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/8330 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: A-4, Sec. 28, Blk. 3 Interred: Margaret Mary Gillespie Color: Cauc Age: 66 years, 3 months, 11 days Place of birth: Ohio Date of birth: June 3, 1905 Sex: F Place of death: Ridgecrest CA Date of death: Sept. 14, 1971 Name and address of undertaker: Lyons Mortuary, Ridgecrest CA Note: Middle name in funeral home record does not match middle name on headstone. Also, death year does not match headstone. Desert Memorial Park Block 3, Row K, Space 28 Headstone: Margaret May Gillespie Born in Cincinnati, Ohio June 1905 Died in Ridgecrest, Calif Sept 1972 Relieve edging, raised letters Note: I went to cemetery to verify the headstone and the middle name reads May and the death year is 1972.

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/8329 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: D-3, Sec. 26, Blk. 3 Interred: James Robert Marugg Color: White Age: 41 years, 1 month, 4 days Place of birth: Calif Date of birth: Dec. 25, 1925 Sex: M Place of death: Ridgecrest Ca Date of death: Jan. 29, 1967 Name and address of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest CA Desert Memorial Park Block 3, Row K, Space 57 Headstone: James Robert Marugg California EM3 US Navy World War II Dec. 25, 1925 Jan 29, 1967 Standard military headstone, metal, raised letters

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/8328 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest Ca Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: A-3, Sec. 35, Blk. 3 Interred: Richard L. Padgett Race: Cauc Age: 36 years, 2 months, 24 days Place of birth: Calif Date of birth: Oct. 26, 1930 Sex: M Place of death: Trona, CA Date of death: Jan. 20, 1967 Name and address of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest CA Note: Date of birth does not match date on headstone Desert Memorial Park Block 3, Row C, Space: E 1/2 of plot 63 Headstone: Richard Lee Padgett California FN US Coast Guard World War II Oct. 26, 1929 Jan. 20, 1967 Standard military headstone, metal, raised letters Note: I went to cemetery to check headstone and the birth date is Oct. 26, 1929. It does not match funeral home record

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/8327 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: B-5, Sec. 3, Blk. 3 Interred: Allan Joseph Winterly Color: Cauc Age: 19 years, 11 months, 27 days Place of birth: Washington Date of birth: Jan. 12, 1947 Sex: M Place of death: Ridgecrest CA Date of death: Jan. 15, 1967 Name and address of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest CA Desert Memorial Park Block 3, Row B, Space 29 Headstone: Allan J. Winterly 1947 - 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/8326 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: A-3, Sec. 21, Blk. 3 Interred: Jessie M. Lacy Color: Negro Age: 63 years, 9 months, 2 days Place of birth: Mississippi Date of birth: Apr. 9, 1903 Sex: M Place of death: Bakersfield CA Date of death: Jan. 11, 1967 Name and address of undertaker: Jesse E. Cooley Jr., no address Desert Memorial Park Block 3, Row I, Space 3 Interred: Jessie M. Lacy 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/8325 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest Ca Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: B-6, Sec. 5, Blk. 3 Interred: Lorn R. T. Chadwick Color: White Age: 53 years, 3 months, 9 days Place of birth: Missouri Date of birth: Sept. 27, 1913 Sex: M Place of death: Ridgecrest CA Date of death: Jan. 6, 1967 Name and address of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest CA Desert Memorial Park Block 3, Row B, Space 54 Headstone: Lorn R. T. Chadwick Missouri Cpl Co B TAG School Sept 27, 1913 Jan 6, 1967 Standard military headstone, metal, raised letters

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/8324 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: N 1/2 of C-6, Sec. 53, Blk. 3 Interred: Jimmy Allen Hines Color: Cauc Age: 0 years, 0 months, 2 days Place of birth: Calif Date of birth: Jan. 2, 1967 Sex: M Place of death: Ridgecrest CA Date of death: Jan 4, 1967 Name and address of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest CA Desert Memorial Park Block 3, Row L, Space S 1/2 of plot 84 Interred: Jimmy Allen Hines No headstone

Thought I had replied to your posting to me earlier this year into regards of the plot? There is no marker for William A. HOPCRAFT. HAVEN OF REST BLOCK 697 LOT 9 REGISTER PAGE 74 STATUS: OCCUPIED DECEASED/RESERVED: HOPCRAFT, WILLIAM A. DIED/BURIED DATE 04/28/1910 04/30/1910 AGE 4 -Cheryl KERN CO volunteer 1moxnix@antelecom.net wrote: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8172.1 Message Board Post: I would be interested in a photo of any headstone, if one exists for: William Alfred HOPCRAFT b. 13 Oct 1907, Los Angeles County CA d. 28 Apr 1910, McKittrick, Kern, CA buried: 30 Apr 1920, Union Cemetery, King and Potomac Streets, Bakersfield, Kern, CA Died of pneumonia. I know the name was badly mis-spelled on the cemetery records but I was told it had been corrected. (HOPCOFT or something like that) Thank you. ==== CAKERN Mailing List ==== Kern Co, California CAGenWeb http://www.cagenweb.com/~eb/kern/index.htm --------------------------------- Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football

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/8323 Message Board Post: Trevor Conway Wolff Trevor Conway Wolff, age 79, passed away on June 24, 2005. He was a resident of Rosamond. Services will be held on Thursday, June 30, at Wayside Community Church, 3275 Glendower in Rosamond, at 11 a.m. The family requests in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Wayside Chapel Building Fund. Arrangements by Stickel Mortuary, Mojave. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA Published: 30 Jun 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JW.2ADE/8322 Message Board Post: I would like to have an obit for- Edgar Allen Corn born Aug. 19, 1905 died May 11, 1986 Delano, Kern, CA Would gladly pay $5 for his obit.... Marta Kaley cousinmarta@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dee, Pierce, Wright, Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8321 Message Board Post: Local businessman leaves lasting memories by Carol Holmes Tehachapi News Editor The Apple Shed co-owner Michael Anthony Fuller lost his brave battle with cancer on June 7. After 10 years in the community, Mike made a lasting imprint on downtown businesses as he inspired and helped coordinate the development of The Apple Shed from a place to sell apples and sandwiches to a bakery, gift shop, fudge factory and restaurant. “He was a wonderful manager and an important part of the community,” said business partner Ann Marie Novinger. “The Apple Shed is Mike Fuller.” Ann Marie said everything in The Apple Shed is a reflection of Mike because he was involved in “all aspects of the business from the time he came on board.” Likewise, another partner, George Novinger, said Mike left a legacy — in the employees he trained and gave a start in the workplace. According to the Novingers, it was Mike’s idea to begin serving more than sandwiches and to offer breakfast. George said Mike created a special barbecue sauce and salad dressing and that he came up with the idea of serving ribs, which is now a favorite menu item at the restaurant. Employees remembered Mike with fondness and appreciation at a memorial held in his honor on June 12 at Christian Life Assembly Church. Jill Smith recalled that one morning, following one hectic and very long day, she walked rather reluctantly into work to be greeted by Mike, who was holding a flower for her in a glass of water. “He was a natural teacher and leader,” George said. “He commanded respect just because they (employees) knew he cared about them.” Besides his good relationship with the employees and his partners in the business, Mike cared about the community and was a generous supporter of many events and activities. He also cared about the customers and had a knack for knowing what they liked. Nearly everyone who came to The Apple Shed knew him and his infectious smile. In addition to partners George and Anne Marie, Mike and his mother Shirley Fuller were the managing partners of The Apple Shed and Mike had a special love and respect for her. Shirley’s intent is to step back into the management role and continue the traditions of The Apple Shed. During his memorial, a poem Mike had written to his mother was read, expressing his love, respect and admiration for her. Another poem was read at the service by Anne Marie, one she had written to honor Mike. In it, she said Mike would always be a part of the town. Praise was also heaped on Mike for being a good father and loving grandfather. “My dad could fix anything, whether it be a broken heart or an axle on his golf cart,” said son Michael Fuller. Michael said his dad taught him and his brother to help and care for others as well as how to fish, golf, play tennis and drive a manual transmission. Mike was known not only as an avid golfer, but good at the sport. He also enjoyed playing pocket billiards. Mike was born March 27, 1957 in Vancouver, British Columbia to Gerald and Shirley Fuller. He is survived by his sweetheart, Kendra Roberts of Tehachapi; sons, Michael Jr. and Brian of Puyallup, Wash.; daughter, Brittany Dee of Tehachapi; grandchildren, Madasen Fuller and Mason Fuller; brother, Rick Fuller of North Lake Tahoe; sister, Cindy Fuller of Bakersfield; aunt, Gail Pierce of Cleelum, Wash.; uncle, Russell Wright of North Vancouver, British Columbia; niece, Julie Fuller; and nephew, Dylan Fuller Wood Family Funeral Service handled the cremation arrangements. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Tehachapi News Tehachapi, Kern, CA Published: Volume 106 - No. 10 June 22-28, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Chestnut, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8320 Message Board Post: Dorothy G. Smith March 22, 1932 – June 16, 2005 Rosary was recited and Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, June 20, at St. Malachy Catholic Church for Dorothy G. Smith, 73, who passed away on June 16 in a Bakersfield hospital. Dorothy was born in Ozone Park, N.Y., to Edward and Mary Chestnut. She was a loving daughter to her parents. Dorothy met her husband-to-be, Bill Smith, on a double date in 1950, (he was dating her friend) and they hit it off. They were married on Feb. 25, 1951 in Poplarville, Miss. They spent two of their most fun years living in New Orleans, La. Dorothy always said it was some of their best times. Dorothy moved to California in 1953 as a loving and supportive wife to her husband. She spent the next 12 years as an employee of McDonnel Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach. In 1965, Dorothy became a mother to her only son, Edward, and was an original stay at home mom until he turned 15 years old. She then returned to McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company where she subsequently retired after 30-plus years of service. Dorothy and her husband moved to Tehachapi in 2001 to be closer to her grandchildren. She was a loving and doting grandmother to Wyatt and Logan. They will miss their special times with Grandma that included making pizza and cookies. Dorothy loved to play video poker and was always searching for that extra change so she would always have five quarters in the machine. She was very patriotic and loved the United States of America. Dorothy was always willing to defend her country and emphasized how lucky we were to live here. She was a loyal friend, always willing to listen, and hardly ever said a bad word about anyone. She always taught “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” Dorothy remained courageous through all of her illnesses and battled the most recent affliction for seven months. She was a loving, caring wife, mother and grandmother and taught her family how they should live their lives. She will always be loved and never forgotten by her family and friends. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 54 years, Billy Smith; son, Edward G. Smith and his wife Beverly; and grandsons, Wyatt and Logan Smith, all of Bear Valley Springs. Interment followed at the Riverside National Cemetery. Wood Family Funeral Service handled the arrangements. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Tehachapi News Tehachapi, Kern, CA Published: Volume 106 - No. 11 June 29-July 5, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hoppe, Sabaloni, Moore, Hasey, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8319 Message Board Post: Christopher Ryan Hill July 24, 1976 - June 18, 2005 Christopher Ryan Hill, 28, died on June 18, 2005 in an automobile accident in Tehachapi. A celebration of his life was held Saturday, June 25 at Meridian Vineyards in Paso Robles. He was born July 24, 1976 and graduated from Davis High School in 1994 and attended Cal Poly before starting a business in San Luis Obispo. Last September he married Karen Graham Hoppe of Los Osos and they moved the business to Tehachapi in January. He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by all who know him. He is survived by his loving and devoted family, including wife, Karen Hill; parents, Jim and Caren Hill of Davis; brother and sister-in-law, Brennan and Eve Hill; nephew, Carter and niece Gracie of Bakersfield; parents-in-law Mark and Penny Hoppe of Cayucos; and brothers-in-law Doug Hoppe and Peter Hoppe; grandparents Joe and Lois Sabaloni of Bakersfield; aunts and uncles, Steve and Sue Sabaloni of Bakersfield, Patti and Hal Moore of San Jose, Janine and Ray Hasey of Yuba City; and nine cousins. He was a devoted friend to countless others, and will be greatly missed by all. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Tehachapi News Tehachapi, Kern, CA Published: Volume 106 - No. 11 June 29-July 5, 2005 No safety belt: Tehachapi man loses life DESERT NEWS STAFF REPORT TEHACHAPI — Christopher Hill, 28, of Tehachapi died at the scene of a traffic collision at 5:20 p.m. last Saturday when his Jeep overturned on the dirt extension of Cherry Lane, according to the California Highway Patrol and the Kern County Sheriff’s Coroner Division. According to reports, Hill was not wearing a safety belt and was ejected from the Jeep. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Hill’s two passengers, who were wearing safety belts, were treated for minor injuries. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA Published: 23 Jun 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lorenz, Voigt, McQuillen, Walters, Rath, Meyer, Shrader, DeBolt, Braden, Helm, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8318 Message Board Post: Lorene Johanna (Lorenz) Cosby July 27, 1914 - June 18, 2005 Lorene Cosby was born in Avon, Bon Homme County, S. D. to John and Marie (Voigt) Lorenz and was the beloved wife of the late Bill Cosby of Sacramento. She moved to Sacramento in 1922 with her family of 10 in a touring car with a trailer. The family camped out each night for a month. She was active in youth group at church and loved roller skating. She met Bill Cosby in 1933 and he convinced her to marry him on a Sunday evening, Sept. 29, 1935. She and Bill established their own business and retired in 1990 and moved to Oregon. In 1998 they moved to Tehachapi to be closer to family and then to Sacramento in 2002. Lorene was a church person all her life; she was a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Sacramento where she served in numerous leadership and serving positions. She is the mother of Patricia (Cosby) McQuillen of Sacramento and James W. Cosby of Denver, Colo. She is survived by daughter, Pat and Dan McQuillen, grandchildren Mark McQuillen of Tehachapi, and Kathie and Andrew Walters, great grandchildren Griffin and Sidney Walters of Sacramento; son, James and Fran Cosby and grandchildren Matt and Emily; sisters Cora Rath and Ruby Meyer, and the late Carrie Shrader, Marie DeBolt, Ila Braden, all of Sacramento, Violo Helm of Livermore; and Alvin Lorenz of Doyle. The family requests that any remembrances be sent to the Trinity United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 2245 Highridge Drive, Sacramento, CA. 95825. Mt. Vernon Memorial Park & Mortuary handled the services. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Tehachapi News Tehachapi, Kern, CA Published: Volume 106 - No. 11 June 29-July 5, 2005

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/8317 Message Board Post: William M. Brockman Sr. Dec. 15, 1914 – June 19, 2005 Born Dec. 15, 1914, William M. Brockman Sr. passed away at Mt. Vernon, Wash., on June 19. Brockman lived 12 years in Tehachapi. He is survived by three sons, William M. Brockman Jr., Donald A. Brockman and Timothy L. Brockman; his brother Virgil L. Brockman of Jerome, Idaho; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service was scheduled for June 26 and interment on June 27. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Tehachapi News Tehachapi, Kern, CA Published: Volume 106 - No. 11 June 29-July 5, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Procell, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8316 Message Board Post: Joshua Allen Booker Oct. 21, 1979 – June 17, 2005 A funeral service was held Friday, June 24, at the Tehachapi Church of Christ for Joshua Allen Booker, 25, who passed away in an automobile accident on June 17 in Anchorage, Alaska. Joshua was born Oct. 21, 1979 in Bakersfield. He moved with his family to Tehachapi in 1987 where he attended local schools, graduating from Tehachapi High School in 1998. Joshua was very active in Tehachapi sports, receiving the nickname “Little Big Man” during his days in youth football. He was small in stature, but had a big, big heart. He was also a Warrior wrestler for three years. Joshua was an avid fisherman, loved camping and just being outdoors. He was a dedicated college football fan and shared his enthusiasm with his dad on many occasions. At the age of 20, Joshua entered into the United States Air Force. At the time of his death, he was serving as an F-15 Support System Specialist for the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Pacific Air Forces, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother and father. Joshua is survived by his wife, Samantha Booker; son, Colin; and daughter, Corrin, all of Bakersfield; parents, Kenneth and Minnie Booker; brothers, Michael Booker and his wife Jenny, and Nicholas Booker and his wife Kayla; sister, Karrie Anne Booker, all of Tehachapi; grandparents, Oscar and Alberta Procell of Taft; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and good friends. Minister T.C. Robinson officiated at the service. Interment followed at Tehachapi Public Cemetery, Eastside with Chaplain Gregory Brunson officiating. The Blue Angels served as the Honor Guard. Wood Family Funeral Service handled the arrangements. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Tehachapi News Tehachapi, Kern, CA Published: Volume 106 - No. 11 June 29-July 5, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BENNETT, TAGGART, LOWE, WILEY, RYAN. HUNTER, KLECKLER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8314.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Sharon, I do have George Howards death record, I did find that, he died Sept. 9, 1966 and was buried Sept. 13, 1966. It's funny how he always lived in Bay city or Saginaw, Saginaw is where he married my mother, I just figured he went to Bakersfield because he had relatives there. Thanks so much for your help, I do look ups here in Muskegon if you ever need anything. Sue okla1915@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JW.2ADE/570.1 Message Board Post: MINNIE MYERS IS MY MOM HER FOLKS WERE JOHN & ANGELENE STEVENS THEIR KIDS WERE ROBERT LESTER DESSIEVAVAK MARY BATEY BESSIE IVY MOM MARY LESTER MOVED TO OROVILLE CA THE REST STAYED IN MO WILL SHARE WHAT I KNOW BOB MYERS

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8314.1 Message Board Post: Sue, If you haven't already gotten the obit for George, I'll be glad to try for one next week. But please use the CA Death Index to get the exact date of death for me please. http://vitals.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BENNETT, TAGGART, WILEY, LOWE, CLARK, HUNTER, RYAN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8314 Message Board Post: Hi, I'm still lookingfor a connection for George Howard Bennett, he was born in Bay City, Bay County Michigan, his parents were William and Isabelle ( Taggart ) Bennett, they were both born in Huron County Ontario Canada, George died in Bakersfield CA. and buried there, looking for any otherfamily members, George Howard Bennett was my father that I never knew so researching his family is all I have. Sue okla1915@aol.com