Edward J. Haas Long-time Modoc County resident Edward J. Haas of Lookout, CA., passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2004. Services will be held at the Adin Community Hall at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 9. A complete obituary will be published in next week's Record. Lookout man dies in SR299 accident Edward J. Haas, 66, Lookout, died in a single-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon on State Route 299 near the Day Bench road. The California Highway Patrol reports that Haas was eastbound at approximately 50 m.p.h. when for unknown reasons he allowed his utility truck to drift onto the right shoulder. He overcorrected sharply to the left, lost control, crossed the westbound lane, went down and embankment and the vehicle overturned onto its top. Haas died at the scene. April 15, 2004 Edward J. Haas Lookout resident, Edward J. Haas, died in a single-vehicle accident, on April 3, 2004. Eddie was born June 1, 1937, in Woodland, California. He came to live with his Uncle John and Aunt Marge Poytress and their two sons, Jack and Tom, permanently, at the age of 10. Eddie had many jobs, using his many talents. His Uncle John taught him how to saddle a horse, hook up a team, milk a cow, roping, respect for horses and people, rounding up cattle and nights in cow camp. Graduating from high school in 1955, his life changed when he enlisted in the Navy and married Lydia Kelley Haas. He was very proud to have served his country as an Aviation Ordinanceman Second Class. Much of his time was served overseas, flying in P2V surveillance aircraft off the coast of Russia. Upon completion of military service, he moved back to northeastern California where he went to work for Blacks Canyon Ranch in 1966, and eventually purchased the grocery store in Canby. He was District Supervisor for District 4 for five years. During his term, he was instrumental in establishing the Lookout park, and many other Modoc County improvements. During this time, he became a pilot and worked at Cedarville Airport, flying to many meetings around the state. Flying was something he really enjoyed In 1976, he joined the Modoc County Sheriff's Posse and became captain in 1980. He enjoyed the jeep rides, dinners, dances and other activities he did with good friends. He moved to Lookout, California in 1978 and worked for Modoc County Road Department. In 1984, he changed careers and went to work for Tom Pearson Trucking and on to Del Logging. He was a truck driver for both companies, among many other jobs such as operating the chipper, cat and any job that was asked of him. Wherever he was, he always enjoyed a joke, quick remark, and his hearty laugh was known by all. His last job was as a service mechanic, which was something he enjoyed doing. Working on a piece of equipment, fixing it and watching it drive away, made him feel good. Residing in Lookout with his loving wife, Elaine, of 20 years, he found much joy with house boat trips on Lake Shasta, and was looking forward to retirement, doing a lot of fishing and some traveling. He especially enjoyed helping others whenever he was needed. Eddie went ahead to "blaze the trial for the rest of us," leaving behind his loving wife, Elaine; his sons Dan Haas, daughter-in-law Kathy, granddaughters Danelle and Megan of Jermyn, PA.; Joe Haas of Panama City, FL.; daughter Kate Haas, granddaughter Emily and grandson Ethan of Alturas, CA.; step-daughter Jan Masters, son-in-law Dennis, granddaughters Jennifer and Tami, great-granddaughter Madisen of Union City, CA.; step-son David Hicks, daughter-in-law Jill of Sacramento, CA.; brother Ted Haas of Salinas, CA.; and many nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Adin Community Hall at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 9. Kenneth Lee Parsons Kenneth Lee Parsons, 80, of Alturas, Calif., passed away at his home Saturday, April 10, 2004, at the age of 80. Mr. Parsons had moved to Big Lakes Camp in Modoc County, at the age of 15, in 1937. A veteran and Alturas resident for most of his life, he was born in Mitchell, Nebraska on March 2, 1925, to Clifford and Hazel Parsons. Service arrangements with Kerr Mortuary are pending. Mr. Parson's obituary will be published in The Record next week. Catherine O'Donnell Neer Catherine O'Donnell Neer was born June 10, 1918, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, and passed away April 12, 2004, in Auburn, CA. "Cathy O," as she was known, was a physical therapist during World War II. She and her second husband of 30 years, Jack Neer, who was the love of her life and a wonderful partner, owned their own company before retiring to a ranch in Alturas, CA. After he passed away in 1994, Catherine moved to Auburn, Calif. where she had lived for the past 10 years. Cathy O is survived by four children: Kathy Richardson of Auburn, Alturas and Davis Creek, CA.; Michael Bellinger of Petaluma; Mark Bellinger of San Rafael and Pat Bellinger of San Diego and seven grandchildren including grandson Tyghe Richardson who grew up on his family's ranch in Davis Creek. She also leaves her brother-in-law Dean Neer and wife Marie of Alturas, CA.; brother Phil O'Donnell of Chicago and a multitude of nieces, nephews and cousins Cathy O will be buried next to her beloved "Jack" Neer on Saturday, April 17, 2004, during graveside services at 10 a.m. at the Alturas Cemetery She was preceded in death by her husband Jack in 1994 and then on April 10, 2004, her older sister Fran Rodgers of West Orange, with whom she was very close. Martha Bath McNeall Adin and Ash Valley native, Martha May Bath McNeall passed away in Reno, Nevada, on April 9, 2004, following complications from hip surgery. Born in Adin, Calif. to Thad and Amy Bath on December 2, 1925, Martha grew up on the family ranch in Ash Valley and graduated from Adin High School. Martha's sense of adventure took her to flight school in Reno, Nevada, not long after finishing high school. There she met her sweetheart and future husband, Charles L. (Mac) McNeall. Their life together took them to Quincy, Illinois, Flagstaff, Arizona, and back to northern Nevada, where they settled for life in 1954. Mart and Mac had four children, Bruce, Carole, Connie and Susie. The family has many wonderful memories of exploring ghost towns throughout Nevada, camping in the Sierras and along the Oregon coast. Martha wanted her children to know ranching life as she did, and she sent them to spend every summer and school vacation with their grandparents in Ash Valley. Mac died very young, leaving Mart to support and raise her children alone. A strong and independent woman, Martha set upon her career in the real estate business and remained involved in it to the end of her life. Mart maintained close ties to her hometown, and attended the Big Valley class reunions at every opportunity. She also loved to come back to the ranch to ride, drive cattle and brand. Martha enjoyed traveling throughout the country, as well as abroad, and her travels took her to Ireland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, England and Scotland. She was a dedicated gardener and animal lover. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Amy and Thad Bath, brother Fred Bath, husband Charles and grandson Brian McNeall. She is survived by her four children, Bruce McNeall of Reno, Nev., Carole DeAngeli of Tucson, Ariz., Connie Douglas of Sparks, Nev., and Susan McNeall of Reno, Nev.; grandchildren Bradley, Justin and Amy; great-grandchildren Jessica, Levi, Devan, Joshua and Raji; sister Grace Bath DeForest and brothers Richard and John Bath; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held in Adin at the Adin Community Church, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2004. A gathering of friends and family, with potluck supper, will follow at the Adin Community Center. Services today for Zora E. Lyons Graveside services for former Bieber resident Zora E. Lyons, 100, of Emmett, Idaho, will be held at 2:00 p.m. today, April 15, 2004, at Hillside Cemetery in Nubieber, CA. Zora Conklin was born Jan. 9, 1904 in Chico and moved as a young girl to Adin, CA. She passed away Friday, April 9, 2004, in Emmett. A complete obituary will be published next week. April 22 , 2004 Kenneth Lee Parsons Kenneth Lee Parsons, 79, of Alturas, Calif., passed away at his home Saturday, April 10, 2004. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, May 1 at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Alturas. The Veterans Groups of Alturas will conduct the service. Family and friends will gather at the hall, following the service. A Modoc resident for 67 years, he was born in Mitchell, Nebraska on March 2, 1925, to Clifford and Hazel Parsons and had moved to Big Lakes Camp in Modoc County, as a young teen in 1937. He attended Modoc High School and enlisted in the Armed Forces with the Army Engineers in 1943 during World War II. He was a PFC and was discharged on December 2, 1946. Upon his return to Modoc County, he was familiar with the logging industry having worked two years in Canby with Big Lakes Lumber Company. He continued in the logging industry for many years and learned skills which he considered his hobbies such as repairing small engines, chain saws and many other things. He had a love of the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, prospecting and the company of his small dog Fluffy. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 3327 in Alturas. Known as "Kenny" to his many friends and his family, he was quick with a wonderful smile and enjoyed talking about the heydays of Modoc's logging. He is survived by his brother Howard Parsons and wife Bertha of Anderson, CA.; sister Connie McBride of Anderson; nephews David and Dennis Parsons of Anderson; Jack Durante of Sacramento; nieces Shelley Holloway of Alturas, CA; Sherryl Ireland of Hawkins Bar, Kathy Hammond of Battleground, Washington; Mary Hoehn and Linda Custer of Redding, CA.; and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. In his family's words: May the path before you have a gentle slope, large timber and take you where the fish always bite and the streams are full of nuggets. See ya later. Kaye McIntyre Johnson Kaye McIntyre Johnson was killed in a tragic accident April 16, 2004. She and her husband of 31 years, David Johnson, were traveling with friends and family in a commercial shuttle from Flagstaff, Arizona to Lee's Ferry, Arizona, when the driver lost control of the vehicle. Kaye's seatbelt failed and she was thrown from the vehicle. She died instantly. Two other passengers were seriously injured and remain in critical condition at the Flagstaff Medical Center. The group was traveling to begin a 17-day raft trip through the Grand Canyon. Full obituary to follow and memorial service information will be announced soon, but is tentatively scheduled for May 8, 2004, at Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Burns, Oregon. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the service. The Johnsons have been a vital part of the Modoc community. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.