This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8348 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 2, 2005 ROBERT FRANKLIN FULLER 1928-2005 Former Trona resident Robert "Bob" Franklin Fuller passed away Monday May 30, 2005 at his Ridgecrest home. He was 77. Viewing will be held at the Ridgecrest Mortuary on Friday June 3 from 5 to 8 pm. Funeral services will be held at the Trona Foursquare Church on Saturday, June 4 at 9 am. Burial will follow at the Searles Valley Cemetery. Pastors Dan Hellyer, Gary Nichols and Mel Wilson will officiate. A reception will be held at the Foursquare family center where friends and family will share memories and celebrate the wonderful life and legacy of a man who touched the hearts and lives of many. Mr. Fuller was born April 5, 1928 in Baxter Springs, Kan. to Chester N. and Flora B. Hopkins Fuller. He was the sixth child in a family of nine. He married Betty Currey on Nov. 25, 1948 and moved to Trona in 1949. He worked as a custodian at Trona Schools and for Baker Brothers as a gas station attendant before going to work as a pipe fitter for American Potash and Chemical Corporation. For many years he worked a second job for Gale Harvey as a station attendant and pallet builder. He retired from Kerr McGee in 1973 but immediately went to work for the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake. After 20 years as a civil servant (and numerous award, including the Renne award in 1989) Mr. Fuller retired to his new home in Weldon. The Fullers relocated to Ridgecrest in 2000 in order to be closer to family and friends. He was a member of the Christian Assembly Church in Mount Mesa and very active in his community. He was a supporter of kid's programs and charity fund-raisers with a special interest in programs for the handicapped. He also spent many hours volunteering at the Mount Mesa convalescent hospital, as well as helping many elderly friends. He is survived by his wife Betty of Ridgecrest, sister Juanita Parker of Whitehead, Okla., son Kelly Fuller of Mount Mesa, daughters and sons-in-law Reva and Ray Williams of Trona, Lyvonia and Clay Austill of Charles Town, W.Va., and Priscilla and Dennis Benadom of Trona, grandchildren C.D. Austill of Colorado Springs, Colo., Andrew Austill of Charles Town, W.Va., Jeana Williams of Ridgecrest, Becca and Roy MacLean, Tony and Vicki Williams, Cristofer Hisely and Erik Benadom all of Trona, great-grandchildren Sebastian, Ariel and Zera-Hemla-Elaine Austill, Heather, J.D., Ian and Cindy Williams, Nikia Magby and baby MacLean, numerous nieces and nephews and many, many friends who were all adopted into the Fuller family. Arrangements provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Media information provided by the family. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest Ca June 8, 2005 ROBERT FRANKLIN FULLER Robert Franklin "Bob" Fuller died Monday May 30, 2005 at his home in Ridgecrest. He was 77. Funeral services were held at the Trona Foursquare Church on Saturday June 4. Pastors Dan Hellyer, Gary Nichols and Mel Wilson officiated. A reception was held at the Foursquare Family Center where friends and family shared emories and celebrated the wonderful life and legacy of a man who touched the hearts and lives of many. Viewing was held at the Ridgecrest Mortuary on June 3. Fuller was born in Baxter Springs, Kan. on April 5, 1928 and was the sixth child of nine in the family of Chester N. and Flora B. (Hopkins) Fuller. He married Betty Currey on Nov. 25, 1948 and moved to Trona in 1949. Fuller worked as a custodian at Trona Schools and for Baker Brother's as a gas station attendant before going to work as a pipe fitter for American Potash and Chemical Corp. For many years he worked a second job for Gale Harvey as a station attendant and pallet builder. He retired from Kerr-McGee Co. in 1973 then immediately went to work for the Naval Weapons Center at China Lake. After 20 years as a civil servant and numerous awards, including the prestigious Clarence Renne Award in 1989 Fuller retired to his new home in Weldon. The Fullers relocated to Ridgecrest in 2000 to be closer to family and friends. Roberts was a member of the Christian Assembly Church in Mount Mesa and was very active in his community. He was a supporter of children's programs and charity fund-raisers with a special interest in programs for the handicapped. He also spent many hours volunteering at the Mount Mesa convalescent home as well as helping many elderly friends. Robert is survived by his wife Betty of Ridgecrest, sister Juanita Parker of Whitehead, Okla., son Kelly Fuller of Mount Mesa, daughters and sons-in-law Reva and Ray Williams of Trona, Lyvonia and Clay Austill of Charles Town, W.Va., and Priscilla and Dennis Benadom of Trona, grandchildren CD Austill of Colorado Springs, Colo., Andrew Austill of Charles Town W.Va., Jeanna Williams of Ridgecrest, Becca and Roy MacLean, Tony and Vicki Williams, Christofer Hisey and Erik Benadom of Trona, great-grandchildren Sebastian, Ariel and Zera-Helma-Elaine Austil, Heather, JD, Ian and Cindy Williams, Nikia Magby and baby MacLean, numerous nieces and nephews and many, many firneds who were all adopted into the Fuller family. Iterment was at the Searles Valley Cemetery. Arrangements were by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Submitted by the family of Robert Fuller

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8347 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 2, 2005 EVA HAZEL MCDONALD 1922-2005 Eva Hazel McDonald passed away Thursday, May 26, 2005 in Bakersfield with her family by her side. She was 83. Memorial services will be held at Basham Funeral Care, 3312 Niles St., Bakersfield on Saturday June 4 at 2 pm. Pastor Ken Armstrong will officiate. Mrs. McDonald was born Feb. 3, 1922 to Floyd Cecil and Deborah Miner. In 1939 she married Joseph Adams and they began a family. Her family says this about her: "Mama loved and reared 10 children and she was an integral part of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's lives. God gave us His best when He gave us our Mama. She stood strong through all of life's challenges. She lived her life an an example to us all. Mama, you will be greatly missed. You will live in our hearts forever." She was prceded in death by husband Joseph Adams, son Floyd Adams, son Steve Adams, son Eddie Adams, daughter Leona Adams and brother Dewey Miner. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Dale and Juliette Adams, daughter Joretta Adams, daughter Alta Schaufelberger, daughter and son-in-law Joyce and Stan Collins, daughter Julia Adams, son David McDonald, daughter-in-law Jana Adams, sister Tessie Scott, sister-in-law Modine Raymond, 28 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Arrangements and media information provided by Basham Funeral Care. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest Ca June 8, 2005 EVA HAZEL MCDONALD Eva Hazel McDonald died May 26, 2005 in Bakersfield with her family by her side. She was 83. Memorial services were held at Basham Funeral Care in Bakersfield on Saturday June 4. Pastor Ken Armstrong officiated. Eva was born February 3, 1922 in White Deer, Texas to Floyd Cecil and Deborah Miner. In 1939 Eva married Joseph Adams and they began their family. "Mama loved and raised 10 children and she was an integral part of her grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's lives," said a loved one. "God gave us His best when He gave us our Mama. She stood strong through all of life's challenges. She lived her life as an example to us all. Mama you will be greatly missed. You will live in our hearts forever." Eva was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Adams, sons Floyd Adams, Steve Adams and Eddie Adams, daughter Leona Adams and brother Dewey Miner. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Dale and Juliette Adams, daughter Joretta Adams, daughter Alta Schaufelberger, daughter and son-in-law Joyce and Stan Collins, daughter Julia Adams, son David McDonald, daughter-in-law Jana Adams, sister Tessie Scott, sister-in-law Modine Raymond, 28 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Arrangements were by Basham Funeral Care. For additional floral delivery information please call. Submitted by the family of Mrs. McDonald

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8346 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 2, 2005 SGT. NORMAN AARON WHEELER 1952-2005 Ridgecrest resident Sgt. NormanAaron Wheeler passed away Sunday May 29, 2005 at the Veteran's Administration Long Beach Health Care System. He was 53. Visitation will be held Sunday June 5 from 2 to 5 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday June 6 at 3 pm at Calvary Assembly of God, 800 W. Upjohn Ave. Pastor ChurchHobson and Bishop Yolanda Pasillas will officiate. Military rites will be performed by the US Marine Corps Honor Guard, Barstow. Sgt. Wheeler was born April 4, 1952 in Reno, Nev. He attended high school in Sparks, Nev. where he was on the wrestling and track teams and took wood and auto shop classes. He graduated from Sparks High School in 1970 and joined the US Marine Corps. After serving with the Marines from 1970 to 1974 he attended the University of Nevada where to (sic) studied drafting and criminal law. He earned his degree in drafting. He also attened Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute in 1979 and 1980. He took advance training courses in Jacksonville, Fla., Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro and the Naval Air Station, Lemoore. While in Albuquerque, N.M. he served as president and secretary of the Albuquerque Bowling League. He lived in Belen and Albuquerque, NM prior to moving to Ridgecrest in 1993. He began his civil service career in July 1983 as a GS-5 draftsman illustrator. He worked his way from GS-5 to GS-11 where he became an ordnance equipment specialist. He was know to his co-workers at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division as the "King of Weapons Loading." During his career he wrote and published numerous weapons assembly and instruction manuals. He (sic) dedication, courage and drive to excel earned him respect in the Marine/Navy community around the world. He will be remembered as a "Man of Honor." Semper Fi. He was preceded in death by his father Raymond Wheeler and his nephew Jason Wheeler. He is survived by his wife Theresa L. Wheeler of Ridgecrest, daughter and husband Veronica and Gabriel Flores of Ridgecrest, mother Marian Wheeler of Tacoma, Wash., brother and wife Paul and Jeanie Wheeler of Hood River, Ore., brother Danny Wheeler of El Cajon, sister and husband Nancy and Rick Lunn of Covington, Wash., grandchildren Jonathon, Patrick, Gabriel and Matthew Flores. Private cremation, arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 8, 2005 SGT. NORMAN AARON WHEELER Sgt. Norman Aaron Wheeler died Sunday May 29, 2005 at the Veterans Administration, Long Beach Health Care System in Long Beach. He was 53. A celebration of life was held Monday June 6 at the Calvary Assembly of God. Pastor Chuck Hobson and Bishop Yolanda Pasillas officiated. Secondary rites were provided by the US Marine Corps Honor Guard of Barstow. Visitation was held June 5 at the Holland & Lyons Chapel. Norman was born April 4, 1952 in Reno, Nev. He graduated from Sparks High School in Nevada in 1970 during which time he belonged to the wrestling team, track team, auto shop and wood shop. After graduation he joined the US Marine Corps. After serving four years in the Marines he attended the University of Nevada where he took drafting and criminal law and received his degree in drafting. He attended Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute in 1979-80. He also took ordnance training courses at Jacksonville, Fla., Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, Calif. and Naval Air Station, Lemoore. While in albuquerque, he served as president and secretary of the Albuquerque Bowling League. Norman began his civil service career in July 1983 as a GS-5 draftsman illustrator, subsequently working his way up to GS-11. He was an ordnance equipment specialist, known by co-workers as the "King of Weapons Loading" for the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division. During Norman's civil service career he wrote and published numerous weapons assembly and instruction manuals. Norman's dedication, courage and drive to excel earned him respect of the Marine and Navy community around the world. He will be remembers as a Man of Honor. Semper Fi. Norman is survived by wife Theresa L. Wheeler of Ridgecrest, daughter and husband Veronica and Gabriel Flores of Ridgecrest, mother Marian Wheeler of Tacoma, Wash., brother and wife Paul and Jeanie Wheeler of Hood River, Ore., brother Danny Wheeler of El Cajon, sister and husband Nancy and Rick Lunn of Covington, Wash., and grandchildren Jonathon, Patrick, Gabriel and Matthew Flores. He was preceded in death by his father Raymond Wheeler and his nephew Jason Wheeler. Private cremation and arrangments were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Submitted by the family of Sgt. Norman Wheeler

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8345 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest Ca Kern County June 3, 2005 LARUE BILLINGTON HAYCOCK 1921-2005 Former Ridgecrest resident LaRue "MooMoo" Billington Haycock "earned her wings" on Monday, May 30, 2005 in Twentynine Palms. She was 83. Funeral services were private. The family asks at her request that each one do an unselfish act for another person and then "pass it on." Thank you, all of the angels at Hi-Desert Family Elderly Care and VNA Hospice. Mrs. Haycock was born Sept. 16, 1921 in Eureka, Utah, the third daughter of Lon and Rose Clemons Billington. She spent her youth in the mining town of Dividend, Utah. She worked for the Atomic Energy Commission, China Lake from 1947 to 1958 and retired as a GS-12 AO for the engineerig department, Naval Weapons Test Station, China Lake in 1970. She was loved by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, sister, three nephews, great-granddaughter Lulu Star Luke and husband of 61 years Lloyd Haycock. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn and husband John Luke, grandsons Ted and wife Tanya Luke and Lincoln and wife Toi Luke, granddaughter Phoebe Luke and Brook Wiseman, nine great-grandchildren Lyza, Buzz, Liz, Jason, Daniel, Alofa, Johnny, Shelby and Colby, sisters Madlyn and Lola, brother Lon, two nephews and seven nieces. Arrangements and media iformation provided by Wiefels & Son Funeral Directors, Twentynine Palms.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8344 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 1, 2005 ELLA MAE VANDER HAGEN 1912-2005 Longtime California resident Ella Mae VanderHaegen passed away at her home in Ridgecrest on May 15, 2005 at the age of 92. A memorial service ill be held at the Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church on Thursday June 16 at 1 pm. A close family friend Rev. O. William Hansen will lead the service. Mrs. VanderHaegen was born on Nov. 23, 1912 in Holyoke, Mass. to Aaron Wilbur and Josephine Cecilia Lake. While she was in high school her family journeyed across the United States and settled in the Glendale area. She graduated from Hoover High School then earned a four year scholarship to continue her education at the University of Redlands. She thoroughly enjoyed her time at the university where she was a pre-med student and graduated in 1935. Upon receiving her Bachelor of Science degree, she attened Boston University Medical School. She ten began a twenty-year career as a laboratory technologist, working for medical groups both in Massachusetts and California. She met the love of her life Gustave VanderHaegen on a blind date in Boston on Oct. 9, 1940. Gus had recently arrived from his native land of Belgium and was workig in New York in the restaurant business. After many trips back and forth between Boston and New York Gus and Ella Mae decided to head to California where on June 8, 1942 they began their marriage of 56 years. They had one daughter Christina (Tina) Frisbee whom they reared in Sherman Oaks and later in Apple Valley. In 1957 she and Gus started their second careers as they opened a real estate office in Apple Valley known as "Gus VanderHaegen Realty." Although the medical field was her first love, she chose to join her husband as a real estate broker. Through their real estate business this husband and wife team formed many lasting and cherished friendships. For many years they were very active in the Victor Valley Realty, Apple Valley Rotary Club and Presbyterian Church of the Valley in Apple Valley. For the last eleven years of their marriage they lived in Laguna Hills where they enjoyed attending exercise classes, traveling, visiting with friends and being members of Geneva Presbyterian Church. Upon Gus' death Ella Mae decided she wanted to move to Ridgecrest to be close to her family. She loved the wonderful blue sky, mountains and wildflowers of the desert and rarely did a day go by that she didn't mention how grateful she was for her family and how much she enjoyed living in Ridgecrest. For six years she made her home at High Desert Haven and felt very fortunate to have such a friendly place to call home. Mrs. VanderHaegen was preceded in death by her husband Gustave, by her two brothers Aaron and Edgar and their wives, and by her sister Evelyn and her husband. She is survived by her daughter Tina and her husband Monte Frisbee of Ridgecrest, grandson Eric and his wife Julie Frisbee of Ridgecrest, grandson Marc Frisbee of Ft. Collins, Colo., great-grandson Trevor Frisbee and great-granddaughter Taylor Frisbee, both of Ridgecrest and many caring nieces and nephews in California, Massachusetts, Main and Washington state. Since she was a 30 year cancer survivor, friends and family may choose to send a donation to the American Cancer Society. Media information provided by the family. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 15, 2005 ELLA MAE VANDERHAEGEN Longtime California resident Ella Mae VanderHaegen died at her home in Ridgecrest on May 15, 2005. She was 92. A memorial service will be held at the Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church on June 16 at 1 pm. A close family friend Rev. O. William Hansen will lead the service. Mrs. VanderHaegen was born Nov. 23, 1912 in Holyoke, Mass. to Aaron Wilbur and Josephine Cecilia Lake. While she was in high school her family journeyed across the United States and settled in the Glendale area. Ella Mae graduated from Hoover High School then earned a four-year scholarship to continue her education at the University of Redlands. She thoroughly enjoyed her time at the university where she was a pre-med student. She graduated in 1935. Upon receiving her bachelor of science degree Ella Mae attened Boston University Medical School. She then began a 20 year career as a laboratory technologist working for medical groups in both Massachusetts and California. Ella Mae met the love of her life, Gustave VanderHaegen on a blind date in Boston Oct. 9, 1940. Gus had recently arrived from hs native land of Belgium and was working in New York in the restaurant business. After many trips back and forth between Boston and New York Gus and Ella Mae decided to head to California where on June 8, 1942 they began their marriage of 56 years. They had one daughter Chritine (Tina) Frisbee, who they raised in Sherman Oaks and later in Apple Valley, Calif. In 1957 Ella Mae and Gus started their second careers when they opened Gus VanderHaegen Realty in Apple Valley. Although the medical field was Ella Mae's first love she chose to join her husband as a real estate broker. Through their business this husband and wife team formed many lasting and cherished friendships. For many years Ella Mae and Gus were very active in the Victor Valley Realty, Apple Valley Rotary Club and Presbyterian Church of the Valley in Apple Valley. For the last 11 years of their marriage they lived in Laguna Hills where they enjoyed attending exercise classes, traveling, visting with friends and being members of Geneva Presbyterian Church. Upon Gus' death Ella Mae decided she wanted to move to Ridgecrest to be close to her family. She loved the wonderful blue sky, mountains and wildflowers of the desert, and rarely did a day go by that she didn't mention how grateful she was for her family and how much she enjoyed living in Ridgecrest. For six years she made her home at High Desert Haven and felt very fortunate to have such a friendly place to call home. Ella Mae was preceded in death by her husband Gustave, by her two brothers Aaron and Edgar and their wives and by her sister Evelyn and her husband. She is survived by her daughter Tina and husband Monte Frisbee of Ridgecrest, grandson Eric and wife Julie Frisbee of Ridgecrest, grandson Marc Frisbee of Ft. Collins, Colo, great-grandson Trevor Frisbee and great-granddaughter Taylor Frisbee, both of Ridgecrest, and many caring nieces and nephews in California, Massachusetts, Maine and Washington state. Since Ella Mae was a 30 year cancer survivor in lieu of flowers friends and family may choose to send a donation to the American Cancer Society Submitted by the family of Ella Mae VanderHaegen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8343 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 1, 2005 GEORGIA LOU HALL 1934-2005 Former Ridgecrest resident Georgia Lou Hall passed away at her Las Vegas, Nev. home on Monday, May 23, 2005. She was 71. Mrs. Hall was born in Portales, N.M. on March 2, 1934. She moved to California at an early age and graduated from high school in Oxnard in 1952. She lived much of her adult life in Ridgecrest, rearing her family and sharing many loving friendships. She love (sic) playing piano and shared her love of music with her family and friends. Mrs. Hall is survived by her husband of 51 years James Hall of Las Vegas, Nev., daughter and son-in-law Sharon and David Strong and two granddaughters Jennifer and Christina of Los Altos, son and daughter-in-law Gary and Debra Hall and granddaughter Valerie of San Diego, son Billy and fiancee Marlayne and her son Skylar of Oxnard, son and daughter-in-law Jimmy and Katie Hall of Chico, sister Gloria Goodrich of Mesa, Ariz., sister and brother-in-law Margaret and Norman Rice of Malvern, Ark., and many loving friends. Media information provided by the family. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest Ca June 1, 2005 GEORGIA LOU HALL Georgia Lou Hall died in her home in Las Vegas Monday May 23, 2005. She was 71. Georgia was born in Portales, N.M. March 2, 1934. She moved to California at an early age and graduated from high school in Oxnard in 1952. She lived much of her adult life in Ridgecrest raising her family and sharing many loving friendships. She loved playing piano and shared her love of music with her family and friends. Georgia is survived by her husband of 51 years James daughter Sharon and husband David Strong, son Gary and wife Debra, son Billy and fiancee Marlayne and her son Skylar of Oxnard, Calif., son Jimmy and wife Katie of Chico, granddaughters Jennifer and Christina, both of Los Altos and Valerie of San Diego, sisters Gloria Goodrich of Mesa, Ariz. and Margaret and husband Norman Rice of Malvern, Ark., and many loving friends. Services are pending.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8342 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 1, 2005 LAHMAN "GENE" DAVIS 1922-2005 Ridgecrest resident Lahman "Gene" Davis passed away Saturday, May 28, 2005 at Ridgecrest Healthcare. He was 82. No services are planned. Mr. Davis was born Aug. 16, 1922 in Wakefield, Ohio. He served in the US Army from 1943 to 1946 and was a WWII veteran. He lived in Yuma, Ariz. prior to moving to Ridgecrest in 2003 to be close to his daughter. He was a manager of an engineering model shop until his retirement. His family says this about him: "In Gene's short time in Ridgecrest he made a lot of friends and will be missed by all who knew him." He was preceded in death by his wife Beth Davis, on June 12, 2002. He is survived by three daughters Linda Butler of Sparks, Nev., Norma Mangrum of Ridgecrest and Sharon Varwig of Manteca, granddaughter Melissa Butler of Sparks, Nev., grandson Brian Bartels of Ridgecrest, grandson David Bartels of Carlsbad, granddaughter Connie Ayala of Sunnyvale, granddaughter Julie Varwig of Campbell, great-grandchildren Lane Butler, Sara Bartels, Lars Bartels, Maddie Bartels, Mia Ayala, Kyle Hatchet and Annalea Bartels. Private cremation, arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 1, 2005 LAHMAN "GENE" DAVIS Lahman "Gene" Davis died Saturdy May 28, 2005 at Ridgecrest Healthcare Center. He was 82. Gene was born August 16, 1922 in Wakefield, Ohio. A previous resident of Yuma, Ariz. he was a retired manager of an engineering model shop. He served his country during WWII in the US Army. After his wife Beth Davis died June 12, 2002 Gene moved to Ridgecrest in January 2003 to be close to his daughter Norma Mangrum. In Gene's short time in Ridgecrest he made a lot of friends and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his daughters Linda Butler of Sparks, Nev., Norma Mangrum of Ridgecrest and Sharon Varwig of Manteca, grandchildren Melissa Butler of Sparks, Nev., Brian Bartels of Ridgecrest, David Bartels of Carlsbad, Connie Ayala of Sunnyvale and Julie Varwig of Campbell. Also surviving him are great-grandchildren lane Butler, Sara Bartels, Lars Bartels, Maddie Bartels, Mia Ayala, Kyle Hatchet and Annalea Bartels. Private cremation arrangements are by Holland & Lyons Mortuary.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8341 Message Board Post: News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 8, 2005 MICHAEL E. SMITH Cdr. Michael E. Smith (USNR) died unexpectedly May 30, 2005 while he was participating in a Memorial Day parade in Canoga Park with the Old West Mounted Lawmen's Association from Ridgecrest. He was 53. A memorial service with full military honors will be held Friday, June 10, at 11 am at the All Faith Chapel, China Lake. Mike was born Feb. 4, 1952 to Kenneth Ivan and Betty Jean Smith. He began his career with the government in the mid-1970s as a Forest Service engineer in San Dimas. He then transferred to Port Hueneme, working for the RAM project, then the VLA Project. As Operation Iraqi Freedom began, Mike served at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, where he remained on active duty for three months. He was an engineer with TDM/RAIDER at China Lake between March 2002 and the time of his death. He served as a commander in the active U.S. Naval Reserve Unit at the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey. While residing in Ridgecrest, Mike was president of the Coso Dog Fanciers of California. He was an avid equestrian, entering many parades with the Old West Mounted Lawmen's Association, riding his horse Tanner or mule Gunner. Mike was a skilled craftsman, hiker and camper and enjoyed many toys such as his '57 Chevy Bel-Air and his boat moored in Oxnard Harbor. He was fortunate to have been able to travel the world with the Naval Reserve and his government positions. Ridgecrest was quick to become Mike's true home as he loved the desert, its beautiful sunsets and its starry nights. He is survived by his wife Harriet Luzinas-Smith of Ridgecrest, his daughter Christina Dietz of Ridgecrest and her four sons Andrew, Michael, Ryan and Evan, his daughter Laura of Atlanta, Ga., his daughter Melissa of Atlanta, G., and her children Kenneth, Shaun and Kaylee Rose, and his daughter Teresa Ann of Wellington, Ohio and her children Anastacia, Michael, David and Jordan. His surviving sons are Dennis, wife Julie and children Ciara and Arianna of Woodland Park, Colo., and Daniel McGuire and wife Carrieann of Wiesbaden, Germany. He is also survived by his mother Betty Jean Smith and sister Kenelene Heaton both of Victorville. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Ivan Smith. Mike will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Submitted by the family of Michael Smith

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8340 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County March 27, 2005 MOTORCYCLIST DIES AFTER CRASHING INTO MOUNTAIN Kenneth D. Lee, 55, of Garner, Iowa, died March 19 after crashing his motocycle into a mountainside off Trona-Wildrose Road. According to the California Highway Patrol Lee was driving his 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound on Trona-Wildrose Road, south of Nadeau Road, about 6:45 pm when he failed to negotiate a left hand curve in the roadway. The CHP's investigation showed Lee drove the Harley off the west roadway edge onto the dirt and gravel shoulder. Apparently he did not take any evasive action and drove into the mountain. Lee sustained fatal injuries in the collision.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8339 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest Ca Kern County May 29, 2005 RICHARD A. "RICK" HOFFMAN 1969-2005 Richard A. "Rick" Hoffman passed away at the City of Hope in Duarte on May 26, 2005, surrounded by family, friends and fellow law enforcement officers. He was 35. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, June 4 at the Desert Christian Center. He was born June 12, 1969 the son of Mary Ann Hoffman and the late Rev. Robert Hoffman, both of Ridgecrest. His family says this about him "Some of you knew Rick Hoffman as a youth leader, teacher friend or coworker. Some may have simply know (sic) him as Rick, but Hoffman was recognized best in uniform as a Field Training Officer for the China Lake Police Department. "He was a member of an elite fraternity of individuals who come togeth with a common goal, 'To Serve and Protect.' Officer Hoffman was always there, day in and day out, putting in on the line night and day to serve the community he loved. "While most people were asleep, Rick was there, giving his all to ensure the nights were peaceful. Through the rai, wind, blowing sand, winter cold and the summer heat you could count on Rick to respond to any cry for help, with pride in his profession and compassion for everyone. "Rick was a protector, a dear friend, an uncle, a brother and a son who will be deeply and greatly missed." A relief fund account has been established in Rick's name at the AltaOne Federal Credit Union. Anyone wishing to make donations to help offset costs incurred by the Hoffman family may do so at any AltaOne location. Media information provided by the family. Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 1, 2005 Visitation to be held for Officer Visitation will be held at Holland & Lyons Chapel on Thursday, June 2, at 3 pm for former China Lake Police Officer Rick Hoffman, who succumbed to an illness at City of Hope on Friday. Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest Ca June 1, 2005 Setting the Record The photographs of the police procession for Officer Rick Hoffman was incorrectly credited in the Tuesday May 31, 2005 edition of the Daily Independent. The photographs were contrictuted by J Haccou. Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 2, 2005 RICHARD ANDREW HOFFMAN Born: June 12, 1969 in New Rochelle, NY Parents: Rev. Robert & Mary Ann Hoffman Funeral: 3 pm Saturday June 4th at Desert Christian Center Viewing: Thursday from 3pm - 5pm and Friday 5pm - 7pm at Holland & Lyons. Rick went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 26, 2005 after a 16 plus year battle with bone marrow problems resulting in low blood and platelet counts. He died from complications after a stem cell transplant. Rick's life of 35 years was full of love, caring, giving and concern for others. He brought many people to know and love Jesus as their personal Savior and Lord. He touched the hearts and lives of everyone he came in contact with. Rick's grade school eyars were spent in Lutheran schools in New York City, Santa Ana, Ca and finally at Ridgecrest Christian School where he graduated as Valedictorian of his calss in 1984. He went to Burroughts High School where his main love was Auto Shop. He was on the Burros Swim Team and graduated from Burros in 1987. After 2 years he graduated with an AA degree from Cerro Coso College in 1989 and followed his childhood dream of being a police officer by getting his Criminal Justice Degree (BS) from the University of California at Bakersfield. Rick then attended and graduated from the Police Academy in Bakersfield and became a Kern County Reserve Sherrif's Deputy for 5 years. Rick worked as a couselor at Camp Owens, Kernville and in the Probation Department in Ridgecrest. As a long term substitute teacher of Criminal Justice R.O.P. at Burroughs High School Rick continued working with young people. He joined the China Lake Police Department seven years ago and became their Field Training Officer, training recruits and new hires in the basics of police work: CPR, First Aid, defensive tactics and firearms training. Rick saved two people's lives using CPR. Rick has been a youth leader for many years at Desert Christian Center, where he was able to befriend, counsel and minister to young people and their many needs and concerns. His practical and Christ-centered counsel touched the lives of all ages. Rick was a part of a Mission team from Desert Christian Center that went to Haiti in August 2001. They helped build a school, ministered to the children in Vacation Bible School as well as ministering to the adults. Rick and other team members said they were more blessed than the Haitians. Rick is survived by his mother Mary Ann Hoffman, brother Robert and wife Amy, nieces Kayli, Emily and Natalie, nephew Boaz, Uncle Bob Stark and wife Carolyn of Ridgecrest, Uncle Bill Start (sic) and wife Susan of Sylmar, and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Rev. Robert A. Hoffman and grandparents Wilbur and Mary Stark.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8338 Message Board Post: News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 1, 2005 Front Page HOFFMAN LOSES FIGHT WITH BLOOD DISORDER Family and friends of Rick Hoffman are aking plans to bid him a last farewell. The beloved police officer, youth minister and teacher died after losing his battle with a rare blood disorder late Thursday night at City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte. Rick was born Richard Andrew Hoffman to parents Rev. Robert and Mary Ann Hoffman on June 12, 1969 in New Rochelle, N.Y. "Rick's life of 35 years was full of love, caring, giving and concern for other," wrote his mother in a prepared statement. "He brought many people to know and love Jesus as their personal Savior and Lord. He touched the hearts and lives of everyone he came in contact with." Throughout his life, Rick was a person who lived and grew in Christian faith. He attended Lutheran grade schools and graduated as valedictorian of his junior high class at Ridgecrest Christian School in 1984. He went on to graduate from Burroughs High School where he excelled in auto shop classes and was a member of the swim team. As a young man, Rick worked toward his childhood ream of becoming a police officer. He earned his associate's degree from Cerro Coso Community College and his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from California State University Bakersfield. For five years Rick worked as a reserve deputy for the Kern County Sheriff's Department. He also worked as a counselor at Camp Owens, Kernville and in the Kern County Probation Department in Ridgecrest. Rick's love of teaching came through as a long-time substitute for the Criminal Justice R.O.P. program at Burroughs High School. He most recently worked for seven years as an officer with the China Lake Police Department. As the field training officer, he was able to enjoy his love of teaching and of police work, educating new officers in police procedures, self defense and firearms skills. His Christian faith also partnered with his love of teaching, leading Rick to accept the role of youth leader at Desert Christian Center. There he was able to befriend, counsel and minister to young people and help them through their many needs and concerns, MaryAnn said. "His practical and Christ-centered counseltouched the lives of all ages." As a member of DCC Rick went with other church members on a mission to Haiti in August, 2001. They helped build a school, ministered to the children in vacation Bible school and ministered to the adults. Rick and the other team members said they were more blessed than the Haitians, his mother recalled. During Rick's life he touched many people - students who benefited from his knowledge and experience, people who came to faith in Jesus through his ministry and people he helped as a police officer, including two people whose lives he saved by administering CPR. But some of the people who will miss him most are his nieces and nephew. "My favorite thing to do with Uncle Rick was play video games, said his niece Emily. "I miss Uncle Ricky." My favorite things was to cuddle with hime and rough-house with him,"said his nephew Boaz. "I miss Uncle Ricky.' "My favorite things was to watch stupid, sillymovies with him," his niece Kayli recalled. "We watched 'Napoleon Dynamite' for the first time together. It was the last movie we watched together." The children's mother, Rick's sister-in-law, Amy Hoffman, recalled how Rick would often say that she was his favorite sister. "I would say , 'I'm your only sister.' He would reply, 'Yeah, but you're still my faborite sister." Thinking back on Rick's life of mentoring, ministry and service, Amy now has a new perspective. "Now I know I was his favorite sister because he adopted so many sisters in his life." Rick is survived by his mother MaryAnn Hoffman, brother Robert and wife Amy, nieces Kayli, Emily and Natalie, nephew Boaz, uncle Bob Stark and wife Carolyn of Ridgecrest, uncle Bill Stark and wife Susan of Sylmar, and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Robert A. Hoffman and grandparents Wilbur and Mary Stark. Funeral services for Rick will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, June 4 at Desert Christian Center. Visitation at Holland & Lyons Mortuary will occur from 3 to 5 pm tomorrow and 5 to 7 pm on Friday.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8337 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 27, 2005 MARGIE JERENE DICKSON 1928 - 2005 Longtime Trona resident Margie Jerene Dickson passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster. She was 76. Graveside services will be held on Saturday May 28 at 10 am at Searles Valley Cemetery in Trona. Pastor Larry Higdon will officiate. Mrs. Dickson was born Aug. 7, 1928 in Sallisaw, Okla. She lived in Oregon prior to moving to Trona in 1967. She was a homemaker and a life member of the VFW Auxiliary. She loved to volunteer at the Trona Thrift Shop and attend meetings at the Senior Citizens Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Carlos in 1999 and two brothers Fred Rogers and Clinton Rogers. She is survived by a son Carlos Dickson of Trona, granddaughter Myriah Cleary of Arizona, four sisters Ova Minardi and Kathren Robinson of Tulsa, Okla., and Bernice Widener and Faye David of Gravette, Ark. Arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 1, 2005 MARGIE JERENE DICKSON Margie Jerene Dickson died Tuesday May 24, 2005 at Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster. She was 76. A graveside service was held Saturday May 28 at the Searles Valley Cemetery in Trona. Pastor Larry Higdon officiated. Margie was born Aug. 7, 1928 in Sallisaw, Okla. She was a homemaker and a resident of Trona since 1967. Margie was a life-member of the VFW Auxilliary. She loved to volunteer at the thrift shop and attend Senior Citizens. She is survived by son Carlos Dickson of Trona, granddaughter Myriah Cleary of Arizona, and sisters Ova Minardi of Tulsa, Okla., Kathren Robinson of Tulsa, Bernice Widener of Gravette, Ark., and Faye David of Gravette, Ark. She was preceded in death by her husband Carlos in 1999 and two brothers Fred Rodgers and Clinton Rodgers. Interment was at Searles Valley Cemetery in Trona. Arrangements were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Note: The difference in the spellings of some names between the two newspapers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: california Stotts Family Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8336 Message Board Post: found a Margaret G. Stotts 2-22-1906-8-15-1968 Sacramento,calif........mothers surname s/a Quen......almost sure this should be Cuen.........in the same area this family is related down the line to Celaya,McCain,Ariola.......any help would be wonderful............Cora.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kenner Lent Cuneo Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/2340.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for your post Sharon, Mary is my great great Grandmother. I have a little information about her. We have her maiden name as Lent, but no proof. She had a child before she married my Great Great Grandfather. She may have been married before, - he used the Kenner name. Buried At Union Cemetery Bakersfield, Kern, California Census says parents from Germany - Prussia. She was born about 1847 in Louisiana. The Edward who gave the info you posted was her son, my great Grandfather. Her husband my Great Great Grandfather was Joseph Kenner. He may have started out in life as Joseph Cuneo. Joseph was born 13 Apr 1854 in New York, New York. He died 15 Sept 1932 in San Luis Obispo, SLO, California. His parents were born in Italy. He lived with his family Antonio or Antone or ? Kenner or Cuneo and Wife Catherina -- according to 1870 Census - Seventh Township, Calaveras County 24 Aug 1870 Post Office San Andreas I believe his siblings were: 2. Paul Cuneo Kenner was born 01 May 1856 in CA. He died 03 Sept 1950 in San Mateo, California. Paul Kenner Dates of birth and death is from the California Death Index. It says that his fathers name was Cuneo.(But his last name is Kenner) 3. Mary Cuneo Kenner was born 17 Oct 1858 in California. She died 18 March 1945 in Avon, Contra Costa, CA. Joseph and Mary Kenner Children: 1. William John Kenner was born 24 Jun 1874 in Louisiana. He died 23 OCT 1941 in San Luis Obispo, CA. 2. Edward Coleen Kenner was born 29 March 1881 in Fostoria,Calavaris Co, California. He died 15 Dec 1945 in Los Angeles, LA, CA. 3. Catherine Josephine Kenner was born 18 Jan 1883 in San Mateo??, CA. She died 15 Dec 1909 in Maricopa, Kern, CA.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8335 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: N 1/2 of A-5, Sec 34, Blk. 3 Interred: Jeanette Leigh Tait Color: Caucasian Age: 0 years, 0 months, 1 day Place of birth: California Date of birth: April 15, 1967 Sex: F Place of death: Ridgecrest CA Date of death: April 16, 1967 Name and address of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest CA Desert Memorial Park Block 3, Row B, Space NE 1/4 of plot 65 Headstone: Baby Tait "Our Little Doll" 16-Apr-67 Trailing leaves across top and sides, medallion in center and corners

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8334 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: S 1/2 of A-5, Sec. 34, Blk. 3 Interred: Baby Boy Miller Color: Cauc Age: 0 years, 0 months, 0 days Place of birth: California Date of birth: March 25, 1967 Sex: M Place of death: China Lake, CA Date of death: March 25, 1967 Name and address of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest CA Desert Memorial Park Block 3, Row B, Space SE 1/4 of plot 65 Interred: Baby Boy Miller no headstone

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8333 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Funeral Home Record Lot: C-2, Sec. 21, Blk. 3 Interred: William T. Burns Color: Cauc Age: 76 years, 4 months, 18 days Place of birth: Calif Date of birth: Oct. 17, 1890 Sex: M Place of death: Ridgecrest CA Date of death: March 5, 1967 Name and address of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest CA Desert Memorial Park Block 3, Row J, Space 8 Headstone: William T. Burns 1890 - 1967

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8332 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: N 1/2 of A-4, Sec. 34, Blk. 3 Interred: Roberta LaDonna Hill Color: Cauc Age: 0 years, 0 months, 1 day Place of birth: Calif Date of birth: Feb. 27, 1967 Sex: F Place of death: Ridgecrest CA Date of death: Feb. 28, 1967 Name and address of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest CA Desert Memorial Park Block 3, Row B, Space N/E 1/4 of plot 65 Interred: Roberta LaDonna Hill No headstone

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8331 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: A-4, Sec. 28, Blk. 3 Interred: Delbert Lee Gillespie Color: Cauc Age: 75 years, 2 months, 28 days Place of birth: Not given Date of birth: Nov. 26, 1900 Sex: M Place of death: Ridgecrest CA Date of death: Feb. 24, 1976 Name and address of undertaker: Holland & Lyons Mortuary, Ridgecrest CA Desert Memorial Park Block 3, Row K, Space 29 Interred: Delbert Lee Gillespie No headstone