Vida F. Tillman Vida F. Stevens Knudsen Tillman passed away May 1, 2005, at the Olive Ridge Care Center, Oroville, CA. Vida was a resident of Alturas from 1952 until 2002. She was born July 3, 1926 to Warren and Johannah Stevens, Arcadia, UT. Vida worked many years at the Warner Hotel Coffee Shop, and the Brass Rail Restaurant in Alturas. She made lasting friendships through her work and activities. She was a commendable Brownie Troop leader, 1956 through 1960. Vida loved to golf, and shot a "Hole-in-One" more than once. Another passion was landscaping and working in her yard. Vida's green thumb produced a year-round flower display admired by many. She was preceded in death by husband Tom Tillman, and son Aaron Knudsen, and sister Ruth Beck. Survived by: brothers Richard and Jack Stevens and families, Sandpoint, ID. Daughters; Teresa Stone and husband Bob Stone of Burney, CA. Sandy Stevenson and husband Ed Stevenson of Cedarville, CA. Grandchildren: Larry and Rochelle Fitch and family, Burney, CA, Jacob and Taj Knudsen, Redding, CA, Nathan Knudsen, Redding, CA, Kevin and Gretchen Marundee, Redding, CA, Damian and Hannah Swain and family, Redding, CA, Tom Ward, Sacramento, CA. Niece: Cheryl Layva and husband Rick, Sutcliff, NV. Vida requested no services upon her death. The family is planning to celebrate Vida's life with her friends and family at a later date. The date is to be announced. Delos D. Steward Lifetime Surprise Valley resident Delos D. Steward passed away at Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville on May 3, 2005. Mr. Steward was born May 9, 1927 and was a resident of Cedarville. Services are to be held Friday, May 6 at Lake City Cemetery at 2 p.m. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. J.C. Caldwell J.C. Caldwell, 82, passed away at his home in West Sacramento on April 13, 2005. He was a native of Arkansas and a 52-year resident of West Sacramento. J.C. served as a Marine Raider in the South Pacific during WWII. After retirement from 33 years of driving for Greyhound, he enjoyed golf, fishing, and travel. He was a member of Scepter Lodge #808 F&AM, Scottish Rite, Ben Ali Shrine, Order of the Eastern Star, Washington Outboard Club, Marine Raider Association, Sixth Marine Division Association, and a life member of VFW Post #8762 of West Sacramento. J.C. was the beloved husband of 58 years to Naomi Caldwell, loving father of Michael Caldwell, dear brother of Hazel Potter, Lucille Cullum, Betty Ross, and Herschel Caldwell, devoted grandfather of Kimberly Enloe and Micah Caldwell, great-grandfather of Tyler and Johnathan Enloe, brother-in-law of Penny Rice, Barbara Rice, Ray MongŽ, Dolores Roberts and Josie Johnson of Alturas, CA, and admired uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis, sister, Maureen Powell, and brothers, Alton and Virlion Caldwell. Friends and family attended a military graveside service on Wednesday, April 20, at 1 p.m. at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland, CA, followed by a fellowship together at the VFW Hall in West Sacramento. Memorial contributions in J.C.'s name may be made to the Shriner's Hospitals for Crippled Children . Milo E. Conklin Milo E. Conklin died at his Cedarville home on Sunday, May 1, 2005, at the age of 70, after a courageous battle with cancer. A service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Living Waters Fellowship in Cedarville with Reverend Dan St. Clair officiating. Milo was born to John and Rose (Henry) Conklin at Cedarville on August 11, 1934. He grew up and was educated in Cedarville. Most of his working years were spent on various farms and ranches in the Surprise Valley. He was well known for his mechanics and welding skills. He had also worked in sawmills and as a butcher. Milo thoroughly enjoyed riding motorcycles and keeping in shape. He was an accomplished song writer and guitar player and had a beautiful singing voice. He is survived by daughters, Lois Spencer, Molly Roe and Tina Conklin; son John Conklin; brother, Gilbert Conklin; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers and two sisters. Desert Rose Funeral of Lakeview, Oregon is in charge of arrangements. Jed Franklin Reynolds Jed Franklin Reynolds died on April 28, 2005, following a long illness, at the Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. He was born December 22, 1935, in Oklahoma City, OK. Jed served in the US Army for two years and four years in the National Guard. Jed and family lived in Fairfield, CA for 22 years. After retiring from 35 years with Chevron Chemical Company of Richmond, CA, Jed and his wife relocated to Alturas, CA, in Modoc County. He enjoyed watching the races, fishing, hunting, and camping with his family in Truckee, CA. He also greatly enjoyed watching his many grandchildren play at his Wild Acres Ranch in Alturas. He is survived by his wife Barbara of 48 years, sons Gary and wife Susan, of Fairfield, CA; Larry and wife Janie, of Puyallup, WA; Ken and wife Sandi, of Sacramento, CA; and daughter Laura Allman and husband Tom, of Willits, CA. He is also survived by sister Leila Wertz, of Williams, CA; brother Bud of Capay Valley, CA, and sister Loys McConnell, of McKinleyville, CA, as well as many nieces and nephews. Jed was preceded in death by his mother Laura, father Vince, brother Bob, and sister Jewell Wilkerson. A memorial service was held on Monday, May 2, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church in Alturas. Pastor Rod Bodmer officiated. Juanita Townsend Numan McGowan Juanita Townsend Numan McGowan passed away peacefully at her home in Reno, Nevada, on May 2, 2005, surrounded by her family. Mrs. McGowan joins her beloved husband, Roger McGowan, her sisters Thelma and Bea and her brothers Ross, Bevis, Clayton and Reggie. She leaves behind her three sons, Darryl and LaDeana Numan of Ft. DuChesne, Utah; Randall and Joyce Numan of Sparks, NV and Lane Numan of Reno, NV; her brother Herman and Bertha Townsend of Ft. Bidwell, CA; and her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was born Juanita Townsend on April 10, 1929, in Cedarville, CA. Visitation will be held on Friday evening May 6 at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas, followed by interment at the Cedarville Cemetery. Services will be held May 7 at 11 a.m. in the Ft. Bidwell Gymnasium. Arrangements are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas, CA. Julie K. Crist Smith Former resident Julie Kathleen Crist Smith, 42, of Napa, died Saturday, April 30, 2005. Julie was born July 3, 1962, in Cedarville, CA, the daughter of Charles Allen and Helen Marie Dyer Crist. She attended local school, including Surprise Valley High School and later in her life worked for a number of years as a certified nursing assistant. Julie built her life around her kids, and loved her family and her dogs. She was preceded in death by her sister, Diana Long, just two weeks ago. She is survived by her two children, Curtis Smith of Vallejo, and Lisa Perez of Napa; parents, Allen Crist of Oregon and Helen Crist of Vacaville; two brothers, Robbie Crist of Napa and Richard Crist of Jay, FL; three sisters, Debbie Porter of Vacaville, Brenda Crist of Jay, FL, and Carol Heryford of LaPine, OR. Julie is also survived by her companion, Christian Pusey of Napa, and numerous nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Julie's life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005 at Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel, 623 Coombs Street in Napa. Committal will follow in Tulocay Cemetery in Napa. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family asks that donations be made in Julie's memory to any charity or organization that benefits the Homeless Community in Napa. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.