Patricia Petersen Gaylord Patricia Elizabeth Petersen Gaylord peacefully passed from this life to the next after a short illness, on March 11, 2004, in Folsom, California. Pat was born to Carl and Claire Petersen, July 8, 1935, in Oakland, Calif. She spent her adolescent years in Downey, Calif. After Claire's marriage to Ted Tyrrell, they moved to the "ranch" north of Adin, Calif., in the Spring of 1950. She graduated from Adin High School in 1953, continuing her education at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. While growing up, she enjoyed riding horses, helping cook meals for the haying crews in Ash Valley, singing for various events, community plays and participating in all school activities. On November 27, 1954, she married Omar F. Gaylord, Jr., and to this union, four children were born. In 1956, she went to work for the U.S. Forest Service on the Devil's Garden Ranger District, later transferring to the Big Valley Ranger District where she retired from federal service in 1995. She worked in many capacities with the Forest Service, first as a fire lookout and district clerk, then as a district budget and finance officer and on many teams and task forces from local to national level. Starting with her children and continuing with grandchildren, she supported many school and sporting events, as well as livestock and horse shows, keeping track of their progress and final point standings. One of her greatest passions was horses. In this capacity, she served as the Modoc Horseman's Association secretary for many years. She was involved in creating and running the trail class at the Modoc District Fair in Cedarville, as well as helping run the Adin Summer Festival Horse Show. She did not miss any of the horse events and greatly enjoyed watching her granddaughter participate in these shows. For as long as anyone can remember, she crocheted blankets and created a beautiful flower garden. She also worked at Adin Automotive Products for the past four years. She is survived by her spouse, Omar Gaylord; son and friend Bill Gaylord and Diane Schwebach of Adin; daughter and son-in-law Laurette and Kent Van Tassell of Dietrich, Idaho; daughter and son-in-law Vicki and Brad Jeppson of Adin; grandchildren Christopher and Robert Gaylord of Adin; William Gaylord of Canby; Quincy Menning of Moscow, Idaho; Lacey Menning of White Swan, Washington; Colton and Mary Jeppson, who are expecting Pat's first great-grandchild, due to make her arrival any day soon, of Reno, Nevada; and Deidra Jeppson of Weed, Calif. Also surviving are her two step-brothers Dick Tyrrell and Norman Tyrrell, step-sister Lois Brewer and half-brother Ted Tyrrell. Preceding Pat in death were her mother, E. Claire Tyrrell; step-father Ted Tyrrell; father Carl Petersen; and youngest son Richard Gaylord Services will be held at the Adin Cemetery, Saturday, March 20, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., with a potluck luncheon following at the Adin Community Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Modoc Horseman's Association, P.O. Box 513, Alturas, Calif. 96101 Louis J. 'Buck' Barker Services for Louis Joseph "Buck" Barker, Jr., were held on Wednesday, March 17 at 2 p.m. at the Alturas Cemetery. Branch President Butch Hess conducted the graveside service, as Mr. Barker was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Alturas Mr. Barker, 82, of Alturas, passed away Monday, March 15, 2004, at Modoc Medical Center's Skilled Nursing Facility, Alturas, Calif., where he had been a resident for the past three years Born June 30, 1921, in Loyalton, Calif., Louis was one of three children and left Loyalton at a young age with his parents, Louis, Sr. and Rava Barker. His father worked for the railroad and the family moved from Klamath Falls, Oregon down to Alturas, Calif. in 1932. Louis graduated from Modoc High with the class of 1940. He attended Sacramento City College for a year, where he majored in Forestry, until he joined the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He fought in many battles in the South Pacific arena including Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan and Tiana before his discharge as a Pvt. 1st Class. He settled in the Springfield, Oregon area where he was in insurance sales for many years in Eugene, Oregon. An avid reader of western novels, he also loved fishing and hunting and had become an avid Bingo player. He most recently had returned to Modoc County three years ago. >From his marriage to Maddona Kerksieck, two children were born. She preceded him in death. His later marriage to Marilyn Fulcher of Alturas gave him six children. She also preceded him in death, as did his parents and his brother Phillip Barker Mr. Barker is survived by his seven children: Brooke Park of Battleground, Wash.; Jolie Ramsey of St. Louis, Mo.; Michael Barker of Lorraine, Ore.; Steven Barker of Hillsboro, Ore.; Leslie Hubert of Eugene, Ore.; Bruce Barker of Eugene, Ore.; and Christi Barker of Eugene, Ore. He also leaves his sister Thelma Barker of Alturas, Calif., 19 grandchildren, 24-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Kerr Mortuary of Alturas is in charge of arrangements Dorothy Louise Coombs Alturas resident Dorothy Louise Coombs, affectionately known as "Grandma" and "Dot" to many local residents, passed away of natural causes on March 11, 2004, at 2 p.m., after a short stay at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, Calif. Born in Portland, Oregon to Albert and Lilly Sahli on April 22, 1921, Dorothy was reared in Gervais, Ore. She helped her family harvest hop crops, traveling throughout Oregon as a young girl until she graduated from high school in Salem, Ore. She developed a strong work ethic. Dorothy was later employed at a greenhouse in Oregon where she learned to start plants and later became known among her family and friends for her green thumb, nurturing numerous house plants. She married Darwin "Buck" Coombs on August 9, 1943, in Salem, Oregon, and they reared two daughters, Nancy and Susan, making their home in the Corvallis area. Growing plants was something Dorothy continued to enjoy throughout her adult life. While her daughters were growing, Dorothy had many plant and yard sales. When her husband passed away on Dec. 11, 1982, after 39 years of marriage, Dorothy moved to Eugene to be near her daughter Nancy, for 11 years. When Nancy relocated to Alturas, Calif. seven years ago, Dorothy also relocated and began helping in the family business, 4Corners Market. Dorothy enjoyed her early morning walks to help at the store, where customers enjoyed her courteous manner and friendly smiles. She, in turn, enjoyed the customers and the many friends she made while in Alturas. An avid Bingo player, she enjoyed playing Bingo at Veterans' Bingo nights and the Desert Rose Casino and also enjoyed the crowd at the Country Jam on Monday evenings in Alturas. As were her wishes, she was laid to rest near her husband at Benton Memorial Park, Benton County, Corvallis, Ore., with a private burial. A memorial service in Alturas will be announced at a later date. Mrs. Coombs is survived by her close knit family which includes daughter Nancy and son-in-law Richard Yarbrough of Alturas, Calif.; granddaughter Heidi and husband Bill Hall of Alturas and their children Grant and Cam, Alturas; grandson Brenden and wife Jan Yarbrough and their children Kayla and Jalyn of Eugene, Ore.; grandson Mike and wife Star Yarbrough of Alturas, Calif. and their child Devon; grandson Jared Yarbrough of Eugene and his son Garcia of Hawaii; Mrs. Coomb's daughter Sue and husband Bill Farmer of Alturas, Calif.; grandson Chase and wife Kelly Farmer and their children Isaac and Chloe of Alturas; grandson Colby Farmer of Redding and granddaughter Shay Farmer of Alturas. She is also survived by all of her "Family" at 4Corners Market and the many customers she loved talking to. Remembrances may be sent to Country Music Jam Flag Fund, care of Plumas Bank, 510 N. Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Della Lucille Heard Della Lucille Heard, 96, died March 15, 2004, at her home in Litchfield, Calif. She was born in Fort Bidwell, Calif., May 5, 1907, to George and Emma Stiner of Lake City, CA. She married Claude Heard in 1923. They first lived in Cedarville where Claude worked in his first store. They were partners in a store in Gerlach, NV. from 1929 to 1931. They bought their second store in Standish, CA. in 1934, and sold it to their niece, Glenna Winchell, in 1946. Fifteen months later, they bought the store three miles away in Litchfield. Heard's Market has been in operation in Litchfield for the past 56 years. Della worked in some part of the store up until she was in her late 80's. She also drove her car, cooked her own meals and was self-sufficient until a few years ago. Della Heard was the oldest member of the Lake City Baptist Church for over 80 years. She attended the Standish Bible Church while in Standish and Litchfield. Della Heard was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Claude Heard, in 1982; two baby brothers, an older sister and her twin sister. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Everett and Sharon Heard, of Litchfield; five grandchildren, Tonja Tilstra of Standish, Howard Heard of Litchfield, Gena Meier of Susanville, Justin Heard of Reno, NV., and Shaun Heard of Susanville; seven great-grandchildren, Beau and Trever Meier, Jordan Tilstra, Myranda and Stevee Heard, Devin Heard and Rebeka Heard. And by numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services for Della Heard will be held at the Lake City Cemetery, Lake City, CA. at 11:00 a.m. March 20, 2004. Pastor Jerry Geotsch (the former Pastor of the Standish Bible Church) will conduct the vices. Donations may be made in Della Heard's name, to the Standish Bible Church, Standish, CA. 96128. Walton's Colonial Mortuary of Susanville is in charge of arrangements. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.