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KING
Olga B. King
Olga B. King died in Alderson Convalescent Hospital, Woodland Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at age 85.
Born July 7, 1916, in Narka, Kan., Mrs. King was a Woodland resident for 16 years. She was the daughter of the late John and Ann (Devorak) Krejca.
Mrs. King is survived by her husband, Virgil King of Woodland.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Lee Krejca; and sister, Libbie Vokach.
Respecting the wishes of Mrs. King no services are scheduled.
McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
KING
Orbie M. "Bud" King
Orbie M. "Bud" King died on Dec. 20, 2002, at Sutter Davis Hospital. Born on July 29, 1912, in Aloso, Okla., to James and Fannie Sinclair King, he was 90 years old.
He had been a resident of Davis for many years.
In his youth, he was a star on the baseball field. In the late 1930s, he coached and managed a local girl's softball team, winning the state championship in 1944.
During World War II, he served as a paratrooper in Europe. In 1946 he married his sweetheart, Clarice Wardrope.
When he returned to Davis, he resumed his work for local paint contractor C.B. Williams. Later he worked in the Physical Plant at UC Davis.
He retired in 1974 and, for a while dabbled with oil paints. He enjoyed cooking and baking, but his really joy was his garden and sharing its bounty with friends and neighbors.
He was a happy man and will be missed for his ever-present good nature and sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Henrie Finlay and Jo Reiman; brothers William King and Lee R. King.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Clarice, and his son, Tom King of Davis; and two brothers, James M. King Jr. and Lonnie T. King, both of Phoenix, Ariz. He is further survived by several nieces and nephews in California, Arizona and Oklahoma.
At his request, there will be no public funeral service.
Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, The Multiple Sclerosis Research Fund or the donor's favorite charity.
KING
Renee F. King
Renee F. King passed away on March 18, 2003 in Portland, Oregon. Born on March 1, 1959 in Medford, Oregon to John and Lee Ella King, she was 44 years old.
Mrs. King lived in Winters during her elementary and junior high school years. She graduated from Lower Lake High School in Clear Lake in 1976. she married Glenn A. Toft in 1976. They separated in 1994, yet remained very close. She was very dedicated to her job as a dental assistant for more than 20 years. Renee lived an adventurous life enjoying activities such as traveling, camping and being outdoors.
She is survived by her parents, daughters Jessica Tillman and Keri Toft, both of Oregon; sister Jan Pease and her husband David of Oregon, brothers Richard King of Sutter and Derril King of Clearlake; special friend Glenn A. Toft of Molalla and companion Lee Groff of Oregon.
Private services will be held at a later date. In lieu of memorial contributions, the family asks that mourners give to the neighbors in her name.
KING
Virgil Joseph King
Virgil Joseph King died at Alderson Hospital Jan. 8, 2005.
Born May 11, 1916 to Lucy Fish King and Lewis King in Willow City, N.D. Virgil worked for the Alaska Railroad in 1939. Virgil entered the U.S. Army April 29, 1943. He went through basic training at Fort Belvoir, Va. He was a sharpshooter. He served in Normandy, France and Africa. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. He was honorably discharged Dec. 8, 1945. He received the Badge of Honor for 45 years of service from the Grand Lodge of International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers on Oct. 15, 1992. He was employed at Rheem for 30 years. After he retired, he continued to be a consultant for Rheem for several years.
He moved to Woodland in 1986, after living in Knights Landing for 10 years. He married Juanita Smith in 2004.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Earl and Romaine and his sisters, Alice, Nina, Hazel and Marjorie. He is survived by his wife, Juanita and many nieces and nephews.
He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
The family requests memorials in Virgil's name be directed to the American Heart Association.
Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m. today, Tuesday at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Woodland. Father Colm O'Kelly is officiating. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Virgil Joseph King (2nd of 2 obits.)
Virgil Joseph King died at Alderson Hospital in Woodland Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 at age 88.
Mr. King was born May 11, 1916 to Lucy Fish King and Lewis King in Willow City, N.D. He had been a Yolo County resident for 30 years. He worked for the Alaska Railroad. He entered the U.S. Army in 1943 and was a sharpshooter. He served in Normandy, France and Africa. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. In 1992, he received the Badge of Honor for 45 years of service from the Grand Lodge of International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers. He was employed at Rheem for 30 years. After he retired, he continued to be a consultant for Rheem for several years.
Survivors include Mr. King's wife, Juanita, also of Woodland, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Alice, Nina, Hazel and Marjorie and his brothers, Earl and Romaine.
KINGWELL
Wilbur Ray Kingwell
Wilbur Ray Kingwell died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, at Sutter Davis Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Oakland, California on March 25, 1926. He was 73. He was the son of the late John Rowe Kingwell and Hazel Hiatt Kingwell.
He retired ten years ago after working as a security guard with Asti. He was also a US Navy veteran. Mr. Kingwell was also a member of the Winters First Baptist Church, and was a member of the American Legion. He loved sports and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Jean Marie Kingwell of Winters; daughters, Pat Hall of Santa Rosa, Emma Holt of Winters, and Vivian Hassett of Sacramento; sisters, Gen Engdahl of Fremont, Betty Kingwell of Warren, Washington; eight grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
The memorial service was held Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Winters. Dr. Schweer officiated. Burial will take place in Oakmound Cemetery in Healdsburg on Monday, Nov. 22.
Smith's Colonial Chapel handled the arrangements.
KINKLE
Levi Kinkle
Pioneer Resident Called By Death
One more pioneer of Yolo County joined those who have passed to the great beyond. When Levi Kinkle, 65, resident of Woodland since 1868, died early Friday morning at the county hospital following a long illness.
Kinkle who was the son of the late Peter and Sarah Kinkle, was born in Wabash, Indiana and came to Woodland with his parents when only seven years of age.
The deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs. Armintha Smith, the last of 14 children, who resides in this city. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Kinkle will be remembered as having been employed by Martin Hucke when the latter operated a billiard parlor on Main Street.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from the Krellenberg Chapel with Rev. Adams of the Seventh Day Adventist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Woodland Cemetery.
(Dated Friday, December 17, 1926)
KINKLE
Peter Kinkle
An Old Resident Gone - The Death of Peter Kinkle Occurred on Thursday.
Peter Kinkle, an old resident of this city, died at his home on Elm street on Thursday after a lingering illness. The cause of death was inflammation of the bladder, from which deceased had been a sufferer for a long time. He underwent several surgical operations, but without permanent relief.
The deceased was an old and respected citizen of Woodland, having lived here a great many years. He was a devoted member of the Advent Church and always took a prominent part in all religious work of that faith.
Mr. Kinkle was born in Philadelphia in 1816, and was 81 years old at the time of his death. In 1869 he came to California and located at Calistoga, where he resided for twelve years and then removed to Yolo county, where he resided ever since. Mrs. Kinkle died some years ago. Eight children survive the deceased, six sons and two daughters. The sons are Pelaski, Simpson, John, George, Mason and Levi Kinkle, three of whom reside in this county, one at Santa Rosa and the other at Auburn. The daughters are Mrs. Levi Puderbaugh and Mrs. Smith, both of whom reside in this city.
The funeral will take place from the family residence Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
(Dated January 22, 1897)
