United States High School Yearbooks by County
WEIDEMANN
Dorrie Weidemann
Dorrie Weidemann died peacefully on July 25, 2004, at her Davis home after an eight-year battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her death.
Born June 2, 1949, in Oakland, she was 56.
She was a longtime resident of Alameda and Lafayette and found a happy place in Davis for the past seven years. She will be remembered for her devotion to her family, the love of her garden and her kindness to all she touched.
"Her courage and determination have been an inspiration to all, " her family said. "She will be dearly missed."
She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Jeff Weidemann of Davis; children, Lauren, Kelly and Sam, all of Davis; sisters, Kathy Gitlitzs of Alameda and Nancy Samson of Santa Barbara; and her father, John Kline of Walnut Creek.
Friends are invited to attend a funeral at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Davis Community Church, 412 C St. in Davis. Private burial will be held at the Davis Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made in her name to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617-1014, or to WEAVE, P.O. Box 161389, Sacramento, CA 95816.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Chapel.
WEIMORTZ
Edward David Weimortz
Edward David Weimortz passed away on Monday, June 30, 2003, at his home in Woodland, California. He had lived in Yolo county with his wife since 1979. Mr. Weimortz was born on March 13, 1923 in Elko, South Carolina. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He graduated from Clemson University in South Carolina, and married Dorothy Prater Weimortz in 1949. Mr. Weimortz had a life-long career in the seed industry during which he served many national and international seed organizations. He served the American Seed Trade Association, where he was president (1984-85). He retired as president of Cal West Seed Company in 1993. Mr. Weimortz is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy; his children, Becky Gilson (Ken) of Macon, Georgia; Pat Rainbow (Jon) of Visalia, California; Ed Weimortz (Kathy) of Woodland; Debbie Blunt (Joe) of Vancouver, Washington. He leaves behind nine grandchildren, Hannah Rainbow Ploegstra (John), Jesse Rainbow, David Rainbow (Brady), Dustin Daniels, Dana Manville, Nicholas Weimortz, Brittany Weimortz, Jamie Manville, Zachary Weimortz; and two great-grandchildren, Esther and Jack Ploegstra. He is also survived by a brother, Joe Weimortz, of San Diego, and a sister, Betty Swindler, of South Carolina, and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at McNary's Chapel in Woodland on Saturday, June 5 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Weimortz will be laid to rest in the Veteran's section at Monument Hill Memorial Park. The family requests memorials be sent to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301.
WEINSTOCK
Rich Weinstock
Rich Weinstock, who served on the Davis City Council from 1972 to 1974, died March 6, 2004, of a heart attack. Born Aug. 13, 1944, in Key West, Fla., he was 59 years old.
He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees at UC Berkeley.
He and his wife, Lynda, had sold their chain of five McDonald's restaurants in Portland, Ore., just three months ago, ready to embark on a fun-filled retirement full of travel.
Weinstock was appointed to the council in 1972 to fill out the term of Councilman Norm Woodbury, who resigned.
The Weinstocks moved to Davis in 1969, where Rich opened the first Phone Center Store. They relocated to San Luis Obispo in 1975 and then to the San Francisco Bay Area. The family then moved back to Davis in 1980 and lived here until Weinstock's retirement from AT&T in 1998.
In January 1989, they moved to Portland to operate their first McDonald's franchise. He owned five McDonald's franchises in northeast Portland, and served on the board of directors of the Ronald McDonald House there. Weinstock also started a golf tournament and auction to benefit the charity.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lynda; daughter, Lisa Weierich and her husband Mark; son, Peter Weinstock and his wife Michelle; grandchildren, Kendall and Nathan. All live in the Portland area.
A memorial celebration will begin at 3 p.m. Monday in the Sunset Room at the Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, 12930 Old Pumpkin Ridge Road in North Plains, Ore., near Portland.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in Weinstock's memory may be sent to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington, 2620 N. Commercial, Portland, OR 97227.
"The world has lost a great man, Ronald McDonald House Charities has lost one of its most tireless advocates, and we have all lost a wonderful friend, " said Tom Soma, executive director of the charitable organization. "But the Rich I knew and loved would expect plenty of laughter to complement the tears we shed."
WEIR
William C. Weir
William Carl Weir of Davis died of complications from pneumonia on April 7, 2002, at Sutter Davis Hospital. He was 82.
He was born on Aug. 23, 1919, in Lakeview, Ore. He grew up in Lakeview and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in animal husbandry from Oregon State University in 1940.
In 1941, he received a master of science degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where he met his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth Riley.
He was called to duty in World War II and served as a captain with the 776th Tank Destroyer Battalion. He was decorated with the Silver Star, Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for service in the African Campaign.
After returning to Madison in 1945, he married Elizabeth Riley in 1946. He went on to receive his Ph.D. in animal husbandry from the University of Wisconsin.
He served in many positions with UC Davis from 1948 to 1990. He was not only a professor of animal nutrition throughout his career at UC Davis, but also the dean of students from 1958 to 1965. From 1973 to 1981, he was chairman of the department of nutrition.
Additionally, he was also assistant program director of the small ruminant collaborative (international program).
He worked under a Fulbright grant in Perth, Australia, from 1965 to 1966. From 1970 to 1972, he was the UC representative with the University of California/University of Chile Cooperative Program in Santiago, Chile.
He was an active member of the Davis Rotary Club and a longtime member of St. James Catholic Church. He was also a loving husband and devoted father, and an active member of the university and Davis communities.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Weir of Davis, sons Robert Weir of San Diego and Timothy Weir and his wife Kelly of Sacramento. He is also survived by cousins Jerry and Robert Kemp of Davis, and grandson David Weir of Sacramento.
The rosary took place Tuesday at the Davis Funeral Chapel and a funeral Mass was said at St. James Catholic Church. Burial followed at the Davis Cemetery.
WEISHAHN
Benjamin C. Weishahn
Benjamin C. Weishahn died at Alderson Convalescent Hospital, Woodland on Monday, April 5, 2004, at age 87.
He was born on June 4, 1916, in Carson, North Dakota. He worked in the Rice Milling business most of his adult life. He retired from PIRMI in the early 1980's.
"Bennie" is survived by two sisters Edna Gallardo of Esparto, Ca. and Ida Woodbury of Carson, North Dakota.
He is also survived by sons, Dale B. Weishahn and wife Patricia of Woodland, Ron and wife Carolyn of Alaska, Neil and "Lady Friend" Doris Ling of Woodland; and grandchildren, Juli Marks Heirendt and husband Bob of Grass Valley, Matt and Cookie Weishahn of Woodland, Amy and Clara Weishahn of Alaska, Andy and Molly Weishahn of Woodland.
"Bennie" was preceded in death by his daughter Mary Lou (Weishahn) Hunter; wife Hilda B. Weishahn and five brothers and one sister.
The funeral service is scheduled at 1 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2004 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, corner of West Gibson and Cottonwood in Woodland. Burial will take place at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.
Memorial contributions may be made to "Meals on Wheels" c/o Elderly Nutrition Program, 40 N. East St., Suite C, Woodland, 95776, (530) 662-7035. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.
WELCH
Aldemar Welch
Aldemar Opel Idella Gustafson Welch died Aug. 6, 2002, at the age of 87, after a long struggle with progressive supranuclear palsy.
The third of six siblings, she was born Nov. 2, 1914, to the late Charles and Ida Gustafson in Crookston, Minn. She had a life-long love of music as evidenced by her participation in choirs from childhood through adulthood. She was also an accomplished dancer and choreographed many productions. She loved the theater and appeared in several community plays even while raising four children.
After completing a program at a two-year business school, she moved to Chicago where she became an executive secretary for Eli Lily and for the Illinois Central Railroad. She met William Welch at St. James Methodist Church in Chicago. The couple married on June 13, 1941, and, after several years, moved to St. Charles, Ill.
They spent the next 23 years in St. Charles, becoming very involved in the church and community, overseeing their children's growth, physically, mentally and spiritually. For 15 years, she was the secretary at Baker Memorial Methodist Church.
In 1972, the Welches moved to Roanoke, Va., and became staunch members of Greene Memorial Methodist Church. They sang in the choir and played in the bell choir. In 1982, the couple retired to San Luis Obispo and once again became involved in church and community. They also traveled extensively.
Upon her husband's death in 1992, she carried on with strength and courage and a joie de vivre that her children can only hope to emulate.
When her body began to betray her, she moved to Davis to be near one of her children and spent the last two years of her life lovingly cared for by the wonderful staff at Turning Leaf Care Center.
She will be missed by all who knew her. She has left a legacy of strength and vitality, love and laughter that will see her family through for generations to come.
She is survived by her children, Kris Welch of Berkeley, Robin Johnson and her husband Stan of Davis, Tim Welch of Anniston, Ala., and Holly Welch and her husband Terry Fischer of Northridge. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Quinn, Lindsey and Dustin Johnson, Nicholas Welch, and Matthew, Alex and Amanda Welch.
A service in celebration of her life will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. at Davis United Methodist Church, 1620 Anderson Road.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to make a donation may give to the charity of their choice.
WELCH
James E. Welch
James Edward 'Ted' Welch died June 17, 2000, at Sutter Davis Hospital after suffering numerous health problems. Born July 19, 1911, in San Rafael, he was 88.
He had been a part of the university and Davis community for more than 50 years. He was an emeritus professor in the department of vegetable crops, and retired from the university in 1979.
Most of his early years were spent in the San Mateo-Burlingame area, graduating from Burlingame High School and San Mateo Junior College. During this time, he spent summers working on the family peach ranch in Modesto. This led to his interest in agriculture. He then came to Davis, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1934 and master's degree in 1935 in horticulture.
After graduation, he worked for the U.S. Soil Conservation Service in Santa Paula, where he met his future wife, Polly. Then in 1936, he accepted a research position at the University of Hawaii in the Horticulture Department.
He and Polly were married in Honolulu in 1937. Three years later they left for Cornell University, where he earned a Ph.D. in genetics. After finishing his graduate work, he accepted a position as assistant professor for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Charleston, S.C.
In November of 1947, he and his family moved to Davis. He joined the department of vegetable crops for a teaching and research position in plant breeding, working closely with the California vegetable industry in developing improved varieties of lettuce, carrots and celery.
His research had significant economic impacts on the vegetable industry. His field research activities encompassed areas from the Tule Lake Basin in Northern California, to the Imperial Valley in the south. In 1965, the Pacific Seedmen's Association awarded him the Western Research Man of the Year, for scientific achievement.
He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Zeta and a lifetime member of Sigma Nu fraternity, serving as faculty adviser to the UCD chapter for 25 years.
Memberships in national scientific organizations include: American Institute of Biological Sciences, American Society of Horticulture Sciences, American Genetic Association and is a fellow of the American Association of Agricultural Sciences. He maintained an abiding devotion and concern for the future of agriculture in California.
Before the onset of poor health, he and his wife enjoyed traveling to many parts of the world. He was always concerned for the agricultural and cultural development of the areas visited. His hobby was yard work and he had a difficult adjustment when he could no longer tend to his garden for health reasons.
He was a gentle man who had an intense love and compassion for all animals and will be missed by everyone, especially by family pets.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Polly; two daughters, Nancy Welch of Idaho and Wendee Smith and her husband Doug of Davis; his son, Jim Welch and his wife Andrea of Fresno; and three grandchildren, Kent Welch, Rebecca Welch and Amanda Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Edith Welch, and two brothers.
The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the nursing staff at Sutter Davis Hospital. At his request, no services will be held. Family members will hold a private remembrance at a favorite family place in the Sierra. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.
