Patterson and Grayson Obituaries 1936, Page 1
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Acquistipace, A. 361211 p1
A. Acquistipace Passes Away at Modesto Friday; Alessandro Acquistipace, a local dairyman, passed away at a Modesto hospital Friday following a period of illness. A native of Italy, aged 52 years, he had been a California resident for the past 35 years. He is survived by one brother, Francisco Acquistipace, of Patterson, and a brother and sister residing in Italy. Funeral services were held from Sacred Heart Church Monday morning with Rev. Joseph Porto officiating, followed by interment in St. Mary's Cemetery.
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Anderson, Anna 360214 p1
Former Resident Passes Away at Berkeley; Mrs. Anna Anderson, pioneer resident of Patterson, passed away Tuesday at her Berkeley home, where she has resided for the past nine years. She was a native of Illinois, aged 66 years, coming to Patterson with her husband, J. R. Anderson, and family, in 1912. Mr. Anderson passed away in 1921, and the remains of his wife were brought here yesterday for interment beside him in Del Puerto Cemetery. Services were held at the Covenant Church with Rev. C. A. Hedlind officiating. She is survived by three children - Mrs. Stanley Sherwood, Miss Edith Anderson and Herbert Anderson of Berkeley, and her mother, two sisters and a brother in Kansas. She was a sister-in-law of Mrs. C. P. Peterson. Besides the family, other friends and relatives coming from Bay points for the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Peterson, P. H. Anderson, Dr. Herbert Rule, Eldon and LeRoy Peterson, Mrs. Mary Gugnoni, Mrs. A. B. Wilcox. Joseph Elvidge and Jack Norman.
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Ball, James E. 361016 p2
Death of Father of Ossie Ball; James W. Ball of Sonora, father of 0. S. Ball, passed away Tuesday evening at Sonora after being stricken ill at his mine about 35 miles above Sonora. Ball left for the property Saturday morning and Monday afternoon some deer hunters found him unconscious in his cabin. An ambulance brought him to a Sonora hospital when he passed away the next day. While not definitely determined, food poisoning was believed to he the cause of his death. Almost 75 years of age, Ball was a pioneer of that area, coming there about 1873. The widow and two other sons, T. J. Ball of Sonora and M. C. Ball of Inyo County, survive him. Funeral services were held at Sonora yesterday afternoon with a number from here attending.
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Bell, W. D. Mrs. 360611 p 9
Fall Is Fatal to Aged Lady; Mrs. W. D. Bell, Pioneer Resident Is Dead; Crows Landing June 10-- The community was shocked to learn early Tuesday morning of the death in Modesto of Mrs. W. D. Bell, pioneer resident of this district. On Friday afternoon of last week Mrs Bell suffered a severe fall while attempting to move a mattress down the basement stairs and the first report was that she had broken six ribs and her wrist, but that her condition was not necessarily serious. Later, however, it developed that there was a concussion at the base of the brain, complicated by the shock of the injuries, and she passed away during Monday night. Mrs Bell was the daughter of Isaac Crow one of the original settlers of the Crows Landing section. universally known as "Uncle Ike," and had spent 72 years in the country, coming from Missouri with her parents at the age of 8. She was married to W. D. Bell, whom she survived a few years, removing to Modesto after his death. Four children survive, Sidney C. Bell of Newman, Charles S. Bell of Berkeley, and Russell Bell and Helen Bell Crow of Modesto. Other relatives are numerous, including the widespread Crow family and connections. Funeral services were held yesterday morning at 11 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, Newman. Rev. Otis Lynn, former pastor of the Crows Landing church, now located at Berkeley, officiating. The four sons of the deceased, with two grandsons, acted as pallbearers. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery of Newman. A strange coincidence is that her elder sister, Mrs. M. L. Morris, died from injuries received in an identical accident, which occurred in Mrs. Bell's home here. Mrs Bell was one of the most beloved women of the community, always friendly and helpful; active in all community affairs; and respected by everyone. Her myriad of friends, on the West Side join in extending condolences to the family.
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Bjorklund, Charles 361009 p1
Sudden Death Is Puzzling; Heart Failure or Electrocution Undetermined; The sudden death of Charles Bjorklund, blacksmith at the Bennett Machine Shop, Tuesday afternoon, was still unsolved yesterday afternoon as authorities sought to untangle various aspects of the case. Whether Bjorklund was electrocuted or died of heart failure is the point at issue, and only an autopsy can determine, but the family have been reluctant to permit this and the coroner's and district attorney's office had not determined what steps to take at this writing. Bjorklund was working at the forge at the Bennett Machine Shop when the fatal episode occurred. Earlier in the day, trouble with the electrical installation which operated the blower had caused the fuses to blow out and Bjorklund was engaged in fashioning a wooden handle for the switch as a precaution against further trouble when the fatality occurred. Other employees had their backs to him at the moment, but did not hear a sound. When they did look, his body was slumped against the switch at the side of the forge, his glasses being caught in the switch and partially fused by the heat from the current, which passed through his body. Dr. C. P. Custer was summoned but Bjorklund was dead when he arrived. Circumstances surrounding the fatality pointed toward electrocution, but it was also completely possible that the deceased might have suffered a heart attack which caused him to fall against the exposed switch. Bjorklund was a former Turlock resident and funeral services will be held there this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Guy funeral parlors, following which the remains will be shipped to Los Angeles for interment beside his wife. Rev. C. A. Hedlind will officiate. He made his home here with his daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Rogers, wife of Bud Rogers, local barber. Two other daughters - Mrs. Ruth Schaller of Burbank and Mrs. Helga Hallvar of Turlock, and two sons - Wider of Turlock and Glen of Venice, survive him. He was a native of Sweden and was almost 71 years of age. Made Clocks; Vigorous despite his advanced years, Bjorklund w a s well-known through his hobby for making huge "grandfather's clocks" for which he wrought the cabinets out of metal, installing works imported from Europe. The creations were in much demand and brought him wide-spread attention.
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Blewett, W.C. 360313 p2
W. C. Blewett Dies Suddenly at Stockton; W. C. Blewett, prominent Stockton rancher, passed away suddenly early Sunday morning at his Stockton home. He has been active in valley farming since the early 80's. He owned the Blewett ranch northeast of Vernalis, object of a long drawn out right-of-way suit for the new Maze road. A daughter, Mrs. Hazel B. Newman, resides at Vernalis.
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Bowman, Eugene O. 360724 p1
Passing of E. O. Bowman at Modesto; Eugene 0. Bowman, Patterson Colony resident for the past sixteen years, passed away at a Modesto hospital early Tuesday morning. While he has been residing at Twain-Harte for the past year to aid his health the attack that carried him off was of short duration and he had been in the hospital but a few days. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Caroline Bowman, and two sons, Victor and Lloyd, all of Patterson. He was a native of Galva, Illinois, and was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of that place. He was 64 years of age. Funeral services were held from the Covenant Church Wednesday morning with Rev. C. A. Hedlind officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery. An unusual feature of his passing was that a wire to Illinois relatives telling of his death crossed a telegram stating that his sister, Mrs. Anna Johnson, was expected to live but a short time. A brother, Victor Bowman, resides at Aurora, Illinois.
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Buckley, Edward 361016 p1
Blast Fatal to Workman; Strikes Match to See Gas Tank; Explosion Follows; Striking a match to see the gas tank claimed another victim during the week-end when Edward Buckley, about 35, workman employed at the Zacharias ranch, was fatally burned in the explosion that followed and passed away the following afternoon. Buckley was on the night shift employed in ranch operations and the men were engaged in filling up the gasoline tank of a truck in the farm barnyard. It was just after darkness fell and Buckley struck the match to see what he was doing. He was a short distance from the tank but accumulated fumes ignited instantly, and he was covered with flaming oil from the explosion, searing his legs, arms and back. Other workmen rushed to his aid and extinguished the flames and he was taken to a Modesto hospital, where treatment proved futile. The burning oil was hurled all over the barnyard but extinguishers controlled the flames without damage. Refuses Identity Mystery was added to the case by Buckley's refusal to give any names of relatives or connections before he died, and efforts to trace these have been futile so far, although finger-prints were taken to aid in the search. Interment was made in Del Puerto Cemetery Wednesday afternoon with Davis and Evans in charge of arrangements. Dr. A. B. Gilbert conducted graveside services.
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Dadami, Rosalie 360417 p1
Mrs. J. J. Dadami Passes Away at Modesto; Mrs. Rosalie Dadami, wife of James J. Dadami, Colony rancher passed away at a Modesto hospital Thursday evening last week, following an illness of several weeks. The deceased was a native of Switzerland, aged 62 years, and is survived by her husband and two sons, Peter and Marion. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Church Monday morning with Rev. Joseph Porto conducting the services. Interment in St Mary's Cemetery followed.
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Danneker, E.E. 360131 p7
Death Results from Collision near Stevinson; E. E. Danneker a well known Merced business man and ranch operator, was almost instantly killed and four of the passengers in a Hilmar High School bus more or less injured, none very seriously, in a collision near Stevinson Monday evening. The bus was moving northward on C street of Stevinson colony. At the intersection of C and Fifth avenue, a mile south and a mile east of Stevinson, it started across Fifth avenue, which is a part of the Merced-Gustin highway, just as Danneker approached from the east, evidently at full speed. Brush Probable Caused Of Crash; Observers who 1ooked over the ground just after the smash say that a clump of small trees or brush at the corner partly shielded the bus "It was about half-hidden, I should say," was one statement. At least Danneker did not see it, apparently. Lloyd Blount, 19-year-old bus driver, says he decreased speed as he approached the crossing, but after entering the intersection and seeing the car coming, decided he had better step on it and try to get out of the way. It is possible, though no one can know, that Danneker also "stepped on it" to get by. At any rate, his car hit the bus a terrific blow at the right front corner. The heavy bus was carried by its momentum and the force of the blow into a ditch on the west side of the north road, some twenty feet from the point of the crash. The Danneker car, swinging to the right as it struck, was thrown and skidded forty feet, landing up on the right bank of the north road. Four Hurt in Bus; Gertrude Avila, 14, of Stevinson, received a cut on the head and perhaps a fracture of the hip. Two Cafcalas children of Livingston, twins, aged 15, have lacerations and bruises. Lioy Blount, bus driver, has many cuts and bruises and lost a tooth. The other children in the bus were badly shaken and somewhat bruised, but otherwise unhurt.
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Erickson, Erick A. 360731 p1
Pioneer Colonist Passes Away Sunday; Another from the thinning ranks of pioneer colonists who founded Patterson Colony passed away Sunday when Erick A. Erickson died at his home on Sycamore Avenue, the first house to be erected on that avenue when it was opened 25 years ago. A native of Sweden, he was 70 years of age. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ceclia Erickson, and by two brothers, John and Emil, residing in Sweden. Funeral services were held at the Covenant Church Tuesday morning with Rev. C. A. Hedlind officiating, with interment in Del Puerto Cemetery following. Arrangements were in charge of Davis and Evans.
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Farinha, John A. 361106 p1
Fatal Crash on Highway; John A. Farinha Dies Following Intersectional Bump; Stuck with a terrific impact by a car driven by Johnny Lopes, John A Farinha, Pomelo Avenue rancher, was fatally injured Tuesday evening, passing away a little over 24 hours later. The mishap occurred in the early evening as Farinha and Lopes were both southbound on the highway. Farinha started to turn into Pomelo Avenue, going home, as Lopes came along behind at too high a speed to dodge. Farinha's coupe almost got clear, but Lopes' sedan hit it on the hind end and sent it spinning with a terrific crash, the car turning over three or four times. Dr. W. C. Martin was called and after emergency treatment rushed both to a Modesto hospital where Farinha was found to have a badly fractured vertebra, being paralyzed from the neck down; a long deep gash in the neck; skull injuries and other lesser wounds. Lopes was badly bruised and cut but his injuries were not serous and he was released from the hospital the following day. Both cars were badly wrecked in the crash. Coroner George Sovern and representatives of the district attorney's office were over yesterday conducting an examination of the circumstances surrounding the crash. Farinha was 45 years of age and had resided in this state for 26 years past. He is survived by his wife and four children, John, Jr., Mary, Manuel and Laura. Two brothers, Frank and Domingues, are also local residents. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Saturday, at 10 am from Sacred Heart church, with Rev. Joseph Porto in charge. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Davis and Evans have charge of arrangements.
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Fink, Laura A. 361217 p3
Westside Index Mrs. Laura Fink Is Laid to Rest; Beloved Pioneer Lady of Crows Landing Died Sunday; Crows Landing, Dec. 16 – Death reached forth suddenly in the early hours of Monday morning to remove from the ranks of long-time West Side residents Mrs. Laura A. Fink, widow of W. F. Fink, and for 56 years residing at the family home north of town. Feeling a little tired and slightly ill on Saturday evening, Mrs. Fink had decided to remain quietly in bed over the week-end. Shortly after midnight Sunday she suffered a recurrence of a long standing heart ailment, and although members of her family and the attending physician Dr. E. G. Allen, battled valiantly with stimulants and other medical aids, they were unable to prevent her slipping away. The end came just before one o'clock. The funeral, attended by a mighty concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives, was held from the family home on Wednesday morning. Rev. Edward W. Perry, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, conducted the brief by solemn rites while Mrs. W. W. Cox and Mrs. Vernon F. Gant accompanied by Miss Emily Schwartz, sang her favorite hymns. Interment was in the family plot in the Newman Cemetery, beside her husband, who passed away eight years ago. The pall bears were H. C. Tucker, S. W. Hudson, H. A. Kricke, L. McAulay, W. H. Isom, and F. S. Stanley. Kindly, gracious, neighborly, Mrs. Fink enjoyed the intimate friendship and high regard of the entire community, as attested by the mass of floral tributes and the sorrowful, lengthy procession of those who came to pay their last respects. Born in Lafayette, Tennessee in 1859, she had reached the age of 77. As Laura Pipkin, she came to California in 1866 with her parents, to reside in Yolo County. In 1881 she became the bride of W. F. Fink and sine then has lived in her beautiful home here. All of her children survive her, they being Ida, George, Clara ( Mrs. Arthur H. Fink of Los Angels ), Esther, Eva ( Mrs. F. T. Mc Ginnis), and Lloyd. Her grandchildren are Kenneth, Donald and Betty Fink, Marjorie Fink, and William McGinnis. In her family, life was centered with all the pride and joy of a happy, contented mother, even though she found time to devote to her church, the Ladies Aid Society and kindred organizations. Her passing will be deeply regretted and widely mourned.
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Foiada, Constantino 361127 p2
C. Foiada Passes Away at Modesto; Constantino Foiada, local rancher, passed away at a Modesto hospital Wednesday following an illness. The deceased was a native of Switzerland, aged 58 years, and had resided in this county for thirty years past, coming to this section three and a half years ago. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Teresa Foiada and six children - Silvio, Constantino, James and Theresa of Patterson; Mrs. Lydia Meanza of Modesto and Mrs. Esther Keown of Fresno. A brother resides in Hawaii, a brother and two sisters in Switzerland and a brother in Rome. Funeral services will be held from the Shannon chapel, Modesto, at 9:30 am Saturday and at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at 10, followed by interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
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Gearhart, Jennie K. 360925 p1
Death of Mrs. E. B. Gearhard Friday; Mrs. Jennie K. Gearhart, widow of the late Edwin B. Gearhart, passed away at her San Rafael home Friday. Following services there Monday morning the remains were brought to Patterson for interment beside her husband, Edwin B. Gearhart, In Del Puerto Cemetery. Graveside services were conducted by Dr. A. B. Gilbert and local friends of the family attended. The family were Colony pioneers, owning both country and town property, hut recently, Mrs. Gearhart has been residing with her son, E. B. Gearhart, who is an instructor at San Rafael high school. The deceased was a native of Iowa, aged 65 years, and the one son is the only immediate surviving relative.
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