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Dale Richard Mitcheltree
Dale Richard Mitcheltree, a resident of Forest Grove, Ore., died Saturday afternoon, July 30, 2005, at his home from an accidental fall. He was 59.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 1660 Elm St. in Forest Grove. Full military honors will follow. A celebration of his life will immediately follow the service at the Mitcheltree family home, 1506 Cedar St. in Forest Grove.
Born Aug. 21, 1945, in Long Beach, the son of V. "Mike" Mitcheltree and Alice (Connolly) Mitcheltree, he was raised in Napa, graduating from high school in 1963. Upon his graduation, he attended Heald Engineering College and California Polytechnic College, receiving a bachelor of science degree in architecture in 1973.
He interrupted his academic career to join the Navy in 1967. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving two years aboard the USS New Jersey, and completing his service in the Naval Reserve in 1972, at the rank of Quarter Master 3. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze star and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
He marriage Audrey Abbott on Dec. 6, 1975, in Sacramento. Following their marriage, they resided in Sacramento and the Bay Area until 1981, when they moved to Portland, Ore. In 1989, they moved to the Forest Grove.
He had a 32-year career in architecture. He was most recently employed as the regional manager with Studio Parati Architects/LDC Design Group of Hillsboro, Ore. He was the founding principal and owner of Mitcheltree Architects Inc., between 1996 and 2004.
His professional affiliations included the American Institute of Architects and NCARB, and he was named California Businessman of Year in 2004 by the Business Advisory Council of Washington, D.C. His service in Forest Grove included serving on the City Council, Planning Commission, and as a member of Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce.
His main interest in life was his family and among his special interests, he enjoyed barbershop quartet, ballroom dancing, the arts, sports, historical renovation and was a member of the Oregon Trail Model A Club.
He was well-known in Davis through his wife, Audrey, of the Fissell-Abbott family. Audrey, Brenda, Candy and Dana Abbott all grew up in Davis and lived in the area until recently. Their mother, Beverly Beaghley, worked at the UC Davis housing office for many years.
He was preceded in death by his father, V. "Mike" Mitcheltree and his mother, Alice Connolly Mitcheltree.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Audrey A. Mitcheltree of Forest Grove; his sons, Ryan T. Mitcheltree, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps stationed in Iraq, and Jason W. Mitcheltree of South Pasadena; his brother, Terry A. Mitcheltree; his nieces and nephews.
The family suggests remembrances may be made to the American Institute of Architects Scholarship Fund, c/o Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home, 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove, OR 97116, in his memory. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove is in charge of the arrangements.
MITICH
Larry Mitich
Larry Mitich, a weed scientist emeritus for UC Davis' Cooperative Extension, was a recognized authority on weeds that plague farmers' crops.
But within the botanical world, Mitich was known for his passion for cacti and succulents and the people who cultivated and studied them.
He died Wednesday in his Robbins Hall office, where he continued to work nearly every weekday since his retirement five years ago.
Mitich, who had a history of heart disease, was 73.
"I think his heart just wore out, " said his wife of 45 years, Charlotte.
Mitich was president of the Cactus and Succulent Society of America for the past 4 1/2 years. He wrote numerous articles for the society's scholarly Cactus and Succulent Journal.
He was also past president of the Weed Science Society of America and Western Society of Weed Science and past editor of Weeds Today magazine and the North Central Weed Science Society's Research Report and Proceedings.
During his 34 years in academics, he wrote 387 articles, papers and bulletins. He was named a fellow of the North Central Weed Science Society, Weed Science Society of America and the Western Society of Weed Science. In 1985, the Western Society of Weed Science named him Outstanding Weed Scientist.
For nearly 30 years, his wife said, Mitich wrote a column "Intriguing World of Weeds" for the Weed Society of America quarterly journal Weed Technology. His topics ranged from Bermuda grass and dandelions to tansy ragwort and velvetleaf.
On Wednesday morning, Mitich attended a meeting of the Davis Botanical Society, an outreach and support group for the UC Davis Herbarium. He had been treasurer of the group since it was created in 1991, said Grady Webster, professor emeritus of plant biology.
Mitich returned to his office after the meeting. A vegetable crops department administrative assistant, asked by Mitich's wife to check on him, found him dead at his desk shortly before 5 p.m.
Mary Williams, Yolo County supervising deputy coroner, said no autopsy was scheduled because Mitich had been under the care of a physician for his heart condition and appeared to have died of natural causes.
Born in Lead, S.D., Mitich grew up in eastern Wyoming where, he later wrote, he developed his love of cacti and succulents.
Prickly pear, morning star cactus and other cactus grew on his parent's ranch and in the hills surrounding his hometown of Newcastle.
With water too scarce for a flower garden, his mother filled the windows of their home with houseplants. When he was in third grade, his mother bought two varieties of snake plant for a dime each. "That was the start of my interest in succulents, " he wrote in the cactus society March/April 1996 newsletter.
His personal collection of books and other publications on cacti and succulents is one of the largest of its kind in the nation, his wife said.
His interest in succulents took him to Africa for plant safaris twice, once to Rhodesia and two years to South Africa, she said.
Mitich earned all three of his degrees - a bachelor's in animal science and master's and doctorate in agronomy from the University of Wyoming.
He started his doctoral studies at Cornell University, but left to spend a year working on the family ranch after his father had a heart attack.
In between his first two degrees, he served in the Army in Germany for two years during the Korean War. After getting his master's, he spent 4 1/2 years teaching at Afghanistan's University of Kabul as part of the U.S Aid for International Development program.
Mitich joined UC Davis Cooperative Extension in October 1980 after more than 17 years as an agronomy professor with the North Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Service.
He retired from UC Davis in May 1995.
Active in the cactus society for a number of years, Mitich became president in January 1996. Soon after, he began writing biographical sketches of famous cactus and succulent botanists and horticulturists.
Webster said Mitich was well-known among botanical circles for those articles, which were published in the society's newsletter.
Ellen Dean, director and curator of the UC Davis Herbarium, said Mitich was a "very quiet, kind man" who would spend hours researching plant pioneers.
"He would try to bring a plant alive for people, so he would try to find out who discovered it and where and how it was discovered, " Dean said.
In addition to his wife, survivors include five brothers and one sister, all of Wyoming, and numerous nieces and nephews. One nephew, Jim Murray, is a UC Davis veterinary and animal science professor.
A graveside funeral on Tuesday will be private. Arrangements were by Davis Funeral Chapel.
Memorial donations were suggested to the UC Davis Herbarium or to the Cactus and Succulent Society Research Fund.
Checks for the herbarium should be made to the UC Regents and sent to: Ellen Dean, Department of Plant Biology, UC Davis, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616.
Cactus society donations should be mailed in care of Mindy Fusaro, P.O. Box 2615, Pahrump, NV 89041-2615.
(Dated Sunday, August 20, 2000)
HERNANDEZ
Antonio "Tony" G. Hernandez
Antonio "Tony" G. Hernandez died as a result of an accident in San Francisco Wednesday Oct. 30 2002, at age 43.
Born July 24, 1959, in Woodland, he moved to the Bay Area in the early 90s. He was a graduate of Woodland High and was a member of the wrestling team. Later he earned a degree in international business at Sonoma State and worked as a sales engineer for Solar Depot in San Rafael.
According to family members, he enjoyed fishing, traveling and collecting gemstones. Other interests included photography and painting. He once served as a photographer for The Daily Democrat.
Mr. Hernandez is survived by father Albert. M. Hernandez and wife Maria; sisters Gloria Lopez of Vacaville and Juanita Garcia of Woodland; sister-in-law Fedelia Gonzales of Sacramento; and brothers Mario Gonzales and wife Rosita, Jess Hernandez and wife Rose, and Refugio Hernandez and companion Debi Eagle; all of Woodland.
He is also survived by Godparents Antonio and Esperansa Navarette; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as friends.
He was preceded in death by mother Connie Hernandez, brothers Paul M. Gonzales, Max Gonzales, and Albert Gonzales.
A memorial mass is scheduled at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Holy Rosary Church, at the corner of Walnut and Court streets in Woodland. Food and refreshments will be served at the Parish Hall after the ceremony.
Kraft Brothers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
UDELL
Rachel Udell
Graveside memorial services will be held on Friday, March 11, at 2 p.m. in the Dixon Cemetery (on Highway 113) for Rachel Udell, who passed away in Davis on February 28, just one week short of her 100th birthday.
She was born March 6, 1905, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Sager, pioneer residents of Winters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Udell, her sister, Clarz Sager, and her brother, Emil Sager.
Rachel was a Linotype operator for more than 50 years, working for the Winters Express and the Dixon Tribune.
ULRICH
David C. Ulrich
David C. Ulrich died in Woodland's Cottonwood Healthcare Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at age 79.
Born March 6, 1923, in Garrison, N.D., Mr. Ulrich had been a Yolo County resident for 57 years. He was the son of the late Edward F. and Margaret (Spoden) Ulrich. He had been a resident of Esparto for more than 55 years before moving to Woodland, where he resided for the past two years. He was employed by the County of Yolo for 30 years before retiring in 1986. According to his family, "he enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, playing cards, and spending time with his grandchildren."
Mr. Ulrich is survived by his wife of 57 years, Doris Ulrich; daughter, Suzanne Stewart and husband John; grandchildren, Kevin Stewart, Heather Mireles and husband Everardo; and great-grandchildren Xavier and Anthony Mireles, all of Woodland.
Also surviving is his sister, Annabelle; and brother, Edward, both of Garrison, N.D.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Ulrich was preceded in death by his son, David R. Ulrich; sisters, Laura and Irene; and brothers, Guy and Archie.
A memorial service is scheduled at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland.
Memorials may be directed to the charity of choice.
McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
ULRICH
Guy John Ulrich
Guy John Ulrich died at Alderson’s Convalescent Hospital, Woodland, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, at age 84.
Born April 21, 1916, in Garrison, North Dakota, to Edward and Margaret (Spolden) Ulrich, Mr. Ulrich had been a 62-year resident of Yolo County.
Mr. Ulrich hitchhiked from his North Dakota birthplace to Esparto in the 1930s. He then joined the U.S. Army and served with the First Calvary Division in the Pacific Theater during World War II. In addition to other decorations, he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat. Mr. Ulrich was also a 50-year member of the American Legion.
He established “Guy’s Cavern” in Madison in 1946. He continuously operated his business until 1996, retiring on his 80th birthday.
He is survived by his son, Gerald “Gery” Ulrich, and wife, Lynette, of Woodland, and his daughter, Kelli Larson, Rockwall, Texas.
Mr. Ulrich is also survived by his brothers, David Ulrich of Woodland and Edward Ulrich of North Dakota.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgina, son, Richard Parsons, and his daughter Laura Ulrich.
A service was held at 2 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 14, at Kraft Bros. Funeral chapel, 175 Second Street, Woodland.
A private interment was scheduled at a later date.
The family requests memorials be directed to the Senior Center of Woodland, or to a charity of their choice in Mr. Ulrich’s name.
Kraft Bros. Funeral Chapel assisted the family with arrangements.
