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Mildred Duerksen
Services were held in Lodi Jan. 9 for Mildred Judge Duerksen, a Silverado Orchards resident, who died Jan. 4. She was 86.
Before moving to St. Helena in October 2001, Mrs. Duerksen had been a 26-year resident of Napa, where she had moved in 1975 following the death of her husband, Arnold.
A native of Elk River, Minn., she was reared in Woodbridge, Calif. and graduated from Lodi Academy. Following her marriage in 1934 to Arnold Duerksen, the couple lived in Oakland where their three children, a son, Byron, and twin daughters, Patricia and Joy, were born. The family later moved to Lodi.
Mrs. Stetson worked with primary grade youngsters in Salinas and Napa schools. She was a 70-year member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
In addition to her children, Byron and Patricia, she is survived by a brother, Kenneth Judge, of Reno, eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and by a daughter, Joy.
Idella Stetson
Funeral services were held Jan. 14 for Idella Stetson, a longtime resident of Napa Valley who died Dec. 27. She was 84.
Mrs. Stetson worked for the Contra Costa County School District as a payroll clerk and for many years was a volunteer at the St. Helena Hospital.
She was a member of the Calistoga Seventh-day Adventist Church and each year ran the church’s veggie burger stand at the Napa County Fair.
Mrs. Stetson, who attended Pacific Union College, met her future husband, Earl, when she applied for a job at a St. Helena five and dime.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Earl T. Stetson; a son, Tom, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; daughters Carolyn Caraway of Calistoga and Sarah Keener of Lexington, Ky.; four brothers, Al, Eddie, Budgie and Chris; two sisters, Martha and Lydia; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the volunteer department at St. Helena Hospital, 650 Sanitarium Rd., Deer Park, CA 94576.
Arrangements by Morrison Funeral Chapel, St. Helena.
Kim Allard Calkins
Kim Allard Calkins 49, died Monday January 20th at his home in Napa, California after a long illness. Born January 4, 1954 in St. Helena, California, Kim attended St. Helena public schools and graduated in 1972 from St. Helena High. Kim worked for many years as a machinist at Mare Island and recently began his own Graphic business “A Designer” in Napa.
Kim is survived by his parents, Allard and Margrethe Calkins of Langley, Washington; brother Steven, sister in-law Sheri and niece Alicia of Sherwood, Oregon; and sister Ann of Oakville, California.
Services will be private. Donations to the Napa Humane Society would be greatly appreciated: P.O. Box 695, Napa, California 94559.
Gertrude F. Grieve
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1796 Elm Street, in Napa, for Gertrude F. Grieve, who died on Jan. 20. She was 95.
Born in 1907 in Cass County, ND, to Ernest and Lena Fernow, Mrs. Miller graduated from the University of North Dakota and went on to work as a chemist for Standard Oil during WWII. Mrs. Miller was an active member of the Lutheran Seminary Auxiliary in Berkeley and a member of the Wine Country Artists. After living in the Berkeley area for 40 years, Mrs. Miller and her husband, Garnet, retired to St. Helena 25 years ago.
Mrs. Miller is survived by a sister, Cecelia Oliphant, of Canton, SD; six nieces and nephews. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, Garnet, in August, 2002.
Arrangements made by Morrison Funeral Chapel.
Harry C. Miller
Harry C. Miller of Calistoga, California, died on January 19, 2003. Mr. Miller had retired to Calistoga in 1980 with his wife Cecelia who predeceased him in 1999. He and his wife resided for many years in Kent Woodlands in Marin County before moving to Calistoga.
Mr. Miller was born on October 15, 1920, in Philadelphia. He graduated from Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Stanford University and Stanford Law School. He had a long career as a trial lawyer for the State of California involving acquisition of rights of way for state freeways and highways in Central and Northern California including the Bay Area. He retired from the State Office in San Francisco in 1980 but continued to remain active in various legal matters up until the date of his death.
Mr. Miller was an officer in the U.S. Navy from the early days of World War II until the end of the war. He then attended Stanford Law School and upon graduation, commenced his career as a trial lawyer for the State of California.
Mr. Miller is survived by his sister, Marylou Roe of Sunnyvale, California; nephews, Michael Dean Roe of North Bend, Washington and Stephen F. Roe of Sequin, Washington; great nephews, Sean, Brian and Corey Roe; and great nieces, Shannon, Kristi and Megan Roe. A celebration of Mr. Miller’s life will be held on Friday, January 31, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. in the Clos Pegase Winery Meeting Room at 1060 Dunaweal Lane in Calistoga.
Arrangements are being cared for by Morrison Funeral Chapel, St. Helena, 963-3536.
John Duncan Mackenzie
John Duncan Mackenzie, a San Rafael resident for more than 30 years, died peacefully on January 18, 2003, at the age of 71, after a brief illness.
Born in Southern California to Barbara Haines and J.F. Mackenzie, General Manager of Hollywood Turf Club, Duncan grew up in Palos Verdes and San Marino. His training as an explorer scout and many visits to the desert and High Sierras gave him a deep love and knowledge of nature. He was most at home in wild places and was a sportsman, traveler, and naturalist.
He graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from Stanford University in education, later teaching in St. Helena and Ross. Always interested in history and its artifacts, he pursued his love for antiques with the keenness of a treasure hunter, taking pleasure in the whimsy and beauty of everyday objects.
Those who knew him well greatly appreciated his sharp wit, sense of the absurd, and fineness of character. Independent to the last, he was interested in many subjects, and, once coaxed, had a wealth of knowledge and stories to share.
He leaves three daughters: Heather Mackenzie, Minnesota; Hilary Mackenzie, Monterey Peninsula; and Avery Mackenzie, Amsterdam; two sisters: Joan Burke, Sedona; Gail Mackenzie, Carmel; and one grandson, Brennan Haelig, Minnesota. A memorial will be held in Marin in April. Those wishing to attend please contact the family at PO Box 223575, Carmel, CA 93922.
Arrangements by Neptune Society in Novato, tel. 415 898 1868.
Jack M. Cole
Jack M. Cole, 58, passed away at a local hospital on January 26, 2003. He was born at the Calistoga Hospital to Fred and Marcella (Kirksey) Cole on October 16, 1944. In 1963, he graduated from the Calistoga High School.
He was an Army veteran of the Viet Nam and Korean conflicts from 1964-1966. He was a cellar foreman for the Charles Krug Winery and worked very hard for 28 years. He never called in sick.
He was a loving father, husband and grandfather. He enjoyed his sons participation in sports and never missed a practice or their games. Most important in his life were his “kids,” wife and granddaughter. Jack loved driving around town popping in on friends just to socialize. He is survived by his wife Connie “Moses” Cole of St. Helena; his father Fred Cole of Calistoga; his children, son, Jason “Jaybird” and wife, Chrissy Cole of Napa; his son, Toby “Cannonball” and wife, Mona Cole of Napa; his brothers, Freddie Cole, Johnny “Mole” O’Gorman, and Mickey “Tit” O’Gorman of Calistoga; Jimmy “Steamroller” O’Gorman of Santa Rosa. Swaney Burris of Mission Viejo; also his sisters, Carole and Michelle Cole of Santa Rosa; Laureen “Henry Dog” Stambaugh of St. Helena, Sharon Williams of Cloverdale; and one granddaughter, Mackenzie Cole, of Napa.
His interests included golf and spending time with his family. He very much enjoyed working on his ‘57 Chevy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1031 Jefferson, Napa, CA 94558.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 2, 2003, 1 p.m., at the Carriage House of Charles Krug Winery, 2800 St. Helena Hwy. All friends are welcome.
Arrangements are being cared for by Morrison Funeral Chapel, St. Helena, 963-3536.
Joseph Pina
Graveside services were held at the St. Helena Cemetery for Joseph Pina of Rutherford who died Jan. 25 at Queen of the Valley Hospital. He was 78.
Mr. Pina was born in Yountville and attended St. Helena High School. He was a veteran of World War II and was a life member of the Napa Veterans of Foreign Wars, as well as a member of the American Legion in St. Helena and the Rutherford Gun Club. He served 28 years as a volunteer with the Rutherford Fire Departmentt.
He worked at Kaiser Steel for many years and retired after 17 years with Harold Smith & Son Construction Co.
He especially enjoyed his grandchildren, gardening and traveling.
Mr. Pena is survived by his wife of 50 years, Irene; children, JoAnn Tomlin of Sonoma, Melissa Pina, Craig Pina and Christine Butler, all of Napa; three brothers, Alfonso Pina of Rutherford, and Frank and Tony Pina, both of St. Helena; a sister, Annie Martin, of Oregon; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by brothers John and Michael Pina, and by sisters Mary Julian and Isabel Bacigalupi.
Arrangements by Morrison Funeral Chapel.
Idella Stetson
Funeral services were held Dec. 31 for Idella Stetson, a longtime resident of Napa Valley who died Dec. 27. She was 84.
Mrs. Stetson worked for the Contra Costa County School District as a payroll clerk and for many years was a volunteer at the St. Helena Hospital.
She was a member of the Calistoga Seventh-day Ad-ventist Church and each year ran the church’s veggie burger stand at the Napa County Fair.
Mrs. Stetson, who attended Pacific Union College, met her future husband, Earl, when she applied for a job at a St. Helena pharmacy.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Earl T. Stetson; a son, Tom, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; daughters Carolyn Caraway of Calistoga and Sarah Keener of Lexington, Ky.; four brothers, Al, Eddie, Budgie and Chris; two sisters, Martha and Lydia; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Helena Hospital Volunteers Department, 650 Sanitarium Rd., Deer Park, CA 94576.
Arrangements by Morrison Funeral Chapel, St. Helena.
