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. Patricia Fuller Alturas resident, Patricia Fuller passed away December 3, 2004 at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA. Born February 2, 1911, she was 93 years of age. Patricia was born to Mr. and Mrs. Burdett Johnson in Campo, Colorado. She graduated from Elkhart High School in Richfield, Kansas in 1929. Patricia married Chase Harrison after high school and they moved to Colorado, where Patricia worked as a seamstress until 1955, when they moved to Long Beach, California Patricia married Glenn Fuller in 1965. The Fullers moved to Alturas, CA in 1969. Patricia took college classes at Lassen College in 1976 where she obtained her Dietetic Certificate. Mrs. Fuller was employed at the Modoc Senior Center for many years, before retiring in 1992. Patricia had many friends, and was loved very much by her adopted Alturas family, the Pereiras. The family includes Janet, Janice, James and Mark Pereira, Dale Heiter and all their children. Per her wishes, Mrs. Fuller will be buried in Long Beach, California. There are no planned services at this time. Please direct any donations to Janet Pereira at P.O. Box 173, Alturas, CA. 96101. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas has charge of arrangements. Jim Willoughby James Russell Willoughby, Sr., died Saturday afternoon, December 11, 2004 at 1:53 p.m. at Pueblo Norte Hospice Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, due to complications from a fall. Jim was born at home on April 22, 1928 in Toronto, Ohio to Edna Gertrude McKeown and Russell Lee Willoughby. Jim and his younger sister and brother were transferred to an IOOF Children's Home in Springfield, Ohio when he was nine because both of his parents had contracted TB. His father died shortly after that and his mother took all three children out of the Home when she recovered six years later Jim worked at the local Steel Mill and Clay yards in Toronto before heading to California to attend two years of college at Pasadena City College, then two years at Art Center School in Los Angeles. He also completed four years of correspondence courses with the Famous Artists School in Westport, Connecticut and graduated with honors. He worked at Chrysler Corp. in Maywood, CA as a salvage engineer on the C-130 planes, then Ramo-Woolridge, Space Technology Labs and Aerospace Corp. as an intelligence agent. While at Chrysler in the early 50's, Jim started his lifetime career as a free lance cartoonist. He was a member of the prestigious National Cartoonist Society for 20 years and received the Outstanding Alumnus Award from Toronto High School in 1999. In 1972, he went to work at Filmation Studios in Van Nuys, CA and began a 21-year career in the animation field. Jim started sculpting in 1978 and completed 14 bronzes prior to starting his career as an author/illustrator. In 1988, Jim wrote and illustrated his first book and since that time, has completed a dozen more. He began his career as an Editorial Cartoonist with the Daily Courier shortly after arriving in Prescott in 1985. He has produced numerous cartoons for Arizona Highways Magazine since 1988. Jim was first married to Dorothy Ponder in 1952 and that union produced two sons, Jim Willoughby, Jr., location unknown; David Willoughby of Thousand Oaks, CA and an infant daughter, April, who died a few days after birth. He is also survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Sue Willoughby, his sister Gail Wilder of Colorado Springs, CO, and his brother, Dick Willoughby of Cassadaga, New York, step-daughter, Sherri Carlsberg of Prescott, step-son Nick Stuard of Reno, Nevada and numerous grandchildren, nephews and nieces. A celebration of life service is scheduled for Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at Hampton's Funeral Home in Prescott. Don 'Big Joe' Jorgenson Part-time Healdsburg resident, hay supplier and friend to many Don (Big Joe) Jorgenson, 58, died suddenly of a catastrophic heart attack on Saturday December 4, 2004. He was in Modoc County just preparing to drive another load of hay to his family's farm on Limerick Lane in Healdsburg, CA. Don is sorely missed by his family, which include his wife of 21 years Kathryn (Reinecke) Jorgenson, daughter Kirstin, 20, son Keith 17 and his sister Maryann Jorgenson of Burbank, CA. To everyone who knew him, Don was a helpful, friendly and outgoing person. He loved to talk with people and had an endless supply of stories including the latest on science and news about his beloved children. People in Modoc commented that he would often stop when he found travelers in distress along his 400 mile route and use his radio to call for help, giving them blankets and staying with them until help arrived. He really enjoyed his hay customers and visits with them and he would help them with other things if he could. Many people have commented that he seemed never to have an unkind word for anyone. After the holidays, there will be a memorial service in Sonoma County and informal get togethers in Sonoma and Modoc counties to celebrate his life. Those specifics will be published when possible. Tentatively, a gathering for January 8 on the Ackley Ranch at the shop (his second home) is being considered. Pending arrangements, more information will be given at a later notification. A "Children of Don Jorgenson Memorial Scholarship Fund" has been created at Exchange Bank, 1031 Vine Street, Healdsburg, CA. 95448, to help his and Kathy's children continue to pursue the education that Don prized so highly. December 23, 2004 Madeline Plains man dies in shooting case An apparent domestic dispute escalated into a hostage situation and then turned deadly in a compound on the Madeline Plains near Marr Road, about 10 miles east of Ravendale, when a man identified as 49-year-old Harold Teeters, formerly of Susanville, was shot. "It's an officer involved shooting," said Steve Warren, assistant sheriff for the Lassen County Sheriff's Department. He was at the scene as a SWAT team withdrew from the isolated compound and deputies secured the area about 9 a.m., Friday morning. According to Warren, the California Department of Justice will investigate the incident. The scene is "frozen" pending a thorough investigation. The incident began sometime soon after midnight and played out in the early morning hours. Neighbors reported that there was exchange of gunfire between two trailers at a compound more than 200 yards off Marr Road. Apparently, Teeters and his wife, Mary, were the shooters in a domestic dispute turned violent. It is unknown at this time who fired the first shot. Teeters' mother, Sue Gregg, and stepfather, Parry Gregg, were reportedly also in one of the two trailers at the time. A Gregg family friend noted that it was probably Sue Gregg who notified the police. The initial call brought a field deputy to the residence. Sometime after his arrival the deputy then called for backup The situation was already well underway when the assistant sheriff was notified. "I got my first call at home. It was about 3 a.m., and they (the SWAT team) were already en route up here," said Warren. "It looked like it was possibly a hostage situation," he further explained. "We deployed our SWAT team. We removed the hostages from the area." The hostages, according to neighbors, were Teeters' wife, mother and stepfather. A terse sheriff's department press release indicated that Teeters terminated attempts to negotiate by SWAT team members, then engaged them with live fire. "Teeters was fired upon and was fatally wounded," said the brief statement. Officers were understandably cautious because they almost certainly recalled a similar call to the Ravendale area in 1995 when deputy Larry Griffith was shot while attempting to contact a suspect in a domestic dispute On scene to assist Lassen County officers were Modoc County Sheriff Bruce Mix, and California Highway Patrol officers. "There were police cars everywhere," said a nearby Marr Road resident. The interagency swat team called to this most recent incident was composed of officers from both the Sheriff's Department and the Susanville City Police. "So, we don't investigate; they don't investigate," explained Warren of the subsequent incident inquiry. "We just freeze it (the shooting scene), and we're waiting for the Department of Justice." Reportedly a parolee, Teeters' was said by his wife to be angered by "a letter from the probation department or the adoption department" that denied him permission to contact his children. "Those are his sons," she declared at the scene. Recently married, the Teeters relocated to the home on Marr Road last November 1. "I lived out here once before. But we had split up for a few months É about four months. But, we got back together and got married," said a tearful Mary Teeters, who also indicated that her husband had been drinking. Family arguments were common between Teeters and his wife, according to friends. "He was a bartender at the Pioneer," said Teeters' distraught mother, telling of his life in Susanville before moving to the Madeline Plains compound about six months ago. One neighbor observed that Teeters was a recent parolee with an arrest record who was "not going to go back." Another noted that he "had a lot of guns," a certain violation of the terms of his parole since possession of firearms is strictly forbidden parolees. Edna Brown Alturas resident and former long-time business owner, Edna (Nyland) Brown, age 81, passed away in Alturas, CA. on Tuesday, December 21, 2004. A graveside service will be conducted by Dr. Ben Zandstra on Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. at Alturas Cemetery. Edna was born October 30, 1923, to Dick and Reka Nyland in Martin, Michigan. Edna graduated Valedictorian, class of 1941, Martin High School. She furthered her education by attending Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Edna then moved to Sacramento, California where she met and married Dale Brown in 1946. Dale was a watchmaker and in 1952, they came to Alturas and purchased Faye's Jewlery which together they operated until 1989. Dale preceded her in death. Edna is survived by one brother, Leslie (Gerrie) Nyland of Moran, Michigan, two sisters, Rebecca (Milton) Schofield of Dunnellon, Florida and Esther Bose of Plainwell, Michigan and special friends Mary Lou and Mickey Allen of Alturas. Edna was very fond of animals and fed and cared for many stray cats that roamed her neighborhood. Her favorite was "Thug," who often took his meals in the house. Donations may be made to the Modoc County Senior Center, a place and staff that was very dear to her. Levi Scott Edwards Levi Scott Edwards, also known as "Wrangler," age 16 months, died December 16, 2004 at the family ranch in Sites, CA. Born August 31, 2003 he made his home on the White Oak Ranch in Sites, CA. in Colusa County, His parents Slim and Cristy Edwards of Sites, CA run cattle locally and also own a ranch in Modoc County. He left behind his big brother Tyler Edwards and his two sisses Kelsey and Kaily McKinley. He was pure joy to his grandparents Tom and Betty Edwards of Shingletown, and Don and Nancy Mayo of Live Oak. He also left behind many aunts and uncles and friends scattered far and wide. Levi brought love and delight to everyone he touched. He was packed full of spirit and was well on his way to becoming a cowman. He had already been horseback and went out to feed the heifers every morning with his father. He loved to read the Livestock Journal , pointing out all the cows for his parents and mooing. Levi was always smiling, and laughing, full of pure love. He adored ranch life, along with the cows, sheep, horses, dogs, cats and bugs. Levi loved to dance and you could always see him dancing to any tune. He adored his family and was surrounded by love. He bestowed "nosey's" and big wet baby kisses to those he loved. His light in life will be deeply missed. He was loved beyond belief. Levi was preceded in death by his sister Amanda Edwards and his cousin Kyle Edwards. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 22 at the Maxwell, CA. Cemetery. There will be a gathering at the Maxwell Legion Hall, directly following. Services will be officiated by Pastor Ken Edwards of Williams and Pastor Destry Campbell of Alturas. Memorial donations can be made in Levi's name to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA. 95817. Services were under the arrangements McNary-Moore Funeral Service, Colusa, CA. December 30, 2004 Marion LeRoy Campbell Marion LeRoy Campbell, 87, died December 27, 2004, in Cedarville, California. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 31, 2004, at the Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas. A reception will follow at the Alturas Elks Lodge. Marion was born October 22, 1917, in Alturas, California, to George Donald and Genevieve Cantrall (McGinnis) Campbell. Marion attended local schools. In January 1941, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served during World War II in Company C of the 378th Infantry as a Technician Fifth Grade. He served in England, France, Belguim, Luxembourg and Germany. He was awarded the Purple Heart, World War II Victory Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon, two Bronze Service Stars, Good Conduct Medal and American Theater Ribbon. He was Honorably Discharged in November 1945. On August 6, 1949, Marion married Genevieve Pratt in Reno, Nevada. Marion worked as a cook for many years at different hotels in Alturas. He worked as a logger. He ended his work career with the U.S. Forest Service retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Alturas Fire Department, the Alturas Elks Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars and cooked for the Tribe Ride for many years. He also cooked at the Fort Bidwell Memorial Day Barbecue beginning with the first one in 1976. Among his interests were hunting, fishing, cooking, gardening and watching grandchildren play baseball, softball, basketball and soccer. He also enjoyed endless hours of cribbage with the grandchildren. Marion looked forward to his weekend drives and fishing trips with his son, family and friends. His wife Jenny, brothers Jim and Glen Campbell, preceded Marion in death. Survivors include his daughter Charlene Fitzpatrick of Sacramento; son and daughter-in-law Ron and Debbie Campbell of Alturas; grandchildren Keith Fitzpatrick of Sacramento, Christopher Fitzpatrick of Sacramento, Sarah Campbell of Beaverton, Oregon and Ryan Campbell of Boise, Idaho. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alturas Elks Lodge and the Alturas VFW Post 3327. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.