Virgil Earl Harris
Virgil Earl Harris, 82, of Yuba City, CA, passed away in his sleep, Saturday, April 23, 2022.
Earl was born in Uplands, CA, on February 9, 1940. Throughout his lifetime he worked tirelessly and lovingly for the benefit of his clients, customers and community.
He is survived by his wife, Sara Sylvia Harris, children Deborah Zuccula, Jackie Wilson, Kimberly Sharp and Michael Harris, grandchildren Jennifer and Bradley Watts, Melanie Muelna and Kristen Debler and one greatgrandchild.
A private cremation will be held at Chapel of the Twin Cities in Yuba City.
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Robert Earl Conner, born July 18, 1972, in Corning, CA, passed away April 13, 2022, in his new home in Southern California, with his wife and daughter by his side.
He is survived by his wife, Karin Conner; daughter, (bonus-daughter) Mary Ramon; mother, Susan Conner, and father, Rick Conner.
Robert was a Security Technician Extraordinaire. He was known in the community for keeping people safe. He will be deeply missed by those who loved him.
He requested no services other than his ashes scattered in the ocean. His favorite place to be.
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Our precious mother, Gurdia K. Janda, sadly passed away on May 2nd, 2022, at the age of 98. She suffered from a stroke, and then went to live with her daughter in Nashville until she died. She was originally from India, but moved to Yuba City, California, in 1970, and lived there until August, 2021.
Her husband, Dr. Gurbachan S. Janda, accepted an Orthopedic Surgeon position at Marysville Medical Clinic in June, 1970. He was the first Indian physician in the Marysville / Yuba City area.
Affectionately known as Gurdie, Mrs. Janda was the first woman in her small town to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, which she obtained from Punjab University. She later received her Master of Education degree from the University of London in England. She was a well-loved teacher and high school principal for many years.
She spoke six languages, and volunteered to teach Punjabi and English at her home after her retirement. She was fun-loving, shrewd, a sweet and gentle soul, generous, a wonderful mother, and a very loyal friend.
Mrs. Janda was passionate about teaching; she loved children, she walked her neighborhood daily, loved to read, and she spent a lot of time taking care of all her rose bushes.
She is survived by her two children, John and Jean; three grandchildren, Paul (Monica), Jason (Courtney), and Kenji (Katie); and four great-grandchildren.
She requested a cremation, with donations to your favorite charity. She did not want any kind of memorial service or funeral on her behalf.
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Neil was born in Woodland to his parents Warren and Lois Gunther on June 28, 1955. He grew up and went to school in Woodland, while working on the family farm. He was a part of Woodland High School’s graduating class of 1973. He went on to Sac State College.
The 80’s held a lot of good things for Neil. He started his own farming business in 1980 under Neil Gunther Farms. In the same year he met the love of his life, Lynn. They married 6 years later.
The 90’s were even better. In 1992 he and Lynn started L&N Farms in Robbins. They also bought land and started construction on their home on the Big Island in Hawaii. A few years later they started growing their coffee. That was their Dream to accomplish together, and they did! In 1994 Neil and Lynn welcomed their son, Curtis. Neil was so excited to have a son!
Neil spent the next several decades alongside his lovely wife accomplishing many more dreams. They expanded both their rice and coffee farms, watched their son grow up and get married, while enjoying everything he had accomplished in his life.
Neil is survived by his wife Lynn (Curtis) Gunther, son Curtis Gunther and daughterin-law, Shelby (Cotter) Gunther. He was preceded in death by his father Warren and mother Lois.
The family is hosting a Celebration of Life for friends and family on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 12:00 at the family farm, in Robbins, at the address 18433 Armour Rd, Knights Landing, Ca 95645.
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