Month: October 2018

45th reunion extra activities (Oct 26-27, 2018)

These are unofficial, but some of us from out of town have little else to do, so we will be:

  • Attending the Big Game (Vintage at Napa), Friday night 7 PM
  • Having a BYO food picnic at Kennedy Park on Saturday from noon to 3 PM.  NOTE: we do not have an alcohol permit so please do not bring any.  We also don’t have a reserved area so drive around and look for cars that have ’73’ signs taped to the window.

And of course there’s the dinner at Compadres starting at 6 PM.  But you should already know about that if you are reading this.

David Torres (1954-2018)

Sep 17, 1954 – Sep 09, 2018

David Torres died in Napa, California at the age of 64. He is survived by his brother Arthur and sister Rebecca. He is preceded in death by his father Modesto, mother Adelia, sister Theresa.
David was born on September 17, 1954 in Napa. He graduated from Vintage High in 1973 and has resided in Yountville. He worked as a retail clerk at Albertsons for many years.
The funeral service was held September 19, 2018 at Tulocay Cemetery.

Joyce (Cleveland) Conley (1954-2018)

Nov 29, 1954 – Feb 01, 2018

Joyce Marie Conley was born on November 29, 1954. She resided the entirety of her life in Napa. She was a member of the first graduating class of Vintage High School in 1973. She passed away on February 1st from a stroke. She spent the final hours of her life surrounded by her loving family. Her Daughters and Grandchildren were able to have meaningful communication with her during her last hours—a gift they will cherish in their hearts forever.

Joyce made everyone feel special and loved. Her favorite thing to say to her Grandchildren was “I love you, I love you, I love you” with a sweet enduring expression while clutching them in her grasp. She loved her career as a nanny for many years to the Kako family. She also worked many years in hospital communications at Napa State Hospital. She had a passion for all things relating to Disneyland—she had a passion for anything that would bring a smile to your face. Joyce spent uncountable hours at various Bingo halls alerting everyone if she happened to be the lucky winner. She was infamous for her Bingo winning yell.

She was very proud of her Daughters, both serving their communities as Registered Nurses. Joyce is survived by her children Janet Peacock and Jamie Conley. Janet and Luke have two children Aidan (14) and Elise Peacock (12) of Fremont, CA. Jamie has one child Gabriel Conley-Douglas (9) of Napa. Also survived by her three brothers Jimmie, Jerry and Jackie Cleveland all Napa natives. Joyce also had several cherished nieces and nephews.

Her funeral service was held on February 10, 2018 at Tulocay Cemetery and Funeral Home, followed by a reception there.

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Blaine Cherrington (1954-2009)

NAPA – Blaine J. Cherrington, 55, passed away at Napa Nursing Center on Oct. 6, 2009. A lifelong resident of Napa, Blaine was born April 22, 1954, to Walter and Cecilia (Enders) Cherrington.

Blaine attended local schools and graduated from Vintage High School. He was employed by PSI and Napa Support Services. He took training to work for local Search and Rescue teams and he always was listening to his police radio. He liked to fish and ride his bike.

He is survived by his parents, Walter “Blaine” and Cecilia Cherrington of Napa; his brother, James D. Cherrington and his wife Jeanette of Napa; one nephew, Matthew Cherrington; and many cousins and uncles.

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