Lewis "Dean" Waters

Raymond Lyle Minard, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023, at the age of 80. Born on May 3, 1943, to George and Mildred (Day) Minard in Oaks, N. Dakota (Dickey County). In 1956, the family relocated to Yuba City, CA, where Ray and his two brothers were raised. He attended local schools, graduating from YCHS, Class of ’61.

Ray's favorite pastimes were spending as much time as possible at Lake Englebright (Narrows) on his houseboat, camping or anything with family and friends. He purchased his first boat at the age of 16 and his love of being near the water never faded. We all will miss his wonderful smile and the way he made everything more fun.

Survivors include his wife, Dellavon Zollerminard of Yuba City, CA; his brother, Curt Minard (Sharon) of Sacramento, CA; 3 children: Sean (Heather) Minard and Shaylene Minard of Yuba City, CA and April Patterson (Billy) of Live Oak, CA; stepchildren: Richard "Brent" Zoller of Sacramento, CA, Chad Zoller of Colusa, CA and Daniel Zoller (Cathy) of Yuba City, CA; 9 grandchildren: Colin, Chole, Mia Minard; William, Bradly, Heidi Patterson; and Lauren, Cierra and Jackson Zoller.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mildred Minard; and his brother, Jerry Minard.

The family suggests donations to favorite charities.

There will be a “Celebration of Life” at the Yuba City Moose Lodge, 205 S. Walton on November 30, 2023, at 3 PM.

On October 13, 2023, Marcie Virginia Houser, passed away peacefully in her sleep.

Marcie is survived by her loving husband, Mike; children, Sean (Michelle), and Megan; her two grandchildren; and three sisters, Galye Jones, Eileen Jacobs, and Diane Edwards.

She was preceded in death by her wonderful parents, Ray and Mariam Jacobs; her sister, Carol Ann Miller; and brother, Gregory Mark Jacobs.

Marcie was born in Marysville in 1951, and spent her childhood in Yuba City. CA. She graduated from Holy Angels elementary in Yuba City and from Notre Dame High school in Marysville in 1969. She attended Yuba College and graduated with a two year degree in Accounting in 1971.

She met her husband Mike while working as a waitress at a local restaurant and Mike was a cook. They spent many fun times at the Houser houseboat at Engelbright in the summers and camping and traveling throughout the state. Mike enlisted in the Navy and they married in 1974. After Mike's enlistment, they moved to San Diego until he was discharged in 1978.

Marcie worked in the banking industry and worked her way up to being a loan officer. She worked in San Diego, Yuba City, Arcata, and retired as an administrator with Del Norte County Mental Health. Marcie worked a few years after retirement in administrative services for the Sutter County Superintendent of Schools.

Marcie spent her remaining years visiting the grandchildren (who she loved to spoil with endless gifts), traveling, and with her daughter Megan in ceramic class at the senior center.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a celebration of life, which will be held for Marcie on Friday, October 27, 2023, 2997 True Road in Yuba City. Open house from 2:30pm-5:30pm.

Lewis "Dean" Waters of Yuba City, California, passed away on October 12, 2023, with his friends and family by his side.

Dean was born on December 29, 1934, to Lewis and Lennie Waters in Westville, Oklahoma, located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Dean had nine brothers and sisters and grew up in a very close-knit family. Dean's parents instilled in their children a steadfastness despite the adversity that came from time to time. They also taught their children a strong work ethic and they lived by strong godly principles. They worked hard, and when it came time to have fun, well, they knew how to do that too.

Dean married Mary Farmer on October 4, 1952, and they recently celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. Dean and Mary were blessed with three children: Danette (Buddy) Harrison of Yuba City, California; Regina (Bob) Angel of Santa Rosa, California; and Rodney (Sandi) Waters of Plumas Lake, California.

Dean worked as Controller for over twenty years for Van Dyke's Rice Dryer, Inc. in Pleasant Grove, California. When Dean retired, he was thrown a beautiful retirement celebration and given one gift in particular - a set of golf clubs. He played golf for over twenty years after he retired. He loved golf and introduced the game to many of his grandchildren.

One of their favorite hobbies was traveling. Dean and Mary purchased a motorhome shortly after retirement and traveled all over the United States. Many times, with a caravan of friends and family. Dean never missed a golf course no matter what state they traveled through. He was always able to find a partner to play nine holes.

Dean is survived by his wife, Mary, his three children, seven grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Dean and Mary were members of Word of Life Church in Marysville, California, for many years. They loved to sing the old gospel hymns in church and at home. Dean sang while Mary played the piano or the organ. Their love for music has been passed down to their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Golden Years Residential Care Home and many other doctors and medical assistants for the gracious and attentive care they have given to their dad for the past five years.

There will be a small service for immediate family members only. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Word of Life Church.