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DEROBERTIS
Frieda Frances Derobertis
Frieda Frances Derobertis was born on Feb. 16, 1923, in Marysville and died on Aug. 18, 2005, in Davis. She was 82.
She died after a short battle with cancer. Her husband of 49 years, Anthony Derobertis, preceded her in death.
Family and friends are invited to recite a rosary on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. A memorial Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, 1275 B St. in Davis.
A native Californian, she was born to Karl and Frieda Schuler. At 21, she entered the U.S. Navy and served as a pharmacist's mate. She was stationed in San Francisco during World War II.
She was the maid of honor at her cousin's wedding where she met Tony Derobertis, who was the best man. They married in 1948 and lived first in the East Bay, later in Davis.
They moved to Davis in 1966. In Davis, she worked at Farmers' Insurance Co. as an underwriter for nearly 20 years. Friends say she took pride in helping Davis residents with their insurance needs and was pleasant and helpful.
She enjoyed traveling, gardening, playing cards, and jazz. Several of her favorite trips included visits to Spain, Italy and Switzerland. She also loved flowers and was proud of her geraniums and freesia. She was an avid bridge player and belonged to a bridge club that met weekly.
Derobertis was a huge fan of New Orleans jazz and volunteered for many years at the Sacramento Jazz Festival. Her friends will remember her tapping her feet to the music and enjoying every note. She also was a volunteer with the Sutter Davis Hospital Auxiliary for many years, coordinating the volunteers' schedule for the gift shop and going on buying trips with friends from the group.
She is survived by her son, Edward Derobertis of Death Valley, and her daughter, Janice Jorgenson and her husband, Jim, of Hudson, Ohio. Two granddaughters also survive: Megan Jorgenson of Bainbridge, Ohio, and Heather Jorgenson of North Port, Fla. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and neighbors.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be made to the Sutter Davis Hospital Auxiliary, P.O. Box 1617, Davis 95617 or Yolo Hospice.
DeROCK
Susie L. DeRock
Susie DeRock died Nov. 12, 2004, at Stollwood Convalescent Hospital in Woodland. She was 84.
Friends may stop by the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St., today from 5 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow the service at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road.
Born Jan. 15, 1920, in Potiras, Wash., she grew up in Scotts Bluff, Neb., where she graduated from high school. She married Dale N. DeRock in November 1939. The couple moved to Davis in June 1957, where they raised their family. She worked for more than 25 years for the California Department of Fish and Game as a certified public accountant.
She enjoyed bowling, a sport she was able to participate in until just two years ago. She was described by her family as an extremely kind and generous person without a temper.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 14, 1979, and son, Timothy DeRock, in 1951.
She is survived by her two sons, Gerald DeRock and his wife Zylphia of Woodland and Dale L. DeRock and his wife Maureen of Tennessee.
She is further survived by her grandchildren, Brian M. DeRock, Christopher T. DeRock, Ian J. DeRock, Timothy A. DeRock and Elizabeth DeRock; and great-grandchildren Brian James DeRock and Tanya DeRock.
GIANNI
Dina Marie Gianni
Dina Marie Gianni died in The Californian Alzheimer's Unit, Woodland Friday, March 29, 2002, at age 90.
Born May 18, 1911, in San Francisco, Mrs. Gianni was the daughter of the late Carlo and Maria Chelini of Lucca, Italy. She graduated from Lux High School in San Francisco and received her elementary teaching credential from San Francisco State Teacher's college in 1933.
Mrs. Gianni gave 30 years of service to the San Francisco School District where she taught at both Commodore Stockton in Chinatown and Winfield Scott Elementary Schools. After residing in Marin County for 26 years, she and her husband moved to Woodland to be near their daughter, Carolyn and her family. According to her family members, "she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. "
She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Gale and husband Jeff of Woodland; and granddaughters, Elizabeth Gale Wells and husband Ron of Lakewood, Wash. and Johannah Gale of Woodland.
Mrs. Gianni is also survived by her sister, Ida Cendali of San Diego; and brother, George Chelini of Corte Madera.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Reno Gianni, in 2000; brothers, Italio Chelini; niece, Beverly Richardson; and nephew, Joseph Chelini.
Friends are invited to attend a crypt side service at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, at the Woodland Cemetery, 800 West St., Woodland.
The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.
Chapel of the Valley is assisting the family with arrangements.
GIBBS
Christopher Gibbs
Christopher Gibbs, a longtime resident of Davis, died suddenly at his home in Portland, Ore., on Aug. 9, 2001, due to complications from diabetes. He was 28 years old.
He was born Sept. 6, 1972, in Santa Rosa, then moved to Davis with his parents in 1975, where he lived until moving to Portland five years ago.
He graduated from Davis High School in 1991, attended Career College of Cosmetology in Woodland, and this year completed his courses in cosmetology in Portland. He recently received his Oregon state license in cosmetology.
He was a free spirit who loved his family, his many friends, his music and life.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Lani and Bob Warren of Davis; his father and stepmother, Greg and Pam Gibbs of Davis; his brother, Justin Gibbs of Davis; his stepsisters, Amanda Vaudrin of Denver, Melissa Adams of Lafayette, Debbie Warren Kosloff, Leslie Piciullo and Linda Willoughby; his stepbrother, Jeff Adams of Minneapolis, Minn.; three aunts; two uncles; and 12 cousins.
A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in his name be made to the American Diabetes Association Memorial Program, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720, or to the Salvation Army (ARC), P.O. Box 8798, Portland, OR 97208.
GIBBS
Mary R. Gibbs
Mary Ring Gibbs, a 32-year Davis resident, died after a brief illness with hepatitis on May 31, 2002, at her home in Davis. She was 82.
She was born on Nov. 25, 1919.
She married Charles Gibbs in 1948 when both were living in Ann Arbor, Mich. In 1949, the couple moved to Placerville, where Charlie took a job with Bank of America. During World War II, she worked as an air traffic controller and served in the Red Cross.
In addition, she was a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in food science.
The couple moved to Davis in 1970. In the early 1970s, she was very active in the Davis Branch of the League of Women Voters.
She worked for many years as an admissions officer at UC Davis. After her retirement in 1990, she taught English as a second language to UC Davis foreign students.
She also enjoyed volunteering her time with her many friends at the Sutter Davis Hospital Auxiliary and Yolo County Library Book Menders.
She loved to travel and was especially interested in China. She was among the first group of American tourists to visit China after it ended its long isolation in the 1970s. She was also known for her sense of humor and kindness.
She is greatly missed by her daughters, Sally Gibbs of Davis and Nancy Gibbs of Novato, as well as her son-in-law and two grandsons, all of Novato.
Friends are invited to a memorial service that will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Unitarian Church of Davis, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis. Interment will be in Minnesota.
Donations in her memory can be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95614, or to the ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128.
The Nightingale-Gilmore Funeral Chapel of Sacramento is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
GIBSON
David Gordon Gibson
David Gordon Gibson died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at his Red Bluff home. He was 63.
Born March 11, 1942, to Bill and Juanita (Halford) Gibson, he spent his youth in the Fresno area. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962, and was a truck driver for more than 30 years.
Gibson is survived by his daughters, Gail and Nancy Gibson of Alaska, and Sue and Kathy Gibson of Michigan; sons, Glenn Gibson of Louisiana and David Gibson Jr. of Michigan; a brother, Donald Gibson of Woodland; and his father, William Gibson of Red Bluff.
Preceding him in death was his mother, Juanita Gibson, and his brother, Dwayne Gibson.
Private graveside services are scheduled with interment at Paskenta Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.
