IN MEMORY Richard Gates Richard “Dick” Gates was born nearly 75 years ago in Clovis, on June 4, 1941 and passed away at St. Agnes Hospital on May 6, with his family by his side. He was a “larger-than-life” kind of gentleman that touched everyone he encountered. Dick made a memorable impression on people in all walks of life from his professional life to friends and family throughout the country. Dick went to Weldon Elementary School in Clovis and graduated from Clovis Union High School in 1959. He attended Fresno State College from 1959 to 1963. As a youngster, he was involved in many activities and organizations including: Clovis Future Farmers, Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, Fresno State Block and Bridle Club, and the Clovis Chapter of Rotary International. While in high school, Dick was a proud member of the 1959 National Champion Meats Judging team. He also exhibited the 1959 Grand Champion Steer at the Grand National-Cow Palace in San Francisco,CA. Dick also was a member of the Fresno State Livestock Judging team where he developed lifelong friendships to this day. Professionally, from 1961 to 1965 Dick was the Editor of the Stockman’s Weekly and Pacific Stockman Magazine. In 1965, he began his cherished long career with Wawona Ranch, Wawona Frozen Foods and Lyons Magnus, all of Clovis where his duties began as a forklift driver and concluded as Executive Vice President in 1995. Dick had a huge heart for his family. He was married to his incredibly strong and serving wife Carol for 47 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; Clarence and Nina, as well as his sister and brother in law; Don and Dorothy Doris and a nephew David Doris. He leaves behind four children, eight grandchildren, and two great-granchildren. Surviving children are Joan Garcia and husband Rick of Lantana,TX; Russ Knutson and wife Tammy of Hanford,CA; Geoff Gates and wife Rhonda of Clovis,CA; and Ginger Gates Hergenroeder of Clovis,CA Dick was a huge servant to youth, serving as a 4-H leader,FFA Advisor,soccer coach,baseball coach, Indian Guides leader, and many other organizations. Dick’s personal trademark was his “cigar” of which many have stated was his “adult pacifier.” On behalf of Richard and his family they want to extend a heartfelt thanks to all of his doctors that included those at UCLA Medical Center and in the Clovis/Fresno area. A rosary was held in Clovis on May 15, with funeral services held May 16 The family requests any donations be made to the Divine Mercy Building Fund, Valley Children’s Hospital, Hinds Hospice, and UCLA Organ Transplant Center.
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Mark Eidman Mark Eidman, former CEO of the Tehama District Fair, passed away at his Red Bluff home on April 27. A secondgeneration livestock and wool judge, Mark was known for his professionalism in the show ring and his dedication to the youth and adults who showed under him. His humor and quick wit will be missed by a large circle of friends in the livestock barns of the western fairs. Eidman is survived by his mother Barbara Eidman of Strong City, Kan., wife Mary Jayne, of Red Bluff, son Patrick Eidman of Grass Valley, daughter Lesa Eidman of Sacramento and daughter and son-in-law Sara and Henry
Hollenbeck of Molt, Mont.; brother Brad Eidman and his wife Kimberlee of Willows, brother Kirk Eidman of Milton, Wis.. and his nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his father Glen Eidman of Saffordville, Kan. and his sister Marsha Eidman of Lakewood, Colo. A community gathering to celebrate Mark’s life was held at the Tehama District Fairgrounds sheep judging ring. At his family’s request, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Chico State Alumni Association, CSUC College of Agriculture, 400 West 1st Street, Chico, CA 95929-0440.
NEW ARRIVAL Finn Parnell
Finnegan Crosby Parnell was welcomed by parents Luke and Erin Parnell, Auburn on April 25. He weighed 4 pounds 10 ounces and was 19 inches long. He is welcomed by grandparents Col. Randy Parnell and Julianne Parnell, Sandpoint, Idaho; and David and Janet Crosby, Sacramento.
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Heather Scorza and Matt Macfarlane were married alongside family and friends at a ceremony in Loomis May 20. Scorza, who has two sons, Christian and Jackson, operates a dental practice in Rocklin. Macfarlane has two daughters Mazie and Makenzie, is the advertising representative for the Callifonia Cattleman and owner of M3 Marketing. The family makes their home in Rocklin.
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