Harold Aubrey McManus Harold Aubrey McManus went home to be with his Lord on April 2, 2005. He was born to Marjorie and Aubrey (Mick) McManus on September 23, 1942, in the small town of Stanley, WI. He joined his sister Colleen in a closely knit family, where he learned strong family values at an early age, and practiced them all of his life. His relationship with his sister, Colleen and her husband, Bob has grown stronger over the years, and he enjoyed their love and companionship. His mother has also been a source of great strength and example to him and he loved her dearly. He always appreciated the gift of life and her love. Harold was originally raised in Gilman, WI, and never tired of telling stories about his years there. Stories centered on the old-fashioned soda fountain that his parents owned, the family hardware store that his Uncle Glenn owned, and his Uncle Duane and the wonders of the Ford garage where he sold both cars and tractors. He enjoyed memories of family outings, cousins to play with, and life in that small town of just 500 people. The family later moved to the town of Oregon, WI, and moved again in 1956 to Fullerton, CA, where Harold graduated in 1960 from Fullerton High School. He continued his education completing several years of college, and earning an AA degree in Business Administration, while also working for Gemco stores, a large retail chain. Harold continued to live in Southern California for many years, and during that time, he married, and later, became the proud father of his eldest daughter, Misti. She remained the apple of his eye, and a source of great pride, joy, and love throughout his life. She and her loving husband, Jon, have brought four incredible grandchildren into Harold's life. Brione, Alara, Sean and Lucy have been their Grandpa's favorite source of pictures, laughter, and stories. He loved to hear what they were doing, and see pictures of their family trips and celebrations. Harold's youngest daughter, Tiffani, who was born several years after Misti, has been estranged for several years, and his hope to see her, her husband Shaun, and their son Alexander during his last year was not realized. He continued to love her very much. When Harold's first marriage ended, he spent every opportunity keeping the relationships with his daughters as rich and full as possible. He continued to work in wholesale and retail sales for various companies, and was hired by Vita Fresh Vitamin Company, a manufacturer, operating out of Garden Grove, CA. He worked there for more than eleven years, traveling to military bases all over the United States. He often remarked that there were only two states that he missed. While working at Vita Fresh, he met and married his wife of more than twenty-five years, Robin, in 1979. They created a blended family, with Harold becoming a father to Robin's son, James Hannon, and Robin, another mom to his two daughters. During their marriage, their love, companionship, and family were always treasured. In 1987, soon after son James' graduation, they received a gift of land from Harold's parents. The land, in the Cal Pines mountains was a chance for adventure, and an opportunity that they couldn't resist. They longed to leave southern California's congestion and smog, and be pioneers in the wilderness. They stayed under the tall trees living their dream for more than ten years. The adventure always involved several snow shovels, four wheel drive, and a great deal of challenge and laughter. The wonders of nature were everywhere. In 1997, for health reasons, they had their home moved, fourteen miles down the mountain to its present location in the Castle Rock area. They started a new forest, at a lower altitude, and found the lower snow levels, and good neighbors a blessing Son James remained a bachelor, and continues working hard to grow his company in San Francisco. He always took the time to support Harold with love, laughter, and encouragement. Harold loved him and always enjoyed their easy camaraderie. Until his retirement several years ago, Harold continued to work for Four Seasons Supply, with people that he loved in the hardware store. At one time or another during the week, he thought he saw about everyone in town. That suited him fine. He also had fond memories of his many years with the Cal Pines Volunteer Fire Department, where driving and cleaning the Water Tender Fire Truck became his great hobby. He enjoyed the feeling of pride as he worked with those special men, giving something of value back to the community that he loved so much. He recently received a plaque of appreciation for his service to the Department. In 1996 Harold was diagnosed with brain cancer, and as was his nature, chose to fight. He was in the fight of his life for more than ten years. When he ran out of weapons, he used courage, determination, and an unwavering faith in God to sustain him. He was daily encouraged by the prayers, the love and the generous gifts of time of his friends and family. When he couldn't walk any further, God carried him, and when he asked, that last time in the hospital, God took him home. The lessons that he taught us are many. He will be greatly missed on this earth, and we celebrate his life, and thank God that we were privileged to know him. He is survived by most of those mentioned above, and we'll never forget him. He has helped make us better people. Please join us all in a Celebration of Life Service, at Faith Baptist Church, Saturday, April 9, 2005, at 10 a.m. A burial service will follow at the Alturas Cemetery, and we will return to Faith Baptist Church after that for a Pot Luck Reception. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family or the charity of your choice. Maxine Marshall Long-time Modoc resident Maxine Marshall passed away in Cedarville, CA on March 30, 2005, following a brief illness. She was 85. Born Maxine Whiteaker on May 31, 1919 in Corydon, Iowa, her family moved to Marysville, CA in 1925. She met and married W. Earl Marshall in 1938. Following World War II, they moved to Chicago where Earl became a Doctor of Chiropractics. They settled in Alturas in 1951, where Earl opened his practice. Maxine worked for the Modoc County Road Department from 1959 until her retirement in 1987. Her husband passed away in 1991. She is survived by her brother Paul Whiteaker of Sacramento, CA; several cousins and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, she requested donations be made to Canine Country. Graveside services will be held Friday, April 8, 2005 at 3 p.m. at Alturas Cemetery. Dr. Ben Zandstra will officiate. Kerr Mortuary of Alturas has charge of arrangements. Eva Ceola Jacobs Mrs. Eva Ceola Jacobs was born in Lexington, Nebraska on May 17, 1912, to Jim and Mable (Miller) Dodge. Eva died in Tillamook, Oregon on March 29, 2005, at the age of 92. 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. Eva was a hard worker, spending many years on a cattle ranch. She was a loving, compassionate, and caring woman with strong Christian values. Her dad died when she was a young girl, leaving her with one older sister and brother and her mother. Her mother remarried, adding three half-brothes and one, half-sister to their family. 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. 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. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Lake City, CA. Arrangements are in the care of Waud's Funeral Home. Manuel Russo Manuel Russo, 98, passed away in Fremont, Alameda County, CA. on January 16, 2005. Mr. Russo's lasting rock art can be seen throughout Modoc County at the Modoc District Fairground's gated entry, rock signs at the Modoc County Record, KCNO and many backyard barbecues, garden wishing wells and special accents he designed at his Cedar Pass retreats and the gates to his Triangle Ranch. Mr. Russo enjoyed life and retired as a special delivery messenger with the U.S. Postal Service in 1961, after 35 years of service delivering mail in the eastern foothills of Santa Clara Valley. He made his home in San Jose and owned commercial property there for many years. He also built his "retreat" cabins on Cedar Creek, where he spent half of each year, following his retirement. Of Italian descent, Mr. Russo made it a point to enjoy life and was a magnanimous and hospitable person, with an affinity for animals. He was born November 13, 1906. Mr. Russo had a trick horse named Major Comma- The Wonder Horse and his dog Prince, a very well trained German Shepherd. They performed at various benefits and shows in the San Jose area. Prince was on television more than once and photographed for the San Jose Mercury News. Mr. Russo never charged for any of the performances -- it was all for the kids. He derived great pleasure from creating things for children. Later in his life, he gave of his time and resources to improve classrooms in San Jose schools, by purchasing desired equipment such as T.V.'s, gifts for the students and teachers in Special Ed classes, calling himself a kind of "Santee Claus." While his two sons were young (and only a year apart), Manuel built a motorcoach trailer and for five years, the family traveled around Oregon, Nevada and California, giving the boys an education and working along the way and picking fruit during harvest season. Mr. Russo also raised and trained German Shepherd dogs as a hobby and enjoyed rock collecting. He began coming to the Modoc area in the 1930s. He enjoyed making treks to Modoc County and made lasting impressions on his long-time friends in the area. His devoted and loving wife Alva preceded him in death as did his youngest son Richard P. Russo. He is survived by a son Robert E. Russo, grandchildren and among his great-grandchildren are triplets Sage, Timber and River. Jean (Gray) Foster Jean Irene (Gray) Foster passed away February 16, 2005, at the age of 80 in Sacramento, CA. She was born Jean Irene Gray in Klamath Falls, Oregon on March 21, 1924. Mrs. Foster graduated from Modoc Union High School in Alturas, CA and retired after 30 years, from IBM as a supervisor-librarian. She was active in Beta Sigma Phi, the Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars and AmVets Ladies Auxiliary. She lived in Bend, Medford, Central Point and Malin, Oregon and in Westwood, Alturas, Quincy, Blairsden, Graeagle, Portola, Truckee, Sacramento and Los Angeles, CA. over the years. She was married to Bill Dory, Jay McKinney, Dick Gillette and Jay Foster. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Larri and Edward Powers of Brookings; grandsons Edward William Powers and his wife Mary Lee and Matthew Alan Powers and his wife Julie. Great-grandchildren Charles Edward, Julia Noel, Madison Grace, and Trenton Michael. One sister, Margaret Moyer, nieces, Sharon Moyer and Patricia Waters, nephew Donald Moyer. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 21, 2005 at 1 p.m. in the Land Park Chapel of Harry A. Nauman & Son, 4041 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento. Donations in Mrs. Foster's name may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 2555 49th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.