Wilberta F. Reef

November 1, 1934 - August 24, 2020

Born Wilberta Fanny Pettet to Edward A. Pettet and Artin B. Currie, Wilberta joins two brothers: Marvin E. Pettet and Melvin L. Pettet. Life in Lee Vinning, CA was choirs, making friends and school Losing her dad Edward Ambros Pettet, in September 22, 1943. Life resumes. Eric S. Banta and Artin b. Pettet marry in Santa Fe, New Mexico, March 2, 1944, Eric in the service, the family moves around after discharge from the army 1946, the family begins anew in Lee Vinning making more friends and school: Lee Vinning, CA and Lake Elsinore. Something inside her the music and selft taught, she could play music by hearing it 2 or 3 times. A piano was in every home from now on. New additions Eric Banta June 1, 1947, Elwin Banta January 19,1949. Don R. Reef and Wilberta F. Pettet marry November 7, 1953. Don in the service traveling from Lee Vinning, Bishop, CA, Golden, CO and back to Bishopm finally Rovana, a small community. Don a Korean Vet. During this time Don Jr. March 26, 1955, William R. Reef April 8, 1956, Phillip Reef June 3,1957 and Donna R. Reef 7/24, 1958. With keeping kids, house chores and sports for the kids, she finds time for a job and the music. Consel of Bishop is her final choice. The kids growing and moving on. Donis in an accident, Wilberta transfers to Victorville, CA. her husband, new friends and the music sustain her. Don Royal Reef passes in 1993 Artin Belle Banta pases in 1995 Donna R. Hunter passes in 1986 Melvin L. pettes passes in 1999 Eric S. Banta pases in 2003 Marvin E. Pettet passes 2003 Many illnesses and falls, son Phillip comes to help. The music, making new friends, playing at homes and family sustain her. July 28, 2020, she falls for the last time at home in Victorville. August 24, 1121 am, she passes on to family and friends in heaven. The world loses the music and a very good friend. Heaven gains the music and the heavenly choir gains another piano player and singer. Survided by Eric D. and Pat Banta of Sacramento Elwin A. Banta and family of Bishop Don Reef Jr of Victorville William R. and Linda K Reef of Bishop Phillip Reef of Victorville Grandchild, Great Grandchildren Nephews and Nieces Family, relatives and friends, mourn this day, August 24, 2020, a Sad Day