January Ellen Norman - beloved daughter of Marietta and Donald Norman, beloved mother of Alana Alcini, and sister of Judy Norman - passed away of a terminal illness on October 22, 2008 at 6:25 P.M. She went to be with her grandmother, Nellie Demee, in heaven. Born January 24, 1956 in Washington D.C., Jan moved to Morgan Hill with her family in 1971. Jan graduated in 1974 from Live Oak High School and loved all that California had to offer including snow skiing, water skiing, camping and fishing. Jan was full of life and always loved to help others. She will be greatly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. Her ashes will be spread over Half Dome in Yosemite National Park at a later date.
Susan Ruth Fink, 64, passed away peaceful at home surrounded by her family on January 10, 2009. Beloved wife of Donald Fink for 35 years. Loving mother of Susan Baldwin, John Baldwin, Edward Baldwin, Donna Fink, Diane Mancinelli and Tracy Fink. Devoted grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 2.
Ronald S. van Dam passed away peacefully on March 4, 2009. Ron, as his friends called him, was born in Malang, Indonesia and had many endearing stories to tell about his homeland. He was a WWII veteran and a survivor Japanese POW camps in Burma and Thailand. After living in San Jose, Mountain View, and San Diego, Ron moved back to Morgan Hill in 1989 to be close to his two beloved children and grandchildren. Ron always had a constant sense of humor and witty charm. He enjoyed setting up his model trains, built aviaries for his canaries and finches and usually had an aquarium going. As a Jehovah's Witness, he had a strong spiritual faith and looked forward to the blessings of Jehovah God's incoming kingdom. Ron will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A private celebration of Ron's life will be given at his daughter's home on Sunday, March 29, 2009.
Services will be Monday, May 16th, 2016 at 12:00 P.M., at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home followed by burial at IOOF Cemetery. Visit www.grunnagle.com for condolences
Roy was born in San Luis Obispo, CA on October 13, 1918; lived his childhood in Gilroy, CA with parents Ida M. White and Roy B. Naylor, Sr. He had had strong ties to Gilroy from both is paternal and maternal sides of his family, the Willson's and Phegley's.
Barber by occupation, Don owned Downtown Barbers before his retirement in 2000. Besides cutting hair in his small traditional shop, he also found enjoyment in restoring vintage autos. He spent countless hours working on them before selling them to go on to new projects.
Glenna is survived by her brother Larry Richardson her five children Kim Montarbo, Terrie Trasport, Doyal Steward, Kellie Pena and Jill Olmstead. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Services on February 4th at 12:00 P.M. at Morgan Hill Bible Church located at 15055 Monterey Rd. Morgan Hill.