Ethelyn Ann (Johanson) Wesley1
F, b. 6 July 1933, d. 20 December 2012
| Father | Gustav Johanson1 |
| Mother | Mrs. Ethelyn Johanson1 |
| Last Edited | 12 Jul 2017 |
Ethelyn Ann (Johanson) Wesley was born on 6 July 1933 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.1 She was the daughter of Gustav Johanson and Mrs. Ethelyn Johanson.1 Ethelyn Ann (Johanson) Wesley died on 20 December 2012 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, at age 79.1
Ethelyn Ann (Johanson) Wesley was also known as Ann Wesley. Mrs. Wesley led an involved life. She was a Girl Scout leader for her daughters’ troops and a member of the Pine Cone Singers for 30 years. She enjoyed practicing and performing with her friends. She was a docent at the Groveland Gateway Yosemite Museum, where she spent many hours. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed dressing up in a red hat and something purple for their functions. She enjoyed horses and was a member of Groveland Country Mountain Riders. Mrs. Wesley was a member the Community Presbyterian Church and its choir in Danville in the 1970s and the Buck Meadows Community Church, where she taught Sunday school.2
Ethelyn Ann (Johanson) Wesley was also known as Ann Wesley. Mrs. Wesley led an involved life. She was a Girl Scout leader for her daughters’ troops and a member of the Pine Cone Singers for 30 years. She enjoyed practicing and performing with her friends. She was a docent at the Groveland Gateway Yosemite Museum, where she spent many hours. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed dressing up in a red hat and something purple for their functions. She enjoyed horses and was a member of Groveland Country Mountain Riders. Mrs. Wesley was a member the Community Presbyterian Church and its choir in Danville in the 1970s and the Buck Meadows Community Church, where she taught Sunday school.2
Citations
- [S2067] Union Democrat, 28 Dec 2012, online edition, Ethelyn Ann Wesley July 6, 1933 — Dec. 20, 2012
Ethelyn Ann Wesley died at her home in Groveland on Dec. 20 after a four-year battle with cancer. She was 79.
Mrs. Wesley was born in Chicago, Ill., to Gustav and Ethelyn Johanson. She was raised in Palos Park and Riverside. She attended Blackburn College in Illinois for two years. She moved to California in 1970. She lived in several regions, including Danville from 1970 to 1979, and Buck Meadows from 1979 to 1998, before settling in Groveland in 1998.
She was married to Charles Harold Wesley for 59 years. They had four daughters. The couple owned and operated Buck Meadows Lodge and Yosemite Westgate Motel from 1979 until their retirement in 1998. Mrs. Wesley led an involved life. She was a Girl Scout leader for her daughters’ troops and a member of the Pine Cone Singers for 30 years. She enjoyed practicing and performing with her friends. She was a docent at the Groveland Gateway Yosemite Museum, where she spent many hours. Mrs. Wesley was also a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed dressing up for their functions. She enjoyed horses and was a member of Groveland Country Mountain Riders. Mrs. Wesley was a member the Community Presbyterian Church and its choir in Danville in the 1970s and the Buck Meadows Community Church, where she taught Sunday school.
Mrs. Wesley is survived by her husband, Charles Harold Wesley, of Groveland; her daughters and their spouses, Holly Foiles, of Groveland, Bonnie Cobb, of Colma, Claire Greyling, of Hodgenville, Ky., and Robin White, of Sacramento; three sisters, Naureen Bostelman, of Hudson Lake, Ind., Karen Schultz, of LaPorte, Ind., and Ingrid Voelker, also of LaPorte; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society, P.O. Box 180, Big Oak Flat, CA 95305; Hospice of the Sierra , 20100 Cedar Road North, Sonora, CA 95370; or Buck Meadows Community Church, P.O. Box 294, Big Oak Flat, CA 95305. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 3 at the Groveland Evangelical Free Church at 19172 Ferretti Road. Condolences can be offered online at www.remembered-forever.org/annwesley/. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. - [S2067] Union Democrat, 28 Dec 2012, online edition.
Gustav Johanson1
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| Last Edited | 11 Apr 2014 |
Gustav Johanson married Mrs. Ethelyn Johanson.
Family | Mrs. Ethelyn Johanson |
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Citations
- [S2067] Union Democrat, 28 Dec 2012, online edition, Ethelyn Ann Wesley July 6, 1933 — Dec. 20, 2012
Ethelyn Ann Wesley died at her home in Groveland on Dec. 20 after a four-year battle with cancer. She was 79.
Mrs. Wesley was born in Chicago, Ill., to Gustav and Ethelyn Johanson. She was raised in Palos Park and Riverside. She attended Blackburn College in Illinois for two years. She moved to California in 1970. She lived in several regions, including Danville from 1970 to 1979, and Buck Meadows from 1979 to 1998, before settling in Groveland in 1998.
She was married to Charles Harold Wesley for 59 years. They had four daughters. The couple owned and operated Buck Meadows Lodge and Yosemite Westgate Motel from 1979 until their retirement in 1998. Mrs. Wesley led an involved life. She was a Girl Scout leader for her daughters’ troops and a member of the Pine Cone Singers for 30 years. She enjoyed practicing and performing with her friends. She was a docent at the Groveland Gateway Yosemite Museum, where she spent many hours. Mrs. Wesley was also a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed dressing up for their functions. She enjoyed horses and was a member of Groveland Country Mountain Riders. Mrs. Wesley was a member the Community Presbyterian Church and its choir in Danville in the 1970s and the Buck Meadows Community Church, where she taught Sunday school.
Mrs. Wesley is survived by her husband, Charles Harold Wesley, of Groveland; her daughters and their spouses, Holly Foiles, of Groveland, Bonnie Cobb, of Colma, Claire Greyling, of Hodgenville, Ky., and Robin White, of Sacramento; three sisters, Naureen Bostelman, of Hudson Lake, Ind., Karen Schultz, of LaPorte, Ind., and Ingrid Voelker, also of LaPorte; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society, P.O. Box 180, Big Oak Flat, CA 95305; Hospice of the Sierra , 20100 Cedar Road North, Sonora, CA 95370; or Buck Meadows Community Church, P.O. Box 294, Big Oak Flat, CA 95305. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 3 at the Groveland Evangelical Free Church at 19172 Ferretti Road. Condolences can be offered online at www.remembered-forever.org/annwesley/. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Ethelyn Johanson1
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| Last Edited | 11 Apr 2014 |
Mrs. Ethelyn Johanson married Gustav Johanson.
Family | Gustav Johanson |
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Citations
- [S2067] Union Democrat, 28 Dec 2012, online edition, Ethelyn Ann Wesley July 6, 1933 — Dec. 20, 2012
Ethelyn Ann Wesley died at her home in Groveland on Dec. 20 after a four-year battle with cancer. She was 79.
Mrs. Wesley was born in Chicago, Ill., to Gustav and Ethelyn Johanson. She was raised in Palos Park and Riverside. She attended Blackburn College in Illinois for two years. She moved to California in 1970. She lived in several regions, including Danville from 1970 to 1979, and Buck Meadows from 1979 to 1998, before settling in Groveland in 1998.
She was married to Charles Harold Wesley for 59 years. They had four daughters. The couple owned and operated Buck Meadows Lodge and Yosemite Westgate Motel from 1979 until their retirement in 1998. Mrs. Wesley led an involved life. She was a Girl Scout leader for her daughters’ troops and a member of the Pine Cone Singers for 30 years. She enjoyed practicing and performing with her friends. She was a docent at the Groveland Gateway Yosemite Museum, where she spent many hours. Mrs. Wesley was also a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed dressing up for their functions. She enjoyed horses and was a member of Groveland Country Mountain Riders. Mrs. Wesley was a member the Community Presbyterian Church and its choir in Danville in the 1970s and the Buck Meadows Community Church, where she taught Sunday school.
Mrs. Wesley is survived by her husband, Charles Harold Wesley, of Groveland; her daughters and their spouses, Holly Foiles, of Groveland, Bonnie Cobb, of Colma, Claire Greyling, of Hodgenville, Ky., and Robin White, of Sacramento; three sisters, Naureen Bostelman, of Hudson Lake, Ind., Karen Schultz, of LaPorte, Ind., and Ingrid Voelker, also of LaPorte; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society, P.O. Box 180, Big Oak Flat, CA 95305; Hospice of the Sierra , 20100 Cedar Road North, Sonora, CA 95370; or Buck Meadows Community Church, P.O. Box 294, Big Oak Flat, CA 95305. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 3 at the Groveland Evangelical Free Church at 19172 Ferretti Road. Condolences can be offered online at www.remembered-forever.org/annwesley/. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Jane (Draudt) Townsend1
F, b. 22 February 1949, d. 7 December 2011
| Last Edited | 16 Mar 2018 |
Jane (Draudt) Townsend was born on 22 February 1949.1 She died on 7 December 2011 at Tuolumne Co., CA, at age 62.2
She was Teacher @ Tenya Elementary School before 2011 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.1
She was Teacher @ Tenya Elementary School before 2011 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.1
Citations
- [S2068] Highway Herald, Jan 2012, page 14, Obituary: Jane Townsend February 22, 1949 - December 7, 2011 By Janet Zierenberg
The Tenaya Elementary School family was stunned to hear that its beloved 7/8th grade teacher, Mrs. Jane Townsend, had suddenly passed away Wednesday evening, December 7 at the age of 62. Jane had been a member of the Tenaya community for more than 20 years. She started as a substitute teacher and was soon hired as full-time once she completed her credential. Jane had also worked as an instructor at the Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown. Mrs. Townsend’s keen intelligence and creativity made her classroom an energetic, dynamic environment for young learners. Innovative projects were always under construction, and Jane’s infectious laughter could easily be heard above the busy hum of activity. A devoted professional,
Jane dedicated her summers and vacations to participating in a variety of grant-funded projects. She was well-known throughout the county and region for her contributions to science and mathematics education.
Mrs. Townsend will be missed by everyone who knew and respected her.
Jane is survived by her husband, Gary Townsend of Big Oak Flat; sons Chris Townsend of Chico and Ryan Townsend of Big Oak Flat. She had a daughter-in-law, Sarah and grandsons, Kai Anderson, and Benjamin Townsend; brother Jeff Draudt of Phoenix; sisters Marcia Foley of Arapaho, Nev., and Jenny Matt of Wisconsin.
A memorial service is being planned for Saturday, January 7 at 1:00 p.m. in the Tenaya Gym. A reception will follow in the cafeteria.
--- pg 14, Jan 2012 Yosemite Highway Herald (online) includes photograph. - [S2068] Highway Herald, Jan 2012, page 14, Obituary:
Jane Townsend
February 22, 1949 - December 7, 2011
By Janet Zierenberg
The Tenaya Elementary School family
was stunned to hear that its beloved 7/8th
grade teacher, Mrs. Jane Townsend, had
suddenly passed away Wednesday eve-
ning, December 7 at the age of 62. Jane
had been a member of the Tenaya commu-
nity for more than 20 years. She started as
a substitute teacher and was soon hired as
full-time once she completed her creden-
tial. Jane had also worked as an instruc-
tor at the Sierra Conservation Center in
Jamestown.
Mrs. Townsend’s keen intelligence and
creativity made her classroom an energet-
ic, dynamic environment for young learn-
ers. Innovative projects were always under
construction, and Jane’s infectious laugh-
ter could easily be heard above the busy
hum of activity. A devoted professional,
Jane dedicated her summers and vacations
to participating in a variety of grant-funded
projects. She was well-known throughout
the county and region for her contributions
to science and mathematics education.
Mrs. Townsend will be missed by everyone
who knew and respected her.
Jane is survived by her husband, Gary
Townsend of Big Oak Flat; sons Chris
Townsend of Chico and Ryan Townsend of
Big Oak Flat. She had a daughter-in-law,
Sarah and grandsons, Kai Anderson, and
Benjamin Townsend; brother Jeff Draudt of
Phoenix; sisters Marcia Foley of Arapaho,
Nev., and Jenny Matt of Wisconsin.
A memorial service is being planned
for
Saturday, January 7
at 1:00 p.m. in
the Tenaya Gym. A reception will follow
in the cafeteria.
pg 14, Jan 2012 Yosemite Highway Herald (online) includes photograph
Jane Townsend, sailing with her students.
William Thornton Honeycutt1
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| Last Edited | 11 Apr 2014 |
William Thornton Honeycutt married Mrs. Marjorie Lee Honeycutt.
Family | Mrs. Marjorie Lee Honeycutt |
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Citations
- [S2070] Union Democrat, 04 Sep 2002, page 2A, William Burton Honeycutt Jan. 26, 1940 - Aug. 31, 2002
... Mr. Honeycutt is survived by a son, Randy Burton Honeycutt of Modesto; a daughter, Gina Lin Honeycutt-Smith of Oceanside; his former wife, Gail Harriet Honeycutt-Cox; three brother, James Thornton Honeycutt, John Burton Honeycutt and Daniel Robert Honeycutt, all of Modesto; a sister, Alicia Marilyn Bird of Groveland; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thornton Honeycutt and Marjorie Lee Honeycutt, and a sister Zettie Ann Kinter. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Salas Brothers Chapel in Modesto. A funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Salas Brothers Chapel. Burial will be in Pioneer.
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Mrs. Marjorie Lee Honeycutt1
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| Last Edited | 11 Apr 2014 |
Mrs. Marjorie Lee Honeycutt married William Thornton Honeycutt.
Family | William Thornton Honeycutt |
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Citations
- [S2070] Union Democrat, 04 Sep 2002, page 2A, William Burton Honeycutt Jan. 26, 1940 - Aug. 31, 2002
... Mr. Honeycutt is survived by a son, Randy Burton Honeycutt of Modesto; a daughter, Gina Lin Honeycutt-Smith of Oceanside; his former wife, Gail Harriet Honeycutt-Cox; three brother, James Thornton Honeycutt, John Burton Honeycutt and Daniel Robert Honeycutt, all of Modesto; a sister, Alicia Marilyn Bird of Groveland; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thornton Honeycutt and Marjorie Lee Honeycutt, and a sister Zettie Ann Kinter. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Salas Brothers Chapel in Modesto. A funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Salas Brothers Chapel. Burial will be in Pioneer.
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Zettie Ann (Honeycutt) Kinter1
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| Father | William Thornton Honeycutt1 |
| Mother | Mrs. Marjorie Lee Honeycutt1 |
| Last Edited | 11 Apr 2014 |
Zettie Ann (Honeycutt) Kinter was the daughter of William Thornton Honeycutt and Mrs. Marjorie Lee Honeycutt.1
Citations
- [S2070] Union Democrat, 04 Sep 2002, page 2A, William Burton Honeycutt Jan. 26, 1940 - Aug. 31, 2002
... Mr. Honeycutt is survived by a son, Randy Burton Honeycutt of Modesto; a daughter, Gina Lin Honeycutt-Smith of Oceanside; his former wife, Gail Harriet Honeycutt-Cox; three brother, James Thornton Honeycutt, John Burton Honeycutt and Daniel Robert Honeycutt, all of Modesto; a sister, Alicia Marilyn Bird of Groveland; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thornton Honeycutt and Marjorie Lee Honeycutt, and a sister Zettie Ann Kinter. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Salas Brothers Chapel in Modesto. A funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Salas Brothers Chapel. Burial will be in Pioneer.
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Alicia Marilyn (Honeycutt) Bird1
F, b. circa 1945, d. 2016
| Father | William Thornton Honeycutt1 |
| Mother | Mrs. Marjorie Lee Honeycutt1 |
| Last Edited | 31 Jul 2017 |
Alicia Marilyn (Honeycutt) Bird was born circa 1945.2 She was the daughter of William Thornton Honeycutt and Mrs. Marjorie Lee Honeycutt.1 Alicia Marilyn (Honeycutt) Bird died in 2016 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.2
Citations
- [S2070] Union Democrat, 04 Sep 2002, page 2A, William Burton Honeycutt Jan. 26, 1940 - Aug. 31, 2002
... Mr. Honeycutt is survived by a son, Randy Burton Honeycutt of Modesto; a daughter, Gina Lin Honeycutt-Smith of Oceanside; his former wife, Gail Harriet Honeycutt-Cox; three brother, James Thornton Honeycutt, John Burton Honeycutt and Daniel Robert Honeycutt, all of Modesto; a sister, Alicia Marilyn Bird of Groveland; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thornton Honeycutt and Marjorie Lee Honeycutt, and a sister Zettie Ann Kinter. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Salas Brothers Chapel in Modesto. A funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Salas Brothers Chapel. Burial will be in Pioneer.
DUD. - [S1754] The Union Democrat, 26 Jan 2012.