Barbara Elizabeth Bouse Graveside services for life-time Modoc resident Barbara Elizabeth Bouse will be held today, August 19 at 10 a.m. at the Adin Cemetery. Lay Minister Jerry Levington of the Community Church of Adin, will perform the service. Mrs. Bouse of Adin, passed away in Fall River Mills at the age of 75, on August 13, 2004. Born Barbara Keefer on October 12, 1928 in Adin, she graduated from high school in Adin and attended Beauty College in Sacramento. She obtained her Cosmetology License and was the owner/operator of Barbara's Beauty Salon. Mrs. Bouse was an avid walker, loved to garden, cook and most of all enjoyed taking care of children. She was known as "Grandma" to all who knew her. A member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, she was a volunteer during the blood bank drives in her community. She married James Henry Bouse in Reno, NV. on April 29, 1962 and the two have shared 42 years of marriage. She is survived by her husband James of Adin, CA; son David Kenobbie of Adin; son Jim Bouse of Adin; son Tim Bouse of Adin; daughter Judy Brown of Fairfield, CA; brother Marvin Hess of Redding; six grandchildren: Kimberly, Jennifer, Alicia, Jimmy, Bryan, Jason and one granddaughter Madison. Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. Ellen McManus McCaw Surprise Valley native Ellen McCaw passed away August 9, 2004, at the age of 90 years, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, NV. Born Ellen McManus on March 23, 1914, at Ft. Bidwell, CA to Hugh James and Edna Herron McManus. The second of four daughters, Ellen was raised on the McManus Ranch five miles east of Ft. Bidwell. She attended elementary and high school in Ft. Bidwell. After high school, Ellen went to work for the Modoc County Superintendent of Schools Office. On December 10, 1938, she married William J. McCaw who worked for Tierney Ford in Alturas, for many years, prior to his death in 1969. Ellen spent several years working as Deputy Superintendent of Schools under Hallie Tierney and also worked at the Alturas Elementary School. Ellen was active in the Alturas Federated Community Church for many years and was known for the lovely flowers in her yard. For the past six years, Ellen resided at the Inn at Summit Ridge in Reno, NV. Ellen's three sisters, Grace McManus of Yuba City, CA; Althea Bettandorff of Reno, NV; and Dorothy Suggs of Phoenix, AZ preceded her in death. Ellen is survived by her brother-in-law Norman Bettandorff of Reno; three nephews, Jim Bettandorff of Atlanta, Georgia, Bill Bettandorff of Houston, Texas, and Steve Suggs of Colorado Springs, CO; and numerous great nieces and nephew. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra at Federated Community Church in Alturas on Monday, August 23 at 1 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alturas Federated Community Church. Judith Ann Caroline Becica "A Celebration of Life" gathering for Judith Ann Caroline Becica will be held at Faith Baptist Church, 800 West Carlos St., Alturas on Saturday, August 21 at 1 p.m. Pastor Rod Bodmer will conduct the service for Mrs. Becica who passed away on June 22, 2004, in Alturas, CA at the age of 68. Born Judith Ernser on December 7, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she graduated from North Side High School there and married James Becica on August 20, 1953 in Waukeegan, Illinois. She moved to Alturas five years ago, where she enjoyed being a homemaker. But, her life's work prior, was varied, in addition to being a wife, mother and grandmother. One of her accomplishments was when she owned her own cake decorating business and created a cake for President Richard Nixon. Mrs. Becica had worked for the U.S. Marine Corps Special Services at El Toro Marine Base, as Assistant Manager of Food Services. She had also worked as Assistant Manager and then manager of the golf course in El Toro. She was employed with ARCO Engineering as an engineering prototype circuit board assembler and later for Erickson Electronics as lead assembler. She has also worked for Costco as a Demonstration Service Manager in Garden Grove, CA and as the fresh flower merchandiser. Mrs. Becica is survived by her husband James of Alturas; son James Frank, Jr. and wife Gerri of Sumner, WA; daughter Vickilyn of Novato, CA; daughter Pamelasue Figeriutto of Big Bear, CA; son Jeffrey Allen Becica of Huntington Beach, CA; daughter Holly Fulton of Alturas; daughter Linda Stanfield of Boise, ID; and 10 grandchildren: Chris, Kindra, Spencer, Chelsey, Christian, Shane, Casey, Lauren, Karrissa and Derrick. Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. Joseph Edward Haas Modoc County native Joseph Edward Haas passed away on July 25, 2004, in Southport Florida, losing his battle to liver disease. Joe was born December 25, 1959 in Alturas, CA. He grew up in Canby, CA. and graduated from high school in 1978. He joined the Army and served for seven years, serving both state side and in Germany. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, Joe relocated to Florida where he met and married the love of his life, Tammy. Joe spent many happy years with Tammy and step-children Justin and Jessica. Joe loved to hunt, fish and spend time with friends and family. He honed his carpentry skills and was a perfectionist when it came to making cabinets or anything else he decided to construct. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Ed Haas; grandfather John Poytress and grandmother Mabel Kelley. He is survived by his mother Lydia Haas of Alturas, CA; wife Tammy and step-children Justin and Jessice of Southport, FL; sister Kate Haas and her children Emily and Ethan of Alturas, CA; brother Dan Haas his wife Kathy and their children Danielle and Megan of Jermyn, PA; grandmother Marjorie Poytress of Adin; cousins Tom Poytress of Adin; Jack and Carol Poytress of Burney and their children Steven and Phillip their families; a special uncle and cousin in the Porterville area and many friends. Services were held in Florida. A memorial service in Modoc County, will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to: Make a Wish Foundation of America, 3550 North Central Avenue, Suite 300, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012-2127. August 26, 2004 Don E. Polson Don Polson, former Modoc County Road Commissioner, passed away on August 16, 2004, in Klamath Falls, OR., after a long and difficult illness. Don was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, May 14, 1925, but spent most of his life in California. He was proud World War II Navy Veteran and married his high school sweetheart, Beverly, in 1945. He became a registered engineer, earned a pilot's license, and was elected to the Modoc County Board of Supervisors. He believed in working hard and having fun. Dearest to his heart were his family, his friends, his dogs and the cattle ranch outside Alturas, where he and Beverly lived for 33 years. Don is survived by his beloved wife, Beverly of Klamath Falls, OR.; two daughters, Rosanne Murphy of Keizer, OR., and Melinda Taber of Klamath Falls, OR.; and their husbands, Ed Murphy and Dennis Taber; and four grandchildren, Colleen Murphy Furrow and her husband Scott Furrow of Seattle, WA.; Parker Hetherwick and his wife Vickie Hetherwick of Klamath Falls, OR.; Shane Murphy of Keizer, OR.; and Chad Golden of Klamath Falls, OR. Don had a optimistic, adventurous spirit, and lived his life with integrity, courage and a great sense of humor. He would like it if his old friends went to Benny's and drank a toast to his memory. Wesley Edward Gray Cedarville resident Wesley Edward Gray, known as "Pete" to his family, passed away August 23, 2004 at the age of 69, at his residence. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct a Memorial Service at the Surprise Valley Community Church on Tuesday, August 31 at 11 a.m. Mr. Gray was a church member there. Born June 27, 1935, in Alhambra, CA, Mr. Gray was known for being a very hard working man who loved the outdoors and his dogs. He enjoyed hiking and snow skiing, but most of all, he loved to farm. Retired from Pacific Gas & Electric as a control operator after 15 years, he also farmed, grew walnuts, almonds, oranges and alfalfa. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, discharged January 17, 1957. He had been a resident of Modoc County for the past 14 years. He and wife Arlys were married in Alturas, CA on March 15, 2004. Mr. Gray was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a shy man, but was loved by all who knew him. He will be missed. He is survived his wife Arlys of Cedarville; daughter Kina Sweaney of Antioch and brother Arthur Gray of Anaheim. He also has three grandchildren. Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. ~~~~~~ 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 - August 5, 2004 Lucy C. Killingbeck Lucy C. Killingbeck of Alturas, CA passed away July 28, 2004, at Washoe Progressive Care Center in Reno, NV. Mrs. Killingbeck had been a resident of the Surprise Valley Health Care Center for the past two years and was a long-time Alturas resident. Lucy Clayton was born July 26, 1913, in Turlock, CA. and passed away at 91 years of age. She married Lester Killingbeck on February 8, 1933 in Modesto, CA. Mrs. Killingbeck was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Lester Killingbeck on January 10, 2000; her mother and father, two sisters and two brothers and one son-in-law. Mrs. Killingbeck was a sweet, loving wife, mother and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She was a homemaker throughout her adult life. She is survived by daughters Carol Minto of Gerlach, NV, Nora Intardonato and husband John of Calistoga, CA and son Merle Killingbeck and wife Joyce of Alturas, CA.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. At her request, there will be no services held. Arrangements were made by Kerr Mortuary of Alturas. Doris Toney Weagant Doris Toney Weagant passed away on July 28, 2004 in Winnemucca, NV. She was 63 years of age. Doris was born in Surprise Valley, March 19, 1941, along with her twin sister, Dona Vermillion. Her funeral service was held in Lovelock, NV. on August 3, 2004. Doris married Floyd Weagant, June 17, 1961, in the Ft. Bidwell Community Church. Ft. Bidwell was Doris' childhood home. Soon after marrying, they moved to Lovelock, NV. where Floyd worked with his father Buzz Weagant. Floyd preceded Doris in death June 1980. They are survived by a son, Kesner Marvin Weagant of Winnemucca and a daughter Kim Ione Strid of Green River, WY, five grandchildren: Steven Thacker, Michelle and Carlee Strid, Todd Weagant, and Danni Weagant. A grandson, Gary Weagant died in infancy. Doris' survivors also include her parents, Kesner and Maxine Toney, twin sister Dona and husband Chuck Vermillion and sister Peggy and husband Raymond Page, all of Cedarville, CA. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Doris graduated from Surprise Valley High School and attended Shasta College. She enjoyed sports, was a quiet person and she was totally dedicated to any project or job in which she was involved. In Lovelock, she worked as a waitress and in later years worked as a flagger for a construction company. She loved working outside. One of her most favorite activities was rodeoing and her son and daughter were both active in this sport as were her grandchildren. She provided every opportunity to train them to be competitive in rodeo events. Donations, if desired, may be made in memory of Doris to the Surprise Valley Medical Center, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA. 96104, where she lived for three years, following a stroke. August 12, 2004 Maxine Louise Gloster Former Modoc County Treasurer and Tax Collector Maxine Louise Gloster passed away August 6, 2004, in Alturas, CA. Mrs. Gloster was 79. She had served as County Treasurer and Tax Collector for eight years. Born Maxine Louise Musselman on December 15, 1924, in Ottumwa, Iowa, she was known as "Mac" to her friends and family. She served with the U.S. Army during World War II, from 1945 until her discharge August 4, 1946. She married John Gloster in Reno, NV. on October 1946. John preceded her in death on January 14, 1973. Maxine made Modoc County her home for 65 years. She was an excellent bowler and loved to play golf, often with her golfing buddy, Mildred Turner. She enjoyed the outdoors, loved all children and cared for many of the children of Alturas. She always had big family and friend gatherings at the Gloster cabin at the north fork in Davis Creek. Many memories were made there. Mrs. Gloster was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Arrowhead Golf Club, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and Emblem Club with Elks Lodge 1756, Alturas. Services were conducted by the Rev. Linda Moore on Tuesday, August 10 at 2 p.m. at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Alturas. Interment followed at Alturas Cemetery. Mrs. Gloster is survived by her son Jerry Gloster of Tualatin, OR; son John Gloster of Tualatin, OR; daughter Mary Lou Server, Alturas, CA; brother John R. Musselman of Hixon, PA; sister Marie Baldwin, Cave Junction, OR; sister Shirley Telford, Chico, CA; sister Dorothy Stanton, Yerington, NV; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be directed to St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Alturas. Services were under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas, CA. Mark Ronald Smith Lifetime Modoc resident, Mark Ronald Smith, known as "Ron Smith," passed away at his Alturas home on August 11, 2004. Mr. Smith was Postmaster in Alturas for 25 years and was preceded in death by his wife Fay, on July 14, 1982. Mr. Smith was born on November 11, 1911, in Modoc County. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra at Federated Church in Alturas on Friday, August 13 at 10 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas Doris Smalley Doris Smalley, 83, of Loomis, California, former resident of Alturas, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2004, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Smalley was born in Buntingville, CA, just south of Susanville, CA and moved to Alturas in 1959 with her husband Willard "Buzz" Smalley and three children. Willard "Buzz" Smalley preceded her in death in 1966. She is survived by her three children, Will Smalley and wife Cindy of Fullerton, California; DeAnn Johnson and husband Ron of Morada, California and Jason Smalley of Loomis, California; five grandchildren, Robert, Laura, Daniel, Michael Smalley and Summer Johnson; sister Ann Davis and husband Wendell of Auburn; brother Bernard Wurtzinger and wife Rena of Burney Falls, California and numerous nieces and nephews. Private memorial and interment will be at Alturas Cemetery, August 20 at 10:30 a.m. First Lutheran Church will conduct the service. Services under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas, CA Ellen McCaw Surprise Valley native Ellen McCaw passed away August 9, 2004 at the age of 90 years, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, NV. Born Ellen McManus in Ft. Bidwell, CA on March 23, 1914, she had resided in Reno for the past six years. Services are pending and under the direction of Kerr Mortuary in Alturas. Maria Rojas Turnage Services for Alturas resident Maria Rojas Turnage will take place at El Camino Memorial Park in San Diego, CA on Friday, August 13 at 10 a.m. graveside. Mrs. Turnage passed away on August 9, 2004, in the Alturas home she shared with her son. She was 96 years of age and had been an Alturas resident for the past two years. She was born April 24, 1908 in Mexico. Kerr Mortuary handled local arrangements. August 19, 2004 Don Edgar Polson Former Modoc County Road Commissioner and Supervisor Don Edgar Polson passed away in Klamath Falls, OR of natural causes on August 16, 2004. Cremation will be at Eternal Hills Crematory in Klamath Falls. Services are pending. Mr. Polson's obituary will be published as available. Harry R. Miller, Jr Harry R. Miller, Jr. died August 8, 2004, at the age of 76 at a Chico hospital. He is survived by Geene, his wife of 55 years, a son, John, long-time resident of Chico, and numerous nieces and nephews in Kentucky and California. Harry was born January 15, 1928 in Berkeley, California. Much of his childhood was spent on Pt. Sur and Pt. Cabrillo lighthouses where his father was Assistant Lighthouse Keeper. He served three years in the U.S. Army with the 51st Signal Battalion. He was discharged in Kentucky where he met his wife, Geene, and six months later they married and moved to California. Harry attended the University of California where he collaborated with the university and the U.S. Forest to develop early fire fighting techniques. He was instrumental in Operation Fire Stop which was to experiment with chemicals for air drops from airtankers. He made a training video for new Forest Service air attack personnel that was used for many years. Harry received a commendation from Queen Elizabeth II for his firefighting technique work. In 1960, Harry was assigned to the Modoc National Forest, where he was Assistant District Ranger in Alturas and then promoted to District Ranger at Buck Creek Ranger District, where he spent six years. He transferred as District Ranger to the Six Rivers National Forest in Gasquet, CA where he retired in 1980. After retirement, Harry and Geene enjoyed spending winters in Mexico and traveling extensively in the United States. In 1987, they made Chico their permanent home to be near their son, John. Harry will be in our hearts forever and will always be remembered by his loving family, remarkable friends, and all of the people whose lives he has touched. He will mostly be remembered for his fun loving humor, his intelligence and talent, his always smiling face, enormous heart and for always living life to the fullest. Harry was loved by many and will never be forgotten. A private Celebration of Life will be held at the home of close family friends. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, in memory of Harry R. Miller, Jr ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

July 15, 2004 Woman killed in head-on collision A woman returning from the Rainbow Gathering was killed July 7, about 3 p.m. in a head-on collision on State Route 299 east of Canby. According to the California Highway Patrol, Magali Ruiz, age 47, of San Rafael, was westbound in a 1991 Toyota Previa Van. As she approached a 1993 Ford F350 driven by Chris Bushey, 22, of Canby, she allowed the van to drift into the opposing lane. Bushey quickly steered his truck onto the right shoulder in an attempt to avoid Ruiz, but the Toyota continued to drift toward the south shoulder and the two vehicles collided head-on. The Toyota spun around after impact and came to rest just off the south shoulder. The Ford pickup careened off the road and rolled onto its roof. Ruiz sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. Bushey sustained minor injuries and was treated at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas. Moderate injuries were reported in a motorcycle accident July 14, 12:45 p.m. on U.S. 395 south of Davis Creek. Sarah Virginia Harris Sarah Virginia Harris, 59, a former chairwoman of the Pit River Indian Tribe, died of natural causes July 11, 2004, at Mayers Memorial Hospital, Fall River Mills, CA. Services will be held this Saturday, July 17 at 2 p.m. at the Full Gospel Indian Mission in Fall River. A reception at the Pit River Health Center will follow burial at the Burney Cemetery. Pastor Kenneth Landers will officiate. An all night wake will begin Friday night at the Full Gospel Indian Mission, Fall River Mills. Mrs. Harris was born in Burney, CA. on April 24, 1945, and was a lifetime resident of Shasta County. She had worked as a certified nurses' aide at Mayers Memorial Hospital for 25 years. She was a member of the Pit River Indian Tribe. She is survived by her husband Jerry Harris of Hat Creek, CA.; two sons Wayne Gibbs, Burney and Robbie Gibbs, Hat Creek; four daughters Pam Mason, Montgomery Creek, CA.; Jennifer Adkins, Sacramento; Sheila Montgomery, Burney and Deanna Trotter, Anderson, CA.; three sisters Mary Jane Montgomery, Hat Creek; Linda Montgomery and Anna Bell Christie of Hat Creek; and eight grandchildren. Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel of Palo Cedro is in charge of arrangements. Joshua Isaac Allen Joshua Isaac Allen, 22, of Cave Junction, Oregon, died Thursday, July 7, 2004. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Sunday, July 18, 2004 at Rough and Ready Park in Cave Junction with Pastor Lydia Welcome officiating. A potluck lunch will follow. Services are under the direction of Hull and Hull Funeral Directors of Grants Pass, OR. Contributions may be made to Home Valley Bank, Cave Junction, in the name of Joshua Allen. He was born July 28, 1981 in Anaheim, California. He had lived in Alturas, California for sixteen years and had lived in Cave Junction the past seven years. He graduated from Illinois Valley High School in 2000. He loved the outdoors and mountains of Oregon and Northern California, hunting, fishing and 4X4ing. He also loved building things of wood and metal. He was the best father to his baby girl Shelby Linden Allen. He was wonderful to everyone who knew him and would often give his last dime to anyone in need, which was often. He was loyal and honest and treated his fiance' Amanda like a queen. He worked hard to supply everything his family needed. He always had a smile on his face. His girls were his pride and joy. He will be loved and missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his parents, Darrell and Corinne Allen of Cave Junction; a sister, Mechelle Northrup of Cave Junction; grandparents, Richard and Dorothy Allen of O'Brien, Oregon; his fiance, Amanda Allen and a daughter Shelby Linden, both of Cave Junction and 13 cousins. Edith Evalina Hunter Davis Creek resident Edith Evalina Hunter passed away in Lakeview, OR. on July 11, 2004 at the age of 86 years. Memorial services are pending and will be held at the Davis Creek Church. She was born Inez Evalina Masserini in Calipatria, CA. on November 23, 1917. Her husband, Earl B. Hunter, preceded her in death. Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary of Alturas. Mrs. Hunter's obituary will be published in a future issue. July 29, 2004 James MacArthur Cox James MacArthur Cox, 61, of Alturas, passed away July 25, 2004. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alturas Cemetery. Pastor Rod Bodmer will officiate with the Veterans Groups of Alturas. Jim was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma on October 18, 1942, to James Lester Cox, Sr. and Mary Edna Womache. Jim lived in the Chowchilla area of California and was raised by his grandmother until he was a teenager. Jim enlisted in the United States Navy where he served 16 years and three tours of duty in Vietnam. While there, he served as Boat Captain on a 36 foot MK XI LCPL (patrol boat) as well as a 45 foot Pickett boat. His duties included patrolling around anchored ships, boarding and searching of Vietnamese craft, and conducting anti-swimmer operations. While in Vietnam, he commanded a small patrol boat and their mission was to protect friendly shipping in the patrol sectors assigned. Other duties included boarding and search of small craft and search and rescue. he was adept in his missions. As per his commanding officer evaluation, he was credited with inspecting more craft then any other crew. Toward the end of his career he became an instructor to train in tactical operations of Picket Boat, LCPL MK XI and Boston Whaler. Jim met and married Opal Pearl Cox, July 19, 1965 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They made their lives in Vallejo, CA. Upon retirement from the United States Navy Jim and Opal ran a janitorial service. What brought Jim to Alturas was a commercial about the high desert area that had wonderful pine trees and many acres for sale. Upon coming to Alturas and seeing the area they had decided this was the place to be. They purchased property and moved to Modoc, where they have lived for the past 18 years. While living in Alturas, Jim became an important part of the Modoc County Special Olympics for over ten years. He served on the board, participated in coaching of athletes, and helped setup and run local events. Jim worked for the Modoc County Office of Education for 16 years and retired. He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years Opal Pearl Cox; son, David Wayne Cox; father, James Lester Cox Senior. He is survived by his sister-in-law Lucile Russell of Alturas; mother, Dora Cox of Surprise, Arizona; brothers: Daniel Cox (Karrie Cox) of Alturas; William Spencer Cox of Texas; James Lester Cox, Jr. of Orting, Washington. Sisters: Irene Louise Chambers (Randy Chambers) and Linda Mae Thomas of West Valley City, Utah; Mary Lou Guinn (Nathan Guinn) of Konawa, Oklahoma. In-laws: Myrel and Alan Lutz of Delano, California; Leon and Bonnie Russell of Hermiston, Oregon; Joe and Madge Russel of Huntley, Montana; as well as many nieces and nephews. Jim will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Kerr Mortuary of Alturas has charge of arrangements. Edith E. Hunter Edith Evalina Hunter died July 11, 2004 in the Long Term Care at Lake District Hospital, Lakeview, Oregon. The Davis Creek, CA. resident was born November 17, 1917, in the small town of Calipatria, CA. in Imperial Valley. A memorial service will be held at the Davis Creek Community Church on Sunday, August 1, 2004 at 3 p.m. Edith's mother, father and one sister immigrated from Switzerland in the early 1900's. They settled in the Imperial Valley, where they owned and operated the Masserini Dairy. Edith married Earl B. Hunter on March 19, 1940 and had three children. Earl and Edith farmed in the Imperial Valley until 1949, when they moved to San Diego. They owned, built and operated Mission Bay Golf Course. Edith was very active in the PTA, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Jobs Daughters and her church. She also enjoyed collecting shells and making all kinds of crafts, playing golf and spending time with her grandchildren. In 1984, Edith moved to Davis Creek as partner in the Davis Creek Mercantile. She worked in the store until about 2002, when she retired due to illness. Edith loved Davis Creek and all the people in the community. She felt her move to the small community extended her life in a very happy and productive way. She is survived by a very loving family. Her sister Lily Terribilini of El Centro, CA.; son Kirk Hunter of Vancouver, WA.; daughter-in-law Monica and grandson Blaine. Son Brad Hunter, daughter-in-law Laurie and granddaughter Salina of Holtville, CA.; daughter Beverley Palmer and son-in-law Jerry of Davis Creek; grandson Brett Palmer of Hemet, CA.; great-grandsons Kaleb, Ryan and Christopher; granddaughter Sandra Bath of Lander, WY. and her husband Jerry; great-grandsons Rick and Ben and great-great granddaughter Tatum. Numerous nieces and nephews. Edith was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters and one brother. Donations may be made to the Davis Creek Community Church, c/o Davis Creek Women's Fire Auxiliary, P.O. Box 108, Davis Creek, CA. 96108, or to the charity of your choice. Ethel Florence Wood Shank Former Modoc County resident, Ethel Florence Wood Shank, passed away in Clearlake, CA. on July 26, 2004, at the age of 82. Born in Berkeley, CA. Ethel was a graduate of Berkeley High School, class of 1939. In 1944, she moved to a ranch in Sebastopol, later she purchased another ranch in Ukiah and relocated in 1957, finally settling in Modoc County in 1961, where she and her husband Melvin resided until Melvin's death. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 61 years, Melvin E. Shank; loving mother of Les Shank and his wife Lynn, Everet Shank and his wife Menzie and the late Lee Shank; dear mother-in-law of Chris Hauge; adored grandmother of Little Les Shank and his wife Stacy, Kathy Burris and her husband Casey, Curtis Hauge, Renee Shank Schneider, Leanna Shank Aragon, Stacy Shank and his wife Julia and Jeff Shank and his wife Jennifer; loving great-grandmother of Jarrod, Alyssa, Leslie, Jordan, Chauncy, Andrew, Lucille, Kaden, Nicholas, Rachelle, Andrew, Scott, Olivia, Dominic, Jocelynn and Trenton. Private services will be held. If desired, donations in Ethel's memory may be made to the Surprise Valley Health Care District, Main and Washington Streets, Cedarville, CA 96104. Daniels Chapel of the Roses Funeral and Crematory in Santa Rosa 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.

Modoc County Record - July 1, 2004 William P. Goulden Lifetime Modoc resident, rancher and general contractor William P. Goulden, passed away June 29, 2004 at a Fullerton, CA. hospital, at the age of 90. He was the son of Wm. Evans and Dorothy Goulden, who immigrated from Ireland to Modoc County, where they also ranched. William P. was born December 16, 1913, and graduated from Modoc Union High. He was a self-employed general contractor in the 1960s and 70s, in addition to ranching. He was preceded in death by his dear wife Ruby in October 1991. He relocated in 1996 to Whittier, CA. at the request of his son, Robert. He is survived by his son Robert and wife Charlene Goulden of Anaheim Hills, CA.; grandson Jason Goulden and wife Shauna of Los Gatos, CA.; granddaughter Anna Nussio and husband Justin of Adelaide, So. Australia; former daughter-in-law Pat Goulden of Anapolis, MD; niece Pat Kerr of Alturas; nephew Warren Weber of Alturas and first cousin by marriage, Claire Goulden of Alturas. At Mr. Goulden's advance request, no services will be held. Burial will be at the Alturas Cemetery. William Lee Olson Alturas resident William Lee Olson passed away at his home on June 24, 2004, at the age of 67. A volunteer firefighter for the California Pines Fire Department, he was also a member of the Eagles, Foresters and sheet metal workers union local 206. Born April 8, 1937 in Rockford, Illinois, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954 to 1955, and then with the U.S. Air Force from 1955 until his discharge May 10, 1962. He earned his Associate of Arts degree and worked in detailing and drafting in sheet metal fabrication for 44 years, when he retired. Married to his wife Regina on Feb. 5, 1965, they relocated from San Diego to Alturas five years ago. Mr. Olson especially enjoyed camping, golfing, baseball and football. He liked to travel and was always working on a project at his home or building something. He is survived by his wife Regina Olson of Alturas; son Scott William Olson of San Diego; son Ryan Lee Olson of Carmel; son Robert "Bob" Lloyd Edwards of Santa Clarita; son Dr. Troy Alan Edwards of Lancaster, Ohio; sister Linda Rae Ward of Elgin, IL; four granddaughters, eight grandsons and three great-granddaughters. Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary of Alturas. July 8, 2004 Man dies in car-truck crash, 2nd fatality in motorcycle accident A 38-year-old Silver City, New Mexico, man, Steven Standley, was killed June 30 in a car-truck accident on U.S. 395, north of Sagehen Summit. According to the California Highway Patrol, Standley was southbound in a 1998 Toyota Camry about 10:50 p.m. when he suddenly swerved into the path of a northbound truck and trailer driven by James Berta, 58, of Columbia Falls, Mt. The front of the 1970 Peterbilt hit the Toyota squarely on the driver's side. The front axle of the truck was destroyed and it skidded to a stop on the west side of the road. The Camry rolled and came to rest on its roof on the west side of the highway. Standley, who was not wearing his seatbelt, was partially ejected from the car and sustained fatal injuries. Marie Beta, age 54, of Columbia Falls, was asleep in the sleeping berth of the truck and suffered only a few scratches. The driver of the truck was not hurt. A motorcycle accident July 5, 7:15 p.m. on U.S. 395 at Sugar Hill, resulted in the death of John Lewis, age 65, of Davis Creek. According to the CHP, Lewis was riding his 2002 Harley Davidson Sportster southbound cresting Sugar . Hill when he allowed the bike to drift off the road. It careened down a steep embankment approximately 75 feet, resulting in fatal injuries to Davis. The cause of the accident is under investigation. John Clifford Lewis Graveside services for Davis Creek resident John Clifford Lewis will be held Saturday, July 10 at 2 p.m. at the Davis Creek Cemetery. Mr. Lewis known as John "Coop," died as the result of a motorcycle accident on July 5, 2004, on Sugar Hill near Davis Creek, CA Born August 1, 1938, in Spokane, WA., he graduated from Modoc High School in 1956 and served with the U.S. Air Force from 1956 until 1959. He and wife Carol Diane Grubb of Alturas, were married at her parents' home in Alturas, CA. on December 25, 1960. They moved to Modesto about 1970. An automobile painter and pinstriper for 35 years, John was the owner of John's Painting and striping of Modesto, CA. Upon his return to Modoc County four years ago, John enjoyed rock hounding, sitting on his porch enjoying the view of Sugar Hill, fishing, riding quads with friends, and enjoyed the country life. His wife Carol preceded him in death unexpectedly on May 13, 2002 in Davis Creek. He is survived by three sons, Cory Lewis of Modesto; Terry Lewis of Riverbank, CA.; Shan Lewis, Davis Creek, CA.; two step-sisters of Klamath Falls, OR. (names unknown) and five grandchildren: Heather, Brooke, Shawnee, John-Paul, and Jack, all of Modesto. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Heart Association 1710 Gilbreth Rd., Suite 100, Burlingame, CA Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas, CA. Richard 'Dick' F. Hughes Long-time Alturas resident Richard "Dick" Francis Hughes passed away July 7, 2004, at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. He was 87. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 9 at 11 a.m. at Alturas Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will officiate Mr. Hughes was born in San Francisco, CA on March 30. 1917 and graduated from Oroville High School Oroville, CA. He served with the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945, and married his wife Melba on August 4, 1945, in Burlingame, CA. Employed with Cal-Trans for 25 years, he spent 48 years of his life in Modoc County. He loved to fish, hunt and camp and play cards, especially pinochle. He enjoyed trips to cut wood with his daughter Vicki. He and his wife Melba enjoyed traveling with the Modoc Senior Citizens group over the years and he belonged to the "Old Timers" Baseball Hall of Fame Northern California Chapter. He loved everything about baseball. He played, he watched and he coached Little League, Babe Ruth All Stars and American Legion. Baseball was always a part of his life He is survived by his son Richard and daughter-in-law Jeanette Hughes of Portola Valley, CA.; daughter Vicki Hughes, Alturas, CA.; brother Evan Hughes, Carson City, NV.; nephew Bob and wife Bev Hughes of Oroville, CA.; great-niece Wendy Walker of Modesto; three grandsons: Luke Hughes of Boise, Idaho; Benjamine Hughes and Justin Hughes of Portola Valley, CA Memorials may be directed to the Alturas Little League. Visitation will be Friday, July 9 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary Robert L. 'Bob' Goodell Robert L. "Bob" Goodell, who owned Klamath Livestock Auction Yard in Klamath Falls, died Friday, June 25 2004, of natural causes at the age of 75, at his residence on Old Midland Road. Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church at 4431 S. Sixth St. with Pastor Donna Herzfeldt-Kamprath officiating. Mr. Goodell was born April 3, 1929, in Atascadero, CA, to Walter J. and Edna Irene (Allen) Goodell. He loved working with cattle; ocean and stream fishing; the annual Paso Robles, CA. Trail Ride; and old cars, especially his 1932 Ford. He started and ended his life doing what he loved best - owning and operating a livestock yard. He and his father built the Templeton Livestock Auction Yard in the early 1940s and in 1964, he moved from Templeton, CA. to Fortuna, CA., where he purchased the Humboldt Livestock Auction Yard. He met his future wife, Patricia "Patty" Harlan in Fortuna and they were married on Sept. 30, 1967, in Carson City, NV. That same year, they moved to Klamath Falls and purchased the Klamath Livestock Auction Yard. Mr. Goodell enjoyed his cattle and, for several years, partnered with Dr. Ken Tuttle in running a cow/calf operation. He also ran about 250 to 300 head of steers every summer. In 1991, he started working with video sales livestock. His partner and friend, Jack Houston, was in charge of the sales. He also ran a livestock hauling operation with Dennis Murphy doing the driving. He and his wife owned a summer home in Gold Beach, which they purchased in 1987, the same time he bought Oceanside RV Park there. Mr. Goodell, with a boat he had purchased, learn to love ocean fishing. It was said that, if any fish were to be caught in the ocean, it would be on the "Luck Tiger," the name of his boat. He was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church, California Cattlemen's Association, Brookings Elk Lodge, the Masons and the Hillah Shrine Temple. Survivors include his wife Pat Goodell of Klamath Falls; children John and Randy Goodell of Pismo Beach, CA., Gary Goodell and his wife Walline of Las Vegas, Mary Shliff of Washington, and Kelly Moessner and her husband Jerry of Atascadero; grandchildren Desiree Goodell of Fallon, Nev., Lauren Goodell of Pismo Beach, and Carla Alderman and LeAnn Davis of Atascadero; brother George Goodell of Fortuna; sisters Ellen Kerby and her husband Gene of Walla Walla, Wash., and Ruth Robenson of Atascadero; sister-in-law and her husband Norma and Win Madden of Mount Shasta, CA.; brother-in-law Jay Harlan of Klamath Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Kenneth Copeland Ministries, Fort Worth, TX 97612-0001, Hope Lutheran Church Building Fund, 2314 Homedale Road, Klamath Falls, OR 97603, or Merle West Cancer Treatment Center, 2610 Uhrmann Road, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Thursday, September 28, 2006 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the September 21, 2006 issue Looking Back 116 Years Ago – 1890 L.G. LINVILLE has leased the Morse restaurant and the Northern Picket Hotel and will hereafter conduct both businesses under one management. Mr. Linville has some excellent experience in this line and we feel safe in saying that travelers will be comfortably lodged and well fed when they stop at his hostelry. We are confident that Mr. Linville will enjoy a long and successful business in our fair city. Since the above was in type, Linville has thrown up his lease and moved to Lakeview…. Henry Hironymous is being talked of for Tax Collector. He is qualified and sober, two attributes that are hard to come by in politicians these days. 92 Years Ago – 1914 A FINANCIAL report from the Alturas bank points up that assets now total $91,816.32 and that the bank has just $7.87 in overdrafts…. Charles Decious of Fort Bidwell has been compelled to use crutches this week as a result of entering a game of football and receiving a severe sprain there from. Football, we believe, is for the young of limb…. Free ice-cold water is being offered these days at the Kandy Kitchen. Ice is at a premium in Alturas these days, and the offer is much appreciated…. A hunting group of McIntosh, (My Granddad) Sesson, (sic, should be Sisson) and Lauer returned from the hills of the Garden. No deer were spotted, but the boys report a good time anyway. 72 Years Ago – 1934 BERLE GRIFFIN was the hero of Modoc Union High School this week after scoring the only touchdown in Modoc’s 7-0 win over Malin…. Little Charlie Hays, 14, claimed a six point buck that weighed in at 240 pounds dressed - not the biggest deer taken this year, but is right up there…. Francis Dragomanovich has been selected by the Chamber of Commerce to head up a recreation committee to find things for people to do in their spare time. And considering the unemployment hereabouts that could be a full time job for Francis…. The open saloon will soon return to Modoc, but in the meantime it is still illegal to sell alcohol over a bar. To do so is unfair to the legitimate businesses that have paid for liquor licenses. The City Council should inform Chief Pat McHugh to begin rigid enforcement of the law. There are reports that minors are frequent visitors to these illegal bars and imbibe freely and heavily. This is a terrible thing. 32 Years Ago – 1974 THE DOW chemical Company has given Surprise Valley a number one priority for exploration and development in the state of California. Their goal is to create a geothermal power plant there. Francis Dragomanovich was a psychologist with the county education office. He was not particularly fond of that last name so he went to court and had it officially changed to Drag. From that date he wished to be known as Frank Drag. I am not sure how that would go over with the public of today. If he were still living today, he might have it changed back to Dragomanovich. See you all again next week. Ron Morgan

Modoc County Record – September 28, 2006 Cyclist killed in accident A 23-year-old Alturas man, Josh Woznack, was killed about 5 p.m. Tuesday night, when his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Leonard Weber, of Alturas, on U.S. 395 at the Pencil Road intersection. According to the California Highway Patrol, Weber was eastbound on U.S. 395 south of Pencil Road at about 55 m.p.h. and Woznack was approaching the Weber vehicle in the opposite direction. Weber had slowed to about 20 m.p.h. to make a left turn and turned into the path of the Woznack motorcycle. The front of Weber's Cadillac hit the Woznack bike; he was ejected and sustained fatal injuries. Doris Belle A Memorial Service for Doris Belle of Alturas, will be held Saturday, September 30, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Christ, located at 1450 Warner Street, Alturas. Mrs. Belle departed this life on September 18, 2006, at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. Doris Marie Belle entered this life on March 4, 1933. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to her loving parents Henry Miller, Sr. and Annie Mae Miller. Doris came to know the Lord at an early age. She was baptized by her great-grandfather, the late Reverend Carter, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. Doris rededicated her life to Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, and was baptized at the Church of Christ in Alturas, CA. As a young girl, her family moved to Marin County, CA. Doris' favorite hobby was helping her father plant their own seasonal vegetable garden. This was how Doris acquired a green thumb. She planted beautiful flowers for her home, her family and friends. Doris graduated from Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, CA. She married Joseph Belle, a friend she had known since she was age 12, in California. Joe was also originally from Louisiana and grew up in California as well. Joseph was the "love of her life" and they shared a marriage of 56 years, following their wedding day in Sausalito, CA on August 5, 1950. Doris was a loving wife, and a nurturing mother. She was kind to her family and friends. She was good with children, teens and people in general. For several years, she worked as a supervisor at Fairchild Semi-conductor. Joe and Doris vacationed in Modoc County during the early 1960s and 1970s. The Belles decided to move in the early 1970s from San Rafael, CA. to Modoc County. Doris was the Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star, the Mother Advisor of Rainbow Girls, the wife of an Elder and an active member of the Church of Christ in Alturas. Doris was thankful for her life and she was truly blessed. Throughout her life, she had an unwavering faith in God, and often spoke of the goodness of her Savoir; Jesus Christ our Lord. Doris was preceded in death by her father Henry Miller, her mother Annie Mae Miller of Vallejo, CA, her two brothers, grandparents and great-grandparents of Baton Rouge, LA, her grandson of Bothel, Washington, and her father-in-law of San Francisco, CA. She leaves to cherish in her precious memory, a loving husband Joseph Belle of Alturas, CA; three children, Joseph Belle of El Paso, Texas, Richard Belle of Santa Rosa, CA and Laura Harris of San Jose, CA; five siblings, Henry Miller, Jr. and Charles Miller of Vallejo, CA; Deloris Galloway of San Antonio, Texas; David Miller of Sacramento, CA and Phillip Miller of Oakland, CA, seven grandchildren, John Harris, III, and Julian Harris of San Jose, CA, Sharina Belle of Sacramento, CA, Anthony Belle and Joelle Belle of Santa Rosa, CA, Janelle Harris of San Jose, CA, Joseph Belle of El Paso, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Tyoshjah Marshall of Sacramento, Kayleanna Belle of Bothel, Washington, and Quincy Chatman of Sacramento; her mother-in-law Laura Bell of Alturas, CA and a host of family and friends. Doris will be remembered for the love she showed her family and friends, the compassion she had for young children, and having a good heart. She was truly loved and will not be forgotten. Contributions in Mrs. Belle's memory may be sent to the Asthma Foundation, 1233 20th St. NW, Suite 402, Washington, D.C. 20036. Robert K. Minto Robert K. Minto, of Durham, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2006. He was the first of seven children of Robert W. and Edyth (Cunningham) Minto. Robert was born at the Minto Family Ranch in Eagleville, California on October 7, 1923. After graduating from Surprise Valley High School he worked on various ranches. He married Eldora Whipple on July 23, 1944 in the Eagleville Community Church. They purchased a 280 acre ranch in Eagleville where they raised alfalfa, seed, grain, hay, sheep, cattle and dairy cows. He also worked in different jobs from equipment dealership, logging, Modoc Road Dept. to make improvements on their ranch. Robert was active in community affairs and civic clubs. He served many posts in the Eagle Grange as well as Modoc Pomona Grange and District Deputy to State Master. He was president of the Rural Fire Dept., a member of the Congregational Church and served on the Council for Larger Parish of Modoc County. In 1956, the family moved to Shasta County, where Eldora taught elementary school and Robert worked for P. G. & E. and attended Shasta Community College. He drove a school bus sixty miles from mountain communities to Redding for high school and college students. Their next move, in 1961, was still farther south to Chico. Robert attended Chico State University where he received his B.S. degree in General Agriculture; then went to the U.C. Davis to get credentials in Agriculture Education. He did his student teaching in Hamilton City and taught at Princeton High School before finishing his first year of teaching at Shasta College. The family moved to Durham in 1965 where Robert taught agriculture science and shop at Durham High School. He retired after 12 years and continued to live in Durham but also spent time at their property in Round Mountain. Robert's interests included horseback riding, hunting, fishing, studying history and genealogy, raising animals, growing trees, vegetables and flowers. He was a member of the California Agriculture Teachers Assoc. and California Teachers Association. He was a 50-year member of Grange with the Seventh Degree. He belonged to Good Sam's Travel Club, the Comanche Riders Assoc., Modoc Co. Historical Society and Durham Rotary. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Eldora; four sons, Robert David, Don, James and Ralph; and eight grandchildren, Robert William, John, Ty, J.T., Felicia, Tara, Adam and Dick. A funeral will be held on Friday, September 29 at 4 p.m. at the Durham Community Methodist Church followed by a reception at the Durham Grange Hall. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 30 at 2 p.m. at the Eagleville Cemetery. A potluck will follow at the Eagleville Community Hall. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brusie Funeral Home, Chico. Death Notice Margot Curtis Margot R. Curtis of Alturas, passed away at her home on September 21, 2006. Arrangements for her Memorial Service are pending, with the date tentatively set for Saturday, October 21 in Alturas. Mrs. Curtis' obituary and service arrangements will be published at a future date in the Record. Contributions in Margot's memory may be sent to The Art Center at 317 So. Main St., Alturas, CA 96101 or to the "Friends of the Modoc County Library," at 212 West Third St., Alturas. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Services for Earl 'Sully' Sullivan Memorial services for former Modoc High School teacher Earl "Sully" Albert Sullivan, age 86, will be held at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall in Alturas, June 26, 10 a.m. Mr. Sullivan was born September 22, 1917 in Sturgis, South Dakota to parents Albert Sullivan and Christina Kefler. He died at his home in Valley Springs, CA., June 2, 2004, from cancer. He was a respected and well-liked teacher at Modoc High School. He was also a purebred sheep rancher in Modoc. June 26, 2004 John David Monroe John Monroe passed away on June 16, 2004, at Merle West Medical Center, Klamath Falls, Oregon, due to complications from a long battle with Leukemia. John was 72 years old. John was born on June 2, 1932, in Sacramento, CA. to John David Monroe, Sr. and Muriel Monroe. After growing up in Sacramento, John enlisted in the United States Army in 1950 and served in the Korean War with the 25th Infantry Division. While in Korea, John was awarded the Bronze Star for Heroism during combat. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, he returned to Sacramento where he met and married Linda Dee Dorris in 1956. They moved to Alturas in 1961 to make a home and raise a family. In 1969, John moved his family from town to a ranch on Parker Creek, known to the family as "Malfunction Junction." John enjoyed ranch life and stayed busy at little projects all the time. John also enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and after retirement being able to go hunting in Montana and Nevada. John held numerous jobs throughout his life and was considered to be a "Jack of all Trades." Some of those jobs include machinist, locksmith, gunsmith, welder, mechanic and store owner. John owned and operated Monroe's Sporting Goods in Alturas from 1961 to 1973, and Modoc Muffler and Auto Service in Alturas from 1974 to 1977. In 1978, John went to work for the Modoc County Department of Agriculture. He retired in 1998, after 20 years with the county. John will always be remembered by his family and friends as a hard working man, who was always quick to joke with you. He will be truly missed. John is survived by his wife of 48 years Linda Monroe, Alturas, CA.; his son, David Monroe and wife Leora, Alturas, CA.; his daughter Lisa Monroe, Sparks, NV.; his grandchildren, Duane Singleton and wife Dawn, Jennie Singleton, J.D. Monroe, Joey Bechen, Sandy Monroe, Jordan Bechen, Karlee Monroe, and great granddaughter Kylee Singleton, all of Alturas; his sister Agnes Lowery, British Columbia, Canada; and numerous nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Betty Kenyon and Rosalie Smith. A graveside service was held on June 19, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alturas Cemetery, and was conducted by the Alturas Elks, as John was a 40-year life member of the organization. If desired, donations can be made in John's name to the local Alturas Elks Lodge 1756 Scholarship Fund at 619 North Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101 or to the Hugh Currin House of the Cancer Treatment Center at 2610 Uhrmann Road, Klamath Falls, OR. 97601 or the charity of donor's choice. James Alford Simmons Bieber resident James Alford Simmons, 60, passed away at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, CA. on June 15, 2004, after a brief illness. Born in Hanover, New Mexico on July 4, 1943, Mr. Simmons had moved to Big Valley in 1949. A husband, father, son, brother and grandfather, he was also a mill worker at Big Valley Lumber Co. Pastor Harold Luke of the Adin Community, conducted graveside services at the Lookout Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 19. Mr. Simmons is survived by his wife Katherine Simmons of Bieber; sons James of Woodland; Donald of Cottonwood and Todd of Anderson; daughter Danielle Howard of Woodland; brothers Orville of Anderson and Robert of Nubieber; sister Lela Carmichael of Gilchrist, OR; mother Viola of Nubieber and eight grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Travis Nelson Memorial Scholarship Fund, care of Tri-Counties Bank, Main St., Bieber, CA 96009. John Robert (Bob) Bone John Robert (Bob) Bone died in Alturas, CA of congestive heart failure on June 16, 2004. He was born August 21, 1924, in Buttonwillow, CA to John B. Bone and Eva M. (Hill) Bone. The family moved to Tulelake in 1938, when his father drew a homestead. Bob attended Tulelake High School. He later graduated from Bakersfield High School and attended Bakersfield College. In 1943, he enlisted in the Navy and served in the Aleutian Islands. In 1947, he married Ann Kemp of Santa Maria, CA. They farmed cotton for several years in the Buttonwillow area, and in 1957 moved to Tulelake, where they farmed potatoes, onions, garlic and grain until 1989. Mr. Bone lived an active life until 1989, when he suffered a stroke and heart attack. Even though he spent several years confined to a wheelchair, he continued to live an active and full life. He loved farming, flying, water and snow skiing, sailing and traveling. Survivors include his wife Ann of Tulelake; daughters and sons-in-law Chris and Mike McElroy, Nampa, ID; Patti and Mike Hickman, Tulelake, CA.; Marcia and Chris Snowden, Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Todd McElroy, Boise, ID.; Becky Gonce, Haines, AK.; Amanda Hickman, Chester, CA; Brandon Hickman, Redding, CA; Jeffrey and Michelle Snowden, Colorado Springs, CO. He also leaves numerous relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds. The family invites everyone to attend a potluck following the services Those wishing to make donations may do so to the Tulelake Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 306, Tulelake, CA. 96134. John H. Tollett Services for John Henry Tollett, 66, of Millville, will be held June 28, 10 a.m. at the Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel in Palo Cedro. Mr. Tollett died June 22, 2004, at the Redding Medical Center of natural causes. He was born April 16, 1938 in Salinas. He was a one-time resident of Cedarville and was a commercial Bee Keeper for 40 years. He is survived buy his wife Lorale Tollett of Millville, a daughter, Jane Elizabeth Palmer of Shingletown, brothers David Tollett of Walport, Or., and Tim Tollett of Dillon, Mt., sisters, Judy Cockrell and Wendy Benner of Cedarville, Melissa Malamed of Ventura, and parents Harold and Evelyn Tollett of Millville. He was a director of the California Bee Keepers Association, the California Bee Breeders Association, a 4H leader in Shasta County, a member of the Shasta County National Rifle Association, Shasta Cascade Cutting Horse Association, a member of the Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Association, the National Cutting Horse Association, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Safari Club. He will be laid to rest at the Millville Cemetery. Visitation is June 27, 4-6 p.m. at Allen and Dahl. Judith Ann Caroline Becica Judith Ann Caroline Becica, of Alturas died June 22, 2004 at her home. She was born Dec. 7, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wis. Her husband is James F. Becica of Alturas and they have been residents of Alturas for five years. A celebration of life is pending and a full obituary will be published when the service is decided ~~~~~~ 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 3, 2004 Hiram W. 'Dick' Winnop, Jr Hiram Walter Winnop, Jr. known as "Dick," to his many friends and family, was a dear and gentle community-minded man, who passed away June 1, 2004, at Surprise Valley Hospital, Cedarville, CA. Mr. Winnop will be laid to rest on Saturday in his beloved valley among many friends and family whom he loved. The graveside memorial service will be held at the Cedarville Cemetery June 5 at 11 a.m. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Winnop's obituary will be forthcoming. Mary Ann Madden Alturas resident Mary Ann Madden, 56 years old, died of natural causes on Tuesday, May 26, 2004, in Redding, CA. Born to Harry and Irene Bertrum in Oakland, CA., she was raised and attended schools in Clearlake, CA. Mary was married to Larry Madden in 1971 in Union City, CA., where they raised four children: two boys and two girls. Mary was at her happiest in the outdoors, fishing, camping, boating, or perhaps just hanging out with her family. The Maddens moved from the Bay Area to Alturas, CA., in 1991 She was preceded in death by her mother Irene Bertrum and grandson Travis Madden. She is survived by her sons Steven Sherbourne of Crescent City; Larry Madden, Jr. of Alturas; step-daughters Cindy Nunes of Tracy; Misty Sampalo, her husband Mario of Salinas; brothers George Bertrum, his wife Betty of Minnesota; Ron Bertrum and his wife Patty, of Clearlake; brother Bob Hinze of Clearlake; father Harry Bertrum of Minnesota; sisters Francis Kelly and her husband Norman of Clearlake, and Loretta Roden of Alturas; many-many nieces and nephews, 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several in-laws, Tony Madden and his wife Janet, Jerry Madden and wife Charleen, mother-in-law Dorothy Madden. She will be missed by all those left behind. Services will be held at Alturas Cemetery with a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 4. Everyone is welcome. Food and conversation will follow at her home. Sandra (Rohde) McAllister A celebration of the life of Sandra McAllister (Rohde) will be held Friday, June 4, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Brusie Funeral Home, Chico. Sandra passed away May 31, 2004, at a Chico hospital from a short battle with cancer. She was 57 Born May 16, 1947, in Elmhurst, Illinois to C.F. "Mac" McAllister and Patricia Puritz, she graduated from Chico High School in 1965. She worked as a teacher's aide at Parkview Elementary for eight years, was a housemaker and mother and worked in childcare and also for Moore's Awards. She was very active in the Eagles #218, Chico Women's Bowling Association. Sandra was a loving and devoted mother of four and a dedicated grandmother of five; an avid bowler since the age of 12; enjoyed visiting a variety of casinos, and knitting, ceramics, crochet and any crafts she could do with her hands. She also enjoyed Western music, line dancing, rodeos, sprint car racing, and loved spending time with friends and family. She is survived by sons, Kenny Davis and wife Heather of Orland, Kris Rohde of Chico; daughters Kim Valena and husband Bill of Alturas and Kari Rohde-Tiffany and her husband Tim also of Alturas; grandchildren Jennifer and J.T. Davis of Alturas, Wyatt, Justin and Hailey Valena of Alturas; mother and stepfather Patricia and Sam Puritz of Chico; sister Janine Spradlin of St. Petersburg, Fla.; brother Michael "Mac" McAllister and wife, Joanie of Kelseyville, CA.; longtime boyfriend James Dean of Chico; and many other friends and family who loved her dearly. Burial will be at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Anyone wishing to make a Memorial contribution may do so to the American Cancer Society in care of the Brusie Funeral Home. Harry Copsey Hoshaw Harry Copsey Hoshaw, 83, died Monday, May 31, 2004, at Enloe Hospital, Chico, CA. He lived with his wife Audrey, at Sycamore Glen Retirement Community in Chico. Harry was born to Jesse and Gertrude Hoshaw, Westerville, Nebraska, on June 24, 1920. He served in the U.S. Army in the 1940s and worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic, until he retired in 1980 in Alturas, CA. He then moved to Orland with his wife Dorothy, who preceded him in death in 1986. Harry enjoyed playing golf, bowling, games of all kinds and especially telling stories about his life. He attended the Church on the Esplanade in Chico. He is survived by his wife Audrey, three daughters, Marilyn Huffmaster, of Suisun, CA.; Audra Wilcox of Carson City, NV.; Barbara Stevenson, of Willows, CA.; three step-children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be held at F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary, 825 A Street, Orland, CA. on Thursday, June 3 at 1:00 p.m. A graveside tribute at Masonic Cemetery in Orland will follow. Services: Antha Lorraine Nelson Alturas resident Antha Lorraine Nelson, 82, passed away in Redding, CA. on June 1, 2004. Services will be conducted by Pastor Rod Bodmer at the Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas on Sunday, June 6 at 2 p.m. Private interment will be held Monday at Alturas Cemetery. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Services for Vicki Christensen A memorial graveside service for Vicki Anne Christensen will be held at the Likely Cemetery on Saturday, June 12 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the service. Fellowship to follow at the Likely Fire Hall. Born March 2, 1947, in San Francisco, Calif. to C. Brunel "Bru" and Barbara Don Christensen, Vicki was reared in Likely, graduated from South Fork Elementary School and Modoc High School. She died of natural causes in Carmichael, CA. on February 1, 2004. She is survived by her loving son, Gerald Watts of Sacramento; her mother, Barbara D. Reavley of Sacramento and sister Jan Christensen of Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice. June 17, 2004 Gladys M. Tourtillott Services for Gladys Marie Tourtillott will be held June 21, 10 a.m., at the Surprise Valley Community Church in Cedarville. Mrs. Tourtillott died June 14, 2004 at Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville. She was born Gladys Marie Walter, Sept. 23, 1924 in Glenburn, North Dakota She and Albert Tourtillott were married May 17, 1947 in Glendale, CA. Her husband preceded her in death May 3, 2003. She has been a 31-year resident of Modoc County. Mrs. Tourtillott was a pet store owner and homemaker. She was an avid gardener of flowers. Among her favorites were tulips, gladiolus, roses and geraniums. She was very active in the Modoc Fair and Parade. Many people would get their flowers from her garden to submit as a floral entry. She would also have a floral entry. She is remembered for having a real green thumb and truly enjoyed flowers. She was a skilled carpenter and was responsible for remodeling the family home. She was also credited with the majority of the remodeling and repair of the church. She will also be remembered for her hours of work on the rummage sale for the church. She was also a skilled seamstress and embroiderer. Mrs. Tourtillott was also a member of the HOK Women's Fellowship, Cedarville; active in the Surprise Valley Community Church, the VFW Auxiliary Post 7888, and the Associated Women's Business Club of Apple Valley........ She is survived by a son, Eric Tourtillott and daughter-in-law Dee of Moreno, Valley, CA., a brother Roy Walter of Devil's Lake, North Dakota, granddaughter Jennifer Tourtillott, grandson Ryan and wife Juliette Tourtillott. She is also survived by her beloved blue and gold Mccaw named Pokey Joe. She raised this macaw from the time it was a baby and it is now 38 years old. The church service will be followed by inurnment in the Cedarville Cemetery and a pot luck. Perry Melvin Hawkins Long-time Tionesta resident Perry Melvin Hawkins was a true believer in the value of education. So much so, that Mr. Hawkins worked his entire life to provide a fund, upon his demise, to help students who wanted to attain higher eord their goal. Mr. Hawkins passed away of natural causes on June 9, 2004, in Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, at the age of 87. Never married, Mr. Hawkins bequeathed every penny he could save during his lifetime, to help provide student scholarships through a substantial Hawkins Trust to be arranged with Modoc Joint Unified School District. Born in Clearwater, Idaho on June 20, 1916, to Madison Hawkins and Lila Belle Sylvester, he loved to hunt and graduated from schools in Klamath Falls, OR. He spent a year of study while working his way through the University of California, Berkeley. But following a disabling accident at the end of his first year at college, he was unable to continue his position at the college and unable to further continue to fund his college education. He left school and began working in lumber mills and box factories for several years that followed. He took night classes and was hired as a Biologist with the State of California. He worked throughout northern California at the inspection stations from Truckee and Reno's bordertown stations to Modoc's Highway 139 inspection station, before retiring, years later. He lived at Willow Ranch for a time and then purchased the Timber Mountain Store in 1945 in Tionesta. He later sold the business to Connie Parsons. He earned the respect of his long-time neighbor and friend of 50 years, William S. Muller of Tionesta, who said Mr. Hawkins "lived like a miser to save every penny he could to further the education of others." He is survived by a niece near Applegate and a nephew in New York. A memorial service is pending and will be held at Mr. Hawkins' Tionesta residence. Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Klamath Falls, OR. is in charge of cremation ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Wilma E. Norris Wilma E. Norris passed away May 7, 2004, after a short illness, at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA. Wilma was born January 5, 1921, in Alturas to Ellen (Toreson) and John Ballard. She was the youngest of three daughters and spent most of her life in Alturas. Wilma graduated from Modoc Union High School in 1938, then married C. Donald Kerr on December 16 of the same year. In 1945, after Don's service in the U.S. Navy, Wilma and Don purchased Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. They owned and operated Kerr Mortuary serving the people of the Modoc area for almost 30 years. Don passed away on July 5, 1972. On April 28, 1975, Wilma Married Carl Norris in Carson City, Nevada, then moved to Sacramento to live until his retirement from PG&E in 1976, when they returned to Alturas to live. On May 16, 1990, Carl passed away. Wilma continued to make her home in Alturas until moving to Redding in 2000. In April of 2003, she returned to live in the care home of Cindy and Don Deiter. She was a 50-year member and active in Eastern Star, was a member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, and the Federated Community Church. She loved playing cards, especially Bridge. She also loved traveling. She and Carl, along with Wilma's sisters, Lillian Renner and Iva Simpson, traveled across the United States and back by automobile after Carl's retirement. She also enjoyed several senior bus tours, going to Branson, Missouri, the Lawrence Welk resort, and of course Reno. Wilma loved music, she played the violin and loved to dance. She is survived by two sons, John Kerr and wife Pat of Alturas; Jim Kerr of Corning; stepson Gary and Lois Norris of Sacramento; and stepdaughter Cheryl and Gary Crossley of Redding. Grandchildren include Jeff Kerr of Bend, Oregon; Cheryl Knoch of Alturas; Jami Thibodeau of Redding; Shani Kerr of Red Bluff and seven great-grandchildren: Gabriel and Sierra Kerr; Jordan, Tristan and Logan Thibodeau; Courtney and Melissa Knoch. She was preceded in death by both of her sisters as well as her husbands. Services were held Monday, May 10, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. from the Kerr Mortuary Chapel and interment followed at the Alturas Cemetery. Dr. Ben Zandstra officiated. May 20, 2004 Mamie O. Johnson Mamie Ophelia Johnson passed away May 18, 2004 in Alturas, CA. Services will be held at graveside at Alturas Cemetery on Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m. with fellowship to follow. Kerr Mortuary is handling arrangements. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the service. Mrs. Johnson was born in Millerton, OK. on June 18, 1920. She had been an Alturas resident for 41 years. An obituary will be forthcoming Vonetia Heard Phipps Vonetia Heard Phipps was born on April 12, 1903, to William and Annie Heard, three miles north of Lake City, California. Vonetia spent all of her life with the exception of the last nine years, in Lake City, just one mile from the cabin where she was born She had three children, Joseph Lee Parman, Joy Lu Wimer Wilson and Freda Harriet Wimer Wilson. Vonetia passed away in Yreka, California, on May 16, 2004, after a short illness Vonetia was preceded in death by her beloved son, Joe. She leaves behind daughter, Freda and Jim Wilson of Yreka; daughter, Joy and Harry Wilson of Winnemucca, Nevada; Bettie Parman of Lake City; grandchildren Carol Green, Nina Heard, Bonnie Bunyard, Walter Wilson, Julie Wilson, Angela Estes, Shauna Wilson, Matt Wilson, Kelli Nichol; 21 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Vonetia died peacefully on this date following a fall four days earlier where she broke her hip. Vonetia had been a Christian all of her life. She has gone to her heavenly mansion, prepared for her by the Savior whom she loved and trusted. She is to be laid to rest in Lake City, California Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Madrone Hospice, 255 Collier Circle, Yreka, California, 96097 Graveside services and interment will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. in the Lake City Cemetery in Lake City Cemetery in Lake City. Girdner Funeral Chapel in Yreka is in charge of arrangements William 'Bill' Lehmkuhl William "Bill" Lehmkuhl died May 5, 2004 in California Pines of an apparent heart attack. He was born November 25, 1942 in Missouri. His brother, Jim Lehmkuhl, is in rehab at the Northern California Rehab Center following cardiovascular problems. Jim is the owner of Jim's TV in Alturas, and William and he operated the store. The store is closed during Jim's rehabilitation Services for William have not yet been determined. Jonathan Dwain Davis Memorial services for Jonathan (Jon) Dwain Davis will be held on Monday, May 24, 2004, at the Fort Bidwell Indian gymnasium at 11:00 a.m. A potluck will follow. This day is special because it would have been his 29th birthday. Jon was born in Lakeport, CA. on May 24, 1975 and passed away from this life August 26, 2003 in Broken Arrow, OK Jon started his schooling in Clearlake, CA. and moved to good ole' Surprise Valley where he started third grade and graduated from Surprise Valley Elementary and Surprise Valley High School in 1994 He participated in the Sierra Nevada Job Corps and graduated from the Cement/Masonry trade. He later attended the Heavy Equipment Operators School in Springfield, OR. from which he successfully graduated. He loved to travel to different places and "see the world," as he would say Jon will be missed by his mother Glenda Frease and stepfather Bob Frease of Fort Bidwell, CA.; brothers: Teo Knight, Fort Bidwell, CA.; Derrick Garcia, Red Bluff, CA.; sisters: Ella Mae Davis, Tacoma, WA.; Kathy Bean, Coweta, OK.; Dorothy Davis, Redding, CA.; Cardina Frease, Mt. Vernon, WA.; uncles: Eugene Arnett, Cedarville, CA.; Ronnie Barr, Bishop, CA.; "Uncle Rogelio," Alturas, CA. He leaves behind lots of aunts, cousins, numerous relatives and friends. Jon was always happy, easygoing and such a conversationalist, he loved people He was preceded in death by his father Bruce Davis, maternal grandparents Rose Williams and McGill Arnett and paternal grandparents, Weldon and Florence Davis "bJon has a very special place in my heart and I will miss him very much. Love Mom." May 27th , 2004 Mamie O. Johnson Mamie Ophelia Johnson, 83, passed away peacefully May 18, 2004, in Alturas, CA. Born Mamie Ophelia Flowers on June 18, 1920, in Millerton, Oklahoma, she had 12 brothers and sisters. She married Alford Alonzo Johnson on June 22, 1940, in Idebal, OK. and was a homemaker, loving mother, and an Alturas resident for 43 years. She loved her garden and flowers and enjoyed the time she spent working in it. She also enjoyed quilting and spending time with her grandchildren and children. . She was preceded in death by two of her children, daughter Wilma Carol Johnson of Alturas, in 1997, and son Lyndale Johnson in 1974. Her husband of 63 years, passed away on January 12, 1980. She is survived by her son, Alford Lee Johnson of Alturas, CA.; daughters Myrita Vee Dial of Naples, Texas and Linda F. Beachell of Beaverton, OR.; son Larry Dewayne Johnson of White City, OR. She is also survived by brothers Joel Ray Flowers of North Bend, OR. and Elton Flowers of Salem, OR.; sisters Clauzell Smith of Broken Bow, Oklahoma and Iona Jones, Houston, Texas; 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Mrs. Johnson also leaves many caring friends in Alturas. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra conducted a graveside service at the Alturas Cemetery on Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m. A time of fellowship followed. Kerr Mortuary was in charge of arrangments. Mary Ann Madden Alturas resident Mary Ann Madden, 56, passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2004, in Redding, CA. Services will be held in Alturas with date to be announced. Arrangements are being made with Desert Rose Funeral Chapel of Lakeview, OR. Mrs. Madden was employed at Desert Rose Casino in Alturas. She and her family have made Alturas their home for over 14 years. Mrs. Madden's obituary will be forthcoming. Vicki Christensen A memorial graveside service for Vicki Anne Christensen will be held at the Likely Cemetery on Saturday, June 12 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the service. Born March 2, 1947, in San Francisco, Calif. to C. Brunel "Bru" and Barbara Don Christensen, Vicki was reared in Likely, graduated from South Fork Elementary School and Modoc High School. She died of natural causes in Carmichael, CA. on February 1, 2004. She is survived by her loving son, Gerald Watts of Sacramento; her mother, Barbara D. Reavley of Sacramento and sister Jan Christensen of Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice. Cindy Stefani A memorial graveside service for Cindy Stefani will be held Saturday, June 5 at 4 p.m. at the Lake City Cemetery. Potluck fellowship to follow at the Lake City Fire Hall. The fire hall will be open ahead of time to accommodate remembrances and food dishes. ~~~~~~ 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 - May 6, 2004 R.P. Baker Modoc County Sheriff Bruce Mix reports that Alturas resident Roy Paul (R.P.) Baker, age 50, was found deceased on property he owned south of Alturas Tuesday evening. He had been missing since last Thursday. Funeral services will be held at the Faith Baptist Church, on Carlos Street, Alturas, Friday, May 7, 3 p.m. A full obituary will be published next week. Services for Kaye Johnson Services for former Alturas resident, Kaye McIntyre Johnson will be held May 8, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, Burns, OR. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra of Cedarville, CA. will preside. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for the Boys and Girls Club of Harney County, as this supports families and children, which is what Mrs. Johnson worked for all of her life. The address is 267 South Egan Street, Burns, OR. 97720. Bob L. Cicle Former Alturas resident, Bob L. Cicle, 73, of Twin Falls, Idaho, formerly of Buhl, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2004, in his home. He was born April 26, 1930, in Bowlegs, Okla., the son of Roy and Mary Cicle. He grew up on a farm in Buhl and graduated from Buhl High School in 1948. He attended college at Albion on a football scholarship then transferred to Westminister College in Salt Lake City, Utah. He served his military duty in the United States Air Force with an honorable discharge. He went back to Westminister, then graduated with a degree in education in 1956. He met his future wife, Janice Elaine Miller, in a coffee shop in Sugar House, even though Jan didn't drink coffee. They were married January 26, 1956, and he was offered his first teaching job in Parma, Idaho. He continued teaching in California, including Alturas and retired in 1973. His career as a teacher included the subjects of history, geography, civics, government, and health. He coached football, basketball, baseball and boxing. He was primarily a basketball coach and so successful that several offers were made from colleges and universities but he felt that he should stay with athletes in small communities at the high school level. When he retired, he continued to coach as a volunteer in the Twin Falls area in Babe Ruth baseball and City Recreation basketball and baseball. But the coaching he loved the most was coaching his four grandsons. For the past 27 years he was a licensed Idaho State Hearing Aid Specialist, and his clients always appreciated his patience and honesty. He was always someone who would help anyone in need and never hesitated to give kindness and care to others. Those who knew him will remember him as a man of few words, but with deep emotions. Everyone respected him for his strength. Bob is survived by his wife, Jan; daughters, Debbie (Vic Watkins) of Layton, Utah, and Robyn (Jack Barnes) of Twin Falls; sister, Edna Bryan of San Antonio, Texas; grandsons, Chris Watkins and Craig, Charlie and Matt Barnes; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 2004, at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home. The family suggests donations to be made to Twin Falls City Recreation Department. Ellen May Haas Ellen May Haas, 78, of Grants Pass died Monday, April 26, 2004, at Royale Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center. Private cremation was held at Chapel of the Valley--L.B. Hall Funeral Home. Haas was born March 29, 1926, in Alturas, CA. She grew up in the Foots Creek area near Grants Pass. She enjoyed knitting and making crafts. Survivors include a daughter, Betsy Thompson of Grants Pass; three sons Jerold Farber of Newton, NC., Thomas Farber of Adin, CA., and Terry Farber of Alturas, CA.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her husband Ivan Haas, died before her. May 13, 2004 2 young men from Modoc perish in Nevada accident Blake McGarva, age 18, of Likely, and William Zane Baird, 20, of Tuscarora, Nevada, were killed May 9 when McGarva lost control of a pickup on State Route 226, about 55 miles northwest of Elko, Nevada. Baird was born in Modoc County. According to a report in the Reno Gazette Journal, the accident occurred about 4:30 a.m. Sunday. The preliminary investigation indicates that McGarva allowed the Chevrolet pickup to drift off the highway, then over-corrected, sending the truck into a skid before it overturned several times. McGarva and Baird were ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. Another passenger in the vehicle, Jed Hirschi, 24, Rexburg, Idaho had multiple injuries and was taken to Northeastern Nevada Hospital in Elko. Another passenger, Eli Burr, 21, from Victor, Idaho, was not hurt. The accident remains under investigation. All four young men were employees of a ranch near Tuscarora. Blake Colby McGarva Blake Colby McGarva was born in Alturas, CA. on January 6, 1986. He was the first baby born in Modoc County in 1986. Blake grew up mostly in Likely, learning the "cowboy way" until he was nine. He moved to Bishop, CA., then to Tracy, CA. for a brief period, followed with a year-long stay with his mother in Reno, NV. before finally moving back to the McGarva Ranch in Likely. Blake was an excellent athlete, excelling in baseball, wrestling and rodeo. Blake eventually gave up all the other sports to focus on rodeo. He was a member of the high school rodeo team and rode saddle broncs. Blake wasn't into school much but attended at his parents' request. Blake loved his family and friends; the only thing that could compare with his loyalty to them was his love for the "cowboy way" and the open range. Since Blake was fifteen, he has been moving from ranch to ranch in Nevada, California, and Oregon. He traveled often, but his home and heart were in Likely at the family ranch. Blake was an excellent roper and could ride well, too. Blake consumed himself with history, cowboy poetry and art. He was also an avid trader. Blake was working as a cowboy at the IL Ranch in Northern Nevada, when his life was claimed in a single car accident, May 9, 2004, in Northern Nevada near Tuscorora. The same accident also claimed the life of his friend and former Modoc resident, Zane Baird. Blake lived a happy, full life, full of friends and family; doing what he loved to do. Blake had a heart for God, but lived life hard. He had planned to return to Likely, in the summer, finish his high school education and enlist in the Marines. He will be missed by all those left behind. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Shane and Corinna McGarva of Likely; mother and stepfather, Monica and Steve Banks, of Reno, NV.; brother Jared of Likely; sisters Richelle and Andrea of Reno; grandparents Ken and Jackie McGarva, Likely; Joanie and Doug Cummings, Bishop, CA.; Steve and Karen Rose, Alturas; great-grandparents Oscar Haise, Likely; Esther Russell, Alturas; Floyd DeWitt, Alturas; and great-great-grandmother Lala Curl of Redding, CA.; uncles and aunts: Ross and Kelly McGarva and Rhonda and Clark Morris, Lakeview, OR.; Staci and Dan Martin, Reno; Gordon Russell, Jr., Alturas; Stephanie and Dan Nessling, Alturas;Wayne and Marilyn Russell, Marysville and Dr. Craig Russell, Brian and Lisa Russell, Yuba City. He is also survived by many other aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be missed but not forgotten, until we meet again. God says time is but a blink of an eye, until we see you again we cry. Services will be held at the Likely Fire Hall, Friday, May 14, 2:00 p.m., followed by interment at the Likely Cemetery, Likely, CA. A potluck will follow the services at the Likely Fire Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to District 1 of California High School Rodeo Association, c/o Debbie Bidwell, 42770 Bidwell Rd., Hat Creek, CA. 96040. Arrangements under the direction of the Kerr Mortuary in Alturas where friends may call Friday morning from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Roy Paul Baker Roy Paul Baker of Alturas, known to his friends and family as "Paul" was born June 13, 1953 in Sacramento, CA. to Paul Billups Baker and Teresa Frances (Hardesty) Baker. His date of death was May 4, 2004, in Modoc California. He was 50. He married Cary Lynn Privette on February 20, 1982, in Alturas, where he and Cary have made their home. Together they have a daughter, Whitney, who was born in 1988. Paul referred to his beautiful daughter as his "Princess." Paul spent his entire life in Modoc. He graduated from Modoc High School and shortly after, attended college for a few years. Known for his exceptional carpentry skills, he was a building contractor for several years. More recently, Paul became a Commercial Truck Driver. He enjoyed playing the guitar and had performed as a member of a band in the Tahoe area as a young man. Paul enjoyed hunting and fishing, more than likely, since birth. Paul spent his time fishing and hunting in several different locations throughout the United States, and his friends and family were always more than happy to be a part of his avid lifestyle. He spent many hunting trips out in the wilderness with life-long friends and family. Paul served in the Rotary Club in Modoc County for several years. A well-liked and honest person, he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Memorial services were held at Faith Baptist Church in Alturas on Friday, May 7 at 3 p.m. with Pastor Rod Bodmer officiating. Paul was laid to rest at the Alturas Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Caryl L. Baker of Alturas, CA.; daughter Whitney L. Baker of Alturas, CA.; mother Teresa Baker of Gold River, CA.; brother Tom Baker and wife Carol of Fair Oaks, CA.; brother Tim Baker and wife Susan of Fair Oaks, CA.; brother Steve Baker and wife Cheryl of Alturas, CA.; sister Chris Favor of Chico, CA.; sister Therese May and husband Steve of Arnold, CA.; sister Gigi Raymond and husband Tom of Folsom, CA.; God-daughter Alisha Simonson of Bend, OR.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his older brother John P. Baker in 2002 and father Paul B. Baker in 1987. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1936 MANY SUITS OF WINTER UNDIES ARE SOLD HERE Although the weather is fine for hunters, in many respects it looks as though it will cut into the budget that they have counted on for shells and other equipment. According to Ray Abrams, of the Denehy Co. Store, the largest sales that have been recorded here so far have been for winter underwear. Ray was around today trying to get some "dope" on the weather so he could determine whether to order woolen undies by the car load or just have a shipment come by truck. MR. AND MRS. LLOYD OGLE VISIT MODOC Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ogle, proprietors of the Lakeview Hotel, passed through Modoc Sunday enroute home from Klamath Falls. Mrs. Ogle informed us that her daughter, Mrs. E. C. Coffman had just recently been awarded a judgement in a suit against a San Francisco apartment house. Mrs. Coffman received an injury to her leg in a fall on the sidewalk in front of the apartment house. She sued the department house proprietors for $22,000 damages and although judgement was granted in her favor, final settlement has not as yet been made. Mrs. Coffman resided in Surprise Valley for many years and at time of her Injury was visiting a daughter in San Francisco. CHARLIE WILSON TAKES OWN LIFE Charlie Wilson, well known in Surprise Valley, having been born and grown to manhood here, took his life last Monday afternoon in Sparks, Nevada. Wilson had been acting queerly for a few days and seemingly mentally deranged at the time when he stuck a 38-calibre pistol to his breast and pulled the trigger. Wilson had been living for a while with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jones at their auto camp in Sparks. Word of his death was telegrammed here and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Al Baty, relatives of the deceased attended the services held in Reno yesterday morning. The body was interred in the Reno Cemetery. (1:2) CLYDE HILL IS BADLY HURT While driving a wagon for Robert McCulley last Thursday afternoon, Clyde Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hill, of this place, suffered a severe injury, which resulted in fracture of the skull. Clyde was driving under the guy wire on the derrick, when the Jacob-staff on the wagon caught on the wire that caused it to spring back. He attempted to loosen the staff and in doing so the staff came back and hit him in the head, in the left temple. The temple was completely caved in. Hill was brought to Cedarville where Dr. Kennedy administered first aid and then rushed the injured man to the hospital at Alturas. It was thought for a while that it would be impossible to get him to the hospital alive. He, however, rallied and from reports from his bedside we learn that he is slowly improving. J. P. Seminario and Ray Abrams took him to the Alturas Hospital. Miss Geraldine Wheeler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wheeler, of this place, wedded James Bair, businessman of Sacramento Saturday, September 5th. The wedding took place in Chico at the home of the groom’s parents. They immediately left for the Southern part of the State for a week honeymoon. Geraldine’s many friends’ here extends congratulations with best wishes for happiness and prosperity. LAKE CITY ITEMS To the many friends here of Mrs. Mildred Larrimore were deeply grieved to hear of her death at Alturas last Friday. Mrs. Larrimore was a sister of Minard Hanks of this place. to the loved ones, especially the little eleven-year old daughter, who has lost her dearest friend, her mother, our hearts go out in deepest sympathy. (2:7) Mr. and Mrs. Charles Catlin and family are visiting Mr. Catlin’s mother and sister, Mrs. Minard Hanks. Mrs. M. W. Jones is in the hospital, Alturas, suffering with an abscess. SCENES FROM THE CORNER John W. Franklin busy tearing a threshing machine apart to see if he can put it together again. Elder Griffith sentencing a man for life and never batting an eye. Fred Streif bawling over having a tooth pulled. Grover Wimer and Marion Stewart getting Main Street ready for grease. LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL Pears and peaches are ripening in Surprise valley now. Born at the Bennett Mineral Springs, to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Nolan a daughter. A. R. Johnstone, who is seriously ill at the county hospital, is reported in a serious condition and shows no improvement, we are sorry to hear. 52-POUND WATERMELON Clendon Franklin is displaying a fine 52-pound watermelon, which he raised this year. Too bad it matured too late to display at the fair, it would surely been a prizewinner. Mrs. W. E. Hill has been quite ill and has gone to San Francisco to consult Dr. Moffitt. Arch Johnstone has been seriously ill in the general hospital, Alturas for the past three weeks. ALTURAS LOCALS Robert Stewart was badly hurt while riding a bronco. The horse threw his head up and broke Roberts’ nose and cheekbone. Lyle F. Reiter and Mabel Ellen Swanson were married by Justice of the Peace, W. E. Armstrong Tuesday. Both parties are from Los Angeles. Declaration of Intention to marry was filed in the office of the County Clerk by Cleo C. Tartar and Aurelit L. O’Dette, both of San Francisco. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1936 TWO HUNTERS DIE IN MODOC C. C. Beckman, a deer hunter of Hanford suffered an attack of gastritis while hunting in the Modoc forests this week and was taken immediately to the general hospital where he passed away. Harvey Kink, a rancher of Stockton was found dead in his automobile near timbered Mountain. The dead men were taken to the lower country the next day. (1:2) YOUTH SUFFERS SEVERE BURNS A Stockton youth, Arthur Basso, suffered severe burns Thursday morning at the George Campbell ranch in Jess Valley. Basso and five other boys were camped in a cabin when a gasoline stove exploded at 3 a. m., as they were preparing for the day’s hunt. All of the youths got outside, but Basso then entered the cabin to rescue the guns. All of the boys clothing was destroyed, including their wallets. They estimated their loss at approximately $600. After wiring for additional funds to re-cloth themselves the boys returned to their homes in the Sacramento Valley. HUNTER SHOOTS SELF WITH 30-30 E. M. White of Pomona shot himself near Hackamore Wednesday of last week. He was crawling through some underbrush when his gun was discharged hitting him in the left foot. He was given first aid at the general hospital in Alturas. C. C. Buckman, a hunter of Hanford, has also been quite ill at the county general hospital. WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN CABIN Romaine Nichols, 39, of Alturas, was found dead in her home Saturday. She died of natural causes and her funeral was held Sunday in the Alturas cemetery. Mrs. Nichols had resided in Modoc County for many years and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Holmes. Her father was an employee at one time of the old N. C. O. railroad. She also leaves two brothers, Farley Holmes of Alturas and Don Holmes of Chiliquin. (1:6) HURRYING MAN DELAYS TRAIN IN NEVADA TOWN Allan Sickler, of this place, was in a hurry to catch a train at Reno the other night. He was in so much of a hurry, he jumped out of his car after parking It on Commercial Row, in Reno and ran to the Southern Pacific depot in his stocking feet, carrying his shoes and two suitcases. He was heading for Washington D. C. on business and when the train arrived in Sparks he telegraphed a Reno automobile company to pick up his car and hold it until his return. In the meantime, bystanders had been attracted by his hurried, shoeless race to the train and notified Reno officers. Officers went to Commercial row, found the car steaming hot from the hurried drive to Reno from here and suspected a possible car theft. The officers returned to their station, found the owner of the car through California authorities, had the train held at Sparks while they talked with Sickler. He gave a satisfactory explanation of his actions and proceeded on his way East – with his shoes on by this time. He said he had removed his shoes because he was "just hot in the feet". The car was taken from the police station where it had been driven from its parking place and now is safe - and cooled down – in a Reno garage, waiting its owners return from his hurried trip. HUNTER IS SLAIN BY PARTNER J. L. McLaurin, 41, of 1707 West 85th Street, Los Angeles was fatally wounded last Thursday afternoon in Weed Canyon near Crowder Flat. He was killed by a member of his own hunting party, Barney Kleopher of San Pedro. He was mistaken for a deer and shot at a distance of 60 feet. The injured man was taken to the ranger station at Crowder Flat and first aid was administered. He died a few minutes later. McLaurin was shot in the left side of his abdomen. An inquest was summoned by Coroner J. F. Kerr and the jury was then taken to the scene of the accident. McLaurin was accompanied on the hunting trip by his wife who was in a state of collapse at the time the body was shipped to the southern city. The dead man has hunted in Modoc County for several years and has many friends here. Among those who have hunted with him on former trips is Bob Smith, County Clerk, who states that he was an expert woodsman and was noted for his good sportsmanship. (1:6) NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Fred H. Briggs, our old pioneer citizen, passed away at Lakeview, one day last week. Word was not received here of his death by his old time friends in time to attend the funeral. He has been in ill health for sometime on account of the infirmities of old age. He spent several years in Oregon and California, where he has many old time friends. (2:3) The good old Stork was pretty active last week. He specialized in baby girls. He delivered a 6-lb, 10-oz baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson on Thursday, the 17th. We saw Papa Thompson shortly afterwards; he did not say a word about the new arrival, but we noticed he had his chest thrown out farther than usual and stepping high with a broad smile. On Wednesday, the 16th, the Stork left a 7-pound girl to Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Funk. We have not seen Papa Carroll. On Friday, the 18th, the "old boy" left an 8-pound girl for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wallace. Papa Joe was at New Pine Creek that day from Bly, where the Wallaces’ live; this make three girls and one boy; we kind a think that Joe would rather that the Stork had left him a boy, but the girl is welcome. Never mind, Joe even if your wife has the majority – now your turn will come when you get three son-in-laws. Laying all aside, the writer joins friends in extending congratulations to all three families and may their new arrivals be a blessing to all three homes. LAKE CITY ITEMS William A. Odbert was taken to Reno last week for medical treatment. We understand Mr. Odbert was suffering from a form of kidney trouble. We hope to hear of his recovery soon. Dale, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Steward, was rushed to a hospital at Reno last week. While playing at school, Dale was struck in the eye supposedly by a grasshopper. While painful no alarm was felt until an infection set in. He was immediately taken to Dr. Kennedy, who advised him to be taken to Reno. At this writing it is feared he may lose his eye. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Coughran are rejoicing over the birth of a wee baby girl at the Lakeview hospital Sunday. Congratulations! Last Thursday some of the hunters struck a heifer belonging to Dave Baty, crippling her so badly she had to be killed. Mr. Baty has been very unfortunate here recently, this being the third animal killed for him by cars. SCENE FROM THE CORNER Lots of red shirts and hats, all sorts of cars and camping equipment. "Buster" Carter with a badly torn red shirt. Marion Steward frantically waving a red flag at traffic over his freshly oiled road. Ida Hanks stepping out with her new boyfriend, "Chocolate". C. J. V. gnawing his nails on the Corner. The village blacksmith making iron bands, supposedly for some of the local hunters who got their first deer. Everyone resting after the "showers" but getting ready to go again. Geraldine Garrett trying to look sweet sixteen and never been – ahum! EAGLE SNAPS Morris Rosendahl had the misfortune of having his car jump from the road into a near by ditch. Lewis Cockrell has to ride horse back for a while as his car is being repaired at the Eagleville Garage. LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL Jesse Strottes is employed in a Barber Shop at San Diego. Mr. and Mrs. Randall Bush, recently newlyweds were given a charivari in Cedarville Saturday night. Harry Ward, local supervisor, is in San Francisco at the present time for medical attention. Friends will be interested to hear of the marriage Saturday of Miss Laura Jane Skillman to Mr. Ben Pectin. The young couple will make their home in Albany. Martin Lafitirogoryan is now a United States citizen being the only one of several applicants for naturalization papers to be accepted yesterday at the County seat. Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds of Fort Bidwell were in Cedarville Sunday visiting with friends. Jim Hill is not eating any pickles….. and maybe not much of anything at all acid… for Jim has a case of the mumps. Mrs. Bird Summers is here from the bay region visiting with her father, Charles Chambers, of this place, who is in poor health. Philipe Yrzogue of Alturas suffered severe cuts and bruises last weekend when the car he was driving failed to negotiate a turn on the Alturas-Lakeview road about 14 miles north of Alturas. He was treated at the general hospital and his injuries were said not to be of a serious nature. The many friends of Edith Barry of Lakeview will be saddened to learn of her untimely death. Miss Barry was killed enroute to Eugene when the car in which she was riding collided with a telephone post. She was returning to college as a senior when the accident occurred. (4:6) A Lieutenant in the CCC was fatally wounded near Lakeview this week. It seems as though two hunters had killed a deer. While they were engaged dressing the animal, they heard a noise coming up over a hill. One of the hunters picked up a gun and fired hitting the Lieutenant in the abdomen. While riding after cattle last Monday afternoon, W. E. Hill on his saddle horse attempted to turn a bull and riding his horse in front of the animal, the bull came on and struck Ed in the leg with his horns causing a very painful laceration. The wound bled so profusely that it was necessary to put on a tourniquet on before he could be brought to town for medical attention. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1936 MANY ACCIDENTS OCCUR OVER THE WEEKEND HERE An Indian woman was killed Sunday afternoon, while on her to the Surprise Valley Fair. Daisy Steele of Alturas was instantly killed when the car in which she was riding blew a tire and left the road coming down the mountain a short way this side of the summit. All the occupants of the machine were thrown out in its mad rush down the hill and Wes Steel, husband of Daisy and driver of the car, was badly injured. Two other Indians were also hurt. Jimmy Thomas and Jimmy Yates of Maxwell and Clarence Smith of St. Paul were injured when their machine overturned on the grade Saturday night. Thomas has a broken collarbone and the others, cuts and bruises. At the Cedarville Fair, Jesse Russell sustained a broken arm when he was bucked from a horse. Virginia Hemm of Alturas, received a broken leg when the horse she was riding in the parade dislodged her and John Justis of the Alturas Plaindealer staff sustained a slight concussion when he was try to chin himself on a board at one of the concessions here. The board broke casing the boy to fall on the back of his neck. The injury is not considered serious, but he will have to remain in bed for several days. Daisy Steele the Indian woman, killed Sunday was buried Tuesday in Alturas. She was well known in and around Alturas and had resided there for many years. (1:1) McCOMBS – WEILMUNSTER Thelma McCombs, daughter of George Greiner and Aldon Weilmunster, of Lake City were married Monday evening at the church in Cedarville by the Rev. Virgil Vinyard, Shirley Wilson was brides maid and Bruce Steward was best man. The bridegroom is the only son of George Weilmunster. Those attending were Rudy, Cecil, George and Nolan Greiner, Mr. and Mrs. George Weilmunster, Maretta Weilmunster and Miss Vilate Taylor. Mrs. Marie Henderson, nee Espil, suffered from burns to her face when attempting to open a can of heated tamales; in opening the cane the contents flew into her face. John Bacon, who was seriously injured in an auto wreck last week is improving rapidly. YOUNG WOMAN SUFFERS BROKEN LEG IN RUNAWAY Miss Virginia Hemm, high school girl of Alturas, had her leg broken Sunday at Cedarville when a horse, from which she had just started to dismount became frightened when a firecracker was set off nearby. The accident happened on the Main Street when she was riding with Miss Eva Henderson of Fort Bidwell. The hors ran across the street and dashed between a pump and a tree, brushing the girl, who was clinging to the saddle, off and throwing her against the tree. The young girl was given first aid by Dr. Waldo Pate and was then brought to the general hospital in Alturas, where she is reported as getting along nicely. She the daughter of Mr. Hemm postal clerk in the Alturas post office. WILLIAM KIRKPATRICK DIES FOLLOWING EXTENDED ILLNESS William Kirkpatrick, old time employee of the N. C. O. and later of the Southern Pacific died at the general hospital here today. He had been ill at the hospital for about three months suffering from a complication of kidney and heart ailment. He was 69 years of age. He only known relative is a nephew Oasis Kirkpatrick of Lake Valley, Oregon. Came down today. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ernst returned to their new home in Crockett, California, the last weekend after a visit in this section for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Ernst have many warm friends in this section, who wish them the very best of luck in their new location. LAKE CITY ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Bide Steward have announced the engagement of their elder daughter, Miss Winola to Mr. George Gens. The wedding will take place at the First Baptist Church of Lake City, September 6th, at 8:30 p. m. Miss Winola is a recent graduate of the Surprise Valley High School and has spent most of her life at Lake City. She is a dear, sweet doll and very popular with the younger set. Mr. Gens came here from Oakland over a year ago, is unknown to the writer, but as Winola has seen fit to choose him as a life’s partner, we know he is a splendid young man. May they have a life time of love, joy and happiness. Miss Winola Steward will be the guest of honor at a shower at the George Heard residence next Friday, September 4th. Mrs. C. V. Muzzy and daughter, Miss Lois, spent last week at Davis Creek and Buck Creek visiting with Mrs. Muzzy’s sisters, Mrs. M. S. Renner and Mrs. John Davis, Jr. Rumor has it that Alden Weilmunster and Mrs. Thelma McCombs were married a Cedarville by Rev. V. A. Vinyard Monday evening, August 31. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hudspeth were visiting at the O. P. Robinson home last week. Mr. Hudspeth is an uncle of Mrs. Robinson. Mrs. Glen Coughran is reported ill this week. Harold Steward has been quite sick for the past few weeks. VALLET TEACHER BECOMS BRIDE The announcement of the wedding of Miss Carmen Fay Dieguez, formerly teacher of Pioneer School in this Valley, came as a surprise to their many friends. On August 29th, at little Monterey Mission, the scene of many early California weddings, became the setting of this quiet wedding. The bride was given away in marriage by her uncle, Dr. Riley; only relatives of the couple attended the ceremony. The bride is a graduate of San Francisco Teachers College and she also studied a year at George Washington University. Mr. Alfred Bowman, the groom, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bowman, prominent lumberman of Berkeley. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from College of Engineering in Oakland and served in the capacity of engineer in the Federal Radio Commission at Washington, D. C., during the republican Administration. Mr. Bowman is now manager of the Bowman Building Supply in San Francisco. He is a member of the Delta Epsilon Fraternity. The couple will spend their honeymoon at Del Monte and Carmel. Mr. and Mrs. Bowman will then return to San Francisco where they will make their home. Mrs. Bertha Robinson and son, Paul left for San Francisco Thursday. Paul will enter a hospital for a minor operation. LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL Born, September 2, 1936, in Alturas, California to Mr. and Mrs. Hilyard Powers, a daughter. Born at the Modoc Mineral Wells near Cedarville on August 31, 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. "Turk" Kafader of fort Bidwell, a son. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Streif of Concord spent last weekend in Surprise Valley visiting with friends and incidentally taking in the fair. Mr. and Mrs. Kafader of Fort Bidwell are the proud parents of a baby boy born Sunday night at the Bennett Hot Springs. ROBERT NELSON PIONEER MINER OF ADIN DIES Robert Nelson, aged 69 years, a pioneer resident of Adin and brother of Mrs. Margaret Harper of Adin, died at the general hospital here August 29, the same day he was brought here by his nephew, George Harper of Adin, to receive treatment. Mr. Nelson was a native of Arkansas and a miner by profession. Funeral services were held at Adin Sunday at 2 p. m. Rev. Monosmith being in charge. (4:5) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1936 MODOC CAPTURES HONEY AWARD Modoc County won the sweepstakes award in the honey competition at the State Fair, with Butte, Orange and Sutter counties. The Modoc grower most responsible for the prize honey was Mrs. C. G. Van Ness of Cedarville. ORLEAN VAN LOAN IS MARRIED IN RENO Friends of Orlean Van Loan of Likely received word this week that she was married in Reno last Thursday to Ralph Ganyon of Susanville. The ceremony occurred on the 31st wedding anniversary of the bride’s parents. The young couple will reside in Susanville where the groom is in the employ of Feher and Worley general merchandise store. Mrs. Ganyon is well and favorably known in Modoc County, having been born and raised at Likely the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Coffman, many years proprietors of the Likely Hotel. MORRIS JONES INJURED SATURDAY IN AUTO WRECK Morris Jones was injured Saturday night south of Alturas when his auto hit a cow. He was picked up by a CCC truck after he had gone through the windshield and brought to the Alturas hospital. CCC BOY KILLED IN AUTO CRASH Sunday night, a CCC pick-up overturned on the Alturas-Cedarville highway killing James W. Emerson, 19, of Martinsville, Va. and injuring another youth. The accident occurred just west of the Tom Vale ranch on a straightaway. The youth injured in the wreck was John Cline, 22, who received a broken leg. Emerson’s skull was crushed and his neck broken. The wreck was found by Jess Willard King and Norville Moyer, returning from Cedarville and they extricated the injured youth and brought him to town. Meanwhile, Fred Brookmiller had stopped at the scene of the wreck. Deputy Sheriff Ray Tierney took Billy Lott and Moyer and King back out to the wreck and they turned the machine off the dead boy. The body was turned over to Coroner J. F. Kerr. Captain W. H. Smith of the state highway patrol investigated the scene of the accident Monday and reports the wheel of the truck apparently got into the ditch and could not be straightened. Where the wreck occurred the terrain was virtually level. (1:3) FORMER VALLEY MAN IS KILLED The body of Clarence Walton Phillips was found on September 3, by a rancher of McFarland by the side of his wrecked automobile, four miles northwest of McFarland, in Kern County. Investigators from the sheriff’s office said it was apparent the automobile had overturned after hitting soft earth and had righted itself after hurling Phillips violently to the pavement. Phillips’ neck was broken, according to the coroner, who came from Bakersfield to make an investigation at the scene of the accident. It had not been ascertained where Phillips was driving at the time of the accident. The veteran ranch worker recently got his first old age pension check and $18.70 of it was found on his person. Surviving him are his widow, who lives in Huntington Park and a brother, George W. Phillips of Selma. The body was taken to Delano for burial. (1:7) LAKE CITY ITEMS Last Sunday, September 6, at 8:30 P. M. the first Baptist Church here was the scene of a beautiful wedding ceremony, when the lives of Miss Winola Steward, older daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bide Steward and Mr. George Gens were united by Elder T. E. Griffith, Pastor. Promptly at 8:30 as the beautiful strains of the wedding march played by Miss Mary Weilmunster, the groom and his attendant, Mr. Joe Geroux came slowly down the west aisle to the flower decked altar, Miss Maxine Heard beautifully dressed in a pastel shade of green organdie, carrying a beautiful bouquet of asters, acted as bridesmaid. She led the procession down the right aisle of church, closely followed by the bride on the arm of her father. The bride was beautifully attired in white satin, veil and orange blossoms carrying a bouquet of white asters. The little twins, Reita and Weita Toney, acting as flower girls, carried the wedding veil. At the altar the bride and attendants were met by the groom and best man. The beautiful ring ceremony was ______? and soon Mr. and Mrs. Gorge Gens marched to the vestry where they received the congratulations of their many friends. The church and altar were elaborately decorated in early autumn flowers. After congratulations were over the bride and groom slipped away to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bide Steward where they received their friends. The guests were allowed to view the many beautiful and useful gifts received by this charming young couple. They were also treated to candy, nuts and cigars by Mr. and Mrs. Gens. (This article spells the name Gens while in the Davis Creek article spells it Guse). Leap year has sure played havoc with our bachelors, five have already been captured and most four months left to go: Cecil Herd joined the ranks of the "hen pecked ones" last week. He’s going to Oregon to be captured. We did not learn the bride’s name, but she’s Mrs. Heard now. One of our local boys became so "skeered" he goes to a lonely camp near McCloud for the summer. He said he had work, but we know why. One of our local gal’s thought she had one cornered but he has escaped to Canada – better luck next time. Billie Odbert says he’s sittin’ with fingers crossed, but from looks of things he’s crossed ‘em too late. Sunday evening while enroute to the wedding reception at the Bide Steward home, V. H. Childs collided with a cow and calf, killing both and badly wrecking his new V-8 coupe. Fortunately neither Childs nor Phillip Largent were badly hurt. How they escaped is a mystery. The accident occurred in the lane north of the O. P. Robinson house. Mrs. M. M. Quirk underwent a major operation at the general hospital, Alturas, last Thursday. She is reported doing nicely. Miss Maxine Heard expects to leave here Friday for Chico, where she will enter the Chico Teachers’ College. DAVIS CREEK ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maxwell and son Arnold of Lakeview, Oregon were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Streif of Lake City, Cal. Mrs. Maxwell was formerly Miss Wanda Heard of this place. LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL Miss Alice Noren, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Noren and Randall Bush, son of Fred E. Bush were married in Reno Wednesday. GREAT GRANDSON BORN A great grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Flournoy and a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Flournoy of Likely arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Enefor of Oakland, August 17. The young man was named Edward Harold. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hutchinson of Oroville. Mother and child are doing nicely. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

April 29, 2004 Services for Ken Parsons A Memorial Service for Kenneth Lee Parsons, 79, of Alturas, will be held Saturday, May 1 at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Alturas. Veterans Groups of Alturas will conduct the service. Family and friends will gather at the hall, following the service. A Modoc resident for 67 years, he moved to this area as a young teen in 1937. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3327, Alturas. Mr. Parsons passed away at his home Saturday, April 10, 2004. He is survived by his brother Howard Parsons and wife Bertha of Anderson, CA.; sister Connie McBride of Anderson; nephews David and Dennis Parsons of Anderson; Jack Durante of Sacramento; nieces Shelley Holloway of Alturas, CA; Sherryl Ireland of Hawkins Bar, Kathy Hammond of Battleground, Washington; Mary Hoehn and Linda Custer of Redding, CA.; and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Kaye McIntyre Johnson Former Alturas resident, Kaye McIntyre Johnson was killed in a tragic accident April 16, 2004 while headed on vacation with friends and family in a commercial shuttle from Flagstaff, Arizona to Lee's Ferry, Arizona, Arizona. Kaye McIntyre Johnson was born November 29, 1953 to Rosemary and Charles McIntyre in Murphysboro, Illinois. Her family moved her at a young age to Las Vegas, Nevada where she grew up and attended school. She graduated from Western High School in 1971, and worked as a Dental Assistant while she attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in pre-nursing. In 1972, she became engaged to David Johnson who was serving in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam. On August 24, 1973, they were married and together celebrated 31 years of love and adventures that took them all over the world. After the Navy, they moved to Missoula, Montana where their children, Brandon Travis and Alyssa Brooke were born. Kaye attended the University of Montana but was unable to complete her nursing degree before 1978, when the family moved to Ely, Nevada where David worked for the BLM. One year later they moved again to remote Ruby Valley, Nevada where Kaye home taught both children while David worked at the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Four years later they moved to North Park, Colorado and Kaye worked in the town of Walden as a Teaching Assistant and as a Dental Assistant. In 1983, Kaye's family moved to Burns, Oregon where she worked at the hospital and at the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) office while her husband worked at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. The family was very happy here, but other adventures called them away. In 1989, Kaye and family moved to Corvallis, Oregon where she was finally able to complete her studies and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health. Shortly after her graduation, David transferred the family to Alturas, California. Kaye was immediately hired by Modoc Indian Health Project as the Director of Health Education. She very much enjoyed working with the staff and Modoc tribal members to implement family support programs for the community. During this same period she completed her Master of Science degree in Family Support Studies from NOVA Southeastern University. By 1998, both children were away attending college, so Kaye and David moved to the island of Oahu, Hawaii where Kaye became the Assistant Director for Hawaii Family Support Center--Healthy Start, Kapio'lani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu. Here she had the opportunity to oversee a very large program for early intervention and family support. Kaye thrived in Hawaii and loved to sail with her husband and friends on their boat, The Koae. However, they moved back to the mainland in 2001 to be closer to family again and settled in Great Falls, Montana. In this community, Kaye served as the Director of American Red Cross, Big Sky District, overseeing disaster and community services for several counties. She also became the Director of the Cascade County office of Public Assistance for the State of Montana where she supervised 35 employees and managed the family support programs. She loved her job and made many friends in the community. Kaye and David made what they intended to be their last move back to Burns, Oregon where they had plans to retire. Kaye and her daughter-in-law, Kristen Johnson, opened the Antonio's Italian Restaurant and Kaye quickly adjusted to being a competent waitress. She loved to serve people, as it is what she had done in many other ways, all of her life. Kaye was tragically lost at the young age of 50. She had many plans for the future that included becoming a grandmother in June. She led a full, productive life and those who love her can only assume that she was needed for bigger and more important tasks. She will be followed by her loving husband David, son Travis and daughter-in-law Kristen, daughter Alyssa Sexton and son-in-law Jason, mother Rosemary Proctor and her husband Bruce, father Charles McIntyre and his wife Lyn, brother Robert McIntyre and his family. Services are planned for May 8, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra of Cedarville, CA. will preside. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for the Boys and Girls Club of Harney County, as this supports families and children, which is what Kaye worked for all of her life. The address is 267 South Egan Street, Burns, OR. 97720. Earl H. (Buck) Buchanan Earl H. "Buck" Buchanan passed away at Progressive Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 27, 2004. A memorial tribute will be held at Silvercrest Residence, 2801 E. Equador Avenue, North Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. At his request, private services will be held at a later date in Modoc County, CA. Born in Guerneville, CA. August 30, 1923, to Paul Revere Buchanan and Lily Lea Lunsford, Earl spent most of his formative years in Modoc County. He attended elementary school at the lower end of Surprise Valley near the Bare Ranch. He was a buckaroo on local ranches in Surprise Valley, Gerlach and Winnemucca and grew to love the great outdoors and beauty of the Warner and Sierra Mountains. Mr. Buchanan joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 and proudly served his country during World War II aboard the USS Concord CL-10 and USS Recruit. After his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1946, he married Juanita, and they traveled to Montana, California, Alaska, and Reno and Yerington, Nevada where he worked on ranches, in construction, mining, and auto repair. He obtained his pilots license and became a flight instructor for Silver State Flying Service in Reno. In the 1960's, Earl moved to Mangla, West Pakistan where he was a construction superintendent on a major dam project. He eventually returned to Fairbanks, Alaska where he flew as a bush pilot for Interior Airways from 1968 through 1972 and continued to teach others to learn to fly. Earl owned and operated several successful businesses, and was an avid outdoorsman where he nurtured his love of flying, hunting and fishing in the Alaskan wilderness for 16 years. He was a Golden Age member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for more than 50 years, member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Moose International, and the Elks. His vagabond spirit and love of traveling took him and his motor home back to Modoc County, the north coast of California, Parker, Arizona, Cal Nev Ari, Nevada and eventually Las Vegas. He frequently attended annual reunions of the USS Concord where he renewed friendships with shipmates from WWII. Earl made many friends throughout his travels and although he will be missed by his family and friends, his life story will live on through his children and grandchildren who love him very much. Buck never met a stranger and was true to his own philosophy to treat others as he would want to be treated. Earl is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Louella Buchanan of Albuquerque, N.M.; daughter, Pamela Mosher of Rio Dell, CA.; daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Larry Pennell of Wasco, CA.; grandchildren Tammy (T.J.) Semones and her husband, Brent of Georgetown, Kentucky; Melani Buchanan-Farmer, Albuquerque, N.M.; and John Kelley, Georgetown, Kentucky; three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Keelie and Royce; uncle and aunt, John and Eldeen Fisher of Klamath Falls, OR.; aunt, Sadie Fisher-Anderson of Klamath Falls; dear friends Marge and Pete Pederson of Las Vegas; and numerous family members and special friends throughout the country. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Buchanan, mother, Lily Mabrier, and brothers Donald, Robert and Wilson. Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Denise Pennell, 1109 Cypress Avenue, Wasco, California, 93280. Charles A. Redding Charles Alfred Redding passed away April 20, 2004, at Mayers Memorial in the Burney Annex Facility. He was born to Frank Redding and Mabel Turner Redding in Paris, MO. May 9, 1927. Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers Frank, Jr. and Harvey Redding, a sister Clara Holmes, a son Ronald Redding and daughter Valerie Marquardt and his wife of 55 years, Eleanor Redding, who passed away August 8, 2003 in Alturas, CA. He leaves behind a son, Charles Redding of Alturas, CA.; daughters Sandra Kincaid of Medford, OR. and Carla Ritchie of MacDoel, CA.; grandchildren Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ritchie of Long Beach, Ms. Tammi Hood of Merced, CA., Amanda, Dan, Samantha and Ian Ritchie of MacDoel, CA., Jason Marquardt, Tina, Richard and Ronaele Clark of Alturas and Ronald Redding II of the Bay Area; great-grandchildren Jordan Marquardt, Ronald Redding III, Isaiah, Aubrianna and Shelly Hood; a sister Patricia Bland and a sister-in-law and long-time friend Lorretta Redding and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy Bettenhausen Dorothy Mae Bettenhausen (McKanna), age 84, of Coal City, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 12, 2004 at Morris Hospital with her family by her side. A resident of Alturas for several months, while she was convalescing, she was able to be with her sister Doris Knight and brother-in-law Ed of Alturas and enjoyed her time in Modoc. She was born October 2, 1919 in Minooka, Illinois, a daughter of Leon and Esther (Vickery) McKanna. Dorothy was raised and educated at McKanna School in Plattville, and on February 23, 1942, she married Hubert John "Red" Bettenhausen at the Richards Street Methodist Church in Joliet. Dorothy drove for Crawford Bus Service for 17 years, was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary #367, and assisted our country's service men in the Army by refueling planes. Dorothy enjoyed gardening and food canning. Survivors include her four children, Richard (late Regina) Bettenhausen of Shorewood, Donna Wills of Coal City, Barbara (Joseph) Rodriguez of Coal City and Roger (Jeanie) Bettenhausen of Shorewood; three brothers and a sister Vernard "Scotty" McKanna of Plattville, Gerald (Beryl) McKanna of Newark, Doris (Ed) Knight of Alturas, CA. and Russell (Pat) McKanna of New Lenox; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hubert; a sibling at birth; a brother, Donnie; and a daughter-in-law Dolores. Funeral services were held April 14, 2004 in Coal City with Deacon Jack Schimandle officiating. Burial was at Elmhurst Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts in Dorothy's name to the American Heart Association. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Lisa Nicole Aegerter Former Alturas resident, Lisa Nicole Aegerter, 33, passed away April 18, 2004, in Springfield, Illinois. Daughter of Helen Holden and Larry Holden, Lisa was born December 16, 1970, in Ventura, CA. She had lived in Modoc for five years, where she graduated with the class of 1988, from Modoc High School, Alturas. A resident of Beardstown, Il., she was employed with the Illinois State Employment Department. Her Services will be held Monday, April 26, at 2 p.m. at Christian Life Assembly in Alturas, CA. Burial will follow at the Alturas Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Kerr Mortuary on Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Lisa is survived by her mother Helen Holden of Alturas, CA.; father Larry Holden of Lake Chapala, Mexico; brother Jim Holden of Olympia, WA.; sister Diane Iworks, Buckley, WA.; daughter Mya Aegerter, age 10, and son Jordan Elliott, age 3. She was the niece of Sylvia Lawson of Alturas, CA., Eppie Hitt, Huntington Beach, CA., Pat Mendoza, El Centro, CA., Paul Ruby, Beeville, Texas, Gilbert Ruby, Santa Paula, CA. Martha Bath McNeall Adin and Ash Valley native, Martha May Bath McNeall passed away in Reno, Nevada, on April 9, 2004, following complications from hip surgery. Born in Adin, Calif. to Thad and Amy Bath on December 2, 1925, Martha grew up on the family ranch in Ash Valley and graduated from Adin High School. Martha's sense of adventure took her to flight school in Reno, Nevada, not long after finishing high school. There she met her sweetheart and future husband, Charles L. (Mac) McNeall. Their life together took them to Quincy, Illinois, Flagstaff, Arizona, and back to northern Nevada, where they settled for life in 1954. Mart and Mac had four children, Bruce, Carole, Connie and Susie. The family has many wonderful memories of exploring ghost towns throughout Nevada, camping in the Sierras and along the Oregon coast. Martha wanted her children to know ranching life as she did, and she sent them to spend every summer and school vacation with their grandparents in Ash Valley. Mac died very young, leaving Mart to support and raise her children alone. A strong and independent woman, Martha set upon her career in the real estate business and remained involved in it to the end of her life. Mart maintained close ties to her hometown, and attended the Big Valley class reunions at every opportunity. She also loved to come back to the ranch to ride, drive cattle and brand. Martha enjoyed traveling throughout the country, as well as abroad, and her travels took her to Ireland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, England and Scotland. She was a dedicated gardener and animal lover. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Amy and Thad Bath, brother Fred Bath, husband Charles and grandson Brian McNeall. She is survived by her four children, Bruce McNeall of Reno, Nev., Carole DeAngeli of Tucson, Ariz., Connie Douglas of Sparks, Nev., and Susan McNeall of Reno, Nev.; grandchildren Bradley, Justin and Amy; great-grandchildren Jessica, Levi, Devan, Joshua and Raji; sister Grace Bath DeForest and brothers Richard and John Bath; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held in Adin at the Adin Community Church, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2004. A gathering of friends and family, with potluck supper, will follow at the Adin Community Center. Barbara Rae Schock Barbara Rae Schock was born to Cecil and Rhoda Walker on August 29, 1957 in Alturas, CA. She fell asleep in death at her home in Alturas, CA. on April 16, 2004. Barbara was a very special kind of person as she showed kindness to a fault to everyone. She has touched and helped many people. She was a very loving and loyal companion to her husband of 29 years and will be immensely missed, but never forgotten. He learned many fine qualities from her. She loved and enjoyed all of the Creator's works, especially the animals he created. She adored her loving Father and Mother and would do anything possible for them as well as anyone else. She loved and served her loving compassionate God Jehovah and wished everyone would know him as she did. She had full faith in his promise of living forever on earth in peaceful conditions with out all the hurt, injustice and death we have now. Her family and friends eagerly await to welcome her back as she awakes in that new world. She is survived by her husband, David A. Schock of Alturas, CA; Father and Mother Cecil and Rhoda Walker of Anderson, CA; brother Mike Walker, sisters Linda Patricelli and Judy Brazo. Private family services were held under direction of Kerr Mortuary of Alturas. Hershell 'Tex' Benner Hershell "Tex" Benner, 81, passed away on April 9, 2004, after a battle with cancer, informs his son Stuart Benner of Texas. Tex was born in Moody, Texas and reared in the Waco Methodist Home for Children, along with his three siblings, following the untimely death of his mother. He met and married Patricia Kloepfer, just prior to serving four years in the Army Air Corps during World War II. After discharge, he and Patricia reared their family in Pittsburg, CA. Tex was employed with U.S. Steel as a metallurgist for 35 years. After retiring, he and his wife moved to Ft. Bidwell, CA. where her parents, Harold and Pearl Kloepfer, had retired in the 1960s. Tex was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Patricia; son Brent, two brothers and a sister. He is survived by his son Stuart of Dallas, Texas, where he resided for the past 10 years. He also has three grandchildren, Beau Benner, Alissa Fee and Mathew Vieira, and four great-grandchildren: Savanna, Bayley, Jake Fee and Isabella Benner. Tex loved his family, friends, golf and a good meal. He lived a full life and will be missed by all who knew him. Condolences may be directed to the family, care of Stuart Benner, 1210 Lariat Circle, Red Oak, Texas 75154. Lilly Ruth Burgess Alturas resident Lilly Ruth Burgess, 62, who had struggled with her health over the past few years, passed away April 16, 2004, in Alturas, CA. Her family will hold graveside services at 12 noon on Tuesday, April 27, 2004, at the Alturas Cemetery. Lilly Ruth Fleenor was born in Texas on August 27, 1941. She was a Licensed Vocational Nurse for many years, employed in hospitals in Oroville and Alturas, CA. and elsewhere throughout the years. She had enjoyed living in many different locations during her life, but had returned to Alturas, calling Modoc her home over a 25-year period. She is survived by her common law spouse of 22 years, Robert E. Sloan of Alturas, CA.; her son Billy Burgess of Sacramento, CA.; her daughter Dawn Mortimer and son-in-law Dennis of Alturas; three brothers and their wives, a step-daughter and two step-sons and 10 grandchildren. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Zora E. Lyons Long-time Big Valley resident, Zora E. Lyons, 100, of Emmett, Idaho, passed away Friday, April 9, 2004, at Emmett Care Center. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15 at the Hillside Cemetery in Nubieber, CA. Local arrangements made through the Potter Funeral Chapel. Zora was born on January 9, 1904, at Chico, CA. As a young girl she moved to Adin, CA. where her father owned the Conklin Mills. Zora learned and worked all facets of the mill, from operating the planer to maintaining the boiler. She lived all her childhood days at the Conklin sawmill site on Adin Mountain and attended Winter School until 1918 in Stone Coal. On January 21, 1921, she married Rubert Lyons while he was employed at the mill. When they left the mill in the 1930s, they bought farm and ranch land and lived in the Bieber area most of their lives. Their two sons, Otis and Walter were born there. When Rubert died in 1978, Zora purchased a house in Bieber, where she lived until moving to Emmett, Idaho for the last two years of her wonderful life. Zora was always busy volunteering for community activities. She had been a member of Native Daughters of the Golden West, Mt. Lassen Parlor #215, since June 6, 1930. She enjoyed and served a long time association with the sisters of the Order. She earned her 50-year pin and a lifetime membership. She was usually the winner in their spring event of most unusual hand-crafted Easter Bonnet; the most memorable one was fashioned in 1948 from paper plates and cups. She chose to wear it again for a dress up party in 1998. Zora participated in the annual card parties and helped with refreshments until moving to Idaho. She was an original member of the Ladies Pioneer Club in Nubieber. Zora and her sister Ivy were charter members of the Big Valley 50-plus Club and were the volunteer backbone in the Senior Lunch Program. Their years of dish washing, cooking and supporting the bus were what got the program on the firm footing it enjoys today. Many times they rode the bus just to assure the expenses for the trip were met. Zora was always willing to help when there was a need and could easily call everyone she met a friend. She used her 100 years on this earth to make it a better place to be. She moved to Emmett, Idaho in 1999 to live with her son. Zora was the eldest of five sisters and a brother who all preceded her in death. Her son Otis also preceded her in death on May 19, 1981, in Redding, CA. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Walter and Ellen Lyons of Emmett; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, including an adoring niece in Alturas, Wilma Andrews. She will be missed by all. She was the best of the best. Bob Cicle Word was received this week, that friends and alumni are sorry to learn of the passing of Bob Cicle, former Modoc High School Athletic Director, who passed away April 20, 2004, in Twin Falls, Idaho, where he was residing. No other details were known at presstime. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Edward J. Haas Long-time Modoc County resident Edward J. Haas of Lookout, CA., passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2004. Services will be held at the Adin Community Hall at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 9. A complete obituary will be published in next week's Record. Lookout man dies in SR299 accident Edward J. Haas, 66, Lookout, died in a single-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon on State Route 299 near the Day Bench road. The California Highway Patrol reports that Haas was eastbound at approximately 50 m.p.h. when for unknown reasons he allowed his utility truck to drift onto the right shoulder. He overcorrected sharply to the left, lost control, crossed the westbound lane, went down and embankment and the vehicle overturned onto its top. Haas died at the scene. April 15, 2004 Edward J. Haas Lookout resident, Edward J. Haas, died in a single-vehicle accident, on April 3, 2004. Eddie was born June 1, 1937, in Woodland, California. He came to live with his Uncle John and Aunt Marge Poytress and their two sons, Jack and Tom, permanently, at the age of 10. Eddie had many jobs, using his many talents. His Uncle John taught him how to saddle a horse, hook up a team, milk a cow, roping, respect for horses and people, rounding up cattle and nights in cow camp. Graduating from high school in 1955, his life changed when he enlisted in the Navy and married Lydia Kelley Haas. He was very proud to have served his country as an Aviation Ordinanceman Second Class. Much of his time was served overseas, flying in P2V surveillance aircraft off the coast of Russia. Upon completion of military service, he moved back to northeastern California where he went to work for Blacks Canyon Ranch in 1966, and eventually purchased the grocery store in Canby. He was District Supervisor for District 4 for five years. During his term, he was instrumental in establishing the Lookout park, and many other Modoc County improvements. During this time, he became a pilot and worked at Cedarville Airport, flying to many meetings around the state. Flying was something he really enjoyed In 1976, he joined the Modoc County Sheriff's Posse and became captain in 1980. He enjoyed the jeep rides, dinners, dances and other activities he did with good friends. He moved to Lookout, California in 1978 and worked for Modoc County Road Department. In 1984, he changed careers and went to work for Tom Pearson Trucking and on to Del Logging. He was a truck driver for both companies, among many other jobs such as operating the chipper, cat and any job that was asked of him. Wherever he was, he always enjoyed a joke, quick remark, and his hearty laugh was known by all. His last job was as a service mechanic, which was something he enjoyed doing. Working on a piece of equipment, fixing it and watching it drive away, made him feel good. Residing in Lookout with his loving wife, Elaine, of 20 years, he found much joy with house boat trips on Lake Shasta, and was looking forward to retirement, doing a lot of fishing and some traveling. He especially enjoyed helping others whenever he was needed. Eddie went ahead to "blaze the trial for the rest of us," leaving behind his loving wife, Elaine; his sons Dan Haas, daughter-in-law Kathy, granddaughters Danelle and Megan of Jermyn, PA.; Joe Haas of Panama City, FL.; daughter Kate Haas, granddaughter Emily and grandson Ethan of Alturas, CA.; step-daughter Jan Masters, son-in-law Dennis, granddaughters Jennifer and Tami, great-granddaughter Madisen of Union City, CA.; step-son David Hicks, daughter-in-law Jill of Sacramento, CA.; brother Ted Haas of Salinas, CA.; and many nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Adin Community Hall at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 9. Kenneth Lee Parsons Kenneth Lee Parsons, 80, of Alturas, Calif., passed away at his home Saturday, April 10, 2004, at the age of 80. Mr. Parsons had moved to Big Lakes Camp in Modoc County, at the age of 15, in 1937. A veteran and Alturas resident for most of his life, he was born in Mitchell, Nebraska on March 2, 1925, to Clifford and Hazel Parsons. Service arrangements with Kerr Mortuary are pending. Mr. Parson's obituary will be published in The Record next week. Catherine O'Donnell Neer Catherine O'Donnell Neer was born June 10, 1918, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, and passed away April 12, 2004, in Auburn, CA. "Cathy O," as she was known, was a physical therapist during World War II. She and her second husband of 30 years, Jack Neer, who was the love of her life and a wonderful partner, owned their own company before retiring to a ranch in Alturas, CA. After he passed away in 1994, Catherine moved to Auburn, Calif. where she had lived for the past 10 years. Cathy O is survived by four children: Kathy Richardson of Auburn, Alturas and Davis Creek, CA.; Michael Bellinger of Petaluma; Mark Bellinger of San Rafael and Pat Bellinger of San Diego and seven grandchildren including grandson Tyghe Richardson who grew up on his family's ranch in Davis Creek. She also leaves her brother-in-law Dean Neer and wife Marie of Alturas, CA.; brother Phil O'Donnell of Chicago and a multitude of nieces, nephews and cousins Cathy O will be buried next to her beloved "Jack" Neer on Saturday, April 17, 2004, during graveside services at 10 a.m. at the Alturas Cemetery She was preceded in death by her husband Jack in 1994 and then on April 10, 2004, her older sister Fran Rodgers of West Orange, with whom she was very close. Martha Bath McNeall Adin and Ash Valley native, Martha May Bath McNeall passed away in Reno, Nevada, on April 9, 2004, following complications from hip surgery. Born in Adin, Calif. to Thad and Amy Bath on December 2, 1925, Martha grew up on the family ranch in Ash Valley and graduated from Adin High School. Martha's sense of adventure took her to flight school in Reno, Nevada, not long after finishing high school. There she met her sweetheart and future husband, Charles L. (Mac) McNeall. Their life together took them to Quincy, Illinois, Flagstaff, Arizona, and back to northern Nevada, where they settled for life in 1954. Mart and Mac had four children, Bruce, Carole, Connie and Susie. The family has many wonderful memories of exploring ghost towns throughout Nevada, camping in the Sierras and along the Oregon coast. Martha wanted her children to know ranching life as she did, and she sent them to spend every summer and school vacation with their grandparents in Ash Valley. Mac died very young, leaving Mart to support and raise her children alone. A strong and independent woman, Martha set upon her career in the real estate business and remained involved in it to the end of her life. Mart maintained close ties to her hometown, and attended the Big Valley class reunions at every opportunity. She also loved to come back to the ranch to ride, drive cattle and brand. Martha enjoyed traveling throughout the country, as well as abroad, and her travels took her to Ireland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, England and Scotland. She was a dedicated gardener and animal lover. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Amy and Thad Bath, brother Fred Bath, husband Charles and grandson Brian McNeall. She is survived by her four children, Bruce McNeall of Reno, Nev., Carole DeAngeli of Tucson, Ariz., Connie Douglas of Sparks, Nev., and Susan McNeall of Reno, Nev.; grandchildren Bradley, Justin and Amy; great-grandchildren Jessica, Levi, Devan, Joshua and Raji; sister Grace Bath DeForest and brothers Richard and John Bath; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held in Adin at the Adin Community Church, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2004. A gathering of friends and family, with potluck supper, will follow at the Adin Community Center. Services today for Zora E. Lyons Graveside services for former Bieber resident Zora E. Lyons, 100, of Emmett, Idaho, will be held at 2:00 p.m. today, April 15, 2004, at Hillside Cemetery in Nubieber, CA. Zora Conklin was born Jan. 9, 1904 in Chico and moved as a young girl to Adin, CA. She passed away Friday, April 9, 2004, in Emmett. A complete obituary will be published next week. April 22 , 2004 Kenneth Lee Parsons Kenneth Lee Parsons, 79, of Alturas, Calif., passed away at his home Saturday, April 10, 2004. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, May 1 at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Alturas. The Veterans Groups of Alturas will conduct the service. Family and friends will gather at the hall, following the service. A Modoc resident for 67 years, he was born in Mitchell, Nebraska on March 2, 1925, to Clifford and Hazel Parsons and had moved to Big Lakes Camp in Modoc County, as a young teen in 1937. He attended Modoc High School and enlisted in the Armed Forces with the Army Engineers in 1943 during World War II. He was a PFC and was discharged on December 2, 1946. Upon his return to Modoc County, he was familiar with the logging industry having worked two years in Canby with Big Lakes Lumber Company. He continued in the logging industry for many years and learned skills which he considered his hobbies such as repairing small engines, chain saws and many other things. He had a love of the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, prospecting and the company of his small dog Fluffy. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 3327 in Alturas. Known as "Kenny" to his many friends and his family, he was quick with a wonderful smile and enjoyed talking about the heydays of Modoc's logging. He is survived by his brother Howard Parsons and wife Bertha of Anderson, CA.; sister Connie McBride of Anderson; nephews David and Dennis Parsons of Anderson; Jack Durante of Sacramento; nieces Shelley Holloway of Alturas, CA; Sherryl Ireland of Hawkins Bar, Kathy Hammond of Battleground, Washington; Mary Hoehn and Linda Custer of Redding, CA.; and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. In his family's words: May the path before you have a gentle slope, large timber and take you where the fish always bite and the streams are full of nuggets. See ya later. Kaye McIntyre Johnson Kaye McIntyre Johnson was killed in a tragic accident April 16, 2004. She and her husband of 31 years, David Johnson, were traveling with friends and family in a commercial shuttle from Flagstaff, Arizona to Lee's Ferry, Arizona, when the driver lost control of the vehicle. Kaye's seatbelt failed and she was thrown from the vehicle. She died instantly. Two other passengers were seriously injured and remain in critical condition at the Flagstaff Medical Center. The group was traveling to begin a 17-day raft trip through the Grand Canyon. Full obituary to follow and memorial service information will be announced soon, but is tentatively scheduled for May 8, 2004, at Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Burns, Oregon. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the service. The Johnsons have been a vital part of the Modoc community. ~~~~~~ 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 - April 1, 2004 Mary P. Young Mary P. Young passed away March 24, 2004, in Alturas, Calif., at the age of 100 years. Born January 5, 1904, in Green County, Wisconsin, Mary's parents were Martin Cook and Margaret Dunphy Croak. Mary grew up on the family farm with three brothers and five sisters. Her education began in the local county school, and after high school she attended the Lyceum Arts Academy in Chicago, where she studied acting. After graduation she joined the Ellison-White Company of the Chautauqua play circuits. There she met G. Guy Young, a company director on the seven-day circuit. In 1928 the two married in San Jose, CA. Live theatre was no longer thriving after the advent of the "talkies," so Mr. Young went into the insurance business and came to Alturas in 1930 as an agent. Originally planning to stay for just one year, they remained 74 years. G. Guy and Mary worked together in the insurance business until his death in 1965. Mary was the last surviving charter member of the Alturas Garden Club, of which she was also a past president. She was deeply involved in the negotiations with the Southern Pacific for the purchase of the Whistle Stop station as a meeting place, as well as the land for the Alturas Garden Club, whose meetings continue there to this day. The Alturas Cemetery District was another focus of Mrs. Young's energies from 1950 to 2001. Much of the current landscaping configuration of the cemetery is a result of her input. Mary is survived by her son, Superior Court Judge Guy Martin Young and wife Gloria, of Alturas, CA.; daughter, Mary Colleen Lowe and husband Maurice of Taos, New Mexico; five grandchildren: Margaret and Michael Goben, of Sparks, NV.; Marilyn and Robert Baker, of Janesville, CA.; Janet and Michael Server, of Alturas, CA.; Lisa and Dennis Reed Jr., of Alturas, CA.; and Nathaniel and Denise Lowe, of New York, N.Y. There are nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter and an infant great-granddaughter. Mary had always cared deeply for the people and the history of Modoc County and felt herself blessed to have lived here. Services were conducted by the Rev. Patrick Henry at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alturas on Wednesday, March 31 at 10 a.m. Interment followed at the Alturas Cemetery. Remembrances may be directed to the Alturas Garden Club, Alturas, CA 96101. Ila Morine Wistos Ila Morine Wistos, a long-time supportive community volunteer and Modoc resident, passed away March 29, 2004, in Redding, Calif. at the age of 84. Born Ila M. Colton on September 18, 1919 in Kimball, Nebraska, she had three sisters and one brother. Ila moved to New Pine Creek in 1928 and had been a Modoc County resident since 1933. She graduated from elementary school in Alturas and Modoc Union High School During World War II, she worked in Washington for Boeing Aircraft as a riveter. She returned to Modoc and spent many years as a steam presser for Clint Old's Dry Cleaning. She and Stephen Wistos were married in Reno, Nevada on November 11, 1950, and during their 50 years together, Ila enjoyed camping, fishing, hiking and hunting (mostly arrowheads) with him and the family. Their extensive arrowhead collection is displayed at the Modoc County Museum. Ila was a supportive and active B.P.O.E. Elk's wife and assisted with Elks Lodge functions. She volunteered to work for many years at the Irwin Memorial Blood Drives in Alturas, when the Alturas Elks Lodge 1756 sponsored the community blood drives. An excellent cook, immaculate housekeeper, and seamstress, she was also a long-time member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority in Alturas. She is survived by her son John Wistos and daughter-in-law Louisa of Alturas, CA.; her daughter Gee-Gee Taylor of Redding; brother Eugene Colton and sister-in-law Maryann of Condon, OR.; sister Letha Morley, Alturas, CA.; granddaughters Brenda Anderson, Sandy, OR., Tammy Strickland, Severn, MD, ReneŽ Clark, The Woodlands, Texas; great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. Ila's husband preceded her in death on April 10, 2000. At Ila's request, there will be no services. The family requests any donations be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of choice. Interment was at Alturas Cemetery. Sera Rico Taylor Sera Rico Taylor, 83, a long time resident of Modoc County, who lived over 40 years on her ranch south of Cedarville in Surprise Valley, passed away of natural causes on March 20, 2004. A memorial service will be conducted by Pastor Charles May on Saturday, April 3, 2004 at 3 p.m. at Living Water Fellowship Church, 481 Main Street, in Cedarville. A fellowship gathering and dessert will follow at the church after the graveside burial in Cedarville. Sera was born on February 15, 1921, in San Jose, CA. to Guadalupe and Isabel Rico. During World War II, she drove a bus to and from Treasure Island in San Francisco. Later, after buying the ranch and moving to Surprise Valley, Sera and her husband, Bill Taylor, adopted three children, Melvin, Sandy and Terry. Much later, Sera raised two of her grandchildren, bringing to her ranch: Christy, age 2 from a foster home in North Carolina, and Brent from Arizona. Sera enjoyed sheep, rabbits, chickens, and peacocks, and sold eggs, lambs, and rabbits locally. Sera was also an earnest gardener. During one of her last times to enter produce in the "Modoc Last Frontier Fair," the Modoc Record published a feature article about her because she had over 400 entries that year. Sera enjoyed fishing and had a sign under her homemade mail box, selling worms. When the Cedarville Farmers' Market began, her home-made enchiladas and ice cream cones were popular favorites among customers. In 1974, Sera traveled with friends, Elaine and Shirley Lee, to attend a Basic Youth Conflicts Seminar in Portland, OR. and the World's Fair in Spokane, WA. At age 60 she went on an eight-day "Survival Backpack For Women Who Feel Over 30" out of Christian Encounter Ministries Ranch, belaying and rappelling on a major cliff successfully. Another memorable trip for her was a flight with Christy to San Diego for Brent's graduation from the Marine Corps Boot Camp. Later she traveled with friend Jeanne Emerson to Jeanne's family reunion in Sequim Bay State Park, WA. She thoroughly enjoyed weekly visiting, witnessing and praying with residents in long-term care in Alturas and Cedarville, and took great joy in telling them about Jesus. She especially loved her church--Living Water Fellowship and all her church family. Sera is survived by her son Melvin Taylor of Palo Alto; granddaughter Chris (Christy) Bailey and Christy's husband Stuart of Quincy, CA.; great grandchildren, Timothy, 11 years, Jonathon, 10 years, Elizabeth, seven years; her daughter Sandy in New Mexico with three grandchildren; and her son Terry Taylor, whose whereabouts are unknown. She is also survived by her younger sister, Agnes Boulade of Alturas, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an older sister and brother, and by her grandson Brent. Memorial donations may be made to Living Water Fellowship Church, P.O. Box 447, Cedarville, CA. 96104, or to Christian Encounter Ministries, P.O. Box 1022, Grass Valley, CA. 95945. Benjamin Calvin Casad Benjamin C. Casad, 80, died at his residence in Tulelake, CA. on Friday, March 26, 2004, after a long battle with cancer. He is at peace and pain free with his Lord. Memorial services were held at the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Home Economics Building, in Tulelake, CA. on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Gary Jones officiating. Davenport's Funeral Home of Klamath Falls was in charge of arrangements. There will be no graveside services. Mr. Casad was born March 22, 1924, in Yakima, Washington to Benjamin Cecil and Dora Leona (Hileman) Casad. He was a 1942 graduate of Bremerton High School. He joined the Army in 1943 and served his country in WWII as radio operator and rifle sharpshooter as Staff Sergeant of the Army's 3187th Signal Service Battalion. He was decorated with the American Theater Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, and European African Middle Eastern Service Medal upon his honorable discharge in 1946. He attended Olympic Jr. College in Bremerton for two years, 1946 and 1947. On September 13, 1947, Mr. Casad became the husband of Roberta McCoard. He continued with his education at the University of Washington, Seattle, 1947-1950, while the couple began their family. Benjamin, Jr. was born in 1948, Robert in 1951, and Steven in 1955. Ben's career in forestry began in 1950, taking the family to various towns in Northern California. In 1970, Tulelake, CA. became the family's home as Ben was stationed there. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 29 years as a ranger and an instructor. He retired as District Ranger in 1979. Ben Casad was active in many organizations and societies throughout the years. He became active as a square dance caller beginning in 1973, calling for Scott Valley, Fall River, and Alturas clubs. Ben and Roberta are best known through the Tule Twirlers Square Dance Club where they were a driving force behind the organization and performed at many regional events. After his retirement, Ben worked as a station attendant at Dave's Chevron in Tulelake from 1979-1983, and drove the van for the Tulelake Senior Citizen's Nutrition Site from 1984-1986. He was a member of the Lone Pine Lions Club (serving a year as zone chairman), Tulelake Rotary Club, Tulelake Volunteer Fire Department, Ambulance Service, First Aid Instructor, Organization of Professional Employees Department of Agriculture, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, International Association of Square Dance Callers, and life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He served as director of the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair Board from 1988-1993, helping especially with the parade, museum and entertainment. In 1994 he was honored with the fair's highest "WFA Blue Ribbon" achievement award. Survivors include his wife, Roberta; son, Benjamin C. Casad, Jr., of Fallon, NV.; son and daughter-in-law, Steven R. and Molly, of Bend, OR.; son, Robert, of Red Bluff, CA.; granddaughter, Emily and her husband Thomas Sims, of League, TX.; grandson, Timothy Casad, of Salem, OR.; granddaughters Maggie and Allison Casad, of Bend, OR.; brother and sister-in-law Frank and Peggy Casad, of Sequim, WA. Memorial donations may be made to Klamath Hospice, the American Cancer Society, and Saddle Mountain Christian Camps, c/o Basin Bible Church, 500 Glendale Street, Tulelake, CA. 96134. April 8, 2004 Francis Adrian Roberts, Sr. Services for respected, long-time Alturas businessman Francis Adrian Roberts, Sr. will be held Friday, April 9, at 12 noon at the Cedarville Cemetery. The Rev. Patrick Henry will conduct the graveside service. Mr. Roberts passed away Saturday, April 3, 2004, in Chico, Calif. He was 86. Born March 22, 1918, in Lakeview, OR., he was the first child of Ollie Verl Thruston Roberts and William Harold Roberts of Cedarville, CA. His grandparents, Frank Lora Roberts and Bertha Woods Roberts, were early settlers in Cedarville where they owned a small farm, south of town. Adrian spent much of his teen years helping on the farm and attending Surprise Valley High School, from which he graduated in 1937. He then worked on different ranches, for the Flournoys in Likely, and Jess Stiner in Cedarville. It was there that he met his wife, Marie Dalla Lasta of Dunsmuir, who was teaching at the high school. Adrian worked for Mack Word, hauling freight from Ft. Bidwell to Alturas and back. For a few years he lived in Ft. Bidwell before moving to Alturas, where he worked for Farmers Exchange repairing and delivering machinery. He worked for the City of Alturas Water Department and Fields Plumbing, before opening his own business in 1957. He operated his business from his house until he purchased the Bowman building on Main Street in 1967. Mr. Roberts was knowledgeable about plumbing and pumps, and often worked long hours to help people with their water problems. He retired after 40 years as owner/operator of A&M Pump and Plumbing in Alturas, and sold the business to his son, Bill Roberts, who worked for his father, helping solve the many problems concerning water and drainage. He leaves his wife Marie, to whom he was married for 58 years; son Adrian, Jr., his wife Alice, and their daughter Amelia of Chico, CA.; daughter Mary Jeffers, her husband David of Dallas, TX and their son Jim of Norman, OK.; son Bill, his wife Marlene, and their son Brandon and daughter Charlene of Alturas and Chico, CA.; daughter Kathleen Gentry, her husband Dan, and their daughter Andrea of Chico, CA.; brother Arlen and his wife Betty, of Magalia, CA.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Harold, who died at age 40, his mother Ollie and his sister, Kathleen Roberts Ritchey. Meera Myrl Pratt Meera Myrl Pratt, age 84, of Roseburg, OR. passed away February 16, 2004 in Roseburg, Oregon. She was born on July 13, 1919, in Quincy, CA. to Augustus Milton and Mary Myrl (Hunt) Elam with birth weight being 2-1/2 pounds. Her mother died several days after giving birth, at the age of 23. Meera was adopted and raised by her father's sister and her husband, Gertrude Augustine (Elam) and Leonard C. Remick. Her brother, Edward Milton Elam remained with "Papa Gus" in Eureka, CA. Meera was born and grew up living at the Plumas County Hospital where her father was manager and her mother was a nurse. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Quincy. Her great-grandfather, Dr. Willard Pratt, founded Prattville, CA., located on the west side of Lake Almanor. She had many adventures with cats, dogs, chickens, riding cows, donkeys, and horses, tap dancing and playing with many children in the water fountain located in front of the hospital. She hiked to the top of Mt. Lassen three different times, the third time being in 1976. She graduated from Western School of Business in Sacramento. On October 12, 1946, Meera married honorably-discharged WWII Veteran Virgil Pratt of Alturas, CA. He had just graduated from Strutz School of Watch Making in Sacramento, including jewelry design and repair, and later from the Gemological Institute of America, Los Angeles. Virgil and Meera moved to Redding, CA. and soon to Weaverville, CA. and opened the first of their four stores, Pratt Jewelers. They owned and operated their Alturas store for 14 years. Their largest store was in downtown Nampa, ID, which they operated for five years. Burney, CA. would be the home of their fourth store in 1968, which they sold for retirement in 1977. Next stop for hunting and fishing was Hamilton, MT., back to California, where they settled in Anderson, and moved to Roseburg, OR. in 1999. Upon Virgil's retirement, Meera worked for J.C. Penny and retired from Target in Redding in 1999. Meera was a member of Order of Eastern Star and VFW Auxiliary, serving as District President. She enjoyed hunting purple bottles and arrowheads, antique shopping, crocheting, family barbecues, ocean and creek fishing, and being the official camp cook on hunting trips. She was full of fun and adventure, always ready to travel, and loved to laugh. The Pratts donated framed pictures of Captain Jack and tribe with arrowhead designs to the Modoc County Museum. Meera is survived by her devoted husband of over 57 years, Virgil Pratt; daughter Suzanne Myrl Dean who was born in Modoc, grandsons, Ryan and Nathan, granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Sherah (Dean) and Carlos Gonzalez, all of Roseburg, Oregon; daughter and son-in-law Deanne and Michael Regan, granddaughter and great-grandson, Lynne and Sean Carrera, six step- grandchildren with families, all of the Sacramento area; brother and sister-in-law Edward and Maria Elam of Morris Plains, New Jersey; nephews, Robert and Thomas Elam, niece, Suzanne (Elam) Riggio and families; cousins, Elsa (Remick) Odermott of Hamilton, MT.; Jean Keeny and her husband, Albert of Grass Valley, CA.; Jere Hunt and sister, Sidra (Hunt) Pauly of Redding, CA. and families. Other loved ones are Mildred (Pratt) Jones of Cedarville, CA. Felix F. Styler of Salem, OR. John Fisher of Klamath Falls, OR. Edward Dean of Grants Pass, OR. Michael Gilbert of Anderson, CA. Karen Schmidt and Scott Fulton, both of Roseburg, and families. Preceding her are her parents and niece, Lisa Anne Carrera.. A private gathering celebrating her life was held at their home in Wilbur, OR. on February 21, 2004. Memorial contributions may be directed the American Diabetes Association or the Alturas VFW. Condolences may be sent to Meera's husband, Virgil Pratt at 1100 Oak Hill Road, Roseburg, OR 97470, (541) 464-0478. A Pratt Reunion is scheduled for Memorial weekend in Cedarville. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Patricia Petersen Gaylord Patricia Elizabeth Petersen Gaylord peacefully passed from this life to the next after a short illness, on March 11, 2004, in Folsom, California. Pat was born to Carl and Claire Petersen, July 8, 1935, in Oakland, Calif. She spent her adolescent years in Downey, Calif. After Claire's marriage to Ted Tyrrell, they moved to the "ranch" north of Adin, Calif., in the Spring of 1950. She graduated from Adin High School in 1953, continuing her education at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. While growing up, she enjoyed riding horses, helping cook meals for the haying crews in Ash Valley, singing for various events, community plays and participating in all school activities. On November 27, 1954, she married Omar F. Gaylord, Jr., and to this union, four children were born. In 1956, she went to work for the U.S. Forest Service on the Devil's Garden Ranger District, later transferring to the Big Valley Ranger District where she retired from federal service in 1995. She worked in many capacities with the Forest Service, first as a fire lookout and district clerk, then as a district budget and finance officer and on many teams and task forces from local to national level. Starting with her children and continuing with grandchildren, she supported many school and sporting events, as well as livestock and horse shows, keeping track of their progress and final point standings. One of her greatest passions was horses. In this capacity, she served as the Modoc Horseman's Association secretary for many years. She was involved in creating and running the trail class at the Modoc District Fair in Cedarville, as well as helping run the Adin Summer Festival Horse Show. She did not miss any of the horse events and greatly enjoyed watching her granddaughter participate in these shows. For as long as anyone can remember, she crocheted blankets and created a beautiful flower garden. She also worked at Adin Automotive Products for the past four years. She is survived by her spouse, Omar Gaylord; son and friend Bill Gaylord and Diane Schwebach of Adin; daughter and son-in-law Laurette and Kent Van Tassell of Dietrich, Idaho; daughter and son-in-law Vicki and Brad Jeppson of Adin; grandchildren Christopher and Robert Gaylord of Adin; William Gaylord of Canby; Quincy Menning of Moscow, Idaho; Lacey Menning of White Swan, Washington; Colton and Mary Jeppson, who are expecting Pat's first great-grandchild, due to make her arrival any day soon, of Reno, Nevada; and Deidra Jeppson of Weed, Calif. Also surviving are her two step-brothers Dick Tyrrell and Norman Tyrrell, step-sister Lois Brewer and half-brother Ted Tyrrell. Preceding Pat in death were her mother, E. Claire Tyrrell; step-father Ted Tyrrell; father Carl Petersen; and youngest son Richard Gaylord Services will be held at the Adin Cemetery, Saturday, March 20, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., with a potluck luncheon following at the Adin Community Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Modoc Horseman's Association, P.O. Box 513, Alturas, Calif. 96101 Louis J. 'Buck' Barker Services for Louis Joseph "Buck" Barker, Jr., were held on Wednesday, March 17 at 2 p.m. at the Alturas Cemetery. Branch President Butch Hess conducted the graveside service, as Mr. Barker was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Alturas Mr. Barker, 82, of Alturas, passed away Monday, March 15, 2004, at Modoc Medical Center's Skilled Nursing Facility, Alturas, Calif., where he had been a resident for the past three years Born June 30, 1921, in Loyalton, Calif., Louis was one of three children and left Loyalton at a young age with his parents, Louis, Sr. and Rava Barker. His father worked for the railroad and the family moved from Klamath Falls, Oregon down to Alturas, Calif. in 1932. Louis graduated from Modoc High with the class of 1940. He attended Sacramento City College for a year, where he majored in Forestry, until he joined the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He fought in many battles in the South Pacific arena including Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan and Tiana before his discharge as a Pvt. 1st Class. He settled in the Springfield, Oregon area where he was in insurance sales for many years in Eugene, Oregon. An avid reader of western novels, he also loved fishing and hunting and had become an avid Bingo player. He most recently had returned to Modoc County three years ago. >From his marriage to Maddona Kerksieck, two children were born. She preceded him in death. His later marriage to Marilyn Fulcher of Alturas gave him six children. She also preceded him in death, as did his parents and his brother Phillip Barker Mr. Barker is survived by his seven children: Brooke Park of Battleground, Wash.; Jolie Ramsey of St. Louis, Mo.; Michael Barker of Lorraine, Ore.; Steven Barker of Hillsboro, Ore.; Leslie Hubert of Eugene, Ore.; Bruce Barker of Eugene, Ore.; and Christi Barker of Eugene, Ore. He also leaves his sister Thelma Barker of Alturas, Calif., 19 grandchildren, 24-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Kerr Mortuary of Alturas is in charge of arrangements Dorothy Louise Coombs Alturas resident Dorothy Louise Coombs, affectionately known as "Grandma" and "Dot" to many local residents, passed away of natural causes on March 11, 2004, at 2 p.m., after a short stay at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, Calif. Born in Portland, Oregon to Albert and Lilly Sahli on April 22, 1921, Dorothy was reared in Gervais, Ore. She helped her family harvest hop crops, traveling throughout Oregon as a young girl until she graduated from high school in Salem, Ore. She developed a strong work ethic. Dorothy was later employed at a greenhouse in Oregon where she learned to start plants and later became known among her family and friends for her green thumb, nurturing numerous house plants. She married Darwin "Buck" Coombs on August 9, 1943, in Salem, Oregon, and they reared two daughters, Nancy and Susan, making their home in the Corvallis area. Growing plants was something Dorothy continued to enjoy throughout her adult life. While her daughters were growing, Dorothy had many plant and yard sales. When her husband passed away on Dec. 11, 1982, after 39 years of marriage, Dorothy moved to Eugene to be near her daughter Nancy, for 11 years. When Nancy relocated to Alturas, Calif. seven years ago, Dorothy also relocated and began helping in the family business, 4Corners Market. Dorothy enjoyed her early morning walks to help at the store, where customers enjoyed her courteous manner and friendly smiles. She, in turn, enjoyed the customers and the many friends she made while in Alturas. An avid Bingo player, she enjoyed playing Bingo at Veterans' Bingo nights and the Desert Rose Casino and also enjoyed the crowd at the Country Jam on Monday evenings in Alturas. As were her wishes, she was laid to rest near her husband at Benton Memorial Park, Benton County, Corvallis, Ore., with a private burial. A memorial service in Alturas will be announced at a later date. Mrs. Coombs is survived by her close knit family which includes daughter Nancy and son-in-law Richard Yarbrough of Alturas, Calif.; granddaughter Heidi and husband Bill Hall of Alturas and their children Grant and Cam, Alturas; grandson Brenden and wife Jan Yarbrough and their children Kayla and Jalyn of Eugene, Ore.; grandson Mike and wife Star Yarbrough of Alturas, Calif. and their child Devon; grandson Jared Yarbrough of Eugene and his son Garcia of Hawaii; Mrs. Coomb's daughter Sue and husband Bill Farmer of Alturas, Calif.; grandson Chase and wife Kelly Farmer and their children Isaac and Chloe of Alturas; grandson Colby Farmer of Redding and granddaughter Shay Farmer of Alturas. She is also survived by all of her "Family" at 4Corners Market and the many customers she loved talking to. Remembrances may be sent to Country Music Jam Flag Fund, care of Plumas Bank, 510 N. Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Della Lucille Heard Della Lucille Heard, 96, died March 15, 2004, at her home in Litchfield, Calif. She was born in Fort Bidwell, Calif., May 5, 1907, to George and Emma Stiner of Lake City, CA. She married Claude Heard in 1923. They first lived in Cedarville where Claude worked in his first store. They were partners in a store in Gerlach, NV. from 1929 to 1931. They bought their second store in Standish, CA. in 1934, and sold it to their niece, Glenna Winchell, in 1946. Fifteen months later, they bought the store three miles away in Litchfield. Heard's Market has been in operation in Litchfield for the past 56 years. Della worked in some part of the store up until she was in her late 80's. She also drove her car, cooked her own meals and was self-sufficient until a few years ago. Della Heard was the oldest member of the Lake City Baptist Church for over 80 years. She attended the Standish Bible Church while in Standish and Litchfield. Della Heard was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Claude Heard, in 1982; two baby brothers, an older sister and her twin sister. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Everett and Sharon Heard, of Litchfield; five grandchildren, Tonja Tilstra of Standish, Howard Heard of Litchfield, Gena Meier of Susanville, Justin Heard of Reno, NV., and Shaun Heard of Susanville; seven great-grandchildren, Beau and Trever Meier, Jordan Tilstra, Myranda and Stevee Heard, Devin Heard and Rebeka Heard. And by numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services for Della Heard will be held at the Lake City Cemetery, Lake City, CA. at 11:00 a.m. March 20, 2004. Pastor Jerry Geotsch (the former Pastor of the Standish Bible Church) will conduct the vices. Donations may be made in Della Heard's name, to the Standish Bible Church, Standish, CA. 96128. Walton's Colonial Mortuary of Susanville 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.

Ruby L. Marx Modoc native and frequent visitor to Alturas until last year, Ruby Marx, 80, died unexpectedly of a massive stroke on January 29, 2004, while talking at her dining table. But, she got her wish. She died on a beautiful sunny day in her Redding, CA. home, with her things and in the arms of her son. Ruby Lorraine Marx was born July 23, 1923 in Cedarville, CA. The third child of seven, born to William Jesse Cannon and Edna Frances Royce. She moved to Alturas in 1926, was educated in the local schools and graduated from Modoc Union High in 1941. On October 9, 1940, in Alturas, Calif., she married Clifford Marx. When the war broke out, Cliff went into the U.S. Navy and she went to work at Ralph Smith Lumber Company. She went to work for the Post Office in 1944, one of the first three ladies to do so. They moved to San Diego after the war and later moved to Redding in 1947 and remained there until her death. She was reinstated with the Post Office in 1948; with the exception of three years with the State Offices of the Division of Highways and the Board of Equalization, became the Personnel Assistant and retired from that position on November 1, 1983 with a combined total of 37 years service. After retirement, she was a homemaker. But, not to waste time, she ran the Redding Hotel for several years, and helped run Golden Umbrella for Seniors. She went to college to learn formal flower arranging and loved to bake wedding cakes, especially for those who thought they could only afford a cup cake. They would end up with a three-tiered cake. She traveled for several years. One of her most rewarding experiences was on a trip to Ireland when she went to the Cannon ancestral home which was built in 1696. After a few more trips to islands of the Pacific she just stayed home, with the exception of coming to Alturas for Memorial Day and going to the Bay Area once a year. She loved her family. Her heritage. Dearly loved her grandchildren. Loved ones who survive are son Bill of the home, daughter Carole Smith of Dinuba, CA., her dearest friend Ted Boczkowski of Redding, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She also leaves aunts Ruth Royce and Lucille Gysin Chandler, both of Alturas, and one sister Jessie Genung of Redding. Several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, granddaughter Kimberle Denney, her parents and her siblings; Opal "Babe" Smith, Irene Blevins, Edna "Cissy" Meredith, Bob Cannon and Lodeana Burmister. Her memorial mass was held at Our Lady of Mercy on February 5. Her burial was at the Redding Cemetery. Out of town persons attending were Carole Smith, Carole's son Kevin and his wife Angela, their sons Little Kevin and Prestin of Dinuba, CA.; Jolean and Patrick Alexander of Rocklin, CA.; Delwon and Gloria Cannon, Gary Blevins and Marion Smith of Alturas. Virginia J. Terry Memorial Services for Virginia J. Terry will be held Friday, March 5 at 10 a.m. at Grace Bible Church, First and College Streets, Bieber, CA. Pastor Kent House will officiate. Mrs. Terry passed away February 24, 2004 in Adin, CA. She had been a Modoc resident for the past 10 years. Born Constance Virginia Jumper on February 26, 1923 in Covina, CA., Los Angeles County, she graduated from Covina High School, Covina and was married to James Donald Terry on March 29, 1947 in Las Vegas, Nevada. James passed away on their 45th wedding anniversary on March 29, 1992. Mrs. Terry was active in her community, as a member of Grace Bible Church, Native Daughters of the Golden West, Big Valley Garden Club and 50+ Club. She was also a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law M'Lou and Matt Hunsaker of Adin, CA.; grandson J.C. Hunsaker of Adin, CA.; granddaughter Kelsey Hunsaker of Medford, OR.; daughter and son-in-law Mindy and Jim Stuhler of Chino, CA. A second Memorial Service will take place on Sunday, March 21, 2004, at 1 p.m. with a meal following at Gateway Community Church, 5885 Schaefer Ave., Chino, CA. 91710 (909) 628-6598. Senior Pastor Lynn Thrush officiating. Donations may be made to Grace Bible Church, Bieber, CA. Melvin 'Mutt' Vermillion Melvin Frank "Mutt" Vermillion, 75, a near lifetime Modoc resident, passed away March 2, 2004, in Cedarville, CA. A Memorial Service will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra on Saturday, March 6 at 11 a.m. at the Four Seasons building on the Modoc District Fairgrounds, Cedarville. A fellowship gathering will follow. Mr. Vermillion was born in Davis Creek, CA. on March 11, 1928. A complete obituary will be printed at a later date. Kerr Mortuary is handling arrangements. March 18, 2004 Kermit 'K.C.' Tierney Kermit Collins "K.C." Tierney, 83, of Alturas, Calif. passed away peacefully, with his family at his bedside, on March 13, 2004, at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas. Born on the Fourth of July, 1920, in Alturas, Calif., he was the youngest son of William and Daisy Tierney. K.C. lived his life and served his community and Modoc County, residing in Alturas. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and spent two and a half years in service to his country during WWII. He fought at Guadalcanal and was the only survivor from his division. He married Rose Marie Wilson in May of 1952. Five children, six grandchildren, and two step- grandchildren survive him: son Bevin Tierney of Quincy, daughter Michele T. Goralnick and husband Burt of Los Angeles, son Kermit Collins II (Bing) Tierney of Susanville, daughter Kim T. Gentry and husband Mark of Alturas, and daughter Angela T. Alexander and husband Stephen of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren: Joshua Smith, 21, of LaGrange, NC, Casey Smith, 20, of LaGrange, NC, Nathan Tierney, 19, of Susanville. Amy Gentry, 19, of Chico, Shannon Smith, 18, of Provo, UT, Jacob Smith, 17, of LaGrange, NC; step grandchildren Amber Gentry, 25, of Spokane, WA. and Luke Gentry, 22, of Tumwater, WA. Rose passed away in 1990. K.C. began a loving relationship with Deanie Weldin in 1991, and they were together for 13 years. Deanie was at his side during his final hours. Known as the one who spearheaded the Rotary Fish Derby for Modoc youths, K.C. was also honored to be Grand Marshal of the Modoc Fair and Fandango Parades and was instrumental in the organization of the Fandango Parade for years. He owned and operated Tierney Ford Sales in Alturas and Skateland North from 1979 until 1983 in Alturas and later opened Mr. K.C.'s Used Cars. K.C. was a devoted member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Alturas. He was involved in many service organizations within the community such as the Alturas Elks Lodge 1756, Modoc and later Alturas Chamber of Commerces, and Alturas Rotary. K.C. had a generous heart, always thinking of others. His love and concern for the community was evident in the service he rendered throughout his entire life. Public Visitation is to be held at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas on Friday, March 19 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Liturgy of the Word, Catholic funeral services to be given by the Rev. Patrick Henry at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday, March 20, 2004, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, East Fourth St., Alturas at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at 11:15 a.m. at the Alturas Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Veterans' Organizations of Alturas. A reception will be held at the Veterans' Memorial Hall in Alturas. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his honor to the following: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, The Elks Lodge, Rotary or the Chamber of Commerce. The viewing is to be held at Kerr Mortuary on Friday. March 19 at 4:00-8:00 p.m. Following the services, there will be graveside full Military service put on by the Veteran's Organization of Alturas. The reception will be held at the Veterans Hall in Alturas. Beauford Buster Bouse Services for respected and long-time Big Valley resident Beauford Buster Bouse will be held at the Adin Community Bible Church, Adin, Calif. at 1 p.m. today, Thursday, March 18. Pastor Harold Luke will conduct the service with military honors to follow at the interment at the Adin Cemetery. A time of fellowship will follow at the Adin Community Hall. Mr. Bouse passed away March 14, 2004 at his home in Adin. He was 79. Born in the southern California town of Piru to Vivian Bouse on March 23, 1924, he arrived in Big Valley in 1929 where the family (six brothers and sisters) lived on a homestead out of Lookout. He attended Widow Valley School through the eighth grade and attended Adin, Bieber and Fall River High Schools while living on the Kramer Ranch where he started working when he was 14 years old, living with Ward and Dorothea Kramer and her father Charlie Gerig. On November 2, 1944, he joined the U.S. Army and served in the 82nd Airborn, specializing in demolitions, paratrooping, and gliders in the South Pacific. He fought with honor and bravery in a naval battle at the Marianas, where many lives were lost. Then, was sent to Luzon in the Phillipines, where he jumped and fought. He came back to the U.S. and was stationed at Ft. Benning, Georgia, when President Roosevelt died in Warm Springs, Arkansas. Honor Guards were needed to place Roosevelt on the train to Washington and Buster was one of these proud and honored few. He received his discharge on November 17, 1946, and returned home to marry his sweetheart, Ruth Babcock of Bieber, on June 12, 1948 in Reno, Nevada. Buster and Ruth worked, lived and reared their three children on the Kramer Ranch, where they remained for 37 years of their 55 years of marriage. Their family did everything together which attests to how close they are to one another today. A special outing was a visit to their favorite campsite at Widow Valley. Buster loved to hunt and fish and had a passion for flying airplanes. He received his pilots license after finishing school in Fall River Mills. He owned an interest in the airplane that was at the Kramer Ranch. In November 1984, Buster and Ruth moved into Adin. In 2000, they were honored to be the Grand Marshals for Big Valley Summer Festival. Together, they have been involved in Veterans of Foreign Wars, assisted the blood bank drives and community events. Buster helped with search and rescue operations with the East Shasta County Flying Sheriff's Possee. He also attended the GI Agriculture school in Bieber two nights a week for two years. The organization eventually became Future Farmers of America. He and Ruth helped build Grace Bible Church while living in Bieber and were active in fellowship and as Sunday School teachers. For the last 20 years they attended Adin Community Bible Church. They have given praise and honor to God for all the blessings they have received in their lives. Mr. Bouse leaves his loving wife Ruth of Adin; their children Dan Bouse of Adin; Dorothy Hutchison of Adin and Jean Breakfield of Adin; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, with another on the way; his brother Henry Bouse of Adin, Calif.; sister Louise Taylor of Phoenix, Ariz.; sister Eleanor Cannon of Antioch, Calif. and brother Robert Carmichael of Gilchrist, Ore., and many friends whom they consider family as well. He was preceded in death by his sisters Norene Stroud, Elsie Thompson and Juanita Bouse. In Mr. Bouse's memory, remembrances may be directed to the Big Valley Endowment Foundation, P.O. Box 356, Adin, CA 96006. ~~~~~~ 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 - March 4, 2004 Harold C. Ascherman, Jr Harold Calvin Ascherman, Jr., age 80, passed away in his Cedarville, Calif. home on March 1, 2004. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 5, 2004, at the Cedarville Community Church, followed by a private graveside service. Mr. Ascherman was a 38-year resident of Surprise Valley. He was born on September 2, 1923, to Cal and Nell Ascherman of Petaluma, Calif. He was in the military service in the Army Air Force during World War II as a private first class. He married Ruby Kathleen Hope of Illford, England June 27,1945. They were married for 58 years and had four children. Harold and his family moved to Fort Bidwell, Calif. in 1966, and to Cedarville, Calif. in 1985. Harold was a retired grocer. He was a long-time member of the Fort Bidwell Volunteer Fire Department, the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and an active member of the Seniors Valley 50 Club. Preceding Harold in death were his sister Marjorie Genola of Calistoga; his son Eric John Ascherman who passed in 1963, and two granddaughters, Faith Leann Ascherman (1995) and Hope Leann Ascherman (1979). He is survived by his wife Ruby, sons Butch and Guy Ascherman of Redding, Calif.; daughter Evelyn Reeves of Lake City, Calif.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Donations can be made to the Surprise Valley Hospital District, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA 96104 or to the Valley 50 Club. Kerr Mortuary is handling arrangements. James 'Randy' Lybarger James Randall "Randy" Lybarger passed away peacefully at his home in Portland, Oregon on February 25, 2004. Randy was born on July 22, 1950, in Alturas, Calif. and graduated from Modoc High School in 1968. He worked various jobs, including working for the University of Oklahoma in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He went to work at Pacific Northwest Bell, now Qwest, where he was also active as a union steward, until his disability retirement in 1996. Randy loved rock hounding and was always in pursuit of antiques and collectibles. His house is a myriad of exciting, unusual and sometimes rare objects. Randy is survived by his three sons, Richard, Chad and Evan of Lowell, Oregon; two grandchildren; brother Larry Lybarger of Puyallup, Washington; and his beloved Candy Monegan. Chesley Hillman DeForest Chesley Hillman DeForest died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Loma Rica, CA. on February 21, 2004. A service will be held at the Adin Community Church, Adin, CA. on Saturday, March 6 at 1 p.m. Rich Bath will officiate. Friends, neighbors and family members are invited to attend a potluck gathering at the Adin Community Hall, following the services. Ches was born in Johnstonville, California on November 11, 1916 to Charles Vaden and Christine Violet Hill DeForest. He was one of 13 children. He attended grammar schools in Standish, Johnstonville, and Buntingville, all places where his parents had ranches, and he attended high school in Susanville. Upon graduation, Ches' father took him to Ash Valley to work for an old family friend, Thad Bath. He spent four years in Ash Valley and then went on to work for Masten Ramsey at Madeline, and later Allie Clough at Los Molinos. In 1941, Ches volunteered for military service and became one of the 196 men of Company E of the 161st Army infantry regiment. He was on the first boat to leave Fort Lewis, Washington heading for Hawaii when Pearl Harbor was bombed. He fought at Guadalcanal, New Caledonia, Vella Larela, and New Georgia Island. When his company was granted rest in New Zealand, there were only 70 men left in the company. Ches was never seriously injured, but did contact malaria. He was discharged in 1945. Because of a fire and loss of records at Army headquarters, Ches finally received his war medals in the mail on February 11, 2004. On November 24, 1945, he married the love of his life, Grace Margaret Bath. They raised a wonderful family of five children. Throughout the years, Ches, with pride and dedication, worked on ranches for Masten Ramsey and the Flournoys of Likely, T.H. Richards of Oregon House, and Bob Obrien of Loma Rica. Upon retiring in 1987 he and Grace moved to their own place on the Loma Rica Road. Here, Ches continued to raise registered Hereford cattle and America Quarter Horses. In recent years Ches and Grace enjoyed their summers in Adin and winters in Loma Rica. As a respected member of the communities he lived in, and strong supporter of youth activities, Ches served on the Oregon House School Board, President of the Yuba County 4-H Council, Community 4-H Leader, and Livestock Superintendent at the Yuba County Fair. He supported the Yuba Sutter and Intermountain Fairs' 4-H and FFA Livestock Auctions. Ches and Grace were members of the Loma Rica Community Church. Ches loved to rope and be on horseback. In his earlier years he was a fierce competitor in team roping. He loved to rope at brandings. He knew cattle and was a great cowman. He enjoyed being with family and friends, both new and old. And he adored his grandchildren. Ches is survived by his wife, Grace of Loma Rica and Adin, CA.; daughter Cheryl DeForest, Loma Rica, CA.; daughter and son-in-law Beverly and Darrell "Bo" Tipton, Loma Rica; sons and daughters-in-law Tom and Kathy DeForest; Paul and Karin DeForest, Ash Valley, Calif.; and Charles and Becky DeForest, Wheatland; brother Gilbert DeForest, Cottonwood; brothers and sisters-in-law Ralph and Nancy DeForest, Likely; and Gay and Sunny DeForest, Empire, NV.; sister Bonnie DeWitt, Elko, NV. sister and brother-in-law Flora and Donald Genkinger, Sparks, NV. and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Vaden DeForest; mother, Christine Violet Hill DeForest; brothers Lawrence Vaden DeForest, Jesse Levoy DeForest, Charles Jr. DeForest, and Thomas Frazier DeForest; and sisters: Betty Jo DeForest Yeakey, Helen Marie DeForest Beterbide, and Marjel Christine DeForest. A service was also held at the Loma Rica Community Church, Loma Rica on February 25. Contributions in memory of Ches DeForest may be made to the Intermountain Cattlewomen Scholarship Fund, Box 161, McArthur, CA. 96056, or to a charity of choice. Edrie Leona "Teddy" Hays Edrie Leona 'Teddy' Hays, 99, Bonanza, OR. died February 22, 2004, of natural causes in Klamath Falls, OR. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bonanza Memorial Park in Bonanza with the Rev. Billy Hamblin officiating. Visitation is until 5 p.m. today in O'Hair and Riggs Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Hays was born February 11, 1902, in Coos Bay to Charles Eugene and Julia Etta (McGee) Gallop. She also lived in Coos Bay until moving with her family in 1910 to Fort Bidwell, where she enjoyed many of the community activities and met her future husband at a function in nearby Lake City. After graduating from Fort Bidwell High School, she moved to Los Angeles and attended a business school there. She later returned to the Surprise Valley and in 1927 married William J. "Bill" Hays in Lake City. They made their home on the Lake City Ranch, living there until moving to Ashland in 1944. When all of her children had reached school age, she went to work as the school cook for Bellview Elementary School. In 1959, she and her husband purchased a ranch at Malin, where they grew hay and grains and raised sheep and cattle. They retired in 1964 and moved to Langell Valley. Mrs. Hays then worked for several seasons sorting potatoes for L.K. Produce. Her husband preceded her in death in 1976. She was a member of Klamath County Home Extension for more than 50 years. While living in the Surprise Valley, she enjoyed gardening and canning produce. At the annual Modoc Fair, she won numerous awards for her canning, baking and sewing projects. In Langell Valley, she was active in the Langell Valley Sewing Club. She enjoyed reading and crocheted a countless number of afghans that she gave as presents to friends and family members. She also enjoyed attending sports activities, especially baseball and basketball, of her children and grandchildren and watching birds that visited her yard. Survivors include her daughter Lois Jean Struve of Bonanza; son William J. "Bill" Hays of Soldotna, Alaska; grandchildren and their spouses Vicky and Charles Ward of Wasilla, Alaska, Cindy Hays of Soldotna, Jeannie and Larry Bopp of Modesto, CA. Ray and Chris Struve of Malin and Carol Matense of Bend; great-grandchildren Jevon Struve and his wife Merridith, Lawson Struve, Kevin Mauseth, Kenny Bopp and his wife Becky, Roger Bopp and his wife Debbie, Tyler Brown, Emily Brown, Chayna Ward and Charles Ward Jr.; great-great-grandchildren Jon, Mike and Justin Bopp and Jordan and Anna Struve. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister Vida Hanks and brother Everett Gallop. Memorial donations may be made to Bonanza Ambulance, P.O. Box 363, Bonanza, OR. 97623. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.