Obituaries 4-7-16

Edwin Nelson Stryker
Edwin Nelson Stryker, age 94, died on March 29, 2016 in Healdsburg. Ed was born to William and Emma Stryker on June 1, 1921 in Albany, Oregon where he was raised along with his two younger brothers Don and Gene Stryker.
Edwin graduated from Albany High School in 1939 and went into the military. Serving time in the U.S. Army, he was sent to the Aleutian Islands near Alaska protecting our borders. Upon returning to Albany, he began his career in the lumber industry and soon met Velma whom he married in 1943 and they had two sons, Brad and Steve. They divorced and Ed moved to California, settling down in Cloverdale where he began working at Cloverdale Plywood Company. Shortly thereafter, he met Gloria Rudolph and they were married in 1963 combining families of Ed’s two sons, Brad and Steve, and Gloria’s two sons, Pat Simmons and John Rudolph, and daughter, Lynn Simmons.
Ed was a member of the Druids, Lions Club and the Moose Lodge where he met and enjoyed many lifelong friends, as well as bowling with Gloria in Cloverdale. One of his fondest memories was his fishing trip in 1971 to Bella Coola, Alaska with friends.
Following a stroke in 2007, he lived the past eight years at Healdsburg Senior Living where he received excellent care with compassion. He enjoyed going to breakfast with his son John every week, as well as outings with his dedicated friend Lucia. Ed had a wonderful life.
Ed is preceded in death by Velma Stryker, his son Brad, Gloria Stryker and his brother Don Stryker. Survived by his son Steve, his brother Gene (Ann) Stryker, Pat (Kathy) Simmons, Lynn Simmons and John (Lorelei) Rudolph, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life for Ed is planned for April 23 at The Geyserville Oriental Grange Hall, 1000 Highway 128, Geyserville, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Donations can be made to Healdsburg Senior Living, 725 Grove Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448. They provided wonderful care for Ed.
Nancy Fedder
Nancy Fedder was born in Randolph Vermont, to her parents Mary and Alan Beals. The family lived in more than 30 locations in the United States, including Poultney Vermont, where Nancy graduated from Poultney High School. Nancy and her family lived in Tripoli; eventually moved to California, where Nancy graduated Sierra Jr. College. Nancy moved to Hawaii and graduated from the University of Hawaii, Manoa campus, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology.
After graduation Nancy had the opportunity to become a journeyman printer while working for both the Advertiser and Star Bulletin newspapers in Hawaii. After approximately eight years in Hawaii where she met and married her husband Kenneth Fedder; they moved to Santa Rosa, where Nancy worked at the Volunteer Center, as both the director for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and as one of the Volunteer Center fundraisers.
Nancy and Ken moved back to Hawaii in 1987, there they owned a franchise newborn announcement service which they later sold; after its sale, they moved to Medford, Oregon, where Nancy joined the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity Rogue Valley and, eventually she became the President of the affiliate. During this time Nancy had various positions in the Jackson Company Print Shop.
Nancy and Ken moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Nancy worked in the administrative offices of the City of Brookfield. Finally, Nancy and Ken moved back to California where they took up residence in Cloverdale.
Nancy loved reading and has read at least 1,000 books. She loved to tend a garden wherever she lived. Nancy loved to play tennis and watch WTA and ATP tours. She loved to do needlepoint pillows and pictures. She was a nature lover and loved spending time in the yard and outdoors. Ken often said Nancy could have been a “spotter” as she never failed to see a hawk or bald eagle when out for a drive. She loved travel and visited many countries.
Nancy is survived by: Her husband Kenneth Fedder, her brother Alan Beals of Sonoma, and several nieces, a nephews and two grandnieces.
Nancy will be sorely missed by those who knew her, for her joyful and positive attitude toward life and people. She was always ready with a friendly hello and warm smile. Nancy died after a long battle with ALS, at 74 years old.
Donations can be made to the ALS Association Golden West Chapter, Hospice by The Bay, or your favorite charity. Memorial or funeral are not anticipated at this time.