Obituaries

Oakland Tribune, Apr 1, 2007

VERGIE M. WELLS

Died in Oakland on March 27, 2007. Beloved wife of Clarence B. Wells of Oakland. A native of Mississippi. A retired US Postal Clerk and a member of the National Association of Federal Retirement Employees. Friends are invited to visit at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 from 4:00PM 6:00PM and attend funeral services at Chapel of the Chimes on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 11:00AM. Interment at Rollinghills Cemetery. CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES

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JAMES WILSON

James R. Wilson passed away March 3, 2007 at Reno, NV from complications of Parkinson's. He was 86. Jim was born May 9, 1920 in Oakland California but grew up in Marin County where he attended Mt. Tamalpais High School . After graduating in 1938 he attended UC Berkeley. Jim served proudly in the Merchant Marine during the war as a Lt. Commander receiving several ribbons and medals. In 1948 he married Elizabeth Jenner and settled in Oakland. In 1956 they purchased a home in Glenmore of Fremont and he and his brother Bob opened Glenmore Hardware. Jim and Bob loved working the hardware store together, helping their neighbors and telling stories. Jim worked for CF&I and Almar Sales as a salesman, then received his California Real Estate license. Several years later he opened his own brokerage, Jim Wilson Realty. An avid golfer, Jim moved to Lake of the Pines in 1983. He was extremely proud of his hole-in-one he shot. Jim retired to Rocklin in 2000 until moving to Reno in 2007.

He is survived by daughter Diane O'Connor of Reno; son Craig Wilson of Hollister, nieces Elizabeth Jenner, Susan Tedford, Annmarie Sylva; nephews Kenneth Jenner, Richard Wilson and John Wilson. He was predeceased by hi brother Robert Wilson, former wife Betty Wilson Schulz and loving friend Shirley Butler.

Memorial services are planned for May 6, 2007 in Alameda, CA. Please contact Diane O'Connor at (530) 613-0530 for details. Condolences may be sent to 11205 Bondshire Dr., Reno, NV 89511.

STEVEN D. FRANKLIN

Loving son, grandson, brother, uncle, dad and grandfather

April 1, 1957 - October 31, 1990

Today is your 50th birthday

May you always walk in sunshine

God's love around you glow

How much we miss you

No one could ever know

It broke our hearts to lose you

But you did not go alone

For part of us went with you

The day God called you home

Baby Ethan is with you now

I know you are happy

Love you and miss you everyday

Mom, Nana, Jim Mike & Families

Carynne, Isabel and Andrew

Andrew, Carynne & family

Our Beautiful Angel

Marissa Leanne Witham

December 13, 1978 - March 29, 2001

As yet another year passes, our pain and sorrow cease to fade. Life doesn't get easier without you around. It's like a terrible nightmare that just won't end. It goes without saying that you are dearly missed and thought about daily.

Your radiant smile and infectious laugh have long since been silenced but your legacy still lives on. You are often referred to as our angel. The short time that we were able to spend with you was a gift from God. A sacred time we hold dear. People often talk about the inspiration that you have provided them. Your tender touch and gracious nature have become very important in our everyday lives. From our daily routine to our new adventures, we are truly missing an integral part of our family.