Clark Warren Gelhaus

May 18, 1932 – April 23, 2017

Celebration of Life, Sunday, June 4th at Solar Swim & Gym

Clark Warren Gelhaus was nearly 85 years old when he passed at Kaiser Hospital in Antioch on April 23 after suffering a severe hemorrhagic stroke.  He was surrounded by family as he passed, along with current and former employees who saw Clark as family.  Clark was a gentle, caring and passionate man, committed to community and touching all those who knew him.

Clark is survived by his wife Ingrid, daughter Marion Gelhaus-Shore with husband Randy, and grandson’s Brodie and Nik.  He was preceded in death by his parents, George Gelhaus and Dorothy (Randall) Gelhaus, siblings Joyce Shivel (Gelhaus), Clayton and Larry Gelhaus.

Clark was born on May 18, 1932 in Oakland, California and grew up in El Cerrito and Lafayette, graduating from Acalanes High School in 1950.  He graduated from San Jose State with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in 1955.  The same year he graduated he acquired a pool in Antioch known to everyone as the “C” Street Pool, which is now known as Solar Swim and Gym.  In his nearly 70 years of teaching swimming, Clark has taught the grandchildren of people he once taught to swim.

Clark was the founder of the Delta Skimmers recreation swim team in Antioch, Delta Divers US Springboard Diving Team, Delta Dolphins Skin and Scuba Dive Club and helped to start the Holiday Run with Kiwanis.  Clark also served on the Antioch Waterfront Committee and was in the Naval Reserves from 1955-1958.

Clark was very hardworking and dedicated to his business that he ran with his wife Ingrid until his sudden death.  His greatest joy was teaching swimming and interacting with his gym members and working side by side with his wife of 53 years. Clark has touched the lives of thousands in his hometown of Antioch, the city that he loved.

The celebration of his life is planned for June 4^th at Solar Swim and Gym at 12 noon.  In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Kiwanis Club of the Delta, 3377 Dear Valley Rd #239, Antioch CA, 94531 for a scholarship fund set up in Clark’s name.  More information can be found at Facebook.com/solarswimgym

Jane Parsons photo from her 2015 Antioch Citizen of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award.

The family of Jane Parsons, the former Antioch City Treasurer who passed away on May 20th, has announced there will a Celebration of Life, this Saturday June 3, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at the Bridge Marina Yacht Club, located at 20 Fleming Lane in Antioch.

Jane Parsons in a photo from 2016 for her 2015 Antioch Citizen of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award.

October 13, 1932 – May 20, 2017

Jane Parsons was born in Berkeley on October 13, 1932 and died of cancer on May 20. She was 84 years old.

In 2016, Parsons was honored with the Citizen of the Year Lifetime Achievement award by the Antioch Chamber of Commerce for her many years of service to the community. Following is what was written about her, then:

“Jane Parsons was first appointed as a City Treasurer in 1983 and went on to win five elections, retiring in 2004. Jane has volunteered for over forty years for many community efforts including Rivertown Jamboree, Holiday De Lites and the Lighted Boat Parade, Soroptimist International of Antioch, Delta Thunder Boat Parade, Delta 2000 and is a past Commodore of the Driftwood Yacht Club.

Jane is the longest serving member of the Antioch Chamber’s Ambassadors, supporting mixers, ribbon cuttings and more. She is one of those rare individuals who serves quietly and always has a smile and wonderful attitude. Those who have worked with her over the years do so because she is so inspiring and she serves without regard to personal gain and always for a good cause, women, children and the entire community.”

Deputy Michael Foley, photo courtesy of Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.

By Allen Payton

The funeral service for Michael Foley, an Alameda County Deputy Sheriff and Antioch resident, will be held this Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Concord Pavilion.

The 60-year-old was struck by a bus at the Santa Rita jail in Dublin on Wednesday, February 22 and died from his injuries, the next day. Foley worked for the Concord Police Department for 29 years, prior to his service with Alameda County.

A message was posted on the Sheriff’s Facebook page on Thursday: “It is with great sadness we report that Alameda County Deputy Sheriff Michael Foley has died from his injuries. Mike started his law enforcement career in 1978 as an Officer with the Concord Police Department. After a long and successful 29 year career there, he retired and was hired by ACSO in 2007. Michael was one of the hardest working Deputies on this agency. He used his experience and wisdom to mentor countless numbers of young officers throughout his career. He was an extremely kind man who loved his family, friends, co-workers and community. He believed in public service and making the world a better place. All of us who were touched by his life will never forget him. He is a role model and a great example for others to follow. Our hearts are broken today. Please keep Mike and his family in your thoughts and prayers.”

Sheriff escort for Deputy Foley’s body on Sunday, Feb. 26.

On Sunday, Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs escorted Foley’s body from John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Bureau, according to a post on the Alameda County Sheriff’s Facebook page.

He is survived by his wife Tammie, and children Michael, Jr. and Tonya. A GoFundMe account has been set up to benefit the Foley family and has been verified by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. http://www.gofundme.com/deputy-mike-foleys-family-fund. According to that site, Foley “chose to work as a deputy at the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office to put his son, Michael Jr., through college.”

In addition, the San Francisco Police Credit Union has established an account under the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Alameda County Charitable Foundation for the benefit of Deputy Sheriff Michael Foley. Contributions may take place in person at a local branch, mail or electronically utilizing account #1387350 S5 M Foley Memorial Fund.  Funds may be forwarded to SFPCU via mail or electronically as follows:

ACSO DSA Charitable Foundation for Michael Foley

2550 Irving St San Francisco, Ca 94122

Acct#1387350 S5

Routing#321076496

Barbara Jane Dalton

Barbara Jane Dalton, 91 years old, native of San Francisco, current resident of Antioch, CA, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017. She was surrounded by her family. She is survived by her six children; Thomas Hanson (Frankie), Sheryl Hanson Heath (Richard), Susan Hanson, Donald Hanson (Christine), Lisa Hanson Spadini, William Hanson (Anna).

Also survived by her nine grandchildren; Daniel and Jennifer Hanson, Erin and Michael Heath, Nicole Hanson Manning, Thomas and Steven Spadini, Matthew and Rachelle Hanson and six Great-grandchildren. Per Barbara’s last wishes, no service will be held.

Chris Lee Shattuck

September 29, 1945 – January 6, 2017

Born in Glendale, Ca. Chris Lee Shattuck, passed away after a long illness at the age of 71. He lived in Antioch and started with PG&E in the area in 1969. He retired from PG&E after 43 years of service. He graduated from Red Bluff High and after graduation Chris entered the military through the United Sates Navy serving in Vietnam. Mr. Shattuck is survived by his wife Marcy, sister Robin Bailey, 2 children, 2 stepchildren, 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents Bob and Virginia Shattuck and daughter Sue Zuni.

P.L. Fry & Son is honored to be serving the Shattuck family. Services will be held on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. held at P.L .Fry & Son Chapel 290 N. Union Rd. Manteca, Ca. Due to his love of animals, in lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the Manteca Animal Shelter.

Ofelia Dimas

Born on 10/29/49 in McNary, Texas.

Entered in to eternal peace on 12/24/16.

Ofelia is survived by her seven children: Anna Marie Dimas, Lina Smith, Bennie Dimas, Jerry Dimas, Monica Gonzales, Paul Dimas, Russell Dimas and her 12 grandchildren.

Ofelia loved to be with her children and grandchildren. She loved to sing and loved gardening. She was a volunteer at Kaiser in Antioch and loved to help others. She was a very generous person and would often help a stranger if she could at any time.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Maclovio and Luisa Marquez.

Services will be held Saturday, January 7th, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Bear Creek Community Church, 1171 N. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi, CA 95242.

Burial and reception to immediately follow.

Bobby George Muncy

July 14, 1947 – December 14, 2016

Bobby George Muncy, 69, of Huntington, Arkansas, entered into rest on December 14, 2016 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born July 14, 1947 in Pittsburg, California the son of the late Robert and LaVance Muncy. He was a retired truck driver, Harley mechanic, and an Army Veteran.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years Stevie, three daughters, Cherie Lee Dickerson of Lake Tahoe, CA, Genevieve Carranzy of San Jose,CA and Jacqueline Spence of Lavaca, AR, son, Thomas Spillman of Searcy, CA, fourteen grandchildren, 24 ½ great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a. m. Friday, December 23, 2016 at Lewis-Roberts Funeral Chapel, 2911 West Highway 10 Greenwood, Arkansas with burial at 12:30 p.m. at Keota Cemetery, Keota, OK. Pallbearers will be Brandon Spence, Ryan Spence, Tyler Spence, David Carson, Zake Claude, Clay Garison, Donny Joe Thacher. Viewing will be held 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Lewis-Roberts Funeral Chapel, Greenwood, Arkansas. To place an online tribute go to www.lewisfuneralchapel.net.