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Wayne Light Obituary
Feb. 11, 1945 - Dec. 02, 2015
Dr. Wayne Light passed away Dec. 2, 2015 after a brief illness in Modesto, CA. He was 70 years old.
Wayne was born in Tulare, CA and graduated from Davis High School in Yakima, WA. He started his education at Northwest Nazarene, then went on to receive his Doctorate in Psychology from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. He then lived in Santa Rosa, working as a School Psychologist, and after special training with the FBI in Quantico, VA, worked as a Police Psychologist.
He met his wife, Jessie Tapia, married, moved to Alturas, CA in 2000. In 2003 they moved to Turlock where he worked for the Turlock School District. Wayne enjoyed working with children of all ages who struggled from learning or behavioral problems. Wayne had a motto he lived by; "Always leave people better than you found them.
Wayne will always be remembered as a kind, gentle soul; very loving of his wife and family. Dr. Light authored the book, "Light's Retention Scale." He enjoyed fishing, riding bikes with his wife and restoring old radios in his free time. He has been an active ham radio operator since the age of 13, and he loved using morse code to communicate with fellow Hams' around the world from his mobile unit.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Howard & Helen Light of Yakima, WA., and stepson, Sgt. Victor Cervantes (USMC). He is survived by his two sisters, Wanda Lee and Faye McCasland, brother Rodney Light, from Yakima, WA., stepdaughter, Sabrina Slyker of Santa Rosa, and grandsons Nathan and Joshua.
Services will be held at Eaggen & Lance Mortuary, 1540 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401...Dec. 16th at 11:00 am. Interment at Shiloh Cemetary in Windsor, CA
In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted at Valley First Credit Union, c/o Dr. Wayne Light, 1501 Hatch Rd., Ceres, CA 95351
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Elena Gutierrez
May 11, 2016
I only learned of Dr. Light's passing today from a colleague. I first met Dr. Light when I began working as a para in an SDC classroom in Turlock. He impressed me with his gentleness and kindness toward not only our children, but their families as well. I had not seen him in several years and then caught sight of him on the campus where I now teach. I was so happy to see him, I approached him quickly and could not maintain professionalism as I asked if I could give him a hug hello, not waiting for an answer. His words that day will stay with me. He was a wonderful person.
March 28, 2016
Wayne was a classmate at Davis High School in Yakima. We worked on the Lolomi together. He was senior photographer on staff our senior year.
March 13, 2016
Wayne and I went to the same church and high school. We were friends in middle school and high school. I last saw him and his wife, Jesse, a few years ago when they came to Yakima, WA when his mother was in the hospital. I remember Wayne as a kind, gentle person. I know that he will be missed but I know he is in heaven with his mother and father. Joyce Ritchie Lunstroth, Olympia WA
J green
March 4, 2016
I was just recently made aware of Dr. Light's passing and I was saddened at the news. He was an incredible man who did incredible things to advocate for our kids. He was such a calm beautiful soul. We were better to have known and worked with him.
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February 26, 2016
I am so sorry to read about Wayne's passing away. Wayne and I were very good friends, we went to school at Davis High in Yakin=ma. He was very gentle , kind and loving to all those around him. Although we had lost touch over the years the thought of him being gone makes me very sad. God's blessing to his family carol van wagoner (dione)
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Karen Morgan-Nations
February 26, 2016
I went to school with Wayne, we would walk home from school together and he would show me his ham radio sytem. I'm so glad he was able to keep up with it,, he was always nice and friendly. So sorry for his loss.
Bill Frazier
February 26, 2016
Wayne was a classmate of mine in high school, I considered him a friend. I used to go to his home after school to use his ham radio gear and to watch and listen to him on the air.
He will be missed by many.
Matt Devins
December 18, 2015
He was a wonderful pal, a great person, and truly a "Light". Education has lost a wonderful child advocate. Thank you, Dr. Light, for when I needed someone the most.
Holly Borges
December 15, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers and thoughts are with his family. I wish I had the opportunity to know him better. He sounded like a great person!
Wayne Sandifer
December 15, 2015
My thought and prayers go out the the family of Wayne Light. I has been over 60 years growing up in Yakima that I met the Light family. I remember when the two familys moved to Yakima. I remember Wanda and Faye, Waynes sisters and have contact with them on Facebook as well as Betty Light, Waynes Aunt. My prayers are with the family during these tender moments. Internet can be a great tool to keep in touch.
December 13, 2015
I met Wayne when he joined the Turlock chapter of the radio collectors society. What an interesting and knowledgeable guy. He often offered sound and considerate advice to the members on club matters and he was a people person extraordinaire. People like Wayne are so rare it was an honor to know him and call him friend. Wayne will be greatly missed by myself and the CVC. Jackie and I send our love and support to Jesse during this difficult time. Rich Lane
Sue Bredow
December 13, 2015
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