Delbert Gene Cantrall A memorial service for Delbert Gene Cantrall will be held Saturday, Aug. 17 at 1:00 p.m. at Memory Gardens Mortuary Chapel, Bellinger and Arnold Lane, Medford, OR. Inurnment will be held in Memory Gardens Memorial Park. Mr. Cantrall, 72, of Jacksonville, OR, died at his residence on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002. He was a fifth generation of the Cantrall-Dorris families. Born May 19, 1930 in Medford, Oregon to Gene Cantrall and Isabelle Dorris Cantrall, he graduated from Hillsboro High and joined the U.S. Navy for four years. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at Oregon Technical Institute and was a pioneer in the Broadcast and Cable Television industry. His was the first voice heard on KOTI, Klamath Falls in 1956 with California Oregon Broadcasting, Inc. He was also instrumental in constructing television stations and developing cable systems through northern California and Oregon. During his career, he was General Manager for Southern Oregon Cable and Crestview Cable and President of the Oregon Cable Association. Last month, he was the 18th recipient of the Oregon Cable Telecommunications Association's William B. Smullin Presidential Award. He married Helen Jeannine Saner in Jacksonville, OR on May 11, 1970. "Del" enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, RV'ing, genealogy, recreational flying and motorcycle riding to all 50 states with his wife Jeannine. He held a commercial pilot's license and was known for devising more efficient ways to do many things, including the recent design and construction of their new custom home. Survivors include his wife, H. Jeannine Cantrall, Jacksonville, OR; son Larry Lee Cantrall, Hillsboro, OR.; two daughters Shelley Rae Edwards, Sacramento, CA; Julie Renee Ford, Round Mountain, CA; four step-sons, Bradley E. Dill, Medford; Stephen N. Dill, White City, OR; John G. Dill, Beaverton; Lynn A. Dill, Seattle, WA; 17 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. He was preceded by a sister, Dorris Huth. August 22, 2002 A Memorial Mass for Modoc Superior Court Judge, John P Baker will be held Saturday, August 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on 4th Street in Alturas. Judge Baker dies Wednesday Modoc Superior Court Judge John P. Baker of Alturas, CA, passed away late Wednesday afternoon, August 21, 2002 in Sacramento, CA, after a short battle with cancer. Judge Baker was 61. Arrangements for a memorial service are pending. Judge Baker's obituary will be published in next week's Record. Marvin Duane Lawrence Marvin Duane Lawrence of Likely, CA. passed away August 9, 2002 of heart failure at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. He was 60 years of age. A memorial service will be held on September 14, at 4 p.m. at West Valley Reservoir, one of Mr. Lawrence's favorite places. Born January 11, 1942 in Hallok, MN, he finished high school in Minnesota. He served as a Lt. Colonel with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam war until his discharge in 1975, when he retired. He and Maxine Rondon were married in Clarks Valley on August 17, 1986. The couple recently renewed their wedding vows. Mr. Lawrence had been a Modoc resident for 23 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He spent his summers fishing between West Valley Reservoir and Likely, where he and Maxine had a woodworking shop. Mr. Lawrence also enjoyed strumming and playing his guitar. His many personal songs were a joy to young and old. He was a member of the Modoc County Sheriff's Posse. He will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends. He is survived by his loving wife Maxine of Likely; two daughters Kimberly and Debbie in Las Vegas and Southern California and numerous grandchildren; stepchildren Kathy and Bruce Lanning, Fallon, NV and their son Shane Lanning; sisters Julie and Janice of Minnesota. Eugene M. Babcock Tulelake resident Eugene (Gene) M. Babcock, a former resident of Mt. Shasta, passed away on August 12, 2002 in Reno, Nevada, while attended by family members. Gene was born July 1, 1920, in Maryland. He moved to the Mt. Shasta area in the late 1930s and lived there until his retirement in 1974. He then moved to Tulelake where he lived on his ranch and raised "his cows". He loved attending the auctions in Alturas and bidding on his yearly herd. Mr. Babcock was a member of the C.C.C., a Marine Corps World War II veteran, belonged to the AFL-CIO, and was a member of the Elks Lodge. Until his retirement, he worked as a logger, heavy equipment operator, and as a Master Mechanic in the highway construction industry. He was an avid angler and hunter. He is survived by many loving family members: wife, Yvonne, Tulelake, CA; son Clifford, Benicia, CA; son Dean, Citrus Heights, CA; step-sons Frank Diaz and John Diaz, both of Tulelake; step-daughter Josie Dyer, Reno, Nv.; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; brothers Edwin, Raleigh and James; sisters Francis, Goldie, Geraldine, Shirley and Loretta. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris in 1966, and his son Douglas in 1989. There will be a graveside service on Friday, August 23 at 11 a.m. at the Mount Shasta Memorial Park. Walter T. 'Tiny' Baker Walter Thomas "Tiny" Baker died in Fort Bidwell, CA on August 16, 2002 at the age of 85. A graveside memorial service was held at the Fort Bidwell Cemetery on Monday, August 19 at 2 p.m. Mr. Baker was born to Arthur and Alice (Robbins) Baker in San Francisco on February 11, 1917. They moved to Petaluma in 1919 where he was reared. On July 17, 1937, he married the former Virginia Devine in Stockton, CA. They made their home in Petaluma where they reared their family. Mr. Baker was involved in the family real estate business for 25 years in Petaluma and was actively involved with the Boy Scouts. He was an avid outdoorsman. He and Virginia retired to Fort Bidwell in 1970, where they started a pollen collecting business and were actively involved in the community. Mr. Baker is survived by sons, John and Thomas Baker; grandchildren, Joe and Kelly Baker; sister Evelyn Karsevar of Los Angeles; brother Edward "Ned" Baker of Modesto; nephew and wife Frank and Sheryl Devine; niece and husband Mikel Ann and Dennis O'Connell; sister-in-law, Arline Devine of Petaluma and numerous other nieces and nephews. Contributions in memory of Mr. Baker may be sent to the charity of the donor's choice. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel of Lakeview, OR was in charge of arrangements. August 29, 2002 Judge John P. Baker Modoc County Superior Court Judge John P. Baker passed away on August 21, 2002, in Sacramento, CA after a brief battle with cancer. John Paul Baker was born on April 13, 1941, in Sacramento, CA. After graduating from Modoc High School in 1959, he attended Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA, receiving his A. B. degree in 1963. Heeding President John F. Kennedy's call to public service, John enlisted in the United States Peace Corps and served as a teacher in Thailand from 1963 to 1965. After returning to the United States, he enrolled in Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1969. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1970. After working in the Office of the Legislative Counsel in Sacramento, John served as Deputy Public Defender for Humboldt County from 1970 to 1972. Judge Baker moved back to his hometown of Alturas in 1972, where he served as Deputy District Attorney for Modoc County from 1972 to 1975. In 1975, he was elected to the first of two terms as Modoc County District Attorney. After eight years as District Attorney, John entered private practice. From 1983 to 1996, he worked as a sole practitioner specializing in transactional law and civil litigation in Alturas. In addition to his private practice, John served as Alturas City Attorney for many years, and was particularly proud of his long association with and representation of Surprise Valley Electrification Corporation. John was elected Modoc County Superior Court Judge in March of 1996. Prior to taking office, he was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Modoc County Superior Court bench by Governor Pete Wilson on July 18, 1996. Judge Baker was known as an accessible judge who refused to shy away from controversial positions on the court. He performed the functions of his office with ability, fairness, diligence and efficiency. Judge Baker started several significant new programs during his years on the bench, including a drug court to monitor drug users more closely and a peer court for juveniles. He ran unopposed for a second term in 2002. John was a member of the Alturas Rotary Club for 30 years, serving as President in 1984. He was a member of the California Bar Association from 1970 until being elected to the Superior Court in 1996. John was an avid gardener and skier, and enjoyed a lifelong love of the outdoors, including camping, backpacking and fishing. John made what he called "the best decision of his life" when he married the former Anna Neill on October 6, 1984. Two children were born to this union, Maggie Bryce Baker (age 16) and Jack Neill Baker (age 9). John is survived by his wife, Anna Neill Baker, of Alturas; his three children, Morgan Melissa Baker of Redding, Maggie Bryce Baker and Jack Neill Baker of Alturas; his mother, Teresa Baker, of Gold River; seven brothers and sisters, Tom Baker and wife Carol of Fair Oaks, Tim Baker and wife Susan of Fair Oaks, Stephen Baker and wife Cheryl of Alturas, Chris Favor of Chico, Paul Baker and wife Cary of Alturas, Therese May and husband Steve of Arnold, and Gigi Raymond and husband Tom of Folsom; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. John's life was celebrated at a memorial mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alturas on August 24, 2002, with numerous family and friends in attendance. Rev. Patrick J. Henry conducted the service. The family would like to thank all the wonderful people who showed their love and support for John throughout his illness. Alice Bulington In memory of the loss "of a very wonderful woman who was dearly loved by all," her family say it seems that in her last years, playing bingo, attending yard sales and the love of her husband and family were her life force. "To know Alice was to know her joy of life. She was always there for her family and always put them first before herself. The unconditional love she showed everyone paralleled her love for Christ." At approximately 2:40 a.m., on August 20, 2002, she breathed her last, while holding the hand of her beloved of 42 years. In her last days, as the end drew near, she was at peace with the inevitable as she would soon be in greener pastures, with the Great Shepherd. Born Alice B. Littleton in Wichita Falls, Texas on June 19, 1929, she was married to Charles F. Bulington on October 4 in Las Vegas, Nev., 42 years ago. v After living in Watsonville, CA for 30 years, the Bulingtons retired to Alturas, where they have been residing for the past 10 years. Mrs. Bulington is survived by her loving husband Charles F. Bulington of Alturas; seven daughters, four sons-in-law, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, along with friends, too numerous to count. The Bulington Family thanks Nick Contaxis of Kerr Mortuary for his compassion and assistance. Albert J. Christy Former Surprise Valley teacher and coach, Albert J. Christy, 78, of Corvallis, OR., passed away August 26, 2002 in Corvallis. Services will be held Friday, August 30 at 3 p.m. at DeMoss-Durdan Garden Chapel in Corvallis, OR., with visitation on Friday, Aug. 30 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to Corvallis Clinic, Dept. of Oncology and Hematology, 3680 N.W. Samaritan Dr., Corvallis, OR 97330 or Albert Christy Fund at Good Samaritan Hospital, 3600 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Corvallis, OR 97330. A complete obituary will be published in next week's Record. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.