Napa County CA Archives Obituaries.....Wooden, George Cooper May 15, 1949
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Sacramento Bee, May 21, 1949
“George Wooden, Last Survivor Of Napa Pioneer, Dies

NAPA (Napa Co.), May 21. – Funeral services were held here today for George 
Wooden, 78, last survivor of John Wooden, Napa County pioneer settler after 
whom Wooden Valley to the east of here was named.

Wooden was found dead yesterday [May 20] in his home here, after neighbors, 
alarmed at not seeing him for several days, notified the police.  His body was 
found in bed.  Coroner Charles Burchell said death was due to a heart ailment.  
Wooden had been in ill health for many months, but had continued to live 
alone.  Burchell said death probably occurred Sunday [May 15].

The deceased, born in Wooden Valley, attended school there, and as a youth came 
to Napa.  He joined the local police force, serving for many years.  He was 
retired by ill health with the rank of captain.  During his captaincy, he 
served as police chief for many months during the illness of the regular chief.

Following his retirement, he went to Susanville, where he regained his health.  
He returned to Napa and ran for constable, winning by a large majority over 
three opponents in the primaries.

He served as constable for two years, then was forced to retire again because 
of ill health.  He returned to Susanville and lived there five years.  His 
later years were spent in Napa in retirement.

He was a lifelong member of the Napa Aerie of Eagles.

Interment was in the historic Wooden family plot in Wooden Valley.” END


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Sacramento Bee (Sacramento, California).  May 21, 1949 (Saturday).  Page 13, 
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