United States High School Yearbooks by County
WOOLIEVER
Andrew Hugh Wooliever
Andrew Hugh Wooliever died unexpectedly on April 12, 2003. He was 40.
Born in San Francisco, he spent his childhood in Japan and Marin County. He graduated from Branson School and Chico State University.
A resident of Madera County, he worked for the Pistoresi car dealership in Madera for more than 14 years. He received numerous professional awards for his rapport with clients and outstanding achievement. Most recently, he was awarded the highest statewide individual sales record for his sixth year.
In his professional and personal life, he was appreciated for his honest, sincere, respectful approach, which put anyone at ease. He practiced generosity and integrity to the core and demonstrated a tender-hearted sense of responsibility for others.
A loving husband, father, son and big brother to six siblings, he is survived by his wife, Catherine, and son, Wilton; mother, Pauline Wooliever of Davis; brothers, Patrick, Matthew and Raymond; sisters, Avery Godfryd and Kate Sedillo; grandmother, Pauline Begg; and uncle, Wayne Begg; as well as 14 nieces and nephews.
He also has family in France: a mother-in-law, Violette Barthelemy, and brothers-in-law, Olivier and Alan Barthelemy.
A vigil will begin at 5 p.m. Friday at Smith Manor Grace Chapel, 801 E. Yosemite Ave. in Madera. A funeral will begin at 10 a.m. at the same location on Saturday.
Remembrances may be made to the Wilton Wooliever Education Trust Fund by contacting California Bank & Trust, 126 N. D St. Madera, CA 93638; (559) 673-9370.
WORD
Ardis Lloyd Word (1st of 2 obituaries)
Ardis Lloyd Word died at the age of 97 in Bowie, Md. Jan. 24, 2005. Funeral services and burial took place in Largo, Fla. on Jan. 27, 2005.
Mrs. Word had been the oldest survivor and great-great niece of Samuel Upton Chase, a gamesman with Peter Burnett's wagon train into Oregon in 1843. He came to California to mine for gold, and then made his way into the Capay Valley and began raising sheep. He sent to Virginia for his nieces, Kate and Emily Roberts to come keep house for him. They arrived in San Francisco in 1865 after two long ship voyages and overland on muleback across the Isthmus.
Emily Roberts was a teenager when she arrived, but would call Guinda home for the next 72 years. She married Benjamin Cross, a Civil War Veteran in 1878 and they homesteaded in the area east of Guinda called Cross Canyon. They raised a family of five children.
Lena Cross, the third of the five Cross children, married into another late 19th century pioneering family in 1906. Benjamin P. Lloyd, of Rumsey, was a farmer and stationmaster at the Rumsey Depot Sept. 20, 1907 when Ardis was born in the living quarters over the Depot.
Ardis was educated at the one-room Rumsey Elementary School and graduated from Esparto High School with the class of 1925. She met her future husband, John Word, from Calistoga while they were both students at UC Berkeley.
The Words married in 1929 in Reno, Nev. Mr. Word received his Electrical Engineering degree in 1930, after which he accepted a position with Bell Telephone Laboratories in New York. When their only child, David was born in 1938, the family moved to Chatham, N.J. In 1956, Mr. Word was reassigned to Western Electric in Merimack Valley, Mass. The family lived in Andover, Mass. from 1956 to 1972, when Mr. Word retired. The couple left Massachusetts that year and spent a very active retirement life in Largo, Fla., until John's death in 1984. Ardis continued to live in Florida until her own health forced a move in 2000 from Largo, Fla. to Bowie, Md.
Mrs. Word was predeceased by John, her husband of 55 years, in 1984. Her younger brother, Bernard P. Lloyd of Rumsey died in 1996.
Ardis Word is survived by her son, David L. Word and his wife, Nancy of Upper Marlboro, Md.; grandchildren, John Clayton Word and wife, Kristine of Aurora, Colo.; and Jennifer Diane Williams and husband, Chris, of Martinsburg, W.V.; two great-granddaughters, Ashley Elizabeth and Rachel Lauren Williams of Martinsburg, W.V. She is also survived by nieces, Marilyn Lloyd Podesta of Depoe Bay, Ore. and Shirley Lloyd Rowley of Incline, Nev.; and a nephew, Bernel Lloyd of Guinda.
Remembrances in Ardis Word's name may be sent to: Yolo County Historical Museum, 512 Gibson Rd., Woodland, 95695 or Friends of the Esparto Library, P.O. Box 787, Esparto, 95627.
Ardis Lloyd Word (1907- 2005) (2nd of 2 obits.)
Ardis Lloyd Word died in Bowie, Md. Jan. 24 at age 97.
Mrs. Word was born Sept. 20, 1907 in Rumsey to the late Benjamin F. Lloyd and Lena Cross.
She had been a Yolo County resident for 18 years.
She was educated at the Rumsey Elementary School and graduated from Esparto High School in 1925. She attended UC Berkeley.
Survivors include Mrs. Word's son, David L. Word and his wife Nancy of Upper Marlboro, Md.; her grandchildren, John Clayton Word and his wife Kristine of Aurora, Colo. and Jennifer Diane Williams and her husband Chris of Martinsburg, W.V.; her great-granddaughters, Ashley Elizabeth and Rachel Lauren Williams of Martinsburg, W.V.; her nieces, Marilyn Lloyd Podesta of Depoe Bay, Ore. and Shirley Lloyd Rowley of Incline, Nev. and her nephew, Bernel Lloyd of Guinda. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, John and her brother, Bernard P. Lloyd.
The family requests memorials in Mrs. Word's name may be directed to the Yolo County Historical Museum, 512 Gibson Rd., Woodland, 95695 or Friends of the Esparto Library, P.O. Box 787, Esparto, 95627.
Services: Funeral services and burial took place in Largo, Fla. Jan. 27.
WORLEY
Rosy Belle Worley
Mrs. Rosy Belle Worley died peacefully on Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 in Woodland. She was 92 years old. Rosy was born to Henry and Dora Patton on Sept. 10, 1913 in Ashfork, Ariz. She had a brother, Henry and three sisters, Ruth, Dora and Mary.
She graduated from Samuel Merritt College of Nursing in Oakland in 1936 and became a Registered Nurse. Her first job was in Woodland. She practiced nursing for over 40 years. The last 17 years of her career she worked at UCD Medical Center in Sacramento. She retired as one of the Supervisors of Nursing at the facility.
Rosy was a member of the North Sacramento United Methodist Church in Sacramento. She was a long-time member of the Woodlake Mother's Club. In her final two years she was made an honorary member. After her retirement from the nursing field in 1976, she joined the Retired Nurse's Association. Rosy enjoyed and was active in Women's Forum. She also volunteered her time to Channel 3 for Action. During her leisure time, Rosy loved knitting, sewing, reading, traveling with her husband, and frequent trips to the family cabin in Chester. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren. Rosy was a kind, caring and giving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her sons, Bart Henry Worley and wife Charlene of North Highlands and Thomas Cummins Worley and wife Victoria of Woodland; granddaughters, Kimberly McArn and husband Mario of Stockton, Pamela Pekarek and husband John of Burlington, Colo., and Brandy Houser and husband Chris of Modesto; grandson, Cody Worley of North Highlands; four great-grandchildren, Taylor and Myles McArn, Jaiden and Zachary Pekarek; nieces, Patricia Ghiglieri and husband Robert of Folsom and Sally Mellinger of San Carlos; and sister-in-law, Louise Smith of Maui, Hawaii.
Her loving husband of 55 years, Bart White Worley Jr., her parents Henry and Dora Patton and siblings Mary, Ruth, Henry and Dora preceded her in death.
The family would like to acknowledge and extend a sincere thank you to Lorna and Larry Doyle of Sacred Heart Care Home in Woodland for the wonderful care they gave to Rose over the past two and a half years.
A celebration of her life will be held at the United Methodist Church, 650 El Camino Ave., Sacramento on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. A gathering of family and friends will immediately follow at Rosy's home in Sacramento. Her final resting place will be at Chester District Cemetery in Chester. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Rosy Belle Worley (2nd of 2 obits.)
Rosy Belle Worley died Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 in Woodland at age 92. Mrs. Worley was born to Henry and Dora Patton on Sept. 10, 1913 in Ashfork, Ariz. She graduated from Samuel Merritt College of Nursing in Oakland in 1936 and became a registered nurse. Her first job was in Woodland. She practiced nursing for more than 40 years. The last 17 years of her career she worked at UCD Medical Center in Sacramento. She was a member of the North Sacramento United Methodist Church in Sacramento. She was a long-time member of the Woodlake Mother's Club.
Survivors include Mrs. Worley's sons, Bart Henry Worley and his wife Charlene of North Highlands and Thomas Cummins Worley and his wife Victoria of Woodland; her granddaughters, Kimberly McArn and her husband Mario of Stockton, Pamela Pekarek and her husband John of Burlington, Colo., and Brandy Houser and her husband Chris of Modesto; her grandson, Cody Worley of North Highlands; her great-grandchildren, Taylor and Myles McArn, Jaiden and Zachary Pekarek; her nieces, Patricia Ghiglieri and her husband Robert of Folsom and Sally Mellinger of San Carlos; and her sister-in-law, Louise Smith of Maui, Hawaii. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Bart White Worley Jr.; her parents, Henry and Dora Patton and her siblings, Mary, Ruth, Henry and Dora preceded her in death.
The family requests memorials in Mrs. Worley's name be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Services: A celebration of Mrs. Worley's life is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the United Methodist Church, 650 El Camino Ave., Sacramento. A gathering of family and friends will immediately follow at her home in Sacramento. She will be inurned at Chester District Cemetery in Chester. The Neptune Society of Northern California is assisting the family with arrangements.
WRIGHT
Betty J. Wright
Betty J. Wright of Davis died Jan. 26, 2006. She was 82.
A graveside service begins at 1 p.m. Friday at Valley Home Memorial Park, 30705 E. LoneTree Road in Oakdale.
Born in Bakersfield on May 16, 1923, she was a Davis resident for eight years.
She was preceded in death by her son, William R. Miller; and her sister, Josephine Howard.
She is survived by her children, John W. Miller of Stockton, Janet S. Miller of Davis, Robbin L. Spicci of Sacramento and Robert L. Wright of Stockton; her stepchildren, Susan and Tom Howard, Debbie Holmgren and Nancy and Tom Smith; and her grandchildren, Christopher Michael, John Miller Jr., Julia Manzo and Roxanne Woodward.
She is further survived by three step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
WRIGHT
Frances G. Wright
Frances G. Wright died May 23, 2002, at Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento. Born in El Monte on Oct. 4, 1933, to the late Charles and Frances Garcia, she was 68.
She was a resident of Yolo County for 49 years. She was employed by Yolo General Hospital for 15 years. She was also a member of the New Testament Church.
She is survived by her husband, James T. Wright of Woodland; her son, Frank Gonzales and wife Maria of Vacaville; stepson, Dwayne Wright and wife, Rosemary of Sacramento; grandchildren, Frank Gonzales and Steven Gonzales of Vacaville. Other survivors include her sister Mary Lou Lansburgh of Woodland; aunts Helen Navarette and Theodora Puga of Yolo, as well as numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by her sisters Rita Casillas and Teresa Franco and brother Charles Garcia Jr.
Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at McNary's Chapel for the visitation . A funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at McNary's Chapel with interment to follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park.
Memorials may be directed to the Diabetes Association or the Trinity Broadcast System, P.O. Box A, Santa Ana, CA 92711.
McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
WRIGHT
Hilda O. Wright
Hilda O. Wright died April 9, 2001, at Courtyard Health Care in Davis. Born April 12, 1917, near Huron, Ind. to Mr. and Mrs. William R. Tincher, she was 83. She was a resident of California since 1936.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Davis Rebekah Lodge for 50 years. She was also a member of the Davis Community Church, the American Association of Retired Persons, the Davis Senior Center and a charter member of the Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
She was a bookkeeper at Quessenberry's Drug Store for 23 years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and making quilts.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Thomas Wright, in 1989.
She is survived by her sisters, Josephine Luft of Davis, Mary Alice Siri of Reno, Norma Hanson of Hayfork; and her brother, John Tincher of Orleans, Ind. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St., and are invited to attend the funeral service at 10 a.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at the Davis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, her family suggests donations be made in her name to the VFW Auxiliary Cancer Fund, 261161 County Road 96, Davis, CA 95616 or to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617.
WRIGHT
Joseph William Wright (1 of 2)
Joseph William Wright died in Vacaville, Sunday, March 17, 2002, at age 57.
Born Nov. 24, 1944, in Bakersfield, Mr. Wright worked as a barber for 28 years in Davis. He also worked at Hub Barber Shop in Vacaville for two years. According to his family members, "he enjoyed writing and genealogy."
Mr. Wright is survived by his wife of 22 years, Grace Wright; sons, John Wright, both of Vacaville, and Eric Rios and Cesar Rios, both of Oakland.
A catholic prayer service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, March 22, at McCune Garden Chapel, with Deacon John King of St. Peter's Catholic Church officiating.
Inurnment will be conducted privately.
The family requests memorials be directed to American Heart Association, Redwood Empire Region, P.O. Box 844, Santa Rosa, 95402, in his behalf.
McCune Garden Chapel of Vacaville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Joseph W. Wright (2 of 2)
Joseph William Wright of Vacaville died on March 17, 2002, at VacaValley Hospital in Vacaville. He was 57.
Born Nov. 24, 1944, in Bakersfield, he graduated from Davis High School in 1963.
He was known to everyone as "Joe Bigtime, " and was a barber for 28 years in Davis. Recently, he worked at Vacaville's The Hub Barbershop. He was also a published writer and poet.
He was a friend to all, his family said, and a kind and compassionate man who always had a great story to tell.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Grace Wright of Vacaville; a son, John Lewis Wright of Davis; and stepsons Eric Rios and Cesar Rios of the Bay Area. He is also survived by a brother, John Wright of Woodland; and two sisters, Cecilia Scott of Woodland and Virginia Simons of Ventura.
A Catholic prayer service will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at McCune Garden Chapel, 212 Main St. in Vacaville. Deacon John King of St. Peter's Catholic Church will preside. For directions to the service, call (707) 448-6546.
A celebration-of-life gathering in his memory will take place on Saturday, April 6, at "The Barn" in Woodland. To learn the time of the event and other information, call 757-2463 or e-mail simonsdre@hotmail.com.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Redwood Empire Region, P.O. Box 844, Santa Rosa, CA 95402. Remembrances also may be sent to Joseph Wright, P.O. Box 4132, Davis CA 95617.
