Modoc County Record for July 2, 1998 BETTY SAVAGE Betty Jean Savage, former owner of Fabrics Etc. in Alturas and a supporter of Alturas community activities for many years, died at Merle West Medical Center in Klamath Falls, Ore. on June 27, 1998, after battling a chronic pulmonary disease she had dealt with for several years. As an accomplished pianist, Mrs. Savage's talents were enjoyed by the public during several Modoc Performing Arts Theater productions. She was not one to often play publicly, but played more for her own famlies' enjoyment. She often played her own arrangements and enjoyed "jamming" with local musical friends on occasion or for reunions. Her favorite music included Classical, Broadway show tunes and Jazz. Born on March 6, 1931 in Beaumont, Calif. to Orlie and Mae [Jacobs] Brown, she was reared in the Beaumont area and lived in several other California locations with her family before her parents purchased a ranch the Bieber area. Betty or "B.J." as friends called her, graduated with a class of five from high school in Bieber. After high school she at tended University of the Pacific in Stockton, where she majored in music. Before she graduated from college, she married Robert "Bob" Savage in Beaumont, Calif. on December 1, 1951. The two have shared almost 47 years of marriage. When they moved to Alturas, Betty became involved in her community as a Cub Scout, Brownie and 4-H Leader while their children were growing. She also became a league bowler and later, as the owner of Fabrics, Etc., she chose to sponsor a bowling team. She took up golfing and was a member of the Arrowhead Golf Club at its start and through the years. She was also a sorority sister of Iota Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. She created the name Fabrics, Etc., and opened the shop next to the Niles Hotel. She later moved the business to Daft's Twelfth Street Mini Mall until she decided to sell the business about 13 years ago. Once Bob retired, the two enjoyed traveling. Mrs. Savage was very creative, not only musically, but with her garden at the family home. She loved to select the colors and design the landscape each season and decorate for the holidays. Passers-by always enjoyed looking at her handiwork. Her family and working in her yard with her husband brought her pleasure as well as going camping, playing golf and keeping in touch with friends. She wanted her friends and family to gather, not to mourn her passing, but to remember the good times and enjoy sharing those times and memories with one another. With that in mind, family and friends are welcome to Bob and Betty Savage's home, at 910 West Second Street in Alturas on Sun day, July 5 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Modoc High School Music Department, care of Karen Siegel or to the Modoc County Library. Mrs. Savage is survived by her husband, Bob Savage of Alturas; son Paul Savage and wife Susan of Beaverton, Ore.; daughters Wendy Ledesma and husband Max of Moreno Valley, Calif.; daughter Janice Savage and companion Poco Forrest, Alturas; sisters Winifred Pfeiffer of Sonora; Joyce Zugelder, Beaumont; brother Larry Brown of Twenty-nine Palms; grandchildren Rebecca, Jessica and Nicholas Ledesma of Moreno Valley; Sean and Dylan Savage of Beaverton, Ore. Carroll Pepperdine Carroll Pepperdine, 73, of Yreka, died on June 21, 1998. He was born October 14, 1924 in Eureka, Calif. He moved from Alturas to Yreka in 1952, where he was owner/operator of Jolley's Club Saloon for 27 years. Carroll was married to Carol Kemp and the couple made their home in Yreka. he was a member of the B.P.O. Elk's 1980 in Yreka, a member of the E. Clampus Vitus Humbug Chapter #73 and the Siskiyou County Historical Society. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. In addition to his wife, Carol Pepperdine of Yreka, survivors include a son Terry Pepperdine of Paradise and a daughter Karen Riordan of Maxwell; brothers Milo Pepper dine of Likely, Phillip Pepperdine of Fallon, Nev. and Nolan Pepperdine of Sacramento, five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Nelda, in 1983. Funeral services were held in Yreka June 24, with interment following at the Evergreen Cemetery. Dorothy Robinson Saxman True Modocer Dorothy Frances Kistler Robinson Sax man, from a long-time Modoc family and a resident of Modoc County most of her life, died of a heart attack on June 24, 1998 at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, Calif. She was 86. Born to Molli [Hudspeth] and Irvin Wilson Kistler on Feb. 27, 1912 in Cedarville, Calif., she attended high school in Westwood for a time and Surprise Valley High School. In 1928 she married Orin Paul Robinson and the couple lived in Lake City on what was known as the Robinson Ranches. They had three children, Betty Nell, Basye Paul "Tuffy" and Irvin Cressler "Sport". Her husband Paul pre ceded her in death in 1954, after 26 years of marriage and her son Irvin "Sport" preceded her in death in 1956. In 1957, she sold the ranches and moved to Alturas for a short time, then moved to Winnemucca, Nevada where she spent 10 years. On March 7, 1959, she married Peter M. Saxman in Guerneville. They moved to Alturas in 1969. She enjoyed be ing a homemaker and liked to cook. In 1983, her husband Peter preceded her in death, after 24 years of marriage. Mrs. Saxman enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, making afghans for friends and family and doing crafts. She was a private person, but proud of the 50-year member ship pin she received from the Order of Eastern Star. She was able to live in her home and take care of herself until the morning of her death. She is survived by her son Basye Paul Robinson and wife Betty of Sacramento; daughter Betty N. Smith and husband Floyd of Alturas; seven grandchildren, two great-grand children and two nephews. A private graveside service was held at the Cedarville Cemetery at 1 p.m. on June 27. The Rev. Ben Zandstra officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Modoc County Record for July 9, 1998 Ervin Leonel Fisher Ervin Leonel Fisher, an Alturas native, died July 1, 1998 in a Pinole, Calif. hospital, at the age of 84 years. Mr. Fisher had worked as a carpenter at Selby's Ore Refinery in Crockett, Calif. for 23 years. He was active in the Pinole community where he served as the Eucharistic Minister of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, of which he was a member. He was a member of the BPOE, Elks Lodge #1251 in Richmond; the Society of the Crown of the Divine Holy Ghost of Vallejo and a member of the West Contra Costa County Unified School District Board. He married Marie Baptista and the two enjoyed traveling, and became affiliated with the Good Sam and Winnebago Clubs. Mr. Fisher was born to Charles and Edith [Hammond] Fisher on June 21, 1914 in Alturas, Calif., where he was reared. He served in the U.S. Army from 1933-1937. In addition to his wife Marie of Pinole, he is survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Wilson and Kratzer Mortuary was in charge of arrangements and services. Jack Wesley Veverka California Pines resident Jack Wesley Veverka died from surgical complications on June 30, 1998 in Alturas, Calif. He was 60 years of age. Born July 21, 1937 in San Jose, Calif., he graduated from high school in Los Gatos, Calif. and entered the U.S. Air Force. He served with the U.S. Air Force until 1962. His career work was as a Communications Specialist for ITT. Mr. Veverka had made his home in Modoc County for the past 12 years and was a member of the B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge 1756, Alturas. He is survived by his mother Bertha Veverka of San Jose; sister Carol of San Jose; brother Dave Veverka of Lincoln; son Jon Veverka of Alturas and daughter Laurie Veverka of Alturas; grandchildren Robert, Jack, Crystal and Brandon Veverka, all of Alturas. Lillian Jeannette Renner Former Alturas resident Lillian Jeannette Renner of Woodland, died July 4, 1998 at the age of 88, in Concord, Calif. Born to John and Ellen Ballard on March 2, 1910 in Alturas, Calif., she was reared in Alturas and graduated from Modoc Union High School. She married Charlie Renner in 1928 in Alturas and when she turned age of 22, in the year 1932, the Renners left Alturas. Her career led her to become the Deputy Superintendent of the Yolo County School District. Mrs. Renner was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and served as a Director for the Rainbow Girls organization through Eastern Star in Yolo County. Her husband Charles and their only child, a son, Edwin Renner preceded her in death. Services were held July 8 at graveside at the Woodland Cemetery. Mrs. Renner is survived by her sister Wilma Norris of Alturas; three grandchildren, Dr. "Chip" Renner and Dr. Betsy Renner of Concord, Calif. and Carolyn Renner who lives on the East Coast. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.