United States High School Yearbooks by County
HOLMES
Kathleen Edith Holmes
Kathleen Edith Holmes died July 26, 2001, at St. John's Retirement Village in Woodland. Born on July 18, 1914, to Guy and Minnie Gerking of Spokane, Wash., she was 87.
She was a graduate of Cheny Normal College in Spokane and taught school in Dixie, Wash. When World War II started, she took over the music department at radio station KFPY in Spokane. She was active as a cellist and known throughout the area, and was the first-chair cellist in the Spokane Symphony.
She met her future husband Carl at the USO when he was a sailor stationed at Farragut, Idaho. After they married and moved to Winters, she continued playing cello in the Sacramento Symphony. While raising her family, she also played in string quartets and accompanied local vocalists for many years.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Carl; her daughter, Barbara Holmes; her son, Carl Holmes Jr.; and granddaughters Andrea Morton and Margaret Holmes.
Cremation is under the direction of the Nautilus Society. Friends are welcome at a memorial service Saturday, Aug. 11., at 11 a.m. at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Winters.
The family asks that memorials be sent to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617; St. John's Retirement Village, 135 Woodland Ave., Woodland, CA 95695; or to the charity of the donor's choice.
HOLMES
Kenneth Foil Holmes
Kenneth Foil Holmes died monday, Oct. 17, 2005 in his Dunnigan residence at age 63.
He was born in Santa Barbara on May 1, 1942 to Foil and Nettie (Linhart) Holmes.
He began driving a truck at a very young age, for a total of 48 years driving, and worked for Roy E. Lay, John Foster and Allbright Trucking during the period of time he lived in Yolo County.
Mr. Holmes is survived by daughters; Virginia Huddleston of Hawthorne, Amy Holmes and Lisa Presley of Jasper, Texas; son, Jason Holmes of Woodland and five grandchildren.
Services: Private family services will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice in his memory.
Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
HOLMS
Albert Lowell Holms
Albert Lowell Holms died of natural cause in Woodland Memorial Hospital Saturday, April 6, 2002, at age 87.
Born Dec. 8, 1914, in Havelock, Neb., Mr. Holms had been a Yolo County resident for six months. He was raised in Nebraska and served in the Army during World War II. According to his family members, "he enjoyed spending time with his family."
Mr. Holms is survived by his wife, Nancy Victoria (Saph) Holms of Clear Creek; daughters, Nancy L. Gilliland and husband Charles of Clear Creek, and Beverly Smothermon of Woodland; grandchildren, Charles "Red" Gilliland and wife Linda of Bend, Ore., John Gilliland and wife Debbie of Cloverdale, Richard "Joe" Gilliland and wife Deanna of Lake Almanor, Sam Smothermon of Rio Linda, Russell Smothermon and wife Laura of Rio Linda, Nancy Seal and husband Robert of Woodland and Kimberly Allen of Mindenhall England; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild.
He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Helen Holms and nephew, Edward Holms Jr., both of Westmore, N.J.
Mr. Holms was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Holms Sr.
Respecting the wishes of Mr. Holms no services are scheduled.
The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.
HOLVERSTOTT
Amy Elizabeth Holverstott
Amy Elizabeth Holverstott, a lifelong resident of Davis, died Dec. 6, 2003, in Davis. She was 19.
She was born Jan. 14, 1984, in Sacramento, the second child of James A. Holverstott and Patricia L. Todesco. She was born three months premature, and spent the first six weeks in the hospital before coming home to brother Matt and her parents at the family residence in Village Homes in Davis.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Thomas C. and Helen L. Holverstott of Citrus Heights., and by her maternal grandfather, James V. Todesco, of Concord.
She is survived by her parents, Pat Todesco and Jim Holverstott, both of Davis; brother, Matthew J. Holverstott of West Sacramento; maternal grandmother, Lois J. Todesco of Concord; uncle and aunt, Jay and Robyn Todesco; and beloved cousins Brynn, Kensey and Gaeby, all of Concord.
She is also survived by great aunts and uncles Ronald and Suzanne Holverstott of Roseville; Dolores Clark, Martha Moore and Lily Holverstott of Sacramento; Edith and Cameron Cramer of Roseville; Curtis and Lois Woodruff of Cupertino; and many other beloved family members.
She grew up in Davis. She attended Davis Community Church, sang in the Cherub Choir and Carol Choir, took part in youth programs, loved helping her mother lead a Sunday School class for kindergarten-age children, and was baptized on Oct. 21, 1990.
She attended preschool and after-school programs at Tender Learning Care in the care friends John and Shirley Huddleson. She loved attending Davis schools: West Davis Elementary, Patwin Elementary, Emerson Junior High, Davis High and Martin Luther King Jr. High schools, where she participated eagerly in studies, made lasting friendships with peers and teachers, excelled academically and played flute in the music programs at Patwin and Emerson.
She received numerous academic and service awards upon graduation from Emerson Junior High in June 1999. She earned a college scholarship from the Yolo County Board of Realtors upon graduation from King High in June 2002.
She played AYSO soccer as a young child, often with her father as coach. She enjoyed several years in the Brownies and Girl Scouts, with her mother as co-leader, and loved the Scouts' Camp Menzies summer camp in the Sierra.
She loved studying ballet, first with Lisa (Corbett) Applegate, and then for 10 years with Katy Heil's School of Ballet. She took part in many ballet productions, from which she took great pleasure. She was invited, by audition, to attend summer study programs with the Houston Ballet and the Marin Dance Academy.
She loved all animals, especially her pet dog, Muffy; she spent many hours volunteering for the SPCA.
In June of 1999, she began a new chapter in her life; she voluntarily entered various programs for the treatment of mental illness. She eagerly and consistently sought information, insight and skills to deal with this new and difficult aspect of her life. She benefited from the care, skill and love of many programs, professionals and organizations, both locally and in other parts of the state and country, for four years.
The Rev. Mary Lynn Tobin and Stephen Minister Joann Diel of Davis Community Church supported her with time and love. Miss Holverstott made many friendships during those years, and brought the sunshine of her caring nature and endearing presence to those relationships. She encouraged her family members to seek support, and was happy that they benefited so much from participation in the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.
She pursued her love of literature and wrote extensively, especially poetry. One of her poems was published in an annual volume of literary work of high school students, compiled by a national educators' organization. Her dream was to share her poetry with others, as she did so many aspects of her life. She had begun preparations for publishing them.
Frequent gatherings of her extended family, and summer camping trips in the redwoods, were important throughout her life.
All whose lives were touched by her are invited to attend a memorial service on Thursday, at 2 p.m., in the sanctuary of the Davis Community Church at 412 C St., Davis. Immediately afterward, there will be a gathering in the Fellowship Hall.
The family is grateful for any remembrances made in Amy Holverstott's name to Davis Community Church; King High School; NAMI, Yolo County Chapter; Yolo County Care Continuum; FamiliesFirst; Yolo County Mental Health; the Yolo County SPCA; the Amy Elizabeth Holverstott Memorial Fund; or any group that gives support to people and families struggling with mental illness.
HONEYWELL
Kenneth Norton Honeywell
Kenneth Norton Honeywell died Sept. 22, 2001, in Hot Springs, Ark., after a difficult battle with cancer. His fiancee, Marie Brown, was at his side. Born in San Jose on Jan. 14, 1942, he was 59 years old.
He had been a resident of Davis throughout most of his adult life before moving to Arkansas in 1998. During his years in Davis, he worked for several years as a postal clerk and letter carrier for the UC Davis Mail Division, and later for the U.S. Post Office in Davis before returning in 1979 to his first love - a career in food service management.
In this field, he had many rewarding and satisfying positions, including those of working chef for Cal West Food Service Management Corp. in Sacramento, executive chef for Service Systems Corp. at UC Davis, kitchen manager for Black Oak Restaurant in Vacaville, executive chef/manager at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, executive chef for Marriott/University Food Service at UC Davis, and food service manager for D-Q University in Davis. He also served as consultant for Seiler's Food Service Management Corp. in Washington, D.C.
He received training from American River College in Sacramento, Johnson and Wales College in Providence, R.I., and the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. He shared his love for the culinary arts and his training and experience not only to those he worked with on a daily basis, but later to students at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, where he served in an instructional capacity.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Norton Honeywell in 1986 and Martha Honeywell in 1995, and by his grandson, Timothy Robert Tetreault.
He is survived by his sister, Gerri Adler of Davis; nephew, Tyson Adler; daughter, Dawn Honeywell-Tetreault; grandchildren, Angela Silva, Michelle Tetreault, Christina Tetreault, Brian Tetreault and Alex Tetreault; and his former wife, Charlotte Honeywell of Davis.
There will be no service. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society.
HONIG
Gerry Honig (1st of 2 obits.)
Gerry Honig, age 77 years, passed away in Woodland on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006. She was born in Willows, and for the past 15 years has lived in Dunnigan with her husband Micheal Honig on the family farm. Gerry was the only daughter of Goober and Louise (Titus) Harwell. Gerry had worked as a telephone operator for the telephone company in Yuba City for 15 years after graduating from high school. She also spent the last 15 years volunteering her time working with the residents of St. John's Retirement Village here in Woodland, sharing her life stories.
Gerry is survived by her husband of 54 years, Micheal M. Honig of Dunnigan, her daughter Michelle Honig-Speckert and her husband Brent of Rocklin and her grandson Grant Speckert and granddaughter Sydney Speckert. Gerry also will be missed by her brother J.R. Harwell. She was predeceased by her parents.
Honoring Gerry's wishes, a private family funeral service, with interment at Monument Hill Memorial Park occurred on Friday, Feb. 17, 2006. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Yolo County, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617 in Gerry's name.
Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors assisted the family with arrangements. For further information please call 662-4658.
Gerry Honig (2nd of 2 obits.)
Gerry Honig died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006 in Woodland at age 77.
Mrs. Honig was born Nov. 22, 1928 in Willows to Goober and Louise (Titus) Harwell. For the past 15 years had lived on the family farm in Dunnigan. She worked as a telephone operator for the telephone company in Yuba City for 15 years after graduating from high school. For the last 15 years, she volunteer at of St. John's Retirement Village, sharing her life stories with the residents.
Survivors include Mrs. Honig's husband of 54 years, Micheal M. Honig of Dunnigan; her daughter, Michelle Honig-Speckert and her husband Brent of Rocklin; her granddaughter, Sydney Speckert; her grandson, Grant Speckert; and her brother J.R. Harwell. She was predeceased by her parents.
The family requests memorials in Mrs. Honig's name be made to Hospice of Yolo County, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617.
Services: Respecting Mrs. Honig's wishes, a private family funeral service, with interment at Monument Hill Memorial Park occurred on Friday, Feb. 17. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors assisted the family with arrangements.
