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Dan Gade
Dan Gade not only restored cars, but hearts as well.
Students and staff at Davis High School were devastated Monday when the news reached them that beloved teacher Daniel Lee Gade had died over the weekend. Gade, 56, had taught auto shop and power tech at DHS since August 1994. In that short time, Gade made an impact on many Davis teens.
"He took academic types and exposed them to the blue-collar world, " said Kathy Ware, whose two sons, Mike and Matt Erke, took classes from Gade. "Here were two boys who don't exactly like getting their hands dirty and he made auto shop come alive for them."
Gade died in his sleep Monday morning of an apparent heart failure. He was found by his wife, Robyn, who is an attendance secretary at Davis High. Students and staff mourned for both halves of the popular couple.
"It's evident in the strong emotions exhibited by students and staff that Dan was dynamic, a much-beloved teacher, colleague and friend, " said Marilyn Mansfield, interim principal.
Gade taught in the Los Angeles Unified School District for 12 years before coming to Davis. He taught both industrial arts and art in Southern California. He took a break from teaching between 1981 and 1991 to work for Snap-On Tools in Sacramento, where he was promoted to sales manager.
Known for wearing wild shirts that displayed his love for all kinds of cars, the twinkle-eyed, smiling, mustachioed Gade reached a cross-section of students that transcended academic, social, economic and racial differences.
"He was a nice, grounded, all-around guy who talked to you as a person, and not as a teacher, to students, " said junior Christine O'Neil. "He was warm and loving and it just made the class something to look forward to."
All over campus, posters went up, proclaiming love and affection for both of the Gades. Counselors sat with bereft students in the auto shop building, where a sign went up that read, "Dan Gade: We love you with all of our hearts." Photo memorials sprang up on doors, while a photo album Gade maintained circulated throughout the school.
"One student told me that Dan had just told him last Friday that he was going to be a great man, " said counselor Courtenay Tessler. "He said nobody had ever told him that before. I said, 'Well, Mr. Gade never lied, so I guess he left you with quite a gift, ' and the boy just beamed."
One student wrote, "Dear Robyn: The reason why so many students loved Dan was because he respected all kinds of people. He was everything a teacher should be."
An avid fan of the automotive wizards of Boston, Click and Clack, Gade had a tradition of reading aloud their syndicated column every Friday to his classes. "Nobody could read 'Click and Clack' like he could, " said one student, "but we're going to keep reading it in his honor."
Mansfield said plans for a memorial service will be announced after Thanksgiving.
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Ada J. Gage
Ada Jean Gage died April 12, 2001. Born Nov. 24, 1931, to James and Fiordinda Mackin, in Butler, Penn., she was 69.
She was raised in Butler, where she lived until moving to Raleigh, N.C. She came to El Macero in 1966. She was a member of the El Macero Country Club, Novel Reader Book Club, El Macero Republican Women, Friends of UC Davis Presents, Davis Flower Arrangers and St. James Catholic Church. She enjoyed golf, bridge and tennis and was an avid world traveler.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Gordon Gage Sr. on Dec. 6, 1987.
She is survived by her son, John Gordon Gage III and his wife, Victoria Gage, of Sacramento; and James Gregory Gage of Sacramento; grandchildren Scott Gage, Jacqueline Gage, Brit Gage and Austin Gage of Sacramento; great-grandson, Matthew Gage; brothers Elmer Mackin and Alvin Mackin of Butler, Penn.; brothers-in-law Robert Gage and William T. Maxwell of Middletown, Ohio; and her companion and family friend, Dan Louis of Sacramento and Davis.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass on Saturday, April 28, at 1 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 200 W. 14th St. A reception will follow immediately at the El Macero Country Club, 44571 Clubhouse Drive in El Macero. Burial will be private at North Side Cemetery in Butler. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations may be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.
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Audrey Irene Gage
Audrey Irene Gage born in Palo Alto, Ca. on Aug. 10, 1939. Died in Woodland, Ca. on Dec. 2, 2003, following a lengthy illness. She was 64 years of age. She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Gage and Brenda Gage, both of Sacramento.
At Audrey's request, no services will be held.
A graduate of Woodland High School, Audrey also attended Sacramento City College. Over the years she pursued her passion for learning by being an avid reader.
Audrey worked her entire adult life in Woodland. She worked for the CalCan Trucking company as a Weigh Master. She also worked at Mobil Chemical as a vending attendant for many years. She was later employed by The Fashion, after which she became manager of Marlene's. She worked at Yolo General Hospital up until her retirement in 1990.
After retiring Audrey loved to garden and took great pride in the landscaping of her yard. She was also deeply committed to her "pups" who gave her a lifetime of love and comfort.
"When thoughts of me creep into your mind, please smile and remember me as a person who lived and loved, won and lost, laughed and cried, but most of all, who played the hand she was dealt and is at peace with the results" Audrey Gage, 1996.
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Bobby Lee Gage
Bobby Lee Gage died at the age of 62 on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002, in his Woodland home, surrounded by his family and loved ones, after a battle with cancer. Mr. Gage was born in LaMesa, Texas, on Aug. 4, 1940, to Robert Allen and Veda Mae (Johnson) Gage who preceded him in death.
After graduating from Castro Valley High School in 1958, Mr. Gage joined the U.S. Air Force to begin a career of service to his country. After completing basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, he attended technical training and became an aircraft instrument mechanic and also a training instructor in maintenance and repair of aircraft equipment and instruments.
Mr. Gage went on to serve during the Vietnam War, and was awarded the Vietnamese Defense Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Expert and Marksman Riflery medals and an Outstanding Unit Award. He last served with the 3535 Navigational Training Wing at Mather Air Force Base.
After 12 years of service, Mr. Gage left the military. He went to work with Spreckels Sugar Company in Woodland for the next 28 years, and was a member of the Woodland American Legion Post. Mr Gage loved carpentry work and was proud of the work he had done on his home, according to his family members.
He also loved performing at Halloween parties and especially loved the musical group ABBA. He was a Yolo County resident for 30 years.
Mr. Gage is survived by his wife of 23 years, Kathleen (Edgmon) Gage; and his children: sons, Andrew and Thomas Gage of Idaho; daughters, Karen Clemons and husband Chuck of Sacramento, Erin Gage of Idaho, and Lynn Smith of Sacramento. Other survivors include Tammy Anderson and husband Ralph of Winters, Gina Stanley and husband Dennis of Woodland and David Garske of Woodland, as well as brother, T.D. Gage of Castro Valley and 12 grandchildren also.
No visitation is scheduled prior to the funeral service which will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. Military honors will be presented at the conclusion of the service. Interment will be private and scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donation in Mr. Gage's memory be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617.
Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Darrell E. "Mick" Gage
Darrell E. "Mick" Gage, age 65, died in Sacramento on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 following a long illness.
He was born in Merced on Sept. 5, 1939. He attended Fillmore and Planfield grammar schools in Woodland. Darrell attended Woodland High School where he lettered in varsity football for four years and was on the Sac-Joaquin championship team of 1958. Darrell graduated from Woodland High School in 1958. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1961 and was stationed in Germany. He was united in marriage to Leiselotte Nofsiger in September 1963.
When Darrell returned from Germany, he was employed by Kordite Co. and then Mobil Chemical Co. After Mobil, he went to work for Target as a warehouseman. He retired from Target three years ago. Darrell became interested in computers in his retirement and became very proficient with them.
Darrell is survived by his mother, Martha Gage of Woodland and an older brother, Don Gage of Roseville. He is further survived by nieces and nephews. Darrell was preceded in death by his father, Royal Gage in 1988 and a younger brother, Stanley in 1985.
Respecting the wishes of Darrell, no services are scheduled. He will be buried
at Monument Hill Memorial Park.
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P.J. Gaier
P.J. Gaier of Richmond, Va., whose sister lives in Davis, died July 31, 2004. He was 41.
Born in Dayton, Ohio, on Sept. 18, 1962, he grew up in Piqua, Ohio and graduated from Lehman High School in Sidney, Ohio, where he was a varsity football player.
He moved to Richmond in the mid-1980s and founded his own company, now BEX Logistics. His business ahchievements include being twice named Richmond's Small Business Person of the Year and nominated as the state of Virginia's Entrepreneur of the Year. He was active in numerous organizations, including Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Midtown Toastmasters, Rotary International, Special Olympics and Virginia CEO.
He was an active member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
At the time of his death, he was training to participate in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Triathlon to be held later this month. The youngest of seven children, family was always an important part of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dolores Gaier, and a brother, E. Michael Gaier.
He is survived by his two sisters, Katie Gaier of San Rafael and Mary Stewart of Davis; three brothers, Rober Gaier of Solon, Ohio, Tim Gaier of Columbus, Ohio, and Mark Gaier of Ogunquit, Maine; two nephews; four nieces; and one grandnephew.
A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 3602 Hawthorne Ave. in Richmond, Va.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5511 Staples Mill Rd., Suite 105, Richmond, VA 23228 or Special Olympics Virginia, 3212 Skipwith Road, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23294.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bennett Funeral Home.
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John Franklin Gaines
John Franklin Gaines died at his home in Woodland Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 at age 86.
Mr. Gaines was born Dec. 15, 1917 in Broughton, Ill. He had been a Yolo County resident for 24 years. He was a graduate of Southern Illinois Normal University and earned a Ph.D. in botany and geography from the University of Nebraska. He served in the Army during World War II. He taught geography at UCLA and at California State College at Los Angeles, and chaired the geography department and was Dean of Fiscal Affairs. He later served as chairman of the geography department at California State University, Northridge. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodland. In 1985, he received a Distinguished Service Award from the Association of Pacific Coast Geographers for his work editing the group's yearbook.
Survivors include Mr. Gaines' daughter, Judy of Boston, Mass.; his son, John of Benicia, his stepdaughter, Janie of Woodland, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wives, Wilma Brown Gaines and Vivian Cordray Gaines.
Services: Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at J.T. Oswald-Nobel Chapel, 1001 N. Maclay Ave., San Fernando, with burial to follow at the Oakwood Memorial Cemetery in Chatsworth. J.T. Oswald-Nobel Chapel Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
