A memorial service was held Saturday at the Ceres Seventh-day Adventist Church for Wayne McCulloch, 89, of San Jose. The former Ceres resident died Friday, June 11, 2004 at Garden City Health Care in Modesto.

The McHenry Chapel of Franklin & Downs was in charge of arrangements.

Born May 8, 1915, Mr. McCulloch was a native of Westmoreland and lived in San Jose for two years. He also lived in the Ceres-Modesto area for 52 years. Mr. McCullough worked at both the Modesto and Stockton state hospitals and was a stationary engineer for the state of California for 27 years. He was a charter member of Ceres Seventh-day Adventist Church, where he served as head deacon and took care of church maintenance for many years. Mr. McCullough was a member of the Retired Public Employees Association.

He leaves behind two children, Kendalh McCulloch of Grants Pass, Ore., and Kay Gabrys of Ceres; his sister, Warda Bond of Sagle, Idaho; and 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leota McCulloch; and one son, Gerald McCulloch.

Remembrances may be sent to KADV Radio, 2031 Academy Place, Ceres, CA 95307.