September 9 , 2004 September 23, 2004 Charles F. Bulington Charles Fredrick Bulington, 74, of Alturas died of natural causes on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, CA. Mr. Bulington was a native of Indiana, born July 20, 1930. He had lived in Alturas for 12 years. He was a sales representative with Better Brand Foods for 25 years The following poem was written on Sept. 14, 2004, by Mr. Bulington's granddaughter Brianna Eck, age 12: For Charles F. Bulington--The Greatest Grandpa in the world! "Papa" Papa, what would I do without you? I have not a clue I wish you well and hope your swell I regret all the days I waited and never stated how much I love you Now I hope I'm not hated by you Because my love and faith are so true, It's hard to see you in a bed with cold cheeks and temper not so red So don't leave, I won't be able to breathe If I lose you, my life will go too So just hold on take a breath. Don't go and be part of death. Not yet So now I sweat. Waiting and hoping that I will not regret living without you Mr. Bulington is survived by his daughters, Kathy Velasco of Alturas, CA.; Anna and her husband, Bob Fyffe and Alice and her husband, Kenny Williams all of Patterson, CA; Sam and her husband, Audley Lloyd of Winston, OR., Tommie Butler of Watsonville and Moreen and her husband, Brad Eck of Ripon; brothers, John Bulington, Tom Bulington, Dick Bulington, Rick Bulington, and Dean Bulington all of Indiana; sister, Betty Bailey of Indiana; many grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice B. Bulington in 2002. Private services were conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson. Remembrances can be made to the American Cancer Society, Modesto Field Office, 1604 Ford Avenue, Suite 8, Modesto, CA. 95350. September 30 , 2004 Jeremy Santino Mastagni Senior Airman Jeremy Santino Mastagni passed away from this life on September 9, 2004, in Marysville, CA. Pastor Rod Bodmer conducted services at Faith Baptist Church in Alturas on September 15 with military burial in Alturas, CA. A tribute to Airman Mastagni and services were also conducted at Beale Air Force Base on September 13, 2004, where he had been based the past two years. Born on September 10, 1981 in Sacramento, CA., Jeremy moved with his family to Modoc County in 1987, where his mother's relatives had established roots many years before. Jeremy grew up enjoying the outdoors, camping and fishing in Modoc. He played for the Modoc Record's soccer team, the first year Modoc Youth Soccer League was formed. He also played Little League baseball and participated on the Modoc High School Wrestling team; something he very much enjoyed. He excelled in computers and wood shop. Jeremy attended Alturas schools and spent seventh grade at Surprise Valley Elementary and his junior year at Warner High in Alturas. He left Alturas in the beginning of 1998 and finished his senior year at Hollister High School in 1999. He attended Gavilan College classes in Gilroy, all the while working. He also enjoyed panning for gold in the Sierra foothills. In July of 2001, Jeremy, his mother and sister shared a wonderful experience touring Italy and visiting the Mastagni homeland there. While in Alturas, he met Candice Lent whom he married on December 14, 2001, in Reno, NV. Jeremy entered the Air Force for a six-year committment on April 23, 2002, completing Basic Training and moving on to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for technical military training. He arrived at Beale Air Force Base near Marysville, CA. and the 9th Civil Engineering Squadron on November 6, 2002. While stationed at Beale Air Force Base, Jeremy received numerous accolades for exceptional duty performance. His unmatched commitment to duty and the mission were instrumental in supporting over 2,000 U-2 training missions with over 500 hours of airfield sweeper operations supporting America's only manned high-altitude reconnaissance mission. In addition, he was part of the "Horizontal Crew," and aggressively battled three wildfires, preventing the destruction of facilities worth over a billion dollars. He maintained and repaired hundreds of miles of pavements and airfield surfaces as a heavy equipment operator and lead foreman. He also beautified the base with numerous quality of life initiatives. These efforts directly contributed to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing's winning of the best Civil Engineer Squadron in Air Combat Command in 2002, and the Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award in 2004. Jeremy had always maintained a strong work ethic and was posthumously awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal. He was well thought of as a "Dirtboy", friend and brother, among those with whom he served. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and their son Jeremy, II. He is survived by his wife, Candice of Marysville and Alturas, CA; son Jeremy II, age two years; expected son Jacob; his mother Jane Eaton and step-father Don Eaton of Alturas, CA; father Martin Mastagni and stepmother Kathleen Mastagni of McLoed, OK; sisters Jilene Mastagni of Chico, CA and Alicia Mastagni of Edmond, OK; grandmother Alice Mastagni of Paso Robles, CA; grandfather Harry Larimore and grandmother Bea Larimore of Alturas, CA.; mother-in-law Denise Bakich, Alturas, CA; father-in-law Irvin Lent, Bishop, CA; aunts Millie and Don Roberts of Rocklin, CA; Mary Fuller and Tim Hoshko of Rocklin; Paula and Del Saeman, Paso Robles, CA; cousins Tony and Gigi Roberts, Emily and Christian of Anaheim Hills, CA; Kevin and Megan Roberts of San Francisco, CA; Julie and Maurice Rasgon, Santa Monica, CA; Mindy and Rick Cole, Fairfield, CA; Brian Saeman of Reno, NV; Carrie and Steve Papia and Heidi of Paso Robles; step-sister Tanya Eaton Fraser of Hawaii; step-brother Donald Eaton of Michigan. He was predeceased by his grandmother Ethel Larimore, grandfather Don Mastagni and uncle Joseph Mastagni. A Trust Fund in the name of Jeremy Mastagni, II, has been established at Bank of America, 205 N. Main St., Alturas, CA 96101, attn.: Walt Davis. Jimmie Howard Rager Former Alturas resident Jimmie Howard Rager, 70, passed away September 18, 2004, in Medford, OR Born February 9, 1934 in Chico, CA. to Rosalie and Jim Rager, Jimmie graduated from Springdale High School in Springdale, WA. in 1952. He attended Washington State College and from there joined the Army and was a member of the 101st Airborne division. Jimmie moved to Alturas in the early 1960s, to work with his grandfather William Rager, on the family ranch north of Alturas. Later, he worked as a timber faller in California, Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon. He married Juanita Holcomb September 26, 1971 and they moved to Central Point, OR. Juanita had three children when they were married and on July 9, 1973 Anne Marie Rager was born. Anne also was in the 101st Airborne division--this is something she shared proudly with her dad. Jim loved the outdoors, his family and his church. His smile, kindness and hardy laugh will be missed. Survivors: include his wife Juanita Rager, Central Point, OR.; children Dave and Kristal Holcomb, Jeanie and Ron Mentzer of Central Point, OR.; Debbie and Dave Wilkinson of Coos Bay and Anne and Greg Mathews of Central Point, OR.; six grandsons and two granddaughters. He is also survived by sisters Joann Harrod of Spokane, WA.; Barbara Maillelle of Fairbanks Alaska, Linda LaHue, Shasta Lake, CA; and brother Ron Rager, Eugene, OR. His parents Jim and Rosalie Rager of Alturas, preceded him in death. Services were held Sept. 22 in Medford, OR. Mildred E. Maupin . Mildred Elnora Maupin of Alturas passed away on September 16, 2004, at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. Born Mildred Minto in Eagleville, CA on July 15, 1918, Mrs. Maupin was a long-time, active member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary 3327. She was 86. Service arrangements are being made with Kerr Mortuary. The Record will publish Mrs. Maupin' s obituary in a future issue. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.