San Joaquin-Stanislaus County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Ghilotti, Maida  Elizabeth Ohm Moore February 10, 2005
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The Record  Febrfuary 16, 2005
Napa
Maida Moore Ghilotti 
Aug. 23, 1914 - February 10, 2005



Born Maida Elizabeth Ohm on August 28, 1914 in Stockton, CA this fourth 
generation member of a pioneer California family passed away on Thursday, 
February 10, 2005 in Napa, CA. 
An artist, businesswoman and homemaker, Maida attended Stockton High School and 
the University of Pacific. After her marriage to John S. Moore Jr., she moved 
to Modesto. She and her husband started a family farm machinery business and 
were founding members of Del Rio Golf and Country Club. Active in community 
organizations such as Omega Nu and the Modesto Branch of the National League of 
American Pen Women she was a noted watercolorist and exhibited widely earning 
numerous awards for her paintings.
After the death of her husband Maida ran the family business, J.M. Equipment 
Co. until the business was sold. In 1961, Maida married Dr. A.E. Ghilotti and 
they enjoyed a second home in Pebble Beach where golf and bird watching were 
favorite pastimes. Following the death of Dr. Ghilotti, Maida moved to Napa to 
be near her daughter. An enduring love of the land and respect for the 
environment began while growing up on a ranch on Roberts Island near Stockton. 
These interests continued throughout her life and took her to every corner of 
the world.
She is survived by her daughter, Melinda Moore Mendelson and her husband, Ralph 
of Napa; a stepson, Richard Ghilotti of Riverbank; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-
grandchildren. 
Services are to be private.
Contributions may be made to a charity of choice or to the Central California 
Art Association, 1015 J Street, Modesto, CA 95354 or the World Wildlife Fund, 
1250 24th Street, NW, Washington DC 20037.


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