July 7, 1963 — May 15, 2013

Nina Juaquina Dollarhide passed away May 15, 2013 at home in Davis. Born July 7, 1963 in Fresno, she came to Davis five years ago with her husband, Terry, to begin a new life together. Nina loved music and gardening but what she enjoyed most was spending time with her friends, family, her precious dog and constant companion Bear, and extended family at Rancho Yolo Senior Park. Although she struggled for many years with health issues, Nina looked for the positive in everything. She enriched her life by immersing herself into church activities at Pole Line Baptist Church and Word of Life Christian Center and helping others. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister.

Friends are invited to visit from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Wiscombe Funeral Home, 116 D St. in Davis, 530-758-5500 and attend a celebration of Nina’s life at 7 p.m. that evening at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge, 415 Second St. in Davis. Burial and graveside services will take place at noon Saturday, May 25, at Belmont Memorial Park, 201 Teilman Ave. Fresno. Those who wish to sign the guestbook online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.

Friends are invited to visit from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Wiscombe Funeral Home, 116 D St. in Davis, 530-758-5500, and attend a celebration of Nina’s life at 7 p.m. that evening at the Davis Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second St. in Davis. Burial and graveside services will take place at noon Saturday, May 25, at Belmont Memorial Park, 201 Teilman Ave., Fresno.

June Kathleen Chassagne, 100, of Yakima, Wash., passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Cottage in the Meadow with her family at her side.

June was born Sept. 11, 1912 in Little Rock, Ark., to Charles Marshall and Kathleen Grace (Murphy) Andrews. She married Leon G. Chassagne in Hollister on May 10, 1942. June worked 25 years as a secretary in the biochemistry department at UC Davis. She retired in 1975.

June was an active member of the Davis Community Church for many years. She enjoyed square dancing and being involved with Girl Scouts. June traveled around the world with her husband and daughters. She loved being with her family and she stayed active through her senior years. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. June moved to Yakima in 2003 to be close to family.

Survivors include her daughters, Lynne (Larry) Lohnes of Yakima and Sandra (John) Schieldge of Roseville; five grandchildren, James (Tina) Haralson, Andrew (Teri) Haralson, Anthony (Linda) Haralson, Kristy (Tim) Shellans and Kurt (Raquel) Schieldge; and five great-grandchildren, Joseph and Sophialynne Haralson, and Felipe, Gabi and Jonathan Schieldge. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leon G. Chassagne; a son, Timothy Leon Chassagne; sister Emma Andrews; and brother Charles Andrews.

Memorial Services were held Friday, May 10, at Englewood Christian Church in Yakima. Inurnment will be in Chapel of the Chimes Cemetery in Oakland. Memorials may be made to Cottage in the Meadow or Alzheimer’s Research, c/o Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 9907, Yakima, WA 98909.

June lived in Davis for 50 years where she raised her three children. She was the last of the original home owners on North Campus Way. A family reunion and memorial will take place in Davis on August 3, 2013 to celebrate her life and most cherished memories of Davis.

John Robert Owens, UC Davis Professor Emeritus and long time Davis resident, died peacefully on May 14 shortly before his 87th birthday.

Owens was a member of the UC Davis faculty and of the campus Political Science Department for 31 years before retiring in 1990.  He specialized in American politics and taught courses on such topics as the US Congress, political parties, and political behavior.  His numerous publications focused on California politics, campaign financing, and the legislative process.  Most recently, his research focused on post-Proposition 13 initiative spending in California.

Owens was born in upstate New York to Albert and Anna Mae Owens, both of Welsh descent. He was one of three children. Owens enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II when he was 18 and served as an engineer in both the European and Pacific theaters.

Following the war, he earned his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.  degrees in political science from Syracuse University. Owens joined the faculty of Wesleyan University in 1953 and then moved to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for 3 years before his appointment to the UC Davis faculty in 1959.

Owens met his dear wife Betsy soon after arriving in Davis and they married in 1962. They were married for 48 happy years and raised two sons, John Jr. and David, and enjoyed a full and wonderful life in the Davis community. Owens was pre-deceased by his wife and survived by his sons, his daughter-in-law and his granddaughter Kyra, who has been the light of his life for 13 years. He enjoyed a loving extended family and many wonderful friends and neighbors.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 26th at 1 p.m. at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road in Davis. There will be a reception at the Owens home following the service.