Herman J. Phaff

Herman Jan Phaff died suddenly on Aug. 24, 2001, while on vacation in the Caribbean. He was a Professor Emeritus of Food Science and Technology at UC Davis.

Dedicated and modest, Phaff possessed an encyclopedic mind, and the loss to his family and friends, his university, and to the worldwide scientific community is immeasurable. He led a truly rich, lustrous life, and he touched many with his quiet warmth and boundless intellectual curiosity.

Born in Winschoten, the Netherlands, in 1913, Phaff spent his childhood in the environment of his family’s winery, which stimulated his interest in microorganisms and consequently had a strong impact on his later life. He attended the Technical University in Delft, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering with a thesis on “The elaboration of extracellular pectin-hydrolyzing enzymes by fungi,” a subject of importance to the wine industry.

In 1939, at the recommendation of renowned microbiologist A.J. Kluyver, Phaff came to California to pursue graduate study at UC Berkeley in the Division of Fruit Products, later known as the Department of Food Technology. His initial research was done with Emil Mrak (later chancellor at UC Davis), and in his Ph.D. studies he worked under the direction of Maynard Joslyn and H.A. Barker. His research focused on yeast taxonomy, ecology and physiology. Phaff was studying in the United States during World War II; his brother, who fought in the Dutch resistance, was lost to the Nazi forces.

In 1943 Phaff accepted a faculty position at UC Berkeley, and he moved to UC Davis in 1954 when the Food Science Department was transferred. In all, he was an active member of the University of California faculty for 58 years. During that time, he published two books and hundreds of research papers and was the recipient of numerous awards, including being named as UC Davis Faculty Research Lecturer in 1969. In 1985, Phaff co-authored a definitive bibliography of viticulture and enology publications with the distinguished professor Maynard Amerine.

Although he officially retired from full-time research in 1983, Phaff maintained a very active research laboratory. He continued daily study and work on a collection of more than 6,000 yeast strains, representing more than 400 of the 700 known yeast species - many of which are available only from his collection. The collection contains the strains Phaff collected on global expeditions throughout his research career, and also includes several hundred yeast strains collected in the 1930s by Professors Mrak and Cruess. Few microbial culture collections of this size and diversity have been collected and maintained by any institution, let alone by a single researcher. This collection is utilized by academic and industrial researchers throughout the world.

On Oct. 4, 1996, the UC Davis Department of Food Science and Technology and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences held a symposium presented in Phaff’s honor, at which The Herman J. Phaff Culture Collection: Yeasts and Yeast-Like Microorganisms was formally dedicated as an official biological collection of the University of California.

Phaff was also noted for his professional skill as a cellist and his passion for the arts and culture. He was a founding member of the Davis Comic Opera Company and the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra - playing in its inaugural concert in 1959 - and a dedicated player in chamber music groups in the Bay Area and Davis for five decades. He was chairman of the Committee for Arts and Lectures at UC Davis, and in 1960 was made an honorary member of the music department.

Phaff and his wife, Diane, shared a love of music and the arts, and the couple sponsored visiting musicians on campus, hosted performances in their home, and were longtime supporters of UC Davis Presents and other community cultural groups.

Phaff’s former wife, Marinka, who died in 1985, was also a strong supporter of the Davis community cultural scene and is well remembered for her involvement with the arts.

As a fitting bookend to his illustrious life, Phaff was awarded the College of Agricultural and Biological Sciences Award of Distinction for 2001. Sadly, notification of the award arrived only on Aug. 27. His wife will accept the award in his honor.

Phaff never stopped learning and seeking to enrich the scientific community, and the Phaff Culture Collection is the culmination of his life’s work as a scientist. The family asks that gifts in his honor be directed to the Herman J. Phaff Culture Collection, UC Davis Food Science Department, Cruess Hall, Davis, CA 95616. The culture collection is online at www.phaffcollection.org.

Phaff is survived by his wife Diane; his sister, Resina Phaff of London; his nephew, Japp Phaff and his wife Madelon and their three children, of Breda, Netherlands; his niece, Helma Phaff and her son, of Heemstede, Netherlands; his nephew, Frans Frederik Wethmar of Amsterdam, Netherlands; his stepdaughters, Kim Rowland and Correy Rowland Cavanaugh; his son-in-law, Paul Cavanaugh; and his granddaughters, Maggie and Julia Horowitz. He is also survived by his cat and two beloved terriers.

A memorial service for Phaff will be held Oct. 29 at the Alumni & Visitors Center on the UC Davis campus. His family invites all his students, colleagues and associates to attend and celebrate the life of a great scholar, teacher, musician, family man and friend.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," August 31, 2001.)

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A memorial service for Herman J. Phaff (1913- 2001) will begin at 3 p.m. Monday in the AGR room at Alumni & Visitors Center on the UC Davis campus. Dr. Phaff's friends and colleagues are invited to attend.

Susan Lamb Cook will play cello with Jerome Rosen on clarinet. Peter Wehhouse, Agnes Perroud (violins), and Robert Bloch (viola) will join Cook for the Beethoven quartet. The service will be followed by a reception.

Phaff, professor emeritus of food science and technology at UC Davis, died suddenly on Aug. 24, 2001, while on vacation in the Caribbean. Dedicated, modest, possessed of an encyclopedic mind, he was a role model to many graduate students and post-doctoral associates who went on to careers in yeast taxonomy and the food industry.

Many former students plan to attend the service, coming from all points in the United States, The Netherlands, Canada, Italy and Brazil.

Phaff and his wife, Diane, shared a love of music and the arts, and the couple sponsored visiting musicians on campus, hosted performances in their home, and were longtime supporters of UC Davis Presents and other community cultural groups. Phaff's late wife, Marinka, who died in 1985, was also a strong supporter of the Davis community cultural scene and is well remembered for her involvement with the arts.

Phaff never stopped learning and seeking to enrich the scientific community, and the Phaff Yeast Culture Collection is the culmination of his life's work as a scientist. The family asks that gifts in his honor be made out to "UC Regents" and directed to the Herman J. Phaff Culture Collection, UC Davis Food Science Department, Cruess Hall, Davis, CA 95616.

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

Vyvien Jewel Phares

Vyvien Jewel Phares died peacefully in her Woodland home Friday, Oct. 18, 2002, at age 100.

Born Oct. 5, 1902, in Glendale, Ariz., Mrs. Phares was daughter of John and Alice Lehman. She had been a resident of Woodland since 1935 and married Dr. Paul Frederick Phares in 1936. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and served as the organist, soloist and choir director from 1950 to 1974. She was also the organist and soloist for McNary's Chapel for 50 years, beginning in 1939. Her civic activities included being a member of the Woodland Organ club, Woodland Town and Country Club, Woodland Soroptimist Club and served as secretary to the board of the Woodland Community Chest. She worked for JCPenney Co. Inc. in Oakland and Woodland from 1935 to 1937. She was an accomplished artist, creating many paintings in oil and water colors, and winning numerous awards for works in ceramics and many other art pieces.

Mrs. Phares is survived by her daughter, Deirdre Eriksen and husband Hans Jordan of Sacramento; and granddaughters, Marni Eriksen of Sacramento and Mrs. Kristi Estes and husband Curtis of Los Angeles.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Paul Phares in 1966; and brother, Vernon Lehman of Lodi.

A funeral service is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at St. Luke's Episcopal.

The family requests memorials be directed to American Cancer Society; or the American Heart Association.

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

(Obituary from the Woodland "The Daily Democrat," Wednesday, October 23, 2002.)

Jerry Phelps

Long-time Sacramento resident Jerry Phelps died on Aug. 17, 2002. Born on May 1, 1940, he was 62 years old. He lived in Davis during his high school years.

On Nov. 6, 1993, he received the gift of life; a heart transplant from donor Robert Singer. In 1996, nephew Scott Phelps gave him a kidney and thereby enhanced his quality of life.

Although he fought and survived multiple surgeries through these years, a stroke of the spine on May 29 of this year left him paralyzed from the waist down. He was hospitalized and that's when "the angels arrived to take him home," family members said.

He was preceded in death by his father George.

He was survived by his loving wife, Virira; children Troy, Wanda and Tami; sons-in-law Randy and Greg; grandchildren Justin, Brittany, Kevin Tyler, Tara and Colby; parents-in-law, Ray and Virginia; brother Don; sister Cheryl; and mother Edna.

He was an active member of vital volunteers of Golden State Donor Services and New Hearts Support group. He worked for Superior Door for many years.

A memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at William Land Park. The park is at Freeport and 14th streets across from Sacramento City College. Casual attire is requested. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Jerry's Memorial Fund c/o Tami (Phelps) Mikaelsen, 8233 Whitesands Way, Sacramento, CA 95828.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, August 23, 2002.)

Maurice "Maury" Goodwin Philleo, II

Maurice "Maury" Goodwin Philleo II died peacefully Dec. 30, 2004, at his Gold River home. He was 80.

A graveside service was held today at Acacia Memorial Park in Modesto.

Born May 5, 1924, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, he returned home and completed his degree in industrial and mechanical engineering at UC Berkeley.

He married Marolyn Leydecker, and had three children. He began his professional career at General Motors, followed by a successful tenure at Ernst & Ernst as a consultant.

After Marolyn's death in 1994, he married his second wife, Dorothy, on May 28, 1995.

He is survived by his wife of nine years, Dorothy Philleo of Gold River; his children, Chris Philleo and his wife Nancy Brazelton Philleo of Newtown Square, Pa.; Byron Philleo and his wife Karen Capito Philleo and her son Paul of Woodland; and Lynne Philleo Castellucci of Davis; and two grandchildren, Ryan and Devin Castellucci of Davis.

He is further survived by his wife's children, Sally Yates-Lemon of Sacramento, Susan Mankin of Sacramento and Jane Nixon of Washington.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to UC Davis Hospice Program, UC Davis Medical Center, 3630 Business Drive, Sacramento, CA 95820-2100.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday January 6, 2005.)

Blanche Emily Phillips

Blanche Emily Phillips of Woodland died Saturday, July 13, 2002, at Alderson Convalescent Hospital at the age of 94.

Mrs. Phillips was born on Oct. 1, 1907, in Missouri. Family members reported that Mrs. Phillips devoted her life "to loving Jesus, her family and her friends."

Mrs. Phillips had been a resident of Woodland since 1938.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Katherine Phillips of Arkansas; as well as by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Henry Phillips.

A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, at the Woodland Cemetery on West Street.

Kraft Bros. Funeral Home of Woodland is assisting the fmaily with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "The Daily Democrat," Wednesday, July 17, 2002.)

Carolyn Yvonne Phillips

Carolyn Yvonne Phillips died at Cottonwood Healthcare in Woodland Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at age 59.

Mrs. Phillips was born June 30, 1946 in Ardmore, Okla. to Arthur and Nellie (Maricle) Hillmon. She attended Lorena High School in Wichita Falls, Texas. She had been a Woodland resident for five months and a Sacramento County resident for 30 years. For five years, she worked as a flight attendant.

Survivors include Mrs. Phillips' mother, Nellie Moore and her husband Gary of Kingwood, Texas; her brothers, Gary L. Hillmon of Woodland and Leonard W. Moore of Kingwood, Texas; her niece, Angela Smith; her nephew, Randy Hillmon, both of Woodland; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Phillips' name be directed to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., 2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 710, Washington, D.C. 20036.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. today, Wednesday at Woodland United Fellowship, 240 N. West St., Woodland. Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, October 5, 2005.)

Fred Phillips

Fred Phillips died at Cave Springs, Ark. Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at age 86.

Born March 29, 1917 in Benton County (Colville Township), Mr. Phillips was the son of Berlin Phillips, and Ethel Hartman Phillips. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Campaign of World War II. He raised poultry, cattle and farmed most of his life. He was a member of the Bentonville American Legion, and the First Baptist Church of Cave Springs.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Lucille Phillips of Cape Springs, Ark.; sons, Larry Phillips and wife Rosalinda of Chico, and Bruce Phillips and wife Margaret of Woodland; daughter, Marlene Sands of Cave Springs, Ark.; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Gary Lynn Phillips in 1981; grandson Wayne Sands; son-in-law, Howard Sands; and five sisters.

The family requests memorials be directed to Phillips Cemetery, 478 Shores Ave. Cave Springs, Ariz., 72718. Arrangements are under the direction of Stockdale Funeral Services of Rogers, Ariz.

Services: Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 16, at Phillips Cemetery, west of Cave Springs, Ark., with John Meredith officiating. There will be a gathering after the service at the home of Marlene Sands.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, June 16, 2003.)

Mrs. H. E. Phillips

(The following obituary was transcribed by Betty Loose.)

"Sacramento Bee," Friday May 9, 1913.

MRS. PHILLIPS DIES

WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), May 9 - Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. H. E. Phillips, which occurred Thursday at Los Angeles. The body will be brought to Yolo for burial, arriving here Saturday afternoon at 4:40. The funeral will be held direct from the train. Mrs. Phillips was the mother of Mrs. D. N. BROWN, of this city. She is also survived by three other daughters and two sons.

James D. Phillips, Sr.

James D. Phillips Sr., age 64, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly while recovering from a recent open heart surgery. He was born on Aug. 18, 1941 in Wynne, Ark. To Mitchell H. and Florence O. (Gaither) Phillips. He married V. Rita Sanders on March 5, 1960 in Reno, Nev. At a very young age, James’ family moved to Winters where he was raised and graduated from Winters High School. He served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. Throughout his life he loved tinkering with trucks and any small mechanical item. He worked as a parts manager for Ochoa Brothers of Woodland. He was a very loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow and was particularly interested in watching their various sports activities, he was proud of his grandchildren and their accomplishments. James was the type of individual that would do anything to help anyone, he was always very considerate of others.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Phillips of Woodland; children, Bonnie Sunderland (Robert) of Woodland; Sherry Trapp (Stephen) of Chicago; Frank Phillips of Woodland; William Troy Phillips of Reno, Nev. and James Phillips Jr. of Rapid City, S.D.; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Donald B. Phillips.

A viewing was held on Dec. 15 at Wiscombe’s Davis Funeral Chapel. A private interment took place in the Winters cemetery. Those who wish to sign a virtual guestbook may do so by visiting www.davisfuneral.com.

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

Mary Ellen Laury Phillips

Mary Ellen Laury Phillips, a longtime resident of Seattle, died May 23, 2003, at the University Retirement Community in Davis. She was 82.

The daughter of John and Gladys Laury, she was born July 26, 1921, in Independence, Kan. Having earned her bachelor's degree from Iowa State Teacher's College and married William Phillips, she moved to Washington in the late 1940s.

There she taught English to preschool, junior high school and adult students in the Seattle Public Schools. She later became director of home and family life education for South Seattle Community College.

Her move to Davis was prompted by health concerns and a desire to be closer to family members.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother, George Laury, she is survived by her son David Phillips of Davis, daughters Laury Phillips of Laguna Beach and Ann Harrison of Bluff City, Tenn., brothers John Laury III of Santa Barbara and Frank Laury of Clovis, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In the classroom, her focus was always on the child and on reading, her family said. She will be remembered most for her kind and generous sprit, her humor and wisdom and her culinary talents, as well as her love of children, art, theater, symphony and a good read.

In lieu of flowers her family asks donations be made in her honor to The American Cancer Society, Alzheimer's Association or The Mary Phillips Scholarship Fund at South Seattle College, or that friends simply hug a child and read that boy or girl a story.

Local arrangements are being made through the Davis Funeral Chapel. A memorial celebration of her life is being planned for Seattle at a later date.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, May 28, 2003.)

Melvin 'Smitty' Lee Phillips

Melvin "Smitty" Lee Phillips died at Woodland Memorial Hospital Monday, Sept. 13 at age 69.

Mr. Phillips was born Feb. 6, 1935 in Rifle, Colo. to Doris Phillips and had been a resident of Yolo County for 35 years. He was a member of the Teamsters Local No. 150, and had been a truck driver for more than 37 years.

Survivors include Mr. Phillips' wife, Bonnie L. Phillips of Woodland, daughters, Teresa Gluesing of Sacramento, Anita White and her husband Darrel of Willows and Debbie Casey of Chico, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

The family requests memorials in Mr. Phillips' name be directed to the Diabetes Association Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 2680, N. Canton, Ohio 44720.

Services: Visitation is scheduled for 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. A funeral will be conducted at the same time. Private interment will be conducted at a later date. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," September 18, 2004.)

Mart Phipps

Mart Phipps of Orange died Sunday, Nov. 6 at age 84.

Mr. Phipps was born July 20, 1921 in Rush Springs, Okla. He had been a Yolo County resident for 64 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was the owner of Nielson's Nursery in Woodland.

Survivors include Mr. Phipps' wife of 50 years, Louise Phipps of Orange; his daughters, Mary Phipps, Diane Messenger and her husband Scott and Alexandra Mason, all of Orange County; his son, James Phipps and his wife Lori of Woodland; his grandchildren, Mark and Morgan Messenger of Orange County and Teresa and Vanessa Cordero of Woodland; and his sisters, Ora Blevens of Sacramento and Opal Dimmick of Kerman.

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

Services: A funeral was held Nov. 11 in Santa Ana. The Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary of Santa Ana assisted the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, November 19, 2005.)

Iona Phipps-Tolliver-Hackett

Iona Phipps-Tolliver-Hackett died at Woodland Memorial Hospital on Monday, July 12, 2004, at age 80.

Born Jan. 25, 1924 in Kingsburg, Mrs. Hackett came from a family of migrant farm workers. She attended Esparto High School for two years and resided in Yolo County for 66 years.

Survivors include her six daughters, Louana Tolliver-Harden and her husband Nick of Guinda, Charlotte Tolliver-Lopes of Yuba City, Colleen Tolliver-Henson of Sacramento, Carmen Hackett-Davis of Aurora, Colo., Paula Hackett-Palmer and Marva Hackett-Bailey both of Sacramento; her identical twin sister Leona Phipps-Sanders and husband John; her brother Eldon Phipps and wife Betty; 22 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents; son-in-law David Lopes; grandson Kenneth Scott and granddaughter Saycha Davis.

Services: Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Mrs. Hackett's life at 10 a.m., Friday, July 16, at the Esparto Community Center/Scout Cabin, Highway 16. Private interment at Capay Cemetery will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Mrs. Hackett's honor to the Yolo Federal Credit Union, account No. 164300, for the Esparto High School Scholarship Program. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, July 15, 2004.)

Eva Louise Piazza

Eva Louise Piazza of Woodland died Thursday, March 23 at age 73.

Mrs. Piazza was born Nov. 19, 1932 in Victorville. She had been a Yolo County resident for 43 years. She graduated from Paso Robles High School. For 10 years she worked as a bank teller and for 32 years, she was a restaurant owner. In addition, she was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.

Survivors include Mrs. Piazza's daughters, Cheryl Smith and Jackie Richardson and her husband Anthony, all of Woodland; her sons, Charles Piazza and his wife Krista of Woodland, Michael Millard and his wife Mary of San Bernardino and James Piazza and his wife Linda of Dublin; her grandchildren, Rachael, Joseph, Melissa, Amanda, Breanna, Danny, Tyler, Tylor and Mia; and her brother Gene Bowlin of Yucca Valley. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Piazza and her parents, Edward and Wilma Bowlin.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Piazza's name be directed to Vitas Hospice, 3841 N. Freeway Blvd., No. 210, Sacramento, 95834.

Services: A funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, March 27 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Chaplain Christine Phobanz of Vitas Hospice will officiate. Interment will be at Monument Hill Memorial Park. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, March 25, 2006.)

Belmira (Pimentel) Pires

Belmira Pimentel Pires of Woodland died at Alderson Convalescent Hospital Tuesday, Jan. 3 at age 95.

Mrs. Pires was born May 18, 1910 in Oakland, CA to Joseph S. Pimentel and Angela Mello Pimentel.

At an early age her father and mother moved to Yolo County where he had obtained work on a dairy. She attended and graduated from Willow Oak School. She married Felix B. Pires on July 24, 1926 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Woodland. In 1951 they were able to buy 20 acres in Esparto with a small house and barn and were able to fulfill their dream of having their own dairy.

Survivors include her son, Larry Pires and his wife Beverly of Woodland. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Bruce Pires and his wife Brenda of Atascadero, Missie Hobson and her husband Larry of Avila Beach, Stephanie Price and her husband Tom, Louis Pires Jr. and his wife Ting of Woodland. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Kelsey Freshours and her husband Joseph of Dixon, Lacey Pacheco and her husband Jeff of San Diego, Matthew Hobson of Avila Beach, Jordan Price, Amaya and Arianna Pires of Woodland; great-great-grandson, Austin Freshours of Dixon; her sisters, Mary Borba, Evelyn Rhodes Schreiber and Isabel Bettencourt and her husband Frank, all of Woodland; and her brother, Clay Pimentel and his wife Barbara of Fremont; nieces, Rita Carlson and husband Michael of Carson City, Nev., Cynthia Bettencourt of Sacramento, Deolinda M. Duncan of Woodland, Lucille Peters and husband Manuel of Elk Grove, Ida Ortiz and husband Leonard of Galt; nephews, Denny Rhodes and wife Genie of Dillon Beach, Manuel Borba of Oakland, Todd and Craig Pimentel of Fremont, Frank Bettencourt and wife Isabel of Woodland, Manuel Bettencourt and wife Neyda of Portland, Ore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix B. Pires Sr.; her parents; her sons, Felix Pires Jr. of Woodland and Louis Pires Sr. of Esparto.

Services: Friends are invited to attend the vigil service scheduled at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2006 at Holy Rosary Church, (Court and Walnut streets), Woodland and are also invited to attend the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 also at Holy Rosary Church. Interment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Visit the guest book at www.dailydemocrat.com.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Sunday, January 8, 2006.)

Naum Jeffrey (Freeman) Phleger

Naum Jeffrey (Freeman) Phleger died on Jan. 19, 2005, at UC Davis. He was 26.

Friends are invited to a memorial at 3 p.m. Thursday at the UC Davis Genome Center auditorium. A reception follows at Delta of Venus restaurant, 122 B St. in downtown Davis.

Born Feb. 5, 1978, in San Francisco, he attended elementary and high school in San Francisco, where he graduated in June 1996. He began his college career at UC Santa Barbara that same year. He developed a passion for physics, graduating with a bachelor's degree in physics from UC Santa Barbara in June 2001.

He began graduate studies at UC Davis in September 2001, where he remained until his death. He worked as a teaching assistant and later as a research assistant in both physics and biochemistry.

His family says he was excited about the research he had recently been involved in as well as his participation in publication of his work in scientific journals.

He was a gourmet cook and enjoyed hosting dinner parties. Over the years, he hosted more than 350 gourmet dinner parties for friends and family. His family says he had a vibrant personality and actively sought to share his joy and enthusiasm with others.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Patricia and Michael Phleger of San Francisco; his father and stepmother, Kyle and Shelley Freeman of Santa Maria; his sisters, Auda Phleger of Davis and Julia Freeman of Napa; and a brother, Brendon Freeman of Davis.

He is further survived by his grandparents, Dr. Forest and Georgia Gee of Davis, and Robert and Elizabeth Freeman of Napa; his uncles, Donald Gee of Arizona; Terry Freeman of Si Sa Ket, Thailand, and David Freeman of Susanville; and his aunts, Marilyn Schiffman of Davis and Barbara Riley of Templeton.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Naum J. Phleger Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 2643, Orcutt, CA 93457.

A virtual guest book can be accessed at www.davisfuneral.com.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday January 26, 2005.)

James Charles Piazza

James Charles Piazza died in Woodland Tuesday, July 5 at age 78.

Mr. Piazza was born Sept. 14, 1926 in San Jose. He had been a Yolo County resident for 40 years. During World War II he was a MP staff sergeant with the U.S. Army and later was stationed in Japan. He had been a restaurant owner for 45 years and also owned the Koffee Hut in Woodland for 33 years. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge.

Survivors include Mr. Piazza's wife of 38 years, Eva Piazza; his sons, James Piazza and his wife Linda of Dublin, Charles Piazza and his wife Krista of Woodland and Michael Millard of San Bernardino; his stepdaughter, Cheryl Smith of Woodland; his grandchildren, Mia, Jackie, Amanda, Danny, Tyler, Melissa, Tyler and Rachel; his great-grandchildren, Joseph and Brianna; and his brothers, Vince Piazza, Joe Piazza, Roy Cilia and Johnny Cilia. He was preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Jabin.

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

Services: A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, July 8 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. Interment will follow the service at Monument Hill Memorial Park. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, July 6, 2005.)

Crystal Mae Bennett Pierce

Crystal Mae Bennett Pierce died in Woodland on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at age 88.

Born Aug. 23, 1915, in Atkins, Ark., Mrs. Pierce was the six of nine children of the late Caleb Nathan and Hattie Sherrill Bennett. She grew up in Vian, Okla., and graduated from high school there often riding to school on a horse. She married Loren (Whitey) Pierce of Gore, Okla., on May 17, 1936. She was a member of the New Testament Church.

Survivors include her son, Norris Harrold Pierce; daughter, Lorena Sherrill Moutter; sister, Leona Reimer; five grandchildren and their spouses; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Loren (Whitey) Pierce, in Dec. 25, 1983; and son, James N. Pierce.

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

Services: Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Friday, Feb. 20, at McNary's Chapel, with the funeral service commencing at the Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow the service at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, February 20, 2004.)

Daisy Marie (Mermod) Pierce

Daisy Marie Pierce (Mermod) passed away on June 28, 2005. She was born on Aug. 9, 1919 and was married for 60 years to Jack Pierce. She was the daughter of Horace and Rosa Mermod. Daisy worked for the federal government for over 50 years, retiring in 1983. She graduated from Winters High School in 1937 and Western Business School.

She is survived by her brother, Jack Mermod; her sister, Mae Dickens; also by her nieces and nephews Renee Borenstein, Bruce Kalin, Michele Zemech, Denise Rainey and Jack K. Mermod, plus many grand-nieces and nephews, and six great-grand nieces and nephews.

Cremation will be held at the Winters Cemetery at a later date. No services will be held.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, July 7, 2005.)

Henry Pierce

DROWNED - The body of a man named Henry Pierce of San Francisco, was taken out of Cache Creek on Wednesday last, March 14th. He was drowned on Sunday, March 4th. The Coroner has been notified and will hold an inquest

on the body.

"The Winters Advocate," March 17, 1877 (This obituary was contributed by volunteer jch.)

Kenneth Lee Pierce

Kenneth Lee Pierce, of Brookings, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002, at his home, of natural causes. He was 60 years old.

Mr. Pierce was born on March 22, 1942, in DeSoto City, Missouri, a son of Eldon Pierce and Edith Williams Pierce. He was raised and educated in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1966.

Following his military service, he moved to California and began working as an elevator mechanic. During his career, he was employed by Armor Elevator, US Elevator and most recently, Bay Are Rapid Transit. He retired early due to illness.

Mr. Pierce was an unselfish and kind man and was especially generous with his time to help others. He was well respected in the workplace by both subordinates and peers and developed lasting friendships. He had a talent for making others smile and many times, said "If you put a smile on your face, it sets the tone of the day."

Mr. Pierce raised Apoloosa halter horses along with his wife, Diana. Together, they owned and operated Pierce Apoloosas Ranch in Winters.

He also enjoyed doing carpentry work and refurbishing vehicles.

He is survived by his wife Diana, of Brookings; three daughters, Christine Evans of Livermore, Claudine "Wendy" Garcia of Vacaville and Laurie Pierce of San Diego; three brothers, Gordon Jett, Charles Jett and Larry Pierce; three sisters, Jeannie Wittenburg of John Day, Oregon, Joan Lawry of Portland, Oregon and Pattie Pierce of Pomona and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, January 9, 2003.)

Buddy Piearcy, Jr.

Buddy Piearcy Jr. of Redding died Monday, Feb. 20 at age 62.

Mr. Piearcy was born March 5, 1943 in Montebello. He had been a Yolo County resident for about two years. He worked as an electrician and had served in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include Mr. Piearcy's sister, Elaine Harris of Bakersfield and his brothers, Sam Piearcy of Redding and Dan Piearcy of Bakersfield.

Services: Respecting the wishes of Mr. Piearcy, no services are scheduled. The Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel of Redding is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, February 25, 2006.)

Marian "Nonie" Pieretti

Marian "Nonie" Pieretti died at her daughter's home in Woodland Sunday, June 26 at age 89.

Mrs. Pieretti was born Aug. 5, 1915 in San Francisco. She was a long-time resident of Sacramento County. She was a member of St. Anthony Church as well as a volunteer with St. Anthony Altar Society.

Survivors include Mrs. Pieretti's children, Robert Pieretti, Joanne and John Morelli all of Woodland; her daughter-in-law of Kim Pieretti of Carmichael; her grandchildren, Robert "Tony," Paul, John and Karen Pieretti Melissa, Christine and Matthew Morelli; her great-grandchild, Rylan Pieretti and her sisters, Bernice Marcaletti and Ramona Gammino of San Francisco. She was preceded in death by her husband Angelo Pieretti and her son, Donald Pieretti.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Pieretti's name be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617-1014 or the St. Anthony Church, 14012 Walnut Ave., Walnut Grove, 95690.

Services: A cryptside service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 30 at St. Mary's Cemetery, 6700 21st Ave., Sacramento. A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be offered at St. Anthony Church, 14012 Walnut Ave., Walnut Grove, also on Thursday at noon. W.F. Gormley & Sons are assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, June 28, 2005.)

Mildred Patricia 'Peggy' O'Neill Pierson

Mildred Patricia "Peggy" O'Neill Pierson died in Woodland Sunday, May 1 at age 92.

Mrs. Pierson was born March 17, 1913 in Chicago. She had been a Yolo County resident for 23 years. She was a homemaker. She was a 23-year member of American Lutheran Church and a 20-year charter member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Golden Harvest Chapter of Yolo County.

Survivors include Mrs. Pierson's daughter, Nancy Irene Ordazzo and her husband Jack of Woodland; her son, Robert Paul Pierson and his wife Barbara of Orland Park, Ill.; her granddaughter, Jennifer Pierson of Schererville, Ind.; her grandsons, James P. Ordazzo and his wife Teresa of Mechanicsville, Va. and John M. Ordazzo of Victorville and Robert M. Pierson of New Lenox, Ill.; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; her sisters, June Teufel of Las Vegas and Lois Wilder of Chicago and 25 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Robert F. Pierson; her mother, Amelia Prestin; her father, James Patrick O'Neill and her sisters, Irene Ericksen and Dale Johnson.

Services: A funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, May 5 at American Lutheran Church, 1114 College St., Woodland with Pastor Jeffrey Irwin officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Memorial Park in San Jose. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

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

Grace Beatrice Pignataro

Mrs. Grace B. Pignataro passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2000 at Vaca Valley Hospital in Vacaville. Born on Nov. 5, 1928, in San Francisco, she was 71 years old.

Mrs. Pignataro was raised in San Francisco and attended Everett Junior High School and Mission High School. In 1947 she married her high school sweetheart, Frank Pignataro in San Francisco. In 1953 the couple moved to Belmont, California where they resided until 1984 when they moved to Winters. While living in Belmont, she raised three children and was very involved in local youth athletic programs, doing everything from running the concession stand to fund-raising for local athletic events. Her children recall growing up with many friends around and described Mrs. Pignataro as a mother to all the neighborhood children. In 1989, Mrs. Pignataro moved to Vacaville when multiple sclerosis became debilitating and she needed professional care. She has resided in Vacaville for the pat (sic) 11 years.

She is survived by her mother Beatrice Pacheco of San Jose; children, Frank Pignataro and wife Sue of Hudson, Illinois, Dan Pignataro and wife Jackie of Santa Rosa, and Tony Pignataro and wife Brenda of Vacaville; brother Bill Pacheco of San Jose; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Mrs. Pignataro was preceded in death by her husband Frank Pignataro in June of 1987 and her father Ralph Pacheco.

Friends are invited to attend the visitation on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Third and Main streets in Winters. The funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Winters Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made in her name to any local chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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

(Obituary from the “Winters Express,” Thursday, August 3, 2000.)

Billie Pike

Billie Pike died at Alderson Convalescent Hospital Saturday, Jan. 21 at age 76.

Mrs. Pike was born Aug. 17, 1929 in Weleetka, Okla., to William Floyd Boggs and Eva Pauline (Sims) Boggs. She had been a Yolo County resident for 40 years. She attended 12 years of school in the Weleetka, Okla. school system. She was employed as a nursing assistant at Woodland Memorial Hospital for 22 years.

Survivors include Mrs. Pike's children Randy Pike, Linda (Pike) Rodriguez and her husband Ernesto, Kevin Pike and his wife Beverly Pike, William Pike, Richard Pike, Tracey Pike and his wife Tiffanie (Frazier-Jespersen) Pike all of Woodland, Sheryl (Pike) Sullivan and her husband Steve of Reno, Nev., Stacey (Pike) Sathis and her husband Paul of El Dorado Hills and Kelly Pike and wife Lora (Young) Pike of Sacramento; her grandchildren, Randy Pike Jr., Jennifer R. Pike, Jamie Rodriguez and Ofelia Ambriz, Samantha Pike, Jacob Young-Pike and Madison Pearl Pike all of Sacramento, Leticia (Rodriguez) Toney and her husband Duane, Devin Rodriguez and Grover Benitez, Jacqueline Pike, Christopher Pike, Joseph Pike, Jennifer A. Pike, Tracey Pike Jr., Stephanie Pike all of Woodland, Melissa Sullivan of Las Vegas, Nev., Heather Pike of West Sacramento, Karen Pike of Vacaville, Benjamin Sathis and Emily Sathis of El Dorado Hills; 14 great-grandchildren; her sister, Margaret Andrews of Hayward; her sister-in-law, Viola Boggs of Oklahoma; her brother-in-law, Lonnie H. Finney; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandchild, Kimberly Pike; her parents; her sisters, Peachie Lee Maddox and Melba "Skeet" Finney; and her brothers, Addison Hayes Boggs and Gerald E. Boggs.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Pike's name be made to the American Lung Association, , 909 12th St., Suite 100, Sacramento, 95814-2997; or Alderson Convalescent Hospital, 124 Walnut St., Woodland, 95695.

Services: A celebration of Mrs. Pike's life is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at Woodland Bible Church, 433 California St. Mrs. Pike requests bright colors are worn for her celebration. Refreshments served in the church hall immediately following the ceremony. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, February 27, 2006.)

Eiko Katsube Pike

Eiko Katsube Pike died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005 at Sutter Memorial Hospital in Sacramento, at age 73.

Pike was born to Izo and Sada Katsube on Feb. 1, 1932 in Hiroshima, Japan. Pike was a homemaker and had been a resident of Yolo County for the last 29 years. She was a member of Nicherin Sochu.

Pike is survived by her husband of 45 years, John F. Pike, of Woodland.

She is also survived by her son John A. Pike and his wife Shari, of Woodland, and her brothers Masyoshi and Toshiki Katsube, sister Sachiyo Nishimura, all of Hiroshima, Japan, and grand children Adam and Allie Pike, of Woodland.

Services: Graveside services will be at Monument Hill Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15. The family would prefer memorials in the form of donations to the Sutter Memorial Hospital Foundation.

McNary's Chapel is assisting the family.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Sunday, February 13, 2005.)

Joe Brazil Pimentel

Joe Brazil Pimentel died Friday, June 20, 2003, at Palm Gardens in Woodland at the age of 81 of cancer. Mr. Pimentel was born on Dec. 9, 1921, in Woodland and was a resident of Sacramento for 30 years before returning to Woodland in 1999. He worked as a truck driver for Hedlund Lumber co., and McLaughn Co. for many years until his retirement. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 71th Division 5th Infantry Regiment European Theater in Germany and France. Mr. Pimentel was a life member of VFW Post 1985 of Woodland, Cabrillo Club No. 26 and a member of Holy Rosary Church. He is survived by his sons, Frank and wife Lena of Peabody, Mass., and Ralph and partner Beth of Sacramento, as well as grandsons, Joseph and Frankie Pimentel of Peabody and Ryan Pimentel of Sacramento. Other survivors include his sisters, Mamie and husband Joe Silva of Woodland, Bertie and husband Jerry Rudorf of Bakersfield; brother, John and wife Dorothy Pimentel of Patterson; as well as by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Mary Pimentel, brothers John and James Pimentel and his former wife LaVerne Pimentel.

North Sacramento Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family prefers contributions to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617, and Holy Rosary Church.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, June 30, at Holy Rosary Church in Woodland, with Father John Boll officiating. Interment will follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park in the veteran's area.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, June 25, 2003.)

John D. Pine

Funeral services for John D. Pine, 67, of Vacaville was held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in McCune Garden Chapel.

The Rev. Keith Knauf officiated. Burial followed in the Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery.

Mr. Pine died April 30, 1999, in Menlo Park.

Born Dec. 29, 1931, in Sacramento, he worked for the state Department of Justice as a special agent for 25 years. He was a member of the Woodland Elks, and he also enjoyed karate and hiking with his fiancee, Miluse Mladek of Sunnyvale. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and good friend.

Mr. Pine is survived by his fiancee; sons, Craig of Crest Line, Eric of Midland, Michigan; grandson, Kirk of Crest Line; granddaughters, Heather and Holly of Farewell, Michigan; cousins, John and David, both of Sacramento, Benny of Elk Grove; and his former wife, Geri Gonzalez of Vacaville.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, c/o Ruth Bradanini, 290 Fruitvale, Vacaville, CA 95688.

(Obituary from the “Winters Express,” Thursday, May 6, 2000)

Betty Jean Pinion

Betty Jean Pinion of Pea Ridge died in Brighton House Care Center, Rogers, Ark. Monday, Aug. 12, 2002, at age 76.

Born April 8, 1926, in Rochester, N.Y., Mrs. Pinion was the daughter of Harry Charles Kayter and Catherine Berry Kayter. She moved to Pea Ridge to make her home 18 years ago after the death of her husband, Albert Lee Pinion. She was a member of TOPS in Pea Ridge and St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Bentonville. She was involved with the foreign exchange program with her daughter and shared her home with Filip from Sweden; Alina from Russia; Pontus from Sweden; and Andre from New Zealand. According to her family members, "she loved her family and was devoted to them."

Mrs. Pinion is survived by her daughters, Cathy Wallace of Pea Ridge, and Linda Longan of Woodland; six grandchildren, Debra McDonald, Billy Wallace and Richard Wallace, all of Pea Ridge, Sandra Longan, Robert Longan and Michael Pinion, all of Woodland; and five great-grandchildren, Tyler Keith Wallace, Dylan Carl Wallace, Montana Longan, Jimmy Lee McKenzie, and Brandon Longan.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and sister, Shirley Zaso.

Funeral service is scheduled at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Sisco Funeral Home Chapel in Pea Ridge. Burial is to be in Pea Ridge Cemetery, Ark.

Visitation is set from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the funeral home.

Sisco Funeral Home Inc. of Pea Ridge, Ark.. is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, August 14, 2002.)

Lois. J. Pinney

Lois J. Pinney died at her Davis home June 4, 2003, with her family at her side. She was 79.

She was born Aug. 2, 1923 in Harlowton, Mont., to Claude and Alma Morley. She attended the University of Montana at Bozeman before starting a long career as a dietitian in the US Army, during which she rose to the rank of lieutenant.

On June 14, 1946, she married Theodore C. Pinney and the two began their family, eventually raising five children. She went to work as a dietitian for Napa State Hospital, then moved to Malawi, Africa for about seven years.

She returned to the Bay Area and completed her master's degree at UC Davis. She was then employed at Methodist Hospital, remaining there until her retirement in 1991. She was also active at the Senior Center, where she volunteered in the tax aid program, assisting the elderly.

In a life rich with experiences and enjoyments, Lois most loved working outside in her yard and being with her dogs. She was greatly loved, her family said, and will be missed by all those who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, son Charles H. Pinney and brother Loren Morley. She is survived by daughters Gale P. Rhoades and husband Lloyd of Daly City, Katherine Pinney of Davis, Cecilia M. Drissia and husband Fethi of Davis, Barbara M. Pinney of Healdsburg, and son-in-law Aramat Chumo of Davis. She is also survived by grandchildren Caroline and Charles Chumo and Sawsan and Sami Drissia, all of Davis.

A private service will be held at a later date at Willow Grove Cemetery in Buffalo, Wyo. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Saturday, June 7, 2003.)

Eleanor J. Pino

Eleanor J. Pino died at Woodland Memorial Hospital Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, at age 89.

Born Aug. 21, 1914, in Hollister, Tres Pinos area, Mrs. Pino lived in Alameda for many years prior to retiring from American Can Company Oil in Oakland and moving to Woodland in 1980.

Survivors include her sons, John J. Woolley and wife Charlene of Pinole and Robert M. Woolley and wife Johanna of Alameda; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Lou Pino.

Services: Family and friends are invited to a memorial celebration at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland, (662-5411), with Father John Boll of Holy Rosary Catholic Church officiating.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, September 15, 2003.)

Belmira "Belle" Pires

Belmira "Belle" Pires died at Alderson Convalescent Hospital in Woodland on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at age 95.

Mrs. Pires was born May 18, 1910 in Oakland to Joseph and Angela (Mello) Pimentel. She had been a Yolo County resident for 86 years. She graduated from Willow Oak Grammar School. She and her husband owned a dairy farm in Esparto and later she worked as a salad maker at the Woodland Clinic.

Survivors include Mrs. Pires' son, Lawrence Pires and his wife Beverly of Woodland; her grandchildren, Bruce Pires and his wife Brenda of Atascadero, Missie Hobson and her husband Larry of Avila Beach, Stephanie Price and her husband Tom, Louis Pires Jr. and his wife Ting of Woodland; her great-grandchildren, Kelsey Freshours and her husband Joseph of Dixon, Lacey Pacheco and her husband Jeff of San Diego, Matthew Hobson of Avila Beach, Jordan Price, Amaya and Arianna Pires of Woodland; great-great-grandson, Austin Freshours of Dixon; her sisters, Mary Borba, Evelyn Rhodes Schreiber and Isabel Bettencourt, all of Woodland; her brother, Clay Pimentel of Fremont; her nieces, Rita Carlson and husband Michael of Carson City, Nev., Cynthia Bettencourt of Sacramento, Deolinda M. Duncan of Woodland, Lucille Peters and husband Manuel of Elk Grove, Ida Ortiz and husband Leonard of Galt; and her nephews, Denny Rhodes and wife Genie of Dillon Beach, Manuel Borba of Oakland, Todd and Craig Pimental of Fremont, Frank Bettencourt and wife Isabel of Woodland, Manuel Bettencourt and wife Neyda of Portland, Ore. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Felix B. Pires Sr.; her sons, Felix Pires Jr. and Louis Pires; and her parents.

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

Services: A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Holy Rosary. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery next to her husband. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, January 7, 2006.)

Louis J. Pires

Louis J. Pires, beloved husband and father, passed away unexpectedly at his ranch in Esparto, Ca. on December 9th, 2002 at the age of 68, and was a lifelong resident of Yolo County. He was born in Woodland, August 28th, 1934 to Felix B. and Belmira (Pimentel) Pires.

Mr. Pires had retired from Madison Sand and Gravel Company after forty-two years of dedicated service. Mr. Pires was well known as a cattleman in both the Capay Valley and Esparto communities. He was truly loved by all and will be dearly missed by his relatives, close friends and especially his pet dogs "Hank" and "Buffie."

Mr. Pires is survived by his wife Dolores Anne (Crockett) Pires of Esparto, his son Louis J. Pires Jr. and wife Ting, his daughter Stephanie M. Price and spouse Thomas, his grandchildren Jordan Price and Amaya and Arianna Pires. Surviving also is his mother Belmira Pires, and brother Lawrence J. Pires and his wife Beverly, all of Woodland. Also survived by his stepchildren Connie Pierce, Delilah Torcato, Cindy Funston, Shelly Funston and Sherry Ostergard, all of Woodland, and Saxon Funston of Santa Monica and Samson Funston of West Sacramento. A niece, Missie Hobson of San Luis Obispo and a nephew, Bruce Pires of Atascadero survive as well. He was preceded in death by his father, Felix B. Pires Sr. and a brother, Felix B. Pires Jr.

A memorial mass is scheduled at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland, Ca. on Monday, Dec. 16, 2002 at 10 a.m. Father Colm O'Kelly will be officiating. No visitation is scheduled prior to the service. Private interment will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial donations in Mr. Pires name may be made to the American Heart Association, 2007 "O" St., Sacramento, Ca 95814; or the Esparto Volunteer Fire Department, Esparto, Ca 95627.

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

A fee has been paid to print this obituary as written.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, December 14, 2002.)

Janette Renee Pirkle

Janette Renee Pirkle died on Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at her home in Sutter County. She was 39 years old.

Born in Woodland on April 19, 1963, Ms. Pirkle attended schools in Woodland and later worked at UC Davis as a teacher's aide in the Peer Project.

Survivors include her mother, Marilyn Pirkle, of Sutter County and uncle Gerald Minatre of Sacramento.

Memorial may be sent to the UC Davis Peer Project. Arrangements were under the direction of Kraft Bros. of Woodland.

Services: A graveside commital service was held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 at the Woodland Cemetery.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, January 19, 2003.)

Angelena Elizabeth 'Pescaglini' Pisani

Angelena Elizabeth Pisani died at St. John's retirement Village in Woodland on Friday, July 18, 2003. She was 88 years old.

Born in Winters on Oct. 26, 1914, Mrs. Pisani was the daughter of Guissepe and Elizabeth (Delasandro) Pescaglini. Mrs. Pisani was a lifelong resident of Yolo County and has until recently been a resident of Leisureville Mobile Home Park in Woodland.

After attending Yolo County schools, she married and later worked for 30 years as a waitress at Gorman's Restaurant in Yolo.

Mrs. Pisani is survived by her son, Robert A. Pisani of Winters; daughter, Louise Taylor and husband Jim of Vancouver, Wash.; grandsons, Jim Pisani and wife Jennifer of Visalia, Bob Pisani and wife Gwen of Winters, Mike Pisani and wife Jana of Paris, Miss., Larry Pisani and wife Teresa of Winters, James Taylor of Vancouver, Joseph Taylor and wife Julie of Tigard, Ore., and granddaughter Annmarie Haldeman and husband Jay of Vancouver. She is also survived by a brother, Jack Pescaglini and wife Alice of Woodland; and a sister, Jean Botelli and husband Bill of Davis. Other survivors include brother-in-laws, Al Roncoroni and Nicholas Cadenasso of Woodland; 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Angelo Pisani in 1991, her parents, a brother, Harry Pescaglini and sisters Mary Gorman, Josephine Cadenasso and Julia Roncoroni.

The family requests donations in memory of Angelena Pisani be made to Hospice of Yolo County, P.O. box 1014, Davis, 95617, or a charity of the donor's choice.

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

Services: A rosary and prayer vigil are scheduled for 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, at Kraft Bros. Chapel in Woodland. A mass is scheduled for St. Martin's Catholic Church in Esparto at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 23. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Woodland. No visitation will be held prior to services.

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

Joan Beverly Dorothea Pisani

Joan Beverly Dorothea Pisani passed away on Oct. 28, 1999, at her home in Winters. Born in Woodland on Nov. 15, 1940, she was 58 years old.

Mrs. Pisani was the executive secretary for the Winters Cemetery District for 23 years. She was a lifetime Yolo County resident, and lived in Winters for 39 years. She was a graduate of Esparto High School, and was the daughter of the late John and Freda Schaupp.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Robert A. Pisani, of Winters; sons, Jim Pisani of Clovis, Bob Pisani of Winters, Mike Pisani of Laredo, Texas, and Larry Pisani of Winters; brother, Richard Schaupp of Cupertino; grandchildren, David, Kevin, Dominic and Kristopher Pisani of Winters; William, Corina and Geoffrey Pisani of Laredo, Texas; Shelby Pisani of Winters; Nicholas and Amber Jones of Visalia; and Kristin Pisani of Clovis.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 1, at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers were Tom Hickman, Eric Murillo, Nicholas Jones, and David, Kevin and Dominic Pisani. Burial followed at the Winters Cemetery. Pastor Frank Anderson officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Smith's Colonial Chapel.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, November 4, 1999.)

Evelyn Naomi (Rodgers) Pistorius

Evelyn Naomi (Rodgers) Pistorius died Monday, July 22, 2002, at age 92.

Born Sept. 7, 1909, in Stockton, Mrs. Pistorius was the daughter of the late Elsie Helen (Johnson) Rodgers and Benjamin Elias Rodgers. She moved to Woodland in 1961 with her family where she was a homemaker and licensed daycare provider. She loved to write poetry and received an award for her poem "Wake Up America" one of two poems she had published.

Mrs. Pistorius is survived by her daughters, Cheris Johnson of Woodland, Carol Clemens of Dunsmuir, Marva Robinson of Eureka, Arlene Andrews of San Jose, Sharon Taylor of Woodland; and son, Raymond Pistorius of Fair Oaks.

She is also survived by her 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Gammara of Danville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Pistorius was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest W. Pistorius; three brothers; and one sister.

A service is scheduled at 1:30 p.m., Friday, July 26, at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland.

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

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Wednesday, July 24, 2002.)

Nola Pittman

Nola Pittman of Colusa died Monday, March 6, 2006.

Born in Woodland on October 12, 1932 to Omar and Eliza Dickson, she lived in Woodland for 30 years before moving to Winters and living there for 30 years, and then to Colusa in 2001. She was a bookkeeper for 10 years and before that she managed the Plainfield Station Restaurant.

She was a member of the Lighthouse Christian Church in Winters until moving to Colusa where she attended Charity Baptist Church.

Nola enjoyed crafts, ceramics, crossword puzzles and helping her grandchildren with homework. She was a member of one of the first pioneer families in Yolo County, the John Stoddard family. They settled on Road 27 in Woodland after coming to the United States from Scotland.

Nola is survived by one daughter: Bobbie McMahon of Colusa and husband Steve; and sons Gerald Dinsdale and wife Wendy of Dixon, Michael Pittman and wife Marla of Winters, Steve Pittman and wife Flo of Williams, Alan Pittman and wife Bobbie of Knights Landing.

Her grandchildren are Shawn Humphrey and husband Devin of Williams, Erin McMahon, Steven McMahon and Ryan McMahon of Colusa, Dustin Pittman and Brooke Pittman of Winters, Shyla Trojanowski and husband Jason of Winters, Jennifer Pittman Kayla Pittman, and Megan Pittman of Williams, Aaron Dinsdale, Myra Dinsdale and Owen Dinsdale of Dixon, Jessica Morse and boyfriend Kevin Foster of Woodland, and Jamie Nesbitt, John Nesbitt and Robert Nesbitt of Knights Landing. She is also survived by great grandchildren Alyxandra and Alexis McMahon of Colusa, Payton and Landon Humphrey of Williams, Derrick and Logan Pittman of Winters, Ian and Aislyn Trojanowski of Winters, and Elora Foster of Knights Landing.

She was preceded in death by son Richard Dinsdale, brother Leon Jones and Dick Dickson, and sisters Jacquilin Hallet, Theresa Hill and Leona Frei.

Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 18 at the Charity Baptist Church, 2150 Wescott.

(A photograph of Nola Pittman is included with this obituary.)

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, March 16, 2006.)

Jack M. Pitts

Jack M. Pitts died at his Davis home Oct. 13, 2003, after a lengthy illness. He was 74.

He was born April 20, 1929, in Coleman, Texas. Before retiring, he spent 20 years as a firefighter in Napa.

He is survived by his wife, Sheila Carpenter of Davis; sons John Pitts of Suisun City and Floyd Pitts of San Angelo, Texas; brothers Fain Pitts of Martinez and Buddy Pitts of Blanket, Texas; sister, Lina Kay Wagner of Flomaton, Ala.; aunt Yaunita Hughes of Brownwood, Texas; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

No memorial service is planned. He will be buried next to his first wife, Willeta, in San Antonio.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, October 20, 2003.)

James E. Pitts

James E. Pitts passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2002 at Sutter General Hospital in Sacramento. Born on Feb. 25, 1928, in Howell Tennessee, he was 74 years old.

Mr. Pitts served in the United States Navy during World War II. He graduated from UC Davis and worked for many years at Travis Air Force Base as a Passenger Services Supervisor, retiring in 1983. Mr. Pitts was described by his family as "devoted to his grandchildren, who brought him great joy as he did them."

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Maria Pitts of Winters. He is also survived by a daughter, Jo Ann Hayes and her husband Robert of Esparto; sons Richard Pitts and his wife Debbie of Winters and Joseph and Michael Pitts, both of Sacramento; brother-in-law Joe Rubio and his wife Carmen of Winters. He is also survived by his grandchildren Christopher Hayes of Woodland, Jeffrey Pitts of Sacramento, Deston Hayes of Chico and Amber Pitts of San Diego.

Mr. Pitts was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Orene Pitts.

Friends were invited to attend a graveside funeral service on Monday, May 6, at 1 p.m. at the Winters Cemetery, 415 Cemetery Drive, Winters.

His family requests that remembrances be made in his name to Winters Grad Night or the Winters High School Athletic Fund.

Arrangements were under the direction of Smith’s Colonial Chapel in Winters.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, May 9, 2002.)

William “Bill” Pixton

William LaVar Pixton died in Woodland Monday, Nov. 7 at age 61.

Mr. Pixton was born May 7, 1944 in Murray, Utah. He had been a Yolo County resident for 50 years. He graduated from Woodland High School and served in the Army from 1965 to 1967. For 32 years, he worked at Mobil Chemical and later as a warehouseman for Walgreens for 10 years.

Survivors include Mr. Pixton's wife of 28 years, Terry Pixton; his sons, Tony and Jeff Pixton; his sisters, Illene Medico and Bonnie Johnson; and his brothers, Paul, Clyde, Floyd and Don Pixton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus and Claudia Pixton; his brothers, Reed and Marvin Pixton and his brother-in-law Joseph Medico.

The family requests memorials in Mr. Pixton's name be directed to UC Davis Aggies football, UC Davis, One Shields Ave., Davis, 95616 or the Red Cross Hurricane Katrina relief fund, 120 Court St., Woodland, 95695.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland with Carl Morgan and Thomas McKinney officiating. A private inurnment will be held at Monument Hill Memorial Park at a later date. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, November 10, 2005.)

Elizabeth Grace (Ingham) Plank

Elizabeth Grace (Ingham) Plank passed away Aug. 12 at Valley West Care Center in Williams at age 92. She was born March 11, 1912 in Tanasket, Wash. and was a resident of Arbuckle and Washington. Elizabeth came with her family to California many years ago, She then returned to Washington and married R.E. (Ike) Plank, returning to California to live the rest of her life.

Survivors include her son, Howard Plank and his wife Vivian of Williams, daughter Shirley Maupin and her husband Bill of Arbuckle, grandchildren Michael Maupin, Willie Maupin and his wife Adda, Margaret Tafoya and her husband Joe, Dwight, Judy, Charles and Jennifer Plank. She is also survived by great-grandchildren Minnie Beth Robinson, Nelle Peterson and her husband Jim, Billy Maupin, Kara Maupin, Sarah and Robert Tafoya, Travis and Kelsey Plank and great-great-grandchildren Mary Patricia and Frances Elizabeth Peterson.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, R.E. Plank, her father William, mother Grace, her sisters Jean, Mabel and Wilma and her grandson David.

Memorial services will be Friday, Aug. 27, 2004 at 11 a.m. at McNary-Moore Funeral Home, 107 Fifth St., Colusa. Memorial contributions may be made in Elizabeth's name to the Arbuckle Revitalization Project, c/o Alsco Geyer, P.O. Box 111, Arbuckle, 95912 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

(A photograph of Elizabeth Plank is included with this obituary.)

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, August 18, 2004.)

Isidor Z. Plarisan

Isidor Zafra Plarisan died Sept. 21, 2000, at his Madison home. Born May 15, 1901, in Minglanilla, Cebu, Philippine Islands, he was 99.

A resident of Yolo County for 55 years, he immigrated to the Hawaiian Islands in 1924. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the American Legion Magellan Post 604 for 55 years, the Sacramento Visayan Club, the Sacramento Pongosinan Club, the Filipino Association of Sacramento and Vicinity and the Madison International Club. He was the last member of the Filipino Cowboy Gan of Sacramento and Vicinity.

Plarisan was an avid fisherman and loved to dance and travel to Reno.

He is survived by his wife, Bernardina Lujan Plarisan of Madison; his daughter, Regina L. Plarisan of Honolulu; and his son, Isidor Plarisan Jr. of Roseville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Regina Zafra Plarisan and Pablo Plarisan.

The vigil will be today at 6:30 p.m. at St. Martin's Church in Esparto. A funeral mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at St. Martin's, with interment to follow at the Capay Cemetery.

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

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Sunday, Setember 24, 2000.)

Ora Pleasants

At her request, no formal services will be held for Ora Pleasants, 81, of Vacaville. Interment will be private.

Mrs. Pleasants died on March 31, 2000, at Vacaville Convalescent Rehabilitation Center in Vacaville after a long illness.

Born on June 24, 1918, in Dixon, she was a lifelong resident of Solano County. In her working years, she was a cashier at Day’s Drugs in Winters and also was a secretary at a local construction and concrete company.

Mrs. Pleasants is survived by her daughter, Claudia Shrum of Santa Rosa, and son, Bill of Vacaville. She also had four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Nadeau Family Funeral Home in Vacaville.

(Obituary from the “Winters Express,” Thursday, April 6, 2000.)

Russell H. Pleasants

Masonic funeral services were held in Smith’s Colonial Chapel Wednesday afternoon for Russell H. Pleasants, 65, who died in the Woodland Memorial Hospital Sunday. Burial followed in the Winters Cemetery.

A lifelong resident of Pleasants Valley, he was a descendant of James Madison Pleasants, who settled in the valley which bears his name, in 1850. Russell was born in Oakland December 14, 1920, and was a rancher most of his life, later working in the pharmacy department of the UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital. He retired from that position in 1980.

He was a member of the Pioneer Presbyterian church and a member of Landmark-Buckeye Masonic Lodge. Prior to the merger of the Winters and Esparto lodges, he served three times as master of Buckeye Lodge. Pleasants was also a past worthy patron of Yosolano Chapter 218, Order of Eastern Star.

For over 20 years, he served as a trustee of the Winters Cemetery District, and for a number of years was a member of the Winters Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees.

A veteran of World War II, he served in the U. S. Army Signal Corps.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothy, of the family home in Pleasants Valley; two sons, Russell A. Pleasants, of Winters, and Gary E. Pleasants, of Minneapolis, Minnesota; a sister, Elaine Blanc, of Fresno, and four grandchildren.

(Obituary from the “Winters Express,” Thursday, December 4, 1986.)

Albert Julius Plocher

Albert Julius Plocher died in Woodland Friday, Aug. 19 at age 87.

Mr. Plocher was born Oct. 15, 1917 in Woodland. He had been a lifelong resident. He attended Cacheville Elementary and was a 1935 graduate of Woodland High School. During World War II he was a staff sergeant stationed with the 69th Calvary Troop Mechanized of the U.S. Army in the European Theater. For 50 years he was a Grade "A" dairy farmer. He was a founding member of California Dairyman's Association and president of state and national Dairy Herd Improvement Association.

Survivors include Mr. Plocher's wife of 54 years, Emilie Barbara (Martens) Plocher; his daughter, Barbara Diane Plocher and her husband Robert Vicari of San Francisco; his son, Albert Eugene Plocher and his wife Lynn of Woodland; his grandchildren, Jared Nathanael Plocher of Phoenix and Dana Lendre Plocher of Sacramento; his sisters, Martha Barney, Lydia Marks and Esther Plocher; and his brothers, Frederick, Robert, Harold and Philip Plocher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Cora (Barner) Plocher; his brother, Erwin Plocher; and his grandparents, George and Barbara Plocher and David and Caroline Barner.

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

Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at Calvary Chapel, 1580 Case Place with Pastor John Withem officiating. Interment will be private. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, August 23, 2005.)

Harold Plocher

Harold Plocher died at Saint John's Stollwood Convalescent Hospital in Woodland Thursday, Oct. 19 at the age of 82.

Harold was born at the Plocher home on County Road 18A to Fred and Cora Plocher. He was one of nine children. He lived his entire life in Yolo County.

Harold served in the Pacific as a quartermaster in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war he attended the University of California, Davis, received a B.S. degree in 1950 and continued on to receive his D.V.M. from the School of Veterinary Medicine's first class in 1952. Harold served on the Woodland School Board of Education for 16 years. He was active in 4-H and served as a leader for many years. He was a lifetime member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Woodland. Harold was an owner, operator of H.D. Plocher Partnership-CACHE ACRES Holsteins. He was a member of the U.S.A. Holstein Association, California Holstein Association, All West/Select Sire Co-operative and the California Farm Bureau.

Harold Plocher is survived by Virginia, his wife of 57 years, daughter Jane Plocher, daughter, Nancy Plocher and children Jon, Shelly and Kristi all of Woodland, son Bill Plocher of Incline Village, Nev., son Rick and wife Norma and their children Russell, Ross and Daniel all of Woodland, son Andy and wife Susie and children Darcie and Denise all of Mendocino, Amber of Sacramento. Harold had one great-grandson, John, son of Amber.

Harold is also survived by brothers: Fredrick, Robert, Phillip and sisters: Martha, Lydia and Esther. His father and mother, Fred and Cora Plocher and brothers Erwin and Albert Plocher preceded Harold in death.

There will be a celebration of his life and memorial service on Nov. 5, 2005 at 2 p.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ in Woodland.

The family requests that any donations be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617; St. John's United Church of Christ, 432 Cleveland St., Woodland, 95695; or St. John's Stollwood, 135 Woodland Ave., Woodland, 95695.

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(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, October 22, through Sunday, October 23, 2005.)

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Harold Plocher (2nd of 2 obits.)

Harold Plocher died at St. John's Stollwood Convalescent Hospital in Woodland Thursday, Oct. 19 at the age of 82.

Mr. Plocher was born at the Plocher home on County Road 18A to Fred and Cora Plocher. He lived his entire life in Yolo County. He served in the Pacific as a quartermaster in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war he attended UC Davis, received a B.S. degree in 1950 and continued on to receive his D.V.M. from the School of Veterinary Medicine's first class in 1952. He served on the Woodland School Board of Education for 16 years. He was active in 4-H and served as a leader for many years. He was a lifetime member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Woodland. In addition he was an owner, operator of H.D. Plocher Partnership-CACHE ACRES Holsteins. He was a member of the U.S.A. Holstein Association, California Holstein Association, All West/Select Sire Co-operative and the California Farm Bureau.

Survivors include Mr. Plocher's wife of 57 years, Virginia; his daughters, Jane Plocher and Nancy Plocher both of Woodland; his sons, Bill Plocher of Incline Village, Nev., Rick and his wife Norma of Woodland, Andy and his wife Susie of Mendocino; his grandchildren, Jon, Shelly, Kristi, Russell, Ross and Daniel all of Woodland, Darcie and Denise of Mendocino and Amber of Sacramento; his great-grandson, John; his sisters, Martha, Lydia and Esther; and his brothers, Fredrick, Robert and Phillip. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Fred and Cora Plocher and his brothers, Erwin and Albert Plocher.

The family requests that memorials in Mr. Plocher's name be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617; St. John's United Church of Christ, 432 Cleveland St., Woodland, 95695; or St. John's Stollwood, 135 Woodland Ave., Woodland, 95695.

Services: There will be a celebration of Mr. Plocher's life and memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at St. John's United Church of Christ, 434 Cleveland St., Woodland. The Nautilus Society of Sacramento is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, October 24, 2005.)

Charles William "Bill" Plumb, Jr.

Charles William "Bill" Plumb Jr. died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005 at his home, River Bend Farm, in Yolo County at age 84.

Mr. Plumb was born in Flagstaff, Ariz. Aug. 23, 1921. He was a graduate of Stanford Jr. High, Sacramento High and UC Berkeley, with a degree in mining engineering. He served during WWII for three years as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy on the USS Bradford in the South Pacific. He farmed in Yolo County for over 30 years and helped organize the Elk Horn Fire District.

Survivors include Mr. Plumb's wife, Barbara; his sons, Charles W. Plumb III and his wife Judy, Lawrence F. Plumb and his wife Jill; his granddaughters Sally (Plumb) Danzler, Tracy Plumb, Emily Plumb and Claire Plumb; his great-granddaughters, Baylee Miller and Mia Danzler; stepchildren, Cecelia Kolstad and her husband Bud, Mary Beedie and her husband Bob, Chris Branch and her husband Jerry, Joe Garfield and his wife Debbie, Dave Garfield and his wife Nancy, Jane Kellam and her husband John and Hanna West and her husband Art; his twin sister, Belle Fickle; his sister, Beryl Parker; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, step-grand and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. and Lucy Plumb; his sister, Betty Jones; his first wife, Jean Prittie Plumb; his second wife, Cecelia Garfield Plumb and her daughter Gayle; and stepson Wayne B. Boulding.

The family requests memorials in Mr. Plumb's name be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617. Services: A service will be held on Nov. 30, 10 a.m. at the Woodland United Methodist Church, 212 Second St.

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

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Charles William "Bill" Plumb, Jr. (2nd of 2 obits.)

Bill was born in Flagstaff, Ariz. Aug. 23, 1921. He died on Nov. 25, 2005 at his home, River Bend Farm, in Yolo County. Bill was a graduate of Stanford Jr. High, Sacramento High and UC Berkeley, with a degree in mining engineering. He served during WWII for three years as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy on the USS Bradford in the South Pacific. He farmed in Yolo County for over 30 years and helped organize the Elk Horn Fire District.

Bill was a gentle man with many skills and interests. He loved to play golf, strum the ukulele and sing, hunt and fish, and enthusiastically recite line after line of Gold Rush-era poetry. But most of all, he loved his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, sons, Charles W. Plumb III and wife Judy, Lawrence F. Plumb and wife Jill; twin sister, Belle Fickle; sister, Beryl Parker; granddaughters Sally (Plumb) Danzler, Tracy Plumb, Emily Plumb and Claire Plumb; great-granddaughters, Baylee Miller and Mia Danzler; stepchildren, Cecelia Kolstad (Bud), Mary Beedie (Bob), Chris Branch (Jerry), Joe Garfield (Debbie), Dave Garfield (Nancy), Jane Kellam (John) and Hanna West (Art); numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, step-grand and great-grandchildren and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. and Lucy Plumb; sister, Betty Jones; his first wife, Jean Prittie Plumb; his second wife, Cecelia Garfield Plumb and her daughter Gayle; and stepson Wayne B. Boulding.

A service will be held on Nov. 30, 10 a.m. at the Woodland United Methodist Church, 212 Second St. Remembrances may be sent to: Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617.

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

James Lyall “Jim” Plumb

James Lyall “Jim” Plumb died Dec. 20, 2005, at Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento with his family at this side. He was 56 years old.

He will be buried at 11 a.m. Saturday at Eastlawn Cemetery in Sacramento. A public celebration of his life will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Sterling Hotel, 1100 H St. in Sacramento.

He was born Sept. 28, 1949, in El Centro. He graduated from El Centro High School, and then from UC Berkeley with a degree in architecture. He then joined the Peace Corps and served in Peru, working in the area of community development and design.

In the early 1970s, he came to the Sacramento/Davis area to work and collaborate with other designers and engineers in the development of active and passive solar design principles. His innovative work with solar design with the firm Living Systems was recognized with awards from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the California Energy Commission and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District.

He started his own architectural and design firm, James Plumb Associates. He was well known for his work on numerous commercial and residential buildings as well as subdivision site planning and commercial tenant improvements. He was also known for his historic renovation efforts and work on establishing and guiding neighborhood architectural design standards.

Plumb's projects included restoration and expansion of the Julia Morgan House on T Street in Sacramento, the Yolo County District Attorney's Office in downtown Woodland, a historic renovation and addition to the old Daily Democrat building, the addition and renovation of the Coldwell Banker office at Second and D streets in downtown Davis, and the 33rd Street Bistro in Sacramento.

He also designed the commercial subdivision known as the Fifth Street Commerce Center, and won an award from the Davis Design Review Board for his design of Joan Poulos' law office on Oak Avenue.

He designed hundreds of custom homes, including an award-winning house for the “Street of Dreams” home tour in Lake Alhambra Estates. His design won best architecture and best of show, judged by his peers as well as thousands of people who toured the model homes.

Plumb also received a “Gold Nugget Award” in 1993 for the best single-family detached home under 1,200 square feet in California from the Pacific Coast Builders Conference & Sun/Coast Architect/Builder. Many of his homes and designs were featured in articles in popular publications such as Sunset Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens and Sacramento Magazine, as well as numerous professional journals.

Plumb also was well known for his other contributions and involvement in the region. He was a member of the Davis Rotary Club, and a member at the El Macero Country Club. He was an avid golfer and he helped co-host for many years the Rotary Golf Tournament as well as organizing and running many other golf tournament fund-raisers for charities throughout the region.

He was a board member of the Sacramento Children's Receiving Home.

He was a devoted husband and father and is survived by his wife Nancy Pape and his daughters Erica and Arden Plumb. He's also survived by his father, Tom Plumb; a brother, Tom Plumb Jr.; and his mother-in-law Mary Pape.

Donations in Plumb's memory may be made to the Children's Receiving Home or to the American Cancer Society for lung cancer research.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, December 23, 2005.)