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Ann T. Kihara
Ann T. Kihara died in her sleep Nov. 7, 2004, at her Davis home. She was 79.
A memorial service will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday at Davis Christian Assembly, 3030 Sycamore Lane.
Born in Yokohama, Japan, Dec. 5, 1925, she was marriage to George M. Kihara for 18 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband in September 2003.
She is survived by her sons, Jeffery Pierce of Spokane, Wash., and Victor Pierce of Dixon, Mo.; two step-daughters, Naomi Mayekawa of Overland Park, Kan., and Beverly Marchione of Los Angeles; and one grandchild, Ariel Pierce of Dixon, Mo.
Donations may be made to the Kihara Family Trust.
KIHARA
George M. Kihara
George M. Kihara died in his Davis home Monday, Sept. 1, 2003, at age 79.
Born in Los Angeles on April 20, 1924, Mr. Kihara was a graduate of Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. He worked for UC Davis in the Department of Vegetable Crops, retiring in 1989 after being employed for 31 years. He served in the army reserve for 27 years attaining the rank of Command Sargeant Major.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Kihara; daughters, Beverly Marchione of Los Angeles, and Naomi Mayekawa of Overland Park, Kan.; stepsons, Jeffery C. Pierce of Spokane, Wash., and Victor A. Pierce of Dixon, Mo.; and five grandchildren.
The family requests memorials be directed to the Davis Christian Assembly Church.
Services: Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Davis Christian Assembly Church, 3030 Sycamore Lane in Davis.
KILBURN
Dorothy M. Kilburn
Dorothy Kilburn passed away at home on September 29, 2003 after a long battle with cancer.
A member of the "greatest generation," she was 85.
Mrs. Kilburn was born in Bisbee, Ariz. on March 20, 1918 and lived there until 1938 when she moved to California. In 1973 she moved to Woodland where she became active in a number of senior activities. She firmly believed it was important to help make the world a better place. She was a past president of the local chapter of AARP, and served on the board of directors of the Woodland Senior Center, Inc. For 13 years as president and secretary. She participated in a number of Senior Center clubs; she was a long-time president of the organ club and was one of the original members of the computer club. She served as the secretary for that organization for a number of years. Mrs. Kilburn was also a member of the Woodland Library Rose Club and Town and County.
Mrs. Kilburn's many interests included a passion for music, flowers and reading. She had an extensive rose garden and was an accomplished organist and gave music lessons. Mrs. Kilburn was a multi-talented lady who loved a mental challenge and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Mrs. Kilburn is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Larry Jorgensen of Esparto, grandson, Nathan Hood and wife Leslie of Tucson, Arizona, two great-grandchildren, Rachel and Bryce Hood of Tucson, a niece, Muriel Hanson of Tucson and son-in-law, Ben Hood of Sedona, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Hood in 2002 and her husband, John Kilburn in 1990.
Memorial contributions may be made to Yolo County Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617; and the Woodland Senior Center Computer Club. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel. A private family service will be held at a later date.
KILKENNY
Kelli Kilkenny
Kelly Kilkenny passed away on Oct. 20, 2000 at Woodland Memorial Hospital due to complications from Friedreich's Ataxia. Born on Dec. 24, 1962, she was 37 years old.
She is survived by her father, Vincent Vaughan, and siblings Kim Vaughan, Caleb Vaughan and Troy Vaughan, all of Dorris, and brothers Vincent Vaughan of Oklahoma and Jeremy Vaughan of Camp Pendleton; uncle, Kevin Kilkenny of Dixon, aunt and uncle Jerry and Carol Hahl of Sacramento and half-sister Stephanie Vaughan of Woodland.
A memorial service was planned at the North Sacramento Church of the Nazarene in Sacramento. Memorial donations may be made in Ms. Kilkenney's name to the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance, 2001 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 209, Arlington, Virginia, 22202.
KILMER
Kenneth Calvin Kilmer, Jr.
Kenneth Calvin Kilmer Jr. died on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003, at Sutter General hospital in Sacramento at the age of 57.
Born in Sacramento, Mr. Kilmer resided within Yolo and Sacramento counties for 49 years, having attended Sacramento area schools through high school.
His career centered on the automotive industry, from ownership of a Gulf station in Sacramento, to his position as a parts warehouseman with Good Chevrolet in Sacramento.
He is survived by daughter Susan White of Winters; sons David Kilmer of Maxwell and Daniel Kilmer of Sacramento; brothers John and James Kilmer, sister Barbara Wallace and father Kenneth C. Kilmer Sr. of Sacramento.
Preceding him in death was his mother Barbara Kilmer in 1996.
Evergreen Funeral Services of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
Services: A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
KINCANON
Alice Peterson Kincanon
Alice Peterson Kincanon died at Cottonwood Healthcare Center Saturday, April 12, 2003, at age 86.
Born March 11, 1917, in Elwood, Utah, Mrs. Kincanon was a homemaker and wife for 64 years. She had been a Yolo County resident for 51 years.
Survivors include her twin sons, Larry and Jerry Kincanon of Woodland; daughters, Betty Rhodes of Robbins; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Kincanon, in January of 2003.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.
RICHARDSON
Morgan J. Richardson
Morgan J. Richardson of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, died Jan. 28, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. She died comfortably on her 58th birthday with family and friends present.
A celebration of her life begins at noon Thursday at English Funeral Chapel, 1133 N. Fourth St. in Coeur d'Alene.
Born Jan. 28, 1948, in Detroit, Mich., to Wallace and Helen (Moore) Richardson, she loved music and had a beautiful singing voice. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and flowers. She had a passion for children and believed the human spirit was strong enough to change and grow.
While in Davis she was a counselor at the rape crisis center and worked for the advancement of women's music through Crystal Moon Productions. She helped open a women's health clinic in Sacramento and worked at a women's health clinic in Boulder, Colo.
Upon coming to Coeur d'Alene 10 years ago, she began as a paid volunteer for Idaho Child Abuse Response and Education and quickly rose to executive director.
She was preceded in death by her father, Wally Richardson.
She is survived by her partner, Carolyn Wickenkamp of Coeur d'Alene and her son, Jamie; and her son, Tobin and his wife Tara, and her grandsons, Alexander and James, all of Davis.
She is further survived by her mother, Helen “Lee, ” and her brothers, Rand and Reid, all of Virginia; her sister, Rhonda of Oregon; her sisters-in-law, Gypsy and Linda; two nieces, two nephews and two great-nieces.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to ICARE, c/o Morgan Richardson Memorial Fund at any Mountain West Bank branch.
