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/8194 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 17, 2005 WILLIAM JOSEPH KILGORE 1969-2005 Ridgecrest resident William Joseph Kilgore passed away Saturday May 14, 2005. He was 38. A memorial service will be held Saturday May 21 at 11 am at the Ridgecrest Mortuary, 437 W. Wilson Ave. Inurnment will be in the family plot in Minnesota. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a fund in the Kilgore family name at Kern Schools Federal Credity Union. Mr. Kilgore was born Sept. 29, 1969 in Austin, Minn. He finished a tour of duty with the US Air Force in 1991. He earned a bachelor's degree in art and was working to complete his degree in special education. He was a teacher at Murray Middle School. He enjoyed music and took acoustic guitar lessons. He appreciated the outdoors and nature and loved being with family and friends. He and his wife Jewel-le were awaiting the birth of his first son William Joseph "Joey" Kilgore. He is survived by his wife Jewel-le Kilgore and their unborn son William Joseph of Ridgecrest, daughter Kalilah Kilgore of Ridgecrest, son Derrick Meyer of Ridgecrest, parents Daryl Herbert and Nada Marcell Kilgore of Austin, Minn. and sister Charity. Private cremation and arrangements provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Media information provided by the family. Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA May 20, 2005 A name and age provided by the source was incorrect in the initial obituary and at the family's request is rerunning today. WILLIAM JOSEPH KILGORE 1969-2005 Ridgecrest resident William Joseph Kilgore passed away Saturday May 14, 2005. He was 35. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 24 at 11 am at the Ridgecrest Mortuary, 437 W. Wilson Ave. Inurnment will be in the family plot in Minnesota. Donations may be made to a fund in the Kilgore family name at Kern Schools Federal Credit Union. Mr. Kilgore was born Sept. 29, 1969 in Austin, Minn. He finished a tour of duty with the US Air Force in 1991. He earned a bchelor's degree in art and was working to complete his degree in special education. He was a teacher at Murray Middle School. He enjoyed music and took acoustic guitar lessons. He appreciated the outdoors and nature and loved being with family and friends. He and his wife Jewel-le were awaiting the birth of his first son William Joseph "Joey" Kilgore. He is survived by his wife Jewel-le Kilgore and their unborn son William Joseph of Ridgecrest, daughter Kahlilah Kilgore of Ridgecrest, son Derrick Meyer of Ridgecrest, parents Daryl Herbert and Nada Marcell Kilgore of Austi, Minn. and sister Charity. Private cremation and arrangements provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Media information provided by the family.

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/8193 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 17, 2005 GAINES D. WITTY 1947-2005 Longtime Ridgecrest resident Gaines D. Witty passed away quietly at his home with loved ones gathered about him on Thursday May 12, 2005. He was 58. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Ridgecrest, Thursday, May 19 at 4 pm with Dr. Ray Teston, pastor, officiating. Mr. Witty moved to Ridgecrest in 1972 where he met and married his wife Kathy in 1973. He was a very loving father, supporting his two sons, Chris and James, in all they endeavored as children and men. James brought a special joy to his life when he married Becky. He was a kind and loving man with a gentle soul and a tender heart. He made many lasting friendships throughout his life as an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. He had a great respect for life and nature. Mr. Witty served in the US Army from 1968 to 1970. He worked in construction until 1980 when he went to work at the Naval Weapons Ceneter in the carpenter shop. He moved from the carpenter shop into Planning and Estimating and from there as a construction contract specialist for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Western Division. He was preceded in death by his father Owen. He is survived by his wife Kathy, two sons Chris of Lancaster and James and wife Becky of Fairfield, mother Carmon, brothers Hurshall and Ricky all of East Prairie, Mo., mother-in-law and father-in-law Jacque and Nolan Clawson, brother-in-law Steve Clawson all of Ridgecrest, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Private cremation, arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA May 18, 2005 GAINES D. WITTY Gaines D. Witty died quietly at his home with his loved ones gathered around him on May 12, 2005. He was 58 years old. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Ridgecrest Thursday May 19 at 4 pm. Dr. Ray Teston, pastor, will officiate. Gaines moved to Ridgecrest in 1972 and met and married his wife Kathy here in 1973. Gaines was a very loving father, supporting his two sons Chris and James in all they endeavored as chldren and men. James brought a special joy to Gaines' life when he married Becky. Gaines was a kind and loving man with a gentle soul and a tender heart. He made many lasting friendships throughout his life. Gaines was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer and had great respect for life and nature. Gaines served in the Army from 1968-1970. Gaines worked in construction until 1980 when he went to work in the Naval Weapons Center carpenter shop. He moved into Planning and Estimating and from there became a construction contract specialist for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Western Division. Gaines is survived by his wife Kathy, his two sons Chris of Lancaster and James and wife Becky of Fairfield, his mother Carmon and brothers Hurshall and Ricky all of East Prairie, Mo., mother-in-law and father-in-law Jacque and Nolan Clawson and brother-in-law Steve Clawson, all of Ridgecrest, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Owen. The family requests contributions to a charity of choice. Private cremation and arrangements were by Holland & Lyons Mortuary.

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/8192 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 17, 2005 FRONT PAGE LOCAL TEACHER DIES IN HIKING ACCIDENT William Joseph Kilgore, a 38 year old Murray Middle School teacher perished after falling down a 50 foot cliff Saturday afternoon while hiking with family member in an area known as Robbers Roost, just southwest of Inyokern. Kilgore, who was ambling in a rocky area with his five year old son, brother in-law (sic) and a toddler reportedly fell unnoticed into an outcropping of rocks at approximately 2:30 pm according to a Kern County Fire Department respresentative. "It was an accident. It was nobody's fault. He apparently lost his footing," said RCFD Captain, adding that the incident occurred while Kilgore had climbed a mound of loose rocks to take advantage of the view while the other adult was caring for the two boys in tow. Kern County Deputy Coroner who responder to the scene near the junction of California State Routes 14 and 178 to invistigate the incident confirmed that Kilgore had perished at approximately 2:30 pm from extensive blunt force truma. "It is not uncommon for people to slip and fall of loose rocke," he said, adding that fatal falls oftentimes occur when hikers underestimate their footing. The captain whose KCFD unit was second to respond to Robbers' Roost said Saturday's recovery included a hoist-rescue from the air ambulatory services of Mercy Air, Inc. "Mercy Air was used to spot the body from the air because it was in an area not readily accessible by foot," he siad adding that the Inyokern fire crew hiked up once Kilgore had been located. Kilgore will be missed at Murray, where he was employed as a special education teacher and throughout Sierra Sands Unified School District. "Will Kilgore was a significant contributor to education and a role model for student at Murray Middle School," said Joanna Rummer, SSSUSD superintendent. "He used music and art as instructional methodologies to convey currculum (sic) and participated in the student rock band, which met as a club every Monday after school. Will was gently, humble and very popular with students." Kilgore is survived by wife Jewel-le Kilgore and their unborn son, Kalilah Kilgore, a Burrought High School Freshman and five year old Derrick Meyer. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA May 18, 2005 Front Page TEACHER FALLS TO HIS DEATH ON HIKE A Murray Middle School teacher fell to his death on a hike near Robber's Roost on Saturday. William Joseph Kilgore, 38, was hiking with his son Derrick Meyer, afriend and his friend's child when he had an accidental fall. Despite the friend's effort to secure the children and get help for Kilgore, he died quickly of his injuries. A memorial service for Kilgore will be held Saturday May 21 at 11 am at Ridgecrest Mortuary. The family plans to have the burial at a family plot in Minnesota. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Kilgore family fund at Kern Schools Federal Credit Union. Born on Sept. 29, 1969 in Austin, Minn. Kilgore earned his bachelor's degree in art. He had been a Ridgecrest resident since 2000. He was a teacher with Sierra Sands Unified School District for five years, serving most recently as teacher of the special-education day class at Murray Junior High. "He was two papers away from getting his master's degree in teacher," said his sister-in-law Tina Meyer. Kilgore loved teaching and his students. His passions also included playing music and exploring the outdoors. "He was great - he was really bright and witty, really funny and loved doing outdoorsy kinds of things. He took guitar lessons and took road trips and was constantly practicing his art," Meyer recalled. Kilgore and his wife Jewel-le were expecting their first son in just a few weeks. "He won't get to see his son but his wife will have a really great way to remember him," said Meyer, adding that Jewel-le plans to kname the baby William Joseph after his father. Friends of the family are planning a car wash to help pay funeral costs for Kilgore. The car wash will take place at Wienerschnitzel on Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. Kilgore is survived by his wife Jewel-le Kilgore, aughter Khalilah Kilgore and son Derrick Meyer all of Ridgecrest. Other survivers (sic) include his parents Daryl Herbert and Nada Marcell Kilgore of Austin, Minn. and his sister Charity. Arrngements were 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/8191 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 18, 2005 HANNAH TERESA PEPI 2002-2005 Toddler Hannah Teresa Pepi passed away Saturday May 14, 2005 as a result of an accident. She was not quite 2. Visitation will be Friday, May 20 from 6 to 8 pm at Parowan Mortuary in Parowan, Utah. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 21 at 10 am at Christ the King Catholic Church in Cedar City, Utah. Burial will be in Parowan City Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in Ridgecrest at a later date. Her family says this about her: "Our precious angel, who has been called home to the arms of her Heavenly Father, will be missed deeply by all family and friends. She was a gift from God who brought great joy to us and blessed us every moment she was with us. She touched the hearts of those who knew her and those who didn't. She meant so much to so many and taught us the true meaning of love and happiness during her brieft stay on earth. "Two smiling eyes are sleeping, two busy hands are still. The one we love so deeply is resting at God's will. May she always walk in sunshine. God's love around her glow. For all the happiness she gave us, only a few will ever know. It broke our hearts to lose her but she did not go alone. For part of us wnet with her the day God called her home." The family requests contributions to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 S. St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents Joseph and Ruby Matheson. She is survived by her parents Marc and July Pepi of Ridgecrest, two brothers Cameron and P.J. Pepi of Ridgecrest, grandparents Joseph Bevan and Julie Matheson of Parowan, Utah, grandparents Paul and Florrie Pepi of Chattanooga, Tenn., great-grandparents Irving and Mildred Brem of Chattanooga, Tennn., aunt and uncle SFC Renato and Tracey Matheson of Cedar City, Utah - Renato is stationed at Ft. Irwin with the 222nd Field Artillery Battalion, preparing for deployment to Iraq - cousins Elliott and Olivia Matheson of Cedar City, Utah, uncle J. Brand Matheson of Parowan, Utah, aunt and uncle Cheryl and Brian Stiehl of Naples, Fla., cousins Briana and Tori Stiehl of Naples, Fla. Arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA May 24, 2005 A memorial service for toddler Hannah Teresa Pepi will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3pm on May 25, 2005 at St. Ann Catholic Church. All are welcome to mourn her passing and share the blessing her life was to her family, friends and neighbors. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 18, 2005 Front Page. Baby Girl Dies in Drowning Accident A 21 month old girl drowned in her family's swimming pool in Ridgecrest on Saturday. According to the Ridgecrest Police Department the little girl got into the pool unnoticed and was found unconscious by family members who called for help shortly after 6 pm. Police officers were first on the scene and administred CPR a department spokesperson said. They continued until paramedics arrived and took over. The paramedics transported the girl to Ridgecrest Regional Hospital where she was pronounced dead. The little girl has since been identified as Hannah Teresa Pepi daughter of Marc and Julie Pepi of Ridgecrest. A funeral service for Hannah will be held Saturday May 21 at 10 am at Christ the King Catholic Church in Cedar City, Utah. Visitation will be held Friday May 20 at 6 pm at Parowan Mortuary. She will be buried in Parowan City Cemetery in Parowan, Utah. A memorial service will follow in Ridgecrest, details will be announced later. "Our precious angel who has been called home into the arms of her Heavenly Father will be missed deeply by all family and friends," wrote a member of Hannah's family. Note: the story continues on page A7 which I don't have.

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/8190 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 22, 2005 FRANK N. WEIDENBENNER 1920-2005 Frank N. Weidenbenner, a life-long area resident passed away Tuesday May 17, 2005 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. He was 84. Born to Loretta and Mathias Weidenbenner in Greenville, Ca., on October 23, 1920 he moved with his parents and older brother Leonard to Randsburg in 1921. He worked for his stepfather Otto Rinaldi learning to cowboy and driving a produce truck to Los Angeles in his early 30s. He was well known as the little boy in the sailor hat standing behind a Packard in front of Rinaldi's Meat Market on a postcard sold in the General Store in Randsburg. He attended school in Randsburg, graduating in 1939 with three other Randsburg High School Seniors. He immediately went to work at the plant in Trona then known as American Potash and Chemical Corporation (AP&CC). He began a machinist's apprenticeship in 1941 shortly before joining the Army Air Force. He served in North Africa and Italy during the War returning to Trona in 1944 to continue his apprenticeship. He married Jane Delle Eyre in 1946 and they had four children. He retired from Kerr McGee in 1982 as Maintenance Foreman for the Trona plant with 43 years of service. Frank was an avid rock hound and sphere-maker. Anyone attending the Searles Valley Gem and Mineral Show or the Indian Wells Valley Gem and Mineral Show would remember his beautiful creations. He was a founding member of the Trona Archery Club in the 1950s. He loved hunting and fishing and regaling visitors with stories of his childhood in Randsburg. Frank was also well-known for his green thumb, planting the mesquite tree in front of the Administration Building at the Trona Plant, planting the trees for the Trona Fire Station where he was a volunteer firefighter and co-captain for many years, and raising beautiful roses in planters at the family home on Yucca Street. Frank will be missed and remembered by his wife Jane, four daughters Nicki Johnson, Kevin Niemeyer, Melissa Hewitt of Ridgecrest and Lori Goodheart of Colstrip Montana, his sister Elizabeth Cortana his sister Elizabeth Corbridge and her family of Bringham City, Utah and a sister-in-law Martina Weidenberger of Ontario. He also leaves behind 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Leonard and Jack Weidenbenner. Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 24 from 5 to 8 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel. Services will be held at Holland and Lyons Mortuary on Wednesday May 25, 2005 at 10 am. Interment will be in Desert Memorial Park. Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest Ca May 24, 2005 The following obituary notice is a correction to one which ran with errors in Sunday's edition of The Daily Independent., The editor apoligizes for the inconvenience. FRANK N. WEIDENBENNER 1920-2005 Frank N. Weidenbenner, a life-long area resident, passed away Tuesday May 17, 2005 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. He was 84. Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 24 from 5 to 8 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel. Services will be held at Holland & Lyons Mortuary on Wednesday May 25 at 10 am. Interment will be in Desert Memorial Park. Born to Loretta and Mathias Weidenbenner in Greenville on Oct. 23, 1920 he moved with his parents and older brother, Leonard, to Randsburg in 1921. He worked for his stepfather Otto Rinaldi, learning to cowboy and driving a produce tuck to Los Angeles in the early 1930s. He was well known as the little boy in the sailor hat standing behind a Packard in front of Rinaldi's Meat Market on a postcard sold in the General Store in Randsburg. He attended school in Randsburg, graduating in 1939 with 3 other Randsburg High School Seniors. He immediately went to work at the plant in Trona, then known as American Potash and Chemical Corporation (AP&CC). He began a machinist's apprenticeship in 1941 shortly before joining the Army Air Force. He served in North Africa and Italy during the War returning to Trona in 1944 to continue his apprenticeship. He married Jane Belle Eyre in 1946 and they had four children. He retired from Kerr McGee in 1982 as Machine Shop Foreman for the Trona plant with 43 years of service. Frank was an avid rock hound and sphere-maker. Anyone attending the Searles Valley Gem and Minearl Show or the Indian Wells Valley Gem and Mineral show would remember his beautiful creations. He was a founding member of the Trona Archery Club in the 1950s. He loved hunting and fishing and regaling visitors with stories of his childhood in Randsburg. Frank was also well-known for his green thumb, planting the mesquite tree in front of the Administration Building at the Trona Plant, planting therees for the Trona Fire Station where he was a volunteer firefighter and co-captain for many years, and raising beautiful roses in planters at the family home on Yucca Street. Frank will be missed and remembered by his wife Jane, four daughters Nicki Johnson, Kevin Niemeyer, Melissa Hewitt of Ridgecrest and Lori Goodheart of Colstrip, Mont., his sister Elizabeth Corbridge and her family of Brigham City, Utah, and a sister-in-law Martina Weidenbenner of ONtario. He leaves behind 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Leonard and Jack Weidenbenner. Arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest Ca May 25, 2005 FRANK N. WEIDENBENNER Frank N. Weidenbenner, a lifelong resident, died Tuesday May 17, 2005 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. He was 84. Visitation was held Tuesday May 24 and services will be at Holland & Lyons Mortuary on Wednesday May 25 at 10 am. Born to Loretta and Mathias Weidenbenner in Greenville on Oct. 23, 1920 Frank Weidenbenner moved with his parents and older brother Leonard to Randsburg in 1921. He worked for his stepfather Otto Binaldi learning to be a cowboy and driving a produce truck to Los Angeles in the early '30s. He was well known as the little boy in the sailor hat standing behind a Packard in front of Rinaldi's Meat Market on a postcard sold in the Randsburg General Store. He attended school in Randsburg, graduating in 1939 with three other Randsburg High School Seniors. He immediately went to work at the plant in Trona then know as American Potash and Checmical Corp. He began a machinist's apprenticeship in 1941 shortly before joing the Army Air Force. He served in North Africa and Italy during the war returning to Trona in 1944 to continue his apprenticeship. He married Jane Belle Eyre in 1946 and they had four children. He retired from Kerr McGee in 1982 as maintenance foreman for the Trona Plant with 43 years of service. Frank was an avid rockhound and sphere-maker. Anyone attending the Searles Valley Gem and Mineral Show or the Indian Wells Valley Gem and Mineral Show would remember his beautiful creations. He loved hunting and fishing and regaling visitors with stories of his childhood in Randsburg. Frank was also well-known for his green thumb, planting the mesquite tree in front of the Administration Building at the Trona Plant, planting the trees for the Trona Fire Station, where he was a volunteer firefighter and co-captain for many years and raising beautiful roses in planters at the family home on Yucca Street. Frank will be missed and remembered by his wife Jane, four daughters Nicki Johnson, Kevin Niemeyer and Melissa Hewitt of Ridgecrest and Lori Goodheart of Colstrip, Mont., his sister Elizabeth Corbridge and her family of Brigham City, Utah, and his sister-in-law Martina Weidenbenner of Ontario. He also leaves behind 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brothers Leonard and Jack Weidenbenner. Interment will be at Desert Memorial Park with arrangements 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/8189 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 24, 2005 FLOYD LESLIE MAXWELL 1922-2005 Longtime Ridgecrest resident Floyd Leslie Maxwell passed away Sunday May 22, 2005 at Ridgecrest Healthcare. He was 83. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 28 at 1 pm at Grace Lutheran Church. Pastor Stephen Brandt will officiate. Mr. Maxwell was born April 18, 1922 in Bremerton, Wash. He served during World War II with the US Navy and moved to Ridgecrest in 1948 where he became a sheet metal worker for the Naval Air Weapons Station. He retired as Chief Quarterman with the Public Works Department. Mr. Maxwell was a member of the Ridgecrest Elks and the Ridgecrest Lions Club. He was president of the sheet metal workers' bowling league and enjoyed RVing with the Elks RV Club. He was a charger member and active with Grace Lutheran Church. The family requests contributions in his memory be made to Grace Luteran Church, 502 N. Norma St., Ridgecrest CA 93555. He is survived by his wife Mary Alice "Pattie" Clarice Maxwell of Ridgecrest, sons Floyd L. Maxwell Jr. of Anza, Garry Lee Maxwell and Darrell Maxwell of Ridgecrest, brother Charlie Maxwel of Grants Pass, Ore., seven grandchildren and seven great-granchildren. Private cremation, arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA May 25, 2005 FLOYD LESLIE MAXWELL Floyd Leslie Maxell (sic) died Sunday May 22, 2005 at Ridgecrest Healthcare Center. He was 83. A funeral service will be held Saturday May 28 at 1 pm at Grace Lutheran Church. Pastor Stephen Brandt will officiate. Floyd was born on April 18, 1922 in Bremerton, Wash. He was a US Navy World War II veteran. He was a sheet metal worker for the Naval Air Weapons Station and a Ridgecrest resident since 1948. By his retirement he was chief quarterman with the Public Works Department at China Lake. Floyd was a member of the Ridgecrest Elks and the Ridgecrest Lions clubs. He was president of the Sheet Metal Workers Bowling League. He also enjoyed RVing with the Elks RV Club. He was a charter member and active with the Grace Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife Mary Alice Clarice (Pattie) Maxwell of Ridgecrest, sons Floyd L. Maxwell Jr. of Anza, Garry Lee Maxwell of Ridgecrest and Darrell Maxwell of Ridgecrest, brother Charlie Maxwell of Grants Pass, Ore., seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 502 N. Norma St., Ridgecrest Ca 93555. Private cremation and arrangements were 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/8188 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest Ca Kern County May 24, 2005 GLYDAS VERA MILLS 1916-2005 Former Johannesburg resident Glydas Vera Mills Passed (sic) away Wednesday May 18, 2005 at San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland. She was 88. A graveside service will be held Tuesday May 24 at 1 pm at the Rand District Cemetery in Johannesburg. The family will officiate. Mrs. Mills was born Sept. 12, 1916 in Freewater, Ore. She was a homemaker and moved from Johannesburg to Ontario in 1995. Her family says this about her: "She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be missed." She is survived by four children, nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA May 25, 2005 GLYDAS VERA MILLS Glydas Vera Mills died Wednesday May 18, 2005 at the San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland. She was 88. A graveside service was held Tuesday May 24 at the Rand District Cemetery with the family officiating. Glydas was born September 12, 1916 in Freewater, Ore. A resident of Ontario since 1995 she previously lived in Johannsburg. She was a homemaker and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. "She will be missed," said a family member. She is survived by four children, nine grandchildren and numerouse great-grandchildren. Interment was at the Rand District Cemetery in Johannesburg. Arrangements were 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/8187 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 24, 2005 WILLIAM WAYNE MORTON 1957-2005 Lontime Big Pine resident William "Bill" Wayne Morton passed away on May 18, 2005 at his home in Big Pine. He was 48 years old. A viewing will be held at Brune & Buck Mortuary on Wednesday May 25 between 6 and 8 pm and also on Thursday May 26 from 9 to 10 am. Graveside services will be held at Big Pine Community Cemetery on Thursday May 26 at 11 am. Pastor Tim Toppas of the First Baptist Church of Big Pine will officiate the service. Mr. Morton was born in La Mesa on Feb. 8, 1957 to Donald and Shirley Morton. He and his family moved to Big Pine in 1968. He was a graduate of Big Pine High School. He loved the outdoors, motorcycling, fishig, hunting, and just roaming around in the mountains with his dogs. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed by family and his many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Shirley Morton. He is survived by his father Dink and Beverly Morton of Big Pine, son Tim Morton of Bishop, 2 daughters Jaime Morton of Las Vegas, Nev. and Allison Morton of Bishop, sister Donna and husband Noe Gadea of Bishop, brother Dwayne Morton of Big Pine, 4 nephews Scott and Mark Gadea, Ryan Morton, John and wife Tawny Salaiz, niece Courtney Morton, a great niece Jasmine Salaiz and 2 great nephews Raymond and John Salaiz Jr., several aunts, uncles, cousins and many good friends. Donations in his memory can be made to the Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department. Arrangements provided by Brune and Buck Mortuary. Media information provided by the family.

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 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 15, 2005 RICHARD EDWIN "DR. K" KISTLER 1931-2005 Longtime Ridgecrest resident Richard Edwin "Dr. K" Kistler passed away of natural causes at Ridgecrest Healthcare Center Tuesday May 3, 2005. He was 73. A memorial service will be held Wednesday May 18 at 11 am at Immanuel Christian Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd. In lieu of flowers 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 Samuel Edwin and Jewel Marguerite Kistler in Lundington, 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 was the recipient of a master's degree in education from the University of Portland. when he joined the civilian work force at China Lake in 1962 he was working on his doctorate in management science which he received at Stanford Univeristy in 1964. In the eight years that 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 anti-air warfare studies, in addition to serving as the associate for program planning. He served as the associate for resource management for three years prior to becoming the head, office of finance and management (formerly central staff) in June 1975. In this capacity he coordinated, counseled and reviewed the operations of management analysis, budget analysis, special projects activities and served as the comptroller. After 12 years as head, office of finance and management, he returned to the weapons planning group, contributing a broad range of studies impacting base realignment, consolidation and reorganization efforts. Throughout his 33 year career at China Lake he received numerous prestigious awards, such as the Navy Superior Civilian Service, Navy Meritorious Civilain Service Award, Michelson Laboratory, Comander's Award, Equal Opportunity Award and many outstanding performance awards. To many of his friends and colleagues he will be remembered for his excellent writing skills, extraordinary analytical ability, sense of humor, helping and mentoring others. He was a quiet man who spoke few words - a man who spoke by his actions. Former China Lake Commander Captain W.B. Haff wrote: "You were always a sincere and dedicated individual, who made me feel secure and quite comfortable just knowing that you were only a few steps away from my office. China Lake had a wealth of outstanding people who made my job much easier and you were one of the very best. I'll always owe you a debt of gratitude." Upon Dr. K's retirement in 1996 Capt. Haff wrote, "I could not let the occasion pass without complimenting you for the many years of dedicated service which you have given to the center and our country. Retirements are occuring all the time, but only a few ever reached out to me as being something special - yours is one of them. 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." Former Commander Rear Admiral D.B. McKinney, USN Ret. wrote, "You have consistently been a master with words, expressing ideas with eloquence and objectivity and your output has always been supported by factual content and balanced vision. Your work ethic in support of Naval aviation has been truly inspirational and is greatly appreciated. Your clear thinking, extraordinary ability in organizing and communicating difficult subject matter and consistent willingness to help on the toughest assignments have been a postive model for many people. 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 the time he was a little kid he was a fan of baseball, especially the Detroit Tigers. He knew the names of all the players who played for the team over quite a span of years and all the box scores for each member. He could quote those scores if asked and enjoyed keeping track of them. He learned a lot of math figuring out the batting averages of all the players. His uncle Roy was a baseball player. Dr. K enjoyed gardening, tinkering with his old cars - a 1949 Crosley and a 1952 Hudson Wasp sedan - birdwatching, 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. Media informatio provided by the family

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/8185 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 15, 2005 FAUSTINO "FROSTY" MIER 1909-2005 Faustino "Frosty" Mier passed away Wednesday May 11, 2005 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital of natural causes. He was 95. A memorial service will be held Thursday May 19, 2005 at Holland & Lyons Chapel at 1 pm. The Rev. Robert E. Gamel of St. Ann's Catholic Church will officiate. Cremation will be private. Born in Bakersfield on Aug. 12, 1909 Faustino Mier was better known as "Frosty" to all who knew and loved him. He spoke softly, loved the railroad and baseball. He started with the Southen Pacific Railroad when he was 17, the summer of the 100 year flood. He bagan as a laborer on the Caliente Railroad Bridge. Frosty was a conductor on the run from Mojave to Neeles, then a brakeman where he worked Mojave to Bakersfield and Mojave to Lone Pine. His family says this about him: He was kind to his niece and always remembered her birthday. Her aunt, when asked, "Why me?" replied "I don't know, he doesn't remember anyone else!" Given was always cash in a card. Over the years the amount was increased and was always appreciated and remembered. Frosty was a gentle, quiet, dependable, reliable guy. His niece will miss him the rest of her life. He was married to Lorene Thelma Mier in 1945 in Las Vegas, Nev. They had a long and happy union. Lorne is a well-known artist in Antelope Valley, Kern County, Texas and Florida. Frosty is survived by his wife Lorene T. Mier of Ridgecrest and his niece Glenda Dietzel of Ridgecrest. "As is a generation of leaves, so is that of humanity. The wind scatters the leaves upon the ground but the live forest burgeions with leaves again in the season of spring returning. So of men, one generation grows as another dies." - Homer, "The Iliad" Private cremation, media information and arrangements by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest Ca May 18, 2005 FAUSTINO "FROSTY" MIER Faustino "Frosty" Mier died May 11, 2005. He was 95 years old. A memorial service will be held Thursday May 19 at 1 pm at the Holland & Lyons Chapel. The Rev. Robert E. Gamel of St. Ann Catholic Church will officiate. Faustino Mier was better known as "Frosty" to all who knew and loved him. He spoke softly and loved the railroad and baseball. When he was 17 he started with the Southern Pacific Railroad the summer of the 100 year flood. He began as a laborer on the Caliente Railroad Bridge. Frosty was a conductor on the fun from Mojave to Needles and then a brakeman where he worked on the Mojave to Bakersfield and Mojave to Lone Pine runs. He was kind to his niece and always remembered her birthday. Her aunt, when asked, "Why me?" replied, "I don't know, he doesn't remember anyone else!" He always gave his niece cash in a card and over the years it increased and was always appreciated and remembered. Frosty was a gentle, dependable, reliable guy. His niece said she will miss him the rest of her life. He was married to lorene Thelma Mier in 1945 in Las Vegas, Nev. They had a long and happy union. Lorene is a well-known artist in Antelope Valley, Kern County, Texas and Florida. Frosty is survived by his wife Lorene T. Miler (sic) of Ridgecrest and his niece Glenda Dietzel of Ridgecrest. "As is a generation of leaves, so is that of humanity. The wind scatters the leaves upon the ground but the live forest burgeons with leaves again in the season of spring returning. So of men, one generation grows while another dies." Homer, the Iliad. Private cremation and arrangements were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Submitted by the family of Faustino Mier

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/8184 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest Ca Kern County May 26, 2005 BOB LEE CAST SR. 1939-2005 Former area resident Bob Lee Cast Sr. passed away Saturday May 21, 2005 in Shady Point, Okla. He was 65. Graveside services will be held in Panama, Okla. Wednesday May 25 at 10 am. Mr. Cast was born Sept. 5, 1929 in Oklahoma. He retired to Shady Point after many years working for Kerr-McGee and IMC in Trona. He is survived by his common law wife Karen Ray, stepson Travis Gilmore and son Bob Lee Cast Jr. all of Oklahoma, daughter Sheri Norton of Ridgecrest, brothers George and Junior of Oklahoma, sister Claudette Zurn of Ridgecrest, many grandchildren, numerous friends and loved ones. Condolences may be sent to Evans and Miller Funeral Home, 411 Dewey, Poteau, OK 74953. Media information provided by the family.

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/8183 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 26, 2005 LAURIE LEE CLARK NYHOLM 1956-2005 Ridgecrest resident Laurie Lee Clark Nyholm left us on Monday May 23, 2005 in the Antelope Valley Hospital, Lancaster. She was 48. A memorial service will be held at Holland & Lyons Chapel on Saturday May 28 at 10 am. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends who have come to know and love this very warm and giving person. She adored her grandchildren and spent as much time as possible with them. As an escrow officer at First American Title Company she took great pride in her work of helping people make their dreams of owning their own home come true. Those she helped will always remember her happy, friendly face and her amazing ability to make the most complex documents understandable. She was preceded in death by her father Charles Clark. She is survived by her mother Wanda Lee Clark, two sisters Linda Minshew and Karen McNamara, two brothers William Clark and Robert Clark and Robert's partner Mikki Wantanabe, Laurie's partner of 20 years Sandra J. Davis, daughter Modina Nyholm, son Kenneth Nyholm, two beloved grandchildren Allysa and James Koos, numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, also her close friend of many years Terry Springstead. Her partner and family have requested that memorial donations be made to The American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York, NY 10038. To learn more please visit these two Web sites: http://www.hepcaware,org/ and http://www.liverfoundation.org/donation.shtml. Arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 1, 2005 LAURIE ANN NYHOLM Laurie Ann Clark Nyholm died Monday May 23, 2005 in the Antelope Valley Hospital, Lancaster. She was 48. A memorial service was held at Holland & Lyons Chapel on Saturday May 28. Born on Nov. 6, 1956 in Ridgecrest, Laurie became an escrow officer at First American Title Company and took great pride in her work of helping people make their dreams of owning a home come true. Those she has helped will always remember her happy, friendly face and her amazing ability to make the most complex documents understandable. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends who have come to know and love this very warm and giving person. She adored her grandchildren and spent as much time as possible with them. Laurie is survived by her mother Wanda Lee Clark, her sisters Linda Minshew and Karen McNamara, her brother William Clark and Robert Clark and Robert's partner Miki Watanabe, and Laurie's partner of 20 years Sandra J. Davis. She is also survived by her daughter Modina Nyholm and son Kenneth Nyholm, her two beloved grandchildren Allysa and James Koos and numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, as well as her close friend of many years Terry Springstead. She was preceded in death by her father Charles Clark. Laurie's partner and family have requested that memorial donations be made to the American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York, NY 10038. More information may be fnd (sic) at www.hepcaware.org/ and www.liverfoundation.org/donation.shtml. Arrangements were made by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Submitted by the family of Lorie's Nyholm

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/8182 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 26, 2005 HENRY ANDREW "ANDY" HOVING 1962-2005 Henry Andrew "Andy" Hoving, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. He was 43. A memorial service will be held Friday May 27 at 2 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel. Mr. Hoving was born Feb. 2, 1962 in Orange County to Henry and Margaret Hoving. He grew up in Quartz Hill and later moved to Ridgecrest. He was an automotive mechanic. He loved NASCAR racing, Dale Earnhardt, the Buffalo Bills, a good movie, his PitBull "Dodge", his wife's tacos, but most of all, being with his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife Jody Hoving of Ridgecrest, two daughters Amber Nicole Hoving and Dawn Marie Hoving, granddaughter Stormikka Michealle Ramas-Hoving, sister Pamela Fran Walston, niece Angeloa Eden Aguilar, nephew Michael Aguilar, ex-wife Michelle Monica Hoving, son-in-law Jeremy Kane Montgomery, son-in-law Mike Ling, adopted daughter Summer Michele Hoving, adopted daughter Rachael Lyndell Ziesler, adopted sons Will, Kenny and Ryan all of Ridgecrest, many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Private cremation, arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 1, 2005 HENRY ANDRES "ANDY" HOVING Henry Andrew "Andy" Hoving beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend died Wednesday May 25, 2005 at the Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. He was 43. Memorial services were held Friday May 27 at the Holland & Lyons Chapel. Andy was born in Orange County on Feb. 2, 1962 to Henry and Margaret Hoving. He grew up in Quartz Hill and moved to Ridgecrest in 1995. He was an automotive mechanic and loved NASCAR racing, Dale Earnhardt, the Buffalo Bills, a good movie, his pit-bull "Dodge" and his wife's tacos. Most of all he loved being with family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife Jody Hoving, daughters Amber Nicole Hoving and Dawn Marie Hoving, granddaughter Stormikka Michaelle Ramas-Hoving, sister Pamela Fran Walston, niece Angeloa Eden Aguilar, nephew Michael Aguilar, ex-wife Michelle Monica Hoving, sons-in-law Jeremy Kane Montgomery and Mike Ling, adopted daughters Summer Michele Hoving and Rachael Lyndell Ziesler and his adopted sons Will, Kenny and Ryan all of Ridgecrest. He is survived by many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Private cremation and arrangements were 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/8181 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 25, 2005 DUANE MONROE PEARL 1927-2005 Former Ridgecrest resident Duane Monroe Pearl passed away Monday May 23, 2005. He was 78. Open viewing will be held at Sierra Mortuary in Lake Isabella, 6416 Lake Isabella Blvd. on Thursday May 26 from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral services will be held at Grace Chapel, 12312 Mt. Mesa Road on Friday May 27 at 11 am. Graveside services will be held at Desert Memorial Park, 801 S. County Line Road in Ridgecrest at 3 pm. The family suggests donations be made to the American Heart Association. Mr. Pearl was born on Jan. 13, 1927 in Oklahoma City, Okla. to Thaddeus Monroe Pearl and May Evelyn Pearl. He engered the Navy in 1942 where he served as a Motor Machinist Mate. Upon leaving the military he continued his service for the Navy as a Physical Science Technician at the Naval Ordnance Test Station, China Lake. Having made his home in Ridgecrest, he retired from the Naval Weapons Center in 1982 after 36 1/2 years. In 1993 Duane and his wife Raona relocated to Mt. Mesa where they currently reside. He was a spiritual man who loved the Lord. He was very family oriented and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports. He also enjoyed spending time at their cabin in the Greenhorn Mountains, fishing, woodcutting and playing horseshoes. His family says this about him: "He loved life and was well liked by everyone he met. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends." He is survived by his wife of 46 years Raona Pearl, sons Donald Pearl and wife Mary of Aptos, Robert Pearl and wife Eileen of Ridgecrest, Ron Pearl and wife Polly of Ridgecrest, daughter Karen Mitchell and husband Larry of California City, sister Ione Paul and nephew Jim Paul of Slidell, La., grandchildren Leonard Pearl, John Pearl, Devyn Pearl, Corrine Pearl and Cabby Beach all of Ridgecrest, grandson Brian Pearl of Mississippi and granddaughters Valerie Mitchell, Brandi Mitchell and Amber Mitchell all of California City, Anna Armes of Kernville, Madeline Beach of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Chris Mitchell of San Diego. He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren. Services were entrusted to Sierra Mortuary and Funeral Home, Lake Isabella. Media information provided by the family. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest California May 25, 2005 DUANE MONROE PEARL Duane Monroe Pearl of Mountain Mesa died May 23, 2005. He was 78. Viewing will be at Sierra Mortuary in Lake Isabella, 6416 Lake Isabella Blvd. Thursday, May 26 from 6-8 pm. Services will be held at Grace Chapel, 12312 Mountain Mesa Rd., Friday May 27 at 11 am with graveside services to be held at Desert Memorial Park in Ridgecrest at 3 pm. Duane was born to Thaddeus Monroe Pearl and Evelyn Pearl Jan. 13, 1927 in Oklahoma City, Okla. In 1942 he entered the Navy where he served as a motor machinist mate. Upon leaving the military he continued his service for the Navy as a physical science technician at the Naval Ordnance Test Station, China Lake. Having made his home in Ridgecrest, he retired from the Naval Weapons Center in 1982 after 36 and a half years. In 1993 Duane and his wife Raona relocated to Mountain Mesa. Duane was a spiritual man who loved the Lord. He was very family oriented and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports. He also enjoyed spending time at the family cabin in the Greenhorn Mountains, fishing, woodcutting and playing horseshoes. Duane is survived by his wife of 46 years Raona Pearl, sons Donald Pearl and wife Mary of Aptos, Robert Pearl and wife Eileen of Ridgecrest and Ron Pearl and wife Polly of Ridgecrest, daughter Karen Mitchell and husband Larry of California City, sister Ione Paul and nephew Jim Paul of Slidell, La., grandchildren Leonard Pearl, John Pearl, Devyn Pearl, Corrine Pearl, and Caby Beach all of Ridgecrest, grandson Brian Pearl of Mississippi and granddaughters Valerie Mitchell, Brandi Mitchell and Amber Mitchell all of California City, Calif., Anna Armes of Kernville, Calif., Madeline Beach of Scottsdale, Ariz and Chris Mitchell of San Diego. He is also survived by 11 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were by Sierra Mortuary & Funeral Home, Lake Isabella. Submitted by the family of Duane Pearl

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/8180 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 25, 2005 ROY M. TIPTON 1911-2005 Roy M. Tipton a long time resident in the area passed away at his home in Inyokern on Friday May 20, 2005. He was 94. Private graveside services are planned. Mr. Tipton was born March 8, 1911 in Indianola, Iowa. He and his wife Lucille started a chicken ranch in Ridgecrest in 1954 and sold eggs locally. He was a mechanic and long-haul truck driver for much of his life and hauled ore from Nine Mile Canyon for a number of years. In his later years he enjoyed playing bingo at the Desert Seniors Club in Inyokern and frequent shopping trips to Ridgecrest. Lucille preceded him in death in February, 1987 and his eldest son Ronald Marlowe in 2000. He is survived by his daughter Patricia Spande and husband Kenneth of Brush Prairie, Wash., son Jack Tipton and wife Susan of Ridgecrest, daughter-in-law Judy Arenz of Coolidge, Ariz., two sisters and two brothers as well as four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and one great-grandson. Arrangements and median information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 1, 2005 ROY M. TIPTON Roy M. Tipton a longtime resident in the area died at his home in Inyokern on May 20, 2005. He was 94. Mr. Tipton and his wife Lucille started a chicken ranch in Ridgecrest in 1954 and sold eggs locally. He was a mechanic and long-haul truck driver for much of his life and hauled ore from Nine Mile Canyon for a number of years. He enjoyed his later years playing bingo at the Desert Seniors Club in Inyokern and making frequent shopping trips to Ridgecrest. He is survived by his daughter Patricia Spande and husband Kenneth of Bruch Prairie, Wash., son Jack Tipton and wife Susan of Ridgecrest, daughter-in-law Judy Arenz of Coolidge, Ariz., two sisters and two brothers and four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his wife Lucille in February 1987 and by his older son Ronald Marlowe in 2000. Private graveside services are planned with arrangements by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Submitted by the family of Roy M. Tipton

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/8179 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 19, 2005 VIRGINIA ROCKE 1921-2005 Let it be known that on Saturday May 14, 2005 that Virginia Jeanette Rocke passed on to be with Our Lord and Savior. Mrs. Rocke was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on May 29, 1921. She moved to California with her husband and two children in 1962. Eventually after her two children were raised she and her husband Joe moved to Ridgecrest, California. Joe worked as a technical writer for about 10 years then retired. Four years later he passed on (in 1985). Virginia stayed in Ridgecrest working as a homemaker for Indian Wells Valley Homemakers until 1997 and at that time moved to Ione, Calif. to live with her son Gary and his wife Judy. during the last months she was living at Kit Carson convalescent hospital and was under the care of Hospice of Amador. She is survived by one brother Robert Smith and his wife June of Shawnee, Kansas, a son Gary Rocke, Sr. and his wife Judy of Ione, Calif., a daughter Ruth Fors and her husband Dave of Cottage Grove, Oregon, and six grandchildren Gary Rocke Jr and wife Becky and a great granddaughter Gillian of Ione, Calif., Liberty Rocke of Sagus, Calif., Ethan Rocke and wife Sebrina of Simi Valley, Calif., Crystal Fors and Cammy Fors of Cottage Grove, Oregon and Curtis Ueland of Helena, Montana, plus four step-grandchildren David and Kevin Summers of Ione, Calif., Zephyr Fors of San diego, Calif. and Roxanna Sprick of Corvallis, Oregon. Virginia had requested there be no services but that she is laid to rest next to her husband of 43 years in Oakwood Cemetery in Chatsworth, Calif. She will be missed by all who knew her and the family ask that any donation go to the American Cancer Socity or Hospice of Amador (1500 South Hwy 49 #205 Jackson, Calif. who we thank for all their help during the last months. We are also grateful to all the staff at Kit Carson for their care and kindness to Virginia.

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/8178 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 10, 2005 THOMAS EUGENE MOORE 1945-2005 Ridgecrest resident Thomas Eugene Moore passed away Thursday May 5, 2005 at his home. He was 60. Visitation and funeral services will be held in Phoenix, Ariz. Burial will be at the National Cemetery of Phoenix with military honors. Mr. Moore was born Feb. 18, 1945 in Rutherford County, N.C. He served in the US Army from 1962 until his retirement in 1985. He was a communications specialist. Following his retirement, he began working at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. He came to China Lake in 1991 and retired in 1998. He was a stay-at-home dad with his son Chris. He enjoyed watching cartoons and playing Yatzee with Chris and talking to his daughter Tracy on the phone. He also enjoyed talking on the phone with his best friend Fred Worby. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and wrestling and TV, playing slot and poker machines at Stateline and going to Phoenix to spend time with the family. His family says this about him: "Tom was a good man with a good heart. His family loved him very much and he will be very missed." He is survived by his wife Margarita Moore of Ridgecrest, son Christopher S. Moore of Ridgecrest, daughter and son-in-law Tracy and Doug Kilgore of Raymore, Mo., grandson Nathan Kilgore of Raymore, Mo. Arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA May 11, 2005 THOMAS EUGENE MOORE Thomas Eugene Moore died Thursday May 5, 2005 at his residence in Ridgecrest. He was 60. All funeral services will be held in Phoenix, Arizona including a visitation and military graveside. Interment will be at the National Cemetery of Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Moore was born on February 18, 1945 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. He was a communications specialist employed by NAWS. Tom joined the army in 1962 and retired in 1985. He started working for the government 6 months later at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama. He came to China Lake in 1991. He retired in 1998 and stay ed home and took care of his son Chris. Tom enjoyed watching cartoons and playing Yahtzee with Chris and talking to his daughter Tracy on the phone. He also enjoyed talking on the phone with his best friend Fred Worby. He enjoyed NASCAR and wrestling on TV and playing the slot and poker machines at state-line and going to Phoenix to spend time with his family. Tom was a good man with a good heart, his family loved him very much and he will be very missed. He is survived by his wife Margarita Moore and his son Christopher Moore of Ridgecrest, his daughter and son-in-law Tracy and Doug Kilgore and his grandson Nathan Kilgore all of Raymore, Missouri. Arrangements were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary and Harper Funeral Home.

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/8177 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 10, 2005 ELIZABETH "BETTE" ANNE BOYER 1919-2005 Former Ridgecrest reident Elizabeth "Bette" Anne Boyer went to be with her Savior on Saturday April 30, 2005. She was 86. A memorial service will be held in her honor at Calvary Cahpel Kern River Valley, 125 Sycamore Dr., Wofford Heights, Tuesday May 17 at 2 pm. Pastor Ron Gardner will officiate. Mrs. Boyer was born April 1, 1919 in Elkhart, Ind. She lived with her parents Elmer and Kate and five brothers and sisters. She married Richard "Dick" Boyer in 1939 and their son Larry Richard Boyer was born Aug. 25, 1940. The family moved to China Lake in 1954 where Dick worked for the Naval Ordnance Test Station and Bette was busy with her son and active in various clubs. In 1975 they moved up on the Greenhorn Mountain in Wofford Heights. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Larry and Sharon Boyer of Inyokern, granddaughter Vicki and husband Justin Coursey of Wofford Heights, grandsons Boyer and Owen Coursey of Wofford Heights, brother James Smith and wife Connie of Elkhart, Ind., brother-in-law Ralph Foster of Elkhart, Ind. and special friend Sarah Cook of Wofford Heights. Media information provided by the family

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/8172.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Judy you got it. Ill be heading out there tommorow afternoon. Kim

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/8176 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 29, 2005 TWO DROWN IN ISABELLA ACCIDENTS While water sports are a traditional summer fun activity, water hazards can claim lives. oseph Daniel Eisenzimmer, age 15, of Tehachapi, drowned Friday after he jumped into Borel Flume by swining on a rope. The flume is located on the Kern River about 200 yeards north of Erskine Creek Road and empities into Lake Isabella. Apparently Eisenzimmer was swimming at the flume with two friends. He went into the water about 1:23 p.m. and did not come back up. His friends reportedly saw him go into the water, did not see him surface and called for help. The Kern County Sheriff's Department Search and Rescue Unit was called in Friday. People apparently checked specific spots in the flume throughout the night. A full search was resumed Saturday morning and Eisenzimmer's body was located at 6:40 a.m. A second male juvinile went missing Saturday about 1:30 p.m. He reportedly jumed into the water at French Gluch on Lake Isabella and failed to come back up. Divers were on scene and searching the area by 3 p.m. They were still searching along with member of the Kern County Search and Rescue group as darkness neared. Further details were not availabe as of press time.