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1935

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2015

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Juanita Humphrey Obituary

Aug. 26, 1935 - April 30, 2015

Juanita Humphrey, 79, of Vacaville, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. She was born in Winters, to Clarence and Carmen Campos.

Juanita was retired from the position of Assistant Dean of Research Development for the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine after 42 years of dedicated service.

Juanita was devoted to her family and enjoyed various hobbies, including cooking, gardening, painting and photography.

A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived by her son, Archie Humphrey (Nina) of Vacaville; her grandson, Arthur Samuel Humphrey (Sarah) of Vacaville; step-granddaughter, Ingrid Jimenez (Robert Patton) of Carmichael; step-grandson, Andres Jimenez (Lilian) of San Diego; brother, Larry Campos, Sr. (Darlene) of Winters; sisters-in-law, Marge Cameron (Earnest) of Byron, GA, Pat Humphrey of Sonora, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded by the death of her husband, Arthur L. Humphrey, to whom she was married for 58 years. Juanita lived life with vitality and strength. She will be dearly missed.

Juanita will be laid to rest during a private burial at the Winters Cemetery.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate her life on Friday, May 8 at 11 a.m., at Tomat's California Cuisine, 1123 Grant Ave., Winters, CA 95694.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of McCune Garden Chapel (707) 448-6546.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Reporter from May 5 to May 6, 2015.

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May 8, 2015

To the Humphrey's family. I am so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with her for many years at UC Davis. I was always amazed at how thoughtful and generous she was with her compliments. She will be missed. My prayers are with your family. Monique Fix and family

Wiulliam Cody

May 6, 2015

Archie, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, I have very fond mrmories of her and your father thru the years in school and especially at the Elks Lodge dances. Bill Cody

Leon Weaver

May 6, 2015

In memory of a consummate professional and wonderful person! I will always fondly remember how pleasantly and effectively Juanita assisted our faculty and staff at the VMTRC (Tulare).

McCune Garden Chapel Funeral Home

May 4, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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May

8

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Tomat's California Cuisine

1123 Grant Ave., Winters, CA

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212 Main Street, Vacaville, CA 95688

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