Classmates In Memorium

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Name and Date DepartedAdditional Information
Hugh Bass: 26 August 2005(Posted on the Classmates website on Sep 5, 2006) News from Hugh - he's gone. He passed away on August 26, 2005. He battled with the rare disease CNSV for two years before we lost him. Jann Bass
Darlene Bertacchi TraylorDate of death unknown
Jim BrewerDate of death unknown
Joyce Byers HackneyDate of death unknown
Diane CheneyDiane Cheney died of leukemia when we were freshmen or sophomores per Carol Nikkel.
Lloyd CurtsDate of death unknown
Ernest Decater: 31 July 2006SSDI records
Jeanne Garino FlanaganDate of death unknown
Marilyn Hardison De CillisDate of death unknown
John Warren HooperDate of death unknown
Fred KorteDate of death unknown
Ed LewisDate of death unknown
Barbara McKinley Pendergast: 12 Aug 2007PENDERGAST, Barbara Faye ''Grammy''. Born May 9, 1944 in Great Falls, Montana. Passed away on August 12, 2007 in Roseville, California. She went home to be with the Lord and reunite with her son, Tommy. Barbara leaves behind her husband, Bernerd Jack Pendergast, daughters, Amy and Sally, and Sally's husband Joseph; five precious grandchildren, Melissa, Tiffany, Kyle, Micah, and Jonah; sister Louise Baker and husband Robert; dear friends Rosalie, Sabina, and Gina; along with many other family members and friends. A wife of noble character, she will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at 10 am on Sat., Aug. 18, 2007, at Lambert Funeral Home, 400 Douglas Blvd., Roseville, CA. Published in the Sacramento Bee on 8/16/2007.
Phillip McNicolDate of death unknown
Valerice MeyerDate of death unknown
Don Middleton: 12 May 2008MIDDLETON, Donald Elwood. Oct 3, 1944 - May 12, 2008. Treasured father to daughter Lana Janey (husband Brian), grandchildren Austin, Lily, and Gloria, and many nieces and nephews. A beloved father figure to Cindy, a loyal friend to many, beloved brother of Roberta Wolf, Leland Middleton, and Marilyn Oliver. In Christ's arms and free at last. Special thanks to Kerry Wolf for his many kindnesses and support, Sutter VNA Hospice, and Matai for his tender care. Memorial to be held on Sunday, May 18, at 2pm at First Baptist Church of Fair Oaks, 4401 San Juan Ave., Fair Oaks. Published in the Sacramento Bee on 5/16/2008.
Lewis MillerDate of death unknown
Arlene Rich Tillet: 18 November 1996

Arlene Ann Tillett - Roseville - Died November 18, 1996. Arelne Ann Tillett passed away in Roseville on Nov. 18, 1996. Cherished wife of Thomas Tillett of Roseville, loving mother of Laurie Balmain of Citrus Heights, Kathy Sheldon of Antelope, Cherie Downie of Roseville, Shelly Tillet of Roseville and Jennifer Tillet of Roseville.Also survied by her father David Rich of Oregon and her sister Patti Hancock of Wisconsin, and four grandchildren. Mrss. Tillet was a native of Patterson, New Jersey. She was 51 years old. She was a registered nurse in the Neo Natal Unit at Sutter Roseville Medical Center for 17 years, as well as a Campfire Leader, past president of Mother Lode Council of Campfire girls, and was also very active for many years in the Roseville Bobby Sox. Friends are invited to attend recitation of the Rosary on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at Reichert's Funeral Chapel, 7320 Auburn Blvd.,Citrus Heights, and a Memorial Mass on Friday, Nov.22, at 1pm at St. Rose Catholic Church, 615 VineAve. Contributions may be made to Sutter Roseville Hospice and will be accepted at Reichert's Funeral Chapel. There will be a private interment at Calvary Cemetery.

Lynda Rose MillerDate of death unknown
Delores Simpson Best Date of death unknown
Steven Smedstad: 3 August 1962Steve Smedstead was killed in a car accident 3 August 1962 per Carol Nikkel.
Donna SmithDate of death unknown
Jim SniderDate of death unknown
Tom Sturgeon: February 1988SSDI records
Margaret Sullivan Channell: 2 March 2007CHANNELL, Margaret. Born Nov. 22, 1944, went home on March 2, 2007. She is survived by husband David, and sons David Matthew and Reed Tavis. She was a local artist who for 30 years has been devoted to the brush. Her watercolor and acrylic paintings have hung in galleries throughout Northern California including Carmel and Napa. Margaret had also taught in craft stores from San Jose to Redding One women shows have dotted her long career, and had won numerous contests. Her inspiration and energy was one of a kind. Funeral services will be held on March 6, at 10:00 AM at the Family Christian Center, 6521 Hazel Ave., Orangevale, CA. Published in the Sacramento Bee on 3/3/2007.
Tom Taylor: 23 April 2000SSDI records
Gene VanVoltinburg: 6 October 2008 Eugene Harvey VanVoltinburg - 5/31/1944 to 10/6/2008 - Gene passed away on Monday, October 6, 2008. He was the son of the late Harvey Daniel Van Voltinburg. He is survived by his mom, Betty Van Voltinburg Melligan, his wife of 36 years, Edna, his sons, Aaron (Katie), Matt (Sarah), and John (Mellissa) Van Voltinburg. Beloved big brother of Kathie (Clete) Sterrett, Karen (Mario) Trejo and Loreen (Rich) Dillman. Adored uncle of Alan, Katherine and Monica Sterrett, Skyler and Cameron Dillman and Daniel Trejo. Loving grandfather to Alissa, Baylee & Carley Van Voltinburg. Gene was a lifetime resident of Roseville & Granite Bay. He graduated from Roseville High School in 1962. He worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad until his retirement in 1993. He was drafted in the Army and served his country with honor. He was a devoted family man and he will be missed by family, friends, former co-workers and neighbors. Gene will be honored in a military service on Saturday, November 15,2008 at 1pm at the Roseville Cemetery. A Celebration of his life will immediately follow at the Church of Christ, 1799 Cirby Way, Roseville. Memorial contributions may be made to: The American Heart Association, 2007 O Street, Sacramento, Calif., 95814.
James Craig WelchDate of death unknown
John Welder: 6 June 2000SSDI records
Michael Willard: 3 Jul 2007SSDI records
John Zannon: May 1981SSDI records