Visalia Times-Delta from Visalia, California • Page A4

4A WEEKEND, FEBRUARY 15-16, 2014 TIMES-DELTA ADVANCE-REGISTER OBITUARIES cense, golf, and most of all time spent with her children and grandchildren Jeanne and Joey Stevens, Adrian and Allegra Macedo, and Christian and Samantha Schneider. She is survived by her sister, Jane Crawford. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2014 with a rosary at 6 p.m. at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel.

127 E. Caldwell Ave. Visalia, CA 93277. Funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at St.

Mary's Catholic Church. 608 N. Church St. Visalia, CA 93291. A memorial tribute may be offered by logging onto ww w.

salseranddillard.com Bob J. Wilson FannerGardener Bob Wilson, 85, passed away on February 7, 2014. Bob was born on January 30, 1929 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Geraldine (Geri) in May 2002. He leaves behind children: Don Wilson (wife Sharon), Norma Malone (husband Mike), Barbara Chism (husband Leon); stepchildren: Pat Simpson (husband John) and Gary Adams; 4 grandchildren: Heather Stafford, Jeremy Wilson, Michelle Payton, and Austin Adams; and 3 great grandchildren: Lauren Stafford, and Spencer and Jacob Payton.

Bob worked for many years for Elliot Farms and was highly regarded as a tree fruit farmer. In his later years, he was an accomplished gardener and landscaper who took great pride in his work. He was a hard worker all his life and provided a good life for his family. We love him and will miss him greatly. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, February 21, 2014 at 1pm at Westlake Village Mobile Home Park, 2400 W.

MidValley Ave, Visalia, California. Tributes and condolences may be made at www.millercha pel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 732-8371. Sara (Sandy) Long Homemaker On Wednesday, February 12, 2014, surrounded by her loving husband and children, Sandy Long, 79, left this world to join our Heavenly Father and the Blessed Virgin in eternal peace.

She died from complications due to Alzheimer's disease. Sara (Sandy) Fraser Long was born March 23, 1934, in Ft. Huachuca, AZ, to Col. and Mrs. Joseph J.

Fraser. She was the youngest of 6 children. After a series of many moves as an "army the family settled in Fresno, CA in the summer of 1948. There she met, and on August 20, 1955, married her high school sweetheart, Robert Paul Long. They lived 3 years in San Francisco while he attended Hastings College of Law before moving to Visalia in January of 1959.

Robert and Sandy had 4 Melissa Stevens (Russell) of Woodinville, WA, Suzanna Macedo (Rick) of Cobb, CA, Julianne Long (Serena Chang) of Hollywood, CA and Jennifer Schneider (Brian) of Highlands Ranch, CO. Sandy was active in the George McCann Home School Association, the Lawyers Wives of Tulare County and a successful investment group. She enjoyed travel, camping, getting her pilot's li Kent Mathew Boswell Kent Mathew Boswell was born February 27th, 1992 in Visalia California, left to be in the arms of the Lord on February 8th, 2014. He attended Lin-wood Elementary, La Joya Middle School, and graduated from El Diamante High School in 2010 where he played on the varsity tennis team. He also enjoyed snowboarding, golf, tennis, hiking, watersports, and being adventurous.

Kent was a fun loving, free spirit, who enjoyed spending time with his numerous friends and family. His carefree personality was infectious to everyone, and he lit up the room by simply walking into it. Some of his numerous accomplishments included obtaining his Eagle Scout rank in Boy Scouts of America; climbing Mount Whitney as well as swimming with dolphins and sharks. One of Kent's proudest moments was learning he was accepted into Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in which he was a Business Finance major. His love for San Luis Obispo came from the climbing of Bishop's Peak, his ability to visit the beach everyday, and his enjoyment of the peaceful atmosphere within the city of SLO.

Kent was a mere 15 weeks shy of graduation from Cal Poly. His dream was to become a financial analyst because of his interest in the economy and his ability to understand the world with numbers. Kent is a beloved son of Jeff Boswell and Sally Wells and her husband Matt Wells. He will be missed by his loving family Hannah Boswell, Emily Wells, and Mitchell, Parker, Preston Boswell and their mother Shannon Boswell. He is survived by his grandparents, numerous aunts and uncles, and his godparents Craig and Karen Ames.

The family will hold a celebration of life and a vivid tribute to one whom lived life fully on Tuesday February 18, 2014 at 11:00 am at Neighborhood Church, 5505 West Riggin Ave, Visalia, CA. His final resting place will be the Visalia Cemetery. Arrangements by Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia. Give others a second chance at life. OrganDonor.gov Charlotte Louise Dreo Charlotte Louise Dreo passed away on February 11, 2014 after a short battle with cancer.

She was born in Visalia on July 6, 1944, to Sidney and Geral-dine Folks. She graduated from Mt. Whitney High School in 1962 and married Mel Low in 1963. She married Jimmy Lee (Corky) Dreo in 1984. Charlotte worked for Pacific Bell for 25 years.

After retiring in 1987, she attended College of the Sequoias and obtained an AA degree. She worked for the 1990 Census for one year and for City of Visalia for seven years. After that, she returned to as a contract employee for approximately twelve years. She was a past president of the Sequoia Council of Telephone Pioneers. She was a member of the Cherokee Tribe of Native Americans.

She was a long-standing member of Reveal 2 Ministries in Visalia. Her grandchildren were the joy of her life, and she took great pride and interest in their lives. She was always available to her friends and family for good advice or a helping hand. She enjoyed doing volunteer work at the Gleeners and tutoring at the Visalia Adult School literacy program. Charlotte is survived by her husband, Jimmy "Corky" Dreo, of 30 years; her son and daughter-in-law Andy and An-gie Low, grandchildren Kelsey, Christian, and Jenna Low; her step-daughter Pam Dreo-Dotson, grandson Chris Thompson and great-granddaughter Evangelina Thompson; her step-son and daughter-in-law Ricky and Patty Dreo, grandchildren Jason and Matt Dreo, Markie (and Chase) Parks and Natalie (and Sam) Barrett of Big Sandy, TX, and two great-grandchildren Danika and Levi Barrett.

She is also survived by a brother, Steven Folks (and Rose), a niece Lisa, grand-niece Angela and grand-nephew Steven Daniel, a nephew Jesse Ryan Folks of Atwater and her Aunts (sisters) Joyce Stinebaugh and Carol Dawson. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Dale Folks. Charlotte was an amazing wife, mother, sister and friend, there are no words to express how much she will be missed. A memorial service will be held with Pastor Brian Herron officiating on Wednesday February 19th at the First Nazarene Church, 3333 W. Caldwell, Visalia, CA at 1 pm.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to The American Cancer Society www.donat e.cancer.org View Obituaries Online www.TulareAdvanceRegister.com DEATHS Arthur Santana, age 64, of Lindsay, passed away on February 10, 2014. He was a Manufacturing Machinist. Visitation will be held at Myers Chapel, Porterville, on Feb. 19, 2014 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Service will be held at Myers Chapel, Porterville, on Feb.

19, 2014 at 9:00 AM with burial at Lindsay-Strathmore Cemetery. Arrangements by Myers Funeral Service Crematory, Porterville. Cheryl Marie Monico, age 66, waitress, of Three Rivers passed away February 10, 2014. Private services will be held. Memories and words of comfort may be sent to the family online at www.hadley-marcom.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hadley-Marcom Funeral Chapel, Visalia. Evelyn Pearl Ward, age 91, of Porterville, passed away on February 8, 2014. She was a Bookkeeper. Service will be held at Hillside Community Church, Porterville, on Feb. 18, 2014 at 1:00 PM.

Arrangements by Myers Funeral Service Crematory, Porterville. Gary Louis Lasseter, age 72, of Strathmore, passed away on February 11, 2014. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator. Service will be held at Myers Chapel, Porterville, on Feb. 19, 2014 at 2:30 PM.

Following cremation at Myers Funeral Service Crematory, Porterville, interment to be private. Gustavo M. Silva, age 43, of Tulare, passed away on February 9, 2014. He was a Construction Worker. Visitation will be Feb.

18, 2014 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Sterling Smith Funeral Home, 409 N. Street, Tulare. Service will be Feb. 19, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Rita's Catholic Church, 954 S.

Street, Tulare. Interment will be Feb. 19, 2014 at North Tulare Cemetery, 4572 N. Street, Tulare. Remembrances and Condolences can be made at www.sterlingsmithfd.com.

Services have been entrusted to Sterling Smith Funeral Home 409 N. Street, Tulare. Jesse "Jesus" Aceves, 84, a farm laborer and Tulare resident, passed away Feb. 13, 2014. Visitation will be 12-8 pm, Feb.

19, 2014, with a wake service at 6 pm at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10 am, Feb. 20, 2014 at Tulare First Assembly of God Church with burial at North Tulare Cemetery. Jose Gomez-Gonzalez, age 93, of Porterville, passed away on February 7, 2014. He was an Agricultural Laborer.

Visitation will be held at Myers Chapel, Porterville, on Feb. 17, 2014 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Rosary will be held at Myers Chapel, Porterville, on Feb. 17, 2014 at 6:00 PM. Mass will be held at St. Anne's Church, Porterville, on Feb.

18, 2014 at 9:00 AM with burial at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Arrangements by Myers Funeral Service Crematory, Porterville. Juan H. Medina, 68, a barber of Visalia passed away Feb. 13, 2014.

Visitation will be begin from 4-8 p.m. Feb. 19, 2014 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel. A rosary will be held Feb. 19, 2014 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel at 6 PM.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Feb. 20, 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 10 AM. Burial at Visalia District Cemetery. A memorial tribute may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard Katina Janine Stanbrough, age 47, of Porterville, passed away on February 7, 2014.

Visitation will be held at Myers Chapel, Porterville, on Feb. 18, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Service will be held at Myers Chapel, Porterville, on Feb. 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Following cremation at Myers Funeral Service Crematory, Porterville, interment to be private.

Verneal Dunlap, age 88, of Porterville, passed away on February 13, 2014. She was a homemaker. Visitation will be held at Myers Chapel, Porterville, on Feb. 20, 2014 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Graveside service will be held at Vandalia Cemetery on Feb. 21, 2014 at 11:00 AM.

Arrangements by Myers Funeral Service Crematory, Porterville. Valvina Fowler Valvina "Bobbie" Guerrero Fowler was born March 31, 1933 in La Mesa, New Mexico. She passed away February 12, 2014 at the age of 80. Her favorite hobby was doing arts and crafts. She loved to cook, had a green thumb for gardening and she was a very good seamstress.

Valvina was the most pleasant person to be around. She is survived by her siblings, Louie and Olga Guerrero of Fresno, Fernando and Eva Guerrero of Tulare, Ricarda and Eusevio Perez of Los Banos, Lucy and Martin Herrera of Tulare, Vivian and Keith Anderson of San Jose, Phyllis and Henry Caudillo of Tucson, AZ and Josie Armenta of San Jose; 40 nieces and nephews; 102 great nieces and nephews and 26 great-great nieces and nephews. Those who preceded her in death include her infant son, her parents Guadalupe and Prudencia Guerrero, also two sisters and one brother. Memorial services will be at 5 pm, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel. Burial will be Karen Lynn Foletta Karen Lynn Foletta, 61, of Visalia passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at her home in Visalia, CA.

Karen was born October 22, 1952 in Modesto, CA and lived in Modesto, Ceres, Hayward, Berkeley, Richmond, and Visalia, CA as well as in St. Mathews and Louisville, KY. She is survived by her siblings, Nancy Mazzanti of Danville, Brad Foletta and Scott Foletta of Modesto, Angela Foletta of Visalia, her daughter and son-in-law Amber and Mike Paim of Visalia and two grandchildren, Makina and Ethan Paim. A celebration of Karen's life will be held Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Marriott in Visalia.

A memorial tribute may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard See obits page 5A plus tax a funeral package with this ad ARCOM David Alexander Hodges David Alexander Hodges died peacefully in his sleep on December 6th, 2013 in Visalia, CA. He was 92 years old. A native Californian, born in Fresno and raised in Long Beach, he attended Poly High School and Long Beach City College before transferring to UC Berkeley where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. After college he worked for Westing-house in Pittsburgh and San Francisco before joining the US Naval Reserve as an Ensign. As an aircraft electronics specialist, he trained at Bowdoin College, ME, MIT, Cambridge, MA and later at Pearl Harbor, where he became a Target Drone Officer, flying target drones for anti-aircraft gunnery training.

In 1944, he joined the Navy as an Electronics Maintenance Officer and served on the aircraft carrier, Antietem, where he flew 12' wing-span drones. Later in life, his passion for flying had a rebirth with his beautifully handcrafted small planes flown competitively with the Black Sheep Squadron in Los Angeles. In 1946 David returned to California and began working for the Southern California Edison Company, first as a lineman and later as an assistant engineer. Ever the dreamer, he took a leave from the SCE to take a cycling trip through Europe and reluctantly returned home to rejoin Edison as distribution and protection specialist where, following in the footsteps of his father and brother, he remained for 26 years, eventually becoming a Chief Protection Engineer. In 1976, he retired and moved to Visalia, CA where he established his own consulting business, working as a specialist on high voltage systems for the Southern California Metropolitan Water District and Burbank Water and Power.

At 82, he finally retired to a life in the Valley, as Visalia was home, where his mother and her family had settled in the early part of the century. Peter Perkins Flowers, an iconic shop owned by his uncle and aunt, Peter and Gerda Perkins, once graced the corner of South Locust and West Willow Streets on the property of the family home, which is now the parking lot for Kaweah General Hospital. David was on the Board of Self-Help Enterprises where he also served as Vice President and President. As part of the SHE mission, he especially enjoyed the work he and his colleagues did repairing and updating plumbing and electricity in people's homes throughout the Valley. David was an active member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Visalia.

An avid skier, backpacker, skin diver, amateur photographer and nature lover, David spent his life embracing the mystery of life and all its bounty. He is survived by his two children, Melinda Hodges-Wax of Brooklyn, NY and Stephen Taylor Hodges of Long Beach, CA, his step sons Rius and Peter Billing, daughter-in-law Laurie Billing, grandchildren Kai Kunkel, Tadj Roi Hodges, Gabe and Rose Wax, Denver, MacKenzie, Alexander, Shane and Danielle Billing along with two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was married to Noel Stanton Hodges (1951) and later to Diane Perkins Hodges (1976). Memorial services will be held on February 22nd and 23rd, 2014 in Los Angeles and Visalia respectively. if Invite family and friends from across the country to sign the guest book at Legacy.com Dorothy Arlene Messmaker Cline Peto Dorothy went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on February 7, 2014 at the age of 93.

Dorothy was born in Prairie City, Iowa September 20, 1920 the daughter of John William and Wilhelmi-na (Griffioen) Messmaker. It was there she spent her childhood and graduated from Prairie City High School in 1937. She married Kenneth Quentin Cline on October 10, 1939 in Prairie City. After Kenny enlisted in the Army Air Corps they moved to Bakersfield, Ca where Kenny served as a flight instructor at Minter Field during WW II. In 1944 their only son Kenneth Bryan Cline was born.

On March 24, 1956 Kenny went home to be with the Lord. After Kenny's death Dorothy worked for Bardsley Elementary School in Bakersfield from 1957-1959. On June 20, 1959 in Ventura, CA she married Dr. Howard B. Peto founder of Peto Seed Company located in Saticoy, CA.

They were active in Ventura Assembly of God and People's Church. They enjoyed many years of travel around the world with their association with Peto Seed Company, the Pacific Seed Association, Full Gospel Businessmen's Association, Youth With A Mission and as Regents of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. (1968-1976) In 1969 Howard sold Peto Seed Company and they semi retired and moved to Scottsdale, AZ. in 1970. They also enjoyed traveling across the US and Canada in their trailer visiting family and friends.

In 1976 Dorothy and Howard moved (back) to Bakersfield to be closer to family. They shared 26 years of marriage until Howard's death on May 4, 1985. Dorothy was a homemaker and active member of Full Gospel Tabernacle later First Assembly of God in Bakersfield and enjoyed involvement with the Women's Missionary Circle. She loved to go to church, shop, play Yahtzee, do cross word puzzles, and go to lunch with her church birthday club girls. She especially enjoyed family gatherings and doting on her granddaughters.

In 2006 she moved to Visalia to be closer to her son'sfamily. She transferred her church membership to Visalia First Assembly. In 2009 she moved to Quail Park where she met many new friends. After four years at QP she moved to TLC in March of 2013 in Visalia. Thank you Dr.

Lerro and all the caregivers at all the facilities and KD Hospice. In addition to her parents and husbands Dorothy was preceded in death by brothers Kenneth (Catherine) Messmaker, and Dale (Holly) Messmaker, sister Marge Brewer of Prairie City and Step daughter Lois Peto Rogers of Inola, Dorothy is survived by her son K. Bryan Cline and wife Patsy, granddaughters Julene Cline Tunison (Adam), and Krista Cline, of Visalia, Step grandsons Sean and Stephen Rogers of the Tulsa, Ok area and great grand children Gabriel Ibarra, Nicholas Rosson, Vanessa Campos, Kate Rosson, Reese Tunison, of Visalia, CA and Abigail Rogers of Ok, Sister in law and childhood friend Becky Cline of Bakersfield as well as nieces Beverly Osborn of Riverside, CA, Carol Linkner of Charlotte NC, and Kenneth Messmaker of Granger, IA. No service is planned at this time. Interment will be in Prairie City.

Iowa. The family has suggested in lieu of flowers and to honor Dorothy's memory to send donations in Dorothy's name to Visalia First Assembly of God World Missions, 3737 S. Akers, Visalia CA 93277.or to Kaweah Delta Hospice, 900 West Oak Visalia CA 93291 We will miss you mom, grandma, nana, and aunt Dodo and will see you again some Glorious Day! Tributes and condolences may be made at www.millerchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel, 1 120 Goshen Visalia, Ca 93291 COMPLETE CREMATION ,395 -S KJ -X. Based upon the purchase of When words fail, let us help.

Visit pur complete list of death notices and sign our guestbook at www. legacy, comvtsaltattmesdelta ADLfcY- I I I A I. "Known for Trusted for Value" Visalia joc onnn Steven C. Marcom J3Sjj 1700 W. Caldwell Visalia, CA 93277 FD 2129.