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Edward Nevin Brown
Edward Nevin Brown passed away Jan. 14, 2005. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Marjorie "Midge" Lloyd Brown. He is survived by his son, Stephen Nevin Brown and daughter-in-law, Denese Gail Welch of Mt. Shasta and his grandson, Benjamin Boston of Portland, Ore.
Ed was born in Philadelphia May 13, 1918. Orphaned at four years of age, Ed was placed in the Girard College for Boys in Philadelphia. Upon graduation in 1936, Ed joined the Philadelphia office of Southern Pacific Company as a clerk, progressing though several positions. At the same time, Ed attended the University of Pennsylvania (Evening Wharton School).
He was promoted to Chief Clerk for Southern Pacific in the Atlanta office in 1941. With the outbreak of World War II, Ed was transferred to San Francisco and subsequently to the Portland offices of SP. While in Portland, he was inducted to the U.S. Army as a private and discharged as a captain.
After the war, Ed re-entered service to the Southern Pacific Company, first going to St. Louis, then Chicago, New York, back to Chicago and finally to the San Francisco headquarters. He was appointed General Traffic Manager of the St. Louis Southwestern Railway (a subsidiary of SP), in St. Louis in 1966. He returned to San Francisco as Assistant Vice-president of Traffic of SP and was subsequently appointed Vice-president of the SSW in 1978. Ed retired in 1982, after 47 years of service.
During his career, he attended Harvard University’s Advanced Management Program in 1963. He was particularly proud of being a founding member of the Park Forest, Ill. Volunteer Fire Department in 1949.
Before moving to Mt. Shasta in 2003, Ed volunteered at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation Clinic, was a member of the Los Altos Golf and Country Club, SIRS, the Southern Pacific Executive Officers’ Association and delivered "Meals on Wheels" in Menlo Park.
Visitation will be held at McNary’s Chapel in Woodland Friday, Jan. 21 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Graveside services will be at the Capay Cemetery in Esparto at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, Mercy Mt. Shasta.
Edward Nevin Brown (1918-2005) (2nd of 2 obits.)
Edward Nevin Brown died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005 at age 86.
Mr. Brown was born in Philadelphia May 13, 1918. He graduated from the Girard College for Boys in Philadelphia in 1936. He attended the University of Pennsylvania (Evening Wharton School) and in 1963 he attended Harvard University’s Advanced Management Program. He worked for the Southern Pacific Company for 47 years, retiring in 1982 as vice-president of the St. Louis Southwestern Railway, a subsidiary of SP. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a captain. He was a founding member of the Park Forest, Ill. Volunteer Fire Department in 1949 and volunteered at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation Clinic, was a member of the Los Altos Golf and Country Club, SIRS, the Southern Pacific Executive Officers’ Association and delivered Meals on Wheels in Menlo Park.
Survivors include Mr. Brown’s son, Stephen Nevin Brown and daughter-in-law, Denese Gail Welch of Mt. Shasta and his grandson, Benjamin Boston of Portland, Ore. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Marjorie "Midge" Lloyd Brown.
The family requests memorials in Mr. Brown’s name be directed to Mercy Hospice, Mercy Mt. Shasta.
Services: Visitation was held Friday, Jan. 21 at McNary’s Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Graveside services followed the viewing at the Capay Cemetery in Esparto. McNary’s Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Frances Helen Brown
Frances Helen Brown died May 1, 2004, in Salem, Ore. She was 87 years old.
She was born Dec. 23, 1916, in Harris and grew up on the Humboldt coast above Trinidad. She graduated from Arcata High School in 1933.
A homemaker for many years, she went to work as an assistant manager of the Scotts Valley Fruit Exchange of Lakeport in 1952. Four years later, she moved her family to Davis and worked for the next 23 years at UC Davis - first in pomology, then at the veterinary clinic, then back to pomology.
She was a horsewoman all her adult life, and was also involved with square dancing and sailing. She also loved to sew and knit.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Crawford H. Brown.
She is survived by a son, James R. Ley, and two daughters, Helen Punches and Judy Mehrens, all of Port Orchard, Wash. She is also survived by two grandsons, five granddaughters, two great-grandsons and six great-granddaughters.
A graveside service for the family will be held on July 11 at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road.
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Joe M. Brown
Mr. Joe M. Brown died of a brief illness in Sacramento, Friday, Jan. 7, 2005 at age 76.
Born June 10, 1928, in Erick OK, Mr. Brown was the owner of Central Auto Parts-the Napa Auto Parts in Dixon for 29-years. He also worked at Crausian International in Woodland for 11-years and worked at Kern County Equipment in Bakersfield and Waco for 15-years.
As a young man, he enjoyed bowling, and trips to Reno and Lake Tahoe. He also enjoyed visits with family, friends and college and pro-football.
Mr. Brown is survived by daughters, Karen L. Brown and husband Ray Camby and Jo Ann Espitallier. He is also survived by sister, Oleta Armstrong; Aunt, Ida Wilson of Oklahoma; brother, Elvin Brown and grandchildren Anna Espitallier, Maddie Espitallier and Nathan Espitallier.
Many nieces, nephews, friends and their families also survive him.
He was preceded in death in 2002 by his wife of 52-years, Nita Brown.
Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at the Dixon Community Church with Rev. Catherine Morris officiating. Visitation is scheduled from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Carpenter Funeral Home, 569 North 1st. St., Dixon. Burial will be at Silveyville Cemetery in Dixon.
Contributions made be made to the Dixon Volunteer Fire depart or the American Heart Association. Carpenter Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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John Loren Brown
John Loren Brown died in Woodland Thursday, March 6, 2003, at age 73.
Born Feb. 17, 1930, in San Francisco, Mr. Brown had been a Yolo County resident for 36 years. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954. He worked for PG&E after 37 years.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Hazel B. Brown. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Brown.
The family requests memorials be directed to Gospel for Asia, 1800 Golden Trails Ct., Carrollton, Texas, 75010; or to "In Touch Ministries, " P.O. Box 7900, Atlanta, Ga., 30357. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary’s Chapel of Woodland.
Services: A funeral service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2003, at McNary’s Chapel, Woodland. Burial will be private.
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Tyra Burnell Hackett
Tyra Burnell Hackett died in Woodland Memorial Hospital Monday, Sept. 20, 1999 at age 83.
Born April 2, 1916, in Guinda, Mr. Hackett was a lifelong resident of Yolo County who lived in guinda. He was the son of the late Tyra D. and Lucille (*Henderson) Hackett. According to his family 'he was an avid hunter; who was particularly proud of his military record during World War II and was a member of Yolo Grange.'
Mr. Hackett is survived by his children, Tyra Elliott Hackett and Wanda Louise Hackett, both of Seattle, Wash., Carmen Davis Hackett of Aurora, Colo, Paula Hackett Palmer of Sacramento, Marva Bailey and Louana Harden, both of Guinda, “Sharky” Charlotte Tolliver of Auburn and Colleen Henson of Esparto; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by his sister Laura R. Hackett of Sacramento.
Mr. Hackett was preceded in death by his granddaughter Sachya Davis in 1982.
A graveside service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Capay Cemetery, with Elder Stanton, of New Testament Church of Woodland officiating. A potluck luncheon will be held at the Yolo Grange Hall, in Guinda, immediately following the service.
Kraft Bros. of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Webb C. Hadden (1st of 2 obituaries)
Webb C. Hadden died at his Woodland home Sunday, March 27, 2005 at age 63.
Mr. Hadden was born Oct. 16, 1941 in Oceanside to Leonard and Elizabeth (Costar) Tanner. He was a Yolo County resident for 37 years. He was a 1959 graduate of Mt. Diablo High School in Concord. He graduated from UC Berkeley in 1963 with Master's degree in psychology. He worked as a counselor for the Woodland Joint Unified School District for 19 years until 1988. After leaving WJUSD, he worked for Goodwill Industries as a vocational evaluator, as well as Yolo Employment Services as a placement counselor.
Survivors include Mr. Hadden's wife of 36 years, Myrtis Hadden of Woodland; his sister, Joanne Pirkey of Sacramento; his brothers, Stuart Hadden of Flagstaff, Ariz. and Mike Hadden of El Dorado Hills; one niece; five nephews and one great-niece. Preceding him in death was his parents, Leonard and Elizabeth Tanner and his sister, Judy Young.
The family requests memorials in Mr. Hadden's name be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 96517.
Services: Respecting the wishes of Mr. Hadden, private family services will be scheduled at a later date. Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
Webb C. Hadden (2nd of 2 obits.)
Webb C. Hadden, 63, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2005 at his Woodland home.
Born Oct. 16, 1941 in Oceanside to Leonard and Elizabeth (Costar) Tanner, he was raised in the Bay Area and a graduate of the Mt. Diablo High School class of 1959. Mr. Hadden graduated from UC Berkeley in 1963, having received his Master's degree in psychology. A Yolo County resident for the 37 years, he worked as a counselor for the Woodland Joint Unified School District for 19 years until 1988. After leaving WJUSD, he worked for Goodwill Industries as a vocational evaluator, as well as Yolo Employment Services as a placement counselor. Cooking, kayaking and love of the outdoors were a few of his passions. He is survived by his bride of 36 years, Myrtis Hadden of Woodland; a sister, Joanne Pirkey of Sacramento; brothers, Stuart Hadden of Flagstaff, Ariz. and Mike Hadden of El Dorado Hills. Five nephews, one niece and one great-niece also survive him. Preceding him in death was his parents, Leonard and Elizabeth Tanner and sister, Judy Young. Private family services will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617 in his memory.
Assisting the family with arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.
