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Genevieve Bennett Riddle
Genevieve Bennett Riddle, a longtime Davis resident, died peacefully on April 19, 2005, following complications from a stroke. She was 89.
A memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Davis Community Church, 412 C St.
A Nebraska native, she was born July 18, 1915. She was the youngest child of Jacob and Fanny Easton Bennett. After spending her final high school years in the Panama Canal Zone, she entered the University of Nebraska, majoring in home economics. There she met her future husband, Ogden C. Riddle, at a Sadie Hawkins dance.
Elected to several honoraries including Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Epsilon Omicron and Mortar Board, she also served on the executive council of the College of Agriculture. After graduating with honors, she taught home economics.
In 1939, she and Ogden marriage in California, where he completed his doctorate at UC Berkeley and UC Davis. Settling in Davis to raise their family, they became active members of the Davis Community Church. In 1956, she became a member of P.E.O., a national professional service organization involved in the education of women. She served on the board in several capacities, including as president 1988 to 1989.
For 20 years, until retiring in 1984, she had a career in the reference library at UC Davis.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ogden in 1995; and by Robert Hagan, with whom she celebrated a ceremony of commitment at Davis Community Church in 2000.
She is survived by daughters Bonnie Van Duyn of Davis and Kay Becket and her husband Michael of London; and grandson Alex Van Duyn and his wife Dorothea of Oakland.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Organ Fund of the Davis Community Church, Yolo Hospice or University Retirement Community at Davis Foundation.
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Roy Glen Ridens
Roy Glen Ridens of Fallon, Nev. died in Chico Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006 at age 84.
Mr. Ridens was born April 22, 1921 in Sophia, Okla. to Willie and Avena Ridens. He had been a Yolo County resident for 35 years. He worked for various farmers in the Sutter Basin area and operated a Mobil station in Robbins. As a Nevada resident was employed by a variety of farmers and by the Fallon School District. He was a member of the Robbins Lions Club and their volunteer fire department. He was also a volunteer firemen in Stateline, Nev.
Survivors include Mr. Ridens' daughters, Joyce Zannella of Atascadero, Jane Roberts of Tehachapi, Linda Nelson of Chico and Kathy Riley of Rio Linda; his stepdaughters, Margaret Sherman of Fallon, Nev. and Joyce Moore of Las Vegas; his stepson, Ron Grindstaff of Las Vegas; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and his sister, Mildred Horney of Escalon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances "Fran" Ridens; his son, Glen; his parents; his sister; and two brothers.
Services: A celebration of life for Mr. Ridens and his wife will be scheduled at a later date.
Newton-Bracewell Funeral Home of Chico assisted the family with arrangements.
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Wilhelmina G. Riemann
Wilhelmina G. Riemann, a longtime Davis resident, died on March 5, 2005, while at Courtyard Healthcare in Davis. She was 70 years old.
A funeral Mass begins at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church, 1275 B St. in Davis. Interment will follow at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road.
Born June 25, 1934, in Lfif, Poland, she came to the United States and settled in Davis on Nov. 19, 1965, and began working for UC Davis. She briefly went back to Poland and received her doctorate degree in food science at the Poly Technic University at Gdansk. She then returned to Davis and resumed her career working as a staff research assistant in the department of food science for the next 30 years until her retirement.
Her family says she had many enjoyments throughout her life. She especially loved to travel, often returning to her native Poland to visit family and friends.
She will be greatly missed by family and all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Hans P. Riemann of Davis; her brother, Janus "Edward" Goettlich and his wife Renata of Chorzow, Poland; her sister, Malgorzata Jukubska, and her niece Malgorzata Eksanow, both of Warsaw, Poland.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Chapel.
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Stevee Ann Ries
Stevee Ann Ries, one of God's littlest angels, passed away in her sleep at the age of 7 on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, in her home in Phoenix, Arizona.
Stevee was born in Phoenix on April 29, 1996. She lived in Winters briefly, as a tiny infant, then moved to Sacramento with her parents. After only spending two short years in California, the family relocated back to Phoenix, where she resided until her appointment with our Lord.
Although Stevee was severely challenged at birth with Cerebral Palsy, she was bright and alert and always welcomed the world with wide eyes. We are at peace with a warm and soft heart that Stevee is now in the hands of our Lord, safe and no longer in any pain. We know that now she is the whole person that God intended her to be and that she will walk among golden fields and play with all the other children in heaven. We think of the song, "I Believe I Can Fly, " when we think of our Stevee. Now she can fly as she has earned her wings. We will all miss her sweet smile and the twinkle in her eyes when she looked at us. We were blessed to have her presence for the brief time that the Lord felt necessary. Her mission is complete.
Stevee is survived by her father Steven Ries, of Winters; mother Sherri Ries of Phoenix; sisters Danielle Ries, of Winters and Amber Williams, of Phoenix; paternal grandparents David and Janice Marshall, of Winters; maternal grandparents Donna Mosqueda, of Phoenix and Steven Horton of Phoenix; great-grandmothers Virginia Tenney of Sandpoint, Idaho, Mary Jo Lowery, of Phoenix; aunts and uncles Tina and Mike Penoff, of Winters, Joe and Shannon Ries of Esparto, Floyd Parr and Wayne Horton, both of Phoenix, Phaedra and Shane Moon, of Yelm, Washington, Doug Kelleher, of Stafford, Arizona and great-aunt Sandy Colvin of Rancho Cordova; cousins Robin Keller and Phaedra Crozier, of Winters, and Paxton and Tyler Moon, of Yelm, Washington; and many extended cousins and great-aunts and uncles.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in Winters.
Although there were few in Winters who actually knew Stevee, friends of the family are invited to pay their respects and help celebrate her short life here with us.
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Georgene (Hollingsworth) Rietow
Georgene (Hollingsworth) Rietow died peacefully at her Woodland residence on Sunday, July 21, 2002 at the age of 84.
Born June 10, 1918, in Woodland to Harold and Hazel (Cobb) Hollingsworth, Georgene graduated from Woodland High School and then attended UC Davis. While at UCD, she was a member of Omega Nu. A fourth generation Californian, she was known as "Pope" to her friends and family.
Mrs. Rietow lived in Yolo County for 31 years of her life and 44 years in the Hawaiian Islands. She worked as an executive assistant for Lewers & Cooke Development Company. Mrs. Rietow was a long time member of the Woodland First Christian Church, where she had been baptized.
Mrs. Rietow loved to spend time reading, sewing and other crafts, according to her family. "She loved the San Francisco 49ers and 'all things Hawaiian." According to her family she loved and was dearly loved in return by her extended family, both "on the mainland and in Hawaii." She dedicated many hours to volunteer work, and was appreciated for her wit and sense of humor, family members said.
Mrs. Rietow is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Rietow and Martha Rietow of San Diego, her stepdaughter Barbara Brown of Hilo, Hawaii, and her stepson Thomas Rietow of Kauai, Hawaii. Other survivors include sisters Louise Zane and husband Joe of Winters, Ann Sandstrom and husband Marc of Carlsbad; brothers James Hollingsworth and wife Karen of Bellingham, Wash., and Robert Hollingsworth of Woodland; and brother-in-law Jack Meek of Woodland.
Numerous nieces and nephews and several step-grandchildren also survive Mrs. Rietow.
Mrs. Rietow was preceded in death by her sister Phyllis Meek in 1999.
Respecting the wishes of Mrs. Rietow, a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date with her remains to be scattered at sea on the coast of Maui, Hawaii, by her family.
Memorial contributions in Mrs. Rietow's name may be sent to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617.
Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Ben Rigsby
Ben Rigsby died at his home in Knights Landing on Thursday, March 2, 2006 at age 75.
Mr. Rigsby was born March 26, 1930 in Edna, Texas. He had been a Knights Landing/Yuba City area resident for 64 years. He worked as a crop duster for 57 years and was a member of the N.R.A.
Survivors include Mr. Rigsby wife of five years, Judy Rigsby of Knights Landing; his daughters, Marilyn Johnson of Idaho and Lucy Wilcox of Yuba City; his son, Richard Rigsby of Yuba City; his stepdaughters, Janet Archer of Knights Landing, Julie Myers of Dixon, Dana Moffitt of Florida and Paula McClurg of Marysville; 13 grandchildren, one great-grandson; and his brother, Jerry Rigsby of Marysville. He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Mary Lee Rigsby; his son, Gary Rigsby; and his brothers, William Rigsby Jr. and James Rigsby.
The family requests memorials in Mr. Rigsby name be directed to the hospice of the donor's choice.
Services: Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 8 at Sutter Cemetery with Pastor Jim Anderson officiating. Ullrey Memorial Chapel Inc. of Yuba City is assisting the family with arrangements.
