Thelma Webster

July 28, 1926 - December 2, 2004

Thelma F. Webster, 78, of 8 Crane St., formerly of 17 Grandin St., died at 7:39 A.M. Saturday (Nov. 27, 2004) in WCA Hospital. She was born July 28, 1926 in Mansfield, Ohio, a daughter of Herbert W. and Olivia Olson Freeburg. She grew up in Jamestown and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1944. She was a confirmand of Kidder Memorial United Methodist Church, and in later years attended the Jamestown Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. For many years she worked as a nurse's aide while continuing her education, which resulted in her achieving the position of Licensed Practical Nurse at WCA Hospital, where she worked for many years prior to her retirement. Thelma had a great love for music and was a pianist. She enjoyed knitting and spending time with her friends. She has a number of close friends who provided essential care for her in recent years. Surviving are a daughter, Ann Wiltsie Lanzel of Lander, Pa.; two sons: Paul Wiltsie of Lula,Ga., and John Wiltsie of Jamestown; six grandchildren: Sarah Lanzel Mead of St. Marys, Pa., Aaron Lanzel of Pensacola, Fla., Jennifer and Jessica Wiltsie of Lula, Ga., Cynthia Wiltsie Erwin of Jamestown, and Erick Wiltsie of Amherst, N.Y.; a great grandson, Andrew M. Mead of St. Marys, Pa.; and a sister, Eleanor Lindfors of Jamestown. She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Edward Thomas Freeburg. Rev. Gerald A. Haglund will officiate at the service. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery. Memorials: Jamestown Christian & Missionary Alliance Church 1011 W. Third St. Jamestown, NY 14701