Modoc County Record – July 19, 2007 Alturas woman killed in car crash An Alturas woman, Debbie Baugh, age 44, died Sunday from injuries sustained in a head-on vehicle accident last Thursday on Highway 108 in Tuolumne County. According to the Highway Patrol, Baugh was a passenger in a 1991 Chevy Suburban driven by Gerald L. Jones, also of Alturas. Their vehicle was westbound when it was struck by a 1989 Dodge Ram 2500 driven by 27-year-old John M. Barnum, of Jamestown. According to the CHP, Barnum's eastbound vehicle crossed over the centerline directly into the path of the Jones' vehicle causing the head-on collision. Debbie Kay Baugh Services for Debbie Kay Baugh will be held Saturday, July 21, at 1:00 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 810 West Carlos Street, Alturas, CA. Ms. Baugh, 44, passed away on July 15, 2007, at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, CA. Born to Patricia and Jimmie Baugh on September 20, 1962, in Manteca, CA. Debbie graduated from Beyer High School. She was a Social Worker for Modoc County Social Services, having worked her way up from an Eligibility Worker while raising her daughters and pursuing her college education. She was known for her dedication to her job and was a close friend to her colleagues. Debbie had an incredibly effective influence on many children and their families, helping them reestablish healthy relationships with one another. Debbie loved her daughters. She was committed to providing them a stable home and the guidance and support they needed for their futures. She liked living in our rural community, enjoyed cooking and fishing in the mountains, and was an avid gardener. Debbie is survived by her daughters Mallorie and Katie Hetherwick, and her family in Modesto: mother Patricia; sister and brother-in-law Kathy & Milo Beeson; brother and sister-in-law Mike & Vicky Baugh; sister Brenda Baugh; sister and brother-in-law Judy & Jerry Kessler; as well as 10 nieces and nephews and numerous cousins and friends. Debbie leaves behind many cherished memories for those who knew her. Memorial donations may be made out to the: Debbie Baugh Memorial Fund (Account #00304-68795) at any Bank of America Branch in California. Hugh Garth Pangborn Hugh Garth Pangborn passed away on Sunday, July 8th. Beloved son of Hugh and Emily Pangborn, Garth was born July 1, 1972 in Glendale, California. The family moved from Glendale, to their ranch in Modoc County, where he attended school in Alturas. Later, they moved to Greenville, where he graduated from Quincy High School, while there he was on the ski team, and became an Eagle Scout. He worked with his Dad in underground hard rock mining and worked at the Evergreen Market in Greenville. After graduation he served honorably in the United States Coast Guard. He worked as a carpenter for a while, and attended Feather River College. He completed training at the California Correctional Officer Academy in Sacramento and moved to Susanville on becoming a Correctional Officer at C.C.C. in April of 1996. His hobbies were carpentry, tile and home improvements, quad riding with his family, computers, and music. The wife he loved, Amber Reyanne, and his beloved children survive Garth. Daughters: Brooke Deanne, Kristina Diane, Emily Grace, and a son Seth Taylor. His parents Hugh and Emily Pangborn of Susanville, three sisters: Deanne Emily DeWitt and husband Paul of Springville, Utah; Muriel Madelyn Llewellyn and husband Mark, of Tallahassee, Florida; and Alice Miriam Rosendahl and husband Hal, of Bayside, California; three aunts and uncles, six nephews: J.P., Eric, Mark Jr., Alex, Daniel, and Mark; and seven nieces: Gale, Jenny, Bonnie Jean, Katie, Amber, Rachelle, and Chelsea Anna. One niece, Anna Christine, preceded him in death. Amber's parents, Alan and Dianna Williams, and sisters, Felicia Streckler, and Rachel Williams. Services were held Saturday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 905 Richmond Road, in Susanville, California. Vera Joleen Cooper Vera Joleen Cooper born May 1st, 1981 at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills. Vera was injured during birth, which caused her to have Cerebral Palsy. She went through numerous years of physical therapy, speech therapy and surgeries throughout her life beating all the odds of everyone who said she would never be able to walk, talk or come home from a hospital. Vera attended Big Valley Primary until the 3rd grade at which time she transferred to Grace Bible Christian Academy. Vera graduated high school with a 4.0 GPA in 1999 when she really stepped out on a limb and paid for her own senior trip to Hawaii and despite her fear of water and heights went parasailing. Vera had many loves in her life the most important being her nieces and nephews, which she devoted her life to. Vera also had a love for animals, cooking, sewing, gardening, children and basket weaving. Vera taught school at Hope Christian Academy and at the same time started attending Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA where she was one class away from having her AA degree. Vera's dream was to become a wildlife biologist and start her own sanctuary for injured animals. Vera devoted her life to the Lord at an early age and lived her life entirely for God. Vera was an active member of the Adin Community Bible Church and had also attended Grace Bible Church and Lookout Church. Vera loved helping in Sunday school and Awana. Vera went to be home with her Savior on July 13th, 2007 at the young age of 26 after a vehicle accident, which occurred on June 30th, 2007. Vera passed away at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, CA. Vera is survived by her parents Joe and Mary Cooper of Lookout. Her sister and family Joann, James, Jake and Whitney Moore of Lookout, CA. Her sister and family Meredith, Tony, Edward and Amanda Richno of Adin, CA. Memorial services will be held July 21st, 2007 at the Adin Community Bible Church at 2:00 P.M. with a potluck immediately following. For potluck information contact Jean Breakfield at 640-2131 or Jan Breakfield at 640-1525. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the Vera Cooper Memorial Fund PO Box 8, Adin, CA 96006. Funds to be used to offset medical and funeral expenses. The family will make a donation to the emergency medical services in Big Valley with any remaining monies. Vera was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend and she will be greatly missed by us all. Carlton Edward Ivory On July 11, 2007, third generation Modoc County cowboy, Carlton Edward Ivory passed away in Scone, New South Wales, Australia following a brief illness. "Ed" was born November 29, 1921 to Edward Ivory, Jr. and Nona Zuela Sanders-Leonard-Ivory. Edward Ivory, Sr. was a pioneer rancher and founder of the E Ranch at Clover Swale near Alturas, California in the 1870's. Carlton Edward Ivory grew up on horseback. Raised at various Modoc County cow camps, he rode alone nearly as soon as he could walk. The back of his horse served as his private school bus when he attended the Delmora Grammar School near Alturas. Ed was a member of the first class to graduate from the newly-constructed Modoc Union High School located in Alturas. Since the 1870's the Ivorys made much of their living gathering wild horses and driving them to the rail head in Redding, California (140 miles away) so they could reach the great horse markets in San Francisco. As a small boy, Ed often accompanied his father on the gathers and drives to Redding. Man and boy alone would herd as many as 120 head of horses on these drives. After spending his young life working cattle, it was only natural he make that occupation his life's work. In 1941, Ed married Ellen Bailey, the eldest daughter of Dwight and Cora Bailey in Reno, Nevada. The Bailey family, also of Modoc County had been active in the logging industry for nearly as long as the Ivory's had been in ranching. Following their marriage, Ed and Ellen worked as a team on ranches throughout Modoc County. Ed was known for his skills as a cowboy and Ellen was known for her skills cooking for crews. Three children were born to Ed and Ellen in rapid succession: James (Jim) of Cody, WY, in 1942; John of Ouray, CO, in 1943 and Susan (Sue) of Sierra Vista, AZ, in 1945. Rodeo has long held a special place in the hearts of the Ivory's. Ed's cousin Perry as well as his brother Buster are both inductees in the Rodeo Historical Society wing of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, OK. Buster is also an inductee in the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, CO. Although Ed did not compete as a professional rodeo cowboy, he had a great love for rodeo. His favorite events were those that featured bucking horses. Ed loved watching a good bronc and loved seeing them "drive their (cowboys') heads into the ground". He was blessed with an eye for picking a horse that would buck consistently. Ed furnished many a local rodeo with bucking stock in the days when the animals were driven horseback to the event rather than hauled. At these shows Ellen secretaried and timed. She also sewed matching outfits for all five family members to wear in parades, grand entries and horse shows. Even after ceasing to act as a rodeo contractor, Ed was always on the look out for that special bronc. Many horses he selected were sent to stock contractors belonging to the Rodeo Cowboys Association where they went on to become four footed legends. Stock contractors soon learned when Ed called with a prospect, they had better snap it up quickly. In 1955, Ed moved his family to the Klamath Basin. He worked on ranches in Merrill; Klamath Falls; Olene; and Fort Klamath. His reputation of being a top hand made work easy to find. In 1957, he passed a test to become a State of Oregon Brand Inspector for Deschutes County. The family then moved to Redmond, OR. Because of his sharp eye identifying brands, he was instrumental in a number of arrests and prosecutions involving cattle theft. Rodeo was still in Ed's blood. He was a driving force in the beginning of the Western States Jr. Rodeo Association covering rodeos in Oregon; Washington and California. He always believed in giving the cowboys and girls of any age a fair shake and the crowds a good rodeo. It was during this time he rigged up a suspended hot water heater to simulate a bucking animal for his sons Jim and John along with John's school chum Larry Mahan to practice on. Ed's coaching proved successful, all three boys went on to compete at the National Finals Rodeo. Mahan eventually won six All Around World Championships. Ed and Ellen divorced in the early 1960's. In 1966 Ed moved to Lakeview, OR where he became a part-time brand inspector as well as worked for the Ralph Hunter Ranch. Ed was called back to the world of rodeo in 1970 when his brother Buster organized a group called Rodeo Far West which was scheduled to put on shows throughout Europe. Ed boarded a ship in Houston, Texas along with a few other cowboys and all the rodeo stock; wagons and stagecoach. Headed to LaVarno, Italy, the trip was supposed to take 16 days. Thirty days passed before the ship reached its destination. Ed returned to Europe again as an animal escort. He accompanied four quarter horses destined for Australia as part of a breeding program developed by his son Jim and daughter-in-law, Cathy Ivory. The horses were quarantined for a year. The silver lining in his extended visit in England was Ed's meeting a wonderful English horsewoman by the name of Susan Elizabeth Macleod-Clarke of South Hampshire, England. Sue and Ed married in Australia in April of 1985. It was one of the best decisions Ed ever made. Sue's love and devotion to Ed was appreciated by all who knew the couple. Once Ed delivered the horses to Australia, he worked for a number of years for the Marlbrough Corporation . While under their employ showcased the skills he learned as a child, driving their stagecoach with a 6-up hitch at various events throughout Europe. Ed went to Australia in the mid 1970's where he and Sue made their home until his death. He never lost his love for horses, rodeo, cattle and most of all Modoc County. He made numerous visits to the States over the years. He loved visiting with friends and relatives. Modoc County was always home to Ed. He had a remarkable memory for horses and cow work. Years after an event happened, he could recall it as if it were yesterday. Ed is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 22 years, Sue E. Ivory of Scone, New South Wales, Australia; his children and their spouses Jim and Cathy Ivory; John and Sandi Ivory; and Sue Ivory. Grandchildren and their spouses: Jay and Shannon Burris, Austin, Texas; Shane Sample, Scottsdale, AZ; Christian and Dee Dee Spickler, Las Vegas, NV; Jay and Jeanne Ivory, Scottsdale, AZ; Buster and Heather Ivory, Gillette, WY; James and Adrian Ivory, Blacksburg, VA; Mandy Ivory, Cody, WY as well as eight great- grandchildren. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Nona Ivory; half brother Ralph Leonard; half sister Rita Leonard; brother, Arthur Raymond (Buster) Ivory; and granddaughter Kelly Jo Ivory. A memorial service will be held in Scone, New South Wales, Australia as well as one in Alturas, CA. The dates of each service will be announced at a later time. Funeral arrangements in Australia are handled by John Folpp Funeral Home, Scone, New South Wales, Australia. Memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Modoc County Historical Society, 600 So. Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101 or the Justin Crisis Fund. Warren Oliver Benner Warren Oliver Benner, age 92, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2007, in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Cremation has been performed by Klamath Cremation Service and he will be interred in Cedarville, CA. The third of the eight children of Bessie Mae (Dyke) and John J. Benner, Warren was born August 16, 1914, in Cedarville, California. He was raised in Cedarville and following graduation from high school he began working with heavy equipment. In 1936, he moved to Gerlach, Nevada and worked as a power shovel operator for Pacific Portland Cement Company (US Gypsum). He left his position to join the Navy during World War II and served as a Machinist's Mate First Class. Following his discharge in October 1945, he returned to his job in Gerlach and began dating his sister's best girlfriend, Kathleen Elizabeth Murphey, who lived in Cedarville. The couple married in November 3, 1947 and made their home in Gerlach. Next, they moved to the Bay Area where he became a shovel and crane operator of Local Union #3 for the next 25 years. During this time he enjoyed bowling with family and friends. Following his retirement in 1976 he returned to Cedarville where he and Kathleen designed and built their own home from the ground up. They often traveled to Klamath Falls for their building supplies, other shopping and medical care, and fell in love with the area. Their completed home was perfect in every way from the garden pathways to the birdhouses and feeders he built. While living in Cedarville he became an active leader for the Church of Christ where he ministered to the congregation for 17 years. In addition he was the caretaker of the church, mowing the grounds, and he even put on a new roof. They moved to Klamath Falls in January 1993 and became active members of the Nile Street Church of Christ. Warren and Kathleen enjoyed being together, fishing, playing cribbage, and traveling to a variety of places in the U.S. and Canada as well as Mexico and the Holy Land and they even enjoyed a cruise through the Panama Canal. Warren was a champion fixer-upper and liked working with his hands. Family was of utmost importance and he was delighted to raise one of his grandchildren, Stephanie. Survivors include his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Kathleen Benner; children Susan Musser and Brian Benner both of Eugene, OR; Stephen Benner of Central Point, OR and Angela Benner and her husband William Benner of Eagleville, CA; eight grandchildren including a special granddaughter, Stephanie Bremser of Klamath Falls; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild on the way; a brother and sister-in-law James "Hector" and Barbara Benner of Chester, CA; numerous nieces and nephews; and a former daughter-in-law and dear friend Jayne Sanford of Brentwood, CA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Irene, Jean, Beverly and Eleanor and brothers Virgil and Jack. Services for Margarie Nelson Funeral services for Margarie Nelson of Alturas, will be held July 22, 2007, at the Federated Church at 2 p.m. The Rev. Robert Ropp will return to Alturas to conduct the service. A time of fellowship will follow at the church hall. Mrs. Nelson passed away May 9, 2007, at the age of 92. She had made Alturas her home since 1947. Margarie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Marilyn and Ernie Hess, Alturas, CA; grandson Mike Hess and wife Marcie, Allen, TX; grandson Keith Hess and wife Lesley, Durham, CA; great-grandchildren Tim and Danielle Hess, Allen, TX; Whitney, Taylor, Nick and Alex Hess, Durham, CA; several nieces, nephews and friends. Margarie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lonnie Nelson; grandson Barry Hess; brother Lamar Roberts; sisters Lorene Stiles and Margie Lee Henderson. Donations may be made to the Federated Community Church, Alturas, CA. Lucille Louise Mead Lucille Louise Mead, born on September 15, 1909, passed away on July 13, 2007, in Mont Vernon, NH. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Susan) Mead of Mont Vernon, Kenneth (Carol) Mead of Tucson, AZ, her son-in-law Ted Billingsley of Madras, OR, 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Lannie, and her daughter, Lenore Billingsley. She was born in Seward, NE, the oldest of five brothers and two sisters, and graduated from high school in Beatrice. She was the last surviving member of her class. Lucille attended Lincoln Secretarial College. She and Lannie were married in 1929, and in 1934 headed west. As they traveled, they earned their way by working at any job available. They lived for a short time in Oregon City, OR, then moved to a logging camp called Big Lakes Camp, close to Canby, CA. After a few years in the logging industry, Lannie started Mead's Mobile Service, and Lucille started Mead's Cafe in Canby. After several years, Lucille and Lannie moved to Brookings, OR, where they started a Western Auto Store. At that time Lucille started working as a housekeeper for the priests of the Catholic Church she attended. After Lannie's death in 1960, she moved to Burney, CA, to care for her mother, and also continued her work as housekeeper for the priests in Burney. She cooked the meals, cleaned the parish house, and arranged the flowers. Later, Lucille moved to Madras, OR, to be close to her daughter and family. Three years ago she went to Mont Vernon to live with her son, Robert, and his family. Lucille loved her family and her church. There will be graveside services in Burney at a later date. Donations in Lucille's memory may be made to the Priests' Retirement Fund, Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento, c/o Finance Office, 2110 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.