Santa Clara Transcribed Obituari

Santa Clara Transcribed Obituaries

BLAND, HARRIET
NAME: Harriet Gant (nee McHenry) BlandCOUNTY: Santa ClaraSTATE: CANEWSPAPER: DATE: BLAND—In this city, Friday, Feb. 9, 1950, Mrs. Harriet McHenry Bland, beloved wife of the late Mr. Wallace E. Bland; loving mother of Mr. William McHenry Bland of San Jose; loving sister-in-law of Mrs. R. B. Lundy of San Jose; loving aunt of Mrs. Edith B. Beers and Mrs. Mary Beary of Pennsylvania.Friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Monday, Feb. 13, 1950, at 10:00 o’clock AM from the Chapel of the John E. Dowdle Mortuary, 1066 S. Second St., near Keyes. Interment at Oak Hill Memorial Park. [San Jose Mercury-Herald, February 11, 1950. Submitted by Kathie Marynik.]

BLAND, WALLACE ERWIN
BLAND—In this city, Tuesday, March 30, 1943, Mr. Wallace E. Bland, beloved husband of Mrs. Harriet Bland of San Jose; loving father of William Bland; loving brother of Miss Harriet and Miss Adelina Bland of Los Angeles, Mrs. Nelle Pitzer of Pasadena, Mrs. Byron Lundy of Lindsay and Mr. George Bland of Lompoc, Calif.A member of the San Jose Lodge No. 522, BPO Elks, and Post 89, American Legion, Forty and Eight Club.Friends are invited to attend the funeral services tomorrow (Friday), April 2, 1943, at 2 o’clock PM from the chapel of John E. Dowdle Mortuary, 1066 South Second Street, near Keyes. Interment at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Chapel services under the auspices of San Jose Lodge No. 522, BPO Elks. Graveside service under the auspices of Post 89, American Legion. [San Jose Mercury-Herald, April 1, 1943. Submitted by Kathie Marynik.]

BLAND, WILLIAM HENRY
William M. Bland
Memorial services for William McHenry Bland, 49, a retired rancher who died Monday in a Modesto hospital following a long illness, will be at 10 AM Friday in the Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose.A native of San Francisco and a Modesto area resident three months, he was a member of the Kai Lua Lodge of the Elks in Hawaii.He leaves his children, William Jr., San Carlos, Michael, David and Jennifer Bland, all of Davis, and Susan Bland, Santa Rosa. [Modesto Bee, Oct. 1977. Submitted by Kathie Marynik.]

BRODLES, KATHERINE
Four Funerals Held Today—Solemn Rites at Oak Hill and Calvary
Mrs. Katharine Brodles, wife of Jas . Brodles, who died on Sunday was
buried this afternoon The funeral was held at the family residence, 331.
Montgomery street from whence the remains were conveyed to St. Marys
Church for services. The Internment was at Oak Hill Mrs. Brodles was a
native of this State and was 31 years of age. She was a daughter of Mrs.
Thos. Zeigler and a sister of Mrs. E Bitz. San Jose Mercury 3-12-1902. Submitted by Barb Z.

CORBETT, MICHAEL
The remains of aged Michael Corbett found a final resting place today
in the cemetery at Oak Hill, Mr. Corbett, who was 71 years of age, died on
Monday after a lingering illness. He was the father of Edward and John
Corbett and a native of Ireland.
The funeral was held this morning from the undertaking parlors of the
San Jose Undertaking Company and a service at St. Josephs church
preceded the removal to the cemetery. San Jose Mercury 3-12-1902. Submitted by Barb Z.

CULBERTSON, ROBERT DEAN

Robert Dean Culbertson - A second-generation San Josean, third Californian and an electronic engineer for Eitel McCullough of San Carlos and Varian of Palo Alto, died March 15, 2007 at Lakeport, CA, where he was living in retirement for the past five months. Mr. Culbertson's innovative research at Eimac resulted in many important patents in the electronics industry, principally heading research that developed night vision goggles for the military. Mr. Culbertson was born in 1924 and was educated exclusively in the San Jose school system (Woodrow Wilson Junior High, 1938; San Jose High School, 1942) graduating from San Jose State University in 1950 with a degree in chemistry. During his early years Mr. Culbertson was a paper boy for the San Jose Mercury News in 1941. He joined the Army Air Corps in World War II which sparked his life-long fascination with aircraft and model airplanes. He married his wife Betty Jansen in 1947, and with three sons, Steven Dean, Jeffery Dean, and Robert Dean, IV, lived throughout the Valley in Willow Glen, Campbell, San Jose, and Los Gatos, ultimately enjoying retirement in "the Villages" where he was a 26-year resident. After retirement, Mr. Culbertson remained an active consultant to many engineering firms and with his "mad-scientist" profile intact caused a home garage fire during one experiment. Bob Culbertson, famous among his friends for his ever-present smile, sharply inquisitive mind, and voracious appetite for scientific innovation, was president of Spectrmat in Watsonville, a manufacturer of porous refractory metals, from 1990-1993. An avid bridge player, collector of jazz music, restorer of antique automobiles, he also loved golf and shared his many interests generously with his wife and three sons. Bob and his family were also known for opening up their home for many friends to stay when needed. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty; a sister, Betty Stockham of San Jose; three sons: Steven and Robert of Lakeport and Jeffrey of Oakland; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Amy and Alex Arredondo; grandsons, Steven and Kale; and one great-granddaughter, Sofia Arredondo; and two daughters-in-law, Andy and Kim, all of Lakeport, CA. "The car is not a playground." A Memorial Service will be held 1 :00 PM, Monday, March 19, 2007 at Chapel of the Lakes, 1625 High St., Lakeport, CA. Family requests donations to American Diabetes Association, San Francisco Office, 1900 Powell St., Ste 285, Emeryville, CA 94608. For further info call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary (707) 263-0357 or (707) 994-5611, or www.chapelofthelakes.com San Francisco Chronicle, 3/27/2007. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.

CUSHING, MARY KENYON
MRS. CUSHING DIED TODAY
Mary Kenyon Gushing the widow of Stephen R. Cushing, died this morning at her
home in the Willows after a long Illness Death was caused by stomach trouble.
Mrs. Cushing was 66 years old and leaves three children, Charles, Russell and
George Cushing.
She was a native of Michigan. The funeral will be held Wednesday at the
parlors of Curry & Gripenstraw. [San Jose Mercury News 1-13-1913. Submitted by Barb Ziegenmeyer.]

DAVES, LOUISA
Died in Santa Clara, June 1st, of disease of the heart, Louisa Victoria, daughter of John Daves, Esq. aged 16 years and 11 months.
[Daily Alta California June 15 1857. Submitted by Barb Ziegenmeyer.]

DELPECH, JENNIE
Jennie Delpech, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. A. Delpech, who died on
Saturday was buried at Oak Hill cemetery this afternoon. The funeral took
place from the family residence on Eldorado street. The child was but two
days old at the time of its death. San Jose Mercury News 3-31-1902. Submitted by Barb Ziegenmeyer.

ETHERIDGE, HARRIET POWERS
Harriet Powers Etheridge, Jan. 11, 1935, widow of Dr. James H. Etheridge, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fanny E. Grant, 427 Embarcadero, Palo Alto, California. [Chicago Daily Tribune, Jan. 21, 1935. Submitted by Nan Starjak.]

FATJO, Mrs. Refugio
WIFE OF SANTA CLARA TOWN TREASURER DEAD
[Special Dispatch to The Call]
SANTA CLARA. Jan. 6, 1911—Mrs. Refugio Fatjo. wife of Town Treasurer A. V. Fatjo. died last night at her home.
She was a native of Monterey, and was in her seventieth year. Seven children, beside her husband, survive her.
[The San Francisco call. (San Francisco [Calif.]), January 07, 1911, Image 1 . Submitted by Barb Z. ]

GIBSON, MARY

Mother of W. Gibson Passes at San Jose

Mrs. Mary Gibson, mother of Wilbur Gibson, passed away December 11 in San Jose, following an operation. She was 69 years of age. The deceased formerly made her home in Roseville and was a visitor in the home of her son in the late fall for several weeks, renewing many pleasant acquaintances. She is survived by several children who reside in Canada. Those residing in California are Mrs. M. L. Seymour of Fresno, Mrs. C. H. Hillburn of San Jose, and Wilbur Gibson of Roseville. [Roseville Tribune and Register, Friday, 12-20-1929. Submitted by K. Marynik]

GRANGER, NANCY ANETTA
Laid to Rest.
Nancy Annetta Granger was born near Worthington, Ohio, October 7th, 1833. She was of Puritan extraction, her parents having come to Ohio from Connecticut. When she was about six years old her father moved onto a new farm six miles from Worthington. She was converted in Columbus under the labors of Rev. A.J. Bruner and united with the Town Street M.E. church in Columbus. On November 10th, 1856, she was united in marriage with Rev. J.W. Lewis of the Ohio Conference. In 1872 her husband was transferred to the Minnesota Conference and they were stationed on the frontier prairies of southwestern Minnesota.
In 1898 they moved to California and settled in Campbell with the interests of which place they have been identified since that time.
There have been born to them seven children: Mrs. Meda L. Waite of Campbell, Herbert W. Lewis, superintendent of the Boys and Girls Aid society of San Francisco, Edward S., who died at the age of sixteen in Luverne, Minn., in 1888, Mary S., now teacher in the National Training School of San Francisco; Charles D., now pastor of the M.E. church in Cisleton, N.D., Winona M., wife of Prof. Mcean [McLean??] of Wheaton, Minn.; Leo_, wife of F.H. Taylor of St. Paul, Minn.
Mrs. Lewis was taken sick on May 18 and after lingering sixty four days she passed peacefully away July 20th, 1905.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. S.D. Hutsinpiller of the First M.E. church, San Jose. Interment took place at the Los Gatos cemetery where the burial service was read by Dr. Willis of the San Francisco Deaconess Training School and the benediction pronounced by Dr. Hutsinpiller.
Her death is mourned by all the community in which she went about doing good. --Campbell Interurban Press, Santa Clara, Cal. [Worthington Advance, Worthington, Minnesota, 8/18/1905. Submitted by Friend of Free Genealogy. ]

JACOBUS, ELINUS A.
Elinus A. Jacobus, who died on Monday, at the age of 53 years was buried
this afternoon. The remains were conveyed from the residence on Colfax
street to St. Josephs Church, where the funeral services were held at 2 p, m.
The Interment was at Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Jacobus was the husband of
Olivia A. Jacobus and a native of New Jersey. 3-12-1902. Submitted by Barb Z.

LANEY, ROY

Youth Killed, Mother Hurt in Auto Crash

Roy Laney, 13, of Mayfield was killed and his mother, Mrs. R. L. Laney, suffered a crushed arm that was later amputated, when their automobile plunged into a ditch and turned over near the San Juan School Saturday night after having been sideswiped by another car that failed to stop. The boy’s father was driving. After extricating himself from the wreckage, Laney tried unsuccessfully to release his son and wife, who were pinned beneath the car. Finally he halted W. H. Harrison of Bowman, who brought the trio to Roseville for first aid treatment. The boy was dead when they arrived here. Mrs. Laney was rushed to a hospital at Sacramento. [Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 10-16-1929. Submitted by K. Marynik]

LYONS, PATRICK
Patrick Lyons, a well known Santa Clara Valley citizen, who died at his
home in Mountain View on Wednesday, was buried la the Mountain View
Cemetery this forenoon, after requiem services held at St Claire's Church at
Santa Clara, The deceased was the husband of Honora Lyons and the father
of Maggie, Lizzie, Katie, Nora, Julia, Mollie, Frank and Nellie Lyons.
He was a native of County Cork, Ireland and was 73 years of age.
San Jose Mercury 2-2-1901. Submitted by Barb Z.

MOORE, FRED
Died has he had lived in the Sunshine
It has been a long time since a death has occurred in San Jose that has caused more genuine sorrow and regret than that of Fred Moore, which occurred at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home on the Alameda. Mr. Moore's serious illness of two weeks ago, was told about In the News. He had gone on a hunting trip with John R. Chace, to Pine Ridge. During the trip he complained of a severe pain in his chest, and said he had first noticed it about a month before. He took some medicine at the ranch where he and Mr. Chace were staying, They did little hunting. This was on October 14. He returned home on Friday, October 16th. He attended to business at the store, although not feeling well until the following Tuesday, when he was taken with severe pains in the chest. He went home. Mr. Moore thought his trouble was due to billiousness, and took no medicine. He is said to have had some faith in Christian Science, and was under that
treatment for a day or two following his illness at home. However, he was
called upon by friends who insisted that he have medical treatment, so Dr.
McDougall was called. He found the patient suffering from congested lungs
and in a state of collapse. Dr. Curnow and Dr. Galllmore were also summoned.
Mr. Moore rallied and it was thought he would recover, his condition indicated
that the danger point was passed.
Yesterday ho felt so much better that he wanted to go out on the front
porch of his home. The advice of the doctor was sought and there was no
objection. He was assisted to the porch, and seated in a chair. He seemed
greatly refreshed to get out into the air, and turned to his wife, saying: "I
never felt so happy in my life." A moment later he died.
Those were his last words. And they were like him; they reflected his
sunny disposition. He always looked on the bright side of life. And it
was this cheerful disposition, his pleasant smile, his genial manner,
that gave him the hundreds of friends who now mourn his death.
Mr. Moore had recently had his store —Spring's—entirely refitted,
the front changed, and the several departments enlarged, He took great
pride In his store. He had lately purchased a fine home on the Alameda,
where, with his wife and four children, he lived an ideal home life.
He seemed to have everything to live for, He enjoyed living; he saw
the sunshine In everything about him. Just as was shown in his last
words, when he came upon the porch of his home, saw the sunlight and
breathed the fresh air, "I never felt so happy in my life," This was
encouraging to the anxious wife at his side, who had watched at his bed-
side during the long hours when he hovered between life and death. So
he told her he was never as happy in his life, and then went to the unknown
world. It was fitting that he should die as he had lived—In the sunshine.
The deceased leaves a wife and four children—three girls and a boy.
His wife was the daughter of the late T. W. Spring, and he was a brother-
in-law of Henry Spring. He leaves a brother and two sisters—Charles
M. Moore and Mrs. W. C, Hoffman of Santa Cruz and Miss Stella Moore
of San Francisco.
The funeral will be conducted under the auspices of the Knights
Templar. He was a member of the Masons, Elks, Eagles, Native Sons
and several other fraternal organizations, The funeral will take place
from the family residence tomorrow morning at 9:30. The last rites will
be a Cypress Lawn cemetery, for which place the train will leave the
broad gauge depot at 11:30 a. m.
ELKS WILL ATTEND.
Exalted Ruler E. L. Cranford has Issued an order directing all members of
the Elks Lodge to assemble at the Moore residence on the Alameda
tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
Eminent Commander H. A. Alexander of the Knights Templar has issued an order to members of that
commandary to meet at the asylum at 8:30 o'clock tomorrow morning to
attend the funeral.
MERCHANTS' ASSOCIATION
At a special meeting of the Merchants' Association held today, a
committee was appointed to draft resolutions of condolence, which will
be passed at a subsequent meeting. Mr. Moore was a prominent member
of the association, a director and treasurer of the organization. [San Jose Mercury News. 3-11-1903. Submitted by Barb Z.]

PETERSEN, THEODORE W.
Services were held today over the remains of the late Theodore W. Petersen,
who passed away in San Francisco on Monday, The funeral was held at the
undertaking parlors of L. M. Gaffney on South Second street from whence
the remains were conveyed direct to Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Petersen, who
died In his 64th year, was an old and honored citizen of this valley who has
been prominent in business circles throughout his residence here. He leaves
a wife, Mary and two children, Mrs. Fred Dreischmeyer, Jr, and William T.
Petersen. A son, Fred T. Petersen, died some time ago The funeral services
were largely attended and were under the auspices of Mt. Hamilton Lodge
A O.U. W. of which the deceased had been a prominent member during his
lifetime. [San Jose Mercury. 3-12-1902. Submitted by Barb Z.]

SPAW-POND, MARY
WELL KNOWN PIONEER LADY OF SAN JOSE WHO DIED AFTER
BRIEF ILLNESS BURIED AT OAK HILL CEMETERY,
Funeral services were held this afternoon over the body of the late Mrs.
Mary J. Spaw-Pond from her late residence 217 South Second street The de-
ceased was a native of Connecticut and died Wednesday after a brief Illness at
the age of 68 years. She was one of the pioneer women of this city having
resided here over forty-two years, and previous to her marriage to Mr. Pond,
was the widow of Dr. Spaw, formerly a well known pioneer dentist of this city
practicing as a member of the Arm of Spaw and Whipple. Her second hus-
band, D. B. Pond, whom she married some six months ago, survives her, A
large number of friends attended the body to its last resting place at Oak
Hill Cemetery. [San Jose Mercury 2-2-1901. Submitted by Barb Z.]

SCHWALL, JOSEPH
Funeral services were held today over the remains of the late Joseph
Schwall, who died at his home on the Senter road Saturday at the age of 65
years. The interment was held at Santa Clara cemetery, following services in
St. Mary's Church in San Jose,
In addition to his widow, Mrs. Annie M. Schwall, a daughter, Katie, survives the deceased. [San Jose Mercury News 3-31-1902. Submitted By Barb Ziegenmeyer.]

SMART, ETHEL A.
The funeral of the late Ethel A. Smart who died in this city Thursday,
took place this forenoon from the West San Jose Christian Endeavor Mission
at 10 o'clock. The deceased was a native of Solomon City, Kansas, and was
in her 44th year. [San Jose Mercury 2-2-1901. Submitted by Barb Z.]

VAN VALER, MARGARET
Old Resident's Funeral Set

Plans were completed today for the funeral of Mrs. Margaret Van Valer, member of an early California family and a descendant of two members of the Mayflower pilgrimage, who died yesterday at her home, 2025 Tenth Avenue.

Born in Mariposa in 1859, she was the daughter of Jarrett Ridgway, early miner and settler of that region. Later she married William H. Van Valer, school teacher.

Twelve children were born of the union. They are William and Rev. J. Ridgway Van Valer of Oakland, and Eugene, Andrew, Vincent, and Harold Van Valer, Mrs. Matilda Moody, Mrs. Mabel Turner, Mrs. Violet Green, Mrs. Isabelle Ireland, Mrs. Ella Raff and Mrs. Marguerite Sublette.

For many years Mrs. Van Valer was a resident of San Jose, later moving to Palo Alto, then Richmond and then to Oakland, spending the last year of her life here. She died suddenly. She was a member of Acantha chapter, O. E. S., Onetah council, D. or P.; Richmond post, A. L. A. ; McKinley Relief Corps of Richmond, Palo Alto Rebekah Lodge, I. O. O. F. of Palo Alto, and Pioneers of San Jose.

In addition to her children, she leaves three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Van Valer, Mrs. Rebecca Harris and Mrs. Eliza Baker.

Services will be at the home Saturday at 10 a.m., with her son, the Rev. J. Ridgway Van Valer, officiating, followed by cremation at the Oakland crematory. [May 28, 1930 Oakland Tribune. Submitted by Alice Horner. ]

VANZANDT, EDITH
VAN ZANDT FUNERAL
The funeral of Mrs. Edith Van Zandt, wife of John M Van Zandt, a Market street
merchant, will be held tomorrow The exact hour has not been set. Mrs. Van
Zandt died suddenly on Sunday. She was 61 years old. S[an Jose Mercury News 1-13-1913. Submitted by Barb Ziegenmeyer.]

ZIEGLER, FREDERIKA
The funeral of Mrs. Frederika Ziegler ,who died on Saturday took place
today at Calvary Cemetery. The funeral was held at the undertaking parlors
of W. L. Woodrow at 2 o'clock this afternoon and the remains were
conveyed from thence to St Mary's Church for services. Mrs. Ziegler was
the wife of William Ziegler and was a native of Germany, She was 63 years
of age at the time of her death. [San Jose Mercury 3-31-1902. Submitted by Barb Ziegenmeyer.]

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