Elsie C. Ketelaar

Elsie C. Ketelaar died peacefully at home on March 18, 2003. Born in Nashville, Tenn., on Dec. 22, 1911, she was 91 years old.

She lived in Wisconsin, Florida, New York and Arizona before coming to Davis in 1988. She was a gifted and insightful teacher and mentor at Saugerties High School in Saugerties, N.Y., for 20 years before her retirement in 1977.

She will be missed for her lively wit, tremendous interest in the world and a love of learning.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Ketelaar, and her youngest daughter, Joan Anne Ketelaar Saenz. She is survived by her older daughter, Mary Lee Thomson and her husband Joseph; and granddaughters, Pamela Babington Bradbury and Lynda Mary Thomson. She is further survived by great-grandsons Kyle and Kameron Bradbury as well as nieces and nephews.

A service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Davis Funeral Chapel. The family requests no flowers.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, March 19, 2003.)

Donald E. Keuper

Donald E. Keuper died May 10, 2000, in Woodland. Born July 16, 1920, in Milwaukee, Wis., he was 79.

A retired Presbyterian minister, he had lived in Woodland for 15 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II and had worked for many years in the insurance business.

During his retirement he became a member of the Woodland Masonic Lodge and also worked as a volunteer with the Woodland Police Department.

According to his family, the greatest joy in his life was the time he spent with his loving wife, three daughters and, most especially, his five grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Betty of Woodland, to whom he was married for 50 years; three daughters, Carol Abigana and her husband John of Woodland, Janet Jablonowksi and her husband Tom of Los Angeles, and Deborah Johnson of Woodland; five grandchildren, Brett Keuper Abigana, Hilary Joann Abigana, Kaitlyn Drew Johnson, Holland Brynn Johnson and Cassandra Kinley Johnson, all of Woodland; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Molly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lydia Keuper; his brother and sisters, Charles Keuper, Florence Beznica and Loraine Cox; and his niece, Geralynn DeYoung.

A graveside service was held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Monument Hill Memorial Park. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held today at 4 p.m. at Woodland Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Heart Association.

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

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," the week of May 14, 2000, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Thelma M. Keylor

Thelma Marie Keylor died Dec. 31, 2000, in St. Francis Hospital in San Francisco. Born April 25, 1906, in Jackson, to Giovanni and Emma Facchini, she was 94.

She had lived in Sacramento and Davis, and worked as a bookkeeper at UC Davis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Keylor; her brothers, Frank Facchini and Arthur Facchini; and her sisters, Ellen Facchini, Grayce Woll and Mildred Facchini.

She is survived by her sons, William and James Keylor, and her daughters-in-law, Rheta Keylor and Ellen Dwyer. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Daniel and Justine Keylor.

Services will be Saturday in San Francisco. Friends and family may call (415) 931-0814 for the location. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Association.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, January 3, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Thelma V. Kenyon

Thelma V. Kenyon died in Stollwood Convalescent Hospital, Woodland Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at age 93.

Born May 30, 1910, in San Diego, Mrs. Kenyon had been a Yolo County resident for 40 years. She was the daughter of the silent movie actors who worked at Warner Bros. in the 1910s and 1920s. She appeared at age 5 in a film with Mary Pickford. She met her husband Pierre at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood where they both appeared on stage. She volunteered in Woodland Community Garden in the 1980s.

Survivors include her sons, Harland Kenyon and wife Sue and Forest Kenyon and wife Sylvia, all of Woodland; grandchildren, Harland Jr. and Lexie Kenyon, Randy, Cindy and Brooks Kenyon; six great-grandchildren; nieces, Susan Moore and husband Mark of Payette, Idaho, and Sally Rooney and husband Chuck of La Crescenta.

The family requests memorials be directed to Yolo Co SPCA; and St. John's Retirement Village. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.

Services: Respecting the wishes of Mrs. Kenyon no services are scheduled.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, April 01, 2004.)

Eleanor Marie (Jahnke) Keys (1st of 2 obituaries)

Eleanor Marie Keys (nee Jahnke) passed away in New York on Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at the age of 80 after a courageous two year battle with colon/liver cancer. She was born in Chicago, Ill., at the Norwegian American Hospital. She is survived by her brother, Walter, and his wife Gerry, who still reside at the original Jahnke residence where Eleanor grew up. Brothers Arthur and George predeceased her. Eleanor attended a Lutheran Parochial School and later married Lynn O. Keys, M.D. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Harmony and husband, Martin H. Savitz, M.D., and son Lynn Evans Keys and wife, Deborah; together with grandchildren Sean and Ariel Savitz; and Chantel, Jessica, Matthew and Alexandra Keys.

Eleanor worked as a medical transcriber for 20 years at the Woodland Clinic Medical Group and retired in June 1996. She was active with Family Radio of Oakland, traveling around the world as a missionary distributing Bibles and Bible Tracks. Her long-standing affiliation with St. Paul's Lutheran Church enabled her to serve in the past as their President, Vice President and Secretary. She taught Sunday School to dozens of 3-5 year olds, many of whom years later still kept in contact with her. Eleanor enjoyed singing in the church choir, as well as, with the Woodland Chamber Singers. She was awarded the Woodland Library Literacy Program title "Tutor of the Year," enjoyed Shakespeare Club and volunteered for WMH Pink Ladies Auxiliary. Eleanor always wore a smile on her face; the joy and enthusiasm she had for life touched everyone fortunate enough to be blessed by knowing her.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2004, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Woodland. Donations may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Mission Program, 625 W. Gibson Road, Woodland, 95695; or to Meals on Wheels in Woodland.

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

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Eleanor Marie (Jahnke) Keys (2nd of 2 obituaries)

Eleanor Marie (Jahnke) Keys died in New York following a two year battle with colon/liver cancer on Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at age 80.

Born Oct. 5, 1923, in Chicago, Il. at Norwegian American Hospital, Mrs. Keys worked as a medical transcriber for 20 years at the Woodland Clinic Medical Group and retired in June 1996. She was active with Family Radio of Oakland. She traveled around the world as a missionary distributing Bibles and Bible Tracks. Her long-standing affiliation with St. Paul's Lutheran Church enabled her to serve in the past as their President, Vice President and Secretary. She taught Sunday School. She was a member of a choir, as well as, with the Woodland Chamber Singers. She was awarded the Woodland Library Literacy Program title "Tutor of the Year," member of Shakespeare Club and volunteered for WMH Pink Ladies Auxiliary. She attended a Lutheran Parochial School and later married Lynn O. Keys, M.D.

Survivors include her brother, Walter, and his wife Gerry; daughter, Harmony and husband, Martin H. Savitz, M.D.; son, Lynn Evans Keys and wife, Deborah; and grandchildren, Sean and Ariel Savitz; and Chantel, Jessica, Matthew and Alexandra Keys. She was preceded in death by her brothers Arthur and George.

The family requests memorials be directed to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Mission Program, 625 W. Gibson Road, Woodland, 95695; or to Meals on Wheels in Woodland.

Services: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, March 26, 2004.)

Elaine Marie Kidwell

Elaine Marie Kidwell died at her home in Woodland Wednesday, Feb. 9 at age 58.

Mrs. Kidwell was born Dec. 26, 1946 in Visalia. She had been a Yolo County resident for 22 years. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in child development from California State University - Northridge. She worked for the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department and for Sacramento County Probation.

Survivors include Mrs. Kidwell's husband, James Kidwell Sr. also of Woodland, her daughters, Lori Marie Kidwell of Chico and Kristen Michelle Owsley of Sacramento; her son, James Kidwell Jr. of Woodland; her grandchildren, Joey, Mary, Forest, Talitha and Serena; her mother, Elizabeth Phillips of Santa Rosa; her sister, Joani Hoff and her husband Brady of Sonora; her brother, David Phillips and his wife Dale of Santa Rosa and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Vernon Phillips.

Services: A vigil is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 at Holy Rosary. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, February 14, 2005.)

Ruby E. Kidwell

Ruby E. Kidwell died on Dec. 15, 1999. Born on Jan. 29, 1911, in Baxter, Tenn., she was 88.

At age 18 she moved to Bakersfield to live with her brother and his wife. She married Homer E. Kidwell on May 31, 1932, and moved to Dixon in 1954 to help Homer's uncle, Claude Kidwell, with the family ranching business.

She was a homemaker.

She was active in volunteer and service activities in the Dixon community and had served as past president and board member of the Dixon Senior Citizens Club.

She was instrumental in bringing services to Dixon such as Meals on Wheels, Dixon Redi-Ride and Lighthouse for the Blind. She also worked closely with Dixon city officials to obtain a permanent location for the Dixon Senior Citizens Club. Success was achieved with the construction of the existing Dixon Senior Citizens Multi-Use Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer E. Kidwell, on Jan. 19, 1982.

She is survived by her son, Denny E. Kidwell of Dixon; her daughter, Barbara J. Martinez of El Macero; three grandchildren, Leslye J. Hays-Lopez of Dixon, William Bradley Hays of Sacramento and Stewart E. Hays of Sacramento; and two great-grandchildren, Veronica Gomez of Dixon and Alexandria Lopez of Dixon.

A visitation will be held Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Milton Carpenter Funeral Home in Dixon. A funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Milton Carpenter Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Silveyville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617, or to the Dixon Senior Citizens, 201 S. Fifth St., Dixon, CA 95620.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," for the week of Dec. 12, 1999.)

Linda Jan Marie Kiesselbach

Linda Jan Marie Kiesselbach died at age 55 on Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, in Auburn, California. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, John Kiesselbach and her three children, Sara, Amy, and Beth. Jan graduated from UC Davis with a bachelors degree in 1970. Hobbies included music, fishing, skiing, sailing and bike riding. Jan's work was CEO and accountant for her husband's oral surgery practice for 23 years, both in Woodland and Rocklin. Jan volunteered her musical performances for 20 years. Her upbeat and positive attitude was an inspiration to all who knew her. We love you Jan.

There will be a service scheduled at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at First Baptist Church, 139 East Placer St., in Auburn, with a reception to follow at Kiesselbach ranch, 7500 Mears Dr., Auburn (off Mount Vernon Road).

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, October 09, 2003.)

Ann T. Kihara

Ann T. Kihara died in her sleep Nov. 7, 2004, at her Davis home. She was 79.

A memorial service will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday at Davis Christian Assembly, 3030 Sycamore Lane.

Born in Yokohama, Japan, Dec. 5, 1925, she was married to George M. Kihara for 18 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband in September 2003.

She is survived by her sons, Jeffery Pierce of Spokane, Wash., and Victor Pierce of Dixon, Mo.; two step-daughters, Naomi Mayekawa of Overland Park, Kan., and Beverly Marchione of Los Angeles; and one grandchild, Ariel Pierce of Dixon, Mo.

Donations may be made to the Kihara Family Trust.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, November 12, 2004.)

George M. Kihara

George M. Kihara died in his Davis home Monday, Sept. 1, 2003, at age 79.

Born in Los Angeles on April 20, 1924, Mr. Kihara was a graduate of Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. He worked for UC Davis in the Department of Vegetable Crops, retiring in 1989 after being employed for 31 years. He served in the army reserve for 27 years attaining the rank of Command Sargeant Major.

Survivors include his wife, Ann Kihara; daughters, Beverly Marchione of Los Angeles, and Naomi Mayekawa of Overland Park, Kan.; stepsons, Jeffery C. Pierce of Spokane, Wash., and Victor A. Pierce of Dixon, Mo.; and five grandchildren.

The family requests memorials be directed to the Davis Christian Assembly Church.

Services: Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Davis Christian Assembly Church, 3030 Sycamore Lane in Davis.

(A photograph of Mr. Kihara is included with this obituary.)

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, September 05, 2003.)

Dorothy M. Kilburn

Dorothy Kilburn passed away at home on September 29 after a long battle with cancer. A member of the "greatest generation," she was 85. Mrs. Kilburn was born in Bisbee, Ariz. on March 20, 1918 and lived there until 1938 when she moved to California. In 1973 she moved to Woodland where she became active in a number of senior activities. She firmly believed it was important to help make the world a better place. She was a past president of the local chapter of AARP, and served on the board of directors of the Woodland Senior Center, Inc. For 13 years as president and secretary. She participated in a number of Senior Center clubs; she was a long-time president of the organ club and was one of the original members of the computer club. She served as the secretary for that organization for a number of years. Mrs. Kilburn was also a member of the Woodland Library Rose Club and Town and County.

Mrs. Kilburn's many interests included a passion for music, flowers and reading. She had an extensive rose garden and was an accomplished organist and gave music lessons. Mrs. Kilburn was a multi-talented lady who loved a mental challenge and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Mrs. Kilburn is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Larry Jorgensen of Esparto, grandson, Nathan Hood and wife Leslie of Tucson, Arizona, two great-grandchildren, Rachel and Bryce Hood of Tucson, a niece, Muriel Hanson of Tucson and son-in-law, Ben Hood of Sedona, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Hood in 2002 and her husband, John Kilburn in 1990.

Memorial contributions may be made to Yolo County Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617; and the Woodland Senior Center Computer Club. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel. A private family service will be held at a later date.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, October 2, 2003.)

John W. Kilkenny Jr.

John Watson "Watsie" Kilkenny, Jr. died in Dixon on June 4, 2001. Born in Sacramento on July 1, 1931, he was 69.

He owned and operated the Farmers Exchange in Dixon for more than 40 years and Merle Norman Cosmetics of Davis for 15 years. He served on the board of directors for the First Northern Bank of Dixon from 1979 to 1996 and was a member of the Dixon Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Barbara K. Kilkenny of Dixon; children, Timothy Kil-kenny and his wife Cindy Kil-kenny of Dixon, Mark W. Kilkenny and his wife Connie of Bend, Ore., Shannon C. Kilkenny of Bolinas, Roy E. Spicer III of Woodland, and Robert A. Spicer and his wife Sarah McBride of Dixon; grandchildren, Brandy Kilkenny, Candice Kilkenny and Blayne Kilkenny, all of Dixon, and Michelle Kilkenny and her husband Nick Flores and Karen Kilkenny, all of Bend, Ore.; sister, Karen A. Boll and her husband Clem Boll of Placerville; sister-in-law, Pamela A. Tulley and her husband Charles Tulley of Davis; and brother-in-law, Steve Marks and his wife Anne (Muvvie) Marks of Woodland.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Adella Marks Kilkenny in 1973.

There will be a visitation on Thursday at 6 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at the Milton Carpenter Funeral Home in Dixon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at noon at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Dixon. Father John Boll of Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Woodland and Father Maurice O'Brien of St. Peter's Catholic Church of Dixon will preside.

Interment will follow at the Silveyville Cemetery in Dixon.

Contributions can be made in his name to Yolo Hospice, PO Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," June 6, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Kelli Kilkenny

Kelly Kilkenny passed away on Oct. 20, 2000 at Woodland Memorial Hospital due to complications from Friedreich's Ataxia. Born on Dec. 24, 1962, she was 37 years old.

She is survived by her father, Vincent Vaughan, and siblings Kim Vaughan, Caleb Vaughan and Troy Vaughan, all of Dorris, and brothers Vincent Vaughan of Oklahoma and Jeramy Vaughan of Camp Pendleton; uncle, Kevin Kilkenny of Dixon, aunt and uncle Jerry and Carol Hahl of Sacramento and half-sister Stephanie Vaughan of Woodland.

A memorial service was planned at the North Sacramento Church of the Nazarene in Sacramento. Memorial donations may be made in Ms. Kilkenney's name to the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance, 2001 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 209, Arlington, Virginia, 22202.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, November 2, 2000, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694.)

Kenneth Calvin Kilmer, Jr.

Kenneth Calvin Kilmer Jr. died on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003, at Sutter General hospital in Sacramento at the age of 57.

Born in Sacramento, Mr. Kilmer resided within Yolo and Sacramento counties for 49 years, having attended Sacramento area schools through high school.

His career centered on the automotive industry, from ownership of a Gulf station in Sacramento, to his position as a parts warehouseman with Good Chevrolet in Sacramento.

He is survived by daughter Susan White of Winters; sons David Kilmer of Maxwell and Daniel Kilmer of Sacramento; brothers John and James Kilmer, sister Barbara Wallace and father Kenneth C. Kilmer Sr. of Sacramento.

Preceding him in death was his mother Barbara Kilmer in 1996.

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

Services: A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Sunday, October 26, 2003.)

Alice Peterson Kincanon

Alice Peterson Kincanon died at Cottonwood Healthcare Center Saturday, April 12, 2003, at age 86.

Born March 11, 1917, in Elwood, Utah, Mrs. Kincanon was a homemaker and wife for 64 years. She had been a Yolo County resident for 51 years.

Survivors include her twin sons, Larry and Jerry Kincanon of Woodland; daughters, Betty Rhodes of Robbins; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Kincanon, in January of 2003.

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

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, April 17, 2003.)

John Garner Kincheloe

Former Davis resident John Garner Kincheloe died on Nov. 29, 2002, at Washoe Progressive Care Center in Sparks, Nev.

Born on April 28, 1930, in Crawford County, Arkansas, to Julian Garner and Lucille Titsworth Kincheloe, he was 72 years old.

He and his wife Betty moved to Davis in 1958, where they lived until August of this year. He worked as the animal resource supervisor for UC Davis from 1959-1990. He was an avid sports fan who loved to golf, play horseshoes and fish. He was a member of the Northern California Horseshoe Association for many years. The couple enjoyed wintering at their home in Rancho Casa Blanca near Palm Springs.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Kincheloe; daughter, Cyndi Kincheloe of Arbuckle; son, Keith Kincheloe and his wife Cindy of Grass Valley; and four grandsons, Christopher Bowers and his family of Gig Harbor, Wash., Aaron Bowers and his family of Minneapolis, Minn., Joshua Kincheloe and his family of Chico and Benjamin Kincheloe of Grass Valley. He is also survived by William, Nichole, Nathan, Christopher and baby Kincheloe.

He is further survived by his brother, Bob Kincheloe and his family of Davis; and three sisters, Ruth Ann Bell and her family of Dublin,Lucy Gelly of Dublin and Edna Clegg and her family of Leland, N.C.

Private interment will be held at Monument Hills Cemetery in Woodland, followed by a public memorial service Friday at 12:30 p.m. at Pole Line Road Baptist Church, 770 Pole Line Road, Davis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, December 3, 2002.)

Johnnie Lenore Kindelt

Johnnie Lenore Kindelt died in Woodland Monday, Feb. 24, 2003, at age 86.

Born Nov. 12, 1917, in Durant, Okla., Mrs. Kindelt had been a Yolo County resident for 70 years. She was the daughter of Maggie (Beaubien) and Charles Bellows.

Survivors include her sons, John Kindelt, David Allen Kindelt and Daniel Carl Kindelt; grandsons, K.C., David Jr., Kirk, Kevin, A.J. and Nick; great-grandchildren, Justin, Marcus, Andrew, Katie, Drew and Caroline; sister, Shirley Latham. She was preceded in death by her husband Orval Kindelt; and infant son, James Orval.

The family requests memorials be directed to American Cancer Society; or Athletic Dept., Woodland Christian School. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.

Services: Memorial service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Mo.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, March 03, 2003.)

Clarence R. King

Clarence R. ''Lee'' King, 88, died April 29, 2000, in his Paradise home. He was born May 28, 1911, in Petaluma, to John and Bertha King.

He was a UC Davis graduate. During World War II he served as a supply officer and reached the rank of major.

He was a real estate agent from 1933-1983, retiring at the age of 72. He last worked for Lyon's Real Estate.

Prior to his retirement, he served as the president of the Board of Realtors and was a member of the Elks and Kiwanis clubs. He was an avid golfer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lanita and Clifford Rose of Paradise; brother, John King of Petaluma; sister, Josephine Traversi of Petaluma; and one granddaughter, Jenna Rose of Paradise.

A memorial Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Petaluma. Private burial will follow.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the St. Thomas More School, care of Rose Chapel Mortuary, 6382 Clark Road, Paradise.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," the week of April 30, 2000, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

James Stanley King

James Stanley King of Esparto died at Woodland Memorial Hospital on Friday, April 4, 2003, at age 87.

Born Oct. 7, 1915, in Marktree (Marked Tree), Ark., Mr. King had been a Yolo County resident for 70 years. He was the son of the late James L. and Donna (Barham) King. He worked in Clarksburg area as a ranch hand for Pylman Ranches for 60 years before retiring.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret King; sons, Allen King and wife Diane of Sacramento, Bill King and wife Darlene of Sacramento; stepson, Clifford Brizendine and wife Christina of El Sobrante; daughters, Brenda Gregory of Brentwood, Barbara Ghiselli and husband Richard of Union City, and Shirley Carpenter and husband Don of Vader, Wash.; daughter-in-law, Yvonne King of Woodland; brother, Curtis King of Elk Grove; and sister, Mildred Joslin of Stillwater, Minn.; 21 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Curtis King in 1994; and daughter, Betty Metzger.

The family requests memorials be directed to Alzheimer's Association, 2222 Watt Ave., Suite D-1, Sacramento 95825; or to the Esparto Volunteer Fire Department, Esparto, 956227, in his behalf. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.

Services: A graveside committal service of his cremains is schedule for 1 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2003, at Capay Cemetery, Esparto, with Pastor Floyd Mauldin officiating.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, April 10, 2003.)

John Colen King

John Colen King passed away on Jan. 5, 2005. Born in Wichita, Kansas, on Oct. 23, 1928, he was 76 years old. Mr. King moved to Oregon as a child and was raised in Medford. He joined the Marine Corps in 1945, serving with honors in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He married Lee Ella Landers in 1951 and spent 20 years in the Marine Corps. After retiring in 1968, he moved to Winters, owning an air-conditioning maintenance service until retirement. He then traveled from the Oregon coast to Lake Havasu, Arizona. He loved fishing and golfing. He is survived by his wife, Lee Ella King; daughter Jan E. Pease, of Portland, Oregon; sons Richard C. King, of Sutter and Derril J. King, of Lakeport; sisters Colleen Chill and Louise Sparling of Oroville; brothers Dennis I. King, of Somerset and Richard King, of Bakersfield; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Renee F. King in 2003. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones Mortuary, in Lakeport.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, January 13, 2005.)

Katharine Elizabeth (Snow) King

Kay King, surrounded by loved ones, died at her home at dawn on March 17, 2003, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 85.

Katharine Elizabeth Snow was born on July 7, 1917, in Chico. Her father was Raymond Snow of Durham, Maine, a Mayflower descendent who came to California at the turn of the century and became a rancher and businessman. Her mother was Caroline Slocum Snow of Magalia, whose parents were early California pioneers and owned a silver mine in Butte County.

As a young person, King was an accomplished horsewoman and artist. She attended Chico State College and UC Berkeley, where she majored in art history. After college, she won a scholarship to study fashion design in New York City but the outbreak of World War II kept her in California.

She was working as a court recorder in Berkeley when she met Walter King. They married after a brief courtship just before the Navy shipped him to North Africa. They lived in Berkeley after the war, began a family, and moved to Sebastopol in 1949, where they grew apples. In 1958, they moved to the Stockton area, where Kay worked as an administrative assistant at a fiberboard plant.

The family moved to Davis in 1962. She worked at the physical plant at UC Davis and as a legal assistant for a local lawyer before finding her niche as the court clerk in Davis. She retired shortly after being widowed and devoted herself to her many interests. She was a peace activist and an avid and knowledgeable horticulturist known for her enchanted gardens. She served on several city and county committees, where she was noted for her sharp wit and intelligence and her commitment to affordable senior housing in Davis.

She is remembered for her beautiful garden, great cooking, love of family and friends, kindness and generosity, sense of humor, service to community, insatiable curiosity, inventiveness, boundless creativity, unique spirit and the incredible ability to turn lemons into lemonade.

She is survived by daughter Lynda King and her husband Dale Lyberger; daughters Denise King and Beth Valentine; granddaughter Amy Kurtz and her husband Brian Kurtz; grandson Ben Lyberger and his fianc/e Cayce Wallace, and grandson Abe Valentine. Additional survivors include great-grandchildren Emma and Samantha Kurtz, and Alex and Shealyn Wallace. She also is missed by many nieces and nephews, wonderful friends, neighbors, and a large extended family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Yolo Hospice or the Davis Senior Citizens' Building Fund.

A memorial service will be held later this spring in her garden.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, March 19, 2003.)

Olga B. King

Olga B. King died in Alderson Convalescent Hospital, Woodland Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at age 85.

Born July 7, 1916, in Narka, Kan., Mrs. King was a Woodland resident for 16 years. She was the daughter of the late John and Ann (Devorak) Krejca.

Mrs. King is survived by her husband, Virgil King of Woodland.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Lee Krejca; and sister, Libbie Vokach.

Respecting the wishes of Mrs. King no services are scheduled.

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

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, February 22, 2002.)

Orbie M. "Bud" King

Orbie M. "Bud" King died on Dec. 20, 2002, at Sutter Davis Hospital. Born on July 29, 1912, in Aloso, Okla., to James and Fannie Sinclair King, he was 90 years old.

He had been a resident of Davis for many years.

In his youth, he was a star on the baseball field. In the late 1930s, he coached and managed a local girl's softball team, winning the state championship in 1944.

During World War II, he served as a paratrooper in Europe. In 1946 he married his sweetheart, Clarice Wardrope.

When he returned to Davis, he resumed his work for local paint contractor C.B. Williams. Later he worked in the Physical Plant at UC Davis.

He retired in 1974 and, for a while dabbled with oil paints. He enjoyed cooking and baking, but his really joy was his garden and sharing its bounty with friends and neighbors.

He was a happy man and will be missed for his ever-present good nature and sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Henrie Finlay and Jo Reiman; brothers William King and Lee R. King.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Clarice, and his son, Tom King of Davis; and two brothers, James M. King Jr. and Lonnie T. King, both of Phoenix, Ariz. He is further survived by several nieces and nephews in California, Arizona and Oklahoma.

At his request, there will be no public funeral service.

Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, The Multiple Sclerosis Research Fund or the donor's favorite charity.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, January 1, 2003.)

Renee F. King

Renee F. King passed away on March 18, 2003 in Portland, Oregon. Born on March 1, 1959 in Medford, Oregon to John and Lee Ella King, she was 44 years old.

Mrs. King lived in Winters during her elementary and junior high school years. She graduated from Lower Lake High School in Clear Lake in 1976. she married Glenn A. Toft in 1976. They separated in 1994, yet remained very close. She was very dedicated to her job as a dental assistant for more than 20 years. Renee lived an adventurous life enjoying activities such as traveling, camping and being outdoors.

She is survived by her parents, daughters Jessica Tillman and Keri Toft, both of Oregon; sister Jan Pease and her husband David of Oregon, brothers Richard King of Sutter and Derril King of Clearlake; special friend Glenn A. Toft of Molalla and companion Lee Groff of Oregon.

Private services will be held at a later date. In lieu of memorial contributions, the family asks that mourners give to the neighbors in her name.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, March 27, 2003.)

Virgil Joseph King

Virgil Joseph King died at Alderson Hospital Jan. 8, 2005.

Born May 11, 1916 to Lucy Fish King and Lewis King in Willow City, N.D. Virgil worked for the Alaska Railroad in 1939. Virgil entered the U.S. Army April 29, 1943. He went through basic training at Fort Belvoir, Va. He was a sharpshooter. He served in Normandy, France and Africa. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. He was honorably discharged Dec. 8, 1945. He received the Badge of Honor for 45 years of service from the Grand Lodge of International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers on Oct. 15, 1992. He was employed at Rheem for 30 years. After he retired, he continued to be a consultant for Rheem for several years.

He moved to Woodland in 1986, after living in Knights Landing for 10 years. He married Juanita Smith in 2004.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Earl and Romaine and his sisters, Alice, Nina, Hazel and Marjorie. He is survived by his wife, Juanita and many nieces and nephews.

He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

The family requests memorials in Virgil's name be directed to the American Heart Association.

Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m. today, Tuesday at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Woodland. Father Colm O'Kelly is officiating. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, January 18, 2005.)

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Virgil Joseph King (2nd of 2 obits.)

Virgil Joseph King died at Alderson Hospital in Woodland Saturday, Jan. 8 at age 88.

Mr. King was born May 11, 1916 to Lucy Fish King and Lewis King in Willow City, N.D. He had been a Yolo County resident for 30 years. He worked for the Alaska Railroad. He entered the U.S. Army in 1943 and was a sharpshooter. He served in Normandy, France and Africa. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. In 1992, he received the Badge of Honor for 45 years of service from the Grand Lodge of International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers. He was employed at Rheem for 30 years. After he retired, he continued to be a consultant for Rheem for several years.

Survivors include Mr. King's wife, Juanita, also of Woodland, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Alice, Nina, Hazel and Marjorie and his brothers, Earl and Romaine.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, January 19, 2005.)

Eleanor Martha Kingery

Eleanor Martha Kingery died in Woodland Memorial Hospital Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at age 81.

Born Feb. 4, 1920, in Worthington, Minn., Mrs. Kingery was the only child of the late Oscar and Mary (Roberts) Moe. She attended high school in Worthington, and then was married to Doyle Kingery on July 31, 1937. She moved to Woodland in the summer of 1963 and worked for Sears, Roebuck & Company until her retirement in 1979, managing

the catalog store on Main Street. She was a member of the Yolo County Business and Professional Women's Associating. According to her family members, "she had many interests in life including bowling, camping with friends, fishing and she particularly loved to spend her retirement years with her husband traveling in their RV." She was also

extremely active with the American Legion Post 77 Woman's Auxiliary, in Woodland, where she held many posts and was also the President of the Auxiliary.

Mrs. Kingery is survived by her daughter, Mary Alice Flesch and husband Francis of Great Falls, Mont.; son, Robert Kingery and wife Joan of Woodland; granddaughter, Alice Flesch of Helena, Mont.; grandsons, Matt Flesch of Radcliff, Ky., and Jon Kingery of Woodland; and great-grandchildren, Roger and Brooke of Helena, Mont., and

Caitlin of Radcliff, Ky.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Kingery, on July 31, 1937.

A graveside committal service is scheduled at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 1, at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland. Friends and family are invited to attend.

The family requests memorials be directed to American Legion Woman's Auxiliary, Post 77, Post Office Box 43, Woodland, 95695, in her behalf.

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 "Daily Democrat," Thursday, January 31, 2002.)

Inez Kingham

Inez Kingham died Feb. 24, 2001, at a residential care home in Woodland. She was 79.

Born June 21, 1921, in Oakland, she was the daughter of Italian immigrants, Henry and Pierina Cerrina. She was raised in Oakland and graduated from Technical High School in 1938.

She married Edward Kingham in 1944, and shortly thereafter they moved to Santa Cruz County. There, her husband became a well-respected building contractor for the next 30 years. They also raised a family there and served in the ministry of Twin Lakes Church and other Christian ministries.

She was a homemaker and inseparable partner to her husband. In later years, after her children were grown, she worked as a bookkeeper in her husband's business. She excelled in the kitchen crafts and home arts.

Her retirement years were spent in Auburn, Roseville and Palm Desert. She and her husband had just celebrated 54 years of joy-filled marriage when he died in 1998.

She is survived by her brother, David Cerrina and his wife, Josephine of Bakersfield; sister-in-law, Lois Davis of Paradise; son, Ronald Kingham and his wife, Cathy of Woodland; daughter, Judy Davidson and her husband, Duane of Nevada City; seven nieces and nephews; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A funeral service is planned for Saturday at 11 a.m. at Woodland Bible Church, 433 California St. in Woodland. Interment will be at the Roseville Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by McNary's in Woodland.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, February 27, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Wilbur Ray Kingwell

Wilbur Ray Kingwell died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, at Sutter Davis Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Oakland, California on March 25, 1926. He was 73. He was the son of the late John Rowe Kingwell and Hazel Hiatt Kingwell.

He retired ten years ago after working as a security guard with Asti. He was also a US Navy veteran. Mr. Kingwell was also a member of the Winters First Baptist Church, and was a member of the American Legion. He loved sports and fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Jean Marie Kingwell of Winters; daughters, Pat Hall of Santa Rosa, Emma Holt of Winters, and Vivian Hassett of Sacramento; sisters, Gen Engdahl of Fremont, Betty Kingwell of Warren, Washington; eight grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

The memorial service was held Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Winters. Dr. Schweer officiated. Burial will take place in Oakmound Cemetery in Healdsburg on Monday, Nov. 22.

Smith's Colonial Chapel handled the arrangements.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, November 18, 1999 (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694.)

Levi Kinkle

Pioneer Resident Called By Death

One more pioneer of Yolo County joined those who have passed to the great beyond. When Levi Kinkle, 65, resident of Woodland since 1868, died early Friday morning at the county hospital following a long illness.

Kinkle who was the son of the late Peter and Sarah Kinkle, was born in Wabash, Indiana and came to Woodland with his parents when only seven years of age.

The deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs. Armintha Smith, the last of 14 children, who resides in this city. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Kinkle will be remembered as having been employed by Martin Hucke when the latter operated a billiard parlor on Main Street.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from the Krellenberg Chapel with Rev. Adams of the Seventh Day Adventist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Woodland Cemetery.

("Woodland Democrat" Friday, December 17, 1926, pg. 1)

Peter Kinkle

"An Old Resident Gone - The Death of Peter Kinkle Occurred on Thursday.

Peter Kinkle, an old resident of this city, died at his home on Elm street on Thursday after a lingering illness. The cause of death was inflammation of the bladder, from which deceased had been a sufferer for a long time. He underwent several surgical operations, but without permanent relief.

The deceased was an old and respected citizen of Woodland, having lived here a great many years. He was a devoted member of the Advent Church and always took a prominent part in all religious work of that faith.

Mr. Kinkle was born in Philadelphia in 1816, and was 81 years old at the time of his death. In 1869 he came to California and located at Calistoga, where he resided for twelve years and then removed to Yolo county, where he resided ever since. Mrs. Kinkle died some years ago. Eight children survive the deceased, six sons and two daughters. The sons are Pelaski (sic), Simpson, John, George, Mason and Levi Kinkle, three of whom reside in this county, one at Santa Rosa and the other at Auburn. The daughters are Mrs. Levi Puderbaugh and Mrs. Smith, both of whom reside in this city.

The funeral will take place from the family residence Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock."

("Woodland Daily Democrat," January 22, 1897)

Sarah Ann Kinkle

Death of Mrs. Kinkle - She Passed Away at Four O'clock This Morning

Mrs. Sarah Ann Kinkle, wife of Peter Kinkle, died at the family residence on South Elm Street at 4 o'clock this morning, after an illness of more than a year.

The deceased was a native of Delaware County, Indiana, and was 73 years, 5 months and 3 days old. She leaves a husband, six sons and two daughters. Pulaski L. lives in Placer County, Simpson lives in Winters, John is a resident of Jackson County, Oregon, George is a citizen at Napa County, Mason resides in San Jose and Levi lives in Woodland. Mrs. Levi lives in Woodland. Mrs. Levi Puderbaugh and Mrs. W. W. Smith are the daughters and both live in Woodland.

The deceased and Peter Kinkle were married in Wabash County, Indiana fifty-four years ago last August. They came to California in October 1869, and located in Woodland. They have resided in this city ever since, except for a period of five years when they resided in Napa County.

The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. J. R. Compton will officiate.

The deceased was highly esteemed and the bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community.

("Woodland Daily Democrat," Tuesday Evening, September 17, 1895)

Simpson (Simon) J. Kinkle

"Pioneer Resident Claimed by Death; Funeral Services

The...of Simon (Simpson) J. Kinkle, who died at his home on North College Street, early this morning, will take place at 10 o'clock Monday from the Kitto and Wilson undertaking parlors. Burial will be at the Woodland Cemetery.

Mr. Kinkle was 71 years old, a native of Indiana, and a pioneer of Yolo County. He is survived by his wife and two children Mrs. Guy Day and Mrs. Mintie Stenger, both of Woodland. Mrs. Frank Carmony, Omaha, Neb.; Charles Gowen, Sacramento; and Emmet Burns, Woodland, were stepchildren."

("Woodland Daily Democrat," Saturday, June 29, 1918, pg. 4)

Alice Kinsey

Left Us for Her Home in Heaven

Miss Alice Kinsey was born August 24, 1858, and passed to higher life Dec. 24, 1878. Miss Kinsey was a lady of more than ordinary talent. She had through her own exertions, attained to a good degree of perfection in the science of music, and has for some time made this her profession, teaching the young ladies upon the piano and organ. During last winter, through all kinds of weather, she braved the storms, and never missed a single appointment, however, far she had to ride. This sound resolute will, and her mild, winning ways, endeared her to all who knew her. The procession at her funeral justifies us in this statement. The sermon was preached by Elder J.E. Barnes, of the Baptist church, of Vacaville, of which she was a faithful member, and as a part of the services was read a poem, composed expressly for the occasion, by T.H.J., which poem appears on our pages to-day.

She was buried under the auspices of the Good Templars of which Order she was an honored member. From the church to the grave there were forty-nine carriages, one hundred and four Good Templars, in full regalia, besides citizens who sadly followed her body to the grave.

We would say in behalf of the mother and relatives, that their heartfelt thanks are given to the neighbors and friends for the many attentions and kindnesses shown them in their long affliction, in trying to alleviate the suffering, and lighten their sorrows and burdens.

The Winters Advocate, December 28, 1878

IN MEMORIAM

Sister Alice Kinsey, the subject of this notice, was born in Sacramento City, Cal., August 25, 1858, and departed this life at the residence of her uncle, Wm. Sims, near Winters, Yolo county, California, December 24, 1878. He death was caused by typhoid fever, and though she received skilful treatment, the disease battled all efforts for her recovery. She made a profession of religion in the sixteenth year of her age, and was baptized at Vacaville, April 5, 1874, by Elder J.B. Saxton, who was then pastor of the Baptist Church at that place. Deceased was educated mainly at "California College," Elder A.S. Worrell, D.D., formerly President of the institution, to who she was indebted for much of her training, esteemed her very highly, and often spoke of her as one of the best, if not the nest, of all the students under his charge. In all her schooling, music was a specialty, and it is to mere flattering encomium to say that in her chosen profession, teaching music, she was a proficient. The general satisfaction given to both parents and pupils evidenced a remarkable talent for her occupation. The proceeds of her labors in this direction she faithfully, almost religiously, devoted to two objects - the support of herself and loving mother, and her further advancement in the knowledge and practice of her profession. Punctual to all of her engagements, she lost no time, even through the rainy season in Winter, braving toil and danger, for the sake of the law of her being: Thoroughness in all she undertook. Whatever she undertook was sure to be a success. The few concerts given, under her control were occasions not only of pleasure to all; but were marked by skill and manifest propriety both as to arrangement of programme and subject matter presented. Young as she was, she seldom if ever exhibited herself, except in the best advantage. Her laudable desire to excel in all her efforts, as well as her king gentle and loving spirit, bespoke for her a rounded and symmetrical character. Pure-minded, amiable, child-like, a worthy example to copy; simplicity, faithfulness and Christian love shone forth in all her words and actions. None knew her but to love her.

The "Winters Advocate," January 4, 1879. (This obituary was contributed by volunteer jch.)

Elmer Albert Kipe

Elmer Albert Knipe died on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at Stollwood Convalescent Hospital in Woodland at age 88. Mr. Knipe was born Sept. 24, 1917, to John and and Ella Knipe in Blackburn, Okla.

Mr. Knipe served in the U.S. Army during WWII and had been a resident of Yolo County for the last 53 years, working as a land-leveling contractor.

Mr. Knipe is survived by his wife of 50 years, Veta Knipe and son, Joe Knipe, both of Woodland; daughter, Linda Arnold and her husband Marvin of Yuba City; and sister, Bula Click of Godley, Texas. He is also survived by granddaughter, Gaylene Rowland of Battle Creek, Michigan and great-grandchildren, Kayla and Kassi Green and Joshua Rowland, all of Battle Creek. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Alberta Collins; brothers, Roy and Jerome Knipe; and granddaughter, Kelly Arnold.

Services: A visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, at McNary's Chapel in Woodland. A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Woodland Church of the Nazarene, 100 Woodland Ave. Burial will follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Sunday, October 2, 2005.)

Ray Stanley Kipker

Ray Stanley Kipker died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, at his home in Capay. A native of Paulding, Ohio, Mr. Kipker spent the last 46 years in Yolo County. He was 78 years old.

Mr. Kipker joined the Navy in 1942 at the age of 17. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After the work he worked for International Rice Mill in Woodland for 26 years. He retired in 1989.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gertie; daughter, alice douglas of Sacramento; sons, Stanley of woodland, Dennis and his wife Tracy of Sacramento, and Steven of Capay.

He is also survived by granddaughters, Deanna Rocamora and her husband Regie of Sacramento, Christy Herr of Sacramento; grandson, Steven Ray Kipker of Woodland; as well as four great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, four half-brothers, four half-sisters, and a grandson, Stanley W. Kipker, Jr. Services are under the direction of McNary's Funeral Chapel of Woodland.

Services: A visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, at McNary's Chapel in Woodland. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12, at the Capay Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis., 95617; the Northern California Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, Sacramento, 95815; or the Esparto Regional Library, P.O. Box 787, Esparto, 95627.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, December 10, 2003.)

Esther Mary (Morgan) Kirchmeir

Esther Mary (Morgan) Kirchmeir, who frequently wintered in Davis, died after a short illness on May 18, 2003, in her Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, home. She was 89.

The daughter of Ralph Walter Kibler Morgan and Elizabeth Jane Dockrell of Stratford-upon-Avon, England, she enjoyed a long career as a teacher in both Austria and Alberta. In Edmonton, she was an active supporter of community and historical associations, and was named a Pioneer of Alberta.

She and her husband Hermann Walter Kirchmeir had three children. Their daughter Roswita Norris lives in Davis with her husband Robert, and the Kirchmeirs often visited them for two to three months at a time -- growing fond of a group of friends here they socialized and spoke German with.

Preceded in death by her brother John Morgan of Stratford-upon-Avon, Esther is also survived by brother Paul Morgan and sister-in-law Rosemary of Oxford, England, son Wolf and daughter-in-law Marie of Blind River, Ontario, and son Peter and daughter-in-law Marjorie of Edmonton.

She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, who affectionately called her "Oma," or grandmother.

A memorial service was scheduled to be held today in Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to a charity of choice.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, May 23, 2003.)

Hermann Walther Kirchmeir

Dr. Hermann Walther Kirchmeir died after a short illness March 12, 2004, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He was 91.

Born July 16, 1913, in Vienna, Austria, to Johann and Josepha Kirchmeir, he had a long career as a teacher in Austria and Canada. For many years he and his wife, Esther Mary Kirchmeir, spent their winters near family in Davis, where they made many friends.

A lifelong supporter of education, his family said he also displayed passion for mountain climbing and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Kirchmeir; brothers, Hans Kirchmeir of Austria and Karl Kirchmeir of Germany, who were both killed during World War II; and sister-in-law, Hilde Kirchmeir of Germany.

He is survived by his sister, Martha Kirchmeir of Altmuenster, Austria; son, Wolf Kirchmeir and his wife, Marie, of Blind River, Ontario, Canada; daughter, Roswita Norris and her husband, Robert, of Davis; sister-in-law Maria Kirchmeir of Treffen, Austria; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Thursday in Edmonton.

Memorial donations in the name of the deceased made be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, March 23, 2004.)

Douglas Wayne Kirk

Douglas Wayne Kirk died on Friday, Aug. 8, 2003, at age 49.

Born June 22, 1954, in Woodland, Mr. Kirk was a lifelong of Yolo County. He graduated from Woodland High School. He was a member of Woodland Moose Lodge.

Survivors include his father, Harry Kirk of Feather Falls; brothers, Lewis Kirk of Feather Falls and Harry Kirk Jr. of Woodland; sister, Lisa Kirk of Manteca; niece, Rachel Weeks of Woodland; and nephew, Bryan John Kirk of Davis. He was preceded in death by his mother, Freida Jane (Logan) Kirk in December 1995.

The family requests memorials be directed to St. Jude Children's Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.

Services: A funeral service is scheduled at 2 p.m.Friday, Aug. 15, 2003, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. Burial will be at noon Saturday, Aug. 16, at Feather Falls Cemetery.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, August 16, 2003.)

Harry William Kirk, Jr.

Harry William Kirk Jr. died at Woodland Memorial Hospital on Friday, Nov. 25 at age 38.

Mr. Kirk was born Jan. 1, 1967 in Woodland to Harry Kirk Sr. and Frieda (Logan) Kirk. He had been a Yolo County resident his entire life. He graduated from Woodland High School and immediately joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged in 1993 at the rank of lance corporal. For the last seven years he worked as a warehouseman for Menlo Logistics.

Survivors include Mr. Kirk's father, Harry W. Kirk Sr.; his brother Lewis Alexander Kirk, both of Feather Falls; his sister, Elizabeth "Echo" Kirk of Woodland; his niece, Rachel Marie Willock of Sacramento and his nephew, Bryan "Chico" Weeks of Woodland. He is preceded in death by his mother, Frieda J. Kirk and his brother, Douglas W. Kirk.

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

Services: A funeral is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. A graveside committal service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at Feather Falls Cemetery, Lumpkin Road, Oroville. The U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard will present military honors at that time. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, November 29, 2005.)

Irene Wintz Kirk

Irene Wintz Kirk died peacefully on May 15, 2005, from complications of Alzheimer's disease, in the Stollwood Hospital of St. John's Retirement Home in Woodland, where she was residing at the time. She was 87.

Born in Batesville, Ind., to John Wintz and Theresa Voegele, she graduated from high school and left Batesville to attend the Marion Louise Withey School of Nursing in Grand Rapids, Mich. Upon graduation, she became a registered nurse in 1939.

She met her future husband, Victor Alfred Kirk, while completing her nursing classes at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he was studying psychology. The couple married in 1941. They moved to California in 1947, where they stayed and raised four children.

During their married life, they lived in Ann Arbor, Ionia, and Jackson, Mich., Marion, Virg., and Chattanooga, Tenn. After moving to California, they lived in Vallejo, Ione, Paso Robles, Whittier, Sacramento and Davis. She continued to work as a nurse throughout her life, primarily in hospitals until she retired in 1970.

She was described as a loving wife, mother and friend, and left a legacy of kindness wherever she went. She was a devout Catholic, and a wonderful nurse and seamstress.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Victor Kirk of Woodland; her four children, Stuart Kirk of Ojai, Roger Kirk of Diamond Bar, Nancy Kirk of Davis and Carol Kirk of Paradise; their spouses; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Society of Sacramento or to St. John's Retirement Home-Alzheimer's Unit in Woodland.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, June 9, 2005.)

Marion Rita Kirk

Marion Rita Kirk died peacefully on Dec. 7, 2005, at Pilgrim Haven in Los Altos. She was 80 years old.

Services begin at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Nicholas Church of Los Altos.

Born Marion Rita Bernero on May 6, 1925, to Italian immigrants, she grew up in the multi-ethnic south side of Chicago where she became the first college graduate in her family (DePaul, 1947). After college, she worked in the printing business, including writing copy for her less-literate boss.

Married in 1950 to Dr. Paul F. Kirk, she moved to South Bend, Ind.; followed by Philadelphia; Johannesburg, South Africa; Levittown, Pa.; Villanova, Pa.; Columbus, Ohio; Los Altos (in 1966); Davis, for eight years; and finally back home.

Along the way, she delivered and raised 10 children, including Rita, who preceded her in death in 1958. She also managed to do all the cooking, cleaning, shopping, sewing, moving and diaper-changing for her very large family.

She was active in every Catholic community where she lived, especially St. Nicholas Church, where she served on the Parish Council and was named Parishioner of the Year. She was also active in religious education and the Pastoral Ministry, going out into her communities to provide comfort for the infirm and dispense the sacrament of Holy Communion.

A tireless organizer, she was instrumental in the formation and success of New Dawn, a local support group for divorced Catholics, and also was active in another such group while in Davis.

She was ever at the vanguard of progressive thought and action, on civil rights, divorce and other matters of political, spiritual and religious importance. She was a voracious reader, a consummate thinker, and a not-too-shabby conversationalist.

Learned people from all walks of life would draw on her knowledge, seeking her insights and perspectives, those that come only from having truly lived life in the real world.

Her always-active mind never slowed down, and in recent years she served on numerous committees at Pilgrim Haven. She also was a driving force behind the written history created for Pilgrim Haven's 50th anniversary.

Her family described her as an accomplished seamstress, an incredible cook, and a lover of nature and art, of history and mysteries, of literature, music, travel, and all of God's gifts to humankind. She was a loving mother, grandmother and caring friend to many.

She is survived by her children, James, Alice, Liz Applegate of Davis, Gregory, Brien, Cathleen, Michael, Martin and Christopher; her brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Gail Bernero of Gaithersburg, Md.; by her 17 grandchildren; and by her countless friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Newman Catholic Student Community of Davis.

(Obituary from the "The Davis`` Enterprise," Tuesday, December 13, 2005.)

Caroline Kirkham

Caroline Kirkham, 42-year resident of Davis, died on April 29, 2004. She was 59 years old.

Born in London, England, on June 17, 1944, she moved to Los Angles at age 9 and to Sacramento at age 13. She graduated from C.K. McClatchy High School in 1962, and then went to UC Davis, graduating with a bachelor's degree in microbiology in 1966. From 1967 to 1992 she did research and taught at UC Davis in the veterinary microbiology department with Dr. Ernest Biberstein in the veterinary microbiology department from 1967 to 1992.

She loved all animals. Especially Airedales, which she showed and bred under the name of Devonshire Airedales. She was active in the Airedale Terrier Association and the Airedale Rescue Service.

She traveled extensively across Europe. Her family also remembers her as a talented watercolor artist, who was a continuing student at the Davis Art Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Kirkham and Elizabeth Pokorny.

She is survived by her brother, John Rogers; a sister, Suzanne Pokorny; a sister-in-law, Brenda Rogers; two nieces, Kristen Valiant and Vicky Roemhild; and, a nephew, Michael Rogers.

A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at Davis Lutheran Church, 317 E. Eighth St.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, May 7, 2004.)

Joel Thomas Kitzmiller

Funeral Notice

Joel Thomas Kitzmiller died at age 56 on Friday, July 9, 2004 at his home in Woodland. He had been a resident of Yolo County for the past 15 years.

Mr. Kitzmiller was born in Corvallis, Ore., on Nov. 19, 1947. He loved nature and was an outdoor enthusiast. He spent much of his life working agriculture.

Mr. Kitzmiller is survived by his wife Kaye of Woodland, a daughter, Debra of Napa; two sons, Chad and Jason, both of Woodland; his mother, Joyce of Hanford; two sisters, Nancy Decker of Fresno and Kathy Maciel of Hanford; two brothers, Richard Kitzmiller of New Mexico, and Bill Kitzmiller of Alaska.

Mr. Kitzmiller was preceded in death by his father, Don.

Memorials may be sent to the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute - autism research, 2825 50th St., Sacramento, Calif., 95817; or to the Cosumnes River Preserve, 13501 Franklin Blvd., Galt, Calif., 95632.

(A photograph of Joel Kitzmiller is included with this obituary.)

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Sunday, July 11, 2004.)

C. Raymond "Ray" Kivley

Ray Kivley died unexpectedly of heart failure on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, while at Sutter Davis Hospital. He was 50.

Friends are invited to a memorial service at 1 p.m. on Thursday at Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St.

Born Nov. 25, 1954, in Redding, he was raised in Redding where he graduated from high school. He worked as a self-employed information system architect who specialized in custom financial software. His clients included Chevron, car rental agencies and many other large corporations. He was well respected in his field and appeared on the cover of Computer World Magazine. He was a Davis resident for the past nine years.

He was described by his family as a devoted family man. His pastimes included cribbage, poker and golf.

He was preceded in death by his father Gerald Kivley in 1998.

He is survived by his wife, Marie Kivley of Davis; his mother, Anna R. Kivley of Redding; and his daughter, Ava Rae Kivley and step-daughter Alexa Bridge, both of Davis.

He is further survived by his sister, Kathy Kivley of Madera, and niece Kristana Pitzonka.

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," Wednesday December 29, 2004.)