Skip to main content

Bruce Dodson - April 8, 1937 – May 27, 2018


Samuel Bruce Dodson, 81 of King City passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at his home with his family at his side. He was born April 8, 1937 in Oakland, California. In his early years he was a boy scout.  He graduated from Cal Poly and was a rodeo clown.  He moved to San Lucas California and worked at Eade’s Feedlot as a cowboy and ranch hand.  It was there he met his wife of 56 years, Melvina.  They were married November 24, 1961. After working the feedlot he became the business owner of Wildhorse Café (where he said he went from feeding cattle to feeding people).  He was also the business owner of Wildhorse Propane and Ciudad Del Rey Store, Motel and Trailer Park. Bruce enjoyed hunting and fishing. He went to Alaska where he shot his first moose.  He also enjoyed going on hunting trips to Montana, Wyoming and Texas. His fishing excursions included, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Oregon, Bishop and Monterey.  Bruce was an active member of the NRA and was president of the SoMoCo Fire Board.  Bruce especially enjoyed the outdoors; going to the ranches where he would help with cattle. Bruce was a loving father, husband and caring person.  He always had a smile on his face and was happy to just be here with an outlook that each day brought a great day. Bruce is survived by his wife, Melvina; son, Steve and his wife, Debra; daughter, Katie and her husband, Jeff; grandchildren, Tristan, Breana and Anthony Magaraci and Savannah De Martimprey and her husband, Tim; great grandchild, Abygail Bella Rains; brother, John and his wife, Vicky. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018 in the King City District Cemetery.  Family and friends are welcome to attend the graveside.  A Celebration of Life will be held immediately following the graveside in the Orradre Building of the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Bruce’s honor to the Relay for Life and VNA Hospice. Arrangements were entrusted to Eddington Funeral Services, 429 Bassett St., King City, (831) 385-5400, www.EFS-Cares.com.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Lake San Antonio Closed Due to Large Scale Fish Die Off; Number of Fish Impacted is Increasing and Reason for Die Off Remains Unknown

July 9, 2024- Out of abundance of caution for public health, County of Monterey Parks is closing the Lake San Antonio facility due to a large-scale fish die off from an unknown cause. On July 5, 2024, Parks staff noticed that dead baitfish, mostly shad, began washing up on the shore around Lake San Antonio and immediately contacted California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to report the situation. At that time, the CDFW fisheries biologist stated the fish die off was most likely due to the high temperatures and low dissolved oxygen level in the water and that the situation most likely did not present a risk to the public. Parks staff also contacted the Water Resources Agency (WRA), State Water Resources Control Board and Environmental Health Bureau.   Unfortunately, the fish die off has continued with larger species such as bass, catfish, crappie, carp, and trout being impacted. Attached photos include a 3–4-pound bass.   CDFW, WRA and EHB are working together to try t...
Post a Comment
Read more

Suspect Vehicle in King City Quadruple Homicide on March 3 Has Been Located

  The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of the King City Police Department is informing the community that the suspect vehicle involved in a quadruple homicide that occurred Sunday, March 3 on the 200 block of North Second Street in King City, has been located and recovered.  The vehicle was located in an unincorporated area of South Monterey County. The King City Police Department is receiving assistance from multiple local and federal law enforcement partners in this investigation. Based on the nature of this investigation, no further details regarding the recovery of this vehicle are being released at this time.   The Monterey County Sheriff's Office and the King City PD are asking the community for their assistance in reporting any information they may know regarding this incident which tragically left 4 people dead and 7 people injured, two with critical injuries. Information can be provided by contacting the following: King City Detective Sergeant Jos...
Post a Comment
Read more

King City Man Arrested on January 6 for Rape, Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor and Kidnapping

  According to King City Police Department, on December 30, 2024 a 17-year-old minor female victim reported that she had attended a party on the 100 Block of Bedford Circle on December 24, 2024. During the party, the suspect provided her with alcohol. He then pulled the victim into a bedroom, forcibly removed her clothing and had sexual intercourse with her against her will. This case was investigated by the King City Police Department Investigations Unit which resulted in the apprehension and arrest on January 6, 2025 of the suspect identified as 21-year-old Jesus Oseguera Briseno of King City. Briseno was also booked into the Monterey County Jail charged with Rape, Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor and Kidnapping. Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the King City Police Department at (844) 844-3382; Sergeant Josh Partida (831) 385-4848 or jpartida@kingcity.com; or the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME. Your call may remain completely ano...
Post a Comment
Read more