Obituaries
Pana Lynn Wilder
Sep 28, 2025
With her family at her side, Pana Wilder died peacefully in her home at the University Retirement Community in Davis, California on September 28, 2025. Pana died of glioblastoma, a terminal brain cancer. She was diagnosed in August, 2024, ten days after returning with her husband Hugh Wilder from a three-week hiking trip to Switzerland. When her hospice chaplain asked...
Russ Lester
Sep 22, 2025
Russ Lester – organic farming pioneer, environmental advocate, school board leader, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and lifelong steward of the land – passed away peacefully at home in Winters, California. He was 71.
Born on January 27, 1954, in San Jose, California – in what was then known as the Valley of the Heart’s Delight – Russ came from...
William Bullock Stewart, III
Sep 12, 2025
William Bullock Stewart III, passed away on September 12, 2025, at the age of 69. Born in New York, NY on November 11, 1955, he was the eldest of seven children of Rosalie Merriman Stewart and William Bullock Stewart Jr., DDS, USN, DC (ret).
Bill grew up in Port Hueneme, California, where his early years were shaped by a love of...
Robert Glenn Holly
Sep 10, 2025
Robert Glenn (Bob) Holly passed away peacefully at home on 9/10/25, surrounded by family. Bob lived a grateful life of love, learning and adventure. It all began on 24 May 1944, in Temple, Texas, where he was born to Lt. James F. (Jim) and Margaret B. (Peg) Holly. Jim was stationed in England at the time and Peg was essentially...
W. Ladson Hinton
Sep 4, 2025
Dr. Ladson Hinton passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. As an actively engaged psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Ladson lived, practiced and taught in Seattle, WA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Darlene Hinton, who passed away in 2016. An interview of Ladson, conducted by Hessel Willemsen and published in...
David William Lowe
Sep 1, 2025
David William Lowe lived a life that began modestly, but grew into one that reached across continents, courtrooms, and generations. He died on September 1, 2025, at age 90, leaving behind a legacy of service, storytelling, and deep devotion to his family and community.
David was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on February 15, 1935. During World War II, his father,...
Ted Halling
Aug 30, 2025
Ted Halling was born on November 6, 1939 in Missoula, Montana and passed away on August 30, 2025 in Davis. He moved from Montana to Monterey, CA in 1942 with his mother and sister. He graduated from Monterey Union High School in 1958 and took several classes at Monterey Peninsula College. From 1962 to 1968 he served in the Armor...
Shirley Rae Pound Maus
Aug 19, 2025
Shirley Rae Pound Maus passed away at University Retirement Community in Davis, CA, on the morning of August 19th. She is survived by her sons Robert (Jennifer Mainini) Maus and John (Debbie) Maus. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Maus (1994) and daughter Pamela Maus (1982).
Shirley was born in Placerville, CA to Carletta Vennewitz and Benjamin Slaven....
Patti L. Donlon
Aug 17, 2025
Patti L. Donlon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on the morning of Sunday August 17th 2025, after a prolonged illness.
Patti was born in the small town of Monona, in Northeast Iowa, on September 23rd, 1939. Patti’s early years were spent in a much smaller town, which she called a village, Froelich Iowa. In Froelich, her...
Joseph Augustus Sylvester
Aug 15, 2025
Long-time Davis resident, Joseph Augustus Sylvester, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at his home. He was 86 years old. Born on December 2, 1938, to Victoria Sylvester and Gardener Tempro in Colon, Panama, Joseph moved to New York City at age 5 where he was raised by Walter and Marie Andrew. He had...
Ruth Elaine Martin
Aug 10, 2025
Ruth Elaine Martin, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, in San Juan Capistrano, CA. She had recently celebrated 95 and a half years of life and was a joy to those she touched with her warmth, wit and generosity.
Born in Chicago, IL on January 8, 1930, Ruth was the second of two daughters born to William Lytle Lawson and...
Brian Roy Koepp
Aug 2, 2025
Brian peacefully passed away on August 2, 2025 at the age of 80 at home in Davis surrounded by family. Brian was born to Robert and Doris Mae Koepp in Compton, CA on June 3, 1945. When Brian was 8 years old his family moved to Eugene, Oregon. Brian graduated from Willamette High School in 1963.
Brian moved to San Francisco...
Valerie Jean Hausknecht
Jul 28, 2025
Valerie Jean Hausknecht returned to the arms of our loving Heavenly Father on July 28, 2025 in Roseville, California, with loved ones holding her hands just days after her 78th birthday. Born July 24, 1947 in Oak Park, Illinois, she was the eldest daughter of Frank L. Davenport, Jr. and Barbara Ann Bressem. She moved to California as an infant...
Gerie Pedersen
Jul 10, 2025
On July 10th Geraldine Hutchings Pedersen—affectionately known as Gerie— passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease. Gerie was born in Overton, Nevada, on February 20th, 1943, and raised in the surrounding Moapa Valley.
Gerie was the oldest child of Luana Whipple Hutchings and Wendell Edward Hutchings. She graduated from Moapa Valley High School and attended Brigham Young University, where she majored in music.
Gerie...
Linda Biewer-Elstob
Jul 9, 2025
Linda Biewer-Elstob, beloved to generations of students as Ms. B.E., passed away on July 9, 2025, at home, surrounded by the love of her husband of 42 years, Kevin. She was born on May 17, 1959 in Dampierre-sur-Blevy, France to Laure and Dennis Biewer. Linda's memory will be forever treasured by all who knew her as a cherished wife, mother,...
Bette Bachmann Tell
Jul 6, 2025
Bette Bachmann Tell passed away on July 6, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Alma and Walter Bachmann, husband Cmdr. William M. Tell, brother Walter Bachmann Jr., and great nephew Patrick McComas.
Bette will be missed by her daughters Lee Ann Hughes (John) and Lisa Tell (Don Preisler), grandchildren Tiara Chelsea Wright (Kurt) and Kailee Hughes and Alexander...
Thomas Keith Bjorklund
Jul 2, 2025
Thomas Keith Bjorklund passed away on July 2, 2025 at the age of 87 in Davis, CA. Born in Albion, NE in 1938 to Helen Kunze and Thomas O. Bjorklund, the family moved to Phoenix, AZ where he spent his childhood. "Tommy" had fond memories of returning frequently to visit his mother's family home and his many cousins in Nebraska.
Tom...
Franco Renosto
Jul 2, 2025
After a long joyful life, Franco left this earthly home on Wednesday evening July 2, 2025 in the presence of his loving family.
Franco was born on 30 Nov 1939 during WWll and spent his youth in post-war Treviso, Italy with his siblings working at his family’s Osteria, hanging out with friends at the pescheria, playing soccer and visiting nearby beaches.
He...
Barbara Lee Sawyer
Jun 15, 2025
Sacramento, California - Barbara was born in Manhattan, Kansas on July 22, 1935. Soon after, she moved with her parents to California. She spent the majority of her childhood in Santa Barbara. As a teenager Barbara attended Santa Barbara High School where she started dating Bob Sawyer. After graduating from high school, Barbara attended San Jose State University earning a...
Debbie Prokop
Jun 12, 2025
Beloved wife, mother, and grandma, Debbie Prokop lived a life of service and selfless dedication. Her loving soul was at the heart of our family and she will be greatly missed. Known for her wisdom and grace, Debbie was an inspiring leader. She had the remarkable ability to see through issues and create solutions. Her guidance was constantly sought by...
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