Evelyn M. Talbott Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Evelyn Marie Talbott passed away on December 9, 2016, at Kaiser Hospital in Vallejo. Evelyn was born in San Francisco on December 14, 1944, to Thomas and Virginia White. While growing up in a Navy family, Evelyn lived in San Diego, CA, Virginia Beach, VA, and Honolulu, HI. She often spoke of the seven years she lived in Hawaii (1950-57), and returned on occasion to enjoy the island pineapple and plumeria flowers she loved so much. Evelyn graduated from Andrew Hill High School in San Jose, CA, class of '62. She married Ron Talbott in 1964, and they had three children. In 1974 the family moved from San Jose to Calistoga, where Ron transferred with PG&E. Evelyn worked as a teacher's aide at the Calistoga Elementary School, where many students fondly recall her unyielding playground discipline. In 1979 Evelyn joined Robert Mondavi Winery in Oakville as a bottling line and cellar worker. She made many friends at the winery and loved being a part of Mr. Mondavi's family. She retired from the winery in 1998, and later worked at Bank of the West in Calistoga. Evelyn was renowned for her support of her children, especially at her sons' football games where her voice could be heard above all others. She and her husband, Ron, were instrumental in building Calistoga's Little League baseball field on Washington Street. Evelyn founded the Little League concession stand from the back of her car. Later, they both spent many hours at the Calistoga Speedway working for the Athletic Boosters in the concession stand. She was also known for teaching sewing to many Calistoga 4H youngsters. In 1993 Evelyn was blessed with the birth of her first grandchild, Kaylie, and they remained quite close. Her grandsons, Tristan and Reece, followed in 2003 and 2007. She loved driving Reece to his Little League baseball games and was really looking forward to doing so next season. Throughout her life Evelyn enjoyed crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, sewing, cake decorating, listening to Elvis and other music from the '50's and '60's, traveling, trips to the casino, shopping, antiques and anything that supported her kids or grandchildren. Evelyn lost her oldest son, Ron Jr., in July, 2016. In the weeks and months that followed she became gradually weaker, often requiring hospitalization for treatment. She was transferred to Kaiser in Vallejo after Thanksgiving to address further complications, which ultimately proved insurmountable. Evelyn passed away peacefully with her son, Matthew, and daughter, DeAnn, by her side. Evelyn was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Virginia White, brothers Michael and Bernie White, and her son, Ronald Lee Talbott, Jr. She is survived by her son Matthew (Tracy) of Napa, daughter DeAnn Petersson (Rolland) of St. Charles, IL, granddaughter Kaylie Collins (Michael) of Twin Falls, ID, grandsons Tristan and Reece of Napa, sister Sandra Smith of Mansfield, TX, brother Lloyd White (Cecelia) of Escalon, CA, sister Lola White of Fresno, CA, brother Robert White of Houston, TX, several nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as her dear friends Barbara and Manual Gonzalez of Calistoga, and Kerry and David Whalin of Napa. Family and friends are encouraged to come and share their favorite memories of Ev as we gather to celebrate her life on Sunday, December 18th, 3pm, at the Tucker Farm Center in Calistoga. Refreshments will be served. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA US 94558

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Evelyn M. Talbott

December 14, 1944 - December 9, 2016