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/8275 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: A-2, Sec. 30, Blk. 3 Interred: Wash Nichol Color: Negro Age: 75 years, 2 months, 25 days Place of birth: Mississippi Date of birth: No. 29, 1897 Sex: M Place of death: Lancaster Ca Date of death: Feb. 24, 1973 Name and address of undertaker: Lyons Mortuary, Ridgecrest CA Note: Funeral record lists last name as Nichol Desert Memorial Park Block 3, Row K, Space 2 Headstone: Wash Nichols Beloved Husband 1897 1973 Relieve edging, Masonic emblem between dates, raised letters Note: Last name on headstone is Nichols

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/8274 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: A-2, Sec. 26, Blk. 1 Interred: Glen Elmer Osbourn Color: Cauc Age: 73 years, 4 month, 14 days Place of birth: Kansas Date of birth: Feb. 9, 1893 Sex: M Place of death: Ridgecrest CA Date of death: June 23, 1966 Name of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest Ca Desert Memorial Park Block 1, Row I, Space 14 Interred: Glen Elmer Osbourn Buried, 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/8273 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: D-3, Sec. 25, Blk. 1 Interred: Mabel Mary Storm Color: Cauc Age: 92 years, 11 months, 1 day Place of birth: Not given Date of birth: Jan. 4, 1881 Sex: F Place of death: Ridgecrest CA Date of death: Dec. 5, 1973 Name and address of undertaker: Lyons Mortuary, Ridgecrest CA Desert Memorial Park Block 1, Row I, Space 9 Double headstone: Beloved Husband Roy M. STORM Mabel M 1880 - 1964 1881 - 1973 Beloved Wife Flower in center of top and bottom

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/8272 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: B-6, Sec. 34, Blk. 1 Interred: Ernest F. Miller Color: White Age: 74 years, 6 months, 24 days Place of birth: Oregon Date of birth: April 14, 1892 Sex: M Place of death: Ridgecrest CA Date of death: Nov. 8, 1966 Name and address of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest Ca Note: Funeral record reads Ernest F. Miller with Leo written above initial F. Desert Memorial Park Block 1, Row L, Space 30 Headstone: Ernest L. Miller 1892 - 1966

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/8271 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: C-1, Sec. 11, Blk. 1 Interred: Hayden Hale Color: Cauc Age: 59 years, 6 months, 12 days Place of birth: Arkansas Date of birth: Aug. 23, 1906 Sex: M Place of death: Ridgecrest CA Date of death: Mar. 5, 1966 Name and address of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest CA Desert Memorial Park Block 1, Row D, Space 19 Interred: Hayden Hale Buried, 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/8270 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest Ca Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: D-6, Sec. 32, Blk. 1 Interred: Robert Clavet Russell Color: Cauc Age: 20 years, 4 months, 4 days Place of birth: Calif Date of birth: Nov. 3, 1945 Sex: M Place of death: Porterville, CA Date of death: Mar. 7, 1966 Name and address of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest CA Desert Memorial Park Block 1, Row K, Space 60 Headstone: Son Robert C. Russell 1945 - 1966 Relieve center top circle with square in center extending branches, left and right sides urn with ivy, info between open heavely gates, 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/8269 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: B-1, Sec. 29, Blk. 1 Interred: Paul Otto Galbrecht Color: Cauc Age: 17 years, 5 months, 16 days Place of birth: New York Date of birth: Aug. 31, 1948 Sex: M Place of death: Los Angeles, CA Date of death: Feb. 17, 1966 Name and address of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest CA Desert Memorial Park Block 1, Row J, Space 49 Headstone: Paul O. Galbrecht 1948 - 1966 Relieve trees on left and right sides, mountains with rising sun on tip, 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/8268 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest Ca Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: D-5, Sec. 25, Blk. 1 Interred: Jewell F. Garner Color: Cauc Age: 35 years, 6 months, 15 days Place of birth: Oklahoma Date of birth: Aug. 2, 1930 Sex: F Place of death: Ridgecrest Ca Date of death: Feb. 10, 1966 Name and address of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest CA Note: Second name written above the first: Jewell Fannetta Garner Desert Memorial Park Block 1, Row I, Space 11 Headstone: Our Beloved Daughter and Mother Jewell Fanetta Hubbard Garner 1930 - 1966

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/8186.1 Message Board Post: News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 8, 2005 RICHARD EDWIN "DR K" KISTLER Longtime local resident andkey member of the China Lake management team for many years, Richard Edwin "Dr K" Kistler died at Ridgecrest Healthcare Center Tuesday, May 3, 2005. He was 73. A memorial service was held May 18 at Immanuel Christian Ministry Center. Donations in his memory may be sent to D.E.L.T.A. Rescue, PO Box 9, Glendale CA 91209. Dr. K was born June 20, 1931 to Samluel Edwin and Jewel Marguerite Kistler in Ludington, Mich. He spent most of his early years in Oregon. A graduate of Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Ore. he received a bachelor's degree, cum laude, in mathematics in 1952 and four years later earned a master's degree in education with honors from the University of Portland. He joined the civilian work force at China Lake in 1962 receiving a doctorate in management science from Stanford University in 1964. In the eight years he worked with the Weapons Planning Group his responsibilities grew from those of an operations research analyst to those of project leader and program director for antiair warfare studies. He served as the associate for resource management for three years prior to becoming the head of the Office of Finance and Management and China Lake Comptroller in June 1975. After 12 years he returned to the Weapons PlanningGroup contributing a broad range of studies impacting base realignment, consolidation and reorganization efforts. During his 33 year career at China Lake he recieved numerous prestigious awards such as the Navy Superior Civilian Service and Meritorious Civilian Service Awards, the Michelson Laboratory Award and the Commander's Award. His friends and colleagues will remember him for his excellent writing skills, extraordinary analytical ability, sense of humor and mentoring of others. He was a quiet man who spoke by action. "You were always a sincere and dedicated individual who made me feel secure just knowing that you were only a few steps away from my office," wrote former China Lake Commander Captain W.B. Haff on the occasion of Dr. K's 1996 retirement. "China Lake had a wealth of outstanding people who made my job much easier and you were one of the very best..." "First, last and always, you were a gentleman of quiet dignity who stood out in my book as a quality individual. You were above and beyond your peers and most of them knew it, to their chagrin. The center was fortunate to have your services and as a former commander I sincerely appreciated having you on the team." "Your clear thinking, extraordinary ability in organizing and communication difficult subject matter and consitent willingness to help on the toughest assignments have been a positive model for many people," wrote former Commander Rear Admiral D.B. McKinney, USN Ret. "You have definitely made a difference to China Lake and many of its employees." His wife of 46 years Marianne Kistler who came with him to China Lake in 1962 had this to say: "As for me I always wondered how I was so lucky to find such a kind and gentle man as Dick was." The couple had no children. From thetime he was a child Dr. K was a fan of baseball especially the Detroit Tigers. He knew the names of all the players and all the box scores for each member. He could quote the scores if asked and he learned a lot of math figuring out the batting averages of the players. He enjoyed gardening, tinkering with his old cars - a 1949 Crosley and a 1952 Hudson Wasp sedan - bird watching, traveling and his dogs. He is survived by his wife Marianne of Ridgecrest, sister Joan Skadsen and husband Ralph, niece Janice Skadsen and husband Jim and their two daughters Julia and Rachel, all of Ann Arbor, Mich, brother-in-law Paul and wife Joannie McKeown. Information provided by the family of Richard Kistler

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowgill, Scott, Diks, Lim, Carlson, Orem, Talesfore, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8267 Message Board Post: Gene Smith July 20, 1934 – June 15, 2005 Gene Smith died peacefully on the evening of June 15 at his home in Bear Valley Springs. Gene was born on July 20, 1934, in Englewood, Colo. to Alice Campbell Smith and Ernest Smith. He graduated from Englewood High School and attended the University of Colorado at Boulder. Gene then entered the United States Marine Corps and served as sergeant during the time of the Korean War. After his service, Gene attended the University of Redlands and received a bachelor or arts degree in 1959. Gene continued his studies at the School of Theology at Claremont, graduating with a Masters of Theology in 1964. He began his career in ministry as an associate minister at the Burbank Methodist Church, providing youth ministry and counseling during the 1960s. In 1968, Gene expanded his career to include counseling with the state of California in the Department of Corrections as a probation officer. In 1971, he accepted a promotion into the Department of Parole and moved to San Jose. In 1985, Gene and his wife, Barbara Joan Smith, attended the Unity School of Christianity Seminary in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Graduating in 1987, they were ordained at Unity Church of Christianity, Houston, Texas, as associate ministers where they served for three years. Gene founded the Unity Church of North Houston in 1990 and served there as co-minister with Barbara for 12 years. He retired to Tehachapi with his wife and mother-in-law, Bernice Cowgill, in 2002. (Bernice and her husband, George E. Cowgill, were residents of Bear Valley Springs since 1980.) In spite of a lifetime of brilliant health and fitness, in the fall of 2004, Gene received a diagnosis of brain cancer. He bravely battled his illness and made certain to enjoy and cherish the many loves of his life until his passing. Throughout his life, Gene was on a personal quest of growth and learning. He shared his journey openly with his family and many friends. On this courageous path, his accomplishments were many. He will be remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 38 years, Barbara J. Smith of Bear Valley Springs; brothers, Wesley Smith of Boulder, Colo. and Steve Scott of Littleton, Colo. and their families. He was the proud father of five children: daughter Shelley Smith Diks and son-in-law Bartel Diks, son Jordan Walker Smith and daughter-in-law Annie Smith, daughter Susan Carlson Lim and son-in-law Larry Lim, daughter Joan Leigh Carlson, and daughter Carol Talesfore Orem and son-in-law Alex Orem. He was the adoring grandfather of Alyssa Diks, Brandon Diks, Sara Talesfore, Julianne Lim and Cassandra Lim. There will be a memorial service at the Oak Tree Country Club Sunday, June 26, at 2 p.m. All are welcome. 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: Tillman, Batt, Lange, Adams, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8266 Message Board Post: Loretta Helena Roskam Oct. 29, 1916 – June 11, 2005 The Rosary was recited Friday, June 17, and Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, June 18, at St. Malachy Catholic Church for Loretta Helena Roskam, 88, who passed away on June 11 in Lancaster. Mrs. Roskam was born Oct. 29, 1916, in Freeburg, Mo. to Leo and Mary Tillman. She was a long time resident of Tehachapi, having resided n Kern County for 75 years. She married Homer Calvin Roskam on Aug. 3, 1937, in Wasco. They moved to Tehachapi in June of 1968. Mrs. Roskam enjoyed being a homemaker and was very dedicated to her family. She loved cooking, gardening and the challenge of crossword puzzles. She had been an FFA helper at both the Bakersfield and Lancaster fairs. Mrs. Roskam is survived by her son, Kevin Roskam and wife Lisa of Tehachapi; daughters Mary Batt and husband Jim of Lancaster and Lynn Lange and husband Bill of Garfield, Kan.; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Kathryn Adams of Fort Worth, Texas; and brother, Johnny Tillman of Concord. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Homer Roskam, in 1998; son, Ronald Roskam in 1960; and brothers, Ted, Frank and Alex Tillman. Father Joel Davadilla officiated at the services. Interment followed the Mass at Tehachapi Public Cemetery, Westside. Wood Family Funeral Service handled the 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. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8265 Message Board Post: Annette Marie Mantifel Mona Nov. 15, 1957 – June 7, 2005 Annette Marie Mantifel Mona was born Nov. 15, 1957 in Los Angeles and moved to Tehachapi to raise her children in 1991. She passed away due to accidental causes on June 7. She is survived by her two daughters, Erika and Jessica, lots and lots of family and countless friends, most especially Charity, all of whom will miss her very much. She’ll be remembered always for a loving heart, her giving ways and her never-ending care for others. 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: Johanson, Thompson, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8264 Message Board Post: Norma Helen Mettler Jan. 14, 1931 – June 13, 2005 Longtime Mojave resident Norma Helen Mettler, 74, passed away at her home in Mojave on June 13. Norma was born on Jan. 14, 1931 in Long Beach to Morton and Jenny Johanson. In February of 1948, Norma married James Raleigh Mettler. They moved to Mojave where she lived for 56 years. Norma worked for 40 years for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. She loved camping at Lake Tahoe and fishing at Crowley Lake. Norma’s life revolved around her family. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved the small-town atmosphere of Mojave, never wanting to live anywhere else. Norma is survived by her daughter, Susan Thompson of Mojave; son, James Mettler of Quartz Hill; grandchildren, Bonnie Sue, Dale, Bonnie and Kelly; and great-grandchildren, Brittany and Colton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, James Mettler, in 2002. Wood Family Funeral Service handled the 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: Berry, Collins, Burgeis, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8263 Message Board Post: Victor ‘Jock’ Jess McCrary March 1, 1952 – June 14, 2005 A memorial funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 22, at 10 a.m. at the Mountain Bible Church for Victor “Jock” Jess McCrary, 53, who passed away on June 14 in a Bakersfield hospital. Jock was born March 1, 1952, in Reno, Nev. to Arley and Mary McCrary. He moved with his family to Tehachapi at an early age, attending local schools and graduating from Tehachapi High School. He was employed as a carpenter in construction for 20 years. He also worked as the cook at what used to be the Golden Hills Country Club. Before his illness, Jock loved to go fishing and camping at Crowley Lake with friends and family. As a young man, he loved to waterski and ride his three-wheel bicycle and unicycle. His greatest joy was being able to spend time with his nieces and nephews on outings to the park and to buy ice cream. Jock is survived by his sisters, Tina McCrary Berry and Bonnie Collins and husband Dennis, all of Tehachapi; nieces and nephews, Travis Berry and wife Karah, Trevor Berry, Doyle Collins, Jodee Burgeis, and Darren Collins; great-nieces, Colby Berry, Madison Burgeis and Kristen Burgeis, and numerous aunts and uncles. Dr. Marvin Slifer will officiate at the service. 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: Woodgrift, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8262 Message Board Post: Cecil Allen ‘Al’ Kephart Aug. 8, 1934 – June 16, 2005 Tehachapi resident Cecil Allen “Al” Kephart, 70, passed away on June 16 in a Bakersfield hospital. Al was born Aug. 8, 1934, in Vermillion, S.D. to Kermit and Mary Kephart. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1952 to 1956. Al was a self-employed handyman for 20 years. He moved to the Tehachapi area in 1995. Al is survived by his brothers, Garth Woodgrift of Tehachapi, William A. Kephart and wife Sharon of Tuscon, Ariz., and Les Kephart and wife Anita of Vermillion, S.D. There will be no service per his wishes. 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: Hazen, Knapp, Cardoza, Jones, White; Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8261 Message Board Post: George F. Johnston Feb. 25, 1914 – May 23, 2005 George F. Johnston passed away peacefully on May 23 surrounded by his family at the Salina Memorial Hospital. George had lived in Salina since 1982. George Johnston was married to Evelyn M. Johnston for 58 years. George served in World War II and the Korean War. He retired after 37 years in the State of California Department of Corrections in the position of associate warden for the Tehachapi Correctional Institution. George served on the Tehachapi Unified School District board and as president of the Golden Hills Golf Course and Homeowners Association. He was also a member of the Elk’s Lodge and American Legion. His hobbies were golf and spending time with his family. A memorial will be held June 18 in Salinas. He is survived by his wife; daughters, Judy Hazen (husband Larry) of Gilroy and Mardi Knapp (husband Tom) of Watsonville; grandchildren Tiffany Hazen, Lori Cardoza, Larry Hazen, Ken Knapp, Tracy Jones, Vance and Mark White; and nine great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association at (831) 757-6221 or to the Macula Degeneration Foundation at P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515 or another charity in the name of George F. Johnston. 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: Johnson, Kincaid Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8260 Message Board Post: Louis Avery Ligon Louis Avery Ligon was born on November 12, 1950. He went to be with our Lord on June 4, 2005. Louis was predeceased by his father, James and his brother, Michael. He is survived by his mother, Lucille Johnson of California City, brothers Bobby, Larry and Danny, and sisters Sammy and Suzy, and his children, Lynn, Donavon, Tessa, Ashley, Derrek and Elora. Avery also leaves behind his loving partner, Kim Kincaid and friends too numerous to mention. He will be missed by many. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA Published: 23 Jun 2005

Hi,to whom it may concern: I am currently trying to find some newly discovered relatives (i think) I have a death notice that says that one of my Davis cousins maried a Salyards i do not know his given name at this point.Martha J. Davis is my cousin and i have been trying to get in touch with her relatives so as to have contact if they are willing, and to fill some holes in my famiy history tree."Janie's" Mother and father are my Grandparents, that i have just recently discovered what their names were.If any of the Salyards and Davis would like to contact me i would very much injoy it.I have some of the history on my side of the family that they may like to have. My address is Fannie 2u2@wmconnect.com Fannie

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/8259 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: S 1/2 of C-6 & D-6, Sec. 34, Blk. 3 Interred: Catherine Anne Comstock Color: Cauc Age: 3 years, 2 months, 24 days Place of birth: Calif Date of birth: Mar. 23, 1963 Sex: F Place of death: Ridgecrest CA Date of death: June 17, 1966 Name and address of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest CA Kern County Desert Memorial Park Block 3, Row B, Space S 1/2 of plot 72 Headstone: Forever in our hearts Catherine A. Comstock 1963 - 1966 Relieve praying angel on left side, cross between dates, 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/8258 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: A-4, Sec. 29, Blk. 3 Interred: Carl Edward Stibs Color: Cauc Age: 71 years, 7 months, 17 days Place of birth: W. Virginia Date of birth: Oct. 24, 1894 Sex: M Place of death: Ridgecrest CA Date of death: June 11, 1966 Name and address of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest CA Desert Memorial Park Block 3, Row K, Space 15 Double headstone: Mother Father Martha Ida Stibs Carl Edward Stibs June 27, 1908 - Blank Oct 24, 1894 - June 11, 1966 The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away