Obituary
Dolores (Dee) Darlene Hammond Davis passed on May 5, 2011 in Citrus Heights, Calif. Dee was born July 18, 1951 in Hampton, Iowa the first child and only daughter of Mark Lincoln and Ethel Mae (Saltou) Hammond. Dee graduated high school in Reinbeck, with the class of 1949, or the 49ers, and attended the University of Iowa, majoring in English Literature. She was a long time realtor in San Jose and Yuba City, Calif. and a prolific reader. She found joy in her grandchildren and her life revolved around her family, exemplifying the meaning of unconditional love.
Dee is survived by her three children, Lorinda Gebers Hastings of Springfield, Ore., David Pope of Folsom, Calif. and Lisa Pope Padilla of Citrus Heights, Calif., 11 grandchildren, a great grandchild, 2 brothers Mark from Sunnyside, Wash. and David from Browns Valley, Calif. and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a son.
Dee will be laid to rest with her mother and grandmother in Reinbeck. A memorial service was held on May 21, at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Roseville. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be sent to the Sutter VNA & Hospice, 1836 Sierra Gardens, Suite 130, Roseville, CA. 95661.
A memorial service will be held on June 25 at 11:00 a.m. at French-Hand Funeral Home in Reinbeck.
Obituary
Richard L. Billerbeck, 83, of Reinbeck, died on Monday, June 20, 2011 at Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Following cremation Memorial Services were held 10:30 AM Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Salem Church of Lincoln in Lincoln, Iowa. No Visitation is being planned. Memorial may be directed to the family. To view the complete obituary or to send messages of condolence, please visit www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.
Richard Lyle Billerbeck was born on December 1, 1927, in Lincoln, Iowa, the son of Lyle and Dorothy (Mathern) Billerbeck. Richard grew up in the Reinbeck area and attended school in Reinbeck and graduated from Reinbeck High School. Richard was drafted to the Army on November 8, 1950 and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on October 30, 1952. After his tour of duty in the Army, Richard returned to the Reinbeck area and farmed. Richard raised Holstein dairy cows and was proud of the DHIA honors he received. In 1995 he quit farming and worked for Payless Cashway Lumber for 8 years and then worked for Pamida 4 years.
Richard was a member of Salem Church of Lincoln where he served on church board and sang in the choir for 40 years. He was past commander of the AMVETS and a Grundy county 4-H leader for many years. He was past president of the 7th district Holstein Association and past board member of Lincoln Co-op Elevator. He enjoyed playing softball and bowling, in which he and his doubles partner, Bob Harris won the state AMVETS doubles tournament.
Richard is survived by brother, Robert (Shirley) Billerbeck of Reinbeck and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Shirley Haren.