Charlotte Kimble Lider

Charlotte Kimble Lider passed away at Sutter Davis Hospital on July 21, 1999. Born on Dec. 17, 1914 in Palo Alto, she was 84 years old.

Mrs. Lider lived in the Winters area since 1955. She was a housewife all her life and was a horsewoman until approximately 10 years ago.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, William Lider, daughter, Roberta Glendening and her husband, Kenneth, of Carson City, Nevada; and two grandchildren living in Texas.

A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Remembrances in Mrs. Lider’s name may be sent to the American Cancer Society of the Heart Association.

(Obituary from the “Winters Express,” Thursday, July 29, 1999.)

Helen Gertrude Lider

Helen Gertrude Lider, loving wife and mother, passed away on Feb. 8, 2002, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. Helen was 91 years old.

Helen is survived by her husband John Lider, sister Hazel Roadarmel, daughter Barbara Brazell, son William Lider and his wife Sally Lider, grandson Christopher Lider, granddaughter Rebecca Griswold and her husband Travis Griswold, and her two great-granddaughters Brittany and Brianna Griswold.

Helen enlisted in the Army and served in World War II as a private first class in the Women's Army Corps Transportation Division. She was honorably discharged at Mather Field, Sacramento in December 1945.

Helen married John Lider on Nov. 10, 1945, in Carson City, Nev. Helen and John resided in Esparto, for 55 years. Helen was a past matron and a member of Eastern Star for 50 years. Helen enjoyed being around her family and friends.

No funeral services will be held. A memorial service for Helen is scheduled at the Esparto Masonic Hall, 17317 Fremont St., Esparto, Feb. 23, 2002, at 2 p.m.

The family requested donations go to the American Heart Association.

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(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Saturday, February 16, 2002.)

William Robert Lider

William Robert Lider, born Aug. 3, 1913, a lifelong Yolo County resident, died March 19, 2004 in Sierra Healthcare in Davis. He was raised on the family farm in South Esparto with his six siblings. He attended Sacramento Junior College and UCD where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a bachelor in pomology. He sang in the Cal Aggie Christian Association choir. For six years he served in the infantry reserve.

Agriculture was his vocation. He worked for Spreckels, Cal West Seeds and Garner/Hirahara Seed as a fieldman. In the 1940's he became a farmer raising sugar beets, tomatoes, alfalfa, and corn. He was known for the kindness he showed to the German prisoners of war who harvested his crops.

An avid hunter until his late 80's, Bill and friends trekked semi-annually to Nevada and Wyoming in pursuit of deer, elk, and turkey. Fishing with his buddies off the California coast was another lifelong enjoyment.

The organizations that Bill was honored with lifetime memberships include Woodland Kiwanis, Woodland Elks, Yolo Sportsman's Club, and Sacramento Safari Club.

Mr. Lider was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte. He is survived by daughter Roberta Glendenning of Carson City, Nevada; brothers Frances "Bob" Lider of Redding, Lloyd Lider of Oregon, James Lider of St. Helena; sisters Ruth Meythaler of Concord, Virginia Busteed of Washington State; and dear friend Phoebe McAllister of Davis.

A graveside gathering is planned on Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 3 p.m. at the Cottonwood Cemetery located at Road 25 and 89 in South Esparto. All are welcome to come celebrate Bill's life. Davis Funeral Chapel is assisting with arrangements. Flowers are welcome or donations to the American Red Cross, located at 120 Court Street, Woodland, Ca. 95695.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, March 25, 2004.)

Alice Lider-Carroll

Alice Lider-Carroll, born in Davis on Dec. 23, 1946, died on Feb. 24, 2000, in Northridge.

She graduated from Davis High School in 1964 and was married to Edward J. Carroll in 1968.

She is survived by her husband, Edward, dean at California State University, Northridge; a daughter, Julie Henderson of Salt Lake City, Utah; a son, Stephen Carroll of Corona, Calif.; and her parents, who reside in Davis.

She was also the grandmother of two girls, Lauren and Emily Henderson.

A memorial service will be held at St. George's Episcopal Church in Riverside at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 29.

Donations may be made to the American Diabetics Association.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," the week of Feb. 27, 2000.)

Mary Ann Liedtke

Mary Ann Liedtke died at her home in West Sacramento Saturday, Feb. 26 at age 69.

Ms. Liedtke was born Nov. 7, 1935 in Goodrich, N.D. to Emil and Florence Ehrlich Liedtke. She had been a Yolo County resident for 15 years. She was a graduate of Lodi High School. As an administrative assistant for the U.S. government, she worked in various overseas locations including Germany and the Philippines. She later worked for the Sacramento law firm of Diepenbock, Wulff, Plant & Associates as a legal secretary.

Survivors include Ms. Liedtke's mother, Florence Liedtke of Lodi; her sisters, Sharon Reiswig of Lodi and Shirley Bragg and her husband Reggie of Sacramento; two nieces; three nephews and her aunts, uncles and their families. She was preceded in death by her father, Emil Liedtke.

The family requests memorials in Ms. Liedtke's name be directed to the local chapter of the S.P.C.A.

Services: Respecting the wishes of Ms. Liedtke, private family services are scheduled. Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, March 09, 2005.)

Frank E. Lienert, Sr.

Frank E. Lienert Sr. died Saturday, April 24, 2004 in Sacramento, at age 93. Born Nov. 23, 1910 in Einsedeln, Switzerland, Mr. Lienert moved to the U.S. in 1920 and lived primarily in Woodland for the next 73 years.

Originally a dairyman, Mr. Lienert drove a truck for Mark's Meat Company for 15 years and then worked for the state. Mr. Lienert gardened until he was 92. He was a baker and belonged to the San Joaquin Valley Swiss Club.

Survivors include his sons Frank Lienert Jr, Joe Lienert and his wife Julie; daughters Mary Lou Haslemann and Anne Strong and her husband Ned; grandchildren Chris and Heidi Schallberger, Joey Haslemann, Trudy Ehlenberger, Lisa Hinton, Jody, Frankie, Chloe and Conor Lienert, Kevin and Kari Strong; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Marie Lienert, parents Martina and Ben Lienert, son-in-law Joe Haslemann and daughter-in-law Joan Lienert.

Memorials may be send to the San Joaquin Valley Swiss Club, P.O. Box 373, Ripon, 95366, or to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors.

Services: Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, April 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St. A Rosary will be held following visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday, April 30 at 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St. Internment will be held immediately following at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 800 West St.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, April 28, 2004.)

Craig W. Lieurance

Craig W. Lieurance of Davis died of pneumonia Jan. 11, 2002, in Sacramento. He was 39.

He was born in Indiana, and he was a longtime Davis Food Co-op employee. He attended UC Davis during the 1980s and worked in Congressman Vic Fazio's Woodland office. He later worked at the Co-op for nearly 14 years, and he won recognition several times for outstanding customer service.

Survivors include his parents, Barbara and Robert Lieurance, of Sacramento.

A remembrance of Craig's life is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday at Central Park in Davis. A memorial tree planting at the Co-op will be held at a later date. His body was cremated, and his ashes were scattered over Bodega Bay.

Friends are organizing efforts to make a panel for the AIDS quilt. Anyone wishing to contribute may contact Sara at the Davis Food Co-op.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, February 15, 2002.)

George Lilienthal

Mr. George Lilienthal passed away at his home in Rio Linda on Monday, March 15, 2004. Born on Feb. 24, 1946, he was 58 years old.

George was raised in the Wolfskill District of Winters on his parents' ranch. His mother Jean (Caldwell) Lilienthal, came from a long-established Winters farming family. George attended Wolfskill Elementary School and was a 1964 graduate of Winters High School where he was active in sports. He attended San Jose State University on a football scholarship. He served with the 25th infantry Division of the U. S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He received the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his heroism. After the service, he worked as a glazier for the U. S. Postal Service. He was an avid outdoorsman. He especially enjoyed fishing and panning for gold.

George will be remembered and missed by all who knew him.

George is survived by his wife, Valerie, of Rio Linda, his daughter Lisa, of Los Angeles, and her mother Karen, of Sacramento and his son Hank, and his mother Sharon, of Sacramento.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ernie and Jean Lilienthal and his first wife, Mary (Herrala).

No services are planned.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, March 25, 2004.)

Ernest Lilienthal

Friends have received word of the death of Ernest Lilienthal of Mesa, Arizona on Friday, January 7, 2000 at the age of 85.

Born November 8, 1914 in McCloud, California, Mr. Lilienthal was a long time almond rancher in the Wolfskill District, farming the George Caldwell Ranch, with his wife, Jean Caldwell Lilienthal.

Active in community affairs, he was a pitcher on the Winters Town Baseball Team of a half century ago. Following retirement, the Lilienthals moved to Woodland. Following the death of his wife, he remarried and his wife, Eula survives him.

He is also survived by his son, George Lilienthal, a stepdaughter, Carrie and husband Bob Snyder, two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, January 27, 2000.)

Rachel A.G. Lilja

Rachel Alice Goodman Lilja died April 9, 2000, at Sierra Health Care in Davis. Born on April 12, 1906, on the Rayburn Farm in Madison, Wis., she was 93.

She married Edgar David Lilja on April 12, 1924.

She worked as a nurse for 25 years and loved to garden, needlework and play golf.

She was preceded in death by her husband.

She is survived by her three children, Ruth Alice Lilja Joslyn of Sarasota, Fla., Robert David Lilja of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Mary Susan Lilja Cech of Davis; nine grandchildren, Deborah Light, Robert Joslyn, William Joslyn, Daniel Lilja, Ann Jaenicke, David Lilja, Peter Lilja, Scott Cech and Gregory Cech; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to a graveside service at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road, Davis. Pastor Dick Smith will officiate.

Memorial donations may be made to Davis Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association.

Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," the week of April 9, 2000.)

Gladys Keefer Liljegren

Passed away May 14, 2005 in Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento at the age of 90. She was born near Thomas, Okla. June 14, 1914 to the late Henry and Bessie Keefer.

She graduated form Hydra High School and went on to the Southwestern State Teachers College in Weatherford, Okla. Upon graduating from teaching college, she taught for three years in Oklahoma. She came to California with her family in 1938. She began her teaching career in California in 1939. She was a teacher and Principal of Pierce Elementary School in College City for 25 years but retired from Arbuckle Elementary in 1972.

She married Jack Liljegren in 1943 and they made their home in Arbuckle until 1991 when they moved to Woodland. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Mrs. Liljegren was very active in her community and school. She was active in the Junior Red Cross for many years.

Mrs. Liljegren is survived by her sisters, Wilma Gillihan of Phoenix and Florence Voegtle of Sacramento and brother Charles Keefer of Vernal, Utah. Also surviving are her 16 nieces and nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Liljegren in 1991.

Visitation will be held at McNary's Chapel Thursday, May 19 at 10 a.m. until the funeral begins at 1 p.m. Private inurnment in the College City Cemetery will be held at a later date.

McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, May 19, 2005.)

John Lillard

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

"Sacramento Union," Sunday, December 17, 1911.

DIED

LILLARD - At Plainfield (Yolo Co.), December 15, 1911, John Lillard, father of William, Samuel and James Lillard of Davis, a native of Kentucky, aged 78 years.

Jarrold Donnath “J.D.” Lilliedoll

Jarrold Donnath "J.D." Lilliedoll died in Woodland on Saturday evening, Dec. 17, 2005. J.D. was 86 years old, having been born in Sutton, Neb. on Aug. 5, 1919. He was an excellent student and athlete, graduating from Sutton High School in 1936. J.D. entered the Army Air Corps for flight training in 1941, prior to the U.S. entry into WWII. He graduated from flight school in 1943, and was assigned to a P-38 Lockheed Lightening Flight Squadron. J.D. was then sent to the South Pacific where he flew 125 combat missions before returning home to the U.S. in 1944. In 1946, J.D. joined the regular Army Air Corps and made the armed services his career. Prior to attending UCLA, and earning a master's degree in meteorology from the University of Chicago, he flew additional missions in Korea. He then spent the bulk of his military career as a meteorologist. He retired as a lieutenant colonel in 1964, returning to the Air Force as a civilian meteorologist in 1965. He retired from civil service in 1979.

Following the death of his first wife Lorraine in May 1978, J.D. moved to Davis to be closer to his two sons and their families. J.D. had a passion for sports, especially golf, which he passed on to his entire family, including his second wife, Marie. J.D. was an extremely accomplished golfer. While playing for the European Strategic Air Command Golf Team in the late 1950s and early 1960s, he set course records at two golf courses in England. He also spent many happy years playing golf at the Davis Municipal Golf Course, as well as many other area courses.

J.D. considered his family his greatest accomplishment of all. One of his favorite sayings was, "Children are a joy." He showed this every day. He was an incredibly loving, supportive and generous parent and grandparent, who truly delighted in the antics, as well as the accomplishments of his four granddaughters. He, in turn, was adored by his family.

He is survived by his son Jerry Lilliedoll and his wife Suzanne of Davis, his son Neil Lilliedoll and his wife Tina also of Davis, and four granddaughters, Wendy Lilliedoll of Seattle, and Katie, Amanda and Madalynn Lilliedoll of Davis. He is also survived by his wife, Marie, of Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday December 21, 2005.)

Gretchen M. Lilly

Gretchen M. Lilly died peacefully Dec. 12, 2005, in San Jose.

Born Dec. 25, 1915, near Hanford, she was a resident of the Davis area for 41 years, 1920-1923 and 1953-1991. In 1991, she and her husband, Howard O. Lilly, who were married for 60 years, moved across the street from their son in San Jose.

She was described as the consummate homemaker who enjoyed making her home a welcome place. She will be remembered for many great meals. She was gracious to and respectful of all. She participated in a bridge group for 40 years and did volunteer work at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento.

She is survived by her son, Ogden; her daughter-in-law, Rose; and two grandsons, Oggie and Aaron Lilly, all of San Jose.

Donations may be made to Mercy General Hospital, 4001 J St., Sacramento, CA 95819.

(Obituary from the "The Davis`` Enterprise," Thursday, December 16, 2005.)

Howard O. Lilly

Howard O. Lilly, a former longtime resident of Davis, died Dec. 19, 2000, in San Jose. Born April 25, 1914, in Sacramento, he was 86.

A World War II veteran, Lilly lived in the Davis area for 38 years. He was a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club of Davis and the California National Guard, retiring as a brigadier general. At age 60, he passed the CPA exam on the first attempt and practiced tax accounting with his son for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gretchen; his son, Ogden; his daughter-in-law Rose; and two grandsons, Oggie and Aaron Lilly.

Graveside services will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at the Sacramento City Cemetery (Meckfessel Plot).

Remembrances may be made to the California Military Museum, 111 Second St., Sacramento, CA 95814, or to the donor's favorite charity.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, December 21, 2000.)

Kenneth James Lilly

Kenneth James Lilly died March 10, 2006, surrounded by his family. Born Aug. 4, 1951, he was 54 years old.

He is survived by his siblings, Joyce (Lilly) Hudson, Kathleen (Paiva) Barton and James Paiva Jr.; stepsisters and stepbrothers, and nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Fellowship Hall at Davis Community Church, 421 D St.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, March 15, 2006.)

Chester Hansen Lincoln

Chester Hansen Lincoln died in Sacramento Monday, Aug. 23, 2004 at age 80.

Mr. Lincoln was born Oct. 30, 1923 in McCabe, Mont. to the late Kristian and Christine Olsen Lincoln and had been a Yolo County resident for 17 years. A U.S. Navy veteran, he served as a training pilot during World War II. He was part-owner of DeVille Homes, building homes in the Sacramento area.

Survivors include Mr. Lincoln's wife of 37 years, Ann M. Lincoln of God River; his sons Thomas Lincoln and his wife Lynda of Sacramento; Richard Lincoln, his wife Christine and David Lincoln, all of Rancho Cordova; daughters Virginia Warnock and her husband Stephen of Lorain, Ohio; and Janet Murray of Emigrant Gap. He is also survived by sister-in-law Helen Lincoln of Walnut Creek, half-brother James and his wife Karen of Sacramento, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by daughter Judy Montgomery and stepmother Lois Lincoln.

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

Services: Visitation is scheduled for 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. with interment following at Woodland Cemetery. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, August 27, 2004.)

Ellen Nellie Lindberg

Ellen Nellie Lindberg died in Woodland's Stollwood Convalescent Hospital Friday, July 5, 2002, at age 101.

Born Aug. 29, 1900, in England, Mrs. Lindberg had been a Yolo County resident for 77 years. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Gleave) Powell. After having moved to Canada from England at the age of 12, upon her marriage she moved to Esparto in 1925. She was a homemaker most of her life and, according to her family, "enjoyed cooking and gardening, as well as traveling to England and British Columbia."

Mrs. Lindberg is survived by her sons, Tom and wife Betty of Woodland, and Mel of Napa; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Also surviving is her sister, Emily Callman of Napa.

Mrs. Lindberg was preceded in death by her husband Melvin A. Lindberg in 1977; daughter, Nel Gisler in 1974; sister, Mary Lindberg in 1996; and brother, Sam Powell in 1994.

Friends are invited to attend the funeral service scheduled at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 11, at Countryside Community Church, in Esparto, with interment to follow in Capay Cemetery.

McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Wednesday, July 10, 2002.)

Bessie G. Lindquist

Bessie G. Lindquist, a resident of Davis for the last 36 years, died peacefully at her home Oct. 17, 2001, at the age of 93.

She was the daughter of Frank and Maggie Gatewood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Eugene Lindquist, her son Norman Eugene Lindquist Jr. and grandson William Lindquist.

She is survived by her sisters, Pearle Wimberley of Baton Rouge, La., and Geneva Mutrux of Ladue, Mo.; daughter and son-in-law Elaine L. and Dan McIver of Columbus, Ohio; her grandchildren, Laura Younker of Columbus and Robert, James and Daniel Lindquist of Virginia; and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at the Davis Community Church, 412 C St.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," October 23, 2001.)

Norman E. Lindquist

Norman Eugene Lindquist died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2000, at Woodland Memorial Hospital in Woodland. Born June 6, 1908, in Springfield, Mo., he was 92 years old.

He was raised in Springfield and graduated from Springfield High School. He also attended business college in Springfield. He worked for more than 48 years as a hospital administrator for various hospitals in Kentucky and California. He was a member of the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. He came to Davis in 1965 and had been a resident of Davis for the past 35 years.

He was preceded in death by his son Norman E. "Sonny" Lindquist Jr., on Aug. 22, 1999, and a grandson, Billy Lindquist in September 2000.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Bess Lindquist of Davis; and daughter Elaine McIver and her husband, Dan, of Columbus, Ohio. He is also survived by his grandchildren Bobby, Jimmy and Danny Lindquist of Woodbridge, and Virginia and Laura McIver of Columbus, Ohio. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 1 p.m. Thursday at Davis Community Church, 412 C St. Interment will be private at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas, Va. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," October 10, 2000.)

Hazel A. (Tillotson) Lindsay

Hazel A. (Tillotson) Lindsay, a resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003 with her husband by her side. Hazel was 71 years old. Hazel lived in Woodland for 45 years, from 1957 to 2001. Hazel was born in San Francisco to Earl B. Tillotson and the former Mary T. McBroom. Hazel married Lewis M. Lindsay in August, 1958 and resided in Woodland with her family. In 1964, Hazel took over the management of her family's business, the former Canteen Liquor, located at 4th and Main streets in Woodland for many years until it closed in 1976. In 2001, Hazel and Lewis moved from Woodland to Chaparral, New Mexico to enjoy their retirement years.

Hazel is survived by her husband of 45 years, Lewis M. Lindsay of Chaparral, New Mexico, her daughters, Lee Walton of Alturas, Ca., Kim Lindsay of Woodland, and Teri King of Chaparral, New Mexico. She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her son, Eric M. Lindsay who passed away in 1982. At Hazel's request, no public services are planned. Arrangements were made by the Nautilus Society of Northern California.

(A photograph of Mrs. Lindsay is included with this obituary.)

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, November 4, 2003.)

Sybil A. (McCoy) Lindsay

Sybil A. (McCoy) Lindsay of Davis died peacefully in her sleep Oct. 3, 2003, following a stroke, and four years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. She was 88.

Born Aug. 19, 1915, in Elsinore, Mo., to Mary Evangeline Kirby McCoy and Ulysses Grant McCoy, she was the youngest of 12 children. She grew up in Wilson, Kan., and met her husband Dale R. Lindsay while attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kan.

After their marriage in 1937, she accompanied her husband to Ames, Iowa, where he attended graduate school. Their daughters Martha (Lindsay) Cover and Judith (Lindsay) Clapp were born there. She also joined him on his field assignments for the U.S. Public Health Service in Montana, Texas, Georgia (where their daughter Patricia Lindsay was born) and Maryland, and his later positions with Massachusetts General Hospital, UC Davis for the development and founding of the School of Medicine, Food and Drug Administration in Maryland, Duke University Allied Health Program and the National Center for Toxicological Research in Arkansas.

When her husband retired, they settled in Tucson, Ariz., before returning in 1982 to their many friends and favorite town of Davis.

While here from 1965 to 1969 and upon her return, she enjoyed activities with the Sutter Davis Hospital Auxiliary, University Farm Circle, International House, her bridge group, Mariners and Women's Circle at Davis Community Church and, when she was physically able, an occasional round of golf.

She especially valued the many friends she and her husband made during the formative years of the UCD School of Medicine and the exceptional friends and neighbors on Reed Drive after moving back to Davis, her family said.

More than a great neighbor, Rosemary Marsh was a treasured friend and eagerly received visitor until the end, her family said. For the past three years, she was cared for by Lucy and Jim Cullison and Simar Atwal and, more recently, by Yolo Hospice nurse Ted Skiera and the hospice staff.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dale Lindsay on Nov. 3, 2002, after 65 years of marriage, and her brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her daughters Martha Cover and her husband Dan of Tucson, Judy Clapp and her husband Robert of Tucson, Patricia Lindsay of Davis, 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service and reception celebrating the lives of Sybil and Dale Lindsay are planned for Nov. 7, 2003 at 3 p.m. at Davis Community Church.

The family requests that donations be made to Yolo Hospice, Davis Community Church, UCD School of Medicine scholarship funds, the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of the donor's choice.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, October 10, 2003.)

Ruth V. Link

Ruth Viola Link died May 29, 2001, at the Stollwood Convalescent Hospital in Woodland. Born in Los Angeles on Sept. 12, 1909, to the late Walter and Fannie Biddick, she was 91.

She was a resident of Alhambra for 60 years prior to moving to Woodland five years ago. She was a homemaker all of her adult life. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Alhambra and several singing groups with her church and in the area.

She is survived by her daughters, Grace Rosenquist and her husband John of Davis, and Shirley Eginton and her husband Robert of Lake Oswego, Ore.; grandchildren, Kerstin Feldman and her husband David of Davis, Marta Rosenquist of Paris, Matthew McGinnis and his wife Sue of Los Angeles, Dan McGinnis and his wife Shari of Fountain Hills, Ariz., Alicia Eginton of Lake Oswego and twins Nicole and Luke McGinnis of Los Angeles.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Link, in 1962.

A funeral was held at the Episcopal Cathedral in Los Angeles with interment at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale. McNary's Chapel assisted the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," June 14, 2001.)

Carol Ann Linton

Carol Ann Linton passed away on Dec. 3, 2003 at University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona after battling cancer for three years. Born on March 14, 1936, in Monterey Park to Betty and Verl Jones, she was 67 years old.

She married Donald Linton in Redding 50 years ago. In 1970, the couple settled in Chico, where Carol worked for Tri-Counties Bank. In 1996, the couple retired to Tucson.

She is survived by her husband Don; sons Rick and his wife Janet, of Reno and Rory and his wife Theresa, of Winters; brother Loren Jones and his wife Cheryl, of Redding; grandchildren San, Steve, Ryan, Jennafer, Jessica, Cody and Zack Linton.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, dec. 10, at Newton Bracewell Chico Funeral Home.

A graveside service will precede the church service on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 9:30 a.m. at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 at Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church. Carol will be buried next to her son, Russell.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the ALS Foundation in care of the Funeral home and condolences may be sent online at nbefh.com.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, December 11, 2003.)

Carl Allen Lionberger (1st of 2 obituaries)

Carl Allen Lionberger, longtime resident of Napa, passed away after a long illness on March 13, 2006, at the age of 80.

Born March 15, 1925 in Woodland to Hugh and Minnie Viola (Viola) Lionberger, he graduated from Woodland High School. As a youth he was a member of the Boy Scouts in Woodland. He joined the U.S. Army and during World War II served in an engineering unit in Europe. Later he was a member of the California National Guard. He married Harriett Jacqueline Schultz, also of Woodland, in 1950, and they moved to Napa in 1953. He made his career with the Basalt Rock Company (which later became Dillingham) operating various equipment, and was active in the Ironworkers Union. His son was born in 1953 and Carl later became involved with the Boy Scouts as an adult leader. He was cubmaster, troop committee member, became a neighborhood commissioner and was awarded the Silver Beaver for his service to the BSA.

He had always been interested in the Civil War, and after retirement he started searching for burial locations of Union soldiers in the State of California. He traveled to the far corners of the state, locating cemeteries in obscure places and building up an extensive database on the information he gathered.

He is survived by his son Carl Lionberger Jr., and his two grandsons, Theodore and Nicholas Lionberger.

Funeral services will be held at the burial site in Woodland City Cemetery, 800 West St., Woodland on March 21 at 1 p.m.

The family asks of those wishing to send flowers to please donate instead to their local Boy Scouts of America Council, in the name of Carl A. Lionberger Sr. of Napa.

Visit the guest book at www.dailydemocrat.com.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, March 18, 2006.)

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Carl Allen Lionberger (2nd of 2 obits.)

Carl Allen Lionberger of Napa died Monday, March 13 at age 80.

Mr. Lionberger was born March 15, 1925 in Woodland to Hugh and Minnie Viola (Viola) Lionberger. He had been a Yolo County resident for 28 years. As a youth he was a member of the Boy Scouts and graduated from Woodland High School. He joined the U.S. Army and during World War II served in an engineering unit in Europe. Later he was a member of the California National Guard. He made his career with the Basalt Rock Company (which later became Dillingham) operating various equipment, and was active in the Ironworkers Union. After his son was born he became involved with the Boy Scouts as an adult leader. He was cubmaster, troop committee member, became a neighborhood commissioner and was awarded the Silver Beaver for his service to the BSA. After retirement he started searching for burial locations of Union from the Civil War soldiers in the State of California and built up a database on the information he gathered.

Survivors include Mr. Lionberger's son, Carl Lionberger Jr., and his two grandsons, Theodore and Nicholas Lionberger. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Harriett Jacqueline (Schultz) Lionberger.

The family requests memorials in Mr. Lionberger's name be directed to their local Boy Scouts of America Council, in the name of Carl A. Lionberger Sr. of Napa.

Services: A funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 at Woodland City Cemetery, 800 West St., Woodland. Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel of Napa is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, March 20, 2006.)

Harriett Jacqueline Lionberger

Harriett Jacqueline Lionberger, longtime resident of Napa, passed away on Jan. 17, 2006 at the Saint Helena Hospital after a short illness.

Born January 11, 1927 in Woodland to Ernest and Helen Haskell Schultz, she graduated from Woodland High School. She became an RN after attending nursing school at Santa Rosa Junior College, then went on to earn her Bachelor of Science at Sonoma State University, Master of Science and Doctorate of Nursing Science at UC San Francisco. Her doctoral dissertation was on the practice of therapeutic touch. She was a member of the Nurse Healers Professional Association and the American Holistic Nurses Association. She worked as a nurse at the Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa, and after earning her doctorate she taught at San Francisco State University. In later years she became an avid genealogist, making regular trips to Salt Lake City with her sister to research her family ancestry. She was a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants, the Thomas Rogers Society, and the Warren Cousins and Haskell Family Association.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Carl Lionberger Sr., her sister Scharlott Rus, her brother Robert Schultz, her son Carl Lionberger Jr., and her two grandsons, Theodore and Nicholas Lionberger.

Funeral services will be held at the Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel, 623 Coombs St., Napa, on Jan. 24 at 2 p.m., with a small reception following afterward. Committal will be at 11 a.m. the following day at Woodland City Cemetery in Woodland. The family asks that in lieu of sending flowers, donations be made for scholarships to the UC San Francisco Foundation/School of Nursing, 44 Montgomery St., Suite 2200, San Francisco, 94104, tel. (415) 476-6922 (indicate that the payment is for a scholarship in memory of Harriett Lionberger). Friends wishing to relay their condolences online may do so at treadwayandwiggerfuneralchapel.com.

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(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Sunday, January 22, 2006.)

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Harriett Jacqueline Lionberger (2nd of 2 obits.)

Harriett Jacqueline Lionberger of Napa died Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Saint Helena Hospital at age 79.

Mrs. Lionberger was born Jan. 11, 1927 in Woodland to Ernest and Helen Haskell Schultz. She was a graduate of Woodland High School. She became an registered nurse after attending nursing school at Santa Rosa Junior College, then went on to earn her Bachelor of Science at Sonoma State University, Master of Science and Doctorate of Nursing Science at UC San Francisco. Her doctoral dissertation was on the practice of therapeutic touch. She was a member of the Nurse Healers Professional Association and the American Holistic Nurses Association. She worked as a nurse at the Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa, and after earning her doctorate she taught at San Francisco State University. She was a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants, the Thomas Rogers Society, and the Warren Cousins and Haskell Family Association.

Survivors include Mrs. Lionberger's husband of 55 years, Carl Lionberger Sr.; her son, Carl Lionberger Jr.; her grandsons, Theodore and Nicholas Lionberger; her sister, Scharlott Rus; and her brother, Robert Schultz.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Lionberger's name be directed to scholarships at the UC San Francisco Foundation/School of Nursing, 44 Montgomery St., Suite 2200, San Francisco, 94104, tel. (415) 476-6922 (indicate that the check is for a scholarship in memory of Harriett Lionberger).

Services: A funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel, 623 Coombs St., Napa; with a small reception to follow. Committal will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 at Woodland City Cemetery in Woodland. Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, January 23, 2006.)

Erwin Rudolph "Scotty" Lipelt

Erwin Rudolph "Scotty" Lipelt died at his home peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2003, at age 88.

Born in Selby, South Dakota on June 26, 1914, Scotty was the son of Rudolph Martin Lipelt and Katharina Nusz Lipelt. He was the youngest of seven children. At 18 years of age, Scotty arrived in Blacks Station (Zamora) where he went to work for Bob Stuhlmuller in farming. Scotty, then lived the next 70 years of his rich and full life in Yolo County, where he worked for a number of farmers, Spreckels Sugar Co., Union Ice Co., W.S. Marks Meat Co. for 25 years and Yolo Co. Sheriff's Department before retiring in 1978. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his beloved Giants, gardening, bowling, dancing and his dog. He was a member of Seniors Bowling League.

Scotty is survived by his daughter, Janice Lipelt of Napa; sons, Gary E. Lipelt and wife Nancy of Woodland, Kay A. Lipelt and wife Molly Ann of Davis; grandchildren, Robert, Mark, Katrina, Michele and William Lipelt; great-grandchildren, Corgan, Erin, Makenna and Atticus Lipelt; brother, Walter Lipelt and sister, Lillian Taylor, both of Woodland.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Minnie Fiedler and Helen Evans; and brothers, Robert and Hugo.

A graveside service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2003, at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.

The family requests memorials be directed to Parkinson's Association; and to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95616.

North Sacramento Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

(This obituary includes a photograph of Mr. Lipelt.)

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, June 18, 2003.)

Vivian M. Lipelt

Vivian M. Lipelt, a lifelong resident of Yolo County, died Oct. 11, 2003, at Sutter Davis Hospital. She was 87.

She was born Sept. 30, 1916, in Winters, where she grew up. She married Erwin R. Lipelt in 1935 and moved to Woodland, where she raised her family. She worked as a homemaker, except for short stints at Harley's Cafe in Woodland, where she was a waitress, and at Al Soga's State Farm Insurance office. She was also a long-standing member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Sarah Brattin of Woodland, brothers Bill Brattin of Sacramento and Melvin Brattin of Atascadero, and former husband Erwin "Scotty" Lipelt of Woodland.

She is survived by daughter Janice Lipelt of Napa, son Gary Lipelt and his wife Nancy of Woodland, son Kay Lipelt and his wife Molly Ann of Davis, grandchildren, Robbie and W.H. Lipelt of Woodland, Mark and Katrina Lipelt of Sacramento and Michele Lipelt of Redlands, and great-granchidren Corgan, Erin, McKenna and Atticus Lipelt, all of Woodland.

A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday at 11 a.m. at Monument Hill Cemetery in Woodland.

The family asks memorials be sent to Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, 2242 Wright St., Blair, NE 68008.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, October 15, 2003.)

Morrie Lippman

Morrie Lippman died Feb. 8, 2004, at Sierra Health Care In Davis. He was 94.

He was born Sept. 27, 1909, in New York City. At 24, he obtained his bachelor's degree in accounting at New York University. He met his first wife, Rachel, in New York City. They were married 46 years, before her death in 1980.

For all of his long life he was committed to the cooperative movement, his family said. In the early 1930s he joined the Sunrise Cooperative Farm Community in Saginaw, Mich. By the middle of that decade he was involved with the Hyde Park Co-op in Chicago.

By the 1950s he had moved to Los Angeles, where he was the manager of the Zone 26 Co-op and the Hollywood Co-op. In the early 1960s he was the manager of the Santa Monica Co-op.

He then moved back to New York City, where he managed the Chelsea Consumer's Food Co-op in Manhattan.

He returned to Northern California in the 1970s, where for some 20 years he contributed as a volunteer in many cooperative organizations.

From about 50 years, he held a number of positions in the California Cooperative Movement, including serving as president of Associated Cooperatives and as a board member of a number of co-ops in the Peninsula, the Palo Alto Consumers' Cooperative, Briarpatch Co-op, Menlo Park and the Mid-Peninsula Memorial Society.

For more than 30 years he was a resource leader at Co-op Camp Sierra's educational summer camp. It was there, in 1979, he met his second wife, Audrey.

His commitment to national development of cooperatives led to him being chosen to serve on the Cooperative League of the USA's Cooperative Bank Implementation Committee. He was a delegate to the International Cooperative Alliance's Congress in Stockholm in 1988.

He was also president of the Consumers' Cooperative Publishing Association and a board member of Twin Pines Cooperative Foundation.

He lived at the Twin Pines Cooperative Community in Santa Clara for 20 years. He moved into the Twin Pines Community in Davis in 1998.

He was preceded in death by his five sisters and a brother.

Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Audrey, of Davis; sons, Peter Lippman of Montrose and Steve Lippman of Vashon Island, Wash; niece Bonnie Wilkins and her husband Tom of Vashon and their daughter, Zoe, of Albuquerque, N.M.; nephew David Lippman and his wife Linda and their sons, Sam and Max, of Eureka; niece Wendy Krupnick of Santa Rosa; nephew David Novogrodsky of Berkeley; his wife's daughter Ann Evans, her husband and Morrie's longtime friend, David Thompson, and their daughter Hatley of Davis; loving friend Helen Patterson and her son, Kevin, and daughter, Elisabeth, of Davis; sister-in-law Doris Earnshaw of Davis; niece Linda Ribera and her daughters Lola and Eva of Davis, and a niece Rayne Thompson in Sacramento; as well as a great number of extended family members in New York state.

A private celebration of his life is being planned.

Donations in his memory may be directed to the California Cooperative Pioneer Fund of the Twin Pines Cooperative Foundation, 216 F St., No. 1844, Davis CA 95616.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, March 10, 2004.)

Marshall G. Litman

Marshall G. Litman died June 11, 2005, from unexpected complications of surgery. He was 78.

Born Sept. 1, 1926, in Chicago, to Louis Lafayette Litman and Ida Girson Litman, he moved with his family from Chicago to Compton while he was in high school. He attended UCLA, where he met his first wife, Norma Reva Rothblatt. After marrying in 1948, he and Norma traveled to Hungary for an international youth conference, the first of numerous experiences with other cultures and peoples.

He and his wife settled in East Los Angeles, where he supported his burgeoning family as an assembly-line worker and union organizer at the Ford Motor plant in Pico Rivera. After earning a teaching credential and counseling degree at night, he worked as an elementary and junior high school teacher and counselor until retirement.

The family traveled every summer throughout the United States and Central America. While on sabbatical in 1969, the family camped throughout Europe for more than a year.

He and his wife moved to Davis in 1991 to be closer to their children and grandchildren, who were scattered along the northwest coast from California to Sitka, Alaska. After Norma's death in 1992, his primary role was "Poppy" to his grandchildren, until he married Joyce Takahashi on March 11, 1995.

He and Joyce continued to travel domestically in their "adventurewagon" and internationally to Japan, South American and Europe. He was involved in numerous organizations and initiatives to make a better community and world, including the Unitarian Universalist Peace and Justice Group and Caring Network, and Health Care for All. He recently taught a class on "Wealth and Inequality" at Senior Learning Unlimited.

His family said he lived a rich and satisfying life. His passions included family, friends, running (he and his wife met as jogging partners), hiking, travel, political activism, indigenous art and theater.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Takahashi; his six children, Laurie and her husband, Dale Steele; Cindy and her husband, Tony Guevin; Michael and his wife Susan Gist; Todd and his wife, Suzanne Kort; Kerry and his wife, Edith Tabangcura; and Jonathan and his wife, Terri Westbrook; and Joyce's children, Kathryn and Doug (Amelia Rosales) Doi; and his 14 grandchildren, Tristan, Rowan, Toby, Elle Kari, Woody, Ethan, Graham, Rhiannon, Tara, Cody, Raviv, Cristina, Caroline and Calan.

His family expresses their deep appreciation to the physicians, nurses and staff at the South Sacramento Kaiser Third Floor Intensive Care Unit for supporting him in his courageous three-month battle. He was also sustained in his struggle by many friends.

A celebration of his life is being planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis, P.O. Box 73710, Davis, CA 95617, or Health Care for All (Healthcareforall.org.)

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, June 14, 2005.)

Alexander R. Little

Alexander Robert ''Bob'' Little died after a brief illness on Jan. 9, 2000, at Sutter Davis Hospital, with his wife of 52 years, four daughter and son around him. Born on March 27, 1926, in Spokane, Wash., to Marguerite J. and William E. Little, he was 73.

He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Seattle and served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He received his bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Washington. He was married to Eleanore Henderson in 1947 in Santa Barbara.

He began his public service career with the state of Washington Board of Prison Terms and Paroles. In 1962, the family moved to Davis and he began his distinguished career with the state of California, retiring in 1989 as senior planner for the Employment Development Department.

As noted in the 1989 California Legislature Assembly Resolution No. 1645, he provided distinguished service to the Employment Development Department, state Department of Education and the Department of Human Resources Development.

He was a special consultant to the Department of Rehabilitation and served as interim director of the state Council on Developmental Disabilities and was one of the initiators and chairman of the California Supported Employment Project.

He was a dedicated facilitator for people with developmental disabilities and devoted his energies to advocating for their rights. He served as president of the Yolo County Council for Retarded Children.

He was a founding member of Summer House Inc., president of Yolo Employment Services, a founding member of the Supported Life Institute, a People First adviser, California's representative to the Parent Advocacy Coalition for Education Rights, president of the Alta California Regional Center Board of Directors, chairman of the Evaluation Committee of the Association of Regional Center Agencies, vice president of the Developmental Disabilities Area Board III, chairman of the Yolo County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee, chairman of the Planning and Evaluation Committee of the California Council on Developmental Disabilities, co-chair of the Employment Task Force for the California Council on Developmental Disabilities and board chairman of Vocational Training and Employment Inc.

He was a true visionary in the field of developmental disabilities. He spent many volunteer hours facilitating for developmentally disabled individuals. His most recent focus was implementing the concept of self-determination. He was recognized for his efforts with the following honors: 1981 Developmental Disabilities Area Board III service award, 1984 Volunteer of the Year Award from the California Council of Developmental Disabilities, 1989 Director's Advisory Committee Appreciation Award from the state Employment Development Department, 1990 Annual Recognition Award from the Yolo County Special Education Advisory Committee, 1993 Appreciation award from the Yolo County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee, 1998 Supported Life Institute Appreciation Award, 1998 Alta California Center Parent of the Year award and, most recently, a 2000 California Legislature Assembly Resolution No. 186, recognizing his many community services.

He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, learning, traveling and exploring the wilderness of the western United States.

He is survived by his wife, Eleanore; four daughters, Bonnie Rose-Scott, Anne Little, Cynthia Lazzareschi and Debra Little; and son, Alexander Little; grandchildren, Sara Rose, Anna and Jonathan Lazzareschi; and two brothers, Ken and Frank Little.

He was dearly loved and will be remembered by his family and friends as a model of grace, dignity and patience. His thoughtful vision and high standards will continue to stretch boundaries and benefit generations to come, family members said. His theme, ``I never met an idea that I'm not willing to try'' guided him. He will be truly missed.

A memorial service will begin at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Davis Community Church, A reception will to follow.

Memorial donations may be made in Alexander LIttle's name to Summer House Inc. of Woodland or to People First of California.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," for the week of Jan. 9, 2000.)

Jeanne Meeks Little

Jeanne Meeks Little died in Woodland Friday, March 3 at age 76.

Mrs. Little was born on Aug. 12, 1929 in Terre Haute, Ind. to Leslie Meeks Ph.D. and Marjorie (Wiltrout) Meeks. She had been a Yolo County resident for 20 years. She graduated in 1947 from Santa Monica High School and attended University of California at Los Angeles where she was a member of Zeta Alpha Sorority. In 1953 she graduated from UC Davis with a double major in History and Spanish as well as a teaching credential. She received Highest Honors, Magna Cum Laude and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, where she served on the Vestry and Finance Committee and was parish treasurer. She was also active in the Cal Aggie Alumni Association, Cal Aggie Scholarship Committee, Prytanean Society and the Woodland Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Survivors include Mrs. Little's husband of 52 years, E. Robert Little; her daughter, Catherine Little Klein and her husband John of Woodland; her son, Edward Charles Little and his wife Laura of Cumming, Ga. and her grandchildren: Christine, Elizabeth and Geoffrey Klein of Woodland and Elise Little of Cumming, Georgia.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, March 10 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 515 Second St., Woodland with a reception to follow in the Guild Hall. Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, March 9, 2006.)

Winthrop E. Little

Mr. Winthrop Little passed away on Monday, March 13, 2000 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Sacramento. Born on September 6, 1915, in Manila, Philippine Islands, he was 84 years old.

Mr. Little was raised in the Philippine Islands. He came to the United States just after World War II, in 1945. He was a graduate of the University of the Philippine's at Manila. He lived in Winters from 1955 until 1977 when he moved to Davis. He has been a resident of Davis since that time. Mr. Little worked for the United States Government as a communications engineer for over 30 years.

He is survived by his wife, Carmen Little of Davis. He and Carmen would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on March 23. He is also survived by his children Robert Little and wife, Cissy of Benton, Arkansas, Winifred Ferguson of Stockton, Walter Little of Woodland, Howard Little and wife, Roberta of Mississippi, and Gregory Little and wife, Terri of Winters; sisters, Edith Ignacio and Rose Little both of Los Angeles; 11 Grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 16, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Third and Main streets in Winters. Private cremation has been arranged.

Arrangements are under the direction of Smith's Colonial Chapel in Winters.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, March 16, 2000.)

Avis June Lizotte

Avis June Lizotte, 76, better known as "Mike," passed away Sunday, June 22, 2003 in Apache Junction, Arizona. She was born June 2, 1927 to Bert and Clara Reber, in Caputa, South Dakota.

Avis graduated from Rapid City High School in 1947. She retired from Safeway in Vacaville and traveled extensively throughout the United States. She is survived by her children, Joe Thomas of Big Fork, Montana, Steve Millar of Martinez, Linda Alsbury of Winters and Patrick Thomas of Apache Junction, Arizona, 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. she is also survived by sisters Doris Zimmerman and Ollie Rounds of Sturdis, South Dakota, Shirley Bender of Rapid City South Dakota and brothers Doyle and Bert Reber of Des Moines, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Daniel Thomas, two sisters, Beulah Huff and Delma Comer and three brothers, Johnnie, Bob, and Harvey Reber.

A memorial service will be held July 8, at Gateway Chapel in Winters.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, July 3, 2003.)