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Raymond L. Sawyer
Raymond L. Sawyer died Oct. 11, 2001, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 1, 1906 in Bassett, Neb., he was 94 years old.
He came to California in 1935 and was a resident of Yolo County for the past 70 years. He was a carpenter by trade.
He is survived by his son, Donald L. Sawyer and his wife Barbara, and daughters Rosalee F. Storz, Wanda M. Brown and her husband Delbert and daughter-in-law Debbie Storz, all of Woodland. He is also survived by his sister, Avis Moore of Nebraska, as well as six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna L. Sawyer, and grandson David E. Storz.
A private family service will be held. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Zella Sawyer
Zella Sawyer passed away peacefully on Oct. 5, 2005 in Roseburg, Oregon. Zella was born Nov. 12, 1933 to Elmer and Pearl Neel in Merced, California, the youngest of four girls.
Mrs. Sawyer had a full and adventurous life. After graduating from Merced High in 1952, she attended college in Fresno. Zella then worked for the CIA, first in Washington, D.C. and then in Germany. Her travel to and from Europe was by ocean liner, starting her love of luxury ocean cruises and travel in general. Coming back to the states, Zella marriage Wayne Sawyer, her long time high school sweetheart in December 1957. Zella and Wayne lived in Pensacola Florida, as well as Fullerton, Davis, Modesto and Woodland before settling in Winters in 1963.
A longtime Winters resident, Mrs. Sawyer was known for her community service and as a great friend to all. She was active in the community, helping at her children’s schools and after school activities, serving her church as an elder and secretary and helping to raise money for the Winters Community Center. In 1984 she was selected Citizen of the Year in Winters. She traveled extensively to many far off places, often taking friends and family with her.
Relatives and friends describe Mrs. Sawyer as a thoughtful and generous person and who was loved by all who knew her. She shared her lifelong passion of reading by volunteering at local schools reading to children.
Mrs. Sawyer is survived by her children, Brian Sawyer and wife Stacey of Carmichael, Diane Young and husband Frank Young of Winters, and Andra Sawyer and husband Michael Mc Gunnigle of Washington, DC; grandchildren, Patrick, Ashley and Katherine Sawyer of Carmichael, and Corbin and Emma Young of Winters.
A celebration of her life will be held at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church on Friday, Oct.. 14, at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow at the Winters Community Center. In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations to be sent to your local Humane Society.
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Evelyn June Lloyd
Evelyn June Lloyd died in Sacramento Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004 at age 76.
Mrs. Lloyd was born March, 31, 1928 in Chico. She had been a Yolo County resident for 21 years. She worked for the Franchise Tax Board for 15 years and was a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Survivors include Mrs. Lloyd's son, Stephen Vincent Lloyd of Gardena and her sister, Vernetta Hepburn and her husband Charles of Chico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur.
Services: A graveside memorial service is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
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George F. Lloyd
George F. Lloyd Dies Suddenly - Funeral Rites Pending for Rumsey Resident -
Funeral services are being arranged here today for George Franklin Lloyd, 75, well known resident of Rumsey who died suddenly yesterday at his home.
Mr. Lloyd, who had been under a doctor's care for several years, had been about his usual activities at his ranch home when he was stricken and died at 1 p.m.
Born in Princeton, Colusa county, August 20, 1878, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Mary Lloyd who farmed near Corning and Princeton and then went to Burns, Ore., where they conducted a hotel and livery stable business until 1892, when they moved with their family to Rumsey. George Lloyd had lived in Rumsey since 1892. He was marriage November 11 [November 14, 1911], in Rumsey to Loretta Toomey Lloyd, who survives him.
He also leaves two sons, Chester R. Lloyd and George F. Lloyd, Jr., both of Sacramento; a daughter, Mrs. Edward Brown, Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Hattie Stone, Williams, and four grandchildren.
Mr. Lloyd was a member of Land Mark Lodge No. 253, F. and A.M., Esparto, and the Western Yolo Grange.
Funeral services are pending at the McNary funeral home.
(Dated 30 October 1953)
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Norma June Lloyd
Norma June Lloyd died in West Sacramento Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at age 64.
Born May 12, 1939, in Stigler, Okla., Mrs. Lloyd had been a Yolo County resident for 25 years.
Survivors include her sons, Ronnie Mulkey of Washington, Fred Mulkey Jr. and fiancee Catherene Humphrey, and Johnnie Lloyd; daughters, Annette Shaw and husband Guy of West Sacramento, and Rowena Hutchings of Oroville; daughter-in-law, Carole Lloyd; grandchildren, Jah Lloyd and wife Erin, Cody Mulkey, Ashley Walker and Christopher Walker; and great-grandchildren, Tommie Lloyd and Alexander Lloyd. She was preceded in death by her husband Freeman Lloyd; and son, Tommie Lloyd.
Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.
Services: A funeral service is scheduled at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Burial will be at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.
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Henry Paul Lo Guercio
Dr. Henry Paul Lo Guercio of Woodland died Dec. 27, 2003, at Alderson's Convalescent Hospital there. Though he had been disabled from a stroke since 1977, his death from natural causes came unexpectedly. He was 80.
He was born Nov. 12, 1923, in New York, to Bert and Alma Lo Guercio. He attended Bordentown (N.J.) Military Institute from elementary school through high school, graduating in 1941. After graduation, he underwent training at Plattsburg Military Base in New York, attended Rutgers University in New Jersey for one year and then relocated with his family to Southern California.
He was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II. He completed basic training at Fort Benning, Ga., entering active service as a second lieutenant in May 1943. He served as an infantry unit commander, fighting in France in the Battle of Normandy. He earned a European Theater of Operations Ribbon with one Bronze Star. He was honorably discharged in February 1945.
Following a year of hospitalization and rehabilitation for shell shock, he returned to Southern California. He worked at his father's grocery store before enrolling at UCLA as a pre-med student. In 1956, he received his medical degree from the UCLA College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons.
He and his wife, Dr. Jean Lo Guercio, moved to Sacramento in the late 1950s. They went into private practice together, he as a general practitioner and she as a pediatrician. The moved their practice and residence to Carmichael in the 1960s. He was a past president of the Sacramento Medical Society.
In the early 1970s, an injury following a fall from a horse left him unable to practice medicine. In 1977, he suffered a cerebral aneurysm, leaving him completely disabled. His wife died suddenly of the same affliction in 1986. After her death, he moved to Woodland.
Known as "Doc" to many of his friends, he was an avid horse racing fan and loved country music, fishing and gardening. His family said that as physicians, he and his wife placed principle before profit, providing medical care to anyone in need, regardless of their ability to pay.
He is survived by his daughters, Debra Lo Guercio of Winters and Susan Lo Guercio of Santa Monica; grandchildren, Jimmy Ramos of San Luis Obispo and Janine Ramos of Winters and their father, Jim Ramos of Winters; mother, Alma Lo Guercio of Santa Maria; brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Marilyn Lo Guercio of Santa Maria; nephews, Bert Lo Guercio of Tujunga and Steven Lo Guercio of Camarillo; nieces, Lisa McMartin of Canyon Country and Cheryl McGinty of Shell Beach; numerous cousins, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Friends are invited to attend funeral services Friday at 1 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Third and Main streets in Winters.
Remembrances may be made in his name to the National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Lane, Englewood CO 80112; the American Stroke Association, online at strokeassociation-donate.org.; or the Winters Healthcare Foundation, 7 Main St., Winters CA 95694.
Arrangements are under the direction of Smith's Colonial Chapel in Winters.
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Jean S. Loader
Jean S. Loader died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005 at age 90.
Mrs. Loader was born on May 20, 1915 in Providence, R.I. She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia A. Magness and her husband Dick and Natalie J. Loader; her grandchildren, Kira Magness, Matt Magness, Marco Loader and Chrissy Loader; her great-grandchildren, Zachery Roberts-Loader and Nathanial Roberts-Loader; her sisters, Ruth Brubaker and Catherine Carpenter plus nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward M. Loader, Sr.; her son Edward M. "Ted" Loader, Jr.; her sisters, Anne F. Matheson and Betty Pickering; and her brother, Thomas F. Stevenson.
The family requests memorials in Mrs. Loader's name be directed to the Woodland Senior Center, 630 Lincoln Ave., Woodland, 95695 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Services: Services for family and friends were held Nov. 26. Russ Monroe Mortuary in Fair Oaks assisted the family with arrangements.
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Dean Lobaugh
Dean Lobaugh died peacefully on Oct. 7, 2004, surrounded by his family. He had celebrated his 100th birthday on Sept. 2.
A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at Davis Community Church, 412 C St.
Born in Washington, Kan., in 1904, he grew up on a farm in Prosser, Wash. His extraordinary career as an educator culminated in his position as superintendent of the Davis Unified School District from 1957 to 1970. During his 34 years in Davis, he was an active member of the Davis Community Church, serving as elder, and in the Davis Rotary Club.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor, who died in 1994 at the age of 89.
He is survived by his daughter Genevieve (GiGi), three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Memorial gifts may be made to Pathways Hospice, 909 Hyde St., Suite 541, San Francisco, CA 94109.
