November 18, 2004 James Lester Reid Services to celebrate the life of James Lester Reid were held in Alturas on November 10, 2004, with the Reverend Dr. Ben Zandstra of the Federated Community Church officiating. Burial was in the Alturas Cemetery. Mr. Reid died November 8, 2004. A potluck luncheon for family and friends was held in honor of Jim and his wife Hazel, who passed away nine days before him, at the Arrowhead Golf Course clubhouse after the services. He was born on May 15, 1914, on Parker Creek in Alturas, California, to David Graham Reid and Mary Porter Pepperdine Reid. His father was from Belfast, Ireland, and his mother was a member of one of the three settling pioneer families, the Parkers, the Porters, and the Dorris', who played significant roles in the early growth and strength of the Modoc County area of California. He was a great-grandchild of all three families through his maternal grandparents. Mr. Reid had a great time during his childhood on Parker Creek, going to school in a one-room school house and sharing family activities with his parents, brother Doug and sister Eleanor, and cousins who lived nearby; and he loved reminiscing those days. After graduating from Modoc High School he spent some time working with his father in construction in the area before going to Chico State College. At Chico State, he met Hazel Marshall from Yuba City at the Welcome Dance at the beginning of the year; and that was the beginning of a love story that spanned the next 69 years, the rest of their lives. The depression brought his college career to an end after one semester; but nothing could change what had happened between him and Hazel when they met. They were engaged the summer after they met and married in Yuba City two years later. After the wedding, they settled in Alturas, and the family grew to include daughter Dorothy and son David during the next couple of years. With the beginning of World War II the family moved to Oakland where he worked in the shipyards as foreman of crews rebuilding and repairing U.S. ships from the war. After the war, they returned to Alturas, where he established his own construction company. For the next forty plus years, he built and remodeled homes, businesses, and other buildings in the Modoc County area. He was also affiliated with and active in many community groups including Alturas Rotary Club (where he was the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow award), the Alturas Volunteer Fire Department, the Elks Club, the Modoc Shrine Club, the Modoc Sheriff's Posse, the Alturas Men's Bowling League, and the Arrowhead Golf Men's Club. He organized a volunteer group of men who built the present clubroom at the golf course, and it was dedicated to him at the end of the project. In the 1950's, he also served a four-year term as Mayor of Alturas. Jim was also an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, and camping with family and friends in the Warners and other areas of Modoc. Hazel and his family were his greatest loves and he treasured his many friends. He was a modest man who was amazed by the many people who saw him as a source of leadership and counsel. He took great joy in working to help others and in making Alturas a wonderful place to live; and his contributions were many times done in an anonymous capacity. In 1994, Jim and Hazel moved to Chico to live near their daughter Dorothy. They enjoyed their years living in Sycamore Glen Retirement Home there and made many new friends. He was especially happy when his brother, Doug and his wife Betty joined them in Chico about six months after they moved there. The Reid boys were once again living their lives close to one another as they had back on that Parker Creek ranch in their childhoods. He was also well known for the huge vegetable gardens he raised in the summers at The Glen. Mr. Reid is survived by his daughter Dorothy of Chico; his sisters-in-law Maxine Marshall of Alturas and Betty Reid of Chico; one cousin of his generation of Porters, Oakley Porter of Parumph, Nevada and Sun River, Oregon; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Hazel; his son David; his parents; his brothers Doug Reid and Jake Pepperdine; his sisters Eleanor Reid Hinshaw, Mary Porter Pepperdine Enoksen, and Cordelia Pepperdine Weber; and his brothers-in-law "Slim" Enoksen, Pete Weber, Cleo Hinshaw, and W. Earl "Doc" Marshall. For those who wish to make memorial donations to Jim or Hazel, their daughter has named the Blue Lake Youth Camp in care of the Federated Community Church, 307 East First Street, Alturas, CA 96101 as recipient. Janice Kristensen Janice Kristensen, was coming close to celebrating her 75th birthday, when she passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at her Canby, CA residence on November 11, 2004 Always "a great mother and a best friend" to her daughter Pam, Janice was "a real Modocer at heart and soul," describes her daughter. She was a friend to anyone, a real business person in past years and a store owner. Also described as a "Ranch Lady," Janice would talk to everyone and helped anyone who needed help. Born Janice McAdoo on November 28, 1929 in Sacramento, CA, she had worked for the phone company in Sacramento for 10 years. She had maintained Modoc as her home for 48 years. Chapel Services were held at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. Pastor Curtis Barber officiated. Interment followed at Alturas Cemetery. Janice is survived by her daughter Pam Monson of Gerber, CA; her former husband Arthur Monson; sister-in-law Edna McAdoo, Chalis, Idaho; niece Patti Hawkin, Chalis, Idaho; nephew Jimmy McAdoo, Buffalo, Wyoming. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Kristensen on Sept. 13, 1992. Services were under the direction of Kerr Mortuary. Rosella Hawkins Jensen Long-time Modoc County resident, Rosella Marie Hawkins Jensen, known to her friends as Rose or Rosie, died November 14, 2004 in Klamath Falls, OR at the age of 82 years. Born on April 9, 1922 in Emmett, Idaho to Earl and Lela Hawkins, second of three daughters, later moving to the Los Angeles area. In 1936, Rosie met James Jensen (Jim) in Los Angeles, CA. The two married three years later on April 15, 1939 in Yuma, Arizona. After a few years they moved to Emmett, Idaho for 10 years then back to the Los Angeles area for two years, before moving to the Madeline Plains in 1957. While in Madeline, Jim and Rosie owned and operated the "Madeline Cafe," also known as "Everybody's Inn." Rosie was also the school cook for the Madeline Elementary School. They moved to Alturas in 1971, where she was employed by the County of Modoc for 10 years, when she decided to manage the Arrowhead Golf Course in 1982 with the help of Jim Rosie was an avid golfer and enjoyed sewing, crocheting and canning, but got the most enjoyment from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rose and Jim had four children, Jimmy, Sharon, Mike and Kathryn (Kitty), 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The Jensen's made Modoc their home for the past 47 years. Rose will be missed by her family and many friends. She is survived by her children, son James E. Jensen and daughter Sharon Olson of Klamath Falls, OR; son Michael L. Jensen of Kamiah, Idaho; daughter Kathryn (Kitty) Burkholder of Laguna Niguel, CA; one sister; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim and granddaughter Carolyn and one sister. No services will be held per her request. Information provided by Eternal Hills, Klamath Falls, OR. Edith Ethel Haney Edith Haney went home to be with her Lord on November 11, 2004. The Rev. Mel Chasteen officiated the Chapel Service on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 9 a.m. at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas, CA. Mrs. Haney, 93, passed away at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. of congestive heart failure and pneumonia. Born Edith Ethel Easley in Eagle Rock, Missouri, on July 28, 1911, she was a loving wife and mother and will be missed by all of her loved ones and her many friends. Married to Orvil Haney on December 10, 1928, the couple shared a marriage of almost 44 years, before Orvil passed away in March of 1972. They had moved to Canby in the 1940s and Mrs. Haney was a member of the Canby Mothers Club. She was a very caring person. She also managed a hotel in Klamath Falls, OR for four years. She was a member of the Alturas Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her two sisters, two brothers and her parents Fines and Josie Easley of Eagle Rock, Missouri. Mrs. Haney is survived by her daughter Bonnie Jean Craig and family of Tulelake; son Morris Haney and family of Maine and Florida; brother Glenn Easley of Dodge City, Kansas; niece Josephine Barnhouse of Springfield, Missouri; her loving and caring caregiver for 14 years, Ida May Godfrey of Alturas; her six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two great-great grandson. Contributions in her memory may be directed to the Alturas Senior Center or Alturas Baptist Church. Interment was at Lookout Cemetery. Dorothy 'Dottie' Eagan Dorothy "Dottie" Eagan, a resident of Alturas for 27 years, passed away November 12, 2004 at her home in Shandon, CA, San Luis Obispo, where she had resided for the past six months. Born Dottie Sodergren in Hempsted, New York on May 12, 1931, she moved to California in 1955. She is the mother of Sandra Eagan of Shandon, CA; Walter Eagan of Thousand Oaks, CA; Ernest Eagan of Santa Clarita and Joseph Eagan of Paso Robles. She is the grandmother of James Nunno of Shandon, and Samantha and T.J. Eagan of Paso Robles; and aunt of Karl and James Sodergren of New York. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004 at Paso Robles District Cemetery, 45 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Paso Robles, CA. Flowers to Paso Robles District Cemetery, or donations to a memorial fund established by the family would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chapel of the Roses, Atascadero (805)466-1161. November 24, 2004 Gloria Margaret Young Alturas resident Gloria Margaret Young passed away Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004 at Modoc Medical Center's Long-term Care Facility in Alturas, CA. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alturas on Friday, Nov. 26 at 10:30 a.m. with committal at the Alturas Cemetery immediately following. Gloria was born in Youngstown, Ohio on January 28, 1932; the youngest of six children born to Anna and Arthur H. Harbin. At age nine years, she moved with her family to southern California. Gloria graduated from high school in San Diego and attended college in Los Angeles. She began working, especially enjoying the years she worked in the housing office at University of California at Los Angeles. She made friends there, that she carried with her through life. Gloria married Guy Martin Young on March 19, 1959. The couple moved to Thousand Oaks, CA and began their family. In 1971, Gloria and Marty decided to return to Alturas, Marty's hometown, and raise their four daughters. Gloria involved herself in many local activities. She took pleasure golfing and was a past president of the Arrowhead Ladies Golf Club in Alturas. She also enjoyed the local Republican party activities. During the first few years in Alturas, Gloria was a member of the Modoc County CowBelles. An avid reader, Gloria owned and operated "Country Books" in Alturas for several years. Gloria enjoyed boating with Marty. She particularly liked cruising in the Puget Sound area of Washington State. Above all, Gloria was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and spending time with her family is where she found the most joy. Gloria is survived by Marty, her husband of 45 years; four daughters and their families: Margaret and Michael Goben and children Kevin, Joshua and Branden of Reno, NV; Marilyn and Robert Baker of Janesville, CA; Janet and Michael Server and children Collyn and Matthew of Alturas, CA.; Lisa and Dennis Reed, Jr. and children Colton, Kristen and Timothy of Alturas, CA; a sister Dorothy Soos of Redding, Ca; two brothers Jack Harbin of Chula Vista, CA and William Harbin of San Diego, and numerous nieces and nephews. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Virginia Harbin, brother Russell Harbin and an infant granddaughter Kelly Grace Goben. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002 or to Alzheimer's research c/o Alzheimer's Society of Northern California, P.O. Box 1824, Sacramento CA 95812. Arrangements are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. Mary Lee Ramsey Memorial Services for Mary Lee Ramsey of Alturas, will be held Saturday, Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. at Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 1400 West Fourth Street in Alturas. Mr. William DeCroix will officiate. Mrs. Ramsey, a long-time resident of Modoc County, passed away Monday, November 22, 2004 at St. Charles Hospital in Bend, Oregon. Born Mary Lee Walker on June 10, 1927 in White Deer, Texas, she and husband Roy made Davis Creek, CA their home for 26 years. They were also residents of Canby, as well as Crescent City for 35 years. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Roy Ramsey of Alturas. She also leaves behind her six children: Sondra Ramsey of Alturas, CA; Ronald Ramsey of Cool, CA; Linda Ramsey Holland of Marysville, CA; Beverly Spencer of Rohnert Park, CA; Nancy Griffin of Lincoln, CA; Della Ramsey of Lincoln, CA and 11 grandchildren In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory will be appreciated to Hugh Currin House, Merle West Medical Center Cancer Treatment Center, 2610 Uhrmann Rd., Klamath Falls, Ore. 97601. Mrs. Ramsey's obituary will be published at a future date. Thelma A. Newman Thelma Arlene Newman passed away in Redding, CA, on November 16, 2004 of a massive stroke. She was 73 years old. Arlene Vaughn was born on December 14, 1930 in Lake City, CA. She grew up in Surprise Valley and attended area schools. She moved to Shasta County in 1956 where she spent the remainder of her life. Surviving her are three children, Terry Sampson of Ashland, OR; Kim Gavaldon of Mt. Shasta, CA. and Neal Newman of Anderson, CA.; four sisters: Arthada Schoonover and Jean Stimson of Cottonwood, CA., Lois Cain of Alturas, CA; and Carol Jochim of Likely, CA., nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Arlene was preceded in death by a daughter Cary, a brother Delbert and her parents Clifford and Virgie Vaughn. Private graveside services will be held in Lake City, CA. Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel of Anderson, CA. Claire Goulden Services for Claire Goulden, age 93, a longtime and respected Modoc resident, will be held Wednesday Nov. 24, 2004, 11:30 a.m. at Christian Life Assembly in Alturas. Burial will follow in the Likely Cemetery. Mrs. Goulden was born in Modoc County, April 22, 1911 and died at her residence Nov. 21, 2004. She married Wallace Goulden on November 1, 1930. He died March 1, 1991. Mrs. Goulden had been a resident of Modoc County her entire life. A full obituary will be published next week. Nelson Lewis Mowery Memorial services for Nelson Lewis Mowery, age 65, of Alturas, will be held Nov. 29, 11 a.m. at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas. Mr. Mowery died Nov. 17, 2004 in Alturas, CA after a long illness. He was born June 1, 1939 in Lewistown, Pa. He was married to Mary Diane Mowery on August 25, 1958, in Reno. He had been a resident of Alturas for 13 years. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving from 1957 to 1964 and was stationed in England and at Travis Air Force Base in California. He was honorably discharged in 1964 and went to work at the Mare Island Naval Ship Yard as a Marine Machinist and later in planning and estimating. He lived in Vacaville for 29 years and moved to Alturas after retiring from Mare Island. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and building anything and everything. He liked going woodcutting with his friends and visiting with neighbors at the mail boxes on Pencil Road. Mr. Mowery is survived by his wife Mary, of Alturas; a son, David Mowery of Susanville; a daughter, Donna M. Jenson of Alturas; a sister, Marylouise Reeder of Burnham, Pa.; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.