Daniel D. Gilchrist Jr. GILCHRIST - Daniel D. Gilchrist Jr., 84, of Orland, died Wednesday, July 27, 2005, in Chico. Arrangements are under the direction of F.D. Sweet & Son Mortuary, Orland, 865-3349. Chico Enterprise-Record (Chico, CA) Date: July 28, 2005 CARLSON, Ellen (Leona) Passed away on March 16, 2007 at the age of 91 after an illness of two years. Loving daughter of the late Daniel and Ivy Gilchrist of Petaluma. Sister of Mabel Ewing and her late brother Dan Gilchrist. Preceded in death by her two children, Arnold and Christine, and her loving husband Harold, her constant companion and soul mate for 63 years. Sister-in-law of Herbert (Pat) Carlson of Petaluma and Edith (Larry) Forno of Cotati. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Leona worked at the Combs Frozen Food Locker in Petaluma for many years. She was a charter member of the United Methodist Church of Petaluma where she met and married Harold. She was also an active member of Hessel Grange and the Old Adobe Squares of Petaluma. In accordance with the family wishes, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Leona's name to Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 or to a favorite charity. Family assisted by PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY. Press Democrat, The (Santa Rosa, CA) Date: March 20-21, 2007