June 2012 - The ALS Association Greater Sacramento

In Memory of Our PALS Page 10
Janet Wilson
Janet C. Wilson, 62, of Weaverville died at home May 16, 2012, of ALS. She was
surrounded by loved ones and went home to the Lord.
She was born on June 4, 1949, in Tacoma, Wash., to Albert and Edna Roth. She and her
family moved to Trinity County in 1981 from Eureka, Calif. She spent many years homesteading
with her husband and children; an avid cook, and a friend to many. She had a
knack for selling and her retail experience included such businesses as the Lace Corner,
the Western Shop and Tops Market. She volunteered at HRN and was an active member
of her church. She and her husband owned and operated the Trinity Theatre for several
years. Quilting, laughing, walking with her grandchildren and making pie or brownies were
some of her favorite things.
A loving mother and grandmother, and a generous friend, she will be greatly
missed. She was diagnosed with ALS in June of 2009. Her last three years were an ongoing
episode of tragedy and laughter as her illness progressed. Varying forms of ambulation,
transportation and communication became the focus of living. Many of us will remember her speed-demon attitude
while driving her power wheelchair sometimes into the ditch or off the sidewalk. Life was an ongoing adventure for
Janet and she expressed that with courage and joy all the way to the end. Stubborn at times and adamant about her
wishes, Janet was a shining light who touched many lives.
She is survived by her husband, Greg Wilson of Weaverville; daughters Ronda and Ruth, both of Weaverville;
grandchildren Travis Burns and Alya Grillo of Weaverville; brother, Walter Roth (Helga) of Hollister, Calif.; ex-son-in-law
Foster Burns of Weaverville; and many friends.
A memorial service will be held for her loved ones at a later date. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be
made to the ALS Association, Greater Sacramento Area, 2717 Cottage Way Suite 17, Sacramento, CA 95825 or go
online www.alssac.org. Arrangements are being handled by Forrest Funeral Home, Weaverville.
Robert Lee Vyvlecka
Robert Lee Vyvlecka passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, April
19, 2012, in Davis at the age of 81, after a long battle with ALS. He was born in Jourdanton,
Texas, on Oct. 9, 1930, to Joseph and Adela Vyvlecka. He served in the U.S. Army during the
Korean War (1951-53).
Robert married Janet Havrda in Schulenburg, Texas, on April 27, 1957, and the couple
moved to California where they enjoyed 55 years together. They raised their five children in
Davis. His favorite hobbies were drawing, painting, gardening, hiking, camping, woodworking,
metal detecting and inventing things. He was a hard-working man, always providing for his
family.
Robert is survived by his wife, Janet Vyvlecka; sons Robert (Teresa) Vyvlecka of Woodland,
James Vyvlecka of Colorado Springs, and Kenneth (Beth) Vyvlecka of Kearney, Neb.; and
daughters Diane Medina (Lucas) of Cameron Park, and Carrie Schaefer of Sacramento.
He was blessed with 21 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Robert is also survived by his brothers Joe and Frank Vyvlecka, and
sisters Rose Marie Jaksik of Jourdanton, Texas, and Florence Polk of Fountain
Hills, Ariz.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to the ALS
Association, Sacramento Chapter (www.alssac.org). Those who wish to sign a
guestbook online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.
We extend our deepest sympathy and support
to those families and friends who
have recently lost their loved ones to ALS.
In their honor we will continue our fight
for a cure.
Daniel Cole
Vince Bezdecheck