Claire O'Brien Former Davis High School Principal Claire O'Brien died on Aug. 23, 1996, at the age of 93. Born on May 25, 1996, 1903 in Sacramento, she received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Berkeley. After Davis High School opened in 1927, she was one of the school's first teachers, instructing students in shorthand and typing. She went on to become the vice principal and then the principal of the school until the early 1950s. After leaving Davis High School, she served as assistant chief in the Bureau of Business Education. She lived in Land Park and retired in 1980. An active member of Soroptomists International, she was a past president of the group. As well, she belonged to the Leila Maple Studio of Dance since the 1920s. She was a key figure behind the production of the studio's yearly ballet programs, which ceased in 1970. An avid photographer, she had her own darkroom and equipment. No services will be held. Donations may be sent to the Soroptomist Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 163604, Sacramento, 95816. Georgia A. Carrere Georgia A Carrere died on Aug. 26, 1996, at home in Davis after a lengthy illness. Born on June 23, 1916, in the Plainfield area of Yolo County, she was 80. She graduated from Davis High School in 1935. Her interests included painting, gardening and re-weaving. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rene Carrere, in July 1991. She is survived by her children, GeorgeAnn Brady and her husband Raymond of Davis, Renee Spencer and her husband Tim of Davis, and Dennis Carrere of Davis. As well, she leaves behind several grandchildren, including Ryan Whittemore and James Jordan of Davis, Karin Long and her husband Jay of Woodland, Kraig Brady and his wife Kathy of Dixon, Kurt Brady of Boulder, Colo., and Kathleen Haase and her husband Andrew of Belmont. In addition, she is survived by her sisters, Ethel Becker of Los Angeles, Florence Hall of Sacramento and Dorothy McKenzie of Sacramento; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Davis Cemetery. Remembrances may be made in her name to the Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617. Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Johnny LeRoy Bernard Johnny LeRoy Bernard died on Aug. 24, 1996, of natural causes at Woodland Memorial Hospital. Born on July 6, 1951, he was 45. He was employed as a construction worker out of the Local Union Number 185 for the past 25 years. An avid golfer and musician, he operated and conducted a band called ``Border Line,'' which played at the Irish Pub, Wild Ox and The Valley Cafe and was the house band for the Eagles Lodge in Woodland. Most recently, the band played for the Fourth of July celebration in Woodland this year. He was a resident of Dixon, Winters, Esparto and the Woodland area since 1983. He is survived by his wife, Patty of the Esparto-Woodland area; three children, Coy, Joylynn and Kayla Bernard, all of Dixon; and his parents, Archie and Betty Bernard of Patterson. As well, he leaves behind eight aunts, five uncles and numerous cousins. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Smith's Colonial Chapel, 14 Main St., Winters. Services will take place at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Smith's Colonial Chapel. Burial will follow at the Cottonwood Cemetery in Esparto. Robert E. Fox Robert E. Fox, age 64, also known as Bob Fox or Foxy, died on Aug. 19, 1996, in Fort Bragg after suffering a massive heart attack. A native of Rutland, Vermont, he obtained a bachelor's degree in forestry from the University of Vermont and worked as a forester for the state of Vermont. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard an aircraft carrier. Coming west in 1962, he found employment in the agronomy department at UC Davis, working as a research technician on various grain crops until his retirement in 1979. A lifelong sportsman, he enjoyed and followed sports. Trout fishing in Vermont gave way to striped bass fishing in the Sacramento Delta, which gave way to salmon fishing off the California coast. After retirement, he became a permanent resident and fisherman of Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg. He was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Fox, in 1995. He is survived by a sister, Jeanne Gallipo of Vermont; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel By the Sea in Fort Bragg. Ruth Alice Greene Ruth Alice Greene died on Aug. 23, 1996, at Alderson's Convalescent Hospital. Born in Sacramento on Dec. 29, 1908, she was 87. She worked as a clerk for Yolo County for 30 years. He is survived by a brother, James Stivers and his wife Evelyn of Cartiage, Mont.; a step-daughter, Mary Phyllis Hall and her husband Howard of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; granddaughters Judith Ambrose of Sausalito and Linda Calhoun of Red Wing, Minn.; and great-granddaughter, Shannon Calhoun of Red Wing, Minn. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Woodland Cemetery. Kraft Bros. Funeral Chapel will be handling the arrangements. Mary Ware Kratz Mary Ware Kratz died on Aug. 25, 1996, at her daughter's home in Davis. Born in 1912 in Louisville, Ken., she attended Louisville Girls' High School and the University of Louisville. She possessed a flair for style and design and a love for the field of interior decorating. In later years, she was employed by the Kentucky Division of the American Cancer Society. After her retirement, she moved to Davis in 1985. For the last two years, she resided at Covell Gardens, where she enjoyed such activities as Ma-Jong, bridge and Bible study. Noted for her wit and sparkling conversation, she always tried to live up to her motto, ``Always rise to the occasion,'' a relative said. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Ruiz of Davis; a son, David Kratz of Chesterfield, Mo.; a granddaughter, Mary Victoria Ruiz of Santa Clara; a grandson, Everardo David Ruiz of Dallas, Texas; and a sister, Minabel Marlatt of Tacoma, Wash. She will be buried in Kentucky. Memorial contributions may be sent to Yolo County Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Maxine Martin Stevenson She will be remembered for the many roles to which she devoted her life: mother, wife, friend, daughter, teacher, grandmother, aunt and mentor. But above all, she'll be remembered for her devotion to her family, her faith and her convictions, a relative said. Born on Aug. 3, 1930, in West Virginia, she moved to Nashville to attend Fisk University, where she met her husband of 42 years, Eugene Davis Stevenson. Her distinguished teaching career began in 1956 and spanned more than three decades. She was certified in the area of special education, and spent 10 years teaching developmentally disabled children. The Stevenson family moved to Davis in 1971, and she joined the faculty of Birch Lane Elementary School, where she taught a generation of Davis children. Throughout her career, she remained active in numerous social and charitable organizations and generously volunteered her time. All those whose lives were touched by her -- lifelong friends and those who only knew her in her last days -- will remember her humor, her quiet dignity and her infinite capacity for love and compassion. These qualities are indicative of the special legacy she leaves and will be deeply missed, a relative said. She is survived by her mother, Ona Martin; her five sons, Eugene Jr., Joseph, Michael, Keith and Scott; and her grandchildren, Eugene III, Elliot, Evan, Stephan, Sierra, Kris, Lisa, Jaclyn, Zaria, Lico, Samuel, Shani and Olivia. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, 200 W. 14th St. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church. Interment will be held at the Davis Cemetery. The Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. James B. Gabbard James B. Gabbard died on Aug. 26, 1996, at Alderson's Convalescent Hospital. Born in Kentucky on April 29, 1909, he was a Yolo County resident for 48 years. He worked as an orderly at Yolo General Hospital for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dora Gabbard, and his daughter, Debbie Jones. He is survived by his sons, Jimmie Gabbard and his wife Martha of Woodland, William Gabbard and his wife Kay of Oroville, Kenneth Gabbard and his wife Barbara of Woodland, and Charles Gabbard and his wife Michelle of Woodland. As well, he leaves behind a daughter, Jannie Golden and her husband Gene of Sacramento; a step-daughter, Irene Monnier of Woodland; and a step-son, George Anaya and his wife Aretha of Lincoln. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Monument Hill Memorial Park, 35036 County Road 22, Woodland. The family requests that memorials be made in the form of donations to the Woodland Christian School ``Building to Serve Fund'' for the building of the school's new campus. McNary's Chapel is handling the arrangements. Rosella Kennedy Rosella Kennedy, a former Davis teacher, died on Aug. 24, 1996, at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colo. She was 72. Born on Nov. 23, 1923, in rural Grand Forks, N.D., she was raised and educated in North Dakota. She attended Mayville State College, where she earned an emergency teaching credential. As well, she held an associate's degree from Eastern Montana State College and a bachelor's degree magna cum laude from Valley State College. She married George Kennedy Jr. on Jan. 24, 1943. The couple resided in North Dakota until they moved to Davis in 1963. She taught at Fairfield Elementary School in Davis for several years before moving out of state. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three sisters. Services were held today in North Dakota. Memorials may be made to the Larimore Elementary School Library in care of Vicki Hunsberger, P.O. Box 28, Larimore, N.D. Jack May A memorial gathering for Jack Marshall May, who died on Aug. 27, 1996, in Sacramento following an illness, will be held at the Davis Senior Center on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. Born on Oct. 5, 1944, in Oakland, May moved to Davis with his family in 1955 when he was in sixth grade. He graduated from Davis High School in 1962 and attended Cal State Sacramento, where he studied philosophy. For more than 20 years he was active in music circles as a musician, producer and engineer in Davis and San Francisco. He played the lead guitar for Group B and Andrew Staples. His band opened at the Fillmore for the Grateful Dead, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jimi Hendrix and many other groups of the era including The Rolling Stones at a Sacramento concert. He most recently worked as a computer resource specialist in the human resources department at UC Davis. He also was an active volunteer with Davis Community Network. Known for his wit and humor, May spent the last decade of his life sharing his recovery with others. He was a much-loved member of many local recovery groups where he shared his experience, strength and hope even when he was suffering from a long-term illness. Survivors include many friends and his parents, Jack and Ruth May of Davis; his sister and brother-in-law, Toni May and Gary Roland of Woodland; his brother Bruce May of Woodland and Bruce's fiancee Victoria Davis; and an uncle, Brother Thomas Marshall, S.J. of San Jose. Additional survivors include niece Sheila Beall and her husband Mike Beall of Woodland; niece Stacy Roman of Woodland and her husband John; nephew Robert Neely of Atlanta, Ga., and four great-nieces and -nephews: Justin, Corrie, Lindsay and Johnny. Friends fondly recall May as ``a bright star falling ... falling ... falling.'' Memorial contributions may be made to any local chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous. Dorothy Love Mack Dorothy Love Mack died on Aug. 27, 1996, in Sacramento. A native of Westminster, B.C., Canada, she was 93. She resided in the Sacramento area since 1915. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elwood G. Mack. She is survived by her son, Charles R. Mack of Woodland; and granddaughters Susan Pike of Half Moon Bay, Sarah Sangster of Novato and Dorothy Stoppelmann of Anaheim Hills. As well, she leaves behind great-grandchildren Rebecca and Alexander Pike, Benjamin, Katherine and Christopher Sangster and Elizabeth Love Stoppelmann. Friends are invited to attend services at 11 a.m. Saturday at the All Saints Memorial Episcopal Church, 2076 Sutterville Road, Sacramento. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Florin Historical Society Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 28455, Florin, CA 95828-0455. Mary Ware Kratz Mary Ware Kratz died on Aug. 25, 1996, at her daughter's home in Davis. Born in 1912 in Louisville, Ken., she attended Louisville Girls' High School and the University of Louisville. She possessed a flair for style and design and a love for the field of interior decorating. In later years, she was employed by the Kentucky Division of the American Cancer Society. After her retirement, she moved to Davis in 1985. For the last two years, she resided at Covell Gardens, where she enjoyed such activities as Ma-Jong, bridge and Bible study. Noted for her wit and sparkling conversation, she always tried to live up to her motto, ``Always rise to the occasion,'' a relative said. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Ruiz of Davis; a son, David Kratz of Chesterfield, Mo.; a granddaughter, Mary Victoria Ruiz of Santa Clara; a grandson, Everardo David Ruiz of Dallas, Texas; and a sister, Minabel Marlatt of Tacoma, Wash. She will be buried in Kentucky. Memorial contributions may be sent to Yolo County Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Jeremy vanRijckevorsel Jeremy vanRijckevorsel died on Aug. 27, 1996. He was born on May 6, 1994 in Sacramento. ``We love you and miss you, our little angel,'' family members said. He is survived by his parents, Roderik and Misty van Rijckevorsel, formerly of Davis; a brother, Bryan; a sister, Kayla; and grandparents Mieke van Ricjkevorsel and her late husband Hubert of Davis, Jerry and Carren Martin of Davis and Victor and Ester Oma. As well, he is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends. Friends are invited to attend memorial services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Peace Lutheran Church, 924 San Juan Road. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the UC Davis Medical Center, Pediatrics Intensive Care Unit (PICU), in care of Rod vanRijckevorsel at Union Bank, 700 L St., Sacramento, CA 85814. Arrangements are being handled by the A.J. Nicoletti Funeral Home. Robert Alexander Jack Robert Alexander Jack, died on Aug. 27, 1996, at UC Davis. Born March 7, 1947, he was 49. Since 1993 he served as UCD's equine medical director for the veterinary medical diagnostic laboratory, and also served as equine medical director for the California Horse Racing Board. A Canadian native, he received a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Ontario Veterinary College in 1971. He was a member of numerous professional organizations and committees and in 1989 received the Schering Veterinary Award. He is survived by his children, Karen Nicole Jack, Kathleen Jennifer Jack and Sean Michael Jack of British Columbia, Canada. Plans for a memorial service at UCD are pending. Millard Van Tice Millard ``Mel'' Van Tice died on Aug. 17, 1996, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 66. He was born to George and Martha Tice on March 12, 1930, in Vinson, Okla. The family moved to Anaheim in 1942. He attended Pierce College and moved to Davis in 1954, where he worked at UC Davis for 34 years until retiring in 1988. After residing for many years in the Davis and Woodland areas, he and his wife, Charlotte, moved to Dunnigan in 1975. The couple relocated to Salinas in 1988. Following the death of his wife, Tice moved to Paradise. He was a gifted musician, once playing with the famous Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. For years, he was a coach for Davis Little League and was an avid fan of the San Francisco Giants. He actively participated and organized several chapters of Alcoholics Anonymous. He is survived by his sons, Tyler, Jeff and Tracy of Paradise; daughter, Laurie of Susanville; brothers, Lee, George and Robert of Sacramento and Edward and Wesley of Fort Worth, Texas; sister, Helen Smith of Sacramento; and many nieces and nephews from Texas, Missouri and California. A memorial service is scheduled at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the residence of Robert Tice. For more information, call 481-3635. David B. Stultz David Brian Stultz, formerly of Davis, died in Roseville on Aug. 2, 1996, of natural causes. He was born Dec. 17, 1950, in Riverside. He attended the University of Nevada at Reno and majored in agriculture. He put himself through school by working as a carpenter and later remodeled his house in Davis. He farmed rice and sugar beets in Sacramento and Sutter counties for 20 years. He worked for a local farming corporation, E.D. Willey & Sons of Natomas, and later farmed rice and sugar beets on his own for 15 years. He enjoyed deer and duck hunting with his farming friends. Other hobbies included trap-shooting, jet skiing and boating. He is survived by his former wife of 21 years, Janice Willey; two daughters, Margie and Diana of Davis; his father- and mother-in-law, Edwin and Marjorie Willey of Sacramento; and his brother, Brett Stultz and sister-in-law, Kay Gilbert of Reno. The family would like to thank the Bianchi, Scheidel, Porter and Warner families of the Sacramento area, the Quilici family of Reno and others who have shown concern and support. Services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Davis Community Church, 412 C St., Davis. Family and friends are invited to the Stultz house following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Council on Alcoholism, 650 Howe Ave., Suite 1055, Sacramento, or to the donor's favorite charity. Mary Lee Rose Mary Lee Rose died on Aug. 3, 1996, at her Woodland residence. Born on Sept. 2, 1921, in Sapulpa, Okla., she was 74. A Yolo County resident for 49 years, she worked as a dietary assistant at the Yolo General Hospital for 20 years. She is survived by her husband, John R. Rose of Woodland; two daughters, Cora Little and her husband Narvie of West Sacramento and Wanda Winther and her husband Cliff of Woodland; and two sons, Albert Rose and his wife Helen of Gaston, Ore., and Philip Rose and his wife Melanie of Newberg, Ore. She also leaves behind eight grandchildren, Janie Carter and Narvie Little II, both of West Sacramento; Christine Winther and Leah Goodwin, both of Woodland; Kimberly Saylor, Beth Hulse and Phillip Rose, all of Newberg, Ore.; and Sarah Rose of Gaston, Ore. In addition, she is survived by brothers, Jim Read of Lafayette, Ore., Bert Read of Sacramento, Cora Rose of McAllister, Okla., Goldie Stewart of Silverdale, Wash., and Margaret Foss of Carson City, Nev. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Monument Hill Memorial Park, 35036 County Road 22, Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Yolo Hospice or the donor's favorite charity. Dudley L. Lowrie Dudley Lee Lowrie died on Aug. 2, 1996, at his home in Winters. Born on Feb. 22, 1924, in Fort Cobb, Okla., he was 72. He was raised in Texas as a child and lived in Monticello during his teen-age years. A 50-year resident of Winters, he owned and operated the Lowrie Trucking Co. for 49 years. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Lowrie, and his sister, Norma Baker. He is survived by his wife, Etoise (Pinky) Lowrie of Winters; daughter, Linda Bishop and her husband Phillip of Winters; two sons, Mike Lowrie and his wife Margee of Dixon and David Lowrie of Winters; and a sister, Nina Lewis of Rancho Cordova. As well, he leaves behind five grandchildren, Richard Bishop of Winters, Darrell Bishop and his wife Tanya of Winters, Mike Lowrie Jr. of Dixon, Josh Lowrie of Dixon and Elizabeth Lowrie of Winters; one great-grandson, Scott Bishop of Winters; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today. Services will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Smith's Colonial Chapel, 14 Main St., Winters. Interment will follow at the Winters Cemetery. Robert J. McCoy Robert Jay McCoy died on Aug. 4, 1996, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. Born in Woodland on Jan. 24, 1925, he was 71. He was self-employed as the owner of Woodland Transit Concrete for 38 years. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Werner. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Dorothy McCoy of Woodland; two sons, Steven J. McCoy of Knights Landing and Robert Werner of Sacramento; two daughters, Peggy McCoy of Kent, Wash., and Debbie Halter of Vallejo; and a brother, Thomas McCoy of Carmichael. He also leaves behind a son-in-law, Dave Braheny of Vallejo; and five grandchildren, Chris McCoy of Woodland, Chip Halter of Vallejo, Ryan McCoy of Woodland, Alaina Werner of St. Helena and Brandon McCoy of Woodland. In addition, he is survived by a niece, Kathy McCoy of North Highlands, and a great-nephew, Justin McCoy of North Highlands. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Monument Hill Memorial Park, 35036 County Road 22, Woodland. Memorials may be donated to the Hillhaven Activities Fund. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland are handling the arrangements. Jessie P. Peterson Jessie Pearl Peterson died on Aug. 2, 1996, at the Baywood Care Center in Pleasant Hill. Born on Jan. 28, 1907, in Oklahoma, she was 89. She worked as a real estate agent in the Bay Area for 20 years and was a storyteller and writer. She was preceded in death by her sons, James Walker of El Macero and Charles Walker of Davis. She is survived by two daughters, Mary N. Witkop of Concord and Billie Wedgewood of Lebanon, Ohio; one son, Jack Walker of Santa Monica; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road, Davis. Jesse L. Shumate Jesse Lee Shumate died on Aug. 3, 1996, at Alderson's Convalescent Hospital. Born in Farmington, Ark., he was 90. A Woodland resident for one year, he worked as a laborer for many years for Kimberley-Clarke Sawmill. He is preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Shumate, and his brother, James William Shumate. He is survived by his son, Jess Shumate of Clearwater, Fla.; a brother, Elzie Shumate of Sacramento; a sister, Helen Meinders of Sacramento; a grandson, Daniel Shumate and his wife Mary of Woodland; and four granddaughters, Jayne Bowens of Nevada, Vicki Sanders of Chester, Paula Collins of Utah and Kerri Baird of Clearwater, Fla. He also leaves two great-grandsons, Jeremi Shumate of Woodland and Josh Shumate of Woodland; a great-granddaughter, Naomi Sanders of Chester; a nephew, Wayne Shumate of North Highlands; and two nieces, Betty Gadberry of Folsom and Roberta Padjen of Roseville. Visitation will be held Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Kraft Bros. Funeral Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Anderson Cemetery in Anderson. Mamie I. Sigut Mamie Isabel Sigut died on Aug. 3, 1996, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. Born on Oct. 31, 1909, in Woodland, she was 86. She is survived by her nieces, Betty Matsui of Wilton and Jane Marquis of Sumner, Wash., as well as numerous other nieces and nephews. At her request, no services will be held. Burial will take place at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland are handling the arrangements. William Dalton Helen Dalton Services for William ``Jack'' and Helen Dalton were held last Monday in Talent, Ore. The Daltons died July 27, 1996, at their home in Talent. Dalton was born on July 21, 1915, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was raised in Erasmus, N.Y., where he graduated from high school. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1936 to 1940. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Air Force and retired as master sergeant in 1964. Following his retirement, he worked for Sebastiani Vineyards in Napa. Mrs. Dalton was born on Oct. 12, 1917, in Napa. She worked for the Napa County Department of Social Services. Married in 1938, the Daltons moved from Napa to Talent, Ore., in 1982. They are survived by one daughter, Janet E. Lloyd of Phoenix, Ore., and five grandchildren, including Sarah and Steven Dalton of Davis. They also leave behind two great-grandchildren. Interment will be at the Eagle Point National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Research Alliance of Oregon, P.O. Box 10051, Portland, Ore., 97210. Marjorie S. Kendall Marjorie Susan Kendall, a retired Davis High School teacher, died of an apparent heart attack on Aug. 4, 1996. At the time of her death, she was bicycling along the Danube River in Austria. Born in Louisville, Ky., on Sept. 7, 1934, she traveled and lived all across the Eastern seaboard during her childhood. She moved to California with her family in 1950 when they came to reside in Chico. Remaining near home for her undergraduate years, she completed her college work at Chico State University. After a year of post-graduate study at Stanford, she embarked upon a lengthy and successful career of teaching. After a brief assignment in Dunsmuir, she transferred to the Davis Joint Unified School District in 1961. A world civilization and history teacher, she also participated in Global Education programs both locally and in the Bay Area. Throughout her 31 years of teaching, she constantly volunteered her time to help with extracurricular activities. She served as scorekeeper for the boys' basketball team and coached field hockey. Her wit and intelligence were well known and well respected by fellow faculty members and friends. Playing field hockey was one of her many passions in life. She played club field hockey and dedicated herself to the sport for more than 20 years. People knew her as the best goalkeeper in California for 15 years, and she journeyed to Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Australia as a member of the All-Star California Team. A travel enthusiast, she was constantly seeking to expand her understanding of different countries and cultures. After her retirement in 1992, she pursued her love of travel and also enjoyed spending time with her pets and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Susan Mason Kendall, and her brothers, Glenn Kendall Jr. and Fred M. Kendall. She is survived by her father, Dr. Glenn Kendall of Chico. She also leaves behind her niece, Kathi Kendall Nelson of Concord, and nephews, David Kendall of San Bernardino, Bill Kendall of Carmichael, Mike Kendall of Aiea, Hawaii, and Patrick Kendall of Moorpark and their families. In addition, she is survived by her beloved dogs, Daphne and Sam. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road in rural West Davis. Donations may be made to the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24th St. NW, Washington, D.C., 20037, or any group that provides safety and shelter for animals and encourages conservation efforts for endangered species. John W. Reimer John Willis Reimer died on Aug. 6, 1996, in his Woodland home. Born in Woodland on April 13, 1946, he was 50. A lifelong resident of Woodland, he worked as a truck driver for 30 years and was most recently employed by Teichert Construction. He belonged to the local Teamsters Union, No. 150. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1971 and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his son, Jon W. Reimer II and his wife Kristina of Woodland; his daughters, Cyndi Hammonds and her husband Marc of Sacramento and Tammy Reimer of Woodland; his sister, Jacque Vaughters and her husband Larry of Woodland; and three brothers, Jim Reimer and his wife Linda of San Antonio, Texas, Tom Reimer and his wife Brunnie of North Highlands and Jerry Reimer and his wife Carol of Hollister. He also leaves behind three grandchildren, Katelyn Reimer of Woodland, Riley Hammonds of Sacramento and Chase Snook of Woodland, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at the Woodland Church of the Nazarene, 100 Woodland Ave., Woodland. McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland, is handling the arrangements. Chester J. Bemis Chester James Bemis died on Aug. 7, 1996, in Davis, following a brief illness. Born in Los Angeles on Aug. 23, 1932, he was 63. He was a high school track runner and held the 880 record for 15 years. He attended UC Berkeley and studied architecture. A local resident for eight years, he worked as a self-employed wallpaper hanger for 30 years. He also served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. An avid World War II history buff, he enjoyed hiking, camping and exploring ghost towns. He liked traditional country music, was an avid reader and enjoyed the fellowship of a fantasy football league. His family was always the most important part of his life. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Carol Bemis of Dixon; daughter, Jamelle Nutile and her husband Chris of Vacaville; son, Scott James Bemis of San Mateo; and mother, Dorothy Bemis of Missouri. He also leaves behind a sister, Joy Cowan of San Mateo; grandchildren, Heather Donna Nutile and Christopher Charles Nutile Jr. of Vacaville; mother-in-law, Ann Waterman of Dixon; sisters-in-law, Curie Bissell of San Leandro and Barbara Burks of San Leandro; and brother-in-law, John Waterman of Dixon. Private interment will be held and a service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 7008, Vallejo, CA 94590, or to the American Lung Association, 105 Astrid Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Milton Carpenter Funeral Home of Dixon is handling the arrangements. Russell E. Fontaine Russell E. Fontaine died in Davis on Aug. 6, 1996, following a long illness. Born on Oct. 9, 1914, in Worcester, Mass., he was 81. He graduated from the University of Toronto at Guelph, Ontario, and received his master's degree in public health from UC Berkeley and a Ph.D. from Tulane University. He served with the Medical Corps during World War II. He and his family moved to California in 1952 from the Panama Canal Zone, where he was an entomologist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He accepted a position with the California State Bureau of Vector Control as an adviser and resided in Willowbank. Fontaine took a leave of absence from California to work in Ethiopia in 1958, establishing a country-wide malaria control program. He transferred to Lima, Peru, where he advised the Latin American Region on progress for the Malaria Eradication Program at the Centers For Disease Control in Atlanta, Ga. As an adviser for the CDC, he evaluated the programs in Latin America, Asia and Africa. The World Health Organization requested his services in Nigeria and Kenya from 1969 through 1975. He and his family returned to Davis in 1976, where he accepted a position with the University-wide Mosquito Research Program. After retiring in 1986, he served as the newsletter editor for the society of vector ecology. He is survived by his wife, Vera C. Fontaine of Davis; two sons, Dr. Robert Fontaine and Theodore Fontaine; a daughter, Lola Fontaine Kraft; a brother, Leo Fontaine; and four grandchildren. He will be remembered by his many friends and co-workers throughout the world for his dedication to the work toward eradicating malaria. A celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Unitarian Church of Davis, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis. Donations may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Society of Northern California, P.O. Box 1824, Sacramento, CA 95812. Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Chapel. Wayne D. Cline Wayne Dennis Cline died on Aug. 7, 1996, surrounded by family, at his Woodland home. Born in Longview, Wash., on May 28, 1941, he was 55. A resident of Yolo County for 49 years, he served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962. He served 27 months in Germany during his tour of duty. He served as an officer with the Woodland Police Department for 32 years and retired in 1994. He was well-known for his work with the youth of the community, served as a volunteer at Camp Packer Creek and served on the Board of Directors for the Babe Ruth League. He was a lifetime honorary member of the local PTA. He was an avid camper and tour guide and a devoted grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father, Cadet Cline in 1979, and his mother, Tommie Cline in 1964. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Vivian S. Cline of Woodland; and children, Dennis J. Cline of Quincy and Cami R. Farnham and her husband Brett and Bert K. Cline, all of Woodland. He also leaves behind grandchildren, Dustin T. and Amy N. Cline and Hilary A. and Blake T. Farnham, all of Woodland. He is also survived by his stepmother, Dorothea Cline of Woodland; his brother, Ross E. Cline of Marysville, Wash.; his stepsister, Suzanne Reinemer of Anchorage, Alaska; and his stepbrother, Harvard Holley of Medford, Ore. A memorial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church, 1616 West St., Woodland. Donations may be made to the Woodland Christian School Building Fund or to Yolo Hospice. Kraft Brothers Funeral Directors is handling the arrangements. George W. Wharton George William Wharton died July 19, 1996, at the Hillhaven Convalescent Facility in Woodland. Born in Tulare on Jan. 6, 1914, he was 82. A Yolo County resident for 48 years, he was a self-employed distributor for Union Oil for 50 years. He belonged to the Woodland Elks Lodge No. 1299 and the Yolo Fliers Club. He is survived by his son, Doug Wharton and his wife Michele of Woodland; his daughter, Barbara Whitehead; and four grandchildren, Chris Whitehead of Woodland, Mark Wharton and his wife Meredith of Folsom, Kimberly Young and her husband Tom of San Ramon and Jason Whitehead of San Antonio, Texas. He also leaves behind a brother, Tipton White of Grass Valley. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Monument Hill Memorial Park, 35036 County Road 22, Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elks Building Fund. McNary's Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Gustav A. H. Nieberg Gustav Adolph Henry Nieberg died on July 24, 1996, at Courtyard Convalescent Hospital in Davis. Born in St. Louis, Mo., on Jan. 25, 1903, to Gustav and Alvena Nieberg, he was 93. After leaving school, he worked as a printer, until entering the military in 1925. He served in the U.S. Army from 1925 through 1934. While stationed in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., in 1929, he met his future wife, Margaret Marie Rogers. The couple married in 1935 and raised two children, Pamela and Marshall. After leaving the military, Nieberg remained in Sault Ste. Marie as civilian manager of the Post Exchange at Fort Brady. He moved his family to California in 1945 when he took a job with Standard Oil in Taft. For 25 years, he worked as a purchasing agent for Standard Oil before retiring in 1969. Following retirement, he moved to Lake Isabella in Kern County, where he resided until 1978. He relocated to the Davis area to be near his daughter after the deaths of his wife and his son. He met his second wife, Hazel Patterson, while living at Covell Gardens in Davis. Nieberg loved music and books and also was an enthusiastic fisherman and bridge player. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Nieberg; sister, Francis Shaw; wife, Margaret; and son, Marshall. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Nieberg, and his second wife, Hazel Nieberg, both of Davis; his granddaughter, Lorry Jones and her husband Michael; and his great-grandchildren, Michael, Taylor and Miles Jones, all of Oklahoma City, Okla. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St., Davis. Services will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday at Our Faith Lutheran Church, 1801 Oak Ave., Davis. A private interment will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Bakersfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Dagny M. Schick Dagny M. Schick died at the Sierra Health Care Convalescent Hospital on July 24, 1996. She was 97. A Davis resident for the past 12 years, she was active at the Senior Center in Davis, painted oils and watercolors and was an avid gardener. She is survived by her sons, Frank J. Schick of Davis and Carl F. Schick of Decorah, Iowa, and her daughter, Helen M. Barkdoll. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. No funeral and memorial services will be held in Davis. Her ashes will be buried next to those of her husband, Dr. Frank J. Schick, in the Hoeg family plot in the Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah, Iowa. Remembrances may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Eloysa P. Niz Eloysa Parra Niz died on July 25, 1996, at her Woodland residence. Born in Westwood on June 12, 1928, she was 68. A resident of Yolo County for two years, she was a homemaker all her adult life. She belonged to the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughters, Lynda Alcala and her husband John of Vacaville and Raquel Vargas of Concord; and her sons, Rafael Niz of Sacramento, Gilbert Oliver and his wife Barbara of Woodland, Mario Lozada of Woodland, Ricardo Niz and his wife Zina of Woodland, Jorge Vargas of Woodland, Miguel Vargas and his wife Susie of Woodland and Ruben Vargas of San Jose. She is also survived by a sister, Irene Nevarez of San Jose; two brothers, Robert Parra of Greenbrea and Henry Parra of San Francisco; 21 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Holy Rosary Church, 318 Court St., Woodland. Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Rosary Church and burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 318 Court St., Woodland. McNary's Funeral Chapel of Woodland is handling the arrangements. Rachel B. Hansen Rachel B. Hansen died on July 14, 1996, in Davis. Born on Aug. 22, 1921, in Goodlettsville, Tenn., she was 74. She worked as a nurse anesthetist in Nashville and Cleveland. While raising a family in Marshall, Mo., and Pasadena, she worked at John Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall and the City of Hope Medical Center in Duarte and for oral surgeon Dr. Floyd Burson in West Covina. She had a lasting love for the beauty and life of the rural region, a relative said. Devoted to family, she found fulfillment in spreading good cheer and selflessly helping her friends and neighbors, a family member said. She was known for her wonderful sense of humor. She was an active member of the Davis Community Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Essie and Brady Bruce, and her brothers, James and Roy. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 50 years, Louis, and her sister, Dorothy Carney of Lenoir City, Tenn. She also leaves behind a son, Bruce, and daughter, Sandra Hansen and her husband George Daskalos, all of Davis; two grandchildren, Nikolas and Nathan Daskalos, both of Davis; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Davis Community Church, 412 C St., Davis. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, the Davis Community Church or to the donor's favorite charity. Jean Ruport Jean Ruport died at Woodland Memorial Hospital on July 12, 1996. She was born in Raymond, Neb., on Oct. 4, 1925. A Yolo County resident for 51 years, she was a homemaker all her adult life. She loved to travel and do needlework. She is survived by her husband, Ray F. Ruport of Woodland; and three sons, Gary Ruport and his wife Elizabeth of Woodland, Richard Ruport of Napa and Ronald Ruport and his wife Alba of Clearlake. She also leaves several grandchildren, Craig Ruport, Ryan Ruport, Kilee Ruport and Loren Ruport, all of Woodland, and Tami Johnson of Yreka, Sherie Ruport of Vacaville and Victoria Ruport of Clearlake. She is also survived by great-grandchildren David Johnson and Sarah Johnson, both of Yreka; a sister, Lois Maxson of Lincoln, Neb.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Services will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Monument Hill Memorial Park, 35036 County Road 22, Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Yolo Hospice or the charity of choice. Nell S. Nichols Nell S. Nichols died on July 11, 1996, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. Born on Sept. 14, 1899, in Farmersville, she was 96. She worked as a nurse's aide for Country Side Rest Home for 15 years. She is survived by her son, Wilfred Nichols of Sacramento; three nephews, Marshall Eaton of Woodland, Dr. Jerry Eaton of Los Altos and Dr. James Eaton of Morgan Hill; and numerous nieces. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Monument Hill Memorial Park, 35036 County Road 22, Woodland. Burial will follow the services. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors are handling the arrangements. Tilda May Warford Tilda Warford died at her daughter's house on July 13, 1996, following a short illness. Born on May 27, 1927, she died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, a relative reports. She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Elmer Warford, in 1970. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Mooney and her husband LeRoy of Woodland, with whom she had resided for the last 12 years. She also leaves behind a daughter, Marily Watkins and her husband Eddie of Fayatteville, Ark.; and two sons, David Warford and his wife Sharon and Johnny Warford of Woodland. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer Warford, Tommy Harling and Timmy Harling, all of Woodland, and Damon and David Warford, Tina Bouse, Arron and Eric Watkins and Arlo Evans, all of Arkansas. In addition, she is survived by four sisters, Mary Warford of Woodland, and Barbara Parker, Cleo Holt and Lula Fay Miner of Arkansas; three brothers, Paul and Archie Watkins of Arkansas and Billy Watkins of New Mexico; and numerous nieces and nephews and her special friends, Linda and Mike Gardner of Arkansas. Graveside services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Woodland Cemetery, 800 West St., Woodland. McNary's Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Betty Jane Tyree Betty Jane Tyree died on July 13, 1996, at home in Davis. Born on March 4, 1918, in Lindsay, she was 78. A Davis resident since 1941, she volunteered for the Sutter Davis Hospital Auxiliary for over 35 years. She also worked as a volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society. A relative described her as a generous and caring person who enjoyed spending time with her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard B. Tyree, in 1980. She is survived by her son, Richard Tyree and his wife Liz of Fresno; a daughter, Shirley Jacobs and her husband Greg of Rancho Cordova; a brother, Greg Peter Delano of Visalia; and a sister, Ellen Moran of San Dimas. As well, she leaves behind six grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St., Davis. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Internment will take place at 10 a.m. Monday at the Lindsay-Strathmore Cemetery in Lindsay. Remembrances may be made in her name to the donor's favorite charity. William L. Pettit II William L. Pettit II died on July 11, 1996, at the Courtyard Convalescent Hospital in Davis after a lengthy battle against cancer. Born on Sept. 22, 1929, in Los Angeles, he was 66. A 60-year resident of Yolo County, he operated his own lawn service, serving Sacramento and Yolo counties. He was a past member of the Lions Club of Woodland and the senior citizens club in West Sacramento. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, William L. Pettit I. He is survived by his mother, Eugenia Clarisa Pettit Rosasco, the last living actress from the TV series, ``The Little Rascals,'' of Broderick. He also leaves behind friends, Randy Springer of West Sacramento and Robert E. Winters of Broderick. He is also survived by his cousin, Marie Reno of Reseda. No funeral services were held. Interment was at the Davis Cemetery. The Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Jeanne T. Dickerson Jeanne Thomas Dickerson died on July 18, 1996, in her Woodland residence. She was born in Fresno on Oct. 7, 1944. A Yolo County resident for 15 years, she worked at the Xerox Corp. for 23 years. She last worked as a customer service representative. She is survived by her husband, Harold Dickerson of Woodland; three daughters, Kimberly Dickerson-Wolterstorff of New Orleans, La., Kristina Dickerson of Bozeman, Mont., and Norma Jenkins of Los Angeles; her mother, Betty Thomas of Fresno; and her mother-in-law, Fern Dickerson of Benicia. She also leaves two sisters, Elizabeth Burton of Sydney, Australia, and Barbara Brerton of Orinda; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Yolo Hospice, American Cancer Society or the donor's favorite charity. McNary's Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Albert G. Lodi Albert George Lodi died on July 17, 1996, at the Hillhaven Convalescent Hospital. He was born in Rio Vista on Aug. 2, 1922. A resident of Yolo County for 56 years, he served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946. He worked as a self-employed roofer for 20 years before his retirement. He belonged to the Woodland Elks Lodge No. 1299 and the American Legion Post No. 77. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Terry Lodi, in 1950; his brother, Lloyd Lodi; and his sister, Lois Gladney. He is survived by his wife, Roberta Lodi of Woodland; two sons, Jeff Lodi and his wife Debbie of Lodi and Steven Dahlberg of Dana Point; a daughter, Tristine Stewart and her husband Robert of Woodland; and six grandchildren, Lori Stewart and Kelly Stewart of Woodland, Shaunna Moldinado of Southern California, and Zachery Lodi, Brandon Lodi and Adam Metler, all of Lodi. He also leaves behind three great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Olivia Lodi of Woodland. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Mausoleum Chapel, 318 Court St., Woodland. McNary's Chapel is handling the arrangements. Wilbur I. Holland Wilbur Irving Holland died on July 17, 1996, in Woodland. He was born on Nov. 11, 1901, in Alamo, Mich. He relocated to California when he moved to Bishop in 1919 and then to Madison in 1920. He worked as a farmer. In 1928, he married Aida Franzi. Holland had many experiences and memories of a growing Yolo County. He also traveled extensively to other countries and throughout the United States. He had many friends around the world. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aida, in 1990. He is survived by his nephew, Russell Holland and his wife Betty of Woodland and Helen Holland of Woodland. He also leaves five great-nephews, Russell Jr., Kenneth, David and his wife Connie, Bradley, and Matthew and his wife Courtney; and many other nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Cottonwood Cemetery. McNary's Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Joseph I. Mossberger Dr. Joseph Mossberger died Wednesday, July 17, 1996, in Santa Rosa after a lengthy illness. He was 88. A native of Marcelene, Mo., he was a graduate of Loma Linda University Medical School and practiced pathology for 40 years. He served in the U.S. Army as a medical officer from 1940 to 1953. A well-known watercolor artist, Mossberger had multiple exhibits and has a permanent exhibit at Loma Linda University. He was a founding member fellow of the American College of Pathology and published many important papers in neuropathology and a book, ``Microcosmos the Living Cell A Miniuniverse.'' He is survived by his children, Elaine Mossberger Straub, Carol M. Jordan and Robert Mossberger; two sisters Ellen Capps and Inez Slatter, both of Denver, Colo.; and six grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held. Private inurnment will be at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. The family requests that donations be made in his memory to Friends House, 684 Benicia Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 or to the charity of their choice. Daniels Chapel of the Roses in Santa Rosa is handling the arrangements. Mamie B. Keisler Mamie ``Dixie'' Brackett Keisler died on July 19, 1996, at the Hillhaven Convalescent Hospital in Woodland. Born in Thessalia, Va., on Aug. 9, 1922, she was 73. She moved to California after graduating from nursing school in Baltimore, Md., in 1948. She met and married Robert L. Keisler in 1950. For 16 years, she worked as a registered nurse for Hillhaven Convalescent Hospital. She is survived by her brothers, Harry Dixon of El Paso, Texas, and Eli R. Dixon of Virginia. At her request, there will be no funeral. Burial will take place at the Capay Cemetery. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors are handling the arrangements. Jose M. Ruelas Jose Manuel Ruelas died on June 30, 1996 at Marysville Hospital. Born in Woodland, he was 19. He was employed as a farm worker for Andres Bermudez for one year. He is survived by his parents, Nestor and Carmen Ruelas of Woodland; two brothers, Jorge and Jose Daniel Ruelas of Woodland; and 13 sisters, Silvia, Esther, Guadalupe, Maria and Bianca Ruelas, Josephine Aguilar, Emma Lomeli, Eva Esparza, Simona Villegas, Maria Luisa Carrillo, Martha Esparza and Angel Ruelas, all of Woodland, and Evelia Ruelas of Mexico. Vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Church, 318 Court St., Woodland. Burial will take place at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 318 Court St., Woodland. Russell A. Morse Russell Albert Morse died on June 26, 1996, following a long illness. Born on Sept. 9, 1922, in Esparto, he was the eldest of three children. He was raised in Berkeley and graduated from Berkeley High School. Drafted into the U.S. Army in February 1943, he served during World War II as a staff sergeant and also went overseas in field artillery. He played ``Taps'' on the trumpet. While stationed at Fort Clark in Texas, he met June Kazubowsky. The pair married before he went overseas and were happy for 52 years. After the war, the couple moved from Berkeley to Woodland and finally made their home in Guinda. Morse worked with the Oakland Post Office Garage and later with Hartmann Brothers Trucking until he retired. He was an avid game hunter and fisherman, played jazz on the trumpet and was a member of the Country Gentlemen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grace Pearl Morse and Lawrence Albert Morse; an uncle, James Morse; and a granddaughter, Jodie Milam. He is survived by his wife, June Morse of Woodland; children, Douglas and Rochell Morse, both of Woodland; and grandchildren, Jessica Morse, Massen Colianni, Jacob Milam and Jarred Milam, all of Woodland and Mori Morse Pisi and David Lopez, both of Sacramento. He also leaves a great-grandson, Bryan Pisi of Sacramento; a brother, Charles Morse and his wife Tina of Clearlake; a sister, Carmen McClellan of Guinda; a niece, Royce McClellan, and a nephew, Tazwell McClellan, both of Woodland; a cousin, Annette Stanton and her husband Robert of Guinda; an uncle, Charles Simpson of San Francisco; and best friends, Richard ``Dick'' Bailey of Hayward and Clifford Mann of Redding. Private memorial services are scheduled. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is handling the arrangements. Elizabeth Greene Boardman Elizabeth (Lee) Greene Boardman died on July 2, 1996 at the Sierra Health and Convalescent Home at the age of 80 after an illness of several months. Born in Cedar Grove, N.J., she graduated from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Newark, N.J. as a registered nurse in 1938. She received a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University in 1954, a master's in horticulture in 1956 and a master's in library science from the University of North Carolina in 1968. Before enrolling in college, she practiced nursing in New Jersey and Maine for 12 years. She was one of the early researchers on the peaceful uses of atomic energy on plants, conducting work on peaches at Rutgers University and peanuts at the University of North Carolina. Following terms as a lecturer in botany at North Carolina College in Durham, and as a librarian at Agricultural and Technical College in Farmingdale, N.Y., she came to Davis in 1965 to work at the UC Davis Library. She served as an agricultural specialist, biological sciences reference librarian and as collection development librarian for plant sciences until she retired in 1983. She co-authored an extensive section on plant sciences in ``Guide to Sources for Agicultural and Biological Research'' (University of California Press, 1981). Following retirement, she organized and catalogued the University's Entomology Library. She was also listed in ``Who's Who of American Women, 1972-1973'' and did volunteer work for several organizations, including the Davis Arboretum and Meals on Wheels. She belonged to the American Association of University Women, International Horticultural Society, American Library Association, Special Libraries Association, American Institute of Biological Sciences, Botanical Society of America, Douglass College Alumnae Association of Rutgers University, the American Society for the Advancement of Science and Tri-Beta. She was a member of and was active in several positions in the Christian Science Church. She is survived by three sisters, Grace B. Matthews and Charlotte K. Boardman, both of Rock Hill, S.C. and Adaline B. Chamberlin of Tacoma, Wash.; and a brother, William E. Boardman of Everett, Wash. As well, she leaves behind numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. No services will be held. Following cremation, her ashes will be buried near her parents in Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, N.Y. North Sacramento Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the First Church of Christ Scientist of Davis or the Friends of the Davis Arboretum. Raymond `Mike' Wilson Dally Raymond ``Mike'' Wilson Dally died July 3, 1996, at his Dixon home with his family at his side. He was 80. Born in San Francisco on April 11, 1916, Dally lived in Dixon all his life. He was a member of a pioneer ranching family that first settled in Solano County in the 1850s. Dally worked as a principal superintendent of agriculture at UC Davis for 16 years. He was a member of the Lions Club, the Odd Fellows, the Golden Bear Winnebago Club and the Winnebago International Club. He was the oldest member of the Dixon United Methodist Church and had been active in the church's restoration project. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Merriel Dally; a son, Martin Dally and his wife Kathy of Hopland; a daughter, Marchelle Henderson and her husband Jim of Woodland; a brother, Albert Dally and his wife La Moyne of Chico; five grandchildren, Aaron, Brian and Karen Dally, Matthew Henderson and his wife Jennifer and Julie Gall and her husband David; and a great granddaughter, Hailee Gall. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Milton Carpenter Funeral Home in Dixon. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Dixon United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at the Silveyville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617, or the Dixon United Methodist Church, 209 N. Jefferson St., Dixon, CA 95620. Donald Castanien Donald Castanien died suddenly on June 25, 1996 at Sutter Davis Hospital. Born in Dodge City, Kan. on Oct. 30, 1914, he was 81. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon in 1940. During World War II, he served in the Navy in New York and Washington D.C. after attending the Japanese Language School at Boulder, Colo. Castanien completed a Ph.D. at the University of Michigan in 1950. He taught at Wayne University in Detroit from 1948 to 1950 and at Northwestern University from 1950 to 1960. He came to Davis in 1960 and taught in the departments of Spanish and Classics until he retired in 1982. He is survived by his wife Anne of Davis; and his sister, Ruth C. Chambers of Eugene, Ore. Bernard Britts Bernard Britts died on July 6, 1996, at his home in Merced. Born on Aug. 27, 1917 in Richland Center, Wis., he was 78. His parents were Chet and Julia Brits, who owned a dairy farm in Cazenovia, Wis. He received a bachelor's degree in agriculture with a minor in education from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Following graduation, he entered the Army Air Corps. While in service, he ``flew the hump'' in India during World War II and fought in the Korean conflict. He left the service with the rank of major, having earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star and the The Air Medal. Following the war, he became a life insurance agent for Lincoln National Life and Connecticut Mutual Life, where he became a life member of the Million Dollar Roundtable. He also became a certified life underwriter. He and his wife, Loramanda Bishop Britts, were active members of the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church for 34 years, where he taught Sunday School, worked in evangelism and was a deacon and an elder. Following the death of his wife in 1992, he left Menlo Park and lived in Davis, near one of his sons. He later moved to Merced to be near one of his daughters. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, tennis and bridge player and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his daughters, Betty Robbins of Merced, Barbara Silverstein of Olympia, Wash., and Beverly Britts of Colombia, and his sons, Dan Britts of Davis, Bob Britts of Nevada City, Larry Britts of Santa Rosa and David Britts of Menlo Park. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 15, at the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. Private burial will be held. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church or the Alzheimer's Association. Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home of Merced is handling the arrangements. Christina M. Bross Christina Marie Bross of Davis died on July 3, 1996, at the age of 36. Private family services have been held. Christina, or Chris, as she was known to family and friends, was born on March 30, 1960. Her family moved to California in 1964, and she had lived in Davis since the age of 11. She graduated from Davis Senior High School in June 1978. ``Her love of home and family were the most important thing in her life,'' a family member said. She considered her many friends, from near and far, a part of her family. She is survived by her two sons, Shane Alan Bross, 5, and Skyler Scott Bross, 18 months. She also leaves behind her father, Thomas H. Bross of Boston, Mass.; her mother, Mare Leader of Laytonville; her stepfather, Journey Leader of Laytonville; two brothers, Tom J. Bross of Rancho Cordova and Alexander C. Smith of Morro Bay; two sisters, Shelley Bross of Mendocino and Molly Dodson; and three nieces and nephews, Alexandria, Willy and Joey, all of Careywood, Idaho. A trust fund for her two children is being arranged at First Northern Bank in Davis. To make a donation, contact Nancy Garton at 758-7500. Services will be held for family and friends in Davis and will be announced later this month. Family members extend their gratitude to the citizens and community of Davis for all the support they have been offered. Phillip D. Hanson Phillip Donald Hanson died on July 8, 1996, at his home in Davis. Born on July 5, 1949 in Sacramento, he was 47. A lifelong resident of Davis, he graduated from Davis High School in 1968. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. An avid hunter and fisherman, he loved the outdoors. He is survived by his parents, Donald and Norma Hanson of Hayfork; a daughter, Jennifer Pear Hanson of Kirksville, Mo.; a brother, Alan Hanson of Glen Ellen; and a sister, Elaine Morchouse and her husband Tony of Sugar Pine. As well, he leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St., Davis. Private burial will take place at the Davis Cemetery. Charles O. Gordon Charles Oliver Gordon died on July 7, 1996, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. Born in Kansas, he was 79. He worked as a gardener for UC Davis for one year. He is survived by his son, Charles O. Gordon of Highlands; three brothers, John Spicer of Vacaville, A.C. Spicer of Sacramento and Paul Gordon of Burney; and four grandchildren, Paul Gordon of Woodland, and Kenny Gordon, James Gordon and Kim Stuart, all of Tennessee. He also is survived by four great-grandchildren, Jacob and Rachel Gordon of Woodland, and James S. Gordon Jr. and Jessica A. Gordon of Tennessee. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Monument Hill Memorial Park, 35036 County Road 22, Woodland. Burial also will take place at Monument Hill Memorial Park. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is handling the arrangements. Kevin P. Klein Kevin Patrick Klein died in Davis on July 9, 1996. Born on Feb. 4, 1981, in Minneapolis, Minn., he was 15. A resident of Dixon for the last 11 years, he participated in Little League, the Dixon Soccer Club, recreational basketball, junior varsity soccer and junior varsity basketball. He also played basketball when he attended C.A. Jacobs Intermediate School and enjoyed the game of golf. He was an honor student who received many awards and was an active member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. He is survived by his parents, Orville and Sally Klein; his sister, Terese Klein of Dixon; grandparents, Richard and Dolores Klein of Minnesota and Ray and Sallykit Pembroke of Chico; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A visitation will he held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at St. Peter's Catholic Church. A Rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday at St. Peter's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kevin Klein Memorial Fund, in care of First Northern Bank, 195 N. First St., Dixon, CA 95620. Rachelle M. Shuman Rachelle M. Shuman, born on June 12, 1997, at the UC Davis Medical Center, died unexpectedly on June 24, 1997, at the UC Davis Medical Center due to complications of an infection. She is survived by her parents, Ron and Rhonda Shuman; brothers, Joshua, Joseph and Mitchell and sisters, Priscilla and Karissa, all of Woodland. She is also survived by her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service was held on Friday at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland. McNary's Chapel is handling the arrangements. Charles M. Hardin Charles M. Hardin, 88, emeritus professor of political science at UC Davis, died peacefully on June 28, 1997, at his daughter's home in San Francisco. Together with C. Douglas Dillon, secretary of the treasury under President John F. Kennedy, he co-founded the Committee on the Constitutional System (CCS) in Washington, D.C., in 1981. Along with Dillon, Sen. William Fulbright and historian James MacGregor Burns, he organized the CCS to explore solutions to the governmental gridlock brought about by the separation of powers. The founding co-chairs of the CCS were Dillon, Lloyd N. Cutler and Sen. Nancy Landon Kassebaum. Professor Hardin continued writing and speaking about this issue until his death. In his book, ``The Power to Lead,'' Burns described Hardin as the ``intellectual leader of constitutional reform.'' He was born in Lander, Wyo., on Aug. 29, 1908. After receiving his bachelor's degree from the University of Wyoming, he earned his master's degree from the University of Colorado and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award of the University of Wyoming in 1977. He was a professor of political science and agricultural economics at the University of Chicago from 1945 until 1960. In 1949, he served on the staff as Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brannan and in 1964, he was a member of President Lyndon Johnson's Task Force on Agricultural Policy. From 1960 to 1964, he was a program director at the Rockefeller Foundation in New York City and traveled extensively through South America and Asia, developing agricultural programs in Third World countries. In 1964, Hardin was appointed a professor of political science at UC Davis, where he also headed the International Agricultural Institute. He remained at Davis until he retired in 1976. He is the author of ``The Politics of Agriculture'' (1952), ``Food and Fiber in the Nation's Politics'' (1967), ``Presidential Power and Accountability'' (1974) and ``Constitutional Reform in America'' (1989) and many other publications. He is survived by his wife, Sallie Gibson Hardin of San Francisco, whom he married in 1933; his daughter, Julia Hardin Hansen and her husband John T. Hansen of San Francisco; two grandchildren, Sara Hansen Wilson of San Francisco and Charles Hardin Hansen of Los Angeles; and a great-grandson, Ian Wilson of San Francisco. The family will hold a private memorial service and requests that contributions be sent to the Charles M. Hardin Memorial Fund, attention Virginia Kelsch, 540 Mrak Hall, UC Davis, Davis, CA, 95616. Robert W. Griffith Robert ``Bob'' Griffith died on June 30, 1997, at home with his family, after an extended illness. He will be remembered for his friendliness, cheerfulness and whimsical sense of humor. He was born on July 17, 1957, in Vancouver, Wash. He moved to Davis in 1971 and graduated from King High School in 1976. He had been employed in Honolulu, Santa Cruz and Sacramento. He is survived by his son, Christian of Santa Clara; his parents, Colleen and Doug of Davis; his twin, Mike of Davis; and his twin brothers, Brad of Davis and Steve of Dallas, Texas. He leaves behind his grandmothers, Carrie Bichsel and Thelma McCurdy Smith, both of Davis. He also will be missed by his seven nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Davis Christian Assembly, 3030 Sycamore Lane, Davis. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA, 95617, or the Sacramento AIDS Foundation, 1330 21st St., Suite 100, Sacramento, CA, 95814. Mary L. Spacke Mary Louise Spacke, a former Davis resident, died on June 17, 1997, in Roseburg, Ore., at the age of 87. She was born in American Fork, Utah, but lived most of her years in Ventura and Santa Barbara before moving to Davis and finally to Roseburg. She is remembered as being a dedicated parent, an excellent employee and provider, a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an enthusiastic sports fan. She is survived by her four children, Mary Fitch of Riddle, Ore., Mark Otten and his wife Roberta of Davis, Ann Caggiano of Gardena and Julie Raffety of Santa Barbara. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren, Colleen Trout of Telluride, Colo., Karen Baldwin of Turlock, Lisa Montgomery of Gardena, Keith Trout of Yerington, Nev., Kelly Mena of Sonora, Ken Trout of Provo, Utah, and Mark P. Otten of Davis. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held on June 23 at Santa Barbara Cemetery. Sunny K. Lowe A memorial service for Sunny Ken Lowe, who died on June 19, 1997, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Davis Chinese Christian Church, 536 Anderson Road, Davis. Parking is not available at the church, but guests may park across the street in the Davis Medical Center parking lot at 535 Anderson Road. A reception will take place immediately following the service in the church's fellowship room. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Sunny Lowe Memorial Fund, care of the UC Davis Foundation, Department of Plant Pathology, 34 Hutchison Hall, Davis, CA, 95616. Mendel Mazelis Mendel Mazelis, professor emeritus of food science and technology and biochemist in the experiment station at UC Davis, died June 30, 1997, at Sutter Memorial Hospital in Sacramento. He was born Aug. 31, 1922, in Chicago, Ill. After his family moved to the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, he graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1939. He then attended UC Berkeley. He was a member of Cloyne Court, a student co-op at UC Berkeley, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in forestry in 1943. Following graduation, he joined the United States Navy as a lieutenant (jg) in World War II. He served on a landing craft in the South Pacific, and was involved in the battles of Leyte, Saipan and Okinawa. After completion of his naval service in 1946, he went on to earn a Ph.D. in plant physiology from UC Berkeley in 1954. He worked as a junior research biochemist in the department of plant biochemistry at UC Berkeley for a year and spent two years as a research associate in the department of biochemistry at the University of Chicago. From 1957 to 1961, he worked as an associate chemist for the Western Regional Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Berkeley. He began his career at UC Davis and retired in 1991. He was a member of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the Biochemical Society of London, England, American Society of Plant Physiologists, Phytochemical Society of Europe, Phytochemical Society of North America, Institute of Food Technologists and Sigma Xi. He collaborated on research with Sir Leslie Fowden of University College, London, and the Royal Experiment Station and with Professor Birgit van Esslen, for whom he was a postdoctoral student at the University of Chicago. He received his Ph.D. under Professor Emeritus Paul K. Stumpf, who then remained his friend and mentor for more than 40 years. UC Davis Professor Emeritus Eric Conn was a longtime friend, whom Mazelis valued for his moral courage. He liked advising and helping students. He reminded others that, without students, there would be no university. He was a Davis institution, having lived in the city for 36 years. A member of the Davis Aquatic Masters, he exercised at the Sports Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center, where he regaled people with wonderful stories. He did not complain of his infirmities, but cheered up others, a relative said. He was a longtime supporter of the Davis High School Blue Devils water polo and swimming teams, serving as a timer for the swim team. He also supported the UC San Diego Triton sports. A die-hard UC Berkeley Bears football fan and season ticket holder for four decades, he also cheered on the Bears football team. He enjoyed ping pong, bridge and bicycling around Davis. He liked people, as his many friends and acquaintances can attest. He rarely had a harsh word to say about anyone, except for Richard Nixon, according to his family. He is survived by his wife, Noreen Beimer Mazelis and son Jacob; and cousins, Ariah and Pauline Schwartz of Hillsborough, Nina, Eric, Danny and David Schwartz and Frank Schwartz of the Bay Area, Mary Bernick Belfrage of Cuernavaca, Mexico, Annie Ledermann Witkovsky of Laguna Hills, Paul and Susan Witkovsky and Ignat Mayeles of Fairfield. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah, and parents, Jacob and Hannah. Cousins Ariah, Pauline and Eric Schwartz, assisted by Jacob Mazelis, conducted an informal service on July 4 at Shields Grove on the UC Davis campus. On the Yahrzeit, the anniversary of his death in 1998, a stone marker will be placed on his grave in the Davis Cemetery. Friends may make contributions in his remembrance to the Hebrew Free Loan Society or to the Food Science and Technology Department at UC Davis. Maria G. Lopez Maria Gonzalez Lopez died on June 30, 1997, at the age of 73. She was born in Mexico on June 16, 1924. She was a Yolo County resident for 41 years and was employed by Contadina as a sorter for 24 years. She is survived by her sons, Willie Lopez, Albert Lopez Jr. and Danny Lopez, all of Woodland; daughters, Patricia Lopez-Michel and Teresa Kolstad, all of Woodland; granddaughters, Heidi Delfin, Esmerelda Lopez, Corina Lopez and Alissa (Wease) Lopez; and grandsons, Sean Kolsted, Willie (Champ) Lopez Jr., Albert Lee Lopez, Allan Lopez, Joshua Lopez and Marcos Ledesma Lopez, all of Woodland. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Melissa and Kaylee Delfin of Woodland, and her close friend, Barbara Smith of Woodland. Both visitation and the recitation of the rosary took place on Wednesday. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. today at Monument Hill Memorial Park. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements. Heather D. Blyth Heather Dawn Blyth died on June 16, 1997, at the age of 28 after a long struggle with lupus. She was born Aug. 11, 1968, in Harbor City. She was a great mother, loving wife and hard worker, family members said. She loved athletics, especially volleyball, softball and dance. A graduate of Ricks College in Idaho, she never stopped her quest for knowledge. Throughout her life, she was driven to improve herself and those around her, always willing to help and lend a hand. For the last five years, she worked at the UC Davis Extension in the Human Services Department. She served missions in Korea and Iowa and her love of the Gospel was strong. She enjoyed her time on Earth and relished all of God's creations. At the beach, she felt most at peace and in tune with nature and the Lord. She strove to live and eat naturally and never took for granted the many blessings she had in her life. Loving to her family, she took pride in raising her son and working with her husband. Compassionate to those less fortunate, she understood the frailty of life and faced death with strength, dignity and courage. She is now at peace, family members said. She is survived by her husband, Bob; a son, Kyle; parents, Ron and Mariel Allshouse of Vacaville; three brothers, Nathan and his wife Barbara of Fairfield, and Seth and Ronnie of Vacaville; and three sisters, Katrina Korsak and her husband Mike of Roseville, and Shawnda and Rachel of Vacaville. She is also survived by 35 cousins, 20 aunts and uncles, six nephews and three nieces. Remembrances may be made in her name to the Lupus Foundation of America, 1300 Piccard Dr., Suite 200, Rockville, Md., 20850. Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Violet M. Johnson Violet Marian Johnson died on June 19, 1997, at Sierra Health Care in Davis. She was 84. Born in Minnesota on Sept. 24, 1912, she moved to Roseburg, Ore., as a young child. She lived there until 1993, when she moved to Davis to be near her family. She worked for over 30 years as an elementary school teacher in Roseburg. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and the Alpha Delta Kappa sorority. After her retirement, she enjoyed gardening and traveling, but mostly she enjoyed her family. She was preceded in death in 1977 by her husband of 32 years, Carl Johnson, who had emigrated to the U.S. from Sweden. She is survived by her children, Chris Johnson and his wife Debra of Davis, and Carl Johnson Jr. of Waldport, Ore.; two brothers, Gilbert Bloomquist and his wife Elaine of Portland, Ore., and Erland Bloomquist and his wife Helen of Seattle; two grandchildren, Matthew Johnson of Davis and Kristin Johnson of Sacramento; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Roseburg. Private burial will be at Roseburg Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests remembrances in her name be made to a donor's favorite charity. Davis Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Sunny Ken Lowe Sunny Ken Lowe died on June 19, 1997, in Bellevue, Wash., after a brief illness. He was 67. Until he retired in 1987, he worked as a researcher in the plant pathology department at UC Davis and was a long-time Davis resident before moving with his wife to Kirkland, Wash., near Seattle, in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Helena; a daughter, Mayette of Seattle; and a son, Cyrus of New York City. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Green Funeral Home in Kirkland, Wash. The family requests that donations be made to the donor's favorite charity. Nancy L. Mentink Nancy Lee Mentink died at home on June 20, 1997. She was 61 years old. Mentink was born on April 7, 1936, in Sacramento and moved to Davis 40 years ago. She worked at UC Davis more than 30 years as a registrar clerk in the transcripts department. She was a graduate of Corning High School and attended Sacramento City College and Shasta College. Mentink was a member of the First Baptist Church of Davis. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Mentink; her children, Julie Peterson and Peggy Mentink; a brother, John C. Miller; two sisters, Beverly Hardy of Chico and Carla R. Azevedo; and two grandchildren, Rebecca and Stephanie Peterson. An open memorial service will be held in her honor at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Davis, 38141 Russell Blvd. Burial will be private. Remembrances may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society or the First Baptist Church of Davis. Davis Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. Walter A. Libbey Walter Ashton Libbey, a 10-year resident of Davis, died on June 23, 1997, at Sutter Davis Hospital. He was 89. During his last two years, he lived at Covell Gardens. He was a native of Cresco, Iowa. During his adult life, he served as the locksmith for the U.S. Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas, and, later, at the Naval Air Missile Test Center at Point Mugu. Following retirement, he and his wife, Pauline, lived in Northern California and enjoyed visiting flea markets and making frequent trips to South Lake Tahoe with friends. He is survived by his daughter, Shirley Kelly and her husband Don; granddaughters, Laura Kelly and her husband Kevin and Nancy Klisiewicz and her husband Paul, all of Davis, and Lynda Stapleton of Sacramento; and brothers, Cecil Libbey of Chula Vista, Ronald Libbey of Ventura and Ross Libbey of Waterloo, Iowa. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Kyle and Kayla Kelly and Taylor Klisiewicz, all of Davis, and Shaun Stapleton of Sacramento. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Libbey. A celebration of his life will be held for family and friends at 7 p.m. today at Covell Gardens, 1111 Alvarado Ave. in Davis. Kelsey A. Brady Kelsey Amanda Brady died suddenly on June 20, 1997, at Sutter Memorial Hospital in Sacramento. Born on May 4, 1996, in Davis, she was 13 months old. She is survived by her parents, Kraig and Mary Brady of Dixon; her sister, Devin Marie Brady of Dixon; and grandparents, Raymond and Jan Brady of Davis, Hibbard and Sharon Williams of Davis and Sally and Will Towne of Sacramento. She will also be missed by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road, Davis. The family requests that remembrances be made in her name to: The Kelsey A. Brady Memorial Trust, care of Raymond Brady, 1101 L St., Davis, CA, 95616. The Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Lucille A. Taylor Lucille Alta Taylor died on June 23, 1997, at her Davis home. Born on Dec. 24, 1920, in Kendrick, Okla., she was 76. She came to California in 1947, settling in Taft. In 1950, she moved to Grimes and then came to Davis in 1958, living here ever since. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman L. Taylor, in 1993. She is survived by her children, Nancy Yates of Davis, Betty Rumbaugh of Davis, Dolly Taylor of Woodland and Shirley Sparks of Dixon. She also leaves two sisters in Oklahoma, one brother in Missouri, eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend the funeral service at 2 p.m. Friday at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow Friday's service at the Davis Cemetery. The Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Viola F. Gjesvold Viola Fields Gjesvold died on June 23, 1997, at Sutter Oaks Arden Convalescent Hospital in Sacramento. She was 93. Born in Blue Jacket, Okla., on April 13, 1904, she was a homemaker for 70 years. She was a member of the Sacramento Eastern Star for 60 years and the Sacramento Daughters of the Nile for 50 years. She is survived by a son, Logan Bishop of Sacramento; grandchildren, Darcy Robinson of Sacramento, Rene Hockenberry of Spokane, Wash., and Marla McBroom of Seattle, Wash.; great-grandchildren, Brock and Devine Arthur of Spokane, Wash., Shawn Robinson of Sacramento, and Caitland and Christopher Hayes of Sacramento; and step-daughters, Melody Hayes and Carmen McFarland of Sacramento. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Woodland Cemetery. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is handling the arrangements. Pat Eriksen Pat Eriksen, 72, died on June 20, 1997, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. She was born in Piedmont and raised in Woodland for most of her life. She had been an active Omega Nu member for numerous years. She was also a Yolo County Fliers Club member and had served as a board director of the Woodland Opera House. She was very involved with the Sacramento Jazz Society and was a volunteer with the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Vernon E. Eriksen of Woodland; two daughters, Kris Eriksen and her husband of Santa Cruz and Peggy Eriksen and her husband of Napa; and two grandsons, Rob Eriksen, 14, and Jason Eriksen, 11, both of Napa. A private burial was held on Saturday at Monument Hill Memorial Park in Woodland. Friends and relatives are invited to a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland Opera House, 340 Second St., Woodland. McNary's Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Maria T. Lopez Maria Theresa Lopez died on June 21, 1997, at Woodland Memorial Hospital at the age of 55. She was born in Coalcoman, Mihoacan, Mexico, on Dec. 8, 1941. She was a Yolo County resident for 20 years and was a laborer at the Marianni Nut Co. for 16 years. She is survived by her husband, Manuel Lopez of Winters; children, Juan M. Lopez, Jaime U. Lopez and Gabriela Lopez, all of Winters; brothers, Manuel Bautista, Augustine Bautista and Alfonso Bautista, all of Mexico; and numerous nieces and nephews. A vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Winters. Burial will take place in Coalcoman, Michoacan, Mexico. McNary's Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Ichiro Kawaguchi Ichiro ``Ike'' Kawaguchi died on June 22, 1997, at his Davis home. Born on Feb. 8, 1936, in Roy, Utah, he was 61. He attended Roy Elementary School and spent his high school years at Weber High School. He graduated from Weber State University with an associate's degree, then attended Utah State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree and a master's degree, majoring in crop and soil sciences. Kawaguchi worked for several years for Waterman-Loomis Co. in Bakersfield and then went to work for plant genetics in Davis. In 1987, he started his own company, I.K. Seed Research Inc. He belonged to the Kiwanis Club in Bakersfield, The American Society of Agronomy, the California Seed Association and the Pacific Seed Association. He was awarded the California Alfalfa Symposium 1995 Alfalfa Industry Award. He enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including fishing, hunting, photography, gardening, astronomy. His favorite hobby was reading a good book. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Chizuko Kawaguchi of Davis; children, Jeffrey Kawaguchi and Kevin Kawaguchi, both of Davis; brother, George Kawaguchi of Middletown, Idaho; and sister, Elaine Ito of Campbell. Friends are invited to attend a funeral service Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be held at the Ogden City Cemetery in Ogden, Utah. His family requests that remembrances be made in his name to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of donor's choice. Frances J. Fisher Frances Jane Fisher died of a short illness on June 22, 1997, in her Vacaville home. Born in San Francisco on April 6, 1925, she was 72. She lived in Vacaville for the past 42 years. A lover of animals, she was a homemaker all her adult life and worked as a crossing guard at Orchard School. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James and Garlie Fisher of Fort Knox, Ky.; sister, Virginia Mallard and her husband Paul of Woodland Hills; niece, Betty Patterson, M.D., of Davis; and grandchildren, Jeffrey and Jennilee Fisher of Fort Knox, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Fisher. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the McCune Garden Chapel Funeral Directors, 212 Main St., Vacaville. Graveside services will be held Monday in the Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery, 522 Elmira Road, in the Fisher family plot. The family will conduct the services. Guadalupe S. Marin Guadalupe Marin died on June 25, 1997, at the Woodland Memorial Hospital at the age of 88. He was born Dec. 12, 1908, in Chichuhua, Mexico. He was a Yolo County resident for 50 years and was employed for 21 years by Marks Meats in Woodland. He was a member of the International Club of Sacramento, and had many talents and used them to help people in his community. He was a self-taught carpenter and did upholstery. If something needed fixing, he worked out how it was to be done, a family member said. He also loved to sing and play his guitar. He is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Marin of Esparto; and children, Robert Marin and his wife Julia of Woodland, Ben Marin and his wife Sophie of Woodland, Josephine Garcia of Madison, Epimenia Galvan and her husband Pablo of Esparto, Trinidad Matta of Marysville, and Pascual Marin and his wife Lorrie, Richard Marin and his wife Linda, Sarah Stotts and her husband Floyd and Felix Marin, all of Esparto. He also leaves behind sisters-in-law, Flora Arabular of Mexico, Lorenza Umbay, Verna Plarisan and Pascuala Fernandez, all of Madison, and a brother-in-law, Isador Plarisan of Madison. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Martin's Church in Esparto. The vigil will follow at 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Martin's Church. Burial will follow at the Capay Cemetery. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is handling the arrangements. Genevieve M. Rohlapp Genevieve Mary Rohlapp died Nov. 25, 1997, at Cottonwood Healthcare Center in Woodland, 1997. She was 85. Born in San Francisco on May 16, 1912, to Angelo and Filomena (Blandini) Gaggero, she is survived by her daughter Jeanette Nofziger of Woodland, and her son Howard Rohlapp Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of Rohnert Park. She also leaves behind grandchildren Matt Nofziger and his wife, Amelia, of Woodland; Tavis Nofziger and his wife, Janel, of Woodland; Kristy Nofziger Hollingshead and her husband, Lee, of Browns Valley; Tim Rohlapp and Allison Ferris of Santa Rosa; and Steven, Christopher and Melinda Rohlapp, all of Petaluma. She also is survived by nine great-grandchildren. Also in mourning are Rohlapp's sisters-in-law, Charlotte and Barbara Rohlapp of San Mateo, Eleanor Gaggero of Daly City, and Florence Gaggero of Arizona, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Howard Rohlapp Sr., in 1994. Friends may call at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., in Woodland, beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, and are invited to attend the funeral, scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday. A committal service will be held at noon Wednesday at Olivett Cemetery in Colma, south of San Francisco. Evan M. Rippee Evan Michael Rippee, 15, died on Nov. 28, 1997, at his home in Davis. He was born on Oct. 30, 1982, in Fremont. He attended ninth grade at Holmes Junior High School and was a drummer in the school band. His favorite pastimes were skateboarding, music and enjoying the companionship of his friends. He also enjoyed outdoor vacations and rock climbing with his extended family. He was very fond of the Davis community, which he adopted as his home for the past six years. He was loved and adored by his family and friends and will be missed. He is survived by his mother, Jill Johnson and her husband Loren Johnson of Davis; father, Michael Rippee of Fremont; three sisters, Courtney Rippee and Allison Johnson of Davis and Kristin Johnson of Portland, Ore.; three brothers, Logan Rippee and Jason Crichton of Davis and Miguel Fuentes of Guadalupe, Mexico. He also leaves behind grandparents, Curt and Ramona Rothe of Winters and Garland and Pat Rippee of Fremont; aunts and uncles, Pam and Bob Stevens, Patricia and Don Lennert, Susan and Jerry Kawaguchi, Rita and Dave Peddy and David and Candi Rippe; and several cousins. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St., Davis, and are invited to attend the funeral service at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Davis Community Church, 412 C St., Davis. Interment services will follow at the Davis Cemetery. Faith E. Riker Faith Elizabeth (Sears) Riker died peacefully on Nov. 24, 1997, at her home in Davis, at the age of 72. She was born Feb. 2, 1925, in Marlboro, N.Y., to Geraldine McCauley and Herbert S. Sears. Her grandfather, Sherborne Sears, was a sea captain who brought his wife and family to settle in the Hudson Valley in the early 19th century, where they were one of the founding families in Milton, N.Y. In 1942, she married Delmore D. Riker, whom she later divorced. Besides successfully raising four children, she worked at many jobs through the years, including nurse's aide in Newburgh, N.Y., and Cornwall, N.Y.; factory worker in Mountainville, N.Y.; and house manager in Letchworth Village, N.Y. In 1967, she moved to Arizona, where she worked as an occupational therapist in Phoenix, Ariz. In the early 1970s, she followed her daughter, Janis, and son, David, first to Southern California and then to northern Oregon. In 1984, after a serious illness, she moved to Davis to live near her daughter, Judith. While she had many health problems, she always kept a good sense of humor and rarely complained. A talented craftsperson and seamstress, she occupied her last years making quilts for her grandchildren and dollhouse rooms for her own enjoyment. She was preceded in death by her son, David Riker, who was a classic (Factor VIII) hemophiliac. She was proud that she was able to make sure that he had the best medical care available at any given time and that he lived a full life. David died in 1993 from AIDS acquired from contaminated blood products in the early 1980s. She is survived by her three daughters, Judith Moores and her husband Eldridge of Davis, Joy Coletta and her husband Vincent of Oxford, N.Y., and Janis Cooney and her husband Ronnie of Rainier, Ore.; and 11 grandchildren, Geneva Moores and her husband Peter de Boor of Arlington, Va., Brian Moores of South San Francisco, Kathryn Conley and her husband Tim Conley of Brooklyn, N.Y., Vincent Coletta and his wife Laurie of Gaithersburg, Md., Cynthia Armstrong and her husband Kevin Armstrong of Chenango Bridge, N.Y., Jennifer Coletta of Oxford, N.Y., Harry, Jill, April, Annie and Maryanna Cooney of Rainier, Ore. and Amanda Riker of Indianapolis, Ind. She is also survived by her great-grandson, Corwin Moores de Boor of Arlington, Va.; four sisters, Ruth McElrath of Milton, N.Y., Adeline Smith of Walden, N.Y., Miriam Coook of East Aurora, N.Y., and Mary Pultz of Winterhaven, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews. She was an active member of Women of the Moose of Rainier, Ore., and Davis for many years and was senior regent of Davis Women of the Moose in Davis from 1991 to 1992. She was grateful to the medical community for the care of her son and later herself and she said that she wanted her body to be used for medical science when she no longer needed it, her daughter said. She will be missed by her family and friends for her humor and her wisdom. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 1 at the Unitarian Church of Davis, to coincide with her birthday. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the National Hemophiliac Foundation or to the Short-Term Emergency Aid Committee (STEAC). Joseph G. Tornay Joseph Gago Tornay died on Nov. 17, 1997, at Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento at the age of 76. He was born April 19, 1921, in San Francisco, and was a resident of Yolo County for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Tornay of Esparto; son, Kenneth Tornay of Folsom; four daughters, Judith Atwood of Sacramento, Sandra Faris of Lake Tahoe, Mary Jo Tornay of Woodland and Kathleen Tornay of San Jose; five sisters, Margaret Tornay of San Francisco, Isabel Panigua of San Francisco, Jenny McMemony of South San Francisco, Georgette Heisterkamp of Gold Run and Mary Evans of Sacramento; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was in the National Guard from Sept. 7, 1949, to Sept. 20, 1950, after serving in the U.S. Army from Oct. 8, 1943, to April 25, 1946. He worked for Exide Battery for 25 years. Visitation will be held today between 6 and 8 p.m. at Kraft Bros. Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kraft Bros. Chapel. Burial will follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park in Woodland. Tyler Nakashima Tyler Nakashima, a longtime Davis resident, died at home on Dec. 2, 1997, after a brave struggle with cancer. He was born on Dec. 24, 1929, in Livingston to Aya and John Kohei Nakashima. He earned a bachelor's degree in soil science from UC Davis in 1953 and returned to the Central Valley via Modesto, where he worked for an agricultural consulting firm. He returned to UC Davis in 1959, where he worked as a research associate in soil science until his retirement in 1991. His many interests included an encyclopedic knowledge of history, military history and the cars of the 1930s and 1940s. He was an avid supporter of the Sierra Club and Nature Conservancy. His hikes into the wilderness with the Sierra Club were a true source of enjoyment for him. A sufferer of back pain incurred during his teens from a work-related injury, he was an active and lifelong advocate for all victims of chronic lower back pain. His brother, Tim, remembers him as a ``thoughtful, dedicated man.'' ``Whatever he did, was sincere,'' he adds. His friends will remember his concern for others as well. In 1996, he authored and sponsored a resolution against land mines, which was adopted at the California/Nevada Annual Methodist Conference. He is survived by his brother, Tom Nakashima; sister, Ida Schneck; sister-in-law, Caroline Nakashima; brother-in-law, Stuart Schneck; and six nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at 10 a.m. Monday at the Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church, 6929 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento. Interment services will follow in Livingston. The family requests that remembrances be made to The Sierra Club, Nature Conservancy, Credit Commerce for Rural Women in Haiti, care of the Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church, or Yolo Hospice. Susan C. Hunt Susan Christine Hunt died on Dec. 2, 1997, at Sutter General Hospital in Sacramento at the age of 48. She was born April 15, 1949, in Fargo, N.D., and was a resident of the Davis and Sacramento areas for the 20 years. She is survived by her mother, Christine Hunt of Fargo, N.D., and four brothers, Gary Hunt of San Francisco, Thomas Hunt of Shoreview, Minn., David Hunt of Winona, Minn., and Kenneth Hunt of Dillon, Mont. She is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, who will all miss her dearly. In nearly 20 years of residence in the Davis and Sacramento area, she leaves many co-workers, devoted friends and fellow musicians who will listen for her harmonies still. Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Woodland Cemetery. Dr. Don Ranstrom will officiate. A celebration of her life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Palms Public Playhouse, 726 Drummond Ave., Davis. Friends, co-workers and fellow musicians are invited to attend. Visitation will be held between 6 and 8 p.m. Sunday at Kraft Bros. Chapel in Woodland. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations and memorials can be made in the form of tax-deductible donations to Voices of Healing, a cancer support and recovery project in which she participated. Checks may be made payable Voices of Healing and sent care of Dr. Jon Hake at 8975 Providence Lane, Granite Bay, CA, 95746. Gloria J. Gutierrez Gloria J. Gutierrez died away in the Woodland Memorial Hospital on Dec. 3, 1997, at the age of 40. She was born in Woodland on Feb. 8, 1957. She was a lifelong resident of Yolo County and graduated from Woodland High School in 1975. She was a homemaker all her adult life. She is survived by her husband, Ruben Cardenas Sr. of Woodland; four children, Christina Graciano, Albert ``Bobo'' Gutierrez, Monica Cardenas and Ruben Cardenas Jr., all of Woodland; three grandchildren, Nathan Gonzalez, Clarissa Gonzalez and Anthony Gutierrez, all of Woodland; mother, Lydia Gutierrez of Woodland; and six sisters and brothers, Christina Lopez of Redding, Tony Gutierrez and Roman Gutierrez, both of Woodland, Mike Gutierrez, Danny Gutierrez and Lisa Gutierrez, all of Salinas. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. The vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. today at the Holy Rosary Church in Woodland. The funeral mass is set for noon on Saturday at the Holy Rosary Church. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph's Cemetery. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements. for the week of Nov. 23, 1997: James L. Contreras James Louis Contreras died on Nov. 20, 1997, in Woodland. Born Sept. 5, 1995, he was 42. He was a Sacramento resident for 18 years and was employed by Pacific Bell as a communications technician for 17 years. He is survived by his parents, Betty and Louie Contreras of Woodland; a son, Philip Michael Bresci of Woodland; sister, Kathi Miller of Woodland; brother, Jerry Contreras of Carmichael; and grandfather, Louie Tafoya of Woodland. Vigil services will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at the Holy Rosary Church. The funeral mass is scheduled at 10 a.m. Monday with burial to follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park. The family would prefer that memorial contributions be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA, 95616. Argo O. Giese Argo Orville Giese died in the Woodland Skilled Nursing Facility on Nov. 19, 1997, at the age of 82. He was born in Chaffee, N.D., on Sept. 8, 1915. He was a resident of Yolo County for 59 years and served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945 during World War II. He was a member of the 91st Bombing Group Memorial Association. He was employed by Spreckels Sugar as a mechanic for 23 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 77 and the American Lutheran Church. He served as an usher at the church and also helped in the construction of the church and many other projects. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Giese of Woodland; children, Delbert Giese of Sacramento and Geraldine Jansen of Orinda; brother, Leslie Giese of Greeley, Colo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Valerie Giese, in 1982, and by two brothers. Visitation will be held today from 3 to 5 p.m. at McNary's Funeral Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the American Lutheran Church, with burial to follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park. The family prefers that memorial remembrances to be made to the donor's charity of choice. Bernice I. Lowell Bernice Lowell died in the Stollwood Convalescent Hospital on Nov. 20, 1997, at the age of 94. She was born in Woodland on June 29, 1903. She has lived in Woodland for the past four years. She was a Sacramento resident for more than 60 years prior to her move to Woodland. The office manager for 30 years for Finney & Brown, she was a member of the Rainbow Chapter Order of Eastern Star in Sacramento and had received her 50-year pin. She was also a member of the White Shrine. She is survived by her niece, Sharon Valenti of Woodland, and nephew, Edwin Lowell VonPingel of Cedar Pines Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Lowell. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Shriners Children's Hospital in Sacramento. Adie H. Mangum Adie Holt Mangum died on Nov. 19, 1997, at the Cottonwood Care Home. Born Dec. 1, 1915, in Durham, N.C., he was nearly 82. Mangum led an interesting life, relatives said. In 1935, he married Ethel, his wife of nearly 62 years. They had one daughter, Joyce. During World War II, he served his country bravely as a fireman first class and gunner in the U.S. Coast Guard. He looked upon his service with great pride. He worked as a maitre d' and his family traveled all over while he worked in some of the finest restaurants in the country. After retiring in 1972, he and his wife moved to Woodland to be close to their daughter and son-in-law. He was a kind, caring man, who will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife, Ethel Mangum of Woodland; daughter, Joyce Apodaca of Woodland; three great-grandchildren; five sisters; and three brothers. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at McNary's Funeral Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Burial will follow at the Woodland Cemetery. Cleon G. Ackley Cleon George Ackley died of cardiac arrest on Nov. 20, 1997. He was born Feb. 3, 1923, in North Platt, Neb. After moving to Woodland in 1943, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II until 1946. He retired from Woodland Tractor in 1987 after working there for 20 years. He loved camping, fishing and could always be found in his garden. He is survived by his wife, Stella Ackley of Woodland; sister, Sibil Smith of Oregon; 10 children, Eugene Difuntorum of Sacramento, Linda Satterburg and her husband Jeff of West Sacramento, Gale Holbrook and her husband Gene of Arkansas, Dale Ackley and his wife Mary of Arkansas, Joan Keehn of Texas, Tom Ackley and his wife LeeAnn of Oregon, Don Ackley and his wife Yvonne of Woodland, Carol Pellant of Woodland and Harlene Smith and her husband Al of Oregon; 33 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Levi; sisters, LaVita, Jossie, Delilah and Eva; and two sons, Rudy Difuntorum Sr. and Gerald Ackley. Richard L. Walton Richard Lynn Walton, a Sacramento native and Davis resident, died on Nov. 22, 1997, at the age of 44. He was the night watchman for St. James School and Church and also a eucharistic minister. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Walton; brother, A.B. Walton III; sister, Cindy Blom; and stepmother, Carol Ann Walter. Friends are invited to attend a memorial mass at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Church in Davis. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. at East Lawn Memorial Park, 43rd Street and Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. James Church of Davis. Elvera E. Dowell Elvera Evangeline Dowell died on Nov. 17, 1997, at Cottonwood Healthcare facility at the age of 86. Born March 13, 1911, in Williams, she moved to Woodland in 1947. She was a Yolo County resident for 50 years. She was born to Tena D. Ochs and William F. Wallace. Her parents were both descendants of pioneer families who settled in Colusa County in 1852. She was married for 60 years to Ray Edward Dowell, who preceded her in death in 1987. She is survived by her three sons, Stan and his wife Devore of Truckee, Ray and his wife Kathy of Woodland and Ed and his wife Leanore of Woodland; seven grandchildren, Tim and his wife Nancy Dowell, Erin and her husband Sergio Lopez, Robin Dowell, Shaun and her husband Bill Ebert, Kristen and her husband Tony Garcia, Karen Dowell and Stan Dowell; and four stepgrandchildren, Lori and her husband Jose Lopez, Leslie and her husband Javier Lopez, Dayna and her husband Rich MacKenzie and Hank and his wife Jennifer Gill. She also leaves behind three great-grandchildren, Savannah Fletcher and Avonlea and Cameo Dowell; 12 step-great-grandchildren, Amber and Sara Elizondo, Nick and Ben Lopez, Felix, Ruben and Stephanie Morales, Cassandra, Eric and Rosie Rosales and Marcus and Cynthia Gill; and two step-great-great-grandchildren, Felix Morales and Sergio Ayala. Private graveside services will be held at Monument Hill Memorial Park. McNary's Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. George W. Hoeper George W. Hoeper, a Mother Lode historian and noted author, died Nov. 22, 1997, in his San Andreas home. He was 79. A native of Auburn, he graduated from Placer High School and attended Placer College in Auburn. He was a decorated veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1943-1946. His journalistic career began in 1946 as a reporter for the San Diego Tribune. In 1947, he joined the Sacramento Union as a reporter and progressed to city editor until his departure 15 years later. From 1962 to 1964, he worked as a consultant for the California Department of Fish and Game. In 1964, he moved to San Andreas and established the Mother Lode Bureau for the Stockton Record, covering Calaveras, Amador, Tuolumne and Alpine counties. He continued as bureau chief until his retirement in 1986. He was most recently the editor of the Las Calaveras, the quarterly magazine of the Calaveras County Historical Society. A noted expert on Mother Lode history and lore, his first book, ``Bacon and Beans From A Gold Pan,'' was in its second edition. In 1995, he released ``Black Bart Boulevardier Bandit.'' He was working on his third manuscript at the time of his death. Also, he had numerous articles published in magazines and newspapers, including Senior Lifestyles and Sierra Escape. He was an avid sportsman. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Alice; son and daughter-in-law, Dale Hoeper and Beth Davis Hoeper of Sacramento; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Rose Hoeper, of Foresthill; and grandson, Bradly Hoeper of McMinneville, Ore. Beth Davis Hoeper, formerly of Davis, is a hairdresser at Lasting Impressions in Davis. A memorial service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at The Metropolitan in San Andreas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Calaveras County Historical Society George W. Hoeper Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 721, San Andreas, CA 95249. Mary L. Downs Mary Lorna LaVerne Downs died on Nov. 25, 1997, at her Woodland residence at the age of 66. Born in Los Gatos, she was a Yolo County resident for 61 years and attended Woodland schools. She was the founder and part-owner of the Plug 'N Jug Market in Knights Landing for 19 years. She was a bookkeeper for attorney Tom Purtell for 15 years until her retirement and belonged to the Woodland Emblem Club. She is survived by her five daughters, Diana Pearson and her husband Ron, Joann Branigan and her husband Ron, Vicki Whetten and her husband Albert, and Dana Ware and her husband Rick, all of Woodland, and Cindy Dahler and her husband Michael of Marysville. Other survivors include two sons, Elmer Amen Jr. and his wife Kathy of Woodland and Daniel Parmenter and his wife Sandra of Knights Landing; her father, William MacKenzie of Woodland; a brother, William Richard MacKenzie and his wife Lola of Portola; 19 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind two nieces, Deborah Smith and her husband Timothy of Woodland and Kellie MacKenzie of Portola; a nephew, William Richard MacKenzie Jr. of Hawaii; and six great-nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday with burial to follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Yolo Hospice or to the American Heart Association. McNary's Chapel handling the arrangements. Steven C. Franks Steven Charles Franks died on Nov. 25, 1997, after a long battle with cancer in Dixon. Born July 22, 1953, in Woodland, he was 44. He worked at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for the last 13 years and was an active member of ``Bids For Kids'' and led the Maine Prairie 4-H. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and found much enjoyment in the outdoors. A Dixon resident for 27 years, he is survived by his wife of 25 years, Letty Franks; a daughter, Stephanie of Dixon; his grandmother, Hazel Rigney of Dixon; a step-father, Bud Gebelin of Suisun; his father and step-mother, Edwin and Esther of Marysville; one sister, Rita Morrison of Fairfield; three brothers, Bill Cusack of Fairfiled, Gary of Dixon and Kevin of Marysville; brothers-in-law Ramon Cervantes of Dixon and Alfredo Cervantes; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ramon and Socorro Cervantes of Dixon; daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Mike Mendes of Ceres; and four brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Ana Crittenden of Dixon and John and Sandi Gullock of Veldosta, Ga. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Gebelin; his grandfather, Charles Rigney; and a sister, Brenda Franks. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday with a rosary at 7 p.m. at McCune Garden Chapel, 212 Main St., Vacaville. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Silveyville Cemetery in Dixon. McCune Garden Chapel of Vacaville is handling the arrangements. Donna J. Groshong Donna Jean Groshong died on Nov. 25, 1997, at the age of 61. She was born in Woodland on May 28, 1936. She was a lifelong resident of Woodland and was the supervising dispatcher for Yolo County for 15 years. She is survived by her husband, Thomas W. Groshong of Woodland; four children, Diana Groshong of Sacramento, Renee Archer and her husband Mike of Ogden, Utah, Terry Yeager and her husband Keith of Woodland and Trudi Thomas and her husband Eric of Ogden, Utah; four grandchildren, Michael and Zachary Archer of Ogden, Utah, Brianne Yeager of Woodland and Brindalynn Thomas of Ogden; a brother, John Sharp and his wife Jerry of Woodland; two sisters, Thelma Riley of Chico, and Dorothy McClain and her husband Mac of San Rafael; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at McNary's Chapel. A graveside service is set for 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the Woodland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA, 95616. McNary's Chapel is handling the arrangements. Violet A. Pena Violet A. Pena died on Nov. 26, 1997, at Courtyard Healthcare in Davis. Born on Feb. 25, 1898, in Livermore, she was 99. She came to Davis in the 1920s and has resided here since that time. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and sewing and was described by her family as the ``best baker in town.'' She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Galvine C. Pena; two brothers, Del Hanson and Curt Hanson; and a sister, Ruth H. Reynolds. She is survived by her five children, Amelia Basinger of Woodland, William (Bumpy) Pena of Stoneyford, Carl Wolff of Diamond Springs, Otto Wolf of Chehalis, Wash.; and Philipa Pena Henschel of Del Mar. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road, Davis. Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Chapel. Albert L. Speer Albert Leon Speer died Nov. 25, 1997, at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento at the age of 73. He was born July 16, 1924, in Clerit, Okla., and was a resident of Yolo County for 59 years. He is survived by his wife, Melora Speer of Woodland; three daughters, Sherry Stoner and Kori Withnell of Woodland and Kati Speer of North Highlands, a son, Mike Speer of Northlands; seven grandchildren; his mother, Ola Speer of Woodland; two brothers, Don Speer of Missouri and Steven Speer of Redding; and three sisters, Mildred Brown of Vallejo, Reba Pires of Woodland and Mary Alice Campo of Lakeport. He was employed as a dispatcher for the C.H.P. for 11 years. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Woodland Cemetery. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is handling the arrangements. for the week of Nov. 16, 1997: Roland Marchand With the death of UC Davis history professor Roland Marchand, the campus community has lost a man who had become an historic figure in his own right. Born Oct. 21, 1933, Marchand died Nov. 14, 1997, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was 64. Friends and loved ones are invited to a memorial service, planned for 11 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church of Davis, 1620 Anderson Road. Marchand left behind not only his wife, Betsy, a former Yolo County supervisor; two married daughters, Sue of Princeton, N.J., and Jeannie of Berkeley; and a grandson; but also the legacy of a 33-year career at UCD that not only earned him worldwide recognition for his scholarship but also touched countless undergraduate and graduate students and K-12 teachers. ``Roland's research was superlative, original and path-breaking,'' said Barbara Metcalf, dean of the Division of Social Sciences of UCD's College of Letters and Sciences. ``He basically invented a field that has to do with the cultural history of American business, and more generally he was considered one of the leading historians in the country in 20th century American cultural history.'' Beyond his personal accomplishments, Metcalf said Marchand was a great motivator, always finding ways to get people to do the things they knew they could do. While continuing to see through the publication of his third book, ``Creating the Corporate Soul'' (set to be printed by the University of California Press), Metcalf said Marchand continued to teach undergraduates until two weeks before his death. Metcalf also praised Marchand's efforts in the K-12 outreach arena through his mentoring work on campus with teachers in the California History-Social Science Project. ``The teachers who worked with him were transformed,'' she said. Davis resident Kathy Olmstead earned her Ph.D. in 20th century U.S. history in 1993 with the help of Marchand as her major adviser. This morning, she said she had a chance to see her mentor shortly before he entered the hospital for the last time. Despite his medical woes, Olmstead said, Marchand was keenly interested in the work she was doing and offered her some helpful advice about editing her most recent work. It was typical of Marchand, Olmstead said. ``He was one of the most selfless people I've known,'' she said. Olmstead said she feels a great personal loss with the death of Marchand, and said his mentoring style will be a great loss to history students at UCD. ``He was the best possible adviser a person could have,'' she said. ``He was extremely kind and caring. He had very high standards, but he never criticized his students in a harsh way. He was always able to couch criticism in constructive and humane terms. ``His focus was always on his students, not on himself,'' Olmstead said. Marchand received his B.A. in journalism from Stanford University in 1955 and his Ph.D. in history from Stanford in 1964. He joined the UC Davis faculty that year as an assistant professor and was promoted to associate professor, then full professor in 1980. He served as chair of the history department in 1987-88 and again in 1989-91, and was awarded a Distinguished Teaching Award from the Davis Academic Senate in 1970. UCD History Department Chair Ted Margadant described Marchand as ``an extraordinarily imaginative, hard-working and successful teacher who inspired undergraduates and graduate students alike to undertake challenging research projects and to share with others the historical knowledge that they have gained in his classes, seminars and tutorials.'' Margadant said Marchand used a wide variety of pedagogical techniques, including visual aids, in-class projects and library exercises, to foster an active learning process. In 1990, he launched an honors seminar for outstanding undergraduate history majors. In recent years, Margadant said, Marchand was the most frequently chosen major adviser and dissertation supervisor for graduate students in American history. He also spent much effort in striving to engage graduate students in a team approach to the undergraduate teaching process. The UCD history department is establishing a fund in Roland Marchand's honor to support graduate student research in American history. Contact Ted Margadant at the department at 752-1631 or mail a check to the department of history on the UC Davis campus. Kenneth E. Edmonds Kenneth Eugene Edmonds died Nov. 11, 1997, at the Cottonwood Healthcare Facility in Woodland at the age of 78. He was born Nov. 10, 1919, in San Bernardino. Edmonds was a Yolo County resident for 40 years. He grew up in San Bernardino and graduated from high school there. He joined the U.S. Navy in November 1937 and served until June 1957. Edmonds served in World War II and also in the Korean War. During his 20-year military career, he served on several ships, most notably the USS Reuben James, and was one of only a few survivors. He achieved the rank of Chief Boatswain Mate at his discharge. After retiring from the Navy, he moved to Woodland, where he was employed by the Yolo County Assessor's Office for 20 years as a deputy assessor until his retirement in 1984. A life member of Woodland Elks Lodge #1299 and a long time member of American Legion Post 77, Edmonds was an active golfer and member for the Yolo Fliers Club for over 20 years. Edmonds is survived by his step-daughters, Myrna Schroyer and Jeanie Hermle of Woodland and his step-grandchildren, Thomas Schroyer of Galt, Brooks Schroyer of Dixon, Stacy Schroyer of Sacramento, Rachelle Mitchell of Granite Bay and Lisa Black of Woodland. Also in mourning are his god-daughter, Susan Reyes of Brooks; his brother, John ``Scotty'' Edmonds and wife Connie of Boise, Idaho; his nephew, Roger Bartlett of San Diego; and his niece, Pam Edmonds, also of Boise. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Woodland Cemetery, 800 West St., Woodland. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting in the arrangements. Cameron S. Ward, M.D. Cameron Slade Ward, M.D., died on Nov. 15, 1997. He was born Sept. 19, 1922, in Priest Lake, Idaho. He attended grade school in Priest Lake and then graduated from North Central High School in Spokane, Wash., in 1940. Following graduation, he attended Gonzaga University in Spokane for two years in the pre-medical program. Ward then joined the U.S. Air Corps Pilot Training Program. He was involved in airborne radar after extensive training in anti-submarine warfare. As a pilot in the Eighth Air Force, he flew B-17's in the European theater out of England. He completed a combat tour and finished his military career in the United States instructing the B-29's. Returning from military service, he re-entered Gonzaga to complete his education. While there, he met Marilyn Monnier, who was completing a student nurse program at Sacred Heart School of Nursing. The couple were married in 1947 in Philadelphia, where he had entered Jefferson Medical College for his M.D. degree. They remained in Philadelphia until 1951 when he graduated from medical school. The couple then moved to San Francisco for an internship in internal medicine and residency training in cardiology at UCSF. Their daughter, Susan Kent Ward, was born in 1953. Before beginning his residency, Ward completed two years at the Donner Lab in Berkeley, studying for his Ph.D. in medical physics. In 1959, the family moved to Woodland, where he became a partner and the first cardiologist in the Woodland Clinic Medical Group. While practicing in Woodland, he continued teaching medical students two times a month at the UCSF Medical Center. He held the position of associate clinical professor of medicine and attending physician. He was a resident of Yolo County for 30 years and, after retirement, he moved back to Priest Lake with his wife Marilyn. They built a beautiful home on the lakeshore, where they lived for six years. Returning to California in 1996, they settled on the Mendocino coast to be near their daughter, Susan Ward Munson, and her family. Ward was an avid reader with an inquiring mind. For diversion and recreation, he was a ham radio enthusiast, computer and electronic amateur and occasional fly fisherman. The type of flying that he really loved was in a private plane. He flew for enjoyment as well as on air-ambulance flights. He was a member of Alpha Omega in Alpha, California Academy of Science, CMA, AMA and other organizations. He was decorated for his participation in the air war in Europe. His group received the Presidential Unit Citation. A relative said, quoting Socrates: ``Those who Rightly Love Wisdom are practicing Dying ... Death to them is the least terrible thing in the world.'' Ward is survived by his wife, Marilyn, and daughter, Susan Ward Munson, both of Fort Bragg; sister, Helen Ward Palmerton of Bellevue, Wash.; brother, J. William Ward of West Hills; two grandchildren; and five nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 515 Second St., Woodland. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Mendocino Coast, 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg; Yolo County Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA; or the Priest Lake Hospice, HC01, Box 98, Nordman, Idaho, 83848. David E. Brown, M.D. David E. Brown, retired surgeon and longtime Davis resident, died in his home early in the morning on Nov. 16, 1997, at the age of 74. A native of Piedmont, Brown was born June 17, 1923. He graduated from Piedmont High School and was a member of the renowned ``Wonder Team,'' football squad. He played football during his undergraduate years at Stanford University and was named to the East-West Shrine All-Star football team following the 1946 season. In 1948, Dr. Brown graduated from Stanford Medical School, then served active duty as a flight surgeon from 1949 to 1952 in the U.S. Navy Reserves. In 1956, after completing his residency in San Francisco, he moved to Davis, becoming the town's first surgeon. He was integral in upgrading the level of surgery in Yolo County. His medical career included a 30-year private surgical practice and a position as associate professor of surgery at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. He served on the staffs of Cowell Student Health Center, Woodland Memorial, Sutter General, Mercy and Yolo General hospitals. He was a member of the American Medical Association, California Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Sacramento Surgical Society and Yolo County Medical Society. Dr. Brown's life was characterized by his dedication as a husband, father and grandfather. He and his wife, Mary Lou, were involved in numerous family and community activities over the years. He had a lifelong love of Lake Tahoe and spent much time with family and friends at his second home at Tahoe Tavern. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed skiing, golf, hiking, running and biking. His attendance at more than 50 ``Big Games'' helped maintain friendships from high school and college days. He was well-known for his ardent loyalty to Stanford athletics and his support of Cal Aggie sports. He was a member of the Olympic Club of San Francisco, the Stanford Buck Club and the Cal Aggie Boosters, and held a charter membership at El Macero Country Club. He was a life member of Zeta Psi fraternity and served on the board of directors of Tahoe Tavern properties. Dr. Brown was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Mary Lou Brown; his brother, Charles Brown; and sister, Mary Vipond. He is survived by his brother, Aubrey Brown of Florida; his sons, Donald Brown of Davis, Steven Brown of Yuba City and Robert Brown of Sacramento; his daughter, Susan Triphan of Yuba City; six grandchildren; and his loving companion, Pat Welze of Zephyr Cove, Nev. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Martin's Episcopal church, 640 Hawthorn Lane, Davis. The family prefers that memorial contributions be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA, 95617. Selinda T. Melbourne Selinda Trinity Melbourne died unexpectedly at her West Sacramento home on Nov. 17, 1997. She was born on May 26, 1997, in Woodland. She was the infant daughter of Selinda T. Rivera of West Sacramento and Alfred W. Melbourne III of Sacramento. She is also survived by her grandparents, Miguel Rivera of Woodland, Lydia Melbourne and Arturo Ybarra; great-grandparents, Rita and Ben Jimenez; and her great-great-grandmother, Cruz Jimenez, all of West Sacramento. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends are invited to attend a vigil service Thursday at 7 p.m. at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A funeral mass will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, Woodland. Burial will follow at the Woodland Cemetery in Woodland. Irma Sanislo Irma Sanislo died on Jan. 10, 1998, at Sierra Health Care in Davis. Born on April 2, 1896 in Kovaszo, Hungary, she was 101 years old. Sanislo came to the United States in 1912 and lived in the New York City area until 1966, when she moved to Pittsburgh, Pa. She moved to the Bay Area in 1969 and resided there until moving to Winters in 1993. She lived in Winters until coming to Davis two years ago to be near her granddaughter. She crocheted bed spreads and many other things that she donated to the Lighthouse for the Blind. Her family described her as a remarkable woman who lived on her own until she was almost 100 years old. She is survived by her granddaughters, Clara Okrongly and her husband Timothy Rice of Davis; Maggie Valen of West Jordan, Utah; and Betty Valenzuela of the Los Angeles area. She also leaves four great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren, her son-in-law Herbert H. Okrongly of Walnut Creek, and daughter-in-law Audrey Sanislo of Fanwood, N.J. She also leaves a niece, Anna Zellman and Mihaly Patyanik of Budapest, Hungary. At Sanislo's request, no service will be held. She will be returned to Kovaszo for burial at the Kovaszo Cemetery in the Ukraine. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel in Davis. Kelan 'Kelly' B. Bassett Kelan ``Kelly'' Blaine Bassett died at his Woodland residence on Jan. 17, 1998, after an 18-year battle with multiple sclerosis. Born on Jan. 24, 1954, in South Bend, Ind., to Lester and Barbara (Phelps) Bassett, he was 43. He was a country musician and played in the Sacramento Valley for many years, performing solo and with his brother Craig, with Ma Barker and the Outlaws, and with the Bassett Brothers band. He was also a prolific songwriter and music was his life. He is survived by his parents, Lester and Barbara Bassett of Woodland; a son, Casey Bassett of Pioneer; and three brothers, Randy Bassett of Cupertino and Craig and Terry Bassett, both of Woodland. He is also survived by his nephews, Brian Bassett of Sacramento and Michael and Stephen Bassett, both of Woodland; and a niece, Shannon Bassett of Cupertino. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Woodland Cemetery. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at the New Testament Church, 108 Woodland Ave., Woodland. Contributions may be made in his name to the Woodland Department of Recreation toward the construction of a mini-amphitheater. McNary's Chapel is assisting with the arrangements. Louise M. White Louise M. White died on Jan. 14, 1998, at her home in Davis. Born July 27, 1929, in Fall River, Mass., she was 68. She was a board member of the Feed My Sheep Ministry in Diamond Springs and the Women's Aglow Fellowship. Her survivors include her husband, Roger H. White of Davis; daughter, Linda Warner of Oklahoma; and son, Michael White of Davis. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Feed My Sheep Ministry Church, 6440 Capitol Ave., Diamond Springs. For more information, call (916) 622-1012. Interment is being planned at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine. The Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Beulah Dahl Beulah Dahl died on Jan. 16, 1998, at Cottonwood Healthcare Center. Born on April 27, 1921, in Maxwell, to Sankey and Mabel Martin, she was a resident of Yolo County for the last 52 years and a homemaker all her adult life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a good friend to many. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Melvin Dahl Sr. of Woodland; three sons, Melvin Dahl Jr. and his wife Joann, Mervin Dahl and his wife Barbara, all of Woodland, and Marvin Dahl and his wife Patricia of Medford, Ore.; six grandchildren, Stacie Danielson and her husband Brett, Kimberly Baertsch and her husband Todd, Jim Dahl and his wife Sherrie, all of Woodland, Kerri Hesseltine and her husband Rex of Coalinga and Jason Dahl and Tony Dahl of Medford, Ore.; and eight great-grandchildren, Tara and Shelby Baertsch, Nathan and Nicole Dahl, Ryan and Brad Danielson, all of Woodland, and Megan and Samantha Hesseltine of Coalinga. She is also survived by a brother, Leroy Martin of Stockton and a sister, Hannah Leach of Oroville. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Clark, Mervin, Sankey and Duane Martin; and five sisters, Gladys Stites, Mamie Anderson, Alberta Danley, Shirley Kennedy and Thelma Wilson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland, with burial to follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park. Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at McNary's Chapel. The family has suggested that memorials be made in the form of donations to the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice. Nevada J. Clark Nevada Jean Clark died on Jan. 19, 1998, at Courtyard Healthcare Center. Born in Fortuna on Jan. 13, 1905, she had just celebrated her 93rd birthday. She spent most of her life in Portland, Ore., where she worked as a telephone operator for Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company for approximately 20 years until her retirement. She moved to Woodland with her husband in June 1993 to be near her daughter and son-in-law. In January 1997, she moved to Courtyard Healthcare Center after the death of her husband, Kenneth S. Clark. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, a brother and her husband of 61 years. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Dallas Banks of Davis; three grandchildren and their spouses, Karen and Gregory Walton of Martinez, Steven and Julie Banks of Sunnyvale, and David and Heather Banks of Napa; and four great-grandchildren, Patrick, Michael, Kathleen and Jeffrey Banks of Sunnyvale. Services will be held at Mount Scott Funeral Home with burial at Lincoln Memorial Park in Oregon. Ethel Sah A memorial Mass to celebrate the life of Ethel Tse-Haw Hsia Sah will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, 14th and B streets, Davis. Friends are invited to attend a reception at 1:30 p.m. Luncheon for the family will take place at 12:30 p.m. immediately after the service at Covell Gardens, Second Floor, 1111 Alvarado Ave. Filiberto Chavez Filiberto Chavez died on Jan. 19, 1998, at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. He was born on Aug. 22, 1952, in Mexico and was a Yolo County resident for 22 years. He was a farm worker for 22 years and his last employer was Joe Heidrick Enterprises. He is survived by his wife, Maria Chavez of Woodland; two sons, Juan Chavez and his wife Elaine of Ventura and Filiberto Chavez Jr. of Woodland; three daughters, Gabriela Gutierrez and her husband Juan of Woodland, Erica Ruvalcaba and her husband Jimmy of Woodland and Anna Chavez of Woodland; four brothers, Juan Chavez and Memo Chavez of Pomona and Rosalio Chavez and Venancio Chavez of Mexico; two sisters, Mary Ramos of Chicago and Filberta Renteria of Fontana; and two grandchildren, Selena and Cynthia Gutierrez of Woodland. Vigil will be held at 7 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Church in Woodland. Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Church. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is handling the arrangements. Guadalupe G. Mercado Guadalupe Gomez Mercado died in her Woodland residence on Jan. 20, 1998, at the age of 91. She was born in Yerba Buena, Jalisco, Mexico, on Dec. 18, 1906. She was a Yolo County resident for 45 years and was a homemaker all of her adult life. She is survived by her son, Vidal Mercado and his wife Sally of Woodland; two daughters, Domitila Mercado of Woodland and Esperanza Mercado Alvarez and her husband Jesus of Atengo, Jalisco, Mexico; 35 grandchildren; 85 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Mercado, in 1935; daughter, Elisa Mercado in 1996; grandson, David Barriga in 1997; and granddaughter, Esperanza Mercado in 1962. Friends are invited to pay their respects at 5 p.m. Sunday at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. The vigil service will begin at 6 p.m. The funeral mass will be held at noon on Monday at Holy Rosary Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Aurelio Marquez Aurelio Marquez died in his Woodland residence on Jan. 18, 1998, at the age of 93. He was born in La Piedad, Michucan, Mexico, on Aug. 5, 1904. He came to the United States with his father and brother. They worked in Wyoming harvesting beets. Later in life, he came to California and worked for the railroad. He was working in Colusa when he met his wife Abigail and they married in 1932. In 1934, he and his wife and their first child moved to Woodland. After he left the railroad, he went to work for United Concrete Pipe Co. and later American Pipe and also Sterling Owens as a pipe layer. Upon retirement, he did concrete work for farmers in the Woodland area while he was still able to do so. He always enjoyed making things with his hands. He was dedicated to his family and was always available for his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Gloria McGrew and her husband Robert of Woodland; two sons, Ed Marquez and his wife Judy and Phil Marquez and his wife Jeanette, all of Woodland; 10 grandchildren, Matthew McGrew of Woodland, Michael McGrew of Yolo, Joey Marquez of Woodland, Dan Marquez of Sacramento, Tim Marquez of Salinas, Marc, Craig and Eric Marquez of Woodland, Jesse Marquez Jr. of Elk Grove, Larry Marquez of San Jose; and nine great-grandchildren, Justin McGrew of Woodland, Megan and Abbey McGrew of Yolo, Andrew and Maddy of Woodland, Sam and Alexis of Sacramento, Nicolas and Micaela of Elk Grove. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Abigail Marquez and son, Jesse Marquez. The vigil is set for 7 p.m. today at the Holy Rosary Church, Woodland. The funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Church, Woodland, with burial to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's charity of choice. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Leon D. Stevens Leon Dan Stevens died in his Woodland residence on Jan. 22, 1998, after a short battle with cancer at the age of 67. He was born in Oakland, Ore., on Sept. 29, 1930. He was a resident of Yolo County for 62 years. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1948, and served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He worked for American Airlines and was an airline mechanic for 40 years. He was a third-degree Mason in the Yolo Lodge No. 1. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He was well-known in his youth for a roadster he once owned and his interest in Woodland. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Stevens of Woodland; son, Bruce Stevens and his wife Susan of Sacramento; daughter, Judy L. Stevens-Smith of Yolo; three grandchildren, Curtis Stevens and Caleb Stevens, both of Salt Lake City, and Angela Smith of Yolo; great-aunt, Bernice Eakle of Woodland; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral service will be held Monday at 9 a.m. at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Burial will follow at Mary's Cemetery in Yolo. The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to Mary's Chapel, Yolo Hospice or the American Cancer Society. obituaries for the week of Jan. 11, 1998 Keith F. Killam Jr. Dr. Keith Fenton Killam Jr. died on Jan. 2, 1998, at Sutter Davis Hospital in Davis. He was 70 years old. Born March 2, 1927, in Hollywood, Fla., Killam grew up in Newton, Mass. While serving in the Army Medical Detachment, 1340th area service unit in World War II, he was a military rifle marksman and received a meritorious unit award. He attended Tufts College where he received a bachelor's degree in engineering in 1948. He earned his master's degree in pharmacology in 1953 and, the next year, his doctorate in the same subject at the University of Illinois, Graduate Professional College. Killam was a postdoctoral fellow in the departments of pharmacology and anatomy at UCLA Medical Center's Brain Research Institute from 1955 to 1958. While there, he was a research fellow for the National Institutes of Health from 1957 to 1958. For the next 10 years, he worked as a professor of pharmacology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. In 1968, Killam was asked to join the faculty at UC Davis to open a new medical school at the campus. He was the founding chair of the Department of Pharmacology at the new UCD School of Medicine and was instrumental in the development of that institution. He served as the department's chairman from 1968 to 1983. During that time, he was also affiliated with the National Center for Primate Biology in Davis and acted as associate director and interim acting director in 1968. Killam was also chairperson of UCD Medical School faculty from 1972 to 1973 and chairperson for the Division of Sciences Basic to Medicine from 1977 to 1978. After serving as director of Medical Learning Resources from 1978 to 1981 and associate dean for Sciences Basic to Medicine from 1979 to 1981, Killam officially retired from the medical school in July 1994. During his career, Killam served on many national and international committees on drug abuse and other basic science research issues. For many years, he worked as a consultant to the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association Foundation. Killam was also active in many national and international pharmacological societies from the beginning of his career until the present. A founding member of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP), he served on its council from 1973 until 1977 and was president in 1976. He also served on ACNP's Committee on Problems Related to Research Animal Affairs from 1983 until his retirement. A member of the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) since 1968, he was president in 1980 and the chairman of its Committee on Professional Affairs from 1982 until his retirement. He also served as chairman of ASPET's Committee on Research Animal Affairs from 1983 until 1990. Killam belonged to the Western Pharmacology Society since 1961, sitting on its executive committee from 1968 to 1973. He was elected president of that society in 1972. He was on the board of directors for the Committee on the Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) from 1977 until retirement and was the chairman of the Coordinating Committee for Testing Programs from 1984 to 1987. From 1985 to 1987, Killam served as chairman of CPDD's board of directors, and was elected president in 1991. From 1979 to 1983, he was a U.S. delegate to the International Union of Pharmacologists, and he also served as vice president of the executive committee for the International Union of Pharmacology. During his career, Killam received numerous grants from the National Institutes of Health and other organizations, and wrote more than 150 publications. Most recently, he was actively conducting research on the AIDS virus as it relates to drug abuse, with Drs. Ronald and Linda Chuang at the UCD School of Medicine. In addition, he had just completed work on a project commissioned by the Food and Drug Administration through the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences. Made up of 11 prominent scientists, the Committee on Halcion: an Assessment of Data Adequacy and Confidence was charged with helping to clarify and characterize the risk and efficacy profiles of Halcion. A 30-year Davis resident, Killam is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dr. Eva King Killam, his brother Hollis Killam, four children, four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Killam will be buried Tuesday at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale. In lieu of flowers and to commemorate his strong commitment and dedication to the teaching of students, the family requests that donations be made to the Keith F. Killam Jr. Memorial Fund for Graduate Student Travel, through the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Donations should be addressed to ASPET, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814. Please designate them as contributions to the Killam Memorial Travel Fund. James H. Shideler James H. Shideler died peacefully at his home on Jan. 6, 1998. Born in 1914 in Oxford, Ohio, he was 83. He had been a part of the Davis community since 1945. He received his bachelor's degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and then moved west and earned his Ph.D. at UC Berkeley. A stalwart of UC Davis, he was a professor of history and intermittent chair of the history department from 1945 until his retirement in 1984. He was the author of articles on American agricultural history and was the editor of The Agricultural History Journal from 1964 to 1984. He authored ``Farm Crisis 1919-1923'' and edited ``Agriculture in the Development of the Far West.'' He was the director of the Agricultural History Center at UC Davis from 1964 to 1978 and was president of the Agricultural History Society in 1973. He and his wife built a family cabin in Glen Alpine Canyon in the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe in the 1960s. This retreat has been the heart of many gatherings for family and friends. His spirit and memory will live on in this majestic setting. He is survived by his wife, Idella, and their three children. Sarah Shideler Hendrickson lives in Eugene, Ore., with her companion Gretchen Miller and they have three children, James, Alexander and Douglass. William Michael Shideler lives in San Anselmo with his son Ian. Katherine Shideler White and her husband Charles White and their children Lisa and John live in Davis. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Davis Community Church, 412 C St. Following the service, friends are invited to an informal reception at the Shideler home. Don Pehlke Don Pehlke, 82, died unexpectedly following heart surgery in Portland on Jan. 8, 1997. Born in Wayne, Mich., in 1916, he was raised in Madison, Wis., where he met and married Charlotte, his wife of 58 years. He graduated from Oregon State University in 1941. He was a lifelong patriot who served as an officer in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific from 1941 to 1945. On returning from the Navy, he continued his education, receiving a master's degree from UC Berkeley in 1949 and his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Utah in 1952. His career as an educator and psychologist included positions as dean of students at Boise Junior College (now Boise State University), Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles and California State University at Northridge, where he was a full professor. He finished his career at the American Justice Institute in Sacramento. The author of a college textbook on psychology, he continued his work after retirement and was working on a book at the time of his death. He is remembered by his family as a man of principle and decency, who loved his family and country. His opinions were firmly held and he voiced his conscience without regard to consequence. He always strove to do the right thing, was a steadfast and loyal friend and was generous to those in need. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Pehlke of Davis, and two sons, Roger Pehlke and his wife Elena of Davis and Michael Pehlke of Yakima, Wash. He is lovingly remembered by his six grandchildren, Elisa and Tyler of Davis and Marisa Pehlke, Chris, Hillary and Justin Brooks of Yakima, Wash. A private graveside service was held Saturday at the Oaklawn Memorial Park in Corvallis, Ore. Twyla I. Buck-Huston Twyla Irene Buck-Huston, 41, died on Jan. 10, 1998, at Sutter Davis Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born on April 27, 1956, in Fresno. She grew up in Quincy, where she attended grammar school and graduated from Quincy High School. A five-year resident of Davis, she is survived by her husband, Don R. Huston, and her son, Aaron C. Stephenson, both of Davis; parents, Clarence and Beatrice Buck of Quincy; and sister, Rayann Montgomery and her husband Scott of Carmichael. She is also survived by the grandparents of her son, Bob and Nancy Stephenson of Davis; and her two brothers-in-law, Bo Stephenson of Simi Valley and Charlie Stephenson of Davis. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Sue Helen Handley Sue Helen Handley, 85, of Woodland died on Jan. 9, 1998, in Fresno while visiting family. She was born in Nashville, Tenn., the daughter of Herman Lacy and Annie Elizabeth Lovell. She was a resident of Courtside Towers in Woodland. She drove herself out to California when she completed business school in Nashville in 1936, and has been a resident of Woodland since then. She designed the Yolo County flag while working in the office of Charles Hardy, the Yolo County agricultural commissioner during the 1930s. This flag was adopted and used as the county flag until last year. She was the first woman to be certified as a county agricultural agent at that time. During World War II, she worked in San Francisco at the Customs Office in the Ferry Building. She was an executive secretary at Spreckels Sugar Co. for 22 years and was the secretary of the Woodland Babe Ruth League for many years. She was a member of the Woodland Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and was deputy grand marshal of the California Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. After her retirement, she traveled extensively, visiting her children and throughout Europe. She was the widow of the late Louis E. Handley of Woodland, the niece of the late Thomas Hooper of Woodland, owner of the White Palace Barber Shop, and the sister of the late Ethel Larner of Woodland. She is survived by a sister, Emma Todd of Nashville, Tenn.; brother-in-law, Ken Larner of Woodland; and her four children, Frances Jones and her husband Terry of Arlington, Va.; Susan Baldwin and her husband Steve of Coatesville, Pa.; Louis Handley of Helsinki, Finland; and Mary Moxley and her husband Phil of Fresno. She is also survived by grandchildren, Thad and Trent Jones; Bill and Sumara Baldwin; Teresa, Jens, Ville, Emily and Laura Handley; and Josh, Nathan, Megan and McKenna Mackaben; and by three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kraft Bros. Funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Monument Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be made in her name to the Elderly Nutrition Program (Meals On Wheels), 40 N. East St., Woodland, CA, 95776. Dorothy E. Cecil Dorothy Esther Cecil died in Aldersons Convalescent Hospital on Jan. 6, 1998, at the age of 75. She was born in Woodland on May 28, 1922. She was a resident of Yolo County for 63 years. She and her husband Russell moved to Mount Shasta in 1978 and lived there for 12 years, at which time they moved back to Woodland. She was employed at UC Davis for 12 years as a clerk. While living in Mount Shasta, she was a member of the Women's Auxiliary at the Mount Shasta Hospital. She loved to read and work in the garden. She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Russell B. Cecil of Woodland; two sons, Bruce Cecil of Shingleton and Brian Cecil and his wife Judy of Davis; and three grandchildren, Michael Cecil, Danny Cecil and Anne Cecil, all of Davis. Private family services will be held in Mount Shasta. The family requests remembrances in the form of memorials to be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor's choice. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Bessie L. Dieudonne Bessie Dieudonne died on Jan. 12, 1998, in the Stollwood Convalescent Hospital at the age of 92. She was born Bessie LaVern Hughes to Frank and Anna (Hill) Hughes in Willows on May 17, 1905. She moved to Woodland as a young girl and attended Holy Rosary Academy and Woodland High School. In September 1934, she married James E. Dieudonne, who preceded her in death in 1962. They had no children. She worked for several years for the French Laundry and Dutcher Brothers Cleaners and then at JC Penney, where she worked for many years and where she retired in 1970. She enjoyed cooking, knitting and traveling. She was especially known for making cakes and afghans for her many friends. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Myrtle Hughes, and niece, Susan Hughes, both of Willows. She also leaves behind five nephews, Dale Wahlberg of Saudi Arabia, Harold Wahlberg of Marysville, Ray Messerer, Robert Messerer and Kenneth Messerer. She is also survived by her lifelong friends, Ed, Tess, Eleanor and Eric Pardini of Falls Church, Va. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Burial will follow at the Woodland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice. McNary's Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Gladys M. Roberts Gladys M. Roberts died on Jan. 12, 1998, at Sutter Davis Hospital at the age of 87. She was born on Nov. 27, 1910, in Sacramento and was a tax clerk for the state of California for 35 years and a Yolo County resident for 55 years. She was a member of the Mormon Church. She is survived by her two brothers, Arthur and Monroe Reese of Sacramento. Visitation will be held between 6 and 8 p.m. today at Kraft Bros. Chapel. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Burial will take place at the Woodland Cemetery. William M. Rogoff William M. Rogoff died at home Jan. 9, 1998, after a brief illness. Born March 15, 1916, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Michael and Esther Rogoff, he was 81. He had lived in Davis for 14 years. He was retired from his career as an entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Lincoln, Neb.; Fresno; and Corvallis, Ore. His research focused on eradicating pests through biological means and he received the outstanding entomologist of the year award in 1982 from the American Registry of Professional Entomologists. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut and his Ph.D. from Cornell University, and served as a professor at South Dakota State College. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II in malaria control in the Philippines and New Guinea. He received a Soldier's Medal from the Army for his heroic attempts to save an Army man from drowning. He was a very strong swimmer, and brave. While working at the Citrus Experiment Station in Riverside, he met his future wife, Esther Petersen. They celebrated 50 years of marriage this past October, with their two children, Barbara Rogoff of Santa Cruz and Jim Rogoff of Laytonville and their families, including five grandchildren Luisa, Valerie and David Magarian and Heather and Katelyn Rogoff. He was devoted to his family, and loved to explore ideas, follow current events, listen to classical music and travel. He enjoyed a trip to Thailand last month. He will be remembered as a person of great fairness, intellect and compassion. A memorial service will be held in several weeks at the Unitarian Church of Davis and his ashes will be scattered at sea. Phyllis J. Geddes Phyllis Joan Geddes died in her Woodland residence on Jan. 14, 1998, at the age of 71. She was born in St. Ed, Neb., on March 17, 1926. She was a Yolo County resident for 64 years and a homemaker all her adult life. She especially enjoyed her painting classes at the Woodland Senior Center and also crocheting and embroidering. She is survived by her three children, Julie Brookshire and her husband Tim Stephens, Katherin Moore and her husband James and Jennean Rogers and her husband Joe, all of Woodland; seven grandchildren, Jennifer McSarley of Santa Cruz, and Christopher Brookshire, Katie James, Bonnie Phillips, Dennis Moore, Emily Rogers and Douglas Rogers, all of Woodland; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Claire Musil of Nebraska and Muriel Kendall of Sacramento. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Geddes, in 1996. A funeral service was scheduled to be held at 1 p.m. today at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Burial will follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park. Memorial remembrances may be made to the Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA, 95616. Billy E. Moore Billy Edward Moore died in Bullhead City, Ariz., on Jan. 12, 1998, at the age of 71. He was born in Hodgin, Okla., on Sept. 2, 1926. He was a resident of Yolo County for 51 years and served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was a truck driver for more than 30 years and last worked for Roy E. Lay. Moore was a member of the Teamsters Union Local No. 150. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Moore of Woodland; and eight children, Jim Keeton and Pat Redmill of Woodland, Peggy Walton of Willits, Terri Flores, Cindi Flores, Ralph Thiers and John Thiers, all of Woodland, and Michael Thiers of Michigan. He also leaves behind four sisters, Bethel Gaskill of Christmas Valley, Ore., and Patsy Horner, Joan Wright and Sandy Creamer, all of Woodland; and three brothers, Jack Moore of Christmas Valley, Ore., Bob Moore of Woodland, and Donald Moore of Palermo. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Nobia Moore. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Monument Hill Memorial Park. Evelyn H. Dibb Evelyn Helen Dibb died in the arms of loving family members on the morning of Jan. 12, 1998, in Sutter Davis Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Elgin, Ill., on Aug. 25, 1909, and lived in Elgin and Algonquin, Ill., until she and her late husband, William Dibb, retired and moved to Davis in 1970. She was active in volunteer work throughout her retirement. During the past 10 years, she opened her home to numerous foreign students as a host mother for the International Training and Education Program sponsored by UC Davis Extension. As recently as last May, she and her sister, Margaret Henryson, were weekly volunteers for the Wayfarer Center Christian Mission in Woodland, preparing meals for those in need. In the past, she also donated her time to the Davis Hospital Auxiliary and to Casa de los Ninos as a weekly kitchen helper. Her active life and cheerful spirit will be missed by all the people who knew her. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Henryson of Davis; two children, Mauri Sampson of Cary, Ill., and John Dibb of Davis; six grandchildren, Pam Cray of Windsor, Brian Dibb of Sacramento, Doug Waters and Kathy Dibb of Davis, Liz Waters of DeKalb, Ill., and Becky Fleissner of Wonder Lake, Ill.; and two great-grandchildren, Lainey and Elissa Cray of Windsor. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Dibb; an infant son, Tommy; her sister, Dorothy Perren; and her granddaughter, Sandy Waters. A memorial service for family and friends is planned for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Davis Community Church, 412 C St. Friends are invited to join the family for an informal gathering in the home of Leigh and John Dibb following the service. In lieu of flowers, a remembrance may be sent in her name to the Wayfarer Center Christian Mission, P.O. Box 1248, Woodland, CA, 95695. Roy S. Rauschkolb Roy S. Rauschkolb, formerly a Cooperative Extension specialist in the department of land, air and water resources at UC Davis, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Dec. 19, 1997, while attending a holiday lunch at the Maricopa Agricultural Center in Maricopa, Ariz. He had recently retired as director of the Maricopa, Yuma and Citrus Agricultural Centers and as professor of soil and water science at the University of Arizona at Tucson, Ariz. Rauschkolb was born in St. Louis, Mo., on April 18, 1933, the son of Roy S. and Sibyl Charity (Williams) Rauschkolb. He graduated from Glendale Union High School in Arizona in 1950, and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in February 1952. He served in the Korean War in air cargo transportation and was honorably discharged at the rank of staff sergeant in 1956. He began his advanced education at Arizona State University in Tempe, receiving a bachelor's degree in chemistry in 1961. He attended the University of Arizona at Tucson, receiving a master's degree and Ph.D. in agricultural chemistry and soils in 1963 and 1968, respectively. During his advanced study, he served as the acting cotton specialist as well as superintendent of the Safford Experimental Farm for the University of Arizona. Rauschkolb's professional career began as an extension soils specialist at the University of Arizona, where his efforts were principally directed toward improving the effectiveness of fertilizer use, evaluating soil amendments and soil reclamation and planning for the development of a demonstration farm for the Navajo Indian tribe. He then moved to UC Davis, where he worked as an extension soils specialist in 1966-67. During this time, he conducted a soil fertility research and education program throughout California. He also had a sabbatical leave with the Environmental Protection Agency preparing a book on nitrogen management in irrigated agriculture to be used as a guide for reducing pollution of surface and ground water by non-point source discharges of nitrogen. During this time at UC Davis, he also spent two years as unit director for the soil and water program. From 1977 to 1981, he served as a regional assistant director of Cooperative Extension, directing projects in resource science and engineering and plant sciences in 15 North Central counties. In 1981, he moved back to Tucson, where he served as the associate dean and director of Cooperative Extension and professor of soil and water science. In 1988, he moved to Maricopa as resident director of the Maricopa, Yuma and Citrus Agricultural Centers. Rauschkolb's consulting appointments led him across the world, including assignments in Israel with the USDA on implementation of computer technology for the Ministry of Agriculture, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization in Rome, Italy, to prepare a publication on land degradation as a consultant to the National Agricultural Research Program in Cairo, Egypt, and as a project coordinator for a USDA Farm Privatization Project in the Volkhov Region of the Leningrad Oblast in Russia. He was a fellow of both the Soil Science Society of America and the American Society of Agronomy and a member of several professional societies and honorary fraternities. He received the Arizona State Distinguished Service Award from Epsilon Sigma Phi just days before his death. Aside from his professional life, he was an avid woodworker, creating original works of art as well as restoring antique furniture. He leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Joan, and three children, Sibyl A. Martin and her husband Tom, Roy S. of Napa and Jean M. Finman and her husband Joel; four grandchildren, Timothy and Jeremy of Marysville, Wash., and Alyana and Andrew of Enumclaw, Wash.; brother, James and his wife Myrtis of Peoria, Ariz.; and numerous people whose lives he touched all over the world. Memorial services are set at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Maricopa Agricultural Center in Maricopa, Ariz. Directions to the center may be obtained by calling 758-5135. An endowment fund has been established in his honor at the Maricopa Agricultural Center. Contributions should be made payable to the University of Arizona Foundation, 37860 W. Smith Enke Road, Maricopa, Ariz., 85239. for the week of Jan. 4, 1998: Elsa A. Gregory Elsa Amelia Gregory died at the Alderson's Convalescent Hospital on Dec. 30, 1997, at the age of 86. She was born in Whitehall, N.Y., on Nov. 10, 1911. She was a resident of Yolo County for 10 years. She moved to Woodland in 1987 from San Mateo, where she and her husband, Elwyn Gregory, made their home for 40 years. She taught high school algebra and then she taught the first grade at Parkside Elementary School in San Mateo. She retired in 1977 after teaching for 30 years. She served on the Board of Directors for the Peninsula Symphony, and was a member and past president of Par Avance and a 50-year member of the Roseville Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of the Woodland United Methodist Church. After retiring, she and her husband traveled extensively in Europe, Norway, Denmark, The Orient, Australia, New Zealand and most of the United States and Canada. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Elwyn Gregory of Woodland; daughter, Nancy Glover and her husband Norman of Woodland; grandchildren, Trish Reiff and her husband Michael and Frank Glover, all of Woodland, and Jeff Gregory of Oklahoma; great-grandchildren, Carter and Tayler Reiff of Woodland and Jason and Joshua Gregory of Oklahoma; sisters, Doris Barnhart and Norma Paul, both of Ventura. She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel K. Gregory in 1992. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at McNary's Funeral Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Burial will follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements. Madeline G. McDonald Madeline Grace McDonald died on Dec. 27, 1997, at her home in Davis at the age of 49 after a brief illness with cancer. She was born in San Francisco on Aug. 13, 1948. She was raised by her grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd B. Crow, in Palo Alto after the early death of her parents, Charles McDonald and Elizabeth Crow. She graduated with honors from St. John's College of Annapolis, Md., and Santa Fe, N.M., and was third-year student at the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento at the time of her death. She is survived by many friends and family, including her five children, Benjamin Charles McDonald, 27, of Lodi, Ed W. Hendren Jr., 18; Elizabeth Ann Hendren, 16; and William Brian Hendren, 14, all of Davis; and Tor Nilsson, 3, of Woodland; brother, Peter McDonald of Los Altos; and her sister, Michele McDonald of Truckee. She was known for integrity, courage and determination. She was loved and admired by all those who knew her well, and was truly an unforgettable woman, relatives said. She will be dearly missed. A memorial service was held Saturday at McGeorge School of Law, which was followed by a reception. Joni B. Collet Joni B. Collet died peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 4, 1998, at the age of 73. She courageously battled cancer over a period of 10 years. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on Nov. 8, 1924, in Rule, Texas, and had lived in Woodland for the past 36 years. She worked for Adams Grain Co. in Woodland as Mr. Adams' secretary for 20 years. She was a former member of Omega Nu Sorority and Woodland United Methodist Church. She was a season ticket subscriber at the Woodland Opera House, attending regularly to watch her son Greg perform on stage. She enjoyed playing bridge and wholeheartedly supported her children's and grandchildren's school and community activities. She is survived by her son, Greg Collet of Woodland; two daughters, Jill Collet of Woodland and Gwenn Iott and her husband Frank of Dallas, Ore.; two grandchildren, Emily and Jordan Iott of Dallas, Ore.; a sister, Doris Branch of Aspermont, Texas; a brother, Dean Wright of Manchester, N.H.; and a loving puppy, Susie. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Sue Hitt. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. The funeral is scheduled at 2 p.m. Thursday at McNary's Chapel. Burial will follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park. The family requests that memorials be made to the Cancer Research Foundation. Helen Gillman Helen Gillman, a 30-year resident of Davis, died Dec. 31, 1997, from congestive heart failure. Born Sept. 6, 1915, in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was 82. At an early age, she moved with her family to San Francisco where she attended school, graduating from Lowell High School and San Francisco State University. On a blind date, she met Avron, her future husband. They married a year later. While they lived in Contra Costa County, she taught primary school for seven years. She then moved to Sacramento and taught kindergarten for 20 years in West Sacramento. In addition, she directed a multicultural program during this time. She also taught adult education classes at UC Davis on how to teach folk dancing to children and how to incorporate the arts and customs of various countries into geography lessons. Influenced by travel to Mexico, Japan and Africa, she became interested in textiles and fabric as art. She enjoyed fabric dyeing and made many of her own clothes in her studio in Davis. She was a member of the Guild of the Davis Art Center and supported the arts in Davis in many ways. She and her husband had two sons, Steven of Oakland and Daniel of Corvallis, Ore. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Sarah, Leah, Isaac, Cody and Riva. Friends are invited to attend an informal memorial at 3 p.m. Sunday at the home of Ray and Hilda Keefer, 27354 Willowbank Road, Davis. Dr. Alfred A. Bolomey Dr. Alfred Auguste Bolomey died on Jan. 1, 1998, at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Sacramento. Born Dec. 23, 1914, in Sandy Hook, Conn., he was 83. He was a cardiologist for over 36 years, and worked for Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Oakland as the chief of the cardiology department for many years. He was described by his family as an avid gardener, reader and dedicated family man. He enjoyed taking long walks with his miniature poodle, Cody, along the Senda Nueva Green Belt in North Davis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ganahl Bolomey, in 1993; his sister, Violette Bolomey Crott; and son-in-law, Robert Charles Michener. He is survived by his three children, Jayne DeWitt and her husband Paul of Newark, Dory Irons and her husband David of Placerville and Cary Ganahl Bolomey of Davis; eight grandchildren, Patsy DeWitt, Al DeWitt, Daniel DeWitt, Ellie Irons, Andrie Irons, Patsy Michener, Hank Foster-Bolomey, Zac Foster and Becky Foster; and his two brothers, Rene Bolomey of Rhode Island and Roger Bolomey of Boulder, Colo. A private family service will be held at the Davis Cemetery in Davis. The Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Nancy M. Bernhard Nancy ``Nan'' Bernhard died on Dec. 30, 1997, in Davis. She was born on March 26, 1924, and was a resident of Davis for more than 40 years. She attended Stanford University and received a master's degree in history from the University of Hawaii. She was employed as the assistant director of the news bureau at the California Institute of Technology, where she met her future husband. After her marriage, the couple moved to Davis, where her husband was a faculty member. She is survived by her husband, Richard Bernhard of Davis; two sons, Douglas Bernhard of Davis and Allan Bernhard of Roseville; two granddaughters, Kristina and Rebecca Bernhard of Roseville; and a brother, E.K. McLaren of Corvallis, Ore. A private service will be held at a later date and she will be buried with her parents in Southern California. Remembrances may be made to the Yolo County Museum or any other appropriate organization. Sandra M. Perdue Sandra May Perdue died on Jan. 4, 1998, at Sutter Davis Hospital in Davis. Born on May 15, 1941, in Sacramento, she was 55. She has been a Davis resident for the last 18 years and worked at PG&E as a customer service clerk for more than 27 years. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Julie Ann Jones, and a son, Charles Owen. She is survived by her husband, Ronald P. Perdue of Davis; parents, John and Mildred Flink of Sacramento; three children, Michael Owen of Brentwood, Richard Owen of Citrus Heights and Ronald Paul Perdue Jr. of Arizona; five brothers, Norman Jurasin of Concord, Raymond Jurasin of Benicia, Richard Jurasin of Manteca, Jack Kerber of Portola, Jerald Kerber of Michigan and sister, Charleen Holcomb of Elk Grove. She also leaves her four grandchildren, Rhonda Perdue of Arizona, Sean Owen of Citrus Heights, Danan Jones and Justine Jones of Los Angeles. At her request, no services will be held. The Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Estella B. Pollock Estella Bradley Pollock died on Jan. 2, 1998, in Davis, at the age of 93. She moved to Davis from Huntington Beach just last month to be closer to her nephews. Born Estella May Bradley in Cambridge, Mass., on March, 24, 1904, she was the first child of Charles Edward Bradley of Massachusetts and Bloomie Helena Gladys Doane of Gunning Cove, Nova Scotia. She was raised in Cambridge, where she also attended Radcliffe for a year. She graduated from business school and worked as a secretary, bookkeeper and accountant. From 1934 to 1940, she was married to Salvadore Farre, and during that time spent three years in the Philippines. In 1945, she married Max Pollock and has since lived in San Carlos during the 1940s; Saratoga from 1950 to 1960; San Jose from 1960 to 1970; Sedona, Ariz., from 1970 to 1984; Fillmore from 1984 to 1988; and Huntington Beach from 1988 to 1997. While in Sedona, she did numerous paintings of the beautiful Arizona landscape. She is survived by her brother, Charles ``Ted'' Bradley of Captiva, Fla.; three nephews, Robert Bradley of Menlo Park, Richard Bradley of Davis and Donald Bradley of Forestville; and a niece, Zoe Hill of Sharon, Mass. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Pollock, who died in Sedona, Ariz., in 1997, and by two brothers, John Bradley, who died in Cambridge, Mass., in 1978, and Russell Bradley, who died in Huntington Beach in 1990. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Karl Werner Suttner Dr. Karl Werner Suttner died peacefully on Jan. 5, 1998, at the age of 83 at his home in Davis. He will be missed greatly by his grandson, William Baker; his friends and colleagues; and former students. Dr. Suttner taught German at Sacramento State University at Sacramento, retiring in 1984. His devotion and generosity will be missed not only by his family, but by his students, for whom he cared so much. Friends are welcome to attend a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Davis Community Church, 412 C St., Davis. Special charity memorials may be made to the Yolo Hospice program or to the Davis Senior Center. August V. Hucke Jr. August Valentin Hucke Jr. died on Dec. 14, 1997, at Woodland Memorial Hospital at the age of 94. Born in Woodland, he was a lifelong resident of Yolo County and a self-employed farmer for 50 years. His grandfather, August Wilkendorf, was a pioneer in the area. He was a member of IOOF Grafton Lodge No. 293, in Zamora. He is survived by his nephew, Donald Schuder of Woodland, and six cousins, Merle Wilkendorf of Woodland, Eleanor Wilkendorf of Sacramento, Fred Wilkendorf of Woodland, Elwin Wilkendorf of Woodland, Albert Wilkendorf of Huston, Texas, and Margaret Cintell of San Mateo. He was preceded in death by his parents, August Sr. and Bertha Hucke. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kraft Bros. Funeral Chapel, 176 Second St., Woodland. Kenneth Keithly Kenneth Keithly, a lifelong resident of Esparto, died on Jan. 4, 1998, at the age of 78. He was born Oct. 7, 1919, in San Francisco, to Chailes Harrison and Flora Heask Keithly, a pioneer family of Yolo County. He was a high school teacher and an almond grower who enjoyed the rural country life of Esparto. He married Mary (Evelyn) Latham on Dec. 31, 1944, in Augusta, Ga. He was a retired high school teacher of 29 years, having taught throughout Northern California. The last 19 of those years were spend at Davis High School as a history instructor. His love for college football and boxing led him to develop a championship wrestling team that went on to win the state titles. A 1939 graduate of Esparto High School, he then went on to earn his undergraduate degree and teaching credential from Chico State University. He served in World War II as an Army sergeant in the Aleutian Islands. Later, he attended graduate school at UC Davis in history education. His enjoyment of politics and educating students in government often led to visits of congressional leaders as speakers in his classroom. His great interest in Asian culture took him to the island of Sato, Japan, where he continued his studies. His spirit for outdoor adventure took his family to California's North Coast near Fort Bragg for weeks of camping and surf fishing during the summer months with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ethel Leask Stephens, and her husband George D. Stephens of Esparto, and Mabel Leask Muller, R.N., of San Francisco. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Keithly of Esparto; daughters, Kathleen G. Keithly of San Francisco, Kristine F. Keithly Edwards of Denver, Colo., Kay Luthi of Napa, Karryl Keithly of Sacramento and Kellie Woodword of Ontario; and a son, Kenton C. Keithly of Woodland. Interment will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Capay Cemetery on Road 22. Yolo Hospice and Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors have been assisting with the arrangements. Memorials may be sent either to Yolo Hospice or Friends of the Esparto Library. Mary G. Herrig Mary Gertrude Herrig died on Jan. 7, 1998, at Sutter Davis Hospital. She was born March 11, 1932, in Joplin, Mo., where she attended grammar school and high school. A 46-year resident of Yolo County, she worked in food services and as a personal caterer to the chancellor and faculty at UC Davis, where she worked for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hensel Herrig, in 1981. Her survivors include her two daughters, Patti Taylor and her husband Patrick of Davis and Lana Burke and her friend Jim Crismon of West Sacramento; brother-in-law, Ralph Herrig of Davis; sister, Velda Roberts of Davis; five grandchildren, Helen and John Burke of Davis, Curtis Taylor of Napa, Ann and Tad Taylor of Davis; niece, Debby Doty of Idaho; and two nephews, David and Jeff Doty of Missouri. She loved her family and her special companion, Schnitzer. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 3 p.m. Friday at the First Southern Baptist Church, 770 Pole Line Road, Davis. The Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Michelle L. Joseph Michelle Leah Joseph died on Jan. 2, 1998, at her Woodland residence at the age of 16. She was a student at Woodland High School. She is survived by her parents, Sheryl Schuyler and Robert Joseph of Woodland; two sisters, Christine and Charlotte Leavitt of Woodland; maternal grandparents, Karen and Ernest Brown of Woodland; paternal grandfather, Ira Joseph of Washington; paternal great-grandmother, Ruth Bauman of Knights Landing; maternal grandfather, Fred Schuyler of Madison; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and lots of friends. A private service will be held at a later date. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is handling the arrangements. Martha C. Ward Martha Carruth Ward died of colon cancer on Nov. 17, 1997, in Birmingham, Ala., at the age of 45. A memorial service was held in Auburn, Ala., on Nov. 23, 1997, at the Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, a former African American Baptist church on a hill in Auburn, Ala. The Rev. Diana Jordan Allende presided. From 1983 until most recently, Ward was a painter. Her canvases were imbued with a love of nature and included landscapes and still lifes, friends said. From 1985 to 1990, she was a member of The Artery, the artists' cooperative in Davis, and contributed to many group shows. In 1990, she was honored by a solo exhibition at the John Natsoulas Gallery. Her paintings hung on the white walls of the church during the memorial service. She received her bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University and a master's degree from Arizona State University. In 1990, the Ward family moved to Auburn, Ala., so she could receive treatment at the University of Alabama Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center in Birmingham and be at home with family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Jerome Ward, and two sons, Hayden and Robin of Auburn, Ala.; a son, Britton of Montgomery, Ala.; her mother, Sara Hudson of Auburn, Ala.; her father, Hayden Carruth of Munnsville, N.Y.; a sister, Elizabeth Hudson-Goff of Savannah, Ga.; and a brother, David Carruth of Munnsville, N.Y. The family requests that memorials be made to the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, 1010 Wayne Ave., Silver Spring, Md., 20910; the Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 450 Thach Ave., Ala.; or to the cause of their choice. Ethel H. Sah Ethel H. Sah died on Dec. 29, 1997, at Sutter Davis Hospital in Davis at age 85. She was born in China on Feb. 18, 1912. She brought her six children to the United States from China in 1947 and had lived in Davis since then. She was preceded in death by her husband, UC Davis Professor Emeritus Peter P.T. Sah, in 1987. She is survived by her six children, Amy Sah of Reno, Nev., Pete Sah Dasehmans and John Sah of Sacramento, Joanne Foo of San Francisco, Dr. Hamilton Sah of Los Angeles and Emil Sah of Davis; and by 14 grandchildren. A public memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at St. James Catholic Church, 14th and B streets, Davis. A viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Saturday at the Davis Funeral Chapel. A family graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road, Davis. The Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. The family requests that remembrances be made in her name to the American Cancer Society. Stewart C. Potter The Rev. Stewart Campbell Potter died on Jan. 8, 1998, at Stollwood Convalescent Hospital in Woodland at the age of 98. Born June 16, 1899, in Sonoma, he was a minister for 55 years, having last been with St. John's in Woodland. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Woodland Host Lions Club. He is survived by two sons, Stewart C. Potter of Folsom and James Potter of Rocklin; two daughters, Marjorie Graf of Winters and Marilyn Maier of Winters; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 28 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Potter, and by his four brothers, David, George, Reid and Harvey Potter. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Church in Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stollwood Convalescent Hospital in Woodland. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is handling the arrangements. Henry R. Coleman Henry Rollin Coleman died on Jan. 7, 1998, at Aldersons Convalescent Hospital at the age of 82. He was born on Jan. 21, 1915, in Pleasant Valley and was a ranch hand for Reiff Farms for 65 years. He was a farrier in Yolo County for more than 50 years, and was a lifetime member of the Yolo County Horseman's Association. He is survived by his wife, Melba Coleman of Woodland; daughter, Deborah Kiesz and her husband Jim of Woodland; three grandchildren, Kate Kiesz of Arcata and Chris and Jason Kiesz of Woodland; sister, Gertrude King of Knights Landing; sister-in-law, Eleanor Coleman of Folsom; seven nieces and nephews; and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl and Harold Coleman. Visitation will be held Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kraft Bros. Chapel. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Woodland Cemetery in Woodland. Remembrances may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Walter G. Cothary Walter G. Cothary died on May 24, 1998, at his home on Hood Canal, near Belfair, Wash. He was born Aug. 28, 1923, in Olympia, Wash., to Walter J. Cothary and Alma Frances (Coatney) Cothary, both descendants of Washington territory pioneers. After graduating from Bremerton High School in 1941, he served as a machinist apprenticeship at Keyport Naval Torpedo Station, then immediately entered the Army, serving in the Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe campaigns with the 187th Combat Engineers. Remaining in Germany as part of the army of occupation, he played in a dance band for the musical ``Scanties of '45.'' At San Jose State College, he met Louise Hays and, in 1950, they were married. In 1951, he graduated with a teaching credential in music. He taught first in Hughson, then at Benicia and Davis high schools. He was active for several years as a church choir director and later as a musical director of the Davis Art Center. Graduate work for a master's degree in music was completed at the University of Washington -- where he sang in four operas. In 1965, he was one of 48 German teachers to be awarded an NDEA grant to attend the German Institute at the University of Washington, and the next year, he was awarded a sabbatical from the Davis school district to study at Albert Ludwigs Universitat in West Germany. After retiring from public school teaching in 1978, he worked in other occupations, including 11 years self-employed as a private piano teacher in the Olympia, Wash., area. Hobbies and interests included gold prospecting, writing poetry, photography and flying. He was featured on TV as ``Davis' flying teacher'' when he and his wife flew daily from their home in the Sierras, from the fall of 1976 to spring of 1978. He is survived by his wife, Louise; a daughter, Anita Evans of Juneau, Alaska; three sons, Arthur of Seattle, Wash., Lynden of Ketchikan, Alaska, and Christopher of Pacific, Wash.; three grandchildren, Johanna, Morgan and Rosalie Evans of Juneau, Alaska; and a sister, Jean Cothary of Tenino, Wash. At his request, there will be no services. A celebration of his life will be planned for a later date. Memorials may be sent to the American Red Cross. Wilma M. Guthrie Wilma Mae Guthrie died on May 28, 1998. A 51-year resident of Davis, she was born on March 4, 1927, in LeFlore County, Okla. After graduating from high school in Whitesboro, Okla., she moved to North Carolina in 1946 and worked for Southern Bell. She moved to Davis in 1947, after she married her husband, Blaine, and began working at Bagley's Grocery Store on the corner of Third and G streets, where she stayed for 12 years. She obtained a job as clerk for UC Davis, and retired after 25 faithful years of service as senior accountant in charge of payroll. She and her husband opened Sarah's Place, Fourth and K streets, in 1964 as a rental property for veterinary and viticulture students, a spot that has since become world-renown for the homemade wines made by students who lived there. Along with Shirley Cogburn and Martha Christianson, she was a member of the Birthday Club and enjoyed getting out every month for dinner and a movie. She divided her time between her beloved house in Tahoe Pines, which she and her husband built over a 20-year period, and her home in Davis, but she also loved to travel -- especially to Hawaii. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Blaine Stephens Guthrie; a son, Stephen D. Guthrie Sr. and his wife Darlene; two brothers, Joe and Archie Singleton; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St., Davis. Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be held immediately following Wednesday's service. Harry Mengis Harry Mengis died May 28, 1998, in his Woodland residence. Born July 2, 1929, to Wolfgang and Lydia (Lebhertz) Mengis, he was 68. As a young man, Mengis worked for his father, a plaster contractor. Following two years of service in the Army during the Korean War, he worked at Marvin Land Plane. He then took a job as a truck driver for Teichert Construction, retiring after 30 years with the company. He also was a member of the Woodland Elks Lodge BPOE No. 1299. He was loved and will be missed by his family, friends, fishing buddies and brother Elks. Family members recalled him by saying, ``Dad, you taught us all that nice guys finish first. You were the champion.'' Mengis was preceded in death by his mother and father, as well as a sister, Janet Vidales, and a granddaughter, Jordyn Kester. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David and Robin Mengis of Sandy, Utah; a daughter and son-in-law, Debi and Phil Kester of Carpinteria; grandsons Nicholas Mengis of Sandy, Utah, and Erik Kester of Carpinteria; a brother, Kurt Rudy Mengis of West Sacramento; and dearest friend, Joann Ehrke of Woodland. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Woodland Cemetery, 800 West St. in Woodland. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements. Norma Bryan Norma Bryan died on Feb. 2, 1998, in Davis. She was born in Social Hill, Ark., on Nov. 30, 1923. She worked as a file clerk. She is survived by a sister, Jessamine D. Adams of Davis; and two nephews, Phillip Deal of San Francisco and Michael Deal of Sacramento. Burial took place at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Kansas City, Mo. The North Sacramento Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Sara Mortensen Sara Mortensen died on June 2, 1998, in Davis, at the age of 88. She was a Davis resident for the past 15 years and also previously lived in Clovis and San Mateo. She loved her family and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl J. Mortensen, and daughter, Mildred Hendryx. She is survived by her three daughters, Vivian Woods of Sacramento, Nancy Bilbao of Reno, Nev., and Christine Connolly of Redwood City. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She leaves behind two sisters, Karen Bazuik of Fresno and Ruth Gay of Santa Rosa. Private family memorial services will be held. Donations may be made to Yolo Hospice in Davis. The Neptune Society of Northern California in Sacramento is handling the arrangements. Marcel F. Laventurier Marcel Laventurier, 76, died peacefully at his Guinda home on May 21, 1998, following a long illness. Born in Cleveland Ohio, he had lived in Yolo County for 20 years. He spent his youth in Belgium, and served for six years in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a medic, earning commendations for his work on the African bubonic plague and the naval air evacuation programs. In 1951, he graduated from the University of California School of Pharmacy, and received its Alumnus of the Year Award in 1974. He was elected vice president of the American Pharmaceutical Association, and was the co-founder of the Pharmaceutical Society of California and the first president of University of California Pharmacy Alumni Association. After a career in retail pharmacy, he accepted an appointment as assistant clinical professor at UC San Francisco. He also served as a consultant on drug utilization programs to private and governmental agencies and on the advisory committee to the Knox-Keen Health Service Plan. He was a senior vice president and director of professional services for Paid Prescriptions. He is survived by his wife, Constance Cecil of Davis; daughter, Connie Desiree of Berkeley; and two sons, Mark Cecil of Mendocino and Gordon Steven of San Francisco. Private funeral services were held last Thursday in Mendocino. The family requests that memorial donations to be sent to the Marcel Laventurier Student Scholarship Fund at UC San Francisco or to Yolo Hospice in Davis. Hilda E. Weiss Hilda Edith Weiss died on May 28, 1998, in Davis. Born Hilda Billing in London, England, she was 91. She came to the United States in 1932 and had lived in Davis since 1986. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed gardening and flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry T. Weiss, in 1986, and by 11 brothers and sisters. She is survived by a son, Harry Weiss of Arnold; two daughters, Linda Martin of Davis and Joan Jinneman of Wash.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Fuller of England. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held today at the Davis Cemetery. Ben Salas Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Margaret A. Hays Margaret Augusta Hays died on May 31, 1998, at Aldersons Convalescent Hospital, at the age of 94. She was born in Red Bluff, on Feb. 14, 1904, and was a resident of Yolo County for 50 years. She was employed for 20 years by Flickert Furniture. She is survived by her brother, George Ebenhack of Sacramento; two grandchildren, Patty Summes of Bellevue, Texas, and Barbara Rhine of Bowie, Texas; a great-grandchild, James Dominy of Bellevue, Texas; and three stepchildren, Alice Gibbons, Don Hays and Wayne Hays Jr. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Don Bartholomew, on Dec. 31, 1985; her second husband, Wayne Hays Sr., on Nov. 23, 1992; daughter, Joan Rhine; two brothers, Elwood Ebenhack and Robert Ebenhack; and sister, Loris Palanca. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Interment will follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland. Daniel Axelrod A memorial service will be held Friday for Daniel Isaac Axelrod, a professor emeritus of botany at UC Davis. Axelrod died June 2, 1998, in his Davis home at the age of 87. Axelrod was a renowned paleobotanist who studied the evolution of plant life, particularly the ancient forests of North America, as chronicled through the fossil record. He was an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Born on July 16, 1910, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of Russian immigrants Morris and Augusta Axelrod, and the oldest of five children. He was raised in Guam and Honolulu, coming to California at the age of 14. His family settled in Oakland and that same year, Axelrod earned his Eagle Scout badge. He worked summers delivering telegrams in San Francisco for a penny a piece, and later watched the construction of the Golden Gate and Oakland Bay bridges. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in botany and master's and doctoral degrees in botany and paleontology, all from UC Berkeley. While at the Berkeley campus he served as a junior forester, mapping vegetation in California and Nevada for the university's forest and range experiment station. In 1942, he volunteered for service in the U.S. Army and became part of the Far East Air Forces, serving in photo intelligence. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in connection with military operations in the Philippines. In 1946, he joined the geology and botany faculty at UCLA, where he would teach for 21 years. In 1967 he transferred to UC Davis, with a joint appointment in the botany and geology departments. Colleagues have noted that in an era marked by increasing specialization in science, Axelrod carried on ``creatively individualistic'' research, tackling broad issues in the field of paleobotany by generating research data and ideas essentially by himself. Through his studies, he reconstructed changes in western North American vegetation, climate and landscapes through the past 60 million years by interpreting fossil impressions of terrestrial seed plants. ``He liked to be called, `Ax' or `Prof Ax,' as the license plate on his white convertible reads,'' said Michael Barbour, a professor of botany, who recalls arriving at UC Davis the same year and in the same department as did Axelrod. ``He was always part of the landscape to me sometimes engaging, sometimes thorny. He would often pull me aside during a hallway or walkway encounter to relate something ecologically new that he'd seen in the field, hoping to convince me, other faculty or graduate students to drop whatever research we were currently doing in order to follow through on his observations,'' Barbour recalled. Axelrod's sometimes gruff, blunt demeanor was simply a bluff, Barbour said. ``It was part of his sense of humor, and beyond it was a kind, generous, helpful friend,'' he noted. ``A friend who took others on field trips to show them new things feeding them well at his expense and who shared his knowledge and his enthusiasm for life. He is a friend who suddenly is no longer there.'' Axelrod received numerous awards that recognized his research accomplishments, including election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1981. He received the Hayden Geological Award and the Outstanding Educators of America Award in 1971, the New York Botanical Garden Award in 1972 and the Palaeobotanical Society International Medal in 1985. He also was the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and in 1986 was selected by his UC Davis colleagues as the Faculty Research Lecturer. As recently as 1993 he was presented a Merit Award from the Botanical Society of America in recognition of his ``impressive contributions to botany and science in general.'' Professor Axelrod retired from the university in 1977, but was recalled to duty at the university as a research botanist. He remained active in his field of research until his death. His wife, Marilyn Gayler Axelrod, notes that along with a passion for his work, Axelrod highly valued family and his country. He would frequently quote the words of Abraham Lincoln, his favorite president, to underscore his own beliefs in personal freedom and the importance of sharing with those who are less fortunate. In addition to his wife, Axelrod leaves a stepdaughter, Hillary Gayler; a son, Peter Axelrod; a brother, Walter Axelrod; and a sister, Dorothy Axelrod. A memorial service will be held Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Recreation Pool Lodge at UC Davis. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial gifts be sent to the Wall of Hope Breast Cancer Survivors' Project, P.O. Box 2393, Davis, CA 95617-2393. Jessica D. Mendez Baby Jessica died on June 2, 1998, at Woodland Memorial Hospital in Woodland. She is survived by her mother, Dianna Mendez of Woodland; grandmother, Esperanza Mendez of Woodland; grandfather, Alfredo Mendez of National City; and uncle, Rudy Mendez of Woodland. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Woodland. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting with the arrangements. Charles Kovacic UC Davis Professor Emeritus Charles Kovacic died peacefully on May 22, 1998, at Sutter General Hospital in Sacramento. Born on Aug. 21, 1917, in Chicago, Ill., he was 80 years old. Kovacic received his bachelor's degree in physical education from the University of Illinois, his master's degree from Ohio State University and his Ph.D. from Columbia University. Before World War II, he taught as an associate professor at the University of Illinois. During the war, he served in the U.S. Air Force, where he headed the rehabilitation training program and was a flight instructor in Coral Gables, Fla. After the war ended, Kovacic taught at Ohio State University, but remained active with the Air Force Reserve until the late 1970s, when he retired as a lieutenant colonel. In 1957, he came to UC Davis to chair the physical education department. During his 30-year tenure with UCD, he was responsible for bringing such people as Jim Sochor, Bob Hamilton and Jill Carlson to the university. He was also responsible for the construction of the UCD Recreation Hall. He was very committed to bringing non-scholarship, true student athletes to UCD. In the 1940s, he was known as a world class athlete. He came to a crossroads in his life when he had to decide whether to become a professional athlete or take the academic route, which he ultimately chose. He retired in 1981 from UCD and was past president of the University Club. He enjoyed tennis, squash, badminton and was an avid scratch golfer, even into his advanced age. He was a member of the El Macero Country Club and a Davis resident for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Frances T. Kovacic, in 1994. He is survived by his daughter, Loretta Kovacic, and her husband, Arthur Enriquez, of the Sacramento area, and a son, Charles R. Kovacic, Jr. He also leaves a brother, Robert Kovacic, of Connecticut. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St., Davis. An evening vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road in Davis. Remembrances may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Aid Society, P.O. Box 1824, Sacramento, CA 95812. Norest `Doc' Spear Norest ``Doc'' Spear died the evening of May 22, 1998, at the Katherine Convalescent Hospital in Salinas. He was born March 27, 1908, in Los Angeles. Raised in Cranmore and schooled in Woodland, he worked from 1924 to 1949 as a heavy machinery mechanic, where he gained his nickname ``Doc'' and helped build many of California's highways and infrastructure. In 1949, Spear went to work for the Department of Corrections as a prison guard at the Soledad State Prison until he retired in 1971. He was active in the Loyal Order of Moose in Salinas, serving in many of the Order's positions both on a local and statewide level. He was a past state governor of the Order. Spear is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Etta Koebel Spear of Carmichael; a son, Francis R. Spear and his wife Claire of Carmichael; and three sisters: June Vandenburgh of Hawthorne, Nev., Pat Ziglinsky of Portland, Ore., and Barbara Fredericks of Reno, Nev. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Colleen Morrison-Manzer and Julie M. Sparks of Woodland; Joyce L. Bisson of Sacramento; and Stacey and Cassie Spear of Carmichael. He also leaves behind his great-grandchildren, Michelle and James Morrison, and Melissa and Randy Sparks, all of Woodland, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in the Woodland area. Spear was preceded in death by his parents, Norman Franis and Esther Moran Spear; a brother, Frank Spear; and sister, Vivian Koebel, all of Woodland. A vigil service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Church, 318 Court St., Woodland. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Lucille E. Rodgers Lucille Elizabeth Rodgers died on May 20, 1998, at Woodland Health Care in Woodland. Born in Estelline, Texas, on Nov. 28, 1915, she was 82 and had lived in Yolo County for 57 years. She met and married her husband of 60 years, Frank, when she moved to California. They shared in a partnership that included working together daily in ranching, gardening, quilting, canning and caring for the family. Her special contributions in these areas are known well by all those who loved her. She never refused or was too tired to assist those she loved. Her morals, ethics, values and devotion to family and qualities of a simple life are a credit to her memory, family members said. She was a homemaker all her adult life. She is survived by her husband, Frank O. Rodgers of Woodland; her son, Frank J. Rodgers of Woodland; and three brothers, Jack Minyard of Oregon, John Minyard of Washington; and James Minyard of Oregon. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Andrew, Todd, Jennifer and Jonathan Rodgers, all of Woodland. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Estelle White and Violet Hughes, and by two brothers, Bobby and Jay Minyard. Vigil will be at 7 p.m. on Monday at Kraft Bros. Funeral Chapel, Woodland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Church, Woodland. Victor E. Gilleste Victor Edward Gilleste, 56, died from brain cancer on May 20, 1998, at his Davis home. He was born Nov. 4, 1941, in Newcastle, Pa. A Davis resident for 18 years, Gilleste worked as an automobile finance manager. He is survived by his wife, Pamela, of Davis, and four sons: William of Lomita, Edward of Davis, Andrew of Woodland, and Nicholas of Davis. He is also survived by his father, four brothers and one sister, all of Pennsylvania. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no funeral. Interment at Mount Vernon Memorial Park in Sacramento will be private. To honor Gilleste's appreciation and respect for the Davis Police Department, the family requests donations to the Davis Police Officers Association in lieu of flowers. David S. Podesta David Stephen Podesta died of cancer at Woodland Memorial Hospital on May 25, 1998, at the age of 58. He was born June 26, 1939, in San Francisco and came to Yolo County at the age of 7. He attended Sacramento State University, majoring in accounting. He began his work career at the Kordite Corp., which later became Mobil Chemical Co. He retired as plant accountant in 1994 after 34 years of service. Throughout his life, he was very active in local athletics. Highlights of his athletic career included playing in the 1957 Optimist All-Star football game; playing as a member of Jack's Del Mar team, which placed ninth in the 1962 slo-pitch World Series in Cleveland, Ohio; and playing on several old timers' exhibition softball teams. After his playing days were over, he coached Texas League and Little League. He also spent many years umpiring ASA and USSSA slo-pitch softball games throughout Northern California. He was umpire-in-chief of the Woodland Officials' Association, and interim director of Woodland Adult Sports Association. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading and coin collecting. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Marilyn Podesta of Woodland; and four children, Joni of Winnetka, Trudi of Antelope, Robert and his wife of Atascadero and Jennifer of Woodland. He also leaves behind four step-children, Lisa Hollander of Greencastle, Ind., Jennifer Burk of Antioch, Michael Heeg of San Francisco, and Gretchen Dobson of Franklin, Mass.; and eight grandchildren, California and Millie Podesta of Templeton, David Westfall and Danielle Crocker of Antelope, Vanessa Pena of Woodland, Nicholas and Stephanie Burke of Antioch and Jack Hollander of Greencastle, Ind. Other survivors are three sisters, Michelle Anderson of Woodland, Monica Podesta of Mascotte, Fla., and Melissa Castaneda of Woodland; an aunt, Francis Dwyer of San Francisco; uncle, Jack Nightingale of San Francisco; former spouse, Rose Torres; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Podesta, in 1983, and mother, California Podesta, in 1995. A funeral mass is set for noon Friday at Holy Rosary Church, Woodland. A gathering will follow at Holy Rosary Parrish Hall with interment to follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park. The family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Woodland Adult Sports Association (WASA), P.O. Box 2021, Woodland, CA 95776. McNary's Chapel is assisting with the arrangements. Richard W. Chiles Richard William Chiles died peacefully at his Davis home on May 27, 1998. Born July 4, 1922, in Woodland, to Richard F. Chiles and Virginia Chiles, he was 75. He was a lifelong resident of Davis, graduating from Davis High School in 1940. He attended UC Davis for two years before entering the Marines in 1942, and served in the Marines until 1945. He worked for the California State Board of Equalization in Sacramento as an appraiser for 22 years. He was a lifelong member of the Elks Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Virginia Chiles; brother, Roger E. Chiles; and two sisters, Francis B. Pleasants and Joann Schultz. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ermyl Chiles of Davis, and four children, Priscilla Schultz of Santa Rosa, Richard F. Chiles of Davis, Joe Chiles of Ukiah and Maribeth Ristad of Concord. He also leaves behind six grandchildren and a sister, June Bowker of Santa Paula. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, 200 W. 14th St., Davis. Burial will follow at The Davis Cemetery. Remembrances may made in his name to the American Heart Association, 2007 O St., Sacramento, or to the charity of the donor's choice. The Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Hielke B. Sheneman Hielke Brugman Sheneman died on May 26, 1998, after a long and heroic fight with leukemia. She was born in 1926, in Amsterdam, Holland. As a young teen, she worked in the Dutch underground to help in the resistance against the German occupation of Holland. Her many courageous acts were inspired by her belief that all individuals should act as Jesus did to love one another, relatives said. She came to the United States in her 20s, attending Michigan State University, where she met her husband, Jack Marshall Sheneman. Her careers included medical social work, special education, private tutoring and college-level instruction. Her volunteering activities were too vast to list for she made a difference in so many lives. Her gift of love and time was a part of her life until the very end. ``Her belief in God and her faith in humanity gave us all the gift of selflessness that we hold dear to our hearts,'' relatives said. She was an active member of the Davis Community Church since 1969. It was as a devoted, committed wife of 40 years, mother of two and grandmother of three that she found her best and most rewarding success. She was an unyielding support to her children. Her first child, Jack Eric Sheneman, died of a brain tumor in 1993. He was a hard-working, intelligent and special individual, whom she raised to the age of 23, relatives said. The loss of a child is something that touches individuals forever, but his mother felt that his memory was best served in the loving acts of caring for others, relatives said. She is survived by a sister, Johanna Delamar of Grand Rapids, Mich., and brother, Jan Brugman of Aalsmeer, The Netherlands. She also leaves behind a daughter and son-in-law, Elisa and Christopher Stone of Davis; and three grandchildren, Tayler, 5; Jaeger, 2; and Ally, 1. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Davis Community Church. Donations may be made in her memory to The Mustard Seed School for Homeless Children, 1321 N. C St., Sacramento, CA, 95814. Patricia B. Devendorf Patricia Bjorlie Devendorf, 70, died on May 20, 1998, in Davis. She was born Nov. 23, 1927, in Santa Clara. She attended San Jose State University and worked with special education at the Berkeley Unified School District for eight years. She belonged to the Gem and Mineral Society, Richmond Chapter; the Berkeley Fencing Club; and did modeling for Macy's and The Emporium in the 1950s. She was instrumental in starting the Santa Clara Whatzit Club and owned a catering and baking service in Berkeley in the early 1970s. She also attended the Presbyterian Church in El Cerrito. She leaves behind a daughter, Robin Kanstein of Davis; a son, Theodore L. Kanstein of Berkeley; a brother, Robert Fargo Bjorlie of Los Gatos; and two sisters, Nancy Surrell of Grass Valley and Karen Marion Elliott of Milpitas. She also is survived by an aunt, Helen Rorabeck of Azuza. Friends are invited to attend a visitation at 10 a.m. Tuesday and funeral at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. Donations may be made in her name to the American Heart Association or the SPCA. J. Mae Silva J. Mae Silva died on May 26, 1998, at the Meadows Care Center in Napa. Born on Sept. 25, 1906, in Nemaha, Iowa, she was 91. She graduated from Nemaha High School in Nemaha, Iowa, in 1924. She came to California and settled in Fairfield in 1942. In 1963, she moved to Davis. She was a 50-year member of the Rebekah Lodge No. 253, a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 6949, the Davis Leisure Hour Club, the Davis Senior Center and Davis Community Church. She worked for many years for the Solano County assessor's office and then worked for 20 years as a senior accounting clerk for the Public Employees Retirement System. In 1991, she moved to Napa and lived there until her death. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sherman Best, and her second husband, Manuel Silva. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Lou Paoli, and a granddaughter, Susan Best. She is survived by her son, James W. Best of Fairfield; five sisters, Mary Thacker of Yakima, Wash., Ruby Brown of Yakima, Wash., Nedra Berger of Seattle, Pearl Logan of Seattle, and Dorothy Fry of Abderdeen, Wash. She also leaves her five grandchildren, Sherry L. DeZorzi of Twin Falls, Idaho, Edward Paoli of Twin Falls, Idaho, Raymond LaPointe Jr. of Waterbury, Conn., Linda Green of Vallejo and Jill Madren of Vallejo; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 10 a.m. Friday at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. Burial will be private at East Lawn Memorial Park in Sacramento. Remembrances may be made in her name to the American Heart Association, 2007 O St., Sacramento, CA. Marion G. Inks Marion Gertrude Inks died on May 27, 1998, at the age of 85, at her Woodland residence. She was born Nov. 20, 1912, in Pinole. She was a 48-year resident of Yolo County and was employed for 25 years as the Yolo County tax collector/treasurer. She was very active in the community, belonging to the Business and Professional Women, Toastmistresses, Emblem Club No. 516, Town and Country Club, Care Car, AARP and the Public Employee Retirement System. She was a pink lady for 20 years at Woodland Memorial Hospital and a volunteer visitor as well as a member of the Sacramento Blood Bank. She is survived by her son, Tom Inks and his wife Sheila of Sacramento; five grandchildren, Michael Inks of Sacramento, Shawn Inks of Walnut Creek, Kristen Ramirez of San Francisco, Angela Ramirez-Wood of Seattle and Trina Ramirez of Sacramento; and three great-grandchildren, Stephen Inks of Walnut Creek, and Bronwyn Wood and Nikolai Wood, both of Seattle. The vigil service will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. The funeral Mass is set for 10 a.m. Monday at the Holy Rosary Church, Woodland, with burial to follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA, 95616, the Emblem Club Scholarship Fund or Catholic Charities. Louise Hendrix Louise Hendrix, 86, died on May 16, 1998, at Woodland Memorial Hospital, following a short illness. She was born on June 16, 1911, in Portland, Ore. She was a longtime teacher at Live Oak Elementary School in Live Oak, Sutter County. She lived in the Live Oak/Yuba City area for more than 50 years, and moved to Vacaville this past year. She was active in numerous organizations, including California Retired Teachers, Save the Sutter Buttes Association, of which she was the principal founder, the Sierra Club and the Yuba City Women's Club. She was a charter member of The National Museum for Women in the Arts in Washington D.C., based on her work as an author, conservationist, environmentalist and educator. She authored several books, including, ``A Land of Histum Yani.'' She was the widow of Edwin A. Hendrix, educator and superintendent of schools of Sutter County for 18 years. She is survived by a daughter, Lynette Green of Vacaville; son, Edwin Hendrix of Davis; four grandsons, Nathan A. Hendrix of Washington, Chris Green of San Francisco, Andrew Hendrix of Oregon and Steven Green of Berkeley; and two granddaughters, Amy Green of Berkeley and Kathleen Hendrix of Oregon. A mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church, 14th and B streets in Davis. Father Dan Looney of St. James Church will preside. Burial will take place at the Chico Memorial Mausoleum in Chico. Memorial contributions may be made to The Sutter County Museum, Butte House Road, Yuba City, CA, 95991. The arrangements are being handled by the Vaca Hills Chapel in Vacaville. Emilia L. Pena Emilia Lucero Pena, 77, died on May 16, 1998, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 24, 1921, in Durango, Mexico. She had been a resident of Woodland for the last 54 years and was employed by Contadina for 25 years as a line sorter. She is a member of Holy Rosary Church and the Comite Mexicano de Benificencia No. 3 of Woodland. She is survived by her three daughters, Carmen Pena and Eva Pena of Woodland and Marie Hernandez and her husband Jose of Sacramento; son, Ernesto Pena and his wife Carolyn of Wilmington, N.C.; three brothers, Ignacio, Concepcion and Vicente Lucero, all of Mexico; and six grandchildren, Stacy Aguirre and her husband Jaime of Woodland, Jose Pena Jr. of Wilmington, N.C., Kristina Pena of Jacksonville, Fla., Sonia Hernandes of Morro Bay and Teri and Sophia Hernandez of Sacramento. She also leaves behind two great-grandchildren, Jaime Jr. and Emily Aguirre of Woodland. A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Church, Woodland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery. McNary's Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Gracie M. Barrett Gracie Mae Barrett died on May 18, 1998, at Alderson's Convalescent Hospital in Woodland. Born in Calvin, Okla., on July 22, 1903, she was 94. She was married to Harrison ``Harry'' Fitzpatrick for 40 years until his death in 1962. She later married the Rev. Charles Barrett. As a member of the Assembly of God Church, she was active in many functions for the church as well as for the rescue mission. She was a resident of Bakersfield for many years before moving to Woodland 14 years ago. Her flowers, garden and grandchildren were her favorite hobbies and pastimes. She was preceded in death by her husbands; three brothers, Pat, Lee and John Canon, all of Oklahoma; and a grandson, Michael Etheredge of Bakersfield. She is survived by her stepdaughter, Mary and her husband Chester Eteredge of Bakersfield; grandchildren, Beverly Mescher and her husband Carl of Woodland, Kenneth Etheredge and his wife Karen of Washington, Donna Norris, Barbara Sherrill and her husband Robert of Bakersfield, and Larry Etheredge of San Francisco; nine great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Greenlawn Memorial Park in Bakersfield. Michael E. Luttropp Sr. Michael Eric Luttropp Sr. died at his Woodland residence on May 16, 1998, of cancer. Born on April 30, 1938, he was 60. He has been a resident of Woodland for 26 years. He graduated from San Luis Obispo High School in 1956, and entered the U.S. Navy. He married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Ann Abad, at the Old Mission Church in San Luis Obispo on July 3, 1957. They were married for 40 years. Upon leaving the Navy, he went to work for the state of California, Division of Highways, where he remained for 15 years before transferring to the Department of Water Resources as the chief construction inspector for the State Water Reclamation Board of Flood Projects. He worked there for 26 years before retiring on July 16, 1993. He spent his leisure time working on his computer, fishing, camping, gardening, barbecuing and card playing. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Chapter at Holy Rosary Church. At the time of his death, he was the Grand Knight. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Patty) of Woodland; daughter, Yvonne Marie of Yuba City; and son, Dr. Michael E. Luttropp and his wife Tamara of Michigan. He also leaves behind two grandchildren, Timothy and Sandis Marie of Yuba City; three brothers; and a sister. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Ann, in 1984. Friends are invited to attend the vigil service at 7 p.m. Thursday at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Church. Interment will follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland. Josselyn Fairchild Josselyn Bale Mellon Fairchild, clerk of the Davis Friends Meeting, died on May 16, 1998, in Sutter Davis Hospital, after a monthlong illness. She was born in Inglewood, N.J., on Aug. 6, 1925. The family moved to Tucson, Ariz., while she and one of her three sisters recovered from tuberculosis, then moved to Pasadena. After graduating from Scripps College in liberal arts, she worked as a teaching assistant there. She found the sciences so interesting that she went back to school to get a bachelor's degree in nursing. She retired as a public health nurse in Yolo County. She was a peace activist and was often found at silent witnesses and other peace activities. For several years, she did civil disobedience at the Nevada nuclear test site. In 1995, she spent the academic year at Pendle Hill, the Quaker retreat and study center near Philadelphia. Upon her return, she was asked by her fellow Quakers in Davis to clerk the meeting. She was involved in Quaker activities, serving on committees in Northern California and the Pacific Yearly Meeting and boards of directors. She was a skilled artist and poet. She had a mask in a juried international exhibit and published several poems. She loved to dance and make music. She is survived by her three children, Lesley Mellon Heath, Andrea Mellon Schneider and Fred Mellon; four grandchildren, Heaven Burgo, Conner Mellon, Katie Mellon and Julia Schnieder; two great-grandchildren, Jeffrey and Amber Burgo; and her sister, Gretchen Savage. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Davis Friends Meeting House, 345 L St. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that contributions be made to the Friends Committee on Legislation, 926 J St., Room 707, Sacramento, CA, 95814, or the Davis Friends Meeting Memorial Fund. George B. Alcorn George B. Alcorn died on May 17, 1998, in Castro Valley. Born April 12, 1910, at Englewood, Colo., he lived in Castro Valley since 1929. He received his bachelor's degree and master's degree in agricultural economics from UC Berkeley and his Ph.D. in public administration from Harvard University in 1955. Alcorn was director of the University of California Agricultural Extension for 19 years, and worked closely with many colleagues in the local area. He retired in 1976 as director emeritus of UC Cooperative Extension. He was a consultant for the State Department for Vietnam and Cameroon and with the World Bank for Malaysia, the Philippines, Sudan, Morocco and Turkey. Alcorn was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hayward and the Commonwealth Club of California for more than 50 years, and the Ends of the Earth in New York. He was named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International and was a member of the Rotary Club in Berkeley. He was listed in ``Who's Who in the West,'' from 1976 to 1979. Alcorn married Ragnhild Christina Johnson in 1932. She died in 1959. He then married Marie Olivia Johnson, Ragnhild's sister, in 1963. In addition to his wife, Marie, he also leaves two sons, James Alcorn of La Jolla and David Alcorn of Red Bluff; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the First Presbyterian Church of Hayward, 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley. Memorial gifts may be sent to the First Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley, 94546; the Redwood Christian School, 19300 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, 94546; or to the charity of the donor's choice. Sunset View Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Alan N. Whitten Alan Nields Whitten died on May 20, 1998, at Sutter Davis Hospital in Davis. Born on July 19, 1952, in Norfolk, Va., he was 45. He graduated from Lowell High School in San Francisco and attended the Town School for Boys in San Francisco. He graduated from UC Davis with a bachelor's degree in Latin. A Davis resident for 25 years, he had been a self-employed painting contractor locally for the last 17 years. He attended the Course in Miracles study group in Davis. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert T. Whitten. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Maxwell-Whitten of Davis; mother, Katherine Whitten of San Rafael; two children, Brandon and Stephen; two brothers, Robert and Kris Whitten; nephew, Todd Whitten; and niece, Sarah Whitten. Friends may call today from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Interment will be private. Mateo J. Villanueva Mateo Jesus Villanueva, 28, died of a work-related injury on July 28, 1998. Born Nov. 21, 1969, in Davis, to Luanna Parr and Richard Villanueva, he graduated from Davis High School in 1988, and attended one year of business college. He married Terri Sherard on March 27, 1988. A five year-resident of Springfield, Ore., he was a barker operator for three years for McKenzie Forest Products of Eugene, formerly known as Springfield Forest Products. He attended St. Alice Catholic Church and had an avid interest in sports. Some of his favorite activities included golf, basketball, camping, hiking, outdoor activities and dancing. He had a great sense of humor, family members said. He loved spending time with his family and had a special love for children and animals. He is survived by his wife, Terri Villanueva of Springfield, Ore.; daughter, Kristina Villanueva of Springfield, Ore.; parents, Richard and Luanna Villanueva of Davis; brother, Bob Villanueva of Davis; grandparents, Robert and Hortense Parr of College Park, Md.; numerous aunts and uncles; and many cousins. Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Buell Chapel, 320 N. Sixth St. in Springfield, Ore. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Buell Chapel in Springfield. A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Alice Church 1520 F St., Springfield. Private burial will be held at Springfield Memorial Gardens in Springfield. A fund has been established to assist Villanueva's family. Donations to the fund should be directed to the Villanueva Family Fund at the Wood Products Credit Union, 3701 W. 11th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402. Norma L. Johnston Norma ``Me me'' LaVona Johnston died on July 26, 1998, following a short stay at Sierra Convalescent Hospital. Born in Antioch on Feb. 28, 1921, she had lived in Davis for 26 years. Many friends in the Davis community loved her, family members said. Loved ones remember, in particular, her zealous Bible teaching work, in which she had been active for 45 years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father, Isaac Taylor, and her mother, Mary Ellen Taylor. She is survived by her husband, Albert L. Johnston, and her two sisters, Lucille Vlk of San Jose and Nona Stewart of Sacramento. She also leaves behind her six children, Edwin Johnston of Esparto, Kenneth S. Gillette of Rio Vista, Keith Johnston of Kingfisher, Okla., Sue Pittsenbarger of Davis, Candace Galiotto of Davis and Alona Cull of Davis, along with 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 26681 Russell Blvd. in rural West Davis. Christeen D. Waters Christeen Dola Waters died at Woodland Memorial Hospital in Woodland on Aug. 1, 1998, at the age of 77. She was a resident of Yolo County for 45 years. She was born Oct. 15, 1920, in Arkansas, and was employed as a truck driver for Juisti Trucking for seven years. She is survived by a husband, Lowell Waters of Knights Landing; daughter, Shirley Stadley of Lincoln; brother, Walter Greb of Davis; sister, Barbara Anders of Lancaster; and two grandsons, Kord Stanley of Lincoln and Thomas Stadley of Citrus Heights. At the request of the family, no funeral will be held. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors are handling the arrangements. Vincentia M. Smith Vincentia Marie Smith died on Aug. 5, 1998, at Stollwood Care Facility in Woodland. She was born in San Francisco on Jan. 26, 1912, and was 86. She was a homemaker all her adult life. She is survived by her husband, Leon Smith of Woodland; son, Ronald V. Smith of Woodland; three daughters, Zella Dudley of Woodland, Marilyn Smith of Sacramento and Virginia Kransey of W. Covina; sister, Jenny Arceleo of Monterey; four grandchildren, Justin David Smith of Woodland, Charles Blaine Dudley of Salinas, Sarah Smith of Los Angeles and Matt Stuart of Los Angeles; and great-grandchild, Charles Leland Dudley of Salinas. She was preceded in death by her three brothers, Christopher Areceleo, Frank Arceleo and George Arceleo; sister, Ann Hutchison; granddaughter, Donna Christine Dudley; and nephew, Robert Ford. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Kraft Bros. Chapel, Woodland. Obituaries for the week of July 26, 1998: Robert N. Roland Robert Nelson Roland died on July 21, 1998, at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. His death was the result of injuries suffered in a small plane crash in Chico on July 5, 1998. He was born May 16, 1930, in Pana, Ill., attended Pana schools and graduated from Illinois University at Charlseton, Ill., with a degree in business administration. He was an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, a helicopter pilot and served two terms as the commanding officer of Reserve Squadron HMM 769 at Alameda Naval Air Station. He retired as a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve. He owned and operated Western Instrument and Scientific Equipment in Davis for some 30 years, retiring in 1992. Earlier, he was a financial analyst for both Aerojet General Corp. and the state of California, Governor's Division. He was active in the University Covenant Church in Davis, where he sang in the choir. He was skilled in computer planning and operation and developed computer systems for business and as an avocation. After living in Davis for nearly 40 years, he and his wife, Marilyn, recently moved to Woodland. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marilyn; two daughters, Kathe Gardenias of Chico and Ann Roland of Woodland; a sister, Mary of Hillsboro, Ill.; and two nieces, Mary Beth Raetz and Suzanne Ausmus of Illinois. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the University Covenant Church, 1715 Anderson Road, Davis. Memorials may be sent either to the University Covenant Church or to the UC Davis Medical Center, Burn Unit, Tower 5, 2315 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95817. Naomi Baxter Naomi Baxter died on July 26, 1998. Born Jan. 13, 1905, in La Follette, Tenn., to Edgar and Etta Ausmus, she was raised in Tennessee, Texas and Colorado. Her eyesight began to give her problems as a young girl, but she was determined to continue her education and she graduated from Norwood High School in Colorado. During the summers while in high school, she worked in the local drugstore. After graduation, she worked as a night operator for the telephone company. In 1929, she met Maurice Baxter and, after a whirlwind courtship of six weeks, they married on Oct. 31, 1929, in Montrose, Colo. They lived in various locations in southwestern Colorado while Maurice worked as a coal and uranium miner, farmer and ranch hand and she was a homemaker and cook for ranch and field hands. They were blessed with three children who were born while they lived in Norwood, Colo. By 1937, she was legally blind, but she continued with her homemaking and cooking skills. In 1942, the family moved to Madera and, in 1944, they moved to Davis, where Maurice began working for C. Harold Hopkins on his ranch. In 1949, the Hopkins property became a part of the University of California. He then worked for the university and the family lived in a house at the University Airport, which has recently been designated the Baxter House. In April 1965, they moved into town and Maurice retired from the university in 1968. Maurice died on Jan. 12, 1992, and she remained in their home until she moved to a care home in the fall of 1993. Her family continued to take her back to her home for holiday and Sunday dinners. She was very interested and involved in the lives of her children, grandchildren and her siblings, keeping in touch with all of them by phone on a regular basis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her five sisters, Bessie, Edna, Laura, Edith and Verna; and her two brothers, Charles and Carl. She is survived by two sisters, Myrtle and Floy, and three brothers, Glen, Louis and Robert. She is also survived by her two sons and their wives, Melvin and Thelma Baxter of Claremore, Okla., and Glen and Shirley Baxter of Davis; daughter, Shirley Baxter McQuinn of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren, Kathy Baxter, Melvin Baxter Jr., Kellie Baxter Hibbard, Danny Baxter, Patrick Baxter, Gregory Baxter, Kimberly Baxter, Patricia McQuinn Meredith, Diane McQuinn Kurzawski and Michael McQuinn; and nine great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the mortuary chapel. Burial will follow at the Auburn Cemetery in Auburn. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the donor's charity of choice or to the National Federation of the Blind. Robert G. Soder Robert ``Bob'' Gibson Soder died at home on July 27, 1998, after a yearlong battle with lung cancer. He was born in San Francisco on Jan. 22, 1928, and lived the next 52 years in the Walnut Creek area of Contra Costa County, where he attended Acalanes High School. After serving with the 268th Army Ground Forces Band, he graduated from San Francisco State College and studied composition with Darius Milhaud, Wendell Otey and William Ward. He was a noted pioneer in the field of jazz education. His Pleasant Hill High School Jazz Band program, commencing in 1954, and continuing until the closing of the school in 1980, was acclaimed throughout the country and served as a model for many jazz programs in high schools and colleges. Many of his students went on to illustrious careers in jazz and classical music. Musicians such as Jon Faddis, Mark and Darius Russo, Ruth Davies, Jim Dukey, Dave Martel, Carl Leach and many more are products of his expertise. After moving to Davis in 1980, Soder continued to compose, teach and play professionally with many Sacramento and Bay Area jazz musicians. His compositions are played throughout the world. At his request, there will be no funeral service. Instead, a memorial celebration of his life will be held at the Lake Merritt Hotel in Oakland within the next week. Those interested may call the family for details at 753-4876 (Madeline Soder) or (415) 585-6768 (Erna and Rudy Salvini). He is survived by his wife, Madeline; four daughters, Christine Robinson, Andrea Schewe, Janet Soder and Theresa LeQuay and their families; and sister, Erna Salvini and her family. The family requests that any donations in his memory be sent to The Yosemite Fund, 155 Montgomery St., Suite 1104, San Francisco, CA, 94104, or Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA, 95617. Betsy L.B. Pickering Betsy Lee Beeman Pickering died unexpectedly on July 22, 1998, after a short illness. She was a fourth-generation Woodland resident. Her great-grandparents on the Sieferman side settled five miles west of Woodland in 1873. This farm is still under the ownership of her brother, Howard Beeman II, and his family. She attended Holy Rosary Academy and graduated from the eighth grade. She attended Woodland High School for one year and continued her education at the Sarah Dix Hamlin School in San Francisco. She lived most of her life in Woodland and Reno, Nev. She and her husband Robert Pickering moved to Reno three years ago. She was a friendly, outgoing, loving person, who made friends easily, family members said. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She had a great love for animals and felt a close relationship with them. She had a gift for painting and recently had taken up writing and had an article published in Meadow, a journal of art and literature. She was a voracious reader. Her gift of humor will be remembered by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sue Ann Beeman, and her father Howard Dean Beeman. She is survived by her husband, Robert Pickering and her mother, Anna Marie Beeman. She also leaves behind three brothers, Howard Dean Beeman II and his wife Susan Pelican, Michael and Tootie Geer Beeman and Donald Beeman; sister, Kevan Beeman; and five nieces and nephews, Howard Beeman III, Ezra, Rachael, Timothy and Honey. Remembrances may be sent to St. Luke's Church Episcopal or to the charity of the donor's choice. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Monument Hill Cemetery in Woodland. DHS graduate killed in accident By DEBORAH TEITLER Enterprise staff writer A former Davis man was killed Tuesday in an industrial accident at the McKenzie Forest Products lumber mill in Eugene, Ore. Mateo ``Teo'' J. Villanueva, 28, of Springfield, was a 1988 Davis High School graduate. He was described by his mother, Luanna, as a family man who was always lending a helping hand to others. ``He could get along with anyone,'' she says. ``He was so helpful. He was the kind of neighbor you would want to have.'' A three-year employee of the mill, Villanueva worked there as a barker operator. He was killed Tuesday when he became caught in a machine that strips the bark from trees, according to a report in today's Eugene Register-Guard. The accident remains under investigation by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division, the mill and the Lane County Sheriff's Office, the Register-Guard reported. Villanueva is the son of Luanna and Richard Villanueva, both longtime Davis residents and Davis High School graduates. He was born and raised in Davis, and his wife, Terry Renee, also grew up in the local area. Villanueva, who has a daughter, Crissy, moved to Springfield about four years ago to be close to his wife's relatives. During high school, he played on the DHS basketball team. ``I was his sophomore basketball coach,'' recalled his uncle, Ralph Villanueva, a school counselor and Davis High School coach. Having grown up in a large family and extended family, Mateo's wife and daughter were extremely important to him, Ralph said. ``They were perfect together,'' Ralph said of Mateo's relationship with his daughter. ``He would always pick her up from school.'' Besides family, Villanueva's interests included fishing and golf. He was an avid fan of the DHS and Aggie sports teams. ``He loved football and basketball,'' said his cousin, Chris, who is attending school at the University of Oregon in Eugene. In addition to his wife and daughter, Villanueva is survived by his parents, Luanna and Richard Villanueva of Davis; a brother, Bob of Davis; four uncles, Ralph, Harold, Gilbert and Nicholas; three aunts, Carmen, Deborah and Cindy; countless cousins and second cousins; grandparents, Robert and Hortense of College Park, Md.; and numerous close friends. A funeral will be held Saturday morning in Springfield, Ore. Mateo Villanueva Services have been scheduled for Mateo Villanueva of Springfield, Ore., who was killed July 28, 1998, in an industrial accident at McKenzie Forest Products in Eugene, Ore. A rosary will be recited Thursday at 6 p.m. at Buell Chapel, 320 N. Sixth St. in Springfield, Ore. A funeral Mass will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Alice's Catholic Church, 1520 F St., Springfield. Villanueva, a former resident of Davis, is a 1988 graduate of Davis High School. A fund has been established to assist Villanueva's family. Donations to the fund should be directed to the Villanueva Family Fund at the Wood Products Credit Union, 3701 W. 11th Ave., Eugene, Ore., 97402. Obituaries for the week of July 19, 1998: Fletcher W. Rush Fletcher Rush died on July 17, 1998, at Sutter Davis Hospital, in Davis. Born on Feb. 16, 1929, in Inglewood, he was 69. He grew up in Southern California, and graduated from high school in Bell. He served in the USAF Reserve from 1953 to 1973. While in the Air Force, he met and married his wife of 43 years, Pauline Fleming. They were married at the James Connelly Air Force Base in Waco, Texas, on Oct. 27, 1954. After moving around the country exclusively, due to his military career, the family moved to Davis in December 1972. He worked as an insurance agent for State Farm Insurance in Davis for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mildred Rush, and two brothers, Joseph Rush and Roy Rush. He is survived by his wife, Pauline F. Rush of Davis, and four children, Michael F. Rush and wife Bonnie of Davis, Adrienne Rush of Albuquerque, N.M., Vivien M. Lorenzen and husband Ken of Davis and David R. Rush of Mesa, Ariz. He also leaves 10 grandchildren, Scott Lorenzen, Patrick Rush, Heather Hart, James Huffman, Lisa M. Hamm, Ashley (Nikki) Lorenzen, Kevin, Katherine, Kelli and Krystal Rush; and two brothers, Dale Rush and his wife Ruth of Sarasota, Fla., and Richard Rush of Los Angeles. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St., Davis, and are respectfully invited to attend a service at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the mortuary chapel. Burial with military honors will follow at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road, Davis. Remembrances may be made in his name to the Basilian Fathers Christian Mission, Sugarland, Texas, or the American Cancer Society. Lois N. Wallace Lois Nina Wallace died July 18, 1998, at home under the excellent care of Hospice, family members said. Born in Hood River, Ore., on Jan. 25, 1914, she was 84. The family moved from Oregon to Davis in 1959. She was always very involved in her children's lives, coordinating sewing, church activities and youth parties in the home. Since moving to Davis, she and her family have been active members of the First Baptist Church of Davis, where she sang in the choir for many years. She was deeply interested in mission activities and missionaries were frequent guests in her home. Daughter Juanita has served with CBI in Italy and daughter Judy has visited with Wycliffe Bible Translators in the Philippines. A trip to the Philippines with her husband for five months of visiting her and helping there was a cherished memory. She is survived by a son, Eugene Wallace and his wife Bobbie of Richland, Wash.; three daughters, Juanita Heinze and her husband Tom of Portland, Ore., Judy Wallace of Davis and Corinne ``Corky'' Cook of Davis; two sisters, June Campbell and her husband Allan of Hood River, Ore., and Kathleen Francis of Laguna Hills; a brother, Raymond Isenberg and wife Nan of Branson, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons. she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Wallace, in 1995. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Davis, 38141 Russell Blvd., Davis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Wycliffe Bible Translators, P.O. Box 2727, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647, or to the building fund of First Baptist Church of Davis, 38141 Russell Blvd., Davis, CA, 95616. The Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Mildred C. Lederer Mildred Crow Lederer died on July 17, 1998, at Sutter Davis Hospital. Born on Aug. 25, 1922, in Sheridan, Wyo., she was 75. She had lived in the Davis area for the past 38 years, receiving a bachelor's degree from San Jose State University. She taught home economics at Woodland High School and sixth grade at the Eastern Middle School. She was a member of the University Farm Circle and a leader in 4-H, where she was a judge at the events. Her greatest accomplishment was being the keystone of her family. She leaves behind her husband, Albert H. Lederer of Davis; five daughters, Carole and her husband Stephen Gaeta of Albany, Pauline and her husband Steven Emmert of Madera, Barbara and her husband Jose Aguirre of Davis, Catherine and her husband Gene Glaeser of Davis, and Janet and her husband Sherman Lawson; a son, Steven Lederer of Davis; a sister, Sally Shannon of Kerrville, Texas; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private family services were held. Donations may be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Association or Diabetes Association. The Davis Funeral Chapel handled the arrangements. Henry J. Schainck Henry ``Hank'' Joseph Schainck died at home in LaPine, Ore., on July 16, 1998, at the age of 87. He was born in Ogden, Utah, in 1911, to James C. and Daisy Beckett Schainck. He was an internationally known hotel and restaurant manager, cook and baker. He was manager of Las Vegas restaurants in the 1940s and 1950s, including the Golden Nugget and the Silver Slipper. He was a longtime leader with the Food Service Executives Association and the International Society of Food Consultants. He was a captain in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War, serving at the Sierra Army Depot in Herlong, and on the personal staffs of Gens. Douglas MacArthur and Matthew Ridgeway in Japan. He was general manager of the Sanno Hotel in Tokyo, Japan, for 11 years. He also managed the Merlin Hotel in Hong Kong, the Americana Hotel in American Samoa and the Kuilima and Ala Moana Hotels in Hawaii. A prolific food writer, he authored training manuals for military club operators, home cookbooks and newspaper cooking columns and taught college cooking, baking and hotel management classes. He is survived by his wife, Yoko Schainck of LaPine, Ore., and two sisters, Nellie Springer of Beaverton, Ore., and Mary Spiering of Brookings, Ore. He is also survived by his six children, Geraldine Stacey of Ogden, Utah, Virginia Read of Kaysville, Utah, Henry C. Wyman of Davis, Mickey S. Netzler of Lawton, Okla., Yvonne Keller of Avondale, Ariz., and Daisy Schainck of LaPine, Ore. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, including Bryan Wyman, Michael Wyman and Catherine Wyman, all of whom grew up in Davis, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles R. Schainck and daughter, Susan E. Coleman. Interment will take place at Valley Memorial Hospital in Hillsboro, Ore., on July 28. The family requests that donations be made in his name to local hospice organizations.