Modoc County Record – November 23, 2006 Patricia Jean Pepperdine Patricia Jean Pepperdine was laid to rest in the Likely Cemetery on November 21, 2006. Pat passed away peacefully on November 16, 2006, in Alturas, CA. Pat lived in Modoc County for 72 years. She and Milo, her husband of 59 years, lived in Likely for 42 years. Pat was born on September 24, 1926, in Standish, California to Edna and Devon Olsen. When Pat was very young the Olsen family moved to West Valley prior to the reservoir being built where Devon and Edna ran the dairy for the Van Loan family. Pat attended elementary school in Likely and high school in Alturas. She attended Heald Business College in Sacramento and later worked for the Forest Service in Alturas. She and Milo were married in Carson City, NV on June 4, 1947. After starting their family, Pat became a full-time homemaker and mother. Later, she helped Milo operate the peat moss business in Likely until they retired. Pat was a member of the Order of Eastern Star for more than 50 years. Pat was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend who was adored by all who knew her. She was an accomplished pianist in her younger years and her family always stopped whatever they were doing to listen when she played. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and leatherwork. She loved working in her yard and growing beautiful flowers. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a kind, gentle person who showered all those around her with unconditional love. She will be greatly missed by many. She is survived by her husband Milo Pepperdine of Likely; daughters Jo Ann Pepperdine of Susanville, CA and Leasa Bair of Shoreline, WA; grandchildren Brett and Jennifer Smith of Susanville, CA, Aaron Smith of Chico, CA, Mikel Bair of Camp Pendelton, CA, Jeffrey Bair of Shoreline, WA, Lacey Smith and Candy Smith both of Susanville, CA and great-grandchildren Jordan Smith and Austin Smith also both of Susanville, CA; sister Doris Hale of Sacramento, CA and brother James Olsen of Medford, OR, and numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents Edna and Devon Olsen preceded her in death. Donations in Pat's name may be made to the American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 or to the Macular Degeneration Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 531313, Henderson, NV 89053. >From our home to yours We wish you and yours the very best During this Holiday Season ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.