Neva Pengelly Asher Heaven welcomed another Modocer May 11, 2005 when Neva Asher transferred her lifelong residence in Alturas to her new permanent home in the hereafter. She was 93 years old. Wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, homemaker, friend, role model, wage earner, and business woman, Neva was all these things and more to all who knew her. She was a joyful and positive inspiration at home, at play, at work, or in the community. She was born Neva Henrietta Pengelly on September 16, 1911, in Alturas. Her parents were Henry and Della Snow Warner Pengelly. Neva was the youngest of the three daughters in the family. She and her two sisters were born in the house built by their father. The house remains standing at the corner of Sixth and East A street in Alturas. Her two older sisters, Ruth Asher of Alturas and Velma Hoyt of Tulelake, CA preceded her in death. Ruth died at the age of 92 in March 2001; Velma passed away at age 100 in February 2005. Neva married Charlie Albert Asher November 26, 1929, in Alturas. They made their home, reared their children, earned their living, and remained together in marriage for 52 years, until her husband's death in February 1992. They had two children, a daughter, Dorothy Carlisle and husband David of Cottonwood, CA and a son, Warner, of Alturas. She is survived by a dearly loved nephew, Barney Hoyt and wife Glenda of Malin, OR. Neva also leaves behind five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Her gentle touch and kind words had the power of a magic wand to soothe and make the world she lived in, and those in it, a happier, healthier, and more pleasant place to be. She gave much and asked little or nothing in return. She was the heart, soul, and lifeblood of her family. She exchanged this life for another, having given it all she had to give. In celebration of her life, a private, family-only graveside service was held here in Alturas. Arrangements were made by Kerr Mortuary of Alturas. Those choosing to honor her memory are urged to make a contribution to the organization or charity of your choice. She was a Modocer, reared and educated as a Modocer, married and worked as a Modocer, mothered, lived, laughed, loved and died a Modocer. John R. Moriarity John Richard Moriarity, 69, passed away from cancer on May 11, 2005, at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. Mr. Moriarity, an electrical engineer, had made Modoc County his home for the past seven years, where he was appreciated, respected, well liked and involved in his new community shortly after his arrival Born December 22, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska, his family lived in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas during his youth. He graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, with his bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering. He was employed with companies in California and Washington. For quite a length of time he worked with General Motors Corp. on defense issues. He also worked at the Hale Observatory on Palomar Mountain in northern San Diego County. It was at Palomar Mountain that he married his wife Nancy on July 9, 1988. Mr. Moriarity loved music and played the guitar. Jazz was his particular passion. He was an amateur ham radio operator from the time he was age 12. An avid reader, he was proud of the fact that he was New Mexico's student representative to the U.S. Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., when he was 12. Mr. Moriarity was a staunch supporter of the Modoc Democrats and SoJourners Jefferson State Ham Radio Operators Club and a past Senior Warden with St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Alturas. He was also an honorary electrical engineer. He leaves his wife Nancy Moriarity of Alturas, CA; daughter Susan Moriarity of Los Altos, CA; son-in-law Vaughan Bunch and grandson John "Jack" Bunch of Los Altos; daughter Erin Moriarity of Goleta, CA; brother Terry Moriarity of Minneapolis; brother Michael Moriarity of Rushford, MN; step-children Beth Hall of Escondido and Matt Hall of San Diego; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Mona Moriarity, father Dick Moriarity and sister Sheila Honeyman. Memorial services will be held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Alturas on Monday, May 23 at 11 a.m. Nancy North-Gates will preside. Memorial donations may be directed to one of Mr. Moriarity's favorite groups, Emergency Communications Organization, P.O. Box 99, Macdoel, CA 96058. This organization helps to provide equipment to ham radio operators to communicate and aid their communities in the event of emergencies or natural disasters. Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary of Alturas. Eugene Toney Services for Eugene Toney, 81, will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2005, at 12:30 p.m. at the Lake City Cemetery in Lake City, CA. A time of fellowship will follow at the Lake City Fire Hall. Mr. Toney passed away Feb. 16, 2005, at his home in Orland, CA. Eugene was born August 28, 1923 on the Toney homestead in Lake City, CA to Mervin and Jewel Toney. He graduated from Surprise Valley High School and married Marietta June Weilmunster on June 22, 1942 in Reno, NV. He was the President of Valley Petroleum of Orland, partner in Toney Farms and was a member of Gideons International and Victory in Christ Community Church. He enjoyed travel and working in his farm shop, especially welding and woodworking. He taught Sunday School and was an Elder in his church for many years, incorporating his love of scripture into daily life principles. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Marietta; sons, Raymond and Larry of Redding and George of Orland and their wives; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Rita and Weta; sister-in-law, Hazel Toney; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Carol Toney. Service for Eva Jacobs Graveside services for Eva Ceola Jacobs will be held at the Lake City Cemetery, Lake City, CA on Saturday, May 28 at 11 a.m. A potluck luncheon will follow at the Lake City Fire hall. Mrs. Jacobs died at the age of 92, on March 29, 2005, in Tillamook, Oregon. Born in Lexington, Nebraska on May 17, 1912, to Jim and Mable (Miller) Dodge, she spent most of her life in Lake City, CA. The last six years of her life were spent between Palo Cedro, CA. and Nehalem. She is survived by her daughter Julienne (Dolly) Apple of Palo Cedro, CA; son, Jack Jacobs and his wife Murphy of Nehalem; nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren; two half-brothers, along with a number of nieces and nephews. Eva was preceded in death by an infant son and her husband of 63 years, Kenneth N. Jacobs, as well as one brother, one sister, one half-brother and one half-sister. ~~~~~~ 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.