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     Sherry Thompson was born in 1952.¹ She died on 27 September 2006 at Sonora, Tuolumne, California.¹

     Vernon Carol Swanson was born on 31 May 1932 at Coalinga, Fresno, California.¹ He died on 29 October 2006 at Buck Meadows, Tuolumne, Caliofrnia, at age 74.¹

     Yvonne "Barney" Campbell was born on 21 April 1948.¹ She died on 7 November 2006 at Modesto, Stanislaus, California, at age 58.¹

     Donald Hunter Ransom married Alice "Ardell" Ransom.¹ Donald Hunter Ransom was born on 21 September 1922 at Pasadena, Los Angeles, California.² He was the son of Harry Ransom and Mrs. Alma Ransom.¹ Donald Hunter Ransom died on 7 November 2006 at Groveland, Tuolumne, California, at age 84.^3,4

     Lawrence Joseph Tavares was born on 12 April 1948 at Oakland, Alameda, California. He died on 8 November 2006 at Coulterville, Tuolumne, California, at age 58.^1,2

     Barbara (Hamilton) Chandler was born on 3 February 1949 at Ireland.² She died on 10 November 2006 at San Francisco, San Francisco, California, at age 57.²

     Audrey Naomi (Dimberg) Leslie was born on 20 September 1923 at Kerman, Fresno, California.² She died on 13 November 2006 at Sonora, Tuolumne, California, at age 83.³

     Karen Kimmerle was born on 4 October 1940 at Fayette, Fayette, Iowa. She died on 18 November 2006 at Sonora, Tuolumne, California, at age 66. She died on 24 November 2006 at age 66; Karen Kimmerle
April 10, 1940 - Nov 18, 2006
Groveland resident Karen Kimmerle died Saturday at a Sonora Hospital. She was 66.
She was born in Fayette, Iowa to Orville and Wilma Walters.
She raised her sons in Long Grove, Iowa, and, after they joined the Navy in 1991, she moved to California to be closer to them. She was employed at Sears in Hayward for many years before retiring to Groveland earlier this year. She was also an active member of the San Lorenzo Community Church, singing in the choir and serving as a member of the board.
Mrs. Kimmerle is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Lori Kimmerle, of East Meredith, N.Y; grandchildren, Julie, Nicole and Justin Kimmerle, all of Groveland; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Don Garreston of Bettendorf, Iowa; brother and sister-in-law, Marty and Leslie Walters of Makoti, N.D; sister-in-law Nancy Walters of Bettendorf; best friend, Alta Brown of Colorado Springs, Colo; caregivers and friends, Kristine and Brian Merritt; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her infant son, Darwin; son, Dan Kimmerle, in 2004; a brother, Curt Walters, in 2005; a niece, Janel Anderson, in 2000; and her parents.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the San Lorenzo Community Church. For more information, contact Kristine and Brian at 962-5745.
Terzich and Wilson funeral Home is handling arrangements.
The Union Democrat, Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California
Published Nov 24, 2006, page 2A.

     Marian Farrell was born circa 1918.¹ She died on 19 November 2006 at Chinese Camp, Tuolumne, California.¹

     Viola (Gaskill) Winkler was born on 28 March 1941 at San Antonio, Bexar, Texas.³ She was the daughter of Mr. (?) Gaskill. Viola (Gaskill) Winkler died on 23 November 2006 at Sonora, Tuolumne, California, at age 65.³ She was buried at California.
     Viola (Gaskill) Winkler was also known as Viola Winkler. She was Staff @ Groveland Dump

For several years before her death (dates uncertain) Vi was the staff person at the Groveland Dump. [BStevens, 2014] at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.

     Esther Marie Lint was born circa 1909; calculated birth year.¹ She died on 5 December 2006 at Sonora, Tuolumne, California.¹

     Helen Moore was born circa 1917.¹ She died on 1 December 2006 at Sonora, Tuolumne, California.¹

     John Dale Harris was born on 18 March 1955 at Orange, California.¹ He died on 9 December 2006 at Sonora, Tuolumne, California, at age 51.¹

     Alan Edwards was born on 21 November 1947 at Lodi, San Joaquin, California.¹ He died on 10 December 2006 at Don Pedro, Tuolumne, California, at age 59.¹

     Cleo Nye Burdick was born on 2 September 1920 at Garland, Box Elder, Utah.¹ She married Arzie Harding Burdick.² Cleo Nye Burdick died on 20 December 2006 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, at age 86.¹

     Bobby Lee Merritt was buried at San Joaquin National Cemetery, Gustine, Merced Co., California.² He was born on 24 December 1930 at Montana.¹ He was the son of Harry Merritt and Mrs. Caroline Merritt.¹ Bobby Lee Merritt died on 27 December 2006 at Groveland, Tuolumne, California, at age 76.³

     Jean "Rochelle" (Harkness) Roderick married Charles W. Roderick.¹ Jean "Rochelle" (Harkness) Roderick was buried at Divide Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.² She was born on 28 January 1939 at Mansfield, Sebatian, Arkansas. She died on 30 December 2006 at Groveland, Tuolumne, California, at age 67.

     Donald J. Mayer was born on 25 December 1922 at Santa Ana, Orange, California.¹ He died on 9 January 2007 at Westminister, Adams, Colorado, at age 84.²

     Gordon Jones was born on 17 October 1933 at Berkeley, Alameda, California.¹ He died on 12 January 2007 at Groveland, Tuolumne, California, at age 73.²
     He served in the US Air Force.² He was educated; San Francisco State University.² He was State Farm Insurance Co.² He was New Tag.³

     Loren Harold Thompson was born circa 1924.¹ He died on 21 January 2007 at Groveland, Tuolumne, California.¹

     Marvin Lester "Barney" Varain was born on 18 March 1922 at La Grange, Stanislaus Co., California.² He was the son of Alonzo Varain and Vida Morton-Varain.¹ Marvin Lester "Barney" Varain died on 23 January 2007 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California, at age 84.³ He was buried at Citizens Cemetery, La Grange, Stanislaus Co., California.⁴

     Roseilda Corine "Simone" Page' was born on 20 November 1925 at Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.¹ She died on 2 February 2007 at Greeley Hill, Tuolumne, California, at age 81.²

     George Lannes was born in 1943.¹ He died on 6 February 2007 at Sonora, Tuolumne, California.¹

     Nance Lou Deardorff was born on 6 September 1934 at Oakland, Alameda Co., California.¹ She died on 9 February 2007 at Modesto, Stanislaus, California, at age 72.¹
     She lived between 1999 and 2007 at Pine Mountain Lake, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.¹

     Daniel Boone Lilleston was born on 2 May 1981 at Modesto, Stanislaus, California.¹ He died on 13 February 2007 at Modesto, Stanislaus, California, at age 25.¹

     Doris Mae "Dorie" Williams was born on 20 June 1927 at Berkeley, Alameda, California.¹ She died on 18 February 2007 at Hayward, Alameda, California, at age 79.²

     John Fagundes was born in 1949.¹ He died on 18 February 2007 at Sonora, Tuolumne, California.¹

     Patrick Joseph Hennigan was born on 10 March 1916 at Scranton, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania.² He married Bethel Hennigan circa 1946.^3,4 Patrick Joseph Hennigan died on 25 February 2007 at Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 90.⁵ He was buried at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Cemetery #109-B, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^3,4
     Patrick Joseph Hennigan was also known as Joe Hennigan.¹ He lived before 2007 at Groveland; for 10 years.⁵

     Vivian Joanne (Romesha) Amos was born on 20 July 1937 at Modesto, Stanislausn Co., California.¹ She died on 14 March 2007 at Sonora Regional Medical Center, Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, at age 69.²
     Her married name was Joanne Amos. She was born Vivian Joanne (Romesha) Amos
July 20, 1937 - March 14, 2007
Longtime Groveland resident Vivian Joanne (Romesha) Amos died of cancer Wednesday at a Sonora hospital. She was 69.
Born in Modesto, Mrs. Amos lived in Groveland for 35 years. She was a longtime member of the Rebekahs and enjoyed hot rods, gardening, crocheting and sewing.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ken Amos of Groveland; sons, Kevin Amos of Angels Camp, and Kenny and Kurt Amos of Iowa; and six grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Floyd Romesha Jr; and her parents, Floyd and Vivian Romesha.
A celebration of life will be held by the Rebekahs at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Odd Fellows Hall in Big Oak Flat.
Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Union Democrat, March 20, 2007 on 20 July 1937.¹

     Chelsea Rovera was born on 8 August 1989 at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., California.^1,2 She died on 27 March 2007 at Groveland, Tuolumne, California, at age 17.³
     She was educated in 2007 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA; Senior@ Tioga High.³