Thanks to Brenton Dodge Modoc County Record - Feb. 12, 1998 Bertha Berryessa Bertha Berryessa, who gave of her time and talents to the Surprise Valley community in which she lived for many years, died on February 4, 1998 in Cedarville, Calif. She was born to Swiss immigrant parents Martha and Ben Inderbitzen in Oakland, Calif. on March 29, 1912. Bertha was reared on her parents' dairy ranch and completed her junior high school years in San Jose. As a young girl, she was involved in gymnastics, swimming and her love of all animals. She and Edward Walton Berryessa were married on December 5, 1934 in Reno, Nev. and shared almost 33 years of marriage together. After they were wed, Bertha had a very busy life operating the dairy her parents owned in San Jose, and taking care of her parents who were in ill health. She did so until 1942. In 1945, she and Ed purchased the Jim Heryford Ranch in Surprise Valley where she was a ranch partner and homemaker. After the death of her husband on October 27, 1967, she de voted her life to her family, community and friends. Al ways a physically fit and active person, she taught swimming to the youth of Surprise Valley in the 1960s and acted as a chaperone for the Modoc District Fair Queen. "She was active in all worthwhile causes and was awarded the coveted Blue Ribbon Award by the Western Fair Association in the 1960s," note family members. Mrs. Berryessa later relocated to San Jose and remained there until she returned to Surprise Valley in 1995 to live with her son and daughter-in-law. She was a member of the San Jose Horseman's Club and the Santa Clara County CattleWomen's Association and held the presidency in both groups. California history was her great interest. She was a member of the Santa Clara Historical Society and the Santa Clara Pioneers. She was a charter and life-long member and Past President of the Aelpler Grüppe of Newark, Calif., a group for those of Swiss ancestry. Mrs. Berryessa was a member of the St. James Altar Society of Cedarville and the St. Victor's Senior Group of San Jose. She enjoyed traveling and had visited Switzerland three times, as well as Australia, new Zealand, Figi, Alaska, Hawaii and points of interest in the United States. Her husband preceded her in death on October 27, 1967. She was also predeceased by her brother Benny and her parents. Mrs. Berryessa is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Ed and Sharon Berryessa, grandson and wife Alan and Nadene Berryessa of Cedarville; granddaughter and husband Renelle and Robin Bengle of Mt. View, Calif.; grand daughter and husband LeeAnn and David Widener of San Diego; seven great-grandchildren, Adam Evans, Allie and Leah Berryessa, Taylor and Collin Bengle and Dane and Dylan Widener and numerous cousins and loving friends. Funeral services were conducted by Dr. Ben Zandstra on February 7 at 1:00 p.m. at the Surprise Valley Community Church, Cedarville. Interment was at the Eagleville Cemetery, followed by a time of fellowship for all who gathered at the Eagleville Community Hall. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Berryessa may be directed to the Surprise Valley Hospital or to the charity of choice. Wesley Herman Scarbrough Alturas resident Wesley Scarbrough, who in the few years he lived in Modoc County, made many friends before he died February 9, 1998 at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, Calif. Pastor Rod Bodmer will conduct services at graveside on Friday, February 13 at 11:00 a.m. at the Alturas Cemetery. A time of fellowship will follow at the Scarbrough Family residence on East Street, Alturas. Born Wesley Herman Scarbrough in Jean, Texas on August 5, 1930, the family moved to Blythe, Calif. where Wesley completed high school. As a young man he worked on ranches and broke horses and helped with the round up of wild horses in and around Blythe. He loved animals his entire life and in later years, helped his grandchildren learn to ride and work with horses. Mr. Scarbrough served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War and married Leora Berry of Riverside, Calif. on April 22, 1951 in Quartzsite, Ariz. They reared six children and were close to celebrating their 47th year of marriage, at the time of his passing. Mr. Scarbrough worked 40 years as a Hydro Technician, with 30 of those years in Riverside and 10 years with Rancho Murrietta Water District, before he retired from Murrietta and relocated to Alturas seven years ago, where he was near several of his children and grandchildren. While in Murrietta, Mr. Scarbrough raised pheasants as a hobby, and at one time, had the only pair of a special breed of pheasants within the state. He also raised Button Quail, which his daughter Cindy recalls, were only an inch and a half tall. He had a fondness for nature's living things and loved to go out to get wood once he moved to Modoc County. "It would take him all day, but he loved to do it," recalled Cindy. "He had the biggest pile of wood a lot of people had ever seen at a home," remembered his daughter Sharon of his past season wood stores. He also raised the family's own beef and did the butchering himself; all skills he'd learned as a young man working on ranches. He was particular about his garden and his lawn and maintained big gardens when his children were growing up. He also enjoyed fishing. Mr. Scarbrough is survived by his wife Leora of Alturas; two daughters Cindy Haddox and Family in Alturas and Sharon Ponti and Family in Alturas; four sons, Wesley Scarbrough, Las Vegas; Keith Scarbrough and Family in Murrietta, Calif.; Rick Scarbrough and Family in Alturas; Terry Scarbrough and Family of Antioch; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and three sisters, all of Blythe. Donations in Mr. Scarbrough's memory may be directed to the Modoc Medical Center, 228 McDowell Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Modoc County Record - Feb. 26, 1998 Muriel A. Pinneo Long-time Alturas resident and businesswoman Muriel A. Pinneo died Friday, February 20, 1998 at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, Calif. Services were conducted at grave side at the Alturas Cemetery on Monday, Feb. 23. Mrs. Pinneo was 84. Mrs. Pinneo was the first administrator for Modoc Mental Health, which was a new concept throughout the state, when it was first opened in Modoc in 1970. Mrs. Pinneo pioneered the Modoc Mental Health facility, as the state did the same. She was seeing a caseload of about 100 people a month just before she retired June 30, 1983. Her home phone was a source of comfort to many after office hours. When she found a serious need in the department's services for an alcohol treatment program, she began holding meetings one night a week at the office until Alcoholics Anonymous took over. In addition, a drug program was started and originally all the pro grams fell under the same budget and Mental Health program, until the state began separating each program. In the early years, Mrs. Pinneo had the opportunity to deal with people more be cause the professionals were only in one day a week to go through the clients' cases. Born in Dunsmuir, Calif. on October 23, 1913 to Everard "Cap" and Jessie Anne Hay, the family moved to Alturas be fore Muriel started school. She graduated from Modoc Union High School in 1932. She married lifetime Alturas resident Harry A. Pinneo on December 6, 1930. He was working for Standard Oil in the 1930s and the Pinneos were transferred to Medford, Ore. for 12 years. The Medford Chamber of Commerce asked the Pinneos to be the "model couple," an honor which pleased Muriel as did the community meetings and the social affairs they were requested to attend. >From 1945 until 1968, Muriel and Harry owned and operated Superior Lumber Company in Alturas. During that time, they built and operated Ready Mix Concrete in Alturas, in addition to the lumber yard. In her younger years, she and Harry enjoyed hunting and fishing in Modoc County. Harry preceded her in death in March of 1969, after 39 years of marriage. Not long after, Muriel applied for the Mental Health Administrative position and was hired. Mrs. Pinneo is survived by her daughters Margaret Ann Condos and Sue Dea Maiden, both of Carson City, Nev.; two grand-daughters and one great-grandson and many dear friends who will also miss her. Interment was at the Alturas Cemetery. Services were conducted by St. Michael's Episcopal Church of Alturas. James Murray Jensen Long-time Modoc County resident James Murray Jensen, known to his friends as Jim, died February 19, 1998 in Alturas, Calif., at the age of 78 years. Born on April 8, 1919 in Grantsville, Utah, the sixth of 10 children of James and Iva Jensen, the family later moved to Los Angeles. Jim completed high school in San Diego. In 1936, Jim met Rosella Marie Hawkins in Los Angeles. The two were married three years later on April 15, 1939 in Yuma, Ariz. They were close to celebrating their 59th year of marriage at the time of his passing. After a few years, they moved to Emmett, Idaho, where Jim was employed in the lumber industry and as a house painter. After 10 years, they moved back to Los Angeles and after two years, ended up on the Madeline Plains in 1957. While in Madeline, Jim and Rose owned and operated the "Madeline Cafe." Jim was also a school bus driver and was the "Honorable Judge Jensen" as Justice Court Judge for Lassen County, until he retired, when he and Rose moved to Alturas in 1971. Jim was employed by the County of Modoc for 10 years. After retiring in 1982, he helped Rose manage the Arrowhead Golf Course, where he was able to encourage many a young golfer. Mr. Jensen was a member of the Alturas Elks Lodge 1756. He also enjoyed wood working, fishing, hunting, and was an avid golfer. Jim and Rose had four children, Jimmy, Sharon, Mike and Kathryn [Kitty], 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grand children. His greatest pleasure was teaching all of his children, grandchildren and his great-grandchildren to hunt, fish, water-ski and play golf. The Jensens have made Modoc their home for the past 42 years. Jim will be missed a great deal by his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife Rose Jensen of Alturas; son James E. Jensen of Gasquet, Calif.; daughter Sharon Olsen of Salem, Ore.; son Michael L. Jensen of Kamiah, Idaho; daughter Kathryn [Kitty] Burkholder of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers and one sister; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. One granddaughter Carolyn, preceded him in death as did three of his brothers and three of his sisters. No services will be held. Thomas James Brogan Alturas resident Thomas James Brogan's death came as a shock to his family and all who knew him. Mr. Brogan died unexpectedly in his sleep at his Alturas home on Sun day, Feb. 22, 1998, with pneumonia deemed the cause of cutting short his life of 44 years. A memorial service will be conducted by Pastor Jerry Chilson at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 6 at Christian Life Assembly in Alturas. Mr. Brogan, his 13-year-old son James and wife LaVelle have made Alturas their home for the past eight years. He had worked as a long haul truck driver for the past 20 years. Born on June 11, 1953 in Rochester, Minnesota, he completed his schooling in Rockford, Illinois. He married LaVelle Cuppett in Rockford, Illinois on December 19, 1980 and the two celebrated their 17th wed ding anniversary this past December. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, being in the great outdoors and loved to attend his son James' base ball games. He attended Christian Life Assembly Church and loved his family. He will be greatly missed by many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Delores Elaine Radke. Mr. Brogan is survived by his wife LaVelle of Alturas; son James of Alturas; son Jacob of Rockford, Ill.; daughter Jody of Rockford, Ill.; two grandchildren; his father Garrett George and step-mother Nancy Brogan of Rockford, Ill.; sister Terri and brother-in-law Andy Vaughan of Michigan; brother Michael Brogan, Rockford, Ill., two nieces and two nephews; grandmother Magdalena of Minnesota; aunts Rita, Susie, Cheryl and Georgie and uncle Tom, all of Minnesota; mother-in-law Jo Cuppett of Alturas; brother-in law Russell and wife Shawna Cuppett of Modesto; and in-laws James and Maxine Cuppett, Connecticut; Connie and Dennis Dwyer, Alturas and Bernetta and Richard Bowlin, Alturas. Inurnment will be private. The family suggests any contributions be made to the Arthritis Foundation or Modoc County Little League. Mary Fae Crowl Hartlerode Services for Mary Fae Crowl Hartlerode will be held at 1:00 p.m. today, February 26 at the Fort Bidwell Cemetery. Mrs. Hartlerode's grandson James Toney will conduct the services. A potluck fellowship will follow at the Ft. Bidwell Civic Club. Mary Fae Crowl Hartlerode died on February 20, 1998 at the age of 96-1/2 in the home of her daughter Hazel Toney in Klamath Falls, Ore. She was born September 17, 1901 in Clarence, Missouri to John W. and Annie Crowl. They came West by train when Fae was eight-years-old. Her older brother Harry, she and her parents lived in Canby/Alturas area where she grew up. Her father worked on ranches and built many of the buildings, still standing at the Kelly Hot Springs, east of Canby. Fae loved the outdoors, worked with her father, rode horseback and developed life-long honest, hard-working ethics. This was evidenced by her long and productive life. She still lived alone in her home next to her daughter Mildred Burgoyne at Soldier Creek Canyon, north of Cedarville, Calif. She was gifted in many ways. At age 24, she fell in love and married Ernest [Ernie] Hartlerode, November 1, 1925. They raised three daughters, Hazel, Mildred and Virginia. When the girls were quite young, the girls operated a family-owned shingle mill. This required all of them working to produce cedar shingles. Even Virginia, the youngest, at age five, was no exception. All labored hard to make a living. When the girls were older, they owned and operated a sawmill in Fort Bidwell, Calif. The girls worked in the mill, in the woods and drove logging trucks. Fae was the bookkeeper, homemaker, cooked for the crews, grew a gar den, milked one or two cows, made her own bread and butter and made the supply and parts trips to Alturas, Lake view and Klamath Falls, keeping everything running and on-time. Fae was well known in her life as a superb cook when she prepared meals for several large crews on ranches in Surprise Valley and was the head cook at the Surprise Valley Hospital for some time. She left wonderful memories of her meticulous sewing habits, her beautiful, precise penmanship, her hand quilting, and embroidery work. To her last days of life, she was still doing these tasks. Mrs. Hartlerode was a charter member of the Surprise Valley Hospital Auxiliary and Senior Citizens Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernie in 1967 and their daughter Virginia McCombs in 1991. She is survived by her daughters Hazel Toney, Klamath Falls, Ore.; Mildred Burgoyne and husband Addis of Cedarville, Calif.; son-in-law Jack McCombs of Alturas; grandchildren Jim Toney, Livermore; Carolyn Toney Souders, Klamath Falls, Ore.; Paula Burgoyne Lane of Adel, Ore; Gus Burgoyne, Chico and Audie McCombs of Alturas. She had 11 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Those wishing to do so may contribute to the Surprise Valley Hospital, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, Calif. 96104 or to the Fort Bidwell Cemetery, c/o Susie Fee, Fort Bidwell, Calif. 96112. Elizabeth A. Colburn Services for Elizabeth Amelia Colburn will be held at Kerr Mortuary Chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27 in Alturas. Mrs. Colburn, a native of Modoc County, born in Cedarville, Calif. on June 16, 1904, died in Alturas, Calif. on February 21, 1998 at the age of 93 years. More information will be provided by Mrs. Colburn's Family in the coming Record issue ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.