Modoc County Record – December 6, 2001 Col. Merlin L. Chardi Col. Merlin L. Chardi, who was born in Alturas, Calif. on Dec. 5, 1921, passed away April 17, 2001 at Mercy Hospital, Folsom, Calif. as friends of the Colonel informed the Record this week. Col. Chardi was a resident of Cameron Park for 28 years. Preceded in death by his father Johnny Walsh of Sacramento and his brother Burnell Chardi of Denver, Colo., he is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn; his mother Eva Walsh of Placerville; sisters-in-law Arlene Matulich of Sacramento, Constance Chardi of Tucson, Ariz. and brother-in-law Jay Atherton of Cameron Park. He is also survived by 26 nieces and nephews and 29 great-nieces and nephews who considered him a true hero and a wonderful role model. Merlin graduated from Sacramento High School in 1940. He attended Sacramento City College and Cal Berkeley before joining the USAAF in 1942. He was a B-17 pilot and squadron commander in England and shot down over Germany on his 13th mission. He was a prisoner of war for 15 months in Stalag Luft 1. He retired from McClellan AFB after 30 years service. In the years that followed he enjoyed skiing, golfing, traveling the world, selling real estate and playing the stock market, and working in his garden. He was a member of the Cameron Park Country Club, SIRS, Phi Chi fraternity, Past President of Cameron Park Rotary Club and a member of the Daedalians. He planted and maintained the trees on Highway 50 at the Cameron Park and Cambridge Rd. exits. He was always out there tending to them, rain or shine, recall friends and family members. DECEMBER 13, 2001 Janice Amelia Allison Janice Amelia Allison, 61, of Cedarville, Calif. passed away at her home on November 25, 2001 following a heart attack. The former Oakhurst resident had transferred to Cedarville two years ago to work as an Administrative Assistant in Business Management with the Warner Mountain Ranger District of the Modoc National Forest. Born Janice Amelia Norgard on August 1, 1940, in San Francisco, Calif., she loved the great outdoors and enjoyed working for the U.S. Forest Service for 11 years. Her forest service career began in 1988 and took her to the Sierra, Inyo and Modoc National Forests. She also worked as a computer programmer, a mail carrier for 13 years, as a waitress, and switchboard operator during her life, in addition to being a mother. She loved knitting and playing computer games, but one of her favorite passions was crossword puzzles. Her children and eight grandchildren were the center of her life and she enjoyed them immensely. Her home was in the mountains and nothing could keep her from living there. She moved to Oakhurst in 1968 and lived in the area until a job transfer moved her to Mammoth Lakes. A second job transfer moved her to Cedarville, however, she always called Oakhurst her home. She was a member of the Elks BPOE Lodge in Oakhurst. "She had a great spirit and a marvelous sense of humor," describes her soulmate of 19 years, Frank Parizot. "She enriched many peoples' lives. She will be greatly missed, but her spirit will live on in our hearts." Memorial services were held November 30 at The Little Church in the Pines at Bass Lake near Oakhurst. A reception followed at her son Roy Allison's residence in Oakhurst. She is survived by her loving companion Frank Parizot of Cedarville; her daughter Joy Allison Gaylord and Jeff Kruzer of North Fork, Calif.; son Roy and wife Chris Allison of Oakhurst; son Tye Allison and Sabine Long of Cedarville; son Tim Allison of Gardnerville, Nev. and son Jay and wife Moe Allison of Higley, Ariz.; four grandsons and four granddaughters and her brother Keith Norgard of San Jose. Donations made in her memory, may be directed to any charity of the donor's choice. Joan Marie Skinner Joan Marie Skinner, age 71, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away at home after a brief illness on Friday, November 16, 2001. She was born April 22, 1930 in Alturas, Calif. to the late Patrick and Kitty McHugh of Ireland. Joan was a most loving and inspirational wife, mother and grandmother, who will be deeply missed. Joan and Perry celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with all of their children and grandchildren on November 11, 2001. They exchanged wedding rings in honor of their life together. Joan is survived by her husband, Perry Rossi Skinner; four children, their spouses and four grandchildren. They are Charlotte and Mark Gove and their two sons, John and Davis; Toni and Gerry Glaser and their daughters, Cayce Marie Myers and Amy Myers; Dennis and Suzanne Skinner; Terry and David Grant and their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth, along with her sisters, Denise and Jeanne, brother, Bob, and many other relatives and friends. Joan was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pocatello, Idaho. A funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph's on November 21. In honor of Joan's memory, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Community School, 540 N. Seventh Ave., Pocatello, Idaho 83201. A funeral Mass and graveside service will be held in Alturas, Calif. on April 20, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. DECEMBER 20, 2001 Janice Amelia Allison Janice Amelia Allison, 61, of Cedarville, Calif. passed away at her home on November 25, 2001 following a heart attack. The former Oakhurst resident had transferred to Cedarville two years ago to work as an Administrative Assistant in Business Management with the Warner Mountain Ranger District of the Modoc National Forest. Born Janice Amelia Norgard on August 1, 1940, in San Francisco, Calif., she loved the great outdoors and enjoyed working for the U.S. Forest Service for 11 years. Her forest service career began in 1988 and took her to the Sierra, Inyo and Modoc National Forests. She also worked as a computer programmer, a mail carrier for 13 years, as a waitress, and switchboard operator during her life, in addition to being a mother. She loved knitting and playing computer games, but one of her favorite passions was crossword puzzles. Her children and eight grandchildren were the center of her life and she enjoyed them immensely. Her home was in the mountains and nothing could keep her from living there. She moved to Oakhurst in 1968 and lived in the area until a job transfer moved her to Mammoth Lakes. A second job transfer moved her to Cedarville, however, she always called Oakhurst her home. She was a member of the Elks BPOE Lodge in Oakhurst. "She had a great spirit and a marvelous sense of humor," describes her soulmate of 19 years, Frank Parizot. "She enriched many peoples' lives. She will be greatly missed, but her spirit will live on in our hearts." Memorial services were held November 30 at The Little Church in the Pines at Bass Lake near Oakhurst. A reception followed at her son Roy Allison's residence in Oakhurst. She is survived by her loving companion Frank Parizot of Cedarville; her daughter Joy Allison Gaylord and Jeff Kruzer of North Fork, Calif.; son Roy and wife Chris Allison of Oakhurst; son Tye Allison and Sabine Long of Cedarville; son Tim Allison of Gardnerville, Nev. and son Jay and wife Moe Allison of Higley, Ariz.; four grandsons and four granddaughters and her brother Keith Norgard of San Jose. Donations made in her memory, may be directed to any charity of the donor's choice. Joan Marie Skinner Joan Marie Skinner, age 71, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away at home after a brief illness on Friday, November 16, 2001. She was born April 22, 1930 in Alturas, Calif. to the late Patrick and Kitty McHugh of Ireland. Joan was a most loving and inspirational wife, mother and grandmother, who will be deeply missed. Joan and Perry celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with all of their children and grandchildren on November 11, 2001. They exchanged wedding rings in honor of their life together. Joan is survived by her husband, Perry Rossi Skinner; four children, their spouses and four grandchildren. They are Charlotte and Mark Gove and their two sons, John and Davis; Toni and Gerry Glaser and their daughters, Cayce Marie Myers and Amy Myers; Dennis and Suzanne Skinner; Terry and David Grant and their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth, along with her sisters, Denise and Jeanne, brother, Bob, and many other relatives and friends. Joan was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pocatello, Idaho. A funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph's on November 21. In honor of Joan's memory, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Community School, 540 N. Seventh Ave., Pocatello, Idaho 83201. A funeral Mass and graveside service will be held in Alturas, Calif. on April 20, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. DECEMBER 27, 2001 Shirley LaVeta Gooch Shirley LaVeta Gooch passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2001 in Citrus Heights, Calif. at the age of 66. She was born in Clinton, Mo. on January 13, 1935. She was dearly loved and will be sorely missed by her family and many friends. She was a friend to all, never said an unkind word, and would give her last cent to anyone in need. She was a very devoted wife and mother, had a cheerful personality, and never complained when times were hard. Shirley grew up in Lincoln, Calif., and graduated with honors from Lincoln High School. She attended Sacramento City College and California State University, Sacramento to achieve her dream of becoming a registered nurse. She was active for many years in the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a life member of the D.A.V. She was also an accomplished pianist. She lived in Modoc County, Calif. for 31 years; first in Cedarville, then in Alturas. She had resided in Citrus Heights, Calif. during the past two years. Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Mayers, and a son, Ted Brown, Jr. She is survived by her mother, Dollie Mayers of Alturas, Calif.; husband Maynard Gooch of Citrus Heights, Calif.; son Curt Stafford of Roseville, Calif.; daughter Vanessa Allen of Grants Pass, Ore.; daughter Teddie Hayes of Rocklin, Calif.; daughter Teri Brown-Riley of Geyserville, Calif.; daughter Traci Winona Brown of Citrus Heights, Calif.; stepson Chad Gooch of Jackpot, Nev.; stepson Vance Gooch of Lemoore, Calif.; sister Carol Files of Loomis, Calif.; sister Charlotte Hertel of Grand Junction, Co.; thirteen grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services were held Wednesday, December 26 at 10:00 a.m. at the Lincoln Cemetery in Lincoln, Calif., with burial next to her father. Patricia Ann Pernillo Patricia Ann Pernillo, the devoted mother of five grateful children, died on Saturday, December 22 in a San Jose, Calif. hospital. She was 58. Her doctors said that the cause was liver failure. Patricia was born at Los Angeles County General Hospital on April 3, 1943 to Nanego and Mary (Parvello) Townsend. Nanego was a member of the Gidutikad Band of Northern Paiutes on the Ft. Bidwell Indian Reservation, and Mary was a member of the Tahono O'dam Tribe in Arizona. Patricia was baptized on July 15, 1945, according to the Rite of the Roman Catholic Church by Father Nicholas in the San Jose Mission in Tucson, Arizona. She attended the St. Vivian Catholic School in Los Angeles, Calif. until her parents moved to the Ft. Bidwell Indian Reservation. Then she attended the Ft. Bidwell Grammar School, and she completed two years at Surprise Valley High School. In 1964, she received her diploma from San Francisco Adult School. In the early 1970s, Patricia participated in the "Indian Occupation of Alcatraz." This was a major political event for many Native Americans during the end of this country's Civil Rights Era. Troy R. Johnson, faculty member of the American Indian Studies Program and History Department at California State University at Long Beach, described the occupation in his book We Hold the Rock in the following manner: "For thousands of Native People, Alcatraz Island is a powerful symbol and a rallying point for united Indian political activities. It stands out as the site of one of the most significant and successful Indian protest actions of the modern era." Patricia often shared her memories of the occupation with her children. Her kids were mesmerized that their mother took part in such an event. But she humbly assured them that she was only doing her duty to her fellow Native Americans. During the occupation Patricia united with Henry L. Harlan, and she married him on December 29, 1975. She completed an Associate of Arts degree in Secretarial Science from Merritt Community College in Oakland, Calif. in 1978. Unfortunately, her marriage to Henry ended in 1979. As a result, she relocated to Ft. Bidwell, then to Alturas to raise her children. In Alturas, Patricia was employed at various establishments, including but not limited to the following: Great Northern Corporation, Warnerview Convalescent Hospital, and the U.S. Forest Service. Patricia remarried Alejandro Pernillo in 1992. This marriage was circumscribed and it ended in dissolution in 1996. She returned to the Bay Area that same year and settled in San Jose, Calif. She continued to look after her daughter Jozelle Barlese's well-being, while also working part-time on different assignments for the Santa Clara Council on Aging. Her most recent assignments were at the Santa Clara Office of Indian Education and the San Jose Job Corp, respectively, until she became hospitalized. Patricia was preceded in death by her brother Lawrence Townsend, mother Mary, father Nanego, and grandson Manuel Gideon Diaz, Jr. She is survived by her children Kathleen Gideon of San Jose; Dianne Hayes of Alturas; Laura Harlan, Lawrence Harlan and Jozelle Barlese of San Jose; sister Cecilia Townsend of San Jose; three nephews, two nieces and four grandchildren. Patricia's final request, not surprisingly, was for her children. She asked them to do their best in their everyday lives. A viewing with prayers will be held at the Chapel of Flowers, 900 South 2nd Street, San Jose, Calif. on Thursday, December 27. Her wake, funeral service and commendation will be held on the Ft. Bidwell Indian Reservation in Ft. Bidwell, Calif. Donald D. Hastings Services for Donald D. Hastings of Lookout were held graveside at the Lookout Cemetery, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001 at noon. Big Valley VFW Post 7714 officiated. Burial was at the Lookout Cemetery in Lookout, Calif. Mr. Hastings, 76, was born April 19, 1925 in Los Angeles, Calif. He was a U.S. Army AC veteran of World War II, affiliated with the Big Valley VFW Post 7714, Lookout Grange, and a County Planning Commissioner. He moved to Lookout in 1989 from Alturas. He was the editor of the Press Enterprise in Riverside and Press Telegram in Long Beach before moving to Modoc County. He is survived by sons Earl of Pollock Pines, Dwight of Long Beach; daughter Tina Hastings of Sacramento; two grandchildren. McDonald's Chapel in Burney handled arrangements. Marian Elizabeth Davis Alturas native, Marian Elizabeth (Brown) Davis, passed away December 10, 2001 at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, Calif. The Rev. Stan Terry of First Baptist Church, Mt. Shasta, conducted services on December 12, 2001 at 2 p.m. at McDonald's Chapel in Burney. Mrs. Davis had moved to Burney in 1964 and worked in Data Processing at Mayers Memorial Hospital. Born October 11, 1943 in Alturas, Calif. to Horace 'Bud' and Mina Alzada 'Jo' Brown, she was reared in Alturas, then moved to Shasta County in 1964. She is survived by her mother, 'Jo' Brown of Burney; husband Pete and son Kevin, both of Burney; daughter Shelly Nickle of Redding; brother Jim Brown of Sacramento; sister Kathy Davis of Fremont and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father 'Bud' Brown on January 3, 2000. Memorial contributions may be made to Burney Jr. Sr. High School Athletic Fund, 37571 Mountain View Road, Burney, CA 96013. McDonald's Chapel in Burney was in charge of arrangements. Interment was at Burney District Cemetery. Harold W. Shepard Harold W. Shepard, 91, of Adin, Calif., passed away December 17, 2001 of natural causes at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, Calif. A graveside service was held at the Adin Cemetery on December 21 . Mr. Shepard was born October 29, 1910 in Owosso, Michigan to Merle and Myrtle (Brown) Shepard. He married Ruth Love on June 6, 1936. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth, brothers Frank Shepard of Rochester Hills, Michigan and Gerald Shepard of Eugene, Oregon. Harold is survived by his children, Joan (Gerald) Sapp of Yuma, Arizona, Robert (Marylyn) Shepard of Springport, Michigan; Donald (Sue) Shepard of Dexter, Michigan; David (Marie) Shepard of Adin, Calif.; and Nancy (Gary) Monchamp of Lookout, Calif. Brother Donald (Muriel) Shepard of Southfield, Michigan; sisters Reberta Gravos and Algie Ward of Eugene, Ore.; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. McDonalds Chapel in Burney was in charge of arrangements. Irene May Bates Irene May Bates passed away in Alturas, Calif. on December 19, 2001, where she had resided for the past year and a half. She was 88 years of age. Mrs. Bates was the first of five children born to James and Harriet May in New Bedford, MA on September 14, 1913. At the age of 17, she went to work at U.S. Rubber in Providence, Rhode Island, to help support her family. She married James A. Bates in 1933 and they began their marriage as residents of Cranston, RI, moving to California in 1947. They had three children. Throughout her life, she shared her enthusiasm and expertise in sewing and cooking with family, friends and co-workers. While her children were young, she worked in school food service. During the 1950s, she and her husband owned a successful shirt laundry in San Jose. She worked in the California State Hospital System both as food supervisor and then sewing supervisor until her retirement in 1977. Gardening was one of her favorite hobbies, along with reading and traveling, which gave her much pleasure during her retirement years. She always loved to fly kites and was fascinated by the history of hot air balloons. Her very first trip to Alturas in the early 1990s included a flight in a hot air balloon. A few years after that memorable event, she and her husband moved to Alturas in August 2000, to be closer to their son. Mrs. Bates was delighted with the friendly, caring people in the community. She was preceded in death on September 21, 2001, by her husband Jim of 68 years. She is survived by her daughter Carolina Vashon and son-in-law Jerry of Vashon, Wash.; two sons and daughters-in-law, James H. and Polly Bates of Alturas, Calif., and Guy and Terri Bates of Valley Springs, Calif.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her family will attend a celebration of her life at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the "Resident Landscaping Fund" at Modoc Medical Center, 228 McDowell St., Alturas, CA 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 – November 15, 2001 NEWS Murder case remains under investigation The Sheriff's Department continues to uncover evidence in the death of a 94-year-old Willow Ranch woman, Alice Beck. Modoc Undersheriff Mark Gentry said there is volumes of evidence involved in the case, most of it paperwork taken from the woman's home. The suspect in the case, Sam Brown, age 68, is being mostly cooperative, said Gentry. He apparently was a tenacious record-keeper. An autopsy on Beck's remains was performed Wednesday morning and the results of that autopsy could move the case forward. She is alleged to have died in December, 1999, and Brown placed her body in a chest. That chest was stored in a shed at the residence. Sheriff's deputies found the chest and the mummified body of Beck last Wednesday. Brown, who was Beck's caregiver, said she had died of natural causes. According to Gentry, Brown has stated he was a friend of Beck's husband, who is long deceased. Gentry said there is evidence in Brown's records that indicate Beck was not given exemplary care. The pair had lived in the Willow Ranch home for the past 14 years, coming to Modoc from Daly City, in the Bay Area. According to Gentry, the investigation so far has not revealed any next of kin. No one reported her missing over the almost two-year period Brown said she had been dead. Gentry said the pair had a joint checking account in Lakeview where Mrs. Beck's Social Security checks were directly deposited. Brown had signatory rights on that account and is alleged to have spent some of those funds following Beck's death. Gentry also said the investigation is turning up other financial information. Beck's body, who would have been 96 this year, was found stuffed in a fetal position in a chest in the old shed at her Willow Ranch residence, on County Road 139. Brown, age 68, remains in custody on a homicide investigation. A neighbor of Beck's had called the Sheriff's Office concerned that she had not been seen for over a year. That neighbor asked the Sheriff to check if she was all right. When a Sheriff's deputy questioned Brown at the residence Nov. 6, he said she was out of the area visiting. The following morning, an emotional Brown contacted the Sheriff's Office and told them Beck had died of natural causes and he had placed her body in the shed. The investigation is continuing. Ginger Preston Vink Lifetime Alturas resident Ginger Dee Preston-Vink, passed away on October 23, 2001 at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, Calif. Just 41, she was diagnosed with liver cancer not long before it claimed her life........ Born Ginger Preston in Alturas, Calif. to Donald and Mary Preston on October 10, 1960, she continued to make Alturas her home following her years at Modoc High. The mother of four had served as Executive Chairperson on the RISE Board of Directors when Resources for Indian Student Education Center opened in Alturas in April 1995. She received training as a nurses' aide at Modoc Medical Center, earning her certificate as a nurses' assistant. She was hired and employed at the Skilled Nursing Facility at Modoc Medical Center. Mrs.Vink enjoyed time with her friends and family, especially her husband and children. She liked to fish, golf, barbecue, watch sports, play softball and cut wood. She enjoyed the outdoors. She is survived by her husband Tony Vink, Jr. of Alturas; children Chris, Josie, Quintin and Raquel "Lucy" Preston, all of Alturas; her parents of Alturas; father-in-law Tony Vink Sr. of Boise, Idaho; siblings Wally, Robert, Ronald, Charlie, Arthur, Patrick and Patricia, all of Alturas; uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces nephews and will also be missed by her many friends. Wake services were held the evening of October 29. A funeral at Modoc Full Gospel Indian Assembly in Alturas was attended by crowds paying their respects on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. Burial followed at Alturas Cemetery. Kerr Mortuary handled arrangements. Muriel Barthold Griswold Teacher, community supporter and long-time Alturas resident, Muriel Barthold Griswold passed away at the age of 88 in San Rafael, Calif., on October 26, 2001. Mrs. Griswold had moved from Alturas, her home since 1942, to Marin County three years ago to be near her daughters. According to her wishes, a private family service will be held Saturday, November 17, where she will be interred in the Barthold Family grave site at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Colma, Calif. Muriel was born May 27, 1913 in Sebastopol, Calif. She spent her early years in San Jose and attended high school and college in San Francisco. She graduated from San Francisco State in 1935 with a teaching credential and a minor in Physical Education. After graduating, she was a lifeguard at the YWCA, did private and public school teaching, and as a camp counselor, she met Wallace Griswold at Huntington Lake. They were married in Menlo Park in the Stanford Chapel on August 27, 1939 and moved to Alturas in 1942 with three-month-old daughter Mikele. Their son Lee was born in 1943 and daughter Kristin in 1948. In 1951 she began teaching in the Alturas Elementary School in the First and Third grades. She taught for 20 years before retiring. She was a member of the California Teachers Association and the Modoc County Teachers Association. Mrs. Griswold was active in the community as a member of American Association of University Women, the Art Center, Modoc Historical Society, Trails West Assn., the Modoc Gem and Mineral Society, the Federated church and the Alturas Garden Club where she had been honored for her commitment in organizing and contributing to their plant sales. She loved Modoc County and although she had been reared in a city, she enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing and all of nature which she shared with the students she taught. Mrs. Griswold was a practical, responsible, hard worker and a wonderful friend to those who were involved with her in the community. She hoped she helped make the world a better place through her teaching and involvement. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Wallace Griswold who died September 11, 1982. She is remembered and loved by her daughter Mikele Dunbar of Novato, Calif.; her grandson David Looper and his wife Ella of San Diego, CA.; her son Lee Griswold and wife Vicky of Kalispell, Montana and daughter Kristin Gilberti, husband Ray and grandson Leo of Woodacre, CA. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made in Mrs. Griswold's memory to your favorite community organization. Cathie Anne Yori Cathie Anne Yori, 46, beloved wife of James Yori of Cedarville, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on November 10, 2001 at her Cedarville, Calif. home. Services are tentatively scheduled for Monday, Nov. 19 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cedarville Community Church. Minister Scott Menez will conduct the service. Please contact Kerr Mortuary to confirm service date and time. The petite Mrs. Yori was a shy, quiet and gentle person, who adored her grandchildren and enjoyed reading. She loved to shop for clothes and jewelry. Born on January 23, 1954 to Betty and Victor Adams in Watsonville, Calif., she completed high school there. At age 19, she was hired as an electronic assembler in Mountain View, by her department manager, Jim Yori. The two fell in love and were married on May 4, 1973 in Reno, Nev. They were also best friends. They lived in San Jose, Manteca, Tracy and Phoenix, Ariz., and Alturas as Jim's work required. They have called Cedarville home for the past 11 years. Mrs. Yori enjoyed being a homemaker throughout their years together. She had lovingly cared for her husband of 28 years, following his cancer surgeries and treatments this past year. She was preceded in death by her son James Anthony Yori on the eve of his 23rd birthday in 1995, and her parents. She is survived by her husband James of Cedarville; daughter Betty Marie Coffey and husband Jeremy of Alturas; step-son James Lee Yori of Mounds View, Minnesota; grandchildren Coy Evans, 8, of Alturas; Jade Coffey, 3, of Alturas; step-grandchildren Sean Yori, 18; Cassie Yori, 16, of Wisconsin; two brothers, Fred Adams and family of Tracy and Jack Adams and family of Fairfield; sister Nellie Adams Wiseman and family of Ventura and numerous nieces and nephews. Wilson E. Slinkard A service for Wilson E. Slinkard, 79, of Chico was held Saturday, Nov. 10 at Brusie Funeral Home in Chico, Calif. Mr. Slinkard died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001 in Chico, Calif. He was born Oct. 28, 1922 in Eagleville, Calif., Modoc County, to Warren and Gertrude Slinkard, and attended and graduated from schools in Eagleville. He married Marianne Morrison in Chico on Sept. 24, 1967. Mr. Slinkard retired after 30 years as a Farm Engineer with Llano Seco Rancho. He was a member of Aldersgate Methodist Church, the Chico Elks Lodge, and Checker Board Square Dance Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, woodworking, square dancing, teaching round dance, and spending time with his family. Survivors include wife, Marianne of Chico; two sons, Jerry Slinkard of Sacramento and Mel Morrison of Susanville; a sister, Dorothy Holeck of Mt. Shasta; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Aldersgate Methodist Church, American Lung Association and/or Native Daughters of the Golden West. Burial took place at Glen Oaks Cemetery. NOVEMBER 21, 2001 Autopsy yields no clues in death An autopsy performed last week on the mummified remains of 94-year-old Alice Beck provided no clues to her cause of death, according to Sheriff Bruce Mix. Her live-in caregiver, Sam Brown, age 68, remains in custody and is being investigated on homicide charges. Beck's remains will be sent to another lab for further examination, said Mix. The Sheriff's Department continues to examine volumes of evidence involved in the case, most of it paperwork taken from the woman's home. Beck is alleged to have died in December, 1999, and Brown said he placed her body in the chest. That chest was stored in a shed at the residence. Sheriff's deputies found the chest and the mummified body of Beck two weeks ago, after being called by a neighbor who hadn't seen Beck in over a year. Brown contends Beck died of natural causes. According to Undersheriff Mark Gentry, there is evidence in Brown's records that indicate Beck was not given exemplary care. The pair had lived in the Willow Ranch home for the past 14 years, coming to Modoc from Daly City, in the Bay Area. According to Gentry, the investigation so far has not revealed any next of kin. No one reported her missing over the almost two-year period Brown said she had been dead. Gentry said the pair had a joint checking account in Lakeview where Mrs. Beck's Social Security checks were directly deposited. Brown had signatory rights on that account and is alleged to have spent some of those funds following Beck's death. Gentry also said the investigation is turning up other financial information. Beck's body, who would have been 96 this year, was found stuffed in a fetal position in a chest in the old shed at her Willow Ranch resident.. Bertha M. (Gerig) Mumma Bertha Marie (Gerig) Mumma passed away on November 17, 2001, three months after celebrating her 110th birthday. Born August 13, 1891, at the home ranch of her parents, William and Sarah Gerig, in Bieber (Big Valley), CA. The ninth of 11 children, she was affectionately known as "Birdie" or "Aunt Birdie" to her sisters, brothers and their families. Married to Roy B. Mumma in 1919, they made their first home in Brewster, Wash., where she continued to live until her death. She was mother to sons Glen, Ray and Don, and a daughter who died at birth. She also adopted and raised her grandson Kent "Sonny" Mumma. Bertha is survived by her son, Ray; Sonny and his wife, Jo; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Carroll Hayes (Fall River Mills, CA), Dorothy Kramer, and Oral "Sam" Gerig (Bieber, CA). Bertha loved to return to her childhood home in Big Valley, CA to visit her brothers, sisters and their families, and did so every summer until her health prohibited such long trips. Siblings who proceeded her in death were: Millie Gerig Waters; Emma Gerig Hayes; Lena Gerig Fox; Keturah Gerig Farmer; William, Peter and Charles Gerig; and two siblings who died in childhood. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to her many caregivers who allowed her to stay in her home until her passing. A very special thank you to Dr. Harold Stout, Dr. Linda Nichaus and Carla Boyd, as well as to her nephew, Carroll Hayes, and great-niece, Lynne Gerig, for the many letters over the years that kept her well informed about her California family. A memorial service will be held in Brewster, Wash. At Barnes Chapel on December 10 at 2:00 p.m., with committal services to follow at the Brewster, Washington Cemetery. Donald Laurance Felix Donald Laurance Felix, 68, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Redding, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2001. Mr. Felix was retired and moved to Alturas in 1987, after 29 years as a Central Office Telephone Installer for Western Electric, AT&T and Lucent Technologies. He was the recipient of many service awards for outstanding achievement, while employed at AT&T. He worked as a Central Office Installation Supervisor while living on the Monterey Peninsula from 1961 until he retired in December 1986. Born in Sanger, California on June 11, 1933, he graduated from Sanger High and completed courses at Commercial Trades Institute in Chicago, Ill. He served as an Airman First Class with the Air Force in Alaska during the Korean War. He received his discharge July 3, 1955. On November 5, 1955, he married Martha Gass in Sanger. The two have shared 46 years of marriage. Mr. Felix was in the Air Force Reserves until July 3, 1959. From 1955 until 1961, he moved from Sanger to Bakersfield and San Francisco with his work. The family moved to Monterey Peninsula from 1961 until Mr. Felix retired in December 1986. He was a lifetime member of the Telephone Pioneers. April of 1987, the Felix family moved to Alturas where Donald enjoyed being a gentleman farmer. An avid fisherman, he also loved camping and hunting, enjoyed bowling and as a Raiders fan, he enjoyed watching footbal.l Family and friends will gather in June for a remembrance service. He is survived by his wife Martha Felix of Alturas; son Richard Felix of Ceres, Calif.; daughter, Deborah Felix of Seaside, Ca.; daughter Donna Thomas, Carmel Valley, Calif.; daughter Marian Loomis, Wonder Valley, Calif.; brothers, Glenn Felix of Crescent City and Seymour Felix of Texas; four grandsons and five granddaughters. NOVEMBER 29, 2001 NEWS Plane crash near Eagle Peak kills 5 Five people were killed last Wednesday when their twin engine Aero Commander airplane crashed in the Warner Mountains. The crash site was discovered Friday after bad weather prevented a search Thursday. According to Modoc County Sheriff Bruce Mix, the plane left Reno Wednesday morning en route to Wenatchee, Wash., but disappeared over Modoc. According to Mix, the cause of the crash remains under investigation, but it appears the plane hit the east side of Eagle Peak about 100 yards south and 100 feet below the 9,980 foot mountain. After impact it slid about 100 feet down the slope. An Army National Guard rescue helicopter from Sacramento reached the scene of the accident on Friday and found no survivors. As of Tuesday, two of the bodies had been recovered, but weather conditions and the structural condition of the downed aircraft has hampered retrieval of the other bodies. There are no roads anywhere near the crash site and the only viable means of getting people in and out of the area is by helicopter. "We're held up by the weather," said Mix. "As soon as the weather breaks, we'll get up there to retrieve the remaining bodies. It looks like that may not be until the end of the week . . . another big storm is headed this way. While it may be clear in the valley, conditions are much different on the mountain." Mix said a recovery crew from Siskiyou County, which works rescue and recovery on Mt. Shasta has been contacted and will be involved in the recovery effort once the weather breaks. The victims in the downed plane include: Tom Blaesing, owner of Commander Northwest; Brian White, the company's director of maintenance; White's wife, Jody White; John Peters, co-owner of a Wenatchee restaurant; and John Topkok, a Commander Northwest pilot. The bodies of Brian White and Peters were recovered. Mix said it appears the pilot tried to bank out of the course he was on, but "pancaked" into the mountain slope, belly side of the high-wing plane first. According to reports, the plane was owned by Commander Northwest, Ltd., of Wenatchee, a company that provides planes and pilots for hire. It had left Reno Wednesday with another company plane piloted by chief pilot Dave Winetraub. Winetraub's plane made it safely to Wenatchee. Both planes were part of a group that went to Reno on a end-of-the-season promotion put on by the company for its employees and were returning home. The plane was last tracked by radar about 100 miles south of the Oregon border at 11:11 a.m. Nov. 21 when it disappeared. The pilot made no contact indicating any trouble and an emergency transmitter was never activated. Investigation into death, hospital cameras slows The investigation into two major crimes this month, the death of 94-year-old Alice Beck, and the hidden cameras found at Modoc Medical Center Clinic examining rooms, are moving slowly and deliberately. According to Modoc County Sheriff Bruce Mix, a forensic anthropologist will examine the mummified remains of Beck. Her body was found Nov. 7, stuffed into a chest stored in a shed next to her Willow Ranch home. Sam Brown, age 68, who lived with Beck, remains in custody in the Modoc County Jail. He has told officers Beck died in December, 1999, of natural causes, and he placed her body in the chest. He was arraigned on three felony charges, second degree murder, elder abuse with an enhancement that the abuse caused Beck's death, and grand theft for illegally using Beck's Social Security money. Some disparities in Brown's testimony led to the murder charge, said Mix. "It's going to take time to sort this case out," said Mix. "The condition of the body, in its mummified state, is slowing the process on finding the cause of death." What makes the case more complex and frustrating, said Mix, is they have be unable to find any of Beck's next of kin. They have searched through volumes of records in the Beck home, but have yet to have a breakthrough. Beck was reported missing by a neighbor had who hadn't seen her in about a year, said Mix. When deputies went to the home to check on her welfare, Brown told them she was not there and was visiting out of the area. The next day, he called the Sheriff's Office and led them to Beck's body. Beck and Brown had lived in the Willow Ranch area for about 14 years, having moved from Daly City in the Bay Area. Brown has told officers he was Beck's caregiver. "We're hoping the autopsy will give us the necessary information," said Mix. Brown is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Modoc Superior Court Dec. 18, 1:30 p.m. Robert Flynn Robert Flynn, spent years enjoying visits to Modoc County, and had moved to Alturas two months ago. Mr. Flynn passed away in Grass Valley on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001. He was 62. No services will be conducted. Born January 17, 1939, in Denver, Colo. to Hugh and Barbara Flynn, he moved to Grass Valley in 1941. He graduated from Nevada Union High School in 1956, and worked for the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for 40 years, before retiring in May 2001. He loved visiting Modoc County where his wife's relatives lived He and his wife Janice (Brennan) Flynn relocated from Grass Valley to Alturas, after his father-in-law, Ray Brennan of Alturas, passed away and shortly after Mr. Flynn retired He was a member of the Grass Valley Elks Lodge No. 538, American Legion Post 130 and I.D.G.A.S. Club and affiliated with Alturas Elks Lodge BPOE No.1756 He is survived by his wife Janice of Alturas; son Michael Flynn of Susanville; son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Darla Flynn of Grass Valley; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Lynn and Alan Uchida of Alturas; stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Jim and Lori McGarva of Olympia, Wash.; and stepson Bob McGarva of Taunton, Massachusetts. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Rose Marie Weddleton Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Aid Thrift Shop in Grass Valley. Arrangements were under the direction of Chapel of the Angels, Grass Valley ~~~~~~ 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 1, 2001 Ruth A. Cartner Ruth A. Cartner will be remembered as a positive, caring and unselfish individual who loved life to the fullest. Mrs. Cartner passed away in Alturas, Calif. on October 28, 2001 at the Skilled Nursing Facility at Modoc Medical Center She was born on January 22, 1917 in Codington County, Watertown, South Dakota to Clara Rondina (Moen) and Gustavous Augustus Spinner. She was reared on a family claim at Isabel, South Dakota. The family later moved to Watertown and Sioux Falls. She married Worthing P. Cartner on November 25, 1936 and the two lived in Wendover and Ogden, Utah In 1946, they returned to the family farm in Frankfort, S.D. Later, Worthing took a job as a border patrolman in Blythe, Calif. From there they moved to Richmond, CA where Ruth was employed at Rawson Drug and Sundry in Emeryville. Upon retiring as a Teamster, Ruth and her husband moved to one of their favorite areas, at Crescent City, CA. Ruth loved the area where she was involved for 16 years with crafts, pottery, fishing and gardening. She enjoyed visits from her granddaughters Christy and Alisa and delighted in taking them to the beach and other coastal sites. One of her favorite pastimes was the fishing trips taken from Crescent City harbor with her brother, Ralph and their friends. While living in Crescent City, she hosted many friends and relatives who came to enjoy and share the marine environment. When Worthing became ill, they moved to Alturas, CA., where Worthing preceded her in death Ruth enjoyed the climate, pace and friendliness of Alturas. She has lived for the past four years at the Skilled Nursing Facility. She was always appreciative of the good care and concern shown to her by the entire staff at Warnerview and Modoc Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her son Michael, husband Worthing, and brother Chad Spinner She is survived by her son Richard "Dick" Cartner and daughter-in-law Sandra of Alturas; granddaughters Christina Cartner of Berkeley, CA and Alisa Cartner of Oakland, CA.; brothers Ralph Spinner and wife Donna of Shadow Hills; Earl Spinner and Zoe of Peoria, Arizona; sisters Dorothy Spinner Knisely of Glendale, CA, Margaret Spinner Beck of Richfield, MN. and numerous nieces and nephews Dr. Ben Zandstra conducted services at graveside on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at the Alturas Cemetery Edward 'Bud' Porter Edward Wayne "Bud" Porter was born the third child of Millard "Mike" and Sally Porter on May 11, 1930 in Alturas, Calif. Buddy grew up in Alturas with his brothers and sisters as an avid hunter, fisherman, and loving family member. He was known to work in town during rough times and spend his entire paycheck to buy groceries for the family. Buddy and his brothers and father were excellent hunters and in 1946 he and his brother, Jim, shot a buck with a 43-1/2 inch spread. When Bud was a teenager, he worked under Golf Pro Tommy LoPresti at Haggin Oaks in Sacramento, where he learned the trade of golf pro, and he learned it well. At the time, he was the youngest pro on the tour. When he was 18 he enlisted in the Air Force, where he was able to continue teaching during his free time while serving his country as an aircraft mechanic for four years. Upon his return, he continued in the PGA working in various country clubs throughout California and Colorado. He gave lessons to the famous and the not so famous. Bud was featured in many magazine and newspaper articles for his excellence as a teaching golf professional. Everywhere he went, he was loved by the club members as a person and as a teacher. In the early 1980s, he returned to Alturas to teach at Arrowhead Golf Course, where he met his beloved Dorothy Dorris. For over 20 years, they shared their lives and love of golf. For many years, they would spend summers in Alturas near family and loved ones and would go south to Palm Springs for the winters. Bud and Dorothy were loving grandparents to Michael and Jason. Bud passed away on October 23, 2001 in Alturas, Calif. after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Alturas on October 29. His ashes were scattered in the Rye Grass area, in the mountains he loved to hunt in with his brothers. He is survived by his son, Kelly Craig Porter, daughter-in-law Jackie, and grandsons Michael and Jason of Aurora, Colorado; Brothers Millard, Jim and Perry of Alturas; sisters Mildred Turner of Alturas and Doris Hartley of Salem, Ore. Memorial contributions may be made to Merle West Medical Center, Attn.: Foundation, 3rd Floor, Hugh Currin House, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. Elvira Belle Allen Elvira Allen of Alturas, Calif. passed away on October 14, 2001 at the Warnerview Skilled Nursing Home. Elvira was one of five children born to Oakley and Constance Clark on April 29, 1916 in Adele, Ore. Elvira spent most of her younger years in Adele, then moved to Fort Bidwell where she attended school and graduated from Fort Bidwell High School. She married Rollen Allen on June 8, 1933, and they lived in Fort Bidwell for a while before moving to Likely, Calif. She was a homemaker and mother of five children. Elvira is survived by two sons, Ray Allen and Ed Allen of Alturas; and a daughter, Alfreida Dwyer of Alturas; two brothers, Dale Clark of Eureka and Paul Clark of Red Bluff; a sister, Nellie Scherer of St. Louis, Mo.; as well as 19 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Elvira was preceded in death by her husband Rollen, brother Harold Clark, two daughters Arlene Ralston and Arletta Kendrick, two grandsons Lucky Ralston and Terry Kendrick, and three son-in-laws Charley Ralston, Charley Kendrick and Jim Dwyer. Interment was at Fort Bidwell Cemetery, Fort Bidwell, Calif. on October 25, 2001. David E. Shepherd Former Lewiston City Councilman David E. Shepherd, 60, passed away from an apparent heart attack on October 26, 2001 at his home in Lewiston, Idaho. Only two years apart, he leaves his only surviving sister Donna Moeschler of Alturas, niece Teresa Spear, grand nieces Brooklyn Sims, Melinda Spear and Melissia Horvath, all of Alturas. He had recently married his bride Donna of Lewiston and was known in his community as being a "loving and gentle man who touched many lives" through his missionary work and as a caregiver for over 20 years. He was a member of Latter-day Saints and the Salvation Army. He devoted his life to helping others. He was born December 25, 1940 in Beaverton, Ore. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps, based at Camp Pendleton. Services were held October 31 in Lewiston, Idaho. NOVEMBER 15, 2001 Kurt Roland Stains Rancher, respected business owner and father Kurt Roland Stains lost his life in an equipment accident on the family's ranch on November 3, 2001 in Alturas, Calif. A graduate of Modoc High School, he was fulfilling his dreams and was known to work hard. It wasn't uncommon for him to work 16-hour days, seven days a week. He had a well-earned reputation for being a talented welder and heavy equipment mechanic as owner of Kurt Stains Equipment Repair and Welding in Alturas. He was a partner in Diamond Panel and Gate, manufacturing livestock gates and panels and a partner in Corriente Roping Cattle Company. Mr. Stains adored his children and was there for anyone who needed his help. He took chances in life and had a 'dare devil' streak, say family members, but he was a private man with quiet a sense of humor. The nicknames he had for his children and during his life, continue to bring smiles when thought of. He loved watching his children participate on horseback in Gymkhana events. A hard worker, Kurt also played hard when the chance offered. He was a horseman, loved hunting, boating, camping and enjoyed 'roughing it' while staying at his Twin Springs cabin with friends and family. He was a member of the Modoc Tribe Ride and the National Rifle Association, Simental and Corriente Cattle Associations. He married Holly Knighton on September 4, 1982 and the two are parents to daughter Nichole, 18, and son Tyler, 10 and have shared 19 years of marriage. In addition to her outside employment and the children's activities, Holly has been the bookkeeper for the family's business. Kurt was born on February 12, 1962 in Chico, Calif. He was 39. In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his mother, Louan Walter of Alturas; father Rody Stains and wife Geo of Alturas; grandmother Berneice M. Pratt of Alturas; brothers Zak Stains of Tennessee; Damon Wheeler, Alturas and Bart Wheeler of Reno; Gary Royal of Alturas; Mark Anderson of Chico; father-in-law Dave Knighton and wife Karen of Alturas; sister-in-law Duanna Knighton of Alturas; nephews David Knighton, Alturas; Duane Knighton, Montana, and Dana Knighton, Albany, Ore.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Mark and Alison Nightingale, Wash.; nieces and nephews Taylor Nightingale of Washington, Camara and Tami Wheeler and Alicia Siebel of Alturas; Michelle, Cameron and David Wheeler of Alturas; Crystal and Stephanie Anderson of Chico. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to a Trust Fund for the Children of Kurt Stains, set up at Plumas Bank, Alturas. Services will be held Friday, November 9 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church), 1042 East 13th St., Alturas. President Harold Montague will give the service. Burial will follow at the Alturas Cemetery. Joyce Zugelder Former Alturas resident Joyce Zugelder, 71, died Friday, October 26, 2001, at her home in Beaumont, Calif. She was born December 9, 1929 in Beaumont, Calif. and lived most of her life there for 71 years. She was a homemaker for her entire adult life. She was a member of the Davis Creek Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by four children, Donna Monroe and husband Jerry of Beaumont, Calif.; daughter Sharlene Sweet and husband Jim of Manhattan, Kansas; daughter Sharon Colt and husband Joe of Empire, Nev. and one son Danny Zugelder of Grand Junction, Colo.; sister Winifred Pfeiffer of Tuolumne, Calif.; brother Larry Brown of Yucca Valley, Calif.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Zugelder, her parents and three brothers and one sister, Betty Savage of Alturas, Calif. Mrs. Zugelder was an inspiration to her family and friends in her battle with cancer. She left each person who met her a little better for the experience. Family members have stated that Mrs. Zugelder left a legacy of love and family ties that will endure. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Ron Morgan transcribed the following: 32 Years Ago ? 1974 1974 MODOC FAIR Queen hopefuls are Michelle Tierney, Joann Stevenson, Lu Flournoy, Toni Lee Page, Susan Laxague and Roberta Peek?. A simple ceremony conducted by Governor Ronald Reagan at the main gate at 2 p.m. Thursday opens the annual Modoc District Fair this year to salute the 100th birthday of the founding of Modoc County. They will land his jet aircraft at the Cedarville airport to officiate the opening at the fairground?.Motion picture and world champion stunt driver Dusty Russell will be featured when the famous Errol DeBock Auto Daredevils appear at the Modoc District Fair Friday night. And I just wanted to say that I can hardly believe that this was 32 years ago. I remember this Fair very well, along with Governor Reagans visit to the Fair. It was a huge deal! Liz JAY Davis North Bend, WA

Modoc County Record – October , 2001 Elfriede Helene Ohm Graveside services for Elfriede Helene Ohm will be held Oct. 5, 11 a.m. at the Alturas Cemetery. Mrs. Ohm died Sept. 30, 2001 in Cedarville and had been a Modoc resident for 66 years. She was born Oct. 21, 1908 in Westermuhlon, Germany. She was married to Peter Ohm April 12, 1935 in Germany. Her husband passed away in July, 1989. Lela F. Tomajko Lela F. Tomajko died Sept. 18, 2001 in Alturas, California where she has been a resident for the past five years. Burial was in Ontario, Ca. She was born July 8, 1916 in Clairmont, Ca., where she lived much of her life and worked as a housekeeper and cook. Her husband, John Tomajko, died March 24, 1984. OCTOBER 18, 2001 Erma I. Burgoyne Lifelong Surprise Valley resident, Erma Ila (Sweeney) Burgoyne of Cedarville passed away October 5, 2001 at the Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville, Calif. Services will be conducted on Friday, October 12 at 11:00 a.m. at the People's Church of Fort Bidwell, by Pastor Conrad Marzuola of Living Water Fellowship. Interment will follow at the Fort Bidwell Cemetery. OCTOBER 25, 2001 Elvira B. Allen Lifetime Modoc resident, Elvira B. Allen, 85, of Alturas, Calif. passed away October 14, 2001, at the Skilled Nursing Facility at Modoc Medical Center, in Alturas, Calif. Graveside services will be held at the Fort Bidwell Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. October 25, 2001. A complete obituary will be printed later. OCTOBER 25, 2001 Glen Norman Bearden Canby resident Glen Norman Bearden, 81, passed away at home on Saturday, October 20, 2001 Born August 30, 1920 in Kusa, Oklahoma to Dennis and Jessie Bearden, he left Oklahoma at age 17 to move to California. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. As a long-line truck driver, he was an owner/operator until retiring from Sunnyvale to Modoc County in 1973. He married Ada Buchanan in Carson City, Nev. on August 26, 1978. After he retired, he worked as a school bus driver, driver for the Senior Citizens Center in Alturas, worked with the U.S. Forest Service, and in Waste Management in Alturas "He loved fishing and dabbled in a little of everything from making quilts and painting to doing woodcrafts," said his wife of 23 years. "He was always trying new things and was easy-go-lucky." Mr. Bearden was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans as well as a Shriner and member of the Scottish Rite Temple. He was also active in working with the Rainbow Girls in Alturas for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sons, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his wife Ada of Canby; a son Bobby Joe of Fairfax, VA; daughter Billie Sue Bearden of Sunnyvale, CA; two step-daughters, Mellena Delaney of Yreka and Melva Brister of Cave Junction, Ore.; sisters Lillie Pate of Redding; brother Claude Bearden of Eufalla, Oklahoma; two step-grandsons, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was loved and will be missed by many Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Canby Fire Hall. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Fall River Hospice or charity of the donor's choice. George H. ‘Hank' Welbourn Hank Welbourn loved Modoc County, from the time he was 12-years-old and had hunted each hunting season with his father. He vowed to retire to the area and made that dream come true in 1987. George Henry ‘Hank' Welbourn, was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Navy and a 36-year employee with Pacific Gas & Electric Co. He was a Powerhouse Supervisor for eight Sierra-based area powerhouses known as the Drum Power House Division. He was born to Olga Evelyn (Rockhold) and Albert Edward Welbourn in Anderson, Calif. on August 5, 1922. He met his future bride, Leslie Childs of Red Bluff, when she was 12. The families knew one another. At age 18 he entered the U.S. Navy on January 14, 1941. He served on a destroyer that was sunk in the Pacific, followed by an assignment to a new destroyer. The day after Thanksgiving, he and his long-time sweetheart Leslie were married on November 25, 1943. After his discharge on December 20, 1946, at the rank of Chief Machinist Mate, he wasted no time in going to work with Pacific Gas & Electric Co. with the start of 1947. Throughout his 36-year career and transfers with the company, the Welbourn family lived in several counties some of which were Plumas, Trinity, Tehama, Shasta and Placer. He and Leslie made the trek to Modoc County each hunting season, in keeping with the tradition he and his father had started. Hank loved to hunt, fish, play golf and enjoyed his horses, when he retired to Modoc County. He was a member of the BPO Elks, Alturas Lodge 1756 for 54 years and 51 years with the Free & Accepted Masons, Alturas Canby Cross Lodge #248, both of which honored him with 50-year pins. He was a member of the Royal Arch Masons, Franklin Chapter #20, Oroville; Knights Templar of California, Butte Commandery No. 5; Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Sacramento; Ben Ali Shrine, Sacramento; had a life membership in the California Rifle and Pistol Association and was a member of the National Rifle Association. Hank and Leslie were to celebrate 58 years of marriage next month. Mr. Welbourn had been a resident at a Sacramento Alzheimer Center since 1994. He passed away in Sacramento, Calif. on October 9, 2001. Services will be private with inurnment at Anderson Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Anderson, Calif. He is survived by his wife Leslie H. Welbourn of Alturas; daughters Gayle McMaster of Quincy; Linda Welbourn of Granite Bay, Calif.; son Michael Welbourn of Loyalton, Calif.; twin sister Emma Isbell of Sacramento; three granddaughters, Laura Miller of Paradise; Diana Ruch of Medford, Ore.; Mannell Anton of Rocklin; two grandsons, Darrell McMaster of Quincy and Daron Sullivan of Forest Hill, Calif.; great-granddaughter Sierra Cheyenne McMaster of Quincy. The family suggests any memorial contributions be directed to the Shriners' Children's Hospital, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA. 95817. Edward W. ‘Bud' Porter Services are pending for Edward W. "Bud" Porter who passed away at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, Calif. on October 23, 2001. Full obituary to follow next week. Marie Etta Steward Long-time Lake City resident and rancher Marie Etta Dunten Steward, passed away at the age of 97, of natural causes, on October 18, 2001 in Cedarville, Calif. She was born Marie Etta Dunten on June 30, 1904 in Walterville, Ore. to Emma Belle Dotson Dunten and was delivered on the stairway of their home by her father Vivian Levering Dunten. Marie was the third child in a family of seven children. Marie was left to do most of the work on her father's ranch in Camp Creek, Ore. She later moved to Eugene and stayed with an aunt where she attended high school. At age 17, Marie first met Bruce Steward when his car got stuck in a mud hole and she pulled him out with her horse. At that time, he thought she was a boy because her long, auburn hair was up under her hat. Bruce was working in the saw mills. At the time, Bruce was married to Meta Collins and had two children, Audrey and Brucie. Shortly after meeting Marie, his wife and daughter died a month apart. He later moved back to Lake City, Calif. Bruce and Marie then corresponded for a year. They decided to get married and she came by train to Klamath Falls, Ore. where Bruce and Russell Steward met her. They then traveled to Alturas in Russell's Model T Ford, where Bruce and Marie were married April 16, 1923. On their arrival at Lake City, they were surprised by a chivery at the Steward Ranch, where they made their home with his parents. During their early married life, Brucie and Marie went with Bruce trapping and hunting. They ran the Leonard's Baths along with working on the ranch. To their marriage four children were born, Vivian, DeLos "Bud", Dale and Theyel. Due to Bruce losing his sight at age 50, Marie took over all the ranch responsibility with the help of her children. She also trapped for coyotes, milked several cows, raised a big vegetable and flower garden, peddled her vegetables and milk to people in the valley and surrounding areas. She put in approximately five hundred entries in the fair and won the sweepstakes at Modoc District Fair for many years. She loved her family and always had a house full of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her home was always filled with family and friends or anyone who needed a place to stay or get a haircut. Her father had been a barber by trade and Marie had learned the trade. Her stove was always ready with a meal for anyone who needed it. Behind her great cook stove one never knew if a calf, lamb or pig might be found, as she was warming it up, so she could return it to its mother. Marie put in many years on the range, moving cattle to and from Nevada. She has been a member of the First Baptist Church in Lake City since 1923. She lived on the ranch until 1989. She passed away peacefully at Surprise Valley Hospital's long-term care, where she had resided for a number of years. Her husband Bruce preceded her in death on June 9, 1984, at the age of 94 and after 61 years of marriage. She was a loving mother to Brucie D. Steward who preceded her in death, as did daughter-in-law Jane, sons-in-law Carey Kemble, Buzz Weagant, and Bill Hauver, grandsons Ed Kemble and Frank Kemble; granddaughters Kathryn Kemble, Robbie Weagant and Julie Ann Steward and great-granddaughter Wendy Rebbeca Steward, and her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Vivian Kemble of Cedarville and Theyel Hauver of Lovelock, Nev.; sons, DeLos "Bud" Steward of Cedarville and Dale Steward of Lake City. She was also blessed with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; five generations of love. Pastor Rod Bodmer of Faith Baptist Church, Alturas gave the service at the Baptist Church in Lake City on October 22 at 1:00 p.m. Mrs. Steward was laid to rest at the Lake City, Calif. Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be directed to the Surprise Valley Community Hospital, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA 96104 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Ginger Preston Vink Services are pending for Ginger (Preston) Vink of Alturas, who passed away at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, Calif. on October 23, 2001. She was born in Alturas, Calif. on October 10, 1960. Mrs. Vink served as the first Executive Chairperson on the April 6, 1995 opening of the Resources for Indian Student Education "RISE," in Alturas. Full obituary to follow. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Billie: I am curious about GW Raines. I have Permelia Skeen born 1820 and living in Lane county in 1860 with her sister and husband. She has the last name of Raines, but no husband with her. Several of my Skeen's settled in Siskiyou county about 1852 and others moved on to Oregon, Idaho and Washington. It is a long shot of course but Permelia lived is Siskiyou county and maybe this was her husband. In 1862 Permelia married Alexander Nail. Hope you and your wife are doing well. Gerry In Oregon

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1936 DAMAGE SUIT FILED IN MODOC SUPERIOR COURT A suit was filed in the Modoc County Superior Court the first of the week by John R. Conklin and wife, Rosa Lee Conklin vs. the Peninsula Paving Company, and namely John Morosoli and Donald Gray and et als. The suit involves damages to the extent of $39,400, as damages for the life of Mr. and Mrs. Conklins’ son, Roscoe, who met his death in the truck with five other companions, on August 2nd, 1935, when the truck in which they were riding collided with another truck near Alturas. ALTURAS COUPLE WED IN NEVADA MONDAY, JULY 20 Daisy Barbour became the bride of Ray Frailey at Carson City, Nevada on Monday, July 20, 1936. The ceremony was performed by the superior judge of that place. After a visit in Reno, Mr. and Mrs. Frailey returned to Alturas where they will make their home. Mr. and Mrs. Frailey have won many friends since entering the business life in Alturas several years ago. Mrs. Frailey, who has been employed in the New Modoc Hotel Coffee Shoppe for the past few years will continue in that capacity. CARD OF THANKS To all the friends whose sympathy and service were so kindly tendered in our time of bereavement, in the death of our mother, we desire to extend our sincere thanks. Mr. and Mrs. George Penland Mr. and Mrs. James Page Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Roush Mrs. May Page (1:2) OBITUARY OF MRS. ELIZABETH PENLAND Mrs. Elizabeth McCoy Penland, old time resident and pioneer of Surprise Valley passed quietly away at her Cedarville home last Saturday morning as a result of old age and an incurable disease. Born in Illinois, October 19th, 1852, she came to California when quite young. During her early womanhood, she made her home in Lake County, Oregon, after which she returned to Cedarville, where she has made her home ever since. She passed away July 18th, 1936 at the old age of 83 years, 9 months and one day. She leaves to mourn her passing, one son, W. H. Roush of Lakeview, on daughter, Mary Page of Yuba City, and by a second marriage, Mrs. May Page of Los Angeles and Mrs. Hattie Hiatt of Coos Bay, California and one son, George Penland of Cedarville, besides 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Obsequies were held from the Cedarville M. E. Church Monday afternoon and interment took place in the Cedarville cemetery. (1:2) LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST Jim Connolly of the Bear ranch was a Cedarville visitor yesterday morning. Connolly recently sustained a broken arm while in a mower runaway. Born in Eagleville, California, July 18th, 1936, to Mr. and Mrs. John Miura, a daughter. The Miura’s have another little girl who is two years old and was also born on the 18th of July. PROMINENT ATTORNEY DIES IN BAY DISTRICT The many friends here of the former Miss Fayetta Harris, daughter of the late G. F. Harris, of Alturas, will regret very much to of the death of her husband, Waldeman Bruce Phillips, 57, prominent lawyer, druggist and University of California professor, who died at his home in Oakland, Tuesday, July 14, 1936, following a heart attack. He had been ill since February. Professor Phillips was director of the California College of Pharmacy for ten years and had served as Vice-President of the National Retail Druggists’ Association. Besides his widow, Mrs. Fayetta Phillips, he is survived by a son, Harold, Oakland; a daughter, Mrs. Mercedes Louise Gardner, Berkeley and a brother, Robert, Fairview, MA. He was teaching at the University of Washington at the time he was taken ill. (1:5) OBSEQUIES HELD FOR W. WYLLEAN McGIRR Wanda Wyllean McGirr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McGirr of Alturas, passed away at the hospital in Alturas on July 16th, 1936, at 7 A. M. at the early age of two years, eight months and one day. Death came as a result of pneumonia. She leaves to mourn her passing, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McGirr, two brothers, Duane and Eddie Gene, one baby sister, besides her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Chase, all of Alturas. Funeral services were held from the Kerr Mortuary Saturday and internment was in the Cedarville cemetery. (1:7) LAKE CITY ITEMS Due to being tired when making out our items last week, we neglected to mention the funeral of Mrs. Hanks, which took place here July 10th and was largely attended by old friends and residents. We did not know Mrs. Hanks, but have heard her spoken of as a dear old lady, kind to neighbor and friend. We extend our sincere sympathy to her relatives. (4:4) John Streif had the misfortune to break his arm last week. He was cranking his truck and it kicked back on him. John doesn’t like to work this hot-weather anyway, so he lies himself to the cool shade of Suttle Lake, Oregon. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK The last report we received from Mr. and Mrs. McCrary, who are both in Alturas, is that they are some better. We hope that our two good citizens will soon be back with us again. R. W. Campbell took his family to San Francisco recently to have his son, Bobbie’s eye operated on. Mr. Campbell returned in a few days leaving his family at the bay city. Mr. Campbell has great hopes in the success of the operation. THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1936 LASSEN WOMAN DIES OF BURNS FUNERAL IS HELD IN SUSANVILLE FOR MRS. JACK SHERE, WIFE OF WESTWOOD EDITOR SUSANVILLE, JULY 27 – funeral services were held here today for Mrs. Sarah Shere, 37, wife of Jack Shere, editor of the Westwood Sugar Pine, who died on Saturday after a gasoline explosion in the garage of her home. The services were conducted in the Susanville Methodist Church by the pastor, Rev. L. J. Smith and by Rev. R. G. Green of Westwood. Friends of the family say Mrs. Shere was cleaning clothing with gasoline when it exploded. Nearly all of her clothing was burned from her body. She died in a hospital here a few hours later. She was widely known in Lassen County. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Odette of Susanville. She was a sister of Frank Odette of Thornton, Mrs. Ruth Hunter of Canby, Mrs. Kate Pierce of Marysville, Mrs. Nellie Britton of Alameda, Joseph Odette of Susanville, Mrs. Gracie Lucero of Susanville and Mrs. Doris Casperson of San Francisco. She also leaves a son, Charles Miller, 13, by a former marriage. Burial was in Susanville cemetery. (1:2) Miss Margie Tyeryar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Tyeryar of this place was operated on at the Modoc General Hospital in Alturas Saturday for appendicitis. Her condition at this time id acute. When the operation was performed the appendix had ruptured and it was feared for a time the operation would not be successful. However, the crisis is expected today. Born at Cedarville, California, July 28th, 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. Forest Adams, a baby daughter. IN SUPERIOR COURT A divorce action was filed on the 27th of July by E. E. Elliott, attorney for plaintiff in the case of Grace G. Smith vs. Earl C. Smith. Cruelty is charged. An action was filed by Attorney Charles Lederer for Marcella Wood against Herbert l. Wood on the ground of cruelty. Mr. and Mrs. John Crowley and daughter and son-in-law, of Washington were visiting the families of Fred Smith, at Alturas, A. M. Green and Joe Leventon, at Lookout. Mr. Crowley is a brother of the Messrs. Smith, green and Leventon and is an uncle of Mrs. Percy Harris of this place. Bobbie Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Campbell of Alturas, recently returned from San Francisco where he had an operation for removal of a cataract from his left eye. Mrs. Leo Gloster was a patient in the general hospital, having her tonsils removed. TWO MEET DEATH IN ACCIDENT TWO OTHERS SUSTAIN HURTS IN ACCIDENT NEAR PEREZ, CALIF. Two persons are dead and two others seriously injured as the result of an automobile crash near Perez, Modoc County. The dead are: Francisco Munoz, 40 Lily June Folsom, 17 The injured: Mrs. Elenora Raigosa, 33, broken arm, cuts and bruises. Ybadel Romero, 24, internal injuries. The accident which occurred four miles south of Perez, was investigated by Deputy Sheriff Stewart Schnick. He reports the machine turned turtle, apparently from hitting a road shoulder at high speed. The accident occurred at an extremely level portion of the Klamath-Alturas highway. The Folsom girl was driving. Both she and Munoz were horribly mangled. Funeral arrangements are pending. (1:7) EAGLE’S NEST IS FOUND KLAMATH FALLS, Oregon, July 27 – An important ornithological discovery in the Lava Beds area of Modoc County, Calif., is reported by Joseph M. Dixon, nationally known naturalist connected with the National Park Service. Dixon located an accessible eagles’ nest for the first time in 25 years, permitting photographs and moving pictures. The nest had been used for many years and had been built up to a height of fifteen feet and still is in use. The naturalist had located eagles’ nests before, but never in such position as to permit pictures. LAKE CITY ITEMS Junior Brown arrived home last week. Junior suffered a severe attack of summer flu last June and was a very sick man for sometime. He is able to be about with the use of a cane but it will be sometime before he can work again. Lloyd Wimer is a very busy young man getting ready to extract his honey. >From the number of cans Lloyd is hauling to the extracting factory, he’ll have enough to sweeten all the ladies’ dispositions in the valley. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1936 LAKE CITY NEWS John Largent came home from Alturas Monday, where he was being treated for an infected foot, caused from a blister on the heel. Rumor has it that John Streif got into some trouble with his bees. Results, John duly swears to be more careful and tie his pant legs down, when moving bees. Mr. Lewie Waldenburg and daughter, Mrs. Mazon and grandsons, Bob and Bill, of Canyon City, Oregon, are visiting with the W. S. Jacobs family. Mr. and Mrs. Jean Blattner and Mrs. Francine McLish of Grass Valley are visiting at the home of George McMullen. They are sister and niece of Mrs. Mae McMaine. Born – In Alturas, Cal., to Mr. and Mrs. J. Goudie, July 12, 1936, twins – a boy and girl. Marion Gallagher is very ill at the general hospital at Alturas with pneumonia. OBSEQUIES OF MRS. LAVINA HANKS Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church last Friday afternoon for Mrs. Lavina Hanks, of Fort Bidwell, aged 82 years, who passed away at the Alturas hospital on July 8th, resulting from an accident when she fell of a bank near Fall River Mills, breaking both arms. Mrs. Hanks was born in Lane County, Indiana, March 29, 1854 and came to Surprise Valley 56 years ago, residing at Lake City for many years. The following relatives survive her: John Hanks, Eagleville; Tilden, Otto and Ora Hanks, Fort Bidwell; Mrs. Nannie Dees, new Pine Creek; Mrs. Rebecca A. Mulkey, Cedarville; Mrs. Ona Wimer, Eagleville; and forty-two grandchildren. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, assisted by the choir and was largely attended. Many Bidwell friends were in attendance; her remains were interred in the Lake City cemetery. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. "Then fell upon the house a sudden gloom, A shadow on those features fair and thin; And softly, from the hushed and darkened room, Two angels issued where but one went in."(1:3) WEDDING BELLS RING FOR FORT BIDWELL COUPLE Married – on July 3rd, in Reno, Nevada, the marriage of Dixie Rhae Doss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Doss of Fort Bidwell and Mr. Elbert Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Peterson, also of that city, took place. The newly weds were accompanied to Reno by the groom’s mother and sister. They were married at the home of Rev. Brewster Adams. The bride is a graduate of the Surprise Valley Union High School. The popular young couple plan to make their home in Fort Bidwell, the groom being interested in the Peterson Land & Live Stock Corporation. The many friends of the newly weds extend congratulations and wish them much success and happiness. LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST Jim Connolly an employee at the Bear Ranch, south of Eagleville, had the misfortune of having his arm broken last week, in a runaway. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to our kind and loving friends throughout Surprise Valley in the accident and loss of our darling mother and grandmother and especially do we thank those who gave the beautiful floral offerings. Their kindness will live long in our memories. Tildren, Otto and Ora Hanks Mr. and Mrs. Claude Mulkey and Floyd Mrs. Nannie Dees and family Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wimer and family Mr. and Mrs. John Hanks and family J. W. Franklin and Children Attorney and Mrs. B. B. Robinson returned home last Thursday evening. Mr. Robinson recently underwent two major operations at the St. Caroline Hospital in Redding, but was able to return to his home in Cedarville, after five weeks in the hospital; he is greatly improved in health and is glad to be home again. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Grandma Mary Smith, beloved pioneer lady of Goose Lake Valley, passed quietly and peacefully away on Tuesday, July 7th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lela Porter, after lying in bed, ill for two years and four months. Grandma was a devoted Christian lady, of a kind and loving disposition, loved by all who knew her. Several times during the two years and four months illness she seemed to be passing away, but with her iron constitution she would pull thru, but the time came for her to go at high noon on Tuesday. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at 2 p. m. from our local Baptist Church, of which she has been a devoted member for years. Elder W. S. Goulding officiated. The casket was covered with flowers; a large crowd was present to pay their last token of respect to our departed friend. Mary Bedell was born in St. Cleaire County, Missouri, September 2, 1847 and died July 7th, 1936, aged 88 years, 10 months and 5 days. She was converted and united with the Baptist Church in her girlhood days in Missouri; her life was one of faithfulness and service to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. On January 23rd, 1869, she was married to Harvey Smith and six children blessed this union, three girls and three boys, who are as follows: Charles Henry Smith, Hamilton City, Cal.; Nora Annie Vincent, deceased fifteen years ago; Lela Ellen Porter, New Pine Creek, Oregon; Eva Lena Aldridge, New Pine Creek; Oscar Louis Smith, Willow ranch and George Smith, New Pine Creek, Oregon. There are also sixteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, besides a host of friends, who are left to mourn her passing, because we shall miss her, even though we know she is better off up there in glory. She with her husband first came out west about 1876, when they were sent out as missionaries by the Baptist Association. They first went to Winters, Yolo County, Cal. Later to red Bluff, then to Manton, at the foot of Mt. Lassen, then to Alturas, which was about the year 1889; then to New Pine Creek, where her husband was pastor of the local Baptist Church, for about six years. They then moved to Lakeview, where he was pastor of the Lakeview Baptist death in 1915. Previous to his death he was also Moderator of the Association. (1:7) The many friends of George Modrell in this section are very sorry to learn of his 4th of July accident, by a toy torpedo exploding, injuring one of his eyes to the extent that he may lose it. Another is added to the list of broken arm patients at Lake City; we are informed that the small son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Streif had the misfortune, breaking his right arm recently, while cranking his car. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1936 ALTURAS NOTES A large crowd gathered Tuesday evening and charivaried Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schenegas at their home on Fourth St. Donald Kerr left Saturday after spending a short time visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kerr: he is attending school in San Francisco. Miss Doris French of Sacramento came up to spend the fourth of July vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. French and friends. YOUTH WANDERS 4 DAYS WITHOUT FOOD IN NEVADA DESERTS SON OF MR. AND MRS. LEWIS SPALDING WANDERS FOUR DAYS IN NEVADA DESERT WITHOUT FOOD The young son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Spalding left his home in Berkeley early last week enroute to his uncle’s ranch in Guano Valley, Northern Washoe Co. The youth took the train for Alturas, caught a ride with e. R. Tyeryar to Cedarville and then got aboard a CCC truck, which took him to Board Corrals Camp. >From Board Corrals, he proceeded to walk to his uncle’s ranch, (The Zetus Spalding Ranch in Guano valley) a distance of about eight miles. Instead of taking the main traveled road, he thought it would save time to take a short cut through the hills by a trail and he proceeded to do so. In some manner he became confused in his directions and got lost in the desert. Wandering over the dry Nevada desert for four days, he came upon the highway once again near the Board Corrals Camp, where a CCC bus picked him up and brought him to camp. When found, the lad was in a somewhat dazed condition, but when his mind cleared after a little rest, he remembered that he had been near the Cressler Ranch in Guano Valley and just a short distance from the Zetus Spalding ranch. He is none the worse for his experience, which might easily have turned into a tragedy, had he not been found. Wandering about four days and nights over the hot desert in the day time and with freezing nights and without food is an experience that will not soon be forgotten. The lad, however, was lucky enough to find sufficient water during his wandering about. Born at the California Mineral Wells near Cedarville, Cal., July 7th, 1936, to Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Harris, a fine 7-pound son. Mother and babe are doing nicely and Percy is no doubt busy passing out the cigars. Miss Fernell Dodson and Miss Ruth Lactor of Oakland are spending their vacation in Surprise Valley. Miss Dodson is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Even Gaustad of this place. CUSTER’S LAST STAND In Cedarville there is a man who is perhaps the last survivor of the group which accompanied General Custer. His name is Tom Acty. Here is his story of this historic event as given in an interview with the United Press (1:5) (The story is very long and can be looked up if more information is wanted) Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Smith of Richmond came up last week to get her mother, Mrs. Charles Seyferth and their daughter who have been visiting in Bidwell for the past month. Raymond Turner was called to Winters this week on account of the critical illness of his mother, Mrs. Sallie Turner. Late reports state there is no hope for her recovery. AUBURN WOMAN BATTLES WITH THIEF WHO TOOK CASH Auburn, (Placer County), June 29 – Margaret Hall, a waitress in Sinclair’s Café in Auburn, is being hailed as a heroine today, while Wilbur Storey, 26-year old itinerant from Arkansas, languishes in the county jail, charged with the theft of about thirty dollars from the café till. Storey’s arrest in Roseville yesterday followed the escape of the bandit Saturday night following a comedy of errors. Miss Hall told the officers she was on duty when a man she identified as Storey entered and ordered food. While she was preparing the service the patron leaped over the counter, opened the cash drawer, grasped a fist full of money and attempted to flee. The waitress screamed and chased the fleeing man. Before he could reach the door she grasped his suspenders, which broke. The man’s trousers fell about his ankles, momentarily halting his flight. At this point another patron, unidentified, emerged from a booth and hurled a metal water pitcher at the thief. The aim was good, but instead of flooring the man the impact propelled him through the door. Still another patron joined in the fray and halted the fugitive with a football tackle on the sidewalk. Along came a well-meaning pedestrian. He thought it was a fistfight and dragged the captor from his captive, who took advantage of the respite to disappear in the darkness of the side street. In the meanwhile, Constable A. Durves, standing nearby, momentarily watched the sequence of the events in amazement. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mrs. "Aunt" Mag Vincent was made happy on the 4th by a visit from her son, William Vincent and her granddaughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Frederickson, all of North Bend, Oregon, who had dinner at our good lady citizen’s; her granddaughter being chief cook on that day. B. N. McCrary, who has been sick for several days, is reported to be very ill at the Alturas hospital. His wife who has also been ill for sometime, we hear, is also in the hospital at Alturas, Calif. We hope that our two good citizens will soon be on the road to recovery. LAKE CITY NEWS "Buster" Carter is still quite sick with the shingles. He says he has lost over twenty pounds since taking the disease. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1936 EXPECTED HOME SOON B. B. Robinson, who for the past three weeks has been recovering from an operation in the Redding hospital, will be able to return to his home in Cedarville within the coming week. Mr. Robinson is greatly improved at this writing. LAKE CITY NEWS Raspberries are beginning to ripen in this locality. There will be a heavy crop here this year. The cherry crop is very light and robins are taking what cherries there are. "Buster" Carter has been nursing a case of the shingles for the past two weeks. It seems to us a carpenter would know shingles belong on a roof instead of the body. Ha! LAKE CITY COUPLE ARE MARRIED Mr. Kenneth Weidner and Miss Leona Hamilton surprised their many friends here last Tuesday by going over to Judge Franklin’s and making a life contract. The "tin can brigade" followed them to the Justice’s office and were witnesses to the ceremony. After the serenade the crowd were treated to candy. Kenneth is the son of Mrs. Luther Vernon and is well known here; his bride is a relative of Mrs. William Heard and has made her home at the heard residence for about eighteen months. Both have many friends here, who wish them a world of happiness. They have taken up their residence in the Streif house, just east of the church and are now at home to their friends. MOVE TO FORT BIDWELL Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds and Mrs. Elizabeth Miller moved to Bidwell first of the week, where they will reside in the future. John is taking charge of the new butcher shop recently opened at that place by W. H. Hussa, of the Surprise Valley Meat Market. BROKEN ARMS During the past two weeks, there has been, what we might call, an epidemic of broken arms and dislocated shoulders in Surprise Valley and Lake City seems to be the center of the epidemic. Little Marie Garrett suffered a broken arm a short time ago when she fell; the small son of Cornelius Steward also broke his arm in a fall and last week, Sam Sweeney dislocated his shoulder bone. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Miller, were in from "Home Camp" Ranch, Nevada, Monday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Miller’s grandfather, I. D. Royce. (4:1) Mrs. John Spalding and Mrs. Al Byerle of Susanville are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Bush, of this place, this week. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK We overlooked to mention last week that the good old stork delivered a 7-pound baby boy to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Smith, on Sunday, June 21st; this makes two children in this family, both boys. Congratulations. As we were about to close our notes, word reached New Pine Creek that the grand old stork left a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Art Altenburg; Mrs. Altenburg was formerly Miss Dorothy Vernon. The baby weighed seven-pounds; Mother Dorothy and baby are fine, heartiest congratulations folks. MODOC COUNTY VETERAN DIES Last Saturday Isaac Dansforth Royce, last veteran of the Civil War in Modoc County, died at the home of his son, Howard Royce; had he lived until the 10th of July, he would have been 100 years old. The aged veteran served in the Union Army and has been a resident in the vicinity of Cedarville for more than sixty years. His funeral was held from the Methodist Church here last Monday afternoon. The members of the American legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Civilian Conservation Corps, acted as a guard of honor. Rev. Vinyard conducted the services. He is survived by four sons, John, Joseph, Charles and Howard Royce, all of Modoc. (4:3) ALTURAS NOTES Mrs. Eppa Coffman returned to her home in Alturas Monday by train after an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Mona Milville in Washington, D. C. Carlton Porter had the misfortune of having a large truck tire blow up and caused an accident in which he had his left leg broken last Saturday. Mrs. Mark Smith took her father, C. A. Estes to the city for treatment. Born – In Alturas, Cal., June 25, 1936, to Mr. and Mrs. Clate Williams, a son. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty" <betty@unisette.com> To: <norcal@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 7:11 AM Subject: [NORCAL] Sac Bee April 5 `906 > The Evening Bee > Sacramento, Cal. > Thursday, April 5, 1906 > Page 6 > > HARDWICK AND WHITESCARBOR NOT HASKELL'S MURDERERS > Prove Their Innocence to Officers and Will Be Released From Jail > REDDING (Shasta Co.), April 5 - Although proved innocent to the > satisfaction > of the peace officers of this county of the murder of Express Messenger > HASKELL and the attempted robbery of the De La Mar stage on October 9th > last, Con. C. HARDWICK and Charles WHITESCARBOR were not released from > jail > to-day, as it was announced last night they would be, and considerable > criticism of District Attorney DOZIER is the result, since he left town to > look after private legal business, it is said, instead of remaining here > to > see that Justice is done as far as is now possible to two innocent men. > Hardwick was arrested here on March 22d, as told in The Bee at the time, > and Whitescarbor at Stockton. The officers seemed to feel sure of their > men > and the public was led to believe that the brutal murderers of brave > Messenger Haskell were at last in custody. But the prisoners have proved > by > well-supported testimony and evidence that they were fully forty miles > away > from the scene of the hold-up and that while the white sombrero found was > at > one time the property of Whitescarbor he had disposed of it three months > before the killing of Haskell. The arresting officers no longer pretend to > believe in the guilt of the men. > Hardwick, Bee readers will recall, was traced through a love affair he > was > carrying on with a Miss KRAMER, and it was at her request, when she > learned > the Sheriff was looking for him, that he applied at the Court House to > learn > what was wanted. He was promptly placed under arrest, but assured the > officers and his sweetheart that a terrible mistake had been made. He has > now proved it. > Whitescarbor was arrested by Stockton police and turned over to Sheriff > RICHARDSON, who brought him to Red Bluff, where he was kept over night and > subjected to a lot of questioning. He was then brought to this city, where > he and Hardwick have since been confined in the County Jail. > The two men will be released to-morrow beyond doubt. It is felt here that > it is adding injury to injury to keep them behind bars when their > innocence > is no longer denied. > > TEAM AND WAGON DOWN HIGH GRADE > Driver Badly Injured, Two Horses Crushed To Death and Freight Scattered > Over > the Mountain Side > OROVILLE (Butte Co.), April 5 - Another accident occurred yesterday on the > Big Bar grade, one of the most dangerous on the river - so much so in > fact, > that few teamsters will risk their lives by teaming on it. > R.J. HASKINS was descending the grade with a six-horse team, having two > of > the wheels locked with chains. When half way down, one of the chains broke > and the team was unable to hold the heavy wagon back. It kept crowding on > to > the animals, and becoming frightened, they swerved to one side over the > grade and the wagon capsizing, pinning two horses under it and crushing > the > life out of them. > Hasking was thrown from the wagon and narrowly escaped suffering the fate > of the two horses. > Luckily when the wagon capsized it lodged against two large pines, > preventing the whole outfit from rolling into the canyon hundreds of feet > below. > The wagon was loaded with picks, shovels and other tools and about twenty > kegs of nails, many of which were broken open as they rolled down the > hill, > scattering nails everywhere. > Haskins, with a badly-wrenched back, managed to get down to the camp and > a > force of men was sent up to collect the scattered freight. > Five head of horses have been killed this season in nearly the same spot > where Haskins met with the accident. > > Lost His Money > MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), April 5 - Rev. J.W. DANIELS, who is canvassing this > section for funds in aid of a Children's Home Finding Society, has asked > the > authorities to help him locate $45 in currency which he says he lost in > Wheatland. He was careless enough to lose his pocketbook containing his > treasure. When the pocketbook was recovered the currency was not in it, > and > there is no trace of the party who came into possession of it. > > Out on Bonds, Pack Gets in Jail Again > CHICO (Butte Co.), April 5 - Barney PACK, a well-known resident of Dayton, > a > small town six miles from Chico, and a professed Socialist, who frequently > speaks on Chico's streets, is now in the Chico Jail with a charge placed > against his name. Pack was arrested yesterday on a charge of disturbing > the > peace, but was released upon securing bonds for $100. He went to his home > at > Dayton, and, it is alleged, drove his wife and daughter out of the house > by > threatening to kill them if the charge against him, which was made by his > brother-in-law, was not removed. Upon another complaint he was rearrested > and charged with assault. His bonds were placed this time at $5000. > > PROTECTED BY FULL RECEIPT > After Twenty Years English Heirs of Modoc Estate Demand Returns, Only To > Learn Money is Gone > ALTURAS (Modoc Co.), April 5- Had not William T. CRESSLER, of Cedarville, > away back in 1885, taken the precaution to require of Charles MASON, at > that > time British Consul at San Francisco, an affidavit as to his power of > attorney to act in the matter of the estate of George MALE, and also > secured > from him a receipt for certain money paid over, he to-day would stand > responsible for the sum of $2378, with interest for all these years. > By will, Male left his estate to relatives in England, and appointed > Cressler executor. It required about three years to settle the property, > and > when all debts were paid a balance in cash remained of $2378. Cressler > took > this sum to Consul Mason, to be forwarded to England, taking a receipt for > the money. He then returned to Cedarville, and thought little more about > the > matter. > But now, after all these years, a demand has come to him from a firm of > English solicitors for a settlement. It is claimed that Consul Mason, who > is > now dead, having committed suicide, it is said, never remitted to the > heirs > of Male, the money having been squandered in riotous living in San > Francisco. But however that may be, Cressler is safe, the papers he > secured > from the Consul protecting him amply. > In a case of this kind, it is said the British Government must stand > responsible, since its agent in the discharge of his official duties > proved > derelict. > > Leason Will Die of His Injuries > LAMOINE (Siskiyou Co.), April 5 - Oscar LEASON, of 3026 I Street, > Sacramento, who fell from a flume near here last Monday, as told in The > Bee > at the time, and received terrible injuries, will not recover, say the > doctors at the company's hospital at this place. His back was broken and > hope has been abandoned. > Leason, with a companion or two, was walking along the flume on his way > from the mill to Lamoine, a distance of about five miles. He had gone but > a > little way, when, as he was crossing a trestle, he missed his footing and > fell to the rocks thirty feet below. He lay there in an unconscious > condition until help could be summoned to carry him to the hospital here. > His family was notified at once, and several of them at once hurried to > his > bedside. > > Saved the Stage > REDDING (Shasta Co.), April 5 - News has reached Redding of the narrow > escape of a stageload of passengers traveling from Delta to Trinity > Center. > The stage left the latter place on its usual run yesterday and had aboard > six passengers besides the driver. When approaching the Tollhouse, about > six > miles from Delta, the kingbolt of the vehicle dropped from its place and > immediately the front trucks ran from under the stage. Among the > passengers > were three tourists from Kansas and one of them, seeing the need for > prompt > action, jumped from the stage and by superhuman effort stopped its > momentum > just at the edge of a steep embankment. A serious accident was averted, > for > there is a hillside drop of about 100 feet at the spot where the stage > stopped. > > One More Wreck > REDDING (Shasta Co.), April 5 - One more wreck has been added to the long > list of Winter accidents on the railroad through this section. It occurred > yesterday evening at the same point near Cantara where a wreck took place > last Friday. Freight train No. 221 was derailed, tearing up the track for > quite a distance and putting a stop to travel. The southbound Oregon > express > is ten hours late. No one was injured. > > Wrecks House > REDDING (Shasta Co.), April 5 - A huge pine tree fell, crashing through > the > house of Mrs. Mary FRICKEY, near Shingletown, Tuesday. Nita CUNNINGHAM had > just arisen when she saw the tree falling. Shrieking a warning to Mrs. > Frickey and her son, the girl ran to the door, but could not get out. She > sank into a corner just as the tree crashed through the roof, tearing out > the door and smashing the bed on which the girl had lain. The house is a > complete wreck. > > MONEY-PAYING SLOT MACHINE > Redding Hotel Man Arrested For Keeping Device In Saloon, And Bitter Fight > In > Court Is Promised > REDDING (Shasta Co.), April 5 - Henry CLINESCHMIDT, proprietor of the > Temple > Hotel here, and one of the best-known bonifaces in Superior California, > was > placed under arrest yesterday for keeping a coin-paying slot machine in > the > saloon of his place of business. He was released upon his own > recognizance, > and announces that he will fight the case to the bitter end. > Clineschmidt makes no denial of the charge, nor does he say that his > conduct was not illegal, but he asserts that, as an example, the town of > Kennett is allowed to run on a "wideopen" basis, and that he objects to > being signalled out when such violations of the law as he is charged with > and worse are permitted elsewhere without protest on the part of > officials. > He is not willing to be made a scapegoat, he declares, and will fight the > case from start to finish. > Clineschmidt's defiance, in addition to his prominence here, has aroused > much public interest in Redding, and the proceedings in Court will be > followed closely, especially by the gambling fraternity of this and other > towns, who see in the promised contest danger for themselves. > > MOTHER CLAIMS HER BABY GIRL > Court Gives Her Child Whom Good People Had Cared For, But Without Having > Ever Legally Adopted > REDDING (Shasta Co.), April 5 - Even officers of the law, inured to scenes > of all kinds, were affected yesterday afternoon in the Superior Court here > when Judge BUSH directed that little 5-year-old Wilma MORGAN, despite her > tears and entreaties, be returned to her mother's care, leaving good > Orville > SMITH and wife, who had tended her almost since very babyhood, desolate > and > full of grief. > Some years ago Mrs. Morgan's husband was killed. He left her with five > children and scanty or no means of support. Mr. and Mrs. Smith attracted > by > bright little Wilma, took the child to their home and there brought her > up. > But they failed to take out regular papers of adoption, and that is why > Mrs. > Morgan, who suddenly concluded a few days ago that she wanted her girl > with > her, was given a decision by the Court. > The woman has all she can do now to care for her family, and Wilma would > be much better off with the Smiths. > Young Woman Will Preach the Sermon > GRASS VALLEY (Nevada Co.), April 5 - The remarkable spectable of a girl in > the pulpit will be witnessed in this city on Good Friday, when Miss hazel > BAWDEN, a charming young woman, born and reared here, will deliver a > sermon. > Miss BAWDEN is an elocutionist of great ability and is at present taking a > course in the Grass Valley Business College. She is an attractive, merry, > brown-eyed girl and the announcement that she is to preach on the occasion > stated, has sent something of a thrill over the town. The sermon which > Miss > Bawden has chosen was written and delivered by Dr. John A.B. WILSON many > years ago. It is beautifully worded and gives rare opportunity for > elocutionary effect. Dr. Wilson, pastor of the local Methodist Church, > conceived the idea of Miss Bawden giving the sermon and after due > consideration she agreed. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NORCAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

Modoc County Record – September 7, 2006 Sharon Kormier Blick Former Alturas resident, Sharon Kormier Blick of Mojave, CA, passed away at her home on September 3, 2006. A memorial service for Mrs. Blick, will be held Wednesday, September 20 at 2 p.m. at Stickel Mortuary in Mojave. A former resident of Alturas, CA and a 1955 graduate of Modoc Union High, Mrs. Blick was born July 16, 1937 in Reno, Nevada. She attended Reno Beauty College in 1955. She met and married Morris Blick of Virginia and the couple celebrated their golden anniversary on July 22. Mrs. Blick was a wonderful homemaker and mother, who traveled the world through her husband's Air Force career over the years. She was the daughter of George and Blanche Kormier of Alturas. She is survived by her husband Morris of Mojave; brother James Kormier of Healdsburg; sons David Blick of Mojave, James Blick of Wyoming and Kenneth Blick of Nebraska. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to any favorite charity of the donor's choosing. ~~~~~~ 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 6, 2001 Thelma MacLancaster, age 81, Died in Klamath Falls, OR. Services August 31, 11:00 a.m. at Full Gospel Church, Alturas. Charlotte Mary Nosler, Died August 24, 2001 in Alturas, Services Thursday September 6, 2001 at 12Noon at the Alturas Cemetery.. Merile De Garmo, Died August 25, 2001 at Washoe Medical Center in Reno NV. Services Nixon Nevada Gymnasium at 11:00AM on August 30, 2001. Graveside Services follow at Nixon Cemetery. Marilyn Mae Horstman, age 68, in Alturas. Services not available. SEPTEMBER 13 William R. 'Bill' Allen Madeline resident William Russell Allen, better known to family and friends as Bill, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2001 from complications during heart surgery at Washoe Medical Center, Reno, Nevada. A memorial service will be held at the Madeline Community Fire Hall at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. Christine Lee Chavira Former Alturas resident Christine Lee Chavira, passed away in Redding, Calif. on September 2, 2001 at the age of 49. Mrs. Chavira had undergone surgery for brain aneurysms A memorial service was held at Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel, 2655 Eureka Way, Redding on Thursday, Sept. 6, with a gathering that followed at the Chavira residence. SEPTEMBER 20, 2001 SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 Ronald Lee Jacob Ronald Lee Jacob of Alturas, better known as Ronn, passed away on September 13, 2001 at the Hugh Currin House in Klamath Falls, Ore. He was 57. Services will be held at Faith Baptist Church, 810 W. Carlos St., on October 6 at 1:30 p.m. There will also be a Masonic memorial service on Friday evening, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 328 N. Main St., Alturas In lieu of flowers, contributions will aid with outstanding medical bills and may be directed to Ronn's wife at 1216 North Main St., Alturas Anna Lee Hoover Services for Cedarville resident, Anna Lee Hoover, will be held at the Eagleville Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. today, Sept. 27 in Eagleville, Calif. The Rev. Ben Zandstra will conduct the service at graveside Mrs. Hoover passed away from cancer on September 22, 2001 in Cedarville, Calif. She was 82 and had enjoyed life, making a point to attend the Fellowship Teas monthly in Alturas; sharing good times and making new friends Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002 Donna Marie McPherson Donna Marie McPherson, 58, of Ukiah, passed away in Santa Rose, Calif. on Saturday, August 25, 2001, with family and friends present Services will be conducted by St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Alturas at graveside at the Alturas Cemetery on Friday, Oct. 5 at 3:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to Tori McPherson at 536 Stella Drive, Ukiah, CA. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Billie I could not find him in the 1870 census Ralph ----- Original Message ----- From: "Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds" <r3346@sunset.net> To: "Ca-Butte" <cabutte@rootsweb.com>; "Ca-Lassen" <calassen@rootsweb.com>; "Ca-Modoc" <camodoc-l@rootsweb.com>; "Ca-Shasta" <CASHASTA@rootsweb.com>; "Ca-Siskiyou" <CASISKIY@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 1:46 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] G W Raines > Looking for any information on G. W. Raines (??) who lives in Fort Bidwell > (Siskiyou County at the time) in 1867. He was on the tax rolls and was > involved in the Schools there also. > > I did not see him on the Great Register rolls of 1867 and could not find > him > on the 1880 census for the western US. I also checked an 1885 Modoc County > Directory. > > Thank you for any assistance. > > Billie > > > ~~~~~~ > Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds > Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" > Modoc County, California > --- > Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.1/440 - Release Date: 9/6/2006 > >

Modoc County Record - AUGUST 16, 2001 Harold Chism Thelma A. Graham Walter Boggs Jean Dunnington No Information posted AUGUST 23, 2001 Lillian Fitzpatrick, age 85, in Alturas. Services August 28, 11:30 a.m. at Alturas Cemetery. Harold Chism, age 89, in Alturas. Hazel Parson, age 96, in Alturas. Services August 23, 1 p.m. Alturas Cemetery. Shirley Jeanne Dance, age 82, in Alturas. Services August 25, 11 a.m. at the Alturas Church of Christ. Barbara Steffan, age 95, in Walnut Creek AUGUST 30, 2001 No Listing ~~~~~~ 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 5, 2001 Edward Pate (photo not available) Funeral services for former Alturas businessman Edward Pate, age 84, of Toledo, Oregon, will be held July 6, 11 a.m. in Alturas with burial in the Alturas Cemetery. Mr. Pate died of natural causes July 1, 2001 in Newport, Oregon. He was born in Murphysboro, Il., on July 5, 1916. He owned and operated a donut shop in Alturas for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Toledo First Baptist Church and the Toledo Grange. He married Alice Neaves in Clark County, Nevada April 4, 1947. She preceded him in death in 1983. He then married Janet Thompson in Toledo, Oregon, May 25, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Janet of Toledo, Or., daughters, Patricia Case, Riverside Ca., and Cheryl Matthews, Redding; a son, Alan Pate of Henderson, Nv., sister Nell Taggerd, Bishop, Ca.; brother, George Menkie, Bishop Ca.; stepsons George Daniel, Toledo, Or. and Jimmie R. Daniel, Evansville, In.; stepdaughters, Marilee Ashworth, Stockbridge, Ga., and Billie Ann Settle, Oregon City; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, 10 step grandchildren and 16 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, brother Jim and Robert Pate and a sister, Margaret Menkle.- Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or Gideons. Ashley Slinkard (photo not available) Former Eagleville resident, Ashley Slinkard, passed away June 24, 200, in Redding, Calif. Private family services were held with interment in the Olinda Cemetery. Ashley was born in Eagleville, Calif. to Steve and Mary (Connolly) Slinkard on July 5, 1920. He attended school in Cedarville, Calif., graduating with the class of 1938. In July 1939, he and Thomasine Carmony were married in Reno, Nevada. They later resided there where Ashley worked for White Pine Lumber Company. Ashley joined the Army in 1944 and was shipped to the Pacific Theater, where he served with the 40th Infantry Division. He and his four brothers served in the service. Ashley was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Anderson. After his discharge from the military in 1946, the family settled in Olinda, Calif. where Ashley was employed by the Ralph L. Smith Lumber Company and later by Kimberly Clark Lumber Company in Anderson, Calif. He leaves his wife Thomasine, son Dean and daughter Linda of Olinda; four brothers: Warren J. of Nashville, TN.; Marion (Al) of Lewiston, Calif.; Steve of Alturas and Thomas of Baltimore, Maryland, and two sisters: Stephanie Egle of Alturas and Nikki Patterson of Winters, Calif.; seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. July 12, 2001 Norma Tyeryar Dole Norma Tyeryar Dole, a native of Surprise Valley, passed away July 7, 2001 in Klamath Falls, Ore. where she was visiting friends. Born to Hattie and Randolf Tyeryar on July 17, 1919, she attended school in Cedarville and enjoyed lifelong friendships with many of her classmates. In 1943, Norma married Jack Dole. The couple made their lives in Rio Vista where they raised their three children: Bobby, Billy, and Julie and ran their family business, Dole's Hardware Store. Mrs. Dole was preceded in death by her husband Jack. Norma will be deeply missed by family and friends. Memorial gifts may be given to Surprise Valley Community Hospital, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA 96104 or to the charity of choice. Celia E. Davis Fenimore A very special lady, Celia E. Davis Fenimore, died at Klamath Falls, Ore. on July 2, 2001 at the age of 73. A memorial service was held for her on Saturday, July 7, at the Paisley Community Center with the Rev. Roderick Gabbert officiating. She was born at Lake City, Calif. to E.R. and Mary Jane Hughes on April 3, 1928. E.R. was a well driller and drilled the first well in Lakeview, Ore. which is still in use. Celia graduated from Surprise Valley High School in Cedarville with the Class of 1945. On December 22, 1947, Celia married Robert H. Davis in Carson City, Nevada. They lived and worked on various ranches in northern California and Nevada before moving to Lake County in 1961. They purchased the present Chewaucan Garage in Paisley in 1963. Celia became involved in the community through the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was one of the founding members of the Paisley Disaster Unit and was an active member of the Paisley Methodist Church. Celia was a Paisley school bus driver for many years and also worked for Martin's market (currently K&L Market). Following Bob's death in 1979, Celia married Clyde Fenimore from the west side. They traveled extensively for approximately 10 years before Celia's health started declining. She spent her final years at the Hillside House in Klamath Falls, Ore. under the loving care of Sheila Thomas. She is survived by two children, Bob Davis of Paisley, and Kathy Peterson of Custer, South Dakota; grandchildren, Robert and Gregory Davis and Jennifer and husband Mike Shepperd of Issaquah, Wash.; great-granddaughters, Emily Kathleen Shepperd and sister Jean Gorzell and husband Wilson of Lake City, Calif. Celia was preceded in death by a sister and a brother. The family states, "We have all been in mourning for her for years...finally she is free." Thomas Irvin Lawry Former Modoc County Undersheriff, Thomas Irvin Lawry, 84, passed away in Crescent City, Calif. on June 7, 2001. Mr. Lawry was born on December 7, 1916 in Manganese, Minnesota. He was a 47-year resident of Del Norte County. He was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the V.F.W. Post #1381. Mr. Lawry started in law enforcement in Richmond, Calif. as a patrol officer. He and his family moved to Modoc County where he was the undersheriff. Thomas later moved to Humboldt County, where he worked in the sheriff's department and served as Chief Civil Deputy with the Del Norte Sheriff's Office and then served as the undersheriff. He was elected sheriff in 1966 and retired in 1977. Mr. Lawry was a member of the Crescent City Masonic Lodge, Crescent City Elks Lodge and was a charter member of the Alturas Elks Lodge 1756. Thomas served as a community member of the Pelican Bay State Prison Citizens Advisory Committee. He was a member of the California Sheriff's Association and California Peace Officers Association. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. His favorite hobbies were fishing and woodworking. Survivors include his wife of 60 happy years of marriage, Dorotha Lawry of Crescent City; sons, Richard and wife Jean Lawry of Eureka; Lance L. and wife Bonnie Lawry of Eureka; sister Ann and husband Felix Garcia of Marysville; sister-in-law Judith and Don Cline and family of Beaverton, Ore.; grandchildren Kelli and Ross Costa of Fieldbrook, Matt and Tammy Lawry of Rohnert Park, Mark Lawry of Eureka, Tommy Lawry of Phoenix, Ariz.; great-grandchildren Ashley Carterby of Fieldbrook, Blake Lawry of Eureka, Hailey and Jacob Lawry of Rohnert Park. He was preceded in death by his brothers Jim and Harry Lawry. The family suggests contributions in memory of Tom, may be directed to Wild Feline Rescue, 1279 Second St., Crescent City, CA 95531 or Rowdy Creek Hatchery, P.O. Box 328 Smith River, Calif. 95567. At Mr. Lawry's request, no formal services were held. Arrangements were under the direction of Wier's Mortuary Chapel of Crescent City. July 19, 2001 Samuel G. Rojas Samuel G. Rojas passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at the age of 69 in Sacramento, Calif. Father Patrick Henry held a Memorial Service on Monday, July 16 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alturas, Calif. Sam was born on July 11,1931, in Los Angeles, Calif. He married Mary C. Garcia on June 17, 1956. They had three children, Linda Anne Rojas, Diana Sue Rojas and Elizabeth Marie Rojas. Mr. Rojas served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He worked for Union Pacific for 17 years, and then for Downey Unified School District until he retired. After he retired, they moved to California Pines in 1993. He is survived by his wife Mary C. Rojas of Cal Pines; daughters, Linda Madrigal and husband Frank of Irwindale, Calif.; Diana Chrisco and grandson James Ira Chrisco of Horseshoe Bend, AR.; Elizabeth (Liz) Gladu and husband Lenny and grandchildren Roxsanne, Meagan and Lenny Gladu, all of California Pines. Mr. Rojas will be missed by all who knew and loved him. JoAnn Grudenic (No Photo Available) JoAnn Grudenic, 75, a resident of Alturas for the past 13 years, passed away July 12, 2001 in Alturas, Calif., following a long illness. Born JoAnne Stahl in Elk City, Oklahoma on June 21, 1926, she attended Los Angeles schools and graduated as a cosmetologist from Los Angeles Trade Tech. She married Steve Grudenic on January 29, 1950 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple reared three children. Mrs. Grudenic enjoyed sewing, doing needlepoint and growing plants. Her husband preceded her in death on December 7, 1975. She was also preceded in death by her son Steve, formerly of Gearhart, Ore. Survivors include her son Raymond Grudenic of Alturas, Calif.; daughter JoAnne Grudenic of Gearhart, Ore.; grandsons Nicholas, Michael and Galen Grudenic, and daughter-in-law Rhonda Grudenic-Burke, all of Gearhart, Ore. Services were private with the family. Thomas Lloyd Chappell Thomas Lloyd Chappell, 83, called Modoc County home for the past 25 years. The California Pines resident passed away at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, Calif. on July 15, 2001. Born March 26, 1918, to Elizabeth and William Chappell in San Francisco, Calif. He graduated from San Diego High School. Mr. Chappell served with the U.S. Navy during World War II as an Electrician's Mate II Class. He received his discharge in 1945. He worked briefly as a dairy product delivery person "milk man," before becoming a Journeyman Electrician. As an electrician, he worked mainly in the San Diego area. He worked for two years at the San Onofre Plant. Mr. Chappell was a 30-year member of the electrician's IBEW Union #569 and served as a member of the union's board of directors. He and Rosalind Louise Hall were married in San Diego, Calif. on March 20, 1950 and shared 41 years of marriage. They had seven children. Rosalind passed away December 1, 1991, and Thomas was preceded in death by four sons, Thomas, William, Kenneth and Timothy James. Mr. Chappell had an outgoing personality and enjoyed debating topics. He kept current with the news and enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He is survived by his son Paul Chappell, owner of Refuge Radiator in Alturas; daughters Elizabeth Chappell of Bend, Ore. and Marietta Kelsey of Wildomer, Calif.; a sister, Blossom Roberts in Nebraska; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be private, with his cremains to join his wife's. July 26, 2001 Madge M. Nolan (No photo available) Alturas resident Madge M. Nolan passed away July 18, 2001 at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, due to throat cancer. Born Madge Spring on February 21, 1936 in San Diego, Calif., she finished high school in Melbourne, Florida. A marriage in July 1957 to Michael F. Nolan in Manhattan Beach, Calif. ended in divorce in 1961. Mrs. Nolan worked as a receptionist and clerical employee with an aircraft company in Southern California. After moving in 1989 to Alturas, she enjoyed yard work. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy M. Spring of Alturas, in February 25, 2001. No services will be held. Inurnment will be private. Memorial donations may be directed to cancer study and research. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Looking for any information on G. W. Raines (??) who lives in Fort Bidwell (Siskiyou County at the time) in 1867. He was on the tax rolls and was involved in the Schools there also. I did not see him on the Great Register rolls of 1867 and could not find him on the 1880 census for the western US. I also checked an 1885 Modoc County Directory. Thank you for any assistance. Billie ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Looking for any information on G. W. Raines (??) who lives in Fort Bidwell (Siskiyou County at the time) in 1867. He was on the tax rolls and was involved in the Schools there also. I did not see him on the Great Register rolls of 1867 and could not find him on the 1880 census for the western US. I also checked an 1885 Modoc County Directory. Thank you for any assistance. Billie ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

June 7, 2001 Donald William Squires Donald William Squires of Alturas, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 5, 2001 at Modoc Medical Center. Services are pending at this time. A complete obituary will follow next week. "Jack" John Williams Flournoy (no photo available) "Jack", John Williams Flournoy passed away in Bakersfield, CA on June 1, 2001. Jack was gladly welcomed into a family of six girls on April 27, 1921 in Likely, CA. His parents, Gladys Williams Flournoy and William Flournoy, were descendants of some of the first settlers in South Fork Valley. Jack enjoyed growing up on the family ranch in Likely. He attended South Fork Elementary School through the eighth grade. He graduated from Modoc Union High School where he enjoyed sports. He set a record in the 100 yard-dash that wasn't broken for years. He finished two years of college at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, before being drafted into the Army in World War II. Jack joined his wife and son Charles after the War ended. They lived in Likely until the family ranch was sold in 1946. The young family moved around California, trying different business ventures, but Modoc was always on Jack's mind. In 1952, Jack and his wife, Carol, moved to Cedarville and bought what became Flournoy's Market. Jack kept busy with the VFW organization, the Cedarville Fire Department, the Rotary Club, and church. His first marriage ended, and he remarried. Myra added three children to the family: Nancy, Alice-Lu and Johnnie. All of the children were grown by 1980, so Jack and Myra made another move. For ten years, they owned an animal care center in Lemoore, CA. After a few years, they decided to retire to Myra's home-town of Kingsburg, CA. There, they enjoyed retirement until Myra's death. Jack then decided to move to Bakersfield to be close to his son Bruce. Jack never lost his love for Modoc County. He cherished his memories of Likely and Surprise Valley. He enjoyed the cattle drives with friends in Nevada. For years, Jack and six of his good friends went on an annual trip to the South Warners. He was always ready to help in community activities. Jack was a good friend who will be missed by everyone who knew him. A memorial service will be held in the Old Likely Church on Highway 395 on June 15, 11:00 a.m., followed by a gathering at the Likely Fire Hall. The family suggests contributions in Jack's name, be made to the Modoc County Historical Society, Alturas, CA. Jack was preceded in death by his son Charles, his wife Myra, parents Gladys and Will Flournoy, sisters, Eunice and Henrietta. He is survived by sisters, Ruth, Claire Goulden, Lois Enefer, June Lord, many nieces and nephews. June 14, 2001 Carl Clifton 'Bob' Cannon After a long illness, Carl Clifton Cannon, better known as "Bob," died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack in Redwood City, Calif. on June 2, 2001. He was 64. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra conducted services at graveside, June 7 at 11:00 a.m. at the Alturas Cemetery, Alturas, Calif. Bob was the only son of seven children, born to Edna (Royce) and William Jesse Cannon of Alturas. He was born July 8, 1936 in Alturas, Calif. and lived in Alturas his entire life, with the exception of a brief time in Redwood City, where he died unexpectedly. He attended local schools and after leaving school, worked for many years as a ranch hand and buckaroo on various cattle ranches around the Alturas area. He loved horses and calf roping. Mr. Cannon was fond of square dancing and was considered quite good at it. He and a friend traveled as far as Idaho for some of the square dance jamborees. Mr. Cannon is survived by two sisters Jessie Genung and Ruby Marx, both of Redding and aunts Lucille Gysin Chandler and Ruth Royce both of Alturas; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Edna Cannon and four sisters, Opal "Babe" Smith, Irene Blevins, Edna Pearl Meredith and Lodena Brister Burmister. Pallbearers were Bill Brister, Marion Smith, Gary Blevins, Newt Stanley, Delwon Cannon. Kerr Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Donald William Squires Donald William Squires, 70, passed away June 5, 2001, at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, after a battle with cancer. Services for the former business owner and long-time area resident will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 15, at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas. The Rev. Patrick Henry of Sacred Heart Catholic Church will conduct the memorial service. Inurnment will follow at the Alturas Cemetery, with the three veterans' organizations giving the committal for their fellow serviceman. Don was born on August 28, 1930 in Sonora, Calif. to dentist, Dr. Charles and Dorothy Squires. He graduated from Adin High School in Adin, Calif. where he met his future wife Laura Staub of Bieber, when she was 14. He followed high school with four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict on the U.S.S. Midway and the U.S.S. Oriskany aircraft carriers. He and Laura corresponded throughout this time, until he was discharged in November 1954 as a Commissary man III Class. After his discharge, he was fond of saying "after seeing the world through a port hole, I was ready to settle down in a quiet, peaceful area." He returned to Bieber where he and Laura were married November 27, 1954. The two shared 46 years of marriage, and friendship that spanned over 50 years. Don worked for McCloud River Lumber Company for four years, while the couple lived in Burney. Their daughter Linda was born in 1956 and daughter Betsy in 1958. The family moved to Santa Rosa where Don worked for Clover Dairy for seven years, before they moved to Alturas, 37 years ago. Don worked for Staub and Sons and as a custodian for Modoc Middle School until he retired in 1986. While both held other jobs, and made Alturas their home, he and Laura owned and operated their popular Don's Valley Burger in Cedarville for 10 years, until they sold the business. It was part of Don's nature to "kid" everyone, no matter what age they were, and he always had a warm smile to follow his words. In his leisure time, he enjoyed his grandchildren, camping, travel and family reunions. He was fond of watching western movies, and reading books authored by Louis L'Amour. Donald had been a member of the Alturas Volunteer Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Bill Squires of Belmont, Calif. He is survived by his wife Laura of Alturas; daughters and sons-in-law Linda and Joe Battram and Betsy and Randy Calkins, Alturas; grandchildren Marissa Calkins, Chico; Stacy and Jennifer Calkins, Christopher and William Battram, Alturas; sister and brother-in-law Rosemary and Erney Ellison, Corte Madera; sister Carol McCloone, Simi Valley; Ella Fabian, Windsor; brother and sister-in-law George and Reb Squires, San Jose; sister and brother-in-law Patricia and Michael Christopher, Hayward and numerous nieces and nephews. Contributions in memory of Mr. Squires be made to the American Cancer Society, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002 or to the Modoc Tobacco Coalition, 441 N. Main St., Alturas, CA 96101. Jimmie Johnnie Washoe Jimmie Johnnie Washoe, age 96, passed away June 9, 2001 at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, Calif., following surgery for a broken hip. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, June 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeview, Ore. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra of Cedarville will officiate. Interment will follow in the family plot at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Lakeview, Ore. A reception at the Lake County Fairgrounds will follow the burial service. Family and friends are invited to share copies of photos on a sharing table which will be provided at the services. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Chapel in Lakeview. Jimmie was born on December 15, 1904 in Lakeview, Ore. to Charlie and Bonnie Washoe. He worked at several large and small ranches in southern Oregon and northern California. He also trained race horses and jockeyed in horse racing. Mr. Washoe was a skilled horseman who appreciated a good show and work horse. He is survived by his daughter, Johanna Washoe of Redding, CA; two nieces, Bertha Townsend of Fort Bidwell, CA and Lorraine DeGarmo of Alturas; four nephews, Merle DeGarmo of Nixon, Nev., Edson DeGarmo of Klamath Falls, Ore., Burt and Ralph DeGarmo of Fort Bidwell, CA. and numerous relatives. Preceding him in death were his parents, Charlie and Bonnie Washoe and sister Nettie DeGarmo. Contributions in memory of Jimmie may be directed to the Surprise Valley Community Hospital, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA 96104 or the Lake County Roundup Museum c/o John Flynn, 438 Mountain View Lakeview, OR 97630 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Delphia Evelyn Warren (No photo Available) A funeral service was held for Delphia Evelyn Warren June 11, 2001 at the Eagleville Church in Eagleville. Mrs. Warren, age 85, died in Klamath Falls of natural causes June 5, 2001. She was born April 26, 1916 at Blackfoot, Idaho to George W. and Nancy Ellen Jones. She was the youngest of 11 children. The family moved to Cedar Pass in the winter of 1929-30. She moved from Fallon, Nevada, to join the family at Cedar Pass in July, 1930. She married Willis Warren December 24, 1932 and moved to the Willis Ranch two miles south of Eagleville. Willis preceded her in death in 1987. She lived on the Willis ranch until 1996 when she sold the family ranch. She was a self-employed rancher who raised cattle and hay. She was a 1935 graduate of Surprise Valley High School, having gone back to finish her senior year. She had left high school in Cedarville after the first semester of her senior years in 1932 and went back when first daughter Betty was one year old. Mrs. Warren loved quilting and embroidery work, genealogy, her kids and grandkids. She also loved poems and prayers, photos, collecting things about farms and the history of Eagleville. She also loved traditional hymns. She was a member of the Ladies Club, Senior Center and Women's Glee Club, doing plays in Northern California. She is survived by a daughter, Betty Jewell of Klamath Falls, son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Nancy E. Warren of Mooresville, Indiana; daughter-in-law, Nancy Warren of Reno; sister Velma Nelson of Los Angeles; grandchildren, Monica Warren, Alturas; Melanie Warren, Judith Warren, Reno; Rina an Neal Ganey, Davenport, Iowa; Diane Clow of Vancouver, Wa.; Steven and Judith Jewell of Klamath falls; great-grandchildren, Whitney and Joshua Warren, Terra Fatheree, Sarah and Nathan Clow, Russell, Daniel and Alan Jewell. Her parents, husband, nine brothers and sisters and a son, Willis E. Warren preceded her in death. Interment was in the Eagleville Cemetery and Dr. Ben Zandst June 21, 2001 Joseph Lee Parman Joseph Lee Parman, a fifth generation rancher, who lived and loved cattle ranching for all his 75 years of life, passed away on June 15, 2001 in Cedarville, Calif. Born September 11, 1925 in Lake City, Calif. to Vonetia and Lawrence Parman, he finished the ninth grade in Cedarville before deciding that ranching was what he wanted to do most in life. Always a hard worker, Mr. Parman also loved to ride horses and really enjoyed helping neighbors during branding season. He had a quiet dignity and self confidence about his work. He met his wife and partner Bettie Wescott of Sacramento who was visiting in Cedarville when Joseph was 20. Their's has been a 55-year marriage meant to be, when they exchanged vows on March 28, 1946 at the Federated Church in Alturas, after a brief courtship. They reared three daughters and have enjoyed their grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well. In their early years of marriage, Joe and Bettie raised 30 dairy cows and sold the milk to Mountain Lily Dairy in Alturas. In addition to the Lake City Ranch, the Parmans purchased two ranches in Nevada at Sand Creek, on the California and Nevada border and Board Corral. On January 1, 1997, a surprise raging mountain mud slide from the Warner Mountains, wiped out their Lake City ranch and home and brought heartache, but the couple endured. They relocated to a new home in Lake City, but Joe's health was declining, following years of battling allergies and asthma throughout his life on the ranch and later pneumonia. Bettie cared for her husband at home during his declining health. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra conducted services at the Surprise Valley Community Church, Cedarville on Monday, June 18, followed by a graveside service at the Lake City Cemetery. - Mr. Parman is survived by his wife Bettie of Lake City; mother Vonetia Phipps of Yreka, Calif.; daughters Carol Ann Green and husband Nate of Wilder, Idaho; Nina and husband Ronnie Heard of Stockton, Calif.; Bonnie and Mickey Bunyard of Lake City; sister Joy Wilson and husband Harry Bill of Winnemucca, Nev.; sister Freda Wilson and husband Jim of Yreka; brother George Parman of Eureka, Nev.; five granddaughters, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by grandson Joe Courtney of Lake City. Donations in memory of Mr. Parman may be made to the charity of choice or to the Surprise Valley Community Hospital, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA 96104. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Billie and Anita: Would it be ok if I posted the following obit of James Brennan on the Koochiching Co., MN GenWeb? I keep up with that county since my great-grandfather lived and died there. The county is sparsely populated and not many contribute to genealogical research there. I can't remember where the Modoc Co. Record is published. Susan Rezek, Iowa ----- Original Message ----- From: Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds<mailto:r3346@sunset.net> To: Ca-Modoc<mailto:camodoc-l@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 11:29 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] MCR Obits 4/19/2001 Modoc County Record – April 19, 2001 James Raymond Brennan Ray Brennan, resident of Alturas for 70 plus years, passed away on April 16, 2001 at the age of 93, at Modoc Medical Center's Skilled Nursing Facility in Alturas, Calif. Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alturas on Friday, April 20, with Rosary at 10:15 a.m. and Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. After the Mass, interment will be at the Alturas Cemetery. The family invites friends to join them at the Alturas Elks Lodge for a time of fellowship, following the interment. Ray was the youngest of three children born on October 22, 1907 to James and Josephine (Gordhamer) Brennan in Ranier, Minnesota. Ray was the first child born in the newly-formed Koochiching County. He spent his childhood on the family farm, which was located on shores of Rainy Lake. He told many stories of hunting, fishing and canoeing with his father. The family also owned and operated the Border Hotel and Buffet. Wanting to move to a warmer climate in the early 1920s, the family moved west, first settling in Portland, Ore. where Ray attended Portland Polytechnic. Still not satisfied they moved several more times ending up in Alturas where they built and operated the Buckhorn Court, which was located on North Main Street. On August 30, 1930 he married Dorothy Ballard who was the daughter of Thornhill and Amy (Sapper) Ballard in Lakeview, Ore. To their union two children were born, Garry in 1933 and Janice in 1935. Ray and Dorothy enjoyed 58 years of marriage with most of those years spent in Alturas. During his lifetime, Ray worked at many jobs and owned several businesses. He often talked of haying for Bailey Dorris. He sold Ford cars for Crate Jarmin. He drove school bus for Modoc Union High School, with his main route as the Davis Creek run. During World War II, he operated a dump truck, helping to build roads at Beale Air Force Base. He was a spare parts expert at the Stockton Ordinance Base in Stockton, Calif. This was the only time the Brennan family did not live in Alturas. In the summer of 1946, he opened Brennan's Automotive Service on the corner of Fourth and Main Streets, where he sold Associated Gas and Studebaker cars. In 1950 he purchased the Alturas Garbage Service, which he operated for five years. From 1955 to 1973 he was Distribution Engineer for Surprise Valley Electric. It was noted at his retirement party that he had worked on the REA Plant as a construction worker in 1940. He always had a project going on that would benefit the community or wildlife. He helped organize the Alturas Little League; was the chairman of the March of Dimes in the late 1940s; was a member of the Alturas city Council in 1980 and was instrumental in getting the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alturas designated as a historical building. He had a power pole erected at Bailey Reservoir for an eagle's nest just to name a few things. One of his proudest moments was being Grand Marshal of the Fourth of July Parade in 1994, when he was nominated by his granddaughter Lynn Uchida. He was a Charter member of the Alturas Elks Lodge 1756 and a member of the Alturas Fire Department. The great outdoors was Ray's life. Nothing pleased him more than to go hunting or fishing with his wife Dottie, son Garry and Garry's friends from Crescent city. He loved showing Modoc to his grandchildren, going camping with all his wonderful friends and the great stories they would tell about the 'one that got away.' He was a daily visitor to the Modoc Refuge. As he aged, he would make the statement that Bailey should be more careful with the water. Mr. Brennan was preceded in death by his son Garry on February 16, 1976; his wife Dorothy February 1, 1989 and sister Eve Ridgeway. He is survived by his daughter Janice Flynn and husband Robert of Grass Valley, Calif.; sister Ada Calkins of San Rafael; nephew Dr. Jim Ridgeway and family of San Mateo; grandchildren Lynn Uchida and husband Alan of Alturas; Bob McGarva of Taunton, MA; Jim McGarva and wife Lori of Olympia, Wash.; Robin Palmer and husband John of Pleasant View, Utah; Kelly Brennan of Rockport, Texas; and Dawn Brennan of Sparks, Nev. Also, great-grandchildren Jessica Davis of Alturas; John Davis of Bedford, Texas; Amie McGarva of Playa del Rey, Calif.; Daniel McGarva of Maui, Hawaii; Kelsy McGarva of Olympia, Wash.; Travis Palmer of Pleasant View, Utah and Cody Brennan of Rockport, Texas. Donations in Mr. Brennan's name may be made to the Alturas City Fire Department, 103 So. Howard St., Alturas, CA 96101 or to a charity of one's choice. Francisco "Pancho" Ruiz Francisco "Pancho" Ruiz, 43, was on his way to do some early morning fishing before attending Mass last Sunday, when ill health forced him to the hospital. Mr. Ruiz was flown to Merle West Medical Center in Klamath Falls, Ore. where liver disease was determined the cause of his death on Monday, April 16, 2001. Mr. Ruiz was a kind and well liked person who loved Modoc County's Warner Mountains, where he spent several seasons as a self-employed obsidian miner and a good ambassador for those from all over the world, who traveled into the Warners in search of obsidian needles. He also loved fishing and being in the outdoors. He was always willing to lend a hand if someone needed help and he had a "big heart" recall friends. He loved music and he loved to dance. The Alturas resident was born in LaCienega, Jalisco, Mexico where he completed his education and moved at the age of 15, to California with his mother. He took adult education classes in Los Angeles to learn English and worked in construction in Los Angeles and later in San Jose. After meeting Rebecca Stafford of Alturas, in Madera, he relocated to Alturas six years ago to marry her. Judge Dier officiated their wedding vows in Alturas on September 15, 1996 and the two shared parental duties in rearing Mr. Ruiz's three young daughters, Jessica, 18; Lydia, 15 and Analie, 12 in their Alturas home. Mr.Ruiz attended Mass every Sunday.- He is survived by his wife Rebecca Ruiz of Alturas; mother Felizitas Gomez Ruiz of Jalisco, Mexico; his daughters Esther, Ruiz, 21 of San Jose, Calif.; Jessica, Lydia and Analie Ruiz, all of Alturas; grandsons, Sunny and Angel of San Jose; three brothers and one sister in Mexico; one brother and one sister in Los Angeles and a sister in North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father Valentine Ruiz. Services for Mr. Ruiz will be conducted by the Rev. Patrick Henry of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alturas with a Rosary at 10:15 a.m. and Mass at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart on Tuesday, April 24. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas on Monday, April 23. Memorial contributions to aid the family in their time of loss, may be sent to Rebecca Ruiz, P.O. Box 273, Alturas, CA 96101. Jess L. Russell Longtime Alturas resident Jess L. Russell passed away at his Alturas home Monday night, April 9, 2001 at the age of 65. Jess was born just outside of Alturas on August 7, 1935. He was the only son of Jess H. Russell, Sr. and stepmother Opal Russell. Jess was raised at Dry Creek Basin and served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany for two years and the last eight months were spent at Fort Lewis, Washington. Jess served his country at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis. After the service, Jess worked as the County trapper and packed mules for the U.S. Forest Service. He spent most of his life working on various ranches in Modoc, Lassen and Lake counties. Jess was well known for always having good horses, good dogs, and chickens that laid. He was an excellent horseman and spent many days chasing wild horses. Jess is survived by his companion Dyan Sponseller and her daughter Dylan, with whom he lived and shared his life. He is survived by his son Frank L. Russell, daughter Deena Marie Pena, son-in-law Jose Pena, grandchildren Kaelie and Ramon Pena all of Susanville, Calif. Jess loved his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all. Pastor Destry Campbell gave a celebration of his life memorial service at the Alturas Park April 14. Lyda Laura Brown Lyda Laura Brown, 78, a 10-year resident of Rossmoor in Walnut Creek, Calif., died suddenly at her home on the evening of March 21, 2001. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 8 at Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church (LOPC), 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette. Mrs. Brown always considered herself a "Modoc'er," says her husband Vernon. Lyda's grandfather by marriage was John Davis, a past Assessor of Modoc County. Her uncles Dan A. and John C. Davis and cousins Paul D. Davis, Richard M. Davis, and Dorothy C. Kelley preceded her in death. Mrs. Brown retired in 1981 from the William Feria Academics Plus School in the Cupertino School District, where she taught third grade at Feria for three years, a magnet school that stressed 'back to basics approach to education.' She spent 11 years at Panama School, involved from the beginning with the A+ program. Prior to this, she taught in two schools in the Arcade District of Sacramento County, Wyda Way and Dyer Kelly. She graduated with Honors from Sacramento State College in 1955, with a B.A. degree in Education and Music. She taught piano. For two years she attended the Sherwood Conservatory in Chicago, IL. She was born in Chicago and graduated from Roosevelt High School as its' Valedictorian in 1940. She received the outstanding student award from the American Legion while in the eighth grade at Von Struben School. For 38 years she was active in square dancing and at Rossmoor was a member of the Happy Squares until her health failed. She kept active as the secretary/treasurer of the Big Band of Rossmoor, and as a parish coordinator and collator for her church. She is survived by her husband Vernon Brown of 58 years, whose father William S. Billy Brown was a past assistant Supervisor of the Modoc National Forest. She is also survived by her daughter Karen Phillips of Walnut Creek; son Bill of Fall River Mills, Calif.; four grandsons and one granddaughter and cousins Lulu Grivel and Lola Dollarhide of Davis Creek and Michael Grivel, Alturas. Memorial gifts may be made to the Diablo Vista Retired Teachers' Association scholarship fund, (DVRTA), 4254 Heights Ave., Pittsburg, CA 94565. Brent A. Taylor Brent A.Taylor had informed his family he would visit them this June, but the former Cedarville resident died on April 6, 2001 in San Diego, Calif. from injuries sustained in a pedestrian-vehicle accident. He was 29 years old. Memorial services are pending and will be conducted by Pastor Conrad Marzuola of Church of the Living Water. Inurnment will be at the Cedarville Cemetery. Brent was born in Arizona on April 14, 1971 and grew up in Cedarville. He was a 1989 graduate of Surprise Valley High School, Cedarville. He worked in the Surprise Valley Hospital for approximately two years, before enlisting in the Marine Corps for four years. After his service, he settled in San Diego where he worked as a restaurant cook. He was a very loving person with a big heart and enjoyed family activities and cooking. He is survived by his mother, Sera Rico Taylor of Cedarville; sister Christine Bailey of Cottonwood; brother Mel Taylor of Palo Alto and numerous cousins. Contributions in the memory of Brent may be made to the Surprise Valley Hospital, 417 Main St., Cedarville, CA 96104 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel of Lakeview, Ore. is in charge of arrangements. Charles Lester Vernon Charles Lester Vernon, 104, born on April 8, 1896, at the old Boyd Ranch (now Hapgoods) near Lake City, Calif., died February 12, 2001 at an Arroyo Grande hospital in California. Mr. Vernon, son of Stonewall and Arilla Boyd Vernon, lived most of his life in California and Oregon and the past 20 years in Grover Beach, Calif. A man of many trades throughout his life, he held jobs as a livery stable hand, stage coach driver, Indian School Superintendent, farmer, carpenter, author and poet. He married Manilla (Dewey) Chandler in a double wedding ceremony with his sister Ruby Vernon and Erle Daniels on October 13, 1916 at the Niles Hotel in Alturas, Calif. That winter, he ran a mail route over Fandango Pass and did some daily farming before serving in France during World War I. He was one of 11 people (out of 375) to be cited for specially meritorious service and courageous conduct under fire in the "Meuse-Argonne" Battle. He was also awarded and entitled to wear the Silver Star medal for gallantry in action on Sept. 28, 1918. After the war, he and his wife Dewey worked at the Indian School in Ft. Bidwell where their son Darrell was born. In 1938, he received a homestead in Tulelake, Calif. and farmed there for many years. He later moved to the Fresno area. After the death of his first wife, he married Bessy Alexander. Mr. Vernon was the chairman of the Tule Lake Weed Control District, active in the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Boy Scouts. He is survived by two granddaughters, Daralee Gregory of Ft. Wayne, Ind. and Barbara Treadwell of Lincoln City, Ore.; grandson David Vernon, Baja; eight great-grandchildren; and long-time friend and caregiver Mrs. Evelyn Biggs and her family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Dewey Chandler Vernon and son Darrell Lester Vernon in 1984. Memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans Memorial Fund, c/o Lloyd Qualls, P.O. Box 441, Grover Beach, CA 93483. No services will be held. Burial was at the Fresno Memorial Gardens in Fresno. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message