Thanks to Brenton Dodge Modoc County Record - April 9, 1998 Margery Patricia Weber Margery Patricia Weber was born May 23, 1919 in Dublin, Ireland to William Charles and Myra Finlay Armstrong. She passed away at her home in Alturas on April 2, 1998. Margery moved to Orange County, California with her family in 1927, at the age of 8. She first came to Modoc County to visit her sister Ruby Goulden in 1936, where she met her future husband Herman. Herman and Marge were married in Orange, Calif. on September 15, 1938. Mrs. Weber was a great homemaker and partner in the cattle ranching business with her husband for 50 years. They sold the ranch and moved to Alturas in 1987. She loved playing bridge, was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Alturas, where she served as church treasurer for a time, member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, and a charter member of Modoc County CowBelles, now known as CattleWomen and was their first treasurer. Along with her husband Herman, survivors include daughters and sons-in-law Patricia and John Kerr of Alturas; Wanda and Glenn Hawes of Palo Cedro; son Warren Weber and special friend Laurie Ververka of Alturas; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; sisters Jackie Wilson of Rancho Mirage; Helen Selenbrandt of West Warwick, Rhode Island, Judy Fitschen of Villa Park and Marion Olson of Long Beach. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Charles Armstrong and sister Ruby Goulden. Services were conducted at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Alturas on Tuesday, April 7, with Lay Readers Don Wilson and Bill Hamby officiating. Burial followed at the Alturas Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice. Marie W. Taubeneck Marie W. Taubeneck, age 36, died March 27, 1998, at her home in Sacramento, Calif. after a 12-year struggle with cancer. A memorial service was held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Sacramento on Saturday, April 4 at 11 a.m. A second service was held at the U.C. Davis Alumni Center at 2 p.m. Born in Alturas, Calif., she is survived by her husband Lee Taubeneck of Sacramento; her parents Antonette and John Weldon of Adin; maternal grandmother Antonette Archut of Alameda; three brothers, five uncles and two nieces. Donations may be made to the U.C. Regents for the Marie W. Taubeneck Endowment Fund for Graduate Students and Post-doctoral Fellow Research Awards in the field of Nutrition, UCD Nutrition Department, Davis, CA 95616, or to the Marie Taubeneck Campership Fund, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1300 N. St., Sacramento, CA. Wanda E. Matthieu On Saturday, April 11 at 1:00 p.m., friends and family will gather at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas, to remember Mrs. Wanda Evelyn Matthieu. Born in Stanfield, Oregon on August 4, 1916, she was the daughter of Gladys Esther Ward and Hugh Clyde Boss. During her early school years, her father worked for the State Highway Department and the family moved town to town, from Eastern Oregon to the Coast. They lived in Bandon, Ore. for a while, where Wanda helped earn an income by delivering newspapers on horse back. Eventually, they moved to Portland, where she completed elementary school and attended Jefferson High School. Graduating in 1934, with secretarial training, she worked as an "elevator girl," then a model and secretary for Portland Suit and Coat Co. A self-professed "tomboy," she enjoyed snow skiing, and climbing to the top of Mt. Hood from Government Camp three times. Her adventuresome spirit led her to live in Turkey from 1958-1964, with her then husband Richard Smith, and their two children Madelyn Kay and Douglas DeWitt. Enthralled with the country, she quickly learned its language and customs. Wanda worked as a volunteer for Family services on the air base, helping families new to the country get settled, and serving as a translator. Returning to the United States in 1964, she and her family lived in Torrance, Calif. from 1964 until 1971. Next was a move to Corvallis, Ore. where she resided until the end of her marriage. Although Wanda and Glenn Matthieu first met during World War II, he was headed for the South Pacific and other destinations with the Marine Corps. Fate finally reunited them 35 years later. Married on April 11, 1976, they united two families which included Michael and Gary Paisley. Wanda made Alturas her home for 22 years. Even after Glenn's passing, Wanda remained; she loved the beauty of the landscape, the friendliness of the people and the memories of her beloved Glenn. Wanda E. Matthieu passed away January 27, 1998 at home in Cal Pines. Survivors include her son Douglas Smith, his wife Janet and their sons Devon, Taurean and Navarre; daughter Madelyn Antinucci, her husband Carlo and their son Matthew; step-son Michael Paisley, his wife Marie and their sons Jason, Mike Jr., Bobby and Eric, and their daughters Julie, Andrea and Gina; and Gary Paisley and his wife Julie. There are also three great-grandchildren, Larissa, Brandon and Brittany Paisley. Janet Corrine Nelson Private family services are planned for Janet Corrine Nelson, 54, of Chico, who died Monday, March 30, 1998, at a Chico, Calif. hospital. Janet was born March 18, 1944 in Pocatello, Idaho to Vernon and Lillian Nelson. Moving to Alturas, Calif. in 1946, she relocated to Chico in 1958, where she was a member of the first graduating class of Bidwell Junior High. She graduated from Chico High in 1962, and in 1963, married Richard Eugene Nelson of Reno, Nev. Janet continued living in Chico. She loved singing, playing the guitar, writing poetry, gardening and driving trucks. She also loved her dogs and was known as an excellent cook. She is survived by her son, Richard Eugene Nelson, Jr. of Orland; her parents, Vernon and Lillian Nelson, both of Alturas; sisters Joan Dean of Chico; Jackie Maus of Oak land; Lisa Smith of Sutherlin, Ore.; Linda Razee of Bliss, Idaho; brothers John of Anderson, Jess of Redding, Gary of Paradise and Kevin of Winston, Ore. Memorial contributions in honor of Janet, can be made to the Chico Humane Society in care of Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home, which handled arrangements. Modoc County Record News summaries for April 16, 1998 Mildred Rosamond Atkins Memorial services for Mildred Rosamond Atkins, a resident of Davis Creek, will be held Monday, April 20 at 10 a.m. at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas, Calif. Mrs. Atkins died April 9, 1998 at the age of 84. Born January 2, 1914 at Monticello, Calif. to William D. McKenzie and Rosamond Little McKenzie, she received her early education in Monticello and Winters, before attending business college in San Francisco. In 1947, she married C.V. "Pete" Atkins and they lived in Napa, Vacaville and various other California towns, as they followed the construction business opportunities. They moved to Alturas in 1967. After her husband's death in 1973, "Mim" as she was affectionately called, met Perzie Shedd of Davis Creek on a seniors' bus trip to Bishop, Calif. They became friends and close companions and remained so until her death. She enjoyed her many friends, family get-togethers, playing cards, exploring the country, looking for arrow heads, working in her yard and life in general. She was a friend to everyone and will be missed by her community, family and many friends. She is also survived by two nieces and seven nephews. Alfred Coffman Former Southern Pacific Railroad engineer and Likely native Alfred Coffman, died at his home in Redding, Calif. on Tuesday, April 7, 1998. He was 80. Born October 22, 1917 in Likely, he was reared and at tended school in Likely. He lived in Alturas when he was an engineer for Southern Pacific, then he moved to Shasta County in 1985 from Dunsmuir. He was an engineer for Southern Pacific Railroad for 34 years, a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran and a member of the Dunsmuir-McCloud Masonic Lodge 297 in Mount Shasta, the Scottish Rite Temple in Sacramento, the Neighborhood Church of Redding and the Dunsmuir Veterans of Foreign Wars. "He was a great guy," recalls Peg Woodrich, his first cousin. Services were held at the Dunsmuir-McCloud Masonic Lodge 297 in Mount Shasta on the morning of April 11, fol lowed by graveside services at the Chico Cemetery later that afternoon. Survivors include his wife Donna; daughters Pamela Humphreys of Benicia, Paulette Mitchell of Castella and Sheryl Larson of Dunsmuir; sisters Orlean Dannemiller of Redding and Mona Melville of West Virginia; four grand children; and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding. Members of the lodge and the Rev. Gerri Murray of Christ Unity Church in Redding officiated. Modoc County Record - April 23, BEATRICE V. CHAVEZ Beatrice Viola Chavez of Alturas passed away peacefully in Redding on April 16, 1998. She struggled with heart failure for several years and symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease in her later years. She was 74 at the time of her passing. Lovingly known as Bea, her friends will best remember her for her love of children and family unity, strong belief in God, and creative homemaking. Among the various craft projects that she enjoyed were her hand-stitched Raggedy Ann dolls which will be remembered by all. There were many special moments and memories that Bea's husband, sons and daughters shared. Although Mrs. Chavez did not have the educational opportunities that she provided for her children, she taught herself to read and write and never stopped teaching and learning to her last days with her family. In a final letter to one of her daughters, she quoted the Bible, "I will go before thee and make the crooked place straight." Her son will never forget her unquestionable teaching of equality at home, in her relationship with God, and within the community. Another son never forgets her daily letters to him while he was serving in the military. "Our mother died with dignity and when we think of her, we think of love," say her children. "She has entered into the Kingdom of Heaven." She was born in Fruita, Colorado on September 25, 1923 and had gone to live in Shasta County at the end of 1997. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her devoted and loved husband, Manuel A. Chavez of Alturas; her nine children, Manuel Chavez, Jr. of Klamath Falls, Ore.; Walt Chavez of Redding; Benita Humble of Chico; Steve Chavez of Alturas; Denice Crabtree of Chester; Marcia McDonald of Su sanville; Monica Hansen of Palo Cedro; Annita Bullen of Redding and Patty Cardoza of Alturas. She is also survived by 27 precious grandchildren and three adorable great-grandchildren; brothers Walter and Johnny Cordova, Ogden, Utah; Dave Cordova of Sparks, Nev.; sisters Dorothy Chavez, Gridley and Ida Chaves, Sunset, Utah. Pastor Jerry Chilson of Alturas conducted services at the Christian Life Assembly Church, Alturas on Monday, April 20 at 1:00 p.m. Interment was at the Alturas Cemetery. Those who wish to donate in memory of Mrs. Chavez, may do so to the Association of Alzheimers Disease, P.O. Box 3148, Paradise, CA 95967. CLIFFORD LANG The familiar site of Clifford Lamonte Lang, sporting his green coveralls, straw shade hat and Birkenstock sandals, will be missed by the many friends he came to know during his time in Modoc. Mr. Lang died April 15, 1998 in Alturas, Calif. In November, due to an illness, Mr. Lang chose to live at Modoc Medical Center's Long Term Care Facility, Alturas, where he quickly made friends with other residents and staff. He was a health-conscious person and ever visible, bringing his fold-up chair to sit and watch local ball games and events. He could be found enjoying the scenes and travelers who visited at Veterans' Park, in between his ambles about town, these past years. Before he became ill and had stopped walking as much, he was seen propelling himself about town in his motorized cart on a daily basis, visiting with strangers and locals, alike. He was born in Jackson, Iowa on March 16, 1914 to Mar ion Louise Johnson of California and Judson Marsh Lang of Iowa. He moved to Modoc County over 15 years ago. He enjoyed reading his Bible and being outdoors. He was laid to rest during a private service at Alturas Cemetery on Friday, April 17. Mr. Lang was 84. Leland Author Criss Leland Author Criss, a descendent of the Criss family of Big Valley, died March 17, 1998 at Sunrise Care and Rehabilitation Center in Susanville, Calif. He was age 82. Mr. Criss was born March 19, 1915, at Black's Canyon Ranch in Canby, Calif. to Author and Maggie [Duncan] Criss. He attended elementary school in Lookout and high school in Malin. He served as a gunner's mate aboard the USS Honolulu during World War II and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. After his discharge from the U.S. Navy, he and wife Pearl, lived in Macdoel and Standish, Calif. Mr. Criss was active with the Lassen County Sheriff's Posse, American Legion, the National Rifle Association and the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. He worked as a farmer, trapper and well-driller. His hobbies include fishing, hunting and collecting arrow heads. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law Susan and Ralph Whitlock, Standish; two grandchildren, Leland and Beverly Whitlock, Chico; sisters and brothers-in-law Marie and Archie Tharp, Macdoel; Bernice and Jim Hetherwick, Alturas; sister Dolly Thompson, Walnut Creek and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Pearl, in fant son Franklin Loren, and brothers, Delmer, Donald and Arnold. Memorial donations may be made to the NRA or the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. No services will be held. Modoc County Record News Summaries for April 30, 1998 Vernon Franklin Shippen Vernon Franklin Shippen, a longtime resident of Cedarville, died April 22, 1998 at Veterans Hospital in Reno, Nev. Active for many years in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Surprise Valley Post 7888, he was also a charter member of the Rotary Club of Surprise Valley, and Cedarville Knights of Pythias. He was president of the Albany, Calif. Lions Club from 1984 to 1985, while he was working as a carpenter and electrician in the Bay area, for close to 40 years when he lived in Berkeley for his work. Born June 9, 1907, he was 90 years of age, at the time of his passing. He was born in Valley Junction, Ohio and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, as a top turret gunner, stationed in Italy. He flew 42 combat missions over enemy territory and was honorably discharged as Master Sergeant in August of 1945. He married Trilma McCulley in September of 1935. They celebrated almost 63 years of marriage together. Mr. Ship pen stayed active all his life, working well into his 80s, when he decided to retire and moved back to Cedarville. He is survived by his wife Trilma McCulley Shippen of Cedarville; son Lawrence Shippen of Cedarville; daughter Launa Shippen Berner of Cedarville; granddaughters Marlena Berner of Cedarville and Cynthia Berner of Fullerton; sister Fern Tadlock and family of Penn Valley; brother Bill Shippen and family of Chico; brother Clair Shippen and family of Marysville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends are welcome to attend a potluck at the VFW Hall in Cedarville on Friday, May 1 at 1:00 p.m. The Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct a service at that time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Kenneth W. Adair Former Alturas resident Kenneth W. Adair, 81, died Sunday, April 19, 1998 at his home in Sunnyside, Nev. Born August 24, 1916 in Tonopah, Nev., he was the son of Kenneth and Margaret [O'Toole] Adair. Mr. Adair was a pipefitter for Kennecott in McGill, Nev. He was a charter member of the Alturas Kiwanis Club, and a member of the Lions Club of Alturas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, as hobbies. Surviving are his wife, Mildred Adair of Sunnyside, Nev.; four sons, Bill [Julie] Adair of Ely, Nev.; Louis and wife Dori Shaffer of Alturas; Gary Adair of Hawthorne, Nev. and Richard [Cheryl] Adair of Redmond, Ore.; a daughter Joann Ryan of Tonopah, Nev. and 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. No services will be conducted. A gathering will take place some time in the future. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.