Record new summaries for May 13, 1999 Mabel Claire Flournoy Mitchell Mabel Claire Flournoy Mitchell passed away May 1, 1999 in Woodland Hills, Calif. Private interment will be held at the Likely Cemetery at a later date. Mabel was born in Likely, Calif. on the home ranch to Lutie and Arthur Flournoy on October 5, 1907. She was the third child of ten Flournoy children. After graduating from Modoc Union High School and the University of Nevada at Reno, she taught schools in Reno and Fallon, Nev. She married Walter "Mitch" Mitchell on October 21, 1932 in Reno. The couple made their home in Seattle, Washington for "quite some time," according to family members, while Mitch was a pilot with Northwest Air lines. They later bought Modern Appliance in Al turas and moved to Alturas where they reared their two children. After they sold the Alturas business, they moved to Santa Monica. Mrs. Flournoy was an avid bridge player and a beautiful pianist. She remained very close to her family throughout the years and was always there to help when needed. After her husband died on September 7, 1971, she and her sister Hazel shared a home in Woodland for a time, before Mabel moved to Woodland Hills. "She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who cherished her life-long friends and was truly a joy to know and love," de scribes her family. She is survived by her daughter Georgie Green and husband Jerry of Woodland Hills, Calif.; a son Robert "Rob" Mitchell and wife Jude of Silverthorne, Colo.; seven grand children and five great-grandchildren; a sister Hazel Dorris of Woodland, Calif.; sisters-in-law Mary Flournoy of Likely and Alice Flournoy ; three brothers and their wives Donald and Shirley Flournoy; Robert and Lizzette Flournoy and Warren and Beverly Flournoy all of Likely and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters Georgie Flournoy and Helen F. Auble; a sister-in-law Amy Ruthe Flournoy and brothers Kenneth, John D. and Harry O. Flournoy. Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice. Melba R. Hughes Services for Melba R. Hughes of Alturas, will be held to day, May 13 at 11 a.m. at graveside at the Alturas Cemetery. Mrs. Hughes passed away in Alturas, Calif. on Tuesday, May 11, 1999 at the age of 82. Born Melba R. Ring in Oroville, Calif. on October 11, 1916, she was a graduate of the Oroville High School. She married Richard "Dick" Hughes August 4, 1945 in Burlingame, Calif. Melba, Dick and family moved to Cedar Pass, Modoc County in 1956, where Dick was employed for the Division of Highways. In 1957, they moved to Davis Creek, where Melba was active in school and community activities. The family moved to Alturas in 1968. Melba began work at the Sears Catalogue Store and later she worked for many years for Paul and Fran Breshears at the B &W Pharmacy on Main Street, Alturas. "Melba loved people and they loved her," shares her daughter. After retirement, she cared for her grandson Luke and enjoyed playing pinochle. Melba and Dick also enjoyed taking many bus trips with the Modoc Senior Citizens, traveling as far as Washington, D.C. Melba was a wonderful cook and home maker. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. She is survived by her husband Dick Hughes; daughter Vicki Hughes; grandson Luke Hughes, all of Alturas; son Richard Hughes; grandsons Benjamin and Justin Hughes of Portola Valley and sister Helen Burns of San Jose. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Hughes name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, Illinois 60611-1676. George Berry Hohler George Berry Hohler, 73, died at his home in Prineville, Oregon, on May 4, 1999. Mr. Hohler was born on June 9, 1925, to Nicholas W. and Gertrude Berry Hohler, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He married Jeanne Carol Bullard on November 20, 1948. After graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1950, Mr. Hohler moved his family to California. He worked in finance and real estate and later for the American Red Cross. Beginning in 1980, Mr. Hohler owned and operated "The Most Likely Cafe" in Likely, CA. After retiring in 1986, he worked as a meter reader for Surprise Valley Electric in Alturas, CA. In 1998, Mr. Hohler moved to Prineville, Oregon, where he resided until his death. He greatly enjoyed his canine companions, visiting with family and friends, good food, barbershop singing, playing bridge, reading, crossword puzzles, and collecting old records and books. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, having served as a bombardier in the Army Air Corps in WWII. Survivors include: daughters Diane Carol Hohler Miller of Napa, California, and Rebecca Louise Addington of Prinevile, Oregon; sons David Berry Hohler of Corvallis, Oregon, and Nicholas William Hohler of Santa Rosa, Cali fornia; wife Jeanne Carol Hohler of Napa, California; sister Betty Smith of San Mateo, California; cousin Ruth Freathy of Napa, California; one niece and five grandchildren. Mr. Hohler was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Treadway and Wigger Funeral Home on June 5, 1999, in Napa, California. Memorials or donations may be made to Ronald McDonald Houses, the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or Hospice. Whispering Pines Funeral Home of Prineville, Oregon will be handling the arrangements. Modoc County Record news for June 10, 1999 Neal Phillips A man who for decades championed the future of Alturas and Modoc County, Neal Phillips, died June 2, 1999 in Hemet Hospital (California) at the age of 79. Mr. Phillips was a long-time businessman in Alturas and was a City Councilman for 18 years and Mayor of Alturas for 10 of those years. He also served as a Modoc County Supervisor four years. He was a 59-year resident of Alturas and a 15-year "snowbird" at Heritage RV Park in San Jacinto, CA. Mr. Phillips is well known for his steadfast and vigorous promotion of the city and the county. He was always concerned and worked for the economic well being of the area and its people. He was a strong supporter of youth activities and sports of all kinds. He was born in Savannah, Georgia January 28, 1920 and came to Modoc County in the Civilian Conservation Corps, CCC, at the age of 17. At that time, when a person could find a job, he could be released from the CCC's. He got his first job as a dishwasher at the Niles Hotel and worked up to the position of cook. In December, 1940, he started working for the Alturas Furniture Store and worked there for eight years. Soon after his arrival in Alturas, Mr. Phillips met Jewel Cannon, and after a year-and-a-half courtship, they were married May 16, 1940. In May, they celebrated their 59th anniversary. In 1944 Mr. Phillips was drafted into the U.S. Army and spent two years in Europe with the 29th Infantry Division and was in the famous "Battle of the Bulge". He returned home as a Corporal and went back to work at Alturas Furniture Store. In 1942, their first son, Richard Neal, was born and in 1949, second son Kenneth Andrew was born. In 1951, Neal and Jewel and John and Jane McKernan purchased Western Auto. Five years later the Phillips bought out the McKernans and changed the name to Phillips House of Fine Furniture. Mrs. Phillips operated the furniture store while Neal was out politicking until they retired in 1991. Mr. Phillips was a long-time member of the Alturas Volunteer Fire department, a past president of the Alturas Rotary and Lions Clubs. He was also a member of the Alturas Elks Lodge, Modoc County Sheriff's Posse and a past president of the Modoc County Fair Board. He also just concluded his position as President of the Heritage Ranch Board of Directors. He was also the 19th District Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Phillips attended school only through the third grade when he had to go to work to help support his mother and sisters. His family is very proud that he did not neglect his education and spent a lot of time self-educating himself. He took many correspondence courses and obtained a Life Time Teaching Certificate from the State of California to teach Business and Public Relations. Governor Pat Brown appointed Mr. Phillips to the California State Recreational Commission for a four-year term. He was also a member of the Modoc Tribe Ride Board of Directors, a businessmen and ranchers ride of approximately 160 men which lasts for four days. Neal and his two sons and grandson are the second group of third generations to participate in the ride. He loved to ride horseback, play golf, read and spend lots of time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed traveling with his brother-in-law Delwon and sister-in-law Gloria. The Phillips attended the Christian Life Assembly of God in Alturas and the Assembly of God in San Jacinto. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife, Jewel, of San Jacinto; a son, Dick, and daughter-in-law Judy of Bakersfield; son, Ken, and daughter-in-law, Joy, of Alturas; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Delwon and Gloria Cannon, Alturas; five grandchildren Christy, Tracy and Todd Phillips, Dawn and Mike Cummings; one great-grandchild, Steele Gresen; two step brothers, Bob and Bill; and a step sister, Debra Butler. He is also survived by a "whole bunch of friends" in Alturas and at Heritage Ranch. Two sisters, Mattie Treadwell and Avalue Treadwell pre ceded him in death. A Celebration of Life service was held at Heritage Ranch Clubhouse, San Jacinto, 3 p.m. June 5. The family suggests any donations be made to the Neal Phillips Scholarship Fund, Plumas Bank, 510 N. Main Street, Alturas, Ca. 96101. Samuel Elwood Stevenson Life-long Modoc resident Samuel "Sam" Elwood Steven son passed away at his Cedarville, Calif. ranch on June 6, 1999. He was 74 years old. Graveside services will be held at the Cedarville Cemetery on Saturday, June 12 at 3:00 p.m. The Rev. Ben Zandstra will officiate. Sam was one of 10 children born to Joseph W. Stevenson and Emma Marty Stevenson. The family had moved from Big Valley to Malin, Oregon for a short time. Sam was born May 16, 1925 in Malin, Ore. The family moved back to Big Valley where he grew up and attended school. He worked on ranches in the Likely area prior to coming to Surprise Valley where he worked as a cowboy for the Bare Ranch and for his brother Melvin Stevenson on the Four Star. He met and married neighboring rancher Dona Fae Stanley on October 3, 1948 in Cedarville. They ranched as a team until her death in 1994. The couple had four children. "Sam loved fat cattle and to ride a good horse. Secondary to a saddle horse, he loved draft horses and like to work them. He had lots of friends, young and old and enjoyed peo ple," says friends and relatives. He is survived by his children Rick Stevenson of Alturas; three daughters Dige Cook and son-in-law Wes Cook of Cedarville; Sammy Cook of Eagleville, Gae Quigley and son-in-law Carl Quigley of Dillon, Montana; and grand daughter Stacy Lynn Cook of Cedarville; brothers Joe Stevenson of Cedarville, Wayland Stevenson of Adin, sis ters Nettie Jerkiwicz and Nonnie Niles of Sacramento, Wanda Huggins of Merced. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Russell "Hap," Melvin "Cheese," and Eddie; and sister Juanita Mulkey. The family requests any memorial donations be made to the Surprise Valley Hospital, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA 96104. Georgine Forrest Georgine H. "Gina" Forrest of Alturas passed away on June 7, 1999 in Red ding, Calif., a day following her 67th birthday. Services will be held on Friday, June 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas. Burial will be on XL Ranch Reservation Cemetery. Friends and family will gather at Federated Church in Alturas, following the graveside service. Born Georgine Hunt in Adin, Calif. on June 6, 1932, she had made Modoc her home for 52 years where she and husband Norman J. Forrest reared their four children Barbara, Nathaniel, Michael and Max Forrest. Mrs. Forrest was a good wife, mother, grandmother, friend and homemaker and had an inward beauty that many of her friends and all her family knew. Her husband Norman, a Native American Evangelist says, "My own words fail me to describe her inward beauty. I have simply turned to the Book of Proverbs: 31: 10-31: 'Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Strength and honor are her clothing and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the Law of Kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her Blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hand; and let her own works praise her in the gates.' Mrs. Forrest is survived by her husband Norman Forrest of Alturas; their four children; two grandchildren Rose Soares and Michelle Forrest; great-grandchildren Margo, Renee and Kiersten; son-in-law Russell Spencer and grandson-in-law Micheal Soares; many friends and fam ily members in Oregon and Alturas. Her grandchild April Pauline Forrest preceded her in death. Contributions in her memory may be directed to Norman Forrest, P.O. Box 1731, Alturas, CA 96101. Harry V. Clark Harry V. Clark, a resident of Alturas for the past 24 years, passed away on May 20, 1999 while taking a walk near his home. Harry was born in San Leandro, Calif. on August 24, 1925. He worked in the lumber industry as a timber faller in Weed and Forest Hill, near Auburn, Calif. until 1973, when he suffered a serious heart attack and could no longer work. Mr. Clark was a World War II veteran and fought in Germany with the 14th Armored Division. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and many other service medals. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3327 in Alturas, Disabled American Veterans and American Legion. Mr. Clark was one of the veterans instrumental in the establishment of the "Big Flag" on Alturas' Main Street. He is survived by a son Steven Clark, daughter-in-law Wylene and grandsons Kevin and Jason, all of Granite Bay, Calif. and a daughter Christy Hamel and son-in-law Richard Hamel of Likely. At Mr. Clark's request, there was no service. He re quested to have his remains scattered at a special place in Siskiyou County where he spent most of his younger life. He loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed the outdoors. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Myra L. Flournoy Myra Flournoy 73, died in her home in Fresno, California on April 2, 1999. Myra was born in Kingsburg, California, January 7, 1926. After high school she attended Nursing School in San Francisco, starting her nursing career in 1947. She moved to Cedarville, California where she married Jack Flournoy in 1959. Myra was active with organizations for the handicapped and Eastern Star. She worked many years at the Cedarville Hospital before helping Jack with the family store, Flournoy's Market. She is preceded in death by a son Charles Flournoy. She is survived by husband John W. Flournoy and children Bruce Flournoy of Bakersfield, Johnny Flournoy of Montana, Nancy Doughty of Montana, Lu Tickle of Idaho, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family request that donations be made to organizations for the handicapped or Special Olympics in Myra's memory. Memorial Services were held April 6 in Fresno. Orlean Coffman Dannemiller Orlean Coffman Dannemiller passed away February 8, 1999 in Redding, California. Please join friends and family Saturday, June 19 at 12:30 p.m. at the Likely Cemetery to "rejoice in the memory of Orlean Coffman Dannemiller." Born April 23, 1908 in Likely, California, it is unknown whether Orlean first learned to walk or to ride a horse. She is survived by her sister Mona Melville of West Virginia, who claims that "Orlean stuck to the back of a horse like a fly to flypaper." An agile, skilled daredevil of a horse-woman, she was once offered a job as a bareback rider in a traveling circus. Since she was a minor, her father, Alfred Thomas Coffman, forbade it, but that didn't stop Orlean from showing off her equestrian tricks to her friends and family at outdoor picnics. While attending grade school in Oakland, California, Orlean's talents as an artist began to flourish. She became especially noted for her beautiful work with pastels. This ability to draw and paint served her well when, as a young woman, she journeyed to New York City in search of adventure. She found a good job there in the production department of an advertising firm, where she designed and illustrated book jackets and covers. Despite this good fortune, Orlean became homesick and returned to California to work for a real estate/construction firm in Gilroy. She was a phenomenally fast, accurate typist and a valued bookkeeper. Her abilities as an artist were useful there as well, as she also drafted plans for many beautiful homes in central California. Orlean was extremely proud of these homes. Equestrian, artist, draftsman - Orlean's talents did not end there. She was a great cook famous for her light bread, cakes, cookies and gourmet dishes. She always kept her hands busy, winning many awards at county fairs for her needlework and crocheted tablecloths and afghans. "I think of her often as the supreme family heirloom maker. She once made me a life-size rag doll that was bigger than I was. She made one for each of my two sisters as well, and we all have many examples of her beautiful handwork," says niece Sheryl Coffman Larson. "A very pretty young woman, Orlean bore a striking resemblance to Bette Davis, with her enormous eyes. I wonder if her life was any less dramatic, adventurous, courageous, talented, glib, intelligent, generous, funny--these are the qualities that I admire most about my "Auntie O". These are the qualities that made her so very popular." ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.