Linda (Pogue) Glover (1955-2002)

Linda_Pogue

May 22, 1955 – Nov 21, 2002

Former Napa resident, Linda Sue Glover, 47, died at her Vacaville home on Nov. 21, 2002, following a long illness. She was born May 22, 1955, in Vallejo.

She was a Vintage High School graduate with the class of 1973. She had resided in Vacaville and Solano County for the past 27 years and was a self-employed computer web designer, last employed with Intel.

She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Bill, of Vacaville; two sons, Scott and Paul, both of Vacaville; her father, Robert E.Pogue of Vallejo; brother, Robert E. Pogue Jr. of New York state; and sister, Sandra Gale of Sandpoint, Idaho.

Graveside services were held at Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery, followed by a celebration of life service in Valley Church, Vacaville. Pastor Raleigh Galgan officiated.

Find a Grave Memorial

 

Denise (Morrissey) Sullivan (1955-1995)

Denise_Morrissey

Jul 01, 1955 – Dec 04, 1995 (Calistoga)

Dede Sullivan (nee Denise Morrissey) passed away at her home on December 4, 1995 after a long illness.
Dede was born on July 1, 1955, in San Francisco and lived in Calistoga since 1980. She was a 1973 graduate of Vintage High School and also graduated from St. Apollinaris Grammar School in Napa.
Dede worked for the City of Calistoga in the Public Works Department for more than 10 years.
Her mother, Marian Morrisey, lives in Calistoga and her father, Richard Michael Morrissey, resides in Sonoma. In addition to her parents, Dede is survived by her sisters, Carolyn Ames of Meridian, Idaho, and Colleen Weiss of Los Angeles, and her brother Kevin Morrisey of Napa. She was the granddaughter of Maria Schlarmann of San Francisco and the late Alois Schlarmann, and the late Hazel and Edward M. Morrisey of Alexandria, Virginia. Dede is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A memorial Mass was held on December 9, 1995, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Calistoga. Cremation arrangements were by Deer Creek Mortuary, Dublin, CA.

Bernard K. Nance (1955-1993)

Jul 07, 1955 – Dec 20, 1993

Bernard Nance was born on July 7, 1955, in Oakland to Jack W and Marie (Chapdelaine) Nance. He was raised and educated in Napa, graduating from Vintage High School in 1973.

He began working at Kaiser Steel and later worked for Basalt Rock Company. Following the earthquake in October of 1989, he worked on the Bay Bridge reconstruction and for the last year had worked for Ogletree’s Welding and Metal Fabrication in St. Helena. Bernard was a member of the Boilermakers Union.

Bernard is survived by his parents, Jack W. and Marie Nance, and two brothers, Robert and Bradley, all of Napa, and one niece and one nephew. He was predeceased by a brother, John, in 1983.

Interment was at Tulocay Cemetery, 411 Coombsville Road, with Rev. Father Michael Cleary officiating. Services were under the direction of Richard Pierce Funeral Service.

Find a Grave Memorial

Mark Greenhow (1954-1972)

Mark_GreenhowAug 07, 1954 – Feb 13, 1972

Mark Steven Greenhow, 17, died early Sunday morning in Kaiser Hospital of a virus infection which had affected his heart.

A native of San Diego, Greenhow received his education at Yokohama, Japan, and came to Napa in 1962. He had attended Salvador, El Centro, and Redwood Junior High School, and was presently attending Napa Senior High School.

He was on the track and soccer team at Redwood, and had been a member of the track team at Napa High. He was also a member of the Block “N” Society and was active in music.

Mr. Greenhow took ill in October and had been in poor health since.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Barnette Greenhow of Napa; two sisters, Barbara Ann and Mary Catherine, both of Napa; four brothers, Barnette Jr. and Timothy, both of Napa; and Gregory, Mare Island, and James, Presidio; two grandmothers, Mrs. Madeline Connor of San Diego, and Mrs. Alma Glisson of Ohio; and one nephew and one niece.

Rosary was recited February 14 at the Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Jospeh Ralph officiated. Prayer services were held in the chapel February 15, 1972 with the Reverend Brendan Hanratty of St. Apoolinaris Catholic Church officiating. Mark was interred at Tulocay Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Greg Foley, David Wall, Albert and Frank Paoli, and James and Timothy Persico.

Find a Grave Memorial

Gary Smith (1954-1995)

Gary_Smith

Dec 05, 1954 – Nov 17, 1995

 Gary Steven Smith, 40, passed away November 17, 1995 at his residence.

Born in St. Helena, Gary was reared in Napa and Yountville. He graduated from Vintage High School with the first graduating class in 1973.

A Napa County resident his whole life, Mr. Smith worked as a cook at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville. He was involved in local community baseball and basketball teams. He was also an avid fisherman and he enjoyed vounteering at the Salvation Army.

He is survived by his parents, William C. and Caroline (Schlegel) Smith of Calistoga; one sister, Catherine Diane Williams of Berkeley; a grandmother, Viola Schlegel of Calistoga; uncles and aunts, George and Diane Smith of Kenai, Alaska, Robert and Peggy Schlegel of St. Helena, Walter Schlegel of Calistoga, Ronald and Karen Schlegel of Anchorage, Alaska, and Marianne and Gerald Eastman of Yountville; and one nephew, Christopher Williams of Middletown.

A graveside service was held Nov 22 at St. Helena Cemetery under the direction of Richard Pierce Funeral Service.

Find a Grave Memorial

Claude Galopin (1955-1978)

Galopin_Claude

Sep 29, 1955 – Nov 05, 1978

Claude D. Galopin, 23, died this week.
Born in Arlington, Massachusettes, he came to Napa 15 years ago. He was a graduate of Napa High School and Napa College and attended the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrea Clerici of Napa survive. He leaves a brother, Carl, of El Cerrito, and a grandfather, Jose Fratuoso of Napa.
A mass of Christian burial was offered Wednesday, November 8, 1978, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church under the direction of Claffey and Rota Funeral Home.
Interment was at Tulocay Cemetery.

Find a Grave Memorial

Pamela (Case) Simas (1953-1997)

Pamela_Case

Dec 16, 1953 – Dec 29, 1997

Pamela Jean (Case) Simas died Monday, December 29, 1997, of complications from breast cancer. She was 44.

The loving wife of Vern Simas and mother to Brad Mills, Drew, and Rachel Simas; the loving and precious daughter of Walt and Shirley Case; loving sister to Bryan Case, all of Napa; and Steven Case and family of Vacaville.

She was born December 16, 1953, at George Air Force Base Hospital in Victorville, California. Her parents were stationed there in the Air Force. After a short period in Bermuda, she spent most of her growing years in Vallejo.

In 1968 the family moved to Napa and Pam graduated from Vintage High School in 1973. She worked at Instrumentation West in Napa for 13 years. When it closed, she went to work as assistant manager and then manager of the Faireways at Silverado Country Club. Pam, Vern and children have managed the Fairways, a condominium assocation, for five years.

She enjoyed crafts, camping, traveling, skiing and mothering lots of kids, relatives, and friends. She was the center of all family activities. No matter how sick, she made sure she went to all her children’s activities.

She is survived by her husband Vern; sons Brad and Drew; stepdaughter Rachel, all of Napa; her brothers Bryan of Napa and Steven and family of Vacaville; her grandfather Matthew Vincent and wife Hazel, and uncle Matt Vincent, all of Benecia; aunts Norma Holcomb of Golden Valley, Arizona, and Maxine Walters of Blackfoot, Idaho; uncles Bill Case of Sacramento and Carl Case of Galt; and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and other relatives.

Visitation was held January 2 at the St. Apollinaris Catholic Church, with recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m. A memorial service was held January 3 at St Apollinaris. Arrangements were under the direction of Richard Pierce Funeral Service.

Brian Beardsley (1954-1975)

Brian_Beardsley

Dec 01, 1954 (Los Angeles) –
Sep 14, 1975 (Napa)

Brian Eugene Beardsley, 20, died Sunday at Queen of the Valley Hospital following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Brian was born in Los Angeles on Dec 1, 1954. He had lived throughout various areas of California because his father is employed by the telephone company and is transferred from time to time.

He graduated from Napa Senior High in 1973. Upon graduation, he entered the U.S. Army and served as a military policeman. He was discharged in January and returned to Napa. For the last several months, he has been employed by the Panoply Patrol Service and had planned to enter Napa Junior College and major in police science. He was a member of the Grapestompers Citizen Band Radio Club.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beardsley of Napa; a sister, Nora Beardsley of Napa, and grandmothers Mrs Barbara Hallberg of Oakland and Mrs. Mary Day Beardsley of Pasadena.

Funeral services were held Sep 17, 1975 at the Chapel of Richard Pierce Funeral Service with Pastor Maynor Reed officiating. Interment was at Tulocay Cemetery.

Find a Grave Memorial

Janice (Crego) Duncan (1955-2009)

Janice_Crego

Dec 02, 1955 – Apr 24, 2009

 Janice Marie Crego Duncan passed away suddenly on April 24, 2009, at her home in Magalia. California. She was 53 years of age. She was born Dec. 2, 1955, in San Diego, to Ernest LaVern Crego and Rita Elaine Challoner Crego.

Jan attended El Centro Elementary School, Redwood Jr. High, and graduated from Vintage High’s first graduating class in 1973.

Jan married her second husband, the love of her life, James Duncan, on Feb. 3, 2002, in Sparks, Nev.

Jan had several jobs throughout her lifetime. She worked as a caterer and worked for about 10 years at Perry’s Deli in Middletown, where she met her husband, Jim. Most recently, she was a caregiver and just enjoyed the life of retirement and RVing with her husband.

She is predeceased by her parents, and nephew Johnny Payne. She leaves behind her husband, Jim Duncan of Magalia; her son, Eric Notson of Napa; her daughter and son-in-law, Morgan and Mike Hermann of Lake County; her half-sister, Carol Tone of Baker, Ore.; her sister, Diane “Dee Dee” Payne of Napa; and her brother, Stephen Crego and sister-in-law, Kathy Johnson Crego of Napa.

At her request, no public services were held.

Find a Grave Memorial