Erma A. Foster
Dianne Marie Dahl- strom (nee Darracq), a sprightly spirit whose love for the natural world, was as perennial as her garden, passed on March 16, 2024, in Boise, Idaho.
Aged 86, she started on March 7, 1938, in Sutter, California, and grew to be an animal enthusiast, a shutterbug of the great outdoors, and a soul of serene independence.
Dianne's life was a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of various vocations.
She first connected people through her work in sales at Pacific Bell from the late '70s into the '90s. She then kneaded her path into wellness as a massage therapist before whisking away to mix it up as a baker and bartender at City Cafe in the 2000s.
Her plot twist from sales to therapy to pastry was nothing short of a delightful life recipe.
A graduate of UCLA'S Theater Arts program, Dianne knew that all the world was a stage, but her favorite set was her own backyard, where she played the lead role in gardening. A production that returned season after season to rave reviews from friends, family, and the local squirrels.
Leaving behind a legacy as enduring as the mightiest oak, Dianne is fondly remembered by her sons, Gabe Dahlstrom (with Katie as his leading lady) and Christian Dahlstrom (co-starring Ian); her grandsons, Hayden and Jacob Dahlstrom; her sister, Elaine Lindsey; and her brother, Kevin Darracq.
Taking their final curtain call before her were her father, Joseph Darracq Sr.; her mother, Mabelle Darracq; and her brothers, Dal and Joe, Jr.
Curtains will rise for a celebration of Dianne's life in Yuba City, California, come early May 2024. I n a plot twist that even she would applaud, instead of flowers, Dianne's script suggests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. It's a cause to which she'd happily raise a martini or two.
The Boise funeral home is managing the final arrangements, ensuring Dianne's encore is as memorable as her life's show. Curtain call is complete, but the memories will play on forever.
June 12, 1956 March 1, 2024 Wayne Hendershot, was born to Charles and Patricia Hendershot on June 12, 1956, in Yuba City, CA. He passed away peacefully at his home in Harrisonville, MO, on March 1, 2024.
Growing up Wayne loved spending time with his parents, and brother, Greg on Englebright Lake. Where he could water ski, swim, and fish from the family boat.
Wayne loved all things outdoors. He was an avid water skier, a master diver and he loved duck hunting with his beloved dog, Purina.
After graduating from Yuba City High School he joined the Navy in 1977. He was a Navy Corpsman assigned to the Marine Corp.
After leaving the Marines he began his career as a paramedic/firefighter in Northern California for 30+ years. He spent the first part of his career in Yuba City, CA, at the Walton Station and then much of the rest of his career with the Vacaville Fire Dept.
Wayne was a longterm member of the Yuba City Moose Lodge and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends in both Yuba City, CA, and Vacaville, CA.
After retirement, Wayne moved to Placerville, CA, before relocating to Harrisonville, MO.
His greatest joy were his children, Sam Hendershot and Jessica Hendershot who both live in Vacaville, CA.
He leaves behind his wife, Deni Hendershot, Harrisonville, MO, his children, Sam and Jessie; and his stepchildren, Jacy Eckerman (Jacob), Billy Gray (Kristi), Bryce Gray (Alise) and Drew Gray (Shannon); and nine grandchildren.
Wayne is also survived by his brother, Gregory (Marysville, CA); and his nephew, Daniel (Magalia, CA); and niece, Tamera; and grand-nephew, Maik (both of Yuba City, CA), as well as his first wife, Barbara (Vacaville, CA).
Wayne was a huge Dallas Cowboy fan, and he leaves behind his dogs, Dak and Dallas.
Wayne’s ashes are to be spread at one of his favorite places in Northern California at a later date.
Erma A. Foster, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024, at the age of 91. A lifelong area resident, she was a descendant of two pioneer families of Yuba County. She was born November 1, 1932, at the family ranch in the Arboga District of Yuba County, to Agnes Mcgowan Sutfin and Harold Arthur Sutfin.
For 12 years she attended and graduated from Notre Dame Academy, which was also her mother's alma mater. She earned her Associate of Arts Degree at Yuba College, as well as her Bachelor of Arts and Teaching Credential from Chico State University. She taught at Linda Elementary and Kynock Elementary.
She had been a member of Retired Teachers, American Association of University Women and Daughters of Leisure.
Erma is survived by her children, Theda Sheffield (Wally), Harold Foster (Becky), Thomas Foster (Debie); grandchildren, Travis Cook (Jordan), Kelsie Cummins (Dj), Sydney Carroll (Will) Bryan Sheffield; great-grand children Stevie Cummins, Tommy Carroll, Poppy Cook; and many cousins; nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by husband, Vernon Foster; son, David Foster; sisters, Margaret Enders and Ruth Anthony; brothers Harold, Bill and Allen Sutfin; and husband, Leo Distel;
A recitation of the Rosary will be Monday, March 25, 2024, at 7pm at Lipp and Sullivan Funeral
Home, 629 D Street, Marysville, CA.
A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 11 am in St. Joseph's Catholic Church,
702 C Street, Marysville, CA.
BRUNER - Ronald J. Bruner, 81, of Yuba City, CA, passed away on March 19, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel, (530) 673-9542.
ETTER - Betty J. Etter, 78, of Yuba City, CA, passed away March 19, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel, (530) 673-9542.