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San Francisco Chronicle; San Francisco, California; Monday, January 28, 1918; Page: 6 ; (GenealogyBank.com):

Quiet Wedding

A quiet wedding solemnized at Grace Cathedral at 7 o'clock on Saturday evening united in marriage Miss Arline Abbott, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey E. Abbott of Salinas, and Lieutenant William Rollin Reeves, surgeon to the 145th Field Artillery.

The bride, who is a pretty brunette, is one of the most popular young women of Salinas; her family is well known there and in San Francisco. In Salinas her father, Hervey (sic) E. Abbott was at one time Supervisor.

The bridegroom is a native of Tennessee, who previous to the outbreak of the war was surgeon for a large manufacturing firm at Salinas.

Only immediate friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by Dean Wilmer J, Gresham. The bride wore a one-piece French frock of dark blue serge, with hat to match. She was attended by her sister, Mrs. J. P. Tripp, who came from Redlands to attend the wedding. Paul Cafter of this city was best man.

Lieutenant and Mrs. Reeves left at once for San Diego where the bridegroom is stationed.

San Francisco Chronicle; San Francisco, California; Sunday, February 3, 1918; Page: 16; (GenealogyBank.com):

Cathedral Service Unites Salinas Girl And Medical Officer In American Army

Grace Cathedral was the scene of a pretty wedding on the evening of January 26, when Miss Arline Abbott became the bride of Lieutenant William Rolland (sic) Reeves, Surgeon in the 145th Field Artillery.

The bride is a daughter of Supervisor and Mrs. Harvey E. Abbott of Salinas, and the family is well known here, as in that place. Mrs. Reeves attended Miss Hamlin's School in San Francisco. Lieutenant Reeves formerly lived in Tennessee, and until offering his services to the Government was surgeon for a large manufacturing firm at Salinas.

The ceremony was performed by Dean J. Wilmer Gresham, and was witnessed only by relatives and very close friends. Mrs. J. P. Tripp of Redlands was the only attendant of the bride and Paul Cafter was the best man.

Lieutenant and Mrs. Reeves are living at present in San Diego.

Obituary -- The Californian, Salinas, California; Monday October 1, 1990, page 2D (Newspapers.com):

Arline Abbott Reeves

lifelong Salinas resident

Arline Abbott Reeves of Salinas died unexpectedly Saturday morning at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. She was 97.

Mrs. Reeves, a native and lifelong resident of Salinas, was the daughter of Harvey E. Abbott, a Salinas banker, and Florence Abbott. Her grandfather, Carlisle S. Abbott was a pioneer settler in Salinas. He built the Abbott House on Main Street, later to become the Cominos Hotel.

Mrs. Reeves is survived by one daughter, Marilyn Reeves Baldocchi of San Francisco; one son, William Reeves of Los Altos; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Struve and Lapoerte Funeral Chapel. Entombment will follow in the Garden of Memories.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Chapel, Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey 93940, or to the donor's favorite charity.

Obituary -- San Jose Mercury News (CA), Tuesday, September 21, 2010 (per www.devaults.net):

Deceased Name: William Reeves

San Francisco CA United States

Dr. William A. Reeves Resident of Los Altos, CA Born in Salinas, CA, on Jan. 7, 1924, fourth-generation Californian

Dr. Bill Reeves rode to higher ground on Sept. 12, 2010 after a brief illness. Having served as a naval officer in the Pacific during WWII, Dr. Reeves graduated from Stanford University and Stanford School of Medicine.

He began his OB/GYN career in Los Altos in 1955, delivering thousands of babies during his 40 years in private practice. Dr. Reeves was a founder of El Camino Hospital where he served as its first medical chief of staff. Dr. Reeves was heavily involved in the establishment of the RotaCare Free Health Clinic as well as starting the Older Adult Resource Center. He served for many years on the Hospital Board and remained active on the Foundation's Board until his death.

Dr. Reeves was also a true steward of the land, the patriarch of the Cienega Del Gabilan Ranch near San Juan Bautista, a family working cattle ranch which he felt "was the glue that held the family together." An avid horseman, Dr. Reeves' love of nature and animals was only surpassed by his love of family and friends. He lived every day to the fullest and enjoyed the journey of life. Dr. Reeves was a member of the Los Altos Country Club, the Rancheros Visitadores group and a supporter of Stanford Athletics.

Dr. Reeves is survived by his fiance, Pat Pierce; three children, Lauren Reeves Boyle (Darrell) of Los Gatos, Bill Reeves (Laura) of Los Altos, and Michael Reeves (Cindy) of San Juan Bautista; his sister Marilyn Baldocchi (Don), nephew and niece, all of San Francisco; seven grandchildren; and two great-nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Ann in 2001. A memorial service will be held at the Stanford Memorial Chapel on September 28 at 4:00pm. Spangler Mortuary of Los Altos, phone: 650-948-6619 is handling funeral arrangements. Donations in memory of Dr. Bill Reeves may be sent to El Camino Hospital Foundation, 2500 Grant Road, WIL 210, Mountain View, CA 94040. Checks should be made payable to El Camino Hospital Foundation.