Modoc County Record - April 4, 2002 Erma Faye Murray Services for Alturas resident Erma Faye Murray will be held Saturday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the Federated Community Church in Alturas. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will officiate. Mrs. Murray passed away March 28, 2002 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, CA. She was 84 and had made Alturas her home for the past 17 years Born Erma Faye Teague on April 24, 1917 in Amarillo, Texas, she completed high school there. She became a licensed vocational nurse, a profession in which she worked for 21 years. She married Milton Murray on February 11, 1966 in Reno, Nev. Mrs. Murray enjoyed reading and crocheting. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Alturas Chapter and Modoc Medical Center Auxiliary. Her husband preceded her in death on June 1, 1984 She is survived by her son Douglas Thorp, I and daughter-in-law Anna Marie of Alturas; grandson Douglas Thorp, II, in Vancouver, WA.; granddaughters Leeann Anthony of Redding and Dawn Pollard of Modesto; great granddaughters Danielle, Lisa and Laura Thorp of Vancouver; and great-grandson Ryan Pollard of Modesto In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Federated Community Church, Alturas. Clyde Phoenix Funeral services for Clyde Phoenix of Ft. Bidwell, will be held Saturday, April 6 at the Ft. Bidwell Paiute Reservation Gymnasium at 11:00 a.m. in Ft. Bidwell, CA Mr. Phoenix passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, 2002 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, CA A beloved father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, he was born in Cedarville, CA on April 15, 1925 to Amy Jo and Tommy Phoenix. He was reared there until he left to attend Stewart Indian High School, a boarding school in Carson City, Nevada. There, he completed vocational training as a baker. He was also boxed and played football in high school Clyde had a passion for the sport of boxing. He put a lot of hard work and dedication into the sport and successfully became a Golden Gloves contender in California. After finishing at Stewart, he returned to Surprise Valley, moving to Ft. Bidwell, where he began working, met his wife Marian Julia Burns and started a family. Through the years, Mr. Phoenix worked on ranches in Ft. Bidwell and Cedarville and with the Forest Service in fighting fires. He often walked from Ft. Bidwell to Cedarville and had a strong heart even into his final days. He loved to hunt deer and wild game He passed on as a resident of the Ft. Bidwell Paiute Reservation where he is survived by his sons Delmar Phoenix of Sylmar, CA; Clevon Phoenix of Ft. Bidwell, CA.; Marvin Phoenix of Los Angeles; daughters Donna Candy Ruvalcaba of Los Angeles; Roberta Phoenix of Ft. Bidwell; Cecilia Phoenix of Ft. Bidwell; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He had numerous nieces and nephews in Ft. Bidwell, Cedarville, Sutcliff and Nixon, Nevada, as well as numerous relatives throughout Nevada and California. He was preceded in death by his wife Marian Julia in December 1985 Mr. Phoenix will be greatly missed and always be in the heart of his loved ones. Burial will be at the Ft. Bidwell Cemetery. April 11, 2002 Virginia Devine Baker Virginia Devine Baker of Fort Bidwell, CA died on Friday, April 5, 2002 at the Surprise Valley Community Hospital in Cedarville, CA at the age of 85. A graveside service was held at the Fort Bidwell Cemetery on Monday, April 8, with the Rev. Patrick Henry officiating. Mrs. Baker was born on March 27, 1917 in Lodi, CA to Frank and Vesta (Van Horne) Devine. On July 23, 1937, she married Walter "Tiny" Baker in Stockton, CA. They made their home in Petaluma, CA, where they raised their family. Mrs. Baker worked as a placement officer for the California Department of Employment. She was very active in the P.T.A., served as both a Cub Scout Den Mother and a Campfire Leader. She was also involved in the American Foreign Exchange Student Program and belonged to several bridge club.s In 1970, she and her husband moved to Fort Bidwell, where they started a pollen collecting business. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, her dog, Daisy, and the outdoors. She is survived by her husband, Walter "Tiny" Baker of Fort Bidwell; sons, John and Tom Baker; sister-in-law, Arline Devine; nephew, Frank Devine and his wife, Cheryl Ann; niece, Mikel Ann O'Connell and her husband, Dennis; grandchildren; other nieces and nephews; great nephews and a great niece. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Frank Devine. Contributions in the memory of Mrs. Baker may be sent to a charity of the donor's choice. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel of Lakeview, OR was in charge of arrangements. Eva (Eyre) Voelz Former Alturas resident Eva (Eyre) Voelz passed away in Brookings, Oregon on April 7, 2002 at the age of 89. Eva was born in Willington, Kansas on May 21, 1912 to H.H. and Leta Hull. Eva had two younger brothers. Eva and her husband, Frank Eyre, moved to Alturas in the early 1950s, where they owned the well-known Warner Hotel until the late 1960s. Frank passed away in 1970. Eva married Mihlo Voelz in 1971. In 1972, they left Alturas and moved to the Oregon coast. Eva loved traveling, as well as the Oregon coast line. Eva is survived by her daughters, Leta Pelzel of Brookings, OR and Margaret Semmens of Mt. Shasta, CA; grandson, Frank Stone; granddaughter, Debbie Catania; and great-granddaughters Lindsay, Jacquie Stone and Megan Catania, all of Napa, CA. Mihlo preceded her in death in May 1986. At Eva's request, there will be no services. Leland Frederick Bogner Former Likely resident Leland Frederick Bogner, 78, passed away Monday, April 8 of natural causes at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff, CA. Services will be held today, April 11, at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel of the Flowers in Red Bluff. Mr. Bogner was born July 28, 1923 in Alturas, CA and reared in Likely. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. After 37 years as a lineman with Pacific Gas & Electric, he retired in 1984. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed his family and traveling. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Bogner of Red Bluff; sons Steve Bogner and wife Darcell of Red Bluff; daughter Sharon Kennedy and husband Pete of Longview, WA.; grandchildren Wesley, Eric and Holden Bogner, all of Red Bluff and Cody, Cory and Samantha Kennedy, all of Longview, WA. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers of Red Bluff is in charge of arrangements. Brenda Jo Ivers There will be a private family funeral service this week for Brenda Jo Ivers, 33, of Alturas, who died April 9, 2002 in Klamath Falls, Or. A full obituary will be published next week. The family prefers donations to the Lymphoma Cancer Fund. Arrangements are being handled by Kerr Mortuary. April 18, 2002 Brenda Jo Ivers Brenda Jo Ivers, 33, passed away April 9, 2002 at Merle West Medical Center in Klamath Falls, OR after a recurrence of lymphoma cancer. Brenda was born August 31, 1968, in Alturas, CA to David and Irene Ivers. She attended schools in Alturas with the exception of one year that she attended a Christian school in Red Bluff. Brenda worked in a variety of occupations. Before the recurrence of her cancer her last job was with Home Health Care, which she loved most. She also extended herself beyond her employment to help those in need. Brenda loved spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed camping, music, animals and watching "Nick at Night". Private family services were held Saturday, April 13 at Modoc Full Gospel Church with Pastor Lake officiating and burial at Alturas Cemetery. She is survived by her father; Dave Ivers, Mother; Irene Ivers, three older brothers: Gary Royall of Alturas, Bart Royall Wheeler of Reno, NV, David Ivers of Little Rock, Ark. and one sister-in-law, Sheryl Wheeler of Alturas. Grandparents: Mildred Webb, Alturas; Adelie Webb, Alturas; Bessie Bucknam, Red Bluff. Uncles and aunts: Carol & Len Weber, Alturas; Bob & Donna Webb, Alturas; Sharon Zimmerman & John Krips, Red Bluff; and Bette Webb, Myrtle Creek, OR. Nephews: Cameron & David Wheeler, Alturas; Aidan Ivers, Little Rock, Ark.; great-nephew: James Lloyd; nieces: Michelle Wheeler, Klamath Falls, OR; Alaina Ivers, Little Rock, Ark.; cousins, Robbie Webb, Crescent City, CA; Dale Webb, Crescent City, CA; Donnie Webb, Myrtle Creek, OR; Kristina Webb, Myrtle Creek, OR; Darren Egle, Red Bluff, CA; Debbie McCord, Sutherlin, OR; Darlene Estes, Alturas; Danny Egle, Reno, NV; Devin Egle, Oroville, CA; James Partridge, Grass Valley, CA; Jason, Shelly and Troy Zimmerman of Red Bluff and numerous distant uncles, aunts and cousins. Donations can be made "in memory of Brenda Jo Ivers" to: Lymphoma Research Foundation, 215 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York, 10016 or to a charity of your choice. Services for Joan Skinner. The life of Joan Marie Skinner, born and reared in Alturas, will be celebrated by her family and friends on Saturday, April 20 in Alturas. Mrs. Skinner passed away November 16, 2001. The Rev. Father Patrick Henry will give a Memorial Mass at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, East Fourth St., Alturas. A graveside service will follow at Alturas Cemetery. The family invites all friends and relatives to join them at Sacred Heart Parish Hall for an "Irish Wake" following the services. Come reminisce, enjoy food and beverage and reunite with family members. Joan was born April 22, 1930, the daughter of Patrick and Kitty McHugh and the wife of Perry Ross Skinner of Pocatello, Idaho. The Skinners have four children and four grandchildren. Wayland Stevenson Wayland Stevenson passed away on April 14, 2002 in Parker, AZ, and will be buried at the Adin Cemetery on April 20 at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments will follow. The oldest of nine children born to Emma and Joe Stevenson, he was born at Pumpkin Center on February 25, 1912. He grew up in Lookout and Bieber, working on ranches and breaking horses. He married Violet Harper on August 15, 1936. They had four children: Robert, Loretta Bowen, Donald and Frank. They now have nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. During his life, Wayland worked on gold dredges, logging, and then went into logging and operated a sawmill with Jack Harper. When the partnership dissolved, he logged for many years on his own, with the help of his family. They also owned a small store and gas station for several years, called "Indian Springs" on Rush Creek. For most of his married life, Wayland and his family lived at the very north end of Round Valley on land that Violet's parents, Neta and Les Harper, had given them so they would return from Folsom, CA. He retired in 1970, and went to fishing full-time instead of part-time. He loved to fish and hunt. He taught each of his grandchildren to fish, especially in the Warner Mountains. His grandchildren were his biggest delight. Wayland and his family spent countless winters in Mexico fishing, and then built a home in Parker, AZ, where they displayed all their years of gathering rocks into patio decoration and planters. In the summer, they always returned to Adin to their home in Rush Creek to take care of their very beautiful yard and pasture. Wayland is survived by his wife and children. Guy Wayne McTimmonds. A memorial service for Guy Wayne McTimmonds will be conducted by the Rev. Jack Snell at the Grace Community Church in Whitmore, CA on Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. McTimmonds passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at Redding Medical Center. He was 75. He was born on September 20, 1926 in Susanville, CA, and graduated from Modoc Union High School. He married Patricia Hood of Canby, CA in September 1949 in Canby. He is survived by his wife Patricia McTimmonds of Whitmore, CA; two sons, Dan McTimmonds and partner Diane of Redding; Tim and wife Kelley McTimmonds of Forest Grove, Ore.; sisters Erma Hickerson of Alturas and the late Myrnie Baldwin of Alturas; grandchildren Courtney and Gene McTimmonds of Forest Grove, OR; nieces Bonnie Slinkard of Alturas; nephew Barry Hickerson of Reno, NV; nieces Mickey Baldwin, Jackie Turpin and Michelle Anderson, all of Alturas. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Grace Community Church, 30637 Whitmore Rd., Whitmore, CA 96096. A complete obituary to be published next week. April 18, 2002 April 25, 2002 Donald Hardin Smith Jess Valley resident Donald Hardin Smith, a lifetime resident of Modoc County passed away of heart failure at his home April 13, 2002 in Likely, CA. Mr. Smith was born in Likely, CA on August 16, 1928. He graduated from Modoc Union High School with the class of 1948 and served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict as a Private First Class until his discharge on July 2, 1956. Mr. Smith worked as a ranch hand in the Likely area during his adult years and enjoyed past times of fishing and hunting. He lived in Modoc County for 73 years and shared his home with his many cats. Kerr Mortuary, Alturas is taking charge of arrangements. Services will be held at graveside at the Likely Cemetery, with the date and time pending at presstime. Mr. Smith is survived by his sisters Elsie Cantrall, Fay Chapman and brother Marion Smith, all of Alturas; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Willard Smith, mother Leona Roys Smith Clark; twin brother Ron Smith; sisters Willetta Blevins and Irma Linville. Evelyn D. Frease-Guevara Services for Evelyn Darlene Frease-Guevara, 47, will be held Friday, April 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas, CA. Burial will follow at the Alturas Cemetery. Mrs. Guevara passed away April 21, 2002 in Seattle, Washington. She was born in Lakeport, CA on June 23, 1954. She is survived by husband Ronald Guevara and her children Claudina, Sandra, David and Erro and six grandchildren; her father Cardinos Frease of Brooks, CA; mother Claudina Shockley of Alturas, CA; uncles Jim Frease, Ted Lampla; brothers Cardinos, Jr., David, Richard and Allen and sisters Cynthia, Yvonne, Marie, Larena, Linda; step-brothers David and Gordon, and step-sisters Shirley and Lynn. She had many nieces and nephews and many friends who will also miss her. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.