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Obituaries for July 2, 2008
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Helen E. Graham
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Edmund J. Clowes
Edmund J. Clowes, M/SGT USAF (ret) 1983, passed away in Rancho Cordova on June 26, 2008. He was born on July 22, 1924 in Houlton, Maine, the son of Joseph B. Clowes and Jennie Louise (Mooney) Clowes.
He graduated from Houlton High School in 1942 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After completion of navy service, he continued his education at the Richmond Professional Institute of William and Mary College in Richmond, Va. After completing his studies, he entered the U.S. Air Force and retired in 1966 after 21 years of service. Upon retirement, he worked for the state of California, retiring in 1981. He continued working for the state of California part time as a retired annuitant for 13 years (1988-2001).
He was active in many community organizations, serving as past master of American River Grange No. 172 in Rancho Cordova, past president of Fair Oaks PSA (program for active senior adults), past vice president of the Cordova Community Council, member of VFW Post 10125 of Rancho Cordova, and an affiliate member of Houlton Grange No. 16 of Houlton, Maine. He was a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church of Fair Oaks and an active participant of St. Clements Episcopal Church of Rancho Cordova.
He was the husband of Jene (Smith) Childs Clowes of Rancho Cordova, formerly of Mineral Wells, Texas; father of Mario E. Clowes; grandfather to five grandsons, Michael Dennis of Anna, Timothy Dennis, Christopher Dennis, Aaron Clowes and Jonathan Clowes of Elk Grove; five great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. He also leaves stepsons, Robert Childs, George Childs, William Childs; stepdaughter, Gail Sanabria; five step grandsons, four step granddaughters, and five step great-grandchildren; plus many nieces, nephews and very special cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Ruth (Brick) Dennis Clowes in 1992; stepson, Clare Dennis in 1988; parents, Joseph and Jennie Clowes; grandparents, James and Winifred Mooney; two brothers, Gerald Clowes and George Clowes; and special uncle and aunt, Clyde and Ruby Sanderson.
Remembrances of flowers may be made, or donations to the charity of your choice or to Ed Clowes Memorial Fund, at either St. Francis Episcopal Church or St. Clements Episcopal Church.
Visitation will be held Wednesday July 2, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane in Fair Oaks.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 11430 Fair Oaks Blvd., in Fair Oaks.
Frieda Hospenthal
Frieda Hospenthal, 90, of Elk Grove and formerly of Galt, died June 30 at a Sacramento hospital of natural causes. She was born Frieda Elizabeth Scharli to Swiss immigrants on July 8, 1917 in Monroe, Wis., and has lived on ranches in the Galt/Elk Grove area 70 years. She has also lived on ranches in San Francisco. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church who enjoyed gardening.
Surviving are her sons, John Hospenthal (Kathy) of Elk Grove and Mike Hospenthal of Elk Grove; daughter, Martha Quinn (Jack) of Jackson; grandchildren, John, Trisha, and Berne Quinn and John, Lauren and Gregg Hospenthal; and six great-grandchildren.
Her husband, Joe Hospenthal, preceded her in death.
A funeral service will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 9961 Elk Grove-Florin Rd., Elk Grove on Thursday at 11 a.m. Visitation will be at Ben Salas Funeral Home, 149 Fourth St., Galt, on Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charity of choice or St. Vincent De Paul Society.
Helen E. Graham
Helen E. Graham, born Aug. 12, 1922, to Emma and Bernhard Sasse in Golden Valley, N.D., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2008, at Vienna Convalescent in Lodi.
Helen was the dearly beloved mother of Barbara Barnhart, husband Vern, of Galt, and Patti Steinwert, husband Kent, of Lodi. Her six grandchildren were the light and joy of her life: Wendi Gaskins, husband Jim, of Elk Grove, Cheri Sinor, husband Mike, of Arroyo Grande, Jason Flint of Sacramento, Brandon Flint, wife Anadee, of Phoenix, Ariz., Jared Steinwert of Sacramento and Jehna Steinwert of San Francisco. Helen was dearly loved by her six great-grandchildren, Cheyanne and Doug Guttridge of Galt/Elk Grove, Tomas and Esmee Sinor, and Jackson and Piper Flint of Phoenix.
Surviving Helen are two brothers, Leroy Sasse and wife Ginger of Keizer, Ore., Art Sasse and wife Margaret of Woodburn, Ore.; many nieces and nephews.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Herbert Graham, who passed in 1994. Also preceding her in death were her four sisters, Frieda, Violet, Dee and Julie; two brothers, Orville and Ron, all of Oregon.
Helen retired from the state of California in 1981 after 31 years of service. She took great pride in her volunteer work over the years, Campfire Girls, voters’ registration and elections, Brailing Association, Call 3, and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sacramento. Her interests over the years included the Sierra Ford Mustang Club, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, Department of Transportation Quarter Century Club and traveling. Helen and Herb traveled extensively to many countries and visited all but two states in the U.S. Helen’s family and friends will dearly miss her.
Church services will be held Thursday, July 3, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 701 S. Pleasant Avenue, Lodi, followed by a private graveside service. There is no visitation. Remembrances may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1701 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. A virtual register book may be signed at www.lodifuneralhome.com where memories can be shared. Lodi Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Ruth V. Kelley
Ruth Victoria (Teaney) Kelley, 97, of Galt passed away on June 30, 2008. She was born to John and Florence Teaney on Sept. 1, 1910, in Park Hill, Okla., later moving to Klamath Falls, Ore., where she grew up before settling in Galt.
A devoted and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, her passion was spending time with family, as well as a love for music. Her hobbies included quilting, bowling, cooking, reading, and playing the piano and organ. Ruth was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, neighbor and friend. She leaves behind a legacy of love, grace, faith and dignity.
Ruth is survived in death by two sisters, Mary “Sissy” Daulton and Ella Mae Worley of Klamath Falls, Ore.; three sons, Glenn Buster and Evelyn Kelley, of Fruitland, Idaho, Percy Wyly Kelley of Valley Springs, and Hubert H. and Elizabeth Charlene Kelley, Sr., of Galt; eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by sisters Fannie May and Emma; brothers Carl, Budge and Bill; and grandchildren Johnny and Kim.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service and celebration of Ruth’s life on Saturday, July 5 at 11 a.m., at Lodi Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held at the Lodi Funeral Home on Thursday and Friday, July 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A committal service at the Klamath Memorial Park in Klamath Falls, Ore., will be held on Monday, July 7 at 2 p.m.
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