Yolo County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....LIDER, William Robert  March 19 2004
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"Winters Express," Thursday, April 1, 2004
William Robert Lider

William Lider passed away on March 19, 2004 in Sierra Healthcare in Davis.  Born
on Aug. 30, 1913, he was 90 years old.  He was raised on the family farm in
South Esparto with his six siblings.  He attended Sacramento Junior College and
U.C. Davis, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a bachelor’s degree 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 Spreckles, Cal West Seeds and
Garner/Hirahara Seed as a fieldman.  In the 1940s 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 80s, 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 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
and his deer friend Phoebe McAllister of Davis.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte.

A gravesite gathering was held on Saturday, March 27, at Cottonwood Cemetery in
Esparto.  All were welcome to come celebrate Bill’s life.  Davis Funeral Chapel
assisted with arrangements.  Flowers were welcome, or a donation may be made in
his name to the American Red Cross, located at 120 Court Street.


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Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave.,
Winters, CA 95694.  

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