Search for celebrities on Ancestry.com!ROBERT BRUCE McCALEB
March 8 1940 - November 1 2002
ROBERT BRUCE McCALEB, was born on March 8, 1940 and died on November 1, 2002. He was a beautiful and brilliant man who celebrated all the riches of existence and who knew how to live the urban life as an intellectual and cultural treasure hunter. He traveled the greater Bay Area providing physical therapy to people in their homes. He loved ballet, classical music, Wagner, Shakespeare and Monty Python. Bruce taught his family about the life of the mind and the joys of learning. He is survived by his mother Hildegarde McCaleb, Gibby and Geoffrey his sons, granddaughter, Austin McCaleb, sister Peggy Gaugy, nephews Peter and Michael Gaugy, and Nona McCaleb and Janice La Point-Crump, the women who walked as wife with him through different portions of his life.
ELIZABETH CHRISTINE FRENCH
March 27 1910 - December 10 2002
Elizabeth "Betty" Christine Drury French
Born Easter Sunday, March 27th, 1910 at home in Richmond.
Died Tuesday December 10th, 2002 at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Walnut Creek, age 92 years, 8 months and 13 days.
Beloved wife for 62 years of the late Kendric Richard French who died in 1998.
She was a resident of Walnut Creek since 1933, a direct descendant of the Fowler, Hargrave, Harlan and Smith pioneer families who immigrated to California from 1843- 1846, a sixth generation Californian, a graduate of the former University High School in Oakland, she received her Bachelor of Arts from the California College of Art and Crafts, her Masters in Education from San Francisco State University, a special education teacher for 36 years with the Mt. Diablo School District when she retired in 1975, a charter member of the Walnut Creek Historical Society, a past Regent and 50+ year member of the Anne Loucks Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, a past President and member of the former Walnut Creek Women's Club, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, American Association of University Women, Mt. Diablo Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons, Contra Costa County Historical Society and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
She is survived by her twin daughters, Janet Louise French Ward of Kepple Sands, Queensland, Australia and Julia Christine French Maxwell of Bolinas, two grandsons, Geoffrey Lloyd Denis Ward of Ascot Dale, Victoria, Australia, and William Richard Maxwell of Mountain View, four granddaughters, Katherine Elizabeth Ward of Canberra, ACT, Australia, Elizabeth Christine Maxwell Heidt of Walnut Creek, Suzanne Christine Ward of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and Freda Dorothy Weitzer of Bolinas, two great-grandchildren Austin Gabriel Heidt and Emma Claire Heidt of Walnut Creek and her niece Suzanne Clare Bradbury of Deia, Majorca, Spain.
At Betty's request, there will be no memorial service. She will be cremated and interred at the Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Mt. Diablo Peace Center 55 Eckley Lane Walnut Creek, California 94596 or your favorite charity. The family will be receiving guests at Betty's family home Casa Cristina 1632 Live Oak Way Walnut Creek on Sunday, January 12th, 2003 at two o'clock in the afternoon.
Olive May Frost
January 14 1917 - December 12 2002
FROST, OLIVE MAY Entered into rest December 12, 2002 in Placerville, California. Age 85 years. Born January 14, 1917 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. A resident of Sacramento for 65 years. Olive is survived by her children, Glen, Lola, Maxine, Carl, Thelma, Allen, Polliana, George and Georgina, one brother John Wilkening, and one sister Ruth Fisk. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Lester Frost. Friends are invited to attend Graveside Services on Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 12:00 noon at SUNSET LAWN CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES 4701 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento (922-5833).
Annie Mae Ollison
August 22 1919 - December 25 2002
OLLISON, ANNIE MAE, entered into rest Wednesday, December 25, 2002 age 83. A native of Warren, Arkansas born Friday, August 22, 1919 and a resident of Sacramento for 8 years. Precious mother of Adolphus Ollison and Henrietta (Ted) Wright. Loving grandmother to 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Also survived by a sister Willa V. Green of Chicago, IL. She is preceded in death by both parents Clarence Thomas and Henrietta (Thomas) Butler, also brothers Clarence, Charlie, Lee Edward, Walter, J.B., Lee Hardy Thomas and a grandson Michael Wright. The family invites you to attend a visitation 8:00 am to 10:00 am Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2002 and a 10:00 am funeral service at Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes 4701 Marysville Blvd. Sacto., Ca. Interment will follow at Sunset Lawn Memorial Park.
Sharon Kay Estes
April 18 1939 - December 29 2002
ESTES, SHARON KAY Passed away on December 29, 2002 in Sacramento, California. Age 62 years. Born April 18, 1939 in Elkhart, Indiana. A resident of California for 50 years. Beloved mother of Karen Sturgeon, loving sister of Donna Randazzo. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. At her request, no services will be held. Inurnment will be private.
Donna Marguerite Knopfer
February 19 1924 - January 16 2003
Donna M. Knopfer a Walnut Creek, California resident entered into rest Thursday, January 16, 2003 in Walnut Creek. Born in McClelland, Iowa on February 9, 1924, she was 78 years of age. She was an Accounts Payable Supervisor for 27 years for Mervyn’s Department Store.
Loving mother of Jay Knopfer and Syd Parks of Cincinnati, Ohio, Ronald and Karen Knopfer of Livermore and Nicolette Knopfer of Fremont. Devoted grandmother to three grandchildren; David Knopfer, Jr. of Fremont, Becky Knopfer of Lathrop, Kristi Knopfer and Julie Knopfer of Livermore. Her son David Knopfer preceded her in death.
No services will be held at the request of the family.
Arrangements made by Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home; 32992 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA. “Service of Marked Distinction”
Memorial donations may be made to: Kaiser Hospice; 1425 South Main street, Walnut Creek, Ca. 94118.
WOODROW BRUCE FADDIS
September 29 1919 - January 14 2003
Woodrow "Woody" B. Faddis On the morning of Tuesday, January 14, Woodrow B.Faddis, aged 83 years young, quietly passed away at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Oakland, California. Mr. Faddis, affectionately known as "Woody", had survived, with the help of devoted doctors and staff at Kaiser and the care of his wife, Mildred ("Millie") Marie Faddis, substantial health challenges for over two decades. His wife, family members and friends were with him in the days before his death; the night before his passing. Woody not only completed two crossword puzzles and the word jumble (without looking at any of them!), but also one of his favorite meals, and regaled his wife, family members, and nursing staff with his favorite songs and jokes. Born in September 1919 in Choctaw, Alabama to Woddy B. Faddis (Sr.) and Carrie Vernetta Chaney Faddis, Woody grew up in a segregated South, yet was determined to succeed and to ensure that education and professional opportunities could be available to all. Woody graduated from Alabama State College with a B.A. in History and traveled throughout the South and Eastern United States. In 1943, Woody moved to Oakland, California, where he met Millie. Together, Woody and Millie shared 56 years of marriage and raised three children, all loved with great pride Dora Sinesca Faddis Jackson (married to Otis L. Jackson; Henderson, Nevada), Yvonne Marie Faddis Stroud (married to Joseph A. Stroud; Oakbrook, Illinois), and the trumpeter and professor, Jon Faddis (married to Laurelyn E. Douglas; Teaneck, New Jersey). Woody is survived by his wife, children, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, his brother William "Skip" Harvey Faddis, his eldest sister Mary McCain, and many cousins, nieces and nephews, who are in turn sustained by their memories of him. In California, Woody worked during World War II in the Moore Shipyards, E.B.M.U.D., and Woody became deeply involved in issues of civil rights and justice. After WWII, Woody considered law school but wanted to teach, yet despite his college degree, the only position available to Woody in the school districts at the time was that of custodian, a position he held for several years. Woody received advanced teaching degrees from Cal State-Hayward and UC-Berkeley, and Woody became (as documented in CORE: A Study in the Civil Rights Movement, 1942-1968, by A. Meier & E. Rudwick) the chairman of the Oakland, California chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality. He marched with Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the South in the 1960's and spearheaded efforts in this area for equal justice and opportunity. In the late 1960s, Woody became one of the first African-American teachers in the Contra Costa Unified School District, teaching U.S. History to juniors at Ygnacio Valley High School for about a decade. As a history teacher, he and a fellow teacher and close friend, Kaz Mori, developed one of the first multi-cultural curriculums implemented in schools and continued to work to increase opportunities for all young adults. After his retirement, Woody retained his curiosity for the world and continued to learn form and to share knowledge with all those he encountered. He loved sharing time with family and friends, raving about the 49ers and the Raiders and the Giants, eating chicken and dumplings and lemon tarts, "getting a Boston" in bid whist, seeing his buddies at dialysis each week, pulling a few practical jokes, and listening to great jazz. He could always be counted on for a good story, a great joke, a strong smile and a grand laugh, and he loved planning Millie's surprise 80th birthday party this past October. Memorial Services are scheduled for Saturday, January 18, at one p.m. at The Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, California (Tel. 510-654-0123), with a reception immediately following in the adjacent Bible Cloister. There will not be a public viewing. In lieu of flowers, donations may made to a memorial scholarship fund to benefit graduating high school students pursuing multi-cultural studies in college; details regarding the scholarship program will be announced in the near future. The Faddis family extends heartfelt appreciation to all for the thoughtfulness and for sharing stories.
Beatriz Fanaden Flores
July 28 1937 - January 12 2003
Beatriz Ganaden Flores, of Hayward was called by our Lord on January 12, 2003 at the age 65 after her battle with cancer. She was born on July 28, 1937 at San Fernando, La Union, Philippines. Her gentle, quiet, generous and indomitable spirit, positive attitude and cheerful smile will be sorely missed by her family. She is survived by her father, Tomas of Hayward. A loving sister to Celia of the Philippines, Ponce of Benicia, Andy, Florentina and Mercedes of Hayward; a caring sister-in-law to Pering, Nilda, Elma, Rod and Joven; a devoted aunt to Nando, Jean, Bong, Kimmy, Drexel, Jason, Leslie, Julius and Jennifer. A doting great-aunt to Joy, Diane, Darren, Riza Mae and John Rey.
Family and Friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Saturday, January 18, 2003 from 12 noon – 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 19, 2003 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home – Reflection Chapel; 32992 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 20, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bede Catholic Church; 26950 Patrick Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544 with Interment to follow at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park; 32992 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544.
CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES MEMORIAL PARK & FUNERAL HOME – HAYWARD, CA (510) 471-3363. “SERVICE OF MARKED DISTINCTION”
Josefa Oblea Deasis
March 6 1926 - January 11 2003
DEASIS, JOSEFA O. Entered into rest January 11, 2003 in Sacramento, California. Age 76 years. Born March 6, 1926 in the Philippines. A resident of Sacramento for the past 12 years. Loving mother to Lando, Mina, Leo, Lito, Dulce, Vangie, Marivic, Zenin, Edwin, Enrico Jr. and Eleonor. Also survived by one sister Belen, 35 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Family and Friends are invited to a visitation on Monday, January 13, and Tuesday, January 14 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at SUNSET LAWN CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES 4701 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento, California (922-5833). A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 15, at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 1951 North Ave., Sacramento, California. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery 6700 21st Ave., Sacramento, California. Following the committal service, the family has invited everyone to the New China Buffet 6930 65th St. Unit 117 Sacramento, CA. (916) 428-9998.
PAULINE KERNES
December 18 1912 - January 11 2003
Pauline Kernes of Oakland, entered into rest on Saturday, January 11, 2003. Loving mother of Maralyn Cantor & Arnold Kernes, Beloved grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 9. Pauline was loved by all and will be sorely missed.
William Alexander Ellis
September 9 1922 - January 8 2003
WILLIAM A. ELLIS died January 8, 2003 at the age of 80. He leaves behind his wife, Mildred of 57 years; his daughter, Judith Ann Taylor, and his twin sister, Shirley Stromgrem of Sacramento. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and their families.
Born and raised in Alameda, he served in the United States Marine Corp during World War II, seeing action on Guadalcanal, Bouganville, Guam and Iwo Jima. His business career was insurance in San Francisco.
He was a member of the St. Frances Yacht Club and served as commodore of the Metropolitan Yacht Club in Oakland. He was a member of the Alameda Elks Club for many years and was an active amateur radio "Ham" throughout his life. He was a member of the Park Boulevard Presbyterian Church. He will be lovingly remembered and sorely missed by his family and friends.
Dollie Frances Dodson
October 7 1908 - January 3 2003
DODSON, DOLLIE FRANCES entered into rest January 3, 2003 in Newcastle, CA at the age of 94. Born October 7, 1908 a native of Payson, Oklahoma. A resident of Roseville for 3 ½ years. She is survived by her children Nolan Ivens, Ramona Karakas, Nadine Davis, Scharleene Sheley and Patricia Bennett. Dollie is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. She was a member of Friendship Assembly in Heatonville, MO. The family invites friends to attend a visitation Tuesday, January 7, 2003 from 4:00-8:00pm and funeral services Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at 2:00pm at Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes 4701 Marysville Blvd. Sacramento.
Gracie Mae Campbell
May 10 1925 - January 29 2003
CAMPBELL, GRACIE MAE REST WELL MOM-WE LOVE YOU entered into rest January 29, 2003 in Sacramento, Ca. at the age of 77. Born May 10, 1925 in Mobile, Ala. and a resident of North Highlands for 35 years. She is survived by 6 children Carolyn Thomas, Betty Campbell, Charles A. Campbell Sr., Gwendolyn Campbell, Michael Campbell and Toni Smith, 3 siblings Willie Lee Trotter, Leroy Trotter, and Rosie Lee Campbell. Gracie is also survived by 33 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and devoted grandson Milton Campbell. She is preceded in death by her son George Campbell and her husband Eligah Campbell Sr.. Gracie was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church. The family invites friends to attend a visitation Thursday, February 6, 2003 from 4:00-8:00pm at Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes 4701 Marysville Blvd. Sacramento, and a funeral service Friday, February 7, 2003 at 11:00am at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 3407 Altos Ave. Sacramento. Burial to follow at Sunset Lawn Memorial Park.
Hortense K. Baldwin
August 16 1907 - January 31 2003
Hortense K. Baldwin a Hayward, California resident entered into rest Friday, January 31, 2003 in Hayward. Born in Honduras on August 16, 1907, she was 95 years of age. Hortense enjoyed gardening reading, collection books, movies and visiting with friends. She will be missed by many niece’s and nephew’s, Sylvia Anderson of Franklin, Tennessee, Bill Margan of Tennessee, Lean Cherry of Franklin, Tennessee, Tommy Anderson of Nashville, Tennessee, Cathleen Cherry of Aulburn, Alabama and William Cherry of Franklin, Tennessee.
Friends are welcome to attend a funeral service Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. in the Reflection Chapel at Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home. “Service of Marked Distinction”
Dona Lee Killeen
March 12 1938 - January 31 2003
Dona Lee Killeen, 64 passed away on Friday, January 31, 2003 at Kaiser Hospital in Hayward, California. Dona was born to Frederick William and Hazel McDermid on March 12, 1938 in Oakland, California. She has been a resident of Fremont, California for 40 years. She has been residing in Angels Camp, California for 3 years. Dona was a devoted homemaker for 45 years to her husband and children. Dona loved collecting dolls, playing bingo and traveling, she especially loved going to Hawaii. She also enjoyed shopping.
Dona was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Frederick William & Hazel McDermid and her brother, William McDermid. Dona is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Lee Killeen of Fremont, California. She is survived by her three daughters and their husbands and her son and his wife, Kimberly A. & Douglas Brown of Fremont, California, Lee Ann & Daniel Crall of Livermore, California, Carolyn M. & Chris Valdez of Corvallis, Oregon, Gregory A. & Cheryl Killeen of Fremont, California. She also leaves behind her dear sister and brother, Kathy Killingsworth of Chico, California and Rick McDermid of Butte Meadows, California. Dona was a proud grandmother of her precious grandchildren, Michael P. Osegueda, Shelby A. Brown, Vincent G. Killeen, Richard A. Killeen, Jared J. Killeen, Travis B. Crall, Casey D. Crall, Sean Valdez, Nathan Valdez and Carron Valdez. She also has her great-grandchildren, Aeneas Valdez, Adrianne Valdez, Christian Valdez and Kirsten Valdez.
Family and Friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Thursday, February 6, 2003 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home – Reflection Chapel; 32992 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544. The family will privately scatter her remains along the coast of Kaui, Hawaii at a later date.
The Family has requested in lieu of flowers donations may be sent in her memory to the American Diabetes Association; 1900 Powell Street, Suite 285, Emeryville, CA 94608.
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