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Obituaries on this page are written and paid for by the families or funeral homes. They are edited minimally by the Mountain Democrat. To submit an obituary, call (530) 622-1255, e-mail obits@mtdemocrat.net, fax (530) 344-5092, or visit mtdemocrat.com under “Submission Forms” at the bottom of the website. Include contact information with all submissions.

Roger Bigelow

aug. 8, 1938 – aug. 17, 2022

Roger was born in 1938 to Wynola Lucus and Alburt “Ty” Bigelow. Roger grew up in Placerville and graduated from El Dorado High School in 1957. He worked at the fruit shed and also Michigan Cal on the boat. In 1958 he joined the Navy and traveled all over the world during his 21 years of service, he attained the rank of Machinist Mate 1st Class. Growing up, Roger spent a lot of memorable times with his Uncles Joe and Red Bigelow at various family gatherings. Also special to him was Grandma Bigelow and Bessie Esty. He leaves behind his brothers Robert and Scott Bigelow as well as his sister-in-law, Lois. He will be missed by all those that knew him. Roger was a big fan of sweets and Bob and Lois fondly recall how delighted he was the last visit they had as he drank the big milkshake they brought him. At his request, no services will be held.

Donna Lee Nevers Sievert

Feb. 2, 1939 – Oct. 19, 2022

Donna was born in Los Angeles Feb. 2, 1939 to Don and Hillian Nevers. Her father worked in the shipyards supervising an all woman crew. She spent her first few years there before moving to Placerville with her parents and a new baby sister, Diana. After coming to Placerville her other sister Delia was born. Donna attended upper Broadway School, Placerville Elementary School and graduated from El Dorado High School in 1957. Like most everyone at that time, Donna worked summers at the fruit house. Always knowing she wanted to become a teacher. She rode the bus to Sierra College for 2 years, then transferred to Sacramento State where she lived in the dorms. It was there she earned her teaching credentials. Donna began teaching at Camino Elementary School. Delia remembers how well she dressed she was and always wore high heals. Donna moved to Fresno where she taught elementary school. She later moved back to Placerville and met and married Don Sievert in the early ‘70s, unfortunately Don passed in 1977. Donna also worked several years for Marshall Hospital, and many years at Placerville Flower Shop. Donna was very active in the Emblem Club at the time of her death, and was the longest standing member. Donna always loved to crochet and would make gifts for all her family and friends. After she stopped driving she became a regular on El Dorado Transit and became friends with many of the drivers as well as passengers. Donna was preceded in death by her parents and sister Diana. She is survived by her sister Delia “Lois”, brother-in-law Robert Bigelow and numerous other family and friends. There will be a memorial service at a later date held at the church she loved and was a very active member - El Dorado Community Church.

Betty Louise Dufour

May 3, 1930 – Nov. 2, 2022

Betty Louise Dufour of St. George, Utah. Died Nov. 2. She was born Betty Louise Mendenhall in Monterey Park, California, on May 3, 1930. The only child of Joel James Mendenhall and Amy Grace Lane. The Depression forced her family to relocate, and she was raised in Placerville, Calif.

She married Douglas Leon Howard on May 18, 1947, and they had two daughters. She was Secretary and Office Manager for her husbands business, Jim’s Building Supply. She was a past member and Secretary of the Hangtown Toastmistress Club, Past Director and Interim Manager of the El Dorado County Fair Board, and past member of the Juvenile Justice Commission of El Dorado County. They divorced in 1972.

She was the Office Manager for Levitz Furniture stores in Sacramento and later moving to South San Fransisco, Calif. from 1970- 1973. She later returned to Sacramento and from 1975-1999 she was a Real Estate Agent for Coldwell Banker. She met ad married Raymond Howard Johnson on November 10, 1979 and they lived in Orangevale, Calif. until his death Dec. 12, 1995.

She married Raynald David Dufour April 17, 1999, retired from real estate, and moved to Brigham City, UT. In Utah, she was the Secretary/Treasurer of the Brigham City Golf & Country Club, a volunteer Tax Counselor for the Elderly and was active in the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Brigham City. He died Dec. 2, 2015.

After his death, she moved to the Seville Senior Living Facility in Orem, UT. Betty loved jokes and spent years compiling books filled with her favorite jokes and comic strips to share with everyone, donating many of these books to local Veteran’s Home.

Recently, she moved to The Retreat at Sunbrook in St. George, UT, continuing to share her good nature and jokes, and staying active in the Trinity Lutheran Church in St George, UT.

She is survived by her two daughters, Cheryl Marie Hawley of Syracuse, N.Y., and Kara Lynne (Rick) Jackman of St. George, UT. Also surviving, are 6 grandchildren; Jeffrey Hawley and Elizabeth Demeis, Syracuse, N.Y., Jessica (Justin) Johnson, Santaquin, UT, Sarah (Jeff) Mickalson, Houston, TX, Kristina Anderson, Pleasant Grove, UT, and Andy Anderson, Bountiful, UT, and deceased grandson, Jared Scott Anderson. She also has many step, step-great grandchildren, and close friends she loved throughout her life.

At her request, her remains have been donated to the University Utah Medical Center for the benefit of science.

Condolences may be shared at mcmillanmortuary.com

Walter R. Tingley, Jr.

Oct. 17, 1929 – Oct. 8, 2022

Walter passed away peacefully on Oct. 8, 2022. He was born in Sacramento, Calif. on Oct. 17, 1929 to Hazel Faye (Higgs) Tingley and Walter Reddington Tingley Sr. He had an older sister named Beverly. He attended high school at Sacramento High, and graduated with the class of 1947. Through the years, he kept many friendships with the members of his graduating class.

He attended Sacramento Junior College briefly before transferring to UC Berkeley in 1950. In 1952, Walter joined the army and went to serve his country in Germany. While there, he worked as a typist, and skied on the army ski team. Upon his return, he reenrolled at UC Berkeley, where he joined the Acacia fraternity and studied history. He remained a lifelong Cal fan, attending many “Big Games”.

Shortly after he graduated, he began work at Field Ernst Envelope company in San Francisco. He met and married the love of his life, Dolores (Dixie) Mae (Hauck) Tingley on Dec. 7, 1955. They lived in Oakland initially with first born daughter, Diana, and then moved to Concord when son, Walter III was born. While there, they were active in their community and organized neighborhood pancake breakfasts and picnics.

Walter’s job as sales manager at Field Ernst moved to South San Francisco in 1963, so they moved to Belmont for a better commute in 1964. In 1965, twins Jennifer and Timothy were born.

A couple years later, Walter left Field Ernst to start his own envelope manufacturing company in San Francisco, Golden West Envelope. The company became very successful and Walter participated in the Golden Gate Breakfast Club (even serving as President) and also joined the board of the Salvation Army.

During this time, his interests included catching crabs and abalone in the ocean, skiing in the Sierras, and sailing his little sail boat. Walter and Dixie also went many times to their little cabin in the woods at Donner Summit with the children. They called the cabin the HunkyDory.

In 1999, Walter sold Golden West Envelope and moved to Shingle Springs. Once there, Walter and Dixie took full advantage of retirement. They hiked and camped with a group of friends they called Mountain Madness, joined the local Elks Lodge, visited several foreign countries, attended the Federated Church in Placerville, and joined an RV group.

Walter was predeceased by Dixie (May 3, 2022). Survivors include their children Diana (Michael) Cascone of Sunnyvale, Walter III (Susan) Tingley of Granite Bay, Timothy Tingley of Vista, and Jennifer Tingley of Redwood City. Grandchildren include Daniel (Eleanor) Cascone, Matt (Robyn) Cascone, Angela (Thomas) Reed, David Tingley and Monica (Jacob) Dodson. Great grandchild Riley Dodson.

The family would like to thank the team at Gold Country Health Center for caring for Walter and Dixie. A memorial service is planned for mid November at the National Cemetery in Dixon. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Salvation Army.

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Donald Sidney Edwards

Mar. 9, 1928 – Oct. 29, 2022

Donald Sidney Edwards, passed away in Cameron Park on Oct. 29, at 94, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. The family is grateful for the loving care he received at the end of his illness from King of Hearts Eldercare and Suncrest Hospice.

Born on March 9, 1928, in Milbank, South Dakota, Mr. Edwards was the second youngest of five children born to Theodore and Nola (Smith) Edwards. After his father’s death, his mother married Sidney Rynerson.

He served as a PO1 in the USN during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946.

In 1949, Mr. Edwards married the love of his life, Mary Ann Astroth, in Iowa as the couple drove across the U.S. to their new home in Calif. Her grandfather, Justice of the Peace A.H. Astroth, performed the ceremony.

Mr. Edwards was a mechanic and supervisor in manufacturing for 47 years.

He and his wife were avid antique and coin collectors; and enjoyed playing cards and bingo. He also loved working on old cars.

Mr. Edwards was a member of the American Legion Post #119, and a lifetime member of Schiller Lodge No. 335, Illinois. He lived in Castroville, Calif. for 43 years before moving to El Dorado County in 2018, to be closer to family.

Mr. Edwards will be remembered as a loving and beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend to many. He is survived by his sister-in-law Sara Edwards, nephews Donald Edwards (Darla), Brett Edwards (Kim) and Michael Morrison (Brenda) nieces Laurie Edwards, Barbara Newsom (Jerry), Cheryl Welty (Curt), Nea Nelson, and numerous great and great-great nephews and nieces. Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mary Ann, parents, stepfather, brother Robert Edwards, sisters Virginia Morrison, Eve van Etten, Joy Batchelor, half-sister Rhonda Rynerson, nephews Patrick Morrisson and Butch Batchelor, and niece Ann Banduhn.

At his request, no services will be held.

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