Obituaries

Louise Bernice Hallberg was born in Sebastopol on January 3, 1917, and lived on the same Graton property where she was born. She had just celebrated her 100th birthday at the Graton Community Club on January 8, 2017.

Born at the family ranch in Chianti (Geyserville) August 30, 1921 and passed peacefully on March 17, 2017 after a short illness. He was 95 years old. Being the youngest member of a large Italian family, he was nicknamed "Babe", which he was known by his entire life. He was predeceased by his wife June and his daughter, Sandra Blackmon, as well as his parents Antonio and Mary (Francesconi), a brother Roger, sister Evelyn. Babe was raised on the family ranch in Geyserville. His grandparents and father emigrated from Italy and settled in St. Helena and then Chianti. Many will remember the location of this ranch as "Zanzi Corner." Babe attended grammar school in the one-roomed Washington School in Asti and graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1940. He drove truck until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in August, 1942 and served for the duration of World War II. He served as a Machinist Mate 1st class on the Destroyer USS Franks and the cargo ship LST 1052 throughout the Pacific Theater and participated in many of the island based battles. Babe married June Freaner in 1951 and had three children, residing in Cloverdale to raise their family. He worked for Italian Swiss Colony winery for 35 years until his retirement as a machinist. After retirement he worked occasionally at Seghesio Winery in Healdsburg helping operate the bottling line. Babe was a member of St. Peter's church, Wm. Russell Ledford American Legion Post #293, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Babe was fortunate to maintain close friendships with his childhood buddies throughout his entire life. With his friends, he enjoyed hunting at the property on Geysers Rd. for over 50 years, fishing the Russian River and picking abalone in Elk. Babe is survived by his loving children, Susan Zanzi and John (Julie) Zanzi. He had six grandchildren; Garrett (Jessica) Zanzi, Gianna and Keegan Zanzi, Lauren Ford, Justin and Jason (Casey) Blackmon. Five great-grandchildren survive him. Also survived by nephews, Roger and Kedric (Denise) Zanzi and their families. Services will be private, with a public reception at Noon on Saturday, March 25th at the Geyserville Grill, 21714 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville. Donations suggested to Cloverdale Fire Department.

Aug. 19, 1931 to Feb. 20, 2017. Born in Woodland, California. Attended a one-room schoolhouse called ‘Wildwood’ in Colusa County. Grew up in Santa Barbara, where the ocean became one of his passions. Tedd’s love for the Arts was obvious. He participated in theatre performances and developed an interest in photography, thus providing many images for the Cloverdale Arts Festival. Another fond hobby was pride in his garden. One neighbor said of Tedd: ‘He’s even impeccably dressed while doing yard work!’ Perhaps the key to beautiful plants! Tedd served in the Air Force from 1951 to 1955. He returned to complete his M.ED. in Education, teaching High School for over 30 years in Southern California. As a collector of art, he donated his beautiful collection to Sonoma State College. Tedd fashioned his life style after his beloved mother and father. He was fond of his family. I am privileged to have been his sister. His final wish was to have his ashes scattered at sea. So be it, and with love, Paige.

Milo Keith Barnhart (Lou) was born in Tacoma, WA on October 13, 1928, and his family moved to Olympia, WA the same year. He was an only child until his parents adopted his sister Donna Carol in 1937. Keith attended school in Olympia and graduated from high school there in 1946. He had one year of college at La Verne College in southern California, but in 1948 his family moved to Cloverdale, CA. He attended SRJC and graduated in 1950. He also sang lead parts in several Gilbert and Sullivan performances at SRJC. In 1951, he refused induction into military service and was given a two-year prison sentence. He served his time in Tucson, AZ and then returned to Cloverdale on parole. In 1953, while working for Builders Lumber Co, a logging company near Cloverdale, he suffered a skull fracture which temporarily impaired both his sight and memory. In 1955 he married Shirley Laursen, whom he had met at SRJC. They moved to Arcata, CA, and he got his teaching credential at Humboldt State College in 1958. He and his wife returned to Cloverdale then, and he began teaching at Hopland High School in 1959. In 1960, Keith received an unconditional pardon for his earlier conviction of refusing military service, signed by former President Dwight Eisenhower. He began teaching at Cloverdale High School in 1961 where he taught English, Journalism and Speech and Drama until his retirement in 1989. In 1997, he published a web site, Barny's Review Page, which concentrated on reviews of fiction and non-fiction books. Keith was a talented musician, and loved to play jazz piano, string bass and trumpet. He spent many happy hours singing torch songs with his wife, Shirley, and performed in local jazz combos. Keith is survived by two daughters, Lettie (Barnhart) Smith and Cassandra (Barnhart) Grossman; he was pre-deceased by wife Shirley and daughter Jane (Barnhart) Linn. He has four grandchildren: Helen Osborn, Sophia Smith, and Rebecca and Benjamin Linn.

Jon Damien Beltrami, a Healdsburg native, passed away at home, the morning of Friday, January 20, 2017, five days before his 57th birthday. Jon is survived by his parents, Dante and Mary Beltrami, and his brother Jim Beltrami of Larkfield, his first wife Tana Dawson of Rohnert Park, his sister and brother-in-law; Erin and Jeff Carver of Browne Valley, his two sons Anthony Beltrami and Tommy Belli; his longtime friend and significant other for many years, Lynn Bond of Healdsburg, and her daughters, Chelsea Bond and Sarah Bond Stullken, and many, many more close friends and relatives.

James Edward Imand Sr. was born in Miami, Florida, on June 2, 1929, and entered into Heaven on December 20, 2016, at the age of 87, having had a long and prosperous life. As a youngster, football was his passion and he played at Miami High School. He then earned a football scholarship to play at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, where he graduated with a History Degree. Since 1960 the Oakland Raiders have been his team through good and bad! Also a Warriors fan. Upon graduating in 1951, he voluntarily enlisted in the Air Force for 4 years, with 1 year spent in Korea as an Air Intelligence Technician. He was awarded the Air Force Commendation for his service maintaining the Wings War Room containing target and classified data. He loved his country and flew the flag daily since the first Gulf War. Devoted husband of Phyllis for 61 years, meeting on a blind date in 1953, they were married in 1955 in Minot, North Dakota. In 1957, they moved to Denver, Colorado, and Jim was hired at Montgomery Wards Mail Order Plant, where he was promoted to several managerial positions. He left the company in 1965 as Assistant Operations Mgr., supervising upwards of 700 employees, to join McGraw-Hill Book Company in New Jersey. Subsequently he was promoted and, with his family, relocated to Novato, CA. After a long successful career, he retired in 1990 as the West Coast Regional Vice President. Jim loved God, his family, sports, gardening and traveling, having visited all 50 states as well as Tahiti, Vancouver BC and his favorite annual trip to CABO. Jim was a Sonoma County resident for 46 years, living in Windsor for the last 24 years. Jim is survived by his loving wife Phyllis, beloved father to Carrie (Ron) Myers, Jim Imand, Jr. (Nancy decea sed), Jennifer (Kevin) Krush, Carla Jean (infant deceased) adored grandfather to Heather and Todd Imand, D.J., Christa, and Casey Myers. Jim will be remembered for his integrity, hard work, steadfast love and devotion to family. Neighbors enjoyed Jim singing and whistling while working in his yard. Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Sonander and St. Joseph Hospital Hospice for providing loving care for Jim our wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. A Celebration of Life will be held on February 18th at 11:00 a.m. @ Spring Hills Community Church, 3700 Fulton Road, Santa Rosa. Donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, Spring Hills Church or your favorite charity.

Neil Brady spent his last moment on earth in the arms of his wife and son listening to Amazing Grace. Neil's battle with cancer ended on February 1, 2017. He was 58 years old. Neil Ernest Brady was born April 15, 1958, to Thomas Brady and Marjorie (Upper) Brady in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He moved with his family to California in 1960. After many years as a vineyard manager for Belle Terre Ranch in Alexander Valley, Neil worked in facilities maintenance for the City of Santa Rosa, eventually retiring from the Town of Windsor. Neil loved an adventure. An avid SCUBA diver, Neil traveled the world, diving the ocean's best reefs. He traveled extensively, rode bulls in his cowboy days, loved to ski and had a knack for finding the best restaurants wherever he landed. He enjoyed all types of music, visiting with his many friends and could often be found at the local concerts and festivals enjoying both. Neil's greatest joy in life was his son Logan and the adventures they shared. He leaves his wife of 14 years, Tricia Goffo Brady and their young son, Logan Michael Brady, to treasure their time together. He will truly be missed by his brother, Phillip Brady; sister, Elaine (Brady) Gobeil, nieces, Tina Brady, Shannon (Brady) Clark, Michelle (Gobeil) Forbes; nephew, Jake Brady; and so many friends. Neil's family asks for you to join them in celebrating a life well lived by taking a moment to listen to your favorite song, embrace the beauty of the day and hug your loved ones. In lieu of flowers, please extend an unexpected act of kindness in his name.

Gregory Alan (Greg) Garibaldi, born October 17, 1956, in Santa Rosa, CA to Eugene & Jacquelyn Garibaldi. Greg passed away at the family ranch on Jan. 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his brother Frank Garibaldi. He is survived by his parents and his loving daughter Claire Garibaldi of Georgia and son, Conrad Garibaldi of Cloverdale. He is also survived by his brother Jeff Garibaldi (Jill) and sister-in-law Beth Garibaldi and by uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins both here and in Alabama.