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/8145 Message Board Post: News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County May 2, 2005 LEONARD LICWINKO Leonard Wicwinko, a former longtime civil servant at China Lake, died Thursday April 21, 2005 at Grossmont Gardens, Las Mesa. He was 88. Mr. Licwinko was born Nov. 3, 1916 in Chicago. He graduated in 1941 from the University of Illinois with a degree in electrical engineering. He was an officer in the Navy during World War II and remained in the reserves for another 20 years. After the war ended he became an employee of the Department of the Navy and worked as an engineer and manager for his entire career thereafter. He worked at the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake from 1961 through 1974 then retired to the San Diego area where he lived the last 30 years. While living in China Lake Mr. Licwinko was an active golfer and served a year as president of the Burroughs High School PTA. He is survived by his children Mary Lou Licwinko of Alameda, Amy Prentiss of Oakland and John Licwinko of Holmdel, NJ, sister Irene Licwinko of Chicago and brother Jack Lapsys of La Mesa. Grandchildren surviving him are Lauren Prentiss of Oakland, Ryan Licwinko of New York and Susan Licwindo of South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife Marian who died in 1994.

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/8144 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County April 26, 2005 MAVIS CAROL FRANCIS 1936-2005 Longtime Ridgecrest resident Mavis Carol Francis passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005 at Ridgecret Regional Hospital. She was 68. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, April 28 at 1:30 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel. The Rev. James L. Goss of the Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Burial will be at Desert Memorial Park. Mrs. Francis was born Nov. 27, 1936 in Gasville, Ark. She moved to Ridgecrest in 1941. She was married to her husband Ray for 51 years and loved her children and grandchildren. She was a Girl Scout leader and positively influenced girls for over 10 years. She was a Ridgecrest Reserve Police Officer - the first female officer - for many years. She then went to work for the Sheriff's office as a secretary, dispatcher and sworn special deputy. She was also a substitute teacher at Burroughs High School. The last 25 years she spent in real estate. She was an avid collector of antique jewelry, especially "cameos." She is survived by her husband Ray N. Francis of Ridgecrest, daughter and husband Kathy and Clark Harris of Moreno Valley, daughter and husband Candy and James Hammond of Norco, sister Linda Kay Sapp of Inyokern, seven grandchildren Krysta Olson of Ontario, Michael Francis of Ridgecrest, Michelle Warren of Hemet, Ashley Warren of Moreno Valley, Kristie Blevins of Newport Beach, Christopher Wolfley of Corona and Nicholas Zatarain of Norco. Arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County April 28, 2005 Mavis Carol Francis 1936-2005 Longtime Ridgecrest reident Mavis Carol Francis passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. She was 68. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday April 28 at 1:30 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel. The Rev. James L. Goss of the Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Burial will be at Desert Memorial Park. Mrs. Francis was born Nov. 27, 1936 in Gasville, Ark. She moved to Ridgecrest in 1941. She was married to her husband Ray for 51 years and loved her children and grandchildren. She was a Girl Scout leader and positively influenced girls for over 19 years. She was a Ridgecrest Police Reserve Officer - the first female officer - for many years. She then went to work for the Sheriff's office as a secretary, dispatcher and sworn speical deputy. She was also a substitute teacher at Burrough High School. the last 25 years she spent in real estate. She was an avid collector of antiquie jewelry, especially "cameos." She is survived by her husband Ray N. Francis of Ridgecrest, daughter and husband Kathy and Clark Harris of Moreno Valley, daughter and husband Candy and James Hammond of Norco, son Mike Francis of Ridgecrest, sister Linda Kay Sapp of Inyokern, seven grandchildren Krysta Olson of Ontario, Michael Francis of Ridgecrest, Michelle Warren of Hemet, Ashley Warren of Moreno Valley, Kristie Blevins of Newport Beach, Christopher Wolfley of Corona and Nicholas Zatarain of Norco. Arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA April 27, 2005 MAVIS CAROL FRANCIS Mavis Carol Francis died Sunday April 24, 2005 at the Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. She was 68. Funeral services will be held Thursday April 28 at 1:30 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel in Ridgecrest. Pastor James L. Goss of the Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Mrs. Francis was born on November 27, 1936 in Gasville, Ark. A resident of Ridgecrest since 1941 she was married to Ray for 51 years. She was the first female Ridgecrest reserve police officer and served in that capacity for many years. She then went to work for the sheriff's office as a secretary, dispatcher and sworn special deputy. She was also a substitute teacher at Burroughs High School. She spent herlast (sic) 25 years in real estate. She loved her children and grandchildren. She was a Girl Scout leader and positively influenced girls for more than 10 years. She was an avid antique jewelry collector especially of cameos. Mrs. Francis is survived by her husband Ray N. Francis of Ridgecrest, daughter Kathy and husband Clark Harris of Moreno Valley, daughter Candy and husband James Hammond of Norco, sister Linda Kay Sapp of Inyokern, grandchildren Krysta Olson of Ontario, Michael Francis of Ridgecrest, Michelle Warren of Hemet, Ashley Warren of Moreno Valley, Kristie Blveins of Newport Beach, Christopher Wolfley of Corona and Nicholas Zatarain of Norco. Interment will be at Desert Memorial Park with arrangements provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper May 4, 2005 Duplicate obit for Mavis Carol Francis

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/8143 Message Board Post: Two killed in vehicle crash near Broome Road DESERT NEWS STAFF REPORT KEENE — A man and woman riding in the rear seat of a Jeep Wrangler on Highway 58 near Broome Road early Sunday morning were killed when the vehicle struck a truck being towed by a tow truck, according to the California Highway Patrol and the Kern County Coroner’s office. Lorraine Alderson, 48, of Shannon died at the scene, and Joe Tomshaw, 30, of Lancaster, died at Kern Medical Center after being medevaced from the scene. Neither were wearing safety belts, the CHP said. According to the CHP report, the pair were passengers in the Jeep driven by Jeremy Day, 28, of Lancaster “above the maximum speed limit” when the vehicle struck the rear of a three-axle big-rig tow truck towing a three-axle Freightliner truck at a much slower speed. The CHP said Day was arrested on suspicion of felony driving under the influence and manslaughter, and was booked at the Mojave jail. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA Published: 26 May 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Widman, Patterson, Hall, Rutherford, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8142 Message Board Post: CALIFORNIA CITY — No services are planned for Leolus Stevens “Steve” Brooks of California City, who passed away May 5th at his home. Mr. Brooks was born February 29, 1920, in Redfield, Arkansas, and lived in California City for the last eight years. He previously lived in Los Angeles, Seattle, Fresno, and St. Louis. He is survived by his wife Jean Widman-Brooks of California City, son Lejon Stevens Brooks of Fresno, stepsons Obie Patterson of Lancaster, Paul Widman of Bothell, Washington; Patrick Hall of Everett, Washington; cousins and friends Helen Rutherford and Lilly May Smith of St. Louis, and his former wife Nell Brooks of Fresno. Steve was a member of the Desert Jade Villas Poker Club. He worked for railroads laying track through most of the western states, and began work in the fields as a cotton picker at age six. He served in the U.S. Army as a Ranger, with 91 parachute jumps and became a drill sergeant. No services will be held. Mr. Brooks donated his remains for research to the University of California at Irvine where he is on his last adventure instructing second year medical students. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the University of California Irvine "Willed Body Research Program" 252 Irvine Hall, Irvine, Ca. 92697 Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA Published: 26 May 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robbins, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8141 Message Board Post: 1936-2005 Milo Smith passed from this life to the next on Friday, May 20. He was 68. He was born in Spokane, Washington on December 18, 1936. He moved with his family to Huntington Park, California. He continued to live there until he moved to the Antelope Valley. He graduated from Palmdale High School and attended Antelope Valley College in Lancaster. Milo and Darlene (nee Robbins) were married on August 21 1959, at Saint John’s Lutheran Church in Downey. They lived in California City since 1989 and had no children together. Milo was a member and the head elder of Trinity Lutheran Church in California City. Rev. Neal R. Blanke will officiate his funeral at Desert Song Foursquare Church in California City on Wednesday, June 1st at 10:30 AM. The public is welcome and a reception will follow. In lieu of cards and flowers Darlene requests support be sent to Concordia Theological Seminary, 6600 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46825. “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” – Psalm 116:15 (NKJV) Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA Published:26 May 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lee Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8140 Message Board Post: Marjorie Del Bane Feb. 12, 1923 – May 11, 2005 Marjorie Del Bane, 82, of Grants Pass, Ore., died Wednesday, May 11, at Royale Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center in Grants Pass. Marjorie was born Feb. 12, 1923 in Far Rockaway, N.Y. She graduated from a nurse’s training school. In 1960 in Los Angeles, she married Joseph Louis Del Bane, who preceded her in death. She worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at hospitals in Glendale and Tehachapi. In 1988, she moved to Grants Pass. From 1988 to 2005, she volunteered with the auxiliary at Washington Campus in Grant Pass. She was loved by all, always had a smile and a kind word, and had a good sense of humor. Survivors include a son, Michael R. Del Bane of Grants Pass, and a daughter, Mary K. Lee of Bakersfield. Remembrances may be made to the World Wildlife Foundation, 245 Eglinton Ave., E Suite 410, Toronto, Canada, M4P3J1. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Tehachapi News Tehachapi, Kern, CA Published: Volume 106 - No. 6 May 25-31, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/563.2.1 Message Board Post: Jon, I would love to share what I can. Please give me a shout in about 12 days at velane@centurytel.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Townson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JW.2ADE/563.2 Message Board Post: those names are certainly familiar to me. i'm jon townson, son of gene & roberta (killion) townson. dad had a brother named william & the dates sound really familliar... jon townson actor1is@hotmail.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Denison, Isbell, Haggard, Johnson, Crow Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8139 Message Board Post: I am interested in sharing info on the Ezro Eugene Johnson family who married into the Rodewald family of Bakersfield, Kern, CA. My 2nd great grandaunt, Julia Ann Denison was the mother of Ezro. His father was Thomas Logan Johnson. My direct line is Julia's brother, James Henry Denison. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kemble, Chadbour, Graham, Teel, Janetsky Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8138 Message Board Post: KEMBLE LOUIS S born: 12/12/1893 mother: CHADBOUR M COLORADO died: KERN Delano 08/20/1962 age: 68 yrs requested by: pschenk@wmtsv.com The Bakersfield Californian, Thursday, August 23, 1962 Pg. 42 ~FUNERALS~ KEMBLE, Louis Schwartz - Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10 a.m. in the Memorial Chapel at Greenlawn for Louis Schwartz Kemble, 68 of 251 North Elm St., Arroyo Grande, who died Aug. 20 in a Bakersfield hospital. Ralph L. Ralph of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, will officiate, with interment to follow in the Lake Side Section of Greenlawn Memorial Park. Mr. Kemble was a native of Colorado, and had resided in California for the past 60 years, 32 years in Kern County. Until his retirement he was engaged in the manufacturing of irrigation pumps for 35 years, a business that he started in his back yard, and later an incorporated company was formed under the name of Kemble and Son Pump Co. He was instrumental in developing underground water supply for irrigation in the Edison area. During World War I he served with the U.S. Navy in submarine service. He was a member of the American Legion Post 26. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Esther Kemble of the home add! ress; two sons, Neal Louis Kemble of Arvin, and William Edward Kemble of Bakersfield; a daughter, Louann Esther Graham of Bakesfield; a brother, Don H. Kemble of Los Angeles; two sisters, Josephine Teel of Santa Ana, and Helen Janetsky of Sedona, Arizona; seven grand daughters and one great-granddaughter. Pallbearers will include Harley Barling, Harry Binns, Jake Ratzlaff, Alvin Kirschenmann, John Swett and Earl Roscamp. The family has suggested that donations be made to the Cancer Fund. The Bakersfield Californian, Thursday, August 23, 1962 Pg 31 Funeral Services Set Friday for L. S. Kemble Funeral services will be conducted in the Chapel at Greenlawn Mortuary Friday at 10 a.m. for Louis Schwartz Kemble, 68, 251 North Elm St., Arroyo Grande, who died in a Bakersfield hospital Aug. 20. Mr. Kemble was born Dec. 12, 1893 in Colorado. He came to Los Aneles in 1908 and was employed as a plumber. During World War I he was in the U.S. Navy submarine service. In 1919 he married Esther Neal. Mr. Kemble began his deep will turbine pump activity in the early 1920's in the Antelope Valley area and continued there until his transfer to Bakersfield in 1930. He was instrumental in developing underground water supply for irrigation of the Edison district. During the fist 20 years in dealing with pumps Mr. Kemble had represented various pump manufacturers and started his own pump company in the back yard of his residence in Bakersfield in 1941. He was assisted in the business by his wife and was joined by his sons, Neal and Bill, and his daughter Louann, at the end of World War II. The company was incorporated in 1949, with a new building erected on 34th Street, machinery installed, patterns made, and began business as the first complete manufacturer of deep well turb! ine pumps in Kern County. Mr. Kemble retired at the end of 1959, and remained semi-active during 1960, and then became fully retired and moved his residence to Arroyo Grande. Other survivors are: two sisters, Josephine Teel of Santa Ana and Helen Janetzky of Sedona, Ariz.; brother, Don H. Kemble of Los Angeles; seven granddaughters and one great-granddaughter. Ralph L. Ralph of the Christian Science Church will officiate, with interment to be in the Lake Side Section of Greenlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Harley Barling, Harry Binns, Jake Ratzlaff, Alvin Kirschenmann, John Swett and Earl Roscamp. The family has suggested that donations be made to the Cancer Fund. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Toppin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8137 Message Board Post: SMITH LLOYD WESLEY born: 04/11/1919 MALE MA mother: TOPPIN died: KERN 01/08/1998 age: 78 Requested by: rsmith224@aol.com The Bakersfield Californian, January 15, 1998 ~FUNERALS~ Lloyd Wesley Smith Services: Sat., Jan. 17, 12 noon Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 17, 1998 at Hopson-Anspach Family Mortuary Bakersfield for Lloyd Wesley Smith, 78, of Bakersfield who died January 8, 1998. Rev. Gary Bashor will officiate. The Associated Veterans of Kern County will conduct military rites. Burial will be held at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery. Mr. Smith, born in Boston, MA., had resided in Kern County for 20 years. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was employed as a custodian for seven years. He is survived by his sons, Ken of Bakersfield, Lloyd Smith II of Cave Junction, OR., Armand of Portland, OR., Jack of Grants Pass, OR., Steve and Mike Smith of Cave Junction, OR., 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a brother, Farnsworth Toppin of long Beach; a sister, Audrey Smith of Los Angeles. Visitation will be held Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Hopson-Anspach Family Mortuary, Bakersfield. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

In a message dated 5/23/2005 5:45:01 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ddcoff@aol.com writes: Would apperciate a look up in Kern County for death information or obit on Delmer R. PENNER who died in Kern County on 18 Jun 1984. Thank you for you assistance. --- Hello...... I have already told you that I have this on my list to do upon my return to Kern County. If you wish another person to do it, please let me know so that I can remove your request from my list. Thanks! Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

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/8136 Message Board Post: Pilot Dies In Marine Fighter Plane Crash An F9F-9 Cougar swept wing jet fighter plane from the Marine Corps Auxiliary Air Station, Mojave, crashed and burned one half mile east of Hwy. 99 just north of Lebec at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday July 24. The pilot was Major Franklin Herbert Zebley a World War II veteran who saw action in the So. Pacific. He was flying in a four plane formation at 20,000 ft. on a routine training mission. . Apparently the pilot lost control and the plane went in and burned on impact. It hit a small hill on an unidentified ranch according to information furnished by Mojave Marine Base officials. A helicopter carrying a doctor and an ambulance was dispatched to the scene of the accident. The ill-fated plane was attached to Marine Fighter Squadron 123 and was part of the Marine Air Reserve group now training at Mojave. Major Zebley was on two weeks active training with the Marine Air Reserve and his home town was Ontario where he was assistant cashier at the First National Bank. He is survived by his wife, Patti and three boys, Franklin Jr. 11, Ronald 5 and David 2. His parents are deceased. ; The body was taken to O'Donnell Funeral Home in Mojave and will later be shipped to Ontario for services. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA. Published: 25 Jul 1957

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ray, Montgomery, Morgan Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8135 Message Board Post: Death Claims Samantha Wilson A resident of Mojave has passed into the Great Beyond. Mrs. Samantha Jane Wilson, age 86 died at 2:30 a. m. on the morning of last Thursday. Born in Frankston, Texas, Mrs. Wilson had resided in Mojave since 1944 in her home at 15717 L Street. Her daughter, Ruth L. Ray lived with her. Besides Mrs. Ray, there are five sons surviving Mrs. Wilson; Leonard H. Ray in Michigan; Fred Ray in Texas, Henry A. Wilson in Oklahoma, as well as two sons in Mojave, Charles F. Wilson and William O. Wilson. Two brothers, Willis Montgomery of Arizona and Dock Montgomery in Texas also survive Mrs. Wilson besides one sister, Sarah Morgan in Texas, Services were held last Saturday at the O'Donnell Funeral Chapel at 1:30 with Mrs. Gipes of the Johovah witness' (sic) officiating and Rachel Hodges was soloist. Burial was in Calero, Oklahoma. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA. Published: 31 Oct 1957

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Goings, Hicks. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8134 Message Board Post: Sand Canyon Resident Passes Mrs. Martha Willie passed away in Bakersfield of natural causes on June 30th. She had been a resident of the community of Sand Canyon for the past 64 years, since 1892. A prayer service was held Wednesday, July 3rd at the Tehachapi Catholic Church, Father Eggert officiating, with interment being in the. Sand Canyon Cemetery. Mrs. Willie is survived by her daughter, Bertha Goings and a son Raymond Willie, both of whom reside in Monolith and one sister, Rosie Hicks. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA. Published: 04 Jul 1957

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/8133 Message Board Post: Auto Crash Kills Steven Williams Steven Leo Williams, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Williams of Mojave, passed away in Santa Fe Hospital on March 4th after an automobile accident near Barstow on February 28. A Barstow boy, Bill Waters, riding with him, is still in the hospital. He was employed as a switchman by the Santa Fe Railroad in Barstow. and had worked for a time in the Mojave yards before transferring. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Williams and a a brother, Michael L. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 8, at 1:30 p.m. in the Utter McKinley Mortuary. 825 Orange Grove Avenue, Pasadena. Interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery, Altadena. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA. Published: 07 Mar 1957

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lesikowski Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8132 Message Board Post: Marines Find Body of Lost Prospector Sunday, July 28, was one of those blistering hot days when the desert sun assaulted the Mojave Desert with blistering waves of heat, and the sand, already saturated with heat, cast waves of heat back at the sun, and any man unlucky enough to be there, was a burnt victim of the combination. So it was with pleasure that 50 Marines at MCAAS were enjoying the coolness and peacefulness of their barracks. Into this complacency came an officer telling of a prospector lost on the desert, and asking for volunteers to help in the search for him. Over 50 Marines quickly abandoned their leisure, donned their utilities and clambered into jeeps and trucks. Guided by a helicopter, they rode over into the mountains near Tehachapi, and there, on foot started their search under Lt. C. H. Pitman, the officer in charge. Another group was under Capt. H. M. Braydes, and as they climbed the rocky hillsides, one Marine, Corp. Chesire, lost his footing' on a loose boulder and slid down the embankment, the rocks scraping his face. He was promptly taken to the Marine Hospital with two broken ribs and a lacerated face. Capt. Braydes was returning to the search when he met others returning, with news that the prospector had been found. Sgt. Lane had discovered the body on the mountain side, at 7:45 p.m. A deserted pick axe, four feet above the body, bore mute evidence as to where the prospector had been seized either with a heart attack or a sunstroke. He had slid the short distance and was found propped up by a 4 x 4 which had lodged between his legs. He was face down so that the sun had burnt only the back of his neck which was described as "black." The prospector was identified as James Howard Wallace of Los Angeles, 49, who had filed on several uranium claims in the nearby area and was in the habit of making weekend trips to find more possible strikes. Wallace was reported lost by his wife, who had driven out to the desert with him about six that morning and who proceeded to wait in the car while he did his prospecting. He was supposed to return to the car before the sun rose too high, about 10 :30 and when he failed to do so by 2:30 p.m., Mrs. Wallace drove into Mojave and reported the incident to Sheriff's deputy Dewey Jones. The deputy immediately started the search with the co-operation of the M.C.A.A.S. resulting in the discovery of Wallace's body which was carried by six of the Marines who threaded their way down the mountain side to a Marine truck which took it to the O'Donnell Funeral Home in Mojave. But for 6 Marines this was not the end, as about 10:30 that night a deputy interviewed them and obtained depositions for use at the Autopsy which was held the next day at which the cause of death was determined as a heart attack. On Tuesday, the body was taken to the McMillan Funeral Home in Gardena, Calif., where services were held in their chapel with interment in Inglewood Park Cemetery. Mr. Wallace is survived by his wife Selene, one daughter, Mrs. Ila Lesikowski of Downey and a son, Lawrence of Milpitas, Calif. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA. Published: 01 Aug 1957

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/8131 Message Board Post: Body of Lost Child Found After All Night Search Edwards, Calif." AFFTC – The body of Billy Ray Tyree, 3, son of Airman and Mrs. Arnold Tyree was found at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, January 1 after a futile all night search by over 1,000 airmen and civilians of E.A.F.B. Young Billy, only son of the Arnolds had wandered away from quarters occupied by Tech Sgt. and Mrs. Israel Vallencourt where the Arnolds were visiting on Monday afternoon. When found, a cocker spaniel dog was keeping vigil beside the body which apparently had been unable to stand the frigid 280 weather. . Actual discovery of the body was made by Major Jones P. Siegler, piloting a chopper, one of four used in the search. Two choppers from El Toro, one from Mojave and one from Edwards were used as well as two conventional type ships. All New Year's Eve parties were cancelled and General J. S. Holtoner ordered all leaves for personnel cancelled when he learned the airman's son was missing. Civilian members of a large orchestra which was going to play at a huge party, donned work: clothes and joined in the search. Clad only in a tee shirt and jeans, the body was found two miles from the Vallencourt residence and one mile southeast of the corner of Forbes and Rosamond Blvd. Taken to Edwards Air Force Base hospital, he was pronounced dead on arrival. The boy's father, stationed at Pleasanton Base, started to hitchhike back to Edwards to be with his wife, Jean who was kept under sedatives by Air Force doctors. Chaplain Lyman T. Barger consoled the grief stricken mother until her husband arrived. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA. Published: 03 Jan 1957

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/8130 Message Board Post: Two Killed In Car Crash Near Sand Canyon One person was pronounced dead on arrival and a 6 year, old boy died Monday, after a terrific head on collision thirteen miles west of Mojave on Hwy. 466 near the mouth of Sand Canyon, Sunday, March 3 at 3:35 p.m.. George Buckley, of Burbank, California, was headed west in a 1941 De Soto, lost control on a long sweeping curve, hit the bridge railing and glanced off which threw his car directly into the path of a '55 Buick driven by 1st Lt. Franklin Canlett, Jr. of Portland, Oregon, who is stationed at Camp Irwin. Mrs. Eleanor Taylor, a passenger in the Buckley car and the driver were pinned in the wreckage for possibly an hour before the rescuers could free them. Also passengers were Mr. and Mrs. Bryant of Burbank. Mrs. Taylor was killed and the others suffered major injuries. Lt. Canlett's car was also occupied by his wife, Nancy and two children Debra, 4 and Jeffery, 6, who died later. All victims were under shock and no statements couId be obtained at the scene. O'Donnell ambulance from, Mojave and Snyder ambulance from Bakersfield were called and all injured were taken to the Tehachapi Hospital for first aid.. Later they were transferred to Bakersfield and Mojave. The accident investigation was made by CHP officers Keller and Stovall with indications that charges may be filed against Buckley. CADI TAYLOR, Eleanor Amanda b. 11 Jul 1908, No. Car. d. 03 Mar 1957 Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA. Published: 07 Mar 1957

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thompson, Smith, DeVey Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8129 Message Board Post: Services for Joe Stivers on Thursday Joe Woods Stivers, an old timer in Mojave, died May 2 at the Sepulveda Veteran’s Hospital in Los Angeles. Mr. Stivers had been ill for about a month. He was in the Mojave Hospital for a while and was transferred to Los Angeles. Mr. Stivers was 59 years old and as near as can be remembered he spent at least 25 years of that time in Mojave. His residence in Mojave was at 128 L Street his birthplace was Deseret, Utah. Services are today at the Community Congregational Church. Mr. Oscar Dewees of the Hollywood Masonic Lodge No. 542 and other members of that lodge will officiate. Pall bearers will be Frank Sweet, Frank Elsey, George Able, Dan Leavett and Paul White. Burial will follow at the Mojave Cemetery. Mr. Stivers is survived by his wife, Mae B. Stivers, Bakersfield, and his children, Carole M. Thompson of Bakersfield, Gladys J. Stivers of Sacramento and Jack Stivers of Lancaster, by eight grandchildren and two sisters, Alice Smith of Los Angeles and Aetna DeVey of Long Beach. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA. Published: 09 May 1957