Cynthia B. Anderson
Barbara Lee Watt Hetzel was born March 4, 1947, in Maxwell, California. She died March 12, 2021, in Medford, Oregon, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Barbara has lived in Yuba City, California; Eagle River, Alaska; and Medford, Oregon; and had a way of gathering friends wherever she went. People were drawn to her for many reasons, but especially her sweet smile, loving personality and spiritual glow.
At the young age of 13 she began playing piano in church services. She had a true talent in music ministry to make you feel her love of the Lord, music and all people. As she continued to study music she came to a crossroads of becoming a professional performer or teaching music. It was clear to her that her calling was in teaching piano because she loved the close bond that you share with people in a teaching environment. Her love of people and music shone brightly in her dedicated work as a piano teacher for over 55 years touching many students with her gifts. She was a patient, compassionate joyful teacher that brought out the best in her students.
She also continued to perform in church services, small ensembles and as an accompanist as well as often being a church choir director. Her latest position was the Music Director at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She had a gift of recruiting singers and musicians for her choirs who thought they didn’t have enough t a l e nt, were too busy or just done with music and renewed the love and joy of music in them.
While music was a major part of her life, her deepest love was her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She was proud of each one of them for their own unique gifts and showered them with love. Whenever she was around them she was at her happiest up to her very last day.
She will be deeply missed by her children and spouses, Paul and Karen, Norman and Jill and Ronna and Tommy; by her grandchildren, Connor, Hayden, Sophie, Claire, Joey, Madison, TJ and Brianna; by her brother and spouse, Jim and Sue; and by her extended family and many friends.
Services were previously held. Instead of flowers please consider donating to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
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Loving mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend. Cynthia Anderson passed away from her battle with cancer on March 30, 2021, at the age of 77. Cindy was born in Gridley on April 28, 1943, to Oliver and Bethel Hughes and lived her early years in the Manzanita area surrounded by her Hughes relatives. Most of Cindy’s life was spent in Gridley where she was an engaged and active member of the community.
Cindy loyally and diligently worked for 40 years at Biggs-gridley
Hospital as a pharmacy tech, as well as for Rite Aid pharmacy. Humble and self-deprecating, Cynthia placed others before herself. She could be counted on to support her children in fundraising activities for their various sport s teams, both as players and as coaches. Cynthia extended her loving support to her grandchildren as well as her nieces and nephews and beyond. She volunteered for years at the Gridley Museum.
Cynthia loved to laugh, socialize, and play cards with her girlfriends. She loved the beauty of nature and took pride in her gardening. The ocean especially drew her to its shores, and she could often be found with her head down searching the beach for seashells at Dillon’s Beach. In her later years she worked as a nanny to her darling Clary of whom she was very proud. Cynthia was a kind and loving individual who was very proud of her children and grandchildren.
She is preceded i n death by her parents, Oliver and Bethel Hughes. Cindy is survived by her three children, Doug (Vicki) Anderson, Mindy Anderson (John Babb), and Becca (Mike) Mccray. She is also survived by her five grandchildren: Kylie, Cole and Garrett Mccray and Aftyn, and Arden Anderson; her brother, Dave Hughes; and sister, Debbie Mcdaniel; as well as cousins, Mary, Martha and Joe Hughes, and Kathleen Key, and John Hughes, of Eagle Point, Oregon.
A celebration of her life will be held on May 1, 2021, at 1:00pm at Doug and Vicki Anderson’s home.
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Michelle Joy Frasl Dozier, 52 of Yuba City, CA passed away Friday, April 9, 2021.
Born June 12, 1968, in Gridley, CA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Barrett and Verna Threlkeld (Bill) Edwards of Yuba City.
Michelle j oins her grandparents, Llyod and Reba Threlkeld in Heaven. She is survived by her husband, Cortney Dozier; her four children, Jimmy ( Emily) Vasquez of Orangevale, CA, Jennifer (Charlie) Orozco of Sacramento, CA, Jonathan Vasquez, and Haylee Dozier, both of Yuba City, CA; two step-children, Ryan (Naomi) Dozier, and Derek Dozier, both of Loma Rica, CA; and her twelve grandchildren.
She is also survived by her sister, Leslie Allison; and brother, Sean (Jennifer) Frasl; both of Yuba City, CA, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family, friends, and others whose lives Michelle touched are invited to Ullrey Memorial Chapel, 817 Almond Street, Yuba City, on Sunday, April 18, 2021, between 3-5 pm for a visitation.
Funeral Services will be held at Sutter Cemetery Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 10 am. A Celebration of Life for our beloved Michelle will follow the services at 1515 Loanor Drive, Yuba City.
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George Allen Haas, 83, of Yuba City, CA, passed away on April 13, 2021, after a 5-year long battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia. At the ti me of his passing, he was at home surrounded by l oved ones.
George was born on September 27, 1937, in Dayton, KY, to Earnest Clifford and Lillian Elizabeth ( Mcnulty) Haas. He was the second son in a family that would grow to a total of 9 children. George spent his childhood in Northern Kentucky until he enlisted in the Navy i n 1956, serving on the U.S.S. Oak Hill (LSD-7) in the Korean War.
While stationed i n San Diego, CA, he met a beautiful minister’s daughter at a birthday party, and they were married on April 12, 1958. Barbara Jean was the love of his life for 53 years until her passing in 2011.
George began his career with PG&E cleaning out boilers while attending night school on the GI Bill. He became a gas line planning and design (drafting) engineer and retired from PG&E after 40 years of dedicated service. During his time with PG&E, he worked all over Northern California at different offices, including San Ramon, Marysville, and Auburn.
He is survived by his son, George Allen Haas, Jr. ( Susan); daughter, Patricia Ann Duncan; daughter, Bobbi Jean Schoeneck (Elwin); grandsons, Joseph (Mandy) Wolffe, Joshua (Makayla) Wolffe, Alexander Fink, Stephen White, Abram Schoeneck, Wesley Schoeneck, and Jameson Schoeneck; granddaughters, Lindsey Jiles and Lauren Jiles-jones; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald (Sue) Haas, James (Lois) Haas; sisters, Linda (Tom) Fortner, Kathleen Haas, and Pamela Schmidt.
George is preceded in death by his l oving wife, Barbara Jean Haas; brothers, Charles Woods and Earnest Raymond Haas; and sister, Nancy Haas.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Keith Mcafee, Sutter North Hospice, and Rene Murphy for their exceptional care and concern.
Dad, you were the best father we could have ever asked for; we’re so thankful you were ours. Until we meet again, rest i n peace. We l ove you.
A graveside service, including military honors, will be held at Sutter Cemetery on Friday, April 16, 2021, at 11:00am.
Arrangements are under t he direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel of Yuba City, CA.
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Kyle D. Stirnaman went home to be with our Heavenly Father on April 6, 2021.
Born to Ben and Gail Stirnaman on June 25, 1962, in Yuba City, CA, Kyle grew up playing every sport in season. From the time he was a baby, Kyle was driven by sports – playing, reciting stats, watching – he loved it all. His favorites i ncluded t he Oakland Raiders, Rick Barry from the Golden State Warriors, Kenny “The Snake” Stabler and his beloved Notre Dame “Fighting Irish”. In fact, many of his nicknames for his family included names of famous athletes.
Kyle was i nvolved with youth baseball, Punt, Pass and Kick, big-league and high school baseball as a Yuba City Honker. The positive i nfluence of Coach Joe Graben had a large impact on Kyle by giving him confidence and Kyle spoke of Coach Graben frequently. Our family will forever be grateful for his direction and kindness.
One of Kyle’s greatest abilities and fondest memories growing up was spent playing golf. He and his best friends, Mark and Mike Souza, played golf together throughout their childhood. Summer memories include Aunt Sharon and Uncle George’s yellow mustang - with our cousin Steph at the wheel - seven kids with no seatbelts piled all together, heading out to another fun day at Peach Tree filled with golfing and swimming.
Kyle was a graduate of YCHS, and of Sacramento State University, and went on to become nationally recognized as a top salesman for Combined Insurance.
W i t h o u t q u e s t i o n, Kyle’s greatest joys and proudest accomplishments are his children, Cade and Payton. Kyle loved to talk about them and continually shared pictures of them with everyone. His love for them was clearly evident and endless. He was so proud of them and wanted nothing more for t hem t han l i ve s filled with love and happiness.
Mom and Dad provided such a wonderful childhood, full of love and support, enhanced by our extended families of the Johnsons, Souzas, and Givans. Summers at Lake Tahoe; holidays spent together; barbeques and swim parties; all were memories he cherished. Many of his close friends consistently describe Kyle as a “good guy… a sweet person… and someone with a huge heart.” We feel it is important to thank someone special in Kyle’s life. Those who knew Kyle, knew he had his struggles and yet one stood by him throughout his life – and that is Joel Garcia. The family thanks you for your unwavering friendship…kyle was a lucky man to have you in his life.
By far, the most impact on Kyle’s life was from our parents. Words cannot describe the unconditional love, patience, generosity, and selflessness they demonstrated every day. Their children always came first, without exception, and Kyle often said how fortunate he was to have them as parents. Just a few weeks ago, Kyle reiterated to Mom and Dad his deepest gratitude for all they have done for him throughout his life. We find great comfort in the fact that Kyle was at peace with God.
He is survived by his two children, Cade, and Payton Stirnaman of Sandy OR; his parents,
Ben and Gail Stirnaman of Yuba City, CA; his sister, Tara, and her husband, Rick Deaguiar, and niece, Aria Deaguiar, of Meridian, ID; his sister, Karrine, and her husband, Tony Marefos of Yuba City, CA, and nephews, Cole Williams, and Kael Williams of Southern CA, and Ryne Williams, of Sacramento, CA.
Private family services will be scheduled at a later date. If you would like to make a donation, please consider Shriner’s Hospital for Children or The American Heart Association.
Ky…thank you for making us laugh. You were so loved and will be deeply missed.
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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Larry Dean Fultz, "Poppy", 69, of Olivehurst, CA, April 12, 1951 - March 20, 2021.
Larry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. A Yuba Sutter native he graduated from Yuba City high school and went on to start a career in the drywall i ndustry. He married his high school sweetheart and had two children.
Larry and Vickie helped raise their grandchildren who referred to him as Poppy. You could always find him in the garage working on his next project or invention. He was a jack of all trades and had quite the sense of humor. He prided himself most on being a family man.
He is preceded i n death by his l oving wife, Vickie Gail Fultz; his mother, Betty; father, Rex; granddaughter, Hannah; and brother, Ron.
He is survived by his son, Larry; his daughter, Mandy; his brother, Jim; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Service arrangements have not been made to the public, instead his wish of being scattered with his wife's ashes along the coast will be honored. They will be together again and at peace in each other's arms. Larry will be greatly missed by all that knew him. 1-4-3.
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June 21, 1942
April 8, 2021
Luis was born in Chihuahua, Mexico. After the death of his mother, he moved to San Jose, California, with his aunt and uncle.
Luis worked for Sunsweet Growers for 42 years, where he met and married his wife, Mary. He loved to garden and took pride in everything he did.
Luis died from complications following a major surgery.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; brother-inlaw, Bob Jones (Joyce); stepchildren, Richard Watson, and Laura Blair; two granddaughters, Amanda Watson, and Jennifer Nelson; two great-granddaughters, Rianne, and Aubree, which he adored; a brother, Antonio, from Mexico; and several nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all.
Private Services will be held in Carson City, Nevada.
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Mary Elizabeth (Grady) Boudinot
April 14, 1925December 3, 2020 Mary was born in highland Park, IL, to Dr. and Mrs. Grover Quinton Grady. She was the devoted sister to Daniel, Grover and Wilson, who referred to her as "Sis".
She spent most of her summers as a child and young adult at Eagle River, WI, with fond memories she often talked about.
She attended Rush Presbyterian School of Nursing Cadet Corp. After she graduated she worked in many fields but always came back to her favorite area which was OB/GYN.
She moved to California in 1961, and worked at Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek, where she retired after 30 years as the hospital Nursing Supervisor for the OB/GYN department. She was well respected by her staff there.
Mary married her second husband, Captain Edgar Boudinot, USN Ret. They moved to Marysville and built the property of their dreams that they called "Gemlake" and it is too. They spent 25 plus years here.
She volunteered for the STARS program in Marysville and greatly enjoyed the work she did with her good friend and neighbor, Judy.
Mary passed peacefully at home with her family present. She will be and is greatly missed by her family, friends, and the puppy dogs.
She leaves behind her daughter and son-inlaw, Dr. Walter and Mrs. Balding of Marysville, CA; granddaughter, Meghan Elisabeth Gantz of Marysville, CA; and grandson, Phillip Michael Gantz of Portland, OR. She also leaves many other extended family members and beloved friends.
Memorial services are pending due to the pandemic but hopefully in the fall we can have a Celebration of Life. Date to be determined.
Any donations may be made to your local animal shelter or charity of choice.
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KILLION - James Killion, 72, of Yuba City, CA, passed away April 9, 2021. Arrangements are under the direction of Holycross Funeral Home & Crematory, (530) 751-7000.
LANEY - Peter O. Laney, 83, of Yuba City, CA, passed away March 29, 2021. Arrangements are under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel, (530) 673-9542.