May 16, 2002 Jennie Mary McDonald Memorial services for Likely resident, Jennie Mary McDonald, owner and operator of the Likely Saloon, will be held Saturday, May 25 at 3:00 p.m. at the Likely Fire Hall in Likely, CA. Mrs. McDonald, 80, passed away April 28, 2002 at Washoe Medical Center, Reno, Nev. She was born in Bristol, Connecticut on September 16, 1921, one of six children of the Warzecho family. She graduated from Bristol Central High School. Jennie had determination and worked hard to accomplish her goals. She worked days and attended college classes at night in New York, until she earned her nursing degree. After graduation she became a Nursing Cadet. She worked as a Registered Nurse from 1946 until 1985, at Metropolitan Hospital, New York; Veterans' Hospital on Staten Island; St. Rose Hospital in Hayward, CA. She retired as Director of Nurses from Washington Hospital in Fremont, CA. In 1981, she purchased the Likely Saloon and moved to Likely in 1984. She continued to keep abreast of the latest information in the medical world if it could be of help to her friends or someone she knew. She also loved to keep up with world current events and enjoyed working in her garden. A very caring and loving person and mother, she cared very much about everyone around her. She will be missed by her many friends and family. She is survived by her two sons, Thomas McDonald of Likely, CA and Brian McDonald of Alturas,CA; three sisters Judy, Rose and Alice. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary Warzecho, brothers Frank and Joe Warzecho and husband Donald Thomas McDonald and numerous family members who reside in Connecticut. She will be laid to rest in her hometown of Bristol, Connecticut. Carol Diane Lewis Services for Davis Creek resident Carol Diane Lewis will be held Friday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. graveside at the Davis Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Lewis passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2002 in Davis Creek, CA. She was 58. She was born January 19, 1944 at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA. to Mary Luvene Renner Grubb and Harold Ernest Grubb. She was descended from a long line of Modoc families as her great-grandfather Theodor Henry Renner of Switzerland settled in Stone Coal Valley, between Adin and Canby, CA in 1870. Her great-grandmother was Laura Jane Essex of Cloverswale, near Canby, CA. Carol attended Alturas Elementary School and Modoc Union High School until she married John "Coop" Lewis of Canby, CA on December 25, 1960 at her parents' home in Alturas. She and John moved to Modesto about 1970, where Carol was an antique dealer and collector, in addition to being a homemaker and mother. She had a passion for collecting antiques and owned a large collection of Modoc County antiques. Last year, the Lewis family had returned to live in Davis Creek. Carol was enjoying making many new friends and loved Modoc County and her view of Sugar Hill and Buck Mountain. She loved gardening, was an avid reader and traveler. She and John had traveled throughout the United States. She was a member of the Modoc County Historical Society. She will be missed by her many relatives and dear friends in Modoc County and Modesto. She is survived by her husband John "Coop" Lewis of Davis Creek; sons John Cory Lewis and Terry Lewis of Modesto and Shan Alan Lewis of Davis Creek; her parents Mary Luvene Renner Grubb and Harold Ernest Grubb of Modesto and five grandchildren, Heather, Brooke, Shawnee, John-Paul and Jack all of Modesto. She was preceded in death by one son, Shawn Gary Lewis. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. George Morley Alturas resident George Morley, 84, passed away in Klamath Falls, Ore. on May 5, 2002. Mr. Morley was born July 13, 1917 in Alturas, CA. to William and Louisa (Sharp) Morley. He left school when he was 13 years old to help his family, after the death of his father. He worked for 30 years as a carpenter and for 15 years in a creamery. He married his wife, Letha, in 1942 in Reno, Nev. Among his interests were dancing, fishing, hunting and fly tying. He is survived by his wife Letha Morley of Alturas, numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grand-nephews. He was preceded in death by his four sisters, brother and son, Rodney Allen. Eternal Hills Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Interment was at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens in Klamath Falls, Ore. Leona Rose McKoen Leona Rose McKoen, a resident of Modoc County for the past 20 years, passed away April 30, 2002 of natural causes at her home in Alturas, CA. She was 77. Services were held May 2 at the Malin Cemetery in Malin, Oregon. Leona was a native of Malin, born March 7, 1925. She loved being with children and helping anyone she could. She enjoyed gardening and being outside. She also loved to play bingo and visit with all the players and callers. Collecting Ty Beanie Babies and trading cards were her passions. She is survived by her sister Ruby O'Neil of Merrill, OR; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clifford and Bertha McKoen of Malin, OR and Jess and Freddie (Dot) McKoen of Merrill; and numerous nieces and nephews. She also leaves her special friends, Don and Cindy Deiter and Family of Alturas, CA. Victoria Ina G. Dickens Victoria Ina G. Dickens, 72, passed away May 11, 2002 in Chiloquin, Oregon. Services were held at Eternal Hills in Klamath Falls, Ore. on May 14. Born Victoria George on December 3, 1929 in Beatty, Oregon, she graduated from Franklin High and Girls' Polytechnic in Portland, Ore. She then attended secretarial school in Portland and married James Woodrow Dickens in Vancouver, Washington on December 7, 1948. She was a homemaker and a loving mother to her four daughters. She enjoyed her family and gardening. Mrs. Dickens lived in Modoc County for nine years. She was preceded in death by her daughter Elaine Clausen and her husband James on November 27, 2000. She is survived by her daughters Valerie Chaney and husband Dallas of Redding, CA; Victoria Dickens of Portland, OR; Karen Wiley and husband Durel of Alturas, CA. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Klamath Hospice, Klamath Falls, OR. Burial was in Beatty, Ore., the town of her birth. May 30, 2002 M.W. 'Mick' Jones Memorial services for Maurice Wilson "Mick" Jones will be held today, May 23, at the Palm Springs Mortuary. Mr. Jones, a long time resident and community leader in Modoc County, died in Palm Springs, CA on May 18, 2002. He was born in Havre, Montana, December 7, 1915 to Frederick and Jessie Jones. He was the fifth of seven children, all of whom preceded him in death. He married Audr’ M. Poffenroth September 20, 1953 in Reno. They had one son, Bradford. He also had one daughter, Maureen and two sons, Philip and Robert, by a previous marriage to Margaret Woodin. Mr. Jones was a stalwart and tireless promoter of Modoc County and well known throughout the state from his involvement and leadership in local government. He served as a Modoc County Supervisor from 1977-1992 and was also an Alturas City Councilman. He served on the Modoc County Fair Board, the Modoc-Tulelake Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees, and as a Director for the California Pines Property Owners' Association for 20 years. He was also active in community service. He joined the Alturas Rotary Club in 1958, became president of the local club in 1966-67 and served as District Governor of Rotary International in 1976-77. He was one of the original club members who started the Alturas Youth Park. He was a graduate of Big Valley High School and the Polytechnic College of Engineering in Oakland. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seaman 1st Class during World War II. After the War, Mr. Jones returned to Alturas where he became a partner both at Farmer's Exchange and JFG Motors. In 1975, he started Mobile Home Services, which he owned and operated until 1993. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Audr’, of Alturas and Palm Springs; a daughter, Maureen, and son-in-law Robert Corby of Antelope, Ca.; a son Philip, and daughter-in-law, Elaine of Coarsegold, Ca.; a son Robert and daughter-in-law Sharon of Pollock Pines, Ca.; a son Bradford, of Antelope, Ca.; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; two brothers-in-law, Wilford T. Lawson, of Billings, Mt.; and O.B. "Bob" Sundberg of Atherton, Ca; one sister-in-law, Irene Perry of Reno; four nieces and one nephew. Memorial donations may be made to the Alturas Rotary Club or the charity of your choice. Lynette Marie Meiser Services for Lynette Marie Meiser, 53, will be held Friday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, So. Main St., Alturas. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the service, with burial to follow at Davis Creek Cemetery. A time of fellowship will follow at the Brass Rail at 2:30 p.m. Ms. Meiser died from injuries sustained in a tragic single vehicle auto accident on May 18, 2002 in Lassen County, CA. The loving and devoted mother of three and grandmother, was the head cashier at Four Corners Market in Alturas for the past 10 years. She was well-liked, pleasant and helpful to her customers and co-workers and always had a smile to share. Market owners Rich and Nancy Yarbrough said Lynette was the first person they hired when they took over the business 10 years ago and expressed "she was like family." As a supporter of Modoc High, she had also served as a softball coach for Modoc Junior Varsity Girls, and was a devoted friend to many. She loved and related well to children and young people and they adored her. Born Lynette Marie Grivel in Alturas on January 15, 1949 to Robert Grivel and Deloris (Musselman) Grivel, she graduated from Modoc High School. She attended Lassen College in Susanville where she took business courses. A highlight of recent, was a trip to South Carolina in which she and family members were thrilled to be able to attend her daughter Amanda's graduation from U.S. Army Boot Camp and spend time with her. She is survived by her daughter Tammy and son-in-law Tom Maine of Susanville; son Danny and daughter-in-law Holly Fitch of Alturas; daughter Amanda LaPlante based in Ft. Sam, Texas; grandmother Lulu Grivel of Alturas; brothers Paul and Mick Grivel of Alturas, Robert Grivel of Susanville; grandsons Mathew, Tommy and Eric Maine of Susanville and Kameron Fitch of Alturas. She was preceded in death by her parents. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Memorial donations may be made to the Modoc High School JV Girls Softball, 900 N. Main St., Alturas, CA 96101. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Paul Del Rosa Lifetime Modocer Paul Del Rosa, 56, gave up his life in a car accident on May 18, 2002 in Lassen County, CA. Services will be held Friday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, So. Main St., Alturas. A time of fellowship will follow at the Brass Rail around 2:30 p.m. Paul was born to Violet Buster Del Rosa on September 24, 1946 in Alturas, CA. He attended school in Alturas and graduated from Modoc High School in 1965. He was quite athletic, playing football, basketball and baseball. His son recalls his father's pride in having won a Nevada State Championship as a catcher while playing American Legion ball under coach Shinny Yamagata. Among his other interests were golf, racing cars, fishing and spending time with friends. Paul raced cars from 1976 to 1988. His first year of car racing he was named Rookie of the Year and won the race track championship (1976). Gene Partridge built Paul's very first race car and many happy hours were spent constructing not only that car but two other cars in Gene's shop. Paul was a pit man for Larry Fitch in a pit man's race in Modoc County, in which he won his first, first place trophy. Many trophies followed through his racing career. Paul's best friends were Gene Partridge, Jack Miller, Bert McCowin, Gary Hastings and Larry Fitch. Paul worked for Stub Miller in auto body work and also for Bert McCowin. He was known for his talent in painting cars. Paul began employment with Lyle Coppedge in the construction business in 1970 and continued his career building homes and helping neighbors whenever he could. He was Tribal Chairperson for the Alturas Rancheria and was instrumental in the construction of the Alturas Casino. He also served as a Director on the Modoc Indian Health Board and as a board member for Modoc Indian Education. Paul was active in Tribal administration and was a talented man who would take on any challenge. He was dearly loved by his children and is survived by his son Phillip Paul Del Rosa of Central Point, Ore.; daughter Wendy Michelle Del Rosa of Susanville, and many family members. He was preceded in death by his mother Violet and his grandmother Judy Babe Allen. He will be missed by his many friends and family members. Because of his love for the game of football, any memorial donations may be directed to Modoc Boosters, care of Modoc High Football, 900 N. Main St., Alturas, CA 96101. Edward "Jack" McCombs Edward "Jack" McCombs, 72, passed away in Klamath Falls, Ore. on May 19, 2002. Mr. McCombs was born in Alturas, CA on April 27, 1930 and graduated with the class of 1948 from Modoc Union High School, Alturas. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Army. He had worked for Southern Pacific Railroad and later became a patrol officer with the California Highway Patrol for many years, until he retired. Jack enjoyed his home and yard, his animals and helping friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia. He is survived by his parents Alden and Thelma Weilmunster of Alturas; son Audie McCombs and daughter-in-law Kim of Alturas; grandchildren Dane and Shauni McCombs of Alturas; friend Joan Robideaux of San Rafael; many friends and loved ones including his beloved dogs. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25 at his home, 1625 Juniper, Alturas. Private burial at Alturas Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the High Plateau Humane Society, P.O. Box 1383, Alturas, CA 96101. Doyle Mansker services set Services for Doyle James Mansker, 79, of Alturas, will be held conducted by the Alturas Veterans groups at graveside on May 28 at 10:00 am. at the Alturas Cemetery. Mr. Mansker passed away May 22, 2002 at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA. His wife Margie and family members reside in Alturas. He was born April 7, 1923 in Ill Bend, Texas. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Lyall Gerald (Jerry) Chester Lyall Gerald (Jerry) Chester, a talented graphic artist and Vietnam veteran, passed away May 18, 2002 in Alturas, CA at the age of 54, after a long illness. Born June 16, 1947 in Royal Oak, Michigan, he graduated June 15, 1966 from Clawson High School in Clawson, Mich. He earned his degree in applied science and art from University of California, Los Angeles. During the Vietnam War he served in the U.S. Army. He was an avid hunter and a skilled artist with many of his graphic designs in advertising illustration, drawings and paintings. He purchased property at California Pines and moved to Modoc County 14 years ago. For a time he worked independently in graphic design. He was also caretaker for the Alturas Gun Club. He leaves many good friends in Alturas and Clawson, Mich. In memory of Lyall, his friends extend an invitation to those who knew him to attend a farewell barbecue at 4000 Pencil Road, Alturas, CA. on Saturday, May 25 at 1:00 p.m. Lyall had been a resident at Modoc Medical Center's Skilled Nursing Facility since March until his passing. Mr. Chester is survived by his sister Peggy A. Bailey and husband Charles of Clawson, Mich.; niece Pamela A. Ring and husband David; niece Paula L. Bailey; great-nephews, Charles Ring and Daniel Ring; great-niece, Erin R. Ring. He was preceded in death by his parents Lyall J. and Betty Chester of Clawson. Services were held by Trinity Lutheran in Clawson, Mich. with burial at White Chapel Cemetery in Clawson, Mich. Donations in his memory may be directed to the Alturas Veterans or Alturas Rifle and Pistol Club or to Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund in Clawson, Mich. May 31, 2002 Doyle James Mansker Doyle James Mansker, 79, passed away unexpectedly May 22, 2002 at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA. Services were conducted by Alturas Veterans Groups on Tuesday, May 28 at 10 a.m. at graveside at the Alturas Cemetery. The beloved father of six children, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather, also reared his grandson, Mike Lamez, in Alturas from the time his grandson was five-years-old. Born to Bessie (Lee) and Frank Mansker on April 7, 1923 in IllBend, Texas, Mr. Mansker was reared in Lubbock, Texas. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was honorably discharged on July 27, 1943. He married Margie Louise Henyan on January 15, 1954 in Clovis, New Mexico. Mr. Mansker was a family man and an Ironworker by profession, with Local Union 416 in Los Angeles for many years. He retired to Modoc County, where the Manskers had purchased property at California Pines and have enjoyed living these past 21 years. Called a "hard worker, a good and loving father and a good person," by his children and those who knew him, he also loved fishing Modoc's waters. He enjoyed his family and gardening. He took pleasure in watching football games at Modoc High, especially while his grandson was playing. After his grandson graduated, he continued to support the team by attending the games. He is survived by his wife Margie; children Debra L. Russell and husband Gordon of Alturas, CA.; Doyle J. Mansker and wife Pia of Orange County; Betsy A. Mansker of Albany, Ore.; Clinton W. Mansker of Alturas; Sheila K. Wilson and husband Carlos of Tyler, Texas; Richard D. Anderson and wife Becky of Hemet, CA.; brother Autrey Mansker of Lubbock, Texas; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Brittney Mansker. Donations in Mr. Mansker's memory may be directed to the Veterans Groups of Alturas, in care of P.O. Box 1127, Alturas, CA. 96101. Kerr Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Mark Ricky Wood A memorial service for Mark Ricky Wood will be held at the Living Water Fellowship in Cedarville on Saturday, June 1, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Wood, a resident of Cedarville, CA. died unexpectedly May 28, 2002 in Cedarville. He was 40 years old. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.