Modoc County Record – November 1, 2001 Ruth A. Cartner Ruth A. Cartner will be remembered as a positive, caring and unselfish individual who loved life to the fullest. Mrs. Cartner passed away in Alturas, Calif. on October 28, 2001 at the Skilled Nursing Facility at Modoc Medical Center She was born on January 22, 1917 in Codington County, Watertown, South Dakota to Clara Rondina (Moen) and Gustavous Augustus Spinner. She was reared on a family claim at Isabel, South Dakota. The family later moved to Watertown and Sioux Falls. She married Worthing P. Cartner on November 25, 1936 and the two lived in Wendover and Ogden, Utah In 1946, they returned to the family farm in Frankfort, S.D. Later, Worthing took a job as a border patrolman in Blythe, Calif. From there they moved to Richmond, CA where Ruth was employed at Rawson Drug and Sundry in Emeryville. Upon retiring as a Teamster, Ruth and her husband moved to one of their favorite areas, at Crescent City, CA. Ruth loved the area where she was involved for 16 years with crafts, pottery, fishing and gardening. She enjoyed visits from her granddaughters Christy and Alisa and delighted in taking them to the beach and other coastal sites. One of her favorite pastimes was the fishing trips taken from Crescent City harbor with her brother, Ralph and their friends. While living in Crescent City, she hosted many friends and relatives who came to enjoy and share the marine environment. When Worthing became ill, they moved to Alturas, CA., where Worthing preceded her in death Ruth enjoyed the climate, pace and friendliness of Alturas. She has lived for the past four years at the Skilled Nursing Facility. She was always appreciative of the good care and concern shown to her by the entire staff at Warnerview and Modoc Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her son Michael, husband Worthing, and brother Chad Spinner She is survived by her son Richard "Dick" Cartner and daughter-in-law Sandra of Alturas; granddaughters Christina Cartner of Berkeley, CA and Alisa Cartner of Oakland, CA.; brothers Ralph Spinner and wife Donna of Shadow Hills; Earl Spinner and Zoe of Peoria, Arizona; sisters Dorothy Spinner Knisely of Glendale, CA, Margaret Spinner Beck of Richfield, MN. and numerous nieces and nephews Dr. Ben Zandstra conducted services at graveside on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at the Alturas Cemetery Edward 'Bud' Porter Edward Wayne "Bud" Porter was born the third child of Millard "Mike" and Sally Porter on May 11, 1930 in Alturas, Calif. Buddy grew up in Alturas with his brothers and sisters as an avid hunter, fisherman, and loving family member. He was known to work in town during rough times and spend his entire paycheck to buy groceries for the family. Buddy and his brothers and father were excellent hunters and in 1946 he and his brother, Jim, shot a buck with a 43-1/2 inch spread. When Bud was a teenager, he worked under Golf Pro Tommy LoPresti at Haggin Oaks in Sacramento, where he learned the trade of golf pro, and he learned it well. At the time, he was the youngest pro on the tour. When he was 18 he enlisted in the Air Force, where he was able to continue teaching during his free time while serving his country as an aircraft mechanic for four years. Upon his return, he continued in the PGA working in various country clubs throughout California and Colorado. He gave lessons to the famous and the not so famous. Bud was featured in many magazine and newspaper articles for his excellence as a teaching golf professional. Everywhere he went, he was loved by the club members as a person and as a teacher. In the early 1980s, he returned to Alturas to teach at Arrowhead Golf Course, where he met his beloved Dorothy Dorris. For over 20 years, they shared their lives and love of golf. For many years, they would spend summers in Alturas near family and loved ones and would go south to Palm Springs for the winters. Bud and Dorothy were loving grandparents to Michael and Jason. Bud passed away on October 23, 2001 in Alturas, Calif. after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Alturas on October 29. His ashes were scattered in the Rye Grass area, in the mountains he loved to hunt in with his brothers. He is survived by his son, Kelly Craig Porter, daughter-in-law Jackie, and grandsons Michael and Jason of Aurora, Colorado; Brothers Millard, Jim and Perry of Alturas; sisters Mildred Turner of Alturas and Doris Hartley of Salem, Ore. Memorial contributions may be made to Merle West Medical Center, Attn.: Foundation, 3rd Floor, Hugh Currin House, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. Elvira Belle Allen Elvira Allen of Alturas, Calif. passed away on October 14, 2001 at the Warnerview Skilled Nursing Home. Elvira was one of five children born to Oakley and Constance Clark on April 29, 1916 in Adele, Ore. Elvira spent most of her younger years in Adele, then moved to Fort Bidwell where she attended school and graduated from Fort Bidwell High School. She married Rollen Allen on June 8, 1933, and they lived in Fort Bidwell for a while before moving to Likely, Calif. She was a homemaker and mother of five children. Elvira is survived by two sons, Ray Allen and Ed Allen of Alturas; and a daughter, Alfreida Dwyer of Alturas; two brothers, Dale Clark of Eureka and Paul Clark of Red Bluff; a sister, Nellie Scherer of St. Louis, Mo.; as well as 19 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Elvira was preceded in death by her husband Rollen, brother Harold Clark, two daughters Arlene Ralston and Arletta Kendrick, two grandsons Lucky Ralston and Terry Kendrick, and three son-in-laws Charley Ralston, Charley Kendrick and Jim Dwyer. Interment was at Fort Bidwell Cemetery, Fort Bidwell, Calif. on October 25, 2001. David E. Shepherd Former Lewiston City Councilman David E. Shepherd, 60, passed away from an apparent heart attack on October 26, 2001 at his home in Lewiston, Idaho. Only two years apart, he leaves his only surviving sister Donna Moeschler of Alturas, niece Teresa Spear, grand nieces Brooklyn Sims, Melinda Spear and Melissia Horvath, all of Alturas. He had recently married his bride Donna of Lewiston and was known in his community as being a "loving and gentle man who touched many lives" through his missionary work and as a caregiver for over 20 years. He was a member of Latter-day Saints and the Salvation Army. He devoted his life to helping others. He was born December 25, 1940 in Beaverton, Ore. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps, based at Camp Pendleton. Services were held October 31 in Lewiston, Idaho. NOVEMBER 15, 2001 Kurt Roland Stains Rancher, respected business owner and father Kurt Roland Stains lost his life in an equipment accident on the family's ranch on November 3, 2001 in Alturas, Calif. A graduate of Modoc High School, he was fulfilling his dreams and was known to work hard. It wasn't uncommon for him to work 16-hour days, seven days a week. He had a well-earned reputation for being a talented welder and heavy equipment mechanic as owner of Kurt Stains Equipment Repair and Welding in Alturas. He was a partner in Diamond Panel and Gate, manufacturing livestock gates and panels and a partner in Corriente Roping Cattle Company. Mr. Stains adored his children and was there for anyone who needed his help. He took chances in life and had a 'dare devil' streak, say family members, but he was a private man with quiet a sense of humor. The nicknames he had for his children and during his life, continue to bring smiles when thought of. He loved watching his children participate on horseback in Gymkhana events. A hard worker, Kurt also played hard when the chance offered. He was a horseman, loved hunting, boating, camping and enjoyed 'roughing it' while staying at his Twin Springs cabin with friends and family. He was a member of the Modoc Tribe Ride and the National Rifle Association, Simental and Corriente Cattle Associations. He married Holly Knighton on September 4, 1982 and the two are parents to daughter Nichole, 18, and son Tyler, 10 and have shared 19 years of marriage. In addition to her outside employment and the children's activities, Holly has been the bookkeeper for the family's business. Kurt was born on February 12, 1962 in Chico, Calif. He was 39. In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his mother, Louan Walter of Alturas; father Rody Stains and wife Geo of Alturas; grandmother Berneice M. Pratt of Alturas; brothers Zak Stains of Tennessee; Damon Wheeler, Alturas and Bart Wheeler of Reno; Gary Royal of Alturas; Mark Anderson of Chico; father-in-law Dave Knighton and wife Karen of Alturas; sister-in-law Duanna Knighton of Alturas; nephews David Knighton, Alturas; Duane Knighton, Montana, and Dana Knighton, Albany, Ore.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Mark and Alison Nightingale, Wash.; nieces and nephews Taylor Nightingale of Washington, Camara and Tami Wheeler and Alicia Siebel of Alturas; Michelle, Cameron and David Wheeler of Alturas; Crystal and Stephanie Anderson of Chico. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to a Trust Fund for the Children of Kurt Stains, set up at Plumas Bank, Alturas. Services will be held Friday, November 9 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church), 1042 East 13th St., Alturas. President Harold Montague will give the service. Burial will follow at the Alturas Cemetery. Joyce Zugelder Former Alturas resident Joyce Zugelder, 71, died Friday, October 26, 2001, at her home in Beaumont, Calif. She was born December 9, 1929 in Beaumont, Calif. and lived most of her life there for 71 years. She was a homemaker for her entire adult life. She was a member of the Davis Creek Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by four children, Donna Monroe and husband Jerry of Beaumont, Calif.; daughter Sharlene Sweet and husband Jim of Manhattan, Kansas; daughter Sharon Colt and husband Joe of Empire, Nev. and one son Danny Zugelder of Grand Junction, Colo.; sister Winifred Pfeiffer of Tuolumne, Calif.; brother Larry Brown of Yucca Valley, Calif.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Zugelder, her parents and three brothers and one sister, Betty Savage of Alturas, Calif. Mrs. Zugelder was an inspiration to her family and friends in her battle with cancer. She left each person who met her a little better for the experience. Family members have stated that Mrs. Zugelder left a legacy of love and family ties that will endure. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.