Norm Blacksher, born on June 23, 1923, in Gainesville, Mo., passed away at home on December 2, 2009, after a long battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by his wife Susan of 34 years, sons Norman D. of Seattle, and Steve of Colorado, and daughter Susan (Richard) Gredvig of Texas. He is also survived by stepdaughters Jane (Dick) Crable of Sacramento, Linda (Bret) Anderson of Santa Rosa, and Diane (Mark Sasway) Frederic of Manhattan Beach, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Norman is a veteran of World War II where he served with the 35th Fighter Control Squadron of the United States Army in New Guinea and in the Philippines; earning numerous combat medals. Following the War, he moved to the Bay Area and then Sacramento in 1958 as a manager with the Oroweat Baking Company. He later managed the automotive service center for both Sears and Wards in Sacramento. The passion of his life for the past 46 years has been his active involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous serving as a sponsor and mentor to numerous persons in their quest for a better life through sobriety. 

Dana Anderson, age 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2016, in Fresno, CA. He was born on June 17, 1945, in Albany, CA, the son of Daniel and Norma Anderson. Dana graduated from the University of California, Davis, and McGeorge School of Law. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He loved his family and friends. He truly loved his work, and he loved his clients even more. He will be remembered for his generosity, humor, his booming voice, and infectious smile. He will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know him. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Robertson; children, Holly and TY Anderson, and Brandon and Bailey Robertson; grandchildren, Tairon and Kelsy Anderson, Ellie, Brixton, and Max Robertson; sisters, Claudia Bieber, and Martha and Penny Evans.