Eugene 'Jerry' Palmer Eugene "Jerry" Palmer of Davis Creek died Sunday January 8, 2006 in El Centro, California of natural causes. Services will be held on Monday, January 16, 2006, at 2 p.m. at the Davis Creek Grange Hall in Davis Creek, CA. Graveside services at the Davis Creek Cemetery, with fellowship to follow at the Grange Hall. Jerry with his wife and mother-in-law owned and operated the Davis Creek Mercantile for twenty years. With his good friend, John Z and friends put on the famous Davis Creek BBQ's in the summers. Jerry was not always in the retail business. He was born September 6, 1937 in San Diego, CA. to George and Jean Palmer, his father was killed when he was two years old. His mother remarried Vernon Yates, who was Jerry's Dad until he died in Lakeview in 1990. Jerry started his careers as a box boy at the corner market in Ocean Beach, CA. Then right out of high school joined the Air Force and was accepted into the SAC Air Police. He guarded airplanes and flight lines all over the U.S. and Spain. He was very proud that he made the "All Second Air Force Baseball All-Star" team for two years and played shortstop and second base all over Europe. He came back to San Diego in 1960, and with his Mom's help went to work at Mission Bay Golf Course in San Diego. He was a maintenance worker, mowing greens and fairways. This is where he met his wife Beverley Hunter; her Dad owned the golf course. They were married on Feb. 25, 1961 exactly 2 months after their first date and spent almost 45 loving years together. Of course, Jerry got a promotion to Golf Course Superintendent (by his father-in-law). He went on to build and maintain four golf courses in San Diego County. He developed methods to grow turf in "alki" alkali soil. Jerry was always looking to the future and went into landscaping in 1977 owning with his partner, Tom Jones, Turf Masters, Inc. They provided landscaping for Seaport Village and San Diego redevelopment project, along with many other commercial jobs. He then decided it was time for a life style change and he and Beverley moved to Davis Creek to own and operate the Davis Creek Mercantile where Jerry became a storekeeper and "Cowboy." He rode his beloved cutting horse Rey Jay, winning many local awards in Modoc, Lake and Klamath counties. Everyone knew when Jerry was doing a good job, as he always laughed and let out a "Whoopi" and when he goofed-up, he did the same. He always had fun. Jerry was always involved. He was a little league coach and manager even before his son played ball. He was president of the San Diego Golf Course Superintendents Assoc. for many years. He was a commissioner on the Davis Creek Fire District and a member of the Modoc County Sheriff's Posse. He was active with the Modoc County Cancer Society and the grounds-keeper at the Davis Creek Cemetery. Jerry knew no strangers and could strike up a conversation with anyone, anywhere, just about anything. He loved all people and was especially proud of his children and their accomplishments. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, stepfather, and his mother-in-law. He is survived by his wife Beverley, of Davis Creek, CA; his son Brett and fiancée Wendy of San Diego; his daughter Sandra Bath and her husband Jerry of Lander, Wyoming. Grandchildren: Rick and Ben Bath, Kaleb, Ryan and Christopher Palmer, Caitlin Hakala, and great-granddaughter Tatum Bath. His sisters, Judy Feade and Patty Geanetta. Brothers-in-law, Kirk Hunter and wife Monica, Brad Hunter and wife Laurie. Nephews Blaine Hunter and Caine Feade and nieces Salina Hunter, Dawna and Kim Cordoza and Sara Feade. His dog Tilly and his horses Charlie, Stoney, and Squirt. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions in the name of Jerry Palmer to the Davis Creek Volunteer Fire Department or the organization of your choice. Dollie Mayers Dollie Elizabeth Halsey Mayers, 90, a resident of Alturas for the past 23 years, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2006 in Lincoln, California. She was born August 7, 1915 in Schell City, Missouri, to Charles and Maud Griffith Halsey. After growing up in Clinton, MO, she married Raymond Mayers on July 3, 1933. They were married by her uncle, Rev. Wade Johnson, who was a well-known Baptist evangelist. In 1938, Dollie and Raymond moved to Lincoln, CA, where their three daughters grew up and where Dollie resided for nearly 45 years. She was a very active member of the Lincoln Assembly of God church. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, who died in 1964. She worked for Del Monte for 34 years, and after retirement in the early 1980s, moved to Alturas, to be near her oldest daughter Shirley. Her final years were spent with her daughter Carol Files, in Lincoln and in Alturas. She was a loving and giving mother and grandmother who was always there for her family. She loved life to its fullest, was a devoted Christian, and was a blessing to all who knew her. She will be missed so very much. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Shirley Gooch and her grandson Mike Files, as well as her brothers Earl, George, Jim, and Dick Halsey, and sisters Marie Harrelson, Lola Sersey, and Nellie Kisor. She is survived by her daughters Carol Files of Alturas, and Charlotte Solander Hertel of Whitewater, CO; 11 grandchildren: Curt Stafford of Citrus Heights, CA, Vanessa Allen of Grants Pass, OR, Teddie Hayes of Rocklin, CA, Teri Brown-Riley of Cedarville, (Traci) Winona Brown of Citrus Heights, Susan Davis of Alturas, Ken Files of Boise, ID, Ray Solander, Frank Solander, and Marilyn Murch, all of Lincoln, and Barbi Fox of Colorado; 24 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Wednesday Jan uary 11 at the Manzanita Cemetery, near Lincoln, CA. Larry Van Meter Larry Van Meter of Alturas passed away January 3, 2006 at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA. Memorial services will be held at Kerr Mortuary Chapel on Friday, January 13 at 1:30 p.m. Wake to follow at 410 Chuckar Lane, Alturas. "Larry loved life and all his friends. Please come and help us remember Larry and how much he enjoyed life," encourage family members. He was born in San Francisco, CA on March 21, 1958, and received his education there. He studied Karate, was a mechanic, truck driver and house mover over the years. He loved to cook and people loved to eat his food. He was always willing to lend a hand whenever someone needed help. He was a fan of WWF Wrestling. Mr. Van Meter had lived in Modoc County for the past three years. He is survived by his long-time companion and wife, Laurie Sprouse VanMeter of Alturas; daughter Gina Van Meter of San Francisco; son, Chris Van Meter of Alturas, CA; grandson David Anthony Cerna of San Francisco; two sisters, Teresa Van Meter and Lorretta Van Meter, both of San Francisco; numerous friends and relatives. Gilbert Ellenberger Services for Gilbert "Gib" Ellenberger, 94, of Adin, will be held today, Thursday, January 12 at 11 a.m. at the Adin Community Bible Church. The Rev. Dave Lambert of Red Bluff and Rev. Ryan Harper of Adin will officiate. Burial will be at the Adin Cemetery. Mr. Ellenberger died Saturday, January 7, 2006, at Mayer's Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, CA. He was born December 7, 1911, in Phillipsburg County, Kansas. He was a life-long resident of Adin, CA. He was a timber faller and worked in the lumber industry until he retired. Survivors include his wife Tommie of Adin; four sons, Dolan of Lakeview, Tommy of Redding, Dearld of Adin and Larry of Adin; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adin Community Bible Church. Arrangements are being handled by Kerr Mortuary in Alturas. Herbert Ivory Dally Herbert Ivory Dally of Fort Bidwell passed away December 23, 2005, in Fernley, NV at the home of his son Brandon. Herbert was born November 24, 1928 to Ivory and Olivia Dally in Berkeley, CA. He spent his childhood in Pittsburgh, CA and on the family farm near Oakley, CA. He attended schools in Pittsburgh and Oakley, and graduated from Liberty Union High School. When the Korean War came, Herbert enlisted in the U.S. Navy, in which he served aboard an aircraft carrier. Upon the death of his father, the Navy gave him an early honorable discharge, and he was sent home to operate the family farm. Eventually the farm was sold. By the time the farm was sold, Herbert had married and had four children. With his family, he moved to Chicago, where for a time he managed a small business. This was followed by a move to Nevada. In Nevada he worked as a miner for many years, and raised his three sons. When he retired, he moved to the Lake Mead area. In 2002, he returned to his native California, to Modoc County, where he took up residence in Fort Bidwell. Herbert's life-long favorite pastime was fishing. After retirement he owned a good-sized boat, and while at Lake Mead he delighted in taking other retirees out on the lake to fish. After moving to Modoc County he quickly located the best fishing spots. At Fort Bidwell, though, Herbert, a warm, caring, kindly man, found so many ways to help his neighbors and the community in general that he rarely had time to fish. During his brief time in Fort Bidwell, he accomplished many things and made many friends. Herbert was a life-long member of the Catholic Church and a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus. He joined the Fort Bidwell Volunteer Fire Department and helped with all their activities. Herbert Dally is survived by his sister, Beverly Dally Kloepfer, his three sons, Brandon, Cameron, and Logan, and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Shannon. Memorial services are pending. Dominique Angelique Forrest Funeral services for infant Dominique Angelique Forrest, known as "Nikki," will be held at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas on Monday, January 16 at 10 a.m. Visitation will be the same morning at 9 a.m. at Kerr Mortuary. She was born on December 15, 2005, in Fall River Mills, CA. She passed away from natural causes on January 7, 2006, in Alturas. She is survived by her mother, Michele Lee Forrest of Alturas, CA; grandmother Jackie Hansen of Yuba City, CA; grandfather Nathaniel Forrest of Reno, NV; great-grandfather Norman Forrest of Alturas, CA; great-grandparents Harry and Clydene Kightlinger, Yuba City, CA; great uncles, Max and Mike Forrest of Alturas, CA; great aunt, Barbara Spencer, San Leandro, CA; aunts: Josie, Bernie, Rose of Marysville, CA and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother Georgine Forrest and aunt April Forrest. ~~~~~~ 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.