It's with saddness that we share that classmate, Dara Gritton has passed away of kidney disease on Wednesday, April 28, 2004. A service will be held to honor her memory on April 30, 2004 in Manteca. Our thoughts are with the entire family.
July 1, 2004
Classmate and friend, Edward (Ed) Regalado passed away unexpectedly during from an injury on the job on Saturday, June 26, 2004. Services will be held on Tuesday, July 6th. For more information you may contact Brian Wright at homes@bawright.com or via phone at 925-417-7138.
Edward "Ed" Regalado
REGALADO, Edward ''Ed''
Died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 26, 2004. He was born in Harbor City, California, on April 6, 1963. Dearly loved father of Samantha and Jake. Ed is also survived by his mother, Marie Regalado; his father, John Regalado; his wife, Sandy Regalado; and 3 brothers, Stuart, Tim and Christopher. Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 6, 2004, from 9:00-11:30 AM at CHAPEL OF THE HILLS, 1331 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, with a funeral service beginning at 12:00 PM. A graveside service will immediately follow at the Colfax Cemetery in Colfax, CA. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the "Jake and Samantha Fund," Washington Mutual Bank, 4741 Madison Ave., Sacramento, CA 95841.
The Thole Family has shared this Memory Book of Rich Thole if you would like to view or share a memory.
George K. Jacobson
GEORGE K. JACOBSON 1931-2008 Resident of Pleasanton George K. Jacobson, a Pleasanton resident since 1957, died after a brief illness on August 4, 2008 in Walnut Creek, CA. He was a native, born in Los Angeles in 1931, raised in Hollywood, Smith River, and Crescent City, and was 76 years old. He was an Army veteran, serving 1952-1954, with a year in Korea as an infantryman and operations Sgt. He graduated from Humboltd State University in 1956, majoring in Education, Math an Physics, and earning his teaching credential in 1957. He continued post-graduate classes at several Bay Area colleges for years. He was a math and science teacher at Amador Valley High School for 32 years, retiring in 1989. He taught mainly Geometry, Bio-Med Math, Arithmetic Theory, and Advanced Math. He was an advocate of a 13-month calendar and was a tongue-in-cheek member of the Flat Earth Society. He was an avid sport skin/SCUBA diver. He also enjoyed traveling to all 50 states. He particularly enjoyed trips to Iceland and Scandinavia, where he visited relatives in Eikeskog-Haugesund, Norway, and toured coastal and inland areas for two summers. Jacobson's hobbies included home projects, playing with his toys/tools, repairing and improvising "things" and devising unique and more usable mechanical devices. He enjoyed gardening his 13 1/2 "raised beds" and tutoring high school math for many years. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Pat; loving children, Loren of Modesto, and Janet of Pleasanton. He is survived by three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He also leaves many treasured students, friends and neighbors. At this request, no services will be held. Neptune Society is handling arrangements. Donations to Amador Valley Scholarships may be made in his memory and mailed to 4665 Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566.
Charles Joseph Volonte June 11, 1929 - October 8, 2008 Resident of Pleasanton Charles Joseph Volonte, Amador High School teacher and swim coach died Wednesday October 8, 2008 at his home with his son Richard by his side. He was 79 years old, born in his grandmothers home June 11, 1929 in Susanville, California. He was raised in Westwood, CA and married his high school sweetheart, Donalee Read Volonte who passed away October 5, 2001. They met as a result of a dare from Donalee's girlfriends, being seniors in highschool, to "tag" the most handsome freshman boy for the Sadie Hawkins dance. They were married November 28, 1947. Charles attended college in San Jose then joined the Navy and was transferred to Bainbridge, Maryland while he served. Their son was born there and they returned to Northern California where Charles took his first teaching and coaching position at Anderson High School. At that time, they had a second child, a daughter; Ann. He was recruited shortly after by the Superintendent of Schools in Pleasanton to teach at Amador Valley High School. The Volonte's moved to Pleasanton in 1958 where Charles taught and coached until he retired in 1992. His various positions in Pleasanton in addition to teaching and coaching included drivers training, teaching bookeeping and typing at Amador night school, running the Amador summer swim programs, running the cabaña swim club in the newly built Pleasanton Valley Homes, and after retirement co-writing the curriculum for at that time, the newly taken over program by the State of California's drivers training required course. He is survived by his son Richard Joseph Volonte and his wife Joyce, Richard's son, Lucas Charles and his wife Shelby and his two great grandchildren Jayci and Emma, Richard's daughter Kari Lea Ann and her husband Tony Housewirght, all from the Modesto area. In addition, his daughter Ann Volonte Gabbert and her husband Owen who live in Chico and their daughters Ariel Natalia and Allegra Volonte. The funeral will be held, Thursday, October 16, 2008, 1:00 pm Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway in Pleasanton, arrangements are being made by Graham Hitch Mortuary. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, October 18th 10 am in Anderson, California. Graham-Hitch Mortuary 925-846-5624
Everett James "Skip" Mohatt
"Skip" Mohatt Aug. 7, 1934 - Nov. 21, 2008 Resident of Pleasanton Everett James "Skip" Mohatt, long time Pleasanton educator and coach, peacefully passed away November 21 after a battle with complications of post-polio syndrome. He was born 74 years ago in Sonora, California and raised in Shaw's Flats. Stricken with polio as a child, Skip developed strength and ambition as he overcame numerous challenges. He lived a fascinating life. Among his recent accomplishments is the publication of his two-volume autobiography entitled "Ceilings" and "Beyond Ceilings". Skip married Joyce Ingalls of 52 years. After graduating from Sacramento State University and earning a Master's Degree from Southern Oregon University, Skip and Joyce moved to Pleasanton in 1969. Skip was a teacher and basketball coach at Amador Valley High School from 1963-1996. A founder of the "We the People" civics team, he led Amador to its first National Championship. Many also remember Skip as a remarkable basketball coach. His teams were widely recognized for their tireless defense and disciplined offense and were consistently atop the EBAL standings. In honor of his contribution to Amador Valley sports and sportsmanship, Amador's gym was dedicated as "Skip Mohatt Gymnasium." Known for being a bright strong-willed liberal with a witty sense of humor, Skip was an inspiration to fellow educators, coaches and students fortunate enough to know him. Among his many interests were food, art, fishing, gardening and traveling. Above all, though, was his love for Joyce and his 6 children: Kim Usry, Steve Mohatt, Mary (George) Reyna, Kent (Lisa) Mohatt, Leslee (Dennis) Hart, Kaycie (Brian) Burtchett, along with 21 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service being held Sunday, Dec. 7th at 1PM in the Skip Mohatt Gymnasium at Amador Valley High School, Pleasanton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Skip's name to the AVSI (Amador Valley Scholarships), 4665 Bernal Ave. Pleasanton, CA 94566. "We have common threads Demons to conquer Angels to treasure. Some along the way will create barriers. Some will open portals." Everett J. Mohatt in "Beyond Ceilings".
Sally Simon Miller
Sally Simon Miller Resident of Livermore Sally Miller passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2008, with her family at her side. She was 74. Sally was born on September 22, 1934 in Hemlock, Ohio. Sally's mother Opal moved to Southern California in 1940, bringing Sally and her older sister Thea to the West Coast. Sally's sister Sue was born in 1945 in Hollywood, and the family settled in Compton. Sally was a high school junior when she went on a blind date and met Chuck Miller, who was a college student at the time. The two married on June 3, 1953, and a year later moved to Europe where Chuck was stationed with the U.S. Army. They lived in Germany before a transfer brought them to the small French town of Beaugency, two hours south of Paris, where their first son David was born in 1955. They returned to Los Angeles, where Chuck took up studies at UCLA. Their time in France made a deep and lasting impression on Sally, and from that experience was born a life-long love of France, and she made many friends on both sides of the Atlantic that endured her entire life. Sally gave birth to second son, Douglas, in 1959, and in 1960 the family of four moved from Los Angeles to Northern California, living briefly in Danville before settling in Walnut Creek. As her sons grew older, Sally decided to follow her father's footsteps and become a teacher, developing her love of France and her gifts as an educator into a career as a French teacher. She enrolled in UC Berkeley, and graduated with a degree in French and English in 1966. After the family moved to Livermore in 1969, Sally found a job at Amador High School in Pleasanton, where she taught French and English for many years, retiring in 1993. Over the span of her 24-year teaching career, Sally left the classroom at times for other interests, including a two-year stay in Washington, D.C. for a work assignment for Chuck, when Sally worked as an assistant to Congressman Pete Stark. This was fascinating for Sally, a life-long learner, and gave her an insider's view into Washington politics and policies. After returning to Livermore, she also worked as an administrator at Ohlone College and back in the High School classroom before her retirement. Once retired, Sally had more time to devote to her passions, including birding, camping trips (especially to Yosemite, which always held a special place for her), and, of course, France and Europe. For many years, she led groups on very personal tours of some of her favorite spots in France, usually with tour assistant Chuck in tow. Many of her friends eagerly looked forward to these trips every year, and her skill as a teacher allowed her to effortlessly impart a love of France in those lucky enough to join these tours. Her travels also took her to Africa, Asia, and frequently to Hawaii. She had a tremendous zest for life, and loved music, food, wine, nature, and enjoyed rich and rewarding friendships. Sally was preceded in death by her husband Chuck, sister Thea, and is survived by sons David and Douglas Miller, their wives Sandra and Julie, grandchildren Kai, Ryo, Tallulah and Emerson. She also leaves her deeply-loved fiancé Hal Norris, cherished sister Suzanne Grissom, nephew William Dennis, niece Kristin Ruley, and many loving relatives and friends. A memorial service celebrating Sally's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2008, at Callaghan Mortuary at 3833 East Avenue in Livermore. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1390 Market Street, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA 94102, or the National Audubon Society, Ohlone Chapter, 1922 Hillsdale Street, Hayward, CA 94541. For online obituary visit www.traditioncare.com TraditionCare (925) 827-2911
