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HERNANDEZ
Adeline Fierro Hernandez
Adeline Fierro Hernandez died in Woodland Memorial Hospital Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, at age 86.
Born Oct. 22, 1915, in Choix, Sinola, Mexico, Mrs. Hernandez was a current Woodland resident in time of her death. She retired from the cannery in San Jose before moving to Woodland and enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed going to Lake Tahoe and seeing her favorite entertainer "Englebert." According to her family members, "she will be remembered for her great laugh and love of dancing."
Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her children, Sylvia Hernandez of Woodland, Alfred Hernandez of Gilroy, Rose Marie Hickey of Rocklin, Yolonda Whitson of Livermore; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; sister, Lillian Serviss; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Joseph Hernandez, in August of 1989; and son, Tommy Hernandez, in May of 1999.
A memorial service is scheduled 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut Street, Woodland, with a reception following the service at Hotel Woodland.
The family requests memorials be directed to Alzheimer's Society.
Neptune Society of Sacramento is assisting the family with arrangements.
MILLER
Tyson Andrew Miller
Tyson Andrew Miller died from injuries sustained in a car accident in Los Molinos Monday, Jan. 17, 2005 at age 25.
Mr. Miller was born Jan. 20, 1979 in Woodland to Philip and Terri Miller. He had been a Yolo County resident for all his life. He attended Woodland Christian School and was a 1997 graduate of Woodland High School. He received his A.A. degree in criminal justice from Yuba College. He worked for Woodland Christian School from 1995 to 2003 and for PG&E since May 2003.
Survivors include Mr. Miller's wife, Trisha Miller of Esparto; his parents, Philip and Terri Miller of Woodland; his sister, Courtney Miller of Woodland; his grandparents, Sally Botts and Walt and Darlene Miller all of Woodland; his great-grandmother, Doris Webster of Vacaville; his father-in-law, Bob Stewart of Woodland and mother-in-law, Linda Stewart of Peoria, Ariz.; his aunts and uncles, Sally and Ted Mastos of Miami, Debbie Davis of Woodland, Lori and Mel Duncan of Folsom, Paula and Michael Parrish of Fallon, Nev. and Penny and Michael Moore of Esparto. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Warden Webster. The family requests memorials in Mr. Miller's name be directed to Woodland Christian School, 1616 West St., Woodland 95695.
Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. today, Saturday, at First Baptist Church, 1616 West St., Woodland.
MILLS
Michael Lee Mills
Michael Lee Mills died in Esparto, Friday, May 14, 2004, at age 33.
Born July 8, 1970, in Woodland, Mr. Mills was a lifelong resident of Yolo County.
Survivors include his son, Alex Mills; mother, Dolores Mills; brother, Scott Mills and wife Carol; sister Pam Pearson and husband Ted; nephews, T.J. Mills, and Robbie Pearson and wife Summer; nieces, Sarah Mills, and Stacy Milliron and husband Matt. He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Mills.
The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.
Services: A graveside service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, May 21 at Capay Cemetery.
MARTINEZ
Violet Ann Martinez
Violet Ann Martinez died in Woodland Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004 at age 49.
Miss Martinez was born Aug. 12, 1955 in California. She had been a Yolo County resident for 46 years. She attended Paradise High School and worked for Summer House as a cashier.
Survivors include Miss Martinez's mother, Violet Fitch; her siblings, Helen Stephens and David Martinez, both of Rumsey, Jim Martinez of Modesto, J.J. Martinez of Oahu, Hawaii, Nancy Fernandez of Madera, Barb Barnes of Woodside, Juanita Freily of Crandell, Texas, Maria E. Benitez of Columbia, Md., Sheri, Ricky, Henry, Virginia, Alicia and Steven, all of Woodland; her aunt, Fern Fitch and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Julian Joseph Martinez Sr. and her brother, Robert Martinez.
The family requests donations in Miss Martinez's name may be directed to The Wayfarer Center, 201 Fourth St., Woodland, 95695.
Services: A graveside service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17 at Woodland Cemetery with interment to follow the service. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with the arrangements.
TUROLD
Jack Edward Turold
Jack Edward Turold died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004 at Kindred Hospital in Folsom at age 74.
Mr. Turold was born June 8, 1930 in Woodland and was a life-long Yolo County resident. He was a Woodland High School graduate and attended Sacramento City College. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was retired after working for 35 years with the County of Yolo.
Survivors include Mr. Turold's wife, Sally also of Woodland; his daughters, Susan and Kim Turold, both of Fairfax; his sons, Steve Turold, Eric Turold and his wife Toni and Mike Turold and his fiance Traci Graham, all of Woodland, and Jim Turold of Davis. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lisa and Mark Elliott, Alisha Will, Danielce Mogenson, Brandon Turold, John Ray Graham and Mariah Volkl; great-granddaughter, Miranda and his brothers, Bill Turold and Ron Goselin.
The family requests memorials in Mr. Turold's name be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.
Services: A funeral is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A graveside service will follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
LEATHERMAN
Nancy A. Leatherman
Nancy A. Leatherman of Davis died Feb. 18, 2006, at Sutter Davis Hospital due to complications from a massive stroke. She was 79 years old.
She was born Dec. 10, 1926, in Macon, Mo., the daughter of the late George and Mildred Wisdom. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia with a double major in French and German. She earned her master's degree in German from the University of Colorado, where she began her lifelong passion of teaching while a graduate student.
The highlight of her early journey with languages was being awarded a Fulbright scholarship to live and continue her studies in Freiburg, Germany, where she made many lifelong friends with whom she corresponded to the end.
She juggled her many responsibilities well - caring for and raising her children, teaching and developing new language courses and innovative materials, and finding time to spend with her parents.
She had a passion for music and loved listening to opera, classical instrumental and choral music, and playing Beethoven and Bach on the piano. She read voraciously and enjoyed classical literature in many different languages. Above all, her love of God and her relationship with Him were a constant source of solace and strength in her life.
She spent more than 40 years teaching foreign languages (German, French, and Russian) at the university level: at a Methodist college in Fayette, Mo.; at Columbia College in Columbia, Mo.; and at Shippensburg State University in Shippensburg, Pa.
A dedicated college professor, she devoted much of her time and energy to her students, inspiring them and touching the lives of so many others along the way. She continued to learn different languages and improve her professional skills by attending professional courses and conferences in many languages, in the United States as well as in Europe.
In her retirement, she continued her lifelong passion for teaching by leading informal language classes and tutoring in German, French and even Russian over the last five years in two states and three different locations. She particularly enjoyed teaching French and German to her friends at Covell Gardens in Davis, where she lived for two years.
She had a wit unmatched by many, and while it might have waxed sarcastic at times, more often than not it was well deserved. Her family also enjoyed her sense of humor, especially her play on words, which often crossed over into international culture and foreign languages.
Her family is grateful that she had to the end her full mental capacities, sharp wit and insightful commentaries on the state of both national and world affairs.
“The world has lost an amazing woman, and for her family, the colors seem a bit dimmer and the light a little lower, ” her family said.
She is survived by her brother, George A. Wisdom of Moberley, Mo.; son, Joseph D. Leatherman of Bothell, Wash.; daughter, Judith A. Leatherman of Davis; and three grandchildren, Michael, Emily and Jonathan Levin of Davis.
For those who wish to make a memorial contribution in Nancy Leatherman's name, her family is creating a fund for the musical program at Davis Community Church. “As music was one of her greatest passions in life, and because she felt a closer connection to God through the beautiful music at Davis Community Church, we feel that this would be her wish, ” her family said.
A small private service is planned for a later date.
STAFFORD
Marcella Austin Stafford
Marcella Austin Stafford died at her home Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005, surrounded by her family. Born on Sept. 3, 1925, Mrs. Stafford was 80 years old and a longtime resident of Davis, moving there in 1951.
Mrs. Stafford was born in Sparks, Nev., and was a descendant of one of Nevada's early pioneering families. She graduated from Humboldt High School in Winnemucca, at 16 and went on to St. Francis School of Nursing in San Francisco becoming a registered nurse at the age of 20. She worked in Woodland, from 1960 to 1984 as an obstetric nurse at Yolo General and Woodland Memorial hospitals.
Mrs. Stafford was widowed in 1958 and raised four children as a single mother. She is survived by her son, David Stafford, of Reno; her daughters, JoAnn Achammer and husband David, of Golden Valley, Ariz.; Janice Stafford of Davis; and Judy Stafford of Dixon. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Paul Sage Jared III of San Rafael; Wade Leach of Davis; and Christal Stafford-O'Dell of Dixon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Stafford; parents, Ruth (Organ Hubbard) and Alfred D. Austin; and brother, Dale Austin.
Services: A visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Davis Funeral Chapel. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Golden Gate Cemetery in San Bruno. Burial will be private. The family has scheduled a memorial celebration of her life at the home of John and Darlene Doerr, 815 Braddock Court, Davis, from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in her name be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 101, Davis, 95617-1014. The Davis Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
