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Donald Daily (1961)

We have recently lost a class of '60 member

Mary Medina Houpt Dec 4,1942 - April 7 2022.

I remember Mary in school at Cacheville. She was always sweet and kind. I renewed our friendship at a local church. Such a sweet lady. She leaves behind her husband Leonard and daughter Lisa as well as 2 grandsons.  Rest in the peace of our Lord

Don

Theresa Eve (1964)

Craig:  Only one Mrs. Gwendloyn Eve, my Mother. She taught at Gibson School for years, until her retirement which was sometime in 1980s.   No parents in Woodland.  We build our home at 6 North McKinley, across from the Beamer Street, Clark's Field Baseball Park.  Mother lived in her home until late 1990s.  If your sister bought the 6 North McKinley home, she bought a well built home with a large foundation.  I would play on the foundation boards while it was being built.  It has a huge big living room with wonderful windows.   Craig you did have my Mother for a teacher.    

Theresa Eve (1964)

My condolences to the family of Mary Medina.  I remember her well from Cacheville School.  Believe she had a brother Frank Medina.  Thank you Don for posting this message to recall her life with blessings.  

Esther Villa (Lara) (1965)

FYI:  There were two Mary Medinas in Yolo.  They were cousins.  Mary with brother Frank lives in Hawaii.  Mary Houpt has an older sister, Lydia, still living in Yolo .

RIP Mary.  You will be missed.

Dennis Amaral (1966)

Hey Theresa,  After I saw the picture of your mom, I totally remember her from Orricks.  Met so many wonderful people working there.  Friday and Saturday night East end turn-a-round for cruising Main.  $1.00 bought 5 gallons of gas.  (.19 per gallon).  Sounds like a deal but I was making $1.25 an hour at the time. 

  Been in Woodland all my life.  (73 years )  Sure glad I stayed here. Loving all the good memories classmates are sharing.

Dennis

Theresa Eve (1964)

Oh, yes, Dennis.  Mother would drive the 1950 Chevy in for gas, as would Dad.  Dad did all his car business at Orricks, as well as all the tires.  Thank you for your addition to the stories.  Seems like yesterday.  I must add that Mother would let the cars go too low on gas.  Many times Dad would run out of gas getting to Orricks.  Dennis do you remember the first black VW Bug that Dad had?  It was always have issues.  

Dennis Amaral (1966)

Hey Theresa,  I remember the 50 chevy and the 67 chevy.  I remember some customers had Black VW Bugs, But not your Dads.  I can only picture him and that smile in the chevys.

JoAnn Kergel (Wirth) (1965)

Theresa,

I so remember the black VW.  Was so novel then and my dad always refered to them as pg rollerskates.  We owned a Dasher in the mid seventies and drove it until it got too small for the family.  Good car, good gas mileage.  Jo Ann

Theresa Eve (1964)

Dennis and JoAnn: The black VW was  little.  Dad bought it from Mr. Witham, Linda's father.  I think it was originally Linda's older brother's car.  Dad was most in love with the 1950 Chevy Bell, a lovely classic.  Glad you rememberr Dad's smile Dennis.  He was most happy taking care of his cars, the garden or fishing.   The VWs were easy to maintain. Later,  Dad bought a really nice new  beige VW from Harter's in Davis.  I ended up buying it from him as my car to get to my first job.  

Dennis Amaral (1966)

When we worked at Orricks, I would trade my 66 Mustang GT  with Jim Miracle's little VW Bug at lunch time.  I was more comfortable in the VW front Seat than in My Mustang front seat.  Saw that Jim has passed away.  He was class of 69.  I did not know. May he rest in peace.

Dennis Amaral

Theresa Eve (1964)

Here is Jean Hayden Malcom with Gary Malcom on their wedding day March 20, 1960.  She was married in the Yolo Methodist Church and the Reception was held in the Yolo Town Hall.  She wrote to me adding that the church was filled!  Her flowers included daffodils.  She was a graduate from Woodland High School, 1956.   History from Yolo, California. 

Suzanne Richardson (Mink) (1965)

I am looking for this book:  "Our Sports Heritage In Focus 1918-1997"  It was published by the Daily Democrat in 1998 and I have been there but have heard nothing back.  Does anyone have one I could purchase?  There are at least 3 photos of my father when he played football in 1936 in it and I want one!   Also it is really a good history of Yolo County and there are many names I recognize, most from the early to mid 1900s.   I'm thinking it is part of a series of books that were published around then, but maybe not.  Thanks.   How do I send attachement?  I have a photo.

Suzanne Mink

Suzanne Richardson (Mink) (1965)

James Calibro (1966)

My brother-in-law,Gilbert Duane Jcackson (Class of 1965) passeed away on May 13,2022 in Modesto,CA due to heart failure. I will miss him.

Susan Berg (Yates) (1966)

James Calibro, please extend my sincere condolences to Vicki and family for the loss of Duane. He as  good man, husband, father and friend, may he Rest In Peace.  Vicki and I have been friends since grammar school  in Yolo, then through High School. 

Theresa Eve (1964)

Thank you Susan Berg, for your connection of Duane Jackson, who was Vicki's husband.   I have followed his posts on the Forum, as he mentioned Vicki often.  I am so sorry for the loss to the family.  

Becky Knight (Tobitt) (1961)

I just saw on the "In Memory " section of this web site the passing of two great friends, Bonnie and Judy Bourn. I can't begin to say how many great memories I created with these two. If there was mischief going on, one or both of them was in the middle. Their smiles and laughter will be greatly missed!

Don Murdoch (1962)

Becky was right about the Bourn twins.  They were 'characters'. Grammar school days, they lived on College St. across from Raley's.  I lived behind Raley's. We used to play kickball in the newly built Southland Park next to their house.. They were fun to be around.  RIP ladies.   There were 2 sets of twins in that class. Jim and Tom Rumsay was the other set.  Only Jim is still with us. Hope he plans on attending our combined reunion, Classes of 61 & 62.

Jim Barger (1963)

This is James Barger from the Woodland Class of 1963 and I am trying to find out when and if the Class of 1963 is going to have a Class Reunion next Year,  2023??      I have not seen Many members of the Class of 1963 on this school site so I am just wandering??     

Jim Barger (1963)

Jim Barger (1963)

The Annual Ferns-Barger Family Picnic at John Ferns Park in Woodland every  Year except Covid years.  The Picnic is held in June with Family coming from all over Northern California.

Mike Miller (1966)

That's nice Jim. Don't see Dave in pic. I remember when that tree was just a seedling.

MM

Jim Barger (1963)

This was one of the Picnics where Dave Ferns did not show up.  he usually is there,   Jim B

Theresa Eve (1964)

Jim Barger, enjoyed your posts with all the family gathering in Woodland.  Woodland has some lovely parks. .  

Glenda Smith (Stone) (1968)