Obituary of Garnette Johns Contreras

During WWII, Garnette worked in the Rochmand Shipyards and was one of the women deemed "Rosie the Riveter", who's slogan was "We Can Do It". It was in the shipyard where she met her husband, Tony. She is survived by sons Jerry Contreras of Vacaville Ted Contreras of Salinas sisters Erma Machon of Vallejo Ethel Boswell of Salinas brothers Robert Johns of Mansfield, Missouri Clyde Johns of Biggs 6 grandchildren 19 great-grandchildren 4 great-great grandchildren along with numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives preceded in death by husband Tony Contreras sister Maggie Reynolds Contributions in Garnette's memory may be made to: Deaf & Hard of Hearing Service Center, Inc. 5340 N. Fresno St. Fresno, CA 93710 (559) 225-3323/info@dhhsc.org Saturday April 18, 2009 , 11AM at Healey Mortuary Click for Map and Directions Click for Map and Directions