Thanks to Brenton Dodge Modoc County Record - March 5,1998 Harold "Dusty" Miller Former Alturas resident Harold "Dusty" Miller died of a heart attack on February 24, 1998 at Spring Lake Village in Santa Rosa, Calif. He was 85. A native of California, he was born in Yreka, Calif. on March 20, 1912. Mr. Miller worked for the National Park Service at the Grand Canyon until entering the U.S. Navy in 1942. He was sent to Guadalcanal with the First U.S. Marine Corps group and was later re-assigned as a Combat Information Center officer on the U.S.S. Enterprise. On May 20, 1944, he and Joan Slye, who was originally from Montana, but working in Seattle during the War, were married in Seattle, Wash. They were close to celebrating their 54th year of marriage at the time of his passing. After the war, Mr. Miller worked for the U.S. Forest Service as a ranger in the Lands and Timber Management Department. He worked on the El Dorado, Tahoe, Mendocino, Modoc in the 1950s, and Shasta Trinity National Forests during the 1960s, during his long career with the Forest Service. Mrs. Miller recalls their time in Modoc with fondness. They developed many friendships here. After retiring in 1973 from the Forest Service, Mr. Miller accepted a job with Southern Pacific Land Company in Red ding for seven years. He is survived by his wife Joan of Santa Rosa; three children, Russ Miller of Modesto, Susan Lowenkron of Eugene, Ore. and Mike Miller of Alameda; four grandchildren Kimberly and Kelleigh Miller and Gabe and Aaron Lowenkron. A memorial service was held Sunday, February 29 at Oakmont Memorial Gardens in Lafayette, Calif. Bonnie Jean Davis Surprise Valley native Bonnie Jean Davis died in Fresno, Calif. on February 27, 1998. She was 65 years of age and had lived most of her life in Alturas and Cedarville. Born Bonnie Jean Starr to Mildred [Boston] and Eugene Starr in Cedarville, Calif., she attended local schools, including Modoc High School. She was a homemaker and recently had been united with her daughter, whom she had been separated from when her daughter was very young. Mrs. Davis died of natural causes. She had been living in Fresno area for the past six months, after finding her daughter. She is survived by her daughter Dolly Sylvester of Clovis and three grandchildren. Private services were held in Fresno, Calif., care of the Tinkler Funeral Chapel. Remembrances may be made to the charity of choice. Elizabeth A. Colburn Elizabeth Amelia Colburn, a native of Modoc County, died in Alturas, Calif. on February 21, 1998 at the age of 93 years. Born Elizabeth Amelia Metzker in Cedarville, Calif. on June 16, 1904, to Elizabeth [Addington] and Edward Metzker, she attended local schools. On New Year's Day, January 1, 1923, she married Charles Everett Colburn. Mrs. Colburn was a cook with Local 228 and was a member of the Order of Rebekah Lodge and Native Daughters of the Golden West. She made her home in Alturas for 60 years, and returned to Alturas after the death of her husband in 1964. Her husband preceded her in death on June 14, 1964, after 41 years of marriage. Mrs. Colburn is survived by niece Leona Stripling and nephew Larry Metzker, both of Lakeland, Florida; great nephews Jay and Scott Stripling of Lakeland; and Billy Stripling, U.S. Army; great niece Mae Alexander of Klamath Falls, Ore.; great nephews Ed and Phil Metzker of Lakeland, Florida; great niece Dixie Metzker of Lakeland; great-great nieces Sarah and Rachel Alexander; great-great nephew Ben Stripling and many wonderful friends. Services were held at Kerr Mortuary Chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27 in Alturas. Pastor Rod Bodmer officiated. Interment was at Alturas Cemetery in Alturas, Calif. Douglas Alexander Clark Modoc resident Douglas Alexander Clark, known to his friends and co-workers as one of the "last of the old style cowboys," died in Alturas, Calif. on February 25, 1998, a month shy of his 70th birthday. Mr. Clark was born in Watsonville, Calif. on March 30, 1928. He completed high school in Watsonville, graduating in 1946 and attended a year of college at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Calif. before embarking on his journey as a cowboy and rancher on several cattle ranches throughout Oregon, Nevada and California. He was last employed at the Estill Ranch in Likely, Calif. "All his friends and co-workers commented on his out standing cowboy skills, especially roping," recalls his daughter Jenny Marsh of Bakersfield. Fr. Ray Hopp conducted services at graveside in Paisley, Ore. on Friday, February 27. Mr. Clark is survived by his three children David Clark of Buelton, Calif.; Jenny Marsh, Bakersfield; Martha and husband Greg Ptasnik of Pinedale, Wyoming; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Carolyn Clark of Kentville, N.S. Canada; Rex and Jean Clark of Roseville; six grand children, Stephanie Marsh, Nadra Clark, Malia Clark, Hannah Clark, Caitlin Clark and Ryan Ptasnik; one great-grandchild Max Reynolds; his partner in life these past 11 years, Eileen Cody and her grandchildren Robert and Cindy Stanton, Billy and N'ke Charter and Trevor Cody. He was preceded in death by his parents Basil and Neska Clark of Watsonville and aunt Eula Dolye of Watsonville. Modoc County Record - March 12, 1998 Carleton Lewis Pope Carleton Lewis Pope called Modoc County, "God's little piece of heaven." Mr. Lewis, an Alturas resident for the past 20 years, loved living in Modoc County. Friends and family members were saddened by his sudden demise when he died on Monday, March 9, 1998 in Redding, Calif. Born in Oxford, Connecticut on January 16, 1910, he was 88 years of age at the time of his passing. He had graduated from Seymour High School in Connecticut and continued his education in Engineering at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. As a tool designer in Connecticut, he designed a clip for a gun, which was patented by the company for which he worked as a young man. He and Rhea Genevieve Moffitt, whom he knew while growing up and attending school together in Connecticut, were married in New York on July 4, 1936. "They had a beautiful relationship together for the almost 62 years they were married," shared Mr. Pope's daughter, Nancy Weimann. The family moved from Connecticut to Southern California in 1951 and Mr. Pope worked for Lockheed Aircraft in Burbank for 25 years, until he retired in 1978. During that time, he helped design the first space shuttle and some of the materials which were used on that shuttle. He also worked for Boeing and was called back from retirement for his expertise on projects being worked on at Boeing. He was a well respected engineer, who made his family proud of his accomplishments. In 1978, after discovering Modoc County, he and Rhea purchased property in Alturas which they called the "PW Ranch" with his daughter, Nancy, son-in-law William and grandchildren. "The grandkids were the apple of his eye," recalls his daughter. Mr. Pope enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, driving his tractor and doing carpentry work. He and wife Rhea took an active role in their community and maintained a close relationship with their children and grandchildren. Mr. Pope is survived by his wife Rhea of Alturas; daughter Nancy Weimann and husband William A. Weimann of Alturas; grandson William C. Weimann and wife Kimberly of Alturas and great-grandsons Johnathen Weimann, Nathan and Cody Book of Alturas; grand-daughter Trudy Jean Cavasso of Redding and grandsons Cody and William E. Cavasso also of Redding; son Richard Pope and wife Carol of Michigan; grandsons Steven Pope, Alan Pope and wife Samantha and Brian Pope, all of Michigan; and one sister Elsie Curtiss and husband Les of Ansonia, Conn. Elder Earl Clark will conduct a service and time of prayer for family and friends at the home of Nancy and William Weimann in Alturas on Friday, March 13 at 3:00 p.m. The family suggests that any contributions in Mr. Pope's memory be directed to the Modoc Senior Citizens Center, 906 W. Fourth St., Alturas. Curtis Vincil Coppedge Services for former Alturas resident Curtis Vincil Coppedge will be held at graveside at the Alturas Cemetery on Saturday, March 14 at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Coppedg Medford, Ore., of complications from Multiple Sclerosis. He was 41 years of age. A graduate of Henley High School in Klamath Falls, Ore., he furthered his education at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore. Mr. Coppedge was a structural designer who also enjoyed gardening and motorcycling. Three years of his life were spent in Modoc County. He was born on November 5, 1956 in LaJolla, Calif. Mr. Coppedge is survived by his sons Vincil Lyle and Shane Curtis Coppedge, both of Klamath Falls, Ore.; his mother Dorothea Chism of Klamath Falls, Ore.; brothers Grant Coppedge of Olympia, Wash.; Bryan Coppedge of Medford, Ore.; and sister Karen Coppedge of Medford, Ore.; The family suggests that any memorial contributions be directed to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1650 N.W. Front Ave., #190, Portland, Ore. 97203. Lynn Melvin Gaylord Lynn Melvin Gaylord, 82, of Redding, died at his home Wednesday evening, March 4,1998, following a lengthy illness. A native of Bieber, he was born June 29, 1915 to a pioneer family that homesteaded the Widow Valley area of Modoc County. His father was a teamster, and ran freight wagons and stagecoach lines throughout the northstate. Mr. Gaylord had lived in Bieber most of his early years, but prior to moving to Redding in 1965 he had also lived in McArthur, Burney and Fall River, where he worked in various lumber and logging operations. During his youth, he worked for the CCC, the Civilian Conservation Corp. He re tired in 1978 after working 14 years as a lumber grader with Champion International in Anderson. He was very active with the Anderson Senior Center, and helped build their new hall. He also belonged to the Redding Moose Lodge No. 1006, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to dance, and was an accomplished musician; family members including his parents and siblings all played in a band for many years. Surviving is a son Dennis Gaylord of Pendleton, Ore.; a daughter Sharon Briggs of Redding; a sister Grace Hales of Redding; a brother Leland Gaylord of McArthur, grand children Russell Catalan of McKinleyville; Bradley Catalan of Hayward; Jennifer Briggs of Redding; Sean Rose of Seattle, Steven Scritchfield of Richland, Wash. and twins Yolanda and Rhonda Gaylord, both of Sutherlin, Ore. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 10 at 2 p.m. at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers in Red Bluff, with burial following at Oak Hill Cemetery. Peggy Anne Olson Former Alturas resident Peggy Anne Olson, whose husband the Rev. Karl Olson, pastored at the Federated Church in Alturas for many years, died of a massive stroke in McCloud, Calif. on Friday, Feb. 27, 1998. She was 75. Born June 14, 1922, her interests were her family, religious education for children, women's activities in the churches she served and environmentally concerned groups. She worked for world peace. Mrs. Olson was a member of the Fremont Congregational Church for 18 years, where her husband served as pastor. She is survived by her husband Rev. Karl Olson of McCloud; five children; two brothers, six great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Services were held Feb. 28 at the Fremont Congregational Church, in Fremont, Calif. Modoc County Record - March 19, 1998 Arthur C. Avery Arthur C. Avery, 89, known to many Alturas residents during his almost 30 years as a resident in Alturas, died March 13, 1998 at his home in Klamath Falls, Ore. Mr. Avery, an active member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, the Rebekah Lodge, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3327, Alturas and the Alturas Rifle and Pistol Club, had relocated with his wife Ruth to Klamath Falls in November of 1997. He was born in Cincinnati on October 5, 1908 and reared in Oberlin, Ohio. During his service with the U.S. Navy, he worked with Radar. Art and Ruth Wait were married in 1935. Mr. Avery was a factory worker over the years. The Averys moved to Alturas in 1970. He loved to fish and was an avid bowler who enjoyed league play in Alturas. He also worked with the Junior Bowlers and the Special Olympics. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, June Marie. He is survived by his wife Ruth of 63 years; two daughters, Mary Thomas of Klamath Falls, Ore.; Janet Johnson of Oberlin; 11 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, several of whom reside in Alturas and one great-great-grandson. Services were held at graveside at the Alturas Cemetery on Tuesday, March 17 at 11 a.m. Lunch followed at the Christian Life Assembly church in Alturas. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Merle West Cancer Treatment Center, 2610 Uhrmann Road, Klamath Falls, Ore. 97601. Rose Sylvia McKinney Rose Sylvia McKinney, an active community member since her move to Alturas 18 years ago, died in Alturas, Calif. on Thursday, March 12, 1998. Mrs. McKinney was an active volunteer with Modoc Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary, visiting and assisting patients, helping with their many fund raisers and creating items for the hospital Gift Shop. Born Rose Sylvia Angelico on September 29, 1923, in Pueblo, Colo., she was the second youngest child in her family. She graduated from Centennial High School in Pueblo, before moving to Los Angeles at the age of 19. She went directly to work for Lockheed Corp., riveting P-38's during World War II. She later became a telephone and PBX operator, positions she enjoyed for 20 years, while rearing her family. She married Brad McKinney in 1952 in Los Angeles, and the two of them retired to Alturas in 1979. She became active with the Alturas Grange, took up bowling, and enjoyed league bowling. She was 74 at the time of her passing and had made many friends in her life. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 16. Father Rodney Hall officiated. Interment followed at the Alturas Cemetery. Following the services, Modoc Medical Center Auxiliary volunteers hosted a time of fellowship at the McKinney home. Mrs. McKinney is survived by two sons, Michael Doyle of Seattle, Wash and Lance McKinney of Redding; three sisters Phylis Buck and Lena Mathews of Pueblo, Colo. and Tracy Sterba, Los Angeles; brothers Bob Angelico of Solano Beach, Calif., Joe Angelico of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Chas Angelico of Kelso, Wash.; granddaughters Christina Doyle of Santa Cruz; Lori Doyle of Anchorage, Alaska; Katlin McKinney of Redding and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. McKinney was preceded in death by her husband Brad in 1991 and a younger brother. The family suggests that contributions in Mrs. McKinney's memory, be directed to the Modoc Medical Center Auxiliary, 228 McDowell St., Alturas, CA. 96101. Jose Leopoldo Ciprian Jose Leopoldo Ciprian, a Modoc County resident since 1987, died March 7, 1998 at Modoc Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility in Alturas, Calif. He was a few days shy of his 67th birthday. Mr. Ciprian was born in Los Angeles, Calif. on March 18, 1931. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alturas on Wednesday, March 11. Fr. Rodney Hall officiated. Interment followed at the Davis Creek Cemetery in Davis Creek, Calif. Kerr Mortuary of Alturas was in charge of arrangements. Modoc County Record News of March 26, 1998 Bert Roos McCowin Bert Roos McCowin, owner of Bert's Body Shop in Alturas for the past 23 years and an active member of the Alturas community, died Tuesday night, March 24, 1998 at his home in Alturas, Calif. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 27 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Alturas, with graveside services to follow at Lake City Cemetery. Mr. McCowin was a well-liked man of many talents. He was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on December 26, 1930 to Ferrol [Roos] and Logan McCowin. He was baptized a Mormon. He graduated from high school in Modesto and served in the U.S. Air Force for four years during the Korean Conflict. He was a teacher of sheet metal work and also worked on the air craft, while serving his country. After his military service, he put himself through college, by working in an auto body shop in the Bay Area. While growing up, he had learned about auto mechanics from his father, and he put that knowledge to use later in life. He graduated from Diablo Valley College with an Associate of Arts, then graduated from San Francisco State College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management. He went on to obtain his real estate license and his real estate broker's license while in the Bay Area, when he met Barbara Thomas of San Francisco. The two married November 9, 1963 in Sacramento and have shared 34 years of marriage. Mr. McCowin opened a body shop known as "Haga-McCowin Auto Repair," with a partner in South San Francisco. During the 1960s, he took a special interest in building Dune Buggies and enjoyed racing them in the Mint 500 in Las Vegas each year. He helped others build dune buggies and be longed to several clubs for the hobby. In 1975, the McCowins moved to Alturas, when Bert purchased Stub Miller's business and changed the name to Bert's Body Shop, which he continued to operate at the time of his death. He built and raced stock cars under the Bert's Body Shop name at the Modoc District Fair for several years. He loved life and worked at living it to its fullest. He was active in the Alturas community as a member of Alturas Rotary Club, for which he served as secretary at one time; Past Exalted Ruler of Alturas Elks Lodge 1756 BPOE, and served as a past president for the Alturas Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved to fish and enjoyed photography, as time allowed. He was 67 at the time of his passing. He is survived by his wife Barbara McCowin of Alturas; mother Ferrol McCowin of Lake City; children Vicki Cosgrove and husband John; Jay and wife Sarah Knudsen of Castro Valley; granddaughter Taryn and grandson Elliot and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Maureen and his father. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the "Alturas Rotary Youth Park Fund," 135 North Main St., Alturas, CA. 96101. Fannie Irene Allen Alturas resident and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 3327 member Fannie Irene Allen died Monday, March 23, 1998 in Alturas, Calif. at Modoc Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility, where she had been residing since January. Services for Mrs. Allen will be held at Kerr Mortuary at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 27 with interment to follow at the Alturas Cemetery. The VFW Auxiliary will host a time of fellowship for all, at the Veterans' Memorial Hall in Alturas, following interment. Visitation will be held from 2:00-6:00 p.m. today, March 26 at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas. Mrs. Allen was an active member and served on many committees and in official capacities with the lo cal VFW Auxiliary 3327 for many years. She actively supported the Modoc Senior Citizens Center activities, as well. She was born Fannie Irene Lawton, to Mary [Noody] and Charles Lawton. Irene and her twin sister, who died as an infant, were the youngest of 14 children - all boys. She was born September 13, 1918 in Camillus, New York, but as a teen moved to California with her family. She graduated from South Gate High School, South Gate, Calif. and just after her 21st birthday, married Francis L. Allen in Yuma, Ariz. on October 21, 1939. The couple raised their four children and celebrated 48 years of marriage. Francis preceded Irene in death in 1987. While rearing their children and as a long-time resident of Compton, Calif. she worked on the Voters' Board recalled her daughter Peggy Bell of Bly, Ore. Mrs. Allen kept busy with her children's school activities and later as a great-grandmother continued to help children as the VFW Auxil iary's Safety Chairperson. Through her efforts, she promoted the "Lite-a-Bike" and "Lite-a-Kid" programs in the Alturas community. When Francis retired, the Allens relocated to Alturas in 1978, and Mrs. Allen became involved in the VFW Auxiliary 3327, where she made many friends and remained ac tive for many years. She is survived by two sons, Dale Allen of Long Beach; Wayne Allen of Fountain Valley; two daughters, Peggy Bell of Bly, Ore. and Donna Hill of Paramount, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Contributions in Mrs. Allen's memory may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary to Pete Christensen Post 3327, [VFW Auxiliary Post 3327, 400 Modoc St., Alturas, CA 96101. John "Jack" Jones Friends and family members were stunned by the sudden passing of John "Jack" Jones of Alturas, the evening of March 19, 1998 at his Alturas home. Mr. Jones, 77, and a resident of Alturas the past 22 years, died of an aneurysm. He was born in Munhall, Pennsylvania on June 16, 1920 and graduated from Munhall High School there. He served with the U.S. Army Air Corps in the radio communications field in the Pacific Arena during World War II. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant on January 4, 1946. Before entering into military service, he married Rhea M. Bost of Whitaker, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1942. The two celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary this year. After his discharge, Mr. Jones worked as an electrical contractor in the east before relocating with his family as a Journeyman Electrician to Westchester, Calif. in 1952, where he worked for Hughes Aircraft for many years. The Jones moved to Alturas in 1976, where Mr. Jones was active in the Alturas Rifle Club and as a past member of the Alturas Elks Lodge 1756. He is survived by his wife Rhea Jones of Alturas; son Robert Jones and wife Dale of Hermosa Beach; son David Jones and wife Sue of Santa Clarita; brother Raymond Jones and sister-in-law Shirley of Munhall, Pennsylvania. No services will be held, at the request of the deceased. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Marcell Francis McGeorge Surprise Valley native Marcell Francis McGeorge died in Carson City, Nev. on March 4, 1998 at the age of 80 years. The family is respecting Mrs. McGeorge's wishes that no services be held. Her cremains will be going to Felton, Calif., where she had resided for many years, before moving to Carson City. She was born and reared in Lake City, Calif. on December 10, 1917 to Frank and Birdie Wheeler. A son, Ron Wood preceded her in death, as did her sisters Geraldine Baer, formerly of San Mateo, Iva Quirk of Fort Bidwell and a brother Vern Wheeler of Roseburg, Ore. She is survived by her sons, Skip Wood of Alturas; Sam Hercig, Carson City, Nev.; Gary and Tom Hercig of Felton, Calif. and daughter Connie Clark of Grass Valley; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, plus numerous nieces and nephews. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.