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Joan Wilson
Joan Wilson died peacefully at her home in Carmichael on Sept. 5, 2005, after battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer. She was 76.
Born Joan Fredina Hall in Seattle, Wash., Dec. 4, 1928, she was named for both of her grandparents. She grew up on the family's prosperous chicken ranch in Burien. The ranch was started using the gold that had been discovered by her grandparents and both great-grandfathers during the Alaskan Gold Rush at the turn of the last century.
She shared the family stories she'd heard while growing up - adventurous tales of prospecting for gold and of a woolly mammoth discovered by her grandfather, which provided meat that was fresh enough to be eaten by his dogs. Her mother was born in their log cabin in the Yukon Territories and was carried on a dog sled pulled by dogs that wore handmade leather boots.
She attended Sunnydale Elementary School in her hometown and later was the only non-Catholic student at the Little Flower Academy boarding school in Vancouver, British Columbia. She loved the nuns there and was a popular student.
After graduation, she moved to California to attend UC Berkeley and later met and marriage James Edgar Wilson, who had graduated from UC Berkeley and then studied in England at the University of London.
She and her growing family started out in Berkeley and Richmond. Her husband worked in civil service for the Department of Defense, first for the Navy, followed by the Army and Air Force. Assignments were in Oakland, San Francisco, the Philippines, Marin County, Sacramento, Okinawa, Japan, and finally to Sacramento and their home in Carmichael in 1982.
They were pleased to live close to Davis, where their daughter Lisa ultimately settled after college and graduate school. She worked as an executive secretary for many years and served as a volunteer at a host of charitable organizations and at her children's schools around the world.
She was an avid and expert skier, and was selected as an alternate for the U.S. ski team that went to Oslo, Norway, for the 1952 Winter Olympics. A few years later she enthusiastically took up golf. She learned to play the violin in school, and later played with the Seattle Symphony before moving to California.
She especially loved to travel. As a child she accompanied her grandmother aboard a cruise ship to Honolulu, Hawaii, where they stayed at the Royal Hawaiian "Pink Palace." Her love of geography led her all around the world for pleasure and lifelong learning.
She took great pride in the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren and held common interests with them all. Granddaughter Megan loves skiing, and at age 11 is very competitive in the sport. Granddaughter Shaylyn, 10, inherited her love of music and reading, and her grandson Robert, 8, shares her love of geography, travel and golf.
Over the past three years, she attended many events at her grandson's school, Fairfield Elementary in Davis. She made many friends around the world. Her legacy of love is cherished.
She is survived by her husband, James Wilson of Carmichael; daughter, Lisa Wilson Henderson, son-in-law Jack Henderson and grandson Robert Henderson of Davis; son Christopher Wilson, daughter-in-law Lisa Mayfield Wilson, and granddaughters Megan and Shaylyn Wilson of Draper, Utah; and youngest daughter Elizabeth Wilson and son-in-law Tom Broz of Hawthorne.
She is further survived by her cousin, Carolyn Wheatley and her family in Seattle, Wash.; and her adopted cat, Baby Girl, although her beloved Abyssinian cat, Nicholas, pre-deceased her. His ashes will be buried
with her in her family plot in Seattle as she wished.
WILSON
Kenneth M. Wilson
Kenneth M. Wilson of Guinda died following a complications of cancer in Sacramento Monday, July 8, 2002, at age 81.
Born July 31, 1920, in Corfu, N.Y., Mr. Wilson was a World War II veteran serving in Europe from 1942 through 1945. He retired from Aerojet General in Sacramento in 1959 at which time he began almond farming in Guinda.
Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife, Betty Wilson; daughter, Pat Drake; granddaughter, Linda Perez and husband Mike; great-granddaughters, Kindra and Kara Perez, all of Guinda and sister, Alma MacDonald of Pomona.
Respecting the wishes of Mr. Wilson no services are scheduled.
Interment will be conducted privately in Capay Cemetery.
McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
WILSON
M. Elaine (Morrin-Welch) Wilson
Mrs. M. Elaine (Morrin-Welch) Wilson passed away in her Woodland home with her family present Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003. She was 89 years of age.
Born May 18, 1914 in College City, Colusa County, Ca. to the late Judge J. Howard and Beulah Morrin of Rumsey, Yolo County, Ca. Mrs. Wilson, who was raised in Rumsey, graduated from Esparto High School in the class of 1932 and was a graduate of Western Business College in Sacramento. She lived and worked in Walnut Grove for a number of years, returning to Yolo County in the mid 1940's. She was hired by Madison Sand and Gravel (Harms and Syar Industries) opening their first set of books in September 1950 as office manager, remaining there until her retirement in 1981.
Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Esparto Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, for over 67 years. She was an avid bridge player, playing with many bridge members from her school days. Mrs. Wilson enjoyed extensive travel to many parts of the world during her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Clarence Bartholomew Welch and second husband Leland O. Wilson. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Carl Spearin of Esparto, daughter Penelope L. Welch-Richer of Sacramento, daughter and son-in-law Sharai and Jack Farnham of Woodland, grandchildren, Lisa Andreozzi, and her husband Bruce of Woodland, Tracy Tavernetti of Sacramento, David Farnham of Woodland, Donna Anderson and husband Hans of Davis, Diana Farnham of Woodland, great-grandchildren, Arek and Lori Andreozzi of Woodland, Amanda and Blair Farnham of Woodland, Kurt and Will Anderson of Davis, niece Nancy Spearin Ryel of Esparto. Stepdaughter Leola Wilson of Davis and longtime, loved and appreciated caregiver Julie Bale.
Mrs. Wilson requested that no services be held, that contributions be made to the Woodland Christian School, 1616 West Street, Woodland, Ca 95695, or the American Cancer Society, Yolo County Chapter or contributors choice.
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Milton W. Winberg
Milton Winberg died May 25, 2004, in Davis. Born Sept. 29, 1910, in Fairhope, Ala., to Charles and Fern Winberg, he was 93 years old.
A 50-year resident of New York, he was employed for 30 years as a stationary engineer with the New York City Board of Education. He was a member of Local 891 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, for which he served as borough chair. He and his wife retired to California in 1972.
He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Dorothy. He is also survived by two sons, James and his wife Barbara of Geneva, Switzerland, and Charles and his wife Judithanne of Davis; and daughter, Dorothy Ross and her husband Bill of Davis. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to a memorial service at 10 a.m. in Monday at St. Francis Church, 1066 26th St. in Sacramento.
WINEINGER
Mark Allan Wineinger
Mark Allan Wineinger died June 19, 2004, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous and inspirational fight against cancer. He was 50.
A dedicated physician, husband and father, his clear calling in life was to be a doctor. He grew up in Hobart, Ind., and was a graduate of Purdue University and Indiana University School of Medicine. He served his internship at the Naval Regional Medical Center in Oakland, after which he joined the staff at the Oakland Naval Hospital as a general medical officer.
He completed flight surgeon training at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute in Pensacola, Fla., and spent two years as a U.S. Navy flight surgeon at Cherry Point, N.C. He then completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. This was followed by his appointment an instructor, a Mayo Foundation Scholar and a senior associate consultant at the Mayo Clinic.
In 1988, Mark and his wife Julie brought their two kids to California so he could pursue a fellowship in the department of human physiology at UC Davis. His research activities there were directed at the causes and treatment of neuromuscular diseases and quality of life issues surrounding these conditions.
Upon completion of this fellowship, he joined the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at UCD, where he went from being a visiting assistant professor to assistant professor to associate professor. He continued his research work as a project director at the Center for the Study of Neuromuscular Diseases at UC Davis.
From 1994 to 1998, he served as the director of the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center in Neuromuscular Diseases. He continued as a project director from 1998 until December 2003.
He saw patients at the UC Davis Medical Center, the Veterans Administration Clinic in Sacramento and California State Prison in Vacaville. His compassion as a physician was demonstrated by his desire to serve the underserved as the attending physician at both the state correctional facility and the V.A. Hospital. Even in the academic university atmosphere, Wineinger did not hesitate to go out of his way to make house calls to visit a patient in need.
When Wineinger wasn't treating patients, he was teaching. He even used his own illness as a model case for his students, offering himself as a patient as well as a teacher.
He was greatly respected by his students and colleagues at the Med Center, and was admired for his tremendous teaching ability, his family said. A compassionate, empathetic physician, he cared for his patients, students and his fellow physicians. He was a role model for his fellow faculty physicians, as well as the medical students and the resident physicians who served under him.
As one of the UC Davis resident physicians recently stated, "Dr. Wineinger not only taught me to be a better physician, he also taught me how to be a better person."
In addition to his vocation, Wineinger was a gifted musician, an accomplished golfer and an avid bird watcher. He was also a student of the Bible, and shared his tremendous scriptural knowledge and insight by leading devotions and Bible studies.
Yet his greatest passion was helping others, his family said. Even on his "off hours, " Wineinger attended to the needs of others. He not only ministered to those in prison, but was deeply committed to the ministry in both the Jewish and Christian communities. Along with his brother David, he recently established the Jireh Foundation to raise funds for indigent patients.
Despite his many significant accomplishments, Wineinger lived a life of humility and servanthood. Although he lost his fight against cancer, he won the race of life, his family said.
He was a devoted father, son and brother, and a committed and loving husband. He was also a compassionate and caring friend. He offered all of his life - including his illness and death - as an example to others and a testimony to God. In the final weeks and hours before his death, Wineinger offered words of inspiration, consolation and encouragement to those around him.
He is survived by his wife Julie, son David and daughter Amy, all of Davis; parents, Lee and Clarice Wineinger of Hobart, Ind.; two brothers, Dave and his wife Vicky of Andover, Minn., and Jim and his wife Cyndi of Cincinnati; two sisters, Carol Elder and her husband Steve of Fairland, Ind., and Linda Davis and her husband Jim of St. Charles, Ill. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to a celebration of his life at 7 p.m. Saturday at University Covenant Church, 315 Mace Blvd. in Davis.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jireh Foundation or to the education fund established for Wineinger's children, Amy and David.
WINN
Stella R. Winn
Stella Winn services held
Funeral services for Stella Ruth Winn, 92, was held on Tuesday at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Winters.
Mrs. Winn died at her home in Winters on December 29, 1983.
Rev. James Upshaw of the Federated Church in Placerville and Rev. Donald Reasoner of Duarte conducted the services. Doris Gray was the organist.
Born in Irondale, Washington, May 23, 1891, Mrs. Winn came to California in a covered wagon in 1907 and settled in Winters with her family. She attended Winters schools, graduating in 1911. She moved to Oakland where she attended Healds Business College and nursing school at Fabiola Hospital, from which she graduated in 1928.
After moving to Sacramento, she was marriage to Frank E. Winn in 1930. The couple took up residence in Placerville where Mrs. Winn lived until 1983, at which time she came back to Winters to live with her sister, Anna Quinby. Mr. Winn preceded his wife in death in 1935. Survivors include two brothers, Rev. Donald Reasoner of Duarte and William H. Reasoner of Berkeley; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Quinby of Winters and Mrs. Dorothy Huntley of Manchester; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family requests that any remembrances be memorial contributions to the Federated Church of Placerville, P.O. Box 912, Placerville, CA 95667 or to the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 205, Russell Street, Winters.
Private interment took place in the Winters Cemetery.
WINSLOW
Wendy Winslow
Beloved Davis nurse practitioner Wendy Winslow died Nov. 12, 2000. Born April 13, 1958, in Korea, she was 42.
A cherished member of the Sutter West Medical Group's family practice group on Anderson Road for more than 10 years, she provided care and comfort to patients, staff and physicians.
On Wednesday, Nov. 1, Winslow was hospitalized for severe encephalitis. Although she received outstanding care at Sutter General Hospital's neurological intensive care unit in Sacramento, her condition rapidly deteriorated until her death.
Her death has been devastating for Winslow's family, her co-workers and her friends, says Judi Bump of Sutter Davis Hospital. She was surrounded by her husband, Tom; her two daughters, Hanna and Alana; as well as her parents and her siblings, throughout her illness.
She loved people, life and the outdoors, spending her free time windsurfing, scuba diving and bicycling.
Sandra Johnson, M.D., a longtime colleague of Winslow's, says, "I remember Wendy for her unique ability to be both loving and pragmatic. She expressed her care and love in a way that encouraged people to accept and cope with the ups and downs of life and not be defeated by it."
Winslow received her master's degree in nursing/nurse practitioner from UCLA and was ANA Family Nurse Practitioner-certified. Her professional interests included health maintenance and wellness with a special interest in adolescent and women's health. She often represented the medical group as a speaker on diabetes management and was highly regarded for her knowledge and expertise in her profession.
Winslow cared for so many of the group's patients, and while there is no one able to take her place, the office will make every effort to continue to provide the same compassionate care, Bump said. The doctors will be increasing their availability for patients' urgent needs.
Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at East Lawn on Greenback Lane in Sacramento.
She is survived by her husband, Tom Hankins; her daughters, Hanna and Alana; her sister, Melanie King; her brother, Mark Winslow; and her parents, Caroline and Carl Winslow.
A trust fund is being established to help provide for Winslow's young daughters, Hanna and Alana Hankins. Donations may be made payable to the Wendy Winslow Memorial Trust Fund and mailed to 635 Anderson Road, Suite 10, Davis, CA 95616.
