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n See InflIght rescue, page A5 that it would be moved next year to the Fox Lot. By the end of Tuesday night, both those details had changed. The council moved to change the details of the contract with EDC Farm Trails, relocating it this year to the Mooney Lot (located next to Hangtown Cantina and across from the Ivy Lot) or, if that was not a viable location, to the as-yetunconstructed parking lot next n See farmers market page A3

Marshall nonprofit has new leader

Odin Rasco

Staff writer

The Marshall Foundation for Community Health has announced new leadership as part of recent changes to its organizational structure. Mindy Danovaro will act as the executive director for the nonprofit, according to a Feb. 16 press release. Danovaro has extensive experience as a philanthropy executive, most recently serving as executive director of Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital for 11 years and as the Dean of Advancement at McGeorge School of Law for six-and a-half years.

A highlight of Danovaro’s philanthropic career so far is her securing a gift of $25 million for McGeorge — the largest single gift in the university’s history. Danovaro wrote in an email to the Mountain Democrat that she plans to use her skillset to help “ensure that Marshall Medical Center is able to provide the highest n See Danovaro, page A3

Obituaries

Nancy Jean Morgan

May 15, 1934 - Dec. 9, 2022

Nancy Jean Morgan of Placerville passed away on December 9, at Western Slope Health Center from complications following a fall, a second broken hip, and a second round of Covid19. Nancy was born in Akron, Ohio, on May 15, 1934, the oldest child and only daughter of Dr. Lawrence Brooks Mehl and Marjorie Yocum Mehl. She was predeceased by the older of her two brothers, Richard Carleton Mehl. She is survived by her younger brother, Carter David Mehl; her sisters-in-law Paula Allred (Richard’s wife) and Anitra Balzer (Carter’s wife); her nieces, Amanda Mehl, Ursula Mehl, and Sophia Mehl; and her grandnephews Solas Mehl Coates and Caulder Mehl Coates. She was cremated at El Dorado Funeral & Cremation Services, which contains a more extensive obituary. Her ashes will be scattered at a private ceremony.

Marjorie Ann McCormick

Marjorie Ann McCormick, 87, went to her heavenly home on Jan. 23, in Placerville surrounded by family. Marjorie was born in Peoria, Illinois and spent her childhood on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. As a teenager, the family moved to California where she graduated from Grant Union High School in Sacramento. She married and raised 4 children. She had a passion for and taught dance for several years. She moved to El Dorado County in 1973 where she had many active roles in the Chamber of Commerce, Golden Chain Counsel, the Arts Counsel, Emblem Club, Optimist club, Toastmasters and Business and Professional Women Club. She worked many years at 49er Credit Union until she retired in 2007. She loved serving others and was very social. Her joy was contagious and she always had a smile to share. We are sure she is dancing in heaven with her first born and only son. She is survived by her three daughters, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews as well as many friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, April 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Green Valley Community Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society or Green Valley Community Church.

William L. Azevedo

Nov. 3, 1933 - Feb 21, 2023

Dear family and friends. Mr. Bill Azevedo passed away Feb. 21 at the age of 89. He grew up on a farm in Gridley, Calif., and eventually set down roots in Diamond Springs. He worked at Safeway and then Lucky’s in Placerville. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jean; daughter, Jeanette; and his sister, Elda Marie Azevedo. He is survived by his son, Tim and his brother Alvaro Azevedo, nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be missed by many. Services will be March 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel of the Pines, and internment after at Westwood Hills Memorial Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Shriners Hospital. Reception at his home in Diamond Springs for friends and family.

Doris Berryman

Stinson Keeler

April 24, 1919 - Jan. 10, 2023

Doris Berryman Stinson Keeler passed away on Jan. 10, at her home in Cameron Park, where she had lived for more than 40 years. Born in Grass Valley on April 24, 1919, she was 103 years old. She leaves behind a son, Stuart Stinson, of Shingle Springs; a daughter, Noel Stinson Kolak, of Santa Fe, New Mexico; a sister, Brita Berryman Rozynski, of Nevada City; a first cousin, Edwin Nettell, of Moab, Utah; and numerous nieces and nephews. Greatly missed by family, friends, and former colleagues at Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs, she will be remembered always for her kindness, her storytelling skills, and her beautiful, handwritten letters. A celebration of her life will take place in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to Snowline Hospice of El Dorado County.

Norma Laverne Nelson McIntyre

Aug. 29, 1925 - Feb. 16, 2023

Norma Laverne Nelson McIntyre passed in her sleep and was released into the arms of our Heavenly Father and His son Jesus Christ on Feb. 16. She was the third child and only daughter born to Nels O. Nelson (Oscar) and Hulda Hawkins on Aug. 29, 1925 in Roseville, Calif. She was proceeded in death by her mother when she was 11 years old. She was raised by her aunt Karin who was a blessing in her life and the one who got her started playing the piano, which was her lifelong passion. And for us the grateful recipients of that and many other talents. She attended San Juan High School and played french horn in the band. It was there she met a dashing trumpet player and her future eternal companion, Leslie J. McIntyre. They courted through high school and after graduation Norma attended Sacramento City College where she obtained a 2 year teaching credential. It was during WWII Les had enlisted in the Army Air Corps and shipped out to Italy. She taught 1-8 grades in a 1 room school in Tahoe City, Calif. When Les was discharged from the service, they were married on a cold, rainy Christmas Eve in 1945 in Roseville, Calif. They worked a short time on the turkey ranch with Les’s brothers before they left to work for a dairy farmer in Wolf, Calif.

It was there they welcomed their son, Peter (1951), and daughter, Priscilla (1953) into the world. They eventually moved to Ophir, Calif., ran their own dairy and sold milk to Crystal Dairy. Their son, Tim arrived in their home in 1957.

Changes in the market forced them to consider their options and the decision made for Les to go to Dental School. During the dental school years she supported the family doing child care, and secretarial work. After dental school, 1969, they settled in Cameron Park then built Hilltop House (12-sided adobe) in Shingle Springs over-looking the Sierras. Norma managed the dental o ce until their retirement in 1989. Following their retirement, they served two missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints. First to Fiji and then to Zimbabwe, Africa. Always together they were able to travel the world. Norma loved gardening around Hilltop House and especially enjoyed digging up and moving rocks, until her pry bar was taken away by her ever watchful husband.

She is survived by her husband, Les, of 77 years, son Peter (Carol), daughter Priscilla Gibson (Tim), son Timothy-preceded her death in 2000, Emma his wife is still living, 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She is known for her kind and generous heart, sharing what she has learned from her life experience, her quick wit and humor, her laughter, and of course her love of music. She had a heart-felt desire to share and teach the younger generation. She was positive and optimistic because of her faith and belief in God and His plan. She always held her head high but never higher than anyone else’s .

A Celebration of her life was held Saturday March 4, at 11:00 a.m., at 3431 Hacienda Rd, Cameron Park, Calif.

Joseph Scott Womack

Feb. 11, 1989 - Jan. 25, 2023

Our beloved Joseph Scott Womack leaves behind his wife Carly, parents Paul & Judy, brothers John (Whitney), James, nieces & nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and the rest of the Womack family and friends who all love and miss him. Joseph graduated from Union Mine High School in 2007, then studied Environmental Sciences with a specialty in Hydrology at California State University, Chico, graduating in 2014. Joseph lived life to the fullest, enjoying many hobbies from gardening, fishing, cooking, playing and collecting video games, TV shows, amassing a large collection of character figurines and spending as much time with his wife, family and friends as possible. Joseph always helped his friends and family through thick and thin, and loved them all. We shall all thank Joseph through telling our stories and memories about him.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday April 8 at the American Legion Post 119, 4561 Greenstone Rd. Placerville, Calif. from 3 - 7 p.m.

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