Modoc County Record - October 7, 2004 Lyle E. Dunn Lyle E. Dunn passed away October 2, 2004, in Alturas, CA. after a five-year battle with cancer. He was born on January 25, 1922 in Alturas to Roy and Grace Dunn. He is survived by his wife Mattie of Alturas; son Roger, of Likely, CA.; daughter Shirley Tonn of Sunnyvale, CA.; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a brother, Warren Dunn of Modesto, CA.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by daughter Beverly Brown and siblings Vivian Paddock, Gene Dunn, and Lois Bailey Mr. Dunn saw military action in the Pacific Theater of Operation during World War II. While in the military, he married Mattie Fern Pearce in 1946 in Norton, Kansas. To this union was born Shirley, Beverly and Roger. After discharge from the military in 1947, Lyle, Mattie, and first child, Shirley moved back to Alturas, CA. Beverly and Roger were born in Alturas Lyle went to work for Albert Smith at the Riverside Texaco gas station, which he purchased a couple of years later. At this time Mattie started teaching in the elementary school in Davis Creek and later transferred to the Alturas Elementary School. Eleven years later he sold the Texaco Station and purchased the Mobile Oil Station at 4th and Main Streets. He operated this business for some 14 years, before he sold it Lyle then, in 1964, went to work for the Modoc County Road Department and retired in 1984. During his working years he earned a private pilot's license while operating the Texaco station. He belonged to a Flying Club and was happy to take along family and friends when he would fly. One of his many volunteer services was to fly friends to Reno, Redding and Klamath Falls for medical treatment During this time he was a champion horse shoe pitcher. So many trophies were won that they were finally relegated to a place in the garage. He attended tournaments in Nevada and Oregon as well as California. Much enjoyment was had pitching horse shoes with his friends, even in the middle of winter, in specially built shelters Other activities included being a caller for the Alturas Allemanders square dance club. He taught beginning classes as well as advanced classes. He was also a guest caller for other clubs in the area Perhaps one of his least known activities was dowsing (witching for water). Lyle witched some 167 plus wells. The wells he witched that were drilled typically were at the depth and gallonage he said they would be. One well that he witched came as predicted at about 24,000 gallons per minute He was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows and held all the offices in that lodge. Lyle was also a member of the Federated Church and over the years did much volunteer work such as, but not limited to, keeping up the grounds and building flower planters Lyle also volunteered his services at the Senior Citizens Center in various capacities in Alturas. He helped haul used clothing to Sacramento for distribution. One type of deed he will be remembered for is his selfless volunteering his time and car to take people to Reno, Klamath Falls, and Redding for medical appointments, waiting until the person had their appointment, then bringing them home Lyle was a typical Modocer: well thought of, well liked, a great family man, generous, and willing to help others without considering what was in it for him. A memorial service will be held at the Federated Church in Alturas on Friday, October 8, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the services It is requested that any donations may be made to the Senior Citizen Center, 906 West Fourth St., Alturas, CA 96101 or the Federated Community Church, Alturas. Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary Kenneth L. Brasiel Kenneth Lawrence Brasiel of Alturas, CA went Home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, October 1, 2004. Ken was born February 25, 1928 in Meeker, Oklahoma, the third of five children. Ken was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and brother. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Patsy and two sisters, Dorothy Madden and Lou Webster, both of Alturas. He is also survived by five children: Eula Matheny of Eulis, TX; Peggy Coffey of Lenoir, NC; Kenneth Eugene Brasiel, Eugene, OR; Matthew Brasiel, Colorado Springs, CO; Lillian Lobato, Ft. Richardson, AK and step-children: Kristi Early, Dayton, NV; Cherie Castillo, Aptos, CA; Tim Brasiel, Klamath Falls, OR; Patricia Keshian, Texas; Roger Soles, Florida; Shelly Soles, Oklahoma. He also reared grandsons SSG Jon J. Waldron, Ft. Carson, CO and Shannon Waldron. Other loving grandchildren are: Alicia, Paul Joe Jr., and Christopher Vaughn; Courtney, Joshua and Josiah Lobato; Daniel, Michael, Jonathan and Jared Brasiel; Amanda Early and Callaghan Castillo. Ken was a Deacon and member of Alturas Baptist Church. He had made his home in Alturas for the past six years. A veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Army until his discharge September 27, 1947. He worked as a heavy equipment mechanic after the war. He loved to help people and was an outdoor person who enjoyed the cowboy life, loved to fish and was a Golden Glove boxer. Memorial Services will be held Monday, October 11 at 11 a.m. at Alturas Baptist Church, 500 W. 4th Street, Alturas. Rev. Mel Chasteen will officiate. Any gifts should be made to the Ken Brasiel Memorial Fund, Alturas Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1162, Alturas, CA 96101. Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. Mildred E. Maupin Memorial Services for Mildred Elnora Maupin of Alturas will be held Saturday, October 16 at 2 p.m. at the Federated Community Church in Alturas. Mrs. Maupin, a native of Eagleville, CA. and a long-time Alturas resident, passed away on September 16, 2004, at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. . Born Mildred Minto in Eagleville, CA on July 15, 1918, she graduated from Surprise Valley High School in Cedarville and Lassen College in Susanville. She was one of a rare few women who was a part of the U.S. Spars during World War II. This was a branch of the armed forces exclusively for women. Spars was disbanded after World War II to allow women to enter the already established Armed Forces. She and her family were proud of her service to her country. Mrs. Maupin was a long-time, active member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary to Pete Christensen Post 3327 in Alturas. She was also a member of the Federated Community Church. She married Robert "Bob" Maupin in Eagleville, CA on April 17, 1954. Mrs. Maupin worked as a preschool teacher's aide for several years and enjoyed working with youth. Her husband preceded her in death on August 6, 1989. She is survived by her sisters Elma Dorton of Alturas, CA; Ellen Boster of Kingman, Arizona; Mable Richardson of Redding, CA.; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be directed to the VFW Auxiliary 3327 or the Eagleville Church Steeple Fund. Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary. October 14, 2004 Adin man killed in solo auto accident An Adin man died in a single vehicle accident Oct. 8, 8:50 a.m. on County Road 87A, south of County Road 87. The California Highway Patrol reports that Steven George, age 21, was southbound at about 60 m.p.h. when he lost control of his 1992 Mazda. The vehicle overturned and George was ejected, sustaining fatal injuries. Three passengers in the vehicle, Dana Tarango, age 22, Joshua Levan, age 17, and Brent Oakley, age 18, all of Adin, were wearing seatbelts and sustained only minor injuries. Chris Helmer Starr Memorial services for Chris Helmer Starr, highly respected, long-time Modoc High School Vocational Ag teacher and former Modoc Joint Unified School District Trustee, will be held today, Thursday, October 14 at 2 p.m. at the Federated Community Church in Alturas. Dr. Ben Zandstra will officiate, with private inurnment at the Alturas Cemetery Born July 24, 1916, on his parents' farm near Amity, Oregon, he passed away October 8, 2004, in the Surprise Valley Hospital, Cedarville, CA at the age of 88 Mr. Starr graduated from Oregon State College and taught vocational agriculture in Enterprise, OR, until he was drafted in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a maintenance technician. He served during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He married Mabeth Jeffries of Corvallis, OR. in January 1943, shortly prior to his deployment to England. He returned to Oregon State for his Master's Degree in animal husbandry, after his discharge. He resumed teaching agriculture in Etna, CA in 1947 and moved to Alturas with his wife and two sons in 1952. Mr. Starr's career teaching Ag classes at Modoc High spanned 42 years, until he retired in 1985. He was an active member of California Ag Teachers Association and the local chapter of California Teachers Association. He served on the Modoc Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees In June 2002, he was named one of the first 50 ag educators in California inducted into the California Agricultural Teachers Hall of Fame. He took dozens of his FFA students through the decades to the Pacific International Livestock Show in Portland, the Cow Palace Junior National Livestock Show in San Francisco and the Northern California Fair circuit every summer. He was an integral part of the local Junior Livestock Show for years. He enjoyed raising, showing and selling his registered Suffolk sheep. He also enjoyed deer hunting and was a long-time member of the Alturas Men's Bowling Association and a member of the Federated Community Church. Mr. Starr was always good about supporting kids in their projects. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Elizabeth Starr on January 16, 1979 He is survived by his two sons, Jim Starr of Fallon, Nevada; David Starr of Gottingen, Germany; daughter-in-law Elaine of Fallon; two grandsons, Adam Starr and Christopher Starr, both currently residing in San Sebastian, Spain. Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas, CA. Harold E. Brundige Former Modoc County Assessor Harold E. Brundige of McArthur, died Friday, October 8, 2004, at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, CA Born March 13, 1918, in Healdsburg, CA, he was a graduate of Petaluma High School and a World War II veteran of the United States Army. He began his career as an appraiser for the State of California in Sonoma in 1954. Mr. Brundige was Modoc County Assessor in Alturas for several years, and from there continued his career of Chief Appraiser for Sutter County, Alpine County Assessor, and Assistant Assessor of Yolo County until his retirement in 1978 He is survived by Lois, his wife of 63 years, of Redding; three daughters and sons-in-law Louise and Steve Winn of Captain Cook, HI; Nancy and Bob Lively of Reno, NV.; Lorraine and Steve Haas of Redding; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son William and brothers Lloyd and William Memorial contributions may be made to Intermountain Hospice, P.O. Box 788, Fall River Mills, CA 96028 At Harold's request, no services will be held. There will be a gathering of family and friends in his memory on October 30 in Redding. If you plan to attend, please call Lorraine Haas at 530-549-5405 ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.