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/8175 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest Ca Kern County May 12, 2005 SHIRLEY CATHERINE TOOKER 1956-2005 Inyokern resident Shirley Catherine Tooker passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2005. She was 49. A memorial service will be held at St. Ann Church on Monday, May 16 at 1 pm. The family asks in lieu of flowers donations be sent in Shirley's name to The Forbes Norris ALS Research Center, Attn: CPMC Foundation, PO Box 45234, San Francisco, CA 94145. All of her family and friends are invited to a celebration of her life potluck on Friday, May 20 at 6 pm at her home in Inyokern. She always loved a good party and watching people enjoying themselves, this is how she wants to be remembered. Her family says this about her: "Her fight is over. She has gone on to be with her mother and Heavenly Father. Her beravery, spirit and heart were an inspiration to all who w3ere with her during her fight against Lou Lehrig's Disease (ALS) for the past seven years. She finally succumbed to this debilitating disease at 12:20 pm Tuesday at home with her loving husband Jim at her side. Mrs. Tooker was born to Al and Alice Bruno in Willowdale, Toronto, Canada on May 13, 1956. Her family moved to Southern California where she attened school and graduated from Mayfair High School in Lakewood. She moved to the Indian Wells Valley in the 1980s. She worked at First Federal Savings and Loan for many years and then was hired at Guild Mortgage Company where she worked for six years as a loan processor. She married her best friend and soul mate, Jim Tooker on April 25, 1992. In 1999 they moved to Inyokern and started their Grey Feather Ranch, where she and Jim raised African Grey Parrots and was able to pursue her lifetime dream of owning and showing her horse, Rusty. She also loved scuba diving, underwater photography, hiking and 4-wheel drive trips. She loved animals and volunteered through Police and Community Together (PACT) in developing the animal welfare program. She was a member of the Moose Lodge, Chapter 902 in Downey. She was preceded in death by her mother Alice Bruno and her sister Bernice Bruno. She is survived by her loving husband Jim Tooker of Inyokern, step-daughter Shaleen and husband Mark Lambert, granson Trenton and granddaughter Addison of Ridgecrest, in-laws Melvin and Margaret Tooker of Fountain Valley, father Al Bruno of Lakewood, sisters Carol Pentecost and fiancee Bob Eastwood of Maryland, Leslie and husband Scott Lockwood of Descanso, niece Heather and husband Mike McGinn, grand-niece Talley of Sacramento, many family members in Canada and her best friend Darlene Thomas who was always there for her. The family wish to thank all of Shirley's Angels, who gave so freely of their time, energy and resources to ensure that she was able to live at home and her caregivers, both employees and friends, who took care of her so lovingly. Now Shirley is our angel watching over us. The Tooker family sincerely thanks the community of the Indian Wells Valley for their continued support during each year's fundraisers, in donations that continued to enrich Shirley's life at home. Private cremation and arrangements provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Media information provided by the family. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA May 11, 2005 SHIRLEY CATHERINE TOOKER Shirley Catherine Tooker of Ridgecrest died May 3, 2005. She was 48. Her fight is finally over and she has gone to be with her mother and Creator our Heavenly Father. Her bravery, spirit and heart were an inspiration to all who were with her during her fight against Lou Gerhig's Disease (ALS) for the past seven years. Shirley finally succumbed to this debilitating disease at 12:20 pm Tuesday afternoon at home with her loving husband Jim at her side. Shirley was born May 13, 1956 to Al and Alice Bruno in Willowdale, Toronto, Canada on May 13, 1959's (sic). Her family moved to Southern California where she attened school. She graduated from Mayfair High School in Lakewood, Calif. Shirley moved to the Indian Wells Valley in the 1980s. She worked at First Federal Savings and Loan for many years and then she was hired at Guild Mortgage Company where she worked for six years. Shirley married her husband, best friend and soul mate Jim Tooker on April 25, 1992. In 1999 they moved to Inyokern and started their Grey Feather Ranch where she and Jim raised African Grey Parrots and she was able to pursue her life time dream of woning and showing her horse Rusty. Shirley also loved scuba diving, underwater photography, hiking and 4-wheel drive trips. Shirley loved animals and volunteered through Police and Community Together in developing the Animal Welfare program. She also was a member of the Moose Lodge, Cahpter 902 in Downey California. Shirley was preceded in death by her mother Alice Bruno and sister Bernice Bruno. She is survived by her loving husband Jim of Inyokern, stepdaughter Shaleen Lambert and husband Mark Lambert, grandson Trenton and granddaughter Addison of Ridgecrest, in-laws Melvin and Margaret Tooker of Fountain Valley, California, father Al Bruno of Lakewood California sisters Carol Pentecost and friend Bob Eastwood of Maryland, Leslie and husband Scott Lockwopod of Descanso, California, niece Heather and husband Mike McGinn and grandniece Talley of Sacramento, California and many family members in Canada and her best friend Darlene Thomas who was always there for her. Additionally the family wants to thank all of Shirley's Angels who gave so freely of their time, energy and resources to assure that Shirley was able to live all of her life at home, her caregivers both employees and friends who took care of her so lovingly. Now Shirley is our angel watching over us. The Tooker family sincerely thanks the community of the Indian Wells Valley for their continued support during each year's fundraisers in donations that continued to enrich Shirley's life at home. A memorial service will be held at Saint Ann's Catholic Church, 446 W. Church Ave. in Ridgecrest on Monday May 16 at 1:00 pm. The family asks in lieu of flowers donations be sent in Shirley's name to the Forbes Norris ALS Research Center, Attn: CPMC Foundation, PO Box 45234, San Francisco CA 94145. All of Shirley's family and friends are invited to a celebration of her life potluck on Friday May 20, 2005 at 6:00 pm at her home in Inyokern. Shirley always loved a good party and watching people enjoying themselves. This is how she wants to be remembered. Private Cremation and Arrangements by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Submitted by the family of Shirley Tooker

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/8174 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 12, 2005 RICHARD LEE LAKEY 1930-2005 Longtime Ridgecrest resident Richard Lee Lakey passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. He was 74. A memorial service will be held Friday May 13 at 2 pm at Holland & Lyons Mortuary Chapel. The Rev. Mark Q. Rowland of Grace Lutheran Church will officiate. Mr. Lakey was born Sept. 12, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio. He made his career in the US Air Force as a radio mechanic from 1951 to 1973. While in the service he traveled all over the world. He met his wife of 47 years Marie in Luxembourg while he was stationed in Germany. His family says this about him: "He enjoyed playing pool, fishing, gardening and landscaping. He liked to have coffee and spend time with his friends. He was a good husband, father and provider for his family." Mr. Lakey was preceded in death by his brother Ken Lakey. He is survived by his wife Marie Lakey of Ridgecrest, daughter Cheryl Hultgren of Ridgecrest, daughter Dianna Tate of Kokomo, Ind., sister Sandy Affatato of Wilmington, N.C., granddaughters Alisha Granato and Angela Granato of Ridgecrest, grandsons Jamnis Tate and Justin Tate of Kokomo, Ind., and great-grandchild Jacien Tate of Kokomo, Ind. Private cremation, arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest Ca May 18, 2005 RICHARD LEE LAKEY Richard Lee Lakey died Tuesday May 10, 2005 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. He was 74. A memorial service was held Friday May 13 at 2 pm at the Holland & Lyons Chapel. The Rev. Mark Q. Rowland of Grace Lutheran Church officiated. Mr. Lakey was born Sept. 12, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio. A resident of Ridgecrest since 1980 he was a retired radio mechanic. He retired from the US Air Force after 22 years of service. While he was in the service he traveled all over the world. He met Marie, who became his wife of 47 years, in Luxembourg while he was stationed in Germany. He enjoyed playing pool, fishing, gardening and landscaping. He liked to have coffee and spend time with friends. He was a good husband, father and provider for his family. He is survived by his wife Marie Lakey of Ridgecrest, his daughter Cheryl Hultgren of Ridgecrest, his daughter Diann Tate of Kokomo, Ind., his siter Sandy Affatato of Willmington, N.C., his granddaughters Alisha and Angela Granato of Ridgecrest, his grandsons Jamnis and Justin Tate of Kokomo, Ind. and his great-grandchild Jaelen Tate of Kokomo, Ind. Precededing in death was his brother Ken Lakey. Interment was at Desert Memorial Park. Private cremation and arrangements were provided 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/8173 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 1, 2005 MERAB ANN SMITH 1928-2005 Merab Ann Smith joined her beloved husband and two sons in Heaven on April 27, 2005. She was 76. Memorial service will be held on Saturday May 7 at 11:00 am at the Ridgecrest Church of the Nazarene, 571 N. Norma Ave. Mrs. Smith was born on Nov. 25, 1928 and later reared in Perry, Fla. She and husband Lorin Raymond Smith retired in Heber Springs, Ark. where she was an avid golfer, learned to paint, belonged to the local garden club and became a bird watcher, an active participant in the Republican organization and an active member of the Lutheran church. After her beloved husband of 58 years died in 2002 Mrs. Smith came to live with her son Lorin and his wife Donna in Ridgecrest. She adapted to the desert life and enjoyed being a part of the Desert Artists League, the Church of the Nazarene and a part in the very active lives of her grandchildren and five of her great-grandchildren. She delighted in frequent visits from her daughter Mary Elizabeth Fjelstad and Grandson Jarrad, both of Washington. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death in 2002 by her beloved husband and two of her three children, Lorin Richard Smith who passed away April 1, 2005 and James Allen Smith deceased June 15, 1989. Mrs. Smith is survived by her only living child Ms. Fjelstad, three siblings, Marylee Lind of Texas, Lonnie Austin of Florida, Quib Austin of Pennsylvania, grandchildren Dawn Savko, Aaron Smith, Lorin Russell Smith, Jarrad Fjelstad, James Smith, Terri Taylor, their 10 grandchildren and her two beloved dog buddies Peluche and Tribble. In lieu of flowers the family cordially requests that donations be sent to the Church of The Nazarene Pew Refurbishment Fund, 571 N. Norma Ave. Media information provided by the family. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA May 2, 2005 MERAB ANN SMITH Merab Ann Smith joined her beloved husband and two sons in Heaven on April 27, 2005. She was 76. A memorial service will be held Saturday May 7 at 11 am at the Ridgecrest Church of the Nazarene. Merab was born Nov. 25, 1928 in Perry, Fla. She and her husband retired in Heber Springs, Ark. where she was an avid golfer, learned to paint, belonged to the local garden club, became a bird watcher, active participant in the Republician organization and active member of the Lutheran church. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Lorin Raymond Smith who died in 2002 and her son Lorin Richard Smith who died April 1, 2005 and her son James Allen Smith who died June 15, 1989. She is survived by her siblings Marylee Lind of Texas, Lonnie Austin of Florida and Quib Austin of Pennsylvania, daughter Mary Elizabeth Fjelstad, grandchildren Dawn Savko, Aaron Smith, Lorin Russell Smith, Jarrad Fjelstad, James Smith and Terri Taylor as well as 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her beloved dog buddies Peluche and Tribble. After her beloved husband of 58 years died in 2002 Merab came to live with her son Lorin and his wife Donna in Ridgecrest. She adapted to the desert life and enjoyed being a part of the Desert Artists League, the Church of the Nazarene and the very active lives of her grandchildren and five of her great-grandchildren along with frequent visits by her daughter Mary and Grandson Jarrad from Washington. Donation in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Church of the Nazarene Pew Refurbishment Fund (571 N. Norma).

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/8172.3 Message Board Post: Hi Kim I would greatly appreciate it if when you are going to Hillcrest and GreenLawn Memorial Park cemeteries you could keep an eye out for three of mine who I understand are buried there. Ivor and Esther Salmon were buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park in May 1942 and Jan/Feb 1980 respectively and Henrietta Richards in buried in Hillcrest Jan/Feb 1980. Hope you can help, many thanks for your kind offer. John Somerset England

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BENNETT, TAGGART, LOWE, WILEY, RYAN, ROSENHAUER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8172.2.1.2 Message Board Post: Hi Kim, yes my father did die in Bakersfield, the reason I know that is because I sent for his death record and all the info I gave you was listed on his death record, I also sent for his SS file, whole file, I want to thank you for any help you can give me. It kinda makes it nice to beable to have anything I can get of my father, I had a step dad but I always wanted to know everything I could about my dad, Never asked my mother about him, I also figured I might hert my step dad's feelings, know I wish I would of asked a little, my aunt did tell me he was nice looking and had blond hair and was a mason, brick layer, my sister took me to see a few houses he built here in Muskegon. 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/rw/JW.2ADE/8172.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Kim, since you are already going that way would it be possible for you to look for a Velma Pauline Parker, b. April, 14, 1919 d. August 15, 1963 buried in the older Greenlawn Cemetery? She should be buried next to some Reed family members. Pauline was my aunt by marriage. Would love to have a picture of her headstone. Thank you, Judy Parker Lehman

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 Message Board Post: Hi Sue. Greenlawn Memorial Park is the same as Greenlawn. There are two here in town. One is newer but both are very easily accessible to me. Did your father pass away here in Kern Co ? I can try to locate an obit for him as well if you need it. I will head out Monday maybe even Sunday and look fo rhis marker ok? I am thrilled to be able to do this for you. Kim

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BENNETT, LOWE, TAGGART, WILEY, RYAN, ROSENHAUER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8172.2 Message Board Post: Hi, Kim, I have my dad buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, would this cemetery be different then just Greenlawn, my father George Howard Bennett was buried there, he died Sept. 9, 1966 andwas buried Sept. 13, 1966, I would love a picture of his grave marker, my dad married my mother in 1936 in Saginaw MI. I was born in Muskegon MI. they divorced when I was a baby so I have very little on him, I will always look for a picture of him, have found many living Bennetts but no one has a picture, went to a Bennett reunion in 2004 in Goderich, Ontario Canada, were having it here in Muskegon next year.Hoping to find more info on my dad to share with the family from out ofstate and from Canada. Sue

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.

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 Message Board Post: I am going to be available to do obit lookups at the Bakersfiled Beale Library and also am willing to take digital photos at a few local cemeteries free of charge. I am new at this so bear with me if it takes a bit of time. But I will happily take cemtery photos at Bakersfields Greenlawn, Greenlawn Sw, Union and Hillcrest Cemeteries. My husband will help me e-mail any digital photos to whoever is interested. I can occaisonally drive to the Taft, Delano, Arvin and Lake Isabella areas if someone needs something from there. Hope to be able to help someone soon. Kim

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Moodie, Herman, Hildreth, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8171 Message Board Post: Inez Katharine Perry Oct. 25, 1914 – May 26, 2005 A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 3 at the Wood Family Funeral Service chapel for Inez Katharine Perry, 90, who passed away on May 26 in Bakersfield. Mrs. Perry was born Oct. 25, 1914 in Hollywood to Harold and Inez Moodie. She was married to Robert Charles Perry in Glendale on June 14, 1935. For many years they lived in the Simi Valley area where she enjoyed being a homemaker and was devoted to her family. She served as president of the Simi Valley Women’s Club. Mrs. Perry was a talented artist and an avid painter with oils. She and her husband enjoyed travel up and down the Pacific coast, as well as in Alaska and Hawaii. They moved to Tehachapi in 1983 to be close to her family. She was a member of the Bear Valley Springs Women’s Club. Mrs. Perry is survived by her sons, Richard Perry and wife Marie of Lancaster and Christopher Perry of Rosamond; daughters, Kathleen Herman of Tehachapi and Carole Hildreth and husband Jerry of Bear Valley Springs; daughter-in-law, Barbara Perry; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two nieces; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Perry, in 1993. Interment will follow at the Oakwood Memorial Park in Chatsworth. Wood Family Funeral Service handled he arrangements. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Tehachapi News Tehachapi, Kern, CA Published: Volume 106 - No. 7 June 1-7, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Moon, Wooten Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8170 Message Board Post: Henry Clyde Evans July 13, 1917 – May 20, 2005 Tehachapi resident Henry Clyde Evans, 87, passed away on May 20 in Arvin. Evans was born on July 13, 1917, in Clarendon, Ark. to Henry and Erneza Evans. He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II and was discharged Dec. 4, 1945. Evans married Gladys Marquerite Moon on Oct. 24, 1943, in Yuma, Ariz. He was employed as a police officer, retiring as captain of the Hawthorne Police Department. He and his wife moved to Tehachapi in 1978, where he served on the Tehachapi Planning Commission. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for more than 50 years, being a member of Tehachapi Lodge #313 F.&A.M. at the time of his death. He had been a member of Al Malaikah Shrine and other Masonic bodies. Evans is survived by his daughter, Nancy L. Wooten and granddaughter, Wendy Wooten, both of Tehachapi. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Gladys Evans, in 1981. 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. 7 June 1-7, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jessen, DelaCruz, Rivera, Reed, Kimball, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8169 Message Board Post: Robert ‘Bob’ Andrasevits Jan. 26, 1948 – May 21, 2005 Longtime resident of California City, Robert “Bob” Andrasevits, 57, passed away on May 21 in Caliente. Bob was born on Jan. 26, 1948 in Germany to Frank and Ann Andrasevits. He worked in the aviation industry as an FAA mechanic for 30 years. Bob is survived by his wife, Victoria L. Andrasevits; children, Niel and Lori Jessen and Nicole DelaCruz; brothers, Frank Andrasevits, Fred Andrasevits and Erwin Andrasevits; sisters, Gizi Rivera, Theresa Andrasevits, Ann Andrasevits and Renate Reed; nieces and nephews, Frank Andrasevits Jr., Magdalena Andrasevits, David and Amy Kimball, Hannelorre Andrasevits, and Fred Jr. and Jennifer Rivera and their children Cecilia and Katrina. He will also be missed by his dogs Amber, Tina and Masano. A private memorial service will be held May 28. 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. 7 June 1-7, 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/8168 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 1, 2005 DIANNE MARIE KOMOCAR 1964-2005 Longtime Ridgecrest resident Dianne Marie Komocar passed away Wednesday April 27, 2005 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital after a long and brave battle with cancer. She was 41. Memorial services are scheduled for Tuesday May 2, at 2 pm at the First Baptist Church, 1350 S. Downs St. Pastor Ray Teston will officiate. Dianne was born April 18, 1964 in Pacoima. She moved to Ridgecrest in 1988. She was an avid crafter and designed many beautiful pieces of jewelry from glass beads and crystals. She sahred her many crafts with the family and friends. She also enjoyed collecting miniatures, windchimes and colored glass bottles. She is survived by her beloved daughter Daniell and her life partner Gary Leonard of Ridgecrest, her mother Dorothy Clapham and brothers Steven and Micky Clapham of Barstow, brother and sister-in-law Tom and Rose Clapham of Oregon and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was especially close to best friends Rinda Williams and Terry Bryan, and will be deep missed by Jeff Komocar. She was proceded in death by her father Leroy Clapham. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA May 3, 2005 DIANNE MARIE KOMOCAR 1964-2005 Longtime Ridgecrest resident Dianne Marie Komocar passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital after a long and brave battle with cancer. She was 41. Memorial services are scheduled for Tuesday, May 3 at 2 pm at the First Baptist Church, 1350 S. Downs St. Pastor Ray Teston will officiate. Dianne was born April 18, 1964 in Pacoima. She moved to Ridgecrest in 1988. She was an avid crafter and designed many beautiful pieces of jewelry from glass beads and crystals. She shared her many crafts with her family and friends. She also enjoyed collecting miniatures, windchimes and colored glass bottles. She is survived by her beloved daughter Daniell and her life partner Gary Leonard of Ridgecrest, her mother Dorothy Clapham and brothers Steven and Micky Clapham of Barstow, brother and sister-in-law Tom and Rose Clapham of Oregon, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was especially close to best friends Rinda Williams and Terry Bryan and will be deeply missed by Jeff Komocar. She was preceded in death by her father Leroy Clapham.

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/8167 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest Ca Kern County May 1, 2005 EDWARD "ED" TARWATER 1944-2005 Ridgecrest resident Edward "Ed" Tarwater passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2005 from a lengthy illness. He was 60. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 2 at 11 am at Holland & Lyons Chapel. Family and friends will gather at his daughter's house to share memories after the service. Mr. Tarwater was a construction engineer by trade. He poured concrete from every boundry in the city of Ridgecrest. There was not a street in Ridgecrest that did not show his workmanship. His family says this about him: "He never met a stranger, they were always a friend. He touched so many people's lives with a winning smile, a great sense of humor and a song from his heart. He will be dearly missed by everyoe he knew." The Tarwater family reuests flowers or contributions to the family. He was preceded in death by his mother Bernice Dill, father Edward Tarwater and grandson Talon Moore. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 36 years Leilani Tarwater of Ridgecrest, two daughters Celeste Wood of Staffordshire, England and Jeneene Conway of Ridgecrest, son Marcus Tarwater of Oklahoma, two granddaughters Ashley Hartley of Fort Collins, Colo., and Morgan Sloan Moore of Staffordshire, England, three sisters Lilly Nunlee of Oklahoma, Edeana Weinke of Oklahoma and Terri Carra of Missouri and two brothers Elec Tarwater of Missouri and Everett Dill of Oklahoma. Arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA May 2, 2005 EDWARD "ED" TARWATER Edward "Ed" Tarwater died in his sleep from a longtime illness at his residence on Tuesday April 26, 2005. He was 60. Services will be held at Holland & Lyons Chapel Monday, May 2 at 11 am. After the services family and friends will gather at his daughter's house to share memories. Ed was a construction engineer by trade. He poured concrete from every boundry in the city of Ridgecrest. There was not a street in Ridgecrest that did not show his workmanship. He never met a stranger, they were always friends. He touched so many people's lives with a winning smile and a great sense of humor and a song from his heart. He leaves behind Leilani Tarwarter (sic), his beloved wife of 36 years of marriage, two daughters Celeste Wood of Staffordshire, England and Jeneene Conway of Ridgecrest, son Marcus Tarwater of Oklahoma and two granddaughters Ashley Hartley of Fort Collins, Colo. and Morgan Sloan Moore of Staffordshire, England. Other survivors are his sisters Lilly Nunlee of Oklahoma, Edeana Weinke of Oklahoma and Terri Carra of Missouri and brothers Elec Tarwater of Missouri and Everett Dill of Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his mother Bernice Dill, father Edward Tarwater and grandson Talon Moore. He will be dearly missed by everyone he knew. The Tarwater family requests flowers or contributions to the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Submitted by the Tarwater 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/8166 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 4, 2005 RENEE MARY JOHNSON 1948-2005 Renee Mary Johnson passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at her Modesto home of multiple sclerosis. She was 56. A memorial service will be held Saturdy May 7 at 1 pm in Modesto. Ms. Johnson was born May 18, 1948 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She grew up in Ridgecrest/China Lake. She was a member of Job's Daughters and Ridgecrest Hospital's Candy Stripers, which was the beginning of her interest in nursing. She received her RN and continued studies to graduate with a Master's degree. She moved to Modesto in 1974 where she worked at Doctors Medical Center at the Modesto City Hospital until her retirement in 1996. She was a member of the American Nursing Association. She loved to camp and fish in the High Sierras and carve wood. She loved her pets, a parrot, two cats and her beloved dog Summer who preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence Gordon "Johnny" Johnson and Lorraine J. Johnson. She became the matriarch of the family, frequently having gatherings at her home. After being overcome by multiple sclerosis she continued to be an independent and strong person, as she had been in her good health. Her family says this about her: "Our sister suffered through nine years of pain and paralysis. She accepted her burden with great dignity. She accepted Jesus Christ our Lord and is now in the Kingdom of God." Donations in her memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or the charity of your choice. She is survived by three brothers Harvey and wife Jerilyn Johnson of Ridgecrest, Dale and wife Betsy Johnson of Mt. Mesa, Rocky and wife Doree Johnson of Albany, Ore., sister Kaye Jean Johnson of Modesto, best friends Becky and Phil Schmidt of Modesto and Judy Amaral of Modesto, nephews Clinton Johnson of Ridgecrest, Kevin and wife Gwen Johnson of Jamestown, Kurtis Johnson of San Jose, Thomas Johnson of Albany, Ore., nieces Shannan Santillano ofModesto, Erica and husband Sean Blankenship of North Carolina, Linda and husband Aaron Burton of Ridgecrest, Tiria Johnson of Washington, great nephews Robert, Chase and Kevin Johnson of Jameston, A. J. and Kurtis Burton of Ridgecrest, Nicholas and Logan Johnson of Albany, Ore., great nieces Amber and Lauren Johnson of Jamestown, Tori and Sydney Santillano of Stockton, Kaylea, Miranda and Sierra Johnson of Ridgecrest. 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/8165 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 4, 2005 SHARON MARIE KOCH HENDEN 1942-2005 Sharon Marie Koch Henden passed away Thursday April 14, 2005 in Colorado Springs, Colo. following a lengthy illness. She was 62. Private services will be held in Lompoc at a later date. Mrs. Henden was born in Tiffin, Ohio on Sept. 9, 1942 and moved to Ridgecrest at the age of 5. She attened Burroughs High School where she met her high school sweetheart and future husband, Tom. They married in 1963 and moved to Lompoc in 1966. She was an active member of the Lompoc community, serving in both the Los Berros Elementary School and Cabrillo High School Parent-Teacher Associations. She also worked for many years in the Queen of Angels Catholic Church preschoool. She was an avid gardener. She loved working in her backyard garden, which she transformed into a little private paradise. She also enjoyed walking her dogs in the nearby La Purisima Mission State Historicl Park with her husband. Her family says this about her: "Sharon was a loving wife, a wonderful mother, a doting grandmother and a faithful friend. She touched the lives of all who knew her. She is greatly missed." Tom and the family would like to thank all of the friends and neighbors who have kept Sharon in their thoughs and prayers. Mrs. Henden is survived by her husband Thomas A. Henden, three daughters Kim Schneider of Lake Oswego, Ore., Alyce Camero of Oahu, Hawaii, and Rhonda Knight of Colorado Springs, Colo., sisters Jeannine and Jeraldine, brother James and 11 grandchildren. 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/8164 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 11, 2005 JANE O'DAY 1937-2005 Former Ridgecrest resident Jane O'Day passed away Thursday May 5, 2005 at the Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. She was 67. A memorial service will be held Saturday May 14 at 2 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel. Inurnment will be at Desert Memorial Park. Ms. O'Day was born Oct. 20, 1937 in Manhattan Island, N.Y. She was a very devoted wife and mother. She was a rare stay-at-home mom until her children finished school and started out on their own. She volunteered for everything - secretary work for church, Scouts, PTA, classes for handicapped children, babysitting and cheering up anyone in need. Most will remember her as the funny girl who loved to make people laugh. Her children remember her for her compassion towards others, always wanting to help someone in need. Her first realy paying job was for Holland & Lyons Mortuary. She loved her work she loved being there for others in their time of need. She also worked for the Chamber of Commerce and Drug and Alcohol Abuse programs. She always had an ambition to be a writer and attended creative writing classes in college. She has written some lovely pieces. Her hobbies were writing stories and shopping - even if she didn't buy anything she had to look at everything. She loved anything that sparkled or had brilliant color. She loved porcelain dolls. She constantly talked about her children and was very proud of her family and her heritage. Her family says: "Nothing can ever take the place of a beautiful mother, but she is only gone from sight. She lives forever in our hearts and left us with beautiful memories. Besides, she kept saying 'little Hungarian is calling me hoime.' Now how can you argue with that? We love you mom, thanks for loving us. "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even though he dies and anyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Love the God of everlasting life. John 11:25-28." She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Madarasz, dear friend H. K. Holland, nephew Ronnie O'Day, father William H. O'Day and mother Jane O'Day Ustick. She is survived by her daughters Jan Jeanjaquet and Lisa Jeanjaquet, sons-in-law Kenny Vick and Larry Smith all of Beaumont, Texas, sons Jay Jeanjaquet and Tony Jeanjaquet and Lisa of Shreveport, La., step-son Jimmy Madarasz and wife Betha of Ridgecrest, step-father Alex "Shorty" Ustick of Ridgecrest, brothers Mike O'Day and wife Betty of Las Vegas, Nev., and Bill O'Day and wife Rhonda of Ridgecrest, sister-in-law Barbara O'Day of Ridgecrest, one nephew, three nieces, 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA May 11, 2005 JANE O'DAY Jane O'Day formerly of Ridgecrest died Thursday May 5, 2005 in the Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. She was 67. A memorial service will be held Saturday May 14 at 2 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel. Jane was born on Oct. 20, 1937 in New York. She was a very devoted wife and mother. She was a rare stay-at-home mom until her children finished school and started out on their own. Jane voluneered for everything: secretary work for the church, scouts, PTA, classes for handicapped children, babysitting, cheering up anyone in need. Most of you remember her as the funny girl. She loved to make people laugh. Her children remember her for her compassion towards others, always wanting to help someone in need. Her first real paying job was for Holland & Lyons Mortuary. She loved her work, she loved being there for others in their time of need. Jane also worked for the Chamber of Commerce and Drug and Alcohol abuse programs. Jane always had the ambition to be a writer. She attended creative writing classes in college and has written some lovely pieces. Her hobbies were writing stories and shopping - even if she didn't buy anything, she had to look at everything. Jane loved anything that sparkled or had brilliant color. She also loved porcelain dolls. She constantly talked about her children. She was very proud of her family and heritage. Nothing can ever take the place of a beautiful mother, but she is only gone from sight. She lives forever in our hearts and left us with beautiful memories. Besides, she kept saying "The little Hungarian is calling me home." How could you argue with that? We love you Mom. Thanks for loving us. "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even though he dies and anyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Love the God of Everlasting Life." John 11:25-28. Jane was preceded in death by husband Emery Madarasz, dear friend H.K. Holland, nephew Ronnie O'Day, father William H. O'Day and mother Jane O'Day Ustick. Jane is survived by daughters Jan Jeanjaquet and Lisa Jeanjaquet, sons-in-laws (sic) Kenny Vick and Larry Smith, all of Beaumont, Texas, sons Jay Jeanjaquet and Tony Jeanjaquet and Lisa of Shreveport, step-son Jimmy Madarasz and wife Bertha of Ridgecrest, brothers Mike O'Day and wife Betty of Las Vegas, Nevada and Bill O'Day and wife Rhonda of Ridgecrest, sister-in-aw Barbara O'Day of Ridgecrest, stepfather Alex Ustick "Shorty" of Ridgecrest, one nephew, three nieces, 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

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/8163 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 8, 2005 TERRY W. HOGUE 1947-2005 Terry W. Hogue, 57 of Medford, passed away Friday, April 29, 2005 while on a cruise to the Panama Canal. A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 2 pm at the First Nazarene Church in Medford. Pastor David Grinder officiated. Interment will take place at Eagle Point National Cemetery in a private service. Mr. Hogue was born Oct. 25, 1947 in Burbank to Edwin and Billie (White) Hogue. He was raised in China Lake and attended and graduated from Burroughs High School in 1965. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam with the US Marine Corps from 1965 to 1968 where he achieved the rank of sergeant. In 1969 he married the former Sharon Mouw in Lakewood who survives him. In 1977 the family moved to Medford from Cerritos. Mr. Hogue was employed with Pacific Power as a lineman and foreman. He was an avid sports fan, a 49'er fan and had coached girls Little League softball. He enjoyed all women's sporting events. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers No. 659. Terry especially enjoyed spending time with his five grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two daughters, Traci Thomas and her husband Jeff, Tamara Ilten and her husband Erick, all of Medford, brother Danny Hogue of Palm Desert, father Edwin Hogue of Medford, and five grandchildren Sydney, Sarah, Gabriel, Jacob and Asher, all of Medford. He was preceded in death by his mother Billie (White) Hogue. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit of Rogue Valley Medical Center, 2825 E. Barnett Road, Medford, OR 97504 or to the First Church of the Nazarene, 1974 E. McAndres Road, Medford OR 97504. Arrangements were made by Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.

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/8162 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 8, 2005 JACQUELINE MAXINE GANOE 1926-2005 Mrs. Jacqueline Maxine Ganoe passed away on Wednesday May 4, 2005 at the Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. She was 78. Born Dec. 2, 1926 in Scranton, Iowa Mrs. Ganoe was a local resident since 1997 and a Trona resident for many years. She was a homemaker and a musician. She was a musical director of the St. Madeleine's Catholic Church in Trona for many years as well. She belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary B.P.O. Elk's Trona Lodge No. 1975 as well as the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1950 in Trona. The family says this of her: "Jacqueline was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a beautiful lady. Her love and song will live in our hearts forever." Mrs. Ganoe is survived by her daughters Michele Mallett of Wister, Okla., Lois Bozarth of Ridgecrest and Leslie Chandler and her husband Rudy of Poteau, Okla., daughter-in-law Debie Ganoe of Poteau, sister Joan Clopton of Jefferson, Iowa, brother Keith Sayre of Trona, sisters Wanda Hudson of McKinleybille and Linda Brooks of Ridgecrest, brother Joe Sayre of Long Beach and 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Loenilla Sayre, husband Clyde Ganoe Sr. and sons Douglas Charles and Clyde, Jr. (Pete). Visitation will be held Sunday May 8, 2005 from 2 to 5 pm followed by a rosary at Holland & Lyons Chapel. Funeral services will be held Monday May 9 at 9 am at St. Ann's Catholic Church. The Rev. Robert E. Gamel will officiate. Burial rites will be officiated by Father John Patron of St. Joseph's Church, Barstow. Place of burial will be at Searles Valley Cemetery, Trona, May 9 at 11:30 am. Mortuary arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. New's Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA May 11, 2005 JACQUELINE MAXINE GANOE Jacqueline Maxine Ganoe died Wednesday May 4, 2005 in the Ridgecrest Regional Hospital of natural causes. She was 78. A funeral was held Monday May 9 at 9 am at St. Ann's Catholic Church. The Rev. Robert E. Gamel officiated. The burial was officiated by Father John Patron of St. Joseph's Church in Barstow. The place of burial was Searles Valley Cemetery in Trona on May 9 at 11:30 am. Jacqueline was born December 2, 1926 in Scranton, Iowa. A homemaker she lived in Ridgecrest since 1997. Previously she had been a resident of Trona for many years. Jacqueline was a musician. She was a musical director of the St. Madeleine's Catholic Church in Trona for many years. She belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary B.P.O. Elk's Trona Lodge 1975 and also the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1950 in Trona. Jacqueline was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a beautiful lady. Her love and son will live on in our hearts forever. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Leonilla Sayre, her husband Clyde Ganoe, Sr., her son Douglas Charles and her son Clyde Jr. "Pete". She is survived by her daughter Michele Mallett of Wister, Oklahoma, her daughter Lois Bozarth of Ridgecrest, her daughter and son-in-law Leslie and Rudy Chandler of Poteau, Oklahoma, her daughter-in-law Debie Ganoe of Poteau, Oklahoma, her sister Joan Clopton of Jefferson, Iowa, her brother Keith Sayre of Trona, her sister Wanda Hudson of McKinleyville, her sister Linda Brooks of Ridgecrest, her brother Joe Sayre of Long Beach, 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary.