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Fiona Sibelrud posted a condolence
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Dear Mary
Thank you so much for your kind words, that means a lot to us. I am thankful that my husband and I had the opportunity to visit him before he passed away. It was difficult to see him so sick. It’s been comforting to hear from so many people who knew him. Thank you. Fiona
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Betty Monroe posted a condolence
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Good bye dear friend will miss your friendship more than you could ever know-rest in peace...Betty
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Joan Beames posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Urs was such a dynamic interesting person z. I’m glad I had a chance to know him.
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Fredrick Clarin posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Only giving Love from you everytime we crossed paths. From donating your time to completly making our annual Indian taco stand the best ever by with the help from friends supplying everything and I mean everything that was needed without a selfish care in the world. The world is at a loss for such a wonderful light of a man in it. Selflessness and unconditional true love . May the next level of adventures be plentiful!! You will be soulful missed!!
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Joseph Thomas posted a condolence
Friday, August 14, 2020
I miss you Urs. The stories you would share were always entertaining and usually full of knowledge. Thank you for bringing such a beautiful daughter into this world and loving our kids so much. Rest Easy PaPa Bear!!!!
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Naomi Zangger posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Dear Dad
Ich danke dir von Herzen für die schöne Zeit, welche wir zusammen geniessen konnten. Du hast mir die Liebe zu den Tieren, zur Natur und zum Kochen gezeigt. Dafür bin ich dir sehr dankbar und dies verbindet uns auch für immer. Liebe Gedanken sollen dich begleiten. Ich vermisse dich.
Deine Tochter Naomi
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Bettina Zangger posted a condolence
Sunday, August 2, 2020
I miss and love you so much dad. 3 weeks today, still hurts so bad that you are gone from all of us. Thank you for everything you left behind for us to cherish and be reminded of you. Ich liebe dich
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Trish Kershner posted a condolence
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Such a colorful man. Island burgers. First time I met someone else from the west coast. He told me about his daughter. Little did I know she would be a life long friend. He was such a great man. I did care so much for him. He will be missed.
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Michelle Denault posted a condolence
Friday, July 31, 2020
Urs, may you be in peace my old friend. I will never forget that day I met you. You were kind enough to share a table with a stranger and we enjoyed lunch chatting together at Whole Foods in Placerville on that warm summer day. I knew how well you would get along with Cosmin too, and we became instant friends with you and your wonderful family. I am so glad you guys became a part of our lives in California and that you guys could join in at so many activities at Indian Ed. You were such an amazing example of what a dedicated Dad and Grandpa is. Really, one of the most dedicated and loving Dads I have ever seen!!! I really feel like that your unwavering love and support helped shape Bettina and Mercedes into the amazing ladies they are! You passed on your kind and loving spirit to them, one of the best gifts you can impart upon this world! I am sure you did the same for Bentley, your little twin!!!! I loved hearing your stories and seeing your photos....especially getting the e-mails with all your photos on the Island in the years after I passed. I do think
one of my favorite memories was the day I came home from work and there sat you and Cosmin, engaged in a conversation, music playing, candles lit and wine and cheese out! Hahaha, it makes me laugh to this day. I think you reminded of home! A little piece of Europe in a small town in California. It was a pleasure to know you. I wish I could have said goodbye but I know that when I one day get to visit Cali. again and hopefully visit with Bettina, Mercedes and meet Bentley- that your spirit will surely walk with them, and live within their hearts! May your journey to beyond be filled with all the joy you deserve! Bettina and family, my deepest condolences to you all. I hope that time will bring you comfort, I can’t even imagine how difficult this is for you guys. Sending my love.
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Debbie Diaz posted a condolence
Friday, July 31, 2020
I will always remember Urs as the most dedicated father and grandfather. I also will think fondly of his love of cars, and gourmet food that he generously shared his passion for with my sister, Mandy.
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Anna posted a condolence
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Oncle Urs je me souviendrais Toujour de mon Voyager avec toi et tous les belles chose que tu m'as montres. Grosse bise de Anna
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kiko posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
It's been some years since the last time I saw you. My uncle who lives in america! with all the adventures of your incredible years. To be able to live and participate in some of the most important decades for human cultural and social changes. Some of my actions are reflection of the long conversations that we had from the times we were together.
I remember you every time, specially when I have to prune my rosebush the way that you taught me to do it.
Love you always all the time!
kiko
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Barbara Hillmer posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Urs loved music! He and I would go with friends to the Saturday afternoon broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera. Then we would all go out for a late lunch. He was also a patron of Glimmerglass and local music groups. He used to reminisce about singing in a children's chorus at home in Switzerland. Thank you, Urs. Enjoy the music!
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Fiona Sibelrud posted a condolence
Monday, July 27, 2020
IN LOVING MEMORY OF YOU
DAD
I wanted to say I’m so fortunate to have had you in my life, and grateful for the precious memories we shared. Although we didn’t see each other that often, I looked forward to talking with you every chance we had. You held my hand and walked me down the isle to a new beginning, and years later I found myself holding your hands by your bedside reminiscing about old days. Now that you are gone, I miss you more than ever before. I only wish I could hold your hand once more. Rest in peace big bear. Love always Fiona
IN LAUGHTER AND IN SORROW
IN SUNSHINE AND IN RAIN,
I KNOW YOU’RE WATCHING OVER US
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
MISS YOU
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Mary Huse posted a condolence
Monday, July 27, 2020
For Fiona, Naomi and Barbara.
You girls were toddlers when I last saw you, but your dad and my husband were lifelong friends from college. Please share my condolences with your sister and mother.
Urs posted your wedding photos on FB, so we got to see them. No matter your age or whether you expected a death, the loss of a parent is one of life's greatest sorrows. Perhaps you can take comfort in knowing others care at this difficult time.
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Will Gonzalez posted a condolence
Monday, July 27, 2020
My deepest condolences to you and your family Bettina.
I met your dad a couple of time many years ago but when we were in high school early 90’s. Your dad was super smart and wise he always had an answer for any questions you challenged him especially bout Citroen’s cars. He had a big heart he’ll be truly missed. I will never forget the one time your parents invited me for dinner and your dad and I had conversation about Ford Mustang SALEEN and he went into great detail on the engineering of it. It was so intriguing to learn more and more information and then told what the Ford GT meant. He was truly one of the smartest man I ever spoke and met in my life. Now he’s an angel watching over you guys truly blessed to had met him
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Peter Scott posted a condolence
Sunday, July 26, 2020
I loved this man .I looked to Urs for advice for he was a smart and wise man and a compassionate man . He was like a father to me only better. I could tell Urs anything.,even if it wasn't pretty and he never judged me the time that I spent with on his island where some of the best times of my life . He gave me the chance to see places and things that I would have never been able to experience if it weren't for him . I have never laughed so hard with anyone more than I did with Urs He will be missed but he will never be forgotten . Go in peace my friend and may we meet again someday
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Ozzie Oswald posted a condolence
Saturday, July 25, 2020
Fair well my dear Swiss-Friend❤️
It’s was always a pleasure to spend time with him and his stories were never a bore!
Since you left there was never a moment where you did not cross my mind with your wit and your smile and just now I realize how much of a awesome friend you’re always going to be to me I know that you earner the respect of everyone that had the pleasure to meet with you! SWISS ❤️ Love you and thanks for giving me the chance to call you my friend OZ
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Ursula Zangger posted a condolence
Saturday, July 25, 2020
Urs my Brother, I miss you so much. I miss the beautiful times we spend togheter, we laugh so many times over so many things. You teached me some of your wisdom and I'm so grateful for all you gave to me. Thank you! I love you, I love you so much!
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Mercedes Zangger posted a condolence
Saturday, July 25, 2020
My papa , my grandpa & my first male role model. Thank you for everything you’ve taught me and helped me through in life. I could always count of my papa when i need him. I miss our adventures even the small things like going to the store and when you and i would cook together or even going to the opera. i remember how proud you were when i got my first job and when i got that tattoo of your ear paw. You were so adorable when we went to the tattoo shop , taking pictures and asking questions. I’m so happy we got to share that memory together. i miss you so much & I love you with all of my heart ❤️
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Mary Huse posted a condolence
Saturday, July 25, 2020
Our friendship has spanned 60 years, since my husband and Urs were roommates in special college housing reserved for veterans.
Holcomb taught Urs American slang to assist with the perfect English Urs had been taught. Their friendship spanned both men's lives. They shared a love of photography, and our family lived vicariously through Urs' exploits and world travels. He was never boring!
The years passed, children were born and grew up, jobs came and went, lives changed but the friendship went on. We got together whenever possible, often on his island. About 4 years ago I met a friend of the helicopter pilot who forcibly evicted Urs from the island during a dangerous flood, and heard that tale from the pilot's opinion!!! Broken arm in a sling and his large dog under the other arm, Urs was hauled up in a basket and rescued to dry ground, literally at gunpoint! He did not want to leave his island! But that was Urs.
I am certain that Urs' soul/spirit continues on in some other dimension after leaving his earthly experience. He leaves great sadness but wonderful memories with his family and friends. There will never be another like him.
Remember the vibrant, multi talented man and be happy for having crossed paths with him.
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Bettina Zangger posted a condolence
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Dad you will be truly missed by so many and your family will forever have you in our memories and hearts. Thank you for being the best Dad and Papa, I love so many different things because of you and learned so much from you. I’m thankful for all the Nikons you have had in your hands to take photos of your family and everything else you liked to photograph. I hope you are with your mom & dad, Julie & Selby, and Donna. Family is forever, I have always loved you so much Dad, always looked up to you, you were always my rock growing up, you were Swiss Strong and fought it to the end. I miss you so much everyday, we all miss you so much, I hope you are watching over your grandchildren and telling everyone your stories. Ich liebe dich Dad
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