TheGold Mine

Philip Allen Wilson Sr. “Rescue Mayor”

Oct. 22, 1947 - April 16, 2023

Phil passed Sunday April 16, 2023 at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento. Phil was 75 years old. He was proceeded in death by his parents Jean Darryl “JD” & Lois Jea (Van Galder) Wilson & his brother David Leroy Wilson.

He is survived by his wife Linda Kay Wilson (Pennington) of 56 years. Brother Tommy Leon Wilson. Sons Philip Allen Wilson (Susan) & Jerry Edward Wilson (Heather). Seven Grandchildren

William Joseph “Billy” Wilson (Kendall), Jerry “Dugan” Wilson (Caitlynn), Christen Jane “CJ” Altman (Eric), Kacey Lee Wilson, Kyle James Wilson, Taylor Kay Wilson, & Reagan Frances Wilson. & Six Great grandchildren Gracie, Abby, Evan, Ana, Fallon, & Jack.

Born 1947 in Stockton, CA. In 1966 Phil Married the love of his life, Linda in Lompoc, CA. In the early 1970’s they moved to South Sac took care of apartments before buying homes in South Sac & later Carmichael. Then in 1976 buying property, building their home, & moving their family of 4 to the Sierra Nevada foothills of Rescue, CA.

Phil was a union Carpet installer. Then when he moved to Rescue, CA he went into business with his lifelong friend Bill Vannoy (a ectionately “Uncle Bill”). Later he went into sales for All Cal Floors in Carmichael, CA with his brother Tom. He continued in carpet sales through most of his working career. But always kept busy even after retiring by driving limousines & test driving big rigs in the Southwest. Always helping others, Phil made a 2nd career in volunteer fundraising. He raised money for Easterseals, the Carmichael Rotary Club & others. After moving to Rescue he organized many charity golf tournaments, BBQ’s, etc to help many friends & neighbors in need. Accident victims, cancer victims, & children in need. He even raised funds that saved the Rescue Community Ctr by having a Mayor’s race, that culminated in a Rescue Day celebration & parade. He was honorary Rescue Mayor for many years running.

He’s a lifetime member of the NRA. He was voted in to the Republican Cental Commitee.

Phil loved the winged Sprint car races. Often one of the 1st in line at the Placerville Speedway. He became good friends with CJ Humphreys. The entire family & many friends would travel & camp for the whole week up North in Chico, CA for Silver Cup & Gold Cup. Putting on a big BBQ Saturday nights for friends & racers.

Catering many weddings & family functions. Phil became an Ordained Minister & o ciated weddings for many, many friends & family alike, including his youngest son & two oldest grandsons.

Over the last 13 years Phil religiosity went to the El Dorado Fitness Gym (M-W-F) in Cameron Park. Where he made so many wonderful friends. After working out, he would generally sit on the entryway couch to visit with folks as they came & went. Making people smile with a joke & good conversation.

We will be having a Celebration Memorial for him on Sunday, May 28th, 1-5pm at the Rescue Community Center. This will be a Potluck & Refreshments(co ee, soda, & water) will be provided. Please feel free to contact Susie at (530)363-0746

Phil Wilson: Quite simply, “He helped people & made them laugh.”

Marcella Darlene Thomas

Nov. 7, 1932 – April 4, 2023

In loving memory of Marcella Darlene Thomas. Maracella passed April 4, 2023, of natural causes. Marcella was the second daughter born to Claude and Pearl Shenk from Polk, Nebraska. Born November 7, 1932, moved to Bellflower California as a young girl. Later in life she met and married Frank C. Thomas. They had two sons, moved to Placerville in 1960. She worked with her husband at the family business, while raising her two sons. She was a loving and fun loving woman and left a warm positive feeling with all she came into contact with.

She is survived by her sons Scott M. Thomas,and Craig C. Thomas and daughter-in law Rita Thomas. Four grandchildren Ty Thomas, Scott M. Thomas Jr, Kelly Moreno and Todd Thomas. Six great grandchildren who she loved with all her heart.

A celebration of Love will be held in June. Rest in peace mother, we all love you!

Carol Adeline Rogers

Jan. 16, 1937 – March 25, 2023

Born on January 16, 1937, to Theodore Becker and Emma Suelzle Becker in Alberta, Canada CA, Carol was raised with her siblings Joanne Becker Lang, Judy Becker Makin, and Kenneth Becker.

Carol’s parents operated the Gold Chain and Ivy House Restaurants on Main Street, Placerville, Calif., where Carol worked as a child and learned the restaurant business. This was the beginning of her career and love of cooking.

She attended the Seventh Day Adventist Academy in Placerville and graduated from Lodi Academy. Life-long bonds were established, and Carol’s voice and love for singing bloomed. Soon after High School, she married Charles Rouland and they had two children, Robert Rouland, Chester, Calif., and Debi Rouland Hunt, Cameron Park, Calif.

Henry L. Mo ett Jr. was her second husband, and together they owned Mo ett’s Old Fashioned Chicken Pies Restaurant in Bellflower and City of Industry, Calif. When Henry passed away in 1988, Carol successfully continued operating the restaurants and catering services, an extremely favored family eatery for the region.

In 1989, Carol and Carrol E. Rogers, Jr., a former family friend from Placerville, were reacquainted in Southern California. Soon after, they were married, and Carrol became the maintenance and operations manager of Mo ett’s restaurants providing Carol the opportunity to focus on her fine cooking and service to the Bellflower community. She was very active in Bellflower’s community a airs, Chamber of Commerce, and catered for service clubs: Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, and Soroptimist.

Carol and Carrol were happily married for 34 years until her unfortunate passing on March 25th with Carrol faithfully by her side.

Carrol and Carol frequently visited friends and relatives in El Dorado and Plumas, Counties while driving up Highways 99, 395, or Interstate 5 with a van filled with her favorite foods and stopping along the way to purchase Portuguese and German favorite cheeses, deli specialties, and could not pass up fresh vegetable or fruit stands. Her family was always her top priority and Thanksgiving and Christmas baking was her specialty.

Carol is survived by her loving and devoted husband, her 3 siblings, 2 adult children, 7 stepchildren, 20 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren, her 2 brothers-in-law, and their wives. She had an enormous following of friends in Bellflower, Placerville, and Chester, Calif. All will miss Carol’s kindness, generosity, and loving spirit.

Instead of flowers, Carol would enjoy you “Paying it Forward” with your choice in her remembrance.

Memorial Services will be held at Forest Lawn in Cypress, Calif., at 11:30 AM on June 07, 2023, at Patriots Chapel followed by a private service in Cameron Park, Calif., on July 22, 2023, with an Internment at Westwood Hills Memorial Park, Placerville, Calif.

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