Sylvia Neal

It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of Sylvia “Teeter” Marie

Neal, at the age of 89, in Fairfield, California on Tuesday, May 28, 2025.

Teeter was born on the Indian Reservation in Rosebud, South Dakota. She

comes from a strong heritage and was considered an elder within her Lakota

family. She graduated from Orland, California High School and obtained a

Business Credential from Okaloosa Community College in Florida. She worked

for 22 years at the University of California, Davis while simultaneously being

the bookkeeper for her and her spouse’s gas station ownership.

Teeter was loved by everyone she crossed paths with. She had a loving, kind,

fun personality and never met a stranger. She raised her children in her

beloved community of Dixon California and then moved to Fairfield in 1987

after her and Bob built their forever home. She, along with her husband, spent

many years being active members of the Loyal Order of the Moose and the

Fraternal Order of the Eagles, both in Fairfield.

She is survived by her loving husband, Robert A. Neal III, her two daughters,

Elaine Dado and Angie May (s: Vaughn), step-daughters; Debbie Placencia, and

Kimberly Neal; grandchildren: Eric Joseph (s: Brandi), Caprice Haan (s: Jon);

Tara Dado, Joie Nickum; great grandchildren: Victoria Gnos, Abby and Gracie

Nickum, Kylie Jo Garcia and Ellie Joseph; Brother Eric LaPointe (s: Patsy);

including a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. And her dear loving

lifelong friends too numerous to list.

McCune Garden Chapel in Vacaville will host Visitation services on Monday

June 23 from 6-8 pm, and funeral services will be at same location on Tuesday,

June 24 at 10:00 am, followed by interment at the Sacramento Valley National

Cemetery in Dixon California at 12:30 pm. Celebration of Life reception at the

Fraternal Order of the Eagles, from 2-4 in Suisun City California directly

following interment.

Teeter’s spirit will be seriously missed by her family and friends – she will

remain in our hearts forever. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Solano Care

Hospice, at 190 S Orchard Ave, Ste B 123, Vacaville CA 95688. Thank you.