Dorothy Ursula Winberg

Dorothy Ursula Winberg died Feb. 18, 2005, at Sierra Health Care Convalescent Hospital in Davis. She was 90 years old.

A celebration of her life will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sacramento.

Born Sept. 4, 1914, in New York City, she was the fourth child of James and Nora (O'Connor) Neeson, both Irish immigrants. Her family moved to the Baychester section of then-rural Bronx when she was 9 years old.

In 1932, she married her neighborhood sweetheart, Milton "Mitt" Winberg. She lived with her husband and four children in the same Baychester area for 20 years before moving to Yonkers, N.Y., where they remained until her husband's retirement in 1972.

Although she accepted several different part-time jobs to help with expenses, she was primarily a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. She was also a championship league bowler. After retiring to Modesto, she and her husband learned to play golf and enjoyed many hours and rewarding friendships centered on that game. They moved to Davis in September of 2000 to be near family.

She was preceded in death by her husband Mitt in May 2004, just short of their 72nd wedding anniversary; two of her children, Christopher Winberg and Frances Winberg; her sisters, Loretta Baggott and Elizabeth Tohsweg; and her brother, Charles Neeson.

She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Ross and her husband Bill of Davis; her son, Charles Winberg and his wife Judithanne of Davis; and her son James Winberg and his wife Barbara, of Geneva, Switzerland.

She is further survived by 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

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

Milton W. Winberg

Milton Winberg died May 25, 2004, in Davis. Born Sept. 29, 1910, in Fairhope, Ala., to Charles and Fern Winberg, he was 93 years old.

A 50-year resident of New York, he was employed for 30 years as a stationary engineer with the New York City Board of Education. He was a member of Local 891 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, for which he served as borough chair. He and his wife retired to California in 1972.

He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Dorothy. He is also survived by two sons, James and his wife Barbara of Geneva, Switzerland, and Charles and his wife Judithanne of Davis; and daughter, Dorothy Ross and her husband Bill of Davis. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to a memorial service at 10 a.m. in Monday at St. Francis Church, 1066 26th St. in Sacramento.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Saturday, May 29, 2004.)

Mark Allan Wineinger

Mark Allan Wineinger died June 19, 2004, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous and inspirational fight against cancer. He was 50.

A dedicated physician, husband and father, his clear calling in life was to be a doctor. He grew up in Hobart, Ind., and was a graduate of Purdue University and Indiana University School of Medicine. He served his internship at the Naval Regional Medical Center in Oakland, after which he joined the staff at the Oakland Naval Hospital as a general medical officer.

He completed flight surgeon training at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute in Pensacola, Fla., and spent two years as a U.S. Navy flight surgeon at Cherry Point, N.C. He then completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. This was followed by his appointment an instructor, a Mayo Foundation Scholar and a senior associate consultant at the Mayo Clinic.

In 1988, Mark and his wife Julie brought their two kids to California so he could pursue a fellowship in the department of human physiology at UC Davis. His research activities there were directed at the causes and treatment of neuromuscular diseases and quality of life issues surrounding these conditions.

Upon completion of this fellowship, he joined the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at UCD, where he went from being a visiting assistant professor to assistant professor to associate professor. He continued his research work as a project director at the Center for the Study of Neuromuscular Diseases at UC Davis.

From 1994 to 1998, he served as the director of the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center in Neuromuscular Diseases. He continued as a project director from 1998 until December 2003.

He saw patients at the UC Davis Medical Center, the Veterans Administration Clinic in Sacramento and California State Prison in Vacaville. His compassion as a physician was demonstrated by his desire to serve the underserved as the attending physician at both the state correctional facility and the V.A. Hospital. Even in the academic university atmosphere, Wineinger did not hesitate to go out of his way to make house calls to visit a patient in need.

When Wineinger wasn't treating patients, he was teaching. He even used his own illness as a model case for his students, offering himself as a patient as well as a teacher.

He was greatly respected by his students and colleagues at the Med Center, and was admired for his tremendous teaching ability, his family said. A compassionate, empathetic physician, he cared for his patients, students and his fellow physicians. He was a role model for his fellow faculty physicians, as well as the medical students and the resident physicians who served under him.

As one of the UC Davis resident physicians recently stated, "Dr. Wineinger not only taught me to be a better physician, he also taught me how to be a better person."

In addition to his vocation, Wineinger was a gifted musician, an accomplished golfer and an avid bird watcher. He was also a student of the Bible, and shared his tremendous scriptural knowledge and insight by leading devotions and Bible studies.

Yet his greatest passion was helping others, his family said. Even on his "off hours," Wineinger attended to the needs of others. He not only ministered to those in prison, but was deeply committed to the ministry in both the Jewish and Christian communities. Along with his brother David, he recently established the Jireh Foundation to raise funds for indigent patients.

Despite his many significant accomplishments, Wineinger lived a life of humility and servanthood. Although he lost his fight against cancer, he won the race of life, his family said.

He was a devoted father, son and brother, and a committed and loving husband. He was also a compassionate and caring friend. He offered all of his life - including his illness and death - as an example to others and a testimony to God. In the final weeks and hours before his death, Wineinger offered words of inspiration, consolation and encouragement to those around him.

He is survived by his wife Julie, son David and daughter Amy, all of Davis; parents, Lee and Clarice Wineinger of Hobart, Ind.; two brothers, Dave and his wife Vicky of Andover, Minn., and Jim and his wife Cyndi of Cincinnati; two sisters, Carol Elder and her husband Steve of Fairland, Ind., and Linda Davis and her husband Jim of St. Charles, Ill. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to a celebration of his life at 7 p.m. Saturday at University Covenant Church, 315 Mace Blvd. in Davis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jireh Foundation or to the education fund established for Wineinger's children, Amy and David. For more information on these accounts or on the memorial service, contact Susan Cosio at 757-2675 or mailto:gibsusan@sbcglobal.net, or Margot Wilcox at 756-3923 or mswilcox2396@sbcglobal.net.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday,June 24, 2004.)

Stella R. Winn

Stella Winn services held

Funeral services for Stella Ruth Winn, 92, was held on Tuesday at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Winters. Mrs. Winn died at her home in Winters on December 29.

Rev. James Upshaw of the Federated Church in Placerville and Rev. Donald Reasoner of Duarte conducted the services. Doris Gray was the organist.

Born in Irondale, Washington, May 23, 1891, Mrs. Winn came to California in a covered wagon in 1907 and settled in Winters with her family. She attended Winters schools, graduating in 1911. She moved to Oakland where she attended Healds Business College and nursing school at Fabiola Hospital, from which she graduated in 1928.

After moving to Sacramento, she was married to Frank E. Winn in 1930. The couple took up residence in Placerville where Mrs. Winn lived until 1983, at which time she came back to Winters to live with her sister, Anna Quinby. Mr. Winn preceded his wife in death in 1935. Survivors include two brothers, Rev. Donald Reasoner of Duarte and William H. Reasoner of Berkeley; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Quinby of Winters and Mrs. Dorothy Huntley of Manchester; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family requests that any remembrances be memorial contributions to the Federated Church of Placerville, P.O. Box 912, Placerville, CA 95667 or to the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 205, Russell Street, Winters.

Private interment took place in the Winters Cemetery.

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

Wendy Winslow

Beloved Davis nurse practitioner Wendy Winslow died Nov. 12, 2000. Born April 13, 1958, in Korea, she was 42.

A cherished member of the Sutter West Medical Group's family practice group on Anderson Road for more than 10 years, she provided care and comfort to patients, staff and physicians.

On Wednesday, Nov. 1, Winslow was hospitalized for severe encephalitis. Although she received outstanding care at Sutter General Hospital's neurological intensive care unit in Sacramento, her condition rapidly deteriorated until her death.

Her death has been devastating for Winslow's family, her co-workers and her friends, says Judi Bump of Sutter Davis Hospital. She was surrounded by her husband, Tom; her two daughters, Hanna and Alana; as well as her parents and her siblings, throughout her illness.

She loved people, life and the outdoors, spending her free time windsurfing, scuba diving and bicycling.

Sandra Johnson, M.D., a longtime colleague of Winslow's, says, "I remember Wendy for her unique ability to be both loving and pragmatic. She expressed her care and love in a way that encouraged people to accept and cope with the ups and downs of life and not be defeated by it."

Winslow received her master's degree in nursing/nurse practitioner from UCLA and was ANA Family Nurse Practitioner-certified. Her professional interests included health maintenance and wellness with a special interest in adolescent and women's health. She often represented the medical group as a speaker on diabetes management and was highly regarded for her knowledge and expertise in her profession.

Winslow cared for so many of the group's patients, and while there is no one able to take her place, the office will make every effort to continue to provide the same compassionate care, Bump said. The doctors will be increasing their availability for patients' urgent needs.

Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at East Lawn on Greenback Lane in Sacramento.

She is survived by her husband, Tom Hankins; her daughters, Hanna and Alana; her sister, Melanie King; her brother, Mark Winslow; and her parents, Caroline and Carl Winslow.

A trust fund is being established to help provide for Winslow's young daughters, Hanna and Alana Hankins. Donations may be made payable to the Wendy Winslow Memorial Trust Fund and mailed to 635 Anderson Road, Suite 10, Davis, CA 95616.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," November 15, 2000, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Barry Jonathon Winters

Barry Jonathon Winters, a former Woodland resident, died Nov. 3, 2003, in Boston. He was 23.

Born Oct. 28, 1980, to George and Paula Winters in Quartz Hill, he was raised in Southern California, then moved to Woodland in September 2003. In 1998, he graduated from Paraclete High School in Palmdale. He later served in the Peace Corps, and often participated in political campaigning for the Green Party.

He was passionate about the environment and loved children. He built computers for inner-city schools, he trained children to use computers and the Internet and he donated much of his inheritance to charities, like the World Wildlife Fund and the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade.

Described as a devoted brother and uncle, compassionate and dedicated friend and intelligent, humorous man, Winters "was a courageous, beautiful spirit finally set free from his earthly pain" by taking his own life in the city he loved, a friend said. His loved ones hope he has finally found his peace, the friend added.

He is survived by his sister Janette Winters-Hubbard of Pomona and intimate friend Holly Bishop of Davis.

In keeping with the wishes of the deceased, no services will be held.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, November 7, 2003.)

Beverly I. Winters

Beverly I. Winters died at her home in Woodland Monday, June 27 at age 80.

Mrs. Winters was born Jan. 28, 1925 in Redding. She had been a Yolo County resident for 46 years. She attended Chico State. For 20 years, she was employed with Wesco Trailer Manufacturing. She volunteered for the literacy program as a tutor and at the Woodland Senior Center with the Meals on Wheels program, help start the Tele-Care program and with the Tax-Aide program serving seniors and low-income residents. In addition, she was a past president of the Soroptimist Club.

Survivors include Mrs. Winters' daughter, Kathy Martin and her husband Sam of Robbins; her son, Ad Jordan and his wife Kimberly of Woodland; and her grandchildren, Chris Martin and his wife Shane, Sam Martin and his wife Andrea all of Woodland, Cherie Martin of Folsom, Stephanie Jordan of Chico and Michelle Jordan of Reno, Nev.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Winters' name be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Services: Respecting the wishes of Mrs. Winters, private services were held. The Neptune Society assisted the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, July 26, 2005.)

Thelma G. Winters

Thelma G. Winters died in Woodland Wednesday, Jan. 5 at age 94.

Mrs. Winters was born Aug. 11, 1910 in Fresno. She was a 1928 graduate of Davis High School and was retired from UC Davis Library. She was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star, a member of the Yolo Thursday Club, Davis Library Club, Woodland Senior Center Handicrafters and Community Care Car.

Survivors include Mrs. Winters' daughter, Patricia Kappeler and her husband Gerald of Woodland; her son, Donald E. Winters of Woodland; her grandchildren, Robin Mullin and her husband Steven of Alameda, Jennifer Gastineau and her husband Randy of Woodland, Dierdre Vannucci of Lodi, Denise Warner of Winters, Scott Winters of Plain City, Utah and Heidi Shields and her husband Wade of San Diego and her great-grandchildren, Courtney, Heather and Sydney Gastineau of Woodland, Sean, Erin, Kate and Michaela Mullin of Alameda, Jacob and Kelsey Warner of Winters and Tanner and Emilee Shields of San Diego. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gertrude (Lillard) and Oliver Tufts Hoag.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Winters' name be directed to Woodland Senior Center, 630 Lincoln Ave., Woodland 95695 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, January 08, 2005.)

Mary B. Wion

Mary Bourland Wion died Nov. 10, 2001, in Woodland. Born on March 16, 1922, in Cottonwood, she was 79 years old. She lived in Winters her entire life, except for four years she lived in La Pine, Ore.

For 40 years she ran a fruit and nut ranch and was financial secretary for Pioneer Presbyterian Church and taught Sunday school, and was also active in the Winters Parent-Teacher Association. She traveled the country with her second husband, Robert Wion, in a recreational vehicle for about 10 years.

She loved to play bingo, horseshoes and a card game called Pedro. She was also involved in the Rebekahs.

She married her first husband, Clarence, in Carson City, Nev., on Nov. 19, 1941; he died in 1974. She married her second husband in 1979; he died in 1990.

She is survived by her two daughters, Joan Jackson of Atlanta and Jean Carlson of Arbuckle; six stepchildren, Robert Wion, Michael Wion, Carol Souza, Richard Wion, Roberta "Dee Dee" Cutlip and Katherine Allen; her sister, Lena Marsh of Rio Linda; and five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relations.

Friends are invited to a visitation Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Smith's Colonial Chapel, 14 Main St. in Winters. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Smith's, with a graveside service to follow at noon at the Winters Cemetery.

A fellowship will follow at the Wesley Hall on Russell Street in Winters.

Donations in her memory may be made to Parkinson's disease research.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, November 13, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Funeral services held for Richard Dee Wion

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 10, at Smith's Colonial Chapel for Robert Dee Wion who died on Friday, April 5, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. Burial followed at the Winters Cemetery.

Mr. Wion was born at Grand Island, Nebraska, on August 23, 1917, and was 73. He was engaged in the building industry most of his life and was later a building inspector for Yolo County for 15 years. He retired in 1980. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He lived in Winters for 40 years and had moved to La Pine, Oregon, just three years ago. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge No. 111 and a member of Rebekah Lodge No. 249, both in Woodland.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Wion of La Pine, Oregon, and eight children: Richard Theodore Wion of San Rafael, Carol Ann Susa of Hewitt, Minnesota, Katherine Juanita Allen of Poplar, Roberta Dee Cutlip of Lumberport, West Virginia, Robert Charles Wion of Winters, Michael Lawrence Wion of Woodland; one brother, David Wion of Cottonwood; and two sisters, Louella Triplett of Harriman, Tennessee and Winnefred Fish of Forest Grove, Oregon. He is also survived by 31 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

The family prefers that any remembrances be memorial contributions in his memory to the Heart Fund.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, April 11, 1991, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694.)

John Weldon Wirth

John W. Wirth passed away at Woodland Memorial Hospital from complications following a brief illness on Monday, May 2, 2005 at age 67.

John was born Dec. 2, 1937 in Woodland to the late Kincheloe and Frieda (Bremer) Wirth. John was a lifelong resident of Yolo County. John was raised in the rural areas of the Plainfield District in the midst of the family's farming and livestock ranching. He attended Plainfield Elementary School and was a Class of '57 graduate of Woodland High School. Among other activities John was a member of V.L.S., lettering in football. John was a member of a memorable 1955 varsity football team ranked in the top 10 for northern California and later inducted into the Woodland Athletic Hall of Fame. Following high school, John enlisted in the Army and served in the years following the Korean War. Following John's military service and entry into a farm and ranch operation, John married Judy Strack. Although they were unable to finish their lives together, John and Judy set up household and ranching in the Capay Valley, where John established a ranching enterprise and Judy was a school teacher in Esparto.

John was an avid outdoor sportsman and enjoyed countless memorable experiences hunting and fishing with family and his many wonderful friends.

John was preceded in passing by his younger brother Phillip Wirth, his father Kincheloe Wirth and his mother Frieda Bremer Wirth.

Services: In accordance with John's wishes, there will be no burial services. There will be a gathering and celebration of John's life for family and close friends at a soon to be announced date. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

The family requests remembrance donations be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Sunday, May 08, 2005.)

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John Weldon Wirth (2nd of 2 obits.)

John W. Wirth died at Woodland Memorial Hospital Monday, May 2 at age 67.

Mr. Wirth was born Dec. 2, 1937 in Woodland to the late Kincheloe and Frieda (Bremer) Wirth. He was a lifelong resident of Yolo County and was raised in the Plainfield District. He attended Plainfield Elementary School and was a 1957 graduate of Woodland High School. Among other activities he was a member of V.L.S., lettering in football and was a member of the 1955 varsity football team ranked in the top 10 for northern California and later he inducted into the Woodland Athletic Hall of Fame. Following high school, he enlisted in the Army and served in the years following the Korean War. After the war, he became a rancher in the Capay Valley. He married Judy Strack.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Frieda Bremer Wirth; his father, Kincheloe Wirth and his brother, Phillip Wirth.

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

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, May 09, 2005.)

Judy L. Wirth

Judy L. Wirth died in Lake Oswego, Ore. on Jan. 13 at age 63.

Mrs. Wirth was born on Sept. 17, 1942 in McMinnville, Ore. to the late Edwin L. Strack and Leona L. Strack. She lived most of her life in Yolo County. She was a 1960 graduate of Woodland High School. She was a yell leader and held other student body positions while in high school. She attended UC Davis and graduated in 1964. She was a school teacher in the Esparto School District for many years and later worked as a mortgage broker in Yolo County.

Survivors include Mrs. Wirth's mother, Leona L. Strack of Beaverton, Ore.; her sister, Nancy Tauman and her husband Chuck of Portland, Ore.; and her nieces, Jessica T. Hamilton of Portland, Ore. and Allison Tauman Stupak of New Haven, Conn. She was preceded in death by her husband John W. Wirth.

The family requests that memorials in Mrs. Wirth's name be directed to the Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Executive Plaza, 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 906, Hunt Valley, Md. 21031.

Services: Mrs. Wirth was interred at Mt. Crest Abbey in Salem, Ore. where her father and grandmother are laid to rest. Autumn Funerals and Cremations of Tigard, Ore. assisted the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, February 17, 2006.)

Minnie P. Wise

Minnie Pearl Wise died peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 7, 2002, in Elk Grove. She was 63 years old.

She was born on March 19, 1939, in South Carolina and was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to travel the world before settling down in Davis, where worked at Holmes Junior High School for 19 years. She touched the hearts of faculty, students and parents and was happy to include each and every one of them as her extended family.

She is survived by her mother Hazel and sister Margaret of South Carolina; two sons; Ulysses Jr. of Sacramento and Lionel Jerome of Tokyo, Japan; her daughter, Michelle of Elk Grove; her two grandchildren, Lacresha, and Da'Jon of Arizona; and her former husband, Ulysses Sr. of Moore, Okla.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Mayhew Community Baptist Church, 3401 Routier Road in Sacramento.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, August 14, 2002, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Raymond "Ray" Lee Wise

Raymond "Ray" Lee Wise died June 28, 2004, at the Kindred Hospital in Folsom. He was 69.

Born Dec. 3, 1934, in Spokane, Wash., he had been a resident of Yolo County for 40 years. He was also the former owner of Ray's Automotive in Davis for 40 years.

He is survived by his wife, Mae Wise of Woodland; and daughters, Brenda Wise of Sacramento, Donna Schwab of Huntington Beach, Susan Garcia of Corona and Robin White of Esparto.

As per his wishes, no services are scheduled at this time. A celebration of Ray's life will be announced at a later date.

The family requests that memorials be sent to the American Lung Association, 909 12th St., Sacramento, CA 95814.

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

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, July 1, 2004.)

Rosalie 'Rose' Evelyn (Berglund) Wisterman

Rosalie "Rose" Evelyn (Berglund) Wisterman died in her Woodland home Monday morning, June 30, 2003, at age 63.

Born May 28, 1940, in Aberdeen, Wash., Mrs. Wisterman had been a Woodland resident since 1996.

Survivors include her husband, Mel Wisterman; daughters, Tammy Al-Shabraweshi and Jodi Wright; sons, Michael and Brian Johnson and Jackie Wright; and 12 grandchildren.

Arrangements are under the direction of North Sacramento Funeral Home.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, in Cottonwood Chapel, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1405 Cottonwood St., Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, July 3, 2003.)

Elizabeth (Betty) Alleyne Witham

Elizabeth (Betty) Alleyne Witham died at Stollwood Convalescent Hospital Saturday, May 17, 2003, at age 88.

Born Aug. 13, 1914, a native of Woodland, Mrs. Witham had been a lifelong resident of Yolo County. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Woodland.

Survivors include her children, Mary Ellen Hermle of Woodland, Richard Witham of Elk Grove, Linda Morrison of Pollock Pines, Elizabeth Gordon of Burney; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Mearl and Raymon Gallup. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.J. Witham; and son, Ed Witham Sr.

The family requests memorials be directed to Woodland Christian School. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.

Services: A funeral service is scheduled at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St. with a burial to (The rest of this obituary is missing.)

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, May 20, 2003.)

Patricia Louise Swallum Witham

Patricia Louise Swallum Witham died at Northside Hospital in Macon, Ga. Saturday, July 9 at age 83.

Mrs. Witham was born Dec. 15, 1921 in Oilton, Okla. to Emmons Blaine and Marjorie Maritz Swallum. She graduated from Miller High School in Macon, Ga. and attended Mercer University. She was a homemaker and a member of Greenwich Baptist Church in Greenwich, Conn. for almost 40 years.

Survivors include Mrs. Witham's husband of 63 years, Bert Witham, a former Woodland resident; her daughters, Jana Janeway and her husband Whitney of Wilton, Conn., Brenda McGinn and her husband Michael of Atlanta, Marsha Whitman and her husband Frank of Norwalk, Conn., and Tricia Davis and her husband Mark of Thousand Oaks; 10 grandchildren; her sister, Betty Whittle Sheehan and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandchild, Hannah Witham Davis.

Services: A funeral was held July 12 in Macon, Ga. She was interred near her parents at Macon Memorial Park. Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery assisted the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, July 16, 2005.)

Albert Lee Withrow

Albert Lee Withrow died at his Woodland home on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, at the age of 51. He was born in Marietta, Ohio, on Oct. 6, 1950, and had been a resident of Yolo County for the past 28 years.

Mr. Withrow had worked for Cal-West Seeds as a warehouseman and had previously served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1970, stationed in Fort Lewis, Wash. He had also served in the Korea, where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

Mr. Withrow was considered by his family to be an avid fan of the San Francisco 49ers. He also enjoyed playing golf, softball, bingo and other card games.

Mr. Withrow is survived by his wife of 11 years, Alice A. Withrow and his sons, Tim Withrow and wife Stephanie of Moultrie, Ga., Paul Withrow and his wife Natalie of Woodland, Justin Purtzer of Woodland; and daughter, Traci Adkins of Vacaville. He is also survived by his mother, Bernice Withrow; sisters, Linda Hood of Carson, Patricia Elkins of Sacramento; and brother, Tom Withrow of Woodland.

Other survivors include brothers- and sisters-in-law, Tom and Linda Haynes of Woodland, Trevor White of Woodland and Jeff and Lydia White of Chico, Mike and Marcia Thomas, Hoss and Sandy Littlefield, Larry and Kathy Curtis and Peggy Aguilar of Woodland, Tim and Alice Hopkins of Lomita, and Andy and Carol Strickland of Moultrie, Ga., Matt and Judy Maahs of Moultrie. Other survivors include six grandchildren, Klarissa Polendo, Chance Adkins, Ashley, Joseph, Jalen and Elijah Withrow as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Withrow was preceded in death by his stepfather, Robert Withrow and a sister, Karen Withrow.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland, with military honors to be presented. Chaplain Walt Wilson will be officiating. Private Interment will follow at a later date.

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

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Wednesday, September 04, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Eugene Wittman

Eugene Wittman went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 29, 2005. Born on Oct. 26, 1914 in Petersburg, Michigan, he was 91 years old.

Gene loved the outdoors. Many happy family times were spent sharing the joy he found in nature on hunting and fishing trips. He also enjoyed working with his hands and constructing things from wood. Most of his time was spent pursuing his love for business.

Raised in the automobile business, Gene continued the tradition, owning dealerships in Michigan and California. Hs last businesses were Wittman Motors, Wittman Ford, and Wittman Auto Center in Lake County, where he and his wife, Dorothy, lived from 1971 until they moved to Winters in 2004.

He lived his life guided by his deep faith and understanding of the Lord. His family will always cherish his legacy of loving kindness, politeness, generosity of spirit and demonstration of unwavering faith. Scripture says that the just shall live by faith, and without faith, we cannot please God. Gene must have really pleased God.

He will be forever missed by his caring wife of 66 years, Dorothy; children Nancy Frye and her husband, Jerry, Nick Wittman and his wife, Susan, and Nola Montgomery; grandchildren Laurie Brown, Lisa Tesch, Jerry Frye, Tammy Phillips, Brandy Wittman, Wade Wittman, Hope Wittman, Jessica Eisner, Chris, Erica, Jenna and Cheryl and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Niels and Eugene.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, or that an act of kindness be performed in his honor.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. at Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 205 Russell Street, in Winters.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, February 3, 2005.)

Eleanor M. Wittsche

Eleanor M. Wittsche died in Woodland Monday, April 5, 2004, at age 96.

Born Sept. 27, 1907, in Shively, she had been a Yolo County resident for 11 years, having previously been a longtime resident of Humboldt County. She was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Kane) McKeown who had emigrated from Antrim County, Ireland. She was a 1927 graduate of Fortuna High School and was employed as secretary for an insurance firm in San Francisco, before marrying and becoming a homemaker. She was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Pacific Star, San Francisco; and a past Guardian of Job's Daughters, Bethel No. 201, Stockton.

Survivors include her daughters, Charlotte Nevills and husband Gordon of Woodland, and Sara Nasholts and husband John of Brownsville; grandchildren, Cynthia Ruiz and husband Fernando of Woodland, Jeanette Brazil and husband James of Ione, Christina Isaac and husband Matt of Antelope, Scott Hatch and wife Beth of Sacramento, Daryl Gum of Monterey, and Kevin Gum of Reno, Nev.; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John Wittsche, in 1993; two sisters; and four brothers.

The family requests memorials be directed to Hospice of Yolo County, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617; Citizens Who Care, 416 F St., Davis, 95616; or a charity of the donor's choice.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at Woodland Presbyterian Church, 1324 Columbia Drive, Woodland, with Rev. Brad VanZant officiating. Interment will be private. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements. Inquiries may be made by calling 662-4658, or by contacting www.legacy.com.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, April 08, 2004.)

George Walter Wogan

George Walter Wogan died at St. John's Retirement Village, Saturday, Nov. 6 at age 87.

Mr. Wogan was born March 25, 1917 in Cripple Creek, Colo. He had been a resident of Yolo County for 50 years. He graduated from Grass Valley High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked at the State Board of Equalization for 40 years. Mr. Wogan was a member of the Yolo Flier's Club and Elks Lodge.

Survivors include Mr. Wogan's daughters, Peggy Armstrong and her husband Robert of Woodland and Patricia Faulstich and her husband Daryl of Lake Wildwood and his son, James Wogan and his wife Paula of Danville. Also surviving him are eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren and his sister-in-law, Marge Wogan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Wogan; his parents, George and Mary Wogan and his brothers, John and James Wogan.

The family requests memorials in Mr. Wogan's name be made to St. John's Retirement Village or the donor's charity of choice.

Services: A private graveside service is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 10 in Grass Valley. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, November 10, 2004.)

Mary Cleaveland Wohlers

Mary Cleaveland Wohlers died Jan. 7, 2001, in her home. She was born in her parents' home in Berkeley on Dec. 28, 1912.

She attended a portion of her early schooling in Datil, N. M. and later attended the Anna Head School for Girls in Berkeley. She began college at San Jose State University at the age of 16 and later transferred to UC Berkeley.

As a teen she played at the Berkeley Tennis Club and was ranked as the third-seeded tennis player in California, behind Helen Wills and Helen Jacobs, both of whom later won Wimbledon championship titles as well as U.S. championship titles.

In July of 1934, she married Claus Joseph Wohlers, a Montana rancher and miner, who worked on the Gold Dredge 'Mosier,' which was constructed, operated and partly owned by her father, Newton Cleaveland in Pioneer, Mont.

Her Montana ranch life started with a small log house and comparatively rustic conditions with neither running water nor electricity.

After 10 years on the ranch, she moved with her children to Deer Lodge, Mont.

In 1953, she with her two youngest children, moved back to Berkeley, where she began working for the Montclair Nursery to further develop her life-long interest in plants.

During this time she also returned as a part-time student at UC Berkeley to study music, with an entire new career in the plant nursery business, which later included her own wholesale growing operation.

She was among the first and most vocal opponents of a plan to expand an existing golf course onto the site of the Tilden Regional Park Botanical Gardens, which would have virtually destroyed this unique resource and in particular, the rare native plant collection.

This small group became the core of the initial founders of the California Native Plant Society. As one of the most active founding members, she helped organize the first plant sale as a fund-raiser. This early success was subsequently repeated. Both the society and plant sales have since become prototypes which have been expanded and utilized by many others since that time.

She later worked in the department of landscape horticulture at UC Davis, and after her first retirement and with data from her Davis colleagues, proceeded to both teach all the original courses and was the major contributor to the design of the degreed Landscape Horticultural curriculum at the College of Marin in Marin County.

In her second retirement she relocated to Peralta, N.M., where she was the president of the first chapter of the New Mexico Native Plant Society.

She was the youngest daughter of Newton Cleaveland and Agnes Morley Cleaveland. Her sisters, Morley Cleaveland of Datil, N.M.; Loraine Lavender of Santa Fe, N.M.; and brother Norman Cleaveland also of Santa Fe, N.M., preceded her in death.

She is survived by her three children: Beth Tietjen and husband Joe of Bosque Farms, N.M..; Norman Wohlers of Davis; and Mary Ann Montague of Dixon. Her grandchildren are Julie Ledbetter of Los Lunas, N.M.; Gloria Caruana and husband Greg of La Mesa; Janet Anderson and husband Mark, of Rio Rancho N.M.; Lee Tietjen and Joseph Tietjen of Los Lunas, N.M.; Tara Tietjen of Mesa, Ariz.; Lila Smiel and husband Scott of Los Lunas, N.M.; Cady and Brice Horobin-Wohlers of Davis and seven great-grandchildren: Aubree and Nicholas Caruana; Sebastian Tietjen; Brittnee Maniscalco; Collin and Clayton Anderson and Tabitha Smiel.

A family funeral was held Jan. 9, in Belen, N.M. Recollections of her life may be sent to her family at the following e-mail addresses: montague@inreach.com, jaledbetter@hotmail.com, wohlersn@aol.com.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, January 11, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Daughter of Dr. George Wolf

(The following obituary was transcribed by Betty Loose.)

"Sacramento Bee," Tuesday February 25, 1919, Superior California News.

CHILD DIES

WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), February 25 -

Word has been received here of the death at San Francisco of the 1-year-old daughter of Dr. George WOLF. Mrs. Henry GREMESHAUSEN of this city, aunt of the child, has left for San Francisco.

Howard John Wolfe, Jr.

Howard John Wolfe Jr. died at his Dunnigan home on Jan. 27, 2005. He was 83.

A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Agnes Mission in Zamora. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life at the Country Fair Estates, Road 99, Dunnigan, following the memorial.

He was born April 29, 1921, in Dunkirk, N.Y., to Howard and Helen (Kawski) Wolfe, where he attended local schools. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1946 as a member of the 318th Fighter Group. After his honorable discharge, he worked as an engineer in the aerospace and refinery industries.

He was a resident of Yolo County for 16 years. He was a member of the Woodland Veterans of Foreign War Post 1985, Woodland Elks Lodge 1299, and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary since 1957.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sally Wolfe of Dunnigan; daughters, Sherry Kendrick and husband Steve of Austin, Texas, Doreen Hennigan of Roseville, Jane Stone and husband Wayne of Dunnigan, and Heidi Burns and husband Dan of Webster, N.Y.; sons, John Wolfe and wife Sheryl of Elk Grove and Michael Wolfe of Davis; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Wolfe is preceded in death by his sister, Jean, and brother, Robert.

The family requests memorials in his name be directed to St. Agnes Mission, P.O. Box 176, Knights Landing, CA 95645, or VFW Post 1985, P.O. Box 38, Woodland, CA, 95776.

Arrangements are under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, January 31, 2005.)

Robert Wilson Wolfinbarger

Robert Wilson Wolfinbarger died in his Woodland home Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at age 86.

Born July 2, 1917, in Council House, Okla., Mr. Wolfinbarger had been a Yolo County resident for 59 years. He was employed for 34 years at Midland/Citizens Chevrolet and he was the owner and operator of Bob's Gas & Service for nine years before retiring. He was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church in Woodland.

Survivors include his daughter, Jan Woltmon and husband Dale of Woodland; son-in-law, Woody Thomason of Lewiston; grandsons, Jeff Sissom and wife Roxie, Robert Sissom and wife Brenda, Scott Woltmon and wife Jennifer, Tom Woltmon and Doug Woltmon and wife Kassie, all of Woodland; great-grandchildren, Darren, Daniel, Katie, Jason and Michael Sissom and Alyssa, Derek and Dylan Woltmon; sisters, Avis Collins and husband Jack, Jessie Winscott, Freeda King and husband Calvin, Mae Dutra and Arvilla Dubuque; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by his wife, Drucella Wolfinbarger; daughter, Launda Thomason; and brother, Sidney C. Wolfinbarger.

The family requests memorials be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617; or the Calvary Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.

Services: Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 26, at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St. The funeral service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, at the Calvary Baptist Church with interment to follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Sunday, April 25, 2004.)

Joseph Benjamin Wolfskill

Joe Wolfskill Joins The Hosts Over There

Joseph Benjamin Wolfskill, resident of Winters for over seventy years, passed away at his home in the Wolfskill tract Saturday morning following an illness of two months. He was the eldest son of the late pioneers Sarshel C. and "Aunt Peggy" Wolfskill who came to California from Missouri via the Isthmus of Panama in 1852. Joseph was 2 years old when they arrived at the Wofskill Spanish grant on Putah creek secured from the Mexican government by the late pioneer John R. Wolfskill. Joseph grew up after the fashion of the early pioneers. He was educated in the old Sonoma College, at that time one of the best schools on the coast. He was well read and posted in historical and scientific subjects and greatly interested in the great movements of our country and the world. Politically he was an uncompromising Prohibitionist. He was married to Sarah Bolinger Sept. 21, 1873, the officiating minister being the Rev. Thomas M. Johnson, the first pastor of the Winters Presbyterian church. Fifty-one years of happy wedded life and six children graced the union. The children are Herman H. of Yuba City, Arch and Mrs. Nancy Thurber of Winters, Leon, deceased, Mark who has not been heard from since the World War and George of Fresno. Mr. Wolfskill was interested in education and for many years a trustee of Wolfskill district school and also a member of the Winters high school board. He loved his home and family, was true to his friends, especially those of his youth and early manhood. He will be greatly missed in the home and in the community.

Funeral services were very largely attended Sunday afternoon from the late residence, directed by Ross C. Wislon, the Rev. H.C. Culton officiating. A choir from the Presbyterian church rendered song service. The pallbearers were nephews: Carroll, Buell and John Ish, Frank Wolfskill, Elwood Cooper and Murray Goodyear. Interment was in the Winters cemetery. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful.

(The Winters Express, January 16, 1925)

The above obituary was contributed by Pamela Wolfskill, <psw@sfo.com>.

Maggie WOLFSKILL (d. 5.20.1879)

DIED

At the residence of Joseph Griffin, five miles northeast of Winters, Monday, May 20th, 1879, Mrs. Maggie Wolfskill, aged 22 years, 9 months and 11 days.

The Winters Advocate, May 31, 1879. (This obituary was contributed by volunteer jch.)

Samuel A. Wolfson

Samuel A. Wolfson, M.D., died peacefully in his home Oct. 31, 2004. He was 98.

A gathering of friends and family will take place at his home at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. they don't want to list the address

Born Oct. 13, 1906, he was an accomplished cardiologist and internist. He spent many years working as a clinical professor of medicine at UCLA and chief of internal medicine at Wadsworth VA hospital in Los Angeles. In 1986, he became a Davis resident.

Preceding him in death was his wife of 52 years, Mollie Wolfson, who died in February of 1984.

Surviving him are his children, Amy Wolfson and her husband Paul Berkowitz of Santa Clarita, and Jon Wolfson and his wife Brenda of Davis; his grandchildren, Jennifer Berkowitz, Joy Berkowitz, Elana Kaminka, Jeremy Wolfson and Matthew Wolfson; his sister, Rose Wolfson; and his sister-in-law, Annette Nadler.

The family would like to thank all of his extended family of friends in Davis, and most especially, his much loved caregiver and friend, Israel Volau.

The family requests that donations in his honor be made to CommuniCare Health Centers (for the Davis Community Clinic), 2040 Sutter Place, Davis, CA 95616.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Saturday. November 6, 2004.)

Michael Jay Woliner

Michael Jay Woliner died March 2, 2005, at his home in Granite Bay. He was 57 years old.

A memorial service begins at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Lambert Funeral Home in Roseville.

Born May 18, 1947, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he earned a bachelor's degree in physiology from New York University in 1970. He briefly worked for the college before taking a position at UC Davis.

A lifelong animal lover, he took great pride and satisfaction in his research of equine anesthesia and a lab course he taught to generations of veterinarians.

In 1998, he retired early and pursued a second career in computers. He taught for three years at Heald College and established MTech Consulting, a home-based computer business he operated until his death.

He was a Davis resident for nearly 25 years before moving to Granite Bay in 1998.

He was described as a true Renaissance man, an avid scuba diver, world traveler, cook, gardener and fix-it man.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Waterman. He is further survived by an uncle, many cousins and a multitude of friends from all walks of life.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to http://www.caninecompanions.org.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, March 9, 2005.)

Delavine Woll

Delavine Woll died at Woodland Memorial Hospital Friday, Sept. 12, 2003, at age 73.

Born June 19, 1930, in Susanville,* Miss., Woll had been a Yolo County resident for six months.

Survivors include her sister in Hayward.

Services: Interment is scheduled at the Public Guardian memorial in Woodland Cemetery.

(* I could not find the town of Susanville in Mississippi.)

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, October 07, 2003.)

Toy Wong

Toy Wong died peacefully at home on Oct. 13, 2001, at the age of 85. A native of Fresno, he was born on Sept. 4, 1916, and lived in Fresno for 70 years before moving to Davis in 1986. He was an outstanding athlete in football, basketball and track at Edison High School, as well as a Golden Glove contender. After serving in the Army during World War II, he owned and operated restaurant and grocery businesses with his wife Eleanor. More recently he enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren, hunting, fishing and sharing his joy of cooking with friends and family. He and his wife celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary with family just two weeks before his death.

He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Ko Wong; sisters Beulah Moy and her husband Robert, Gloria Lum and her husband Brian and Isabelle Hayashi and her husband George and his children, Carla Gee and her husband Sonny, Neil Wong, Toynette Johnson and her husband John and Kristopher and his wife Athol Wong. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Rodney, Natalie and her husband Will Vega, Kristen, Roland, Melanie and Brittany Wong, Trent and Brynne Johnson and Brendon and Bevin Wong; and his great-grandchildren, Kyleigh, Alyssa, and Lexi Vega and Michelle Gougeon.

Friends are invited to join a musical celebration of his life on Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. at Davis Senior Center, 646 A Street in Davis. The family will deeply appreciate donations to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers.

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

Byron Lee Wood

Byron Lee Wood, a former Davis resident, died unexpectedly at his Folsom home Feb. 6, 2004. He was 57.

Born Dec. 19, 1946, in Lake Park, Iowa, he grew up in Davis, graduating with the Davis High School class of 1964. He earned his bachelor's degree in geography from San Francisco State College in 1969. In 1977 he received his master's degree in geography from UC Berkeley, where he went on to become a doctoral candidate.

For the past 22 years, he was employed by the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, where he specialized in remote sensing. He was a lecturer in remote sensing at both Cal and UC Davis from 1978 to 1987. He also authored numerous publications related to geography.

He was a member of the American Society of Photogrammerty and Remote Sensing (Northern California Chapter board member from 1984-85), Association of American Geographers and the Latin American Society of Remote Sensing.

Throughout his education and busy career, he remained an avid Cal Bears fan.

He is survived by his wife, Herlinda Acevedo, son, Nathaniel C. Wood of San Jose, and parents, Clifford and Dorothy Wood of Folsom.

At the request of his family, no services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in his name to: the Acevedo-Wood Trust for Nathaniel C. Wood, care of Wells Fargo Bank, 1250 Lincoln Ave., San Jose CA 95125.

Davis Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, February 13, 2004.)

Clifford Allen Wood

Clifford Allen Wood died July 7, 2004, in Folsom. He was 88 years old.

He was born July 21, 1915, in Lake Park, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II and spent three years in the South Pacific.

He worked for the Davis Joint Unified School District for many years.

He was preceded in death by his only son, Byron; a brother, Marland; and his parents, Horace and Pearl Wood.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Wood.

At his request, there will be no services.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, July 19, 2004.)

Frank "Paul" Wood

Frank "Paul" Wood died in Bakersfield Tuesday, Jan. 11 at age 80.

Mr. Wood was born Aug. 10, 1924 in Cadnasso to the late Elmer and Margaret Wood. He had been a Yolo County resident for nearly 20 years. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. He was the owner of Paul Wood Electric since 1955.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Jeanne Wood; his daughters, Sheri Muir and her husband Tom and Susan Cleron and her husband John; his sons, Jim Wood and his wife Carol; Bob Wood and his wife Glynis; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; his brother, Maurice Wood and his wife Peggy of Capay Valley; his niece, Carol Grein of Capay Valley and his nephew, Phillip Wood and his wife Linda of Folsom. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Doug Dye.

Services: Interment was in Bakersfield Jan. 18. Hopson-Anspach Family Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.

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

George "Bud" Woods

George "Bud" Woods died Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Oregon Health Science University at age 67.

Mr. Woods was born Feb. 9, 1938 to George and Lita (Zollig) Woods in Likely. He had been a Woodland resident for 10 years. After graduating from Lodi High School in 1956, he joined the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Ft. Lewis Pistol Marksmanship Team. He worked for PG&E in Sacramento and then for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a trapper in Quincy and Mariposa. In 1963 he became a deputy for the Plumas County Sheriff and was a founder of the Plumas County Search and Rescue Jeep Posse. Later, he joined the U.S. Forest Service in Quincy as an engineering equipment operator, serving in the Plumas National Forest; Clearwater Forest; Olympic National Forest; and Wallowa-Whittman National Forest. He helped found the search and rescue unit for the county sheriff's office in the Clearwater area. He was a member of the Idaho National Guard and competed nationally on the rifle marksmanship team. After retiring, he and his wife volunteered for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Refuge System. In 2003 he returned to work and helped found the "Friends of Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge."

Survivors include Mr. Woods' wife of 45 years Anne of Lakeview, Ore.; his daughter, Chris Pellissier and her husband John of Klamath Falls, Ore.; his sons, Joseph Woods of Klamath Falls, Ore., George Woods and his wife Kim of Boise, Idaho; his grandsons, Jacob Woods of Boise, Idaho, Brandon Woods of Roseburg, Ore. and Raimey Schaan of Roseburg, Ore.; his brothers, William Woods and his wife Karin of Charlotte, N.C., Robert Woods and his wife Wanda of Gridley; brother-in-law, John Otter and his wife Elda of Carmichael; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family requests memorials in Mr. Woods' name be directed to the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society, 9320 SW Barbur Blvd., Suite 140, Portland, Ore. 97219; or to the Jefferson State Friends of NRA, P.O. Box 7465, Klamath Falls, Ore. 97602.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. March 18 at the Portola Station Baptist Church in Portola. Private interment will be in the Likely Cemetery in Likely. The Alternative Burial and Cremation of Oregon, Sherwood, Ore. is assisting the family with arrangements.

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

Marie P. Wood

Marie P. Wood died Sept. 30, 2000, in Lower Lake. Born Jan. 31, 1922, in Berkeley, she was 78 years old.

She was raised in Berkeley and graduated from Berkeley High School in 1939. She moved to Davis in 1964, where she and her late husband were very active at the Davis Senior Center. She ran the Friday Night Bingo at the Senior Center for many years and was involved with the Travelaires. Her late husband was the president of the Senior Center.

She enjoyed bridge and golf and loved crafts of every kind, including ceramics, needlepoint and pottery. After her husband's retirement, they traveled the United States, visiting all but two states. In 1996, as her health failed, she moved to Santa Rosa to be near her nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Lester Edward Wood, in February 1989. She is survived by her nephews, Leslie Shank of Santa Rosa and Everet I. Shank of Santa Rosa.

Friends may call today from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St., and are invited to attend the funeral Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Entombment will follow at Sunset Mausoleum in El Cerrito.

Remembrances may be made in her name to the Davis Senior Center.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," October 4, 2000, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Wesley R. “Wes” Wooden

Wesley R. “Wes” Wooden died at Courtyard Healthcare in Davis on Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, surrounded by his family. He was 93.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Wiscombe’s – Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D Street in Davis with a Celebration of Life to follow at Cafe California, 808 Second Street, Davis.

He was born at Elk River in Humboldt County to Ralph and Alina Wooden on Oct. 17, 1912. He attended UC Berkeley and studied Agricultural Engineering. He played football as a freshman, but injuries and health concerns forced him to drop out.

He returned to Berkeley, but drawn to animal science courses, he transferred to UC Davis and graduated in 1940 with a B.S. in agricultural economics.

While attending UC Davis, Wooden met fellow student Katherine while the two were observing a newborn border collie puppy at the campus sheep barn. They were engaged on May 1, 1940, and married later that year. In 1948, the couple moved to Davis permanently.

The Woodens were long-time Corriedale sheep breeders. In 1949, they won All American Ram and All American Ewe and the All American show in San Angelo, Texas. In 1957 at Harrisburg, Pa., Wooden won the Guthrie Award for Outstanding Corriedale Breeder of the Year.

He was a regional wool buyer and livestock judge at the California State Fair, the Junior Grand National in San Francisco, the International Show in Chicago, numerous state and county fairs and, on several occasions, the UCD Little I.

He was a member of various livestock and business groups, including Agricultural Chairman for the Davis Chamber of Commerce. He served as president of the Solano County Wool Growers Association, California Purebred Exhibitors, Purple Circle, California Sheep Dog Society and American Corriedale Association.

As a former Eagle Scout, he was especially involved in youth activities. He was a leader at pack, troop and post levels for Davis Boy Scout Troop III. He also served on the Board of Trustees for the Davis Community Church. He was a sheep leader for West Plainfield 4-H.

He often extended a helping hand to civic groups. He was a volunteer for the West Plainfield Fire Department and served on the Davis Citizens Committee for Public Schools, the Historical Landmarks Commission and the Senior Commission.

As a Realtor, he specialized in the sale of country properties. During his twenty year career, he served as President of Yolo County Board of Realtors in 1974 and in 1975 was named Realtor of the Year.

In his later years, Wooden was chairman of the Davis Senior Center Fund Drive for Phase II. For these efforts, in 1985 he was honored twice, as Senior Citizen of the Year and as the recipient of the Brinley Award for Special Merit.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, son Wayne S. Wooden of Palm Springs, daughter Marilyn Shepherd of Trinidad and daughter Joan A. Wooden of Davis.

Interment will be private at the Davis Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. A virtual guestbook may be signed by visiting www.davisfuneral.com.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Sunday, November 13, 2005.)

Chad Alan Woods

Chad Alan Woods of Elk Grove died on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at Kaiser Hospital, where he was surrounded by loved ones. He was 33 years old.

Born Jan. 28, 1972, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Tom Woods and Peggy Samuels, he moved to Davis in 1987 and went on to graduate from Davis High School in 1990. While in school, he excelled at football and starred on the 1988 championship team.

His family said he loved fishing and sports, and followed his favorite teams passionately. His greatest love, his family said, was his dog and constant companion, Max.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Mildred Woods.

He is survived by his mother, Peggy Samuels of Elk Grove; and his father, Tom Woods of Urbandale, Iowa; his step-father, Lovaughn Samuels; and his step-mother, Judy Woods; his sister and brother in-law, Crystal and John Hinsdale of Florence, Mont.; and his two "best buddies," nephews Blake and Brodie Hinsdale.

He is further survived by his grandparents, Ed Ware and Bev Abalan of Ankeny, Iowa; step-sisters Michelle Waters of Des Moines, Iowa, and Alison Gustin of Cumming, Iowa; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and good friends.

The family is planning a private burial and memorial.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday June 20, 2005.)

Ralph Eugene Woods

Ralph Eugene Woods died Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, at age 61.

Born April 6, 1941, in Hanford, Mr. Woods was the son of Eugene and Bonnie Woods. According to his family members, "besides loving his family and friends, he enjoyed a life of trucking."

Mr. Woods is survived by his wife, Vickie Woods; mother, Bonnie Woods; daughter, Lisa; sons, Jack and Steven; nephew, Larry; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; his second family, Bill, Jack and Denny and Bruce and Donna.

Friends and family are invited to a memorial service scheduled at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at First Church of the Nazarene, 1301 Main St., Roseville. Inurnment will be conducted privately.

The family requests memorials be directed to First Church of the Nazarene Youth Building Fund at the Roseville address.

River Cities Funeral Chapel of West Sacramento is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Wednesday, October 16, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Ellameda "Meda" Ritchson Woodard

Ellameda "Meda" Ritchson Woodard passed away on Jan. 19, 2005, in Cave Junction, Oregon, after a long illness. Born on April, 18, 1936, she was a native of Wardell, Missouri.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Woodard, of Cave Junction; son Robert (Ritchson) Eastham and his wife, Karen, of Oroville; daughters Shari and her husband, Greg Lemus, of Rohnert Park, Sheryl and her husband, Marty Powell, of Winters, Zale and Don Leigh, of Roseville, and Kim Ritchson, of Rohnert Park; sisters, Rayma and her husband Elton Frank, of Cave Junction, and Virginia Sallee, of Marshfield, Missouri; grandchildren, Stewart Eastham, of Los Angeles, Abbey and Jay Riddles, of La Mesa, Terre and Carolyn Standing Elk, of Rohnert Park, Sharrah Standing Elk, of Rohnert Park, Jessica Mendoza, of Vacaville, Kristina and Jake Naven, of Rocklin, Vanessa Leigh, of Roseville, and Cheyenne Powell, of Winters; also, a great grandchild, Sarah Standing Elk. She also had several nieces and nephews.

There will be no services at her request.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, January 27, 2005.)

Blanche Woodworth

Longtime Bay Area resident Blanche Woodworth died Nov. 8, 2004, at Cottonwood Healthcare Center in Woodland. She was 92.

A graveside service is planned for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, 1370 El Camino Real in Colma. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Shriners Children's Hospital.

She was born in Downey, Idaho, on Aug. 22, 1912, to Valdemar and Lilda (Jensen) Mylin. She graduated from Downey High School in the class of 1930 and married Loren S. Woodworth.

The couple moved to Oakland, and she was an executive secretary for Standard Oil Co. in San Francisco for 39 years. They moved to Vacaville, where they lived for 27 years. Her husband died while they lived in Vacaville. She moved to Yolo County three years ago.

She is survived by her nephew, Richard Mylin and his wife Barbara of Grass Valley; great nieces, Brenda Weaver of Grass Valley, Breanne Mylin of Los Angeles, Suzanne Silvera of Los Molinas and Kristen Mylin of San Bruno; and great nephews, Richard Mylin Jr. of Los Angeles and Ryan Mylin of Walnut Creek.

Arrangements are under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, November 19, 2004.)

Andrew Hugh Wooliever

Andrew Hugh Wooliever died unexpectedly on April 12, 2003. He was 40.

Born in San Francisco, he spent his childhood in Japan and Marin County. He graduated from Branson School and Chico State University.

A resident of Madera County, he worked for the Pistoresi car dealership in Madera for more than 14 years. He received numerous professional awards for his rapport with clients and outstanding achievement. Most recently, he was awarded the highest statewide individual sales record for his sixth year.

In his professional and personal life, he was appreciated for his honest, sincere, respectful approach, which put anyone at ease. He practiced generosity and integrity to the core and demonstrated a tender-hearted sense of responsibility for others.

A loving husband, father, son and big brother to six siblings, he is survived by his wife, Catherine, and son, Wilton; mother, Pauline Wooliever of Davis; brothers, Patrick, Matthew and Raymond; sisters, Avery Godfryd and Kate Sedillo; grandmother, Pauline Begg; and uncle, Wayne Begg; as well as 14 nieces and nephews.

He also has family in France: a mother-in-law, Violette Barthelemy, and brothers-in-law, Olivier and Alan Barthelemy.

A vigil will begin at 5 p.m. Friday at Smith Manor Grace Chapel, 801 E. Yosemite Ave. in Madera; (559) 662-8825. A funeral will begin at 10 a.m. at the same location on Saturday.

Remembrances may be made to the Wilton Wooliever Education Trust Fund by contacting California Bank & Trust, 126 N. D St. Madera, CA 93638; (559) 673-9370.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, April 17, 2003.)

Ardis Lloyd Word (1st of 2 obituaries)

Ardis Lloyd Word died at the age of 97 in Bowie, Md. Jan. 24, 2005. Funeral services and burial took place in Largo, Fla. on Jan. 27, 2005.

Mrs. Word had been the oldest survivor and great-great niece of Samuel Upton Chase, a gamesman with Peter Burnett's wagon train into Oregon in 1843. He came to California to mine for gold, and then made his way into the Capay Valley and began raising sheep. He sent to Virginia for his nieces, Kate and Emily Roberts to come keep house for him. They arrived in San Francisco in 1865 after two long ship voyages and overland on muleback across the Isthmus.

Emily Roberts was a teenager when she arrived, but would call Guinda home for the next 72 years. She married Benjamin Cross, a Civil War Veteran in 1878 and they homesteaded in the area east of Guinda called Cross Canyon. They raised a family of five children.

Lena Cross, the third of the five Cross children, married into another late 19th century pioneering family in 1906. Benjamin P. Lloyd, of Rumsey, was a farmer and stationmaster at the Rumsey Depot Sept. 20, 1907 when Ardis was born in the living quarters over the Depot.

Ardis was educated at the one-room Rumsey Elementary School and graduated from Esparto High School with the class of 1925. She met her future husband, John Word, from Calistoga while they were both students at UC Berkeley.

The Words married in 1929 in Reno, Nev. Mr. Word received his Electrical Engineering degree in 1930, after which he accepted a position with Bell Telephone Laboratories in New York. When their only child, David was born in 1938, the family moved to Chatham, N.J. In 1956, Mr. Word was reassigned to Western Electric in Merimack Valley, Mass. The family lived in Andover, Mass. from 1956 to 1972, when Mr. Word retired. The couple left Massachusetts that year and spent a very active retirement life in Largo, Fla., until John's death in 1984. Ardis continued to live in Florida until her own health forced a move in 2000 from Largo, Fla. to Bowie, Md.

Mrs. Word was predeceased by John, her husband of 55 years, in 1984. Her younger brother, Bernerd P. Lloyd of Rumsey died in 1996.

Ardis Word is survived by her son, David L. Word and his wife, Nancy of Upper Marlboro, Md.; grandchildren, John Clayton Word and wife, Kristine of Aurora, Colo.; and Jennifer Diane Williams and husband, Chris, of Martinsburg, W.V.; two great-granddaughters, Ashley Elizabeth and Rachel Lauren Williams of Martinsburg, W.V. She is also survived by nieces, Marilyn Lloyd Podesta of Depoe Bay, Ore. and Shirley Lloyd Rowley of Incline, Nev.; and a nephew, Bernel Lloyd of Guinda.

Remembrances in Ardis Word's name may be sent to: Yolo County Historical Museum, 512 Gibson Rd., Woodland, 95695 or Friends of the Esparto Library, P.O. Box 787, Esparto, 95627.

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

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Ardis Lloyd Word (1907- 2005) (2nd of 2 obits.)

Ardis Lloyd Word died in Bowie, Md. Jan. 24 at age 97.

Mrs. Word was born Sept. 20, 1907 in Rumsey to the late Benjamin F. Lloyd and Lena Cross. She had been a Yolo County resident for 18 years. She was educated at the Rumsey Elementary School and graduated from Esparto High School in 1925. She attended UC Berkeley.

Survivors include Mrs. Word's son, David L. Word and his wife Nancy of Upper Marlboro, Md.; her grandchildren, John Clayton Word and his wife Kristine of Aurora, Colo. and Jennifer Diane Williams and her husband Chris of Martinsburg, W.V.; her great-granddaughters, Ashley Elizabeth and Rachel Lauren Williams of Martinsburg, W.V.; her nieces, Marilyn Lloyd Podesta of Depoe Bay, Ore. and Shirley Lloyd Rowley of Incline, Nev. and her nephew, Bernel Lloyd of Guinda. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, John and her brother, Bernerd P. Lloyd.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Word's name may be directed to the Yolo County Historical Museum, 512 Gibson Rd., Woodland, 95695 or Friends of the Esparto Library, P.O. Box 787, Esparto, 95627.

Services: Funeral services and burial took place in Largo, Fla. Jan. 27.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, February 28, 2005.)

Rosy Belle Worley

Mrs. Rosy Belle Worley died peacefully on Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 in Woodland. She was 92 years old. Rosy was born to Henry and Dora Patton on Sept. 10, 1913 in Ashfork, Ariz. She had a brother, Henry and three sisters, Ruth, Dora and Mary.

She graduated from Samuel Merritt College of Nursing in Oakland in 1936 and became a Registered Nurse. Her first job was in Woodland. She practiced nursing for over 40 years. The last 17 years of her career she worked at UCD Medical Center in Sacramento. She retired as one of the Supervisors of Nursing at the facility.

Rosy was a member of the North Sacramento United Methodist Church in Sacramento. She was a long-time member of the Woodlake Mother's Club. In her final two years she was made an honorary member. After her retirement from the nursing field in 1976, she joined the Retired Nurse's Association. Rosy enjoyed and was active in Women's Forum. She also volunteered her time to Channel 3 for Action. During her leisure time, Rosy loved knitting, sewing, reading, traveling with her husband, and frequent trips to the family cabin in Chester. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren. Rosy was a kind, caring and giving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her sons, Bart Henry Worley and wife Charlene of North Highlands and Thomas Cummins Worley and wife Victoria of Woodland; granddaughters, Kimberly McArn and husband Mario of Stockton, Pamela Pekarek and husband John of Burlington, Colo., and Brandy Houser and husband Chris of Modesto; grandson, Cody Worley of North Highlands; four great-grandchildren, Taylor and Myles McArn, Jaiden and Zachary Pekarek; nieces, Patricia Ghiglieri and husband Robert of Folsom and Sally Mellinger of San Carlos; and sister-in-law, Louise Smith of Maui, Hawaii.

Her loving husband of 55 years, Bart White Worley Jr., her parents Henry and Dora Patton and siblings Mary, Ruth, Henry and Dora preceded her in death.

The family would like to acknowledge and extend a sincere thank you to Lorna and Larry Doyle of Sacred Heart Care Home in Woodland for the wonderful care they gave to Rose over the past two and a half years.

A celebration of her life will be held at the United Methodist Church, 650 El Camino Ave., Sacramento on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. A gathering of family and friends will immediately follow at Rosy's home in Sacramento. Her final resting place will be at Chester District Cemetery in Chester. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Visit the guest book at www.dailydemocrat.com.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, February 22, 2006.)

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Rosy Belle Worley (2nd of 2 obits.)

Rosy Belle Worley died Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 in Woodland at age 92. Mrs. Worley was born to Henry and Dora Patton on Sept. 10, 1913 in Ashfork, Ariz. She graduated from Samuel Merritt College of Nursing in Oakland in 1936 and became a registered nurse. Her first job was in Woodland. She practiced nursing for more than 40 years. The last 17 years of her career she worked at UCD Medical Center in Sacramento. She was a member of the North Sacramento United Methodist Church in Sacramento. She was a long-time member of the Woodlake Mother's Club.

Survivors include Mrs. Worley's sons, Bart Henry Worley and his wife Charlene of North Highlands and Thomas Cummins Worley and his wife Victoria of Woodland; her granddaughters, Kimberly McArn and her husband Mario of Stockton, Pamela Pekarek and her husband John of Burlington, Colo., and Brandy Houser and her husband Chris of Modesto; her grandson, Cody Worley of North Highlands; her great-grandchildren, Taylor and Myles McArn, Jaiden and Zachary Pekarek; her nieces, Patricia Ghiglieri and her husband Robert of Folsom and Sally Mellinger of San Carlos; and her sister-in-law, Louise Smith of Maui, Hawaii. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Bart White Worley Jr.; her parents, Henry and Dora Patton and her siblings, Mary, Ruth, Henry and Dora preceded her in death.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Worley's name be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Services: A celebration of Mrs. Worley's life is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the United Methodist Church, 650 El Camino Ave., Sacramento. A gathering of family and friends will immediately follow at her home in Sacramento. She will be inurned at Chester District Cemetery in Chester. The Neptune Society of Northern California is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, February 23, 2006.)

Betty J. Wright

Betty J. Wright of Davis died Jan. 26, 2006. She was 82.

A graveside service begins at 1 p.m. Friday at Valley Home Memorial Park, 30705 E. LoneTree Road in Oakdale.

Born in Bakersfield on May 16, 1923, she was a Davis resident for eight years.

She was preceded in death by her son, William R. Miller; and her sister, Josephine Howard.

She is survived by her children, John W. Miller of Stockton, Janet S. Miller of Davis, Robbin L. Spicci of Sacramento and Robert L. Wright of Stockton; her stepchildren, Susan and Tom Howard, Debbie Holmgren and Nancy and Tom Smith; and her grandchildren, Christopher Michael, John Miller Jr., Julia Manzo and Roxanne Woodward.

She is further survived by three stepgrandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, January 31, 2006.)

Frances G. Wright

Frances G. Wright died May 23, 2002, at Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento. Born in El Monte on Oct. 4, 1933, to the late Charles and Frances Garcia, she was 68.

She was a resident of Yolo County for 49 years. She was employed by Yolo General Hospital for 15 years. She was also a member of the New Testament Church.

She is survived by her husband, James T. Wright of Woodland; her son, Frank Gonzales and wife Maria of Vacaville; stepson, Dwayne Wright and wife, Rosemary of Sacramento; grandchildren, Frank Gonzales and Steven Gonzales of Vacaville. Other survivors include her sister Mary Lou Lansburgh of Woodland; aunts Helen Navarette and Theodora Puga of Yolo, as well as numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by her sisters Rita Casillas and Teresa Franco and brother Charles Garcia Jr.

Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at McNary's Chapel for the visitation . A funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at McNary's Chapel with interment to follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park.

Memorials may be directed to the Diabetes Association or the Trinity Broadcast System, P.O. Box A, Santa Ana, CA 92711.

McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, May 27, 2002, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Hilda O. Wright

Hilda O. Wright died April 9, 2001, at Courtyard Health Care in Davis. Born April 12, 1917, near Huron, Ind. to Mr. and Mrs. William R. Tincher, she was 83. She was a resident of California since 1936.

She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Davis Rebekah Lodge for 50 years. She was also a member of the Davis Community Church, the American Association of Retired Persons, the Davis Senior Center and a charter member of the Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.

She was a bookkeeper at Quessenberry's Drug Store for 23 years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and making quilts.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Thomas Wright, in 1989.

She is survived by her sisters, Josephine Luft of Davis, Mary Alice Siri of Reno, Norma Hanson of Hayfork; and her brother, John Tincher of Orleans, Ind. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St., and are invited to attend the funeral service at 10 a.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at the Davis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, her family suggests donations be made in her name to the VFW Auxiliary Cancer Fund, 261161 County Road 96, Davis, CA 95616 or to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, April 10, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Joseph William Wright

Joseph William Wright died in Vacaville, Sunday, March 17, 2002, at age 57.

Born Nov. 24, 1944, in Bakersfield, Mr. Wright worked as a barber for 28 years in Davis. He also worked at Hub Barber Shop in Vacaville for two years. According to his family members, "he enjoyed writing and genealogy."

Mr. Wright is survived by his wife of 22 years, Grace Wright; sons, John Wright, both of Vacaville, and Eric Rios and Cesar Rios, both of Oakland.

A catholic prayer service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, March 22, at McCune Garden Chapel, with Deacon John King of St. Peter's Catholic Church officiating.

Inurnment will be conducted privately.

The family requests memorials be directed to American Heart Association, Redwood Empire Region, P.O. Box 844, Santa Rosa, 95402, in his behalf.

McCune Garden Chapel of Vacaville is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Friday, March 22, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

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Joseph W. Wright

Joseph William Wright of Vacaville died on March 17, 2002, at VacaValley Hospital in Vacaville. He was 57.

Born Nov. 24, 1944, in Bakersfield, he graduated from Davis High School in 1963.

He was known to everyone as "Joe Bigtime," and was a barber for 28 years in Davis. Recently, he worked at Vacaville's The Hub Barbershop. He was also a published writer and poet.

He was a friend to all, his family said, and a kind and compassionate man who always had a great story to tell.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Grace Wright of Vacaville; a son, John Lewis Wright of Davis; and stepsons Eric Rios and Cesar Rios of the Bay Area. He is also survived by a brother, John Wright of Woodland; and two sisters, Cecilia Scott of Woodland and Virginia Simons of Ventura.

A Catholic prayer service will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at McCune Garden Chapel, 212 Main St. in Vacaville. Deacon John King of St. Peter's Catholic Church will preside. For directions to the service, call (707) 448-6546.

A celebration-of-life gathering in his memory will take place on Saturday, April 6, at "The Barn" in Woodland. To learn the time of the event and other information, call 757-2463 or e-mail simonsdre@hotmail.com.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Redwood Empire Region, P.O. Box 844, Santa Rosa, CA 95402. Remembrances also may be sent to Joseph Wright, P.O. Box 4132, Davis CA 95617.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, March 21, 2002, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Nancy M. Wright

DIED

WRIGHT - At Knight's Landing, March 12, Nancy M. Wright, aged 70 years, formerly of Huntsville, Missouri.

The Winters Advocate, March 23, 1878 (This obituary was contribted by volunteer jch.)

Samantha Mae Wright

Samantha Mae Wright of Woodland died shortly after her birth in Davis on Thursday, Jan. 12.

Survivors include Samantha's parents, Lawrence C. Wright and Robyn E. Nelson; her brother, Jon P. Wright, all of Woodland; and her grandmothers, Della Nelson of Oroville and Barbara Sexton of Little Valley.

The family requests memorials in Samantha's name be directed to The Bank of the West, Samantha Mae Wright Fund, 186 Main St., Woodland, 95695. For information call Carla at 662-9371.

Services: Respecting the wishes of Samantha's family, private graveside services are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 20 at Monument Hill Memorial Park. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, January 19, 2006.)

Teresa C. Wright

Teresa C. Wright of Davis died Jan. 11, 2005, following complications from surgery. She was 80.

Born March 8, 1924, she was one of eight children of Anthony and Rose Kindernecht and was raised on a farm in Hays, Kan.

Concurrent with attending high school, she completed nurse's training. With the outbreak of World War II, she moved to Wichita, Kan., to work at the Boeing plant in the production of B-29 bombers. In 1943, she moved to El Paso, Texas, to care for her niece and nephew, where she met James D. Bays, a serviceman stationed at Fort Bliss.

He was transferred to California for training, and she followed him soon after. They were married in Mission San Luis Obispo on Aug. 7, 1944. They had four children and divorced in 1967.

Throughout her professional life, she worked as a nurse at hospitals in San Luis Obispo, San Francisco and Stockton, where she also enjoyed singing in various choral groups.

In 1976, she married her second husband, Dr. Robert Wright, in Puyallup, Wash. They moved to Davis in 1981, where they enjoyed bicycling excursions and dining out. He died in 1988.

In her later years, she enjoyed gardening and assisting in the preparation of the Davis Community Meals. Her corner of Davis Townhouse Apartments, where she lived for many years, was filled with flowers admired and appreciated by her neighbors.

She also enjoyed talking with friends, who viewed her as knowledgeable about many topics, such as plant care and pet interactions, particularly with her cats. She was quick to laugh, and her friends enjoyed her wit.

She is survived by her children, Jim Bays of Davis, Greg Bays and his wife Gyanna of Vacaville, Cathy Enberg of Woodland and Teresa Bays of Davis.

She is further survived by her sisters, Blanche Fall and Louise Snyder of Aurora, Colo., and her good friend, Amy King, of Tulelake.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, January 19, 2005.)

WRIGHT

Vedder A. Wright

A gathering is planned for Saturday, Dec. 1, to honor the memory of Vedder Allen Wright, 91, who was born on Oct. 19, 1910, and died on Nov. 8, 2001.

The memorial gathering will be from to 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 640 Hawthorn Lane, Davis, in the community room. Remembrances will be shared at 3 p.m.

The family requests that memorial donations be sent to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, November 14, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Carla A. Wulff

Carla Ann Wulff died April 13, 2001. Born Sept. 24, 1935, in Woodland, she was 65.

She lived in Davis for more than 50 years. After graduating from Davis High School, she attended UC Berkeley, where she earned a degree in psychology. She later returned to Davis, where she worked in the family-owned business, Wulff's Cleaners. Eventually, she became owner and manager. After retiring, she continued to work at home until illness forced a second retirement.

She was an enthusiastic participant in citizens band radio. She appreciated good music and sang with the chancel choir of the Davis Community Church, where she also served as deacon. She was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star.

In addition to many friends, she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David and Lorri Lovett-Gill, and their children, Rachel, Joshua, Alexander and Aaron.

A public memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at Davis Community Church, 412 C St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Davis Community Church Deacons fund.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, April 16, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Tammy Marie (Allen) Wulff

Tammy Marie Wulff died following a battle with cancer Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at age 39.

Born Dec. 5, 1962, in Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Wulff received both her bachelors and masters degrees from Washington State University. She married her husband Paul Wulff in 1993, as she called him 'Wulffie' and had since built a life together in eastern Washington. Her husband was raised in Woodland and played football for Washington State University where she met him. She was a strong supporter for her husband's football coaching career at Eastern Washington University as well as being a dedicated aerobics instructor in her spare time. According to her family members, "she touched many lives with her generosity, love, and beautiful spirit."

Mrs. Wulff is survived by her husband, Paul Wulff.

A funeral service is scheduled at 1 p.m. Monday, March 18, at Christ the King Church in Seattle, Wash.

There will also be a memorial service at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 23, in Eastern Washington University's Showalter Hall in Cheney, Wash.

The family requests memorials be directed to "Tammy Wulff Benevolent Account" at any Bank of America branch. This money will be donated to cancer research.

Hoffner Fisher & Harvey of Seattle, Wash., is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Sunday, March 17, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Barbara Joy Wurth

Barbara Joy Wurth passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001, following a long illness.

Born on February 26, 1929 in Oakland, Barbara made her home in Winters for the last 38 years. She graduated from Chico High School in Chico, and then worked for the telephone company until she married in 1950.

Barbara retired from UC Davis Health Science Library, after working for the university for 19 years.

Barbara loved to sew, crochet and read. She also was a leader in the Winters 4-H for sewing.

Barbara is survived by her mother, Ruth Martin of Winters, husband Earl Wurth of Winters, son Bruce Wurth of Suisun, daughter, Pam Meline of Chico, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

At her request no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Barbara's name to a charity of your choice.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, March 1, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694.)

Lulu M. Wyatt

"Sacramento Bee," Tuesday February 25, 1919

WYATT - In Winters, Yolo County, February 24, Mrs. Lulu M. WYATT, wife of Dr. M.O. WYATT, sister of Mrs. F. M. WYATT and mother of Roy and Fred WYATT of Esparto, Erna WYATT, at home, and Velma WYATT of San Francisco; a native of Cloverdale, aged 53 years.

(The preceding obituary was transcribed by Betty Loose.)

P.A. Wyer

WYER - Near Winters, April 23, 1891, P.A. Wyer, a native of California, aged 33 years, 9 months and 1 day. Funeral from family residence tomorrow (Sunday) at 11 o'clock a.m. (This obituary was contributed by volunteer jch.)

John Wylder

John Wylder of Napa died Feb. 28, 2004, following surgery at St. Helena Hospital in St. Helena. He was 82.

He was born to Anna and Onofry Wasylyshyn on June 4, 1921, at the foot of Mount Sugarloaf in South Deerfield, Mass. His parents immigrated to the United States from Skalat, Ukraine, in the early 1900s.

He spent his early years on a family farm fronted by the Connecticut River in Whately, Mass. After losing the farm in 1928, the family moved to lower Manhattan, New York City. There he worked his way through school by delivering prescriptions, from 3 to 10 p.m. daily, for Bendiner and Schlesinger drug store.

He graduated from the High School of Commerce in 1940, then began working for the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company. He entered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in October 1942, during World War II. He served as a staff sergeant with the Combat Engineers in Normandy, Belgium, Holland and Germany, and was awarded Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals.

After returning from military service, he married the girl he left behind, Dorothy "DoDo" Gruchowsky, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on Nov. 11, 1945. He then returned to Chicago Pneumatic as office manager, salesman and district manager for the Northeastern United States, during which time his family lived in New York and Lexington, Mass.

He retired from the company after 43 years. In 1988 he and his wife moved from Tuxedo Park, N.Y., to Vacaville to be near their daughter, Barbara Wochok, and four grandchildren. Once there, he enjoyed the company of his Pepperill Court neighbors.

He was a member of the American Legion, Ukrainian Catholic War Veterans and, most recently, the Odd Fellows in Napa Valley. He was also an avid writer of letters to the editor in local newspapers, and he loved gardening, fishing, golf, croquet, poker, chess, gourmet food, geography, military history and, perhaps most of all, playing Santa Claus.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Wasylyshyn of New York.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of The Meadows in Napa; daughter, Barbara Wochok and her husband Zachary of Davis, and grandchildren, Adria, Alexis, Zachary and Laryssa; son, John Wylder and his wife Lyn of Lake Oswego, Ore.; sister, Mary Raymond of Maryland; brother, Steven Wylder of North Carolina; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends, new and old, in particular Michael Goral.

Visitation is scheduled for Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nadeau Family Funeral Home, 180 E. Monte Vista Ave., in Vacaville. A funeral will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Petro Dyachok of St. Andrew's Ukrainian Church of Sacramento officiating. A private burial is planned.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to St. Andrew's, 7001 Florin Road, Sacramento CA 95828.

Nadeau Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, March 2, 2004.)