Modoc County Record - December 2, 2004 Claire Goulden Funeral services for Claire Goulden, age 93, a lifelong, very respected Modoc resident, were held Nov. 24, 2004, 11:30 a.m. at Christian Life Assembly in Alturas. Burial followed in the Likely Cemetery. Mrs. Goulden was born Claire Flournoy 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. The couple was involved in ranching for decades. She worked as a secretary for Pacific Power and Light and was also a professional cook. She played the organ for the church well into her eighties. She was a devout Christian, always teaching the Bible to her friends and family. She loved her cattle, her horses and loved horseback riding. Her family remembers her as an amazing cook. The community remembers her as a classy and gracious woman. She is survived by: a daughter, Judy Carlsberg, Calabasas, Ca.; a sister, June Lord, of Auburn; five grandchildren, Cal Carlsberg, Grants Pass, Dan Carlsberg, Grass Valley, Rick Carlsberg, Carmel, Cory Goulden, Phoenix, Tami Hooper, Sparks; nine great grandchildren, Crystal Carlsberg, Sherman Oaks, Jacqueline Carlsberg, Scottsdale, Az., Katherine Carlsberg, Grass Valley, Lauren Carlsberg, Grass Valley, Makena Carlsberg, Grass Valley, Holly Carlsberg, Carmel; Violet Carlsberg, Carmel, Cierra Carlsberg, Celena Carlsberg, Grants Pass. She was preceded in death by a son, Doran Goulden in November, 1998. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Dorothy Dean Anklin Long-time Modoc resident and teacher Dorothy Dean Anklin of Canby, passed away November 25, 2004 in Alturas, CA at the age of 94. Born Dorothy Allen Dean in Sacramento, CA, on December 6, 1909, she lived there about three years until her family moved to Red Bluff where she attended elementary and high school. She attended Chico Normal School (Cal State University at Chico, today), where she received a teaching certificate in 1929. Her first teaching job brought her to Canby, CA, where she was in charge of the one room school. She spent one year teaching in Canby. It was quite an experience for a new teacher, but she had many happy memories from the experience. During this time, she met Ray Anklin, whom she married in Sacramento on June 18, 1932. Prior to their marriage, they homesteaded adjoining sections of land in Black's Canyon, near Canby. Dorothy shared some good stories of the time she had to spend up there to "prove up" the land. She and Ray began their married life in Canby where they rented a ranch a few years, then purchased their own. They continued to ranch until Ray retired in the 1970s. During the early years of their marriage and the Depression, Dorothy taught a couple of years in Sacramento, also in Adin and Tionesta. She tutored for a year at the Cedarville Elementary School. She returned to full time teaching in Alturas in 1946 and retired in 1973, after 27 years of teaching. She loved her years of teaching and really enjoyed the kids, satisfied in seeing their progress. She also enjoyed the interaction with other teachers. Back in their younger days, many of the teachers would get together with their families for dinner and plenty of card playing. Dorothy continued her education through summer school, extension and correspondence classes. She really enjoyed learning and was very excited to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Chico State College in about 1959. The Anklins enjoyed retirement at their home in Canby, fortunate to have three grandchildren who lived nearby and who spent lots of time visiting at their home. After Ray's death, Dorothy started another chapter in her life, and at age 83 traveled with Elinor to England, Southeast Asia, Quebec and Canada's Maritime Provinces and Vermont for the fall colors. She also saw the country, visiting relatives in Oregon, Montana and Southern California. During her last years, she was able to enjoy some wonderful, happy times with her two sisters who lived in Sacramento and Anderson. She enjoyed gardening, reading, playing cards with friends and family and outings with the Modoc Historical Society. Dorothy was a member of the California CattleWomen's Association, Modoc CowBelles, Canby Mother's Club, VIP card club and Retired Teachers Organization. She is survived by her son Pinky and daughter-in-law Mildred Anklin of Canby; daughter Elinor Anklin of Rio Linda, CA; grandchildren Nikki Duarte, Beatty, OR.; Ricky Anklin, Canby, CA, Ray Anklin, Canby, CA; Lois Spencer, Suisun, CA; Molly Roe, Paradise, CA; Laura Lampert, Pt. Angeles, WA; Ray Fitch, San Mateo, CA; 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandsons. She was preceded in death on Sept. 24, 1992, by her beloved husband and her best friend, Ray, after 60 years of marriage; daughter Lois in 1997 and son John in 1961. Services were held at the Alturas Baptist Church with Pastor Curtis Barber, Sr. officiating November 30. Interment was at the Alturas Cemetery. Arrangements were directed by Kerr Mortuary. Donations in Dorothy's memory may be directed to the Modoc Historical Society, 600 So. Main St., Alturas, CA 96101; "Warnerview" Activities Dept. at Modoc Medical Center; Modoc CattleWomen's scholarship fund or any charity of the donor's choice. Will Ross Will Ross, who made many friends through his genuine manner, warm smile and cowboy poetry in the 16 years he lived in Modoc County, passed away November 20, 2004 in Redding, CA, following complications from a stroke. He was 76 The likable Mr. Ross was born April 6, 1928 in Locust Grove, Oklahoma and finished Campbell High School in San Jose, CA. He served with the Merchant Marines during World War II and later went into ranching. He became known for his cowboy poetry and enjoyed participating in and was a fan of rodeos. "Will always wanted to be a cowboy, from the time he was the littlest boy. He always loved animals, especially horses. He was a rough and tumble boy, with a stubborn streak a mile wide. Fortunately, he lived a good portion of his younger life in the country. His Mama always said that he was born 100 years too late. And his family all agreed," describes his brother Clem. Will loved living in Modoc County and helping his good friend Pete Carey rounding up cattle on Devil's Garden and going to Auction with his friend Larry Evans Will had a lot of friends and he loved everyone. He will always be remembered best as walking up to a friend with his big smile and giving them a big hug, especially the ladies. As far as anyone knew, he never met a stranger, and the many who knew and cared about him, will miss him very much. A Memorial service and celebration of Will's life will be held at the Veterans' Memorial Hall, So. Main St., Alturas at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, 2004. A potluck dinner is planned, with everyone welcome. The family will hold graveside services at Chowchilla, CA Mr. Ross is survived by his sister Velma Pearson of Chowchilla, CA; brother Melvin Ross of San Jose, CA; sister Helen Kindred, Paradise, CA; brother Clem Ross, Tahuya, WA.; and son Don Ross of San Jose, CA. Memorial donations may be directed to the Country Jam Flag Fund Ida Mary Simpson Ida Mary Simpson, a resident of Alturas for over 60 years, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2004 in Mission Viejo, CA. Ida Windsor (also spelled Winsor by some family members) was born on June 22, 1917 in Saskatchewan Providence of Canada. Her father was a U.S. citizen and the family moved to Wyoming and later Oregon, where Ida graduated from high school in Paisley, OR Her husband John Simpson predeceased her in 1999, and Ida moved to Mission Viejo, where she has enjoyed living the past five years Mrs. Simpson was active in Alturas in the Order of Eastern Star for over 50 years and in the Federated Community Church and Alturas Garden Club. She was well known in the Modoc County Courthouse working many years for Hallie Tierney, Modoc County Superintendent of Schools and later for Harold Brundage at the Modoc County Assessor's Office. She was always available to take a carload of kids to games and provide them with chili beans and rocky road cake. Her home was always open to neighborhood children with warmth, love and cookies. Mrs. Simpson and her family enjoyed celebrating her life, together, not long before her passing. Mrs. Simpson is survived by two children, daughter Virgie Hartley and her husband James of Tehachapi, CA and son Kelly Kimes and his wife Linda of Tuolumne, CA; four grandchildren, Linda McLeer, Lisa Holgate, Melissa Ingram, and Kelly Kimes, Jr.; and nine great-grandchildren (in age order), Geoffrey Poer, Kathleen Holgate, Shawn Holgate, Danielle Poer, Devon Poer, Christopher Holgate, Jacob Kimes, Emma Kimes and T.J. McLeer. Inurnment will be next to her beloved husband at the Alturas, CA Cemetery. No services are planned. Her immediate family will celebrate her life privately. The family requests no flowers. Girls and boys of Modoc County were her love and interest- donations to student teams and clubs would please her Mildred K. 'Billie' Shaw A memorial service for Mildred Karen Shaw, also known as Billie Shaw, will be held Saturday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Memorial Hall in Bieber, CA. Mrs. Shaw, 82, passed away at her residence in Lookout, CA on November 22, 2004. A secretary for the U.S. Government, she had made Modoc County her home for the past 35 years. Born Mildred Karen Larsen in the Panama Canal Zone on June 18, 1922, she was a member of the Christian Science Church. Her husband Robert resides in Lookout. Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. An obituary will be published at a future date. Carroll Zon Gerbert Former Alturas resident Carroll Zon Gerbert, 67, died Saturday, November 27, 2004, in Klamath Falls, OR. Memorial Services will be held Friday, December 3, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. David W. Dandy, officiating. She is survived by her husband, John E. Gerbert, Klamath Falls, OR; daughters, Keverly Gerbert, Ashland, OR; Tachell Gregory and husband, Brad; granddaughter, Bryanna Gregory all of Thousand Oaks, CA; plus numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents: V.T. Kit and Doris Daniel Johnson and her two brothers: Dr. Kit George Johnson and Daniel David Johnson. The Gerberts made Alturas their home for 20 years, before relocating to Klamath Falls. Zon, as she was known, was active in the Alturas community from the 1960s to the 1980s, when the family moved to Klamath Falls, where she was also active in her community. Her husband John was a CPA partner in Gerbert and Lambie and later Gerbert, Lambie, Molatore CPA's in Alturas, when it was located in what today is Bobby Ray's CPA office in Alturas. In Lieu of Flowers, please consider memorials in Memory of Zon to the Klamath Art Association, 120 Riverside Drive, Klamath Falls, OR. 97601 or Ross Ragland Theater, 218 North Seventh Street, Klamath Falls, OR. 97601. Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepherd, directors. Disposition by Pyramid Cremations. December 9, 2004 Kesner Dean Wiley Kesner Dean Wiley, an Alturas and Cedarville pharmacy owner for many years, and a Cedarville native, passed away December 6, 2004 in Escondido, CA. Mr. Wiley and his wife Alice (Warrens) Wiley, relocated to their serene over 100 acre Escondido avocado and orange ranch in 1962. Born on February 16, 1917 in Cedarville, CA., Mr. Wiley was 86 at the time of his passing. Memorial services are pending. A service will be held at a future date in Cedarville. The Modoc Record will also publish Mr. Wylie's obituary at a future date. Mildred Karen 'Billie' Shaw Mildred Karen "Billie" Shaw of Lookout, California, died peacefully in her home on November 22, 2004. She was 82. Billie was born in the Canal Zone in Panama on June 18, 1922, to Albert Lars Lawson and Frances Cecelia Lawson and was the youngest of two girls. Her father, who was in the U.S. Army, was stationed in the Canal Zone approximately every other four years. Her family moved often and among the places that they lived were New York, Georgia, Utah, Indiana, and finally California, where her father was stationed at the Presidio in San Francisco. After the marriage of Billie's sister, Merritt, and the death of their father, Billie continued to live with her mother in San Francisco where she worked as an account clerk at the Presidio. In 1960, Billie came from San Francisco with a friend and attended the church in Fall River Mills. There she met Robert Shaw of Lookout, CA. and her life changed forever. They corresponded and courted for nine years and were finally married on June 7, 1969 in Carson City, NV. Bob brought Billie home to the Shaw ranch where they made their home together. Ranch life was a complete change for the "city girl," but Billie adjusted well. The Shaw family always had many friends and Billie loved making new ones and corresponding with them and all the relatives. She was the finest example of human kindness to all and always saw the best in everyone. She took everyone seriously, especially children, having none of her own. She had a way of always making those around her feel special. Her religion and her family were foremost in Billie's life but she also strongly supported her belief in humane treatment of all animals. It is for this reason that it is the wish of her family that in lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to: High Plateau Humane Society, P.O. Box 1383, Alturas, CA. 96101 or to: The Christian Science Society, P.O. Box 417, Fall River Mills, CA. 96028 or to a charity of your choice. Billie Shaw is survived by her husband, Robert Jasper Shaw, her sister, Beatrice Merritt Saulsbury, two nieces, Janet Lindsey and Louise Meadows and her daughter, two cousins, Carol Hoover and Kaye Nifong and their children. A memorial service for Mildred Karen "Billie" Shaw will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2004, at the Bieber Memorial Hall at 2:00 p.m. December 16 , 2004 Fern Burrell Lindgren Services for Fern Burrell Lindgren, of Canby, CA, will be held Monday, Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. at the Alturas Cemetery. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the graveside service. Mrs. Lindgren, a long-time resident of Alturas, passed away December 10, 2004 at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA. She was 84. She was born November 4, 1920 in Motley, Minnesota to the union of Joseph Burrell and Mary Lulu Palmer. Fern was the fourth in a family of eight children. She moved to Oregon after her brother Chet Burrell and her future husband Al Lindgren had made residence in Lakeview, Oregon. Al and Fern were married September 2, 1939 in Reno, Nevada. Daughters Nancy and Betty were born while the couple lived in Lakeview. In 1944, the Lindgrens moved to Modoc County where two more daughters, Ann and Ronda were born Fern was widowed in 1982. She continued to work in retail until her 70 birthday, when she retired and began her new life adventure with Don Hicks of Alturas. Fern was preceded in death by her husband, Al, grandson Zach Derner, and daughter Ann Hays. She leaves behind her best friend Don Hicks, three sisters, her daughters and sons-in-law Nancy and Ralph Deforest of Likely, Betty and John Derner of Canby, daughter Ronda Smith, and son-in-law Jim Hays, both of Alturas. She also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.