United States High School Yearbooks by County
NICKENS
Donnie Walton Nickens
Donnie Walton Nickens died at Cottonwood Healthcare Saturday, Aug. 6 at age 60.
Mr. Nickens was born in Texas Oct. 19, 1944. He had been a Yolo County resident for 20 years. For 20 years he worked as a painter.
Mr. Nickens is survived by two daughters and one son, all of Texas.
Services: Respecting the wishes of Mr. Nickens, no services are scheduled. North Sacramento Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
NIEDEROST
Minnie Esther Richey Niederost
Services for Minnie Niederost
Rosary will be recited for Minnie Esther Richey Niederost tonight at 6 p.m. at the Land Park Chapel of the Harry A. Nauman & Son Funeral Home, 4041 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Winters, Friday, July 8, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in the Winters Cemetery.
Mrs. Niederost was born in Winters, March 7, 1920, and died in Sacramento, Monday, July 4, at the age of 68 years. She received her early education in Winters and was a graduate of Winters High School. She was employed as an accountant for the State Department of Education for over 25 years.
She is survived by a daughter, Judith A. Hassler of Sacramento; sisters, Pauline Lyman of Oregon, and Myrtle Wolf of Berkeley; brothers, Veachel Richey of Arroyo Grande, Hampton Richey of Fremont, Carl Richey of Diamond Springs, several nieces and nephews, and a dear friend, Gregory Georges of Sacramento. A sister, Doreen Morris and a brother, Ceril Richey preceded her in death.
The family prefers that memorials be contributions to the Mercy Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, 4001 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819.
NIEHAUS
Reta Stotts Niehaus
Reta Stotts Niehaus of Medford, Ore. passed away Nov. 9. Born in Buffalo, N.Y. Nov. 16, 1920, she moved to California in 1946 with her husband, Robert Stotts, who preceded her in death in 1972. Reta married Harry Niehaus in 1975; he preceded her in death in 2003.
Trustee and longtime member of St. Johns Church; charter member Elks Emblem Club; 35-year member and past president of Woodland Business & Professional Women's Club. She was a volunteer with the Community CareCar, and Senior Center. Office manager at Motroni-Heard Lumber Co. for many years.
In Medford, Ore., Reta was a Providence Hospital Guild volunteer. She spent many hours playing pinochle at her residence at the Fountain Plaza Active Retirement Community, and the local Senior Center. In her 1 1/2 years in Medford she made many friends and spent hours doing her favorite activity - shopping with her daughter.
Survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judi and Denis Edwards; son, Davis Stotts and partner Rita Brunelli; granddaughter, Shelley Marston and fiance Jamie Raley; grandson, Ryan Stotts and step grandson, Dale Edwards and wife Christina.
The family requests that memorials in Reta's name be directed to St. Johns Church or to the Woodland Senior Center.
NIELSEN
Eugene Francis Nielsen
Eugene Francis Nielsen died at Alderson Convalescent Hospital in Woodland Tuesday, July 12 at age 82.
Mr. Nielsen was born Jan. 26, 1923 in San Francisco to Milton and Angelina (Favorita) Nielsen. He had been a Yolo County resident for five years. He attended local schools in San Francisco. After high school he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1943 to 1946. After the war he began his career with the City of San Francisco Fire Department in 1947 until his retirement in 1977, reaching the rank of Battalion Chief. He was a member of the San Francisco Firefighters Association and SIRS.
Survivors include Mr. Nielsen's wife of 58 years, Dorothy Nielsen of Woodland; his daughters, Lisa Johnson of San Ramon, Holly Tenge of Sacramento and Rebecca Metling of Pacifica; his sons, Matthew and Brian Nielsen of Manteca; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his sister, Ellen Albertson of Fairfield. He was preceded in death by his children, Linda Grimaud and Anthony Nielsen.
The family requests memorials in Mr. Nielsen's name be directed to American Heart Association, 1710 Gilbreth Road, Burlingame, 94010.
Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16 at St. Catherine's of Sienna in Burlingame. Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
NIETO
Belisario Nieto
Belisario Nieto died at his home in Woodland Friday, July 15 at age 76.
Mr. Nieto was born Jan. 1, 1929 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Anastacio and Maria (Morales) Nieto. He had been a Yolo County resident for 35 years. He worked within the agriculture industry in Yolo County as a laborer for more than 30 years.
Survivors include Mr. Nieto's daughters, Bertha Delgado, Miriam Tovar both of Woodland, Griselda Zigala of Juarez, Mexico; his sons, Ernie, David and Steve Nieto all of Woodland and Alfredo Nieto of Juarez, Mexico; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and his mother, Maria Nieto Morales of Woodland. He was preceded in death by his father, Anastacio Nieto.
The family requests memorials in Mr. Nieto's name be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617.
Services: Respecting the wishes of Mr. Nieto, private family visitation is scheduled at Evergreen Funeral Chapel. Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
NILES
Juanita Ann "Sis" Niles
Juanita Ann "Sis" Niles died at Woodland Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at age 74.
Mrs. Niles was born Feb. 5, 1931 in Oklahoma to Cherokee Indian descendants. She lived most of her life in Yolo County.
Survivors include Mrs. Niles' daughter, Kay; two grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and 13 brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Niles and her son, Kenneth Alan Moore.
Services: Respecting the wishes of Mrs. Niles, no formal services will be held. The family will host a celebration of her life on Saturday, March 18. Call 662-8509 for place and time. North Sacramento Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
NILES
Leon Laverne Niles
Leon Laverne Niles died at Woodland Memorial Hospital on Saturday, Sept. 4 at age 80.
Mr. Niles was born June 5, 1924 in Saganaw (Saginaw), Mich. and had been a Yolo County resident for 45 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and later worked as a laborer and then as range master at the Yolo Sportsman Club before retiring.
Survivors include Mr. Niles' wife Juanita Niles and stepchildren Kay Meunch and Kenny Moore.
Services: No services are scheduled. Inurnment will be at San Joaquin National Cemetery in Gustine. North Sacramento Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
