Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel & Crematory Obituaries

Introduction to Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel & Crematory is a reputable funeral home located in Napa, California, serving the community with compassion and professionalism. With a rich history and a commitment to providing exceptional service, this funeral home has become a trusted name in the region. In this article, we will delve into the services and amenities offered by Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel & Crematory, highlighting what sets them apart from other funeral homes in the area.

A Brief History of Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Established with a mission to provide personalized and dignified funeral services, Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel & Crematory has been a cornerstone of the Napa community for many years. The funeral home's history is built on a foundation of trust, respect, and dedication to helping families navigate the difficult process of saying goodbye to their loved ones. With a long-standing reputation for excellence, Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel & Crematory continues to evolve and adapt to meet the changing needs of the community.

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Thomas Michael Yergalonis - December 29, 1934 - November 28, 2019

Departed: 11/28/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Thomas was born in Pittston, Pennsylvania on December 29th to Michael and Anna Yergalonis and was the third of four boys. Thomas attended Pittston High School where he played varsity football and graduated in 1952. Thomas joined the Navy right out of high school and performed basic training in Bainbridge MD. Out of basic training he was stationed to Treasure Island as yeoman third class. He would meet his one true love, Verna, on a blind date in Berkeley California. In 1955 he was deployed on the USS Eldorado, where they continued their long distance courtship while he sailed to the Far East. After his discharge from the Navy in 1955 Tom and Verna were married in 1956 amongst family and friends in Berkeley California.

Tom and Verna lived in San Jose for a short period of time, while Tom attended and graduated from San Jose State University. Tom and Verna then relocated to Napa in 1963 where Tom began his 34 year teaching career with the Napa Valley Unified School District. In 1965 he helped open Harry McPherson Elementary school where he taught the 5th grade. In the 1970’s Tom and Verna owned and operated the restaurant, Dari-Delite, with their good friends Roy and Carol Stein. They also owned a sandwich shop, Yergi’s Yummys, in the 1980’s.

Tom enjoyed dancing, bowling, golfing, camping, cruising, and long trips with his family to all parts of the United States. He also ran an annual golf tournament named the JAROTO Classic which ran for 48 consecutive years, the last one in 2016. He always wished he could have made it to 50. He was an avid member of the Son’s in Retirement (SIRS) branch 65 and was also an honorary member of the Napa faculty wives.

Tom and Verna were married for close to 62 years and loved each other deeply until her passing in 2018. Tom passed away suddenly on Thanksgiving leaving behind his children Linda, Ken and so many other lives he touched in his 84 plus years on this earth. Tom will be terribly missed by his family and friends.

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Jane Eva Sanborn - May 13, 1929 - November 07, 2019

Departed: 11/07/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Jane Eva Sanborn, a resident of Napa, California, passed away suddenly on November 7, 2019 at the age of 90.

Jane was born on May 13, 1929 and raised in Grand Junction, Michigan, the daughter of Lula Eva (Walker) Newman and Gerald Newman. She married Robert Earl Sanborn of Lansing, Michigan in 1949. Jane resided in Michigan with Robert, their three children, and Lula until 1964 when the family relocated to Riverside, California. Jane and Robert retired to Prescott Valley, Arizona in 1990, then returned to California and settled in Hemet in 1998. Jane moved to Napa Valley in 2018 to be near family.

Jane was a homemaker and dedicated her life to family, friends, and her deep faith. She was an experienced and agile cook constantly pursuing new and interesting cuisines. Her creative endeavors also included home decorating, oil painting, cake decorating, ikebana flower arranging, sewing, and entertaining. Enriched with these experiences, Jane found great pride in decorating and maintaining her home with impeccable standards that were second to none.

Jane is survived by her daughters, Kellie Sue Damico and Kimberlie Sanborn Fair, and her granddaughter, Ari Joel Pederson. Jane was predeceased by her husband Robert (2015) and their son Kevin Curtis Sanborn (2014).

Jane will be laid to rest with her beloved husband at Riverside National Cemetery. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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Bud D. Bair - July 13, 1930 - October 24, 2019

Departed: 10/24/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Bud D. Bair, 89, long-time resident of Napa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family October 24, 2019 after a lengthy illness.

A native of Belvidere, Illinois, he served honorably in the United States Army and spent his career of almost fifty years as a metallurgical engineer in the commercial steel industry. He was a proud member of the Napa Elks Lodge #832 for more than thirty-six years.

Bud is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-six years, Geraldine; daughter Becky and her husband Mike; grandson Michael and his wife Shannon; and great grandson, Michael and Shannon's son, Paxton.

The family asks that memorials be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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Theodore "Ted" Andrew Brandlin - January 05, 1929 - October 13, 2019

Departed: 10/13/2019 (Napa)

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Theodore Andrew Brandlin played out his 9th inning and hit his final home run into Heaven on October 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Theodore was born on January 5, 1929 to Theodore and Dorothy Brandlin in Napa, remaining living here all his 90 years. Ted attended elementary, junior high school, and graduated from Napa High School in 1947.

Ted started work as a young boy working at Tulocay Cemetery opening the gates in the morning before school and closing them at night. He only lived one block from Tulocay so it was easy for him to ride his bike to do his job. He also worked for Modern Milk Dairy delivering milk and for Berglund Tractor.

On May 3, 1948 Ted went to work for PG&E at 19 years old. He worked in the gas department as a pipefitter. He was a hard working, honest, loyal employee for 42 years, retiring from PG&E on May 3, 1990. Ted was well liked by his co-workers, maintaining many friendships throughout his life. He was still in touch with his co-worker and best friend, Al Lang.

As a young boy Ted was always playing baseball with his friends, leading him to play fastpitch softball at Napa High where he was team captain. He was well known around Napa for being a talented and scrappy 3rd basemannot many balls getting past him! In 1946, when Ted was 17 years old he played for Odd Fellows, then moving on to play for Rothchild Jewelry, American Legion, Napa Merchants, Rough Riders, Kaiser Steel, Sheriffs, and Stornettas Dairy.

During all these years of Ted traveling to play softball he played in three Fastpitch Softball World Series and multiple state and city tournaments. Ted won many trophies, MVP awards, and has many years of newspaper articles in scrapbooks about his teams. Throughout the years, he was always a team player, encouraging his teammates and being a good sport. He loved baseball and would watch every game he could on t.v. He would support his son Dennis, who still plays hardball, and went to his games for years. Hes even in some of Dennis team pictures! Ted could be seen watching Dennis playing ball, as he would have his small portable radio to his ear catching a baseball game.

"Teddy" as many of his friends called him, was a life-long Dodger fan. Always wearing his LA Dodgers hat, friends and family would lovingly tease him about his loyalty to a non-local team. He would just smile. Ted passed away wearing his blue Dodger T-shirt.

Ted also played basketball, was on a bowling league, and was a member of the Native Sons of the Golden West for over 50 years.

Ted met Shirley Anderson in 1953 when Shirley would go to watch him play softball at the Napa Fairgrounds. They were married on February 20, 1954. Together they raised their son and daughter. Family camping, Disneyland, lots of family parties filled his life with happiness.

After he retired, Ted and Shirley traveled to 42 states, the Caribbean Islands, Panama Canal, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Canada. They took several paddle wheel cruises along the Mississippi River.

Ted, lovingly call "Pa" by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, said how blessed and happy he was to have his family around him all the time. He spent many years camping with family, creating lasting memories, love, and laughter. Pa was a humble, genuine, kind, honest, loyal, and loving husband, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, and friend.

Ted is survived by his loving son Dennis (Melody), daughter Valerie (Mark), grandchildren: Jamie (Jill), Phillip (Melissa), Benjamin (Stephanie), Amy (Rey), great grandchildren: Kaden, Wyatt, Avery, and Emma. Ted was predeceased by his parents, loving wife Shirley, and granddaughter Colleen. The family wishes to thank his caregivers at Stayman EstatesEdward, Louie, and August for their love and care during his one month stay with them; and to Collabria Hospice and the wonderful angels who lovingly helped Dad during his final journey: Adriana, Ted, Elizabeth, Marissa, Kim, Daisy, Maureen, Jackie, Drew, Greg, and Darynyour kindness, love, and compassion helped him to hit that home run to Heaven!

Dad we miss your so very much, but weve been blessed to have you in our lives for so many years. Knowing youre with Mom and that well see you again makes it better. We love you, Dad. Thank you for setting such a great example of what a good man is.

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Bertha Chew - July 30, 1927 - September 29, 2019

Departed: 09/29/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Bertha Chew, 92, of Napa died peacefully at home on Sunday, September 29, surrounded by family and friends.

The daughter of Henry and Grace Quan, Bert grew up at China Camp in San Rafael with her brothers Frank, Oly, and Milton and her cousins Georgette and Genevieve. She married William Chew in 1949 and they raised three daughters together in Napa, although she became "mom" and "grandma" to many, many people. Bert and Bill were founding members of Napas Covenant Presbyterian Church and she loved her church family very much.

Bert is survived by her daughters Carole Toy, Diana (Lonnie) Reed, and Darlene (Denis) Evans, as well as five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, her brothers Frank and Oly, her cousin Genevieve, her parents, her beloved granddaughter Kellie Toy and grandbaby Gary Lane.

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Phyllis Jean Gittings - October 27, 1927 - September 14, 2019

Departed: 09/14/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Phyllis Jean Gittings passed away at her home surrounded by family on Saturday morning, 14 September 2019, 6 weeks short of her 92nd birthday, from liver and lung cancer that was diagnosed on 8 August 2019. After her diagnose, she entered Collabria Hospice care in her Napa home. She had a fulfilling life as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandma. Phyllis was born on 27 October 1927, in Seattle, Washington to Ted and Wana Moody. She graduated from West Seattle High in 1945. She had one sister, Gayle Gardner, who was 5 years younger and passed in 2010

She then entered Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. Phyllis had a fun 2 years there and enjoyed all aspects of college life. Her weekends were filled with different dates, parties, football games, and studies.

At a college street dance in March 1947, she met a young man, Cyrus Brooks Gittings, who came running after her. Cyrus had to wait a few weeks before he could see her again, as her dating calendar was so full. When asked, Phyllis said that what most attracted her to Cyrus was that he was so cute and handsome. Cyrus would never leave her alone and followed her all around campus, but she liked how persistence he was. Obviously, she let him catch up and to get to know him better, because 5 months later they were married on 29 August 1947 in Seattle. From 1947 to 1951, they lived in Seattle and Chicago. In 1952, Cyrus joined the Air Force and they were assigned at duty stations all over the world, including Norton AFB in San Bernardino, Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, Alabama, Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi, Portland, Oregon, Okinawa, Japan, and the last 11 years (1959 to 1970) of his Air Force career at Amarillo AFB, Texas. Phyllis was always a loving supportive Air Force wife and mother in all those many Air Force moves. Son Larry was born in 1952 in Seattle and daughter Pam was born in 1957 in Okinawa. Soon after he retired as a Major, they moved to their present home in Napa, California. Phyllis was preceded in death, by her husband Cyrus in 2005 and will be deeply missed by her two children, son Larry and wife Jeannette Gittings of Vacaville and daughter Pamela Gittings and her partner of 20 years, Richard Mejia of Napa. Four grandchildren, Katherine Markes, Larry Scott Gittings, Junior, Margo Teter and her husband, Shawn, last of all, Hailey Van Vorhis and her husband, Jake. She was also blessed with 5 great grandchildren, Kassandra Allen and her husband, Trace, Jayla, Rosie, Jaxon, and Wynter

The things most valued in her life revolved around her family, friends, and her beloved Napa Methodist Church. She has been a member of that church since the early 1970's. In fact, she worked in the Napa Methodist Nursery for over 30 years, from the 70's to 2004. She actually babysitted kids of kids she had watched years before. Wendy, a young mom around 1998, remembers bringing in her new 2 week old baby and Phyllis held her the whole hour of church and when Wendy came back, Phyllis was still holding her.

She also sang in the church choir and the senior center choir for over 30 years. She took exercise classes at the senior center for many many years. After her husband died in 2005, after 58 years of marriage, she and friends went on many cruises and trips to different countries around the world, even to the holy land in Israel, when she was almost 90. In 2009, at age 82, she climbed Diamond Head in Hawaii with her son, Larry.

She had a wonderful 90th birthday celebration at the Napa Methodist Church that was attended by over 66 family and friends. Friends from the church, the senior center, and ALON attended.

Soon after her 90th birthday, she fractured 2 back vertebrae and her health deteriorated after that, till her passing. Her mind was sharp till the end. She had a lifelong passion in doing crossword puzzles and even was completing those crossword puzzles day before she passed.

Phyllis will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and those in the Napa Methodist congregation.

The family wishes to thank Collabria Hospice and the Napa Methodist Church for their compassion and care during this time.

Friends, family, and the congregation of the Napa Methodist Church are all invited to attend a celebration of life memorial at 3 PM on Sunday, 20 October 2019 at Napa's First United Methodist Church . The Pastor Marylee Sheffer will officiate.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions to the First United Methodist Church, 625 Randolph Street, Napa, CA., 94559.

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Esther Elizabeth Emmel - February 28, 1929 - August 31, 2019

Departed: 08/31/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Esther Elizabeth Emmel passed away on August 31 at the age of 90 in Napa, CA. With pride in her familys history, a lifetime of music, wonderful sense of humor, classy-stylin clothes, patience (mostly!) raising five kids and their pets, she was always with us, always game for some funshe was the core of our family. As three of her grandsons wrote, Esther was "the most loving and humorous spark plug of a grandma there ever was."

Esther was born in a small stone house in Jordan Valley, Oregon to Harold and Edith Skinner. The old stone house still stands and is now a popular coffee shop on the road from Winnemucca to Boise. She was the great-granddaughter of Silas Skinner, originally from the Isle of Man and head of a pioneer ranching family in Jordan Valley. Silas Skinner also owned property where he raised horses on Big Ranch Road in Napa, now home to the Biale Vineyard. One of his sonsEsthers grandfather, Williammarried Ella Sackett of Napa . Her family moved from Jordan Valley to Caldwell, Idaho when she was four years old. Esther had many happy memories of growing up there. She remained in Caldwell to attend the College of Idaho, where she studied music and was an accomplished pianist. While at the college, she met Don Emmel, whom she married in 1951. Don became a Presbyterian minister. Through the years they lived in Oregon, San Jose, Maryland, Connecticut, Napa, Long Beach and, finally, retirement in Napa.

Esther taught piano for many years and greatly enjoyed accompanying choirs, soloists, and instrumentalists. She passed on her love of music by encouraging each of her five children to learn a musical instrument. In later years, she and a good friend had fun playing many four-hand piano "gigs" for different events and womens groups in the Napa Valley. She enjoyed several cross country trips with the family, camping and visiting national parks along the way. She loved cooking and entertaining guests. She was also active in garden clubs, music clubs, the American Association of University Women, and PEO. Esther said her first priority and source of satisfaction was always her role as mother to her children, even as she was involved in church and other activities.

Esther was preceded in death by Don. She is survived by her children: Tom Emmel (Katya Dovgan) of Baltimore, MD; Pat Swarts (Jeffrey) of Danville, OH; Kathy Holcomb of Woodland, CA; John Emmel (Anne Keller) of Palo Alto, CA; Mary Cooper (Malcolm) of Westerly, RI; nine grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her family and many friends.

A celebration of Esthers life will be held on October 19 at 1:00 pm in the St. Helena Presbyterian Church, 1428 Spring Street, St. Helena, CA. A private committal will take place in Tulocay Cemetery in Napa, CA. Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel of Napa is serving the family.

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Martha Dora Stutzman - November 08, 1921 - August 12, 2019

Departed: 08/12/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Martha Stutzman passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on this beautiful summer day of August 12, 2019.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband John Henry Stutzman on August 6th 2009. Martha was born in Vallejo in 1921 to Claud M Ellis and Bessie Wolf Ellis. Her relatives were pioneers settling in Vallejo as early as 1886. She had fond memories growing up in Vallejo and enjoyed visiting her fathers, Ellis Dairy and Creamery, which was located near the school and frequented by her friends where they enjoyed delicious milk shakes after school. One of her very exciting days was a trip piloted by her Dad in his BiPlane at age 8. (Her mom found out after the flight) oops! This may have incited a degree of exploration, travel and adventure, which would follow her throughout her life.

Perhaps her most favorite memory of growing up in Vallejo was meeting our father in the high school marching band, where she played the piccolo and our father played the clarinet and tenor sax. They had a lifelong appreciation of music and enjoyed singing in the church choir under the direction of Norman Skeels and Travis Rogers. Support for the Napa Valley Symphony and Chamber Music of Napa was important to them as they promoted and helped to sell season tickets. They also enjoyed attending Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco for a series of classical concerts, which became for them a way to experience the music, which plays an enriching part in all of our lives.

On June 29th 1941, our parents married at Vallejo First Baptist Church and remained married for 68 years. In 1950 they moved to Napa and built their first Photography Studio which they operated alone for the first couple of years. Martha did bookkeeping, printing, photography, and managed the business. On many weekends during the summer, they would photograph weddings. They enjoyed working and being a part of many celebrations of joy. The Photography Center specialized in portrait, wedding, baby, commercial, aerial and landscape photography. They were proud to have the first one-hour color processor in Napa. All of their children worked in their business and Joan Wayne continued until they sold the business in 1998.

They designed and had their home built in 1960 on a foothill in west Napa with views to the east of Napa. Our family enjoyed hosting summer gatherings around the pool. The familys main sport was boating and waterskiing. On Wednesdays during the summer, we took a day off and headed up to Lake Berryessa for a day of skiing, swimming, and picnicking. Waterski days always included my moms famous potato salad and oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. We learned to ski from a young age, this included friends, cousins, and anyone else willing to give it a try. We spent a week or two in the summer at Trinity, Shasta, Donner or Sly Park with friends and family for a memorable camping and skiing vacation.

Our mom was a member of the Eastern Star Gateway Chapter #3 for 79 years. Our parents were also members of the Napa Biographical and Genealogical Societies.

From a young age Martha was raised in a loving home that believed faith in God is important and that our lives should be a reflection of his love and glory. The American Baptist Missionaries serve in over 20 countries showing love to millions by providing, healthcare, food and education to some of the most under served parts of the world. This opportunity to give to missions and the mandate to go into all of the world to share Gods love was promoted by our mom on a local, as well as a regional level.

Martha was predeceased by her brother Robert William Ellis in 1926 and her sister Edna Claudine Ellis in 2003. She is survived by her sister Helen Ellis Freeland of Loomis and Dr. Harlan Ellis of Visalia. Also her 2 sons Jack and Dave Stutzman and her 3 daughters and sons in law, Joan and Bill Wayne, Laura and Doug Smith, Jean and Steve Hebenstreit, 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Martha was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends. The family wishes to express their appreciation of care from Dr. Heather Paciotti from Kaiser, Nancy Trego PA Kaiser, Kaiser Hospice, The Meadows staff of dedicated, hard working, and caring nurses and all auxiliary care givers. Memorial gifts in Marthas honor may be made to Missions c/o Crosswalk Church of Napa 2590 First Street, Napa, CA 94558. A service to celebrate her life will be held here at Crosswalk Church on Saturday, September 28th, 2019 at 11:00 am. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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Carol J. Blumer - February 23, 1931 - August 09, 2019

Departed: 08/09/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Carol Jean Blumer, age 88, died of complications from Alzheimers disease on Friday August 9, 2019, in Napa, California. She was diagnosed in 2016 with late stages of the disease.

She is preceded in death by her brother Edward Dane, and husband Dale Blumer. She married Dale in 1952. They met shortly after Dales honorable discharge from the United States Navy at Skaggs Island, while Carol was working in her fathers Railway Express Office in Napa. The couple had two children together, Jeff and John.

Carol was born on February 23, 1931 in Colfax, California to mother Pearl Dane, and father Archie Dane. She graduated from Napa Senior High School in 1950.

In 1963, she and Dale moved to Watsonville, California where Dale worked in bookkeeping and accounting, and Carol volunteered in the local school district working in the elementary school library, as well as at the California Department of Farm Labor. Carol and Dale were very involved in the Presbyterian Church in Watsonville and enjoyed activities with friends they met there. In 1972, Carols husband Dale found a business opportunity back in Napa, and the family moved there and remained until Dales retirement, after which they toured the country in their motor home. After Dales passing in 1992, Carol moved to Green Valley, Arizona, and worked in a few clerical positions before retiring. Carol was active in her church there, participating in several home Bible studies and Valley Presbyterian ministries, most notably, Stephens Ministry. She was active in their Senior Supper Club and sang in the church choir for several years.

Carol was a loving and nurturing mother. She was a socially active woman who was deeply involved in writing, music and various forms of art for most of her life. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, playing golf, and fellowshipping with camping friends from the Napa Presbyterian Church, Merrimacs with Dale, and participating in Bible Study Fellowship for many years. Her family and friends will always remember her as an outgoing and spiritually encouraging person who loved to laugh and have fun.

Carol is survived by her son, Jeff Blumer and her daughter-in-law Kim, of Napa; her son, John Blumer and her daughter-in-law Kathy, of Clovis, California; and her grandchildren, James Blumer of Tokyo, Japan, Karen Follis of Clovis, Henderson Blumer of Los Angeles, David Blumer of Clovis, Rieson Blumer of El Cerrito, California, and her great-granddaughter Paige Follis.

In lieu of services or flowers, Carols children request, if so led, that you would send donations to the Fisher Center for Alzheimers Research Foundation (NYwww.alzinfo.org), or Alzheimers Foundation of America (NYalzfdn.org). The family would like to thank Collabria Care Hospice of Napa (collabriacare.org) for coordination of Carols transitioning care with Napa Valley Care Center, also prior to this more recent transition, Nazareth Rose Garden of Napa-Dementia Care, and Angels Above of Tucson, Arizona. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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Margaret Ann Pinch - September 09, 1939 - July 30, 2019

Departed: 07/30/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Peggy was a loved mother and grandmother. She touched many lives with her dry and quirky humor. She will be missed by all her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter Barbara King of Napa, sons Charles King of Nevada, John King of Connecticut and Steve Pinch of Napa. All of her grandchildren, Nicholas Brusky, Stephen Brusky, Megan Roberts-King, Ashly Hamilton, Jennifer Pinch, Teal Pinch, Alexis King, Christopher King, Gabriel King and Shane King.

Her Mass will be held at St. Thomas of Aquinas on August 12th at 11:00 a.m. with her funeral at 1:00 p.m. at Napa Valley Memorial Park, 2383 Napa-Vallejo Hwy. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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James E. Brummel - March 20, 1967 - July 26, 2019

Departed: 07/26/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Jim unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord Friday July 26, 2019. He is survived by his wife Katy. A celebration of life will be held at Napa Valley Life Church (2303 Trower Ave) Saturday August 24, 2019 at 1:30. He will be interred at the National Cemetery in Dixon. In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Veterans organization of your choice. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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Sheldon Wayne Grinnell, M.D. - April 26, 1928 - July 07, 2019

Departed: 07/07/2019 (Napa)

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Vance Grey Tourville - June 14, 1936 - June 30, 2019

Departed: 06/30/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Vance Tourville, after a long, valiant battle against COPD and emphysema, passed away at his Napa home on June 30th. Vance was born in Oklahoma to Walter and Evelyn McFarlin and was their only child. At age 3 he was adopted by his Step Father, Eddy Tourville, and grew up as part of a family with 3 brothers and 2 sisters. At 17 he legally changed his name to Tourville.

Vance served honorably in the Navy from 1954 to 1958, and worked in construction until 1989. He was loved and respected by all who knew him.

Vance is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Carol Tourville, and his children Carolyn Becker, Gayle Hartman, Madonna Cochran, Samuel Tourville, and Brian Tourville.

All who knew him are invited to his memorial service at the Hillside Christian Church on Saturday, July 13, at 2pm. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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Kenneth Wayne Hurst - June 17, 1947 - June 18, 2019

Departed: 06/18/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Ken W Hurst Sr. passed away June 18th in the comfort of his home in Napa, surrounded by his loving family. Ken is survived by his wife Cheryl, his 3 children, Demian, Ken, Sara and stepson Carl Minton in addition to his many grandchildren. Ken was born in St. Louis Missouri on June 17, 1947. He joined the Navy at age 17 and served one tour in Vietnam. After completing his tour of duty he came to California in 1968, where he soon met his wife Cheryl in 1970. They lived in San Diego until 1974 until they moved to Napa. Ken moved his family to Napa to work at Mare Island in Vallejo as a machinist, where he worked for 22 years until its closure in 1996. He then decided to start his own business, Napa Valley Backflow Testing, and was the owner and operator until 2009. When he retired as a machinist he joined his model engine club (B.A.E.M.) where he proudly served as president. Model engines and car shows were one of Kens favorite pastimes. He was also involved in coaching little league and was his son Ken Jr.s coach for many years. Ken was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing throughout his entire life. Kens family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderfully dedicated Hospice nurses for their excellent care. A celebration of life will be held at Tulocay Cemetery on August 2nd at 11 am. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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Laura Janet Clark - October 20, 1965 - June 05, 2019

Departed: 06/05/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Laura Clark was born on October 20, 1965 in Placerville, California. She passed away on June 5, 2019 at Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa, California from complications of diabetes, surrounded by friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her father Richard and son William, and leaves behind her mother, Eleanor, brothers Richard and Michael, husband Daniel, sons Christopher and Michael, and grandchildren Krysta, Jessalyn, Rion, and Daniel.

A service celebrating her life and home-going will be held at New Life Napa at 2625 First Street in Napa, California on Wednesday, June 12 at 3pm, with a reception to follow. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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Helen Virginia Gray - October 04, 1921 - June 03, 2019

Departed: 06/03/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Helen Virginia Gray, passed away June 3, 2019. She was born October 4, 1921 in Nuyaka, Oklahoma to Thomas and Nellie Brannon. Mrs. Gray graduated from Crooked Oak High School. She attended nursing school and work at various hospitals. She met Glen Gray and a little time later, after they were married, she and Glen moved to California. Mrs. Gray moved to Napa 62 years ago.

Mrs. Gray worked various jobs including working at a prune packing company and a clerk in a womens department store.

She loved her flowers in her garden loved animals and to travel.

She is survived by her daughter Glenn Ellen Smith of Napa.

Funeral Service will be held Monday, June 24, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel, interment will be at Napa Valley Memorial Park, Napa, CA Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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John D. Newbold - May 15, 1952 - June 03, 2019

Departed: 06/03/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: John made the celestial transition June 3 and sent a temblor through legions of his friends that must have made its mark on the Richter Scale.

A dear friend Kelly says it best…"Yes, its true.... John was snatched off the planet from us. Unfair, unexpected and unbelievable. He had a fatal heart attack, something we joked about often... now, not funny. His presence in our lives will be sorely missed but somehow I think well still feel his vibe (irritating and frustrating as ever!) A truer, loyal, loving friend is hard to come by. I will stop crying at some point, just not yet.... I think he would be pleased by that. You all that truly knew him know what I mean. SAD". A memorial will be held August 11, 4 PM at the Napa Moose Lodge. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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Mary Ann Anamosa - January 15, 1921 - June 02, 2019

Departed: 06/02/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Mary Ann Hughes Anamosa gratefully slipped the bonds of life on June 2, 2019 after a long, wonderful life and a short illness. Born in Dallas, Texas, on January 15, 1921 of L.B. Hughes and Thelma Johnson Hughes, Mary Ann was raised in Dallas and in 1942 graduated from The University of Texas with a BA in journalism. After working in journalism for a year, she joined the Womens Army Corp in 1943, serving her country until 1946 when she was honorably discharged with a rank of Captain. That year she married H.D. (Moe) Anamosa, whom she had met in the service, and with whom she later had nine children.

She and Moe lived in the Washington, D.C. area for many years before moving to Albuquerque NM, where Mary Ann was a substitute English teacher. In 1981 she moved back to Austin, Texas and became reacquainted with many of her college friends, especially from her sorority Alpha Delta Pi. In 2002 she moved to Napa CA where her children were even more delighted to visit her.

Mary Ann had a wonderful sense of humor, an optimistic outlook on life, and truly formidable organizational skills, which she very nicely passed on to her children. She enjoyed traveling, reading, spending time with her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren, and watching Jeopardy! She completed the New York Times crossword puzzle daily - in ink - until the age of 97. She was an excellent bridge player into her 90s, and enjoyed both the strategy and social aspects of the game. She loved pretty much anything that was green.

Mary Ann is survived by all nine of her children: John Patrick Anamosa (Nga), Maurene Hogue, Robin Dea, Kathleen Anamosa (Jim Taggard), Marti Anamosa (Duane Fulgham), Paul Anamosa (Frances), Bill Anamosa (Sian), Mary Claire West (Alan), and Jimmy Anamosa, as well as eleven grandchildren and eleven great grand- children. She was predeceased by her dear grandson James and her ex-husband Moe.

The family would particularly like to thank Home Helpers Home Care (Serafina, Alexis, Tanisha & Angel), and Collabria Care Hospice (Jean, Steve, Cynthia & Maggie) for their excellent care of our mother in her final days.

There will be a private celebration of her amazing life. In lieu of any flowers, please make a donation to Collabria Care Hospice at 414 S. Jefferson, Napa, CA 94559. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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Anita Joyce Baierlein - December 12, 1930 - June 01, 2019

Departed: 06/01/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Anita was born in Lamar, OK. to Ollie & Pearl Shields where the family owned a small farm. Anita went by her middle name Joyce to family and friends. The family moved to Napa, CA., where Joyce attended and graduated from Napa High School.

Joyce married Ray Baierlein in Napa on June 25, 1948 on stage at the Uptown Theatre where she was employed. They had three children, Gemma, Ron, and Mitch. Joyce worked at several local drug stores and eventually went to work for Kaiser Permanente.

In late 1969, Ray became very ill and Joyce cared for her husband for 19 years until he passed away in Aug. 1988, shortly after their 40th anniversary.

Joyce continued to live in Napa to be close to her sisters and a brother. In June of 2000, she decided to move to Roseville, CA. to be closer to her daughter.

Joyce was predeceased by her parents Ollie & Pearl Shields, her husband Ray, daughter Gemma Sanford, brothers Roy, Louie, Alton, & Kenneth Shields, and sisters Gladys Martin,

Lois Weaver, and Reba Bradley. She was also predeceased by a great-grandson Dario Ledesma.

She is survived by her two sons, Ron (Leysa), Mitch Baierlein, grandsons Damon Ledesma and Derek Ledesma-Sanford, and several great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday June 13, 2019, at 10:00 AM with services following at 11:00 AM at Treadway and Wigger. Burial will follow at St. Helena Cemetery. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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JoAnn Busenbark - April 19, 1938 - May 20, 2019

Departed: 05/20/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: JoAnn Busenbark, who lived a life of public service, died Monday at Queen of the Valley Medical Center after a battle with cardiovascular disease, her friends reported. She was 81.

She was a strong advocate for seniors, those with disabilities, veterans and those who are poor.

Busenbarks remarkable career included more than 30 years developing and administering programs and services for disabled students at Napa Valley College, nine years on the city of Napas Planning Commission, two terms as a Napa council member, and more recent advocacy for senior citizens.

She had served on the Napa-Solano Agency on Aging, the Napa County Para-transit Coordinating Council, the city of Napas Senior Center Advocacy Commission and the Napa County Commission on Aging.

"She was a champion for those of us who are underrepresented or perhaps forgotten," said Heather Stanton, a friend and fellow Commission on Aging member.

Dr. Ronald Kraft, superintendent/president of Napa Valley College, announced Busenbarks death in a letter sent Tuesday to the college community. "She was gentle and tough, kind and generous, and passionate with a capital P. JoAnn had a positive impact on Napa from the day she arrived here in 1967 until the very end, fighting for all issues related to the disabled population of the Napa Valley, as well as the elderly and the poor."

She served from 2004 to 2016 on the colleges Board of Trustees. After she chose not to run for re-election, she was granted Trustee Emerita status.

Busenbark was known for her bluntness, Stanton said. "Throughout her life, she said what she thought she needed to say, with no filters."

"She never thought she was in a popularity contest. She reminded me of the Frank Sinatra song, I do it my way," Stanton said.

Former Napa Mayor Ed Henderson remembers Busenbark as someone who took "strong positions" and "stood up to Harry Martin," who published the Napa Sentinel newspaper.

"Martin backed off. He had respect for her," Henderson said.

Napa Mayor Jill Techel called Busenbark a "mentor and role model." Busenbark was on the council in 1996 that appointed her to fill a vacancy, she recalled.

"She would make a motion I think just to get the conversation started, but never was positional about her motion and was willing to accept changes," Techel said.

During her time on the council, she advocated for economic development, defending the citys general plan and Rural Limit Line and encouraged the construction of workforce housing.

Busenbark served two terms on the City Council before her defeat in the March 2003 election.

"I admired that she stayed so active in the community and shared her experience on the College Board. If she saw a need she jumped in to help find solutions and her latest work on senior issues was a great example of this," Techel said.

Stanton said Busenbark was raised on a farm in Roseburg, Oregon with sisters. "Her father decided she was the boy. She grew up driving a tractor," she said.

She attended Oregon State University, where she played field hockey, and earned a bachelor of science degree. She first taught physical education and health at K-12 schools in Oregon, then was a teacher, coach and dean of girls for a school district in upstate New York. Afterward, she moved to Salem, Ore. and taught at Hillcrest School for Girls, a court school for juvenile delinquents, before moving to Napa.

Busenbark raised four "god-children": Falina, Peter, Daniel and Nathan, said Sandy Fagan, a friend.

She was cremated and her ashes were sent to Oregon, Stanton said. Her friends will be planning a memorial event. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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Tracy Lee Talmage - February 24, 1936 - May 09, 2019

Departed: 05/09/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Tracy Lee Talmage was born in Reading, Pennsylvania to Dr. Richard George Argens and Marie Saile Argens on February 24th, 1936. She had one sister, Jane Smith, of Pleasant Hill, CA. Tracy married Jeremy Gray Talmage, the love of her life, on February 1st 1958 in Napa. She met Jerry on Steamboat Slough when he approached her on the beach with a chilled bottle of champagne and glasses. Needless to say, he caught her eye and heart.

Tracy moved to Napa at age 4. She attended Shurtleff School and was active in 4-H. She served as president and junior leader. She graduated from Napa High School in 1953 and was active in the school choir. Tracy attended Washington State University, UC Berkeley and UCSF Medical Center School of Nursing where she earned a B.S in Nursing and Public Health and a School Health and Development Credential.

During her nursing career Tracy worked at UC in the ENT department and also as public health nurse in Marin County. She was employed by the Napa Valley Unified School District as a school credentialed nurse from 1970-1996 at Ridgeview and Redwood Middle Schools and Napa High School. She loved her work with the students which sometimes included being a class sponsor and producing theatricals for assemblies.

After her retirement she and her husband enjoyed many travels including Tahiti, Egypt, Europe and South America. She embarked on a new part-time career as a tour director for Napa and Sonoma counties and was a charter member of the Napa Valley Tour Guide Guild. Tracy loved the Napa Valley and it gave her great satisfaction to share her historical and agricultural knowledge with her clients.

Tracys other interests were her family, reading, gourmet cooking and entertaining her many dear and valued friends. She was a member and past president of the local AAUW chapter. She hosted large themed luncheon parties for her friends at Napa General Store once a year that everyone looked forward to and enjoyed immensely . She always created her own invitations and made goodie bags that reflected her theme and sense of humor.

Tracy is survived by her daughter, Evelyn Yeager and son-in-law John of Newport Beach, her son James Talmage of Phoenix Arizona, her grandchildren Jack Yeager, Samantha Yeager, Nicolas Yeager and his wife Annie, and her great-grandson William Gray Yeager. A memorial service will be held at Napa 1st Presbyterian Church on May 31st at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow at Napa General Store. She would like any donations in her memory to go to the Napa High Choir or the Napa 1st Presbyterian choir. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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Leo Lopez - July 17, 1920 - April 28, 2019

Departed: 04/28/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Leo Lopez was born July 17, 1920 in Silver City, New Mexico. His family relocated to Los Angeles, California when Leo was about five years old. During the Great Depression in the 1930s, Leo went to work and attended high school at the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Northern California and was stationed at various forests between Klamath and the Seiad Valley working on public works projects and forestry. Leo joined the U.S. Marine Corps in February 1942. He was in the 4th Marine Division during World War II and was in combat on Kwajalein Atoll, the Marshall Islands, Saipan, Tinian, Mariana Islands, Volcano Islands and Iwo Jima.

Leo returned to Los Angeles and married Aurora Ilizaliturri on August 31, 1946. Leo worked in sales and eventually changed his work to social services in the early 1970s. He was employed with the Oregon State Welfare Department as a case worker with over 200 clients. The family later relocated to Santa Barbara, California where he worked for the Community Action Commission and began the Senior Nutrition Program where a daily meal was provided to senior citizens at various sites. His last job in social services was working with the Tri-County Area Agency on Aging serving Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties as Community Consultant.n 1987, Leo and his wife, moved to Sonoma County. His wife, Aurora preceded him in death in November 1993. In October 1999, Leo went to live independently at the Yountville Veterans Home in the Napa Valley and later, due to frailty, lived in skilled nursing.

Leo is survived by a son, Gerald Lopez, daughter-in-law, Laura, grandchildren, Jennifer and Christopher, great grandchildren, Angelina, Zander and Zoey, and daughter, Judy Lopez.

Semper Fi Dad!

Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 10am at the Monthly memorial service at the Veterans home of California Yountville Chapel, Yountville, CA.

Arrangements are under the direction of Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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Atha Jo Mallare - January 12, 1932 - April 27, 2019

Departed: 04/27/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Jo passed away on April 27, 2019 in Napa with her loving family by her side. Born January 12, 1932 in Edgemont, Arkansas to Louis Stoneking and Mavis Rollins Gribble. Jo graduated from Heber Springs High School in 1950. Upon completion of high school, Jo became a school teacher, just like her mother. Later she moved to Wichita, Kansas, where she worked at Boeing Aircraft Manufacturing Co. Here she met her husband James Russell. Later in 1958, Jo and her family moved to Napa, CA, where she later worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard for 28 years as a procurement specialist. Here Jo received many awards and achievement recognitions for her work ethic. She retired from Mare Island in 1995. Jo mainly loved spending time with her family, more specifically spoiling and cooking for her grandchildren. She enjoyed shopping with her granddaughters, was an avid reader, and enjoyed watching the Sacramento Kings play basketball on TV.

Jo was predeceased by her parents, ex-husband James Russell, and brother Henry Leonard "Lennie" Gribble. She is survived by her three sons, Gregg Russell (Nelsa Russell), Mark Russell, and Scott Russell (Angelica Russell); her grandchildren Melissa Broadway (Trayvone Broadway), Breanna Russell, Alyssa Russell, and Dallas Russell; her great-grandchildren Ahrionna Broadway and Ahrion Broadway; and her brother Thomas Carl Gribble. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Tammy Scorza, Doug Gribble, Kim OMalley, and Mike Gribble.

Jo was a kind, sassy, and humorous woman; a beloved mother and an amazing grandmother that will be deeply missed by all. Her service will be held on Saturday May 11th at 1pm at Napa Valley Memorial Park. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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Oswaldo Badilla - September 13, 1971 - April 22, 2019

Departed: 04/22/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Oswaldo "Baldo" Badilla, 47, of Napa, California, passed away at Kaiser Hospital on Monday, April 22, 2019 after a short battle with cancer.

Born September 13, 1971 in Mexicali, Baja, Mxico. He was son of the late Enrique Badilla and Raquel Badilla, of Napa. He immigrated to the United States where he attended Napa schools, graduating from Napa High School.

He married the love of his life, Marisa Gonzalez, on March 1, 1997.

Oswaldo is survived by his wife of 22 years, and his three sons, Oswaldo, Elias and Isaias.

He is also survived by his mom, Raquel Badilla, and his two sisters, Teresa Badilla and Ana LaVoy, both of Napa. Plus brothers Saul Carrillo, Enrique, Francisco, Jorge (deceased), Gerardo, Rafael, and Carlos Badilla.

Oswaldo was a long time resident of Napa, CA where he worked 25 years as a gas repair technician for PG&E in Napa. He and his wife, Marisa, enjoyed living and raising their children here in Napa, CA.

Oswaldo and Marisa frequently traveled to Mexico with their boys to see the sights and visit Marisas family in Jalisco. Often times, they would all drive to Mexicali to visit his brothers. Overall, Oswaldo enjoyed his travels, be it by plane, or by car, but most of all, he enjoyed the quality time spent with family and friends alike. One of his greatest joys was seeing everyone happy and enjoying themselves.

Oswaldo frequently talked about the Word of God and shared it with others, even people he did not know. Oswaldo knew what he was doing by following Gods orders and by preaching his gospel.

Whether it was bad or good, Oswaldo never questioned what happened in his life. He trusted Gods path and took his family along that path. Oswaldo was a man of God and his inner strength came from his faith and beliefs in Jesus Christ. He and his family regularly attended Casa de Oracion Church in San Francisco.

Oswaldos interest in sports consisted of football, soccer and basketball. He supported local professional teams like the 49ers and the Golden State Warriors but for soccer, he supported the Mexico national team. Oswaldo would participate in pick-up soccer games at Fuller Park when his family had birthday parties or barbecues. Oswaldo enjoyed spending his time off from work with his close family at home watching redbox movies and eating massive bowls of delicious popcorn that Marisa would make from scratch. Oswaldo was very open when it came to food. Being picky with food was something that did not exist within him because he showed his family that they had to value anything that was placed on their plate because God provided the proper and necessary foods. Not only did he value just food, he valued everything he had to the absolute fullest, he let nothing go to waste.

All who knew Oswaldo admired him dearly for his personal drive, his determination, his caring for others and his wonderful warm smile and sense of humor. If someone was in need, Oswaldo would be right there to help.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and nursing staff of the Vallejo Kaiser Hospital for their wonderful care for Oswaldo during this most difficult time; the PG&E family which made Oswaldos day when they came to visit; and the members of Casa de Oracion Church from San Francisco who provided much need spiritual and personal support for Oswaldo, Marisa and the family.

A visitation service will be held in the chapel of Napa Valley Memorial Park (2383 Napa Vallejo Highway) Wednesday May 1, 2019, at 4:30 pm. The memorial service will be held there on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 11:00 am. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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Stephen Charles Randall - September 28, 1925 - April 20, 2019

Departed: 04/20/2019 (Napa)

Obituary Preview: Steve was born on September 28, 1925 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to a large Italian-Irish family. He was the 7th son of ten children. He passed away on April 20, 2019 at his home in Napa, CA.

In 1942, at age 17, Steve joined the Navy and served on the USS DEEDE 263 in the South Pacific. After WWII he enlisted in the Air Force to complete his 20-year career. Steve worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard for 14 years as a Police Officer, as supervisor of Badge and Pass, and in the Supply Department until retiring in 1982.

In 1972 Steve married Donna Jackson and became step-father to her four daughters. They made their home in Napa and enjoyed traveling in the RV, camping, fishing and family celebrations. Steve discovered a hidden talent for painting ceramics and wood crafts. He dearly loved spending time with his grandchildren. He spent 6 years delivering Meals on Wheels and volunteered at Crosswalk Community Church.

Steve leaves his beloved wife, Donna, and his extended family: Daughter, Jeanna (Dave) Walker and children Randall (Codee) Bell, Karen Bell, Kevin (Alexis) Bell, Sam (Lexi) Walker, Laura (Nick) Chesshire; Daughter Becky (Ed Edwards) Peterson and her daughter Jaclyn (Caleb) Snyder; Daughter Bernice Jackson and children Mason Foster and JewelyAnne Quisenberry; and 17 great grandchildren. Steves daughters from a previous marriage are Shelly and Stacey (Shawn) Daee and Staceys children Zoe and Zane.

Steve is predeceased by his parents, John and Catherine Repetta, his siblings and step-daughter, Jewely Jackson.

Steve and his family thank the Kaiser Hospice team, especially Justine, Darryl, Jennifer, Janet, Randy, and Dr. Clary for their compassionate care of Steve these last months.

Instead of flowers, the family requests donations to Crosswalk Community Church at 2590 First St., Napa, CA 94558 or Kaiser Hospice at 975 Sereno Dr., Vallejo CA 94589. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA

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Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel & Crematory provides a comprehensive range of funeral services designed to cater to the unique needs and preferences of each family. From traditional funerals and memorial services to cremations and celebrations of life, their experienced team will work closely with you to create a personalized tribute that honors your loved one. Their funeral services include:

• Traditional funerals with visitation and burial
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Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel & Crematory is situated at 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa, CA, 94558, providing easy access for families from across the region. The funeral home's facility is designed to offer a comforting and peaceful atmosphere, complete with:

• A spacious chapel for services and gatherings
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The team at Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel & Crematory is comprised of experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service and support during difficult times. Their staff includes licensed funeral directors, embalmers, and administrative personnel who work together to ensure that every family receives personalized attention and care. The team is committed to staying up-to-date with industry developments and best practices, ensuring that families receive the highest level of service possible.

Community Involvement and Support

Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel & Crematory is deeply rooted in the Napa community, actively participating in local events and initiatives that support families in need. The funeral home regularly collaborates with local organizations, charities, and hospices to provide resources and support for those coping with loss. By giving back to the community, Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel & Crematory demonstrates its commitment to being a caring neighbor and trusted partner.

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In an industry where trust and reliability are paramount, Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel & Crematory stands out from other funeral homes in the area due to its:

• Personalized approach to funeral planning
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In times of grief, it's essential to have a trusted partner by your side. Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel & Crematory is that partner, providing compassionate guidance and support every step of the way. With its rich history, experienced team, and commitment to excellence, this funeral home has earned its reputation as a leader in the Napa community. If you're seeking a funeral home that will help you honor your loved one with dignity and respect, look no further than Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel & Crematory.

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What is an obituary?

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