Johnny Wilkinson of Palo Alto, California passed away on February 27, 2007 in San Mateo, California.

He attended Nebraska School for the Deaf between 1954 and 1964 and then moved to California where he resided until his death.

Source: Nebraska School for the Deaf Alumni Association | Submitted by Kate Doering

Donald DeWayne Lawrence of Castro Valley, California passed away on April 3, 2005 at Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley. He died peacefully in his sleep with his companion, Tony Lewis, and his pastor, The Rev. Dr. Arlene K. Nehring, at his bedside.  He was 35 years old.

A memorial service was held at Eden United Church of Christ in Hayward on Sunday, April 17 at 5 o’clock p.m. A private sea scattering on the San Francisco Bay was held during a private service on Saturday, July 9, 2005.

Donald was a life-long resident of the San Francisco Bay Area. He was a member of Eden United Church of Christ. Survivors include his mother, Evelyn Lawrence; his life partner and companion of 14 years, Tony Lewis; 2 brothers, Richard Lawrence and James Lawrence II; 2 sisters, Linda Calyer and Jeannie May; 4 nephews, 3 nieces, and many friends.

Source: San Jose Mercury News | Submitted by Tony Lewis

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