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Joseph Everett Upham

1931 - 2017

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1931

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2017

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Joseph Upham Obituary

February 13, 2017 Joseph Everett "Ev" Upham of Rio Vista, California, passed away on February 13, 2017. Ev was born in Oakland, California on September 11, 1931. He attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the crop science department. He served in the Korean War in the U.S. Air Force. Ev married Mary Bradley on August 27, 1955. He farmed on Sherman Island and in Alexander Valley. Ev was a member of the Sutter Club, French Club, Wine & Food Society, Grandfather's Club, Elks Club and Poppy Club. Everett Upham is survived by his wife, Mary Bradley Upham, his children Ann Upham Hutchinson (Lindsay Hutchinson), Everett Upham (Vallerie Upham,) and four grandchildren: Matthew Hutchinson, Abbie Upham, Spencer Upham and Caroline Upham. Ev was preceded in his death by his parents Christine and Emory Upham and his older brother, Charles Upham. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Rio Vision (33 N. 2nd St. Rio Vista CA 94571, riovistavision.com), or a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Mar. 5, 2017.

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The Guggemos Family

March 25, 2017

Everett was a charming and wonderful man. He had a warm smile and tender heart. He will be missed.

Bart Cavanaugh

March 11, 2017

To: Mary, Lil Ev and Vallerie, Ann and Lindsay, and all the grandkids, I share your sadness. The Delta has lost another truly GENTLE-MAN.
Sincerely,
Bart Cavanaugh

Ev and My Dad, " Bear"

Debbie Elliot

March 5, 2017

Everett upham " Blue Eyes" was the light of my family's life. Both he and my Dad were best friends, our families shared their friendship and love and have many happy memories as their kids. They were very special men who we will always miss and remember. They worked hard and played hard.
Love Debbie Dave Elliots Daughter.

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