Theodore 'Ted' R. Martinez Funeral services for Theodore "Ted" R. Martinez were held on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004 at 12 noon at the XL Reservation Cemetery in Modoc County. A wake was held Saturday night at the family residence on Carlos Street, Alturas. Mr. Martinez passed away on January 29, 2004 at 12:20 a.m. at his Redding home, as were his wishes. Born in Likely, Calif. to Ethel and Teadoro Martinez on September 10, 1932, he graduated from Modoc High School and also attended Shasta College in Redding. Theodore was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served as an ammunition technician during the Korean Conflict. He had currently been employed at Win River Casino in Redding, Calif. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his son Victor Martinez and brothers Raymond Martinez and John Martinez. He is survived by his wife Julia of Redding; son and daughter-in-law Ruben and Ana Martinez of Alturas, Calif.; sons Vincent Martinez of Redding; Shaun Martinez of Redding; Anthony Martinez of Redding; daughter Julie Martinez of Redding; three grandchildren, Catalina, Andrew and Edeweechee all of Redding; nieces Carmen Marin of Sacramento; Monique Chacon of Healdsburg; nephew and niece-in-law DeAngelo and Edith Regoles of Shasta Lake City. The Family of Theodore "Ted" Martinez wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the Pitt River Tribe and Redding Rancheria for their financial contributions, also to the V.F.W. Honor Guard for their time and dedication and to the numerous relatives and friends for their support through this difficult time. Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, Memorial and Honor Program/NCC, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720 or to the American Cancer Society, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002 or call the ACS at 1-800-227-2345 to make a donation with a credit card. February 12 , 2004 Beverly Moore After an incredible, near two-year display of courage and optimism, Beverly Moore finally succumbed to the cancer that had plagued her for so long, by quietly passing away in her sleep in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 8, 2004 in Alturas, Calif. Beverly Josephine Benner was born December 13, 1932 in Cedarville, Calif. to John and Bessie Benner of Empire, Nevada. She attended school in Gerlach, Nevada throughout her childhood and eventually graduated a year early from Gerlach High. Shortly after graduating, Beverly met Wayne Moore and on April 1, 1950, the two were married in Reno, Nevada. They then settled in Alturas and began a family that would ultimately include five children, twelve grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoyed a wide range of different activities, from bowling to water-skiing, reading to motorcycle riding. Everything she did, she did with all her heart and because of it, her passing will leave a deep void in the lives of all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Beverly was preceded in death by brothers Virgil and Jack Benner, sisters Irene Smith, Jean Tierney and Eleanor Casselman, an infant son Michael Wayne, a grandson Tommy Anderson and great-grandson Travis Madden. She is survived by her husband of almost 54 years, Wayne Moore of Alturas; children and their families, Debbie Anderson of Alturas; Diann Nelson of Elk Grove; Darlene Panner of Cedarville; Donna Hamilton of Alturas and David Moore of Redding. We love you gramma!! A memorial service will be held on Friday, Feb. 13 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ, 1450 N. Warner Street in Alturas Memorials may be directed to the "MWMC Cancer Treatment Center," Merle West Medical Center, 2610 Uhrmann Rd., Klamath Falls, Ore. 97601. Eternal Hills of Klamath Falls is in charge of arrangements. Donald Lee Rhodes Alturas resident Don Rhodes, 75, died February 2, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, Calif. Don was born June 17, 1928, in Fallbrook, Calif. to Roy Rhodes and LaVon (Orr) Rhodes Burke. He was raised in Fallbrook and attended Fallbrook High School. During his childhood Don spent eight years in the Children's Hospital in Los Angeles. He attended the National School in Los Angeles for diesel and auto mechanics. On December 17, 1955 he married Marilyn Ruth (Bergo) Brooks. Don, Marilyn and her children Judy and Bill made their homes in South Gate, CA. September of 1958, they had a daughter, Sharilyn Marie. In November of 1973, they moved to Alturas, CA. where they made their home at California Pines. Don worked as a mechanic until he purchased the Auction Yard Cafe in Alturas, which he and Marilyn operated for several years, until retiring in 1991. Don was a lifetime member of the Alturas Elks Lodge #1756. He had a great love for his family. In his early years, he enjoyed racing dirt bikes in the Mojave Desert and playing golf. He loved to fish and spend time with his friends at Blue Lake. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law Sharilyn and Terry McLain of Lakeview, Ore.; step daughter Judy Keeler of Los Angeles, Calif.; brother-in-law and his wife Ed and Mary Bergo of Arroyo Grande, Calif.; grandchildren Cambria and Ryan Amacker of Lakeview, Ore.; and Travis, Amber and Logan McKee-McLain of Gillette, Wyoming. He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn; his parents; step father Gordon Burke; brother Russell Rhodes; and step son Bill Brooks. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Shirley Mae Capps Shirley Mae Capps, 67, died of natural causes on February 5, 2004, at the Lake District Long Term Care Facility in Lakeview, Oregon. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 9, at the Lakeview First Baptist Church, 910 North Second Street. Interment followed at the Sunset Park Cemetery. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Capps was born April 9, 1936, in Alturas, Calif. to Lawrence and Josephine (Pratt) Mills. She was married to Ken Capps on February 16, 1954, in Reno, Nevada. She grew up in Lakeview and was a 1954 graduate of Lakeview High School. In addition to janitorial work, Mrs. Capps cared for her beautiful yard, enjoyed doing all kinds of needlework, crafts, her kittens and going for rides. She loved to babysit her grandchildren. And she attended the Church of the Open Bible. Mrs. Capps is survived by her husband Ken Capps of Lakeview, Oregon; daughters and sons-in-law Sheree and Dusty Willis of Estacada and Kathy and Dave Knowles of Lakeview; grandsons Ryan Willis and Cory Willis; granddaughters Kristin Knowles and Melissa Knowles; sister and brother-in-law Marilyn and Ray Bateman of Harrisburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospital Chapel Fund, c/o Lakeview Ministerial Association, P.O. Box 54, Lakeview, OR. 97630, or to a charity of the donor's choice. February 19, 2004 Mary Laudine Allen Mary Laudine Allen passed on peacefully on February 13, 2004 in Emmett, Idaho. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2004 at the Emmett Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from noon until 6:00 p.m. at the Potter Funeral Chapel in Emmett. Mrs. Allen was born in 1916 in Washington County, Oklahoma, the daughter of Clyde and Goldie Mills. She attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas. The Allens operated the Madeline Service Center at Madeline, California, a business of general store, Chevron Station, motel and trailer park. Mrs. Allen also served that community as Postmaster and as County Librarian. She was involved in many activities on the Madeline Plains. She started the Friday night movies at the Madeline school and breakfast was always ready at 5:00 a.m. for the cowboys going into the Red Rock. She always had time to make a dress or hem the slacks for the girls and boys going to the school dance. Her home was open for all to use for weddings, memorials, and other gatherings. Laudine was known to many, young and old alike as "Aunt Deane." She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Earl Allen, an Emmett native. She is survived by her sister Willa Utt of Janesville, Calif.: nephew Paul Utt of Willows, CA., and his sons Jason of Reno, Nevada and Timothy of Janesville, Calif. and the Emmett family she called her own, Mike and Rhonda, Brunson and their children Jeff, Mikey and Lisa. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. ~~~~~~ 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 - February 12, 2004 Ruth E. Westmoreland Alturas resident Ruth E. Westmoreland, 94, passed away January 28, 2004 at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, Calif. A Memorial service and potluck dinner were held at Faith Baptist Church in Alturas, Calif. on January 31, 2004. Pastor Rod Bodmer officiated. Burial took place in San Bernardino. She was born Ruth Ella Lehman to Joseph and Cora Lehman on July 17, 1909 in Solomon, Kansas. Ruth studied the Bible and music at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois and graduated in 1937. While at Moody, she met Leslie A. Westmoreland. They were married on Christmas Eve, 1937 in Davenport, Iowa. It was a double wedding ceremony with her sister, Amy marrying Troy Stipe. Ruth and Leslie lived in Missoula, Montana where they pastored a church. Later, they returned to Chicago where Ruth was employed at Brachs Candy Company office. They were members of Leavitt Street Bible Church and later Calvary Memorial Church. Leslie passed away July 5, 1961. Ruth retired from Brachs in 1974. She then moved to San Bernardino, Calif. to care for her aging mother. Ruth's mother passed away in 1985 and a few years later, Ruth moved to Alturas, Calif., to be near her sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Warford Green. In Alturas she was a faithful and much loved member of Faith Baptist Church and of Bible study. Her wonderful soprano voice was appreciated in church where she loved to sing. She also loved flowers and enjoyed her membership at the Art Center, where she sold her watercolor paintings and crocheted baby items. Also an avid reader, the post office and library were frequent destinations as she walked around town. Ruth is survived by her brother the Rev. Glen Lehman of Grand Rapids, Michigan; sister, Mrs. Dorothy Childers of Bettendorf, Iowa; brother, David Lehman of Burbank, Calif.; brother-in-law Warford Green of Alturas, Calif.; niece Mrs. Phyllis Elliott of Hillside, Illinois and many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Leslie, her sister Amy Stipe, sister Lucille Green, brother Harold Lehman and parents Joseph and Cora Lehman. The family is thankful, first of all, to the Lord Jesus for their rich heritage of knowing Ruth Westmoreland, being in her family and sharingher faith in God. They are also very thankful to the many friends and loved ones who cared for Ruth through the years. Memorial donations may be directed to the Building Fund at Faith Baptist Church, 810 West Carlos St., Alturas, Calif. 96101. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas was in charge of arrangements. Lacene E. Boyd Long-time Alturas resident and piano teacher Lacene Evadna Boyd, 88, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2004 in Fortuna, Calif. A resident of Alturas, Calif. since 1955, she was actively involved with the Alturas First Baptist Church where, for several years, she served in the positions of church treasurer and organist. She also taught piano to many youngsters in the area. She was born Lacene Evadna Sweangen in Topeka, Kansas on January 12, 1916. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell and two sons, Robert and Gary. She leaves behind two sons, Dan of Alturas, Calif. and John of Fortuna, Calif., their wives, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held at the Alturas First Baptist Church on Friday, February 6 at 10 a.m. with interment at the Alturas Cemetery. A time of remembrance for friends and family will take place at the First Baptist Church, following services. Pastor Bud Kirk will officiate. Vicki Anne Christensen Former Likely resident, Vicki Anne Christensen of Sacramento, died of natural causes in Carmichael, Calif. on February 1, 2004. Vicki was born March 2, 1947, in San Francisco, Calif. to C. Brunel "Bru" and Barbara Don Christensen. She lived in Likely while growing up and always considered herself a Modocer. Vicki graduated from South Fork Elementary School and Modoc High School. She worked as a telephone operator for several years at Citizens Utilities in Alturas. Vicki moved to Sacramento in 1973, and worked in the answering service business and for the Franchise Tax Board. Vicki was preceded by both sets of grandparents and her father, C. Brunel Christensen. 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. Funeral services will be held at a later date at the Likely Cemetery, Likely, California. Remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice. Ruth Flournoy Crew A memorial service for Ruth Flournoy Crew will be held Monday, February 9 at 9 a.m. at Christian Life Assembly Church, 225 West B Street, Alturas. Burial will be at the Likely Cemetery in Likely, Calif. Mrs. Crew, who had been living in Alturas from 1999 until 2003, passed away of natural causes in Modesto, Calif. on January 30, 2004. She was 78. She was a native of Berkeley, Calif., born August 25, 1925. Mrs. Crew was the mother of Cindy Marks of Modesto and Wade Crew of Ripon, Calif. She is also survived by her sisters June Lord of Auburn and Claire Goulden of Alturas, Calif. Four stepchildren survive and are Vivian Faust of Milwaukie, Oregon; Valerie Range of Boise, Idaho; LaVonne Oelschlager of Clackamas, Oregon and Hiram Crew of Milwaukie, Oregon; 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will also be held today, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. at Ripon Grace Brethren Church, Ripon, Calif. Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in Modesto is in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be sent to Child Evangelism Fellowship, P.O. Box 981, Modesto, Calif. 95353. Lucille Retzloff Services were held on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Dominic's Catholic Church in Orland for Lucille Retzloff, 86, who passed away on January 22, 2004 at Enloe Medical Center in Chico, Calif. She was born on August 23, 1917 to Antone and Mary Marks. She attended schools in Bayliss and Orland and later married John Retzloff in 1939. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. She lived in Orland for 63 years and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother She is survived by sisters Clem Ponciano of Willows, Ermaline Azevedo of Sacramento; brother Tony Marks of Oroville; daughters Carmen Brumbaugh of Orland, Sandi Ray and husband Lawrence of Alturas; and son Jack Retzloff, of Covelo. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild She was preceded in death by her husband John Retzloff and sisters Mary Silva of Sacramento and Emily Alves of Bayliss. Arrangements are under the direction of F.D. Sweet & Son of Orland ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Chico Enterprise-Record - 9/26/2006 – Chico, CA. Robert K. Minto Robert K. Minto, of Durham, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 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, Calif. on Oct. 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. Co. 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. Roberts 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 Assoc.. 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, Sept. 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, Sept. 30, 2006, 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. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

January 22, 2004 Gerald 'Jerry' Downard Alturas resident Gerald "Jerry" Boyd Downard, 88, died suddenly from a stroke and heart attack while on vacation in Clearwater, Florida on December 23, 2003. Mr. Downard had relocated to Modoc County, California in the late 1970s, where he purchased property that had belonged to a relative. He was an active community supporter during his years in Alturas. Born on October 3, 1915 in Keosauqua, Iowa to Boyd and Dorcus Downard, he was reared in a very musical family and learned to play the steel guitar and the organ. He was a talented musician. A former pilot and flight instructor, he was a decorated Korean War veteran and served a long and extensive military career. He retired from the military in the late 1960s, as a Master Sergeant. He was a life member of the Alturas Disabled American Veterans Chapter 113. Mr. Downard was also an accomplished master cabinet maker and carpenter. He and his brother created and built Chris Craft Boats, Inc. Jerry later sold his half of the business to his brother, who later sold the business. Mr. Downard enjoyed every aspect of life and lived it to the fullest. He loved people and was a great supporter and a fan of the Alturas Country Jam sessions, which he videotaped over the years. He also enjoyed attending the daily lunches, visiting with other senior citizens at the Modoc Senior Citizens Center. His interests were in friends and electronic toys. He was preceded in death two years ago by his wife Mary Downard; his parents Boyd and Dorcus Downard; son Gerald Don, Daughter Mary Dorcus Sikes; granddaughter Brenda J. Downard and two great- grandchildren. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law Nell and Jim Orndorf of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; son William Frederick Downard of Byrdstown, Tennessee; grandchildren Teri Downard, Milana Riffe, Dwight King, Adona Frye, Rebakah Flohr and six great-grandchildren, all from Ohio. Pastor Dewey Potter, the Veterans Groups of Alturas and Veterans' Chaplain will conduct a memorial service with military honors and "a celebration of Mr. Downard's life" on Saturday, January 24 at 10 a.m. at the Veterans' Memorial Hall, So. Main St., Alturas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alturas D.A.V. Chapter 113. A Native American Indian ceremony was also held in Ohio, as Mr. Downard was proud of his Blackfoot heritage. Nadine Jimmy Phillips Services for Nadine Jimmy Phillips of Cedarville, will be held Friday, January 23, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the services at the Surprise Valley Community Church in Cedarville. Interment will follow at the Cedarville Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips, who had made Modoc County her home for the past 11 years, passed away of natural causes at the age of 103 in Cedarville, Calif. on January 17, 2004. Nadine Jimmy Chappell was born on December 9, 1900 in Tyler, Texas to Anne Elizabeth (McGinney) and Thomas Sidney Chappell. When Nadine was a young girl, her father moved the family from Texas to a small ranch near Tucumcari, New Mexico, where Nadine graduated from high school. She enjoyed participating in sports, especially basketball. She loved to play the piano and loved to dance. After high school, she worked as a secretary and in the local bank. She married Roy T. Phillips in Tucumcari, New Mexico on April 20, 1922, after he had returned to Tucumcari after World War I. To find better job opportunities, they loaded what few personal belongings they had into their Model T Ford and headed west, first settling in the Los Angeles, Calif. area. They had no money, no jobs, but strong wills. They had driven roads that were made of only two wood planks to accommodate tires across the sands, west of Yuma, Arizona, with no such thing as a paved road. In June of 1923, Nadine traveled back to Tucumcari, New Mexico to be with her family for the birth of her first child, a son, Roy, Jr. Not long after, she and her son made the long return trip to California. A daughter, Betty Ann, was born in Taft, Calif. in 1925. Roy, Sr. was working in the oil fields and Nadine was a homemaker....... After 58 years of marriage, Roy Sr. died in 1978. Nadine then moved to be near her family, first to Roseburg, Oregon, and then in 1992, to Cedarville, Calif. Mrs. Phillips is survived by her son Roy Phillips and wife Marge of Cedarville, Calif.; daughter Betty Ann Helmke and husband Virg of Glide, Oregon; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Surprise Valley Community Hospital, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, Calif. 96104. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas is in charge of arrangements. Katherine Barry Baalman The memorial service for former Fort Bidwell resident Kitty Baalman, who died January 15, 2004, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2004, at Ashland Bible Church, 400 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland, Oregon. Pastor Nate Shinn will officiate. Interment will be at Ft. Bidwell, Calif. Cemetery at a later date. Kitty was born August 27, 1915, in Lakeview, Oregon, to Nicholas Patrick Barry and Eolus Lofftus Barry. She was a granddaughter of James Kane Barry of Rockchapel, Newmarket, County Cork, Ireland, and Katherine O'Connor Barry, of San Francisco, who were pioneers in the Lakeview area, and of Christopher Columbus Lofftus of Warner Valley, Oregon (formerly of Ashland, Oregon) and Edith Ewell Brown of Ft. Bidwell, Calif. James Kane Barry, alone with three of his brothers, were instrumental in bringing most of the original Irish settlers to Lake County, Oregon beginning in 1877. On June 1, 1941, in Reno, Nevada, she married Eugene Henry Baalman, who died November 16, 1998. Kitty grew up at Adel, Oregon, attended elementary school there and attended high school in Lakeview. She was the Lakeview Rodeo Queen in 1933. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Southern Oregon College, Ashland, Oregon and her Master's Degree from Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York. She served on the Governor's Task Force for Special Education and assisted in the development of the Special Education Program in the State of Oregon. The majority of her career was spent teaching in the Special Education program in the Josephine County School District in Grants Pass, Ore. She had many hobbies. She was an accomplished horsewoman, an avid reader, and a story writer. She also loved to garden and cook. After her retirement, Kitty and Eugene moved to Ft. Bidwell, Calif. where they were active in the local church and civic activities. They returned to Medford, Oregon in 1997 due to poor health. She is survived by a son, Nicholas A. "Tony" Baalman, Sr. of Talent, Ore.; a daughter, Judith Shiron, Portland, Oregon; grandchildren Jolinda Baker, Lynnwood, Washington; J. Richard Baalman, Monroe, Washington; Nicholas Baalman, Jr., Talent; and Michele Marthaller, Portland; six great-grandchildren; sisters Nellie Jane Barry Herringer, Clarksburg, Calif. and Betty Barry Fletcher, Spokane, Washington, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by sisters Ruth Eolus Barry Cox and Edith Barry; brothers Robert James Barry, Nicholas Lofftus Barry, and Franklin Duane Barry. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a contribution in Kitty's memory to Ashland Bible Church, 400 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland, Oregon. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford, Oregon. January 29, 2004 Ruth E. Westmoreland Alturas resident Ruth E. Westmoreland, 94, passed away January 28, 2004 at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, Calif. A Memorial service will be conducted by Pastor Rod Bodmer at the Faith Baptist Church on Carlos Street, Alturas on Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Building Fund at Faith Baptist Church. A private interment will be held in San Bernardino, Calif., where Mrs. Westmoreland had made her home before moving to Alturas some 16 years ago. She was born in McCausland, Iowa on July 17, 1909. A complete obituary will be published next week. ~~~~~~ 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 - January 8, 2004 Ellen Josephine Fulcher A Memorial service for Ellen Fulcher will be held Sunday, January 11, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ, 1450 Warner St., Alturas, Calif. Pastor Dewey Potter will officiate. Ellen passed away peacefully in her home in Alturas, California on Thursday, December 25, 2003, after waging a valiant battle against ALS (Lou Gerig's Disease). During her illness, even on her worst days, she always tried to keep her sense of humor and a smile on her face. Ellen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. . She was active throughout her life in her church, the Art Center and the Alturas Garden Club. Ellen was a gifted gardener and she loved working in her yard and tending her flowers. She was born Ellen Grimes on February 21, 1929 in Whitesboro, Texas. Ellen is survived by her husband, Don Fulcher of Alturas, Calif.; her son, Tom Yell and his family of Anchorage, Alaska; her son Harley Yell and his family of Eugene, Oregon; her daughter Elaine McMurry and her family of Kodiak, Alaska; her daughter Connie Mitchell and her family of Woodbine, Georgia. She also leaves her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her sisters, many nieces, nephews and a host a friends. Ellen, you are dearly loved and will be forever missed. Donations in Ellen's memory may be made to the organization or charity of your choice. Cynthia B. Steward Stefani A Memorial service for Alturas resident Cynthia Belle Steward Stefani, was held Saturday, January 3, 2004 at 12 noon at the Christian Life Assembly Church, 225 West B Street, in Alturas. Pastor Jerry Chilson officiated Mrs. Stefani, 47, passed away at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, Calif. on Tuesday, December 30, 2003. She had been diagnosed in September with cancer and fought a courageous and valiant battle against cancer and pneumonia. Born Cynthia Steward to a large family in Cedarville, Calif. on March 31, 1956, she attended Modoc High School, then moved to Oklahoma for several years. She earned her GED and returned to Alturas a number of years later, at the encouragement of her family, to rear her children in Modoc County. Never a person to impose on anyone, she worked hard, was patient and tenacious. Cynthia was pleased to have successfully passed her bus driver test early in the summer of 2003 to become a driver for Sage Stage. Before she became ill, she drove the Sage Stage during the week and was a server at the Wagon Wheel CafŽ in Alturas, on weekends. She had also delivered "Meals on Wheels" for the Modoc Senior Citizens Center program. She loved being around people. She had a strong faith in God, which was instilled by her mother and father to all her family, from childhood. The youngest of six girls, with one brother two years younger, all the girls were born while the family resided in Surprise Valley. The family moved to Alturas in 1957, when her father Brucie Steward went to work for CalTrans as a mechanic. Her brother was born in Alturas. Cindy's three children, oldest son Dwight and wife Mandy, daughter Keturah and youngest son Kyle were always her pride and joy. She also had two grandchildren from Dwight whom she adored. Cindy was always doing for others. She was a "sweet baby sister," shared her sisters and she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her three children Brucie (Dwight) Gene Hayles, 28, and wife Mandy of Pipestem, True West Virginia; Keturah B. Hayles, 26, of Alturas, Calif. and Kyle Randy Stefani, 16, of Alturas, Calif.; her grandchildren Kendal, age 6 and Britany, age 4; five sisters, Dori Shaffer and husband Louis of Alturas, Calif.; Mary Ann Smith and husband Bill of Fort Rock, Oregon; Judy Lynch and husband Richard of Alturas, Calif.; Bonnie Steward of Alturas, Calif.; Pat Matthews of Likely, Calif. and Cindy's brother Hal Steward and wife Lara of Casa Grande, Arizona. She is also survived by 15 nieces and nephews and 15 great-nieces and nephews; plentiful uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Brucie and Jane Steward of Lake City. Donations in Mrs. Stefani's memory may be directed to the Modoc Medical Center, 228 McDowell Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas was in charge of arrangements. Jacqueline Olive Collis Jacqueline Olive Collis, 82 years old, went to be with our Lord on December 8, 2003, and was laid to rest December 12, 2003 at the Alturas Cemetery, with the wonderful prayers and words from the Rev. Destry Campbell. Jackie, as she was known to all, was born July 13, 1921 to John and Olive (Smith) Adams in Seattle, Washington. Jackie spent her younger years in the Klamath Falls and Chiloquin, Oregon area until she came to Alturas, Calif. to live with her aunt and uncle, Wallace "Doc" and Martha Dorris, who at that time owned the Brass Rail. She later met and married Harold "Howdy" Mapes on October 30, 1939; to this union they had three daughters, Nancy, Diana and Mary Lou. The couple later divorced in 1949. Jackie married Randall Collis on May 29, 1954. They owned the old Porter Ranch which is now known as the Dee Jay Ranch, and they also owned and operated Pepperdine Deer Camp for several years before giving the camp to Don Collis. After the ranch was sold in 1964, they bought the Leo Gysin place on Parker Creek Road. Jackie was instrumental in starting the Modoc County Side Saddlers and later the Modoc Tee Pee Ride, which is still going strong today. Jackie served on the election board, and was a member of the Women's VFW Auxiliary 3327, under the leadership of Virgie Meyer. She was a long-time member of the Modoc Rock and Mineral Society. She was involved with PTA while her children were in school. Jackie loved to hunt and fish and camp out. She took her children and later her grandchildren and shared her love of the outdoors. She was an accomplished horsewomen before she married Randall and loved the ranch life. Jackie worked at Modoc Medical Center for many years, and when her husband had a stroke in 1978, she left her employment to take care of Randall until his death in 1991. Jackie always expressed her greatest accomplishment was the raising of her daughters, but she did many wonderful things for all the people around her. Her family always came first. She was a great listener and a true friend. She lived life to the fullest with love and laughter. She loved to dance and play pinochle. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Steve and Hubert and sisters June and Hope. She is survived by her three daughters and their husbands, Nancy and Jim Sanford of Langley, British Columbia; Diana and Fred Derner of Alturas, Calif., Mary Lou and Mickey Allen of Alturas, Calif. and two step sons and their wives, Roger and Rose Collis of Roseburg, Oregon, and Don and Joan Collis of Alturas, Calif.; numerous grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Jackie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. January 15, 2004 Lucille Green Lucille Green, 90, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, January 10, 2004, in Alturas. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Warford Green of Alturas, Calif. Their marriage in 1961 brought together two families consisting of Lucille's four children and Warford's four children. Warford acknowledges the Lord's blessing in the harmonious blending of the eight children and the addition of their spouses: Grace and Henry Buerer of Orangevale, Calif.; Jeanette and Roger Stone of Redlands, Calif.; Virginia Webb, serving the Lord in Romania; Linda and Tom Carrier of Redlands, Calif.; David and Deon Green of Maumelle, AR; Dwight and Mary Green of Purceville, VA; Duane and Linda Green of Roswell, NM; and Faith and Doug Bettcher of Kirkland, WA. Other survivors include siblings Glenn Lehman, 96, of Grand Rapids, MI; Ruth Westmoreland, 94, of Alturas, Calif.; Dorothy Childers, 84, in Bettendorf, IA; and David Lehman, 74, in Catalina, CA. Preceding her in death are two siblings: Amy Stipe and Harold Lehman, and grandchildren Jim and Darrin Snodgrass and Julianne Carrier. Lucille and Warford have 21 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. Grace Lucille Lehman was born March 30, 1913, in Langley Township, Kansas. She moved with her daughters to California in 1948. She worked for at time at Norton Air Force Base Commissary and later in the San Bernardino Public School Cafeterias while Warford worked at Halsey Machine Company. She lived in San Bernardino from 1948-1975, when she and Warford retired to a home they were building in California Pines. They were active in Roving Volunteers in Christ's Service (RVICS) and became members of Faith Baptist Church in Alturas, where they have worked and enjoyed the fellowship of many brothers and sisters in Christ. The funeral and following potluck dinner will be held at Faith Baptist Church on Sunday, January 18, at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Rod Bodmer officiating. Kerr Mortuary of Alturas is handling arrangements. In addition, a graveside service will be held at Montecito Memorial Park in San Bernardino, California, on Thursday, January 22, at 10:00 a.m. for friends and family in that area with Bob Caddel of Campus Crusade for Christ giving a devotional message. The family extends sincere gratitude for the multitude of expressions of sympathy and love from those who knew and loved Lucille. Charles E. Reed Lookout resident Charles E. Reed, 93, passed away of natural causes at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, Calif. on January 6, 2004. Mr. Reed had moved from Los Angeles to Modoc County in 1978. He was a Chief Radio Technician with the U.S. Navy for 22 years. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was born in Centralia, Washington on November 10, 1910. He is survived by his son Robert Reed of Lookout, Calif.; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. McDonald's Chapel, Burney will be in charge of graveside services to be held at a later date. Burial will be at the Lookout Cemetery. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Barbara Rae Slinkard Barbara Rae Slinkard passed away December 9, 2003, at her home in Alturas, Calif., after a lengthy illness. She was 82. Born Barbara Rae Hobbs on November 16, 1921 in Lake City, Calif., where her parents, Roy and Frankie Hobbs, owned a ranch. Barbara was the youngest child and worked on the ranch with her three sisters, Rhua, Thelma and Phylis Barbara attended school in Lake City, Calif. and graduated from Surprise Valley High School in 1940. She attended Healds Business College in Sacramento for one term. On Nov. 7, 1940, Barbara married another Surprise Valley High School graduate, Steve Slinkard, in Carson City, Nevada. They lived in Reno, until Steve entered the military. Barbara and her young son, Don, returned to Cedarville, Calif. until the end of World War II Steve and Barbara settled in Alturas where two more children, Gary and Wanda, were born. Barbara and Steve were married for 63 years, 50 years of their marriage in one home. Barbara enjoyed entertaining in her home, especially during the holidays. She enjoyed playing bridge, doing needle work, gardening and was a deacon in the Federated Church. She and Steve were feted for their 60th anniversary with many family members in attendance at the Nugget in Reno Barbara is survived by her husband, Steve of Alturas; daughter, Wanda of Reno, Nevada; sons Don and wife Bonnie; Gary and wife Susan of Alturas, four granddaughters, Shannon Galpin, Eagle Point, Ore.; Stephanie St. John, Laughlin, Nevada; Kerry Slinkard, Portland, Ore. and Jennifer Huntington, Gaithersburg, Maryland; three grandsons, Scott Slinkard, Alturas, Calif.; Sean Slinkard, Alturas and Bryan Slinkard, Chico, Calif.; four great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Barbara's parents and her three sisters preceded her in death Private family committal services were held Thursday, Dec. 11, followed by a celebration of her life at the Federated Church in Alturas on Friday, Dec. 12, 2003. Dr. Ben Zandstra conducted the services. Kerr Mortuary handled arrangements Memorial donations may be directed to the Federated Church in Alturas. Services for Barbara Scofield A memorial service for former Alturas resident Barbara Scofield will be held Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Alturas. Mrs. Scofield passed away September 7, 2003 at Wessington Springs, South Dakota. She was 62 Married to Texus V. Scofield in Gardena, Calif. on February 7, 1959 they lived in various places and worked for the government. They arrived in Modoc County in 1965. When they retired in 1985, they relocated to Wessington Springs, SD. Texus preceded her in death on April 10, 1992 Barbara raised mini donkeys for 25 years, in addition to working several different jobs. She enjoyed raising and caring for her animals, riding horses and moving cattle on the Devil's Garden and Warner Mountains, snow skiing, attended auctions and refinished antiques. She was an active outdoors woman, who was also a lifelong supporter of 4-H and FFA and an avid supporter and spectator of her children's and grandchildren's sporting events, attending every game. She was a member of Legion Auxiliary of Alpena, SD, Elks, a 61-year member of Western Fraternal Life Association and a member of the American Donkey Association. She was a best friend and devoted mom and grandma Grateful for having shared her life are her son, Curtis Scofield and friend Karen King of Alturas, CA., her daughter Dawn Luckett and husband Val of Wessington Springs, SD, three grandchildren Mace, Josh and Vance Luckett, Wessington Springs, SD; one brother Dan Dolezal and wife Mary of Big Sandy, Texas and one niece Susan Dolezal of Plano, Texas; her uncle Louie (Dorothy) Cvikel and aunt Albina Brown all of Southern California and many dear friends Snook Macdonald Charles Stuart Macdonald III, 59, passed away on December 12, 2003 at the Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville, California. Known as Snook, he had been fighting cancer for most of this year He was born on August 13, 1944 in Pueblo, Colorado to Charles Stuart and Dorothy (Guye) Macdonald II. At a young age, his parents presented him with a pair of cowboy boots. He promptly announced he was going to be a cowboy--and that he was Snook was an avid basketball player and fan. He also held the pole vaulting record at Pueblo High School, District 60 for 15 years. With his big smile and gentlemanly manner, Snook made friends wherever he lived and worked He is survived by his father, C. Stuart Macdonald II of Pueblo, Colorado; his sister Virginia Biglow, husband Bob and niece Becky of Salida, Colorado; his son Justin Macdonald, wife Michele and granddaughters Brittany and Charley of Camp Verde, Arizona; his daughter Jami Mead, husband Brad and granddaughters Megan, Cassie and Paige of Seligman, Arizona; and lastly his friend and partner Linda Moorhouse of Eagleville, Calif. Robert Leo Weilmunster Former Surprise Valley resident Robert Leo Weilmunster, 69, of Gerber, Calif. passed away at his home on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003 of natural causes. Services will be held today at 10 a.m. December 18 at Chapel of the Flowers in Red Bluff. Jack Bullen of Sacred Heart and the Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct the graveside service at Oak Hill Cemetery, Red Bluff, Calif Mr. Weilmunster was born on March 5, 1934 in Cedarville, Calif. to Leo and Bea Weilmunster. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served from 1954 until 1958 and fought in the Korean War. He was a 2nd class petty officer engineman diver and received the China Service Metal. Robert participated in the evacuation of refugees passage to freedom and the Tachen evacuation aboard the USS Cacapon and the USS Bolster. Robert moved to Tehama County from Cedarville in 1958. He was a graduate of Shasta College. He was employed as a pipe fitter with Diamond International for many years. A prior member of the Elks and Moose Lodges and John Birch Society, he was a current member of the National Rifle Association and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Los Molinos. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. Above all, he was a master of practical jokes. He was well loved by his family and friends and will be missed by all He is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Patti Weilmunster of Gerber, Calif.; son Robert Weilmunster of Red Bluff, Calif.; step-daughter, Liz Mosier, Gerber; brother, Don Weilmunster, Garden Valley, Idaho; step-son, William Morse, Rocklin, Calif. He also has seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Bea Weilmunster. Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers in Red Bluff was in charge of arrangements Charles 'Charley' Dameron Charles E. "Charley" Dameron, 89, died December 13, 2003, at Lake District Long-Term Care Facility in Lakeview Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church, Lakeview, with Pastor Ray Durkin officiating. Interment will follow at Westside Cemetery. A reception and luncheon will follow at the church. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday in Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel, Lakeview Mr. Dameron was born July 13, 1914, in Milan, Kansas, to Anson B. and May V. (Rhodes) Dameron He lived in Milan until moving with his family to Canoga Park, CA., when he was 10 years old He married Roberta Heard on November 29, 1936, in Cedarville. They owned and operated a grocery store in Lake City for several years before moving in 1946 to Lakeview. In 1948, they moved to Westside, where he farmed until selling the farm in 1970 While farming, he held several jobs and drove school bus at Westside. The jobs included those at Lakeview Lumber, Lakeview Mercantile, and Moty and Van Dyke His first wife preceded him in death on January 21, 1962, and he was also preceded in death by his next three wives, Loretta; the former Essie Pradmore; and Lucille Threet, prior to marrying Lucille Conger in Reno on May 22, 1993 He enjoyed meeting and being with people Mr. Dameron was a member of First Baptist Church for many years. Among his survivors are his wife Lucille Dameron of Lakeview; daughter and son-in-law Sally and Con O'Keeffe of Boise, Idaho; sons and daughters-in-law Douglas and Rosemary Dameron of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Gary and Michele Dameron of Filer, Idaho; sister Clara Wray of Bellingham, Wash.; brother Merle Dameron of Washington D.C.; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; half-brothers Leroy, Kenny and Jerry Dameron; half-sisters Clella Paschal, Sonja Dameron and Vina Cink; and numerous nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by a brother, Virgil Dameron Memorial donations may be made to Lakeview County Library Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 44, Lakeview, OR. 97630, or the charity of the donor's choice Phoebe Coffer Young Phoebe Rachael Coffer Young, 101, died Dec. 6, 2003 at the Lake District Hospital in Lakeview, Ore Mrs. Young was born May 27, 1902 in Alturas to Modoc County pioneers Elliott Vanburen Coffer and the former Leatha Parlee Dorris. Her father was the second settler in Old Willow Ranch where he was in partnership with Andrew Snider. He was as a rancher and blacksmith. Her mother was the daughter of Cyrus G. and Elizabeth (Barnes) Dorris. Cyrus was one of the Dorris brothers who settled the town of Alturas and Corris, alif. Rachael fondly remembered her aunts and uncles Ed, Vernile, Roland, Green, Elsie Walker, Minta Bonner and Wylie Dorris Rachael married George Earl Young on April 19, 1919 in Yreka. Rachael was only 16 years old when they started their married life together on a logging camp at Bray. In 1933, they move dto Lakeview where they resided next to the Alstrom grocery store. Their first child, Ella Dorris Young, died the same day she was born on was born November 5, 1920. They had 12 more children after that, however: George Elliott, Charles Dwayne, Emmaline Sara Huskey, Chester Vernile, Hester Carmen Wilson, Harold Nate, Melvin Jay, Jerome Raymond, Loretta Ann Simpson, Bonnie Rachael Jelley, Bert Lewis and Guy Ervin Young. Nate, Charles Chester, George and Ella all preceded Rachael in death. Her husband was a sawyer in a lumber mill in Lakeview at the time of his death at the age of 56 on February 13, 1951. At last count, Rachael had 180 descendants including 47 grandchildren, 121 great grandchildren, and 60 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by two nephews, Bill Coffer and William Young Mrs. Young was a lifelong Baptist and was proud to have helped in the planning and building of the Trinity Baptist Church. Most of her grandchildren remember being taught by her in Summer Bible School. Her other great interest was the Lake County Fair, for which she was a volunteer until she reached 101 years of age. She operated the hamburger concession in the Indian Campground until the 1960's and sold poppies as a member of the VFW 4070 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a life member and a Gold Star mother of the Auxiliary. When she was 99 years old, Mrs. Young became a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution A very active woman with a clear mind, she could relate stories of Lake and Modoc County history. Her most memorable experience was watching, as a small child, the volcanic eruption of Mt. Lassen She saw the first airplane land in Alturas and was a passenger on the train from Lakeview to Alturas Memorial donations may be made to the Lake County Senior Citizens P.O. Box 871, Lakeview, OR., 97630 or to the Lake County Museum Endowment Fund C/O Eleanor Lynch, 203 South E Street, Lakeview, OR., 97630 or to a charity of the donor's choice Funeral Services were held December 13 at the First Presbyterian in Lakeview, Oregon with Rev. Vance Culpepper officiating. A potluck luncheon/reception followed at the Eagle Lodge. Ousley Osterman Huffstrutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements. The interment at the Westside Cemetery in Lakeview was private. Casket bearers were: George E. Young, Tim Young, Jeff Huskey, Chester James Young, Floyd Wilson, Melvin J. Young Jr., Quip Risley, Leroy Simpson, John Jelley and Gary L. Young. Honorary casket bearers: Dr. Robert W. Bomengen, Dr. Tim Gallagher, Bill Coffer, William Young, Orval Layton, Kenny Young, Ralph Young, Kevin Young, Howard Huskey, Jim Wilson, Don Wilson, Ray Young, Quirt Risley and Edward Jelley Jacqueline 'Jackie' O. Collis Jacqueline "Jackie" Olive Collis, 81, passed away in Alturas, Calif. on Monday, December 8, 2003. Pastor Destry Campbell will officiate graveside services on Friday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. at Alturas Cemetery. Mrs. Collis was born in Seattle, Washington on July 13, 1921. Services are being arranged by Kerr Mortuary. A complete obituary will be published in a future issue. December 24, 2003 Mina A. 'Jo' Tripp Brown Jo Brown, wife of Bud Brown, who preceded her in death in January of 2000, passed away on December 19, 2003 at Mayer's Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility, with the love of caregivers and family at her side. Jo was born Mina Alzada Tripp to Eletha and Lloyd Tripp, in Eagleville, California on January 26, 1920. Jo and Bud Brown were married in Reno, Nevada on January 8, 1940 and reared their family in Alturas, Calif., where they were active members of the community. Son Jim and wife Lee and their families Heidi and Rob Coffee and Scott and Lee Brown live in the Sacramento area. Daughter Kathy Davis and husband Gary reside in Fremont, Calif. Daughter Marian, who preceded her mother in death in December, 2001, is survived by husband Pete and their childrens' families, Kevin and Shaun Davis of Burney, and Shelly & Greg Nickel of Redding Bud and Jo had four wonderful great-granddaughters: Sheree, Marissa, Tiffani and Hannah, a tribute to their loving legacy. The family asks that you honor Jo's memory by remembering her as you celebrate the Joy, Peace and Spirit of this season. The family has requested that charitable contributions be made to support nursing scholarships. Contributions may be directed to Intermountain Health Care Foundation, Mayers Memorial Hospital, Box 459, 43563 Hwy. 299 E., Fall River Mills, California 96028. Please designate in memory of Jo Brown. Services will be private Sterling Curtis La Place Sterling Curtis La Place, 89, passed away on December 21, 2003 in Alturas, California. He was born in Esther, Louisiana July 24, 1914 to Germain La Place and Dixie Alexander. In 1917, they relocated to San Francisco, and then Lawndale, California. His grandmother, Laura Alexander and Aunt Patricia Alexander, who was greatly influential in his life, raised Sterling. He attended Leuzinger High School and graduated with honors in its first class. He was active in baseball, football and debate. His experiences, while in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Idyllwild in the early 1930's, left lasting impressions During World War II, Sterling was a supervisor at Douglas Aircraft Company, where he met his future wife. In 1949, Sterling and Nellie McCarley were married in Reno, Nevada and settled in Chico, California. There, he operated Sterling's Chevron Service at Ninth and Main Streets. His daughter's participation in the Chico Aqua Jets Swim Team led him to become an active member in the parents' organization. In 1980, he fulfilled a life-long dream when he and Nellie moved to Alturas Respected for his leadership qualities, strength and determination, Sterling had a remarkable sense of humor, loved a great story and enjoyed a good laugh. His life-long loves were photography, music and baseball, and he was an ardent hunter and fisherman. After moving to Alturas, he enjoyed shooting skeet with many friends Survivors include his beloved wife Nellie, of Alturas and daughter and son-in-law Jeanne and Bob Spreen of North Bend, Washington. At his request there will be no services. He will be buried in the Alturas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity Wilma Ellen Rea-Freeman Wilma Freeman, 88, died Tuesday, December 2, 2003. A native of Cedarville, California, she lived in Benicia for 62 years. Wilma was a homemaker and a Certified Nurse's Aide. She was an active member of the community for 60 plus years. She was a member of Myrtle Rebecca Lodge #15, Mt. Moriah Ladies Auxiliary #38, an advisor for the Estralieta Theta Rho Girls Club #108, all affiliated with Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F). She was also a member of the Washington Temple Pythian Sisters #88. She was a Girl Scout leader, and honorary lifetime member of the Parent Teacher's Association (P.T.A.) and served on election polls for over 50 years. Mrs. Freeman was a dedicated member of the Benicia Senior Citizens, where she volunteered to help manage their bingo on Friday for the last 10 years, up until November 28, 2003. She was born Wilma Ellen Rea on October 24, 1915. She was the mother of daughters: Sherry Fay Morgan of Vallejo, Calif., and Patty Rea Keeter and her husband Keary D. Keeter of Fairfield, Calif., and Bonnie Marie Freeman (who preceded her in death). A sister, Carmelita Newbry of Sparks, Nevada; brothers, Samuel Rea of Cedarville, Calif., Thomas Rea (preceded her in death) and Leo Rea (preceded her in death). She had five grandchildren, Bonnie Brown, Dean Douglas Brown, Jr., Michael Morgan, Johnna Morgan and Daniel Lee Morgan all of Vallejo, Calif. She also had seven great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Surprise Valley Hospital, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA., 96104, Wilma's family's hometown. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. December 31, 2003 Cynthia B. (Steward) Stefani A Memorial service for Alturas resident Cynthia Belle Stefani, will be held Saturday, January 3, 2004 at 12 noon at the Christian Life Assembly Church, 225 West B Street, in Alturas. Pastor Jerry Chilson will officiate. Mrs. Stefani, 47, passed away at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, Calif. on Tuesday, December 30, 2003. Born Cynthia Steward, to a large family in Cedarville, Calif. on March 31, 1956, she had made Alturas her home for many years. She was most recently employed as a driver for Sage Stage and as a server at the Wagon Wheel Cafe in Alturas, before being diagnosed with cancer in late summer. Donations in Mrs. Stefani's memory may be directed to the Modoc Medical Center, 228 McDowell Street, Alturas, CA 96101. A complete obituary will follow Beverley S. Brown Beverley Brown passed away early the morning of December 23, 2003 in Columbus, Ohio. She was 55 years of age. Beverley was born in Alturas, Calif. on October 16, 1948 where she resided until graduating from Modoc High School. After graduating, and while attending Shasta College in Redding, she met her husband, Ron Brown. Beverley is survived by Ron; her two daughters, Aimee Brown and Shauna Ward, along with Shauna's husband, Edward Ward, and two granddaughters, Alexandra and Kathryn Ward. Beverley is also survived by her parents, Lyle and Mattie Dunn of Alturas, Calif. as well as by her sister, Shirley Tonn and her brother Roger Dunn. Along with Shirley's husband Ray Tonn and Shirley's sons Travis and his wife Emily and Trevor Tonn, Beverley also leaves a number of relatives in Alturas, Northern California and Oregon. Beverley was a loving wife and mother. She was active throughout her life in a number of church and civic leadership roles, and she was a gifted decorator and gourmet cook. While throughout her married life she traveled extensively around the world and lived in various locations around the United States, she always considered Alturas home. For that reason, her family brought her home for her final resting place. Services were held on Monday, December 29 at the Federated Community Church in Alturas, and she was buried in the Alturas Cemetery. Ellen Fulcher Ellen Fulcher of Alturas, Calif. passed away in her home on December 25, 2003. There will be a Memorial Service held January 11, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ, 1450 Warner St., Alturas, Calif. A complete obituary to follow at a later date. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Eletha Jean Mackey Described as a very friendly and outgoing woman, Eletha Jean Mackey spent most of her adult life in Santa Rosa, until she moved to Modoc County six and a half years ago. She and her husband Bill were devoted to one another and enjoyed life together. Mrs. Mackey, 72, passed away on November 22, 2003 in Alturas, Calif. Born Eletha Jean Taylor in Vallejo, Calif. on July 19, 1931, she graduated from Petaluma High School, Petaluma, Calif. She worked at the Post Exchange "PX" Presidio Army Base in San Francisco earlier in her life. She married William W. Mackey in Reno, Nevada on August 10, 1963. While her children were young, she was active in the Parent Teacher Association in Santa Rosa, Calif., in addition to being a wonderful domestic engineer, wife and mother. She enjoyed the spectator side of horse racing in Santa Rosa, was a fan of singer Kenny Rogers and enjoyed attending his concerts. She also had a passion for cooking and gardening. She is survived by her husband William Mackey of Alturas, Calif.; daughter Cindy Kleman of Blaine, Wash.; son Marshall Caston; daughter Katie Cahill of Calif.; daughter Lisa Mackey of Santa Rosa, Calif.; stepson Richard Sullivan; brother and sister-in-law Charles and Mary Catherine (Bunny) Tayor of Alturas, Calif. and several grandchildren. Private family services will be held at a future date. Contributions in Mrs. Mackey's memory may be directed to the Alzheimer's Research Fund, 2065 West El Camino Real, Suite C, Mountain View, Calif. 94040. December 11, 2003 Mary Marie Ford Mary Marie Ford, a resident of Modoc County since 1946, passed away of natural causes on December 4, 2003, at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, Calif. A homemaker, mother, grandmother and a wonderful cook, Mrs. Ford will be greatly missed by her family Born Mary Marie Herrick in Keno, Oregon on May 7, 1926, she married Roy E. Ford on May 11, 1942 in Emmett, Idaho, where they lived while their children were young. The family relocated to Modoc County in 1946, where they put down roots for the next 57 years. Regarded as a wonderful cook and homemaker, Mrs. Ford cooked for the whole family and loved taking care of her children and grandchildren. An avid reader, she especially enjoyed mysteries and romantic novels and loved doing ceramics. Later in life, she enjoyed watching television. She is survived by her sons Jim and wife Barbara Ford of Emmett, Idaho; son John and wife Charlotte Ford of Alturas, Calif.; daughter Barbara Aristo and husband Don of Emmett, Idaho and daughter-in-law Cheryl Ford of Alturas, Calif. Her grandchildren include Jim and Barbara's children: Gary Ford of Nampa, Idaho, Wendy Renfro and Holly Elliott of Horseshoe Bend, Idaho and Andrew Ford of Emmett, Idaho. John and Charlotte's children: John, Jr. of Reno, Nevada; Katina Ford of Sacramento; Tiffany Ford of Alturas, Calif. David's and Cheryl's children: Robert Watson, Boise, Idaho; Heather Northrup, Alturas, Aaron Ford, U.S. Navy, Hilary Ford of Alturas, but currently abroad. Barbara and Don's children: Brandon Aristo and Jordan Aristo of Emmett, Idaho. Mrs. Ford also leaves half-sisters Beverly Kaltsokis of Crescent City, Calif. and Shirley Nealey of Powers, Oregon She was preceded in death by three of her children, sons Ken Ford and David Ford and daughter Janet and husband Roy of 46 years, on October 4, 1988 Pastor Rod Bodmer of Faith Baptist Church, Alturas, officiated services at graveside at the Alturas Cemetery on Monday, December. 8. Mrs. Ford was 77. Services were by Kerr Mortuary of Alturas. Barbara Rae Slinkard Services for Barbara Rae Slinkard will be held Friday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. at the Federated Church in Alturas. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the service. Mrs. Slinkard, 82, passed away at her Alturas home on December 9, 2003. She was a native of Lake City, Calif., born Barbara Rae Hobbs on November 16, 1921. An obituary will be published in a future issue. Phoebe Coffer Young Funeral services for Phoebe Rachael Coffer Young, 101, will be held Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Lakeview, Ore. Rev. Van Culpepper will officiate. Interment at the Westside Cemetery to be private. A luncheon reception will follow at the Eagle Lodge at approximately 4 p.m. Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of arrangements Mrs. Young, daughter of Leatha Parlee Dorris and Elliott Vanburen Coffer, passed away December 6, 2003 at Lake District Hospital, Lakeview, Ore. Ava Jo Harden Alturas native Ava Jo Harden passed away unexpectedly at her home in Alturas on December 9, 2003. Born Ava Jo McGhee in Alturas, Calif. on November 2, 1927, Mrs. Harden was 76 An obituary will be published in a future issue. Service arrangements are pending. Jacqueline 'Jackie' O. Collis Jacqueline "Jackie" Olive Collis, 81, passed away in Alturas, Calif. on Monday, December 8, 2003. Pastor Destry Campbell will officiate graveside services on Friday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. at Alturas Cemetery. Mrs. Collis was born in Seattle, Washington on July 13, 1921. Services are being arranged by Kerr Mortuary. A complete obituary will be published in a future issue. December 18, 2003 Surprise Valley all aglow over holidays The Greater Surprise Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who entered the Holiday Decorating Contest. Many families didn't enter but still put up beautiful lights, adding to the holiday spirit up and down the valley. The following nine residents and one business joined in the fun: The Minto Ranch, 14461 County Road 1 in Eagleville; The Cockrell Ranch, County Road 31, eight miles south of Cedarville; Chuck and Donna Vermillion, 748 North Main Street, Cedarville; Joann Kemble, 435 Ann Street, Cedarville; Barb and Jim Hill, 667 Lincoln Street, Cedarville; Tracey Cochran and Marc Pearce, 341 Center Street, Cedarville; Brushworx by Travis and Abraham, 539 Main Street, Cedarville; Sandra Parriott, County Road 19, three miles north of Cedarville; Alan Pratt, County Road 190, four miles north of Cedarville; Lee and James Haley, 4484 County Road 17, Lake City. (The list starts in Eagleville and works north for anyone who doesn't want to miss one entry!). Heather Travis, Chairman of the Decorating Committee, appointed seven anonymous judges to choose the winning entries. Each home or business was judged on originality, creativity and overall appearance. 1st Place was awarded to the Haley Family of Lake City. This home's decorations are breathtaking. Lee and her husband have created their own winter wonderland, and it's well worth the drive to check out their display featuring a full-size nativity scene, plus many original and humorous Christmas models well-lit by thousands of twinkling lights. Three years ago, Lee was inspired by the late Delbert Vaughn, a former resident of the S.V.C.H.D. who had a few wooden frogs in his room he had made. He gave Lee a pattern book and she soon started her first projects. She's already planning for next year's contest. Lee also has seasonal yard displays on view throughout the summer. 2nd Place goes to the Minto Ranch. The Minto Family decorated in honor of their father and grandfather, the late Merril Minto, who recently passed away after a long illness. He urged his family to carry on their holiday tradition of putting up their delightful country Christmas display. 3rd place goes to Brushworx by Travis and Abraham. Kim and Heather are the newest business owners in our valley. They went all out to show their Christmas spirit. You can't miss their shop while driving down Main Street in Cedarville. Each family who entered had some special component that made their display unique and beautiful. The Cockrell Ranch and Lodgings now has a very inviting holiday, entrance way to welcome all of their guests. The Vermillions have a playful Christmas scene, one that warms your heart. Joann Kemble's decorations are very colorful and make you think you really are at the North Pole. Barb and Jim Hill went crazy with their lights. The polar bear is a great addition, especially surrounded by our recent snows. Tracey and Marc Pearce have an elegant window display. Don't miss the tiny cottages in the windowsill. The Parriott home has that perfect "Country Ranch" Christmas feel, making you long for a similar place to come home to for the holidays. Alan and Heather Pratt must have put in a great amount of time and effort for their highly visible, colorful Christmas message to withstand our Modoc winds. Choosing only three winners from among so many varied and lovely displays proved a hard decision for the judges. It's well worth the drive to take your family and friends around the valley to enjoy everyone's efforts in spreading their own distinctive holiday cheer. Ava Jo Harden Ava Jo Harden of Alturas passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2003 at her home, where she had lived for the past 41 years Born on November 2, 1927, to Hal and Tessie McGhee in Alturas, Calif., Ava Jo was frequently at her mother's bakery "Polly Ann Bakery," in Alturas, while she was growing up. The bakery was located in a portion of what is today, Brown's Pharmacy. Ava Jo attended Alturas Grammar School and was a member of the high school drill team, graduating from Modoc High School in 1945. She attended Mills College in Oakland, Calif. for the year that followed graduation and married Harold Harden of Alturas on Dec. 7, 1946, after he returned from war. For the next 16 years, they lived throughout California, Oregon and Nevada, while Harold worked on the booming power line construction after the war. They returned to Modoc in 1962, when their son Brian was age three. They settled into the home across the street from the house in which Ava Jo was born An avid sports fan, Ava Jo loved listening to Giants baseball games and watching football and basketball. She was a loving mother who always had a gentle smile on her face. Anyone who knew her will describe Mrs. Harden as a "really nice lady." She was also proud to have earned her 50-year pin as a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Alturas Mrs. Harden was a cat fancier and quite a horticulturist, able to grow and keep tropical plants, such as Bird of Paradise, blooming indoors over the years. Many of her large palms and plants were inherited from her mother. Mrs. Harden is survived by her son Brian Harden of Alturas, his wife Sheri and their children Jessi and Jason; brother and sister-in-law Sheldon and Dot Harden of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews and some long lost cousins in Texas Interment will be private at Alturas Cemetery. A memorial time of remembrance for family and friends will be held at the Harden home, 947 Main Street, Alturas on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Harden Memorial Scholarship Fund, care of U.S. Bank, 346 N. Main St., Alturas, Calif. 96101 ~~~~~~ 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 – December 4, 2003 Helen Winset Young Former Alturas business owner and resident Helen Young passed away on November 26, 2003 of congestive heart failure at a Sparks, Nevada assisted living residence where she had relocated from Healdsburg, five years ago. Owner of the upscale "Clothes Horse," located next to the Niles Hotel in Alturas, she purchased the women's clothing shop from Gladys Woodward. She operated the business with her daughters during the late 1970s and early 1980s, when she made Modoc her home for a 15-year period. Originally from Alberta, Canada, where she was born to Vernia and Mabel (Graham) Winset on July 17, 1918, she finished high school in Healdsburg, Calif. and attended Santa Rosa Junior College. During the war, she worked in San Francisco. In 1954, she married Milton Young, a helicopter pilot, who was killed in a 1969 helicopter crash on the north slope of Alaska. Mrs. Young was a member of the Santa Rosa Assistance League and St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Alturas. She moved several times during her lifetime, but returned to Modoc County to live several times, where she also had family. She is survived by her daughters Pamela Matherly of Reno, Nev.; Dorothy Ray and husband Ken of Reno, Nev.; Mary Lew Biselli and husband Jim of Carson City; son Jim Young and wife Marcella of Santa Barbara, Calif.; grandchildren Anne Matherly, Nancy Matherly, Will and Matt Matherly and Graham Young; great-grandchildren Arianna and Michael; sister Mary Woodward of Alturas; and brother John Winset of Santa Rosa, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother Donald Winset and sister Dorothy Quinn. Inurnment will be next to her husband at the Healdsburg Cemetery. Irvin McGarva As the Angels in Heaven cried, on Saturday, November 28, 2003, the family and friends of Irvin McGarva gathered in Likely, California to say their final good-byes to a father, a grandfather, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, a friend and a cowboy. Irvin was born on September 22, 1934 to Bob and Mary McGarva at Likely, Calif., in what is now called "the old McGarva house." Irvin and his brother Doug would spend their early childhood and part of their teen years with their grandparents, Doug and Maggie McGarva. Irvin knew early in his life that being a cowboy was what he wanted to aspire to. Not having any horses to ride, Irvin and Doug broke a couple of calves to ride. Then, their neighbor, Rob Flournoy, gave the brothers a horse and started Irvin on his way to becoming a Horse Breaker. He would break horses for most of the ranches in the South Fork Valley and Jess Valley. Irvin's passion for work teams, whether feeding cows in the winter or putting up loose hay in the summer, stayed with him all his life. He would often say that the tractor was the worst thing to come to the South Fork Valley, eliminating the need for beloved work horses. Irvin would travel down a lot of different roads during his time; in the early years, working on almost every ranch in the South Fork and Jess Valley. He enjoyed competing in rodeos, saddle broncs being his favorite event. He was also a very good and fast team roper. He was a member of the Likely Roping Club. Irvin was awarded the All-Around saddle at the Likely Rodeo in 1957. Irvin competed in rodeos for quite a few years. Traveling down different roads later in his life, he would become a logger, a truck driver and a buckaroo, just to name a few. Whatever the task at hand may have been, he always gave 100 percent and put a great deal of pride into his work. The road he traveled down the farthest and one which was probably the bumpiest, was being a father. And being a father was what he did best. Irvin enjoyed telling his children, grandkids and friends stories of the good old days; When the work teams were used to feed and hay with; When you heard names like Pistol, Deep Canyon and Indian Special at the Likely Rodeo. There was a special place in his heart for his granddaughter Willow, now age 16. Her achievements in the 4-H Livestock show ring filled his heart with pride. His children would often kid him about being the oldest 4-H member still attending 4-H events. Irvin will be missed very much. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert McGarva and Mary McMullen; brother Doug McGarva; sister Janice (McGarva) Tarp; sons William Robert, Quirt Jerome and Casey Eugene. He is survived by his children Ernie McGarva, Likely, Calif., Ervalee McGarva, Medford, Ore., Geraldine McGarva, Oravada, Nev., Milton "Yogi" McGarva, Likely, Calif., Russ McGarva, Reno, Nev., Dewey McGarva and daughter-in-law Marci, Likely, Calif.; brothers John McMullen, Lovelock, Nev., Kenny McMullen and sister-in-law Judy, Reno, Nev.; grandchildren, Willow McGarva, Greely Bautista and Aurelia Bautista, Oravada, Nev., Ricky McGarva and Joey, Likely, Calif., Sterling and Jordan McGarva, Battle Mountain, Nev., Sammie McGarva, Klamath Falls, Ore., Hezzie McGarva, Tuscarora, Nev., Canika McGarva, Elko, Nev., Trish Trinyion, Medford, Ore., Charlie McGarva, Ariz.; cousins Velma McCrary, Canby, Calif., Kenneth McGarva and Duane McGarva, Likely, Calif. Funeral Services were held at the Likely Fire Hall on Saturday, November 28. Bill Flournoy did the officiating. John Flournoy and Patricia Cantrall sang. Irvin's last ride was behind a team of Belgian work horses. Two kind and gentle giants carrying a kind and gentle giant of a man home. I will miss you and loved you with will all my heart. -- By Milton "Yogi" McGarva. Katie Frances Nelson Cedarville native Katie Frances Nelson passed away in Cedarville, Calif. on Tuesday, November 25, 2003. Born Kitty Frances Russell to Harry and Ella (Beebe) Russell in Cedarville, Calif. on December 22, 1903, Katie, as she was known throughout the years, would have celebrated her 100th birthday next month. Her father was born in Pennsylvania and traveled over Donner Pass in a covered wagon. From Sacramento, her mother traveled across Goose Lake to Cedarville. Katie's parents moved from Cedarville when they bought a place at Dry Creek Basin. Katie stayed in Alturas with a family while she was attending high school in Alturas. For over 63 years, Mrs. Nelson was active in the Native Daughters of the Golden West, Alturas Parlor 159 and was recently recognized as a life member. She had been a member of the Cedarville and Alturas Order of Eastern Star since the 1970s and was a 35-year member of Pythian Sisters (affiliated with Knights of Columbus) in Alturas. Mrs. Nelson was chief operator for the Phone Company for 33 years with Public Utilities which later became Citizens Utilities in Alturas. She retired at age 65 from Beaver State Phone Company in Lakeview, Oregon. During the late 1930's, when she was working the phone company night shift from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., two nights a week her daughter Wilma would accompany her, so as not to be home alone. When World War II began, Wilma teamed up to help her mother route the calls during especially busy times. Fond of roses, Mrs. Nelson's Alturas home was surrounded by her favorite flowers. She was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. Her hunting expeditions took her to Alaska to hunt caribou, Canada for moose, Oregon for elk, Idaho for deer and elk and California for deer. She is survived by her sister Mable Teschner of Fredricksburg, Texas; daughter Wilma Waterman of Alturas, Calif.; two grandsons, George and Robyn Waterman of Hayward, Calif.; Don and Sue Waterman of Davis Creek, Calif.; three great-grandsons: Robert Waterman of Modesto, Calif., Doug and Shawna Waterman of Alturas, Calif. and James Waterman, currently serving in Iraq with the U.S. Army; great-granddaughter Jennifer and husband Jack Montgomery of Alturas, Calif. and five-great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by an infant son, Walter; brothers Charlie, Art, Jess and Bill Russell and a sister Lucille. Services were held on Monday, December 1 at 10 a.m. at the Alturas Baptist Church. Pastor Bud Kirk, Pastor Curtis Barber, Ray Sweet and Native Daughters of the Golden West were participants in conducting the service. Graveside services were conducted at the Alturas Cemetery by the Order of Eastern Star, Alturas. Pallbearers were Raymond Sweet, Bruce Mix, Lynn Harris, Roy Moore, Dwight Beeson and Bill McMaster. Alice M. Combs Former Surprise Valley resident Alice M. Combs, 87, of Klamath Falls, Ore. passed away Nov. 19, 2003, at Carmelita Hudson's Care Home there. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepherd in Klamath Falls, with Lowell Stidolph and Sandy Denning officiating with interment at the Parkview Cemetery in New Plymouth, Idaho on Nov. 28. Born Alice M. Vogt on Aug. 4, 1916, in Nyssa, Idaho, she was raised in Fruitland, Idaho, and New Plymouth. A gentle, kind and quiet person, she never missed a detail and often surprised her family with what she knew and remembered. Married to Manford "Mack" Combs on July 20, 1938, they farmed for many years in New Plymouth and moved to Caldwell, Idaho in the early 60s, where Mrs. Combs served others as a nurse's aide in nursing homes for 18 years, retiring in 1975. Mrs. Combs was active for 71 years in a worldwide Christian fellowship. She loved to cook, write poetry and hymns. She enjoyed traveling, camping and keeping up her flower garden. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law Ruth Ann and Tom Lake of Lake City, Calif., Kathie and Charlie Vaughn of St. George, Utah; brother and sisters-in-law, Alvin and Janet Vogt of Boise, Howard and Betty Vogt of Salem; five grandchildren, Jim and Lora Lake of Klamath Falls, Dan and Jolene Lake of Walla Walla, Wash., Jenny Vaughn of Colorado Springs, Colo., Tom Vaughn of Austin, Tex., and Helena Castaneda of Albuquerque, N.M.; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves a host of friends; nurse Sandy Darger; caregivers Carmelita Hudson, Dr. Lois Roberts and Dr. Blake Berven. Mrs. Combs had been a resident at Surprise Valley Hospital for a short time. She was preceded in death by her husband, her brother, Herman Vogt, three nephews and two nieces. Memorial contributions may be made to Surprise Valley Community Hospital in Cedarville or to a charity of choice. Lucille Doris McKinnon Alturas resident Lucille Doris McKinnon, who worked as Modoc National Forest purchasing agent until her retirement in the late 1980s, passed away November 20, 2003 in Alturas, Calif. Just 10 days shy of her 81st birthday, Mrs. McKinnon had enjoyed the last five years living with her daughter Carol Adams in Alturas. Born Lucille Doris Ehrlich on November 30, 1922 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, she graduated from Scottsbluff High School. Raised in Nebraska, she moved to California when she was 19 or 20. She had some nursing training, but worked in Aerospace industry for many years, where she also met her husband Milton H. McKinnon. The two were married on New Year's Day in 1945 in Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. McKinnon was a purchasing agent for Edwards Air Force Base outside Lancaster, Calif. When Milton retired, they made their move to Modoc County, where she worked as a purchasing agent with Modoc National Forest for over 10 years, until she retired in 1987. She cared for her husband until he preceded her in death on April 18, 1993. Active in the Alturas community, she loved to bowl and was a good golfer. She was also an avid reader and a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge, serving as their secretary/treasurer for many years. She also served as secretary for the Koffee Kats Bowling League in Alturas and was a member of the Lutheran Church here. She had a soft spot in her heart for animals--dogs, cats, birds and deer -- and enjoyed crocheting. At her advance request, no services will be held. Her family will miss her greatly. Mrs. McKinnon is survived one son and two daughters: her son Steve A. McKinnon, wife Roxanne and their son Sean A. McKinnon of Startup, Wash. Daughter Trudy J. McKinnon of Grand Junction, Colo. and her children son David Michael Clark, wife Cathy and their children Steven J. Mantovani, Mickey (James Michael Clark), and his daughter Jennifer Clark of Grand Junction, Colo. Trudy's daughter Deidre Marcia Haley, husband John and their sons Keith, Johnny and Brandon of Roseburg, Ore. Daughter Carol S. Adams of Alturas, Calif. and her children Eric S. McKinnon and wife Litz of Yokosuka, Japan; Dean A. Widener, wife Melanie of Sherwood, Ore.; and Christine R. Breese, husband James and their daughters Candice and Haylie, and son Kaylen of Elkhart, Indiana; Mrs. McKinnon's brother Marvin Erhlich, wife Joan who reside near Gorman, Calif. and their three children Cathy, Gail and Glen and six grandchildren in California and Washington. Memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimers Research Foundation, 2065 West El Camino Real, Suite C, Mountain View, Calif. 94040. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Sunday, September 24, 2006 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the September 14, 2006 issue. Looking Back 127 Years Ago – 1879 THE BLACKSMITH shp at main and Carlos is being torn down. If Alturas is to grow, this civic center must soon be replaced. It’s the town meeting place, the center of political discussions and the center of progress in the town…. A cavalry troop has returned from the Lava Beds and reports an encounter with some Warm Spring Indians. They told the lieutenant in charge that they were just heading south to visit their Pit River friends, but they are about in the cause of new trouble. (Weekly Alturas Herald) 116 Years Ago – 1890 THE HAYING in Modoc is about wound up and as far as wee can learn, large crops were stacked thus insuring a comfortable winter for stock of al kinds. Hay in this section of the county is worth $6 a ton in the stack, and some are selling even cheaper…. Jimmy Laird has sent to Paris for a set of leather medals for the Alturas Democratic delegates. He has also ordered a supply of salve for the numerous sorehead Republicans around town…. Fent Smith’s dog bit one of Mr. Fishers little boys on the hand last Wednesday. Fisher has vowed to kill the dog on sight and any dog caught in the school grounds hence forth will be killed on suspicion. 92 Years Ago – 1914 THE TRUE portion of the magnificent new Modoc Courthouse as work is progressing splendidly. It will be a lasting monument of architectural beauty for this county for many years to come…. European war pictures are being shown at the Empress Theatre. Viewing the battles is truly a remark able thing when it can be done in the comfort of our theatre. …. The Reno Commercial Club is planning excursions from that place in Lakeview via the NCO Railroad. The ;rice is $7.50….James Williams has bid on all the property and milling machinery at the fort Bidwell Mining and Reduction Company for $2,100. 72 Years Ago – 1934 A $40,000 blaze has destroyed the Gooch-Watson mill at Bieber…. It would appear that winter has arrived. Heavy rains started falling in the town with snow in the foothills and many roads are closed for the winter…. Hal Want, coach at Alturas Grammar School, put his youngsters up against the high school frosh and says they did really well despite the 19-0 loss. He named Shelon Hardin, Don Rachford, and Robert Ehrman as outstanding…. Ernest Cook reports that twice the amount of bucks are being kiloled near Eagleville than were taken last year. The firs weekend saw 43 trkophies claimed near Camp one. 52 Years Ago – 1954 THE FIRST week of deer hunting has placed an unofficial estimate as about the 500 mark in Modoc…. Modoc had fumbled in their first game with Fall River. At one point they accounted for seven in a row, but they won the game 12-6. John McKenney and Wayne Cramer were named the outstanding linemen and Ronnie Tatlow was credited by Coach Ed Carver as his most improved player….Ground beef was on sale in Modoc at three pounds for $1 at the Modoc Meat Company. I remember two board and room houses in Modoc when I was a kid. Perhaps there were more, but the two that I remember belonged to Mrs. Boyd and then my grandmother, Bertha Goldsberry. Both were widows and they made their living cooking and providing beds for single persons. Hal Want was a teacher at Modoc Grammar School and he received board and room at my grandmother’s. He was also my sixth grade teacher. He developed those three young men into fine athletes. Sheldon Hardin continued to play at MUHS and then at the University of Santa Clara and later became the head football coach at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. Robert Ehrman left Alturas when he started high school and continued his career at Sacramento High School and then San Jose State College. The war interrupted his school and athletic career. He renewed it all after the war and was an outstanding track athlete recognized throughout the Nation. I worked with Bob for years in the Sacramento City Unified School District. We were friends in Alturas and later in Sacramento. Don Rachford went to work for the Ralph Smith Box Factory in Alturas as a cutoff man. I worked with Don for a couple of summers in the box factory. He was an excellent baseball player for many years with the Alturas Tiger’s baseball team. Hope to see you all again next week. Ron Morgan

Ernest G. Eaton On a beautiful day, Ernest G. Eaton, age 78, returned to Lake City and the land he loved, for the last time. On July 29, 2003, Eaton passed away at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Morgan and Laurie Eaton in West Richland, Wash. A memorial service was held in his honor on October 20 at the Lake City Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra officiated, with the Rev. Steven Frock of Hamlin, Iowa and nephew of Eaton, giving his eulogy. A lifelong outdoorsman, Eaton had retired as District Conservationist from the Surprise Valley District of the U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service. Eaton was born in Seligman, Arizona on February 6, 1925 and grew up in various places in Arizona where his father worked on the railroad and as a hard rock miner. Eaton enjoyed horses from his youth. He joined the Army Air Force in World War II and spent time in Italy as an Intelligence Specialist. He attended Arizona State University and Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo, where he graduated in 1953 with a bachelor's degree in Agriculture. He spent most of his summers working as a guide and packer at the Grand Canyon with the mule parties and working on ranches. Eaton married his wife Barbara during his senior year in college and together they lived in various places in Arizona and California. Later, he worked on purebred Hereford ranches and was a packer for parties at Kings Canyon Park in California. In 1961, he went to work for the Soil Conservation Service and was the District Conservationist in Cedarville from 1976 until he retired in 1985. He was very active in the Stewardship Program and the Resource Conservation District activities. While living on their ranch on Soldier Creek, near Lake City, the couple raised Quarter Horses and sheep. After his retirement from the Soil Conservation Service, Eaton was a Brand Inspector for Nevada. His greatest interest was always in horses and ranching. He shod, trained and bred horses. He was also very proud of his two studs, Joey Moore and Fiddle. His love of horses was reciprocated; when Eaton contracted Parkinson's disease, his aging stud Fiddle became ill. Although two states apart, when Eaton died several years later, Fiddle sensed his passing and also died. Eaton is survived by his wife Barbara, son Morgan and daughter-inlaw Laurie Eaton, daughter Renata Earles and son-in-law Marty, grandchildren Korban and Mira Earles, sister Elda Frock and her husband Marion, brother John Vernon Eaton and Phyllis of Kentucky and brother Lawrence Eaton of Phoenix, Ariz. Eaton was preceded in death by his parents John Eaton of Bagdad, Ariz. and Dollie Frock of Phoenix, AZ. November 13, 2003 Allen Douglas Propst Allen Douglas Propst passed away November 4, 2003, in Alturas, Ca., after a short illness. A memorial service will be held at the Federated Church in Alturas, Saturday, November 15, at 3 p.m., with fellowship to follow at the Propst residence. Mr. Propst, 76, was born in Merino, Colorado, December 1, 1926, to Allen Earl and LuluBelle Rand Propst. He grew up in the middle of the Great Depression in a pioneer Colorado family that left a legacy of honor and integrity. His grandfather, T.K. Propst, and his father Allen Propst, were part of a family cattle ranching and banking operation who faced a crisis that tried their souls. The national banking collapse of 1929 ruined their bank and their bank manager committed suicide rather than face the prospect of plunging the whole enterprise into bankruptcy. T.K. and his sons and daughters determined that taking bankruptcy was not an option and that none of their neighbors and friends who had entrusted them with their savings, would lose a dime of their deposits. The whole family joined together to mortgage everything they owned - land, cattle, personal homes, automobiles and all their properties - in order to borrow the money to pay their depositors to the last cent. The family stuck together, worked hard and fully repaid that debt of honor. It was a lesson in integrity that was seared into the minds and hearts of the Propst family and Doug, who was raised on the historic family ranch with his many cousins, working hard, but having fun, too. Doug served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific arena as a gunners mate, third class, during World War II. He used his GI bill to attend Colorado A & M (now Colorado State University), and graduated with a degree in Animal Husbandry. Doug married Joan Shaw in 1950. They went to work on the Win-Del ranch in Ennis, Montana until the opportunity came to move to Santa Catalina Island, Ca., where they lived for 40 years. Doug had a life-long love of the outdoors. He loved to take his family and island guests for jeep rides, just to go check things. He spent many enjoyable times with family and friends at Ben Weston beach, hiking and riding all over the island. He worked hard as President and general manager of the Catalina Conservancy, to restore Catalina to its native state. Doug and Joan ceaselessly labored to study, research and rebuild their beloved island. In 1975, the Wrigley family, recognizing the great natural values of the island, established the Santa Catalina Conservancy in order to permanently protect this island jewel for all future generations. Through his tenure, Doug was able to work with many world-renowned scientists who came to study Catalina, and so became very knowledgeable about Catalina's native plants and animals. Doug led the Conservancy as Chairman and CEO for nearly 20 years before his retirement in 1993, when he and Joan moved to their Modoc County ranch to be closer to their family in Alturas, Ca. After retirement, Doug continued to use his knowledge of range conservation to make significant contributions to the Warner Mountain Range Project. He served on the technical review team that developed a range-wide grazing management plan for the Warner Mountains. Doug was talented in many ways. He used his photography skills to document Catalina Island, its wild flowers and native plants. His photos have been published and displayed. Doug was well known for his slide shows, educating about Catalina. Doug was a writer of clever verse and illustrations, whenever there was a need for such. He also had considerable talent in woodworking. He built many useful things, the best of which were beautifully turned wood pen and pencil sets he made of whatever wood his family and friends brought him. He was involved in many organizations including Alturas Noon Rotary Club, where he enjoyed working with Roger Dorris on developing the Little League Ball Park. He was a past president of the Avalon Rotary Club, the Los Angeles County Soil Conservation District and the Catalina Museum Society. In 1970, Doug was named Range Man of the Year by the Society for Range Management. While at Colorado A & M, Doug was a founding member of the Farm House Fraternity. He has been recognized many times by various groups and organizations, for his conservation work. Mr. Propst leaves Joan, his wife of 53 years; daughters, Susi Younger, and son-in-law Jay Younger of Alturas, Barbara Moklestad, Alturas, Robin Paine, and son-in-law Ernie Paine, Yerington, Nevada; granddaughters Jessica Younger, Reno, Nevada, Elizabeth Younger, Alturas, Ruby Paine, and grandson, Douglas Paine, Yerington, Nevada. His sister, Emma Lou Carr, preceded him in death. Donations may be made in Doug's memory, to The Catalina Island Conservancy Education Fund, P.O. Box 2739, Avalon, California 90704. Ronald Ray Rosendahl Lifelong Modoc resident Ron Rosendahl, 56, passed away in Alturas, Ca. on November 2, 2003 of natural causes. Born to Betty and "Bud" Floyd Rosendahl in Alturas, Ca. on March 4, 1947, Ron spent all of his time in the area and graduated with the Class of 1966 from Modoc High School. During this time he was employed at Wilson Ranches. Right after high school graduation, he was hired by Modoc National Forest's Helitack Crew, later to become Dispatcher for the Interagency Division. Ron was an avid hunter, fisherman and bowler, involved in the local bowling league for many years. He loved to get involved in activities, especially involving his niece and nephew. They spent many years at local fish derbies, duck and goose and deer hunting in the Warner Mountains. Ron always made time to spend with family and friends and will always be remembered as the caring person that he was. After he retired from the U.S. Forest Service Interagency Dispatch Center, where he patiently trained novice dispatchers on several occasions over the years, he put many hours into creating his collection of some 200 aeronautic models. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Cathy and two infant sisters. He is survived by his niece Dana, her husband Mark and their children Candra, Caitlin, Kyle and Kasey all of Coos Bay, Ore., nephew Jason of Sacramento, uncles Don Rosendahl of Cedarville, Ca. and Harold Rosendahl of Alturas, Ca. and cousins. Memorial services are pending at this time. Correspondence may be sent to the family at 1936 LawnRidge Loop, Coos Bay, Ore. 97420. Delbert Dean Vaughn Delbert Dean Vaughn, 76, passed away November 26, 2003 at Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville, Ca. Born April 8, 1927 in Lake City, Ca., he is survived by six sisters, Arlene Newman, Arthada Schoonover and Jean Stimson of the Anderson, Ca. area; Lois Cain of Alturas, Ca.; Carol Jochim of Likely, Ca.; one son, John, address unknown, five step-children, addresses unknown and numerous grandchildren. He served two years in the Army in Richland, Washington and was discharged with the rank of Corporal in 1954. After leaving the Army, he worked in the lumber mill in Cedarville, then moved to Cottonwood and worked in various mills. While living there, he was a member of the Lions Club, a volunteer fireman and a Boy Scout leader. He moved to Christmas Valley, OR. in 1977 and worked on a ranch until 1980, when he moved back to Cedarville to care for his mother. He remained her caregiver until her death in 2000. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Virgie Vaughn. A memorial service will be held in the Community Church in Cedarville at 11 a.m. Monday, November 17. Following the service, a fellowship will follow in the church's Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice. Larry Keith Daniels Alturas resident Larry Keith Daniels, 59, passed away from kidney failure on November 10, 2003 in Alturas, Ca. Mr. Daniels had lived in Modoc County for the past two years and had worked as a journeyman-millwright. A member of the BPOE Elks Lodge, he also enjoyed hunting. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he served with the U.S. Navy until his discharge as an E-5 on July 31, 1968. Mr. Daniels was a graduate of Riverdale High in Riverdale, Ca. He married Brenda Lee Lackey in Caruthers, Ca. on March 1, 1963. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Brenda Daniels of Alturas, Ca.; two daughters Schillene Torres of Lockwood, Ca. and Jolene Daniels of Alturas, Ca.; two brothers, Jim Daniels of Clovis, Ca. and Jack Daniels of Fresno, Ca. and two grandchildren. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. No date for services have been set at this time. November 20, 2003 Woman dies in Sage Hen accident A 20-year-old woman was killed Nov. 15 in a single-vehicle accident on Sage Hen Summit. The California Highway Patrol reports the deceased as Roxanne Nichols, Lemond, Ca., who was a passenger in a 1993 Saturn driven by Annie Maloeernisse, 20, of Santa Cruz. The report states that Maloeernisse was northbound at about 65 m.p.h. and let off the gas to slow down as the snow started falling harder. Because the rear tires were bald, the rear end of the car lost traction and began to slide. She lost control, the car went off the west edge of the highway going up a dirt embankment and then overturning and landing in the southbound lane. The CHP said that Nichols, who was not wearing the lap portion of her seatbelt was ejected from the car onto the road and the car landed on top of her. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Maloeernisse, who was seatbelted, sustained minor leg injuries and 10-month old Kaylee Bartle, who was secured in her car seat was not hurt. Maloeernisse and Bartle were transported to Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, treated and released. Dorothy Kerr Woody Dorothy Kerr Woody died November 13, 2003, at the age of 86, in the Colusa Hospital in Colusa, California. Dorothy was born in Ft. Bidwell, Ca. on May 23, 1917, to John Frank and Frankie Smith Kerr. Dorothy married Ellsworth Woody on December 26, 1938 in Davis Creek, Ca. She had lived in Williams, Ca. since 1949. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Ellsworth of Williams, Ca.; two daughters, Lana DeStefani of Roseville, Ca. and Christie Ponciano of Williams; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two nephews, John Kerr of Alturas, Ca. and Jim Kerr of Corning, Ca. She was preceded in death by grandson, Rick Ponciano. A service will be held graveside at the Alturas Cemetery at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2003. Dr. Ben Zandstra will officiate. Hall Brothers Corning Mortuary is in charge of arrangement. Ivan Edward Whitby Services for Ivan Edward Whitby, 90, of Anderson, California, were held October 27, 2003, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anderson. Douglas Pryde of the LDS Church, Balls Ferry Ward, officiated. Mr. Whitby died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, Ca. Born December 15, 1912 in Alpine, Utah, Ivan moved to Shasta County in 1951 from Salem, Oregon. Ike, as he was known to family and friends, was a planing mill supervisor for Kimberly Clark in Anderson, a member of the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the National Rifle Association and the Farm Bureau. Survivors include his wife Dorothy (Dot), son Thomas of Anderson, stepsons Gene Malson of Alturas, Ca. and Bill Vincent of Grants Pass, Ore.; stepdaughter Gale Stevenson of Palo Cedro, Ca.; brother Ray of Mesa, Ariz. and George of Alpine, Utah; sisters Mae Morgan of Salt Lake City, Utah and Evelyn Jensen of Murray, Utah. Ike also leaves to mourn 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. November 26th, 2003 Services for Jim Knauss A memorial gathering with family and friends of James Wayne Knauss will occur Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. at the Alturas Elks Lodge in Alturas, CA Mr. Knauss, a veteran of the Vietnam War and a resident of Modoc County for most of his life, passed away October 11, 2003 at U.C. Davis Medical Center in Sacramento after falling ill in late August and waging a valiant battle against non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Jim had just retired this past December, after more than 22 years of service with the Modoc County Assessor's Office Jim is survived by his wife Kathy of Alturas and daughter Amber of Santa Barbara and his faithful German Wirehair, Bear, son of Baron. He also leaves a sister, Jane Davis of Sahuarita, Ariz.; brother-in-law, Gary Davis of Pleasant Grove, Calif.; nephew Joe Davis of Pleasant Grove; and niece Carolyn Coker and husband, Jason and their infant son Jacob of Magalia, Calif.; aunt Virginia Griffith of Decatur, IL.; and aunt and uncle Jean and Clyde Booher and family of Decatur, IL.; mother and father-in-law, Emmie and Joe Dees of Alturas, Calif.; sister-in-law Linda Wineland of Chico; brother-in-law Scot Wineland of Chico; niece and nephew Shelley and Trevor Wineland, Chico, Ca.; brother-in-law Eric Dees and wife, Sarah and niece Jennifer Dees of Santaquin, UT. Katie Frances Nelson Cedarville native Katie Frances Russell Nelson passed away in Cedarville, Calif. on Tuesday, November 25, 2003. Born December 22, 1903, Mrs. Nelson would have celebrated her 100th birthday next month Services will be held on Monday, December 1 at 10 a.m. at the Alturas Baptist Church on Fourth Street, Alturas. Burial will follow at the Alturas Cemetery. Pastor Bud Kirk will conduct the services. The Record will publish a complete obituary next week Minnie Elizabeth Smith Graveside services for Minnie Elizabeth Smith, 91, of Red Bluff, Ca. will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, at Oak Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Susan E. Plucker of St. Peter's Episcopal Church officiating Mrs. Smith died October 7, 2003, at her daughter's residence. Born May 26, 1912 in Red Bluff, Ca., she attended local schools and lived in Tehama County for many years. She then moved to Plumas and Modoc Counties where she was a homemaker and her husband worked for the County Road Department Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband Albert Smith, her son Harlan Smith, and grandson Wayne Smith. Her survivors include two daughters, Crystal Stone of Red Bluff and Audrey Stradley of Sacramento; four grandchildren: Cheryl Lance and Sandra Lingenfelter of Red Bluff, Susan McGaughran of Bozeman, Montana, and Becky Roden of Oregon. Arrangements are being handled by Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers, Red Bluff. Kenneth Harry Hill Cedarville native Kenneth Harry Hill, 78, of Sacramento, Calif. passed away November 11, 2003. Mr. Hill served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor, Purple Heart with the Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Infantry Badge and W.W.II Victory Medal. He retired after 35 years of service with CalTrans. He is the beloved husband of Gertrude "Gay" Hill for 39 years; loving uncle of Steven and Tracy Nicot, Paul, Tom, Harry Hill and Ginny Macko. He is also survived by several great nieces and nephews. Lombard & Company Funeral Directors at 1550 Fulton Ave., Sacramento took care of arrangements. Interment was at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Calif. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society. Kenneth 'Cap' DeWitt Native Modoc resident Kenneth Gorden "Cap" DeWitt passed away on November 20, 2003 at the Skilled Nursing Facility, Alturas, Calif. Mr. DeWitt was 66 and had lived in Modoc County all his life. The Rev. Boyd Taylor conducted services on Monday, Nov. 24 at the Cedarville Cemetery. Mr. DeWitt was born on January 21, 1937, in Cedarville, Calif. to Alfred and Sara (Wright) DeWitt. He was next to the youngest of their 16 children, nine boys and seven girls. An Alturas resident most of his life, Kenneth wrote songs, enjoyed listening to country music, played guitar for a time in his life. When out walking about in Alturas, he always sported his cowboy hat and boots. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; brothers Ray, LeRoy and Donney; sisters Emma, Marie, and Alfreda "Tiny." He is survived by his brothers Floyd DeWitt, Pete DeWitt, Bob DeWitt, all of Alturas, Calif.; Eddie DeWitt, Lakeview, Ore.; Bill DeWitt, Acampo, Calif.; sisters, Violet Addington, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; Rose Moritz, Marysville, Calif.; Dorris Addington, Patterson, Calif.; Faye Kellner, Benicia, Calif. and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be missed very much. Irvin McGarva Graveside services will be held for Irvin Robert McGarva, Nov. 29, 1 p.m. at the Likely Cemetery. A wake will be held at the Likely Fire Hall, Nov. 28, starting at 5 p.m. Mr. McGarva died Nov. 25, 2003. He was born Sept., 22, 1934 in Likely. A full obituary will be published next week. ~~~~~~ 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 – November 6, 2003 Fatal accident claims man on Adin Mountain A Fairview, Montana man, Andres Sandoval-Flores, age 22, was killed Nov. 5, in a 7:25 a.m. accident on Eastbound State Route 299 west of Adin Summit. According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver was driving a 2003 Ford F-450 crew cab flatbed truck with a loading boom. As he approached Adin Summit, for unknown reasons he allowed the vehicle to leave the south edge of the road and go onto a dirt shoulder. He tried to steer the truck back on to the road, overcorrected and lost control. The Ford rotated about 160 degrees, re-entered the road, crossed the asphalt, hit the dirt shoulder rolled onto its right side and struck a large pine tee. The impact caused the cab to be crushed to the hood level and below. The driver was dead at the scene. James Wayne Knauss James Wayne Knauss, a resident of Modoc County for most of his life, passed away October 11, 2003 at U.C. Davis Medical Center in Sacramento after falling ill in late August and waging a valiant battle against non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Jim had just retired this past December, after more than 22 years of service with the Modoc County Assessor's Office. Jim was born October 17, 1946 in Morrison, Illinois to James Clifford Knauss and Hilda Lucretia Churchill. The family moved to Modoc County when Jim was nine years old. He attended elementary school and high school in Alturas, graduating from Modoc Union High School in 1965. Following high school, Jim attended the College of the Siskiyous in Weed for one year before enlisting in the Army on December 8, 1966. He achieved the rank of sergeant, serving three years, which included two tours of duty in Vietnam, where he was exposed to Agent Orange, the presumed cause of the cancer that brought about his illness and untimely death. Jim served in the 1st Battalion (Mechanized) 50th Infantry 173rd Airborne Brigade. He was awarded numerous medals for meritorious achievement, including the Army Commendation Medal, the Air Medal and the Bronze Star Medal. Jim was also awarded the 'Maeng Ho' (fierce tiger) crest of the 6th Republic of Korea (ROK) Tiger Division, making him an honorary member of the Korean force. Following Jim's honorable discharge from the Army in July, 1969, he began working for Carlsberg Financial Corporation as a salesman at California Pines. While with Carlsberg, he studied for and earned his real estate license. He later was promoted to sales manager at Virginia City Highlands in Reno, Nevada and eventually to project manager at Lake Millerton Recreational Park in Fresno, Ca. Carlsberg Financial Corporation offered Jim the position of Sales Manager and Assistant Project Manager at California Pines in 1976, which he accepted, and Jim came back to Modoc, this time for good. At every opportunity, Jim, along with friends and co-workers from Cal Pines, would gather at the lake at the end of the work day to water ski, often skiing after dark, by the light of a full moon. Also, at this time in Jim's life, he enjoyed racing dirt bikes and was involved in many desert racing competitions. It was during this second stint with Carlsberg Financial Corporation that Jim met his future wife, Kathy Lynn Dees of Alturas. They were wed on April 8, 1978. Jim soon turned his love from dirt bikes to horses, and it was Kathy and her father who introduced them. Before long, Jim, who perfected all he did, was team roping and branding. In 1978, Jim, with friends Ken Phillips and Larry Boulade, built the Alturas Roping Arena, located across from the Alturas 4-H grounds. He was a charter member of the Alturas Roping Club and won the champion heeling buckles in 1985, 1988 and 1990. Jim enjoyed branding at Violet and Charlie Jackson's ranch for many years and looked forward to spring branding at Ron and Lynne Schluter's with their family and friends. Jim and Kathy, along with the other directors and wives, marked trail each year for the annual Modoc Tribe Ride. Jim was the MTR President in 1992 and 1993 and attended his 26th Ride this past August. He was a member of the Modoc County Sheriff's Posse as well, and was Captain of the Modoc Sheriff's Posse in 1990. Jim served as the Sheriff's Posse Horse Show Chairman for many years. Jim began his employment with the County of Modoc in March of 1979. Jim achieved the status of an Advanced Certified Property Tax Appraiser in April of 1985. He attained the position of Senior Appraiser (supervising appraiser) within the office until his retirement in December 2002. Jim also was a Past-President of the Northern California Appraisers Council, which included 10 northern counties. Jim served from January through June 1986, as the Director of Emergency Services for Modoc County. During that time, Modoc County experienced one of the worst floods in its history. Jim and Kathy gave birth to one daughter, Amber Dawn, on September 25, 1981. Their daughter was one of Jim's greatest joys in life. He was thrilled when she won a very competitive contest for Miss Modoc Fair Queen in 1999 and proudly attended her graduation ceremony at U.C. Santa Barbara on June 14, 2003, just prior to the onset of his illness. His retirement, brief as it was, enabled him to travel to Santa Barbara and visit Amber frequently. Jim loved hunting and never missed the annual California Pines 3-Shot Honker Hunt. Jim had the great pleasure of hunting with such famous personalities as Roy Rogers, Slim Pickins, test pilot Chuck Yeager, astronauts Joe Allen, Joe Engle, Ron Evans, and artist-sculptor Doug Van Howd, to name a few. Opening weekend of pheasant season always found Jim at his brother-in-law, Gary Davis' homestead family farm in Pleasant Grove. He was a member of a bird hunting club in Chico and spent many weekends with his brother-in-law Scott Wineland and nephew Trevor. Jim was an experienced big game hunter (deer and elk) but, he had a passion for chukar hunting with his dog, Bear. Jim became quite a wild game gourmet cook and loved to have friends over to dine after perfecting a new recipe. He was famous for his smoked venison and elk jerky. His cooking talent, however, was not limited to wild game, and since Jim refused to eat leftovers, guests were usually delighted when they found Jim insisting on sending them home with the remaining portions. Jim is survived by his wife Kathy of Alturas and daughter Amber of Santa Barbara and his faithful German Wirehair, Bear, son of Baron. He also leaves a sister, Jane Davis of Sahuarita, Ariz.; brother-in-law, Gary Davis of Pleasant Grove, CA.; nephew Joe Davis of Pleasant Grove; and niece Carolyn Coker and husband, Jason and their infant son Jacob of Magalia, Ca.; aunt Virginia Griffith of Decatur, IL.; and aunt and uncle Jean and Clyde Booher and family of Decatur, IL.; mother and father-in-law, Emmie and Joe Dees of Alturas, Ca.; sister-in-law Linda Wineland of Chico; brother-in-law Scott Wineland of Chico; niece and nephew Shelley and Trevor Wineland, Chico, Ca.; brother-in-law Eric Dees and wife, Sarah and niece Jennifer Dees of Santaquin, UT. A memorial gathering of family and friends will occur Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Alturas, CA. Ronald Ray Rosendahl Veteran Modoc National Forest Fire Dispatcher Ronald Ray Rosendahl of Alturas passed away in Alturas, Ca. of natural causes on Sunday, November 2, 2003. Mr. Rosendahl, 56, had retired a few years ago, from the forest service position he held for many years. With his many years of experience, calm and guiding nature, he was called on to train many dispatchers over the years at the Forest Supervisor's Office in Alturas. Born March 4, 1947, Mr. Rosendahl graduated from Modoc High School, Alturas, with the Class of 1966. No services have been set. Gertrude Fay Curtis A memorial service for well-known, long-time Alturas resident Gertrude Fay Curtis, will be conducted by Pastor Dewey Potter at the Alturas Church of Christ at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8. Mrs. Curtis was an active member of the Alturas Church of Christ where she served as treasurer. She had retired from the Department of Forestry in 1985 and continued to keep active as a member of TOPS for several years, helping to create many of the items the local group donated such as lap blankets for convalescent hospital residents, as service projects to aid others. Born Gertrude Fay Gillespie in Redwood Falls, Minnesota on March 11, 1924, she received her education in Redwood Falls and in Alturas, Ca. She married Arthur Curtis in Redwood Falls, Minn. on September 25, 1941. Their marriage sustained 43 years, until his death November 7, 1984. Fay, as she was known to her many friends, had made Modoc County her home for the past 57 years. She is survived by her brothers Arthur Gillespie of Redwood Falls, Minn; Melvin Gillespie of Granite Falls, Minn.; sister Norma Blank of Morton, Minn.; sons Stephen Curtis of Oregon City, Ore., Rodger Curtis of Gresham, Ore.; daughters Linda Loomis of Oregon City, Ore. and Annette McGillvray of Portland, Ore. She also had 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, whom she loved to visit, and her pet dog little "Tiger." Mrs. Curtis passed away of cancer on November 1, 2003 in Oregon City, Ore. She was 79. Interment will be at the Alturas Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Alturas Church of Christ. Allen Douglas Propst. Memorial services are pending for Allen Douglas Propst of Alturas. Mr. Propst passed away November 4, 2003, in Alturas, Ca. Mr. Propst, 76, was born in Merino, Colorado on December 1, 1926. Merril Vern Minto Merril Minto, age 76, died at his Eagleville home on Saturday, November 1, 2003, of complications from lung cancer. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, November 6, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Eagleville Church, with graveside services following at the Eagleville Cemetery. A community potluck will be served following the service at the Community Hall. Merril was born October 31, 1927 at the family ranch in Eagleville, Calif. His parents were Edyth H. and Robert W. Minto. He died at home on the same property that has been in the Minto Family since 1867. Merril grew up in Surprise Valley, Modoc County, at the base of the Warner Mountains, now a wilderness area. He and his siblings learned at an early age to work hard on the family ranch, but found time to hunt, fish, camp and explore. Merril was a natural mechanic and overhauled his first harvester engine at the age of twelve. He graduated eighth grade from Eagleville grammar school, one of five students, and from Surprise Valley High School with a class of seventeen. After graduation, he worked as an auto mechanic and in the woods, near Auburn, Calif., logging. He was drafted into the Army November 10, 1950 and served in Korea as a mechanic and truck driver in the motor pool. He was honorably discharged August 10, 1952. After his military service, he moved to Chico and started a career of farming and custom harvesting. He met and married his wife, Sharlene Waters, June 26, 1954. They lived in Chico for over 45 years while raising their family. Merril was a master mechanic, and he never met an engine that he did not love. He collected old tractors and used his skill to repair and keep them running. He had been a member of two tractor clubs, whose purpose was to restore antique farm machinery. He has restored a 1947 Jeepster and has been working on a 1919 Model T. A 1930 Buick Marquette was last year's Christmas gift from his family. He said, "I never got a car for Christmas before!" He recently built a 1972 C.J. 5 Jeep, which he assembled from a pile of parts. He enjoyed taking it often to Lost Lake fishing and also exploring the Applegate Immigrant Trail through High Rock Canyon in Nevada. Merril supported the Butte County 4-H program in which his four children participated. He was a past member of the North Valley Volunteer Firemen. Merril aided many fund-raising dinners for 4-H, churches and schools by providing his time and his Chicken Bar-B-Que barrels. The largest dinner was for Rosedale School, Chico, serving 600 people. He supported the Chico High School Ski Team for many years by being a chaperone and providing transportation to ski races all over Northern California. Merril was a skilled skier and taught his four children, as well a many other young people, to ski and enjoy the sport. Never a licensed pilot, he did love flying. Throughout his lifetime, Merril enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. He like snowmobiling in the South Warner Mountains with his family. In 1969, Merril and his father-in-law, Carl Waters, Sr. developed the Mountain View Mobile Home Park on the Esplanade in Chico. Merril and his wife Sharlene joined a Good Sam group, and since 1980, they traveled extensively with their pickup and fifth wheel. Retiring in 1992, Merril divided his time between Chico and Eagleville, until he became a permanent Surprise Valley resident four years ago. Merril has been active in community life in Surprise Valley. He has participated in the Fair parade each year, and the Eagleville Barbecue. He has been an active member of the Eagleville coffee group, which gathered every morning. One of Merril's favorite times of year was Christmas. He took great pleasure in decorating his yard with Christmas lights. Merril's most recent love was caring for his three Alpacas. Merril and Sharlene celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary by hosting an excursion, for 40 of their relatives and friends, on the Shasta Sunset Dinner Train in McCloud, Calif. He is survived by his wife, of forty-nine years, Sharlene; four children: daughter Deveny Bywaters and husband Kurt of Lake Oswego, Ore., daughter Tanis Minto of Petaluma, Calif., daughter Danelle Grove and husband John of Orland, Calif., son Kerry Minto of Portland, Ore.; six grandchildren: Collin, Cody and Grant Bywaters and Megan, Kristin and Trace Grove. Also surviving him is brother Robert Minto and wife Eldora of Durham, Calif.; sister Marlene Eicher and husband Bob of Dayton, Calif.; and brother Keith and wife Caroline of Mariposa, Calif.; and fifteen nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Edyth and Robert and brothers Vrle, Wally and Harlan. Memorials may be made to the Eagleville Community Church Building Association Steeple Fund in care of Angie Benner, Secretary, Post Office Box 654, Eagleville, Calif. 96110 Kerr Mortuary of Alturas is handling the arrangements. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

October 23, 2003 Nyla Anita Rose A memorial service to celebrate the life of Nyla Anita Rose was held at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, October 5, 2003 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Cedarville. Pastor Craig Klatt of Camino officiated and Pastor Bruce Blum of the Cedarville Seventh-day Adventist Church, read her life sketch. She was 86. Mrs. Rose passed away Sunday, September 21, 2003, in Fall River Mills following complications after hip surgery. The oldest of four children, Nyla was born on August 5, 1917 in Napa, CA., to James and Ruth Pieratt and grew up on their farm in Capell Valley, near Napa. She graduated from Napa High School in 1935. Nyla met Ken Rose and they married in Carson City, Nev., in 1938. Their first home was in Napa where her first four boys were born. With the loss of her dad in 1949, they moved to Pleasant Grove to help her mother and brothers with the family farm. After the farm was sold, her mother joined them in 1953 in their move to Angwin. In 1957, now a family of eight, they moved back to Napa where she and her husband completed their largest building project, the Silverado Garden Apartments on Silverado Trail. In 1972, she and her mother began operating a guest care-facility adjacent to their home in Napa. She prided herself in the excellent care given her guests. Her later years were spent in Yuba City and Cedarville where she unselfishly cared for her Aunt Ollie and her mother. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Ken Rose; five sons--Dallen and wife Virginia of Fair Oaks; Ken and wife Leanna of Cedarville; Gary of Yuba City; Greg and wife Rosalie of Middletown; and Mike and wife Jan of Yuba City; sister, Velda Stevenson and husband Steve of Napa; brother, Glenn Pieratt and wife Mary of Yuma, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren--Steve Rose and wife Carol of Strathmore; Diane McSherry and husband Richard of Citrus Heights; Jeff Rose and wife Karen of Carmichael; Curtis Rose and wife Kimberly of Cedarville; Suzanne Brandt and husband Curtis of Sparks, Nev.; Kitsy Rose of Atlanta, GA., Scott Rose of Sacramento; Rebecca Brenner and husband . Chris of Sacramento; Lisa Bohlman and husband Jeff of Sacramento; Chris Rose and wife Sabrina of Angwin; Julie Stevenson and husband Matt of Yuba. City; and Mike Rose of Yuba City; seven great-grandchildren--Angela, Kim, Eric, Carissa, Julie, Desiree, and Claire and six nieces and four nephews. Interment, officiated by Pastor Bruce Blum and with family members present, was at the Cedarville Cemetery on September 24, 2003. James H. 'Mike' Duncan Graveside services for James Henry "Mike" Duncan will be held at the Lookout Cemetery on Saturday, October 25 at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Duncan, a resident of Lookout since 1945, passed away at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, Ca. at the age of 90, on October 21, 2003. Born September 29, 1913 in Los Molinos, Ca., James was the seventh child of 11. He was reared to do hard work and worked from a very young age, helping move and gather livestock, pigs, turkeys, milk cows and other livestock the family would move when they moved ranches or took stock to auction. He was also reared with a great value of family. In his younger years he used a team of mules and a scraper and worked on the building of Shasta Dam and the ditches in the Churn Creek area. In April 1943, he married Marion Supan. In 1945, they purchased a ranch in Lookout, Ca. and moved there with two small children. Two more children were born to them in Lookout. Mr. Duncan ran cattle, and some sheep and farmed for years with a team of horses. The family still has many of the harnesses he used. He enjoyed training horses and mules and seemed to have a way with them. He was a good, honest, caring son, brother, husband and father who didn't mind pulling a prank or two. He was always willing to help anyone who needed help and will be missed by many. Mr. Duncan was a member of the Farm Bureau for over 30 years and a 20-year member of the Grange. His wife preceded him in death in 1982, as did his parents Arthur and Bessie Duncan; brothers Howard, Ray, Frank and sisters, Zelma, Melba, Erma, Eveyln and Helen. He is survived by his sons Michael Duncan of Lookout, Ca.; David and wife Sheri Duncan of Pittville, Ca.; daughters Sandra and husband Ron Sutton, Sparks, Nev., Linda and husband JC Moore of Lookout; brother Glen and wife Bea Duncan, Ocala, Florida; sister Dorothy Hall, Fair Oaks, Ca.; sister-in-law Thelma Duncan, Corning, Ca.; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one great-great granchild. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Lookout Park in Lookout. Kerr Mortuary, Alturas is taking care of arrangements. Leslie Earle Dyke Leslie Earle Dyke passed away in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho on July 16, 2003. He was 94. He was born on October 2, 1908 near Cedarville, CA., and was raised there. He married his first wife, Ethyl A. Brown in 1933 and moved to Watsonville a year later. That's where he became a barber, and even after retirement was still making house calls to home-bound residents. He moved to Coeur d' Alene, Idaho in 1999 so his daughter Pat could look after him. He lived there until his death. Earle was an avid golfer, starting around 1939. At the age of 88, he reached a golfer's life long goal of scoring his age. During WWII, he joined the U.S. Navy (not drafted) and served at Farragut Naval Training Center in Idaho. Earle was a member of the American Legion for over 50 years, an active member of the United Presbyterian Church of Watsonville for 68 years, a member of the SIRS (Sons in Retirement), and had also been an active member of the YMCA in the past. He was preceded in death by his first wife Ethyl in 1972. Later that year he married Olga Beck Enemark, who passed away in 1992. Besides his daughter Pat, he also leaves a son, Don, of Pleasanton, a stepson, David Enemark, of Woodland, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of N. Idaho, 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID., 83835. Graveside service was July 22 at Pajaro Valley Memorial Park, Watsonville. Arrangements handled by Mehl's Colonial Chapel. Mary Eloise York Former Alturas resident Mary Eloise York passed away in Tucson, Arizona on October 15, 2003. She was 74. Mrs. York had made her home in St. David, Arizona for the past 22 years. Born to J.P. Graham and Maryterese Denson on March 12, 1929 in Houston, Texas, she was described as a "wonderful person," active in church wherever the family relocated. The church was her life. She sang in the choir and taught Bible Study. She played the piano and led prayer meetings. She received awards and recognitions for her painting and egg shell decorating. A homemaker and mother, she also worked as a secretary for many different companies and owned a poodle parlor. The York family enjoyed camping and fishing every summer. She is survived by her husband Jack of St. David, Arizona; three sons, Bob York of Douglas, Ariz.; Jody and wife Sara York of Sacramento, Ca.; Mike and wife Dondia York of Los Angeles, Ca.; two daughters, Patty and husband Jeff Welsh of Durango, Colo., Rachel and husband Wayne Rausch of Moscow, Idaho; a brother, Ralph and wife Betty Graham of San Angelo, Texas; sister Beulah and husband Tom McCray of Tucson, Ariz. and eight grandchildren. Pastors A.B. Blair and Kirk Sorensen officiated services at the First Baptist Church in Benson, Ariz. on Monday, Oct. 20. Interment was at the St. David Cemetery in St. David, Ariz. Pallbearers were Larry Kreps, Ron Graves, Jody York, Michael York, Sr., Michael York, Jr., Jeff Welsh, Honorary bearer, Robert York. Richardson's Remembrance Center in Benson, Ariz. was in charge of arrangements. Roy Delbert Cauldwell Adin resident, Roy Delbert Cauldwell, 75, passed away of natural causes at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, Ca. on October 16, 2003. Services were held Tuesday, October 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the Adin Community Church with graveside service following at the Adin Cemetery. Pastors Harold Luke and Larry Woodard officiated. Mr. Cauldwell had been a resident of Modoc County for the past 58 years, moving from Long Beach, Ca. He was employed with Big Valley Joint Unified School District for 25 years as a bus mechanic and was active in his community. He loved working with the youth at the Adin Community Bible Church, where he was a member. He was born on January 26, 1928 in Compton, Ca. and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Coast Guard and with the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. On March 25, 1961, he was married to his wife Colleen in the Adin Community Bible Church. His wife, Colleen Cauldwell of Adin survives him, as do his daughters, Valerie Weaver of Emmett, Idaho and Ieleen Pharis of Paulden, Arizona; sisters Doris Bernhard of Nampa, Idaho; Mildred Strech of Lakewood, Ca. and Lorrain Kloth of Seaside, Ca. and five grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Adin Community Bible Church Youth Fund, P.O. Box 191 Adin, CA 96006 or Big Valley High Alumni Scholarship Fund, Big Valley High School, Bieber, Ca 96009. October 31, 2003 Jim Knauss James Wayne Knauss, a resident of Modoc County for most of his life, passed away October 11, 2003, at U.C. Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, Ca. Jim fell ill in late August and waged a valiant battle against non-Hodgkins lymphoma. He was born October 17, 1946. A memorial gathering of Jim's family and friends will occur Saturday, November 29 at 2:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Alturas, Ca. A full biography will follow. Delbert Dean Vaughn Delbert Dean Vaughn, a Surprise Valley native, passed away October 26, 2003 at Surprise Valley Hospital, Cedarville, Ca. A memorial service is pending. Mr. Vaughn was born in Lake City, Ca. on April 8, 1927. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The Record will publish Mr. Vaughn's obituary at a later date Rose Survivor list made complete The Record apologizes for omitting a section of survivors' names in the obituary published for Nyla Anita Rose, who passed away September 21, 2003 in Fall River Mills, Ca. Mrs. Rose is survived by her husband of 65 years, Ken Rose; five sons--Dallen and wife Virginia of Fair Oaks; Ken and wife Leanna of Cedarville; Gary of Yuba City; Greg and wife Rosalie of Middletown; and Mike and wife Jan of Yuba City; sister, Velda Stevenson and husband Steve of Napa; brother, Glenn Pieratt and wife Mary of Yuma, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren--Steve Rose and wife Carol of Strathmore; Diane McSherry and husband Richard of Citrus Heights; Jeff Rose and wife Karen of Carmichael; Curtis Rose and wife Kimberly of Cedarville; Suzanne Brandt and husband Curtis of Sparks, Nev.; Kitsy Rose of Atlanta, GA., Scott Rose of Sacramento; Rebecca Brenner and husband Chris of Sacramento; Lisa Bohlman and husband Jeff of Sacramento; Chris Rose and wife Sabrina of Angwin; Julie Stevenson and husband Matt of Yuba City; and Mike Rose of Yuba City; seven great-grandchildren--Angela, Kim, Eric, Carissa, Julie, Desiree, and Claire and six nieces and four nephews. ~~~~~~ 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 – October 2, 2003 Ronald Frank Floyd Former Alturas, Ca. resident Ronald Floyd, 64, passed away in Othello, Washington on September 18, 2003. Ronald was born May 28, 1939 in Toppenish, Washington to Frank and Thelma (Woods) Floyd. Ronald graduated from Modoc High School in 1959. He married the love of his life, Rita Sykes, on June 18, 1965 in Alturas, Ca. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Othello, Washington. Ronald was a mechanic all of his working life. He enjoyed fixing everything for his family and friends. He loved to garden, especially on the grounds of the Nazarene Church and his rose gardens. He enjoyed driving, listening to Southern Gospel music and most of all, he enjoyed loving and teasing his grandchildren. Survivors include: his wife Rita, two daughters, Terry Mayada and her husband Jeff of Kennewick, Washington; and Cheryl McCort and her husband Brad of Moses Lake, Wash.; his mother Thelma of Othello, Wash.; brothers, Jack of Sedro Wooley, Wash. and Stan of Othello, Wash.; sisters Barbara Rouse of Bonanza, Or., and Linda Dilly of Othello, Wash. and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, one brother Dwayne Floyd and infant daughter Ronna Lee Floyd. Funeral services were held on September 23, 2003 at the Nazarene Church of Othello, Wash. October 9, 2003 Derril Marion Hess Alturas resident Derril Marion Hess, 89, passed away from natural causes on October 2, 2003, in Murray, Utah. He had been staying with his daughter, Diana Jones, in West Jordan, Utah for several months. She had been caring for Derril and his wife during his last illnesses. Born February 11, 1914, near Canby, Ca., Derril graduated from Chico State College in 1935 with a teaching degree. He played football and basketball and boxed for Chico State. Because of the Depression, he could not find a teaching job. He returned to Modoc County and worked in the logging industry for Loveness Logging and in construction during World War II. After the war, he returned to Canby, and in 1946 started working for Cal Trans as a mechanic. Derril retired in 1972 and then worked for the Forest Service on Blue Mountain Lookout for nine years, with his wife. He loved to fish, camp, hunt and watch sports. He coached Little League and was a Scout Master in Canby in the late 40's and mid 50's. He also served as a Board member for Arlington Elementary School, Canby. Derril married Minerva C. Scott on October 8, 1935 in Minden, NV. They would have celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary yesterday. He is survived by the love of his life Minerva Hess of Alturas, sons Ernest Hess and wife Marilyn and Butch Hess and wife Sandra of Alturas, Ca.; daughters Diana and husband Paul Jones of West Jordan, Utah; Carla and husband Jay Cross of Discovery Bay, Ca.; Janice and husband Chuck Bishop of Quincy, Ca. and Kathy and husband Leland Ward of Palo Cedro, Ca. He is also survived by his sister, Oleita Wentzel of Alturas, a brother, Richard Hess and wife Lynn of Estacada, Ore., and 18 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. Services were held at 10 a.m. today, October 9 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Alturas, with burial at the Alturas Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Robert Dustin Jose Oliver Graveside services for Robert Dustin Jose Oliver will be conducted by Pastor Curtis Barber on Friday, October 10 at 2 p.m. at the Alturas Cemetery. Robert Dustin JosŽ Oliver, 22, of Alturas, Ca., was born into this world October 27, 1980. He moved onto the next, October 3, 2003. Robert was born to Russell and Lita Oliver in Ely, Nevada. A talented young man, he had made his mark on the world early in life. He was in such a hurry, he didn't wait for the doctor and had to be delivered by the nurse. The family then moved to Alturas, Ca. where he lived, loved and laughed for the 21 years that followed. Robert graduated from Modoc High School, Alturas in 1999. It was there he met his friend and companion for the next seven years, April Orosco, who became his wife on September 7, 2002. Growing up, Robert's interests included cars, trucks and art. He played football, wearing jersey '69' for Modoc High. By the time he was 18, he had restored a 1973 Pontiac Ventura, the "Grey Squirrel." A strapping young man with artistic talents, Robert had many fans of his amazing, but painful artwork. "There are really no words to describe Robert, and those who knew him will forever smile in memory of a much loved and cherished soul," say family members. Robert had been employed with Northstate Homes in Alturas. He accepted a position for promotion at Sierra Pacific Industries in Susanville on August 4, 2003, and was relocating to Susanville with his wife. An accident at the mill claimed him. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Jackie Duran and uncle Desi Duran. He is survived by his wife, April Oliver of Alturas, Ca.; his parents, Russell and Lita Oliver, Alturas, Ca.; sister Sharon Oliver, Alturas; grandparents Al Duran of Alturas, D.M. Merle and Jeavene Oliver of Prescott, Ariz. and many other loving family members and friends. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas is taking care of arrangements. Interment will be at the Alturas Cemetery. Condolences and memorials may be directed to April Oliver at 330 S. Danhauser, Alturas, Ca. 96101. Minnie Elizabeth Smith Graveside services for Minnie Elizabeth Smith, 91, of Red Bluff, Ca. will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, at Oak Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Susan E. Plucker of St. Peter's Episcopal Church officiating. Mrs. Smith died October 7, 2003, at her daughter's residence. Born May 26, 1912 in Red Bluff, Ca., she attended local schools and lived in Tehama County for many years. She then moved to Plumas and Modoc Counties where she was a homemaker and her husband worked for the County Road Department. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband Albert Smith, her son Harlan Smith, and grandson Wayne Smith. Her survivors include two daughters, Crystal Stone of Red Bluff and Audrey Stradley of Sacramento; four grandchildren: Cheryl Lance and Sandra Lingenfelter of Red Bluff, Susan McGaughran of Bozeman, Montana, and Becky Roden of Oregon. Arrangements are being handled by Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers, Red Bluff. October 16, 2003 Alan James 'A.J.' Johnson Today, Thursday, October 16 at 11 a.m. at the Cedarville Community Church, the family and friends of Alan James 'A.J.' Johnson will gather to pay tribute to c d with accomplishments. Mr. Johnson passed away on October 12, 2003, at his Cedarville, Ca. home. He was 73. The Rev. Ben Zandstra will conduct the Memorial Service Born on April 3, 1930 in Brampton, North Dakota, his grandparents worked hard to provide for him and passed on values which would guide him in his journey through life. He stood for things larger than himself, even when standing for something that might cost him his agreeable way of life. He loved his country and what it stands for: freedom, brotherhood, and divine respect for any single life. He worked hard to succeed. For him this meant serving his country with the uniform of the United States Marine Corps. With his fellow countrymen he served America through war and peace. Along the way he met the love of his life, Emma Lu Mason, while in high school in Silver City, New Mexico. They married September 3, 1949 in St. Louis, Mo. and had 54 years together. They had four beautiful daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren Mr. Johnson loved his years of rodeo, being a team roper and a Gold Card member of the PRCA since 1960 The Weatherby Gun Association gave special tribute to A.J. for his outstanding contribution to the development of the Youth Program. He obtained ranches upon which to hunt and expert instruction of their youth in the proper handling of firearms. He was an Honorary member of the Weatherby Gun Collectors Club A retired Marine, A.J. served from 1947 to 1968. He served two tours of duty in Korea. After he was critically wounded, shot six times by a sniper in Korea, he was left to die, but his love for his wife and strong will to live made him a survivor, and required 13 months in the hospital. He returned to active duty until 1968, when he retired He developed lung cancer and was a survivor. He was at Ground Zero when the atom bomb was being tested. As a result of his wounds and cancer, he had pain everyday without complaint. When he was asked how he was doing, he'd say "I'm just fine. If I was any better I would be a twin. Got both beet on the floor this morning. It is great to be alive." In his later years, he offered support and encouragement to those who were battling cancer. During his lifetime, A.J. was also a hydrologist at Camp Pendleton and was a Range Technician from 1976 until 1986 with the Bureau of Land Management in Cedarville. He had made Modoc County his home for the past 27 years, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, team roping and was known as a "Dead eye squirrel shooter." Among his meritorious awards were: rifle expert, Purple Heart and Presidential Citation Unit, one star; two star, Good Conduct; three star, American Defense Ribbon; three star Korean Service Ribbon; United Nations Ribbon; Korean Presidential Citation and Bronze Star "V" for valor. A.J. had recorded two hundred twenty thousand one hundred and ninety-four squirrel kills, thus earning him the title "Dead eye squirrel shooter" in the Valley In December of 2001, he was honored by his Bureau of Land Management co-workers, with a surprise banquet to honor him with his Korean War Medal and special awards. His friends came from far to honor him. A.J. was very honored by this special act He was preceded in death by his daughter Laura Hill, grandparents, parents and sister LaYvonne He is survived by his wife Emma Lu Johnson of Cedarville, Ca.; daughters Karlene Johnson of Cedarville; Theresa Meyette of Phoenix, Ariz.; and Christine Fernane and husband James of San Diego; brothers John Johnson and wife Mabel of Cedarville; Tim McLaughlin and wife Rosemary of Spokane, Wash.; sister Ardith Egelston and husband Fred of South Dakota; grandchildren Byron Johnson and wife Christine of Oceanside, Ca,; Alana Schultz and husband Sam of Cedarville; April Bonilla and husband Xavier of Cedarville; Daniel Hill and Michelle Hill of Cedarville, Jesse Fernane of Florida, Michael Fernane and Kayleigh Palumbo of San Diego and William of Fresno; great-grandchildren Daylan, Sierra, Logan, Madison, Yessenia, April and numerous nieces and nephews Memorial contributions may be made to the Cedarville Community Church, the American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice. Inurnment will be at the Cedarville Cemetery. Ernest Eaton Ernest G. Eaton, age 78, died July 29, 2003 at his home in West Richland, Wash. A long-time resident of Lake City, Eaton lived in Washington since moving there from Cedarville in 2001. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, October 20, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake City, Calif. Cemetery ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

September 18, 2003 Lois Adele Bailey Respected, long-time Modoc rancher and active community volunteer Lois Adele Bailey, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 11, 2003. Looking forward to and preparing to compete in a weekend bowling competition in Medford, OR., Mrs. Bailey, 76, passed away at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA., not long after suffering from a stroke that same morning at her home. The ever-active Mrs. Bailey, known as "granny" to her grand and great-grandchildren, in addition to the many children who called her their "adopted" mom and grandma, she always had a freezer full of homemade cookies, a pantry filled with home canned delights and was ever baking or canning and freezing the fruits of her labor from her annual garden, something she'd done for as long as she could remember. Proud of her family and happy with her life, she chose not to be idle, whether volunteering at the Modoc Senior Citizens Center to distribute USDA commodities or enjoy lunch and a game of bunco or pinochle with friends. She was proud to be a member of the "600 Club" scratch series of bowlers and was a member and past officer of the Alturas Bowling Association, team bowling since 1973. She was well known for her baking and decorating special cakes for weddings, showers and parties, with a photo album to document her creations. Born in Tidewater, Oregon to Grace (Brooks) and LeRoy Dunn on October 6, 1926, she spent most of her life in Modoc County, with the exception of a few years, when her family moved to Ukiah. Lois met Cliff Bailey on a dairy ranch in Modoc, where her mother was the ranch house cook. At age 16 and still in high school she and Cliff were married October 26, 1942 in Carson City, Nevada. Lois had the rare distinction of receiving two diplomas, one from Surprise Valley High where she had attended part of her senior year, while Cliff was working in the Valley and one from Modoc High where she graduated when they returned to Alturas. In 1944, they purchased the "old Page place" on Parker Creek, their home and the hub of their family ever since. In 1946, Lois gave birth to their eldest son, Gordon and in 1949, their youngest son Roy was born. The family moved to Marysville in the Spring of 1956 for three years, then returned to Alturas. Nothing slowed Lois down, not even her two heart surgeries in later years. She played softball on women's league teams as catcher and was "pretty good with a bat." She was a member of the Side Saddlers women's riding group, sponsored by Modoc Auction Yard, riding in numerous shows, parades, rodeos until the 1970s, for which the group won a "rack of trophies," with Cliff patiently hauling the horses. Lois and Cliff started a square dancing group in the early 1950s, first at their home, until there were too many squares to accommodate. The group often traveled to dance. In addition to their cattle and alfalfa ranch business on Parker Creek, Lois worked on the Election Board for a number of years starting in the 1960s until her precinct closed. She worked at such local businesses as Fitzpatrick's and Ebby's Stationery Store, Modoc Auction Yard, Cleo's and Woodward's Grocery stores, and her brother Gene Dunn's meat business "Dunn's Custom Meats," until he retired. For three years she worked as a custodian at Modoc High School, where her sons were enrolled. Lois had been a member of Grange 406 and continued to document and report weather statistics from her home to the Weather Service in Red Bluff. A wonderful hostess and good friend to many, Lois was always willing to help get a job done. On some Thursday mornings she could be found at the Modoc Record helping to get the advertising slicks inserted for distribution. She was a hard, honest worker and also good at delegating during the many large family gatherings at their home. A partner to her husband, Lois rode, "raked alot of hay and helped buckaroo" as needed and enjoyed traveling, recalling an exciting helicopter flight over and into the Grand Canyon, a few years ago. Lois and Cliff were honored for their 60 years of marriage in 2002 with a grand party and chosen as Modoc District Fair Grand Marshals in 1997. Lois was preceded in death by her sister Vivian Paddock and brother Gene Dunn, both of Alturas and her parents. She will be greatly missed by her family and host of long-time friends. She is survived by her husband Cliff Bailey of Alturas; sons Gordon Bailey of Alturas and Roy Bailey of Alturas; brothers Lyle and wife Mattie Dunn of Alturas; Warren and wife Lucille Dunn of Modesto, CA; aunt Ruth Brooks of Post Falls, Idaho; six grandchildren: Mindi Clendenen of Indiana, Fred Bailey of Alturas, Kenny Bailey of Redding, Brenda Masters of Hat Creek, CA; Jessica Burns and Heather McMaster of Alturas, numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra on Friday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Federated Church in Alturas. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Because of Lois' devotion to helping the local senior citizens center, the family suggests any memorials be directed to the Modoc Senior Citizens Center, 906 West Fourth St., Alturas, CA 96101. Larry Martin Stafford Former Alturas business owner Larry Martin Stafford died unexpectedly at his home Sunday evening, September 14, 2003, from a massive heart attack. He was 47. Mr. Stafford was the owner/operator of Village Video in Alturas with his wife Colena, for a number of years. Prior to purchasing and relocating the video sales and rental business, he had worked at the business with the previous owner. Mr. Stafford added a video game arcade to the new and larger storefront, which was popular with youths and families. A well-liked person among all ages, he enjoyed bringing in the newest games for his customers to enjoy. He loved to laugh, make practical jokes and enjoyed visiting with his customers. A fan of the Miami Dolphins, he enjoyed watching football, playing chess, games and also enjoyed the great outdoors and fishing. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother and a friend to many. Always with a smile on his face, he had an easy going, outgoing nature and kind spirit and was good with people of all ages. Born April 22, 1956 in Illinois, Larry graduated from Madera High School, Madera, CA. and earned his Technician certificates in Electronics and Office Equipment Repair in Sacramento. He served in the U.S. Army as a Pvt. 1st Class from 1974 to 1976. He married Colena Ashby in Reno, NV., on his birthday, April 22 in 1981. The Staffords have made their home in Modoc County for the past 34 years, where they have reared their two daughters. Suffering from severe back problems, Larry retired at an early age and closed Village Video about a year and a half ago. He is survived by his wife Colena of Alturas; daughters Crystal Stafford, age 20 of Alturas and Wendy Stafford, age 23 of Chico; mother Barbara McNeeley of Alturas; sister Becki Ruiz of Alturas; brothers Bob Stafford of Oregon and John Stafford of Madera; sister Jennifer Rosen of Firebaugh, CA; brothers Dan and Dave Rosen of Idaho; sister Melissa Meng of Madera; mother-in-law Dee Ashby of Alturas and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father Fred Arthur Stafford in 1979. Family and close friends will gather for a memorial graveside service at the Alturas Cemetery on Friday, Sept. 19 at 2:00 p.m., followed by a reception at Faith Baptist Church, 810 West Carlos, Alturas. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The Veterans groups and Chaplain Dick Greene will conduct the memorial service. Memorials may be directed to the Larry Stafford Memorial Fund in care of Colena Stafford at Plumas Bank, 510 North Main St., Alturas, CA 96101. Barbara Scofield Former Alturas resident Barbara Scofield of Wessington Springs, South Dakota, died Sunday, September 7, 2003. She was 62. Barbara was born June 26, 1941 in Gardena, CA., to Joe and Agnes (Cvikel) Dolezal. She attended schools in the Gardena area. After graduating from high school, she married Texus V. Scofield in Gardena, CA. on February 7, 1959. They lived in various places during college and worked for the government. They arrived in Modoc County in 1965. When they retired in 1985, they relocated to Wessington Springs, SD. Texus preceded her in death on April 10, 1992. Barbara raised mini donkeys for 25 years in addition to working several different jobs. She enjoyed raising and caring for her animals, riding horses and moving cattle on the Devil's Garden and Warner Mountains, snow skiing, attended auctions and refinished antiques. She was an active outdoors woman, who was also a lifelong supporter of 4-H and FFA. An avid supporter and spectator of her children's and grandchildren's sports games, attending every game. She was a member of Legion Auxiliary of Alpena, SD, Elks, a 61-year member of Western Fraternal Life Association and a member of the American Donkey Association. She was a best friend and devoted mom and grandma. Grateful for having shared her life are her son, Curtis Scofield and friend Karen King of Alturas, CA., her daughter Dawn Luckett and husband Val of Wessington Springs, SD, three grandchildren Mace, Josh and Vance Luckett, Wessington Springs, SD; one brother Dan Dolezal and wife Mary of Big Sandy, Texas and one niece Susan Dolezal of Plano, Texas; her uncle Louie (Dorothy) Cvikel and aunt Albina Brown all of Southern California and many dear friends. She was a very active and busy person who will be missed by many. In addition to her husband, Barbara was preceded in death by her father in 1993, and her mother in 2000. A memorial service will be held in Modoc, during the latter part of December when her family will be together. Ruby Helen Goodwin Former Modoc resident Ruby Helen Goodwin, 94, passed away September 16, 2003 in Sacramento, CA Ruby was born in the Battlebend district of Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Rose (Fellers) and Percy John Killaly on March 5, 1909. As a child, Ruby and her family walked and rode by ox cart from Battlebend to the Pigeon Lake area south of Edmonton, where her family cleared and homesteaded a section of land. There she met and married her first husband Ray Telford. She had two sons, Ron and Lee, before divorcing. Ruby married lifelong Modoc resident Howard Pepperdine in Alberta, while he was working on the Alaskan/Canadian highway during WWII. Ruby moved with Howard to Modoc County, CA. in 1947, where she gave birth to her third son, Nolan Pepperdine. Howard's parents owned a ranch on Shields Creek and Howard and his father started Pepperdine Hunting Camp. Ruby helped manage the family ranch and Pepperdine Deer Camp in the Warner Mountains. After her second husband's death in 1958, Ruby continued to live in Modoc County until 1962, when she married Don Goodwin and moved to Chester, CA. There she worked at several restaurants and served as the head waitress for the Child's Meadows Resort for nearly twenty years and became a naturalized citizen of the United States. When her husband retired from Collin Pines, Ruby and Don bought a small ranch just outside Red Bluff, CA. There they tended to their many animals and gardens until Don's death in 1994. Ruby lived for a brief time in the City of Red Bluff until she moved to Sacramento. Ruby lived in Sacramento until her death this week. Ruby was well known for her sewing and baking skills. Her apple pies were specially requested by the Beach Boys singing group in the 70s. She also loved traveling from Broadway shows in New York to Disney World to the Grand Canyon, bowling, quilting and gardening. Ruby was one of the first women to climb unassisted to the Sulphur Mountain Chalet in the Alberta Rockies, 1945. She was active in Senior Gleaners, Retired Senior Volunteer Program and awarded the Tehama County Certificate of Appreciation for her volunteer services. She was preceded in death by sons Ron Telfrod and Lee Telford and stepson Carol Pepperdine. She is survived by her son Nolan Pepperdine; stepsons Milo and Philip Pepperdine; sisters Marie and Irene who reside in Canada; grandchildren Sharon Telford, Mike Telford and Ray Telford and seven great-grandchildren. Ruby will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A memorial service will be held at the home of Nolan and Lisa Pepperdine. September 25, 2003 Dorothy Acosta Cervantes A celebration of long-time Modoc resident Dorothy Ann Acosta Cervantes' past life and rebirth of her new life will be held at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Alturas, immediately following her graveside service on Friday, Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. at Alturas Cemetery. The Rev. Patrick Henry of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Alturas, will conduct the services. Dorothy passed away of natural causes on September 19, 2003 at Alturas, Calif. She was 79. A resident of Modoc for the past 63 years, she was born Dorothy Ann Acosta in Anaheim, Calif. on February 6, 1924. She graduated from Modoc High School in Alturas, Calif. A hard worker all her life, when she had time, she loved to hunt and fish. Dorothy looked forward to and regularly attended the monthly Teapot Fellowship luncheon in Alturas, which she thoroughly enjoyed with her friends. During her life, she was a mill worker, a telephone operator and railroad dispatcher and worked in the housekeeping department at Warnerview Convalescent Hospital in Alturas. She is survived by her soul mate Henry Martinez of Alturas, Calif.; sisters Mary Acosta, Dunsmuir, Calif., Camilla Alverez of Klamath Falls, Ore., Margaret Ortez of Sherman, Texas; brothers Lawrence Acosta, Ione, Calif., Roy Acosta, Sacramento, Calif., Julian Acosta, Sacramento and numerous nieces and nephews. Susie Haase Murphey Long-time Surprise Valley resident Susie Haase Murphey passed away September 21, 2003 at Modoc Medical Center's Skilled Nursing Facility in Alturas, CA. Mrs. Murphey had been a resident at the center for several years and celebrated her 100th birthday there in 2000, with family and friends. Mrs. Murphey was 103. Born July 7, 1900 in Hollister, CA, she was the daughter of Gustave and Elizabeth Haase. At the age of 15, she moved with her family to "Sunrise," Nevada, a forgotten town between Duck Flat and Gerlach, Nevada. In 1918, they moved to Surprise Valley, where she met and married Ernest (Bill) Murphey on July 3, 1920. Together they homesteaded land in Little High Rock until 1925, when they moved to Eagleville, California. In 1946, they retired from the ranch and moved to Cedarville, where Mrs. Murphey lived until 1993. She is survived by her son Laurence E. Murphey of Fountain Valley, Ca.; daughter Kathleen Murphey Benner of Klamath Falls, OR. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Murphey; sister Louisa Tibbitts of Chico, Ca.; brothers William Adolph Haase of Olympia, Wash. and Fredrick Haase of Sacramento, Ca. Graveside services will be held at the Eagleville Cemetery today, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Margie L. Nield Margie L. Nield died after a lengthy illness in Alturas, California on September 19, 2003, a day prior to her 82nd birthday. Born Margie Kuziak on September 20, 1921, in Canada, her family moved to Chico, California when she was an infant. She spent her childhood in Chico and resided there until her marriage to George Nield on June 23, 1940. They shared a marriage of forty years and had four children. They lived throughout Northern California, Oregon and Idaho, but returned most often to Alturas and Modoc, which Marge considered her true home. Mrs. Nield worked at a variety of occupations during her marriage, but primarily as a homemaker. George preceded her in death in 1980. Mrs. Nield is survived by her children, Georgia Templeton of Susanville, Helen McKee, Susan Bagwell, and James Nield, all of Alturas. Grandchildren, Bob McKee, Debbie Mason, Brian McKee, Dave Nield, Ken Templeton, Trudy Nield, Laura Shinn, Mike Bagwell, Jeff Nield, and several great-grandchildren also mourn her passing. One sister, Ruth Burnett of Jefferson City, Missouri survives. Her sister Louise, and brother William preceded her in death. At her request, no services are planned. Diane Marie Stomski Diane Marie Stomski of Alturas, passed away from cancer on September 13, 2003, with her family at her side at a Redding, Calif. hospital. She was 50. Born Diane Marie Delangis on October 8, 1952, in Montreal, Canada, her family moved to Hacienda Heights in Southern California, when Diane was just a year old. For over 18 years, she had lived and worked as a hairdresser in Alturas, Calif. and was the owner and operator of Modoc Hair Studio, located in her home. She is survived by her son Chuck Delangis of Henderson, Nevada; daughter Marlana Stomski, 16, of Empire Farms, Nevada; sister Francine Brissette of Baltimore, Maryland and brother Richard Delangis of West Covina, Calif. Per Diane's advance request, no services will be held. Friends are welcome to her inurnment at 10 a.m. today, September 25 at Alturas Cemetery, Alturas, Calif. Remembrances may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Redding Field Office, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002. ~~~~~~ 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 – September 4, 2003 Dennis Boyle Former Modoc County resident Dennis Boyle of McCloud entered the Lord's presence on August 28, 2003 in Redding, CA. Dennis is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sybil, his son Mike Boyle of Alturas and his daughters Kasey and Molly Boyle of Redding and Mt. Shasta. Dennis also leaves daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Philippe Hammerness of Likely and grandsons Luke, Bill and Tyler Hammerness and Leslie Cummings and his brother, Jerry Boyle of Ft. Bidwell and Redding, CA. Dennis was born to Walter and Joan Boyle of Palo Cedro, CA on November 25, 1938. Dennis was a community minded person and served as Master of the Millville Grange #443 in Palo Cedro. He served on the North Cow Creek School Board and on the Modoc Joint Unified School District Board, Alturas. Dennis was a land developer, rancher and cattleman. In recent years, he was able to help a group of ranchers in Venezuela with a herd improvement program working with Beefmasters from the United States. Dennis was an avid sports fan and was involved with many sports programs over the years. He was great at critique and many kids were able to improve in their abilities, due to his sound teaching and practice of fundamentals. In most recent years, Dennis could be seen regularly walking the sidelines at football games, in the gym bleachers watching wrestling or basketball, or at the baseball park cheering for his grandsons. He was their number one fan. Dennis'ready smile and optimistic attitude will be remembered by many. A man of many friends, he will be missed. A Celebration of Dennis' Life will be held today, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. A fellowship luncheon will follow. Pastor Jerry Boyle, Dennis' brother, will conduct the Protestant memorial service. Condolences and remembrances may be sent to: Sybil Boyle, at P.O. Box 718, McCloud, CA 96057. Allen and Dahl of Redding was in charge of arrangements. September 11, 2003 Gordon Leland Doss Life-time Modoc resident Gordon Leland Doss passed away August 24, 2003 in Alturas, CA. Mr. Doss would have been 87 today, September 11. He served his community well and contributed greatly to the safety of his country as a pilot during war time. Mr. Doss was recognized for "perfect service, dedication and pride" as a Star Route Carrier with the U.S. Postal Service for 50 years. Postmasters from as far back as World War II, supervisors, directors and the Postmaster from Reno honored Gordon by attending his retirement dinner in Fort Bidwell July 30, 1988. Gordon Leland Doss was born the eldest of three children on Sept. 11, 1916 in Reno, Nev., while his father Leland, was working the SP railroad shops. The family returned to their Ft. Bidwell home, where Gordon was reared and graduated from Ft. Bidwell High School. His mother, the former Verda Lunsford, was from a Modoc pioneer family. Gordon always loved driving from the time he was 11. He got started hauling freight for his father and in 1934 amassed enough to buy a $50 four-cylinder Star from B.N. Bock. Gordon met his wife Fern Ash, the first day back to school in Fort Bidwell in the seventh grade and vowed she was the one he'd marry. He and Fern were married in Reno on June 7, 1936. For a time, Gordon tried his hand at selling used cars in Alturas, driving a gas truck hauling from Bieber and in 1938, he went back to work for his father and also landed a mail contract of his own. He drove the Eagleville-Ft. Bidwell route, with 16 hour days, six days a week and Sundays spent working on keeping the equipment going. The route was switched in 1946, to the Fort Bidwell to Nubieber route, for which Gordon was responsible for 22 years. His last 22 years were doing the Fort Bidwell to Tulelake route. When a Civil Pilot Training course was offered in Alturas, Gordon enrolled and attended the ground school classes for two to three hours a night, making for long work days. In 1942, he had completed the training with 75 hours of flying and wanted to be a fighter pilot. He hitchhiked to McClellan Field in Sacramento to take and pass a flight officer training test and returned to Alturas to volunteer for the draft. He was sent to Maxwell Field, Alabama and later Georgia where he hoped to become a P-38 fighter pilot with the Army Air Corps. Because of his height, he was too tall to fit into the cockpit and was sent to bomber school. Commissioned a 1st Lt. he flew in the left pilot's seat. His crew called him "Pappy" as the eldest, at 26, as well as the tallest. Gordon was assigned to the 8th Air Force (490th Bomber Group, 849th Squadron, which also had the highest number of casualties during the war) and headed for England by way of Brazil and North Africa. His squadron was based at Eye Field, England and he landed there April 1, 1944. Thirty days later, he was on his first of 25 bombing missions. While assigned to the Air Transport Command at Palm Springs when he returned, Gordon had the distinction of bringing the largest airplane to ever land on the tiny Alturas municipal airstrip --a C-47, on June 6, 1944, when his father was ill and his family called him to come home. His last mission was in a new B-17 on Sept. 25, 1944, somewhere over Germany, when flak repeatedly hit the plane, knocking out all the controls, except the rudder. Gordon told the Record in a 1981 story, he made it back "in a kind of glide all the way to England and when he landed, the whole airplane just about fell apart." While Gordon was a bomber pilot for three years, his wife Fern operated the freight and carrier route business. He was a hero to his younger brother Mick, who was 17 years Gordon's junior. From the time he was a young man, Gordon loved history and seeking out artifacts. He had always enjoyed restoring antiques, such as gas lamps and had quite a collection of rare items, he'd collected over the years. He also enjoyed hunting and was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. He is survived by his brother Mick and wife Joanne Doss of Alturas, CA; sister Dixie Peterson of Klamath Falls, OR; sister-in-law Jane Stevens of Alturas, CA. and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Fern and brother-in-law Charles Stevens and his parents. A private inurnment was held at the Ft. Bidwell Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3327 in Alturas. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas was in charge of arrangements. Harold L. 'Hal' Pearcy Harold L. "Hal" Pearcy, a former Alturas resident and State Building Inspector for Public Instruction, passed away August 27, 2003 in Ventura, CA. Not one to stand on ceremony, at Mr. Pearcy's advance request, no services will be held. Born on a farm in Kanarado, Kansas on May 31, 1915, and educated in Belleville, Kansas, he moved to California with his father Glenn Pearcy to work in the construction industry. It was in California where he met his wife of 63 years, Katharine Riley, at her mother's rooming house. The couple married November 8, 1940 in Los Angeles, CA. and moved to Tulare where Hal was to be a civilian-military flight instructor at Rankin Air Field, where he trained fighter pilots for World War II. He returned to Southern California to start their own plastering contracting business. Hal took a partner and moved the business to Lancaster in the early 1950s. Named "Get Plastered With Pearcy and Casey," it was the major construction company during the building boom in the Antelope Valley. Hal was very active in Rotary in Lancaster and donated countless hours of service to their causes. He was a lifetime achievement member of Rotary and AOPA member. He loved boating and water-skiing, motorcycles and flying, keeping his pilot license until the age of 70. He provided his family with many recreational opportunities, including horses for his daughters Jeanne and Carol. Mr. Pearcy became a state building inspector for public construction, supervising the Antelope Valley Hospital and College additions, the College of the Siskiyous additions and improvement projects at Alturas Elementary and Modoc Middle Schools in the mid-1980s. He donated many hours of inspections to Red Cross buildings. Hal was a frequent patron of the Beacon Restaurant in Alturas, when he joined fellow-construction pals, the late Frogs Ballard and Glenn Jobe for coffee. He was known as "the Grandpa" to daughter Carol's many child care charges. Hal enjoyed amateur video-taping and visiting with his family and friends. His contagious smile and sense of humor will be remembered by all who knew him. He was a beloved husband, father and grandpa. He is survived by his wife Katharine of Ventura; daughters, Jeanne Pearcy, Alturas, CA; daughter Carol and husband Bill Studt, Ventura, CA; sisters Margaret Balleweg, Canoga Park, CA and Glenna Joe Ucker, Encinitas, CA; grandsons Jeff Studt and wife Nikki of Ventura; Ryan and wife Rainy Studt of San Diego; granddaughter Lacy Ann Studt, Thousand Oaks, CA; nephews, George, Joe, and David Balleweg and Karl Pearcy; nieces Julie Balleweg, Joyce Ucker and many grand nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn J. and Lena (Skeers) Pearcy; sisters Florence Douglas and Lena Mae Hartwell; brother Louis Pearcy, an infant twin sister; nephew Ken Pearcy, niece Patty Wittry. Memorials may be made to any charity of the donor's choosing or to provide a service project for a friend. Roy Swain Roy Swain of Adin, Calif. passed away at Fall River Mills, Calif. on September 6, 2003. Mr. Swain would have celebrated his 97th birthday, having been born on September 26, 1906 in Susanville, Calif. Always a hard and energetic worker, Mr. Swain was a buckaroo in his early days and worked on the George and Elmer Williams, Corporation and J.D. Flournoy ranches in Modoc County. He mined for gold at the Hayden Hill Gold Mine near Adin in 1944 and went to work for Edgerton Brothers Lumber Company in Adin. In later years, he was employed with the County of Modoc as the maintenance person, taking beautiful care of Adin's pristine park for 14 years, during the 1970 and 80s, until he retired. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons. Mr. Swain was married on January 16, 1935 in Reno, NV. to Edith Smith Gordon. The two shared 53 years of marriage together, until her death in 1988. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Roselea Nelson in 2003. Pastor Destry Campbell conducted a graveside service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Adin Cemetery, Adin, Calif. Mr. Swain is survived by his son-in-law Glenn Nelson of Adin; granddaughter Susan Cull and husband Perry of Redding; grandson Alan Nelson and wife Kathie of Adin; granddaughter Kris Dodgen and husband Bryan of Adin; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Memorial donations to the Adin Ambulance fund, at P.O. Box 102, Adin, CA 96006, will be appreciated. Kerr Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Ardis E. Doyle Former Alturas resident Ardis E. Doyle of Sacramento, passed away September 2, 2003. A native of California, she was born June 17, 1919 in San Francisco, Calif. The family resided for several years in Alturas, where Ardis' husband Richard "Dick" Doyle was manager for Bronson and Doyle John Deere Tractor Co., until their move to Sacramento in 1956. She still leaves friends in Alturas. Her husband preceded her in death. Ardis was the loving mother of Sharon D. Yuke of Sacramento, and Dustin F. Doyle of Roseville and loving grandmother of Robyn Richardson, Ryan Richardson, Matt Doyle, Marc Doyle and Eric Doyle. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Memorial services will be held at East Lawn Mortuary, 5757 Greenback Ln., Sacramento, Sept. 13, 2003 at 2 p.m. Remembrances may be made to The Ronald McDonald House Charities, Eagle Lake Memorial Fund, 2555 49th St., Sacramento, CA 95817. Ruth French Zimmerman Ruth French (McLaughlin) Zimmerman passed away at Methodist Hospital in Sacramento, California on August 19, 2003 at the age of 87. She will best be remembered as a very loving person with an accepting nature and a gentle spirit. She gave unconditional love to not only all of her family members but to everyone she knew. Ruth was born in Alturas, California in 1915 to Gertrude Payne and Robert French. The youngest of three children, Ruth was brought up in the newspaper business as her parents published the Alturas Plain Dealer. She was able to run a linotype machine at the age of 10 and used her knowledge of publishing in various careers her entire life. She was also a very successful athlete at Modoc High School and maintained that love for sports her entire life. Ruth graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1937 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Speaking; the first member of her family to graduate from college. She moved to Sacramento and became a proofreader for several newspapers and publishing companies. In 1949, she married Kenneth McLaughlin and had her only child, Dan McLaughlin of South Lake Tahoe. She and Ken divorced early and Ruth raised Dan as a single mother in an era when women could not get equal jobs or equal pay to men. In 1963, she married her soul mate, Ernest Zimmerman and supported his business, the Zimmerman Reading Clinic until his retirement in 1981. They remained devoted to each other until Ernie's death in 1983. She was also real close to her sister Dorris Scroggin of Medford, Oregon during her life. Ruth can be best described as having a pioneering spirit. She believed that a stranger was just a friend she hadn't met yet. She believed in herself and her abilities and passed that strength of character to her family and friends. She never judged a person on reputation but made her own opinions on what she observed. She judged people on who they were, not what other people thought they were. Ruth's never say die attitude was best shown in how she survived two major operations to live a very normal life. She had a Thyroid operation and in 1956 she became one of the first persons in the State of California to have an Illiostomy. A supposed debilitating operation, Ruth not only lived a normal life afterwards, she also traveled the state showing others facing the same operation, how to cope. She was truly an inspiration to all who knew her. She was past president of the Ostomy Association, member of the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce and very active later in life in the Widowed Persons Society and an avid Pinochle player. Ruth's true love in life was to follow the athletic careers of her son and grandchildren. She would regularly travel to South Lake Tahoe to watch the Sports Concern Softball team that Dan played on. She became the surrogate mother for all the players. She also made frequent trips to South Lake Tahoe to watch her grandson Shawn's Little League, Babe Ruth, high school baseball and volleyball games as well as granddaughter Shaylene's ASA softball, basketball and volleyball games. She was a particular fan of the volleyball teams her son Dan has coached over the years, regularly attending their matches in the Sacramento and Bay Areas. In later years, in Sacramento she enjoyed luncheon meetings with other 'old Modocers' and also attended the annual Modoc Picnic in Sacramento. "She and her parents made a difference in many public projects," states grade and high school classmate and friend Laura M. Putnam of Sacramento. Ruth is survived by her son Dan McLaughlin, daughter in-law Sue McLaughlin, grandson and granddaughter Shawn and Shaylene McLaughlin, all of South Lake Tahoe, California; niece Susan French of Davis, California; nephews Mike French and his children Jessica and Kimberly of Overland Park, Kansas and Terry Scroggin and his children Jenny, Joanna and Terra of Klamath Falls, Oregon; step daughters Charlotte Moellenbeck and Joanne Pottenger of Santa Fe, New Mexico; step grandchildren Dennis Pottenger and Janice Rush of Sacramento, California, Mike Pottenger of Los Angeles, California, Albert Moellenbeck of Omaha, Nebraska, Mary Kuehner of St. Louis, Missouri, Cheryl Tallman of Petoskey, Michigan and Joan Ahlers of Los Alamos, New Mexico. A Celebration of Life was held at Mt. Vernon Mortuary, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA. at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 29. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be given to the United Ostomy Association, Inc., 19772 MacArthur Blvd., Ste. 200, Irvine, CA. 92612-2405. Dawn Elaine Myers Thomas Creek resident Dawn Elaine Myers passed away at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, Calif. on September 1, 2003 due to cancer. Mrs. Myers was 49. Born Dawn Elaine Jones in Long Beach, Calif. on September 22, 1953, she graduated from Poly High in Long Beach and Long Beach City College. She was trained and had worked as a certified nurse assistant (CNA) and also as a doctor's representative. A talented painter, Mrs. Myers also enjoyed crochet work as a hobby. She married Robin Myers in Las Vegas, Nev. on December 23, 1988. He preceded his wife in death on Feb. 24, 1997. Mrs. Myers had made Modoc County her home for the past 14 years. She is survived by her mother Ethel M. Kawagoe of Alturas; stepfather Frank Kawagoe of Alturas; brothers Micheal Lee Jones of Anaheim, Larry D. Jones of Alturas and Paul L. Jones of Alturas, CA; step-brother Randy Kawagoe, one niece Elaine Jones, nephews Harry Stanford, Michael Lee Jones, William Regis, all of Alturas; 10 great-nephews and seven great- nieces. Her husband's family resides in Las Vegas, NV. A private family service will be held at the family home in Thomas Creek. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Redding Field Office, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas was 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.

August 21, 2003 David Arlen Jones David Arlen Jones of Thom's Creek Estates, Modoc County, passed away at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA on August 11, 2003, at the age of 48 years. The 23-year resident of Modoc, had graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, CA and entered the U.S. Army as a young man. Known as "Davey" to his family, he enjoyed tinkering on cars and was mechanically inclined. He was born on January 24, 1955 in Long Beach, California. Private family services were held Saturday, August 16 at Thom's Creek. Mr. Jones is survived by his mother Ethel M. Kawagoe of Alturas, CA; stepfather Frank Kawagoe of Alturas; sister Dawn E. Myers of Alturas; brothers Michael Jones of Anaheim, Larry Jones of Alturas and Paul Jones of Alturas; step-brother Randy Kawagoe of Alturas; three nephews Harry Stanford, William Regis and Michael Jones and niece Elaine Jones, all of Klamath Falls, Oregon; 10 great-nephews and seven great-nieces. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Redding Field Office, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas was in charge of arrangements. Ellis W. Lacy Alturas resident Ellis W. Lacy passed away in Alturas, CA. on August 7, 2003 at the age of 91. Born in Phoenix, Oregon on February 23, 1912, he completed the eighth grade and entered into military service joining the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Lacy's duty was in the Pacific arena as a Private First Class. During his 45 years in Modoc County, he worked in lumber mills including the White Pine and Calendor Mills in Alturas, CA. He enjoyed fishing and craft hobbies as well as his daily walks. His wife Ruby preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister Lorraine C. Ball of Montague, CA and brother Virgil Lacy of Medford, Oregon. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas was in charge of arrangements. George Bernard Basaras, Jr Long-time Surprise Valley resident George Bernard Basaras, Jr., passed away August 16, 2003 at the Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville. He was 57 years of age. Born in Alturas, California on May 1, 1946, to George, Sr. and Anna (Fox) Basaras, George, Jr. grew up and lived his entire life in Cedarville, CA. He graduated from Surprise Valley High School in 1964. During his life, he worked for various sheep ranches, along with his father. At one time, he was involved with the Cedarville Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter. "George had a good heart and would help anyone who asked for help," describes his sister Catherine "Kay" Thurston of Alturas. He was a good son, brother, uncle and friend. George was preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna, and his sister Bernice. He is survived by his sister Catherine "Kay" Thurston and her husband Bob of Alturas; nieces Bernice Norris and family of Klamath Falls, Oregon; Susan Samsel and family of Klamath Falls, OR; nephew Tom Thurston of Las Vegas, Nevada and a very special friend, Terry Williams of Cedarville. Catholic and private graveside services were held in Cedarville on Wednesday, August 20. Kerr Mortuary of Alturas was in charge of arrangements. William ‘Bill' Harold Toney Former Lake City, Calif. resident William "Bill" Harold Toney of Phoenix, Oregon passed away Thursday, July 17, 2003 at his home. He was 80. A funeral mass was held Wednesday at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church in Ashland, Oregon. Entombment followed at Resthaven Mausoleum Ashland's Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Toney was born September 25, 1922 in Lake City, California to Harry James Toney and the former Josephine Elizabeth Quirk. On May 27, 1941, in Reno, Nevada, he married the former Edna Mary Darst. They moved to Ashland in 1955 from Lakeview, Oregon. Mr. Toney worked for the city of Ashland as sexton of the Mountain View Cemetery. He retired in 1986. His wife preceded him in death on Nov. 8, 1998. Mr. Toney was a member of Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting and traveling in recreational vehicles. He is survived by eight sons, David of Ashland, OR; Larry of Phoenix, OR.; Harry Toney, Dayton; Mike, Springfield; Pat and Ron, Molala; Jeff of Milwaukie and Tom of Denver; five daughters, Cindy Ramp, Medford; Julie Brazil, La Pine; Julienne Dow, Las Vegas; Louis Meredith, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Mary Viglione, Denver; four brothers, Ervin of Ashland; Kesner of Fort Bidwell, CA; John of Sacramento; Jimmy Odbert of Redding; four sisters, Kathleen Baker and Virginia Grove of Cedarville, CA.; Mildred Johnstone, Red Bluff and Carolyn Joines, Las Vegas; 37 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home in Ashland, was in charge of arrangements. August 28, 2003 Terri Ann Martinez A beloved lifelong Modoc County resident, Terri Ann Martinez, went to be with her Lord on August 24, 2003 at her home in Alturas, California. She was 44 years of age. This lovely lady was born Terri Ann Cockrell on September 1, 1958 in Cedarville, California to Jim Cockrell of Lake City, California and Karen McDonald of Alturas, California. Terri graduated from Surprise Valley High School in 1976. She married the love of her life, Tim Martinez, on July 15, 1978 in Cedarville, California. Tim and Terri shared 25 years of marriage together and have three children; Tom, Reed, and Taren. Terri was able to spend her last few years as a homemaker which she thoroughly enjoyed as she was such a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She loved her family, friends, and Modoc County. Her passion for agricultural and family issues kept her busy working hard to promote positive change for the citizens of her rural community. Terri is survived by her husband Tim; children Tom, Reed and Taren of Alturas; parents Jim Cockrell and Karen McDonald; brothers Rob Cockrell and his wife Sheri of Yerrington, Nevada and Dean Cockrell and his wife Margie of Lake City; sisters Jessie Ferry and husband Rod of Lakeview, Oregon and Jaime Sullivan of Eugene, Oregon. She has many nieces and nephews all of whom will treasure their memories of their sweet Aunt Terri. Graveside services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra on Wednesday, August 27 at the Lake City Cemetery overlooking her childhood home. Many family and friends celebrated Terri's life at the Modoc District Fairgrounds in Cedarville. Donations can be made to the Terri Martinez "People Helping People" trust fund at Plumas Bank, 510 N Main. Dick Roberts Dick Roberts of Modesto passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at Doctors Medical Center, Modesto, CA, after a long illness. Dick was a native of Wallingford, Connecticut born on June 5, 1932. He moved to Sacramento as a young boy where he helped his father build the family home. He later acquired a passion for model railroading from his father, a blacksmith for the Southern Pacific Railroad. Following high school, Dick pursued another interest--car racing. He enjoyed racing modified hard tops and midgets. Dick's business career began with the Campbell Soup Company in Sacramento. In the 1960's he went to work for Servomation and became the District Operations Manager for the Northern California region. Seventeen years later, he achieved his dream of operating his own corner neighborhood store. He owned and managed Pop-N-Cork Liquors in Turlock from 1978 to 1996 and established enduring friendships with his customers. He won numerous awards for his model railroad and circus collections throughout the western U.S. His passion for his hobbies was demonstrated by the thousands of hours devoted to perfecting his miniature displays. His talents were featured in a recent Modesto Bee column. Dick was a member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Roberts of Modesto; children, Rick Roberts and wife, Cynda, of Anchorage, Alaska, Kathy Dewberry and husband Bill, of Springdale, Arkansas, and Susan Roberts of Oklahoma City; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was the brother in law of Raymond Mong formerly of Adin, Charlie and Josie Johnson of Alturas, Penny Rice of Torrance, Barbara Rice of Colusa, and J.C. and Naomi Caldwell of West Sacramento. A memorial service was held Sunday, August 23, at Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Modesto. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 1212 West Robinhood Drive, Suite 5D, Stockton, CA., 95207. John Floyd Cole John Floyd Cole passed away August 23, 2003 from a long battle with cancer. He was 56. Graveside services will be held on Friday August 29, at the Fort Bidwell Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. A potluck fellowship will be held at Golden's in Cedarville, following the service. He was born in Alturas,CA on May 6, 1947 to W.R. (Bob) and Esther Cole. Johnny lived and grew up in Fort Bidwell. He graduated from Surprise Valley High School in 1965 and Shasta Junior College in 1967. He married Connie Belding in 1968 and they had one daughter; Jonnie Annette (Muffet) Cole. They lived in the Reno area for a year while Johnny took flying lessons at Stead Air Base. Johnny spent over half of his life on the family ranch in Fort Bidwell working and running the ranch. He purchased the ranch from his parents in 1974. After the death of his mother Esther in 1975, Johnny later decided to sell the ranch to Cockrell's, Inc. in 1977. He moved his family to Chicago, Illinois and worked for Turner Construction as a field accountant with his longtime friend Jerry MacDonald. Johnny did not like the big city and after a year in Illinois Johnny and family moved back to Fort Bidwell and he managed the ranch for Cockrell's, Inc. In the 1980's he left Cockrell's, Inc. and went to work for L. Shultz Trucking as Leon's right hand man, managing the cattle, managing hay and bartending until he was no long able to do so. Johnny took flying lessons in Reno, Nevada. When he made his first solo flight to Elko, the Elko Control Tower directed him to land. They had him on their radar and cleared him to land. Johnny was flying over the deserted Carlin Airport and landed on the rundown deserted runway. He got out of the plane and had to throw rocks off the runway to be able to take off. After communicating with the Elko Control Tower, he found out they were watching another airplane on the radar and had mistakenly directed Johnny to land. So being Johnny, he circled up out of the abandoned airport and headed back to Stead. He took this in stride as he did many things in his life. Johnny was always willing to help anyone and went to many brandings. He was always there to help where ever he was needed. He had an exceptionally dry sense of humor that his close friends will never forget. He was an intelligent, sharp-witted man and an avid reader. His collection of books would fill a library. Johnny was at all times, his own man. What he did, he did in "Cole fashion." Johnny's parents and daughter "Muffet" preceded him in death. John is survived by Connie and her families, Uncle Floyd Smith and Aunt Betty of Alturas, Calif. and their families and special dear friend Linda Kemble and family. His many friends and family will dearly miss him. In memory of John, donations can be sent to the Hugh Currin House, 2601 Daggett Avenue, Klamath Falls, OR. 97601 or to the Fort Bidwell Cemetery District. ~~~~~~ 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 7,2003 Alva E. Troy, Jr Former Modoc resident Alva E. Troy passed away after a brief illness on July 27, 2003 in the Veterans' Hospital at Fresno, CA. He was 82. He is survived by his wife Doris Troy of Madera CA., daughter Patricia Roberts and son-in-law Richard of El Cajon, CA., two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one niece and seven nephews and by his sisters Georgia Smith of Alturas, CA and Helenne McCracken of Susanville, CA. Mr. Troy was preceded in death by his brother William E. Troy, father Alva E. Troy, Sr. and mother Matilda (Mattie) L. Kelly Troy and sister Lillian Frick of Burlingame. Alva was born on January 2, 1921 in Little River, Kansas. His family moved to Modoc County, CA. in 1929. His father Alva, worked for NCO Railroad and young Alva attended Alturas Grammar and Modoc High Schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942, and served his country in the South Pacific. After the war, he settled and spent his time with his family in the San Francisco Bay area, where he was a career truck driver. He was active in AA and had just celebrated his 35th anniversary with Alcoholics Anonymous. He was well loved by many for his help and guidance in finding freedom from addictions. A memorial service will be held in Madera, CA., this August, where Mr. Troy had resided for the last 16 years. August 14, 2003 Isaac 'Ike' Schwyhart Isaac "Ike" William Schwyhart, 81, of Cedarville loved living the majority of his life in Surprise Valley and his community appreciated all he did over the years. The Modoc County Fairgrounds' superb appearance for 32 years can be credited to Mr. Schwyhart, who will be greatly missed by his community and family. Mr. Schwyhart died August 8, 2003 in a single vehicle accident not far from his Cedarville, CA home, at the end of a day of traveling. Dr. Ben Zandstra conducted services at graveside on August 13 at 11 a.m. at the Cedarville Cemetery. Mr. Schwyhart was born in Cedar Creek, Missouri on December 17, 1921. In an interview several years ago, he told the Modoc Record, his greatest ambition was to amass a $50 fortune. At age 17, he worked most of the year cutting cedar posts, for which he earned two cents a post. "I think I cut enough posts to fence the state of Missouri, but eventually I saved $50 and headed west," he said. After hearing from friends there was a fortune to be made as a lumberjack, he joined friends on a trip that ended up in Klamath Falls, OR and found even experienced loggers were out of work. When the group split up, he hitchhiked to Marysville to pick fruit and by the summer of 1940, he'd saved $80, even while sending money home each month. Hearing of a rodeo in Alturas, he hitched a ride north to Modoc County, where he worked in the hay fields at the Spicer Ranch for $35 a month and ended up working for Jack Conlan in Fort Bidwell. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942, during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1947, happy to return to Surprise Valley and the Conlan Ranch. Not long after, he met Betty Madsen in Lakeview, OR. The two were married on New Year's Eve in Ashland, OR in 1948. Shortly after their marriage, the couple moved to Washington to help Betty's parents run their dairy ranch. It didn't take him long to realize that the move was one of the greatest mistakes of his life. He and Betty moved back to Surprise Valley and he vowed never to move again. He was soon hired as the maintenance person at the Modoc County Fairgrounds. It wasn't long before the 67 acres of lawns and 100,000 square feet of building were sparkling clean, with flowers blooming everywhere. He raised more than 5,000 flowers a year, specially nurtured to bloom during fair time. Known as a very congenial man, Schwyhart helped the roping club by announcing and timing their events. "He was always ready to lend a helping hand to neighbors and friends, even up to the day he died. He was such a loving person," described his daughter-in-law Daisy. Schwyhart retired in 1984, after 32 years with the fair. His son, Bob carries on the tradition of flower displays, as the maintenance person for the Red Bluff Fairgrounds. Ike was honored as having the best safety record among all employees of the state fair system. He never missed a day of work for an on-the-job injury. He was also an avid squirrel hunter and loved fishing. Schwyhart was preceded in death by his wife Betty on March 20, 1994, a son Dale and two brothers Jim and John. He is survived by his son Bob and wife Daisy of Red Bluff; grandson Bobby Schwyhart and wife Jolene of Caldwell, Idaho; granddaughter Shawna Schwyhart of Santa Cruz, CA; great-granddaughter Dakota of Idaho; three sisters Nora Thurman of Warsaw, Mo., Lizzy Riley of Hollister, Mo. and Mary Jones of Jarrettsville, MD.; two brothers Gene of Cedar Creek, Mo. and Bobby of Overland, Mo. Memorials may be directed to any charity of the donor's choice. Kerr Mortuary, Alturas, was in charge of arrangements. Norma B. Weigel Alturas resident Norma Beatrice Weigel passed away July 29, 2003 in Alturas, CA. at the age of 85. A flair for fashion, she was rarely seen in public without a hat to match, worn atop her coifed white hair. Mrs. Weigel was outgoing and active in her community for the 50 plus years she made Modoc County her home. She enjoyed attending cultural and social functions and outings throughout the county. She had a zest for life, quick wit and cherished her independence. Born Norma Beatrice Henderson in Victoria, British Columbia on September 20, 1917, she was a star athlete in high school in Vancouver, especially in basketball and loved to ride horses. She was married to George Weigel for 30 years, until he passed away December 9, 1995. Mrs. Weigel was employed for many years with Boyd's Insurance as an administrative assistant. She was selected to participate on the local Draft Board during the 1960s. A member of Modoc Sidesaddlers and Modoc Brushpoppers, she rode side saddle in many parades. Honoring Mrs. Weigel's advance request, no services will be held. She will be greatly missed by her many friends and family members. She is survived by her sister Bernice Dearing of Bow Island, Alberta, Canada; step-daughter Evelyn Matthews of Carson City, Nevada; step-son Ernest Weigel of Huntley, Montana; step-son Gary Weigel of Carson City, Nevada; step-son Norman Weigel of Thornton, California. She was preceded in death by her husband George and brother Ivan Henderson. Memorials may be made to any charity of the donor's choice. Eleanor Marie Redding Alturas resident Eleanor Marie Redding passed away August 8, 2003 at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. She was 72. Mrs. Redding had moved to Alturas nearly 20 years ago, where she was surrounded by her family. Born in Dubuque, Iowa to Earl and Emily Remington on November 8, 1930, she married Charles Alfred Redding on April 10, 1948 in Richmond, CA. This year was their 55th wedding anniversary. The mother of five children, Mrs. Redding also raised her late daughter, Valerie's children, Jason Marquardt, Tina, Richard and Ronaele Clark, all of Alturas. She was a very caring and loving person who will be missed greatly by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband Charles of Burney; children Carla Ritchie and Charles E. Redding both of Alturas and Sandra Kincaid of Medford, Oregon; grandchildren Daniel of Mississippi, Tammi Hood of Crescent City, CA, Amanda, Dan, Samantha and Ian of Alturas, CA; son-in-law James Ritchie of Alturas, Ronald Redding, II; great-grandchildren Jordon Marquardt, Ronald Redding, III, Shelly, Aubrianna, Isaiah and Gregory Hood. Her sister Marilyn Nelson, step-sisters Nina Morrison and Mary Berdollt; sisters-in-law Pat Bland and Lorretta Redding, numerous nieces and nephews all of the Bay Area. Mrs. Redding was preceded in death by her son Ronald Redding and daughter Valerie Marquardt. Kerr Mortuary will be taking care of arrangements. Private family services are pending. Condolences may be directed to Carla Ritchie, HC4, Box 43018, Alturas, CA 96101. Melvin Cody Compton Sr. For the past three years, Melvin Cody Compton, Sr. lived in Alturas, CA. Ten months ago, he left Alturas to visit relatives in Texas, expecting to return to Alturas, but was unable to, due to health reasons. Mr. Compton passed away on August 8, 2003 at the age of 76, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Temple, Texas. Born on January 5, 1926 in Lockhart, Texas, he was the youngest of eight children. His parents died in the 60's and his brothers and sisters preceded him in death as did one of his great-granddaughters Catherine C. Compton, II. Three of his four brothers served during World War II, and the fourth was not accepted into the Army because of medical reasons. His sisters worked civil defense jobs during WWII. Compton family members have fought in every war and battle since the first American Revolution. Melvin served in the United States Marine Corps. He fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima. He was shot at by machine gun fire, ten feet from the famous flag raising. A History Channel video of the Battle of Iwo Jima has documented his actions which his family was able to witness. He is seen on film running and hitting the dirt, while serving in two different units at the same time. He refused the Purple Heart Medal saying, "A lot of other good men that didn't live, deserved that medal, and more medals than I did." He later served on the main island of Japan after the war. He was discharged with many medals for fighting for his country. During his adult life, Mr. Compton became and traveled all over the U.S. as an expert welder. He is survived by his wife, Rita E. Compton of Pasadena, Texas; his five children, 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren and follow: Son William F. Compton II, a Viet Nam veteran and wife, Christine of Alturas, CA. and their six children and four grandchildren-grandson Sgt. William F. Compton, III, US Army, and wife Patty, stationed in Virginia, great-grand children Zachary A. and Lauren M. Compton, granddaughter Patricia L. Compton and her two daughters; great grandchildren Melia L. Compton and Daisy Compton of Southern California; granddaughters Brayta A.B.Compton of Tennessee, Terez C. Compton, Jeannette C.Compton and grandson Jerry J. Compton all of Alturas, CA; Daughter Martha L. Freeman and husband Gene their two children and two grandchildren Melane Lockstead and husband Scott and their two children, (great-grand children) Panner and Brianna, Matthew O. Freeman and wife Rachel of Texas. Daughter Catherine C. Hamel and husband Jerry of Texas and their two sons (grandsons) Charles F. Guin, served in Army before the first Gulf War and wife Patty and their two sons (great-grandsons) Steven and Matthew Guin of Massachusetts; grandson Christopher D. Smith of Texas. Daughter Dorthy-Jo Compton and her four children (great-grandchildren) Chandra N. Compton, great-grandson Brandon N. Compton, great-granddaughter Valerie R. Compton of Texas; son Melvin C. Compton, Jr., of Texas. Services will be held on Friday, August 15 with military honors and burial at the VA cemetery in Houston, Texas ~~~~~~ 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 10 2003 Celebration of Life A memorial and celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 12 at 10 a.m. for Roger D. Johnson, Alturas, CA, retired Refuge Manager of the Klamath Basin Wildlife Refuge Complex. The will be held at the Federated Community Church, 307 East 1st Street, Alturas, CA. Dr. Ben Zandstra will be conducting the services. Mr. Johnson passed away at his Red Bluff, CA. home on May 29. His wife, Mary Miller Deck Johnson, Alturas, CA; stepsons and their wives Lonnie Deck, Fremont, CA; Martin and Merlinda Deck, Klamath Falls, OR; and Chris and Traci Deck, San Diego, survive him. He is also survived by his first wife, Sylvia Jaramillo Johnson, Wilder, ID; children Mark Johnson, San Francisco, CA; Patricia and Mark Kreiter, White Salmon, WA; Victoria and Scott Simmons, Hillsboro, OR; Anne and Matt Kruse, Mankato, MN; Mike and Debbie Johnson, Winnemucca, NV; nephew and niece Jack and Billie McPhillips of Carmichael, CA. He leaves a legacy of 22 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Clovis Othel Bagwell Long-time building contractor and Alturas resident Clovis Othel Bagwell, 81, passed away following a lengthy illness on July 5, 2003 in Alturas, CA. Pastor Bud Kirk of the Alturas Baptist Church conducted graveside services with the Alturas Veterans organizations at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9 at the Alturas Cemetery. Born on March 22, 1922 in Byers, Oklahoma, the son of Recy (Hudson) and Dewey Bagwell, Clovis received his education in Putnum City, Oklahoma. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served his country during World War II, from May 18, 1944 until his honorable discharge as a Corporal on January 25, 1946. Mr. Bagwell married Ruth Boster on September 8, 1939 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and the two shared 55 years of marriage, before Ruth preceded him in death October 8, 1994. Mr. Bagwell moved to Alturas, CA in 1959, where he worked for contractors Gibbons and Zick, and also Harry Pinneo prior to starting his own building contracting business Bagwell Construction. He constructed numerous buildings and homes in and around the Alturas area. He was considered a wonderful father and grandfather, always thinking of his children's and grandchildren's welfare. His family was his pride and joy. He is survived by his mother, Recy Hicks of Alturas, CA; his sons, Tim, Terry, Glen of Alturas; daughter Cindy Wright of Sparks, NV., nine grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law Jim and Pat Bagwell of Alturas, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Jack Joseph Thomas Jack Joseph Thomas of Adin, passed away of natural causes on July 1, 2003 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, CA. Pastor Steven Black conducted services at the Lookout Community Church on Tuesday, July 8 at 10 a.m. Burial was at the Lookout Cemetery, Lookout , CA. Mr. Thomas was born February 15, 1942. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and served in Vietnam. A musician, he had relocated to Adin from Lookout this past year. He is survived by his daughter Patti Ellison of Adin and brother Buford J. Thomas of Boynton Beach, FL. McDonald's Chapel in Burney was in charge of arrangements. July 17 2003 July 17 2003 William Harvey 'Bill' Boyd William Harvey "Bill Boyd, 77, passed away in Alturas, CA on July 18, 2003, after a long fight against cancer. The Jerome, Idaho native had called Modoc County his home since 1941, when he moved to Canby, CA. at the age of 15 and attended Modoc High School. He was born on March 20, 1926. He and June Fulfer, his wife of almost 59 years, were married in Reno, NV. on September 9, 1944, while she was still a senior at Modoc High School. They started their family and put down deep roots in Modoc County The history and environment of Modoc was an important part of Bill's life. He knew every backroad, had hunted the big bucks, fished the rivers and reservoirs and could tell stories about every inch of the county. He loved to hunt, fish and waterski and taught his daughter how to hunt deer and enjoy camping. He began working in the logging industry at a young age and his primary logging jobs were in the Adin and Canby areas, although he had several logging jobs that took him to other parts. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service for a time before becoming a heavy equipment operator for CalTrans in 1968. He retired from CalTrans in 1986, after just over 18 years with the State of California. A member of the Alturas Masonic Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, he also served for many years as President of the Canby T.V. Club, where he was instrumental in maintaining television service in the Canby area. He appreciated living in Canby, where he and June made their home until their 50th wedding anniversary, when they bought a home and relocated to Alturas in 1994. Bill enjoyed travels in the couple's RV, visiting daughter Alexis and her family in New Hampshire and seeing the country. Family gatherings won't be the same without his tales, his laugh and the glimmer in his eye, as he shared a joke. His family and many friends will all miss him. He was preceded in death by his mother Anne Boyd in 1995; father Eddie Boyd in 1994 and grandson Ken in 1998.v He is survived by his wife June of Alturas, daughter Alexis, son-in-law Bruce of Gilford, N.H., grandchildren Stacey in Astoria, OR. and Erin and Bradd in New Hampshire, great-grandchildren Bruce, Briana, Derrick, Tessa and Rex; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Bud and Bea Fulfer of Adin, CA and Dick and Jean Sisson of Enid, OK.; nieces and nephews Debbie, Jeff, Connie, Clyde, Dale, Karen, Wayne, Alice Lynn, Charlie; cousins Mildred Sculley and daughters Theresa and Geri, all of Klamath Falls, OR. Following his wishes, no services will be held. Memorials may be made to Modoc County Sheriff's Posse for support of Search and Rescue Activities, care of Bank of America, 205 N. Main St., Alturas, CA 96101. Joyce E. Carter Former Madeline resident, Joyce Elaine Carter, 62, of Yuba City, CA., died at Rideout Memorial Hospital in Marysville, CA., on June 30, 2003. Born in Alamosa, Colorado, on November 3, 1940, she was a Yuba City resident for six years; formerly living in Madeline and Susanville from 1976-1997 She was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with her children and grandchildren, waterpainting, crocheting, surfing the web and e-mailing. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Bobby J. Carter and her mother, Helen Van Skiver. Survivors include two sons, Robert Carter of Yuba City and Daniel Carter of Lacombe, LA; two daughters, Debra Markos of Sacramento and Anita Fleshman of Susanville; her father, Philip Nelson of Fremont; four brothers, Charles Nelson of Pleasanton, James Nelson of Fernley, NV., Laurence Nelson of Grass Valley, and Robert Nelson of Robert Park; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services were held on June 5, 2003, at the Chapel of the Twin Cities, with Rev. Ray Davis, of Valley Hospice, officiating. Walton's Colonial Mortuary in Susanville was in charge of arrangements. Robert Martin Milek A true sportsman and a gentleman, Robert Martin Milek passed away in his Alturas, California home on June 25, 2003 of old age. A private burial service was held at the Alturas Cemetery on Thursday, July 10. He and his wife, Ruth, moved from El Toro, CA., to Alturas in 1978. "Bob" was an active member of the Fitzhugh Creek Gun Club and also the Alturas Rifle Range. Robert was born on March 10, 1912 in Thermopolis, Wyoming to Frank and Katherine Milek who were pioneers of the town. Bob had a keen sense of nature, animals and hunting; surrounded always by many relatives and friends who loved to hunt for deer and birds as much as he did, the stories were endless. An excellent rifleman, Mr. Milek was a strong believer in the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America, for all of its ramifications for past and future generations. Robert taught himself to become an artist during the Depression years and while on his way in search of work in Las Vegas, where he felt his artistic talents could be put to use, he stopped in Los Angeles and was offered and accepted a position in 1954 at Disneyland, as foreman of the Art Department for the park, which was preparing to open. He always felt fortunate about being hired for the position and retired in 1977. A paradox of a man's man, who had six daughters, painted beautiful pictures and his wife's nails, Modoc offered him a chance to keep his life in balance. Mr. Milek was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth in 1988, and his second daughter, Jean Weber in 1997. He is survived by five daughters: Joan Wright of Bedford, TX., Jane Easton of San Jose, CA., Darlene Hines of Tulelake, CA., Madeline Cook of Waipahue, HI., and Kathleen Brooks of Alturas, CA. Also, eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Jean A. Rogers Jean A. Rogers, age 65, died at the St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon on Monday, June 9, 2003, following a brief illness. Jean was born in Adel, July 25, 1937 to Joe and Minnie Vineyard. Reared and educated in Adel, she graduated from Lakeview High School. She loved her horses and consequently spent her entire life in Adel raising and being with her horses. She sold her horses and became aquainted with horse-loving people from everywhere. Jean was married to Earl Rogers June 26, 1962 in Winnemucca, NV. Jean was the Lake County Roundup Queen in 1955. Graveside services will be held Friday, June 13, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Adel Cemetery with Father Raymond Hopp officiating. Interment will follow at the cemetery. A luncheon reception will follow the services at the Adel Community Hall Survivors include her husband Earl of Adel and her son Joe and daughter-in-law Martishia Rogers of Fort Bidwell; one sister Rose Hoellwarth of Lakeview, four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Contributions in the memory of Jean may be made to Adel Cemetery Memorial Fund, c/o Sylvia Cleland at P.O. Box 24, Adel OR., 97620 or to the Adel Fire Department . Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements. June 26 , 2003 Gordon Lee Russell A memorial service for Gordon Lee Russell will be held at the Veterans' Memorial Hall, So. Main St., Alturas on Saturday, June 28 at 11 a.m. The local veterans organizations will conduct the service for their fellow veteran. Mr. Russell, 57, passed away at 1:50 a.m. on June 19 at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, due to complications of colon cancer. Gordon Lee Russell was born on September 7, 1945 in Redding, CA. to Wayne and Esther Russell. The family moved to Alturas in 1955, where Gordon attended Alturas Elementary School and Modoc High School, and played football for his favorite coach, the late Ed Carver. In 1986, he and Debra Mansker were married and have shared 17 years of marriage. Their daughter Shana was born to them and is now 13-years-old. During his first marriage in 1964, to Joanie DeWitt, they became the parents of Monica, Gordon S. and Staci Russell. Gordon enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was aboard the U.S.S. Goldsborough in the war zone during the Viet nam era. He returned to Alturas after his discharge and was instrumental in the operation of Russell's Service. In 1998, he became an employee for the City of Alturas. In 1968, his first race car was #68. He was points champion and a winner at numerous tracks including, the Nor Cal Circuit, Alameda Speedway, Anderson Speedway, Modoc Speedway and Cedarville where he holds the fast time record for his class. He raced in Chico, Medford and Eugene, Oregon and other tracks and competed against other well knowns as, Roger Gannon, Doc Blevins and current Nascar driver, Mike Skinner. In addition to racing, his hobbies were playing men's league softball and baseball, and gambling at the Alturas Casino. Gordon was a warrior, he drove hard, worked hard and played hard and met any challenge head on. He is survived by his loving wife Debra of Alturas, mother Esther Russell of Alturas, grandmother Lala Curl of Redding, brother Wayne Russell and wife Marilyn of Marysville; his children Monica of Reno, NV; Gordon Jr. of Medford, OR; Staci of Reno and Shana Russell of Alturas; stepchildren Dennis Reid serving in Kuwait and Jennifer and Jessica Reid of Redding; his grandchildren Jared and Blake McGarva, Alturas, Richelle McGarva, Reno and Andrea Banks, Reno; nephews Brian Russell and family of Yuba City, Craig Russell and family of Marysville, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; brother-in-law and sister- in-law Richard and Becki Anderson of Nueva, CA, Doyle and Pia Mansker of Garden Grove, CA, Clint and Melanie Mansker of Alturas, CA; sister-in-law Sheila and husband Carlos Wilson of Tyler, Texas and Betsy Unland of Albany, OR. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002. William Jay Clark William Jay Clark, 61, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening at his home in Klamath Falls, OR on June 23, 2003. A Celebration of Life service for the former Alturas resident, will be held Friday, June 27 at 10 a.m. in Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 6420 South Sixth St., Klamath Falls, OR. Pastor David Loser will officiate. Born on March 20, 1942 to Floyd William Clark and Alice Marie (Jay) Clark, in Lakeview, Oregon, the Clarks were residents of Alturas at the time of his arrival. Bill was reared in Alturas where he graduated from Modoc High School. After graduation, he went to work for the U.S. Forest Service for a time, until he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served a total of eight years during the Vietnam Conflict. After receiving his Honorable Discharge, Bill began his 32-year career with the Klamath Falls Postal Service. He retired in 2000 and had really missed his customers at the Main Street Post Office, as did his customers truly miss him. Bill had a wonderful sense of humor, quick wit and demonstrated his loving and caring attitude as a husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed. He was a very devout Christian and his main hobby was reading and studying the Bible. His next love was family, fishing and hunting. He was very proud of his garden at his home. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Denham-Clark of Klamath Falls, OR; children William J. Clark, Jr.. and wife Misty and Anthony J. Clark of Klamath Falls, OR; Carrie A. Blaydon and husband Dan of Medford, OR; Jennifer G. Dudding and husband Dean; Troy L. Santillie and wife Shannon; Tracy S. Santillie and wife Kelli; Amber M. Stone and husband Shawn, all of Klamath Falls, OR; grandchildren Madison, Alison, Kaila, Tanner, Cory, Brandon, Andy, Ariel, Aurora, Devin, Brady, Zach, Jodi, Aaron, Megan, Kasie, Harry, Byron and special buddy, Caymen; step-mother Ellen Clark of Jacksonville, OR; brothers Bob and wife Rita Clark of Alturas, CA, Ronnie and wife Gail Clark of Klamath Falls, OR and numerous other relatives. Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepherd directors are in charge of arrangements. Disposition by Pyramid Cremations. Billie Irene Vogt Billie Irene Vogt of Alturas, CA., passed away at Merle West Hospital in Klamath Falls, OR., on June 8, 2003. Irene was born April 12, 1929 in Fort Bidwell, CA., to the late Merrill and Wilma Fulcher. After graduating from Modoc Union High School with the Class of '47, Irene followed the path of most Modoc young people and moved away from Alturas. Eventually Irene moved to Tennessee where she raised her children. Irene was extremely talented. Her paintings, afghans, hand knitted sweaters, quilts, and a multitude of other crafts abound in the homes of her family and friends. She will live on in her beautiful works. Despite her constant battle with chronic pain and in spite of being wheelchair bound, Irene found great joy in working in her yard with her beloved dog Sissy at her side. She had an indomitable spirit and all who knew her marveled at it. Irene is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Sherman Woosley; her daughter Charlotte Springman; her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Judy Mayo, six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren all of whom live in Tennessee; her brother and sister-in-law, Don and Ellen Fulcher and her sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Paul Ostoja all of whom live in Alturas. Irene was preceded in death by her daughter Patricia Lynn Mayo; her brother Arnold Eldon "Bud" Fulcher and her sister Marilyn Horstman. At Irene's request, there will be no service. Her family will celebrate her life in a private ceremony. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Betty Smith for the extraordinary care and consideration she gave to Irene and to Mikey DeGarmo for always taking the extra step to make sure Irene was comfortable. ~~~~~~ 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 5 , 2003 Esther Helen Marsh Esther Helen Marsh died in Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville, CA. on Sunday, June 1, 2003 at age 96. Born May 28, 1907 in Eagleville, CA., Esther was a life-long resident of Surprise Valley. The daughter of the late John and Sarah Bailey, Esther graduated from Cedarville High School, worked in the Cedarville Bakery and married Delano Marsh. They lived east of Cedarville for many years before retiring and building a home in Cedarville. Although they had no children, Dolores Ferguson (of Cedarville) filled that empty space. Esther had one sister, Ellen Tandy and one brother Melven Bailey, who both preceded her death. Her niece Ellen Peckham died in 2001. Esther is survived by her nieces Annette Goncalves of Shingle Springs, CA., Marie Isom of Citrus Heights, CA., and Janice Walthers of Cedarville, CA. Her nephew Stephen Bailey lives in Sparks, NV Graveside services will be held at the Cedarville Cemetery today, Thursday, June 5 at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will officiate. Roger Johnson Roger Johnson, 71, retired Refuge Manager for the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife at Tulelake, passed away unexpectedly at his Red Bluff, CA home on May 29, 2003. A memorial service for the dual resident of Alturas and Red Bluff, CA, will be held in Alturas on July 12. Arrangements are pending with Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers in Red Bluff. Memorials may be directed to the Modoc County Friends of the Library Building Fund, 320 W. Third St., Alturas, CA. 96101 or the Scleroderma Foundation, 12 Kent Way, Suite 101, Byfield, MA 01922 The Record will publish Mr. Johnson's obituary and photograph next week. June 12 , 2003 Roger D. Johnson Roger D. Johnson of Alturas, CA., passed away at his winter home in Red Bluff, CA. May 29, 2003 from the complications of scleroderma, at the age of 71. He courageously lengthened his time with his family by applying the latest medical advances. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service and celebration of his life on Saturday, July 12, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. at the Federated Community Church, 307 E. First St., Alturas CA. A social time will follow the service. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 25 years, Mary Miller Deck Johnson of Alturas, CA. He was born in Brooklyn, New York to Nelson F. and Evelyn Dobinson in 1931. He spent his childhood on the East Coast, but fell in love with the West when he visited relatives in Oregon, as a 16-year-old. Roger graduated from the University of Arizona with a Wildlife Management degree and began his refuge management career at the Cabaza Prieta Complex, Ajo, AZ. . He held wildlife management positions at the Bear River National Wildlife Refuge in Utah, Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico; Albuquerque Regional Office; Desert National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada; Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma; Washington D.C. Management Training; San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, CA; and his final position at the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Tulelake, CA, where he served from, 1983 until he retired in 1993 after 35 years of government service as a GS 14. He and his wife, Mary owned and operated an antique and art gallery, Talent's & Company in Tulelake, CA, from 1990 to 1994. Roger volunteered his time and efforts in all the communities in which he lived. He was President of Cache Chamber of Commerce, Cache, OK. and the Tulelake Chamber of Commerce, Tulelake, CA. The Rotary Club was an important part of his life. He was a member at Fremont, CA, President of the Tulelake, CA. Rotary Club, and a member of the Sunshine Rotary Club in Alturas, CA. He was a Library Advisory Board Member for the Modoc County Library in Alturas, CA. He became an avid reader after his retirement and donated many hours of volunteer time at the Modoc County Library. He and Mary loved their work on their ranch, traveling, and entertained friends at the ranch, which is known for its abundant wildlife. Their home was open to all their friends and family. Special friends, Ed and Ruth Collins, Bob and June Fields and Jim and Linda Bryant, spent many happy hours at the Johnsons' ranch. Roger was married the last 25 years to Mary. He and his first wife, Sylvia Jaramillo, also were married 25 years. Survivors include his wife Mary of Alturas, CA; children and spouses Roger and Nancy Johnson, Winnemucca, NV.; David and Kaye Johnson, Great Falls, MT.; Michael and Debbie Johnson, Blackfoot, ID.; Anne and Matt Kruse, Mankato, MN.; Victoria and Scott Simmons, Hillsboro, OR.; Patricia and Mark Kreiter, White Salmon, WA.; Roger's youngest son, Mark Johnson of San Francisco, CA; stepsons Lonnie Deck, Fremont CA.; Martin and Merlinda Deck, Klamath Falls, OR.; and Chris and Traci Deck, San Diego, CA. His pride and joy of his life were his grandchildren Jerod Johnson; Travis and Kristen Johnson; Alyssa and Jay Sexton; Jenny and Mike Williams and great-grandsons Tristin Hunter and Quintin Mathew Williams; Jake Johnson; Calista, Leisl, Frances, John, Joseph and David Kruse, Nash B. Johnson; Adam Simmons; Sylvia and Alison Kreiter; and Rachel, Cazandra, Jade, Jacob, Bailey and Braden Deck. The family asked that donations be sent in lieu of flowers to the Modoc County Friends of the Library Building Fund, 212 W. Third St., Alturas, CA. 96101 or Scleroderma Foundation Research, 12 Kent Way, Suite 101, Byfield, MA. 01922. Chapel of the Flowers in Red Bluff, CA. was in charge of the private family viewing and cremation. The July 12 gathering will be followed by the spreading of Mr. Johnson's ashes at the family's Alturas area ranch. Eithel (Rossiter) Overacker Eithel Fidella (Rossiter) Overacker, 83, passed away after a lengthy illness in her sleep on June 7, 2003, in Stillwater, Oklahoma in the home of her son, Edgar Overacker. Eithel was born May 22, 1920 in Seiling, OK to Orlando and Bertha Rossiter. She married Ernest "Omer" Overacker on September 1, 1938 in Visalia, CA., and they enjoyed many years together. They would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this year. Eithel loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with all her heart and she will surely be missed by all. She enjoyed reading, crocheting gardening, and being with her family. Her family will miss the little things that she did for them and her homemade egg noodles. Eithel is survived by her husband Omer, of 64 wonderful years, daughters: Frances Gray, Alturas, CA; Barbara Woodman, Eureka, CA; Mary Turner, Alturas, CA; sons: Harold Overacker, Alturas; Edgar Overacker, Stillwater, OK; and Lonnie Overacker, Nampa, ID.; one brother, Orlando E. (Ross) Rossiter, Eureka; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and many friends. Eithel was preceded in death by a son Kenneth O. Overacker, a granddaughter, Cynthia A. Gray, six sisters, and four brothers. "We feel that Mom is in good hands and has lots of company which she dearly loved," say her daughters. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Bobby Gray II, Vincent Epker II, Christopher Turner, Robert Overacker, Nicholas Epker, and Mark Overacker her grandsons to carry her the last mile. Honorary Pall bearers, James Gray, Bobby Gray III and Vincent Epker III will lead the way. Brother Butch Crawley of Stillwater, OK. will officiate the service on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at the Church of the First Born, in Alturas at 11:00 a.m. My Fallen Angel, by youngest granddaughter Renee Woodman: In this world we live so short, In darkness and in Light. Sometimes misunderstood or misguided, touched and teased. But my fallen angel, my grandmother, was nothing but pleased. My grandmother, My shining star may be gone but I know will never be far. My grandmother always had a free heart, with kids and grand kids alike. She made me feel like I was smart. I could not ask for more. Except that my fallen angel rest in peace. A Granddaughter's Thanks by granddaughter Dawn Marie Woodman: Grandmother, I thank you for all that you have taught me, Letting me know that where I do come from is important. Grandmother, I thank you for sharing your hardships, So that I can appreciate my life today. Grandmother, I thank you for sharing unconditional love. For without your love there would be no family. Grandmother, I thank you for being in my life and for helping me to see life in all its glory. "In everything I do, I see you" In loving memory of Eithel F. Overacker. Jennifer Fratis Sugar Jennifer Fratis Sugar, 55, passed away in her Greenhaven home in Sacramento, CA, on May 26, 2003, after a six-month illness from melanoma. At the time of her death, she was under the care of her husband, John Sugar, sister-in-law June and the Kaiser Hospital Hospice staff, buoyed by visits from family and friends. The Sugars' two children are Michael who will start his senior year at UC, Riverside in the fall, and Sarah, who will be a junior at McClatchy High School in Sacramento in September. Other survivors are Jennifer's mother, Ruby Fratis, mother-in-law, Norine Sugar; brother-in-law Fred Sugar and wife June, all of Sacramento. Her father, Russell Neal of Visalia, and stepfather, Kenneth Fratis of Lemoore, preceded her in death. Jennifer was born September 20, 1947 in Hanford, CA. She attended Modoc High School from 1960 to 1964 and graduated from high school in Amarillo, Texas. She earned her BA degree at UCLA in English, summa cum laude in 1969. Shortly thereafter, she began her state government career, spending most of her tenure in the Department of Health Services. In addition to child rearing during a leave of absence from state service, she found time to publish a novel and serve as a volunteer on the Sacramento County Health Commission. During her long career, she held many analytical positions in the Medi-Cal program and in recent years was promoted into managerial, policy making posts where she served as special advisor to three division chiefs. With quiet competence, Jennifer always sought to improve internal government efficiency and responsiveness to the needs of all California consumers interacting with health systems, public or private Jennifer has been active in community affairs, and worked with both Unitarian Universalist churches and Faith Presbyterian Church as a volunteer. The support and encouragement she received from the congregation of Faith Presbyterian Church and other friends were most comforting to her. Accordingly, her memorial service will be held June 14 at 10 a.m. at that church at 625 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA, with an outdoor reception immediately following on the premises. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations in her memory be directed to Sacramento Public Library Foundation, 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.