Obituaries

Roy Philip Peterson, 89, passed away peacefully at home in Sonoma on Aug. 21, 2009. Roy was born on June 23, 1920 to Felix and Leta Peterson in Seattle, Wash. He graduated from Winters High School in 1938 and a degree in mining engineering at the University of Nevada. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps during World War II and was a hospital construction supervisor for 30 years for the State of California. Roy was a former member and past president of the Sonoma Valley Rotary, a docent for the California State Parks, and a volunteer at the Jack London State Park. He was a registered civil engineer and a 53-year Sonoma resident. He was an avid fan of the San Francisco 49ers and of Sonoma Valley High School Sports and was active in the Valley of the Moon Little League and Sonoma Valley Babe Ruth.
Roy is preceded in death by his loving wife, Marilyn E. Peterson and son, Alan Peterson.
Roy is survived by his children, Valerie B. Peterson, of Novato and Bruce Peterson, of Independence, Kan.; and his grandchildren Carrie Thompson, Dana Mantynen, and Kristen Peterson.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009 at 1 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 16290 Arnold Drive. Private scattering at sea will take place at a later date. Memorial donations in Roy’s honor may be made to the Sonoma Valley High School Booster’s Club, c/o S.V.H.S., 20000 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476. Arrangements under the direction of Duggan’s Mission Chapel.

Henry (Hank) W. Parker, Sr. died Aug. 10, 2009 in Greenbrae after a brief illness. He was 76 years old. Hank was born Jan. 3, 1933 in New Rochelle, New York, the son of Emerson Fitch Parker and Marion MacNeill Parker. His beloved wife Mary L. Flett, of Sonoma, survives him.
He was preceded in death by his son, James Emerson Parker, and his first wife, Judith Robinson Parker. He was a proud father and grandfather and is survived by his four children from his marriage to Judith: Henry W. Parker, Jr. of Los Angeles, Joanna Witt of San Diego, Sally (Jim) Shaw of Salem, Ore., and Marjorie Doran of Sonoma and his six grandchildren: Alan Witt, Marc Witt, Amanda Shaw, Sarah Doran, Conor Doran and William Doran.
He spent his early years in Westport, Conn. where he graduated from Staples High School. He was an Eagle Scout and maintained an interest in scouting all his life. Hank left Westport to attend the University of Arizona in 1952, where he was a nationally ranked AAU swimmer and coach of the U of A swimming team. He graduated from the U of A in 1956 with a Bachelor in Science in Physical Education. His love of swimming led first to a career with the YMCA and later to a career with the American Red Cross. While his career with the Red Cross allowed him to indulge in his love of travel and move his family all over the country, mostly it allowed him to share his passion for teaching with everyone he touched. He was a lifelong teacher.
Hank and his wife Mary moved to Sonoma 16 years ago. Many who frequent the Farmers Market on Tuesdays and Fridays will fondly remember him as the “Egg Man.” He was involved with the board of the Temelec Country Club, where he served as president. As a member of the Napa Valley Genealogical Society, Hank was actively engaged in genealogical research, tracing his family roots back to England. He was also an avid coin and stamp collector and a die-hard 49ers fan, passions he passed on to his children and grandchildren.
Hank had an incredible heart and soul. He touched everyone he met with his unconditional acceptance of others. He was a humble man, a man of silent, unwavering strength, a man who loved deeply and was deeply loved by his wife, his children, grandchildren, his friends and everyone he came in contact with.
A celebration of his life was held on Friday, Aug. 14, 2009 at Temelec Hall. Donations may be made in his name to the local chapter of the American Red Cross, 1790 Third Street # A, Napa, CA 94559-2804; or to the American National Red Cross, 2025 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20006. Arrangements cared for by Duggan’s Mission Chapel.

Lucille A. Weyl, a 70-year resident of Sonoma, passed away peacefully at her home on Aug. 7, 2009, she was 96.
Lucille and her twin sister, Elynor, were born on June 21, 1913, in Coquille, Ore. The twins were the youngest of thirteen children born to Henry and Emma Oerding. In 1939, Lucille moved to Sonoma with her young son, Gary, and worked for many years for her brother-in-law, Howard Warner, at Vella’s Creamery. In 1945, she married James H. Weyl of Sonoma, and in 1951 their son, Jimmy, was born.
Lucille was an accomplished seamstress, making silk ties for Eraldi’s Men’s Wear and doing alternations for many people in her Boyes Hot Springs home. In 1981, she joined the Sonoma Methodist Church and was active in its Women’s Auxiliary and Koffee Klatch and she was an active member of the Sonoma Son’s of Italy, Valley of the Moon Lodge 1959. Lucille had many hobbies, including painting, needlepoint, knitting, cooking and gardening. She spent many hours creating items for the church’s annual bazaar.  Lucille was grateful for the company of many dear friends over the years.
Lucille was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jim Weyl, son Jimmy Weyl and her 12 siblings. She is survived by son Gary Ellison of Sacramento, Calif.; daughter-in-law Gail Ferrari Ellison, of Carmichael, Calif.; loving grandson Michael Ellison (wife Barbara) and their children, Alexandra and Rob, of Carmichael; and granddaughter Kari Ellison Cook and her children, Baylor, Brolin and Braun, of Carmichael.
At Lucille’s request, no formal services will be held. Donations in her name may be sent to Hospice by the Bay, 190 West Napa Street, Sonoma, CA 95476. Arrangements under the direction of Duggan’s Mission Chapel.