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TOWNE
Betty Lou S. Towne
Betty Lou Svensson Towne died April 11, 2000, at Sutter Roseville Neuro/Trauma Center, with her family at her side. Born May 5, 1944, in Albany, she was 55.
She was raised in Carson City, Nev.
She loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, clamming at Dillon's Beach, camping and cooking up all of the bounty. Other hobbies included knitting, crocheting and her most recent hobby, antiquing and selling on e-Bay.
She was a homemaker for the last 14 years and spent some time researching the Montgomery/Towne families for a genealogy page on the Internet.
She loved decorating the house for Christmas and entertaining the family.
She was a member of the Davis Women's Golf Club and enjoyed her golfing buddy relationships.
She was preceded in death by her father, Sture Svensson.
She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Thomas Towne of Davis; mother, Bette Svensson of Carson City, Nev.; daughter, Shaela Wolfe and her husband Kevin Long, both of Reno; two grandchildren, Chelsea and Trevor Wolfe of Reno; twin sister, Sonja Kellogg and her husband David or Oroville; sister, Karen Panelli and her husband Rick of Reno; and two brothers, Bruce Svensson and his wife Betsy of Carson City, and Stuart Svensson and his wife Sharon of San Jose.
She also leaves behind Thomas Towne Jr. and his fiancee Karen; Brooke Towne Maranda and her husband Sam; 2-year-old Ellis Towne Maranda; and Will Towne and his wife Sally of Sacramento. These people were in her life and will miss her greatly.
Friends are welcome for visitation Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St., and the funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Davis Community Church, 412 C St. Burial will follow at the Davis Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in her name to the California Waterfowl Association, the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Hanna Boys Center in Sonoma.
TOZZI
Genevieve "Jinny" Tozzi
Genevieve "Jinny" Tozzi died in Courtyard Healthcare, Davis on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at age 85.
Born Sept. 6, 1917, in Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Tozzi moved west to California in the 1930s, after completing her schooling, to begin a life on her own and continuing her education, eventually settling in Yolo County and the city of Davis in 1959. She worked for the University of California, Davis, as a secretary and bookkeeper in the Zoology Department and watched the huge growth of the university and enjoyed being part of the activity of Growth. According to her family members, "she enjoyed her gardening, crocheting afghans, quilting and continuing to expand her knowledge of the Spanish language and the art of raising birds. She will always remembered for the support she gave to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren."
Mrs. Tozzi is survived by her daughter, Nancy Stevenson of Woodland; grandson, Dan Stevenson and wife Andrea; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lido Tozzi and sister, Ellen McGregor.
No visitation is scheduled prior to the service. Private interment attended by family only will be at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.
The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.
Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
TOZZI
Jack Marion Tozzi (1st of 2 obituaries)
After a valiant 20 year battle with cancer, Jack passed away quietly on June 28, 2005.
Jack was born July 16, 1919 in Woodland, where he was a life-long resident.
Son of Nello Tozzi of Lucca, Italy and Emma Raffaeta-Tozzi, herself a life-long resident of Woodland.
Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Lido and Robert Tozzi.
Jack leaves a proud daughter Loretta (Jack) Redman and loving grandson Jeff (Karen) Redman and great-granddaughters Amie and Nicole Redman, sister-in-law Catherine Tozzi, devoted companion Ellen Cheney, numerous nieces, nephews and other members of the Tozzi, Raffaeta and Santoni families and many supportive friends.
Jack served in World War II as a Medic in the 54th General Hospital Unit first assigned to Fort Riley, Kan. working with famed surgeon Dr. E Klikian.
Later serving at Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea where he received a Bronze Star for meritorious service and a Presidential Citation as Chief Non-commissioned Officer responsible for discipline, technical supervision and surgical technician training and where his knowledge and technical skills allowed him to layout plans for a later constructed field hospital and create special medical equipment for patient treatment.
Jack later served at Patangas, Philippine Islands and as part of the U.S. Occupation Forces in Tokyo, Japan.
Upon return to Woodland, he and brother Bob (Robert) ran the independent Cabinet Shop and Mill at Motroni-Heard Lumber Co.
He retired in 1981. At Jack's request there will be no services.
He generously willed his remains to the Cell Biology and Human Anatomy Center, UC Davis Medical School.
Remembrances may be made to the donor's choice or the research program at the Cancer Center, Attention: P. Lara, M.D., UC Davis Medical Center, 2315 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817.
Jack Marion Tozzi (2nd of 2 obits.)
Jack Marion Tozzi died Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at age 85.
Mr. Tozzi was born July 16, 1919 in Woodland to Nello Tozzi and Emma Raffaeta-Tozzi.
He was a lifelong resident. He served in World War II as a medic in the 54th General Hospital Unit assigned to Fort Riley, Kan. working with surgeon Dr. E. Klikian. Later he served at Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea where he received a Bronze Star for meritorious service and a Presidential Citation as chief non-commissioned officer responsible for discipline, technical supervision and surgical technician training. He also designed plans for a later constructed field hospital and created special medical equipment for patient treatment. In addition he served at Patangas, Philippine Islands and as part of the U.S. Occupation Forces in Tokyo. Upon his return to Woodland, he and brother Bob ran the independent Cabinet Shop and Mill at Motroni-Heard Lumber Co. He retired in 1981.
Survivors include Mr. Tozzi's daughter, Loretta Redman and her husband Jack; his grandson, Jeff Redman and his wife Karen; his great-granddaughters, Amie and Nicole Redman; his sister-in-law, Catherine Tozzi; his companion, Ellen Cheney; numerous nieces, nephews and members of the Tozzi, Raffaeta and Santoni families. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Lido and Robert Tozzi.
The family requests memorials in Mr. Tozzi's name be directed to the charity of the donor's choice or the research program at the Cancer Center, Attention: P. Lara M.D., UC Davis Medical Center, 2315 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817.
Services: Respecting the wishes of Mr. Tozzi's no services are scheduled. He willed his remains to the Cell Biology and Human Anatomy Center, UC Davis Medical School.
TRAFFANSTEDT
Fanchon "Fanny" Traffanstedt
Fanchon "Fanny" Traffanstedt died Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, at age 64.
Born Sept. 21, 1938, in Yuba City, Mrs. Traffanstedt was born in Dobbins, and had been a Yuba City resident for 43 years prior to moving to Calistoga. She worked for Del Pero Mondon Meat Company in Marysville for 16 years as a quality control inspector. She was a licensed vocational nurse in Calistoga. She was a member of the Yuba City Moose Lodge.
Mrs. Traffanstedt is survived by her husband, Roscoe Traffanstedt of Calistoga; daughters, Cheri Hill of Woodland, and Lori Thompson of Petaluma; sister, Kelly Ybarra of Yuba City. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Rebecca Rossiter of Woodland, and Robert, and Carlie Hill of Woodland, Christina Thompson of Petaluma, and Steven, Matthew and Bonnie Coit of Middletown, and Danny Traffanstedt Jr. of Calistoga; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brother, James "Tad" Smith in June 2002.
Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, at Ullrey Memorial Chapel, Yuba City.
A funeral service is scheduled at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25, also at Ullrey Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Norman Sharp officiating. Burial will be at Sutter Cemetery.
Ullrey Memorial Chapel and Crematory of Yuba City is assisting the family with arrangements.
TRAMMEL
Charlene V. "Char" Trammel
Charlene V. "Char" Trammel, 80, of Sparks, Nevada passed away on Oct. 5, 2004 at Washoe Medical Center. A native of Davis, Oklahoma, she was born on Nov. 14, 1923 to William L. Evans Sr. and Annie Parker Evans.
Charlene was a hair stylist, owning two beauty salons in Sparks. She was a resident of Sparks since 1965, moving there from Modesto.
She is survived by her daughter Lynell McClure of Sparks, son Richard Trammel of Reno, brother Bussie and sisters Velma and Johnny from the San Joaquin Valley, granddaughters Kathy Sebastian and husband Mike of Winters, Pam De La Rosa and husband Ben of Fremont; and Lynette McClure of Chico; great-grandchildren Lauren, Amber and Katie Sebastian of Winters, Alex, Rebecca and Samantha De La Rosa of Fremont and Jamie and Zachary Horne of Chico.
Private family services were held on Oct. 9 in the Nevada Mountains. Memorial donations can be made to the donor's favorite charity.
TREDWAY
Martha (Logan) Tredway
Martha (Logan) Tredway died of natural causes in Sonora Community Hospital Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at age 76.
Born March 1, 1926, in Chico, Mrs. Tredway had been a Yolo County resident for about 29 years. She had also resided in Modesto and Sonora. She was a seamstress; was employed as a bookkeeper for the County of Yolo for 15 years; and served as a bus driver for Yolo County Transit & Charter Firebus, transporting fire crews. She also served as a volunteer for Discovery Cancer Shop of Modesto. She was a member of: the Modesto chapter of Eastern Star, No. 72; Native Daughters of the Golden West, Woodland parlor; and Evangelical Free Church of Modesto.
Mrs. Tredway is survived by her daughters, Shelly Stewart of Sonora, and Kay Smith of Walnut Grove; son, Chic Waggoner of Madera; grandchildren, Cory Perry of Turlock, Kyndra Easterday of San Jose, and Garrett Rochester of Sacramento; and three great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is her brother, Peter Loy of Oregon.
A graveside service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 6, in South Eastlawn Cemetery of Sacramento.
Memorials may be directed to the donor's favorite charity.
Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home of Sonora is assisting the family with arrangements.
TREJO
Alfred Orozco Trejo
Alfred Orozco Trejo died in Woodland, Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at age 72.
He was born Sept. 5, 1929, in Johnstown, Penn., to the late Pete and Lucy Trejo. Mr. Trejo lived most of his adult life in Woodland.
He served in the U.S. Army stationed in Hawaii from 1954 to 1956 after completing basic training at Fort Ord.
He was a maintenance supervisor at Yolo General Hospital for many years until retiring in 1991.
Mr. Trejo was also part of a musical trio and appeared many times on Channel 13. He enjoyed playing his guitar and singing. Other hobbies included carpentry, long walks and enjoying the country life.
Mr. Trejo is survived by his children, Alfred Trejo Jr. and wife, Terry, of Sacramento; Gilbert Trejo, stationed in Kuwait; and Victoria Trejo-Maahs of Woodland.
He is also survived by grandchildren, Alfred Dymytryk Trejo III; Mysty Eva Trejo of Sacramento; Karl Matthew Maahs and Karissa Ashley Maahs, both of Woodland; James Brandon Trejo of Corpus Christi, Texas; Dakota Sage Trejo of Virginia; Sequoia Hunter Trejo of Washington; and great-grandson, Alfred Angyl Trejo IV of Sacramento.
He is also survived by his siblings, Ruben Trejo of Sacramento; Tony Trejo, Benjamin Trejo and Philip Trejo, all of Woodland; Elvina Trejo of Sacramento; Sarah Alcazar of Merced; Margaret Bell and Carmen Tafoya, both of Woodland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Trejo was preceded in death by his daughter, Rita Trejo; brother, Sgt. David Trejo; sisters, Rebecca Martinez, Irene Miranda, Rosie Trejo and Jessie Guiterrez.
Visitation will be at McNary's Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m., today, Tuesday. The funeral mass will be at Holy Rosary Church at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, with interment to follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park.
McNary's Chapel in Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
