Lake County Examiner – September 14, 2006 – Lakeview, Oregon Jeannette Gay "Jennie" Welch Jeannette Gay "Jennie" Welch, 65, died at her home in Lakeview on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006 after a gallant and inspirational fight with cancer that was diagnosed in November 2003. She demonstrated a great attitude and was persistent to the very end. Jennie was born to Earl and Lorraine (Papke) Mulkey March 28, 1941 in Sacramento, Calif. They moved to Willow Ranch, Calif. when she was one year old and then to Lakeview when she was four years old. She grew up in Lakeview, where she received her education and was a member of the Lakeview High School Class of 1959. During her high school years she worked for the Marius and Alger theaters and Circle JM drive-in. She married Loy Welch in Lakeview on Nov. 14, 1958. After her children left home she worked for Lakeview TV for five years. Jennie was actively involved in her children’s lives and had served as a Cub Scout and Campfire Girls leader. She played the piano and keyboard and was an avid skier and outstanding golfer winning many tournaments and club championships. She also enjoyed swimming and going to Hawaii. She was preceded in death by her father Earl Mulkey. She leaves behind her loving husband of 47 years, Loy Welch of Lakeview; son and daughter-in-law Keith and Tina Welch of Corvallis; daughter and son-in-law Karen and Rick Dollarhide of Chico, Calif; mother Lorraine Mulkey of Lakeview; sister Darlene Samples of Lakeview; grandchildren Jordyn and Chad Dollarhide and Kory Welch; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Lakeview First Presbyterian Church with a lunch reception following at the Lakeview Elk’s Lodge. Interment was in the Sunset Cemetery. Contributions in the memory of Jennie may be made to Fremont Highlanders Ski Club, P.O Box 1204, Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. My special condolences to Darlene and her family. Billie ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.