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HOBBS
Hamp Hobbs
Hamp Hobbs died in his home in Woodland on Friday, May 13, 2005 at the age of 80. He was born March 1, 1925 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to Hamp Hobbs and Cora (Adams) Hobbs. He was a resident of Woodland for 64 years, with 35 years self-employed as a heavy equipment operator. Hamp Hobbs also served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn (Hanneman) Hobbs of 60 1/2 years, daughters, Linda Clifford and husband Gary, Sandra Crutcher, Susan Adams Gersalia and husband Ben. His grandchildren include Sean Crutcher, Ryan Clifford and James Adams of Woodland; Stacie (Crutcher) Smith and husband Jeromy of Vacaville; Joshua Adams and wife Lydia of Michigan; Andrea Adams of Arcata; and Jonathan Adams of Davis. Nieces include Beverly Hesseltine of Woodland; Edith Hemrich of Texas; Shirley Cook of Woodland; and Donna Dean McBride of Nevada. Nephews include Albert Roach Jr. of Paradise and Charlie Walton of Texas. Cousins include Herman Fairchild and Emma Edwards of Texas and other numerous cousins. His sister is Verna Yarberry of Nevada.
He was preceded in death by his parents Hamp and Cora Hobbs and his sisters Josephine Walton and Florine Kirby of Texas.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. In his younger years he was an avid fisherman, hunter, dancer and vivid storyteller.
Respecting the wishes of Hamp, private graveside services for family only will be held. Interment will be at Mary's Cemetery.
Hamp Hobbs (2nd of 2 obits.)
Hamp Hobbs died in his home in Woodland Friday, May 13 at age 80.
Mr. Hobbs was born March 1, 1925 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to Hamp Hobbs and Cora (Adams) Hobbs. He was a resident of Woodland for 64 years. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a self-employed heavy equipment operator for 35 years.
Survivors include Mr. Hobbs' wife of 60 1/2 years, Evelyn (Hanneman) Hobbs; his daughters, Linda Clifford and her husband Gary, Sandra Crutcher, Susan Adams Gersalia and her husband Ben; his grandchildren, Sean Crutcher, Ryan Clifford and James Adams of Woodland, Stacie (Crutcher) Smith and her husband Jeromy of Vacaville, Joshua Adams and his wife Lydia of Michigan, Andrea Adams of Arcata and Jonathan Adams of Davis; his sister; Verna Yarberry of Nevada; his nieces, Beverly Hesseltine of Woodland, Edith Hemrich of Texas, Shirley Cook of Woodland and Donna Dean McBride of Nevada; his nephews, Albert Roach Jr. of Paradise and Charlie Walton of Texas; his cousins, Herman Fairchild and Emma Edwards of Texas and other numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hamp and Cora Hobbs and his sisters, Josephine Walton and Florine Kirby of Texas.
Services: Respecting the wishes of Mr. Hobbs, private graveside services for family only will be held. Interment will be at Mary's Cemetery. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
NEWELL
Karen M. Newell
Rites held for Karen Mae Newell
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 25, 1992 at 10 a.m. in the United Methodist Church in Woodland for Karen Mae Newell, 3 years of age, who was killed last Friday night in Davis when struck by a car.
She is survived by her parents, Norman and Heather Newell of Davis; a brother, Norman Lee Newell, Jr., of Davis; a sister Solitar Ramos of Davis, paternal grandmother, Charlie Luna of Winters; maternal grandfather, Robert Beebe of Washington; maternal great-grandparents; Abraham and Marjorie Beebe of Washington, and Burl and Bernice Baker of Woodland; paternal great-grandmothers, Lena Johnson of Knights Landing, and Delilah Charlene Higginbottom of Belmont, Mississippi.
A memorial fund has been set up to help the family defray expenses in connection with the death. Checks can be made to the Karen Newell Foundation, P.O. Box 1290, Davis, California 95617.
NEWHALL
George Nelson Newhall
George Nelson Newhall, a Davis resident for 35 years, died Oct. 21, 2003, in Woodland. He was 92.
He was born Jan. 22, 1911, in Johannesburg, South Africa, where his father worked in the gold mining industry improving ventilation systems for miners. His parents, Percy Melrose Newhall and Minna Nelson Newhall, brought the family to the United States in 1925.
He graduated from Berkeley High School, then UC Berkeley, where he was a member of Sigma Phi fraternity. He completed a degree in civil engineering in 1933.
He worked for the U.S. Forest Service from 1933 until his retirement in 1966. His career was interrupted by four years of active duty in the U.S. Navy during World War II, when he served in Trinidad, developing a fresh water supply for a submarine base, and for the Great Lakes Supply Command, expediting war materials to the South Pacific. He remained in the Naval Reserve after the war, retiring as a commander.
He was a member of Chi Epsilon and Tau Beta Pi engineering honor societies. In his retirement, he consulted on engineering projects part-time, continued his interest in water conservation and management, and published a book, "Sunspots, Dust and Rainfall."
He was preceded in death by his his brother James Newhall and his sister Elizabeth Scott.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley Stapleton Newhall; four children, Robert and Chris Newhall, both of Seattle, Shirley Heal of Davis and Margaret Conli of Fair Oaks; nine grandchildren, Kelley (Heal) Donato of Fair Oaks, Kacey Heal-Weinberger of San Carlos, Ryan Heal of Mountain View, Serena and Ian Newhall of Seattle, Joe Conli of Loomis, and Christy, Andy and Katy Conli, all of Fair Oaks.
According to his wishes, he will be cremated and laid to rest in Berkeley. A private memorial service is planned for family members.
Memorials may be sent to a charity of the donor's choice.
NEWHALL
Merton Alan Newhall
Merton Alan Newhall of Woodland died Thursday, Feb. 23 at age 54.
Mr. Newhall was born Feb. 27, 1951 in Willows to Marjorie and Merton H. Newhall. He had been a Yolo County resident for 35 years. He was a high school graduate and worked as a truck driver for Yuba Trucking. He was also a volunteer for the Willows Fire Department.
Survivors include Mr. Newhall's ex-wife, Cheryl Bair; his daughters, Jennifer Brown and Lori Vanhoozer; his stepdaughter, Shaniko Jackson; his son, Merton Johnalan Newhall; his grandchildren, Johnny and Jamie Brown, Daniel and Tyler Jackson and Kobe Yager; his mother, Marjorie Newhall; and his sisters, Anita Clewett, Janice Redenbaugh and Linda Rominger. He was preceded in death by his father, Merton Henry Newhall.
The family requests memorials in Mr. Newhall's name be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617. Services: A celebration of Mr. Newhall's life is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, March 12 at Nelson's Grove, 15285 County Road 99E, Woodland with John Horner officiating. Interment will be at Leesville Cemetery. North Sacramento Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
WATERS
Eugene C. Waters
Eugene C. Waters died suddenly on Aug. 24, 2002, in Davis. Born in Arcata on Oct. 12, 1954, he was 47 years old.
The son of Floyd and Fusae Waters, he grew up in Eureka and attended the local schools.
He worked in local mills before moving to Davis, where he became a self-employed carpenter.
Although he lived in Davis for the past 20 years, his heart and his home was in Humboldt County. One of his greatest joys was to come home and go fishing. He had a great appreciation for nature. In addition to fishing, he enjoyed gardening, cooking, camping, backpacking and spending time with family and friends. He was very proud of his Japanese heritage.
His father, Floyd Waters, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his mother, Fusae Waters; his brothers, Danny and Donald Waters; and his sister, Patty Botkin and her husband Joe, all of Eureka; nephews, Jiro Waters and Alex Botkin of Eureka; and niece, Erica Botkin of Eureka.
He also leaves behind his childhood friend, Brett Chambers and his family of Eureka, his extended family in Davis, Paul Budweiser and his family of Davis and his friends in Eureka and Davis.
A devoted, son, brother and friend, he will be remembered for his big voice and great enthusiasm for life. He enjoyed life to the fullest.
He is loved and will be sorely missed by his family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the donor's favorite charity.
A memorial service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 3230 Harrison Ave. in Eureka, one block off Harris at the corner of Chester and Harrison.
SUSSDORF
Shirley Ann Sussdorf
Shirley Ann Sussdorf died in Woodland Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at age 70.
Mrs. Sussdorf was born Jan. 30, 1935 in San Antonio, Texas. She had been a Yolo County resident for 35 years. She graduated high school from Ursuline Catholic School. For 40 years she worked as a caregiver.
Survivors include Mrs. Sussdorf's daughter, Kathy Lynn Jenson; her sons, Joe and Dale Sussdorf; her grandchildren, Chris and Jason Sussdorf and Lynsi Jenson; and her sister, Barbara Schaumburg. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Daryl Sussdorf.
The family requests donations in Mrs. Sussdorf's name be directed to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, 95817.
Services: A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 19 at Woodland Cemetery with Reverend Bob Hargrave officiating. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
