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Diana Smith
Friends and family deeply mourn the loss of Diana Smith, who died from cancer on Jan. 3, 2003, at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento.
Born on May 5, 1955, she was 47 years old. She was a longtime Santa Rosa resident who worked as an admissions counselor at Sonoma State University where she received her bachelor's degree in 1986.
She loved hiking and spending time on the Northern California coast with her friends and family. Her lifelong passion for horses and her commitment to community service led her, in recent years, to volunteer at Giant Steps in Petaluma, an equestrian center that provides horseback riding lessons to disabled children.
In the last few weeks of her life, she was cared for by her sister, Vicki Smith; her brother-in-law, Steve McMahon; her niece, Molly McMahon; and by many friends whom she had come to know in Davis, including the families of Chris and Poh Wee and Cindi and Andy Kerr.
She also leaves behind two brothers, Steve Smith and his wife Judi of Victorville, and Roger Smith and his children of Hawaii. In addition, she leaves a wonderful community of friends and co-workers in Santa Rosa where services will be held.
Contributions may be made in her memory to Giant Steps, 595 Deer Creek Lane, Petaluma, CA 94952.
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Emeline Smith
Mrs. Smith, Yoloan 68 Years, Dies
Mrs. Emeline Smith, 92, resident of Yolo county for 68 years, died in her sleep Sunday at her home in Brooks. She was a native of Buchanan, Michigan, and came west in 1875 with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Henry, local pioneers.
Although in failing health for a long time, Mrs. Smith's death was sudden and came as a great shock to her friends and relatives throughout Yolo county.
Mrs. Smith was an active member of the W.C.T.U. and during her life-time had been a leader. She was kind and considerate and had a wide circle of friends who loved and admired her.
She is survived by three sons, Willard F. and Henry Earl Smith of Brooks and Avery G. Smith of Venice; two daughters, Mrs. Ivy J. Baas of Hubbard, Texas, and Mrs. Clyde P. Harlan of Compton; a sister, Mrs. Alma Cranston of Woodland; a brother George W. Henry of Scotia, Illinois, and 10 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.
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Ethel Helen Smith
Ethel Helen Smith died in Woodland Memorial Hospital Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003, at age 84.
Born June 22, 1918, in Buffalo, N.Y., Mrs. Smith had been a Yolo County resident for 56 years. She was a member of Town and Country Club in Woodland and was a world traveler. She did a variety of volunteer work.
Survivors include her sister, Mildred Simler and stepdaughter, Janet Bryant; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Smith; sisters, Ruth Eckel, and Eva Scheinfeldt; and brother, Jim Smith.
The family requests memorials be directed to the Salvation Army. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.
Services: No services are scheduled.
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Etta Viola Smith
Etta Viola Smith died in Woodland on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, at age 97.
Born Dec. 17, 1906, in Kincaid, Kan., Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late William Henry and Frances (Mealman) Lake. She moved with her family to California in 1912 and had been a Yolo County resident since 1925. She had been a homemaker all her adult life.
Survivors include her daughters, Edna Long of Penn Valley, Ethel Johnston of Woodland, and Edith Anderson and husband Jack of El Macero; and son, Roger Smith of New Plymouth, Idaho; grandchildren, Marsha Hovey and husband Roy of Morgan Hill, David Parrott and wife Jennifer of Oakley, Scott Johnston and wife Sheila of Woodland, Craig Smith and wife Cindy of Las Vegas, Linda Stewart of Carson City, Lauralee Boyle and husband Keith of Sacramento, Lisa Johnston and husband Mark of Woodland, Lana Maeder and husband Herb of Meadow Vista, and John Anderson and wife Lisa of Sacramento; sister, Julia Gamble of Hanford; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay C. Smith, in 1964; sons-in-law, Bill Johnston, in 1992, and Ivan Long, in 2002; and grandsons, Kirk Johnston, in 2003.
Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.
Services: Services will be conducted privately.
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Harmon E. Smith
A beloved husband, father and friend, Harmon E. Smith died May 19, 2006, with his family at his side. He was 89 years old.
A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at Davis Community Church, 412 C St. A reception will follow in the church's Fellowship Hall.
Born on March 17, 1917, in Ogden, Utah, to J.C. and Lucile Smith, he graduated from Hollywood High School in Southern California. He entered the U.S. Army, serving on a military transport ship from Hawaii to the Persian Gulf.
Returning to the States, he was reassigned to Munich, Germany, where he met his wife Barbara.
From the Army, Harmon went to work at the U.S. Post Office in Sacramento. He retired in June 1972 after 32 years of service.
He enjoyed 34 years of retirement.
He was active in Boy Scouts, was a member of Davis Community Church and was a member of the Senior Davis Golf Group. He enjoyed his family, reading and playing bridge.
Harmon is survived by his wife Barbara; a son, Michael Smith and his wife Dorothy of Felton; a daughter, Trudy Hollis and her husband John of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; and his grandchildren, Steven Smith of Fair Oaks, Brigham Craun of Felton, Jason Maxwell and his wife Jana of Phoenix, and Jesse Hollis of Prescott, Ariz.
The family wishes to express their appreciation for his doctors and hospice nurses.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the Yolo Hospice, Davis Community Church or a charity of the donor's choice.
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Helen E. Smith
Helen E. Smith died Jan. 1, 2003, at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Davis. Born Jan. 30, 1907, in Spiritwood, N.D., to Charles and Esther Nyberg, she was 95.
The Nyberg family moved to Ontario, Calif., in 1912. After graduating from Chaffey High School, she worked as a bookkeeper and secretary and attended Chaffey Junior College.
She marriage Charles A. Smith, her high school sweetheart, in 1930. They lived in Bellingham and Seattle, Wash., for 3 1/2 years before returning to Ontario, where they lived until moving to Davis in September 1981. Charles died suddenly 16 days later.
She was a longtime active member of Bethel Congregational Church in Ontario, and joined the Davis Community Church in 1982.
She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Rollins of Davis; grandson, Roderick Rollins and his wife Julie of Tulare; granddaughter, Yvonne Rollins of Denver; and sisters-in-law, Carrie Nyberg of Quartzite, Ariz., and Lois Jacobs of Downey; and nieces and nephews in the United States and Sweden.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and LaForrest, and three weeks ago by her son-in-law, Raymond Rollins.
At her request, no services will be held. Memorials may be sent to Davis Community Church Building Fund or Bethel Congregational Church in Ontario.
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James D. Smith
James D. Smith died on June 29, 2005 at Woodland Health Care at age 78.
Mr. Smith was born July 31, 1926 to the late Columbus and Vesta Lee Smith. He had been a Yolo County resident for 41 years. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and was employed by Contadina Foods in Woodland from 1965-1989, he was also a member of Woodland United Fellowship Church.
Survivors include Mr. Smith's wife of 56 years, Faye Smith; Sons, Gordon Smith of Tennessee, Alan Smith and wife Dorothy of Vacaville, Stan Smith and wife Dot of Robbins, Mike Smith and wife Sue of Woodland; Sister Janet Smith of Oklahoma; Brothers, Lloyd, Archie, Jerry and Gary Smith of Oklahoma and stepbrother Lewis Smith of Arkansas.
He is also survived grandchildren by Diana Faye David, Christina Smith, Terry Smith, Jeremy Smith, Wendy Satter, Layla Eagleton, Brandy Smith, James Smith, Dewayne Smith and Michael D. Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Columbus and Vesta Lee Smith; Brothers, Argie Smith, Evlys Smith and sister Leona Teague.
Services: A visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, at Woodland United Fellowship Church at 240 North West St., Woodland. A funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Woodland United Fellowship Church at 240 North West St., Woodland. Burial will be at Monument Hill Memorial Park. Carl Morgan will be officiating.
McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
