Modoc County Record for March 2, 2000 James W. Barrington Former Alturas resident James W. Barrington, 51, of Burney, passed away Feb. 8, 2000 at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, Calif., following a short illness. He was born Feb. 13, 1948 in Lakeview, Ore. and moved to Burney in 1954, from Alturas, Calif. He was a communication technician for PG&E in Bur ney for 31 yeas. He was a member of the Burney and Fall River Boosters, a Little League coach, Trustee on the Fall River Joint Unified School District Board, Mountain Cruisers Car Club, and 4-H leader and trustee on the Mosquito Abatement District in Burney. Survivors include his wife M. Casey Barrington of Burney; daughters April Thompson of Burney, Faith Hailin of San Diego, Noel Barrington of Hawaii, Katie Ellis of Burney; brother Norman of Winston, Or.; sister Glenda Halyard of southern California; parents Jim and Edna Barrington of Red Bluff; three grandchildren, Isaiah, Jessica and Zachary. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Jewel Ranch, 527-960 Little Valley Road, McArthur, CA 96056. Arrangements were handled by McDonald's Burney Chapel. Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Goslin Former Alturas Creamery owner Kenneth Wayne Goslin of Alturas, journeyed home to be with Jesus after a long battle with cancer on Friday, February 25, 2000 in Lakeview, Ore. A celebration of life was held at the Christian Life Assembly of God Church in Alturas at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 28, with Pastor Jerry D. Chilson officiating. Concluding grave side services were held at the Alturas Cemetery with military honors. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel of Lakeview was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Goslin was born to Theodore and Lollette (Smith) Goslin at High Rolls, New Mexico on July 5, 1929. He grew up in New Mexico, where he graduated from Alamagordo High School. Shortly after graduating, he enlisted in the Navy and served four years. During his military term, he served aboard the U.S.S. Valley Forge and honored his country in the Korean Conflict. He fell in love with Rose Marie Fisher and wed shortly after on June 12, 1954. They celebrated each of the 46 years they were blessed to spend together. Mr. Goslin worked at Foremost Dairies for 19 years be fore purchasing the Alturas Creamery. He operated the Creamery for 24 years. After his many years of hard work, he and Rose retired. Mr. and Mrs. Goslin were blessed with four loyal sons, that were the joy of his life. Ken loved to garden with his wife, and enjoyed watching their garden flourish throughout the summer. He found pleasure in attending church on Sundays and listening to Pastor Jerry Chilson's sermons. Above all, he loved his family. His passion was spending time with them and watching the kids and grandkids grow. He pleasured in watching them experience life, and learning to live it to the fullest. Loved ones left behind include his wife, Rose and family, Mike and Tuesday, Dan and Sue, Gary and Scot; grand children Justin, Nick, Malanie, Christopher, Lacey, Ky and Cedar Goslin. He is also survived by brother and sister-in-law Roy and Tressie Goslin; sister-in-law Jenny Weed and special friends Michelle, Brad, Brandon, Lacey, Jason, Christy and Alex. Robert Nelson Robert Nelson, former Alturas Postmaster, City Councilman and Alturas Mayor passed away February 24, 2000 at the Modoc Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility in Alturas, Calif., where he had been a resident for a number of years. He was born September 18, 1921 in Haines, Ore. and graduated from Modoc High School and Western School of Business in Sacramento. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was discharged in December 1945. He had worked as a bookkeeper at Superior Lumber, Southern Pacific Railroad and Alturas Building. He married Jeanne Hanssen in Grand View, Idaho on May 18, 1971. She survives him. Mr. Nelson was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Interment was at the Alturas Cemetery Feb. 24. A complete obituary will be published next week. Record new for March 9, 2000 Robert S. Nelson Robert S. Nelson, former Alturas Postmaster, City Councilman and Alturas Mayor, passed away February 24, 2000 at the Modoc Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility in Alturas, Calif., where he had been a resident for over 14 years. Graveside services, with military honors conducted by the Veterans Group, were held on February 28. Mr. Nelson was born to Benjamin and Winnie (Simon) Nelson on September 15, 1918 in Haines, Ore. He moved with his family to Alturas in 1931, and graduated from Modoc Union High School in 1936. Directly thereafter, he headed for Western School of Business in Sacramento, where he studied bookkeeping and accounting for two years. Upon returning to Alturas, he worked as bookkeeper for Superior Lumber Company for two years, followed by three and a half years as roundhouse clerk for Southern Pacific Railroad. In January 1943, he was inducted into the U.S. Army, and as an Amphibian Engineer served two years in the South Pacific and one year in the states until his dis charge in December 1945. He received numerous medals for serving his country during World War II. When Mr. Nelson returned home, he went back to work for the railroad for a year and a half, and was then offered a job at Alturas Building Materials, where he worked the next nineteen and a half years. He also served on the City Council from April 1950 to 1954, and as Mayor of the City of Alturas from 1952 to 1954. In March 1966, Mr. Nelson was hired as Acting Postmaster of the Alturas office, and a year later was officially appointed as Alturas Postmaster by then President Lyndon Johnson. He performed his duties with dedication and pride, and was well-known in the community for his thoughtful and caring ways. He retired in September 1983. Bob Nelson was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a member of International Order of Oddfellows for over 25 years. Although he had no children of his own, he believed in the importance of instilling solid moral principles in our youth, and was therefore a strong supporter of the local Boy Scout program. Bob was also known for his kindness to the older residents and homebound of the community, going out of his way to help them whenever necessary. If one of the came in to the post office and needed help with writing a letter, Bob would get the information from them, type up the letter on the spot, and give it back to them to be reviewed and mailed. Even though Bob was not a member of the Catholic Church, he counted "Father Mike," the former priest of the Alturas Parish, as one of his closest friends. Since the priest did not drive a car, Bob took him wherever he needed to go, whether it was on occasional trips out of town, or over to Surprise Valley every Sunday for services. He performed this service of love every week for many years. Bob enjoyed collecting stamps, coins and exploring for arrowheads. He also went on trips in search of antique lamps, bottles, often trading with other collectors. An avid rockhound, he spent many satisfying hours gathering and cutting stones to create lovely tables and other objects as gifts for his family and friends. He was well-loved by his brother Reid's family, and shared many happy times with them in years past. Survivors include his wife Jeanne (Hanssen) Nelson of Alturas; sister-in-law Lorraine Nelson of Alturas; nephew Mike Nelson and wife Marlys of Great Falls, Montana and their children Kindee, Torre and wife Michelle, and Megan; nephew Monte "Toot" Nelson and wife Karoline of Alturas and children Jeff, Randy and wife Annette, Misty, and Jennifer. Donations in his memory may be made to Alzheimer's prevention; please call 233-2229 for more information. Richard Verle Pratt A memorial service for Richard Verle Pratt of Alturas will be held on Saturday, March 11 at 2 p.m. at Christian Life Assembly in Alturas. A native of Alturas, Richard passed away March 4, 2000 of liver failure at the age of 49 in Alturas, Calif. The popular member of Modoc High School's class of 1968, was born to Ed and Dolly Pratt on October 6, 1950 in Alturas. He attended Shasta College in Redding for a year and liked most all sports. He participated in bull riding, team roping, saddle bronc riding in rodeos throughout the west. He was a member of the Likely Roping Club and at one time owned a plumbing business in Modoc County called Pratt's Plumbing. He is survived by his mother and father Dolly and Ed Pratt of Alturas; sister Betty Johnson of Philomath, Ore.; brother Jim Pratt and wife Michele of Val Verde, Calif.; two step-children Shawna Richardson of New Plymouth, Idaho; Donny Richardson of Ridgecrest, Calif.; aunts and uncles Frank and Joyce Perkins of Waldport, Ore.; aunt Vickie Savage, Susanville; Charles and Sharon Vadnais, Hammer, Idaho; uncle Frank Pratt of Elk Grove; uncle Marion Campbell of Alturas and numerous cousins and friends. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Modoc County Record for March 16, 2000 William Stuart "Bill" Kloepfer Fort Bidwell resident William S. "Bill" Kloepfer, 78, died Thursday, March 9, 2000 at the Surprise Valley Community Hospital in Cedarville, Calif. A memorial mass was celebrated at the Fort Bidwell Peoples' Church building on Monday, March 13 with Father Salvador Brinngas officiating. Private inurnment was at the Fort Bidwell Cemetery. Bill was born to Harold and Jesse (Stuart) Kloepfer at Pueblo, Colorado on January 16, 1922. He grew up on a ranch between Florescent and Cripple Creek, Colorado and graduated from Cripple Creek High School in 1940. He enlisted with the Army Air Corps and served during World War II as a B-24 pilot. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and moved to Pittsburg, Calif. where he met and later married the love of his life, Beverly Dally, on August 31, 1947 in Oakley, Calif. He worked as a machinist in a paper mill in Antioch un til he moved to Sacramento as a machinist with Aerojet. He later transferred to Hillsboro, Ore. and worked for Techtron Instrument Company until 1969, when he moved to Montana to fly for the U.S. Forest Service until he retired in 1979 and moved to Fort Bidwell where he became the local appliance repairman. His greatest source of enjoyment was flying. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church and the Fort Bidwell Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife Beverly of Fort Bidwell; sons Mark of Hillsboro and Harold of Yuma, Ariz.; daughters Ivy Stadleman of North Pains, Ore. and Zoeann Cook of Aloha, Ore.; brother Robert Kloepfer of Gustine, Calif.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother Jim and sister Patricia Benner. Those wishing to honor the memory of Mr. Kloepfer may do so by sending a donation to the Surprise Valley Hospital, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, Calif. 96104 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel of Lakeview was in charge of arrangements. Ellen Rachel Tandy Eagleville native Ellen Rachel Tandy died in her home in Winters, Calif. on Sunday, March 5, 2000 at age 96-1/2. A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at Countryside Church, Fremont and Grafton Streets in Esparto, Calif. A private interment will follow at Cottonwood Cemetery. Born Ellen Rachel Bailey in Eagleville, Calif. August 21, 1903, she lived most of her early years in Cedarville, where she met Albert Tandy when he was teaching. In June of 1937, Albert and Ellen moved to the Madison area of Yolo County on his parents' farm. She was a member of Countryside Church for 61 years, being active in Ruth's and Ladies Auxiliary, Women's Farm Bureau and the Rural Study Club. Mrs. Tandy is survived by her sister Esther Marsh of Cedarville, Calif.; daughters Ellen A. Peckham of Winters and Janice M. Walthers and husband Bob of Cedarville; brother-in-law Bill Tandy and wife Iola of Winters; sister-in-law Terry Bailey of Citrus Heights. She is also survived by grandsons Jack Peckham, Whitney Bittle, Cameron Bit tle and wife Liz Rambo, granddaughters Deb Peckham, Myrna Spiva and husband Joe, Darci Peckham-Lewis and husband Napoleon; great-grandsons Nathan Covington and Demetrius Lewis; great-granddaughters Nichole and Jennifer Peckham, Lela Spiva and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson Gerald Peck ham, husband Albert and brother Melvin. Remembrances may be sent to Surprise Valley Hospital, Cedarville or the donor's choice of charity. Ellen Rachel Tandy Eagleville native Ellen Rachel Tandy died in her home in Winters, Calif. on Sunday, March 5, 2000 at age 96-1/2. A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at Countryside Church, Fremont and Grafton Streets in Esparto, Calif. A private interment will follow at Cottonwood Cemetery. Born Ellen Rachel Bailey in Eagleville, Calif. August 21, 1903, she lived most of her early years in Cedarville, where she met Albert Tandy when he was teaching. In June of 1937, Albert and Ellen moved to the Madison area of Yolo County on his parents' farm. She was a member of Countryside Church for 61 years, being active in Ruth's and Ladies Auxiliary, Women's Farm Bureau and the Ru ral Study Club. Mrs. Tandy is survived by her sister Esther Marsh of Cedarville, Calif.; daughters Ellen A. Peckham of Winters and Janice M. Walthers and husband Bob of Cedarville; brother-in-law Bill Tandy and wife Iola of Winters; sister-in-law Terry Bailey of Citrus Heights. She is also survived by grandsons Jack Peckham, Whitney Bittle, Cameron Bit tle and wife Liz Rambo, granddaughters Deb Peckham, Myrna Spiva and husband Joe, Darci Peckham-Lewis and husband Napoleon; great-grandsons Nathan Covington and Demetrius Lewis; great-granddaughters Nichole and Jen nifer Peckham, Lela Spiva and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson Gerald Peck ham, husband Albert and brother Melvin. Remembrances may be sent to Surprise Valley Hospital, Cedarville or the donor's choice of charity. Norma Thompson Alturas native Norma Thompson passed away in Rancho Cordova, Calif. on March 10, 2000. A memorial service was held Wednesday, March 15 at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church on Zinfandel Drive in Rancho Cordova. Miss Thompson had been an active member of that church. Born April 1, 1907 in Alturas, Calif. to Albert Thompson and Margaret Pope, she is survived by her sister Phyllis Thompson of Rancho Cordova; cousins Judith Waegell and Dawn King and numerous family members. Donations may be made to the United Methodist Church in her memory or to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by the Neptune Society of Northern California, Sacramento. Modoc County Record for March 23, 2000 Byron C. Caldwell Byron C. Caldwell will be laid to rest at the Adin Cemetery on Friday, March 24 at 2:30 p.m., near where so many of his family members have been interred. Mr. Caldwell, died at U.C. Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, Calif. on March 21, 2000. He was born August 27, 1909 in Pittsburg, Calif. and moved to Williams in 1948. He owned and operated Caldwell's Flying Service from 1948 to 1989 when he retired. He held his pilots' license and owned his own plane. He served many years with the Williams Fire Department. Preceded in death by his sons, Robert B. and Ronald J., he is survived by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Caldwell of Williams, grandsons Ian and Brett Caldwell of Oregon and Ronald F. Caldwell of Texas and great-granddaughter Olivia Caldwell of Williams. Visitation will be at the McNary-Moore Funeral Chapel in Corning tonight, March 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held Friday, March 24 at 9 a.m. at the Williams Community Church. Those wishing to, may contribute to the Williams Community Church. LaVon Cecelia Coffin Alturas resident, LaVon Cecelia Coffin passed away on the morning of Saturday, March 18, 2000 at her home, at the age of 70. A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 24 at Faith Baptist Church in Alturas. LaVon was born to Harold Campbell and Pauline Dinsmore Campbell in Toledo, Ohio on August 19, 1929, and was raised in both Ashtabula and Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from high school, she enrolled in Bowling Green University where she majored in Art with a minor in English. Upon graduation, LaVon enlisted in the U.S. Army working as an occupational therapist during the Korean War. It was during her service to her country that she met Joe Alden Coffin. They were married on December 22, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas, where both were stationed at Fort Sam Houston. LaVon continued to serve her country until June of 1956, when she left the service to begin her family. After adding three children to their family, the Coffin's left San Antonio for Southern California. It was in California that LaVon began work in teaching. While raising a large family of five children, LaVon taught as a substitute while continuing her education toward a teaching credential in Special Education. She worked as a Special Education teacher for many years in Garden Grove, California. However, LaVon's real love was the mountains and when a teaching position came open at Modoc High School, the Coffin's pulled up stakes and moved to Alturas in January of 1977. She taught Special Education there for many years, developing a simple form for the Individualized Education Plan that was used throughout the District. Before her retirement in 1987, she also taught Art and English. However, retirement did not slow down her life. LaVon was very active in community affairs. She was a staunch supporter of the Modoc County Free Library and spearheaded the campaign for the library tax that makes it possible for Modoc to enjoy the resources the library provides. Her efforts earned her the Citizen of the Year award. LaVon also served on the Alturas City Council and the Northern Cal-Neva Resource Conservation and Development Council. She was an active Toastmaster and has earned several Paul Harris Fellowships through the Alturas Rotary Club. She was also a member of the Alturas Garden Club where she enjoyed many years of gardening and fellowship. With all of this to keep her busy, she still found time for her true love . . . art. LaVon was an active calligrapher and has created many illustrated manuscripts such as the Lord's Prayer and other scriptures. She became involved in the art of Ukrainian Eggs as well. She took great joy in making stationery, cards and book makers and spent most of her free time drawing and coloring with colored pencils. LaVon is survived by her husband Joe Coffin of Alturas; daughters Cheryl Ford of Alturas, Kimberlee Aldana of Monterey, Stephanie Coffin of Salinas and son Jim Coffin of Oak Harbor, Washington. She was preceded in death by her son Robert. She also leaves nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Those wishing to honor the memory of LaVon Coffin may do so by sending contributions to the Alturas Garden Club or the Rotary Foundation. Donald Ray Gillespie Services for Donald Ray Gillespie, 66, a resident of Modoc County, will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2000 at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas. Ken Ward and Don Young will conduct the services with interment to follow at the Alturas Cemetery. Don Gillespie passed away at his home in Alturas, Calif. on March 19, 2000, following a long battle with several health problems. Don was born on November 13, 1933, in Bell, Calif. to Lawrence and Dorothea Gillespie and graduated from Huntington Park High School, Huntington Park, Calif. He married Patricia Ann Lawver on December 2, 1950 in Kingman, Arizona. They made their home in Southern California where he worked as a millwright in furniture manufacturing for many years. During this time, Don was an Elks Greeter for the Huntington Park Elks Lodge and traveled throughout Southern California as a member of this group. In 1969 the Gillespies purchased the Rancho Steak House and moved to Alturas. Many new and lasting friendships were created in their new Modoc home. A reputation as one of the "best cooks" around remained a source of personal pride for Don throughout the rest of his life. Among his specialities was the ability to make "good soup." After the sale of the restaurant in 1976, Don returned to Southern California where he opened a new furniture business designing and showing bedroom furnishings. According to family members, he designed and manufactured the first distressed maple waterbed furniture. With his health failing, he re turned to Modoc in 1991, making his home near family and friends in Canby. Don looked forward to fishing and camping and spent many happy days in pursuit of "catching the Big One." An other favorite past time was his gardening and auto racing. He was delighted when he won many blue ribbons at the Modoc District Fair. In 1996, his love of people and cooking motivated the opening of "Don's Kitchen" and "Crafters" on Main Street in Alturas. Again the friends and compliments filled his day with pride and joy. "Sadly in 1998, the store closed due to his continued health problems," recall family members. "His time here with us was extended with the help and support of many compassionate and caring medical staff and friends. Don surely felt he had very special care from all." He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Patricia of Alturas; a brother Clifford and wife Sandra Gillespie of Fountain Valley, Ca..; four daughters, Cynthia and husband Chuck Lauer of Susanville, Ca.; Donna and husband Ron Bellamy of Alturas; Bonnie and husband Jimmy Sherer of Canby; Chris tine and husband Kenneth Ward of Alturas. Stepchildren Sean and wife Jackie Saville of Erie, Colo.; Cecilia and husband Sean McKee of Anaheim; adopted son James and wife Leo Hogan of San Clemente. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. today, March 23 at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas. Charles Wistos Alturas native Charles Wistos passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at the Skilled Nursing Facility in Alturas, Calif. Visitation will be Saturday, March 25 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart, followed by a Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Committal will follow at the Alturas Cemetery. Mr. Wistos was born in Alturas, Calif. on May 6, 1906 to John and Elizabeth Wistos. Mr. Wistos' wife Dorothy of Alturas survives, as do many family members who will be named in a complete obituary to be published next week. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Modoc Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility, McDowell St., Alturas, CA. 96101. Modoc County Record for March 30, 2000 Mary K.Woodward Paulson Alturas native Mary Kathleen Woodward Paulson, known as "Kay" to her friends and family, passed away March 18, 2000 in Petaluma, Calif. from Alzheimer's disease. She was 81. Born in Alturas, Calif. on November 10, 1918, she was one of two children born to Philip and Lula Woodward. She attended Alturas Elementary School and graduated with the class of 1936 from Modoc Union High School in Alturas. She continued her education studying two years at San Francisco School of Fine Arts. Mrs. Paulson was very artistic and "always very generous in giving her knitting, weaving, embroidery and cooking," recalls her brother Karol of Alturas. She worked on a loom at home and was also very adept at making pine needle baskets, several of which were avail able at the Modoc County Museum over the years. In May of 1948, she married Richard Paulson in Reno, Nev. They lived in Alturas and Tulelake where they reared their three children. Mrs. Paulson was an accomplished pianist and played the organ at churches in both Tulelake and Alturas, and gave piano lessons for many years. She became interested in wild flowers of Modoc County and had over 500 colored slides including identifying some rare wild flowers species she had discovered in Modoc. She was called on and invited to give numerous programs show ing her slides. She could give the botanical names as well as the common names of all the flowers, without referring to notes. Traveling through the county searching for different wild flowers was a favorite pastime, and she was always elated to find the first buttercup in the Spring. Mrs. Paulson served as president of the Modoc County Historical Society and as president of the Alturas Garden Club. She was a member of the Federated Church in Alturas. She leaves to mourn her passing, Richard Paulson of Yountville, her husband of 51 years; her children Linda Reck of Petaluma; Bill Bruno of Visalia and Elizabeth Bamford of Vancouver, B.C.; brother Karol Woodward and wife Mary of Alturas; eight grandchildren and numerous friends. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to an Alzheimer's organization or the charity of the donor's choice. The Alzheimer's Association address is 919 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1100, Chicago, Illinois 60611. Charles Wistos Charles Wistos, 90, passed away in Alturas, Calif. March 21, 2000. He was one of four sons born to John and Elizabeth Wistos who had moved from San Francisco to Alturas, just after the big San Francisco earthquake. Elizabeth returned to her sister's home in San Francisco, Calif. to await the arrival of Charles' birth on May 6, 1909, before returning to her Alturas home where Charles was reared. He finished the eighth grade in Modoc County, where his father was a well-known and well thought of tailor who operated a tailor business in Alturas. Through the years that followed, Charles worked for the U.S. Forest Service on the Modoc National Forest in road construction and many areas. But, his first love was always in ranching. He and Dorothy Madeline Macdonald were married in Alturas, Calif. on October 28, 1933 and shared 65 years of marriage and reared two sons and two daughters. They lived for a short time in a cabin near Perez, while the family was young, while Charles worked with a road construction company building the highway between Alturas and Tulelake. He later went into ranching and oper ated a ranch in Standish, Calif. for a little over 20 years. He traded the ranch for the Bazinette Hotel, complete with bar and restaurant, in Angels Camp which they owned and op erated for 20 years until they sold the hotel and semi-retired. Mr. Wistos also served as a Calaveras County Supervisor for six years. The Wistos' moved to Chester for a few years, before re turning to Alturas about 10 years ago. Mr. Wistos loved to hunt and fish and was able to do just that when he returned to Modoc County. He is survived by his wife Dorothy of Alturas; sons George Wistos and wife Linda of Alturas; Ed Wistos and wife Lynn of Chester; daughter Claudia Schena and husband Frank of Angels Camp and Charla Wistos of Sacramento; his brother Steve Wistos and wife Ila of Alturas; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his brother John and wife Dorothy Wistos; brother Joe and wife Jeneva Wistos and his parents John and Elizabeth Wistos. Visitation was Saturday, March 25 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alturas, followed by a Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Committal followed at the Alturas Cemetery. Contributions in Mr. Wistos' memory may be made to the Modoc Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility, McDowell St., Alturas, CA. 96101. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.