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In lieu of flowers, the family would welcome donations “ In memory of Rita” to one of the two causes that meant something to her.
The National Kidney Foundation
www.kidney.org

Organ donation in California & Nevada
www.donornetworkwest.org

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Obituary

Rita Joan Gore of Concord, California, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at the age of 81.

After battling multiple health issues over many years, she died peacefully with her beloved husband and daughters by her side.

Rita was born on December 22, 1940 in Bakersfield, California, to father Doyle Hester and mother Agnes Hester. She attended Mt. Diablo High School and graduated in 1958. After graduation, she attended Diablo Valley College and Bethany …

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What causes did Rita care about most?
Children, fairness and helping others. Her smile lit up my life from the first mome…
Children, fairness and helping others. Her smile lit up my life from the first moment I met h…
Children, fairness and helping others. Her smile lit up my life from the first moment I met her. I learned so much fro…
What was Rita's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
What were Rita's favorite vacation spots?
Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii
What were Rita's favorite performances to watch?
Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon
Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon
Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon

Timeline

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Born

December 22nd, 1940
Bakersfield, CA
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Graduated from high school

1958
Mount Diablo High School, Grant Street, Concord, CA
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Got married to Earl Gore

August 8th, 1964

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Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Memory Gardens Cemetery

2011 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord, CA 94520
Ouimet Bros Concord Funeral Chapel
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Ouimet Bros Concord Funeral Chapel

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