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Hester Cecelia Andrews
Hester Cecelia Andrews died in Mission dela Casa in San Jose Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at age 84.
Born June 27, 1917, in Fairfield, to the late Burt and Sadie Eigner, Mrs. Andrews was a Yolo County resident for the past three years. She was raised in Woodland and graduated from Woodland High School. She was a homemaker all of her adult life. She was a member of the Unity Chapter O.E.S. No. 22.
Mrs. Andrews is survived by her children, John Andrews and wife Arlene of San Jose and Michael Andrews of Sacramento; grandchildren, Chris Andrews of San Jose and Kirt Diggs of Fremont; great-granddaughters, Mariah Diggs of Union City and Cecelia Andrews of San Jose; and sister, Emily Collins of Woodland.
A funeral service is scheduled at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 1, at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland, with interment to follow at the Woodland Cemetery.
McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
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William H. Andrews
William H. Andrews died on Dec. 14, 1999, at Sierra Health Care Convalescent Hospital in Davis. He was born in 1916 in Illinois.
A native of Mendota, Ill., he spent nearly 30 years in farming.
He is survived by his wife, Julia Andrews of Davis; his daughters, Marsha Feldman of Davis and Cherryl Andrews of Lakewood, Colo.; his son, William O. Andrews, Littleton, Colo.; and two granddaughters.
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Dorothy P. Andrus
Dorothy Parman Andrus died in her sleep on April 3, 2000. Born in 1916 on Long Island, N.Y., she was 83.
She grew up in a large, loving family on Long Island. She graduated from the State University of New York at Courtland and, after her service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, she moved to Davis in 1956 with her husband, Bill, and their two children.
She lived in her house on Willowbank Road for 44 years.
Dorothy was a strong, adventurous, independent spirit, family members said. She got a pilot's license in the '30s and taught navigation to Navy pilots.
Raised a Republican, she ended up voting for Eugene McCarthy, a liberal Democrat, for president.
At UC Davis, she began her career as a part-time secretary and finished it as the director of services for international students and scholars.
She was active in neighborhood, community and national affairs. She donation to many causes, was on the board of the Davis Art Center and was a stalwart in the United World Federalists for many years. Much of her life was dedicated to world peace and international understanding.
She was a loving wife, sister and mother. She was a friend, neighbor, mentor and colleague to many. She made her house a home for people from many countries. Her plain-spokenness won her admirers and got her into trouble. And she loved to dance.
Her spirit, intelligence and generosity set a high example. She will be sorely missed.
She leaves behind her brother, Herbert of Chappaqua, N.Y.; sisters, Bernice of Wappinger's Fall, N.Y., and Mildred of Bethpage, N.Y.; in-laws, James and Mary Louise Whitsell of Carmichael; her son, Robert; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at noon Friday at her home, 27293 Willowbank Road, Davis. All friends are welcome.
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Monte Ray Apel
Monte Ray Apel died unexpectedly in his Woodland home Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, at age 63.
Born Oct. 2, 1940, a native of South Dakota, Mr. Apel had been a Yolo County resident for 48 years, where he attended area schools, including Woodland High School. He was a truck driver for 15 years, and operated his landscape business in Woodland and the surrounding areas.
Survivors include his sister, Donna Langely of Woodland; nephews, Douglas Rocksvold of New Mexico, Craig Rocksvold of Reedsport, Ore., and Christopher Martin of Silver Springs, Nev.; numerous cousins; and friend, Sterling Sims of Esparto. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Apel in 1994; and Normal Apel in 2000.
The family requests memorials be directed to Shriner's Children's Hospital, Safe Kids of Greater Sacramento; or any children's charity of choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Evergreen of Woodland.
Services: A memorial service is scheduled at a later date.
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Norma J. Apel
Norma Josephine Apel died Feb. 25, 2000, at Woodland Memorial Hospital at the age of 84. She was born in South Dakota on Sept. 17, 1915, to the late Jim and Theresa Phillips.
Mrs. Apel was a Yolo County resident for 45 years. She was a homemaker all of her adult life, as well as a babysitter for many years. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Church.
She is survived by her children, Monte Apel and Donna Langley of Woodland; grandchildren Douglas Rocksvold of New Mexico, Craig Rocksvold of Oregon and Christopher Rocksvold of Sacramento; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Eunice Schneider of Great Falls, Mont.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Apel, in 1994; siblings Leone Walters, Dale Phillips and Cecil Phillips; and brother-in-laws Sheldon Schneider and Al Walters.
The vigil will be held at Holy Rosary Church on Monday at 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000, at 10 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Church, with interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Merrill K. Apple
Merrill Kellogg Apple died on Dec. 14, 1999, in Grass Valley. Born on Sept. 10, 1919, in Red Bluff, to Alma and Crowder Apple, he was 80.
His parents were ranchers in the Paynes Creek area for many years.
He was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II and served as a tank technician in the South Pacific.
He was a graduate of Red Bluff High School before attending the Polytechnical College of Engineering in Oakland, where he graduated with a mechanical engineering degree.
He was employed for 28 years by the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and was the superintendent for the company's equipment yard in Davis.
He is survived by his four sons and their wives, James S. Apple of Marin County, Gary M. and Dale V. Apple of Marin County and Kenneth L. Apple of Yuba City. He also leaves five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his ex-wife, Dorothy Apple of Davis.
At his request, no services will be held. His burial will take place in Nevada City, where his mother and other family members are buried.
The immediate family would like to express their appreciation for the support and guidance the Nevada County Hospice provided during his fight with cancer.
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Augustus Appleby
Yolo Pioneer To Be Laid To Rest
Augustus Appleby, Well Known In State, Will Be Buried
at Esparto
ESPARTO (Yolo Co.), Sept 4, 1911 - The funeral of Augustus APPLEBY, postmaster, merchant farmer, and former deputy sheriff of Yolo county, will take place tomorrow afternoon from the family residence. Interment will be in the Capay cemetery.
Augustus Appleby died last Saturday at the age of 79 years 8 months and 23 days. He was a native of New Jersey, and came to California about fifty years ago and settled in the Capay valley. While he was deputy sheriff under Sheriff F.M. RAHM, he, the sheriff and Under Sheriff George Rahm were arrested for the murder of John MALTBY, also connected with the sheriff's office. A trial followed, in which the accused men were completely vindicated, and received a demonstration from the residents of Yolo county on their release. It was the most remarkable demonstration in the history of Woodland, and never will be forgotten by those who witnessed it. Appleby's name was never brought into the trial. The prosecution attempted to implicate Sheriff Rahm.
He leaves a wife, two sons, Will Appleby, who is connected with the United States Navy, and Vernon Appleby of Washington, and two daughters, Mrs. A.F. BINDE of Esparto and Mrs. A.H. HOLMES of Madison.
