James "Jim" S. Lea

James "Jim" S. Lea died in Woodland Memorial Hospital Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at age 76.

Born March 2, 1927, in Milan, Minn., Mr. Lea had been a Woodland resident for about 40 years. He was the son of the late Sam and Clara Mathilda (Olson) Lea. Survivors include his brother, Donald Lea and wife Lorraine of Irvine; niece, Sandra Namba of Las Vegas, Nev.; nephews, Barry Lia (sic) and wife Janet of Seattle, Wash., Jeffrey Lea and wife Jean of Mountain View, and Randy Lea and wife Mitzi of Carlsbad; and nine great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane (Christen) Lea.

Services: Memorial services are pending.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, July 2, 2003.)

Jane R. Leach

Jane Rhoads Leach, a 71-year resident of Davis, died peacefully during the night of April 27, 2000, at her vacation home in LaSelva Beach. Born Feb. 4, 1906, in Boone, Iowa, to Dr. Charles and Margaret Conn Rhoads, she was 94.

After receiving her elementary and secondary education in the Boone schools, she attended Iowa State University, where she majored in home economics and journalism and was affiliated with the Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Soon after earning her bachelor's degree, she boarded a train for California to marry her fiance, Lysle D. Leach, who had just completed his doctorate degree in plant pathology at Iowa State and had taken a faculty position at the University of California.

They were married in Berkeley on Aug. 1, 1928. They lived in Berkeley until February 1929, when Lysle joined the department of plant pathology at the University Farm (now UC Davis). They would remain Davis residents for the rest of their lives. Lysle died in 1987.

During the years they were raising their three children, she was a homemaker and a part-time reporter for The Davis Enterprise and The Sacramento Bee. She was a member of Davis Community Church, served as a Girl Scout leader and was active in University Farm Circle, the Leisure Hour Club and the Prytanean Society at UCD.

Following World War II, when Lysle participated in the Marshall Plan and other international exchange programs, she and her husband traveled widely and lived for extended periods in Denmark, Ireland, Chile, Uruguay and Spain.

In 1963, Dorothy Briggs, Esther Wagner and Jane entered the business world by founding the Discoveries gift shop and creating a unique shopping experience in Davis. She withdrew from partnership in 1968, following Lysle's retirement from the university, but she continued to use her creative talents and sewing ability to produce fabric crafts, which she sold to regional shops until her death.

She was a longtime member of Creators Unlimited, was an early board member of the Davis Art Center and served as a docent at the International House. For the past five years, she lived at the Covell Gardens retirement center.

She is survived by her three children, Joann Leach Larkey of Winters and her husband Dr. Richard Larkey, Douglas Leach of Orinda and his wife LaVerne, and Janet Leach Chapman of Davis; seven grandchildren, Diane Larkey Larson of Roseville and her husand Greg, Jefferson Larkey of Santa Cruz and his wife Barbara Piani, Kyle Leach of Nevada City and his wife Betsey, Katherine Leach Rauch of San Francisco and her husband William, Leslie Leach Miller of Olympia, Wash., and her husband Major Joseph Miller, M.D., Christy Chapman of Albuquerque, N.M., and Brenna Chapman of Davis; eight great-grandchildren; her sister, Betty Lee of Minneapolis, Minn.; and five nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service to be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Davis Community Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the charity of the donor's choice or to the Lysle Leach Memorial Fund at UCD, which was created to help plant pathology graduate students defray their expenses while attending scientific meetings.

Checks should be made payable to UC Regents and sent care of Department of Plant Pathology, One Shields Ave., UC Davis, Davis, CA 95616.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," the week of April 30, 2000.)

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Jane Rhodes Leach

Jane Rhodes Leach died peacefully during the night in her LaSelva Beach vacation home Thursday, April 27, at age 94.

Born February 4, 1906, in Boone, Iowa, Mrs. Leach had been a Davis resident for 71 years. She resided at the Covell Gardens retirement center for the past five years. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Charles and Margaret Conn Rhoads.

After receiving her elementary and secondary education in Boone schools, she attended Iowa State University, where she majored in home economics and journalism and was affiliated with the Delta Delta Delta sorority. Soon after earning her bachelor of science degree, she was married at Berkeley, Aug. 1, 1928. When her husband joined the department of plant pathology at UC Davis (then known as University Farm) in 1929, they moved to Davis.

Following World War II, when Mrs. Leach's husband participated in the Marshall Plan and other international exchange programs, they traveled widely and lived for extended periods in Denmark, Ireland, Chile, Uruguay and Spain.

In 1963 Mrs. Leach, Dorothy Briggs and Esther Wagner founded the Discoveries gift shop in Davis. After her husband's retirement from UCD in 1968, Mrs. Leach withdrew from the partnership. She continued to produce fabric crafts which she sold to regional shops until her death.

Mrs. Leach was a homemaker and part-time reporter for The Davis Enterprise and Sacramento Bee newspapers. She was a member of Davis Community Church, served as a Girl Scout leader, and was active in University Farm Circle, Leisure Hours Club and Prytanean Society of UCD. She also served as a longtime member of Creators Unlimited, early board member of Davis Art Center, and docent for International House.

Mrs. Leach is survived by her children, Joann Leach Larkey and her husband Dr. Richard Larkey of Winters, Douglas Leach and wife LaVerne of Orinda, and Janet Leach Chapman of Davis.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Diane Larkey Larson and husband Greg of Roseville, Jefferson Larkey and wife Barbara Piani of Santa Cruz, Kyle Leach and wife Betsey of Nevada City, Katherine Leach Rauch and husband William of San Francisco, Leslie Leach Miller and husband Major Joseph, M.D. of Olympia, Washington, Christy Chapman of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Brenna Chapman of Davis; and eight great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are her sister, Betty Lee of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and five nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Leach was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Lysle D. Leach, in 1987.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service scheduled at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, in Davis Community Church.

The family suggests memorials be directed to the charity of the donor's choice; or to UCD's Lysle Leach Memorial Fund (created to assist plant pathology graduate students to defray expenses while attending scientific meetings) - make checks payable to UC Regents before mailing c/o department of plant pathology, 1 Shields Avenue, UC Davis, Davis, 95616.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, May 4, 2000.)

Lysle Leach

Rites held for Lysle Leach, 86

Memorial services for Lysle Leach, 86, will be held today at 3 p.m. at the Davis Community Church.

A native of Nebraska, Mr. Leach was a retired UC Davis faculty member and administrator.

He received a bachelor's degree from Kansas State University in 1923 and a master's doctoral degrees in plant pathology from Iowa State University.

Mr. Leach joined the UCD faculty in plant pathology in 1928 and became a full professor in 1948. His research was primarily on fungal diseases of cotton and sugar beets.

He also worked on seedling diseases of field and vegetable crops and treatment control.

Mr. Leach served as an agricultural consultant and visiting professor in Chile, Uruguay, Spain, Denmark and Ireland.

In 1955, Mr. Leach was elected Faculty Research lecturer, the Academic Senate's highest honor.

He is also a member of the Cal Aggie Athletic Hall of Fame.

Mr. Leach served as UCD's first dean of students from 1952 to 1958 and was the campus faculty representative to the Far Western Intercollegiate Conference for many years.

As department chair from 1960-68, Mr. Leach expanded the plant pathology graduate program. He retired in 1968.

The UCD Graduate Residence facility was named Lysle Leach Hall in recognition of his contributions to the campus.

Mr. Leach is survived by his wife, Jane Rhoads Leach of Davis; two daughters, Joann Larkey of Winters and Janet Chapman of Los Altos; and one son, Douglas Leach of Orinda.

He also leaves seven grandchildren; Katherine Leach of San Francisco, Kyle Leach of Arcata and Leslie Leach of Davis; Christy and Brenna Chapman of Los Altos; and Diane Larson and Jefferson Larkey of Santa Cruz. Two great-grandchildren, Tom and Scot Larson, also survive.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lysle Leach Memorial Fund, Office of the Chancellor, UCD, Davis, CA 95616. Checks should be made payable to the Regents of the University of California.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, January 7, 1988.)

Jean R. Leachman

Jean R. Leachman died on Monday, Aug. 19, 2002 at Cottonwood Healthcare. Mrs. Leachman, born in Oklahoma on Oct. 10, 1919, was 82 years old.

Mrs. Leachman is survived by her daughters, Ramona Slaven, of Lake Alminor, Alverta Giles of Brookings, Ore., and son Guy Leachman of San Francisco.

Friends are invited to attend the visitation scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, at McNary's Chapel in Woodland. A memorial service is scheduled at 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22, at the United Methodist Church, at the corner of Second and North streets in Woodland.

McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, August 21, 2002.)

Michael J. Leake

Michael J. Leake passed away peacefully Monday, February 21, 2006, after a short illness. Mike, as he preferred to be called, was the son of the late Mr. Kenneth Leake and the late Mrs. Nell Leake, the former editors and publishers of The Daily Democrat. Mike lived in Orange County for the past 20 years. Mike is survived by his wife Ligia Leake, his daughter Erica Hunt and his son Jed Leake, and his brothers Bill and Jay Leake. Anyone wishing to contact the family may do so at www.mikeleake62@yahoo.com. Any donations should be given to the American Cancer Society.

Visit the guest book at www.dailydemocrat.com.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, February 24, 2006.)

Chana Gonzales Leal

Chana Gonzales Leal passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Manteca. Born May 24, 1919 in Corcoran, she was 83 years old.

Mrs. Leal was a 71 year resident of Winters before moving to Vacaville, where she resided for four years. She worked as a caregiver for the elderly for five years. Mrs. Leal loved to cook and dance. She enjoyed gardening and family gatherings.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Emma and Gemesindo Morales of Sacramento, Savina and Leo Osuna of French Camp, Nellie and John Garcia of Winters; sons and daughters-in-law Amador and Pam Leal of Gilroy and Jessie and Debbie Leal of Vacaville; brother Ponciano Gonzales of Corcoran; 21 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Frances Morales in 19190.

A visitation was held on Monday, Sept. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m., with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at McCune Garden Chapel in Vacaville.

A mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Father Michael McFadden presided. Interment followed at the Vacaville Elmira Cemetery.

Contributions may be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Aid Society of Northern California, P.O. Box 1824, Sacramento, CA 95812, or to the donor's favorite charity.

Arrangements were under the direction of McCune Gardens Chapel.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, September 19, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694.)

Frank Leal

Frank Leal died in West Sacramento Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002, at age 86.

Born March 28, 1916, in Fresno, Mr. Leal had been a Yolo County resident for two years. He was an iron worker. According to his family members, "he was an outdoorsman who loved hiking and fishing in the Sierras."

Mr. Leal is survived by his brother, Leonard Leal of Banning; and sister, Lorraine Hilding of Vista.

Mr. Leal's cremains will be scattered at sea.

North Sacramento Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Thursday, October 03, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Nancy A. Leatherman

Nancy A. Leatherman of Davis died Feb. 18, 2006, at Sutter Davis Hospital due to complications from a massive stroke. She was 79 years old.

She was born Dec. 10, 1926, in Macon, Mo., the daughter of the late George and Mildred Wisdom. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia with a double major in French and German. She earned her master's degree in German from the University of Colorado, where she began her lifelong passion of teaching while a graduate student.

The highlight of her early journey with languages was being awarded a Fulbright scholarship to live and continue her studies in Freiburg, Germany, where she made many lifelong friends with whom she corresponded to the end.

She juggled her many responsibilities well - caring for and raising her children, teaching and developing new language courses and innovative materials, and finding time to spend with her parents.

She had a passion for music and loved listening to opera, classical instrumental and choral music, and playing Beethoven and Bach on the piano. She read voraciously and enjoyed classical literature in many different languages. Above all, her love of God and her relationship with Him were a constant source of solace and strength in her life.

She spent more than 40 years teaching foreign languages (German, French, and Russian) at the university level: at a Methodist college in Fayette, Mo.; at Columbia College in Columbia, Mo.; and at Shippensburg State University in Shippensburg, Pa.

A dedicated college professor, she devoted much of her time and energy to her students, inspiring them and touching the lives of so many others along the way. She continued to learn different languages and improve her professional skills by attending professional courses and conferences in many languages, in the United States as well as in Europe.

In her retirement, she continued her lifelong passion for teaching by leading informal language classes and tutoring in German, French and even Russian over the last five years in two states and three different locations. She particularly enjoyed teaching French and German to her friends at Covell Gardens in Davis, where she lived for two years.

She had a wit unmatched by many, and while it might have waxed sarcastic at times, more often than not it was well deserved. Her family also enjoyed her sense of humor, especially her play on words, which often crossed over into international culture and foreign languages.

Her family is grateful that she had to the end her full mental capacities, sharp wit and insightful commentaries on the state of both national and world affairs.

“The world has lost an amazing woman, and for her family, the colors seem a bit dimmer and the light a little lower,” her family said.

She is survived by her brother, George A. Wisdom of Moberley, Mo.; son, Joseph D. Leatherman of Bothell, Wash.; daughter, Judith A. Leatherman of Davis; and three grandchildren, Michael, Emily and Jonathan Levin of Davis.

For those who wish to make a memorial contribution in Nancy Leatherman's name, her family is creating a fund for the musical program at Davis Community Church. “As music was one of her greatest passions in life, and because she felt a closer connection to God through the beautiful music at Davis Community Church, we feel that this would be her wish,” her family said.

A small private service is planned for a later date.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, March 2, 2006.)

James George Leathers

Born in San Francisco on Sept. 4, 1918, James George Leathers died Sept. 1, 2003, with his wife Dorothy Worth Leathers and his family by his side in Woodland, his home and community for the last 53 years of his life. He was 84.

Raised in Marin County, he graduated from UC Davis in 1939, married Dorothy Worth on Feb. 15, 1940, and moved to Knights Landing to farm in Sutter Basin with his two brothers, Bill and Jack, and mother, Alma Zang Leathers, and begin their family.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy; five sons and one daughter, James G. Leathers Jr. and his wife Carol, Timothy J. Leathers and his wife Linda, Joan G. (Leathers) Rhoads and her husband Rick, Patrick D. Leathers and his wife Kathrine, Michael W. Leathers and his wife Cynthia, and Scott W. Leathers and his wife Donis; 20 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Leathers will be remembered for his love of family, his friends, his community and the passion for which he honored and respected all that he knew, served and shared life. At one point, he served on 22 separate boards of directors, commissions and committees, most of which he chaired at one time or another, a distinction that his wife credits to his "secretary" -- her.

They were a team that went on to even greater distinction when Jim "retired" from all his official activities and became Dorothy's "special assistant" during her 22 years of service on the Yuba Community College Board of Trustees, representing the Woodland district.

To fully list or quantify Leathers' volunteer and professional activities is simply impossible. A short list would include chairman of the Federal Land Bank Board in Yuba City for 40 years and the Western States District Federal Land Bank Board member for 10 years. He was the last surviving signatory to the articles of incorporation forming the Farmers Rice Cooperative in 1946, an organization he chaired and served as a board member for 20 years.

He was manager of the Sutter Basin Growers Cooperative and, for more than 35 years, farm adviser for Barber-Rowland Chemical Co. He also helped establish and chaired the California Rice Research Committee, invented the "Leathers method" of rice irrigation, so named by UC Davis, and was a leader of Operation Port Folio, representing agriculture and introducing the new Port of Sacramento on a 30-day trip in the 1960s to Western Europe.

Leathers also represented the agriculture community on the California Air Resources Board as an appointee of Gov. Jerry Brown from 1978 to 1983.

He was recognized for his many achievements in agriculture. He was named Ag Businessman of the Year by the Yolo County Chamber of Commerce in 1968, received the state of California Rice Industry Award and received a 50th anniversary Farm Credit Commemorative Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture and Community.

Leathers and his two brothers shared an early love of the Boy Scouts of America. All three became Eagle Scouts, as are all five of Jim's sons and three grandsons. He was Cubmaster of Troop 69 in Woodland for 12 years, Yolo County district chairman of the Boy Scouts, National Committeeman of the Boy Scouts of America, and chairman of the Special Gifts Finance Drive for the Yolo County Boy Scouts for 15 years. All of this scouting spirit helped Jim and his brothers build a cabin in the woods in 1936 that remains the family mountain getaway in sight of Mount Shasta.

Giving back to one's community was not just a slogan to Leathers. He chaired the capital campaign to raise funds to build Woodland Memorial Hospital, chaired the hospital foundation and served as a member of the hospital board for 20 years.

Sports were another area of commitment for Leathers. In 1964, as president of the Woodland Babe Ruth league, he ran the campaign to bring the Babe Ruth World Series to Woodland, which resulted in the development of Clark Field.

Leathers tended his own spiritual garden as well. He was a vestryman at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Woodland, at 515 Second St., where a service for family and friends will be held Friday at 11 a.m., after which he will be laid to rest exactly where he always wanted to be: Knights Landing, so everyone can wave at him as they drive by on their way to their beloved community of family, friends and through the countryside where he expressed his ever present passion for farming.

A reception will follow.

Visitation and viewing for friends and family will take place Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kraft Bros. Funeral Home, 175 Second St. in Woodland.

The Leathers family suggest that memorial donations be made to the donor's favorite community activity.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, September 4, 2003.)

Harold LeBoy

Winters resident Harold LeBoy passed away on Sept. 14, 2005. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, he was 87 years old. A graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in communications, Mr. LeBoy worked as a pilot instructor for the Army Air Corp in Kansas during World War II. He moved to California in the 1950s and opened his own business in sound communications. He moved to the Winters area in 1970 and was a member of the Solano Sheriff’s Posse for 30 years.

He is survived by his significant other of 37 years, Thelma Brennan, and her children Thomas Brennan of Seattle, Washington and Michael Brennan and Mary Cooper, both of Winters; son, Peter LeBoy of Palo Alto; daughters, Sandy LeBoy of Palm Springs and Lindy Smallwood of Danville; and numerous grandchildren.

Mr. LeBoy’s body was donated to science, and no services were held at his request.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, September 29, 2005.)

Jacqueline Louise LeCouteur

Jacqueline Louise LeCouteur died peacefully at home on April 27, 2003, after a long battle with breast cancer. Born April 20, 1952, in Montreal, Canada, she was 51.

A memorial service will begin at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Davis Community Church, 412 C St. A reception will follow.

Her family requests that donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, to the Jacqueline LeCouteur Memorial Fund to support breast cancer research under the direction of Dr. Helen Chew at the UC Davis Medical Center.

Checks should be made payable to the UC Regents (Jacqueline LeCouteur Memorial Fund) and mailed to Linda Bentley, Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis, Davis, CA 95616.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Sunday, May 4, 2003.)

Albert "Bert" H. Lederer

Albert "Bert" H. Lederer, a resident of Davis for more than 40 years, died on April 1, 2003, at his residence at the University Retirement Community. He was 88 years old.

He was born in Berkeley on July 30, 1914, one of two children of Henry and Bernice Lederer. He graduated from UC Berkeley in 1936 and was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Upon his graduation, he traveled to Saudi Arabia fro Standard Oil.

At the outbreak of World War II, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy, serving in the Pacific. After his tour of duty, he returned to his studies attending graduate school at UC Davis, then farmed in the area for many years.

In the 1960s, he went to work for UC Davis as a foreign visitors officer, acting as host and guide for foreign visitors to the university. He then joined the Bixby Work-Learn Program and traveled throughout California, securing internships for students interested in careers in agriculture. He retired in 1983.

He had many enjoyments in his life. He especially enjoyed traveling with his wife throughout the United States and on the back roads of California. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Mildred Lederer, in 1988; his grandson, David McDougald in 1994; and his sister, Vivian Saverien in October of 2002.

He is survived by his son, Steven Lederer of Davis; daughters, Carole Gaeta and her husband Stephen of Albany, Pauline Emmert and her husband Steven of Madera, Barbara Aguirre and her husband Jose of Davis, Cathy Glaeser and her husband Gene of Davis and Janet Lawson and her husband Sherman of Templeton.

His grandchildren are Andrea and Chris Gaeta, Steven McDougald and his wife Tammy, Wyatt, Amy and Cristin Emmert, Kelly and Evan Aguirre, Alex and Will Glaeser and Scott Lawson. Great-grandchildren Kari and Emily McDougald also survive him, as well as nephews Peter and Bret Saverien.

At his request, no services will be held. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, April 4, 2003.)

Ellen Chang Lee

Ellen Chang Lee, a 41-year resident of Davis, died Aug. 2, 2005, at Sutter Davis Hospital, due to cancer complications. Born on May 17, 1923, in China, she was 82 years old.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Monday at 1 p.m. at the Davis Community Church, 412 C St. in Davis. Private burial will take place at the Davis Cemetery.

She was raised in China where she attended school and university. After World War II, she married Fang J. Lee in China and the couple moved to Hawaii, where her husband served as Chinese vice consul to the United States.

After the couple moved to Berkeley, she worked in a San Francisco financial institution and was a part-time graduate student while supporting her husband's graduate school education. Soon after, the couple moved to East Lansing, Mich. She and her family moved to Davis in 1964, where she worked for UC Davis in the accounting department for 19 years until retiring in 1987.

She was an excellent cook and enjoyed hosting dinners as well as experiencing new restaurants.

Her friends and family described her as a generous and friendly person who dearly loved her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fang Lee, on Dec. 30, 1987.

She is survived by her son, Raymond of San Francisco, and her four brothers, Lu Chang, Ri Chang, An Chang, and B.L. Wang, all of China.

A virtual guestbook may be signed at www.davisfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, August 5, 2005.)

Elsie Ann Lee

Elsie Ann Lee passed away on Monday, Dec. 1, 2003 at her home in Winters. Born in Fruitvale, Idaho on Sept. 29, 1912 to William and Leona Walker, she was 91 years old.

Mrs. Lee spent much of her childhood in Fruitvale before her entire family moved to Hood River, Oregon, where they farmed and ran a general store. The family eventually moved to Burbank where after high school she met Tillman Lee, whom she married in 1935. In 1946, she and her husband moved to Paradise.

Following Mr. Lee's death on Jan. 2, 1954, Mrs. Lee remained in Paradise until 1958, then returned to Burbank and resumed her job with the Burbank School District until her retirement in 1965. Upon retirement, she bought a new 1965 Ford Mustang and headed to Santa Rosa to be close to her son's family.

She remained there until moving to Winters three years ago.

Her hobbies included china painting and tole painting, and she was an accomplished seamstress. She also enjoyed baking, and her family said she was famous for her "birthday pies."

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Thomas E. and Barbara Lee of Winters; grandchildren, Tanya Reynolds of Walnut Creek and Samantha Morales of Lynnwood, Washington; great-grandchildren Claudia Nicholas and Maria Morales, Ryan, James and Matthew Reynolds; step-great-grandchildren Lindsay, Allison, Rebecca and Olivia Mitchell, and Emma and Mitch Finklang.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith's Colonial Chapel.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, December 4, 2003.)

Jacquelin Fancher Lee

Jacquelin Fancher Lee died Nov. 17, 2005, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. She was 86 years old.

Born in Battlecreek, Iowa, on Nov. 5, 1919, to Burt and Agnes (Reichmuller) Fancher, she lived there until the age of 12, when the family moved to California. Her mother owned the Woodland Hotel from 1930 to 1950.

She was employed as an accountant with the construction industry for more than 40 years and was a Yolo County resident for the past 25 years.

She is survived by her two nieces, Dorothy Hill and her husband Steven, of Mission Viejo, and Cynthia Vulk and her husband Melvin, of Carlsbad, N.M. All other family members have preceded her in death.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Services of Woodland.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Sunday, November 20, 2005.)

Olive Arbara Lee

A former Davis resident of 30 years, Olive Arbara Lee of Post Falls, Idaho, died June 30, 2005. She was 64.

Born June 20, 1941, in Portland, Ore., she worked for three decades as the office manager at Lee's Chiropractic in Davis, her husband's practice, before retiring in October 2004.

A homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, her biggest joys were her grandchildren, raising her family and working with her husband, her family said.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Val C. Lee; six children, Terry Lee of Woodland, Charlene Stoddard of Hayden, Idaho, CIndy Fox of Wamego, Kan., Stacy Heredia of Chehalis, Wash., Eric Lee of Highland, Utah, and Brian Lee of Winters; her sister Millie Gregory of Seattle; and 12 grandchildren: Elisha Lee Nelson; Brandon, Derek, Stephen and Nicholas Fox; Tyler and Raelene Heredia; and Michael, Michelle, Madison, Ashlyn and Joshua Lee.

A private family service was held July 2, 2005, in Post Falls.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Sunday, July 10, 2005.)

Wa Fui Lee

Wa Fui Lee died on Feb. 23, 2003, in Davis. Born on Sept. 10, 1915, in Hilo, Hawaii, he was 88 years old.

He spent his childhood in China, returning to Hawaii as a teenager and eventually moved to Texas during the 1930s. He served as one of the original paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army throughout World War II, participating in four combat jumps including the invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge.

After the war, he moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he worked at the Oakland Naval Supply Center for more than 30 years. He moved to Davis in 1995 to be near his daughters.

Many of his family and friends will remember him for his ability to make exotic flowers grow and his bountiful vegetable gardens. He loved his family and expressed that love continually when he would provide generous and wonderful home cooked meals, especially authentic Chinese food.

He is survived by his sister, May Wong of Alameda; son, Tom Lee of Seattle, Wash.; and two daughters, Joyce Bimson and her husband Ted of Davis and Judy Lee of Davis. He is further survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Davis Cemetery. At the family's request, remembrances may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, February 26, 2003.)

Allie Augusta (Kramer) Leggett

"Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Smith's Colonial Chapel, Winters, for Mrs. Allie Augusta Leggett, 81, who died Wednesday at Davis Convalescent hospital following a long illness. She had lived in Winters for 64 years and her last address was 110 Edwards Street, Winters.

A native of Agenda, Kansas, she was the widow of Clarence George Leggett who died in 1962. She was a member of the Pioneer Presbyterian church in Winters.

Survivors include two children, George R. Leggett of Winters and Mrs. Ruth L. Clyma of Vallejo, a sister, Mrs. Marguerite Pruden of Everett, Washington, and one grandchild.

Burial at Winters cemetery will follow the funeral."

(Name of newspaper is unknown, dated November 12, 1970.)

Clarence George Leggett

"Clarence George Leggett, 70, well-known Winters area farmer, died at 11:30 a.m. yesterday shortly after his arrival in Yolo General hospital. He had been in failing health for the past six months, and had been in and out of hospitals for two weeks.

A native of Los Angeles, Mr. Leggett was the son of the late Daniel and Annie Leggett. He spent his childhood years in Sutter county and later in Vacaville, and on November 15, 1915, married Miss Allie Kramer in Woodland. The couple established their home in Winters and lived there ever since.

Survivors include Mr. Leggett's wife, Allie; a son George of Winters; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Clyma of Vallejo, and three brothers, Wilfred and Herbert of Roseville and Ray of Seattle. Funeral plans are pending at Kraft Brothers Funeral home."

(Name of newspaper unknown, dated October 20, 1960)

LaVerne Clarence Leggett

Another Winters Boy Makes the Supreme Sacrifice

Again a wave of community sadness prevails, since the tragic word received Monday by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Laeggett that told of the death of their son, Sgt. LaVerne Leggett, in action, near Luxembourg January 30.

Sgt. Leggett was a member of the infantry and went overseas last September. He entered service in February 1943 and received his training, principally in Camp McCain, Mississippi, and Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. He was at home on ten day furlough from the latter base last August, prior to his departure from the European war zone.

He wrote his parents faithfully telling of his safe arrival in England and later he wrote from France. His last letter was received about two weeks ago.

Sgt. Leggett is survived by his parents, a brother, Corporal George Leggett, now in Saipan, and a sister, Mrs. Irwin Clyma. Other local relatives are his grandmother, Mrs. Wm. Kramer and an aunt, Mrs. Ray Sears. In August, 1943, Leggett's engagement to Miss Anita Lorenzo of Vacaville was announced. He was born, reared and educated here, a graduate of high school, class of '42, and has life-time friends who sympathize with the grief-stricken family.

(Name of newspaper is unknown, dated Friday, February 16, 1945.)

Louise M. Leggett

Graveside services for Louise M. Leggett, 86, of Winters, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Winters Cemetery. The Rev. Frank Anderson will preside.

Mrs. Leggett died Aug. 28, 2000, in Woodland Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

Born May 5, 1915, in Hampton, Arkansas, she lived in Winters for the past 43 years. She had been employed as a cook for more than 20 years. Many of those were spent in the Davis Community Hospital at its prior location. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Group in Winters.

Mrs. Leggett is survived by her husband, George of Winters, sister, Fay Scotton of Clearlake; nephew and wife, Jack and Linna Hyden of Elko, Nevada, and Jeff Moin of Reno, Nevada.

Friends were invited to a visitation form (sic) 1 to 4 p.m. Monday in Nadeau Family funeral Home.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, September 7, 2000.)

Bradley Edward Lehmkuhl

Lehmkuhl, Bradley Edward passed away unexpectedly Friday, Aug. 22, 2003 at age 43. Son of Lee and Sue Ann Lehmkuhl, he was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and lived in Novato before moving to Sacramento where he graduated from Encina High School in 1978. In 1986 he married Elizabeth Grassi and they later divorced. His last place of work was at Entex Technical Services. He is survived by his mother, Sue Ann Lehmkuhl of Sacramento, his sister Dana, brother-in-law Scott and niece Courtney Pomeroy, all of Truckee, and his long-time significant other, Leslie Roach. A Memorial Service in celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Fremont Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to the charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of Lind Brothers Mortuary, (916) 482-8080.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, September 4, 2003.)

Alan Chester Lehnert

Alan Chester Lehnert died at Alderson Convalescent Hospital in Woodland on Friday, Feb. 17 at age 53.

Mr. Chester was born Jan. 15, 1953 in Aurora, Ill. to Wayne and Margie (Crago) Lehnert. He had been a Yolo County resident for 10 years. He grew up and graduated from high school in Montrose, Colo. At age 18 he joined the U.S. Army and served for four years. After his discharge, he was employed as a security guard in Denver for more than 20 years.

Survivors include Mr. Lehnert's mother, Margie Stapleton of Woodland; his ex-wife, Paulette Lehnert of Wichita, Kan.; his daughters, Chairity Lehnert of Denver and Jeannette Lehnert of Wichita, Kan.; his granddaughter, Michelle Rose of Wichita, Kan.; his sister, Linda Gamino of Woodland; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Wayne Lehnert and his stepfather, William Stapleton.

Services: Respecting the wishes of Mr. Lehnert, no services are scheduled. Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, February 25, 2006.)

Annette M. Lewis

Annette M. Lewis died Oct. 25, 2005, in the skilled nursing facility at the University Retirement Community in Davis. She was 77 years old.

She was born Feb. 20, 1928, in Modesto to Vasco and Annie Silva.

She worked at Travis Air Force Base and later in Colorado Springs during her 13 years of employment with the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army. She moved back to this area after her husband, Robert Lewis, died in 1987 and she subsequently retired in 1988 from Travis Air Force Base and federal service.

She enjoyed making quilts for Project Linus and made several hundred of them. She also enjoyed reading, gambling (whenever she could) and watching TV. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Richard Vierra of Crescent City, Deanette Day of Eugene, Ore., Joan Oas of Nevada City and Lynn Vierra of West Sacramento; stepchildren, Marlene Moore of Vacaville, Lennie Vierra of Ukiah and Wayne Lewis of Clearwater, Fla.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her brother, Alvin of Novato; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends at Shasta Point.

She was preceded in death by her brother Vince and sister Verna.

At her request, there will be no funeral. A virtual guest book may be signed by visiting www.davisfuneral.com.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, October 26, 2005.)

Linda M. Leising

Linda Marie (Garretson) Leising, 54, died on Oct. 9, 2002, in Stillwater, Okla. She was born on July 27, 1948, to William A. and Bessie E. Garretson of Smith Center, Kan.

She attended Jacksonburg and Reamsville country schools and Smith Center High School. In 1970, she received a bachelor of arts in music education from Kearney State College in Nebraska. On Aug. 9, 1970, she married James G. Leising in Franklin, Neb., and taught vocal music there for two years.

The couple lived in Ames, Iowa, from 1972 to 1976, where both their daughters were born. They moved to Davis in 1976 and remained there for nearly 20 years, until making their home in Stillwater, Okla., in 1995.

While her children were small, she gave piano lessons in her home. Eventually, she took a part-time job in the main library at UC Davis, which led to a career in library work. Upon moving to Stillwater, she was employed at the Edmond Lowe Library and, most recently, worked as a library specialist for the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.

She was baptized and confirmed as a child at the Reamsville Methodist Church near her family's farm. Upon her marriage, she joined the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and was a dedicated servant to her faith throughout her lifetime. Her involvement through the years included teaching and administering Sunday school, holding various offices in the church and in the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and conducting choir.

She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church. Known for her clear soprano voice, she shared her talent whenever asked. In addition to her musical gifts, she volunteered countless hours to school, community and 4-H youth programs.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Shirley May Willis.

In addition to her husband of 32 years, her survivors include her two daughters; Laura Parnell and her husband Cory of Gilbert, Ariz., and Andrea Bitunjac and her husband Bill of Minneapolis. She is also survived by 10 brothers and sisters, Better Webster of Colorado, Harriett Rounsley of Washington, Bill Garretson of Kansas, Stan Garretson of Nebraska, Virginia McBath of Idaho, J.F. "Fritz" Garretson of Idaho, Margaret Garretson of Arizona, Roger Garretson of Idaho, Marcia Heinrich of Alaska and L. Brent Garretson of Colorado.

A funeral was held Monday in Arapahoe, Neb., followed by interment at the Arapahoe Cemetery. A memorial service was held in Stillwater.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund, Lutheran World Relief-Project Comfort, The American Cancer Society or Judith Karman Hospice.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, October 18, 2002.)

Sterling M. Leisz

Sterling M. Leisz of Davis died Oct 22., 2003. He was 78.

He was born Dec. 23, 1924, to George and Dorothy Leisz of Oakland. A descendent of Mayflower passengers John Alden, Priscilla Mullen and George Soule, he was also a fourth-generation Californian.

A graduate of UC Berkeley, he taught in California high schools for 17 years before returning to Berkeley to complete his master's degree in library science. He completed his career at Shields Library at UC Davis, retiring in 1991.

He was a member of the UCD Botanical Society, Friends of the Arboretum and Library Associates. He was also a strong supporter of and volunteer for a variety of arts, botanical and humanitarian causes and organizations.

He was preceded in death by his brother, George W. Leisz.

He is survived by his brother, Douglas R. Leisz of Placerville, and sisters, Frances W. Foster of Aptos and Dorothy P. Brose of Alamo. He is also survived by 15 nieces and nephews and 31 grandnieces and grandnephews, who knew him as "Uncle Ster."

A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, Nov. 9, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Putah Creek Lodge at UCD.

Memorial donations may be made to the June McCaskell Fund for the new herbarium through the UCD Foundation, Division of Biological Sciences.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Saturday, October 25, 2003.)

William Leman

"Daily Bee, " Sacramento, Monday Evening, May 10, 1886.

DEATHS:

In Woodland, May 2, William LEMAN, aged 7 years.

(The preceding obituary was transcribed by Betty Loose.)

(Please note: I am not related to the family listed above, and I do not have any further information on this family.)

Albert Lenox

"Daily Bee," Sacramento, California, Saturday Evening, May 17, 1884. Died:

On Babel's slough, Yolo county, May 16, Albert, youngest son of Mathew LENOX, aged 1 year and 8 months.

(The preceding death notice was transcribed by Betty Loose.)

Agnes "Christine" Leonard

Agnes "Christine" Leonard died Dec. 3, 2003, at Sutter Roseville Hospital in Roseville. Born Sept. 8, 1912, in Washington, she was 91.

She lived in Davis for many years before moving to the Sacramento area. While living in Davis, she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Davis Community Church and the University Farm Circle. She also enjoyed bridge and canasta.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver A. Leonard, on June 24, 1975, and a sister, Josephine Tiegs.

She is survived by her children, Helen Jo Schill of Ulm, Germany, William Oliver Leonard of Fresno and James Collins Leonard of Davis. She is further survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Monday at 2 p.m. at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road. Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, December 8, 2003.)

Shirley J. Leonard

Shirley J. Leonard died at Palm Gardens in Woodland on Sept. 22, 2001. Born on May 10, 1916 in New Brunswick, Canada, she was 85 years old.

She moved to Woodland from Sarasota, Fla., in August. She had lived in Portland, Maine, for many years before moving to Florida.

She is survived by her husband, Robert S. Leonard of Woodland; daughter Barbara Smith-Vaughn and husband Barton of Davis; and grandchildren Byron Smith and wife Gabby, and Betsy Smith of San Francisco.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at St. James Catholic Church, 200 W. 14th St., Davis. A private interment was held. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, October 26, 2001.)

Hazel Barnes Lester

Hazel Barnes Lester, 75, of Saratoga, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2000.

Mrs. Lester was born on April 23, 1924, in Porterville. As a student she was a member of the California Scholastic Federation and a 4-H Diamond All-Star. Her life-long curiosity for learning led her to pursue a degree to home economics at UC Berkeley, from which she graduated in 1946.

She met William Lester, then a student at UC Davis, and they married March 4, 1944. After Will returned from World War II, in which he served as chief engineer of the USS Patterson, Hazel and Will settled in Santa Clara Valley and dedicated themselves to raising a family and continuing in the Lester family orchard business. Hazel was a strong, energetic woman who contributed fully to her family and community.

Hazel was a member of the First Congregational Church of San Jose, Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary, P.T.A., P.E.O., Cupertino de Oro, and the Republican Party. She and Will contributed as leaders to the California History Center and Foundation, the UC Davis Alumni Association, and as principal developers in Vallejo Industrial park in Cupertino.

Hazel is survived by her four sons, daughter, and daughters in law: Stan and Sheri Lester, Marie Lester Adams, Bill Lester, George and Cindy Lester, and Russ and Kathy Lester, and 12 grandchildren.

Viewings were held Sunday, March 5, 1-9 p.m. and Monday, March 6, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Oak Hill Funeral Home, 300 Curtner Avenue, San Jose. Memorial services will take place at the First Congregational Church of San Jose, UCC, 1980 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, on Friday, March 10, at 11 a.m. Private inurnment at Oak Hill Memorial Park will follows.

Donations may be sent to the California History Center, De Anza College 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014, the P.E.O., the Sempervirens Fund Drawer BE, Los Altos, CA 94023 or any charity of choice.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, March 9, 2000.)

Jeri Fahey Lester

Jeri Fahey Lester died Feb. 12, 2006. A Davis resident for 30 years, she moved to Sacramento in 2005.

A Rosary begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, 1275 B St. in Davis. A memorial service begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Clubhouse at Heritage Park, 2481 Heritage Park Lane in Sacramento.

Born in North Dakota on Oct. 10, 1928, she graduated with honors from Ursuline Academy in Great Falls, Mont. In later years, she was a member of the Red Hat Society.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gerry Lester of Sacramento; her three children, Susan Lester of Sunnyvale, Thom Lester of Warrenton, Ore., and Laura Lester Fournier of Rollinsford, N.H.; and her grandchildren, Rochelle, Matthew and Abby-Rose.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, February 22, 2006.)

Jose Luis Letamendi

Jose Luis Letamendi died in Woodland Memorial Hospital Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, at age 66.

Born Aug. 8, 1935, in Guernica, Spain, Mr. Letamendi came to the United States in 1954. He worked as a sheepherder and rancher. He married Patricia Tourreuil in Sept. 6, 1958. In 1962 he was employed by the City of Woodland as a street maintenance worked and was later promoted to street maintenance supervisor. He retired in 1997 after 35 years of service. According to his family members, "he enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with his family and friends especially his four grandchildren." He was an active member of Club Iberico de España since 1972 and at the time of his death he was vice president of the club.

Mr. Letamendi is survived by his wife, Patricia (Tourreuil) Letamendi; daughter, Dolores Brooks and husband Mark; and son, Daniel Letamendi and wife Janet, all of Woodland.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kristina and Andrew Brooks and Kylie and Daniel Letamendi, also all of Woodland; parents, Bonifacio and Antonia Letamendi of Spain; sisters, Maria Carmen and Rosa Mari Letamendi; and brother, Gregorio Letamendi, all of Spain; and numerous uncles; aunts; cousins; nieces and nephews.

A vigil service is scheduled at 7 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 25, at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland.

A funeral Mass is scheduled to be said at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, at Holy Rosary Church, with interment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery.

The family requests memorials be directed to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Saturday, January 26, 2002.)

Anita Ethel Levin

Anita Ethel Levin died peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 12, 2005, in Davis. She was 86 years old.

Born Oct. 26, 1918, in Maldan, Mass., she had lived in Davis for 10 years.

A graveside service is planned for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Davis Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the Hollander residence, 735 Bianco Court in Davis, beginning Tuesday at 7 p.m. and continuing through Thursday.

She enjoyed reading, taking care of plants -- for which she was renowned -- playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and being with her family.

She was well loved by all who knew her, and will be missed and remembered as one of the kindest ladies one could ever meet, her family says.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon and Rachel Lebb.

She is survived by her daughter, Jeri Hollander and her husband, Neil; and her son, Richard Levin and his wife Jane, all of Davis. She also is survived by five grandchildren, David, Jonathan and Anna Hollander; Sarah and Michel Levin; and four great-grandchildren, Delenn, Arthur, Sabrina and Isis Hollander.

In lieu of flowers, friends are invited to donate to their favorite charity in honor of their own grandparents.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Chapel and Congregation Bet Haverim.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, August 15, 2005.)

Paul Levin

Davis resident Paul Levin died on April 8, 2003. Born on Nov. 14, 1927, he was 75 years old.

He is survived by his children, Mitchell Levin, Amy Fay and her husband John, and Lisa Rosell and her husband Robert; brother, Saul Levin and his wife Trudy; and grandchildren, Aaron, Jacob, Nathan, Joshua and Emily.

Graveside services will be Friday in Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Kellogg Cancer Care Center, 2650 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, April 11, 2003.)

Ruth Levin

Ruth Levin died on Jan. 14, 2000.

She was the beloved wife of the late Max Levin. She was also preceded in death by her son, Maurece Becker, and sister, Faith Davy.

She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Kendra Tobes and her husband Allan of West Bloomfield, Mich., Harris Levin and his wife Barbara of Davis, and Matthew Levin and his wife Ann of League City, Texas; a brother, Sol Minkoff of Hoffman Estates, Ill.; and eight grandchildren, Elissa Kaufman and her husband Larry, James Tobes, Maurece Levin, Michelle Levin, Andrew Levin, Amanda Levin, Joshua Levin and Jonathan Becker.

She also is survived by nieces and nephews, Susan and David Comrov, Michael and Ruth Minoff; and many great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

Services were held earlier today at Piser Original Weinstein Chapel in Chicago. Interment will take place at Workmen's Circle of Forest Park, Ill.

In lieu flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to North Star Academy, 17050 Dorset, Southfield, MI 48075; Yolo Hospice of Davis; or Yeshiva Brisk, 3000 West Devon, Chicago, IL 60659.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," for the week of Jan. 16, 2000.)

Betty E. Lew

Betty E. Lew of Davis died in a Sacramento hospital surrounded by family on Aug. 21, 2003. She was 76.

She was born July 23, 1927, in San Francisco.

She is survived by her husband, William Lew; her mother, Wong Shee Jue; her sister, Dorothy; brothers, Frank, Jack, Warren and Bill; and children, Karen, Steven, Cindy and Patricia. She is also survived by five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the University Covenant Church, 1715 Anderson Road.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, remembrances be made to Sacramento Braille Transcribers Inc., 2791 24th St., Sacramento, CA 95818.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, August 26, 2003.)

William Lew

William Lew of Davis died July 30, 2004, after a battle against Parkinson's disease. He was 82.

Born July 26, 1922, in Oakland, he was a highly decorated U.S. Air Force officer who participated as a pilot and a controller in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He retired from Travis Air Force Base as chief controller in 1975, after serving his country for more than 32 years. The lieutenant colonel not only dedicated himself to his family and country, but also to friends and neighbors, his family says.

Outside his military life, he loved to work with his hands doing wood carvings and whimsical toys. He was known as the neighborhood handyman for carpentry, plumbing and other household projects.

He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 53 years, Betty E. Lew, who died Aug. 21, 2003. He is survived by his children, Karen and her husband Del of Wichita, Kansas; Steven of Sacramento; Cindy and her husband Bob of San Jose; and Patricia and her husband David of Sacramento; and his grandchildren, Brandon, Melissa, Marianne, Peter and Sarah.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of his life at University Covenant Church, 315 Mace Blvd., Davis, at 1 p.m. Friday.

The family requests that donations be sent to Parkinson's Association, 900 Fulton Ave., Suite 100-5, Sacramento, CA 95825, in memory of William Lew.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, August 13, 2004.)

Dick Lewis

Dick Lewis, a 30-year athletics employee who eased the physical and mental aches of thousands of UC Davis athletes, died Friday after being just recently diagnosed with leukemia. Born May 18, 1918, in East Hampton (Easthampton), Mass., he was 85.

Lewis began his long tenure at UC Davis in 1949 and held several jobs in the athletics department, including equipment manager and team bus driver. But it was his work as athletic trainer, begun in the 1950s, that made him an Aggie institution.

Lewis ministered care to athletes in all the major sports: football, basketball, track and field and baseball during the academic year. Then in the summer, he worked with the Optimist All Stars, a team composed of just-graduated high school football players, in preparation for the annual playoff between Sacramento and all star players from other teams in Northern California.

In the 1950s, George Stromgren, a teacher and coach in the department, asked Lewis to become the athletic trainer. To prepare himself, Lewis worked with trainers from UC Berkeley and UCLA during spring practice and took classes and seminars.

"Dick had the ability as athletic trainer to put his hands on a player for a few minutes and all of a sudden they felt a lot better," said former Aggie football coach Jim Sochor, who worked with Lewis from 1967 to 1979 and was also a close friend. "Dick was a psychologist as much as he was an athletic trainer."

Perhaps the most dramatic incident in which Lewis' easy-going temperament and skill with injuries shone occurred in 1967 when he and UC Davis team physician Dr. Thomas Y. Cooper averted two tragedies within minutes of each other. An Aggie defensive back suffered a heart stoppage after swallowing his mouthpiece. Minutes later a referee fell onto the field after experiencing a heart attack. Both men completely recovered. The player went on to a coaching career, including 20 years with the National Football League. The referee later established a scholarship in Lewis' name at Cosumnes River College.

Lewis formed bonds with many Aggie athletes who became longtime friendships. He was so valued by the 1969 men's basketball team, the Far Western Conference champions that year, that the players voted him their most valuable player.

In 1974, he was named grand marshal of the annual Picnic Day parade at UC Davis -- the first staff member to serve in that role.

At the time of his retirement in 1979, Davis Enterprise columnist Bob Dunning wrote a column about his experiences as a UC Davis athlete under Lewis' care:

"Dick was mellow long before the word was invented. Although he was an important person around the gym and in the locker room, Dick seemed somehow to reverse all that. You were the one who was important in his mind, and he made you feel that way, too.

"He was just there to help you get where you were going. And along the way, he helped an awful lot of us," Dunning wrote.

After retirement, Lewis volunteered for a 20-year stint as athletic trainer at Davis Senior High School and was honored as grand marshal of the school's 1994 homecoming parade.

Lewis received other accolades during his life. He was inducted into the Cal Aggie Athletic Hall of Fame in 1985. In 1997, the athletic training room in Hickey Gym was renamed "The Dick Lewis Athletic Training Room" in his honor. In 2001, the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame's Sacramento Valley Chapter honored Lewis for his contributions to amateur football.

Lewis continued to be a fixture at many Aggie athletic events in his retirement. Just a few weeks ago, at the urging of his friends, he traveled to Stanford University for an Aggie-Cardinal football scrimmage. "They convinced him how important it was because of all the former players that were going to be there," Sochor said.

The third of four children, Lewis moved to California with his family when he was 5 years old. He grew up in Southern California, attending Huntington Park High School, where he played football.

In 1942, Lewis enlisted in the U.S. Navy for six years, traveling to the South Pacific as an aviation machinist's mate. He returned to the States in 1944 and was stationed at Oakland Airbase and Moffitt Field, where he played on several championship football and softball teams until his discharge in 1948.

In 1945, he visited his sister and brother-in-law in Davis, where they ran a restaurant, College Corner, at First and B streets. While visiting, he attended a Fourth of July dance where he met his future wife, Betty Finlay. The two married in 1946 and raised two daughters.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, and children, Kristy June Lewis Whitehouse of Dixon and Laurie Ann Lewis of Davis; son-in-law Ken Whitehouse; and five grandchildren, Michael Lewis Kinshella of Los Angeles, Ryan Dean Clift of Phoenix, Korie Ann Whitehouse of Davis, Julie Lynn Whitehouse of Chico, and Justin David Whitehouse of Geneva, Ill. He also is survived by sisters Regina Maclin, Jeanette Bradley and brother-in-law Jack Bradley, all of Davis; eight nieces and three nephews.

A memorial service is planned for 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Toomey Field on the UC Davis campus. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dick Lewis Memorial Fund for UC Davis athletics, care of Mike Angius, Athletic Development, 116 A St., Davis, CA, 95616; the Dick Lewis Memorial Fund for Davis Senior High School football program, care of Richard Harkless, Bank of America, 325 E St., Davis, CA, 95616; or the Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA, 95617.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, September 29, 2003.)

Helen Hascal Lewis

Helen Hascal Lewis died suddenly of an apparent heart attack on Oct. 16, 2000, at the home of her daughter in Davis.

In 1920, at 6 months old, she and her family immigrated from Romania to Toledo, Ohio, where she lived until 1978, at which time she moved to California to be near her children.

She grew up in the north end of Toledo on Moore Street, near the Sharei Zedack Shul, of which she remained a member all of her life. She attended Spring School where she skipped both the third and fifth grades. She graduated from Woodward High School in 1937.

During the 1940s she worked for Marilyn Furs and later for Mark Klaus. In the 1960s she studied semantics at the University of Toledo and maintained a lifelong love of words and grammar.

She derived much happiness and pleasure from her role as organizer, leader and dedicated fund-raiser for many charitable and civic organizations in Toledo. She was especially active in the City of Hope, for which she won numerous achievement awards and honors for her dedication and fundraising ability. In 1981 she founded the Mae Fine/David Lewis City of Hope Chapter in Woodland Hills.

Those who knew her admired her energy, thoughtfulness, resilience and sense of humor. She loved dancing and music and, according to her brother, Marvin, she won at least two popularity contests in the 1940s at the Trianon Ballroom. She was affectionately known as the Golden Lady, in fact, her e-mail address was HelenGoldenLady@aol.com.

She was preceded in death by two of her children, Marilyn Alworth in 1984 and David Lewis in 1981. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Sam, Otto and Maurice Hascal, and her sisters, Betty Roberts, Beth Hascal and Ann Kaplan.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and John Kniep; three grandchildren, Greg and Brad Gallo of Florida and Rian Faith Alworth of California; a great-grandson, Nino Alworth Curto, also of California; three brothers, Joe Hascal of Sarasota, Marvin Hascal of Louisville and Albert Hascal of Everett, Wash., and her sister, Mollie Bell of Cleveland, Ohio.

Graveside services were held last Friday at Beth Shalom Cemetery in Toledo, Ohio. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel in Davis.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," October 19, 2000.)

Leo Lewis

Leo Lewis services Tuesday

Funeral services were held at Smith's Colonial Chapel in Winters on Tuesday for Leo Lewis, 90, who died at his home in Winters on February 25.

Mr. Lewis was born May 31, 1893 at Canton, South Dakota. He was a prominent Winters fruit and almond rancher, living in the MaMahon tract. He has lived in Winters since 1916.

Survivors include his wife, Helen, of the family home in Winters, and several nieces and nephews.

Burial took place in the Davis Cemetery.

The services were conducted by Rev. John Reimers, pastor emeritus of the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Winters.

Pallbearers were Tony R. Martinez, Max Barajas, Sebastian R. Lopez, Bob Sommerville, George H. Crum and Floyd Knutsen, Morris Carden of Davis was an honorary pallbearer.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, March 1, 1984.)

Lois Lolita Lewis

Mrs. Lewis was born Jan. 10, 1922 in Roseville. She had been a Yolo County resident for more than 50 years. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1939. In her dental career, she worked for Dr. Earl Fisher and later became the office manager for Dr. William Doms after Dr. Fisher retired.

Survivors include Mrs. Lewis' husband of 31 years, William F. Lewis of Esparto; her daughters, Barbara L. Smith and her husband Ted of Esparto and Karen York of Payson, Ariz.; her sons, William R. Quick and his wife Nancy of Ft. Laramie, Wyo., Stephen E. Quick and his wife Pam of Oak Harbor, Wash. and Brian A. York and his wife Nancy of Tucson; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and her sister-in-law, Noni Smith of Woodland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph L. and Gladys A. Smith and her brothers, Raymond E. and Alvin C. Smith.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Lewis' name be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 530 Bercut Drive, Suite A, Sacramento, 95814 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Services: A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 26 at Capay Cemetery. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, July 23, 2005.)

Marilyn Jean (Nycklemoe) Lewis

Marilyn Jean (Nycklemoe) Lewis died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003 at her Woodland home at age 67.

Born March 22, 1936 in Fergus Falls, Minn., Mrs. Lewis was a Yolo County resident for 17 years. She graduated with an AA degree and worked for Spreckels Sugar company as a foreman and union member. After the plant closed Mrs. Lewis started her own business, Move Your Junk.

Mrs. Lewis is survived by her daughters, Catherine Timm and Amanda Elf, of Dixon and Paula lewis of Woodland; sister Charlotte Nycklemoe and step-son Todd Merrill. She is also survived by six grandchildren.

Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her husband Tony Merrill in June 1998.

Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. of Woodland.

Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor's choice.

Services: A graveside service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003 at Monument Hill Memorial Park. Pastor Doug Zeck will be officiating.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, September 22, 2003.)

Samuel Donald “Sam” Lewis

Samuel Donald “Sam” Lewis passed away unexpectedly at Sutter Hospital in Davis, on Oct. 19, 2005, at the age of 71. Mr. Lewis was born in Atlanta, Georgia on Sept. 24, 1934 to Joe D. and Mamie (Hensley) Lewis.

A resident of Yolo County for 20 years, Mr. Lewis was a retired Naval Commander (Reserve) who had been a damage control instructor at the Treasure Island Naval Station in San Francisco. He had completed his university training at Emery University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree. A member of the Pinole Jaycees, he was remembered as a generous and caring individual with a good sense of humor. He later worked for Lucky Stores Warehouse for 15 years, where he was a supervisor. A dedicated family man, he was most happy while surrounded by his daughters and grandchildren.

He is survived by three daughters, Catherine Carrillo and Paula Lewis, of Woodland, and Amanda Elf, of Dixon; also by seven grandchildren, Joshua and Nicholas Ramos, of Winters, Dustin and Alexandra Timm and Kyle Lewis, all of Woodland, and Linsey Elf and Alyssa Tapparo, both of Dixon.

A visitation was scheduled from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Lutheran Church of the Incarnation ECLA, 1701 Russell Boulevard, Davis, with funeral services following at 11 a.m.

Interment will follow at the Winters Cemetery in Winters, with military honors to be presented at that time. Donations in memory of Mr. Lewis may be made to the Northern California Cancer Society.

Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements. Inquiries may be made by calling 662-4658.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, October 27, 2005.)

William David Lewis

William David Lewis died March 24, 2005, in Roseville. He was 65.

A memorial Mass begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 7817 Old Auburn Road in Citrus Heights.

Born Feb. 10, 1940, in Bangor, Wales, he worked in real estate for many years. He resided in Davis for 10 years, moving to Sacramento in 1979.

He was preceded in death by his son, Billy Lewis, in 1971.

He is survived by his daughter, Dana Powers of Roseville; his sister, Marion Besmehn of Carmel; two granddaughters, Kristina and Courtney of Roseville; and his cousin, Dorothy Lewis of Salinas.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday April 7, 2005.)