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Antoinette Felix
Antoinette Felix passed away on Monday, Dec. 6, 1999 at Sutter Davis Hospital in Davis. Born on Sept. 8, 1916 in Kilawea, Kuai, Hawaii, she was 83 years old.
Mrs. Felix came to Winters at the age of 3. She has resided in Winters for the past 80 years. She was a member of the Pioneer Presbyterian Church where she served three terms as a deacon, and moderator of the church for one year. She was a member of the Fortnightly Club of Winters, and past president of the PTA. She and her husband traveled through Europe and Hawaii.
Mrs. Felix is survived by her husband of 66 years, James E. Felix of Winters; daughter Elizabeth Ramsey and husband, Lance, of Lodi; grandchildren, Mike Carbahal of Rohnert Park, Mark Carbahal of Woodland, Noel Carbahal of Woodland, David Ramsey of Fresno, Brandon Ramsey of Lodi, Katherine Ramsey of Lodi, Laura Ramsey of Lodi; eight great-grandchildren and a sister, Mary Tortosa of Winters.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Maria Rodriguez; daughter, Dorothy J. Carbahal in June of 1986; and two brothers, Joseph Rodgers and Frank Rodriguez.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999 from 6-8 p.m. at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 205 Russell Street. Funeral service will be held on Friday, dec. 10, at 1 p.m. at Pioneer Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at the Winters Cemetery. Remembrances may be made in her name to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith's Colonial Chapel in Winters.
NICHOLS
Barbara Adele (Seward) Nichols
Barbara Adele (Seward) Nichols died peacefully, with family and friends at her bedside, on Feb. 8, 2006, at University Retirement Community in Davis. She was 92 years old. A celebration of her life will be held at Sonoma State University in late April.
She was an only child, born in Santa Barbara, on Oct. 29, 1913. Her parents were Ruth Vogel Seward and Walter J. Seward. Her mother was also born in Santa Barbara. As a young child, Barbara was cared for by her maternal grandmother, Anna Flynn, while her mother worked in a downtown department store.
As a young girl, Barbara began her lifelong love of reading and music. She was a regular patron of the library, with a special love of poetry and the classics. She took piano lessons for eight years.
Although she played mostly for her own enjoyment, she spoke of one very special musical experience.
While at Lake Arrowhead with her parents in 1928, she was practicing at the lodge piano when Vladimir Horowitz walked in. He invited her and her parents to his cottage where he was preparing for his Los Angeles concert debut. She sat with him on the bench of his grand piano and they played a duet together.
She attended Santa Barbara public schools, graduating from Santa Barbara High School in 1931. She attended Santa Barbara State College, receiving a bachelor’s degree in English in 1935, and an elementary teaching credential in 1936. During her junior year at San Jose State she met her future husband, Ambrose R. Nichols Jr. (Amby). They were engaged on New Year’s Eve 1936.
Amby had already moved to Madison, Wis., to work on his doctorate in chemistry after his graduation from UC Berkeley. For the next two years they conducted their courtship mostly by mail, while Barbara taught fourth grade in Fontana.
Amby and Barbara were marriage in Santa Barbara on Aug. 21, 1938.
Barbara was a stay-at-home wife and mother, a role in which she developed her skills in all the home arts, especially cooking, and as chief executive officer of the Nichols family. While Amby pursued his career as a chemistry professor, research chemist, college president and Elderhostel director, Barbara was always at his side as social coordinator and gracious hostess.
Barbara moved to URC after Amby’s death in 2000. After 62 years of marriage, she was on her own for the first time. She rose to the challenge; forging her own way and making new friends. She was as proud of her lovely URC apartment as she had been of her previous homes. She was proud, too, to be able to live independently until this past June, when a hip fracture restricted her to the URC skilled nursing unit.
Overcoming her own shyness and reserve, she went out of her way to draw out the quiet and engage the reticent. Throughout her life she was independent and optimistic. She kept up on current events and was an avid reader.
Barbara had a keen and lively interest in music and the arts. Along with her husband, she was an active supporter of the Santa Rosa Symphony for nearly 40 years. She was also a member of AAUW; PEO, Chapters JO and SE; the Santa Rosa Community Concert Association; the Symphony League; and the Sonoma State University Friends of the Library. After moving to Davis she regularly attended Mondavi Center programs.
Barbara also loved travel. She and Amby took multiple trips throughout the United States, to several Canadian provinces, and in later years abroad to Western and Central Europe, Egypt and Japan.
Her friends and family knew Barbara to be exceedingly generous in her appreciation of others. She said, “I like to hold my friends forever.” She was quick-witted; her verve and sense of humor often sparking outrageous observation and commentary. These qualities remained active until the day before her death. She had a capacity for love and care that always had room for more.
Barbara is survived by her children, David S. Nichols of Portland, Ore., Deborah Nichols Poulos and her husband John of Davis, and Eleanor Nichols of Cotati; grandchildren, Matt Taggart of Los Angeles and Kelly Taggart and her husband Andrew Scavullo of San Francisco; and a great-granddaughter, Samantha Kate of Los Angeles.
The family requests that any memorial contributions be sent to the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University or to Yolo County Hospice.
OLDHAM
Jackson L. Oldham
Jackson L. Oldham, co-owner of The Graduate restaurant in Davis, died last week at the age of 54.
Oldham was born Oct. 30, 1946, in Kansas. He moved to Davis about 30 years ago, and to Sacramento in 1989.
Oldham was active in the Davis community for many years. His entire career was spent as a restaurateur, managing Graduate restaurants throughout California and Arizona.
He was an avid collector of exotic cars, Harley Davidsons and boats. He loved travel, fishing, water sports and was an extraordinary cook.
He was a native of Hays, Kan., and attended Kemper Military School in Boonesville, Mo. He graduated from Hays High School in 1964 and served in the U.S. Army for two tours of duty in Vietnam. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminology from Fresno State University in 1973.
He is survived by two sisters: Cheyenne Jean Oldham, formerly of Davis; and Karen Joan Williamson of Manhattan, Kan.; brother-in-law, Monty Williamson of Manhattan, Kan.; nephews Bret, Sean and Darin Williamson of Manhattan, Kan. Oldham is also survived by his girlfriend, Roberta Cash.
A memorial service will be Wednesday at the Davis Community Church. A reception will follow from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Graduate on Russell Boulevard.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Jackson L. Oldham Scholarship Fund of Davis, or to the Oldham Family Scholarship Fund of Berea College.
(Dated Monday, April 16, 2001)
FASSLER
Louise Margaretta Fassler
Louise Margaretta Fassler died April 8, 2005, at Courtyard Healthcare in Davis. She was 90 years old.
Visitation is at 2 p.m. today, followed by the Rosary at 7 p.m. at Lipp and Sullivan Chapel in Marysville. A Mass of Christian burial begins at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Nicolaus with the Rev. Willie Tuguib officiating.
Born April 3, 1915, in Nicolaus, she was a Davis resident for 15 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Fassler; her son, Allen Fassler; her sisters, Kathryn Todd, Ann McKague and Florence Kincade; and her brothers, Frank, Elmer, John and Edward Schwall.
She is survived by her sons, Alfred Fassler and Melvin Fassler, both of Davis, and daughter, Marlene High of Wheatland.
She is further survived by five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made to Nicolaus Cemetery Restoration Fund, 1861 Striplin Road, Nicolaus, CA 95659.
BROWN
Dottie "Momsie" Brown
Dottie "Momsie" Brown died peacefully at her Davis home on May 3, 2004. She was 65 years old.
Born in Olive Hill, Ky., on Valentine’s Day in 1939, she marriage Bill "Buster" Brown, founder of Brown Construction Co., in 1958. They lived in Sacramento for 10 years, and moved to Davis in 1968.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, her family said. Except for a few years of working intermittently at the state Employment Development Department, she devoted herself to the joys of her life - her family and home.
During her two-year battle with ovarian cancer, her absolute trust in God and loving support of a huge family and hundreds of friends sustained and comforted her to the end.
She is survived by her husband of more than 40 years, Bill Brown of Davis; daughter, Cindy Wilson and her husband Sam of Davis; and son, Ronald Brown and his wife Mary of Davis. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Travis, Marcus and Haley Wilson, Dominic and Dillard Brown, and great-grandson, Daniel Wilson, all of Davis.
She was "Momsie" to the grandchildren, her mother-in-law Deanna, and Mary’s daughters Emily, Sarah, Hannah and Claire.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Thursday at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Davis, 38141 Russell Blvd. Private interment will be at the Davis Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made in her name to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617 or to the UC Davis Cancer Center, 4900 Broadway, Suite 1150, Sacramento, CA 95820. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.
ROSE
Elma Bennett Rose
Elma Bennett Rose died July 28, 2004, at Sutter Davis Hospital surrounded by her family. She was 85.
Born in Berkeley on Oct. 28, 1918, to Velma and Milton Bennett, she was the daughter-in-law of Chief George Sydney Rose, former fire chief of the Berkeley Fire Department.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Sydney Rose Jr., and her daughters, Sr. Kathleen Rose O.P. and Theresa Annabelle Smith.
She is survived by her son, George Sydney Rose III of Berkeley, his wife Carrie Blake and their children Cody Rose and Hannah Rose; son, John Spencer Rose, M.D., of Davis, his wife Denise M. Rose and their children Samuel S. Rose and Michael C. Rose; and granddaughter, Nissa Anklesaria of San Francisco.
A private memorial service will be held.
Donations can me made on her behalf to the St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1640 Addison Way, Berkeley, CA 94703.
GALVAN
Teresa C. "Grandma Honey" Galvan
Teresa C. "Grandma Honey" Galvan died at Woodland Healthcare on Monday, Oct. 24, 2005 at age 70.
Mrs. Galvan was born in Rio Hondo, Texas on Sept. 10, 1935 to Aurelio and Esperanza (Gonzalez) Chavarria. She had been a resident of Yolo County for 42 years. She worked for Contadina Foods, retiring after 25 years.
Survivors include Mrs. Galvan's daughters, Oralia and her husband Pete, Enes and Rebecca and her husband George; her sons, David Jr., Juan and his wife Anna, Rosendo and his wife Tina, Daniel, Jesus, Ricardo and his wife Penny and Mario and his wife Marie; her grandchildren, Xochitl, Chela, Adriana, Noe, Ernie, David III, Kayla, Arvicio, Melissa, Jonnie, Rosendo Jr., Steven, Brian, Stephanie, Jesse Jr. Clarissa, Felisha, Sherry, Samuel, Mario Jr. and Matthew; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, David G. Galvan Sr. and her parents.
The family requests memorials in Mrs. Galvan's name be directed to The American Heart Association, 1710 Gilbreth Road, Burlingame, 94010 or American Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, Suite 115, Sacramento, 95815.
Services: A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland with Deacon Ed Kull of Holy Rosary Catholic Church officiating. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.
