Dana T. Diaz

Dana Tara Diaz died July 21, 2002, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 28 years old.

She was born on Sept. 25, 1973, to Ernesto and Evangelina Diaz in Los Angeles. She came to Davis with her parents and three siblings two years ago. She was a very creative, talented and spiritual person who enjoyed the performing arts. She loved to act, sing and make people laugh. She will be greatly missed by her family and remembered as a loving daughter, sister and aunt.

She is survived by her mother and father, Ernesto and Evangelina Diaz of Davis; brother, Osvaldo Diaz of Ontario; sister, Martha Diaz and her son Tyler Campos of Davis; and sister, Marisol Gonzales and her husband Ignacio and their two children, Francesca and Diana Elia of Napa.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated this morning at St. James Catholic Church.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, July 26, 2002, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Elsie Diou Diaz

Elsie Diou Diaz died of natural causes on June 18, 2005, at Sierra Healthcare Convalescent Hospital in Davis. She was 80 years old.

A visitation is from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday at Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. Interment will be next to her husband on Friday, July 1, in Hollywood, Fla.

Born Oct. 19, 1924, in Puerto Rico to Philepe and Catalina Diou, she was a lifelong New Yorker who retired with her husband, Pete, to Florida. She came out of retirement and began a career with the Broward County Sheriff's Department. She retired from that department after 15 years of service with the rank of sergeant.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Pete Diaz.

She is survived by her daughter, Rita Miller and her husband Michael of Davis; and by her son, Daniel Diaz and his wife Barbara of Bonita.

She is further survived by her grandsons, Erik Miller and his wife Melissa and their son Tristan of Benicia; and Sean and Ross Diaz of Bonita.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made in her name to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, Ca 95617. A virtual guest book may be signed at www.davisfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday June 21, 2005.)

Jose Luis Diaz

Jose Luis Diaz died at Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Sacramento Sunday, May 25, 2003, at age 42.

Born Feb. 26, 1961, in Guadalajara, Mexico, Mr. Diaz had been a Yolo County resident for 12 years. He worked as a truck driver for local transportation company for the last six years, and previously had worked for companies in the Napa Valley area.

Survivors include his wife Raquel Ochoa Diaz; son, Luis Miguel Diaz; and daughter, Aracely Diaz, all of Woodland; mother, Maria de los Angeles Diaz of Guadalajara, Mexico; brother, Jose DeJesus Diaz of Santa Cruz; sisters, Angelina Diaz of Monterey, Mexico, Martha, Maria Rosario, Maria Elena, and Graciela Diaz, all of Guadalajara, Mexico; and brothers, Miguel, Juan Carlos, Humberto and Daniel Diaz, all of Guadalajara, Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Luis Diaz of Guadalajara, Mexico.

The family requests memorials be directed to Holy Rosary Building Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.

Services: Visitation is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. today Thursday, May 29, 2003, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, Woodland, with a rosary to be recited at 8 p.m. today also, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland, with Deacon Antonio Fernandez officiating. Funeral mass is scheduled to be said at noon Friday, May 30, also at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with Father Juan Perez officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, May 29, 2003.)

Lynn Diaz

Lynn Diaz died at her Winters ranch on June 13, 2002, after a painful battle with cancer. She was 59.

Diaz was born in Oakland and grew up and went to school in Berkeley. In the early 1970s, she moved to the Davis/Woodland area and began a career in administration at UC Davis. She spent more than 25 years at UCD, much of that time in the department of medical microbiology.

Her greatest love was living on the ranch with her husband, Tony, and daughter Kirsten, and showing quarter horses and border collies. Several of her animals were named after close friends and UCD faculty members. She was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association.

She was an intelligent and beautiful woman who was full of life and enthusiasm, family members said. She had a great respect for nature and had many worldly interests. She enjoyed reading and was an engaging conservationist.

She is survived by her husband, Tony Diaz of Winters; her daughters, Kirsten Hempel of Winters and Ellen DeVries of Fresno; her mother, Ann Cross of Carmel; and sister, Loren Cross-Bello of Berkeley. She also had six step-children: Vicki Webb of Paso Robles, Scott Diaz of Maryland, Tom Diaz of Woodland, Anita Hadley of Chino, Catherine Diaz-Khansefid of Elk Grove and Mimi Chavez of Los Alamos. She also had 13 step-grandchildren.

A private cremation and inurnment will take place. A public celebration of her life will be from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at her ranch.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, June 17, 2002.)

Roman Moreno Diaz

Mr. Roman Moreno Diaz died at his Woodland residence on Tuesday, July 9, 2002, at the age of 76. Born on Feb. 28, 1926 in La Piedad, Michoacan, Mexico to Buenaventura and Josefa (Moreno) Diaz, he had been a resident of Yolo County for more than 50 years. His wife Angelina (Urbano) Diaz survives Mr. Diaz.

Mr. Diaz had worked as a self employed farmer for 50 years, retiring in 1990 to spend more time with his family, especially his grandchildren. According to his family, Mr. Diaz was an avid reader. He enjoyed books about history and politics, traveling between Woodland and his hometown in Mexico, raising horses and cattle as a hobby and teaching his grandchildren to ride. He remained active in his civic duties until very recently.

Surviving Mr. Diaz are his children, sons, Juan Manuel Diaz and wife Graciela, of Knights Landing, Gerardo Diaz and wife Maria Delores, of Woodland, and Roman Diaz Jr. and wife Leticia, of Woodland. Daughters surviving Mr. Diaz are Eva Soto and husband Javier, of Woodland, Bertha Fuentes and husband Pedro of Woodland and Lupe Diaz of Knights Landing. Fourteen grandchildren and three great grand children also survive.

Four brothers survive Mr. Diaz, Francisco Diaz, of Chicago, Rafael and Gerardo Diaz of Brawley, and Vicente Diaz of Michoacan, Mexico. Sisters Petra Diaz and Francisca Diaz, of Michoacan, Mexico also survive.

Mr. Diaz was preceded in death by his son Jose Diaz in 1989, his brother Manuel Diaz in 1980 and his sister Guadalupe Leon in 1972.

Visitation and viewing is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2002 at Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. A prayer vigil and rosary is also scheduled at Kraft Bros. Chapel, on Thursday evening, July 11, 2002 at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, July 12, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland with internment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Woodland.

The family requests donations be made to the Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Woodland Building Fund in his memory. Mr. Diaz will be deeply missed by his loving family and the hearts he has touched of his many friends.

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

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Saturday, July 13, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Mervin Leroy Dibble

Mervin Leroy Dibble died in Woodland, Wednesday, Oct. 27 at age 84.

Mr. Dibble was born in Tancread (Capay Valley) July 7, 1920 to the late Leroy and Carolyn Dibble. He was a life-long resident of Yolo County. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Dibble was a member of E Clampus Vitus. He was employed by the County Mosquito Abatement District and retired after 32 years of service.

Survivors include Mr. Dibble's wife of 58 years, Dorothy Dibble of Esparto; his daughter, Bonnie Lack and her husband Robin of Clinton, Ark. and his son, Bill Dibble and his wife Barbara of Esparto. Also surviving him are eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

The family requests memorials in Mr. Dibble's name be directed to the Esparto Fire Department.

Services: A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2 at the Capay Cemetery in Esparto. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, November 01, 2004.)

Donald E. Dickey

Davis resident Donald E. Dickey died on June 26, 2002, with his wife and daughters by his side, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was 66.

He was born on May 25, 1936, in Chicago to Betty Brewer and Earle Dickey. After graduation from New Trier High School and Purdue University, he served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps and directed a MARS unit in Seoul, Korea.

After his Army service, he moved to Santa Clara and became a purchasing agent in the nascent Silicon Valley electronics industry. In 1983, he moved to Napa, and became the proprietor/owner of a photography shop, A&K One Hour Photo.

In 1988, he moved to Rohnert Park, where he was the purchasing manager for Weigh-Tronix Corporation in Santa Rosa. Davis was his home after 1994.

He was an amateur radio operator and was a member of the American Radio Relay League for 50 years. He was active in local AARL affiliates, and donated many volunteer hours to emergency communications activities under the direction of the U.S. Forest Service and the Red Cross.

He also drove a route for the Meals on Wheels program in Rohnert Park, and was a volunteer greeter for the Davis Senior Citizens Center.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Joan Edmonds Dickey, and two daughters, Angela Dickey of Portland, Ore., and Karen Dickey of Eugene, Ore.; brother Gordon Dickey of Roselle, Ill.; sister Joan Foley of Phoenix; and nieces and nephews in Illinois, Texas and California.

A memorial service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, at the Davis Community Church, 412 C St., Davis, followed by a reception at the Dickey home.

The family would like to express gratitude to the staff of the Yolo Adult Health Center, who helped him remain independent for three years, and to the staff of Sierra Health Center and Yolo Hospice, who cared for him during his final months.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be directed to the Yolo Adult Day Health Center, 20 North Cottonwood Road, Woodland, CA 95695.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, July 1, 2002, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Elizabeth "Betty" Dickinson

Elizabeth "Betty" Dickinson, a longtime resident of Davis, died June 17, 2001, of respiratory failure, in Mission Hills. Born Jan. 10, 1917, in Washington, D.C., to Rufus Saxton and Mabel Claire (Higgins) Thompson, she was 84.

She had been ill and in Holy Cross Hospital for the past 3 1/2 weeks. A strong woman, she put up a valiant fight. Even the doctors were amazed at her tenacity.

A Navy brat, she moved around, living in Arkansas, Kentucky, Florida, San Diego and Virginia. Her father, a 1903 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, was a classmate of Adms. Stark and Nimitz.

Along with her older sister, Miriam, she attended the Ursuline Convent School in New Orleans for first and second grades, while her father was assigned there. The family eventually settled in Newport News, Va. She attended Morrison High School and was captain of the girls' basketball team.

She graduated in the mid-1930s and moved on to George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Her courses centered around secretarial skills, but she dreamed of becoming an actress - an aspiration that was realized in the 1950s with her participation in little theater.

In June 1941, she married William "Bill" Streit Dickinson Jr. of Fredericksburg, Va. They set up residence in Newport News and later Norfolk, Va. They had two daughters, Elizabeth Anne, who was born in 1942 and died at birth, and Sharon "Sherry" Jean, born in 1946.

During World War II, she worked for the Underwater Sound Laboratories on the sonic buoy and also for millionaire Horace E. Dodge II of Dodge automobiles as his private secretary. They remained good friends until his death in the 1960s.

She and her husband moved to California in 1951 due to their daughter's inability to remain in the cold Eastern climate. Their first residence was in Walnut Creek, after which they purchased a modest home in Concord. She worked for a time on Tank Farm Hill in Richmond at the Biological Laboratory, a division of Standard Oil Co., in plant pathology.

In 1959, she and Bill divorced. Betty, with her daughter, Sharon, relocated to Pleasant Hill and later to Pacheco. Around 1964, she began work in Davis as a clerk for PG&E. Her service ended with retirement approximately 25 years later. She remained a Davis resident, living in the Rancho Yolo mobile home park until moving to Alderson's Convalescent Hospital in Woodland in 1997.

She moved to the Granada Hills Convalescent Hospital in Southern California in 1999 when her granddaughter, Sherry (Harris) Rader and her family moved south.

She had many friends in the Davis area and loved to visit with them at Quessie's and then at Fluffy's Donuts. Through the years, she befriended many, including teen-agers and the homeless.

Her hobbies included miniatures, all types of crafts and writing. Those who knew her will recall the writing tablet she always carried. She authored several manuscripts, including four children's stories, had her work critiqued and praised by "Twilight Zone" creator Rod Serling, but was never published.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon "Sherry" Harris of Granada Hills; her sister, Miriam O'Malley of Newport News, Va.; a brother, Richard Thompson of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; a granddaughter, Sherry Rader of Lancaster; a grandson, Christopher Harris of Burbank; three great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Brandon and Rebecca Rader of Lancaster; and six nieces and nephews, Phyllis Gaskins, Chuck and David Wingfield and Debbie Salvant of Virginia, Donna Heath of Tennessee and Linda Cooper of Alabama.

Graveside services were today at Eternal Valley Cemetery in Newhall. Flowers may be sent to the cemetery.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, June 21, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Elmer "Al" Francis Diedesch

Elmer "Al" Francis Diedesch, a longtime resident of Davis and Sacramento, died in the early morning hours of Feb. 27, 2005, at University Retirement Community in Davis. He was 85 years old.

Friends are invited to a graveside service at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road, with a reception to follow.

Born May 24, 1919, in Spokane, Wash., he graduated from Wilbur High School in Wilbur, Wash., in 1937, and from Washington State University in 1942.

He became a Davis resident in 1959 while working for the state of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in Sacramento. A brief transfer to Redding followed before he returned to Sacramento and served 38 years before retiring from ABC.

As a World War II Veteran with the 33rd Infantry Division, he was awarded the Purple Heart for serving in the battle at Luzon. In addition to military service, he served as a life member of the Alturas Elks Lodge for 56 years.

He was remembered for his quiet, humble ways, deep love for family and friends, and simple way of life.

He was preceded in death by his son, William Francis Diedesch in 1964; his brother, Henry Diedesch of Spokane, Wash.; and his sisters, Marie Diedesch of Corvallis, Ore., and Marguerite Gould of Seattle.

He is survived by his daughters, Mary Kay Hill and her husband Mike of West Sacramento, and Allison DeArkland and her husband Robert of Fair Oaks; his son, Jon Diedesch and his wife Barbara of Orangevale; his twin brother, Ernie Diedesch of Spokane, Wash.; his sister-in-law, Frances Diedesch of Spokane, Wash.; and his former wife and lifelong friend, Katherine Reinwand of Davis.

He is further survived by his grandchildren, Douglas Hicks, Kerry Hicks, Jennifer Hill, Joshua Diedesch, Danielle DeArkland, Timothy Diedesch, Ryan DeArkland and Jessica Diedesch; and four great-grandchildren, Amie, Aaron, Zachary and Jamison.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Loaves and Fishes of Sacramento, P.O. Box 2161, Sacramento, CA 95812, or to Yolo Hospice. P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95616).

A virtual guest book may be signed at www.davisfuneral.com.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday March 4, 2005.)

George A. Diem

George A. Diem, described as a kind and gentle person, died on July 26, 2003, of cancer. Born Oct. 30, 1939, he was 63.

He was an avid sailor, photographer, cat lover and bird watcher. Whatever he did, he did with zest and enthusiasm, his friends say.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary I. and Kenneth A. Diem. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Diane Diem and Clint Prentice of Los Angeles; his aunt Izetta and cousin Pat of Sebastian, Fla.; his cousin Mary Ann and her husband Bill of Citrus Heights; and his former wife, Jo Ellen Ryan Trapp. He also leaves numerous other cousins.

He also leaves a host of close friends, including the late Sy Gold, George Applegarth, Dick Luna, and his beloved friends at Reruns in Davis -- Shirley, Bob, Rosario, Horace and others too numerous to list.

"George exhibited dignity throughout his illness and never complained. He was very brave," his friends say. "George will be greatly missed by all of us. But, he will remain an inspiration and an example of a person who could give unconditional love."

No memorial service is planned, but friends are asked to light a candle and think of him with love.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Sunday, August 10, 2003.)

Doris M. Diemer

Doris Diemer, a resident of Davis since 1989, died Feb. 6, 2006, from complications of diabetes.

A memorial service begins at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis, 27074 Patwin Road. A brief interment ceremony on the church groups will precede the service.

Born in 1926 in London, where her father was on sabbatical leave from the University of Minnesota, she was named Doris Grover Mudgett. His colleagues were astonished when he and his wife returned with two daughters instead of only the one who had accompanied them outbound. Her husband would joke that she was born in the same year and city, and to the same linguistic tradition, as Elizabeth II.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in 1947 from Wellesley College, followed by her master’s degree in 1949 from the University of Chicago, and a master of social work in 1958 from Wayne State University. She was a founding member of the Society for Clinical Social Work and was named a fellow by the American Group Psychotherapy Association. She made her career as a social worker in institutional settings and as a clinician in private practice.

She made her home in various locations across the country, including Minneapolis (1926-1943), Wellesley, Mass. (1943-1947), Chicago (1947-1948), Detroit (Ferndale, 1948-1958), and again in Chicago (1958-1960), when she married Bill Diemer.

Her marital years were in Chicago (1960-1961), Los Angeles (1962-1989), and Davis (Stonegate, Willowbank, University Retirement Community, North Davis, 1989-2006).

She was credited with successfully reviving the moribund Davis chapter of the League of Women Voters, whose weary senior board was ready to dissolve the group. She vigorously recruited younger women with a public service bent, who now comprise the management.

After retiring from the California Youth Authority, she made productive use of her retirement years, 1989 to 2006. She was closely associated with the Unitarian Universalist congregation, the League of Women Voters and was a senior swimmer with the Davis Aquatic Masters. She was also a prize-winning late-life entrant into watercolor and a card-playing member of the University Farm Circle’s bridge group.

She was preceded in death by her only sister, Roxie Mudgett Holland-Moritz of Ann Arbor, Mich.

She is survived by her husband, Bill, a retired demographer and Davis author; and her daughters, Diane an occupational therapist in Mountain View; and Karen, a bioinformatics scientist in Albany; and her nephews, Bruce, Michael and David.

She anticipated a long life, since both her father and her mother, Professors Bruce D. Mudgett and Mildred Dennet Mudgett, lived to the age of 96.

Well-wishers may send flowers to the church at 27074 Patwin Road. Commemorative donations may be made to one of her two favorite charities: The University of Chicago Alumni Fund and the Unitarian Universalist Chaplaincy at Wellesley.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Sunday, February 12, 2006.)

Richard "Dick" Dierks

Richard "Dick" Dierks died suddenly at his home in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Dec. 25, 2003.

He retired from the UCD pomology department in 1991 after more than 35 years of service. In 2002, he and his wife Barbara relocated to Myrtle Beach to be near their son Kerry.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 49 years, Barbara; their son Kerry and his wife Nancy; two step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; two sisters; five brothers; and other family and friends.

"Dick will be missed by all who were fortunate to have known him," his family says.

At his request, there will be no services.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, December 31, 2003.)

Loretta Agnes Dillon

Loretta Agnes Dillon died peacefully on Aug. 28, 2004, at St. John's Retirement Village in Woodland. She was 96.

Born Aug. 18, 1908, she was a native of San Francisco and a longtime resident of San Mateo. She moved to Davis in 1991 and lived at Covell Gardens for many years.

She was a kindergarten teacher for 21 years. She enjoyed painting, craft projects and sharing time with her many friends.

Her family says she will be missed for her caring spirit, love of family and wonderful sense of humor.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, and her five sisters and brothers.

She is survived by nieces and nephews, and their families: Cathy Wilkinson, Claire Camozzi, Sheila Bliss, and Bill, Jim and Mike Donohue.

A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. James Church, 1275 B St., Davis. Private burial is at Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, September 3, 2004.)

Katherine Marie Dimond

Katherine Marie Dimond died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 30, 2004, from metastatic breast cancer. She was 40 years old.

She was born on Oct. 26, 1963, in Anaheim where she spent her childhood days. She attended Esperanza High School in Yorba Linda and was a member of the varsity volleyball and swim teams. She worked during high school as a lifeguard, refereed girls' softball games, and wrote computer programming for Rockwell international.

She graduated third in her high school class of more than 550 students, and graduated summa cum laude from Cal State Fullerton, with a bachelor's degree in biology. She also received a master's degree in nursing and midwifery from Yale University.

She taught childbirth classes and was a doula prior to becoming a midwife. She worked as a certified nurse midwife at Sutter Davis Hospital prior to her illness. Her goal to help pregnant women and their families was always in the forefront of her dedication to making birth a wonderfully joyful event in their lives, her family said.

Her passion for life, truth and justice left an impression on everyone she met. That same passion allowed her to live her life to the fullest and contributed to those who were fortunate to know and love her. Her passing leaves a void in the lives of family and friends, her family said, adding, "She is sorely missed."

She is survived by her husband, Leon Schimmel of Davis; her two children Alexandria and Maximillian, both of Davis; her grandmother, Elizabeth Hammill of Davis; her mother and stepfather, Susan and Michael Gjerde of Davis ; her sister, Deborah Clark and her husband Eric of Burbank; and her brother, David Engelmann of Cleveland. An extended family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her.

Friends and all those touched by her loving spirit are invited to attend a celebration of her life on Sunday, May 30, at 2 p.m. at the Veterans' Memorial Center, 203 E. 14th St.

The family asks those wishing to make donations in her memory to send contributions to Sutter Davis Hospital Foundation for the establishment of an infant massage program. Checks may be mailed to Sutter Davis Hospital Foundation, 2000 Sutter Place, Davis, CA 95616. Memorial donations also may be directed to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, May 11, 2004.)

Richard Dinsdale

A memorial service was held Saturday in the Natomas Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Sacramento, for Richard Dinsdale, 48, who died February 26, 2001, of pulmonary embolism.

Dinsdale, a native of Woodland, graduated from Winters High School with the Class of 1971. At the time of his death, he was service manager at Sacramento Jaguar/Saab.

Survivors include his wife, Claudia Morrison Dinsdale; his mother, Nola Pittman of Winters, and a brother, Jerry Dinsdale of Dixon.

(Obituary from the “Winters Express,” Thursday, March 8, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the “Winters Express,” 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694.)

Terry Lane Ditler

Terry Lane Ditler of Woodland died at Shasta Retirement Community in Davis on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at age 69.

Mr. Ditler was born March 26, 1936 in Santa Monica. He had been a Yolo County resident for 40 years. He was a graduate of San Jose State University and worked as a high school wood shop teacher for 25 years.

Survivors include Mr. Ditler's wife of 46 years, Diane Ditler of Woodland; his daughter, Tracy Nickelson and her husband Robert of Winters; his sons, David Ditler and Todd Ditler and his wife Melissa all of Woodland; his grandchildren, Keeley, Molly, Samantha Nickelson, Anna, Marissa, William Ditler and Madisyn Ditler; and his sister, Sharon Jones of Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Ditler.

The family requests memorials in Mr. Ditler's name be directed to Parkinson Association of Northern California, 900 Fulton Avenue, Suite No. 100-5, Sacramento, 95825-4502.

Services: Respecting the wishes of Mr. Ditler, private services will be held. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday December 16, 2005.)

Donald Gene "Don" Divelbiss

Donald Gene "Don" Divelbiss died of natural causes in his Red Bluff home Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at age 48.

Born Jan. 7, 1954, in Colusa, Mr. Divelbiss had been a Woodland resident for 14 years. He worked for Lithia Chevrolet in Redding as parts manager. He served in the U.S. Air Force.

Mr. Divelbiss is survived by his wife, Cindee Divelbiss of Red Bluff; daughter, Cassidy Divelbiss, also of Red Bluff; son, Matthew Divelbiss and wife Missy; granddaughter, Madison Divelbiss, all of Beale AFB; parents, George and Irene Divelbiss of Sacramento; and brothers, Ronald Divelbiss of Los Molinos and Edward Divelbiss of Williams.

A memorial service is scheduled at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers, 816 Walnut St., Red Bluff.

Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery following cremation.

The family requests memorials be directed to St. Elizabeth Hospice, 1425 Vista Way, Red Bluff, 96080.

Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers, Red Bluff is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the “The Daily Democrat,” Friday, January 11, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the “The Daily Democrat,” 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Ethel "Myzella" Dixon

Ethel "Myzella" Dixon died on Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, in Naples, Idaho. Mrs. Dixon was born on Christmas Day in 1914 to Edna Houston Mitchell and Laura Genia Mitchell at Webber Falls, Okla.

Mrs. Dixon attended schools at Webber Falls where she met Willie (Bill) Dixon. They were married in 1932 in Muskogee, Okla. They later moved to California in 1937, living first in Knights Landing and moving to Woodland in 1941.

Mrs. Dixon is survived by her two sons, Robert Dixon, and George Dixon and his wife Betty, all of Woodland. She is also survived by a daughter, Nada Bean and her husband Claude of Naples, Idaho. Also surviving are grandchildren, Danny Dixon and wife Laura, Larry Dixon and wife Nancy, Jimmy Dixon and wife Mary, Julie Dixon Cutts, Michael Dixon, Curt Parsons, Mike Parsons, and David Bean and his wife Jill.

Also surviving are 11 great-grandchildren, as well as nephews, grand-nephews and nieces, all of Woodland and Oklahoma.

Mrs. Dixon was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, in 1980.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18, at Monument Hill Memorial Park west of Woodland, where she will be buried next to her husband.

Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, December 16, 2002.)

Shirley Myers Dixon

Shirley Myers Dixon died Thursday, May 1, 2003, at age 72.

Born Dec. 17, 1930, in Porterville, Mrs. Dixon was the daughter of the late Maude and Theodore Myers. She graduated from Woodland High School. She volunteered for Yolo Hospice, the Wayfarer Center; and was a member of The Christian Church.

Survivors include her son, Doug Dixon; daughter, Terry Heidrick and husband Jim; sisters, Jane Peterson, Dorothy Wood, all of Woodland; and sister, Cleo Watts of B.C., Canada; granddaughters, Shelly Ward and husband Jedd, Kate Abele and husband Neal, Kelly Reed and husband James, and Jenny Heidrick; great-grandchildren, Jimmy, Owen, and Gavin Ward, Anthony Abele, Ryan and Rebecca Reed, all of Woodland; numerous nieces and nephews, Barbara Monroe of Capay Valley, Danny Myers, Sydni Gillette, Susie Gibison of Woodland, ShirleyAnn Watts of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Ron Watts, Sandy Ferguson, Brian Watts of B.C., Canada; and many extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harold, Howard, and Jack Myers; and nephew, Richard Watts.

The family requests memorials to be sent to Yolo Hospice, 132 E St., Ste. 3E, Davis 95616; or the charity of donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.

Services: A funeral service is scheduled at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 at The Christian Church, 509 College St., Woodland. A private burial will follow.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, May 06, 2003.)

Paul Birge Dobie

Paul Birge Dobie died of pancreatic cancer on Jan. 22, 2006, at his home in McKinleyville. He was 57.

Born in Sacramento on June 8, 1948, he grew up in Davis and graduated from high school in 1966. He attended Sacramento City College and Humboldt State College. He then settled with his wife, Susan Andre Dobie, in McKinleyville, where he worked for Miller Farms from 1980 until 2005.

A Mason in Humboldt Lodge #79, he became a master of the Lodge in 1991, earning a Hiram Award in 1996. He also served in the Knights Templar, Royal Arch and Cryptic Masons.

Friends and family described him as a man of honesty, loyalty and integrity.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Andre Dobie of McKinleyville; his father, John B. Dobie of El Macero; sister, the Rev. Joanne Dobie of Montrose; nephew, Scott Hines of Elk Grove; niece, Kristen Gacoin of Longmont, Colo.; aunt, Phyllis Jemma of Davis; and many cousins.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, February 3, 2006.)

Nellie Bell (Relyea) Dobson

(The following obituary is from the Woodland “Democrat” newspaper, Woodland, Yolo County, California, 25 January 1928. Both of the obituaries below were transcribed by Bob Schoonover.)

BUS CRASH HURTS KILL WOMAN - SCHOOL BOY VICTIM NEAR DEATH, SAY PHYSICIANS

Mrs. Nellie Dobson, 49, of Dixon, late last night succumbed to injuries suffered when the automobile in which she was riding crashed into a skidding stage south of the Putah creek bridge on the Dixon highway Sunday. At the same time physicians at the Woodland Clinic hospital announced that Lester McCann, 16, Dixon High school boy, victim of the same accident, is near death. Mrs. Dobson’s right leg was nearly severed and her left leg crushed in the crash. McCann has a fractured skull. Charles H. Daley, driver of the car, and his wife, suffered only minor hurts, and their condition is reported as satisfactory. Daley’s car struck the rear of the stage after the heavier vehicle, approaching from the opposite direction, had skidded broadside across the road in an attempt to evade another car. Relatives of the four victims indicated today that legal action seeking damages from the transit company would result from the collision. It is expected that first steps in the suit will be taken in a short time. Mrs. Dobson’s body was taken to Dixon this morning by Milton Carpenter, Dixon funeral director, and the funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock Thursday morning. Interment will be in Galt cemetery. The woman was a native of Michigan, and came to Dixon eight years ago. No criminal action against John Casinelli, driver of the bus, is contemplated, according to the Solano County sheriff’s office.

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"Dixon Tribune" newspaper, Dixon, Solano County, CA, 26 January 1928.

MRS. DOBSON LOSES LIFE IN AUTO-STAGE COLLISION

Lester McCann’s Condition More Hopeful–Fever Less, Mind is Returning

Mrs. James Dobson was unable to survive the terrible injuries she received in the automobile accident on Sunday afternoon and passed away at the hospital at 4:00 Tuesday morning. Lester McCann, unconscious from concussion of the brain, has been hovering on the edge of the beyond through the week. The doctors feared the worst and on Tuesday said that he would not recover. His fever rose to 106. During the night, tho, it went down a point, and on Wednesday went down two or three points and there were moments when he seemed to be regaining his mind. By evening he was able to say, “Hello, Mother.” Up to going to press, his condition is much more hopeful. Charles Dailey, with broken ribs and a minor cut or two, is resting easy at the hospital.

Mrs. Dailey returned to her home in Dixon on Tuesday. The accident occurred early Sunday afternoon while the Dailey’s, Ben King and family and Mrs. Peacock and family in their cars were on the way to Sacramento to attend a Christian Science lecture. Mrs. Dobson and Lester McCann rode in the Dailey car as guests, Lester in the front seat and Mrs. Dobson on the right hand side in the rear. According to Dailey, he was driving less than 30 miles an hour because of the slippery condition of the roadway and, when 300 yards this side of the Putah creek bridge, saw a motor stage coming from Sacramento way turn out for the purpose of passing three cars ahead of him. He could not make it, so applied the brakes to drop back. The stage skidded around to the driver’s left directly across the Dailey car’s right of way. Daily had no chance to pass. The front part of the big stage was over the east edge of the highway toward the ditch. He could not pass to the left of the stage because of an oncoming car from the north. The only thing that he could do in the twenty-five feet at his disposal was to crash the stage, which he struck on the right rear wheel. The result of the crash was serious in the extreme. The impact was such that Mrs. Dobson, a heavy woman, and Mrs. Daily were thrown so hard against the back of the front seat of the Willys-Knight that it was bent V-shape and jammed forward. Mrs. Dobson was taken from the car in a most deplorable condition. Blood was gushing from her right leg and both seemed to be broken. Just below the right knee and toward the back the flesh was gashed to the bone. Some one applied a tourniquet to try and staunch the blood flow until a doctor arrived. It was not quite tight enough and Dr. Stolle applied another when he arrived. He had her placed in the car of Mrs. Peacock and taken to Woodland. Here it was found that her knees had been dislocated, bone driven over bone, no bones were broken, and at no time was she unconscious, and suffered much. Lester was part way through the windshield and jammed up against the cowl. He was taken out of the car badly bleeding from cuts on the scalp, across the face, arms and left leg. The knee of the left leg was so badly damaged that the leg may be permanently stiff. Neither Dr. Floreth, Mrs. Stolle, who was assisting him, nor the Dixon persons, recognized the injured boy. They believed him to be some stranger. When he was brought down stairs to the ambulance Chas. Kirby noted a resemblance to Lester and upon looking into his pockets ascertained his identity. Chas. Dailey and wife were taken to Woodland by Doctor Parsons. Neither were seriously injured. Mr. Dailey had two ribs broken and cuts on his neck and face. Mrs. Dailey had facial cuts. It was thought her nose had been broken, but it proved to be a lesser injury. That Mr. Dailey did not fare worse seems strange. He was driving and the back of the front seat was forced to within six inches of the steering wheel, the rim of which was broken off, leaving two projecting ribs of the wheel. The stage was driven by a Sacramento man named McCord, a mechanic for the company who had been sent with the empty stage to a point near Vacaville to pick up passengers from a stage which had become incapacitated. The stage was not greatly damaged and able to run into a Dixon garage after being straightened out by a tow car. Neither the stage not the automobile overturned. Dr. Stolle, on the way to the accident, was forced off the highway and his car slid into the ditch without overturning nor causing any injury. Carried Liability Insurance. Mr. Dailey had liability insurance of $10,000 a person for two persons, a total of $20,000. He had collision insurance on his car. The stage company carries its own insurance, like the railroads, setting aside a certain percentage of earnings to take care of its damages. Funeral Services Mrs. Dobson. Mrs. Dobson was 49 years of age. She was born in Michigan. Her home was in Idaho and it was in that state that she became the bride of James Dobson. Eight years ago they came from Vallejo to Dixon, Mr. Dobson going into the employ of the late A.F. Shangraw in the meat business. After services at the United Church yesterday forenoon the body was taken to Galt for interment. Mr. Dobson’s parents live at Galt, which was his home town. Besides her husband, Mrs. Dobson leaves a daughter, twelve, two sisters, Mrs. Bordes of Grimes and Mrs. Bankus of Taylorsville, a brother and a half brother in Idaho, and her father, A. Relyea, who came from Idaho at Christmas to spend the winter in California. The funeral was largely attended by Dixon people, who deeply sympathize with the father and daughter, so suddenly bereft of a devoted and kindly wife and mother.

Also found a Card of Thanks on Feb 3, 1928:

We wish to thank the many friends for their sympathy and kindness in the death of our dear one. Also for the beautiful floral remembrances--

Jas. Dobson and daughter, A. Relyea and family, Mrs. E. Pearson and family.

Daniel Gilbert Dodds

Daniel Gilbert Dodds died in Hamilton, Mont. Saturday, Nov. 6 at age 60.

Mr. Dodds was born Nov. 18, 1943 in Woodland. He graduated from Holy Rosary Academy and Woodland High School in 1961. He then graduated from Armstrong Business College and worked as a CPA in Woodland. He later was a financial consultant in the Bay Area and eventually in Hamilton, Mont.

Survivors include Mr. Dodds' wife, Linda Goodspeed Dodds, also of Hamilton, Mont. and his daughters, Kati Rose Dodds of Hamilton, Mont., Danielle Jirsa and her husband Steve of San Diego and Gillian and Danica Dodds of Walnut Creek. He is also survived by his father, Gilbert T. Dodds; his sister, Denise Olson and her husband Tim; his brother, David Dodds, all of Woodland, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret M. Dodds and his sister, Dianna Dodds Curran.

Services: A private celebration of Mr. Dodds' life is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 10 in Hamilton, Mont. Daly-Leach Memorial Chapel of Hamilton, Mont. is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, November 09, 2004.)

Vema Lee Dodds

Vema Lee Dodds died in Lindsay on Thursday, May 1, 2003, at age 89.

Born Nov. 23, 1913, in DeQueen, Ark., Ms. Dodds had resided in Woodland for 20 years. She was a homemaker for 25 years. She attended First Baptist Church in Woodland.

Survivors include her daughter, Billie Marrs of Kerman; son, Sonny Dodds of Woodland; sisters, Josephine Hopkins of Quinlan, Texas, Peggy Spann of Mineola, Texas, and Faye Spann of Texas; brothers, JD McKinney of Idalou, Texas, and Book McKinney of Dallas, Texas; 23 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Omar Dodds, in 1984.

Arrangements are under the direction of Myers Funeral Service of Porterville.

Services: Chapel service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Myers Chapel of Porterville. Burial will be at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday May 03, 2003.)

Ned Doehne

Ned Doehne died April 19, 2001, after suffering a month of unrelenting depression. A resident of Roseville, he was born in Chapel Hill, N.C., in 1960 and raised in Woodland.

He went on to graduate from UC Los Angeles in 1978 with a degree in music history, becoming an accomplished musician and oboe soloist. He accepted a management position with the Sacramento Symphony, where he met his wife, also an oboist, and later worked for the Nashville, Tenn., Symphony. For the past 13 years, he has been employed by USAA Insurance in Sacramento.

He was a loving and engaged parent and an intuitive teacher. He pursued many activities with great enthusiasm, and was an active member of the Auburn Ski Club, a marathon runner, nationally ranked table tennis player and mountain biker. He was a volunteer in his children's schools, and a board member and committed participant in the Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento. He took pleasure in travel and new adventures.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Carol Perkinson Doehne; daughter Jessica, 13, and son Matthew, 11; parents, Edward and Audrey Doehne of Woodland; brother, Eric and his wife, Anne, of South Pasadena; and mother-in-law, Rosa Lee Perkinson, of St. Louis, Mo.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento, 2425 Sierra Blvd., Sacramento. For directions, visit www.uuss.org or contact the church at (916) 483-9283. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento memorial fund or to the charity of the donor's choice.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, April 24, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

George John Doering, Jr.

George John Doering, Jr., died on Tuesday, July 15, 2003, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. He was 51 years old.

Mr. Doering had been a resident of the community his entire life. He was born in Woodland on Feb. 28, 1952, and spent 20 years in farming before moving into retail for the past seven years.

Mr. Doering is survived by his father, George John Doering Sr.; daughters, Kelly Poynor and Megan Doering; and son son, Matthew Doering. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Doering; and his mother, Gladys Knight.

Memorials may be sent to the Woodland Memorial Hospital Intensive Care Unit.

Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland assisted with arrangements.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, July 25, at Woodland Bible Church, 433 California St. A private familiy (sic) service is scheduled at a later date. There will be no visitation.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, Jul 22, 2003.)

John Emilio Dogali

John Emilio Dogali died at Alderson Convalescent Hospital, Woodland Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at age 84.

Born Aug. 27, 1919, in Oakland, Mr. Dogali had been a Yolo County resident for four years. He graduated from Oakland Tech. High School and then served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was stationed in Guam. He was a member of the machinist union for 40 years before his retirement. Previously he had lived in Williams.

Survivors include his wife, Lucia (Giaccone) Dogali of Woodland; daughters, Sandra White also of Woodland, Paulette Moss and husband Roland of Danville; and son, William Dogali of Sacramento; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Enrico and Mary (Isola) Dogali.

The family requests memorials be directed to Cancer Society of Northern California. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.

Services: A funeral service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery, with a military honors at 11 a.m.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, September 24, 2003.)

Leila Isabelle Dolan

Isabelle Dolan passed away at her Woodland home at the age of 93, on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005. She was born in Davisville (now Davis), on Nov. 16, 1911 to Carroll Martin and Leila May (Baylis) Ray. She was a Yolo County resident for 79 years, having spent her early married life in Oregon.

Isabelle was a 1927 graduate of Woodland High School and worked as a legal secretary for 26 years following her return to Yolo County. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, the Knights Landing Bridge Club, Order of Eastern Star, the Delta Theta Tau and the Yolo County Historical Society. She enjoyed day trips to Cache Creek, knitting, reading and was a long-standing supporter the Woodland Opera House, where she looked forward to each new season. A natural storyteller with an excellent memory, she enjoyed writing and telling stories of her family's life in California before the Gold Rush and her own childhood in then rural Davisville. Isabelle was widely traveled, and appreciated China, Ireland, Great Britain and all of the United States, especially the Northwest was particularly pleasing to her. She always looked forward to spending the Christmas holidays with her extensive family, when she would provide the piano accompaniment for the family chorus. A highlight of her lifelong love of the piano was, as a teenager, playing for the "silent movies" at the Varsity Theater in Davis.

Isabelle is survived by her daughters, Celia Scott of Elk Grove, Patricia R. Wheeler of Woodland and Madeline McMurray and husband David of Bayside. Stepdaughters, Charlotte McConnell and husband John of Bakersfield and LaVerne Mayes and husband Ronald of Woodland also survive as do 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, Charles O. Dolan, former mayor of Woodland, and her son, Delbert F. Anderson Jr. of Sacramento preceded her in death.

No visitation is scheduled prior to a private family interment ceremony at Knights Landing Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations in Mrs. Dolan's memory be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617.

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

Visit the guest book at www.dailydemocrat.com.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, November 11, 2005.)

Judith S. Dolfinger

Seven-year Davis resident Judith Susan Dolfinger died on Sept. 2, 2002. Born on Dec. 29, 1947, in Salt Lake City, she was 54.

A loving mother and wife, she was a homemaker for 33 years.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Dolfinger of Davis; son, Jared Dolfinger; and daughter, Elissa Harris.

North Sacramento Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Her ashes will be returned to the family.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, September 13, 2002, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Lois Stevens Dominguez

Lois Stevens Dominguez died in LaGrange, Texas on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at age 84.

Born March 4, 1919, in Caldwell County, Texas, Mrs. Dominguez had been a long time resident of Woodland. She was the daughter of the late Ollie Harrison Lee and Elizabeth Eleanor Nettle.

Survivors include her daughters, Dr. Camelia Anne Hahn Bishop of LaGrange, Texas, and Letha Dolores Mercer of Ft. Worth; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Letha Poole of Midland and Inez Mullis of Midland.

The family requests memorials be directed to Odyssey Hospice of LaGrange, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home of LaGrange, Texas.

Services: A graveside service is scheduled at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Resthaven Memorial Park, Midland, Texas.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, September 30, 2003.)

Salvatore "Sam" P. Domino, Sr.

Salvatore "Sam" P. Domino Sr. died peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 16, 2005. He was 80 years old.

Born Sept. 26, 1924, in Baltimore, Md., he was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II who served as a gunner aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Hornet C-12. Upon his return to the states, he married Estelle. He later moved his family to Davis where he resided for more than 40 years. He worked as a painter for 30 years until retiring.

His family said he played a mean game of dominoes, and enjoyed playing marathon games with anyone brave enough to play him.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Estelle Domino; his son, Salvatore "Sam" Domino Jr. and his wife Rene of Woodland; and his son, Chris J. Domino of Sacramento.

He is further survived by his sisters, Genevieve (Tootsie), "Baby" and Theresa; and his brothers, Joe, Jr. and Bobby.

At the family's request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the American Diabetes Association.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, February 24, 2005.)

Evelyn "Ev" Helen Donaldson

Evelyn "Ev" Helen Donaldson of Woodland died at Sierra Healthcare in Davis Monday, June 20 at age 77.

Mrs. Donaldson was born Jan. 2, 1927 in Tulsa, Okla. She had been a Yolo County resident for five years. She was a high school graduate and was a retired operations officer for Bank of America. She had also volunteered for the Lake County Sheriff's Department for six years.

Survivors include Mrs. Donaldson's daughter, Diana Keyes; her grandsons, David Schmoyer of Mill Creek, Wash. and Brian "Doug" Schmoyer of Woodland; her great-grandsons, Thomas, Stephen and Jacob Schmoyer of Woodland; her sisters, Doris Logoteta of Sacramento, Lois "Buddy" McKim and her husband Clyde of Rocklin and Del Daniels of Nevada; and her brother Ray Clymer of San Jose. She was preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, David Chester "Chet" Donaldson; her parents, Charles "C.C." and Dora "Dody" Clymer and her brother, Richard "Ritchie" Clymer.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. today, Saturday, at West Valley Baptist Church, 18045 County Road 95, Woodland with Pastor John Evertson officiating. Her cremains will be scattered. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, June 25, 2005.)

Termutis "Thelma" Donnelly

Termutis "Thelma" Donnelly died in Woodland on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, at age 96.

Born Feb. 7, 1907 in Jamaica, West Indies, Ms. Donnelly was a nurse in Jamaica, and in New York. She was a resident of Yolo County for three years.

Ms. Donnelly is survived by her daughters, Rose Lam of Sacramento and Ruby Klaastad of Seattle, Wash.; and 10 grandchildren.

Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.

Services: Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon today Wednesday, Feb. 12, at McNary's Chapel of Woodland, with a graveside service at 2 p.m. at Capay Cemetery in Esparto.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, February 12, 2003.)

William "Bill" Donovan

William "Bill" Donovan of Groveland died at home on Aug. 14, 2005. He was 80 years old.

A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday in Sonora. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday at Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Groveland. Burial will follow at Groveland Cemetery.

Born April 8, 1925, in Wilson, Okla., he graduated from Oklahoma Military Academy and was a pharmacist mate in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was employed as a Yolo County game warden from 1965 to 1984 and was one of the first seismic wardens in the state.

He was a member of the National Rifle Association, Ducks Unlimited and Safari Club. His hobbies included hunting and fishing, working in his vegetable garden and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Delma Patricia Donovan; his son, Tim Donovan and his wife Lynda of Davis; and his daughters, Patricia Bock of San Geronimo, and Christine Gookin and her husband Loui of Columbia.

He is further survived by his grandchildren, Betty Nunes and her husband Dan of Dixon; Carol Galli and her husband Michael of Davis; Timothy James Bishop-Donovan of Davis; Del N. Donovan of Davis; Monica Bock of Larkspur; Christopher Donovan Bock of San Geronimo; Emily Graham and her husband Shawn of Copperopolis; and Scott Gookin, Peter Gookin and his wife Lynn, and Frank Gookin and his wife Angela, all of Columbia; and his great-grandchildren, Taryn Nunes, Johnathan Galli, William James and Timothy Richard Bishop, Nathan, Jacob and Cooper Gookin, Josie Gookin, Alana and Lindsey-Rose Gookin, and Alyssa and Nicholi Graham.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to VNA, The Lucille Packard Children's Hospital in Palo Alto or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Tervish & Wilson Mortuary.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, August 17, 2005.)

Richard Allen Doolin

Richard Allen Doolin died Jan. 13, 2006, at his home in Davis. He was 76 years old.

A funeral will begin at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pole Line Baptist Church, 770 Pole Line Road in Davis. The Rev. Exter Hardy will officiate. Interment will follow at the Davis Cemetery.

Born in Stillwater, Okla., on Aug. 14, 1929, to Benjamin and Maudie (Hublitz) Doolin, he later moved to Fairfield, graduating from Armijo High School in 1948.

He was employed as a pressman and worked in the printing industry for 42 years. He was a Yolo County resident for 43 years, moving to Davis in 1963. He was a member of Dixon Moose Lodge #1120 for 26 years and was a past governor. He was a member of the Pole Line Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Laura Doolin, and daughter, Marcella Hays, both of Davis; a son, Randy Doolin, of Vacaville; a brother, Charles Doolin, of Martinez; and an aunt, Leona Johnson, of Shingletown. He leaves six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death was a sister, Odessa Sallee, and a brother, Willie Doolin.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Yolo Hospice. Evergreen Funeral Services of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Sunday, January 15, 2006.)

Bruce James Doreo

A funeral for Bruce James Doreo, 30, of Davis was held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Milton Carpenter Funeral Home, 569 N. First Street, Dixon. Pastor Frank Salamone officiated and a burial followed. Mr. Doreo died August 25, 2005 in Davis.

He was born March 27, 1975. He served in the Army as a tank crewman for three years.

Mr. Doreo is survived by his father, Albert and his wife, Tomi Doreo, of Winters, mother Linda Doreo, and brothers Anthony Doreo, and Richard and Joseph Diaz, of Winters.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, September 8, 2005.)

Hazel Flournoy Dorris

Hazel Flournoy Dorris died at Stollwood Convalescent Hospital in Woodland on Monday, Jan. 6, 2003, at age 94.

Born Sept. 5, 1909, in Likely, Mrs. Dorris was the fourth child of the 10 children of the late Arthur and Lutie Flournoy. Her early years were spent on the family ranch in Likely. When the older children reached high school age, the family purchased a home in Alturas. Thereafter, Mrs. Dorris' school terms were spent in Alturas and summers were spent on the ranch in Likely. She had Scarlet fever at age 4, which resulted in a severe hearing loss. She learned to read lips while sitting on the lap of her teacher, Miss Dorothy Gloster, during recitation periods. She attended Modoc Union High School, excelling in basketball. She graduated with the class of 1927.

Mrs. Dorris married Robert P. Dorris on June 2, 1930, in Reno, Nev. Together they raised five children. She remained in Modoc County until 1984 when she moved to Woodland, where she spent the remainder of her life. Easy-going and non-critical, she made many friends, regardless of where she happened to be living, according to her family.

She is survived by her children, Robert Dorris and wife Helene of Woodland, Daniel Dorris and wife Heather of Chico, Deanne Pearson and husband Joe of Colusa, Ronald Dorris and wife Rhonda of Yreka and Roger Dorris and his wife Connie of Alturas; brothers, Donald and his wife Shirley, Robert and his wife Lizette, and Warren and his wife Beverly, all of Likely; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins; nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Dorris was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Dorris; brothers, Kenneth, John, and Harry; sisters, Helen, Mabel, and Georgie; and grandson, Paul Dorris.

Private interment beside her husband in the Alturas Cemetery is scheduled on Friday, Jan. 10, 2002.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Federated Church in Alturas.

The family requests memorials be directed to Stollwood Convalescent Hospital in Woodland; or to the charity of the donor's choice.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, January 11, 2003.)

Violet "Vi" Bertha Doss

Violet "Vi" Bertha Doss of Rumsey died in Vacaville Wednesday, Oct. 26 at age 83.

Mrs. Doss was born March 20, 1922 in Topeka, Kan. She had been a Yolo County resident for six years. She graduated from high school in Oakland and was retired from Kaiser Permanente. She was a member of West Valley Baptist Church of Woodland.

Survivors include Mrs. Doss' husband of 64 years, Lester H. Doss; her daughters, Joyce Burnett of Brooks, Bonnie Baker of Escondido and Connie Daniels of Rumsey; her son, Thomas Doss of Clovis; her grandchildren, Kristi Heffelfinger of Livermore, Timothy Doss of Clovis, Stacie Eiras of Hayward, Michael Doss of Newport Beach Marilee Sindlinger and Jennifer Morris, both of Sacramento; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Hazel D. Fox and her brothers, Virgil, Oliver, David and Eugene Fox.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Doss' name be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.

Services: A church service is scheduled for 3 p.m. today, Saturday, at West Valley Baptist Church, 18045 County Road 95, Woodland with Reverend John Evertson officiating. A private family graveside service will be held at Capay Cemetery. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, October 29, 2005.)

Ella Rose Doster

Funeral service for Ella Rose Doster, 83, who died Thursday at Alderson Convalescent Hospital, will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at Kraft Bros. chapel with the Rev. John Sublett of the United Methodist Church, Woodland, officiating. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery.

She is survived by a sister, Mabel Isaacs of Woodland and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by another sister, Bessie Kramer of Woodland who died this year on October 27.

Mrs. Doster was a member of the American Legion Post 77 and was an Army nurse during World War I. She was a member of the first American Red Cross unit that went to France during World War I and served there for 18 months.

(Source: Woodland Daily-Democrat, December 5, 1975

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(The above obituary was contributed by Tom Childers, <User633879@aol.com>.)

Alice Yoneko Dote

Alice Yoneko Dote died at Woodland Memorial Hospital after a brief case of pneumonia on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, at age 86.

Born March 19, 1917, in Suisun City, Mrs. Dote was the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Yoshioka, both of whom had immigrated from Japan. She was a long time Yolo County resident, moving to Winters after marrying Tom Shigeru Dote in 1938. They were interned with many other local Japanese-Americans in 1941 at Amache, Colo. After their release, the family eventually relocated to Winters in 1951. She moved to Esparto and then to Woodland in the mid-1970s. She had started working as a floor lady at Contadina in 1952, and retired in 1982 after 30 years. She was an active member of the Japanese Young People's Association in Woodland, and many regional organizations through the Buddhist Church in Sacramento.

Survivors include her sons, Tom Minoru Dote and wife Martie, and Don Shigero Dote; daughter, Louise Reiko Yamamoto and husband George; grandsons, Tom David Dote and wife Lisa and Justin Yukio Dote and wife Mandi; granddaughters, Denise Lehtola and husband Mike, and Shari Yamamoto; great-granddaughters, Haley and Kaitlyn Lehtola; and great-grandson, Tom Kannon Dote. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom Shigeru Dote, in 1954; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Yoshioka; younger sisters, Mary Sugimoto and Grace Yukawa; and brother, George Yoshioka.

Arrangements are under the direction of Klump's Chapel of the Flowers, 2691 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at the Sacramento Betsuin Buddhist Church, 2401 Riverside Blvd. (at Broadway) in Sacramento.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, December 08, 2003.)

Gestured Mary (Mitchell) Dotty

Gestured Mary (Mitchell) Dotty died Friday, April 30, 2004, at age 83.

Born Dec. 7, 1920, in Canada, Ms. Dotty moved to Woodland where she lived the rest of her life. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1939. She was a piano player and gave piano lessons. She was a member of Delta Theta At Sorority, Fliers Club and Mr. and Mrs. Dance Club.

Survivors include her daughters, Carrel Burnside and husband Howard of Watsonville, Ore., and Linda Keeper and husband Don of Gig Harbor, Wash.; grandchildren, Lori Blanchard and husband Luis of West Linn, Ore., Jackie Worobec and husband Bruce of Arlington, Wash., John Wallace of Sacramento, and Kim Grennan and husband Walt of Gig Harbor, Wash.; and great-grandchildren, Christian, Haley and Nathan Blanchard, and Jack Grennan.

Services: Respecting the wishes of Ms. Dotty no services are scheduled. Internment will be at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, May 11, 2004.)

Jack Carroll Doty Jr.

Jack Carroll Doty Jr. was surrounded at his bedside by his loving wife, Gene, and family when he died on June 22, 2002, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. He was 83.

He was born Feb. 23, 1919, in Woodland to Jack Sr. and Lulu Gigiere Doty, and he was the second of their 10 children. He attended school in Woodland while growing up, and after graduating from Woodland High School, he attended UC Davis and majored in math.

After college, he joined the Air Force and served in World War II as a bombardier. He flew 30 missions, 12 of which were over Germany during the years of 1944-45. As a lieutenant, he received the Air Medal for Meritorious Achievement.

In 1947, he joined Pacific International Rice Mills, and served the company for many years. In 1979, he retired as vice president from that company.

He and his wife enjoyed traveling and spending time with their family.

His brothers Morris, Bill, Edward, James and Dale Doty preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte "Gene"; daughters Carole Burnside and her husband Howard of Wilsonville, Ore., Linda Kepler and her husband Don of Loon Lake, Wash., Barbara and husband Manmohan Grover of Berkeley and Elizabeth Yates of Santa Rosa. He is also survived by brother Robert Doty of Pinole and sisters Elenore Peart of Woodland, Martha Kliewer of Woodland and Adah Sumner of Martinez.

He is further survived by four grandchildren: Lori Blanchard, John Wallace, Jackie Worobec and Kim Grennan; and great-grandchildren Christian, Haley and Nathan Blanchard and Jack Grennan.

His family and many friends will deeply miss him. His legacy of "love and integrity" will continue to live on.

The family will schedule private interment for a later date. At his and his family's request, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, Attention UC Davis Cancer Research Center, or the charity of the donor's choice.

Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial inquiries may be made by calling 662-4658, or by visiting www.legacy.com.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, July 1, 2002, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Robert Giguiere Doty

Robert Giguiere Doty died in his Pinole home Friday, Oct. 18, 2002, at age 87.

Mr. Doty was a veteran of World War II and retired as personnel officer and employment superintendent of the Internal Revenue Service in San Francisco. He served on the Parks & Recreation Commission in Pinole and other task forces and enjoyed music, cooking, salmon fishing and golf. He was a member of the Pinole Senior Center and served as past president of the Board of Directors. He was also a member of Pinole AARP No. 3553, lifetime member of the Elks Lodge No. 1703 and the American Legion, Yolo Post No. 77.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Margie L. Doty; sons, Albert Wayne Doty and wife Maryanne of Gilroy and James Michael Royer and wife Cathy of Belchertown, Ma.; grandsons, Michael Wayne Doty and wife Rosa of Salinas, Brett Adam Royer of Belchertown, Ma.; and great-granddaughters, Alexis Leanne Doty and Miranda Rose Doty of Salinas; sisters, Adah Summer of Martinez, Martha Kliewer and Eleanor Peart of Woodland.

Mr. Doty was preceded in death by his parents, Lulu and Jack Doty Sr.; and brothers, Ed, Morris, Bill, Dale, Jim and Jack Doty.

Visitation was conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Wilson & Kratzer Civic Center Chapel, 455 24th St., at Barrett Avenue in Richmond.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the mortuary.

Private interment took place at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.

The family requests memorials be directed to Pinole Area Senior Foundation, 2500 Charles Ave., Pinole, 94564; or the charity of the donor's choice.

Wilson & Kratzer Civic Center Chapel of Richmond assisted the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Monday, November 04, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). A photograph of Mr. Doty is included with this obituary. Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Elizabeth "Betty" Dougherty

Elizabeth "Betty" Dougherty died on June 19, 2004, at her care home following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 75.

She was born to Joe and Edith Shierts on July 25, 1928, in Montincello (sic), Minn. She came to Woodland with her parents and sister on Sept. 9, 1936. She was married to John Peter Dougherty in 1949, and they moved to Davis in 1952. She remained a resident for more than 47 years.

She worked for Pacific Telephone Co. in Woodland as a telephone operator, and then as a plant assistant for 12 years. She was very active in the community, St. James Catholic Church in Davis and Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Woodland.

She was president of the Italian Catholic Federation Branch No. 238 along with being very active with Catholic Ladies Society, Mr. and Mrs. Club, Girl Scouts, St. James Elementary School parents group and the Davis Senior Center. She will always be remembered for the love of life, kindness and the gift of bringing groups of people together.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Peter Dougherty, in 1993 and her, parents Joe and Edith Shierts.

She is survived by her daughter, Pat Stewart and her husband Steve and son Michael of Rocklin; sister, Marie Reed, nephew, David Reed, and great-niece, Katie Reed, all of Sparks, Nev.; niece, Donna Reed of Algona, Wash.; and extended family and friends.

A rosary service will be recited Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. A funeral will begin at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Davis Funeral Chapel, and Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church, 1275 B St. in Davis. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the Dougherty family requests that remembrances be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Keaton Raphael Memorial in Roseville.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, June 23, 2004.)

William Pinkerton Dougherty

William Pinkerton Dougherty of El Macero died July 30, 2005, in Sacramento from injuries received in a vehicle accident on Father's Day. He was 79.

A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at Kraft Brothers Funeral Home, 175 Second St. in Woodland. Mass will be said at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, 1275 B St. in Davis. A reception will follow Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. at El Macero Country Club, 44571 Clubhouse Drive in El Macero.

Interment with military honors will be private.

Born in New York City on October 11, 1925, he was the son of the late Nelson Dougherty of New York City and the late Rachel Pinkerton of Monterey County. He grew up in Los Angeles and Carmel, and attended Carmel High School.

He graduated as a second lieutenant from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1948. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a decorated fighter pilot in Korea, serving thereafter in Cape Cod and Tule, Greenland.

In 1948, he married Carol Dougherty of Woodland, daughter of Amelia Hudner of Hollister and Neil Dougherty of Los Angeles.

After resigning his commission as a captain, he joined his father-in-law Neil Dougherty farming in the Sutter Basin, where Neil played a key role in developing the basin as agricultural land. When two of Bill's sons entered the family business, he began growing tomatoes, and continued to do so until his retirement in the mid-1990s.

He was a devoted family man and avid pilot, and enjoyed many years of skiing and duck hunting with his family. He was also an accomplished amateur golfer who competed in many state and national events. A special highlight for him was playing many years in the Crosby Pro-Amateur. He was an enthusiastic spectator at his grandchildren's athletic and academic endeavors.

He will be remembered for his complete honesty and integrity, and for his garrulous and fun-loving nature, his family said.

He was preceded in death by his parents and the parents of his wife, his sister Betty Ann Reeves, his sister-in-law Joan Gorin and brothers-in-law Edwin Reeves and Jerry Gorin.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carol; four children, Dan and Neil of Woodland, Devin of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Drew of San Diego; their spouses Jamie, Becky and Heidi; and nine grandchildren, Dillon, Ian, Graham, Logan, Devin, Mia, Brooks, Skyler and Galen.

The family requests that memorials be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, August 4, 2005.)

Charles John “Jack” Doughty, Jr.

Charles John “Jack” Doughty Jr., a retired Hearst newspaper editor and foreign correspondent, died Jan. 30, 2006, at the age of 91.

Born in San Francisco Dec. 3, 1914, he was the son of C.J. “Jack” Doughty Sr. and Florence Gardner (Smith) Doughty. From the age of 6 to 20, he grew up in Shanghai, China, where his father ran an engineering company.

He attended the Shanghai American School, and as a teenager joined the Shanghai Rowing Club and the Shanghai Volunteer Corps, a civilian military unit established to protect the city while the Chinese were fighting the Japanese.

He returned to the United States in 1934 to attend college for two years before starting his newspaper career in the San Francisco Bay Area where he worked for three newspapers until World War II. He attended officer candidate school and, as a paratrooper, was sent behind Japanese lines into south China to help the Chinese fight the Japanese.

After the war, he was the public information officer on the China mission of the Economic Cooperation Administration for the Marshall Plan. Upon his return to San Francisco, he continued his newspaper career, and in 1952, he joined the Hearst organization at the San Francisco Examiner, where he worked his way up the ranks to assistant managing editor.

He covered the war in Vietnam for a year in 1966, and shortly after his return, moved to the Hearst-owned Seattle Post-Intelligencer where he was editor until his retirement in 1979.

During his time in Seattle, he arranged to be sent on 10 assignments for Hearst to Asia, Europe and Africa, and interviewed many foreign leaders and heads of state, including Indira Gandhi, Ferdinand Marcos and Chou En-lai.

In retirement, he continued traveling, writing and until the age of 76, his favorite pastime was bicycling in Italy, Sicily and Spain. He also formed and led several travel groups to China and was instrumental in the formation of the Seattle-Chunking sister city relationship.

Following the death of his wife, Lorli, in 2002, he moved to Davis to be close to his son. He enjoyed Sunday dinners at The Buckhorn restaurant in Winters while sipping made-to-order martinis, which The Buckhorn named for him and added to the bar menu.

He was preceded in death by a son, Christian Doughty.

He is survived by his son, John Doughty and his wife Lisa of Davis; a daughter, Lorita Moffatt of San Francisco; two sisters, Susan Blackwell of Ojai and Jean Lanford of Los Angeles; three grandchildren, Ethan, Lindsay and Brandon Doughty; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held in Seattle, and a graveside service with the family will be held in Colma.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617.

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

Kathleen Allen Douglas

Longtime Davis resident Kathleen Allen Douglas died on March 4, 2003, at UC Davis Medical Center from complications following a stroke. She was 92 years old.

She was born Aug. 3, 1910, to Harry O. and Clara Allen and lived the first few years of her life in Allenville, Wis., on the dairy farm that has been in her family since the 1840s.

She went to Oshkosh Teachers College. At age 19, she rode a train to the West Coast and finished her studies at UCLA. She met James R. Douglas in California and they married in 1934.

She was a career kindergarten teacher. Before and during World War II, while her husband was in the Navy, she taught in San Diego and Richmond. When one school year started, she had more than 100 students in class.

She and her husband settled in Davis after the war. In her early years at Central Davis Elementary, she taught many of the children in Davis. She went on to teach at West Davis, Valley Oak, Birch Lane and Pioneer. She remembered many of her students for the rest of her life. She retired in 1972.

She was married for 45 years to James R. Douglas, who was a professor of parasitology at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. They traveled extensively and lived in New Zealand, Taiwan, Chile and Florida.

She had a keen sense of humor. Besides travel, she enjoyed bridge; playing the piano; attending concerts; reading mystery novels; throwing parties for friends; meeting with The Brown Baggers, a group of retired Pioneer Elementary School teachers; and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up. She lived briefly at Covell Gardens in Davis before her death.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Douglas, in 1980. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Whitmire and her husband Dave of Davis; son, Jim Douglas and his wife Sasha Harmon of Seattle; grandchildren, Leigh Whitmire and Brian Whitmire of Davis, Jennifer Grocock and her husband Jamie of Rocklin and Owen Douglas of Chicago; great-grandchildren, Makena and Jacob Sherwood of Davis; and siblings, Barbara Thiex and John Allen of Neenah, Wis., Peter Allen of Oshkosh, Wis., and Furman Allen of Columbus, Ohio.

There will be no funeral. Friends are invited to a memorial gathering at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Tandem Properties, 3500 Anderson Road, near F Street in Davis. Remembrances may be sent to the Davis Art Center, 1919 F St., Davis, CA 95616 or to the Food Bank of Yolo County, 1244 Fortna Ave., Woodland, CA 95776.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, March 11, 2003.)

Derrel S. Dowdle

Derrel S. Dowdle, a long time Davis resident died quietly in his Davis home with family by his side Monday, June 24, 2002, at age 78.

Born Aug. 27, 1923, in Ballinger, Texas, Mr. Dowdle was a veteran of World War II and was in the Battle of the Bulge. He also served in the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Army, SFC, and the Civil Service after 20 years of service in each. Then ran his own lawn care business, Acme Lawn Maintenance up until two years ago, when declining health forced his final retirement.

Mr. Dowdle is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mutsuko (Sue) Dowdle; daughters, Barbara Dowdle-Rizzo and husband, Philip Rizzo of Richmond and Linda Walter; grandson, Graham Dowdle Walter of Carmichael; and brother, Lynn Dowdle of San Antonio, Texas.

A memorial service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Sacramento, 15th and J Streets, with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall.

The family requests memorials be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95616; or the American Lung Association.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Thursday, June 27, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

John Raymond Downey

John Raymond Downey passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005, at Cottonwood Healthcare in Woodland at the age of 77.

Born in Brooklyn, New York on July 18, 1928 to John and Elizabeth (Sorg) Downey, he attended area schools including Brooklyn Preparatory High School. Upon graduation he joined the Merchant Marines where he served from 1945 to 1947. Mr. Downey was a conductor for the New York subway system, prior to employment on Long Island where he joined the Hemstead Police Department. After working in law enforcement for several years, the family moved to Deltona, Florida where he worked in newspaper distribution for over 15 years. After moving to Vacaville in 1995, he eventually made Dunnigan home, where he resided for the past five years.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Florence Downey, of Dunnigan; daughter, Patricia Helms, of Orlando, Florida; sons William Downey, of Winters and Gerald Downey, of Atlanta, Georgia, and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Edward Downey. Interment services will be held at 11 a.m. on Jan. 17, 2006, at the Woodland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice in his memory.

Evergreen Funeral Services of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, December 29, 2006.)

Patricia Ann Downing

Patricia Ann Downing died in Redbud Community Hospital in Clear Lake Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, at age 30.

Born July 16, 1971, in Washington, Mrs. Downing was the daughter of Richard Wyatt Brown and the late Delores Louise (Rains) Brown. She was a resident of Woodland before moving to Clearlake three years ago. She was a caregiver for 10 years.

Mrs. Downing is survived by her husband, James Downing of Davis; daughters, Christian and Brittney Downing, also of Davis and Samantha Barton of Woodland; son, James Downing; sisters, Tammy Fox of Washington and Pam Shaffer of Clearlake; brother, Jason Fox of Washington; and foster parents, Terri and Rocky Fox of Washington.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Brown.

Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel assisted the family with the arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Wednesday, February 27, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Isabella H. Downs

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

"The Daily Bee," Sacramento Monday Evening November 21, 1859.

In the vicinity of Knight's Landing, Yolo county, November 13th, Isabella H., daughter of A.J. DOWNS, aged about 9 years.

Margaret "Peggy" June Doyle

Margaret "Peggy" June Doyle passed away on Oct. 29, 2003 at Community Hospital in Monterey. She was 92 years old. A native of Oroville, she was born on April 3, 1911.

A fourth generation Californian, she grew up in the Sacramento Valley where her great-grandparents settled in the early 1850s. After graduating from high school, she worked as a dental assistant while attending evening classes at Berkeley five days a week studying drama. Later she entered the Highland School of Nursing from which she graduated in 1933. She continued in her medical education by taking postgraduate courses in supervision and nursing arts instruction.

Shortly after Pearl Harbor was bombed, Mrs. Doyle was called to report to the U.S. Naval Hospital at Mare Island, starting a new career that would keep her in naval uniform for a total of 12 years. She later worked at the Firestone plant in Salinas until her retirement in 1976 for a total of 43 years in nursing.

Mrs. Doyle was a life member of the American Legion Post #41, the Monterey Museum of Art, the Navy Nurse Corps Association, the Carmel Foundation and the TROA, a retired officer's foundation. She was a former member of the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Winters and a current member of the Monterey Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Doyle is survived by her nephew Thomas J. Hibert of Monterey. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter J. Doyle in 1979.

Visitation was held at the Paul Mortuary in Pacific Grove on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Burial will be held at the Winters Cemetery on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m.

A celebration of her life will be held at Monterey Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. Contributions may be made (in) Mrs. Doyle's name to the Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 1798, Monterey, 93942.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, November 6, 2003.)

Leonard F. Dozier

Memorial services today for L. F. Dozier

Memorial Masonic funeral services will be held today (Thursday) for Leonard Franklin Dozier, 94, at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Winters at 2 p.m. The services will be under the auspices of Landmark-Buckeye Masonic Lodge of Esparto and Winters. Mr. Dozier died at his home in Winters on December 29.

Born in Susanville, California, on October 26, 1889, Mr. Dozier was the son of the late Dr. William E. Dozier and Sarah Louise Dozier.

A farmer by profession, Mr. Dozier was a veteran of World War I. He had been a member of Lassen Masonic Lodge since 1928.

Cremation took place under the direction of Harry A. Nauman & Son of Sacramento, with the ashes to be taken to the Dozier family cemetery plot in Susanville.

The family requests that there be no flowers and that memorial contribution be made either to the Pioneer Presbyterian Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Survivors incluse (sic) his wife, Laura A. Dozier of the family home in Winters; one son, Richard E. Dozier of Winters; one brother, Dr. Dave F. Dozier of Sacramento; four grandchildren, Mardi Dozier Vincent and Scott F. Dozier, Jr. of Soda Springs and Anna Sue Jones of Sacramento; and two great-grandchildren. A daughter, Sarah Lura Dozier, preceded him in death.

(Obituary from the “Winters Express,” Thursday, January 5, 1984, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the “Winters Express,” 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694.)

Margaret (Peg) Dozier

Margaret (Peg) Dozier passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at Vaca Valley Hospital. Born on Feb, 6, 1925 in Iowa, she was 81 years old.

Mrs. Dozier is described by family members as a loving mother, not only to her children, but to all the children she helped raise in the Mermod Road area of Winters. She arranged many a parade up and down Mermod Road, along with her ever-popular hotdog cookouts. She married Richard (Dick) Dozier in 1946. They moved from Susanville to Winters in 1952 where they acquired the Roseberry Drug Store and renamed it Dozier’s Pharmacy. Mr. Dozier ran the pharmacy while his parents, Len and Lura operated the soda fountain and ice cream parlor. Mrs. Dozier served her community well with many years of service in the Winters Fire Department. She was a board member for the Winters Health Care Foundation, and served as treasurer for the city of Winters. She was recently chosen as Honorary Grand Marshal for the 2006 Youth Day Parade.

Mrs. Dozier was proceeded in death by her daughter Susie in October 2005 and her husband in 1994.

She is survived by three other children, Mardi Langdon of Winters, Scott Dozier of Winters and Rick Dozier of Vacaville; grandchildren Tiffany Dozier and Josh Dozier of Winters, Don Jones of Woodland and Ian Morris of Woodland; greatgrandchild, Chloi Bruhn.

At Mrs. Dozier’s request, a small family service will be held at a later date. She requested that persons wishing to donate in her memory do so to the Winters Health Care Foundation.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, may 25, 2006.)

Ada Violet Henderson Drake

Ada Violet Henderson Drake of Fremont died Feb. 15, 2002, in SunBridge Care Center-Park Central in Fremont. She was 89.

She was born on Oct. 17, 1912, in Bismark, Alberta, Canada. She lived in Alberta until 1950, when she moved to Sacramento for four years. In 1954, she moved to Salinas and then to Dunsmuir in 1956. She arrived in Davis in 1969, where she lived until June, when she moved to Fremont.

She was a STEAC volunteer for more than 20 years. She rode her three-wheel bicycle to the supply garage on Fifth Street in Davis to give out clothing and other supplies to the needy.

She married the late Winton Ramey Drake on June 20, 1954, in Santa Cruz.

She was the daughter of John Forbes Ingles Henderson and Elizabeth Martha Kuhnke.

She was preceded in death by her husband, who died on April 15, 1994; two brothers, George William Henderson and Alvin John Henderson; and four sisters, Minnie Elizabeth Long, Nellie May Cole, Ina Martha Riley and Elsie Henderson. She was the last surviving of her siblings.

Survivors include two sons, Kelly James Drake and James John Drake; three granddaughters; and one grandson.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, February 20, 2002. The information for this obituary was contributed by Mrs. Drake's daughter, Kelly J. Drake.)

Claire Bentley Drake

Claire Bentley Drake died June 15, 2004, at her home in Rossmoor, surrounded by family. She was 76 years old.

Born July 6, 1927, she was the daughter of Clyde and Doris Bentley. A fourth-generation Californian and Berkeley native, she spent 56 years in the field of interior desgn. She was a Pi Kappa Phi alumna of UC Berkeley, and also attended the University of Hawaii and Parsons School of Design in New York City.

She is survived by her brothers, Robert Bentley of Los Altos and Donald Bentley of Orinda; her sister-in-law, Patricia Bentley of Lafayette; her children, Carolyn Colson of San Francisco, Dori Anderson of Davis and Clyde Drake of Santa Clarita; and her grandchildren, Ryan Bowen, Christopher Colson, Erica Lynn Anderson, Krista Anderson, Natalie Anderson, Tanner Drake and Joshua Drake.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oak Hills Park Chapel, 3111 Main St. in Walnut Creek. Burial will follow at Oakmont Memorial Park.

Donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Saturday, June 19, 2004.)

Matthew Joseph Drake

Matthew Joseph Drake died March 17, 2005, at Cottonwood Healthcare Center in Woodland. Born on Oct. 22, 1953, in Lansing, Mich., to Nathaniel and Irene (Zaranki) Drake, he was 51 years old.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

He attended Lansing area schools through high school, and lived in Sedona, Ariz., for 10 years while working as a bartender. He later moved to Williams, where he had lived for the past five years.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Drake of Williams; three daughters, Tasha Hamel and Crystal Diaplio of Aurora, Colo., and Cheyenne Drake of Williams; two brothers, Lincoln Drake of San Jose and Tim Drake of Williams; two sisters, Liz Ontiveros of Tucson, Ariz., and Lorraine Drake of Williams; two grandsons, Ian Diaplio and Darian Hamel, and a granddaughter, Allison Hamel, all of Aurora, Colo.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday March 23, 2005.)

Denny L. Draughn

Denny L. Draughn died following a lengthy illness Friday, June 7, 2002, at Sutter Davis Hospital, at age 69.

Born June 17, 1932, in Hazard, Ky., Mr. Draughn spent his childhood in Kentucky before moving to Chico, where he graduated from Chico High School in 1950. He worked for PG&E for 45 years and retired as a painting department supervisor at the Davis Service Center in 1997. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean War era. According to his family member "he loved life and especially loved going to air shows, classic car shows and spending time in Lake Tahoe." He spent his retirement in South Lake Tahoe until October 2000 when he returned to Davis to be near his family.

Mr. Draughn is survived by his daughters, Debbie Wendland and husband Ted of Thousand Oaks, Denise Faria and husband Mike of Davis, and Diane Aguilera and husband Dave of Davis; and grandchildren, Matthew and Jessica Wendland of Thousand Oaks, Bonnie Faria and Christina Aguilera of Davis.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudy (papaw) and Sara (mamaw) Draughn.

A graveside service is scheduled at 11 a.m., Friday, June 21 at Davis Cemetery.

Davis Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Thursday, June 20, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Michelina Marie "Mike" Drever

Michelina Marie "Mike" Drever died in Woodland Memorial Hospital Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, at age 89.

Born Dec. 5, 1912, in Manhattan, New York, Mrs. Drever was the daughter of Giovanni and Maria Guglielmo. Her parents came to the United States from Italy at the turn of the century; passing through Ellis Island and establishing residence in New York. She was one of the 12 children and grew up in a family rich in love and laughter. She married Daryl Drever of Guinda, in 1945, after meeting him at a USO dance at the end of World War II and moved to Woodland where she would spend the rest of her life. Longtime Woodland residents remember her from her years of working at Breit's Department Store and Cranston's. She was a member of Business and Professional Women and St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Her greatest joy would come from watching her grandchildren perform in community theater and school musical productions. Friends and family could count on "Grandma Drever" for a smile, an honest answer and just the right amount of New York attitude.

Mrs. Drever is survived by her loving son, Alan Drever and wife Dianne of Woodland as well as granddaughters, Michelle and Kimberly Drever. Other survivors include her stepson, Jerry Drever of Palo Alto and sisters, Helen Arminio of Fairfax, West Virginia and Angie Esposito of Fort Meyers, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Daryl Drever, in 1956.

A private service is being planned.

The family requests memorials be directed to Woodland Opera House Endowment Fund; Woodland High School Band Boosters; or Douglass Jr. High Choral Department.

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

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Friday, September 13, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Eneth "Stu" Driver

Eneth “Stu” Driver died Dec. 6, 2005, at the Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa. A resident of the Veterans Home of California in Yountville for five years, he was 84.

Born in Red Bluff to Clarence and Anna Driver, he was raised mostly in Roseville. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, working as a surgical technician in a mobile hospital in Germany. Upon his honorable discharge, he continued his education and earned a master's degree in teaching.

He taught in public schools for many years. In 1974 he went to work as executive director of Cache Creek Lodge Recovery Facility in Yolo County where he helped many people achieve a sober and drug-free life. He retired after 18 years of service.

His family said he loved fishing, skiing and swimming, and especially enjoyed teaching these sports to his daughter and grandson. He loved his dogs and always had one as a faithful companion. He was said to have a great sense of humor, a joy of cooking, and never gave up reading and improving his knowledge.

He is survived by his fiancé, Joanne Baker of Mountain View; his daughter, Lynn of San Francisco; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many longtime friends.

A remembrance service was held Jan. 12 at the Veterans Home Chapel. Arrangements were made by the Neptune Society.

The family requests donations be made in his name to Cache Creek Lodge Recovery Facility, 435 Aspen Way, Woodland, CA 95695; or to a charity of the donor's choice.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, January 18, 2006.)

Ruth F. Ruggles Drivon

Services held for Ruth F. Ruggles Drivon July 26

Funeral services were held in Stockton on July 26 for Ruth F. Ruggles Drivon, who died in Sacramento on July 23. She was born in Winters on June 20, 1922.

Mrs. Drivon is survived by her husband, Laurence Drivon Sr. of Stockton, and five children: Laurence Drivon Jr. of Stockton, Palmura McBride of Bakersfield, James Drivon of Elk Grove, Steven Drivon and David Drivon, both of Stockton. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; a brother, Aaron Ruggles, and a nephew, Allen Ruggles, both of Winters; and a niece Deborah Watson, of Brazzaville, Congo.

(Obituary from the “Winters Express,” Thursday, August 1, 1991, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the “Winters Express,” 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694.)

Christine Drourr-Fernandez

Former Winters resident Christine Drourr-Fernandez passed away on the weekend of Sept. 20, 2003, in Layton, Utah. Born on Dec. 6, 1940, she was 62 years old.

Ms. Fernandez attended Holy Family College, where she studied philosophy and theology, and earned her bachelor of arts degree in psychology, with a minor in English, from University of San Francisco. She earned her degree in education at Lone Mountain College.

Ms. Fernandez began her career in the Winters Joint Unified School District in August 1980 as a teacher at Waggoner Elementary School. She also served as a Migrant Child Education teacher during the summers of 1980-1984. She transferred to Wolfskill Kinder School in August 1985 and continued there until returning to Waggoner Elementary School during the 1994-95 school year. Ms. Fernandez was on a leave of absence for the current school year. She taught for a total of 23 years, teaching kindergarten and grades 3, 4, and 5. Since this summer and during her illness, Ms. Fernandez resided with her daughter in Utah.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Barnardy of Layton, Utah, and her son, Jason Drourr.

No funeral services are planned. Those wishing to send flowers may send them to Michelle Barnardy, 292 W. Antelope Dr., Apt. #10, Layton, Utah, 84041. Those wishing to send cards are asked to forward them to Laura Smith at the Winters School district office. They will be collected and forwarded to the family on a weekly basis.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, October 2, 2003.)

Donald Dean Drummond

Donald Dean Drummond of Woodland died Thursday, Aug. 30 at age 81.

Mr. Drummond was born Dec. 7, 1923 in San Francisco. He had been a Yolo County resident for 17 years. He graduated from Mission High School in San Francisco. He joined the Navy on Jan. 26, 1942 and was honorably discharged on Sept. 14, 1945. He spent most of his career working as a warehousemen for Ampex in Redwood City.

Survivors include Mr. Drummond's daughter, Donna Trekell and her husband Douglas of Vacaville; his son, Stanley Drummond of Orland; and his grandchildren, Travis and Tyler Trekell of Vacaville. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Ila Mae Bailey; his parents, Allen and Sophia (Nicol) Drummond; his sister, Marsella Carr; and his brothers, Allen, James and William Drummond.

The family requests memorials in Mr. Drummond's name be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.

Services: A funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6 at Community Presbyterian Church, 425 Hemlock St., Vacaville. McCune Garden Chapel of Vacaville is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, September 2, 2005.)

John Elmer Drummond

John Elmer Drummond died at Woodland Memorial Hospital Wednesday, Dec. 1 at age 90.

Mr. Drummond was born April 28, 1914 in Canada. He had been a Yolo County resident for 55 years. He was employed as a cannery worker.

Survivors include Mr. Drummond's sister, Dorothy Araiza of Pacifica and his brother Gordon Drummond of Los Gatos. Services: No services are scheduled. Cremains were returned to his family. North Sacramento Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, December 10, 2004.)

Francis Beveridge DuBois

Francis Beveridge DuBois died of cardiac disease on Feb. 20, 2005, at his home in Davis' University Retirement Community. He was 91.

A memorial service and reception will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis, 27074 Patwin Road.

He was born Oct. 23, 1913, in Rough and Ready, to Luther and Johanne Johnson DuBois, who were both teachers in Woodland schools. DuBois Park is named after them.

A resident of Yolo County since 1923, he graduated from Woodland High School in 1929. After a year in the Merchant Marine, he studied at the Sorbonne, University of Grenoble, University of Dresden and the University of Mexico. After graduating from Stanford in 1939, he worked for the state of California as a statistician.

He had a long career in rice farming and served on the boards of the California Crop Improvement Association and Rice Growers Association, and he was founder of the Tomato Growers Association. He and Regnar Paulsen formed Demeter Corp. and farmed in Yolo, Sacramento and Sutter counties for several decades.

He was active in community service, serving for many years on the boards of the Carmel Bach Festival, the Monterey Institute of International Studies, KVIE Channel 6, Sacramento Symphony, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, United World Federalists, the UC Davis Medical School Board of Visitors and a UC Davis agricultural project in Egypt.

He was active in the DuBois Family Association of New Paltz, N.Y., and served as an officer on the board for many years. He also was active in fund-raising for many community organizations and served as president of Woodland Rotary. He was a longtime member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis. At Stanford, he was a member of El Capitan Eating Club.

His family said he was widely traveled and passionately interested in the rehabilitation of an 1870 home in Westport where he spent summers and vacations for the past 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Evans DuBois in 1968; and his brothers, Alfred and Forest.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Griffin Neal; his children, Ruth Roxane Loud Silverberg and her husband Rabbi Yoel Silverberg of Monsey, N.Y.; Miron W. Neal III and his wife Deborah Thomas of Portland, Ore.; and Dr. Edward Griffin Neal of Davis.

He is further survived by his grandchild, Arey Mark Friedman; a nephew, David DuBois and his wife Sandy and their sons; and his cousin, Louise Barth and her husband Roy and their children and grandchildren, all of Winters.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Nature Conservancy, Attn: Treasury, 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203, or to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, February 23, 2005.)

Lena C. DuBois

"Lena C. DuBois died at age of 93

Funeral services were held at Smith's Colonial Chapel here Friday afternoon for Mrs. Lena Caroline Russell DuBois, 93, who died Tuesday, December 16 in the Davis Community Hospital.

Rev. George Hill of the Faith Tabernacle officiated at the rites, and burial followed in the Winters Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ralph Chapman, Ben Stephens, George Coman, George Conard, Yolo Briggs and Paul Cobb.

Mrs. DuBois, a native of Woodland, was born January 3, 1882 and lived on a ranch north of Winters. She was the widow of James W. Russell and Clarence DuBois.

She is survived by a son, William Albert Russell of Winters; a brother, Ray Sears, of Winters, and three half sisters: Juanita Wallace and Gladys Wallace of San Francisco and Burl Wallace of Oregon."

(No information is available on the newspaper.)

Helma Anna Duff

Helma Anna Duff died in Woodland Memorial Hospital Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, at age 70.

Born June 29, 1931, in Germany, Mrs. Duff had been a Yolo County resident for 20 years. She was a housewife.

Mrs. Duff is survived by her daughters, Irene Loman of Oklahoma, and Melann Gunn of Kansas; and son, Leon Cavola of Oklahoma.

She was preceded in death by her husband George Duff.

Interment is scheduled at Sacramento Memorial Lawn with her husband.

North Sacramento Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the “The Daily Democrat,” Saturday, January 26, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the “The Daily Democrat,” 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Vivian Echo Duffy

Vivian Echo Duffy died at Alderson Convalescent Hospital, Woodland Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at age 85.

Born Oct. 3, 1917, in Redding, Ms. Duffy worked for Shasta County after completing her school and became the first female law enforcement officer ever in the county, working for the sheriffs department for over 30 years before her retirement. She then moved to Yolo County to be closer to relatives and friends and to enjoy life, pursue her hobbies and travel.

Ms. Duffy is survived by her nephew, Frank Leonard Adamo and wife Peggy of Yuba City. No other immediate family members survive her.

No visitation or services are scheduled. Private interment will be scheduled at a later date for family members only in Shasta County.

The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.

Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial inquiries may be made by calling 662-4658, or by contacting www.legacy.com.

(Obituary from the Woodland "The Daily Democrat," Friday, December 06, 2002.)

George Duke

George Duke passed away in Vacaville on Monday, Sept. 2, 2002. Born in San Francisco in 1921, he was 80 years old. A former Winters city councilman, Mr. Duke and his wife operated the Country Club Kitchen south of Putah Creek, before moving to Yuba City and later to Vacaville.

A former professional boxer, he had 68 professional fights, posting a 50-18 record before retiring. The Duke Sports Center in Vacaville is named after him. He was inducted into the Bay Area Boxing Hall of Fame in 1988. He worked for the Rainbo Baking Co. for 30 years and was a tech sergeant in World War II on the USS Davis in the South Pacific.

He is survived by his wife, Colleen; daughters and sons-in-law Denise and Steve Murphy of Winters, Debbie and George Butler and Dana and Jesse Galvan of Vacaville; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Mr. Duke's life will take place on Friday Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. at the George Duke Center in Vacaville. Memorial donations may be made to the Vacaville PALS Boxing Program, c/o Stu Clary, 1102 Alamo Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, September 5, 2002, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694.)

Charlotte Morton Duncan (1st of 2 obituaries)

Passed away peacefully Feb. 18, 2005 at the age of 97. Born Jan. 29, 1908 in St. Catharines, Ontario. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack M. Duncan; brothers, Murray Morton and Roy Morton. She is survived by a daughter, Joann Brake of Steilacoom, Wash. and a son, Robert Duncan of Carmichael, a sister, Joan Crawford of Brantford, Ontario, a sister-in-law, Margaret Duncan of Davis, two grandchildren Brandon and Robert Brake and two great-grandchildren, Alex and Mackenzie Brake. Charlotte graduated from nursing school in 1930 and worked in Niagara Falls, N.Y. before joining the U.S. Army Nurse Corps as a 1st Lt. and served as a nurse during World War II in France and Germany where she met and married Jack in July 1945.

As an army wife she traveled all over the world retiring in San Francisco and moving to Woodland in 1972. She was very active and continued to travel, had many friends all over the country. She had a great sense of humor, wit and style, was able to talk to anyone and never afraid to let you know what she thought, she was quite a lady and made a difference in many people's lives and will be greatly missed. She was a member of Woodland Presbyterian Church, lifetime member of PEO Chapter IX and the Shakespeare Club. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service at the Woodland Presbyterian Church at Gibson and County Road 98 at 2 p.m. Friday, March 4. In lieu of flowers the family cordially suggests a donation in Charlotte's name to the Woodland Presbyterian Church.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Sunday, February 27, 2005.)

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Charlotte Morton Duncan (1908-2005) (2nd of 2 obits.)

Charlotte Morton Duncan died Friday, Feb. 18 in Citrus Heights at the age of 97.

Mrs. Duncan was born Jan. 29, 1908 in St. Catharines, Ontario. She had been a Yolo County resident for 33 years. She graduated from nursing school in 1930 and worked in Niagara Falls, N.Y. before joining the U.S. Army Nurse Corps as a 1st Lieutenant and serving as a nurse during World War II in France and Germany. She was a member of Woodland Presbyterian Church, lifetime member of PEO Chapter IX and the Shakespeare Club.

Survivors include Mrs. Duncan's daughter, Joann Brake of Steilacoom, Wash.; her son, Robert Duncan of Carmichael; her grandchildren, Brandon and Robert Brake; two great-grandchildren, Alex and Mackenzie Brake; her sister, Joan Crawford of Brantford, Ontario and her sister-in-law, Margaret Duncan of Davis. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack M. Duncan and her brothers, Murray Morton and Roy Morton.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Duncan's name be directed to the Woodland Presbyterian Church.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled 2 p.m. Friday, March 4 at the Woodland Presbyterian Church, Gibson and County Road 98. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements. Tuesday, March 01, 2005

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, March 01, 2005.)

Claire Kathleen Duncan

Claire Kathleen Duncan died Jan. 23, 2001, in Davis, surrounded by her children. She was 87.

A native of San Francisco, she was a graduate of Immaculate Conception Academy, worked at St. Mary's Hospital and volunteered for numerous educational, church and social causes. She married the late Gordon Henry Duncan in 1940 at St. James Church in San Francisco and was very proud to have been married to the same man for 54 years.

They moved to Belmont in 1948 where they lived until 1960 when they returned to San Francisco. In 1973, following her husband's retirement, they moved to Santa Rosa where they resided at Oakmont until 1993, when they moved to Monterey to be near their son, Terrance. In 1998, she moved to the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Paul Casson of Davis.

She was the beloved mother of the Honorable Terrance Duncan and wife Antone of Salinas; Ruth Harris of Port Orchard, Wash.; Michelle Duncan of Seattle, Wash.; Gail Casson and her husband Paul of Davis; and Timothy Duncan and his wife Gloria of Santa Rosa.

She was the sister of Rita Lille of San Bruno; William Mackey of Portland, Ore.; and the late Noel Mackey and Sister M. Annette. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kathy Theresa and Becky Harris, and Wayne and William Sieckowski, all of Washington state; Timothy and Tiffany Casson of Davis; Jason Duncan of Gilroy; Jeff McGee of Capitola; and Angela McGee of San Francisco. She is survived by her great-grandchildren, Michael and Mia Duncan.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Friday at 11 a.m. at St. James Church, 200 W. 14th St. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the American Red Cross, Sonoma County Chapter, 465 Tesconi Circle, Santa Rosa, CA 95401; The Scholarship Fund, Children's Monart School of Art, P.O. Box 687, Bremerton, WA 98337; or to Yolo Connections Mentoring Programs, 327 College St., Suite 100, Woodland, CA 95695.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, January 24, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Dorothy 'Dot' J. Wallace Duncan

Dorothy "Dot" J. Wallace Duncan died at Cedar Crest Alzheimer Care Center in Tualatin, Ore. Thursday, Feb. 3 at age 86.

Mrs. Duncan was born Nov. 13, 1918* in Sacramento. She had been a Yolo County resident for 70 years. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1936. She was a homemaker and belonged to Delta Theta Ta. When her children were in school she was active in the Parent Teacher Association and the community.

Survivors include Mrs. Duncan's son, Don E. Wallace of Woodburn, Ore., her daughters-in-law, Cynthia Wallace, Carol Wallace and Ramona Rich all of Oregon; her stepchildren, Jean Miller of Topeka, Kan., Robert Duncan of Woodland and William Duncan of Williams Bay, Wis; her grandchildren, Marty, Scott, Derek and Spencer Wallace; eight stepgrandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth J. Wallace; her second husband, John A. Duncan and her sons, Gary R. Wallace and William J. Wallace.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Duncan's name be directed to the Lupus Foundation of Amer