Modoc County Record – December 6, 2001 Col. Merlin L. Chardi Col. Merlin L. Chardi, who was born in Alturas, Calif. on Dec. 5, 1921, passed away April 17, 2001 at Mercy Hospital, Folsom, Calif. as friends of the Colonel informed the Record this week. Col. Chardi was a resident of Cameron Park for 28 years. Preceded in death by his father Johnny Walsh of Sacramento and his brother Burnell Chardi of Denver, Colo., he is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn; his mother Eva Walsh of Placerville; sisters-in-law Arlene Matulich of Sacramento, Constance Chardi of Tucson, Ariz. and brother-in-law Jay Atherton of Cameron Park. He is also survived by 26 nieces and nephews and 29 great-nieces and nephews who considered him a true hero and a wonderful role model. Merlin graduated from Sacramento High School in 1940. He attended Sacramento City College and Cal Berkeley before joining the USAAF in 1942. He was a B-17 pilot and squadron commander in England and shot down over Germany on his 13th mission. He was a prisoner of war for 15 months in Stalag Luft 1. He retired from McClellan AFB after 30 years service. In the years that followed he enjoyed skiing, golfing, traveling the world, selling real estate and playing the stock market, and working in his garden. He was a member of the Cameron Park Country Club, SIRS, Phi Chi fraternity, Past President of Cameron Park Rotary Club and a member of the Daedalians. He planted and maintained the trees on Highway 50 at the Cameron Park and Cambridge Rd. exits. He was always out there tending to them, rain or shine, recall friends and family members. DECEMBER 13, 2001 Janice Amelia Allison Janice Amelia Allison, 61, of Cedarville, Calif. passed away at her home on November 25, 2001 following a heart attack. The former Oakhurst resident had transferred to Cedarville two years ago to work as an Administrative Assistant in Business Management with the Warner Mountain Ranger District of the Modoc National Forest. Born Janice Amelia Norgard on August 1, 1940, in San Francisco, Calif., she loved the great outdoors and enjoyed working for the U.S. Forest Service for 11 years. Her forest service career began in 1988 and took her to the Sierra, Inyo and Modoc National Forests. She also worked as a computer programmer, a mail carrier for 13 years, as a waitress, and switchboard operator during her life, in addition to being a mother. She loved knitting and playing computer games, but one of her favorite passions was crossword puzzles. Her children and eight grandchildren were the center of her life and she enjoyed them immensely. Her home was in the mountains and nothing could keep her from living there. She moved to Oakhurst in 1968 and lived in the area until a job transfer moved her to Mammoth Lakes. A second job transfer moved her to Cedarville, however, she always called Oakhurst her home. She was a member of the Elks BPOE Lodge in Oakhurst. "She had a great spirit and a marvelous sense of humor," describes her soulmate of 19 years, Frank Parizot. "She enriched many peoples' lives. She will be greatly missed, but her spirit will live on in our hearts." Memorial services were held November 30 at The Little Church in the Pines at Bass Lake near Oakhurst. A reception followed at her son Roy Allison's residence in Oakhurst. She is survived by her loving companion Frank Parizot of Cedarville; her daughter Joy Allison Gaylord and Jeff Kruzer of North Fork, Calif.; son Roy and wife Chris Allison of Oakhurst; son Tye Allison and Sabine Long of Cedarville; son Tim Allison of Gardnerville, Nev. and son Jay and wife Moe Allison of Higley, Ariz.; four grandsons and four granddaughters and her brother Keith Norgard of San Jose. Donations made in her memory, may be directed to any charity of the donor's choice. Joan Marie Skinner Joan Marie Skinner, age 71, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away at home after a brief illness on Friday, November 16, 2001. She was born April 22, 1930 in Alturas, Calif. to the late Patrick and Kitty McHugh of Ireland. Joan was a most loving and inspirational wife, mother and grandmother, who will be deeply missed. Joan and Perry celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with all of their children and grandchildren on November 11, 2001. They exchanged wedding rings in honor of their life together. Joan is survived by her husband, Perry Rossi Skinner; four children, their spouses and four grandchildren. They are Charlotte and Mark Gove and their two sons, John and Davis; Toni and Gerry Glaser and their daughters, Cayce Marie Myers and Amy Myers; Dennis and Suzanne Skinner; Terry and David Grant and their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth, along with her sisters, Denise and Jeanne, brother, Bob, and many other relatives and friends. Joan was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pocatello, Idaho. A funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph's on November 21. In honor of Joan's memory, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Community School, 540 N. Seventh Ave., Pocatello, Idaho 83201. A funeral Mass and graveside service will be held in Alturas, Calif. on April 20, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. DECEMBER 20, 2001 Janice Amelia Allison Janice Amelia Allison, 61, of Cedarville, Calif. passed away at her home on November 25, 2001 following a heart attack. The former Oakhurst resident had transferred to Cedarville two years ago to work as an Administrative Assistant in Business Management with the Warner Mountain Ranger District of the Modoc National Forest. Born Janice Amelia Norgard on August 1, 1940, in San Francisco, Calif., she loved the great outdoors and enjoyed working for the U.S. Forest Service for 11 years. Her forest service career began in 1988 and took her to the Sierra, Inyo and Modoc National Forests. She also worked as a computer programmer, a mail carrier for 13 years, as a waitress, and switchboard operator during her life, in addition to being a mother. She loved knitting and playing computer games, but one of her favorite passions was crossword puzzles. Her children and eight grandchildren were the center of her life and she enjoyed them immensely. Her home was in the mountains and nothing could keep her from living there. She moved to Oakhurst in 1968 and lived in the area until a job transfer moved her to Mammoth Lakes. A second job transfer moved her to Cedarville, however, she always called Oakhurst her home. She was a member of the Elks BPOE Lodge in Oakhurst. "She had a great spirit and a marvelous sense of humor," describes her soulmate of 19 years, Frank Parizot. "She enriched many peoples' lives. She will be greatly missed, but her spirit will live on in our hearts." Memorial services were held November 30 at The Little Church in the Pines at Bass Lake near Oakhurst. A reception followed at her son Roy Allison's residence in Oakhurst. She is survived by her loving companion Frank Parizot of Cedarville; her daughter Joy Allison Gaylord and Jeff Kruzer of North Fork, Calif.; son Roy and wife Chris Allison of Oakhurst; son Tye Allison and Sabine Long of Cedarville; son Tim Allison of Gardnerville, Nev. and son Jay and wife Moe Allison of Higley, Ariz.; four grandsons and four granddaughters and her brother Keith Norgard of San Jose. Donations made in her memory, may be directed to any charity of the donor's choice. Joan Marie Skinner Joan Marie Skinner, age 71, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away at home after a brief illness on Friday, November 16, 2001. She was born April 22, 1930 in Alturas, Calif. to the late Patrick and Kitty McHugh of Ireland. Joan was a most loving and inspirational wife, mother and grandmother, who will be deeply missed. Joan and Perry celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with all of their children and grandchildren on November 11, 2001. They exchanged wedding rings in honor of their life together. Joan is survived by her husband, Perry Rossi Skinner; four children, their spouses and four grandchildren. They are Charlotte and Mark Gove and their two sons, John and Davis; Toni and Gerry Glaser and their daughters, Cayce Marie Myers and Amy Myers; Dennis and Suzanne Skinner; Terry and David Grant and their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth, along with her sisters, Denise and Jeanne, brother, Bob, and many other relatives and friends. Joan was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pocatello, Idaho. A funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph's on November 21. In honor of Joan's memory, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Community School, 540 N. Seventh Ave., Pocatello, Idaho 83201. A funeral Mass and graveside service will be held in Alturas, Calif. on April 20, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. DECEMBER 27, 2001 Shirley LaVeta Gooch Shirley LaVeta Gooch passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2001 in Citrus Heights, Calif. at the age of 66. She was born in Clinton, Mo. on January 13, 1935. She was dearly loved and will be sorely missed by her family and many friends. She was a friend to all, never said an unkind word, and would give her last cent to anyone in need. She was a very devoted wife and mother, had a cheerful personality, and never complained when times were hard. Shirley grew up in Lincoln, Calif., and graduated with honors from Lincoln High School. She attended Sacramento City College and California State University, Sacramento to achieve her dream of becoming a registered nurse. She was active for many years in the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a life member of the D.A.V. She was also an accomplished pianist. She lived in Modoc County, Calif. for 31 years; first in Cedarville, then in Alturas. She had resided in Citrus Heights, Calif. during the past two years. Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Mayers, and a son, Ted Brown, Jr. She is survived by her mother, Dollie Mayers of Alturas, Calif.; husband Maynard Gooch of Citrus Heights, Calif.; son Curt Stafford of Roseville, Calif.; daughter Vanessa Allen of Grants Pass, Ore.; daughter Teddie Hayes of Rocklin, Calif.; daughter Teri Brown-Riley of Geyserville, Calif.; daughter Traci Winona Brown of Citrus Heights, Calif.; stepson Chad Gooch of Jackpot, Nev.; stepson Vance Gooch of Lemoore, Calif.; sister Carol Files of Loomis, Calif.; sister Charlotte Hertel of Grand Junction, Co.; thirteen grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services were held Wednesday, December 26 at 10:00 a.m. at the Lincoln Cemetery in Lincoln, Calif., with burial next to her father. Patricia Ann Pernillo Patricia Ann Pernillo, the devoted mother of five grateful children, died on Saturday, December 22 in a San Jose, Calif. hospital. She was 58. Her doctors said that the cause was liver failure. Patricia was born at Los Angeles County General Hospital on April 3, 1943 to Nanego and Mary (Parvello) Townsend. Nanego was a member of the Gidutikad Band of Northern Paiutes on the Ft. Bidwell Indian Reservation, and Mary was a member of the Tahono O'dam Tribe in Arizona. Patricia was baptized on July 15, 1945, according to the Rite of the Roman Catholic Church by Father Nicholas in the San Jose Mission in Tucson, Arizona. She attended the St. Vivian Catholic School in Los Angeles, Calif. until her parents moved to the Ft. Bidwell Indian Reservation. Then she attended the Ft. Bidwell Grammar School, and she completed two years at Surprise Valley High School. In 1964, she received her diploma from San Francisco Adult School. In the early 1970s, Patricia participated in the "Indian Occupation of Alcatraz." This was a major political event for many Native Americans during the end of this country's Civil Rights Era. Troy R. Johnson, faculty member of the American Indian Studies Program and History Department at California State University at Long Beach, described the occupation in his book We Hold the Rock in the following manner: "For thousands of Native People, Alcatraz Island is a powerful symbol and a rallying point for united Indian political activities. It stands out as the site of one of the most significant and successful Indian protest actions of the modern era." Patricia often shared her memories of the occupation with her children. Her kids were mesmerized that their mother took part in such an event. But she humbly assured them that she was only doing her duty to her fellow Native Americans. During the occupation Patricia united with Henry L. Harlan, and she married him on December 29, 1975. She completed an Associate of Arts degree in Secretarial Science from Merritt Community College in Oakland, Calif. in 1978. Unfortunately, her marriage to Henry ended in 1979. As a result, she relocated to Ft. Bidwell, then to Alturas to raise her children. In Alturas, Patricia was employed at various establishments, including but not limited to the following: Great Northern Corporation, Warnerview Convalescent Hospital, and the U.S. Forest Service. Patricia remarried Alejandro Pernillo in 1992. This marriage was circumscribed and it ended in dissolution in 1996. She returned to the Bay Area that same year and settled in San Jose, Calif. She continued to look after her daughter Jozelle Barlese's well-being, while also working part-time on different assignments for the Santa Clara Council on Aging. Her most recent assignments were at the Santa Clara Office of Indian Education and the San Jose Job Corp, respectively, until she became hospitalized. Patricia was preceded in death by her brother Lawrence Townsend, mother Mary, father Nanego, and grandson Manuel Gideon Diaz, Jr. She is survived by her children Kathleen Gideon of San Jose; Dianne Hayes of Alturas; Laura Harlan, Lawrence Harlan and Jozelle Barlese of San Jose; sister Cecilia Townsend of San Jose; three nephews, two nieces and four grandchildren. Patricia's final request, not surprisingly, was for her children. She asked them to do their best in their everyday lives. A viewing with prayers will be held at the Chapel of Flowers, 900 South 2nd Street, San Jose, Calif. on Thursday, December 27. Her wake, funeral service and commendation will be held on the Ft. Bidwell Indian Reservation in Ft. Bidwell, Calif. Donald D. Hastings Services for Donald D. Hastings of Lookout were held graveside at the Lookout Cemetery, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001 at noon. Big Valley VFW Post 7714 officiated. Burial was at the Lookout Cemetery in Lookout, Calif. Mr. Hastings, 76, was born April 19, 1925 in Los Angeles, Calif. He was a U.S. Army AC veteran of World War II, affiliated with the Big Valley VFW Post 7714, Lookout Grange, and a County Planning Commissioner. He moved to Lookout in 1989 from Alturas. He was the editor of the Press Enterprise in Riverside and Press Telegram in Long Beach before moving to Modoc County. He is survived by sons Earl of Pollock Pines, Dwight of Long Beach; daughter Tina Hastings of Sacramento; two grandchildren. McDonald's Chapel in Burney handled arrangements. Marian Elizabeth Davis Alturas native, Marian Elizabeth (Brown) Davis, passed away December 10, 2001 at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, Calif. The Rev. Stan Terry of First Baptist Church, Mt. Shasta, conducted services on December 12, 2001 at 2 p.m. at McDonald's Chapel in Burney. Mrs. Davis had moved to Burney in 1964 and worked in Data Processing at Mayers Memorial Hospital. Born October 11, 1943 in Alturas, Calif. to Horace 'Bud' and Mina Alzada 'Jo' Brown, she was reared in Alturas, then moved to Shasta County in 1964. She is survived by her mother, 'Jo' Brown of Burney; husband Pete and son Kevin, both of Burney; daughter Shelly Nickle of Redding; brother Jim Brown of Sacramento; sister Kathy Davis of Fremont and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father 'Bud' Brown on January 3, 2000. Memorial contributions may be made to Burney Jr. Sr. High School Athletic Fund, 37571 Mountain View Road, Burney, CA 96013. McDonald's Chapel in Burney was in charge of arrangements. Interment was at Burney District Cemetery. Harold W. Shepard Harold W. Shepard, 91, of Adin, Calif., passed away December 17, 2001 of natural causes at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, Calif. A graveside service was held at the Adin Cemetery on December 21 . Mr. Shepard was born October 29, 1910 in Owosso, Michigan to Merle and Myrtle (Brown) Shepard. He married Ruth Love on June 6, 1936. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth, brothers Frank Shepard of Rochester Hills, Michigan and Gerald Shepard of Eugene, Oregon. Harold is survived by his children, Joan (Gerald) Sapp of Yuma, Arizona, Robert (Marylyn) Shepard of Springport, Michigan; Donald (Sue) Shepard of Dexter, Michigan; David (Marie) Shepard of Adin, Calif.; and Nancy (Gary) Monchamp of Lookout, Calif. Brother Donald (Muriel) Shepard of Southfield, Michigan; sisters Reberta Gravos and Algie Ward of Eugene, Ore.; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. McDonalds Chapel in Burney was in charge of arrangements. Irene May Bates Irene May Bates passed away in Alturas, Calif. on December 19, 2001, where she had resided for the past year and a half. She was 88 years of age. Mrs. Bates was the first of five children born to James and Harriet May in New Bedford, MA on September 14, 1913. At the age of 17, she went to work at U.S. Rubber in Providence, Rhode Island, to help support her family. She married James A. Bates in 1933 and they began their marriage as residents of Cranston, RI, moving to California in 1947. They had three children. Throughout her life, she shared her enthusiasm and expertise in sewing and cooking with family, friends and co-workers. While her children were young, she worked in school food service. During the 1950s, she and her husband owned a successful shirt laundry in San Jose. She worked in the California State Hospital System both as food supervisor and then sewing supervisor until her retirement in 1977. Gardening was one of her favorite hobbies, along with reading and traveling, which gave her much pleasure during her retirement years. She always loved to fly kites and was fascinated by the history of hot air balloons. Her very first trip to Alturas in the early 1990s included a flight in a hot air balloon. A few years after that memorable event, she and her husband moved to Alturas in August 2000, to be closer to their son. Mrs. Bates was delighted with the friendly, caring people in the community. She was preceded in death on September 21, 2001, by her husband Jim of 68 years. She is survived by her daughter Carolina Vashon and son-in-law Jerry of Vashon, Wash.; two sons and daughters-in-law, James H. and Polly Bates of Alturas, Calif., and Guy and Terri Bates of Valley Springs, Calif.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her family will attend a celebration of her life at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the "Resident Landscaping Fund" at Modoc Medical Center, 228 McDowell St., Alturas, CA 96101. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.