Services for Earl 'Sully' Sullivan Memorial services for former Modoc High School teacher Earl "Sully" Albert Sullivan, age 86, will be held at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall in Alturas, June 26, 10 a.m. Mr. Sullivan was born September 22, 1917 in Sturgis, South Dakota to parents Albert Sullivan and Christina Kefler. He died at his home in Valley Springs, CA., June 2, 2004, from cancer. He was a respected and well-liked teacher at Modoc High School. He was also a purebred sheep rancher in Modoc. June 26, 2004 John David Monroe John Monroe passed away on June 16, 2004, at Merle West Medical Center, Klamath Falls, Oregon, due to complications from a long battle with Leukemia. John was 72 years old. John was born on June 2, 1932, in Sacramento, CA. to John David Monroe, Sr. and Muriel Monroe. After growing up in Sacramento, John enlisted in the United States Army in 1950 and served in the Korean War with the 25th Infantry Division. While in Korea, John was awarded the Bronze Star for Heroism during combat. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, he returned to Sacramento where he met and married Linda Dee Dorris in 1956. They moved to Alturas in 1961 to make a home and raise a family. In 1969, John moved his family from town to a ranch on Parker Creek, known to the family as "Malfunction Junction." John enjoyed ranch life and stayed busy at little projects all the time. John also enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and after retirement being able to go hunting in Montana and Nevada. John held numerous jobs throughout his life and was considered to be a "Jack of all Trades." Some of those jobs include machinist, locksmith, gunsmith, welder, mechanic and store owner. John owned and operated Monroe's Sporting Goods in Alturas from 1961 to 1973, and Modoc Muffler and Auto Service in Alturas from 1974 to 1977. In 1978, John went to work for the Modoc County Department of Agriculture. He retired in 1998, after 20 years with the county. John will always be remembered by his family and friends as a hard working man, who was always quick to joke with you. He will be truly missed. John is survived by his wife of 48 years Linda Monroe, Alturas, CA.; his son, David Monroe and wife Leora, Alturas, CA.; his daughter Lisa Monroe, Sparks, NV.; his grandchildren, Duane Singleton and wife Dawn, Jennie Singleton, J.D. Monroe, Joey Bechen, Sandy Monroe, Jordan Bechen, Karlee Monroe, and great granddaughter Kylee Singleton, all of Alturas; his sister Agnes Lowery, British Columbia, Canada; and numerous nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Betty Kenyon and Rosalie Smith. A graveside service was held on June 19, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alturas Cemetery, and was conducted by the Alturas Elks, as John was a 40-year life member of the organization. If desired, donations can be made in John's name to the local Alturas Elks Lodge 1756 Scholarship Fund at 619 North Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101 or to the Hugh Currin House of the Cancer Treatment Center at 2610 Uhrmann Road, Klamath Falls, OR. 97601 or the charity of donor's choice. James Alford Simmons Bieber resident James Alford Simmons, 60, passed away at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, CA. on June 15, 2004, after a brief illness. Born in Hanover, New Mexico on July 4, 1943, Mr. Simmons had moved to Big Valley in 1949. A husband, father, son, brother and grandfather, he was also a mill worker at Big Valley Lumber Co. Pastor Harold Luke of the Adin Community, conducted graveside services at the Lookout Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 19. Mr. Simmons is survived by his wife Katherine Simmons of Bieber; sons James of Woodland; Donald of Cottonwood and Todd of Anderson; daughter Danielle Howard of Woodland; brothers Orville of Anderson and Robert of Nubieber; sister Lela Carmichael of Gilchrist, OR; mother Viola of Nubieber and eight grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Travis Nelson Memorial Scholarship Fund, care of Tri-Counties Bank, Main St., Bieber, CA 96009. John Robert (Bob) Bone John Robert (Bob) Bone died in Alturas, CA of congestive heart failure on June 16, 2004. He was born August 21, 1924, in Buttonwillow, CA to John B. Bone and Eva M. (Hill) Bone. The family moved to Tulelake in 1938, when his father drew a homestead. Bob attended Tulelake High School. He later graduated from Bakersfield High School and attended Bakersfield College. In 1943, he enlisted in the Navy and served in the Aleutian Islands. In 1947, he married Ann Kemp of Santa Maria, CA. They farmed cotton for several years in the Buttonwillow area, and in 1957 moved to Tulelake, where they farmed potatoes, onions, garlic and grain until 1989. Mr. Bone lived an active life until 1989, when he suffered a stroke and heart attack. Even though he spent several years confined to a wheelchair, he continued to live an active and full life. He loved farming, flying, water and snow skiing, sailing and traveling. Survivors include his wife Ann of Tulelake; daughters and sons-in-law Chris and Mike McElroy, Nampa, ID; Patti and Mike Hickman, Tulelake, CA.; Marcia and Chris Snowden, Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Todd McElroy, Boise, ID.; Becky Gonce, Haines, AK.; Amanda Hickman, Chester, CA; Brandon Hickman, Redding, CA; Jeffrey and Michelle Snowden, Colorado Springs, CO. He also leaves numerous relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds. The family invites everyone to attend a potluck following the services Those wishing to make donations may do so to the Tulelake Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 306, Tulelake, CA. 96134. John H. Tollett Services for John Henry Tollett, 66, of Millville, will be held June 28, 10 a.m. at the Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel in Palo Cedro. Mr. Tollett died June 22, 2004, at the Redding Medical Center of natural causes. He was born April 16, 1938 in Salinas. He was a one-time resident of Cedarville and was a commercial Bee Keeper for 40 years. He is survived buy his wife Lorale Tollett of Millville, a daughter, Jane Elizabeth Palmer of Shingletown, brothers David Tollett of Walport, Or., and Tim Tollett of Dillon, Mt., sisters, Judy Cockrell and Wendy Benner of Cedarville, Melissa Malamed of Ventura, and parents Harold and Evelyn Tollett of Millville. He was a director of the California Bee Keepers Association, the California Bee Breeders Association, a 4H leader in Shasta County, a member of the Shasta County National Rifle Association, Shasta Cascade Cutting Horse Association, a member of the Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Association, the National Cutting Horse Association, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Safari Club. He will be laid to rest at the Millville Cemetery. Visitation is June 27, 4-6 p.m. at Allen and Dahl. Judith Ann Caroline Becica Judith Ann Caroline Becica, of Alturas died June 22, 2004 at her home. She was born Dec. 7, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wis. Her husband is James F. Becica of Alturas and they have been residents of Alturas for five years. A celebration of life is pending and a full obituary will be published when the service is decided ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.