Yolo County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....LIDER , William Robert  March 19 2004
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Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, March 25, 2004
William Robert Lider

William Robert Lider, born Aug. 3, 1913, a lifelong Yolo County resident, died
March 19, 2004 in Sierra Healthcare in Davis. He was raised on the family farm
in South Esparto with his six siblings. He attended Sacramento Junior College
and UCD where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a bachelor in pomology. He sang
in the Cal Aggie Christian Association choir. For six years he served in the
infantry reserve.

Agriculture was his vocation. He worked for Spreckels, Cal West Seeds and
Garner/Hirahara Seed as a fieldman. In the 1940's he became a farmer raising
sugar beets, tomatoes, alfalfa, and corn. He was known for the kindness he
showed to the German prisoners of war who harvested his crops.

An avid hunter until his late 80's, Bill and friends trekked semi-annually to
Nevada and Wyoming in pursuit of deer, elk, and turkey. Fishing with his buddies
off the California coast was another lifelong enjoyment.

The organizations that Bill was honored with lifetime memberships include
Woodland Kiwanis, Woodland Elks, Yolo Sportsman's Club, and Sacramento Safari Club.

Mr. Lider was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte. He is survived by
daughter Roberta Glendenning of Carson City, Nevada; brothers Frances "Bob"
Lider of Redding, Lloyd Lider of Oregon, James Lider of St. Helena; sisters Ruth
Meythaler of Concord, Virginia Busteed of Washington State; and dear friend
Phoebe McAllister of Davis.

A graveside gathering is planned on Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 3 p.m. at the
Cottonwood Cemetery located at Road 25 and 89 in South Esparto. All are welcome
to come celebrate Bill's life. Davis Funeral Chapel is assisting with
arrangements. Flowers are welcome or donations to the American Red Cross,
located at 120 Court Street, Woodland, Ca. 95695.


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Woodland, CA 95695.  

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