Carlos Garasi

Carlos Garasi died June 25, 2004, after a brief illness. He was 95.

Born Nov. 12, 1908, he came to the United States from the Philippine Islands at the age of 18. He was met by his brother and lifetime companion Harry, who had arrived in the United States five years earlier.

The brothers lived and worked in Yolo County for 65 years, 48 of those years living in Davis.

Carlos will be remembered for his simplicity of life. He was content taking care of his brother, working in his garden and enjoying his fishing trips to the Sacramento River. His kind heart and generosity will be truly missed by all who loved him, especially the Ordonez and Cooper children, his family said.

He is survived by his brother Harry and best friend and caregiver Channon Cooper.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, 14th and B streets in Davis. Burial will follow at the Davis Cemetery.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, June 30, 2004.)

David Garces

David Garces, 58 found dead Oct. 31

David Garces, 58, a foreman at the Mariani ranch at Roads 89 and 29A, was found dead in his bed October 31, about 5 p.m.

Fellow workers called the Winters ambulance that day saying that he hadn't been to work for two days and looking in the window, had seen him in bed but he wasn't moving.

The ambulance crew of the Winters Fire Department arrived at the scene and, upon finding him dead, called the Yolo County Coroner. According to the coroner, Garces died as the result of a stroke.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, November 8, 1990, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694.)

Amelia Garcia

Amelia Garcia of Woodland died Wednesday, Dec. 28 at age 73.

Mrs. Garcia was born July 25, 1932 in Texas. She had been a Yolo County resident for 41 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Survivors include Amelia's husband of 46 years, Julio Garcia Sr.; her daughters, Melva Reyes and her husband Santos, Mary Klutsenbaker and her husband Roger, Norma Garcia and her fiancŽ Ronald and Isabel Wilson and her husband James Sr.; her sons, Julio Garcia Jr., Jaime Garcia and Javier Garcia; her grandchildren, Randy Jr., Amelia, Olivia, Cynthia, Julio III, Megan, AimeŽ, Camille, Nathan, Naomi, Kimber, Neil, Steven, Corinna, Latisha, Brittany, Justine, Kiyana, James Jr. and Marques; her sisters, Maria Maldonado, Leticia Mu-iz, Rosa Caballero, Becky Romero, Rachel Velazquez; and her brother, Robert Caballero. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Valentina Caballero; her brother, Alfredo Caballero; and her sister, Oralia Caballero.

The family requests memorials in Amelia's name be directed to the memorial fund for Amelia Garcia, c/o Bank of the West, 186 Main St., Woodland, 95695.

Services: Respecting the wishes of Amelia a private memorial service for family was held. Inurnment is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Monument Hill Memorial Park, 35036 County Road 22, Woodland. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, January 9, 2006.)

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Amelia Garcia (memorial service)

The family requests memorials in Amelia's name be directed to the memorial fund for Amelia Garcia, c/o Bank of the West, 186 Main St., Woodland, 95695.

Services: Respecting the wishes of Amelia a private memorial service for family was held. Inurnment is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Monument Hill Memorial Park, 35036 County Road 22, Woodland. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, January 11, 2006.)

Dolores A. Garcia

Dolores A. Garcia passed away in Vacaville on May 3, 2001. Born in Redding on January 20, 1913, she was 88 years old.

A 60-year resident of Vacaville, Mrs. Garcia and her husband owned and operated a prune ranch and were in the farming industry for over 60 years. She was a member of the Founders Club and the Spanish Club of Woodland, and enjoyed playing Bingo with friends at the McBride Senior Center. She was also a baseball and football fan.

Mrs. Garcia is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Becky Garcia of Winters, Ed and Shirley Garcia of Vacaville; daughter and son-in-law, Dodie and Harry Stafford of Lodi; six grand children, 14 great grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces.

A visitation was held for Mrs. Garcia at McCune Garden Chapel on Tuesday, May 8. Funeral services were held at McCune Garden Chapel on Wednesday, May 9, at 10 a.m. Burial followed at the Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Garcia's name to the American Heart Association, Redwood Empire Region, P.O. Box 844, Santa Rosa, CA, 95402.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, May 10, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694. Please note: I am not related to the family listed above, and I do not have any further information on this family.)

Epitacia Rodriguez Garcia

Epitacia Rodriguez Garcia passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006 at the age of 81, surrounded by the love of her family and husband, Jose Garcia, of 67 years.

She was born in Guanajuato, Mexico on May 23, 1924 to Benjamin and Serapia Rodriguez. She married Jose Garcia In 1939. Her home for the last 50 years has been in Yolo.

She will be remembered for always having an open door and welcoming arms for all. Her extended family, loved as her own, were the many friends of her children, grandchildren, and the families of her friends. Her sense of humor brought constant laughter to all.

She enjoyed large family gatherings, babysitting her grandchildren, dancing, gardening, crocheting, and yearly trips to Mexico. She loved to cook and was well known for her chile and chicken mole. Often her mornings were spent over coffee with neighbors and close friends Theadora, Pachita, and Carmen.

Her life was filled with the laughter and love of her 10 children, 17 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Jose, her children and their spouses: Isabel and Jose Elizondo, Isaac, Chabello and Chelo, Eloy and Nancy, Eddie and Kathy, Freddie and Richelle, Joe and Joann, Joel and Adela and Blanca Garcia. Her grandchildren and their spouses: Tina and Rich Saragoza, Theresa Garcia, Dan and Amy Garcia, Lettie and Jim Lucero, Ed and Nydia Garcia, Mara Garcia, Tania and Ray Cadena, Rick and Janell Garcia, Angie and Dallas Hyde, Tina and Jeff Gottlieb, Tasia and Scott Ellison, Joel Garcia, Ernie and Alba Garcia, Rudy Elizondo, Cori Garcia, Sydney Garcia and Sophia Garcia. Her great-grandchildren: Alec, Anthony, Jordan, Jarrett, Max, Jessica, Alec, Taryn, Nick, Talia, Hayden, Tanner, Brett, Devyn, Abby, Katy, RaeAnna, Erika, James, Tyler, Elijah, and Dina. Daughter-in-law Nancy Brown and extended family Jackie Teeple. Brothers-in-law Manual and Alfred Garcia and families. Numerous sisters, brothers, and their families in Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her son Rudy, her mother, father, and siblings.

A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 6 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 7 at Holy Rosary. Interment will follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park. A reception will follow the interment at Holy Rosary Parish Hall on Walnut Street. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," from March 4 through March 6, 2006.)

Nicolasa Garcia

Nicolasa Garcia died at Woodland Memorial Hospital Wednesday, Aug. 10 at age 62.

Mrs. Garcia was born Nov. 27, 1942 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Juan and Ricarda (Gonzalez) Ayala. She had been a Yolo County resident for 33 years. She worked in agriculture as a laborer for 18 years. She was a member of St. James and Holy Rosary Catholic churches.

Survivors include Mrs. Garcia's husband of 43 years, Pedro Garcia of Woodland; her daughters, Maria Luisa Hernandez of Woodland and Delia Espinosa of Davis; her sons, Armando Garcia of Guanajuato, Mexico, Eduardo Garcia of Davis and Pedro Garcia Jr. of Woodland; 10 grandchildren; and her brother, Juan Ayala of Davis. She was preceded in death by her son, Gustavo Garcia and her mother, Ricarda Ayala.

Services: A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday, Aug. 13 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. Interment will be at Cementario de Municipal in Abasolo, Guanajuato, Mexico. Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, August 12, 2005.)

Rosalio G. "Leo" Garcia Jr.

Rosalio G. "Leo" Garcia Jr. died in Palm Desert Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at age 44.

Born Nov. 10, 1958, in Woodland to the late Rosalio G. Garcia Sr. and Audry Lorene McLaughlin, Mr. Garcia was a long time Woodland resident. He was a maintenance welder for Contadina for 20 years.

Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Ann Garcia; and sons, Rosaleo G. Garcia III, Benjamin G. Garcia, Joseph H. Garcia, and Izaac R. Garcia.

Services: A service is pending at Kraft Bros. (662-4658) at this time.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, February 15, 2003.)

Guy Timothy Garner

Garner; Guy Timothy, age 16 years, of Woodland, Ca. passed away Monday afternoon, June 9, 2003 at UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento surrounded by his loving family after suffering severe head trauma.

Cherished son of Guy S. Garner of Woodland and the late Sally Reeder Garner. Guy leaves behind many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Guy ("Little Guy or Little Guido" as his family called him) was a vivacious 16 year old boy. He loved his friends and his family. He loved to read, play video games and do target practice with his BB gun. He loved to fish with his late grandfather, Jesse Garner, in the Delta, or go bear hunting with his Uncle Mike. He enjoyed walks on the beach in Half Moon Bay with his Uncle Wayne, and had wonderful times at Lake Shasta with his Aunt Harriett. He loved trips in the country to see Cousin Karen and her family. He loved Santa Cruz, the Boardwalk and boogie boarding. He enjoyed cooking and was always full of surprises. He was smart, fun and quick-witted. He was never afraid to say, "I love you," and said if often.

Funeral, Friday, June 13, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, 777 Miramontes St., Half Moon Bay. Interment following at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Colma. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to: The Guy Garner Memorial Sports Fund, Woodland High School, 21 North West St., Woodland, Ca 95695. Arrangements being cared for by Chapel of the Highlands, Millbrae, Ca.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, June 12, 2003.)

Ian Garnett

A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center at UC Davis for Ian Garnett, 55, a senior lecturer in the department of animal science, who died unexpectedly March 3, 2001, after a brief illness.

Garnett was born in England and grew up in Vancouver, B.C. He obtained a bachelor's degree in agriculture in 1968 and a master's degree in genetics in 1970, both from the University of British Columbia. He was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship to study for a doctoral degree at the University of Edinburgh, completing that degree in 1973.

He then joined Agriculture Canada in Brandon, Manitoba, as a research scientist in swine breeding, a position he held until 1977, when he was recruited by Cargill Ltd. He was with Cargill for 13 years, serving as a marketing specialist, manager of Cargill Hybrid Swine, manager of livestock operations and as general manager of Cargill's Swine Products Division. The last of these involved a move to the United States in 1986, where he assumed responsibility for more than 160 production units in five states.

In 1990 Garnett was recruited by UCD as director of the newly established professional master's degree program in agriculture and management and senior lecturer in the Department of Animal Science.

Colleagues note that his genuine love for teaching and working with students and an unfailingly optimistic attitude were equally important to his outstanding achievement as an administrator and teacher.

In 1999 Garnett was recognized as the outstanding faculty adviser in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. He helped develop and teach several new courses that integrated a management component with production technologies, and was the prime mover in initiating a field trips course that took students to production operations in the state. He personally led those trips during the past two years.

Members of the animal science faculty note that, in addition to fulfilling his formal responsibilities with distinction, Garnett was an outstanding departmental citizen and colleague, making positive contributions to many of the department's activities. He was known for his wonderful sense of humor and will be remembered for his good nature and love of family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Eleanore, of Davis; son, Stewart, of Roseville; and daughters, Lindsay of Sacramento, and Christa of Davis. He also leaves his mother, Lena Garnett; sister, Jill Terpstra; nephew, Robert; and niece, Kelly, all of Vancouver, B.C.; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ian Garnett Scholarship and Award Fund. Checks may be made to the UC Regents and sent to the Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, March 7, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Larry Garrett

Larry Garrett died March 16, 2005, in Davis. He was 61.

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

A Texas native, he was born in Crystal City on Oct. 16, 1943. He graduated with honors from Texas A&M, and then joined the Air Force and flew C133s to and from Vietnam. After the war, he worked for World Airways and TWA, flying to many points in the United States, Africa and Europe.

A resident of Davis since 1970, he was employed by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Sacramento County and the Social Security Administration during several TWA pilot layoffs.

His family says his first love was flying, but a close second was volunteering for myriad organizations. Some of his favorites were the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis, the ACLU, the Sierra Club and the Davis Planning Commission.

He also spoke fondly of his days coaching Little League baseball, escorting the church youth on camping trips to Mendocino, and attending concerts of the Jefferson Airplane/Starship.

He is survived by his son, Kyle Garrett of Utah; a daughter, Kelly Pantis of Sacramento; his mother, Phyllis Barton of Davis; a sister, Pamela Whistler of North Carolina; and a half-brother, Michael Barton of Hawaii.

He is further survived by his three grandchildren, Jordan Garrett and Andreas and Sofia Pantis; his former wife, Sharon Garrett of Sacramento; and many relatives in Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Leukemia Society in the name of Sofia Pantis (http://www.lls.org) or to the Unitarian Church.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, March 18, 2005.)

W. W. Garrett

(The following article was transcribed by Betty Loose.)

"Sacramento Union," Wednesday, December 6, 1911.

W. W. GARRETT DIES OF HEART FAILURE

Topples Over Dead While Sitting on a Box in His Back Yard.

WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), Dec. 5 - Heart failure caused the sudden death of W. W. GARETT, aged 66, of Yolo, an old resident of this county, in the yard of his home late yesterday afternoon. The aged man had been doing chores about the house during the early afternoon, and had not complained of being sick. Later, however, he said that he felt tired and sat down on a box. His wife suggested that he go into the house, but he demurred.

Deputy Coroner LITTLE was notified and empaneled a jury which found that the man had died of natural causes. The jury was composed of the following: D.J. BARNER, William ADAMS. F.W. FRANKE, Fred. GOETTE, H.B. GELHAUS and C.O. BARNER.

Dolores(Espigares) Garrido

Dolores (Espigares) Garrido died in Cottonwood Healthcare Center, Woodland Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, at age 89.

Born Dec. 1, 1913, in Yolo, Mrs. Garrido was the daughter of the late Joseph and Pilar (Funes) Espigares. She spent most of her life in Yolo County and after her schooling, she married Andrew Garrido and began raising her family. At the same time, she worked at the Contadina Plant for 40 years. According to her family members, "she was a loving parent and grandparent."

Mrs. Garrido is survived by her son, Andrew Garrido and wife Eva of San Jose; daughter, Pearl (P.J.) Garrido of Sacramento; sisters, Pearl Nunez, Carrie Alberigi, and Sally Botts; and brother, Joseph Espigares, all of Woodland; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Garrido in 1990; brother, Ralph Espigares; and sisters, Placida Garcia, Josephine Fernandez and Connie Barrios.

A prayer vigil service is scheduled at 7 p.m. today Wednesday, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland.

A memorial Mass is scheduled at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland, with Father John Boll officiating. Interment will follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.

The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of the donor's choice, in her behalf.

Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial inquiries.

(Obituary from the Woodland "The Daily Democrat," Thursday, December 12, 2002.)

Nona M. Garrison

Nona M. Garrison died in Woodland on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003, at age 83.

Born Jan. 28, 1920, in Lorraine, Texas, Mrs. Garrison had been a Yolo County resident for 70 years.

Survivors include her son, Dan E. Garrison; daughter-in-law, Kathleen M. Garrison; grandchildren, David, Diane and Dana Garrison, all of Capay; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan F. Garrison; parents, Vannie and Donie Meredith; five brothers; and one sister.

The family requests memorials be directed to Capay Valley Fire Department; Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95616; and the Elderly Nutrition Program.

Services: A celebration of her life is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Garrison Ranch, 21470 Hi-way 16, Capay. Interment will be conducted privately.

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

Mauricio Garza

Mauricio "Maurice" Garza died Sept. 25, 2001, after a long illness. Born on July 23, 1919, in Mexico, he was 82 years old. He was a resident of Dixon for more than 45 years.

He was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the Pacific Theater. He served as a surgical technician and also as part of a MASH unit, flying sick and wounded soldiers from the Philippines to Hawaii.

Born in a family of five brothers and one sister, he was raised on a cattle ranch. He learned to ride a horse shortly after he learned to walk, and throughout his life he enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to fish, hike and hunt. He raised cattle and sheep for many years and also enjoyed training sheep dogs.

He was an avid reader, who especially liked to read science and history. He enjoyed traveling, meeting new people, growing tomatoes and cooking for family and friends. His family was extremely important to him, and he particularly enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters.

He was employed for many years by the Solano Irrigation District and was in charge of weed abatement for many miles of canals. He also worked in brewing for Anheuser-Busch and retired. He was a past president of the Dixon Game Conservation Club and a member of the American Legion.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lee Ann and Robert Kelly, and his two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Allison Kelly of Davis; his brother-in-law, Kermit Lay of Clayton; his sisters-in-law, Eliza Garza of Bakersfield, Rebecca Garza of Texas and Angelina Garza of Texas; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 50 years, Zedna, his parents and his brother and sister.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at University Covenant Church, 1715 Anderson Road in Davis. Interment will be private. Remembrances may be made in his name to the Dixon Public Library, 230 N. First St., Dixon, CA 95620

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, September 28, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Silvia Garza

Silvia Garza died at her home in Woodland on Sunday, Oct. 30 at age 47.

Mrs. Garza was born June 23, 1959 in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Jose and Josefa (Medellin) Ibarra. She had been a Yolo County resident for four years. She studied nursing and medical training at the Hidalgo Institute. She was a homemaker for more than 25 years.

Survivors include Mrs. Garza's husband of 26 years, Lucio Garza of Woodland; her daughter, Odalys Garza of Mexico; her sisters, Rosalinda Garza Rivera of Fresno, Margarita Rivera Garza of Monterrey, Mexico, Irma Leticia Rivera Montoya of Tamaulipaz, Mexico and Maria Elena Rivera Sierra of Montemorelos, Mexico; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Josefa Ibarra; her sister, Maria de al Luz Rivera; and her brother, Jose R. Rivera.

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

Services: A funeral is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 7 with interment to follow at Panteon Municipal in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, November 2, 2005.)

Doris J. Gasperson

Doris J. Gasperson died at Woodland Memorial Hospital Wednesday, Dec. 22 at age 51.

Ms. Gasperson was born Feb. 26, 1953 in Woodland and was a life-long Yolo County resident. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1971. She was a store manager for the Salvation Army and also worked for the Processing Tomato Advisory Board for 20 years.

Survivors include Ms. Gasperson's grandmother, Ester Gasperson; her father, Iven Gasperson; her sons, Glenn Bettencourt and his wife BaoThy and Joseph Bettencourt; her sister, Beverly Zahl and her husband Warren; her brothers, Rick and Mike Gasperson; her nieces, Tinya Farmer and her husband Allen, Michaela Gasperson and Sarah Gasperson; her nephews, Terrence Gasperson and his wife Becky and Corey Gasperson. She is also survived by her great-nephews and nieces, Allen Jr., Cheyenne and Megan Farmer and Terrence Gasperson Jr.; her former husband, Glenn Bettencourt; her uncle, Doyle Gasperson and his wife; her aunts, Ivona Gray, Romana Roth and her husband Lavella Fowler; her best friend, Susan Beaver and her husband Mark; her cousins, George and Danny LeBard, numerous cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Gasperson and her grandmother, Bessie Withrow.

Services: Visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A funeral will follow at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McNary's. Interment will be at Monument Hill Memorial Park. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, December 28, 2004.)

Janel Alanna Gastineau

Janel Alanna Gastineau died along with her unborn son, Jason Benham, in an automobile accident Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002 in Reno, Nev., at age 22.

Born July 9, 1980, a native of Woodland, Miss Gastineau was a resident of Floriston and was pregnant with Jason at the time of her death. She was raised in Woodland and graduated from Woodland High School in 1997. She was employed at Longs Drug Store in Woodland as a clerk. She also worked for John Taylor Fertilizer in Yuba City as a secretary.

Miss Gastineau is survived by her parents, Alanna G. Castaldy and husband Scott of Floriston and Wesley B. Gastineau of Woodland; companion, Christopher Benham of Yuba City; brother, Justin Gastineau of Woodland; paternal grandparents, Ernie and Hazel Gastineau of Woodland and maternal grandmother, Trish Dorris of Yuba City; and numerous aunts; uncles; and cousins.

A memorial service is scheduled at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Woodland Christian Center, 39839 County Road 17A, Woodland.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank and Kay McGillycuddy; and cousins, Eric Miller and Thomas Lynd.

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

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Thursday, October 24, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). A photograph of Miss Gastineau is included with this obituary. Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Bruce N. Gates

Bruce N. Gates passed away on June 16, 2002 in Vacaville after a short illness. Born in Winters on April 5, 1926, he was 76 years old.

Mr. Gates served in the United States Navy, worked as a retail store manager at National Auto Parts for 25 years. He was a Past Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent Order of Elks, Fairfield Lodge. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Simmons-Sheldon Post 2633 in Suisun and a member of Elks Lodge 2638 in Vacaville. He was a wonderful family man and an avid hunter and fisherman who loved camping and the outdoors. Mr. Gates was a true gentleman who loved to tease and enjoy life.

Mr. Gates is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joan Gates; daughters Kathleen Harrison of Amarillo, Texas and Patricia Henry of Yuba City; son Guy N. Gates of Winters; brothers Bill Nichols of Winters and Coy Nichols of Vacaville, sister Jannes Echols of Winters; daughter-in-law Victoria; brothers-in-law Lawrence and Dick; sisters-in-law Barbara and Shirley; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Lorie, in 1973 and his granddaughter Heidi in 2001.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 20, at noon at the Bryan-Braker Funeral Home Chapel, 1850 West Texas Street, in Fairfield. Past Exalted Rulers, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will officiate. Inurnment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Northern California, 1390 Market Street, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA, 94102-5306, or the Elks Major Project, 5450 Lamona, Fresno, CA 93727.

Arrangements were under the direction of Bryan-Braker Funeral Home in Fairfield.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, June 20, 2002, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694.)

Robert Edward Gatton

Robert Edward Gatton, died at the Woodland Clinic on Thursday, July 29, at the age of 87.

Born Dec. 2, 1916 in St. Joseph, Mo., Mr. Gatton had been a Woodland resident since 1983.

He was in the Army-Air Force from 1941 to 1945, achieving the rank of staff sergeant. While in the service he was stationed in England. Mr. Gatton married Barbara Gibson in November 1942, before leaving for England. After the war, they moved to Downey and remained there until 1983. That year the couple moved to Woodland to be closer to their daughter and grandsons.

Survivors include Mr. Gatton's wife Barbara and daughter Barbara Gaffney, both of Woodland. He is also survived by his grandsons Kyle Miller and his wife Kendra of San Luis Obispo and P.R. Gaffney of Fresno and great-granddaughter Akayla Miller.

Services: No service is scheduled as per Mr. Gatton's request.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, August 6, 2004.)

John William Gates

John William Gates died Friday Feb. 15, 2002, in a Concord hospital at the age of 77 after a long illness.

Mr. Gates was born on Aug. 6, 1924 in Arizona and had lived in Woodland for five years in the late 1980s. He spent more than the last 25 years living in the Vallejo/Benicia area.

He was a retired hospital corpsman for the United States Navy for more than 20 years, retiring in 1962. He was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War.

While in Woodland, he was a member as well as past president and vice president of the Sylvan Sam RV Club of Woodland.

Mr. Gates is survived by his wife Barbara Gates of Benicia; daughters Joan Cardinale of San Jose and Janet Cary of North Pole, Alaska; son, John M. Gates of Santa Clara; stepdaughter Jeanette Gates of Benicia; grandchildren Josette Souza, Jennifer Laugharn, Gena Cardinale, Daniel Cary and Jammie Morgan; great grandchildren, Mitchell Laugharn and Brandon Souza.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel with Deacon John Flanigan of St. Dominic's Church officiating.

His ashes will be scattered at sea in the Carquinez Straits.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Monday, February 18, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California).

Barbara W. Gatton

Barbara W. Gatton died at Woodland Memorial Hospital Tuesday, April 26 at age 89.

Mrs. Gatton was born Nov. 19, 1915 in Northfield, Minn. She had been a Yolo County resident for 22 years. She worked as a bookkeeper for 25 years and was a member of several bridge clubs, former captain of the Davis Women's Golf Club and volunteered for the PTA statewide office.

Survivors include Mrs. Gatton's daughter, Barbara Gaffney of Woodland; her grandsons, Kyle Miller and his wife Kendra of San Luis Obispo and P.R. Gaffney and his wife Theresia of Fresno; her great-granddaughter, Akayla Miller of San Luis Obispo and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Robert Gatton; her parents, William and Mary (Adams) Gibson; her sisters and brothers, Alice Elstad, Harold Gibson, Mabel Gibson, Marie Skafte, Laura Errington, Ed Gibson and John Gibson.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4 at St. John's United Church of Christ, 434 Cleveland St., Woodland. Ashes will be scattered by the family. The Neptune Society is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, May 03, 2005.)

Margaret "Grandma" Joann Gaukel

Margaret "Grandma" Joann Gaukel of Woodland died Wednesday, Feb. 8 at age 67.

Mrs. Gaukel was born May 29, 1938 in Red Oak, Okla. to Kenneth and Lola Crum. She had been a Yolo County resident for 42 years. She attended high school in Lodi and was a cannery worker for Contadina for 25 years.

Survivors include Mrs. Gaukel's daughters, Deborah Beck and her husband John and Charlene Staats and her husband Berry, all of Woodland; her son, Kenneth Lawrence Gaukel and his wife Judy of Colgate, Okla.; her grandchildren, Alyssia R. Staats, Nickolas Zenella, Michell Beck and John Beck; four great-grandchildren; her sisters, Betty Sue Baker of Sacramento and Barbara Jean Crum of Stockton; and her brothers, Ralph Lee Crum and Kenneth Crum Jr. both of Arizona. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Frances Arnold Gaukel and her parents.

Services: Visitation is scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A funeral will follow at 1 p.m. Tuesday at McNary's with Pastor Bob Hargrave officiating. Interment will be at Woodland Cemetery. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, February 11, 2006.)

Evelyn "Nana" Gedatus

Evelyn "Nana" Gedatus died in her Woodland home Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at age 78.

Born April 25, 1924, in Belcourt, N.D., Mrs. Gedatus was the daughter of the late William and Viola Lynch. She moved to California in 1961 with her husband and children. She worked for 30 years in nursing field. She started her career at Alderson's Convalescent Hospital and also worked at Hacienda Convalescent Hospital. She was also employed as a night nurse for the Contadina Cannery for 20 years. According to her family members, "she enjoyed sewing, camping, boating and spending time with her grandchildren."

Mrs. Gedatus is survived by her sons, Don Brown of Holdenville, Okla., Jerry Gedatus and wife Peggy and Terry Gedatus and wife Denise, all of Woodland; and daughter, Valerie Caldwell and husband Russell of Woodland.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Amanda Brown, Jesse Brown and Paige Brown, all of Holdenville, Okla., Tony Gedatus, Aaron Gedatus, Russell Caldwell Jr., Filica Caldwell, Cody Caldwell, all of Woodland; and her sister, Margie Peterson, also of Woodland.

Mrs. Gedatus was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Gedatus; and sister, Dorothy Schuler.

The family invites all friends and acquaintances to attend the memorial gathering at 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, at 148 Lassen Place, Woodland.

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

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

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Thursday, November 21, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California).

Junior "Jerry" D. Geddes

Junior "Jerry" D. Geddes died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at age 82.

Born Oct. 5, 1921, in Jewel City, Kan., Mr. Geddes had been a Yolo County resident for 62 years. He served as a chief in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a naval aviator, piloting PBY's and was involved in the successful search and recovery of Lt. John F. Kennedy and his patrol boat PT 109. He worked for Epperson's as an outside parts salesman for 25 years. He also worked for Quality Supply until his retirement in August 2003. At the Woodland Moose Lodge he was a past governor, and past Commander of the Woodland Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Barbara Geddes of Woodland; daughters, Sandi Joerger and husband Tom, Chris Evans-Dull and husband Bill, and Patricia Harris and husband Bob, all of Woodland; son, Jerry Geddes and wife Debbie of Grants Pass, Ore.; and sister, June Hutchison of Woodland; grandchildren, Teri Morrison of Crescent City, Debbie Zimmerman of Woodland, Jim Herzig of Cookville, Tenn., Martin Herzig of Hildebran, N.C., Hiedi Herzig of Woodland, Andy Evans of Cookville, Tenn., Robert Evans of Norfolk, Va., Timothy Collins and David Collins, both of Woodland, and Ashley, Jackie, and Emy Geddes, all of Grants Pass, Ore.; 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and cousins.

The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.

Services: Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland, with military honors by the U.S. Navy.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, February 17, 2004.)

Lucy Gee

Lucy Gee died Aug. 26, 2004, in Sacramento. She was 73.

A native of El Paso, Texas, she lived in Sacramento for the past 52 years. She and her family opened State Market in Davis in 1928 and operated the popular grocery at five sites in town. State Market closed in January 2003, making way for Cost Plus World Market.

Her family described her as a wonderful wife, loving mom, caring grandmother and good friend. She always gave her best in everything she did, and made everyone feel special by giving them her time, they said.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bert Gee of Sacramento; three sons, Brian and his wife Kathy of Arbuckle, Derrick and his wife Rochelle of Rocklin, and Curtis and his wife Marj of Sacramento; six brothers, Baho Asheavai and his wife Mary of Los Angeles, Harry Woo and his wife Florence of Los Angeles, Jack Woo and his wife Bernice of Fair Oaks, Frank Woo and his wife Diane of Alhambra, Richard Low and his wife Susie of Arcadia, and David Woo of Monterey Park; a sister, Joyce Woo of Monterey Park; and grandchildren Kimberly, Timothy, Stephen, Austin, Jennelle, Ellee and Casee Gee.

Friends are invited to the visitation at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Liberty Towers Church of the Nazarene, 5132 Elkhorn Blvd., Sacramento. A funeral will begin at 11 a.m. Private entombment will follow.

Arrangements are under the direction of Harry A. Nauman & Son Funeral Directors.

Memorials or gifts may be sent in her memory to the Gee Family Charitable Gift Fund for Missions, P.O. Box 3075, Southeastern, PA 19398-9917.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, September 1, 2004.)

Oliver H. Gee

Oliver Harry Gee died on Nov. 11, 1999. Born on Nov. 11, 1969, he died in an accident near Davis while celebrating his 30th birthday.

A native of Britain, he had been a post-doctoral researcher in the laboratory of Dr. Kent Bradford in the department of vegetable crops at UC Davis since May 1998. He was valued as a highly competent and creative plant geneticist and molecular biologist and as a positive, active and generous person.

In 1997, he received his doctorate at Kings College in London, in association with the Seed Conservation Section, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in England.

He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his friends and colleagues from California. His friends and family will remember him with love.

He is survived by his mother, Julianne Gee; brother, Pippin Gee; and sister, Hermione Gee; all of Britain.

A memorial service will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at Unitarian Church of Davis, 27074 Patwin Road in Davis.

Memorial contributions may be sent to a charity of the donor's choice.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," during the week of November 14, 1999, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Peter Gee

Peter Gee, a longtime Davis resident, died in his home on Dec. 12, 2002.

His friends and family will remember the 85-year-old as an intelligent, athletic and highly capable man.

Born on Aug. 28, 1917, in San Francisco, he was the first child of successful businessman Noon Gee and Marian (Jung) Gee. His father died when he was 12, bringing financial hardship to the family and forcing him to make his own way in the world.

The family moved to Berkeley while he was a child and there he became interested in playing sports. Purchase of a second-hand tennis racket at a pawn shop began a life-long love of tennis. Though he never took a lesson, his natural ability allowed him to win many tournaments. He was active in the Chinese Tennis Club in San Francisco and his highest achievement was winning the West Coast championship of the Chinese Nationals.

He attended UC Berkeley and was awarded a degree in business in 1939. He began to work for the state after graduation, but because discrimination against Chinese Americans was still prevalent, he initially took a clerical job.

He joined the U.S. Army is World War II and finished officer candidate school at the top of his class. He served in the China/Burma/India theater for most of the war. Back in the States for a time, he began a correspondence with Corrine Louie, a childhood friend of his family, which culminated in their marriage in Indianapolis in 1944.

After the war, he returned to California in 1946 and went back to work for the state. He also earned his CPA, a proud personal achievement. By 1950 he and Corrine had three children (Ken, Kathleen and Perry). His job took the young Gee family to Sacramento in 1951, where he worked for the Department of Finance, Audit Division.

In Sacramento, he turned his athletic abilities to golf and joined the Sacramento Chinese Golf Club. As with tennis, his natural abilities allowed him to excel and he was soon adding golf trophies to his already large collection of tennis trophies.

He shared his love of sports with his children and encouraged their athletic endeavors. He also challenged his children to think analytically and to excel in mathematics and science.

The family moved to Davis in 1964 after Corrine began working for the Davis Joint Unified School District. When he was almost ready to send his youngest child to college, he became a father again, with the birth of his son Peter Michael in 1966.

In Davis, Peter renewed his passion for tennis and began playing competitively. He worked to the top of the Davis Tennis Club ladder when he was 50 years old and was proud of having beaten a young Bob Dunning, now an Enterprise columnist.

He and Corrine were very active in the University Covenant Church. He set up the accounting system, served as treasurer, was chairman of the Stewardship Board and taught Bible study classes.

He retired at 56 and afterward kept up an energetic schedule of tennis, golf, home improvement projects and stock market investing. He stayed active even after developing congenital heart failure. Though his health gradually declined, he did not become seriously ill until November. With the love and support of his family, he was able to stay at home until his death.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Corrine Gee of Davis; children, Ken Gee of Colorado Springs, Colo., Kathleen Gee of Albuquerque, N.M., and Perry and Peter Gee of Davis; and grandchildren, Sarah and Jeff Gee of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Adrienne Gee of Davis.

A memorial service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the University Covenant Church, 1715 Anderson Road. Remembrances can be sent to the Peter Gee Memorial Fund at University Covenant Church, or to any desired charity.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, December 20, 2002.)

Margaret Esther Walker Geerts

Margaret Esther Walker Geerts of Winters died on Friday, Dec. 16, 2005 at Stollwood Convalescent Hospital. She was 92 years old. Born in Colorado on July 24, 1913, Mrs. Geerts spent 75 years living in Winters. She had been a homemaker for 73 of those years and was a member of the Calvary Baptist church. Mrs. Geerts is survived by her son, Albert Lester Geerts and his wife Patricia of Winters; sisters, Marie Taylor of El Sobrante, Evelyn Drawborn of Texas; Esma Estrada and her husband Alex of Winters; and a brother, Ernest (Bud) Walker and his wife Jimmie of Sacramento.

She is also survived by grandchildren, Cindy Cole, Ben Geerts and his wife Debbie of Winters, Tim Geerts and his wife Jennifer of Woodland and great-grandchildren, Jenny Antrim and Chris Cole both of Woodland; Travis Janel and Justin Geerts of Woodland, and Keith, Aaron and Skyler Geerts. Mrs. Geerts was preceded in death by her husband Alfonso Geerts, parents Arthur and Flossie Walker, sisters Violet Davis, Ruth Wagnon, Mildred ayborn and Louise Fields.

A private burial was held in the Winters cemetery. McNary’s Funeral Chapel of Woodland is in charge of the arrangements.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, December 22, 2005.)

Salvatore (Sal) Gelardi

Salvatore (Sal) Gelardi died in his Woodland home Friday, March 12, 2004, at age 60.

Born June 16, 1943, in Detroit, Mich., Mr. Gelardi had been a Yolo County resident for 30 years.

Survivors include his wife, Lavona Gelardi; children, Ryan Gelardi and fiancee Kimberly Winn, Dylan Farkas and Pandora Hooper, Melissa Farkas-Amen and husband David, and Toby Farkas, all of Woodland; mother, Leonilda Gelardi; sisters, Diane Estrada and husband Bob, and Toni Saraspe and husband Laurel, all of San Diego; grandchildren, Isabella Farkas, Kayley Amen, Trevor Amen; and canine companions, Telli, Magic and Primo.

The family requests memorials be directed to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital; Labrador Retriever Reserve. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.

Services: A vigil service is schedule at 6 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 16, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A graveside service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland, with a burial to follow.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, March 16, 2004.)

Janet Elizabeth Gelatt

Janet Elizabeth Gelatt, a 50-year resident of San Leandro, died on Dec. 7, 2002, at the Courtyard Healthcare Center in Davis after a long illness. She was one month short of being 87 years old.

Born on Jan. 10, 1916, in San Francisco at Mt. Zion Hospital to Florence Calphurnia and John Alexander Cameron, she was the middle of three children. Her older brother Jack preceded her in death on Nov. 13, 1984. Her surviving brother Jim Cameron lives in Healdsburg with his wife Gloria and their children Christi, Joy and Kim.

She earned a bachelor of arts degree and a general elementary school credential in 1937, from San Jose State University. She received a special secondary certificate the following year.

She also attended Stanford University where she took graduate classes. She began her teaching career at Fortuna High School in Fortuna and then taught at Fremont High School in Oakland as a P.E. teacher.

Shortly after that in 1941, she married D. Carl Gelatt. When he later joined the military, they were stationed in Pecos, Texas. Their son Ken was born in March 1945 and Terry was born in 1948. She was a stay-at-home mom until 1957 when she began substitute teaching.

She became a full-time kindergarten and first-grade teacher at Jackson Elementary School in San Leandro in 1960. She taught their until her retirement in 1976. A courageous and independent woman, she will be missed by all who knew her.

She and her husband of 33 years, D. Carl Gelatt, were both longtime educators. Carl died on Jan. 22, 1974. She never remarried and chose to live in their San Leandro home until her illness necessitated a move to Davis. The move allowed her to be closer to one of her sons.

She leaves behind two children, Terry Gelatt of Eugene, Ore., and Kenneth L. Gelatt and his wife Sandi Redenbach of Davis. She also leaves two grandchildren, Casey Gelatt of Bremerton, Wash., and Eric Gelatt and his wife Sherry of Sacramento.

She also had three-great grandchildren, Morgan Cecily Goldstein and Connor Julian Goldstein of Fremont, and David Corwin Gelatt, born on Oct. 30, 2002.

Other survivors include brothers-in-law H.B. Gelatt and his wife Carol of Los Altos and Gerald Gelatt and his wife Claire of Sacramento.

No memorial service is planned. The family requests that remembrances be made to the American Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, Suite 115, Sacramento, CA 95815.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Saturday, December 14, 2002.)

Vincent Virgil Geluso Sr.

Vincent Virgil Geluso Sr. died at UC Davis in Sacramento, Friday, August 2, 2002, at age 61.

Mr. Geluso was born Oct. 27, 1940, in Riverside, to Annie Geluso.

He earned a bachelors degree and served in the U.S. Navy. He was employed by the Employment Development Department for 30 years.

Mr. Geluso was a resident of Woodland for 26 years. He also resided in Riverside for 30 years and in Fontana for 3 years.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Geluso of Woodland; daughters, Jennifer Elizabeth Geluso of Santa Monica and Sandra Michele Geluso of Woodland; and son, Vincent Virgil Geluso Jr.

Mr. Geluso is also survived by his mother, Annie Geluso of Glen Avon; and brother, Virgil Geluso of Glen Avon.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Geluso; and grandparents, Vincenzo Geluso and Maria Aragona Geluso, Virginio Milesi and Margherite Giolzi Milesi.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., today Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002, at Green Acres Chapel, at 11715 Cedar Ave., San Bernardino, with a rosary at 5:30 p.m., also today Tuesday, Aug. 6, and at Green Acres Chapel, at 11715 Cedar Ave., San Bernardino.

A funeral Mass will be recited at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2002, at St. Charles Borremeo Catholic Church, in Bloomington.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Tuesday, August 06, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Dorothy Ebby "Dee" George

Dorothy "Dee" Ebby George of Loomis died in Roseville on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at age 85.

Mrs. George was born May 12, 1920 in Yampa, Colo. She had been a Yolo County resident for six months. She was a homemaker and minister's wife for 64 years.

Survivors include Mrs. George's daughters, Trecia York of Park Hill, Okla., LaQuita Baker of Loomis and Karen Rice of Phoenix; her sons, Don George, Dale George and David George all of Oroville; 33 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Mickey Easterly of Woodland; and her brother, George Metz of Oregon. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Charles F. George and her granddaughter, Bobbie Ann Stratton.

Services: Visitation is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. at Monument Hill Memorial Park with Reverend Doug Baker officiating. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, December 6, 2005.)

Marvin Gerber

Marvin Gerber passed away on July 8, after a long illness. A resident of Point Richmond for the past 30 years, he was 74 years old.

Marvin was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1928 to Michael and Ann Gerber. He was a loving human being and a devoted father to his two children.

After serving in the United States Navy after World War II, Marvin attended the University of Florida, Gainesville, where he met his first wife Dolores Fiorentino Gerber, lifelong friend and mother of his two children. In 1955, he moved with his wife Dolores to the Bay Area where he taught math at Westlake Middle School in Oakland and attended the University of California at Berkeley, earning a doctorate in education.

In 1961, Marvin and Dolores moved to Winters, where he became the principal of Winters High School. In 1964, he joined the faculty of San Francisco State University, where he served as the professor of education until his retirement in 1991. During his tenure at San Francisco State, he had the opportunity to join the Liberia Education Project awarded to the university by the state department and USAID. In 1968, he, his wife and two children moved to Monrovia, Liberia, where he acted as advisor to the Liberian principal of Monrovia High School for four years.

In 1972, the family returned to the United States and he resumed his career as a teacher of teachers at San Francisco State. He took a second opportunity to return to Liberia in 1985 as Peace Corps Director where he met his second wife Murlyne Knox Gerber.

He is survived by his daughter Sandra Dolan, his son Davis, his two granddaughters Mackenzie and Griffin Gerber and Grandson Ryan Michael Dolan. Marvin also leaves behind his great friend in John Tate. Marvin was there for John in his time of need, giving him gifts of education and opportunity and John reciprocated tenfold with compassion, caring and friendship in his final years.

He was preceded in death by his second wife, Murlyne, his father, Michael and mother, Ann.

Memorial services were held on July 11, at Temple Beth Hillel in Richmond. Donations in his memory may be made to Aphasia Center of California, 3996 Lyman Road, Oakland, CA 94602.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, July 31, 2003.)

Michael Duane Gerfen

Michael Duane Gerfen died at Woodland Memorial Hospital Tuesday, Nov. 30 at age 59 of a sudden heart attack.

He was born Jan. 3, 1945 in Chico to Perry and Maxine Gerfen, where he was raised. Upon graduation from Chico High School, Michael joined the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the USS Blue during Vietnam. He worked for Skyline Homes as a purchasing agent for 31 years. He had been a Yolo County resident for 31 years.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Sharlene; his daughters, Marti Santana and her husband D.J. and Dusty Gerfen; his stepson, Robbie Lipelt and his wife Julie; his grandchildren, Brianna and Victoria Santana, Michael Gerfen and Erin and Makenna Lipelt; his mother, Maxine; his sisters, Elouise Smith and her husband Don and Noreen Enns and her husband Gib and his brother, Richard and his wife Sharon. He was preceded in death by his father, Perry Gerfen.

The family requests memorials in Michael's name be directed to The American Diabetes Association.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 515 Second St., Woodland. Inurnment at Monument Hill Memorial Park will be scheduled at a later date. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, December 02, 2004.)

Kath-Ann Gerhardt

Kath-Ann Gerhardt died Sept. 28, 2003, at her home in Davis with her husband and several friends at her side. Born March 13, 1951, in Quincy, Ill., she was 52 years old.

Davis and UC Davis, where she recently retired as director of services for international students and scholars, had been her home and community for the last 25 years of her life.

Raised in Quincy, she earned a bachelor's degree from Quincy College and a master's degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Ill., where she was a counselor at the McDonough County Youth Service Bureau. Before moving to Davis and taking a position at UCD with Services for International Students and Scholars in 1983, she was a counselor and the foreign student adviser at the University of Wisconsin in Superior.

She will be remembered for her love of reading and learning, and especially for her love of people, particularly her many friends and family members. She had a remarkable passion for life, devotion to friends and family and love of animals, her family says. Her dogs and cats will miss her greatly.

She loved to travel, having visited several countries in Europe and Asia as a recipient of three Fulbright grants and on trips to visit friends with her husband.

She was an active member of the National Association for Foreign Student Affairs, an association of international educators, and held several leadership positions with the organization over the years. This past summer, in appreciation of her efforts on behalf of international students and scholars and her work with the association, she was awarded a rare lifetime membership in the association.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Gerhardt; her beloved grandparents, Esther and George Gerhardt of the Quincy area; and an uncle, James Allen of Santa Barbara.

She is survived by her husband, Drew Froeliger of Davis; her mother Joan, sisters Peggie and Jake, brother Keith, and several nieces and nephews, all from the Quincy area; as well as countless friends in the Davis area and worldwide.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service to celebrate her life Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at International House, Davis, 10 College Park. Those who wish may make donations in her name to Yolo Hospice, the Performing Animal Welfare Society in Galt, their local chapter of the SPCA or Loaves and Fishes in Sacramento.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, October 2, 2003.)

Edward “Ed” Joseph Germeshausen

Longtime Woodland resident, Ed Germeshausen, died of natural causes on Nov. 1, 2005 in Palm Desert at the age of 90.

Ed was the beloved father of Marilu Casino and husband Albert and Edward Joseph Germeshausen Jr. and wife Joan. He was also the loving grandfather of four and great-grandfather of six. Mary, his wife of 59 years died in 1995.

Ed, a third generation native of Woodland, was great-grandson of Yolo Brewery owners Joseph and Marie Selma (Beck) Germeshausen, and brother of the late Esther Todaro. Ed graduated from Woodland High School in 1933 and joined the U.S. Postal Service in 1941. He worked at the Woodland Post Office for 32 years, rising from carrier to Postmaster, a position he held until his retirement in 1973.

Following his service in the U.S. Navy during WWII, Ed returned to Woodland was proud of his 61 year affiliation with the American Legion Post No. 77.

Ed and Mary were able to travel the world during their retirement and were active members of the Yolo Fliers Club as well as the Yolo County Historical Museum.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis 95617; VNA Hospice of Palm Desert, 42-600 Cook St., Suite 202, Palm Desert, 92211; or to the charity of the donor's choice.

McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Visit the guest book at www.dailydemocrat.com.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, November 4, 2005.)

Isabel Geronimo

A funeral for Isabel Geronimo, 70, was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Peter's Catholic Church in Dixon.

The Rev. Maurice O'Brien of St. Peter's Catholic Church officiated. Burial was in Silveyville Cemetery in Dixon.

Mrs. Geronimo died April 5, 2002, in her home in Dixon of lymphoma.

Born Jan. 8, 1932, in Winters, she lived in Dixon for 46 years. She graduated from Winters High School in 1949 and then attended secretarial school.

Mrs. Geronimo was a construction secretary at W. M. Lynch Company for more than 25 years, retiring in 1994.

She was a member of Soroptimist of Dixon. She loved gardening, reading, shopping and spending time with her grandchildren.

Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday in Milton Carpenter Funeral Home in Dixon, with a rosary at 7 p.m.

Mrs. Geronimo is survived by her husband of 46 years, Anthony Geronimo Jr. of Dixon; daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Jim Humphrey of San Luis Obispo and Cynthia and Clifford Contreras of Dixon; sister, Katherine Djubek of Sacramento; grandchildren, Chase Contreras of Dixon and Riley and Victoria Humphrey of San Luis Obispo; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Yluminada Fernandez, and brother, Sam Fernandez, all of Winters.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society, Northern California, 675 North First St., Suite 1100, San Jose, 95112, or to another charity.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, April 11, 2002, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694.)

Ruth I. Gerriets

Ruth Ida Gerriets died on Feb. 4, 2000, in her Davis home. Born on March 5, 1916, on her family homestead near Athol, S.D., to Axel and Emma Riser, she was 83.

She grew up speaking Swedish, rode her horse to a country school and graduated with a class of six from Athol High School in 1934.

She married Donald Gerriets on July 22, 1943. She and her new family moved to Madera in 1955 and to Davis in 1957. She ran a home day care for many years. The years she spent taking care of six children in addition to the four of her own were among the happiest days of her life.

She was also active in the Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church of Davis.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Gerriets of Davis; three sons, Lyle of Sacramento, and David and Wesley, both of Davis; one daughter, Donna Douglas of Davis; four granddaughters, Nicole Douglas and Kimberly, Valerie and Allison Gerriets, all of Davis; and her sister, Grace Wik of Wecota, S.D.

She was a loving wife and mother and will be missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA, 95616. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church, 38141 Russell Blvd., Davis.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," for the week of Feb. 6, 2000, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Rose Lombard Gerry

Memorial service for Rose Lombard Gerry

A memorial service was held recently at First Presbyterian Church in Rochester, Minnesota, for Rose Lombard Gerry, 96. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester. Mrs. Gerry was born in Wykoff, Minnesota, Jan. 6, 1894. She died in Woodland, California, March 12, 1990.

Before her retirement, Mrs. Gerry was employed as a registered nurse at St. Mary's Hospital and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. She married Edgar Gerry in Rochester in 1917. They homesteaded in Glasgow, Montana, and raised their children there. She moved to Winters four years ago and was a resident of Woodland at the time of her death.

She is survived by a daughter, Joan Fredericks of Winters; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Beth Witz of Delray Beach, Florida, and Nona Henry of Plattsville, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her husband, who died in 1968; a daughter, Nadean Danielson; a son, James Lombard Gerry, one sister and two brothers.

The family suggests that memorials can be made to the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 202 Russell Street, Winters, or to the donor's favorite charity.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, March 29, 1990, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694.)