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Katherine Marie Dimond
Katherine Marie Dimond died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 30, 2004, from metastatic breast cancer. She was 40 years old.
She was born on Oct. 26, 1963, in Anaheim where she spent her childhood days. She attended Esperanza High School in Yorba Linda and was a member of the varsity volleyball and swim teams. She worked during high school as a lifeguard, refereed girls' softball games, and wrote computer programming for Rockwell international.
She graduated third in her high school class of more than 550 students, and graduated summa cum laude from Cal State Fullerton, with a bachelor's degree in biology. She also received a master's degree in nursing and midwifery from Yale University.
She taught childbirth classes and was a doula prior to becoming a midwife. She worked as a certified nurse midwife at Sutter Davis Hospital prior to her illness. Her goal to help pregnant women and their families was always in the forefront of her dedication to making birth a wonderfully joyful event in their lives, her family said.
Her passion for life, truth and justice left an impression on everyone she met. That same passion allowed her to live her life to the fullest and contributed to those who were fortunate to know and love her. Her passing leaves a void in the lives of family and friends, her family said, adding, "She is sorely missed."
She is survived by her husband, Leon Schimmel of Davis; her two children Alexandria and Maximillian, both of Davis; her grandmother, Elizabeth Hammill of Davis; her mother and stepfather, Susan and Michael Gjerde of Davis; her sister, Deborah Clark and her husband Eric of Burbank; and her brother, David Engelmann of Cleveland. An extended family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her.
Friends and all those touched by her loving spirit are invited to attend a celebration of her life on Sunday, May 30, at 2 p.m. at the Veterans' Memorial Center, 203 E. 14th St.
The family asks those wishing to make donations in her memory to send contributions to Sutter Davis Hospital Foundation for the establishment of an infant massage program. Checks may be mailed to Sutter Davis Hospital Foundation, 2000 Sutter Place, Davis, CA 95616. Memorial donations also may be directed to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.
DINSDALE
Richard Dinsdale
A memorial service was held Saturday in the Natomas Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Sacramento, for Richard Dinsdale, 48, who died February 26, 2001, of pulmonary embolism.
Dinsdale, a native of Woodland, graduated from Winters High School with the Class of 1971. At the time of his death, he was service manager at Sacramento Jaguar/Saab.
Survivors include his wife, Claudia Morrison Dinsdale; his mother, Nola Pittman of Winters, and a brother, Jerry Dinsdale of Dixon.
DITLER
Terry Lane Ditler
Terry Lane Ditler of Woodland died at Shasta Retirement Community in Davis on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at age 69.
Mr. Ditler was born March 26, 1936 in Santa Monica. He had been a Yolo County resident for 40 years. He was a graduate of San Jose State University and worked as a high school wood shop teacher for 25 years.
Survivors include Mr. Ditler's wife of 46 years, Diane Ditler of Woodland; his daughter, Tracy Nickelson and her husband Robert of Winters; his sons, David Ditler and Todd Ditler and his wife Melissa all of Woodland; his grandchildren, Keeley, Molly, Samantha Nickelson, Anna, Marissa, William Ditler and Madisyn Ditler; and his sister, Sharon Jones of Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Ditler.
The family requests memorials in Mr. Ditler's name be directed to Parkinson Association of Northern California, 900 Fulton Avenue, Suite No. 100-5, Sacramento, 95825-4502.
Services: Respecting the wishes of Mr. Ditler, private services will be held. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
DIVELBISS
Donald Gene "Don" Divelbiss
Donald Gene "Don" Divelbiss died of natural causes in his Red Bluff home Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at age 48.
Born Jan. 7, 1954, in Colusa, Mr. Divelbiss had been a Woodland resident for 14 years. He worked for Lithia Chevrolet in Redding as parts manager. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Divelbiss is survived by his wife, Cindee Divelbiss of Red Bluff; daughter, Cassidy Divelbiss, also of Red Bluff; son, Matthew Divelbiss and wife Missy; granddaughter, Madison Divelbiss, all of Beale AFB; parents, George and Irene Divelbiss of Sacramento; and brothers, Ronald Divelbiss of Los Molinos and Edward Divelbiss of Williams.
A memorial service is scheduled at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers, 816 Walnut St., Red Bluff.
Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery following cremation.
The family requests memorials be directed to St. Elizabeth Hospice, 1425 Vista Way, Red Bluff, 96080.
Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers, Red Bluff is assisting the family with arrangements.
DIXON
Ethel "Myzella" Dixon
Ethel "Myzella" Dixon died on Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, in Naples, Idaho. Mrs. Dixon was born on Christmas Day in 1914 to Edna Houston Mitchell and Laura Genia Mitchell at Webber Falls, Okla.
Mrs. Dixon attended schools at Webber Falls where she met Willie (Bill) Dixon. They were marriage in 1932 in Muskogee, Okla. They later moved to California in 1937, living first in Knights Landing and moving to Woodland in 1941.
Mrs. Dixon is survived by her two sons, Robert Dixon, and George Dixon and his wife Betty, all of Woodland. She is also survived by a daughter, Nada Bean and her husband Claude of Naples, Idaho. Also surviving are grandchildren, Danny Dixon and wife Laura, Larry Dixon and wife Nancy, Jimmy Dixon and wife Mary, Julie Dixon Cutts, Michael Dixon, Curt Parsons, Mike Parsons, and David Bean and his wife Jill.
Also surviving are 11 great-grandchildren, as well as nephews, grand-nephews and nieces, all of Woodland and Oklahoma.
Mrs. Dixon was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, in 1980.
A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18, at Monument Hill Memorial Park west of Woodland, where she will be buried
next to her husband.
Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.
DIXON
Shirley Myers Dixon
Shirley Myers Dixon died Thursday, May 1, 2003, at age 72.
Born Dec. 17, 1930, in Porterville, Mrs. Dixon was the daughter of the late Maude and Theodore Myers. She graduated from Woodland High School. She volunteered for Yolo Hospice, the Wayfarer Center; and was a member of The Christian Church.
Survivors include her son, Doug Dixon; daughter, Terry Heidrick and husband Jim; sisters, Jane Peterson, Dorothy Wood, all of Woodland; and sister, Cleo Watts of B.C., Canada; granddaughters, Shelly Ward and husband Jedd, Kate Abele and husband Neal, Kelly Reed and husband James, and Jenny Heidrick; great-grandchildren, Jimmy, Owen, and Gavin Ward, Anthony Abele, Ryan and Rebecca Reed, all of Woodland; numerous nieces and nephews, Barbara Monroe of Capay Valley, Danny Myers, Sydni Gillette, Susie Gibison of Woodland, ShirleyAnn Watts of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Ron Watts, Sandy Ferguson, Brian Watts of B.C., Canada; and many extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harold, Howard, and Jack Myers; and nephew, Richard Watts.
The family requests memorials to be sent to Yolo Hospice, 132 E St., Ste. 3E, Davis 95616; or the charity of donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.
Services: A funeral service is scheduled at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 at The Christian Church, 509 College St., Woodland. A private burial will follow.
DOBIE
Paul Birge Dobie
Paul Birge Dobie died of pancreatic cancer on Jan. 22, 2006, at his home in McKinleyville. He was 57.
Born in Sacramento on June 8, 1948, he grew up in Davis and graduated from high school in 1966. He attended Sacramento City College and Humboldt State College. He then settled with his wife, Susan Andre Dobie, in McKinleyville, where he worked for Miller Farms from 1980 until 2005.
A Mason in Humboldt Lodge #79, he became a master of the Lodge in 1991, earning a Hiram Award in 1996. He also served in the Knights Templar, Royal Arch and Cryptic Masons.
Friends and family described him as a man of honesty, loyalty and integrity.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Andre Dobie of McKinleyville; his father, John B. Dobie of El Macero; sister, the Rev. Joanne Dobie of Montrose; nephew, Scott Hines of Elk Grove; niece, Kristen Gacoin of Longmont, Colo.; aunt, Phyllis Jemma of Davis; and many cousins.
