Beverly Richards Flournoy Beverly Jane Richards Flournoy died July 13, 2005 in Reno, Nevada, at the age of 81 1/2 years, at her daughter and son-in-law's home. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in May of 2002, but had continued fairly well and moderately active until July 7 when she began a serious state of decline. The end came peacefully 6 days later at about 10:30 PM. Beverly was born in Oroville, California February 20, 1924, to Leona Trimble Richards and Thomas H. Richards at the hospital near her grandmother Lucy A. Richards' home on Wilcox Avenue. Her father was working at the time for E Clemens Horst managing a cannery in Wheatland, California. The family moved to Sacramento in December 1931. Her father went into business with Pete and Henry Bercut and they bought out the faltering California Co-Op Production Cannery and formed the Bercut-Richards Packing Co. which continued in the family under his management until November of 1968. During some summers, Beverly worked as a switchboard operator at the cannery. She attended David Lubin grammar school through 6th grade. She then attended Kit Carson Junior High School at 55th and M Streets, and McClatchy High School, where she graduated with the class of 1942. She began studies at Stanford University in the fall of 1942 majoring in biological sciences. She was a nurses' aide and took some nursing courses; she also sang in the Stanford Musical Production Department. She was a member of the Tri-Delta sorority. It was at Stanford that she met Mead Kibbey also of Sacramento, and they were married in November of 1944. To this union, one son Rodney was born June 7th 1947. Mead and Beverly moved back to Sacramento, where he was a partner in the lumber business with his father-in-law, Tom Richards, Sr. Mead and Beverly were divorced in the fall of 1948. Beverly worked part time at the Travis Air Force Base hospital from 1944 to 1952. She was also a member of the Junior League of Sacramento. The Richards family attended the Pioneer Congregational Church on L Street where Beverly often sang in the choir. She had a firm belief in God and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. Beverly met Warren Flournoy of Likely, California in October 1951 while he was visiting her brother Tommie Richards, with whom he had been stationed in the US and France during WW II. Beverly and Warren were married in Sacramento March 14th, 1953 at her parent's home at 1317 11th Avenue. Warren, Beverly, and Rodney moved to the ranch at Jess Valley April 9th 1953, and shortly after that Warren adopted Rodney into the Flournoy family. Remote Jess Valley was a big change from Sacramento. Beverly learned to drive in mud and snow, as the road from Likely was not paved until 1963. She performed duties of ranch cook at times during the 10 years they lived in Jess Valley. Claudia Lizanne Flournoy was born to Warren and Beverly August 18th, 1954 in Sacramento. Beverly and Warren built their present home north of Likely in 1963, and moved in September of that year. Beverly tended to the ranch bookkeeping with Warren's guidance and stayed busy being a good mother, homemaker, and helping people in need. Warren and Beverly made a very gradual retirement from management of the ranch but still helped with decisions and guidance to the present time. Beverly is survived by her husband Warren of 52 years, their children Rod and Claudia, son-in-law Roy MacKintosh and grandson Gregory Warren MacKintosh, her brother Tommie Richards of Sacramento, and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends for whom she cared very much. Services by Dr. Ben Zandstra were held at the Federated Church in Alturas on Monday, July 18 at 1 p.m., followed by interment at the Likely Cemetery. The family suggests donations in Beverly's memory be made to Likely Fire Department, PO Box 515, Likely CA 96116 or South Fork Elementary School, PO Box 115, Likely CA 96116 or to Likely Community Church c/o John Abbott, PO Box 535, Likely CA 96116. Patrick Shawn Elliott Patrick Shawn Elliott was born in Carson City, Nevada on November 13, 1964 to Rita and Mervin Elliott. He was the youngest of four siblings: Michael, Debbie and Cindy. From a young age, Patrick had a passionate connection with the outdoors. He spent several years living in remote regions of Alaska. He loved pre-Civil War history and focused that interest into replicating the period by creating black powder rifles, beadwork, hide tanning, knife making and painting. As an artist, he was known as "Lone Wolf." His artistry will be passed on to his children through the many beautiful things he made. Patrick had six children. His adult children are Angelina Nelson, 20, of Alturas, who gave him four grandchildren and his son, Simmeron Elliott, 18, of San Diego. Patrick and his wife, Emilee have four beautiful children, Isak, 8, Makayla, 7, Gerimiah, 6, and Hanah, 3. Patrick and Emilee Dender were married in Sacramento, CA on Nov. 17, 1997 and moved to Alturas in 1998. His "babies" will have memories of long walks through the woods, throwing rocks in the creek, and tickle fights together. His children were the light of his life. Patrick passed away on July 14, 2005 in Alturas. Pastor Destry Campbell conducted services at Kerr Mortuary, Alturas, CA on July 20 at 11 a.m. His mother Rita Elliott of Sacramento and his father Mervin Elliott of Mariposa, CA, also survive him. His memory will live in the hearts of his children and grandchildren. "We love you Daddy." Mary Elizabeth Heughen Alturas resident Mary Elizabeth Hellin Whitehead Heughen passed May 31, 2005 at her daughter's home in Orange, CA with family at her side. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hellin on August 26, 1920 in Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs. Heughen had made Alturas her home since 1979. Mary lived in DesMoines on a farm just outside Slater with her mother and father and half-sister Floy Ann from her father's previous marriage. She also had an older brother who died as an infant. The family moved to California in April 1924 where they built their home in Long Beach. She graduated as a straight A student from Polytechnic High School in June 1938, Long Beach. She continued her education at Reno School of Beauty, where she graduated at the top of her class as a cosmetologist. December 1938, she married Robert George Whitehead in Long Beach. They moved to New York where Robert attended Navy Machinist Mate School. Her daughter Roberta was born on May 9, 1940 on the waiting room couch at Brooklyn Naval Hospital. When Robert was transferred to the USS Arizona in Honolulu, Hawaii, Mary lived in naval base housing. In October 1941, she was sent to Long Beach on a troop transport, and lived with her parents. Her son Charles Robert Whitehead was born November 17, 1941. Pearl Harbor was bombed three weeks later. During the war, Mary drove a truck at the Naval Shipyard for Western Pipe and Steel. After the war, she bought her home in Lakewood, CA, where she remained until her divorce. In the mid-1940s, Mary returned to Long Beach until 1948, and worked as a Forest Ranger at the Mule Peak lookout station in Hot Springs, CA. In the early 1950s she joined the Women's City Order of Eastern Star. She organized the "Miles of Pennies" fund drive. She was also active in Girl and Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls. In September 1956, she married Gordon Heughen, who was in the Navy. In 1960, Gordon was stationed in Japan. During her stay in Japan she met her life-long friend Doris Chinn who also lives in Alturas. Mary returned to San Diego until 1979, when she and Gordon moved to Alturas. Mrs. Heughen represented Stanley, Watkins, Shaklee, and Tupperware before 1982, then began as an Avon representative. and received many awards including the Spirit of Avon award, President's Club awards. She enjoyed her sales work very much and loved all her customers. She joined TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) in 1954, and was a dedicated member, advancing to KOPS (Keeping Off Pounds Sensibly) and served as president for Tops and Kops and weight recorder for 10 years. She was also an active life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and American Legion Auxiliaries in Alturas. She was an ALA President and formed a Cancer Support Group in Alturas after she suffered from breast cancer in 1989. Mrs. Heughen was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Relief Society. She was loved and loved her many friends. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Gordon Heughen of Alturas, CA; daughter Roberta Jorden; son Charles Whitehead, nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. A Service of Memory was held June 3 at 3 p.m. graveside at Sheltering Trees, Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress, CA. Joshua John Merkle Services for Joshua John Merkle of Alturas, will be held Friday, July 22 at 1 p.m. at Christian Life Assembly, 225 West B Street, Alturas. Pastor John Pierce will give the service, with a graveside service to follow. Joshua John Merkle was born August 7, 1986, in Carmichael, CA. He grew up in Alturas where he made many dear friends. He came up through the Alturas school system and graduated from Alturas Community High School in January of 2004. Growing up he enjoyed snowboarding, watching movies, spending time with his friends and was an avid baseball player throughout his young years and played on All Star teams. He attained his Eagle Scout status while he was a member of Scout Troop 56 in Alturas. After high school, he attended Decor College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he studied construction, before returning to Alturas. He spent many, many hours working on his Chevy Nova that still didn't run. Joshua was kind, respectful and enjoyable to be around. He was a handsome young man who was taken from his friends and family too early. He will be profoundly missed. Joshua John Merkle died of natural causes on Saturday, July 16, 2005 in Alturas, CA. He was almost 19. Joshua is survived by his mother Peggy Clevinger and step-father John Clevinger of Alturas, CA; father John Merkle of Sacramento, CA; sisters Jennifer Merkle of Montana; Krystle and Tanya Clevinger, Alturas; brothers James Alexander, Alturas; Tyler Merkle, Sacramento; grandmother Dolores Vaughn, Santa Maria, CA; nephew Zander Stephens of Montana; aunts Sandi Alexander, Alturas; Debbie Alexander, Sacramento; Kathy Stevens, Sacramento; Melissa Gallardo, Alturas; Carolyn Merkle, Sacramento; Dorothy Durda, Wyoming; girlfriend Tammy Mobley; step-son Jonathan; uncle Johnny Gallardo, Alturas; cousins Brandon, Summer and Bobbie Stevens of Sacramento; Rachel Konarz, Sacramento; Nathan, Heather, Amanda and Amber Gallardo, all of Alturas, CA; great aunt Phyllis Jewett of Santa Maria; great aunts and uncles Phillip and Mae Readyhough, Santa Maria and Jim and Evelyn Readyhough, Los Olivos, CA. Memorial donations may be directed to the Modoc Aquatic Center, or to Joshua's family at 501 East 11th St., Alturas. John Lair Gentry Long-time resident John Lair Gentry passed away July 17, 2005 in Cedarville, CA. Mr. Gentry was 89 and had lived the majority of his life as a New Pine Creek resident. He was born in New Pine Creek, OR on October 11, 1915, and graduated from high school in Lakeview, OR. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on December 29, 1941, and was a Carpenter Mate 3rd Class during World War II. He served in the South Pacific and received his discharge on November 4, 1945. He later worked as a mill worker in lumber mills throughout Modoc and Lake Counties and for a time on the coast. He worked at the Willow Ranch Mill and retired from Lakeview Lumber Products. Mr. Gentry was proud of the fact that he was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. After he retired, he enjoyed daily walks. He moved to Cedarville in 1990 to be closer to his daughter Lynne and her husband Jerry Minto. His wife Gladys Cooper (Vincent) Gentry preceded him in death on January 21, 2003. Mr. Gentry is survived by his daughter Lynne and son-in-law Jerry Minto of Cedarville, CA; step-son Jim Cooper and daughter-in-law Ginny of Albany OR; stepson Richard Cooper and daughter-in-law Kay of Spokane, WA; brother Layton Gentry of New Pine Creek, OR; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services were held Wednesday, July 20 at 10 a.m. with Dr. Ben Zandstra conducting the service at graveside at the New Pine Creek Cemetery. Donations in Mr. Gentry's memory may be directed to the Surprise Valley Community Hospital, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA 96104. Janet Mae Read A memorial service for Modoc Joint Unified School District teacher Janet Mae Read will be held on Saturday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Christian Life Assembly, 225 West B Street, Alturas. A time of fellowship will follow at the church hall. Pastor Pierce will conduct the service. Mrs. Read, an Alturas resident since January 1, 1978, enjoyed her work in the classroom as an English and Drama teacher at Modoc High School for 14 years, where she also directed numerous plays and dessert theaters. She loved it when a student fell in love with reading. Until June of last year, when her health forced her to unexpectedly leave her classroom, she had taught English and Reading at Modoc Middle School for 13 years. Mrs. Read was the lead in writing and worked tirelessly on the application which moved Modoc Middle School to receive the Distinguished School Award. Mrs. Read was 58, when she peacefully passed away in Oroville, CA on June 30, 2005. Born to John Clinton Cloyd and Helen Fern Cloyd on February 20, 1947, in Susanville, CA., she graduated from Chico Senior High in Chico and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree and Lifetime Teaching Credential from Chico State College in Chico, CA. While there, she performed with the Readers Theater. In later years, she enjoyed bringing out the acting skills in her own students, helping them to discover more about themselves and build their confidence. "She thanks the wonderful parents who entrusted their children to her," expresses her husband. She and Dick Read were married in Chico on April 6, 1973 and moved to Alturas in 1978. Best friends and partners, Janet and Dick also had a mutual passion for working in their yard. They were honored when their flower gardens were voted as the Yard of the Month winner from the Alturas Chamber of Commerce and Alturas Garden Club, one summer. Mrs. Read loved her cats, and was also passionate about travel and visiting the ocean. She loved to shop and made lasting memories through scrapbooking, much to the appreciation of her family. She was a member of Christian Life Assembly Church in Alturas. She is survived by her husband Dick Read of Alturas, CA; son John Read of Chico, CA; daughter Rachel Long and son-in-law Mike Long of Oroville, CA; grandchildren Justin and Michele Read of Chico; Buddy and Girly of Alturas. Interment was at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico, CA July 5 with her family in attendance. Memorial donations may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice. Helen Jean DuBose Alturas resident Helen Jean DuBose passed away on July 8, 2005, at the age of 77 at her home in California Pines. Born Helen Jean Turner on October 19, 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah, she spent her childhood there before moving to San Diego, Calif. She met and married Leslie DuBose in 1959 in San Diego. They traveled extensively while her husband was in the Navy. She also was an adept portrait touch-up artist and enjoyed her field of work with a Garden Grove company. The DuBose retired to Modoc County in 1978, where they made their home at California Pines. Mrs. DuBose had a "kind, big heart" and loved spending a lot of time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and was a staunch member of the Modoc County Democratic Committee. She served on the Grand Jury, was an avid bowler and a member of TOPS. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband Leslie DuBose of Alturas; children Brent and Jody Parkin, Alturas; Daria Higginbotham, Alturas, and Shelley and Pat Patterson of Alturas; sisters, Muriel Harold of San Diego; Betty Beauchart of Southern California; Carol Gray of Salt Lake City, Utah; Margie Campbell of San Diego; grandchildren Angie and Steve Wheeler, Sam Higginbotham of Huntington Beach; Buffie and Saul Rivera of West Covina; Stacy and Ted Lowden of Alturas; John Brook Parkin of Alturas; Michele an Dube McCall of Reno, NV; Zane and Brandy Parkin; Adrianne and Doug Dickie, Rachael and Danny. Great-grandchildren: Jessica, Stephanie, Mariah, Aaron, Keirsten, C.J. Blake, Morgan, Benjamin, Adam, Ruby, Adrian, Hanna, Tyler; sister-in-law Doris Burns, nephew Chuck, wife Pam and children Kim, Chuck and Christy Burns of Corsicana, Texas; nephews Jack and wife Phylis Burns, Jack Jr., Tom and Tim Burns of Bastrop, Texas. She was loved deeply by her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed dearly. Private family memorial services will be held at her home on Saturday, July 23, 2005. Memorial donations may be directed to the Democratic Central Committee or to the fight against breast cancer. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.