Modoc County Record – May 3, 2007 Melvin E. Smith , DDS Melvin E. Smith, DDS, passed away at his home surrounded by family on April 27, 2007, after a long illness. He was born on May 2, 1922, in Alturas, CA. While attending UC Berkeley, he was called to serve in the US Army during World War II. Upon his return, he completed his DDS at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in San Francisco. In 1950, he and his wife, Bea moved to Davis where he opened his dental practice. Following the sad loss of his infant son Danny and service as a dentist during the Korean War, he returned to Davis to continue his practice and raise a family. He retired from dentistry after 20 years, and subsequently worked for the State of California until his retirement in 1986. Retirement offered him time to pursue his many passions which included following Aggie football and basketball, as well as the many activities of his three granddaughters. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bea; daughters Joan Smith-Maclean and husband Gerry Maclean of Davis, and Janet McCullough and husband Tim, of Moraga; grandchildren Hayley Maclean, Carrie Supinski and husband AJ Supinski, and Becky McCullough; cousins Carolyn Cranford and husband Larry, and Dick Smith and wife Karen; aunt Georgia Smith, Alturas; niece Barbara McDowell and nephew Bruce McDowell, and sister in law, Joyce McDowell. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to U.C. Davis Athletics (UC Regents, "In Memory of Mel Smith"), Yolo Hospice, the Sutter Davis Hospital Foundation, or a charity of choice. Mel's family thanks all of their friends who provided such kind and loving support during his illness. Mary Cathleen Testerman Mary Cathleen Testerman, 87, of Alturas passed away Friday, April 27, 2007, at Warnerview Convalescent Hospital, Alturas, CA. She was born Mary Davis in Ohio in 1919 and moved to Whittier, CA in 1950 with her husband Harold Neiderhelman and their four daughters. Later in life she married Charlie Testerman and in 1990, she moved with her daughter Judy and husband Tom Moore to Alturas. Charlie and Mary lived in Brooks Park. After Charlie passed on, Mary made her home at Warnerview, where God Bless, all the people there, grew to be part of Mary's family and friends, "bless them all," says her daughter Judy Moore of Alturas. "Mom was a real good fisherman/camper. She was very devoted to her church Faith Baptist. Mom's best friend is Jesus, who she is with now." Mary was one of five generations and those generation family members lived near her in Alturas and include Judy Moore, Tammy Urban, Amanda Munoz, Alliyah Munoz. She also had a very large family. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Testerman, and both her parents Nita and Harry Hartman, sister Betty Weber, sister Ruth Seigroth and brother Robert Munday. Mary is survived by many people including her loving younger sisters Shirley Mann and husband Bill of GermanTown Memphis, TN; and Theresa Wheels and husband Chuck of Idyllwild, CA. Mary had four daughters, twin, Judy Moore and husband Tom of Alturas and Joyce Reid of Alturas; older daughter Mary Jane Corder and husband Neal of Nampa, ID; younger daughter Cathleen Susan Bolken and husband Mike of Wildomar, CA. Her grandchildren Norman and Julie Corder, Nampa, ID; Amy Corder, Sacramento; Beth and Russel, Nampa, ID; Karen and John Roels, Anaheim; Stephanie and Rick Urban, Altadena; Susan and Bill Blanch, Florida; April and Brian Little John, Ladera Ranch, CA; Margo and Richard Urban, Lake Elsinore; Tammy Urban and Joe VanEtten, Alturas; Debbie and Dewayen Urban, Sacramento; John and Joy Wisser, Alturas; Keith and Rebecca Moore, Alturas. Great-grandchildren Amanda and Mike Munoz, Alturas; Jeremy Urban, Lake Elsinore; JoJo Urban and April Oliver, Alturas; Heather Urban, Jennifer Urban, Sarah Urban, Sacramento; Christian Wisser, Adam Wisser, Alturas; Erin Moore, Alturas; Andrew Mortenson, Matthew Mortenson, Sean Mortenson, Kerry Russell, Nampa, ID, Brian Corder, Nicole Corder, Nampa, ID, Justin Collier, Jonas Collier, Alturas; Cody Wills, Anaheim, Nichole Wills, Anaheim, Steven Urban, Megan Urban, Altadena. Great-great grandchildren: Tarren Mortenson, Nampa, ID; Michael Munoz, Alturas; Aaliyah Munoz, Alturas; Andrew Munoz, Alturas; Matthew Urban, Alturas, Randi Urban, Alturas, R.J. Bigsby, Sacramento. Nieces Dorothy Jones and Charlie Jones, Alturas; nephews Herman and Jan Niederhelman, Port Orange, FL; Kathy and Dale Drown Roseau, Minn, and "our special Terri Larson, Elmonte. Teri was Mary's special girl. Thank you Terri for loving my mom," offers Judy. "God Bless all of mom's friends in Alturas; she loved you all." Services will be held Saturday, May 5 at 2 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 810 West Carlos St., Alturas. Her very dear friend Pastor Rod Bodmer will conduct the service. Mary will be laid to rest at Alturas Cemetery next to her husband of 35 years, Charles Testerman. "If I missed a loved one, I am truly sorry," offers Judy Moore. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.