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Jack Edward Moulton
Dr. Jack Edward Moulton, an emeritus professor at UC Davis, died May 3, 2003, at St. John's Retirement Village Manor West in Woodland. He was 81.
He was born March 4, 1922, to Mary Virginia and Edward Charles Moulton, and grew up in Seattle, Wash. After high school, he joined the Merchant Marines and spent two years as a seaman, working with the U.S. Coast Geodetic Survey out of Seattle.
Moulton studied at the University of Washington in Seattle, then attended State College of Washington, Pullman, where he received his bachelor's degree in 1947. While in veterinary school he joined the U.S. Army, serving in the 326th Army Air Force Squadron, at Fort Bliss, Texas. He was honorably discharged in 1946, and obtained his doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1949.
He met Idell Frances Dudley at a Washington State College dance social, and they were marriage on June 22, 1949.
Moulton received his doctorate in veterinary pathology from the University of Minnesota Veterinary School in 1953, writing his thesis on rabies. He joined the faculty of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in the pathology department that same year -- beginning a long, enjoyable career as a scientist, teacher, researcher, author and mentor to undergraduate and graduate students.
He published more than 150 scholarly papers, and was the author and editor of "Tumors in Domestic Animals, " a primary textbook reference still used in veterinary schools around the world. His colleagues have lauded him for having made outstanding contributions to veterinary pathology, his family said, and as a dedicated scientist who served as a good example for graduate students.
He was also a veterinary officer in the Reserve Corps of the Public Health Department with the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
Moulton's research included studies of mammary tumors in dogs, foot and mouth disease, African swine fever, African sleeping sickness caused by the tsetse fly, an outbreak of pleural pneumonia in East Africa in 1967, and other tropical and parasitic animal diseases.
He received numerous research scholarships from the USDA, the Rockefeller Foundation and Fulbright Scholar grants for sabbatical work in Cambridge, England, Kenya and Zimbabwe. He spent more than seven years abroad during his tenure at UC Davis.
In Kenya, he acted as director of the University of California Education Abroad Program for two years, helping American students adapt to Nairobi University, local culture and life in the wilderness while on safari. Later, in Zimbabwe, he helped set up the veterinary school at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare. He also worked at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center, near Long Island, N.Y., for two summers.
Moulton retired in 1987. He spent several years living on the Mendocino coast, where he enjoyed landscape oil painting, before returning to Davis. His hobbies included golfing, fishing, going on safari and impressionist painting of local landscape scenes (for which he received at least 10 first-place ribbons at the Yolo County Fair over the years).
He is survived by his wife, Idell D. Moulton of Davis; sister, Echo June and brother-in-law Pete Peterson of La Quinta; son, Bill Moulton, of Kentfield; daughter, Sally -- who followed in her father's footsteps, becoming a veterinarian --and son-in-law Salvador Borges of Davis; daughter, Collette and son-in-law Jerry Czuleger of Santa Barbara; and four grandchildren, Colin and Julia Borges, and Sarah and Brooke Czuleger.
Family, friends and colleagues are invited to a celebration of Moulton's life at the Borges residence, 736 Oeste Drive in Davis, on Friday, May 16, at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John's Retirement Village Manor West, 135 Woodland Ave., Woodland, CA 95695.
MOULTON
Thomas David Moulton
Thomas David Moulton died in Esparto following a lung cancer Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, at age 76.
Born May 27, 1926, in Prescott Ariz., Mr. Moulton was a veteran of World War II. He lived and worked in Yolo County for over 45 years. He was a member and charter president of the Esparto Lions Club. Also served as president of the Woodland Host Lions. Former president and member of the Esparto School Board. He was also a member of Friends of the Esparto Library, the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society and Legislation Chairman of the Yolo County chapter of R.P.E.A. According to his family members, "he had been a race car driver, musician, inventor, builder, salesman and a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather. His hobbies were traveling, Dixieland jazz, reading, and being active in community affairs and football."
Mr. Moulton is survived by his wife of 31 years, Mary Moulton of Esparto; daughter, Margaret Aeschback and husband Lyman; granddaughters, Rhonda Anderson and husband Nikos, Marabeth Aeschback, all of Shelburne Falls, Ma.; stepdaughters, Sheila Gray and husband Wes of Chico, Kathleen Walden and husband Jim of Antioch, Bev Angel and husband Larry of Stanley, Idaho; stepsons, Jim Olmstead and wife Susan of Pleasant Hill, and Tom Lefler of Maui; and nine step-grandchildren and their families.
Respecting the wishes of Mr. Moulton no services are scheduled.
The family requests memorials be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95616; Esparto Lions Club, Friends of the Esparto Library; or the charity of the donor's choice.
MOYER
Melvin Moyer
Melvin Moyer died at home with family at his side Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at age 82.
Born Aug. 13, 1920, in Randilett, Okla., Mr. Moyer had been a Woodland resident until he retired and sold his business. Woodland Backhoe Service, in 1989. At that time he moved to Oroville. According to his family members, "he enjoyed fishing and hunting. After retirement he spent winters in Bombay Beach, where he enjoyed riding his dune buggy and exploring the desert with many friends."
Mr. Moyer is survived by his wife of six years, Pat Main Moyer of Oroville; children, Vickie Asher of Woodland, Barbara Streepy of Visalia, Tony Moyer of Woodland, and Gail Garcia of Chico; and grandchildren, Mike Rainsbarger, Kendra Whitehead, Stephanie Whitehead, Brian Whitehead, Scott Asher, Angie Moyer, Tammi Moyer, Bill Moyer, and Paula Moyer.
He is also survived by his brother, Robert Moyer of Galt; sister, Mackie Pritchett of Porterville; great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Moyer was preceded in death by his wife, Phelba Moyer; brother, E.F. Moyer and sister, Letha Mc Vey.
Visitation is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Scheer Memorial Chapel, 2410 Foothill Blvd., Oroville.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, also at Scheer Memorial Chapel.
There will also be a visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at McNary's Chapel in Woodland.
A graveside service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Monument Hill Cemetery in Woodland.
Scheer Memorial Chapel of Oroville is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Margaret Jean "Marge" Moylan
Margaret Jean "Marge" Moylan died peacefully on May 31, 2004, at her daughter's home in Davis, surrounded by her family.
She was born Feb. 27, 1925, in Omaha, Neb., and graduated from Cathedral High School. In 1945, she marriage Dr. John D. Moylan, and moved to California the following year. Living in Redwood City and Woodside for more than 50 years, they raised eight children: "two roses and six thorns."
She was an active parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and then St. Pius Church, where she was one of the first Eucharistic Minister, both in the parish and at Sequoia Hospital. She was a proud 20-year volunteer for the Sequoia Hospital Auxiliary and was an active participant and supporter of Marriage Encounter. She served as a board member of Mateo Lodge and was a member of National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.
She was best loved for her unconditional giving of herself and her immeasurable love of babies and young children, from her own to her great-grandchildren. She was a strong believer in her Catholic faith and a lover of her Irish heritage. She and John enjoyed traveling with Elderhostel, as well as tours to Ireland and Italy.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, John, and two grandchildren.
She is survived by her eight children, Mike and his wife Tina of El Dorado Hills, Karen and her husband Bill Inwood of Fort Bragg, Joanne and her husband Bob Aube of Davis, Tom of Santa Rosa, Jim of Sacramento, Terry and his wife Joanne of Placerville, Dan of Chico, and Dave and his wife Nicole of Sacramento; 12 grandchildren, including Nellie, Julia and Megan Aube of Davis; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. The vigil is set for Sunday at 7 p.m. at Crippen and Flynn Woodside Chapel, 400 Woodside Road in Redwood City.
A funeral will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Redwood City, followed by interment at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Los Altos. A reception will be held at the home of Jim Shea, 761 Arlington Road in Redwood City.
The family asks that memorial donations be directed to the Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 30 W. 39th Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403-4562, or to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617.
MRAZ
Herman Leonard Mraz
Herman Leonard Mraz died at Woodland Memorial Hospital Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005 at age 82.
Mr. Mraz was born Aug. 28, 1923 in Dupree, S.D. He had been a Yolo County resident for 51 years. He served with the U.S. Army, 761st MP Battalion, Fairbanks, Alaska. He worked as heavy equipment mechanic for Hoover Tractor for 39 years.
Survivors include Mr. Mraz's wife of 55 years, Violet Mraz of Woodland; his stepson, Kenneth Price and his wife Barbara of Woodland; his grandchildren, Kenny Price Jr. and his wife Suzanne of Chico, Mindy Price and her fiance Casey Holdway of Austin, Texas, Scott Price and his fiance Brie Todd of Marina del Rey and Bonnie Chandler and her husband Josh Christen of Woodland; and his brothers, Bob Mraz, Chet Mraz and Junior Mraz. He was preceded in death by his parents and numerous brothers and sisters.
Services: Respecting the wishes of Mr. Mraz, private family services are scheduled. Nautilus Society of Sacramento is assisting the family with arrangements.
MT. JOY
Larry Edmund Mt. Joy
Larry Edmund Mt. Joy, a 25-year Davis resident, died unexpectedly at his Davis home May 24, 2005. He was 64.
Friends are invited to a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Friday at Davis United Methodist Church, 1620 Anderson Road. Private interment will be held at a later date.
Born May 19, 1941, in Latrobe, Penn., he grew up in Latrobe where he graduated from Latrobe High School. In 1962, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served until 1966. He returned to Latrobe, where he lived until moving to Davis in 1980. He worked as a computer analyst at UC Davis before retiring in 1994.
He was described by his family as an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rita Mt. Joy of Davis; his son, Brian Mt. Joy and his wife Richelle of Chico; and his grandchildren, Haley and Sydney Mt. Joy of Chico.
He is further survived by his brothers, Clifford Mt. Joy of Phoenix; and Raymond Mt. Joy of The Woodlands, Texas; and his mother-in-law, Martha Brinker of Davis.
In lieu of flowers, his family suggests remembrances be made in his name to the Davis Foundation Stadium Fund, Athletic Development, 116 A St., Davis, CA, 95616. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.
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BEILSCHMIDT
Peter Mueller-Beilschmidt
Peter Mueller-Beilschmidt of Davis died on May 14, 2002, at home. He was 77.
He was born on May 18, 1924, in Halle on der Saale in Germany. He immigrated to the United States in 1951 to continue his graduate studies in irrigation at UC Davis.
He served as a professional irrigation consultant in California for more than 40 years; most of those years were spent in the Sacramento Valley. He was a longtime advocate of water conservation in California agriculture and an avid pilot.
He is survived by four daughters: Helene Mueller-Beilschmidt of Crowley, Texas; Doria Mueller-Beilschmidt and her children Dario and Matteo Salvato, all of Richmond; Petra Wages of Woodland and her children Holly Isble of Sacramento, Seraph, Tessa and Ren Trice and Dea and Cole Wages, all of Woodland; and Georgina Mueller-Beilscmidt of Davis and her children Jessica Cox of Woodland, Jerri Marenger of Davis and Jacklyn Hansen of Pasa Robles.
After cremation, his ashes will be scattered during a private service in the Pacific Ocean.
