Bob, According to the 1900 US Federal Census, his date of birth is June 1886. According to what I found at rootsweb.com on the CA Death index, he died 29 September 1957. His wife was Maggie (Margaret Johanna Polander) and she died 12 November 1976. According to her daughter in law, her husband had died before Maggie did. I have a copy of Maggie's death certificate. Grover Lloyd WIMER died 29 March 1985 in Modoc County. Hope this helps. Janece Carter Streig streig3@aol.com _http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/_ (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/) "Genealogy is life in the past lane." Family Names: Amidon, Bogue, Buffington, Carter, Chapman, Darrow, DeHart, Dodge, Eaton, Elwood, Fairbanks, Fell, Firby, Grout, Hudson, Kelsey, McCracken, Mott, Painter, Reynard, Rodabaugh, Shottenkirk, Slaughter, Smith, Spencer, Stockdill, Swan, Trafton, Wollenberg, Wollenlurge, Woodbury, Wright, Wullbrandt ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

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the names of carter, dodge and smith are in my family tree ----- Original Message ----- From: <Streig3@aol.com> To: <camodoc@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 11:22 AM Subject: [CAMODOC] (no subject) > > > Janece Carter Streig > streig3@aol.com > _http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/_ > (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcstreig/) > > "Genealogy is life in the past lane." > Family Names: Amidon, Bogue, Buffington, Carter, Chapman, Darrow, DeHart, > Dodge, Eaton, Elwood, Fairbanks, Fell, Firby, Grout, Hudson, Kelsey, > McCracken, > Mott, Painter, Reynard, Rodabaugh, Shottenkirk, Slaughter, Smith, > Spencer, > Stockdill, Swan, Trafton, Wollenberg, Wollenlurge, Woodbury, Wright, > Wullbrandt > > > > > > > ************************************** See what's free at > http://www.aol.com. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1911 MRS F. M. MARTIN CALLED BY DEATH On Monday afternoon, October 23, a large concourse of relatives, friends and neighbors followed the remains of Mrs. Vinnie Neil Martin to her last resting-place in the Fort Bidwell Cemetery. Deceased was well known in Surprise Valley and her presence will be missed at the fireside and at the gathering of friends, where her cheery words spoke comfort to the sad. She had as obliging and kind personality and no application of assistance was refused. The good lady passed away at the family home at the Mineral Hot Springs, where the family have resided only a little over one year and although the deceased was almost a helpless invalid when she came to the springs, her health improved and at the time she was attacked by that dread disease, pneumonia, was in the pink of health. However, death prevailed and the good woman whom everybody loved and respected passed peacefully away. Fannie Belle Garrett was born in Lake City, Calif., September 26th, 1871 and dies in Fort Bidwell, California, October 22nd, 1911, aged 40 years and 27 days. October 24th, 1894, she united in marriage with F. M. Martin. To this union, four children were born, three boys and one girl, all of whom are still living; besides these and a loving companion, she leaves four brothers, three sisters and many friends to mourn her loss. (1:3) WEDDED AT QUINCY DAVIS CREEK’S SUPERVISOR MARRIED TO HIGHLY RESPECTED LADY OF PLUMAS COUNTY In last weeks’ New Era, we mentioned the fact that Supervisor John H. Dawson and bride had arrived here from Quincy and extended congratulations to the happy couple. They remained in Alturas, visiting friends, for a few days, after which they went on to their home at Davis Creek. On Wednesday night, they were treated to an old fashioned charivari by a crowd of young people, who were welcomed cordially by Mr. Dawson, who said he was glad they came and hoped that some day they would all give him an opportunity to do the same by them. The following is a clipping from the Plumas National Bulletin, in regard to the wedding, which occurred at Quincy: - John H. Dawson, of Davis Creek, Modoc County and Mrs. Elizabeth Butterfield of Prattville, arrived here this forenoon direct from Greenville. They were brought over by Augus McKenzie. Just before noon, the newspaperman got on the trail of Mr. Dawson and followed him to the Clerk’s office and caught him in the act of procuring a marriage license of Cupid McBeth. Introductions followed and soon the elderly gentleman was beguiled into a frank confession of the nature of the interesting document he had just purchased. We ventured the question, "Who is the fortunate lady", when quickly came the response, "I am the fortunate MAN, sir – the name of the lady whose hand I claim is Mrs. Elizabeth Butterfield". A prouder man our readers could scarcely imagine. Though seventy summers had passed his vision, his eye was as bright and keen as if he were a young man of twenty-one claiming a bride of "sweet sixteen". Early in the afternoon, the wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. W. Huston. Connected with this marriage is a most romantic and interesting courtship, which began only a few weeks ago, during the return trip of Mr. Dawson from his attendance upon the State Highway Convention held at Marysville. Three automobiles carried twelve delegates who had represented Lassen and Modoc Counties. On their arrival at Prattville in the evening, they found that they could not be accommodated for the night inquiry at Nevis revealed the same condition of affairs. The party’s’ were tired, cold and hungry. A gloomy prospect was before them. Mrs. Butterfield was there on a visit to her son. Her hotel property a mile away had been sold to the Great Western Power Company, but the furnishings were yet in place and she had not yet abandoned housekeeping. Pitying the travelers, she ventured to say to them that she would furnish them meals and lodging for the night. They gladly accepted. The supper spread before the crowd was good enough for a king. All were comfortably housed for the night and next morning, a most appetizing breakfast was served. The travelers noticed that one of their number, Mr. Dawson, lingered at the breakfast table and seemed especially well pleased with the ham and eggs, the good biscuits, the delicious coffee and the many other good dishes set before him, but more particularly was he interested in the affable and cultured lady who had been responsible for them. It was clear to his companions, during the trip to Susanville, that Mr. Dawson had been deeply impressed, so much so that they feared henceforth he would desert their cause and become an advocate of a State Highway through Plumas instead of by the way of Redding. And the wedding of today showed their fears to have been well grounded. The fires of love kindled, they soon enveloped the venerable Modocker’s heart and soul he willingly became Cupid’s proud victim. Pressing his suit, it resulted in the happy event today. Mr. Dawson is a well – to – do rancher, whose home is at Davis Creek. He is now serving his third term as Supervisor and is highly respected by all who know him. The bride has long been a resident of Big Meadows, where she reared a family. She is widely known, her hospitality and geniality winning for her a host of friends in Plumas and Butte counties all of whom will join the National Bulletin in wishing her a future laden with a generous store of happiness. Tomorrow, Mr. and Mrs. Dawson will depart for their home at Davis Creek. MRS A. V. BLAIR PASSES AWAY AT HOME OF DAUGHTER Last Saturday, Mrs. Emma Stepp, who resides near Likely, had the great misfortune to lose her mother, Mrs. A. V. Blair, whom death claimed as a victim, after a brief attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Blair lives near Porterville, Cal., and had come to Modoc only a short time ago on a visit to her daughter and shortly after her arrive was taken sick. The remains were embalmed for shipment to Mrs. Blair’s home and a son and two daughters, who came up here on account of their mother’s illness, accompanied the body on its last sad journey home. Mrs. Stepp has many friends in Modoc who feel the deepest sympathy for her in her bitter bereavement. Mrs. Stepp’s daughter, Mrs. Graham is now also quite ill with pneumonia at the home of her mother. Dr. Gibson is attending her. (1:5) LOCAL AND PERSONAL Bohemian Jim was accidentally shot last Friday, by a pistol carelessly handled by another Bohemian, the accident entered at the depot. The bullet entered Jim’s leg, near the thigh and ranged upward, but fortunately did not inflect a dangerous wound. A contest over the homestead entry of John Patterson, near Eagleville, the contestee being Arthur W. Stiner, was heard before county clerk L. S. Smith last Tuesday at the court house. There were present Dr. W. H. Patterson, Dr. M. R. Kennedy, John Patterson, Arthur W. Stiner, henry Stiner, Mr. Rosendel, as witnesses; also James Wylie of Cedarville, who is attorney for Mr. Patterson and A. K. Wylie of Alturas, the attorney for Mr. Stiner. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Stephens of Quincy, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Robertson of Boles Springs, returned home last week. Mrs. Stephens and Mrs. Robertson are sisters. DAVIS CREEK ITEMS George Davis has just finished digging seventy-two sacks of potatoes from three-fourths of an acre that was sagebrush last April. He planted two sacks and harvested seventy-two, besides what he ate out of the patch, since they were large enough to use. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1911 MAN BURNS TO DEATH IN HOTEL DISASTROUS FIRE CONSUMES LARGE TWO STORY LODGING HOUSE KNOWN AS RIVERSIDE HOTEL AND JOE SILVA PERISHES IN THE FLAMES Last Saturday morning about eleven o’clock, a very disastrous fire occurred in Alturas, the two story riverside Lodging House being totally destroyed and a man named Joe Silva, who was asleep in one of the bedrooms on the second floor, was burned to death. When the fire was first discovered, the entire roof seemed to be on fire and smoke was pouring forth in great volumes. Within a very few minutes a large crowd had gathered to assist in fighting the fire and as it was impossible to save the riverside building, all directed their efforts towards protecting the adjoining buildings. Grand work was done by many of the men and boys of our town in battling with the fire fiend, but so many were conspicuous in their brave and daring work that we cannot attempt to make personal mention of any, though many deserve a place in the roll of honor for their fearless bravery. At times, it seemed as if the fire would cross the river, which would mean the destruction of several dwellings, while at first it seemed utterly impossible to save the harness shop of J. C. Rachford immediately west. The contents were all removed from this place and at one time the east wall of the building, was blazing but persistent efforts saved the building. The loss to Mr. Rachford’s stock and the building is estimated at $500.00, which was covered by insurance. The value of the lodging house, which was the property of the Laird family, is estimated at $5000, with about $2500 insurance. Mr. and Mrs. Sargent had the place leased and lost a great deal of furniture and personal effects. During the fire it was remembered that Mr. Silva was in his room and as the fire had spread so that no one could get up the stairs, all that could be done was to break in his window, in hopes that he would be awakened and save himself by jumping. Accordingly, large blocks of wood were thrown at his window, which shattered the glass, but the unfortunate man was evidently so overcome by the dense smoke that he was unable to make his escape. That afternoon, a search among the ruins of the burnt building resulted in finding a human body, burned beyond recognition. Coroner Thomas Frawley was at once summoned and an inquest held over the charred remains, which according to the testimony of physicians, were undoubtedly those of Mr. Silva. The unfortunate man who lost his life in the fire, which destroyed the riverside Hotel last Saturday, has an uncle in Milpeters, who is a large potato grower. Mr. Joe Silva, the deceased was known to have over eighty watches in his room at the time of the fire, as he was an expert jeweler and quite a trader of all kinds of watches. He also had upon his person at the time of his death some $1200.00, which he had been saving. He recently showed this amount to a friend here in town and stated that he was planning to soon visit his uncle in Milpeters. Everything about him was destroyed and a portion of his body was found where the back stairs were, as though were making an effort to escape. This point was one of the hottest of the fire and only a portion of his body was recovered and partially identified by the remnants of a few watches. Mr. Silva was raised in Chili and has traveled all over the world. He formerly did a large business in London as a broker. He lost everything in London by misfortune and began to wander again over the earth and finally drifted into Alturas, where he has been off and on for over a year, endeavoring to recuperate his finances and has been doing well. He had planned to make a visit to his uncle in the near future. Last year he had a narrow escape from being burnt up in the Alturas Hotel when it was destroyed. (1:1) CEDARVILLE COUPLE MARRIED IN ALTURAS Last Saturday evening, November 4th, 1911, Mr. Oscar Roy Hobbs, of Cedarville and Miss Frankie Hays of Lake City were united in marriage at the Congregational Parsonage, by Rev. Isaac Clark Crook. They were accompanied by Mrs. Nannie Hays, the brides’ mother and Miss Carrie Hobbs, sister of the groom. Both of the young people are well known and popular and will receive the hearty congratulations of a host of friends. MURDER TRIAL PETE FOLLETT OF NEW PINE CREEK BEING TRIED FOR KILLING MEXICAN LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. A. Gibson left here last week for the State of Washington and will join her daughter, Pearl who has been visiting relatives there for sometime. Mrs. Edmund Wall, the young lady who was seriously injured near her home at Pine Creek by being thrown from a horse, is now getting along nicely. Born – At Reno, Nevada, to the wife of Merville Lamb, a daughter, on November 6th, 1911. Mr. and Mrs. Lamb formerly resided at Cedarville and have many friends here. John Cook, who has been holding the position of bookkeeper for E. Lauer & Sons, has been seriously ill with pneumonia for the past week and for a time it was feared he could not recover. We are pleased to say that he is somewhat improved. Dr. R. C. West returned home last night from Reno, where he went several weeks ago to be operated on for appendicitis. He is looking fine, but says he has not yet fully recovered his strength. Last Wednesday, news was received here that a brother of A. J. Paulsen, of Davis Creek had become insane at Madeline and his brother was summoned to take charge of the unfortunate man. These brothers have been engaged in the real estate business in Modoc County and at Madeline for the past three years and have some valuable property interests at both places. Fred Huffman and wife are here this week from their home at Bowles Meadows, to visit Mrs. Huffman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Jamison. William West, whose home is in Oakland at present, but who is one of Modoc’s pioneers, is spending a few days with us, visiting friends and looking after his large horse ranch in West Valley. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1911 NEW PINE CREEK ITEMS Born – Sunday morning, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bray, an 8-pound boy. A SAD DEATH (From the Oakland Enquirer) Many sorrowing friends attended the funeral of beautiful little Wilma Ernestine Hudspeth, daughter of C. E. Hudspeth, principal of the Washington Grammar School, which took place at the family residence Friday afternoon. Rev. Thomas A. Boyer of the Christian Church read the service, after which there was special music. Banks of the rarest blossoms of the season testified to the loving and affectionate regard, in which the child was held by her schoolmates and the many friends of the parents. The tiny casket was covered with a pall of lilies of the Valley, the offering of friends and every available space was filled with flowers brought by the attendants of the Washington School as they filed through the room. Mr. and Mrs. Hudspeth are prostrated over the death of their little daughter, who would have celebrated her eighth birthday the latter part of this month. The death of the little one was quite unexpected following an attack of whooping cough. (1:4) LOCAL AND PERSONAL Born – In Alturas, Cal., November 13th, 1911, to the wife of Mark Smith, a son. Born – At Adin, Cal., October 31, 1911, to the wife of John Vogt, a son. Born – In Alturas, Cal., November 4th, 1911, to the wife of Jack Selby, a son. Mrs. James Tierney and son, Ray, of Seattle, arrived here on Mondays’ train. Mrs. Tierney is the mother of our townsman, William H. Tierney. Mrs. Lucy P. Spencer, of Susanville, was here last week, visiting her daughter, Mrs. John E. Raker. She was accompanied by two young grand daughters, the daughters of Judge Burroughs and wife of Susanville. A new town site has been located on the V. L. Snelling ranch near the head of Goose Lake, to be named Wendell. It is expected that this will some day by the trading post for all the ranchers on the West Side of Goose Lake. A. L. Smith, while at Adin visiting his daughter, Mrs. M. Blaske, had an attack of pneumonia. After it was deemed safe, his son, Alva went after him and they returned Saturday. Mr. Smith is not seriously ill, but needs the caution, which such an ill in this climate necessitates. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Hughes of Medford, Oregon are visiting their many friends and relatives in Modoc. Mr. Hughes is a brother of Mr. Jessie Hughes of Likely and Mrs. Hughes was Miss Georgia Baty. Mr. Hughes has a two week vacation from his position with the S. P. Railroad. They are spending this week over in Surprise Valley with members of the family, who are admiring the splendid little girl in their possession. TIMBER BUYER DIES W. H. Titus, well known timber buyer and resident of Beckwith, who bought the Ballard and Bonner timber on Ash Creek, died at Downieville, Cal., on October 31st, of quick pneumonia. Mr. Titus was very well and favorably known throughout the mountain counties of California and his death will be sorely felt. (4:3) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1911 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Marx Lauer, who has been at San Francisco and Reno for the past several weeks, being treated in a hospital, returned home last Wednesday and is now enjoying perfect health. His many friends here are glad to see him looking so well again. Mrs. Leslie Dyke, of Fitzhugh Creek, returned home last Friday from below, where she had been operated on for appendicitis several weeks ago. E. J. Beebe and Frank Beebe, two Cedarville ranchers were registered at the Niles last Friday. Ed Smith, who opened up a tamale stand and restaurant in the Blondin hotel building a short time ago, fell into one of the ditches last Thursday night and broke some of the bones of his foot. The lack of electric lights during the past week has made travel at night dangerous on account of the many ditches which were du for the pipes of the town water systems. However the lights are again on so we will have no further trouble on that ground. The trial of Pete Follett, the constable of New Pine Creek, who was tried by a jury at Lakeview last week for the killing of a Mexican, resulted in an acquittal. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1911 SUPERVISOR GONE JOHN H. DAWSON DIES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME AT DAVIS CREEK LAST SUNDAY Last Sunday the many warm friends and admirers of Supervisor John H. Dawson were deeply shocked and surprised to learn the sad news that he had passed away from this life, while apparently in the best of health. Although feeling extremely well and cheerful when he retired to bed on Saturday evening, he expired to his sleep about three o’clock Sunday morning. On account of his sudden death and as a mere formality required by the law, Coroner Thomas Frawley was summoned and held an inquest over the body early Monday morning. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict that death was due from natural caused, probably from heart failure. The funeral was held at Davis Creek and the remains were followed to the last resting place in the Davis Creek cemetery by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Funeral services took place at 10 o’clock yesterday morning and quite a number of the county officers and prominent business men of Alturas were in attendance to pay their last respects to our departed Supervisor. John H. Dawson was aged 70 years, 3 months, 20 days at his death, his life is a long history of usefulness, his great aim and purpose being to advance the general interests of his community in particular and the county in general. He always held a prominent place in political circles, where he had considerable influence. His nature was kindly and genial and he made friends among all who knew him. His death eaves a vacancy in the Board of Supervisors, which will not be easy to fill with a man so energetic and tireless in the fulfillment of official duties. To the bereaved relatives and friends The New Era extends sincere sympathy. John Dawson was born in Durhams County, England in August 6th, 1841. He was married to Elizabeth Kickup, five children were born to them of which three survive him. Mrs. John E. Bishop and Mrs. William Perryman of Oakland, Cal., and John G. Dawson of Alturas, Cal. On April 11th, 1908, his wife died. He has been twice elected supervisor from his district. On November 22nd, 1911, he married Mrs. Butterfield, of Prattville, Cal., and after only a month of happiness was taken to his final rest at Davis Creek, on November 26th, 1911, after only a few hours of suffering from heart disease. (1:1) ACCIDENTLY KILLED FORMER RESIDENT OF MODOC COUNTY IS THROWN FROM A HORSE IN IDAHO J. D. Flournoy of Likely informed us last Thursday that a telegram had been received announcing the sad news that Harness Trumbo, the eldest brother of W. S. Trumbo of this place, had been instantly killed in Idaho, by a fall from a horse. It seems that he was riding in the mountains and his body was not found for several days after his death. The deceased was well known here, having spent the early part of his life here before locating in Idaho. He has many friends in Modoc, who will be deeply grieved to learn of his death. His sister left last Friday with the remains for Alturas, for interment. (1:5) LOCAL AND PERSONAL Born – At Alturas, Cal., November 27, 1911 to the wife of Edmund L. Williams, a son. Born – Lookout, Cal., November 20, 1911, to the wife of Manley R. Conley, a son. Born – At Alturas, Modoc County, Cal., November 27, 1911 to the wife of W. C. Nave, a son. Born – At Alturas, Modoc County, Cal., November 21, 1911, to the wife of T. H. Ballard, a daughter. Mother and baby are doing nicely. _______ C. Howard, a brother of Mrs. M. _____ and formerly a resident of _____ County, died at his home in _______ last week from blood poisoning caused by a slight scratch from a board while doing carpenter work. ______ aged 52 years and was a ______ of Iowa. (4:1) (Very bad print, unable to read) Miss Rose Heard, of Lake City is giving painting lessons at Cedarville and has quite a large class. County Treasurer S. W. Pepperdine, who has been under a physician’s care at Hot Springs, Ark., for sometime, being treated for rheumatism, is rapidly improving and may be able to return home to Alturas soon, which his many friends here are glad to learn. Ras Beebe, aged 98 years and said to be the oldest man in the County, died at his home near Cedarville last Friday and was interred at the Cedarville cemetery on Saturday. He led a long and eventful life and leaves several children and grandchildren to mourn his loss. Dwight Roys conducted the funeral ceremony. (4:2) Shirl E. Wilson, of Lake City, is in town today and informs us that Mr. and Mrs. Al Hotchkiss have recently been blessed by the arrival of a son. Mother and babe are doing well and the father is slowly recovering, but Grandpa Hotchkiss is so overcome that there is no hope for him. Mrs. J. R. Myers, formerly landlady of the Hotel at Lookout and well known in Alturas died a few days ago in Idaho, where she was last spring in the hopes that the change of climate would benefit her health. The remains were shipped to her old home at Lookout for burial. The funeral taking place there last Wednesday. She leaves many friends in this part of the county who are deeply grieved to learn of her death. (4:2) DAVIS CREEK LOCALS Charles Leonard was badly hurt a few days ago. His team got frightened near the depot and ran away throwing the driver out and breaking his collar bone and two ribs. He was taken to the home of A. Leonard where Dr. Coppedge of Alturas dressed his wounds, when he was taken to Alturas Monday where he could have medical treatment. NEW PINE CREEK ITEMS A baby girl came the 15th of November to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Deiter. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Just received a flyer that might interest you. *** 66th ANNUAL MODOC PICNIC - TO ALL MODOC'ERS Sunday August 5th, 2007 is the date set for our 66th Annual Modoc Picnic. Please mark your calendar and plan on attending this annual event. It is an enjoyable day and just plain fun to get out of the house to visit old friends and make new ones. After all we all came from Modoc. Please come early to catch up on all those little tidbits that you have forgotten about or any thing new that has happended in Modoc County since you left. All Modoc'ers, former Modoc'ers and family members are welcome. We will eat at about 12:00 Noon or thereabouts. This is Potluck so we ask that you bring a dish of your choice, your own place setting and a beverage of choice. Carmichael Park is located at the corner of Fair Oaks Blvd and Grant Ave. We will be at the rear in the picnic area. Under cover. For further information Contact Frank Rider @ 916-645-2995 or Joan Wadsworth @ 916-722-9085. *** Unfortunately I can't go, but did a couple of years ago and enjoyed it. I wasn't personally from Modoc but my mother's family moved there from Connecticut in 1920 and her oldest sister lived in Cedarville til she passed on in 1987. This was the George Sparrow Miller family, who settled in Lake City. George, Sr., Elizabeth, Maybeth (married John Pinkney Reynolds), Dorothy, George, Jr., and Janis. Bob Bishop, also related to Mary (Sparrow) Odbert (George Sr.'s aunt), Joseph Miller (George Sr.'s brother) and their relations. Auburn

Record-Searchlight – July 6, 2007 – Redding, CA Bowman, Sherman R. ANDERSON - Sherman R. Bowman went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 27, 2007, following seventeen years of bravely living with the effects of several strokes, the first having occurred in 1990. He was 83 years of age at his death. Sherman was born on January 26, 1924 in Likely, Modoc County, California, the first of five children born to William and Clara Bowman, and the grandson of Andrew Jackson Bowman, an early Modoc County pioneer, and successful rancher. Sherman was in the third grade when his parents moved to Alturas. He continued his education in Alturas, until 1943, when, foregoing his final weeks of high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corp to go fight in World War II. His Marine Corp unit was shipped out first to Australia, and then back to the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. Ultimately, they were stationed in Sitka, Alaska preparing for an anticipated attack from Japanese forces. In Sitka, Sherman, who had risen to the rank of sergeant, met and married a local young woman named Julia Durkees. At the end of World War II, Sherman was discharged from the Marine Corp in Orange County, California, which is where his son, William was born in 1945. Sherman's second son, Andrew, was born in 1948. In 1949, Sherman, with his wife and sons, returned to Alturas, where he worked for Ingram's Hardware Store. This was to be the beginning of a lifelong career in the lumber and hardware industry. In 1953, subsequent to a divorce by Julia in 1950, Sherman accepted a position as assistant manager of Sterling Lumber Company's operations in Roseville, California. During this period, he renewed a life long friendship with Dolores Bunyard Barker, a schoolmate from Modoc County, who was residing with her two children, Phillip and Rebecca, in the home of her parents, and teaching school, in Napa, California. In 1958, Sherman was able to regain custody of his sons. In the course of the continuing friendship between Sherman and Dolores, and the emerging friendship between the children, Sherman and Dolores decided to join the two families together and were married in July, 1958. Sherman returned to Roseville with a new family. In 1959, Sherman was offered the manager position at Sterling Lumber Company in Placerville, California, and the family moved to El Dorado County. Sherman was baptized in the American River in Coloma, California, in 1960, along with all four of his children, having accepted Christ as Lord. He thus embarked on a life long effort to know God, and to submit his life to Him. In 1963, Sterling Lumber Company shut down all its operation. Sherman went to work as a sales manager for a lumber mill in the mountains of Georgetown, El Dorado County, California, and the family moved there for a short time. A devastating forest fire, destroyed the mill, and Sherman once again had to find work, and the family moved back to Placerville. For several years he commuted between the family's home in Placerville, and his job with Gateway Lumber in Orangevale, California. In 1967, Sherman accepted a position with Meeks Lumber Company in their then new facility on Cypress Avenue, in Redding. He moved with wife, Dolores, to Anderson. Throughout his lifetime he was known as an excellent horseman, and enjoyed raising and training horses. As a young man he participated in local rodeos, and was a good hand with a rope. He was often off helping friends move cattle, and if there was no work to be done, he would take Dolores, and horses into the mountains to ride, and explore the back country. Sherman retired from Meeks Lumber in 1986. In 1990, he was struck down with the first stroke. For the next seventeen years, he demonstrated great courage, and determination, and was an example in faith to all of his children (4), grand children (10), and great grandchildren (20). He is survived by his wife, of thirty nine years, Dolores Bowman, who was also his faithful nurse and companion, and his sisters Irene Holloway, and Joyce Humphreys. His brother Kenneth Bowman, and sister Bertha Nichols, preceded him in death. A Memorial Service will be held at Anderson Cottonwood Neighborhood Church on Friday, July 6th at 11 a.m. Published in the Redding Record Searchlight on 7/6/2007. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Modoc County Record – July 4, 2007 Helen Holden Helen Holden, 65, of Alturas, CA passed away peacefully with family present on July 1, 2007, at 12:30 a.m. at Washoe Medical Center in Reno, NV, after fighting a courageous battle against lung cancer. Her love for people was evident in her work as a teacher's aide and foster mother. Helen will be remembered as a very gracious person with a loving and kind heart, who cared about the welfare of all children. Helen was a foster parent who chose to care for teenagers. She was also loved and respected as a teacher's aide at Alturas Elementary School for over 10 years. Born March 25, 1941, in El Centro, CA, Helen was the second youngest of nine children born to Genaro and Francesca Ruby. She graduated from high school in El Centro. She married, but later divorced. Her three children were born in Ventura. Helen worked as a teacher's aide for the First Missionary Baptist School in San Diego, but when the school closed, she made the decision to relocate her family to California Pines in 1983, where her sister Sylvia was living. Helen was talented at crafts and also worked in the upholstery business upon her arrival in Alturas. Not long after she arrived, she was hired as a teacher's aide with Modoc Joint Unified School District, where children knew how much Helen cared about each of them. In 1995, she suffered a stroke, but worked hard to overcome the challenges. She was of strong faith and a member of the Christian Life Assembly. She loved spending time with friends and family and playing card games. She continued to work on her craft projects, and became active with the Senior Citizens Center and other organizations. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter Lisa Aegerter; her brothers Larry Ruby and Jess "Cruz" Ruby and sister Mary Miller. She is survived by her daughter, Diane and husband Mike Iwerks of Bonney Lake, WA; son Jim and wife Sheri Holden of Olympia, WA; grandchildren Shane and Stephanie Iwerks; Mya Aegerter, Jordan Elliott and great-grandchild Haidyn McCollaum; sisters Eppie and husband John Hitt, Huntington Beach, CA; Pat and husband Henry Mendoza of Jackson, MO; brothers Gilbert and wife Tina Ruby of Santa Paula, CA; Paul and wife Eulalia Ruby of Beeville, TX; sister Sylvia and husband John Lawson of Alturas, CA. Services will be Saturday, July 7 at 3 p.m. at Christian Life Assembly Church with graveside service to follow at Alturas Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, July 6 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas. Helen will be greatly missed by family and friends and all who had the pleasure to meet her. Andrew Joseph Olsen Andrew Joseph Olsen passed away June 26, 2007, at Warnerview Skilled Nursing Facility in Alturas, CA. He was 62. Andy was born September 6, 1944 in Klamath Falls, OR. He grew up in Madeline, CA on the Rex and Veronica Olsen Ranch with three sisters, Mary, Sally, Cele, and one brother Marty. Andy Joe attended the one room school in Madeline until he finished seventh grade. He continued his schooling in Likely, CA. There he made life long friends he could depend upon all his days. Andy Joe attended Modoc Union High School in Alturas, graduating in 1962. He had been very active in the Madeline Plains 4-H Club but began to shine as a Future Farmer of America member. Under the guidance of Chris Starr he became an expert showman. Andy won trophies and ribbons all over California. One of his greatest achievements was attending a show at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Andy Joe intended to spend his life as a rancher and farmer on the Madeline Plains but was stricken with an inoperable brain tumor in high school. He worked with his father when he was able, but spent a great deal of time in care facilities throughout northern California. Andy learned to braid rawhide from old timers he met at different residences. He would braid reins, halters and romels, filling many long hours. He loved to create colorful plastic rings, bracelets, and lanyards to give away to his family and friends. He would decorate walking canes for anyone who asked. Many of his friends who lived in Madeline and later Alturas, became used to seeing Andy walking miles every day for exercise. He would stop at the Madeline Service Center or the Beacon for his daily cup of coffee. When Andy became unable to live on his own, he lived his last years at Warnerview. He made many new friends who loved and cared for him. Andy loved western, fifties and sixties music. He spent hours listening to his extensive record collection. Andy went through several record players. When he could no longer operate the record player he listened to his radio and compact discs. Andy had a very difficult life with many ups and downs. He never complained and was always cooperative. His smile could light up a room. His courage was an inspiration to all who knew him. He was a friend to everyone. He will be loved and missed. Andrew Joseph Olsen is survived by his mother, Veronica and sisters, Cele of Round Up, Montana; Mary Kamai of Pearl City Hawaii; Sally Olsen of Santa Barbara, CA and a brother Marty Olsen of Alturas. He is also survived by five nieces Melissa, Lucinda, Celeste, Kathy, and Jennifer, five great nephews and four great nieces. Offerings will be donated in Andy's name to the local FFA chapter and the Madeline Plains 4-H club. Services were held June 30 at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church in Alturas with burial at Likely Cemetery. Kerr Mortuary handled arrangements. Lloyd Otis Boyd Lloyd Otis Boyd passed away June 22, 2007 at Warnerview Skilled Nursing Center in Alturas, CA. He was 84. Lloyd was born on April 27, 1923, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, to Julia Carr Boyd and Fred Forrest Boyd. He had five sisters and six brothers. His mother was a stay-at-home mother and his father worked in construction. He spent all of his childhood in Arkansas. Lloyd entered the Navy out of high school and served with the Navy "SeaBees." After four years in the military, he returned to Ft. Smith. He met his wife Fern Cannon Boyd there and they were married on September 26, 1953. They moved to California after they were married. They lived in Red Bluff-Redding area before moving to Modoc County. Lloyd worked as a foreman on the Ernest Ford Ranches in Lookout and Eagleville doing ranch work, moving heavy equipment and building dams before moving to Alturas. For several years, Lloyd ran "Lloyd's Foreign Car Repair," a mechanic business next to the Auction Yard. He made Modoc County his home for approximately 50 years. His wife Fern passed away about 20 years ago. Lloyd enjoyed fixing things. He also enjoyed animals, especially his dogs, hunting, fishing, camping, going on early morning walks and visiting the guys he knew around town. He was well known for his sense of humor, being considerate and compassionate to animals and sometimes being stubborn. Boyd leaves his brother Troy Boyd of Muldrow, OK; sisters Norma Beard and Ruth Burns of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, as well as close friends in Modoc whom he considered family. A graveside service was held June 28 at the Alturas Cemetery. Penelope ‘Penny' Lou Lemke Services for Penelope "Penny" Lou Lemke, 57, of Adin, CA will be held today, July 5 at 11 a.m. at the Adin Cemetery. Pastor Ryan Harper of Adin Community Church will officiate. Mrs. Lemke passed away July 1, 2007, at Mayers Memorial Hospital, Fall River Mills, CA after a long illness. She was born in Long Beach, CA on Feb. 21, 1950 and moved to Lassen County in 1976. She was Administrator for Kinross Gold for 15 years. She is survived by her sons Michael of 29 Palms, CA and Ryan of Adin; mother and stepfather Ruth and William Bull of Huntington Beach, CA; and three grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Jared. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244. Condolences may be posted at www.mem.com. Arrangements are with McDonald's Chapel of Burney. Slosson Celebration of lives Bonnie Slosson and Thom Slosson, the children of the late James and Nancy Slosson, extend an invitation to join them for a Dinner Reception Celebrating the lives of their parents on Saturday, July 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Likely Fire Hall, Likely, CA. Please RSVP to Lynn Slosson by July 5 at 530-233-4848 or 805-522-7659. Appetizers and desserts to share are welcomed. Jim and Nancy Slosson departed together in April of 2007. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Palo Alto Weekly - Vol. XXV, Number 63 - Wednesday, May 5, 2004 - 50¢ BEATRICE S. REY PAID OBITUARY Beatrice S. (Totie) Rey, 95, an active figure in the community of Palo Alto, died Friday, April 16, 2004. She passed away peacefully at the home of her son John and his wife, Jean, at Zepher Cove, Nevada. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 6th at Alta Mesa Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, 695 Arastradero Rd., Palo Alto at 11:00 am. Donations in her memory may be made to Barton Hospital Foundation Hospice Fund, PO Box 7316, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96158 or the charity of your choice. Totie was born July 12, 1908 in Cedarville, CA., the daughter of James and Mabel Patterson. She was raised on the family’s cattle ranch. She graduated from Nevada University (Reno) in 1933. In 1936, she married Dr. Delbert F. Rey, of Reno, Nevada. Following World War II, Dr.Rey became a partner in the Palo Alto Clinic. Totie participated in the Red Cross, St. Marks Episcopal Church and various charitable organizations. She was also a member of the philanthropic PEO and active, as an alumnus, of the Thetas, her college sorority. After Dr. Rey’s death in 1967, she moved to Los Altos, returned to college and renewed her teaching credentials. She taught, in various capacities, until her retirement in 1986, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband, her brother William, and her daughter Peggy. Survivors include her sons; Jim and wife, Sharon, of Mitchell, Nebraska and John and wife, Jean, of Zepher Cove, Nevada; as well as 11 grandchildren,16 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Monday, July 02, 2007 “Looking Back” is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the June 28, 2007 issue. Looking Back 113 Years Ago – 1894 LAKEVIEW BEAT Alturas and Bidwell teams in baseball Sunday by remarkable scores. The win over Alturas was 35 to 32 and over Bidwell 47 -11….The Granger sawmill eight miles south of Alturas was destroyed by fire. All of the equipment and lumber scored there went up in flames and should cost the owner, Mr. Stanley, two thousand dollars in damages….Miss Anne Williams closed the school at Madeline and it was with tearful eyes that residents there surrendered her to her home at Likely. 100 Years Ago – 1907 FROM THIS day hence, men who hunt the wilds of Modoc will be required to pay for the pleasure. Legislative enactment last year requires that one dollar be sent to the county clerk effective July 1, 1907….Miss Bertine Mulkey will read the Declaration of Independence to the gathering at City Hall following the July 4th parade. The reading is always an exciting part of the festivities. 93 Years Ago - 1934 THE ALTURAS Fire Ladies have taken over the plans for July Fourth celebration and it promises to be the best ever. Shooting galleries and booths for street attractions have been erected and it’s frm these galleries that expenses for the event will be defrayed….Republicans outnumber Democrats 1151 to 986 in Modoc County….The petition to acquire a new post office and forest service building now has 400 signatures and 1.000 are required before it can be sent onto Congressman Raker. Modoc is only asking $25,000 for the building and towns no larger than Alturas are getting much more….D.H. Lighty is now 89 years old but he still rides his horse into town (Cedarville) every week or so….J.U. Gentry has organized a baseball team in New Pine Creek. In their first game with Davis Creek they lost 16 to 15. 73 Years Ago – 1934 LILLY BAGNOUDA of Pittsville was giving demonstrations on how the wild bronc should be ridden when the big Alturas Rodeo is held July 4 and 5. Name riders here will be Perry Ivory, Leonard Johnson, Jess and Charles Russell, Ed Hess, Jack Southerland, Wild Cat McCarthy, Alec Townsend, Didgy Walls, Buck Dygert (Server) Shirell Wells, John Grief, Don Taylor, Everett and Evan Riggs….The four daughters of Ernest Cook of Eagleville will sing cowboy songs for the settlers and pioneer reunion on July 4…. 53 Years Ago – 1954 MODOC PROPERTY owners have been billed $99.41 per capita for the operation of local government. Statewide the average is $84.49….The ninth annual two-day rodeo will be held with $2,000 offered in cash prizes this weekend….Alturas businessmen have decided to organize under a sobriquet of Alturas Merchants Association with the prime goal to promote business activity in Alturas….Jim Landry, Mayor of Klamath Falls, has challenged Alturas’ Mayor Jim Reid to a cow milking contest at the Klamath Rodeo….Alturas automobile representatives appeared before the board of supervisors tyo protest their buying new trucks in Oregon without giving local dealers a chance. “Miss Annie” Williams was the Carnegie “Free” Librarian in Alturas when I was growing up. She knew every body in town by their first name. She counseled all of the children that came into the library upon what they should be reading. She was a tall, spare, quiet woman whose authority no one ever challenged. Miss Annie lived just across the street and across the field between our homes. She drove a Model T Ford that looked as if it just came out of the showroom. She has quite an influence upon all of the Alturas people. I am ever grateful for the advice that Miss Annie gave to me on many occasions, and some had nothing whatsoever to do with books to read. Lily Bagnouda was a real rodeo rider and the bronc none came too tough for her. Her manner and her speech were just as rough and tough as her riding. She never asked for favors in competition and nobody wished to cross her. She was one of a kind, and I appreciated knowing her. She was a real Modoc Character. You may note that severala of the riders in that 1934 rodeo later went into the hall of Fame for rodeo riders. Hope to see you all agaian next wee3k Ron Morgan

Saturday, June 30, 2007 “Looking Back” is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the June 21, 2007 issue. Looking Back 93 Years Ago – 1914 WOOL SHIPMENTS are arriving in Alturas every day and the price is good, averaging as high as 11 to 15 cents, according to the quality of the fleece….Editor Shartel of the Alturas Republican wants another term in the legislature, and since nobody else wants to run, it might as well go to Shartel. But we fail to see how a county printer can afford such a dubious honor….The town of Fairport is planning a big water carnival for the fourth of July celebration. A 50 foot barge will serve to launch the biggest display of fireworks anywhere in Northern California….Canoe boat races are planned on Goose Lake for the celebration and the Hon. W.T. Cressler of Cedarville has donated a choice beef that will be barbecued for a crowd that should exceed 1,000. 73 Years Ago – 1934 BEATRICE EHRMAN of Alturas has been chosen as Goddess of Liberty for the Fourth of July parade and June Pratt as the maid of Honor….Modoc County has slightly more Democrats than Republicans: 1555 to 1542….One of the first settlers in the Pine Creek area, John Wall, is dead at the age of 83….The third annual Eagles picnic at Romero Lodge will feature three bands for dancing: the Night Owls, Melody Kids and Happy Five. Baseball, tennis, golfing and races will be features of the day Sunday June 24….Leon B. Lewis has appealed to the American Legion Post here for help in forming a community band and Philharmonic Orchestra….Everyone was tuned to their radios Thursday to hear Max Baer bring the heavyweight championship back to America when he pounded Primo Carnero into submission in the 11th round. 53 Years Ago – 1954 ONE HUNDRED and fifty employees of The White Pine Lumber Co. of Alturas walked off the job on Monday to join 103,000 members of the AFL Sawmill Workers Union in the strike. Negotiations to obtain a 12 ½ cent pay raise increase broke down….Likely is braced for the anticipated 5,000 visitors when the two day rodeo is held there July third and fourth….The city of Alturas has enacted an ordinance that makes it illegal to keep horses, cows, sheep or pigs in the city limit….Temperatures reached 97 in Alturas this week….$32,000 is listed in premiums for the 1954 Modoc Fair….John Surmeir and John McKenney will attend Boys State in Sacramento, Joan Moyer will represent the school at Girls State….Sharon Flournoy of Likely has been named the county 4-H dress revue winner to represent Modoc. 44 Years Ago – 1963 L.D. MARKHAM, proprietor of the Modoc Molding plant in Alturas announced that it will close operations here. Twenty mill workers will be out of work….The assessed value of Modoc has been figured at $19,318,415….The World Series of Cutting Horse competition has received the official sanction from the Capitol of frog jumpers, Angel Camp….Temperatures have been in the 90’s all week in Alturas and the coolest temperature was only 14 degrees….Paul Steele, the first manager of the Modoc refuge, has been transferred to the regional office in Boston, Mass. I will never let these papers pile up this way in the future. Hope to see you all again next week. Ron Morgan

Modoc County Record – June 28, 2007 Richard O. Brush, Sr. Services for Richard Oscar Brush, Sr. will be held at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Corning, CA at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 29. Naval Chaplain Ed Williams will officiate. Mr. Brush, 75, passed away June 15, 2007, while recovering from surgery in San Francisco, CA. Born to Oscar S. and Ruth Marie Brush on August 26, 1931, in Alliance, Nebraska, he attended grade schools in Nebraska. The family relocated to Ashland, OR where they owned and operated Bellview Dairy in the hills above Ashland. Richard completed Ashland High School and drove a dairy milk truck before entering the U.S. Navy on March 21, 1951. He was assigned to the USS McKean as a EN3 (Engineer Third Class) until his discharge March 8, 1955. After his discharge, he worked briefly for the Gridley Police Department before joining the Butte County Sheriff's office. Over the years, he lived in Chico, Gridley and Corning and retired as a lieutenant with the Butte County Sheriff's Office after 34 years. He took an interest in tracing and compiling the Brush family genealogy, was an avid modeler, focusing on military ships, planes and tanks. He was called "a kid at heart," and was good at creating table games from the simplest of materials. Mr. Brush also enjoyed traveling in his RV and enjoyed using computers. He was a frequent contributor to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. >From his first marriage to Rose Mae James in Reno, March 17, 1950, he had two sons: Richard O. Brush, Jr. (wife Cora) of Corning, CA and Robin Brush (wife Judath) of Alturas, CA. Richard and Rose divorced in early 1963, and Richard was married three other times during his lifetime. He lived life fully and the way he wanted. He chose his own path and had no regrets. In addition to his sons, he is survived by eight grandchildren and nine step-children; nieces and nephews Judy (husband Bob) Schoon, Camino, CA; Janet Ballew of Sacramento and Bruce Moskolenko, Kihei, HI. He was preceded in death by his sister Lula Mae Moskolenko, his mother Ruth Marie Chapman in 1977 and father Oscar Samuel Brush in 1965. Service for Andrew Joseph Olsen Andrew Joseph Olsen, 62, passed away June 26, 2007, at Warnerview Skilled Nursing Facility in Alturas. Services will be held Saturday, June 30 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alturas with burial at the Likely Cemetery, followed by refreshments at the Madeline Fire Hall. All are welcome. A rosary will be held at Kerr Mortuary Chapel on Friday, June 29 at 5 p.m. Mr. Olsen is survived by his mother Veronica and sister Cele of Round Up, Montana; sister, Mary Kamai of Pearl City, HI; sister sally Olsen, Santa Barbara, CA; brother Marty Olsen, Alturas, CA; five nieces, Melissa, Lucinda, Celeste, Kathy, Jennifer, five great-nephews and four great-nieces. Offerings will be donated in Andy's name to the local FFA chapter and the Madeline Plains 4-H Club. Mr. Olsen's obituary will be published in the July 5 Modoc Record. Services for Wes Buffum A Memorial Service for Weston Frank Buffum will be held Saturday, June 30, at 2 p.m. at the Federated Community Church, 307 East 1st St. in Alturas. Fellowship and a potluck will follow the service. Wes, a resident of Alturas for 49 years and a long-time educator in Modoc, passed away June 17 in Salem, Oregon. Wes was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene, his brother, Bill, and by his father and mother. He is survived by his sister, Eleanor, two sons, Steven and Jeffrey, daughters-in-law, Laura and Linda, and three grandchildren, Matthew (wife Sarah), Melanie and Alyxandria.The family asks that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Wes' memory to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA, 22312. Louis E. Prescott Louis Emery Prescott, 75, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep from a heart attack at his California Pines home near Alturas, CA on June 22, 2007. Services were held at the Arroyo Grande Cemetery on Wednesday, June 27 at 11 a.m. Mr. Prescott was born to Dora and Arch Prescott on April 8, 1932 in Crowder, OK. He had eight brothers and sisters and attended school in Casa Grande, Arizona. At a young age, he learned the lathe and plaster trade, which carried him through his adult life. He subcontracted jobs in Missouri, California and Arizona in addition to purchasing homes, which he renovated. He was a great one for helping people and also taught his children and grandchildren the trade. Mr. Prescott was a union lathe and plaster contractor in Arroyo Grande before buying a home six years ago in Alturas. He renovated the home, then sold it. He then purchased a mobile home which he renovated at California Pines. He also was skilled at carpentry. He married Lavonda Garside on February 4, 1964. Although the two divorced, they remained the best of friends and Lavonda Prescott resides in American Canyon. Louis is survived by his daughters Debora and Karen; sons Archie Prescott, Apache Junction, AZ and Bryan Prescott, Avondale, AZ; stepchildren Gary, Peggy and Wenona Garside, twin sister Louise of Bakersfield and sister Leva Smith of Grover Beach, CA.; 20 grandchildren including Jennifer, Joseph, Michael, Ashley; Ryan and Billy; Levi Prescott; Bryan's children: Lynda, Linde, Steven, Elisabeth, Marcos, Nikki Prescott; Gary's children: Connor and Jansen Garside; Peggy's children: Tanya and Michael Yracheta; Wenona's daughter: Leila Elabed; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews including niece Peggy (Ralph) Galione and nephew Karl (Kathy) Hubble, all of California Pines and good friends Chester and Janet Rody of Cal Pines. Louis was preceded in death by his parents. Slosson Celebration of lives Bonnie Slosson and Thom Slosson, the children of the late James and Nancy Slosson, extend an invitation to join them for a Dinner Reception Celebrating the lives of their parents on Saturday, July 7 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Likely Fire Hall, Likely, CA. Please RSVP to Lynn Slosson by July 5 at 530-233-4848 or 805-522-7659. Appetizers and desserts to share are welcomed. Jim and Nancy Slosson departed together in April of 2007. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Wednesday, June 27, 2007 “Looking Back” is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the June 14, 2007 issue. Looking Back 93 Years Ago – 1914 THE NCO will put a spur track to the site where the new county court house is being excavated for this week….Mr. Cox of the NCO says that a night passenger train will soon be placed on the line to Reno….Harry Mayfield has exchanged his ranch south of Cedarville for the Walter Johnson store at Eagleville….The Masonic Lodge will lay the cornerstone on the new court house July 22 and the Hon. Wm. T. Cressler of Cedarville will be the principle orator….Several auto loads of Alturas people left here today to attend a good roads and Reservoir convention in Lookout. 73 Years Ago – 1934 FOUR GIRLS are all in a dead heat in the Goddess of Liberty contest for the Fourth of July with 1100 votes each. They are June Pratt, Evelyn Timmons, Beatrice Ehrman, Alice Dooley, Dorotha Timmons, Regina Bonner, andelina Goni and Ruth Cundiff….The City of Alturas has requested the California Public Service to lower electricity rates in Alturas by as much as 50 percent or face investigation by the ERC….Wm. Smith has been awarded a franchise to build and operate a telephone and telegraph line into Surprise Valley. Smith was the only bidder for the franchise for $55….County charity funds are desperately low. People are out of work everywhere. But Mr. Roosevelt has promised that Happy Days will be here again with his New Deal. 53 Years Ago – 1954 GRADY HENDERSON purchased the top steer at the Jr. Livestock Show for a record 51 cents per pound. It was the only steer in the judging that was judged prime and was raised by Janice McGarva of Likely….George Frostick has announced plans to build three “or more” veterans homes in Alturas on Third St…..Nels Mathews of Bank of America scooped the first shovel of dirt in Modoc Manor where 16 Veterans homes are to be built….Lt. Warner “Fritz” Asher has received his Navy Wings at Pensacola FL….Mary and Pete Arena hosted 450 friends to a beef barbecue at “Mary’s” Place Sunday….500 persons braved a chilled rain to attend the First Horse show that promises to be a regular part of the Rotary Livestock Sale last Thursday. 44 Years Ago – 1963 THE 18TH annual Likely Rodeo will be staged Sunday and under the direction of Billy Flournoy, LRC President….The home of Jess and Bob Cannon was destroyed by fire in Alturas Sunday….Dolly the doe has added two new arrivals in the Alturas zoo, twin fawns….The city is seeking a replacement for street Supt. Clarence York who has resigned….Betty Jean Clark will represent Modoc Union High at Girls State this summer….The city is busy killing mosquitoes this week and as usual the heavy fog produced by the machine results in numerous fire alarms being turned in….Two Davis Creek boys, Frank Bishop and Mark Burwell won silver spurs for first place in the Jr. and Sr. divisions of the Jr. Horse Show last Thursday….Congressman Bizz Johnson and Senator Clair Engle have introduced a joint agreement bill that could lead to the development of Goose Lake by the States of Oregon and California. Just one more to go. Ron Morgan

Wednesday, June 27, 2007 “Looking Back” is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the June 7, 2007 issue. Looking Back 113 Years Ago – 1894 OUR CROPS are suffering and the puny rain that fell the first of this week did little to eliminate the suffering….A match game of baseball for $200 a side between the picked nine of Alturas and Cedarville is now talked of for the 24 of June….Vern Argobast took a drummer to Cedarville last week and had quite a smash up. Going down a pitch in the canyon about three miles from Cedarville, the neck yoke leather broke and the team ran away. 100 Years Ago – 1907 SURPRISE VALLEY People are very excited over the survey being made through that place for a railroad. While we on this side of the mountain hope they get it, we should caution that one survey does not a railroad make. 93 Years Ago –1914 GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS: by the county board of education n included the following: Red – Sler Edgar Potter; Hopewell – Ernest Archer; Chance – Victor Cantrell. Gene Cantrell; Jess Valley – Laurence Cantrell, Warren Cantrell; South Fork – Anthony McGarva; Clover Swale – Amidol Kelley, Mark Kelley, Ellis Locy; Eagleville – Mable Dorton, Ethel Powers, William Brown, Leslie Thayer, Harold Powers; Mount Bidwell – Phyllis Peterson. Harold Schadler, Aaron Smith, Hazel Dronbrey, Grace Maupin, Oliver Crist, Clara Sweeney, Selma Santiago, Maryon Monroe; Adin – Frank Harbert, Hattie Nickerson Irene Harris, Henry Harvey, John Van Roper; Big Valley – Rosa Caska; Modoc – Alda Kaper; Arlington – Eleanor Caldwell; Little Valley – Renova Heryford; Nevada – Kirk Williams, Maude Wolfe; Davis Creek – Mary Longwell, Clora Easton; S. Davis Creek – Jane Henderson, State Line – Nita Northup; Cedarville – Ross Anderson, Anita Garrett, William Phillips; Washington – Leslie Dusta, Della Hobbs; Lake City – Clifton Howard, Gerald Wilson. 73 Years Ago – 1934 IT HAS been 50 years since rains as heavy as those that fell on Alturas have been deposited. This is good because it has been more than 50 years since a drought as bad as ours has visited the Alturas area….The Alturas Tigers finally won a baseball game this season when they defeated Willow Ranch 7-5 Sunday. Alturas players this year are Don Rachford, Milan Briles, Dallas Dodge, Dud McGrath, Harry Flournoy, John Flournoy, Stan Decious, Pete Blurton and Chas. Crowder. Vern Renshaw is manager. 44 Years Ago – 1954 (1963??) THE TUEDAY Election saw Paul Baker reclaim his District Attorney Job over Charles Lederer, Milicent Dubois over Bert Wardwell for County Clerk, Merville Archer over Bob Nelson for Auditor Recorder, and Katie Doolittle won by a 2-1 margin over Elmer Harris for Justice of Peace. The four-way race for Surprise Valley Supervisor saw John Laxague and Paul Robinson emerge to face each other in November. Marjorie Hickerson and H. T. Osborne will meet in November for Assessor….The opening of the Little League baseball in Modoc has been delayed until the arrival of the baseball uniforms. We have been spending time at the Sea Ranch and so I am three issues behind. I hope to get these out today. Ron Morgan

Herald And News - 6/22/2007.- Klamath Falls, Oregon Brown Sr., Phillip Phillip Brown Sr., 64, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 17, 2007, in Medford, Ore., with two of his sons by his side. A wake will be held on Friday, June 22, at dusk at the Brown family home at 212 Chocktoot St., Chiloquin, Ore. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 23, at 11 a.m. at the Beatty Valley Gospel Mission with Steve Weiser officiating. Concluding services will be held at the Paiute Cemetery in Beatty, Ore. Lunch will be served following services at the Beatty Community Center. Phillip was born on March 24, 1943, in Alturas to George Brown and the former Pearl Diggins. Growing up, Phillip was a Jack of all Trades. He worked many years as a logger. He also was a laborer, welder, ranch hand, craftsman and carpenter. Phillip married his first wife Carolyn Jackson and had three kids Phillip, Jr., Rosemary and Keith. He later married Margie Noneo and had Audie, Juanice and Joseph. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Phillip liked to rodeo; in particular saddle bronc riding was his passion. He also like to play crib and listen to Hank Williams, Jr. Phillip is survived by his sons Phillip Brown Jr., Chiloquin, Ore., Audie Noneo, Susanville, Calif., Keith Brown, Corona, Calif., Joseph Brown, Reno, Nev.; daughters Rosemary Brown, Corona, Calif., Juanice Noneo, Susanville, Calif.; brothers Arlie and Irvin Brown, Alturas, Calif.; sisters and brother-in-law Delores and Ralph DeGarmo, Fort Bidwell, Calif., Florence Brown, Alturas, Calif.; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; also numerous nieces, nephews and family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents George and Pearl Brown and brothers Clifford, David and Wauseka Brown. Visitation will be held today and Friday at the Chapel from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepherd, directors, is in charge of the arrangements. Published in the Herald And News on 6/22/2007. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Modoc County Record – June 21, 2007 Joanne Marie Smith Services for Alturas resident Joanne Marie Smith, will be held at 2 p.m today, June 21 at the Alturas Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the graveside service with a reception to follow at the home of Joanne's sister and brother-in-law Penny and Chic Keeney, 207 East Eighth Street, Alturas. Joanne passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at her Alturas, CA home on June 14, 2007. Joanne was born to Delbert and Lillian Fitzpatrick on August 25, 1935, in Alturas, CA. She graduated with Modoc High School's Class of 1954 and reared her family in Alturas. Her children offer the following description of their beloved mother. Turn the "m's" in mom upside down and you have "wow." That's just the kind of mom she was -- a wow mom. On her honeymoon she was in an auto accident and broke her pelvic bone. The doctors told her she may never walk and would not be able to have children. Not our mom. She walked out of the hospital and had seven children after that. One child was stillborn, but mom raised six children as a single parent from the time her youngest was three months old. She did not raise her children all by herself. She had the help of her family, her parents, her sister and brother-in-law Chic and Penny Keeney, and her brother Scott Fitzpatrick and the help of the community. Once you were a friend of her kids, you became a part of the family and she treated you as one of her own. For her children's friends who called her Mrs. Smitty, she always had a cold beverage and an ear to lend. Joanne worked as a custodian for Modoc Joint Unified School District for many years. Her favorite part of the job was the kids. Every Sunday was football and sandwiches at "Smitty's" place. She was a Boy Scout leader and also worked with the Girl Scouts. Joanne enjoyed riding horses with her dad, camping and watching cattle branding. She also enjoyed gardening both vegetables and flowers. In her younger years, she liked water skiing and swimming. She was a member of the Alturas Bowling League and on Friday nights she enjoyed dancing at Benny's and being with her friends. In recent years, Joanne enjoyed weekly outings for lunches and dinners in Alturas staying connected with long-time friends. Joanne loved her grandchildren and would sit for hours playing cards with them. She enjoyed a good joke but couldn't remember a joke to save her life. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed practical jokes. Her children admit they gave their mom a "run for her money and so did the neighbor kids." She struggled without child support, but made sure her children were given a good life. Joanne Marie Fitzpatrick Smith's strength and courage has been a blessing to all of her children. She and her family appreciated the community and all their support through the years. Joanne always felt encouragement and always felt loved, as has her family. Joanne taught her children that family is important and must stay connected, no matter what. She will be missed and always dearly loved by her sister Penny (Chic) Keeney, Alturas; her children Kathy (Thor) Skogan, Mesa, AZ; son Bryan Smith, Dallas, TZ; daughter Colleen (Tim) McHugh, Millville, CA; daughter Pam (Mike) Carlock, Reno, NV; daughter Doreen Powers, Sparks, NV; grandchildren Jack, Cody and Steven Bosley, Misty, Jennifer Nelson; Brittany McHugh and Danni Powers; nieces Kristy Brower, Fairbanks, Alaska; Kim Porter, Spokane, WA; Karie Stewart, Carey, Idaho; Keith Fitzpatrick, Elk Grove and Christopher Fitzpatrick, Folsom, CA and many friends. Joanne was preceded in death by her son Dan in 1979, her parents and her brother Scott Fitzpatrick. Because Joanne loved children and her own children appreciated their memories of Blue Lake Camp, they are suggesting any memorial donations be directed to "Blue Lake Camp" P.O. Box 1708, Alturas, CA 96101 to help sponsor youth campers or to the Make a Wish Foundation. Weston Frank Buffum A Memorial Service for Weston Frank Buffum will be held Saturday, June 30, at 2 p.m. at the Federated Community Church, 307 East 1st St. in Alturas. Fellowship and a potluck will follow the service. Wes, a resident of Alturas for 49 years and a long-time educator in Modoc, passed away June 17 in Salem, Oregon. Weston Frank Buffum was born in Oakland, CA, on April 24, 1930, to Glen and Leona Buffum. Weston spent his childhood in the Bay Area and in Alturas. He graduated from Modoc High School in 1948, and received his teaching degree from College of the Pacific and his Masters Degree from Chico State University. While in college, Wes met Darlene Mary Young at a YMCA summer camp and a lifetime partnership was formed. They were married on Nov. 30, 1951 in Modesto, and the couple moved to Alturas in 1957 to fulfill Wes' dream to raise his family in Modoc County. Wes was a teacher and administrator in the Modoc County School District from 1957 to his retirement in 1987. His professional passion was teaching music. His favorite hobbies included duck hunting, fishing and camping with his wife and their many friends. He was also an award-winning watercolor artist. Wes was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene, his brother, Bill, and by his father and mother. He is survived by his sister, Eleanor, two sons, Steven and Jeffrey, daughters-in-law, Laura and Linda, and three grandchildren, Matthew (wife Sarah), Melanie and Alyxandria. The family asks that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Wes' memory to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA, 22312. Services for Phillip Brown, Sr. Phillip Brown, Sr., 65, of Alturas passed away June 17, 2007, at Rogue Valley Medical Center, Medford, OR. Services will be held on Saturday, June 23 at 11 a.m. at the Chiloquin Gym in Chiloquin, OR with burial to follow in Beatty, OR. Mr. Brown was reared in Alturas and graduated from Modoc High. Davenport's Chapel in Klamath Falls, OR is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Brown's brothers Irvin and Arlie Brown and sister Florence Parcher reside in Alturas, CA and sister Delores DeGarmo resides in Ft. Bidwell. The obituary for Mr. Brown will be published in a future issue. Federico 'Fred' Torres Lookout resident Federico "Fred" H. Torres, 74, passed away June 13, 2007, at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, CA. Mr. Torres had worked as a section foreman for the McCloud River Railroad. Services were held Saturday, June 16 at the Lookout Cemetery. The Rev. John Thompson of Fall River Full Gospel Indian Mission officiated. Mr. Torres was born October 7, 1932 in Uvalde, Texas. He met and married his wife Josie in 1950, and they moved to McCloud, CA in 1953. Fred went to work for McCloud River Railroad and in 1960, he moved his family to Bieber, CA. In 1963, they moved to Lookout, CA. Fred enjoyed traveling with his wife and he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Fred retired from McCloud River Railroad in March 1996. He was preceded in death by his daughter Oralia Torres and grandson Issac Torres. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Josie Torres of Lookout, CA; son Abraham Torres, Lookout; daughters Yolanda Torres and Romelia Gonzalez of Burney, CA; Maria Mix of Redding, CA; Rosalinda Greene of Novato, CA; Estela Lumbreras of West Port, WA. He leaves 24 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lookout Volunteer Fire Department. McDonald's Chapel of Burney handled arrangements. Condolences may be posted at www.mem.com Mary Lennon Mary Lennon, 100 and 8 months old, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 8, 2007, at the home of Danette Carey (Carey's Compassionate Care) in Klamath Falls, Ore. Mary dearly loved Danette, whom she affectionately called Sunshine. A funeral mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 23, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Bieber, Calif., with an interment service following at Hillside Cemetery. Mary was born on Oct. 18, 1906, in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, and was the fourth of many children who all preceded her in death. She emigrated to the U.S. when she was 15 and later married John Joseph Lennon, who was also an Irish emigrant. She resided in The Bronx, New York, until 1963 when she moved to California. She lived in Lookout, Calif., and Klamath Falls, Ore., for many years. She leaves her son John Lennon and his wife Gail of Lookout and three grandchildren Paul Lennon, Redding, Calif., Linda Wann, Lookout, and Nettie Asiasi, Redwood City, Calif. She also has four great-grandchildren Devin, Neveah, Nyana and Dylan, who will all miss her greatly. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

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Modoc County Record – June 14, 2007 Mary Kathleen Baker Mary Kathleen Baker, 81, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, CA. A funeral mass was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 11, 2007, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church by the Rev. Father Benjamin Raze, in Alturas, CA with interment services following at the Lake City Cemetery. Kathleen was born January 13, 1926, in Lake City, CA. She was the fifth child of eleven born to Harry and Josephine Toney. She was a lifetime resident of Surprise Valley and a graduate of Surprise Valley High School. Three siblings have preceded her in death. Kathleen celebrated her 63 years of marriage this last April. She was married in Alturas, CA at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church to Robert Kenneth Baker on April 24, 1944, who survives her along with their three daughters: Marilyn Hicks and husband John of Murphys, CA; Linda Macdonald and husband Mike of Alturas; Ginny Reeves and husband Randy of Eagleville, CA. She was preceded in death by one infant son. Kathleen loved to camp and travel in their travel trailer to many parts of the U.S. after she retired from being a bookkeeper at Flournoy's Market (now Page's) and a clerk at Groves Dept. Store in Cedarville. She enjoyed making Afghans or quilts for all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved making wreaths, ornaments and other craft items. She took pride in being a homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother and was always happy to visit and share photos of her family with others. Kathleen leaves 11 of 12 surviving grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren at the time of her death along with three sisters: Mildred Johnstone, Red Bluff; Carolyn Joines, Las Vegas, NV; Virginia Grove, Surprise Valley; and four brothers: Kessner Toney, Surprise Valley; Irv Toney, Ashland, OR; John Toney, Carmichael, CA; Jim Oddbert, Charleston, OR; cousins and many loving nieces and nephews. Donations may be made in her memory to the Surprise Valley Community Hospital, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA 96104. Margaret M. Roden Long-time Modoc resident Margaret M. Roden passed away May 16, 2007, at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. Margaret was born June 11, 1920 in Costilla, New Mexico to Antonio and Sophia Sena. Margaret is survived by two sons, Steve and wife Patty Roden, Portland, OR; Johnny Roden, Alturas, CA; daughter Sue and husband Jerry Wendland, Alturas, CA; four grandchildren, Corrina Roden, Phoenix, AZ, Jeff Roden, Portland, OR; Brian Roden, Portland, OR; and Rick Welling, Fresno, CA; six great-grandchildren and special nephew Dennis Suazo. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Roden, four brothers and three sisters. Services were held May 22, 2007 at Kerr Mortuary with interment following at Alturas Cemetery. Service for Marion Smith Services for Marion Willard Smith, 80, of Alturas will be held Friday, June 15 at 11 a.m. graveside at the Alturas Cemetery. Mr. Smith was born in Modoc County and passed away June 12 at Warnerview Skilled Nursing facility in Alturas, CA. He was retired from ranch work. He will be laid to rest next to his wife Opal. Kerr Mortuary is handling arrangements. Service for Marjorie Cramton Services for Marjorie Cramton, 85, will be held at the Lake City Cemetery on Monday, June 18, 2007 at 11 a.m. Mrs. Cramton will be laid to rest next to her husband. She died at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA on June 11, 2007. She was born in Monterey, CA and was a retired telephone operator. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Lawler, Verna Marlene Verna Marlene Lawler, 66, a resident of Klamath Falls, died on June 9, 2007. Marlene was born in Kiowa, Idaho, on April 18, 1941, to Mac Dow and Callie Evelyn (Wilson) Sweetin. She worked as a care provider and enjoyed camping, fishing, antiquing, bingo, yard sales, thrifts, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Marlene was a person who had no enemies. She made a friend wherever she went. She always made time for her family and friends. Marlene loved to be outdoors, either gardening, building things with her hands, camping or fishing. She had patience beyond compare and compassion beyond belief. You could see these things by watching her in everyday life. She moved to California at the age of 7 and has been in Oregon for the past 11 years. Marlene is survived by her brothers Clay Sweetin of Porterville, Calif., Sam Sweetin of Woodlake, Calif., Lloyd Sweetin of Goldendale, Wash., and Howard Sweetin of Alturas, Calif.; her daughter Theeta Lynn Adam of Porterville, Calif.; her sons Jeremiah Sailors and Shannon Chedester, both of Klamath Falls; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James Lawler, and a son Robert Layne Sailors. Ward's Klamath Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Published in the Herald And News on 6/13/2007. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Lennon, Mary Mary Lennon, 100 and 8 months old, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 8, 2007, at the home of Danette Carey (Carey's Compassionate Care) in Klamath Falls, Ore. Mary dearly loved Danette, whom she affectionately called Sunshine. A funeral mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 23, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Bieber, Calif., with an interment service following at Hillside Cemetery. Mary was born on Oct. 18, 1906, in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, and was the fourth of many children who all preceded her in death. She emigrated to the U.S. when she was 15 and later married John Joseph Lennon, who was also an Irish emigrant. She resided in The Bronx, New York, until 1963 when she moved to California. She lived in Lookout, Calif., and Klamath Falls, Ore., for many years. She leaves her son John Lennon and his wife Gail of Lookout and three grandchildren Paul Lennon, Redding, Calif., Linda Wann, Lookout, and Nettie Asiasi, Redwood City, Calif. She also has four great-grandchildren Devin, Neveah, Nyana and Dylan, who will all miss her greatly. Published in the Herald And News on 6/12/2007. Klamath Falls, Oregon Millsap, Mary Ester Mary Ester Millsap, age 89, died on June 9, 2007, at the Lake District Hospital, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Services will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Lakeview, Ore. Pastor Vi Goodman and Pastor Rich Landrith will officiate. A reception/potluck luncheon will follow the services in the church hall. Mary was the eldest of six children and born to Ernest and Florence Engstrom on June 5, 1918, in Pilchuck, Wash. She married Roy Millsap on Aug. 23, 1935. They lived in numerous mill towns before settling in Willow Ranch, Calif., in April of 1949. They operated the Willow Ranch Store for many years. In 1967, Mary opened Millsap's Fabric House. She worked very hard and invested the store's earnings in increased inventory and offered numerous sewing classes. She always encouraged youth 4-H sewing by giving numerous awards and recognition. She was instrumental in many marketing endeavors such as "Moonlight Madness" and "Crazy Days." She was named "Lake County Merchant of the Year" in 1984. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two sisters Maxine Robnett and Bea Landers. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Bill and Diana Millsap; daughters and sons-in-law Audrey and Jerry Parkinson and Tami and Lytle Simms; nine grandchildren Ken, Mike, Richard Millsap, Susan Lightle, LeAnne Carlsen, Chris Parkinson and DeNae, Dustin, and Darci Simms; and 15 great-grandchildren. She also leaves two sisters Betty Claypool and Shirley Gerke, one brother Ernie Engstrom, and numerous nieces and nephews. Contributions to Lakeview United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor's choice. Published in the Herald And News on 6/12/2007. Klamath Falls, Oregon ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.