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The family of the late Daniel L. Gade invites all friends -- students and adults alike -- to a memorial celebration in his honor Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Towe Auto Museum, 2200 Front St., in Old Sacramento.
Gade, a high school teacher for 20 years in the Davis Joint Unified School District and Los Angeles city schools, also worked for Snap-On Tools for 10 years.
He died Nov. 19, 2001, in Newcastle at the age of 56.
His wife Robyn asks everyone to come share memories of Gade, particularly his interest in new and vintage cars.
Fredrick C. Heidrick
Fredrick Clark Heidrick died Nov. 21, 2001, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. Born May 23, 1913, in Artois to Andrew and Wildah (Harrison) Heidrick, he was 88.
His family moved to Woodland in 1915, where he and his brother Joe engaged in farming for more than 50 years. He collected antique farm equipment for about 40 years, ending up with one of the largest collections in the United States. He opened a tractor museum in 1997.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Helen Heidrick; daughter, Barbara Eoff; grandson, Steven Heidrick; brothers, Joe and Emmett Heidrick; and sisters, Ethel Oeste and Louise Farnham.
He is survived by his son, Fredrick Heidrick Jr. and his wife Sandra of Woodland; daughters, Nancy Gnoss and her husband Joe of Woodland, Linda Lucchesi and her husband Fred of Sacramento, and Judy Schneider and her husband Carl of Sacramento; and his son-in-law, Robert Eoff of Woodland.
He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; his sister, Vera Gorman; his sisters-in-law, Mildred Heidrick, Edith Heidrick and Dorothy Smith; his brother-in-law, Earl Rogers; his dear friend, Vera Hulse; and many nieces and nephews.
No visitation is scheduled with Burial services to be private for family only. A tribute to his life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Heidrick Ag History Center, 1962 Hays Lane in Woodland. The family requests that donations in his name be made to the charity of the donor's choice or to the Heidrick Ag History Center of Woodland.
Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mabel L.S. McLoughlin
Mabel Louise Simons McLoughlin died Nov. 21, 2001.
Born in New Orleans to the late Roger and Alma Cardon Simons, she was the beloved wife of the late Charles Bernard Thiede of New York by her first marriage and the late James J. McLoughlin Jr. of New Orleans by her second marriage.
She was a retired employee of Field Research in San Francisco, a homemaker, a devout Catholic and a teacher of catechism at Holy Angels Parish in Colma. She lived in Davis.
She is survived by her two sons, Michael Thiede McLoughlin of Berrien Springs, Mich., and Patrick McLoughlin of El Macero; her stepson, James J. McLoughlin III of San Mateo; and three daughters, Elizabeth Thiede McLoughlin Sanders of Novato, Kathleen McLoughlin Miramon of Austin, Texas, and Maureen McLoughlin of Redwood City.
She is also survived by her 13 grandchildren, Derek, Kevin, Patrick and Emily McLoughlin of Berrien Springs, Christopher Sanders of Novato, Eric, Briana, Ian and Alana Miramon of Austin, Katherine and Brian McLoughlin of San Mateo and Meaghan and Kellen McLoughlin of El Macero; three great-grandchildren, Madison, Jackson and Caroline Kate McLoughlin of Berrien Springs; three sisters, Dorothy Souchon of San Antonio, Texas and Alma Perrot and Carroll Saunders of New Orleans, La.; one son-in-law, Thomas Clunie Sanders; and three daughters-in-law, Susie, Katherine and Jeanie McLoughlin.
The Rosary will be said Monday at 7 p.m. at Duggans Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave. in Daly City, with a funeral Mass set for Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Holy Angeles Catholic Church, 107 San Pedro Road. in Colma. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma.
Remembrances may be made in her name to Kainos Home and Training Center, 3631 Jefferson Ave., Redwood City, CA 94062.
Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel in Davis.
Harold R. Mayes
Harold Rex Mayes died peacefully in his Davis home on Nov. 21, 2001, after a long battle with cancer. He was 68 years old.
He was born on Aug. 4, 1933, in Hamilton, Mo., to Joseph and Fay Mayes, who preceded him in death. He and his family moved to Winters in 1941. He graduated from Winters High School in 1951 and had the pleasure of attending his 50th class reunion in October.
He joined the U.S. Navy in 1951 and served two years on active duty and six years in the reserves. He was once a member of the American Legion and of the Elks Lodge.
An electrician by trade, he operated BY's Furniture for three years. When he became ill, he enjoyed building bookcases and other woodworking projects. He enjoyed spending time with his family and being outdoors. One of his favorite times in life was when he raised cows in Winters, since he was a cowboy at heart.
He is survived by and will be sadly missed by his wife, Dolores (Losoya) Mayes; his children, Ernest Frost of San Francisco, Rene Viergever of Sacramento, Rendy Draper of Woodland and Rex Mayes of Davis; and his brother Joe Mayes and his wife Azile of Davis.
He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Nichole, Ashley and Chad Viergever, Joseph Shirley and Tasha Torcato and Andrea, Leah, Jenna , Taylor and Christopher Mayes, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Mayes, and sister, Mildred Borges.
A memorial service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony's Parish, 511 Main St. in Winters.
The family expresses their sincere thanks to Kaiser Hospice nurse Joan Ethen, who was truly a guardian angel, and requests that memorials be directed in Mayes' name to Kaiser Hospice, 3240 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95825.
Davis Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
William J. Hicks
William Joseph Hicks of Davis died at his home on Nov. 28, 2001. He was 91 years old.
He was born on June 10, 1910, to William and Kesiah Hicks of Turtle Creek, Pa. He was one of six children. He was marriage to his late wife of 69 years, Mary E. Edwards, in 1931 in Washington, D.C. After living there for eight years, they moved to Passaic, N.J., for a brief period before a job transfer took them to New York.
In 1942, they then moved to El Monte, where they remained and he worked as a credit manager for Cudahy Packing Co. faithfully for 35 years until his retirement brought them to Davis in 1987.
He was a very hard-working and loving man to his wife and children, who had shared many experiences with him. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sisters and wife Mary, who died in March.
He is survived by his children, William R. Hicks of West Covina, Dr. John A. Hicks and his wife Susan of Davis, Joan Weeks and her husband Don of Escondido and Mary Driggs and her husband Wayne of Columbia.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Allen D. Hicks, Michael S. Hicks, Deborah E. Hicks, Jeffrey Hicks, Deanna Pruitt, Kathy Hicks, Jennifer Morse, David Weeks, Dara Weeks, Kathleen Killgore, Charles Jones, John Paul Jones, Jennifer Hagman and David Jones; 21 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
At the request of the family, no services will be held at this time. Remembrances in Hicks' name may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Norman M. Andrews
A memorial service will be held Sunday, Dec. 9, for Norman "Andy" Monroe Andrews, who died Nov. 17, 2001, at Sutter Davis Hospital. He was 83 years old.
He worked in the agronomy and range science department at UC Davis for 36 years, retiring in 1980. During his working years he was a volunteer firefighter for the UC Davis Fire Department.
The service, a celebration of Andrews' life, has been changed from 1 to 1:30 p.m., a family friend announced. It will be held at the Veterans' Memorial Center, 203 E. 14th St.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation in Andrews' memory be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Vedder A. Wright
A gathering is planned for Saturday to honor the memory of Vedder Allen Wright, 91, who was born on Oct. 19, 1910, and died on Nov. 8, 2001.
The memorial gathering will be held at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 640 Hawthorn Lane, Davis, in the community room from 2 to 5 p.m. with remembrances to be shared at 3 p.m.
The family requests that memorial donations be sent to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617.
Juanita Walker
Juanita Walker, a Davis resident for 42 years, died Nov. 3, 2003, in Sacramento. She was 68.
She was born Nov. 15, 1934, in Lake Charles, La., to Harold Hooper and Levia Reynolds. She grew up in Louisiana.
She moved to Davis in 1961. She worked in real estate here for the next 30 years and founded Acadian Properties.
Though she earned a reputation as a respected businesswoman, her family said they would miss and remember her foremost as a loving wife and mother.
She is survived by her husband, Don Walker of Davis; children, Don Oehler and Becky Duarte, both of Sacramento, and Bart Walker of Northridge; sister, Macile LeJune; brother, Lloyd Hooper; and three grandchildren, Yvonne, Dean and Deven.
At the request of the deceased, no memorial service will be held. Cremation will be by the Neptune Society of California.
Gene Silverman
Gene Silverman, who edited the Living section of The Davis Enterprise in the late 1970s and wrote a cooking column titled "Eating In," died Nov. 5, 2003, of cancer at an Oakland hospital. She was 77.
Silverman went to work at the Vallejo Times-Herald when she left The Enterprise in 1981, serving as food editor until her retirement in 1996 and as a columnist until her death.
Friends and colleagues expressed deep sadness and fond memories of Silverman's life.
"She was just one of those people who walked on a rainbow," said Karen Froyland, who was The Enterprise's photo editor in the 1970s. "To Gene, everybody was important. She took time to listen to them, and do things for them."
Her longtime friend, Marilyn McElhaney, said, "She was my friend, my mentor, the big sister I had always wanted. When I wrote for the Times-Herald, Gene encouraged me and believed in me. I will always treasure her memory."
Kim Myrman, general manager of the Solano County Fair, recalled Silverman's last public appearance on July 17, when she was given a plaque honoring her years of participation in the event.
"Gene was one of the most amazing people I had ever met," she said. "Even this last summer when she was ill, she came out and joined us at the fair and lit up the entire patio.
"That was Gene -- she had a way of making people feel good and special. We'll miss her a great deal."
Born in Chicago, Silverman moved with her family to Los Angeles in 1941, where she graduated from high school. There she earned a college degree in English.
She marriage Malcolm Richland, raised three children and was a homemaker until 1968, when she decided to pursue post-graduate studies at UC Davis.
Silverman divorced in 1970 and embarked on a new career the next year, when she began writing for The Davis Enterprise. Known to her readers as G.L., Silverman quickly became known for her column's distinctive style.
She worked at the Times-Herald until 1989, left for three years, and was rehired in 1992 as a food writer. She worked full-time until her retirement in 1996.
Silverman continued writing a column for the Times-Herald even after an August diagnosis of terminal cancer. She moved from Vallejo into a cottage at Salem Lutheran Home in Oakland, a continuing care facility where she succumbed to her illness.
Silverman is survived by a daughter, Merry, and grandaughter, Dara Thompson, both of Hilo, Hawaii; and by her sons, Dan and his wife, Theresa, of La Quinta and Joe of Los Angeles.
A memorial Mass will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Corpus Christi Church, 322 James Drive, Piedmont.
A scholarship fund is being established in Silverman's memory by Vallejo Soroptimists. Contributions may be sent to P.O. Box 1322, Vallejo, CA 94590.
Gregory L. Turner
Gregory Leon Turner died unexpectedly at Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento on Nov. 5, 2003. He was born on June 12, 1955, in Woodland, to Morris Turner and Mamie Washington Turner. He was 48
He was a lifelong resident of Woodland who enjoyed fishing and sports. He especially liked boxing and was a former Golden Glove contender. He attended Sacramento City College and was employed for many years at Aspen Tree. He will be loved and missed by family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Cecilia Vivian Diggs Turner; son, Gregory L. Turner Jr., and six daughters: Kisha, Season, Ebony, Victor and Mamie, all of Davis; and Tia Wallace and her husband, Rodney, of Indianapolis.
Four grandchildren, three brothers and one sister also survive him.
A viewing is set for 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kraft Brothers in Woodland, 175 Second St.
A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kraft Brothers Chapel in Woodland. The Rev. John Evertson of West Valley Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will follow at the Woodland Cemetery, 800 West St., Woodland.
The family requests memorials be directed to the Kidney Foundation of Northern California at 611 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94105 or The American Cancer Society at 1765 Challenge Way, Sacramento, CA 95815.
George J. Ziser
George John Ziser, a longtime Yolo County resident, died in an automobile accident near Winters Sept. 24, 2003. He was 84.
His wife Ruth is recovering well from injuries suffered in the accident, their family said.
Born May 28, 1919, in El Segundo, he was the second of George and Henrietta Ziser's four children. He grew up in Los Angeles, attending Manual Arts High School. He attended UCLA for two years, but left to attend to family matters following the death of his father. He later returned to college at UC Berkeley, graduating in 1943 with a bachelor's degree in soil science.
Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving as a lieutenant junior grade aboard the battleship USS Massachusetts in the South Pacific. He received Bronze Stars for Service for operations in the Gilbert Islands and Marshall Islands, the 1944 Asiatic Pacific Raids and the occupation of Iwo Jima.
Following his discharge from the Navy, in 1946, he returned to Berkeley and marriage Ruth Jane Wood of Jonesboro, Ark. He completed a master's degree in agricultural economics at Cal in 1947. With his first son, George III, in tow, the family moved to Redlands. They stayed for the next 12 years, during which time sons Steve and Brian were born.
After a short stint with Bank of America, he went to work with the state Department of Veteran's Affairs. Over the next 12 years, he served as farm and home loan appraiser, then as district manager in the San Bernardino office.
A promotion to state manager brought the family to the Sacramento area in 1960, when they settled in Davis.
Many of the family's fondest memories revolve around trailer camping trips in the 1950s and '60s, with summer vacations in state and national parks throughout California and Oregon. He and his wife instilled an appreciation for outdoor activities, his family said, and, ever the master of the campfire, he enjoyed ending a day of hiking with a barbecue.
In 1977, at age 58, he and his wife moved to Winters and prepared for a retirement that turned out to be long and rich. Have grown up in Los Angeles, he had always longed for the life of a farmer, and now he had 10 acres along Putah Creek and an adjoining city lot.
He raised walnuts, almonds, kiwis and eight varieties of wine grapes. Each year, under the direction of his son Steve, family and friends had fun gathering for the annual grape harvest and crush. Much of the wine was bad, his family said, but all of it was enjoyed.
He also tended a small collection of fruits trees - including cherry, fig, pomegranate, apple, peach and apricot - and maintained a large summer garden. He and his wife kept loved ones well-supplied with canned tomato products, jams, pickles, juices, fruits, peppers, corn and more.
Love, admired and respected by his family, he was described as "a man of character with an unpretentious devotion to his family" - a dedicated and loving husband and father, extremely proud of his children and grandchildren, who taught his sons by example about how to work hard and be responsible while still enjoying life.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth Ziser, son George Ziser and his wife Marie of Orinda, son Steve Ziser and his wife Janet of Fairfield, and son Brian Ziser and his wife Claudia of Davis. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Michael and his wife Carrie, Matthew, Joe and his wife Corinne, Emily, J.J., Diana, Kimberly, Madeline, Kristin, Samuel and Katie, and one great-grandchild, Anna.
A celebration of his life for family, friends and well-wishers for his wife's recovery will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, at the Winters Community Center, 102 Railroad Ave. in Winters.
Because he was a lifelong proponent and supporter of education, his family asks, in lieu of flowers, donation be made to a school, college or university of the donor's choice.
Doris V. Bernard
Doris Virginia Bernard died Nov. 9, 2003, in her West Sacramento home after a short battle with lung cancer. She was 63.
Born April 16, 1940, in Oklahoma, she was a homemaker. She lived in Yolo County for 40 years.
She is survived by daughter Starla June Gomez, sons Roy Lavon Swearengin and Carl Willis Swearengin, sisters Deloris Nellie Bliss of West Sacramento and Darlene Wanda Cortez of Reno, Nev., brothers Alfard Lee Thomas of West Sacramento and Ray Dean Thomas of Reno, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A private family service is planned.
Her family requests memorial gifts in her name to Yolo Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is in charge of arrangements.
Linda K. Arnold
Linda Kay Arnold, a UC Davis purchasing agent for 17 years, died at her Sacramento home Oct. 4, 2003. She was 52.
Born in Susanville on May 30, 1951, she graduated from Lassen High School in 1969. She attended Chico State, then transferred to UC Berkeley when she graduated with a bachelor's degree in English in 1975.
She was employed at UC Berkeley for 10 years, then, in 1986, moved to Sacramento and started her job at UCD.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Susanville. A pianist, she loved classical music and Shakespeare, and was also a collector of Nancy Drew mysteries.
During her years of service to the UCD zoology department and then to the Section of Evolution and Ecology, she was a person who made a difference to those around her, a friend said. She was admired and respected for both her work ethic and personal integrity, and she will be missed greatly.
She is survived by her mother Merle Arnold of Susanville, dear friend Mike Zumalt of Carmichael, brother Ernie Arnold of Susanville, sister and brother-in-law Suzie and Rich Faulkner of Janesville, nephew J.P. Faulkner of Janesville and one niece.
A ceremony honoring and celebrating her memory will be held near the lobby of Storer Hall at UCD from 4:10 to 5 p.m. Friday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to a charity of the donor's choice.
