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Mary Baldwin
Professionally, Mary Ellen was a commercial property management specialist for Taormino and Associates and worked for Arnold Real Estate as their relocation director. Always active in the community, she was honored in 1985 as a Parent Volunteer by the Davis PTA for her service on the Student Welfare Board. Mary Ellen carved a niche managing election campaigns for local candidates for the Davis City Council, Yolo County Board of Supervisors, Superior Court Judge, and the California State Assembly. She was ever present as a concerned activist campaigning as well for important community issues.
In 1991, she was selected to serve as the Administrative Aide to then Supervisor Helen Thomson and served until 1992 when she was recruited to become the Executive Director position for the Davis Chamber of Commerce where she served until 1997. In 1998 she joined the staff of Supervisor Lois Wolk until retiring in 2002.
Mary Ellen was recognized in 2002 Yolo Champion for her leadership vision and commitment in serving the citizens of Yolo County. She was recognized for her particular work with the Yolo County Commission on Aging and the Yolo County Social Services Advisory Committee.
Mary Ellen was an Active and enthusiastic member of the Board of Directors for the Woodland Memorial Hospital and a contributer to the WMH Foundation. She also served as a member of the Board for Citizens Who Care. She Joined the Rotary Club of Davis in 1990 and was most involved with Rotarys Meals-on-Wheels Program. She continued her involvement with the Davis Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Davis until her death.
In Lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be directed to the Lee Baldwin Family Award Endowment to support an annual graduate student award at the University of California at Davis and specifically the Department of Animal Science.
A Mass celebrating her life will be held Thursday at 1 PM at St. James Catholic Church (1275 B Street, Davis CA) on May 5th 2011. A reception will follow in the parish center.
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Dear Cheryl, Randy and Robert, We have been out of town and just learned about your Mom. Please accept our condolences. I am very sorry that we weren't here for the service. Mary Ellen was an exceptional person and I was privileged to know her. I will miss her. Lou Below
Louis Below May 11 2011 12:00 AM

My deepest condolences to all on the passing of Mary Ellen. She was my '2nd mother' for most of my time in Davis and a most positive influence on my life. My memories of her are filled with good times and good fun. She was cherished and shall be missed. Heaven is a better place today.
Bill Barry May 5 2011 12:00 AM

Randy, Cheryl and Robbie, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She holds such a warm place in my heart for the warmth and kindness she showed me over the years. May memories help you all through this process. Thank you for sharing her and your Dad with so many people.
Kacey Donovan May 3 2011 12:00 AM

Mrs. Baldwin, Thanks for providing me with an insight into the political situation here in Davis over the years with your community involvement. Although, we didn't always agree I am thankful to you for that insight. And I will always recall your son Robbie from those school experiences here in Davis and I send him my best wishes at this difficult time. You will always be remembered.
Coleman "Tommy" Randall, Jr May 3 2011 12:00 AM