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John Dettling Obituary
Gary Dettling of Woodland, died at age 71 on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010. Gary was born on Sept. 23, 1939, in Woodland. He attended local schools and was a Woodland High graduate before serving in the U.S. Air Force where he achieved the rank of sergeant. Later he attended UC Davis.
Gary was a lifelong Yolo County farmer, recognized with the Outstanding Young Farmer Award for Yolo County and later was honored with second place with the California Young Farmer Award. In 2000, Gary traveled to Azerbaijan as part of a team to teach rice growing to farmers of that nation. Additionally, Gary was a lifetime member of Woodland's Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the Woodland Elks Lodge.
Gary is survived by his daughters, Jamie Dettling and Gina Priest; two grandchildren, Ava and Stella Priest; and brother, Richard (Dick) Dettling. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Ona Dettling.
A viewing and Rosary is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 1, at McNary's Funeral Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland, with the Rosary recited at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 2, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 860 West St. Memorials or donations in Gary's memory may be made to a charity of the donors' choice or to the Woodland United Way, 1017 Main St., Woodland, 95695-3530. McNary's Funeral Chapel assisted the family with arrangements.
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for John Dettling
November 15, 2010
Dick, Jamie & Gina, So sorry to hear about Gary. He was a very friendly man whom everyone liked. Don Gage
November 9, 2010
Dear Gina & Jamie:
I was so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sorry I was not able to attend the services,for I was on vacation.
Marilyn Kenyon
November 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this difficult time. You are in our prayers.
The Herger Family
November 2, 2010
Dear Jamie and Gina, we are so sorry to hear of your loss your dad was a very kind kind man alway,s smiling ready to give a helping hand if needed, my family worked with the Dettling Bro,s back in the 70,s and 80,s our thoughhs and prayers go out to you all. The Lopez Family
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Franciso Sanchez
November 1, 2010
Gina and Jamie, We are really sorry for your loss, We are so sad, we really appreciated that your, Dad rent his house to my family, We will pray for him and all your family. Woodland CA
Francisco Sanchez
November 1, 2010
Jamie and Gina, My family and my self are very sorry for your loss. We really appreciated that your dad rent his house to my family, we will pray for him and all your family. Family Sanchez
Robert Huebner
November 1, 2010
Jamie and Gina-
I'll never forget your Dad for his generosity, kindness and sense of humor. Sorry I cannot be there to attend the service. His legacy lives on through you both. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
November 1, 2010
Dear sweet Jamie and Gina~~~ I am so sad for your loss. I will always remember your dear Dad as a generous kind soul!!
May his remembrance always be tender and warm. I will always
cherish the fun times we shared. Love and support, Tante'Boogie
David Scheiber
November 1, 2010
Jamie and Gina-
Gary always made me smile when I would see him. My prayers are with both of you during this difficult time
Lili Scheiber
November 1, 2010
Thinking of you Gina and Jamie....
Love, Lili
Joanne Wilson
October 30, 2010
To Gary's Family
Sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Gary was a classmate of mine with the great class of 1957. What a neat guy to have known. Sorry I can't attend the services, but all of you will be in my prayers.
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