John D Weber John D Weber, born May 31,1921, in Modoc County,CA, passed away on November 10, 2005, in Alturas, CA. He was the son of Pete and Cordelia Weber. He was a third generation cattle rancher in Modoc County. He was married 63 years to Mary Brooks Weber. He graduated from the University of California at Davis with an associate's degree in agriculture and then served in the Navy during WWII as a gunner's mate on the USS New Mexico battleship. He was an active member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and held memberships in the Elk's, Lions and Rotary Clubs. He was also a member of the honored organization Ranchos Vistadores. He was a former elementary and high school board trustee, a 4-H Club Project Leader, and a Modoc County Supervisor. He was a former Director of the Modoc County Chamber of Commerce, Alturas Rural Fire Department, Modoc County Farm Bureau, the National Forest Advisory Board, and the American National Cattlemen's Association. He was an advisor to the Bureau of Land Management. He was the past President of the Modoc County Council of Natural Resources, the Modoc County Cattlemen's Association, the California Cattlemen's Association, the National Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen's Association. He received awards for the Modoc County Livestock Man of the Year and the California Livestock Man of the Year. He was recognized as a man who was committed to and who worked enthusiastically for his family, church, community and the cattle industry. John was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Cordelia,brother Herman, and grandaughter Jennifer. He is survived by his wife Mary, sister Mildred Robison of New Pine Creek,; daughters Jonny Smith ( Jerry), Sacramento, CA; Brooke Matthews (Richard), Elko, NV; sons Pete Weber (Cathy), Fallon, NV and Andy Weber (Teresa), Alturas, CA; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Modoc County Cattlemen's Association at P.O. Box E, Cedarville California 96104 Services for Warren Flournoy Services for Warren Flournoy of Likely will take place Saturday, November 19 at 1 p.m. at the Likely Fire Hall, with burial in the Likely Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Likely Fire Department. Mr. Flournoy passed away in Reno, NV on Monday, November 14, 2005. He was age 85 years and was born in Likely on June 18, 1920. A complete obituary will be published next week. Mildred Webb Mildred Webb who was born in Cedarville and lived most of her life in Modoc County, passed away at the age of 89 years, on November 12, 2005 at her home in Alturas, CA. A waitress for over 50 years in Alturas, Lakeview and Redding, she was a loving mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother. She was born to Daisey and Lawrence Goodwin in Cedarville, CA on September 2, 1916. She had an appreciation for nature's wonders and enjoyed rock hounding and gardening. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and was a fan and supporter at their many sports and school functions. Dearly loved, her family always knew she could be counted on to share her love and strength. She is survived by her daughter Irene Ivers and husband Dave of Alturas; daughter Carol Weber and husband Len of Alturas; son Bobby Webb and wife Donna of Alturas; brother Marion "Jiggs" Goodwin and wife Chris of Winnemucca, NV; brother Dale "Corkey" Goodwin and wife Anita of Cedarville, CA; sister Isabel Sandhagen of Elko, NV. grandchildren Gary Royal, Bart Wheeler, Darren Egle, Darlene Estes and Danny Egle of Alturas; Debbie McCord of Sutherland, Deven Egle of Oroville, CA; Robbie Webb, Donny Webb, Christina Webb and daughter-in-law Betty Webb of Riddle; Dale Webb of Lebanon, OR; Jimmy Partridge of Grass Valley; Lonnie and Montie Webb of Marysville; numerous great and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Kearney Goodwin, sister Beatrice Winnop of Cedarville; son Dale Webb and grandson Billy Webb of Crescent City; granddaughter Brenda Ivers of Alturas. Services will be held Saturday, November 19 at 11 a.m. at graveside at the Cedarville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Redding Field Office, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002. A loving tribute Grandma Millie, Words cannot describe how you will be missed. You were the sunshine of everybody's lives. You were the one person everyone counted on. You never forgot a birthday, even when you had so many to remember. I could always count on seeing you at every sports function or anything we were involved in. I have never met anyone as special as you were. You were the strongest and bravest lady I have ever known. I'm very proud and privileged to be a part of you. One thing I can say is that you will never be forgotten. Your love and strength touched so many lives. You will be in our hearts forever. I Love You, Grandma! Your Granddaughter Devona Parks Devona Pearl Parks, 90, of Adin died Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, CA. Devona Pearl Wolter was born August 5, 1915 in Egli, Harney County, Oregon to Leonard and Arkie Lee Wolter. The Wolter homestead at Egli was located at the present site of Wagontire, Oregon.In 1917, her family traveled by spring wagon to Big Valley and the family purchased property in the Center District, just east of what is known as the Ash Creek Wildlife Area. Devona graduated from Center School and Big Valley Joint Union High School in Adin, CA. The high school in Adin was called Big Valley Joint Union High School from 1919 to the fall of 1958, when the high schools in Big Valley were unified. As a young girl Devona cared for children, worked as housekeeper and cooked for hay crews. On October 5, 1937, Devona married Haskell Parks in Reno, Nevada. She devoted her life to her family and was an "old fasioned Mom." She was always there providing support and words of wisdom. Devona's grandchildren and great-grandchildren filled her life with joy and encouragement. As a rancher's wife she appreciated and enjoyed the beauty of nature. She took pride in her vegetable and flower gardens. Devona enjoyed cooking as she prepared baked goods and special dishes for her family and friends. Over the years she wrote numerous loving letters and notes to her neighbors, friends and family. They were written with special words that expressed courage, concern, hope and best wishes. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Darla and Bob Bartell of Sprague River, OR; son and daughter-in-law Jerry and Ineese Parks of Adin, CA; and daughter and son-in-law Belva and Tom Landes of Lookout, CA; granddaughters Brynina and Ed Coronado of Fairbanks, Alaska and Julie and Steve Gagnon of Adin, CA; grandsons Edward and Brenda Bartell of Sprague River, OR, and Buck Parks of Adin, CA; five great-grandchildren Kyle, Brett and Taryn Gagnon, Natalie and Savannah Coronado, and Douglas Bartell; two brothers, Chester Wolter of Adin and Vernon Wolter of Redding; sister-in-law Reita Bassett of Mt. Shasta and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Haskell, and three brothers Tom, Charles "Bud" and Gene Wolter. A private family memorial service was held on Saturday, November 12, 2005, at the Adin Cemetery, Adin, CA. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.Arrangements are being handled by McDonald's Burney Chapel. ~~~~~~ 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.