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James F. Roach
Retired Yolo County Superior Court Judge, wounded Marine Corps combat veteran and licensed pilot James Francis Roach died of an Alzheimer's disease-related illness on April 27, 2002, at the University Retirement Community in Davis. A longtime Yolo County resident, he was 79.
He was born on Sept. 7, 1922, in Sacramento to Mike Roach, a Signal Oil Co. dealer, and the former Ann Crothers, a school teacher.
After graduating from Woodland High School in 1940, he enrolled at Modesto Junior College, where he joined the track team and ran the 100-yard dash in 9.9 seconds.
According to his wife, Patricia Bender Roach, the track team called him "twinkle toes."
The couple were high school sweethearts, and marriage in October 1941, shortly before the United States was drawn into World War II.
He enrolled in UC Berkeley's Navy wartime V-12 program. He received his degree in political science in October 1943, and was then assigned to the 1st Marine Division and sent to Okinawa.
While in Okinawa, he was a first lieutenant and platoon leader in what was described as Last Bloody Battle-Okinawa.
Roach was wounded on May 2, 1945, and according to documents provided by his wife, he was rescued by hospital corpsman Robert E. Bush, who was awarded the Medal of Honor by Congress for his bravery.
His medical discharge from the service came in time for him to enroll in Stanford University Law School in January 1946.
After receiving his law degree, Roach returned to Woodland, where he served as deputy district attorney for Yolo County District Attorney E.L. "Les" Means, who describes him as "an aggressive prosecutor and a fine lawyer."
He ran unsuccessfully for district attorney in 1954 against Anthony B. Avilla, and as a result entered private practice with Ervin Vaughan and Clint Murphy.
Roach owned several planes after receiving his pilot's license in late 1958. He flew family, clients and friends to Stanford University football games, Disneyland, Mexico and other destinations. He gave up flying after becoming a judge, because he said being a judge did not allow him time for flying.
Clarence B. "Buzz" Walden, a retired Municipal Court judge who gave him his first flying instructions in September 1958, remembers him as a good student and pilot.
Roach belonged to the Yolo Fliers Club, the state Bar Association, the Woodland Jaycees and E Clampus Vitus, a Gold Rush era historical society.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Brian C. Roach and his wife Rosemary of Davis; daughters Eileen Roach of Davis and Ann Montgomery and husband Buddy of Los Angeles; brother Michael "Larry" Roach of Rocklin; and granddaughters Frances Morrison and Emily, Maureen and Laura Roach, all of Davis, and Nola Schneider of Saratoga.
The family requests that any remembrances be sent to the UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center, 150 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553, or to Yolo Hospice, 607 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.
A memorial service will begin at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the auditorium of the University Retirement Community, 1515 Shasta Drive, Davis.
North Sacramento Funeral is assisting the family with arrangements.
ROARK
Marie A. Roark (1st obituary of 2)
Marie A. Roark died Sunday, May 11, 2003, at age 56.
Born April 22, 1947, in San Bernardino, Mrs. Roark had been a Yolo County resident for 17 years. She worked for Blue Shield.
Survivors include her husband, John Roark of Woodland; sisters, Liz Scibienski of Roselle, N.J., Mary Schoch of Citrus Heights, Lyn Joyce of Modesto, Jean Lawrence, and Pat and Gary Reed, all of Woodland; and sons, Danny and David Roark of Woodland.
Services: Respecting the wishes of Mrs. Roark no services are scheduled.
Marie A. Roark (2nd obituary of 2)
Marie A. Roark died Sunday, May 11, 2003, at age 56. Born April 22, 1947, in San Bernardino, Mrs. Roark had been a Yolo County resident for 17 years. She worked for Blue Shield. Survivors include her husband, John Roark of Woodland; sisters, Liz Scibienski of Roselle, N.J., Mary Schoch and family of Citrus Heights, Lyn Joyce and family of Modesto, Jean Lawrence and family, and Pat and Gary Reed and family, all of Woodland; and sons, Danny and David Roark of Woodland. A memorial service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2003, at Church of the Nazarene, 100 Woodland Ave., Woodland. McNary's Chapel of Woodland assisted the family with arrangements.
ROBB-WEBB
Shawn Danielle Robb-Webb
Shawn Danielle Robb-Webb of Great Falls, Mont., died May 23, 2004, in Portage, Ind. She was 24.
Born May 19, 1980, in Woodland, she received most of her primary education through the California Public School System - including Holmes Junior School and Davis High School in Davis. In her senior year, she relocated to Great Falls. At age 17 she graduated from Great Falls Montana High School. She was an avid reader who had a genuine thirst for knowledge.
After completing high school she attended the University of Great Falls and earned a bachelor of science degree in micro biology. She had the ability to touch others with her thoughtful ways. She was caring person who loved family, friends and life itself. She was known for her quick wit and magnetic personality.
She is survived by husband Josh and daughter Cara Isis of Great Falls; father David Robb of Sacramento; mother Lynn Robb and two sisters Sherri Robb and Ariana Ross, all of Great Falls; brother Leroy Tripette and sister-in-law Pam Tripette of Folsom; grandmother Marguerite Wheadon of Fremont; aunt Ruth Paulding of San Francisco; two nephews, Jaden Tripette of Folsom and Taylor Holmgren of Great Falls, her god family Tim Hoban, Bonnie Mintun & Anna Hobon of Davis and a host of other devoted and loving friends and family.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at Morgan Jones Funeral Home, 4200 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95817.
ROBBEN
Harold Robben, Sr.
Harold Robben Sr. of Dixon died Aug. 20, 2004. He was 81.
Born Sept. 26, 1922, in Dixon, Robben was a descendant of the pioneer Robben family, one of the first five families to settle in Dixon. He spent his entire life in Dixon.
He worked as a cattle rancher and spent 40 years with Stoeven Brothers Meat Packing.
He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed deer hunting in the Vacaville hills. He took many trips to Colorado with his sons and friends to hunt elk and deer. He coached his sons' and grandsons' Little League teams. His family says he enjoyed any activity that involved spending time with family.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Millie Robben; daughter Judy Owen; sons Gene Robben and his wife Elizabeth, and Robert Robben and his wife Suzie; grandchildren Scott, Spencer, Amanda, Maria, Maryann, Sarah and Joanna; and great grandchildren Alyssa, Brandon, Taylor and Cole.
Visitation is scheduled on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Milton Carpenter Funeral Home, 569 N. First St. in Dixon.
The funeral will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday at Milton Carpenter Funeral Home.
The family requests that memorials be directed to the Dixon High School Sports Program at First Northern Bank, Dixon Branch, 195 N. First St. in Dixon.
ROBBEN
Mildred "Millie" Robben
Mildred "Millie" Robben died Jan. 28, 2005, surrounded by family after a brief illness. She was 81.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Milton Carpenter Funeral Home, 569 N. First St. in Dixon. The funeral begins at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. Frank Salamone of Cornerstone Baptist Church will preside.
Born Dec. 26, 1923, in Cement City in Solano County to John and Manuela Collado, she grew up and attended schools on the outskirts of Winters. During World War II, she traveled by bus from Winters daily to work at Mare Island Naval Base selling U.S. bonds. She marriage Harold Robben on Nov. 2, 1946, settling in Dixon for 59 years.
She was Dixon's first Avon saleslady, earning the title of No. 1 in sales for Solano County for numerous years. She left Avon to own and run Robben's Department Store, working there until her retirement in 2000.
Her family says she enjoyed sporting events, gardening and spending time with her family. After her husband's death, she especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Harold Robben.
She is survived by her three children, daughter Judy Owen of Dixon, son Gene Robben and his wife Elizabeth of Dixon, and son Robert Robben and his wife Susie of Dixon; her sisters, Dee Solido and Mary McKissick; and a brother, John Collado.
She is further survived by her grandchildren, Scott and Kim, Spencer and Nancy, Maria, Amanda, MaryAnn, Sarah and Joanna; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Taylor, Brandon and Cole.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up to build a new baseball field in memory of the Robbens. Contact First Northern Bank of Dixon, 195 N. First St., Dixon, CA 95620, (707) 678-4422.
ROBBINS
Diane Marie Robbins
Diane Marie Robbins died on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005 in Woodland at the age of 47. Mrs. Robbins was born in Lodi on April 4, 1958.
She graduated from Williams High School and UC Davis, and worked as a receptionist for Hoblit Haynes Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep in downtown Woodland. She was also owner and operator of the Union 76 station in Dunnigan.
Mrs. Robbins is survived by her husband of 28 years, Darle Eugen Robbins. She is also survived by her son Brian Sherman Robbins of Woodland; mother Ruth Madland Drew of Missoula, Mont. Other survivors include her sisters Mary Drew of San Francisco and Louise Killian of Missoula, Mont.; brothers Steven Drew and wife Lynne of Denver, Colo., Eric Drew and wife Mary of Healdsburg, Jon Drew and wife Laurie of Santa Rosa and Bobby Drew and wife Candace of Petaluma.; uncle Chet Wilson of Santa Rosa; sisters-in-law Karen Admire of Woodland, Jean Garcia of Placerville, Lynda Robbins of San Jose; brothers-in-law Edward Admire of Kansas City, Peppy Garcia of Placerville and Mel Robbins of San Jose.
Services: A funeral has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Woodland United Methodist Church. McNary's Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
ROBBINS
Robert "Bob" Robbins
Robert "Bob" Robbins died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, in his Woodland home, at age 62.
Born Feb. 1, 1941, in Oroville, Mr. Robbins had been a Yolo County resident for 32 years. He was employed by Skyline for the past 25 years.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary A. Tremayne; and sister, Melody Arrenquin.
Arrangements were under the direction of North Sacramento Funeral Home.
Services: Burial was held January, at Russian River Cemetery District in Ukiah.
