a parent is one of the greatest losses one can experience.  May all the wonderful memories of your mother comfort you and give you strength.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief

Dean & Marian
Cupertino, CA

Thinking of you Dave and Kaye - I pray God's perfect peace as you remember the wonderful years you were given with your Mom, they will remain with you always.

Suzie Dobbs

I met Granny in 1984 around Christmas time. I could tell she was looking me up and down to see if I was good enough for her granddaughter. I may have I passed the test when I aked for a second helping of her breakfast biscuits and chocolate sauce.
Granny always wore these tinted glasses; you couldn't really see her eyes or read her very well, but you knew damn well she was always paying attention!
Will miss you much, Granny. I've had a great life loving your granddaughter all these years. I hope I lived up to your expectations.
Love forever,
Randy

Thinking of you as you celebrate your mother's remarkable life. We hope you can find peace and comfort knowing there is another angel watching over all of us.
We love you.

Our Granny was the Best in the World.  No one could love, laugh or kick your butt at the same time, like Granny could.  She had an endless love for family and animals and it definitely laid the path for the rest of her family.  Her honesty was commendable, her laugh was contagious, her heart was bigger than the State of California.  We will never forget her and all she has done for us and the love that she instilled in us.  We will miss her forever.  Love, Lynne, Randy and Candace

Dear Kaye and David,
Our sympathy on the loss of your mother/mother-in-law.  You have been a wonderfully, loving and devoted daughter and son-in-law.  Your memories will remind you of the years you have shared enjoying times with her. Her smile radiates love and happiness. What a lovely memory.  She will be missed by all that have known her.  Our warm thoughts travel the miles to California from the Watts family in Ohio.  We will be thinking of you on Saturday.  May her memory, smile, and laugh be eternal. Love you. Nance, Steve, Betty, Phil, Barb, Claire and Greg Watts

I so enjoyed sitting on Fern's bed at the skilled nursing facility and listening to her memories of her childhood in Kansas. My favorite one was of her pony, Cricket :) 

We shared memories of Delano old timers. She could pull up names better than I could! If the name didn't come to her right away, she'd say, "I'll get it," and she did! 

Sometimes we would walk into her room, and my daughter would look at her and say, "You're looking pretty ornery tonight!" And Fern would say, "You bet I am!" Then we would have the best time just razzing each other. We filled that facility with a lot of laughter.

There were solemn times when we talked about the Lord, or read some Scripture together, or prayed together. I grew to love her very, very much.

With oodles and oodles and oodles of love.

So sorry for your loss Kaye. Your parents always watched out for my brother and I, since moving in on my 3rd birthday. I loved my visits with her over the past years. Will always remember them both fondly. One of many Lexington Street grandkids.

My Fern (Arletter) will always be a part of HEART she was my first Gal to take care of. her favorite meal for me to make her was Balonga Gravy on the Shingles. I will never forget me girl, especially because we share a our Birthday. I could go on and on. I LOVE YOU MY KAYE, my Heart is with you always......

Kaye, Bill and I are so sorry for the loss of your dear mother and our dear aunt.  Everyone will have his own memories of her, but I will always remember her infectious laugh, her perfectly coiffed hair, and "Aunt Fern's beans."  She gave me this recipe many years ago when we were visiting family in California.  My boys still refer to this dish as "Aunt Fern's beans." As I remember her and our family vacations in Waynesboro, I can't help but smile and shake my head.
Aunt Fern was always in the middle of all the fun. We will hold your family in our hearts and prayers as you say your final good-byes to your dear mother. Take of each other during this time.
        Bill and Jan McNutt Cox

Kaye,
I am so sorry for your loss.  I never met her, but from reading these entries, your Mother sounds like a wonderful person so now I know where you got it.  May she Rest in Peace.
Thinking of you.

Uncle Dick and Aunt Fern will always be remembered. Aunt Fern was a very kind and interesting person in my life. When our families visited , she showed sincere interest in what was going on in our lives. She was affectionate and loving mom. Always making sure Kaye was raised right and tried to shield Uncle Dick from teasing her too much. I know she will be missed but she will not be forgotten as she touched many.

I can't think of Uncle Dick or Aunt Fern without thinking of the other.  I loved being a part of this McNutt family.  I loved their relationship, I loved their sense of humor, I loved their candidness, I loved how they instilled the value of family in Kaye.  We will miss Aunt Fern and her sweet smile.  

Kaye and David take care of each other.  We love you both.
                                                       Steve and Ann McNutt Clark

Aunt Fern will always be with us because she was such a strong, beautiful personality that one doesn't forget. Growing up with her as a second mom was a wonderful experience and her laughter and generosity and kindness are always present when I think of her. We love her and you, Kaye and Dave, and are thankful to be part of the family. God bless. Phil and Jeanne

Sometimes, we take for granted....what we expect to be around forever....like our Mothers, or even close friends. On this Mother's day, we pause to celebrate those who gave us Life--those who devoted their unconditional love, care, patience, guidance and example....so, we could become caring, contributing members of society.  When they're taken from us, we are forced to reflect back upon WHO they really were.  What were they like as a child, a teenager, a young adult?  What music did they listen to?  What friends did they have?  What was their neighborhood like?  What values did they hold?  For those lucky enough to still have a Mom present, we hope you take the time and make the opportunity to tell them how very much they mean to you...and how thankful you are to be their son/daughter. We miss you, Mom, but will treasure the Legacy you passed on to us; we'll try to honor your wishes and your example.

Aunt Fern will live forever in our memories with unbounded love. She was always a lady of class and love.

Dear Kaye & Dave,

May the fond memories of your mom serve as the strength for you and your family to overcome this difficult time, especially during the Mother's Day weekends. Our deepest condolences to you and your family !

Paula & Paul (San Jose, CA)

I am so glad to have had an opportunity to have known your mom Kaye.  Such a beautiful lady!  She was very special and very lucky to have a wonderful daughter like you.  So sorry for your loss. She is in our prayers, as you are.  

Randi & Tony Battaglia

I remember Fern so vividly, one hilarious conversation on the topic of "vanilla or chocolate" goes into my all time favorite list.  She was such a sweetheart and we'll all miss her. Much love to the family and huge hugs to Kay.

Hi Kaye and Dave,
Thinking of you.
Dee Dee

Kaye and David both John and I send our love and prayers at the death of your mother. Kaye, I know that she was so blessed by your devotion to her. May you know that your love and care was a great part of her reason for living in her later years.We pray peace for you in knowing she has earned her heavenly reward.

Kaye, so glad you were able to visit your mom before going to Cal Poly.
Enjoyed the time we had together, prayers for you and family,
Ernie Yoshino

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Kaye. So much of your mother lives on in you. She will stay with you in your memory and in your heart until you see her again. Love you!

Kaye condolences to you and your family. I never met your mom or your dad but thank you for sharing such wonderful pictures. Memories to hold in your heart. 
                                                              Wanda Tomaselli (Discovery Bay Ca)

We loved your sense of humor and beautiful smile.  Always so gracious to others.  You raised an amazing, loving daughter which is a tribute to the wonderful mother you were to Kaye.  Thank you for loving my brother Dave like one of your very own.

Chris and I send our condolences.  Kaye you look just like your mother, beautiful.

We have never had a person that loved andcared for people as much as you have. Our hearts our broken because our angle has entered into heaven but also we are happy that you have reunited with your love. Thankyou for all your love and all you did for our family. I know you meet my little angle hours after you entered heaven my little angle was born. Thankyou till we meet again MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

I never make a blackberry cobbler without thinking of Fern.  She always held a special place in Aunt Pearl's heart and mine as well.    Love the photos.

Jane Evelyn (Nutt) Barber    Hohenwald, TN

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Arletta Fern McNutt

May 27, 1921 – May 1, 2015

Funeraria Del Angel Delano

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