January 16, 2003 Hazel Flournoy Dorris Hazel Flournoy Dorris passed away on January 6, 2003, at Stollwood Convalescent Hospital in Woodland California. Born on September 5, 1909 to the late Arthur and Lutie Flournoy in Likely, CA, she was the fourth of ten children. Her early years were spent on the family ranch in Likely. When the older children reached high school age, the family purchased a home in Alturas. Thereafter, her school terms were spent in Alturas and summers were spent on the ranch in Likely. Scarlet fever, at age 4, resulted in a severe hearing loss. Hazel learned to read lips while sitting on the lap of her teacher, Miss Dorothy Gloster, during recitation periods. She attended Modoc Union High School, excelling in basketball. She graduated with the class of 1927. Hazel was married to Robert P. Dorris on June 2, 1930, in Reno, NV. Together they raised five children. Mr. Dorris preceded her in death in 1955. She remained in Modoc County until 1984, when she moved to Woodland, where she spent the remainder of her life. Easy-going and non-critical, Hazel made many friends, regardless of where she happened to be living. Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert; parents, Arthur and Luthie Flournoy; three brothers, Kenneth Flournoy, John Flournoy, and Harry Flournoy; three sisters Helen Auble, Mabel Mitchell, and Georgie Flournoy; and, grandson, Paul Dorris. Survivors include five children, Robert and wife, Helene, of Woodland; Daniel and wife Heather, of Chico; Deanne Pearson and husband, Joe, of Colusa; Ronald and wife, Rhonda, of Yreka; and, Roger and wife Connie, of Alturas; three brothers, Donald and wife Shirley, Robert and wife Lizette, Warren and wife Beverly, and sister-in-law, Mary Flournoy, all of Likely; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Private interment beside her husband in the Alturas Cemetery was held on January 10, 2003. Memorial Services for Hazel Dorris will be held on January 25, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. at the Federated Church in Alturas. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Blue Lake Youth Camp, Alturas, CA, or the Federated Church Scholarship Fund, Alturas CA., or to a charity of the donor's choice. Amanda A. Hagge Amanda Auguste Hagge passed away in her sleep at her ranch home outside Alturas, CA on January 14, 2003. Mrs. Hagge was nearing her 82nd birthday and was active and in good health, so her passing came unexpectedly to her friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra at the Federated Church in Alturas on Friday, Jan. 17 at 1:00 p.m. Kerr Mortuary of Alturas is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Hagge was born in Richert, Germany on February 27, 1921. The Record will publish a complete obituary next week. Barbara June Davis-Shofner Barbara June Davis-Shofner of Alturas passed away January 4, 2003 in Redding, Ca. from complications associated with a stroke. Born Winifred June Handcock Brann on September 5, 1927 in Pekin, IL., she graduated from Pekin Community High School and went on to become a Registered Nurse, a profession in which she worked for several years until a back injury changed her career course. She worked for several years in medical offices and managed an Alturas office supply business after moving to Modoc County 30 years ago. She married Glenn N. Shofner on December 26, 1975 in Reno, Nv. She is survived by her husband Glenn N. Shofner of Alturas; four sons, Gary L. Davis and wife Chris of Canoga Park, CA; Erik K. Braunn and wife Gail of Encino, CA.; Geoffrey M. Davis, Alturas, CA.; Ronald A. Davis and wife Tonya of Alturas and their families and brother Richard Bruder of Pekin, IL. Memorial service will be private with immediate family in attendance. Joseph H. Dillard Adin resident, Joseph Dillard, passed away January 14, 2003, at the age of 85. Graveside services will be held at the Adin Community Cemetery, Adin, CA. on Saturday, January 18 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Dillard was born January 12, 1918 in Stringtown, Oklahoma. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was retired after 27 years at the Naval Fuel Depot in Pt. Molate, CA. Mr. Dillard and his wife Jane reared their family and lived in Martinez, CA for 24 years, where he was involved in many community organizations. He and Jane retired to Adin, CA, where they enjoyed many happy years on their ranch. Mr. Dillard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jane, now a resident of Concord; a son Joe and daughter-in-law Sue of Susanville; a son Bill and daughter-in-law Cathy of Fairfield and a daughter Mary Jane and son-in-law Mike Byrne of Burlingame. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A double memorial service was held January 5, 2003 for Alvina Marget Snoddy-White and Virginia Johnson Williams. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra conducted the service at the Christine and William Compton home in Alturas, as the two women were Mrs. Compton's beloved grandmothers, who both passed away in December. Obituaries follow: Alvina M. Snoddy-White Mrs. White, 92, of Perryville, MO passed away Dec. 29, 2002. Born August 29, 1910 to Carrie and Ceciel Heuer, she was a very hard-working farming child and woman who loved to laugh, tell jokes. Happiness flowed from her to others. She had so much "spunk" her granddaughter Christine Compton of Alturas called her "Spunkie." A member of TOPS for many years, she was known to love her hats and hat pins and was always a lady. She loved church and took good care of her grandson Mark Waynger. She was thrilled in April 2000, when Christine visited for the first time in 30 years and introduced her daughter Brayta. Letters and recipes were shared throughout the years when they were unable to get together. She was also able to see her granddaughter Yvonne Barker of Palmdale in Sept. 2002 after a 42-year lapse and meet her husband Steve for the first time. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, son Rex Snoddy, Jr., daughter Lavita Waynger, a son-in-law, two grandsons, a sister, three brothers and her parents. She is survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. Virginia Johnson Williams Virginia Johnson Williams, 89, of Hawthorne, CA passed away Dec. 22, 2002 in Hawthorne. Born Aug. 27, 1913, she was the only child of Jeremiah Johnson. She loved church, telling Bible stories and spent 40 years grafting and raising beautiful, unique roses in her backyard. She loved spending quality time with her grand and great-grandchildren and kept a tricycle and red wagon on hand for all young children's visits. She was fond of saying she could live off God, coffee, root beer and ice cream. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69-1/2 years, Earl Williams; daughter Janet Hass of Oregon, a grandson, three sons-in-law and her parents. She is survived by her daughters Mildred Bailey and Earleen Rhor of California, 7 grandchildren, two sons-in-law, 12 great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. January 23, 2003 Amanda A. Boyens-Hagge Modoc rancher Amanda Auguste Boyens-Hagge, 81, passed away at her ranch home outside Alturas, CA. on January 14, 2003. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra conducted services at Federated Church in Alturas on Friday, Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. Born in Richert, Germany on February 27, 1921 to Julius August and Margareta Boyens, she was reared in a small German village on a dairy. She grew up milking cows, hoeing potatoes and sugar fields, and helping with all the other jobs required on a small dairy. Amanda was the oldest of four children; she had three younger brothers, Hans Julius, Karl Heinz, and Paul Gerhart. Her brother Karl Heinz was killed in the war in January, 1944. Her surviving brothers, Hans Julius and Paul, are both dairymen in Germany, and Amanda kept in close contact with them. She traveled back to Germany several times, and last visited her brothers in September, 2001, when she traveled to celebrate her brother Julius' 50th Wedding Anniversary. Amanda had an independent, pioneer spirit. When she heard of a gentleman traveling back to his home country in order to find a German wife to marry and accompany him back to America, at 27 years old, she was ready for the adventure. Even though it meant leaving her family and many friends, without knowing if she would ever see them again, she married William Hagge on January 15, 1949. It was October, 1949 before she would have all her paper work in order to travel to her new home in America, Modoc County. Living on a fairly remote ranch, Amanda met the challenges of getting to know her new husband, learning a new language, learning to drive, and just understanding the traditions of a new town known for "Where the West Still Lives," with determination. She did all of this, and in September, 1950, her first child, John Julius, was born, soon to be followed by William Kenneth in February, 1952. In March 1955, Amanda and Bill were further blessed with a daughter, Erika Christina, and then in October, 1966, Mark Christian's arrival was a surprise blessing. Amanda loved her new country and immersed herself in ranch life. One of her proudest accomplishments was passing her test to become an American citizen. She enjoyed her garden, raising chickens, cooking and canning. She loved to entertain by hosting many dinner parties and enjoyed cooking for the many activities that took place on the ranch. Bill enjoyed hunting and Amanda loved to cook what he hunted. In 1958, Bill built Amanda a beautiful new home on the ranch- -she was especially proud of her modern new ranch house. Her happy days with Bill came to an abrupt end when Bill unexpectedly passed away in October, 1968. At that time, her children were 18, 16, 13 and almost 2. Amanda had to become a full-time rancher and finished raising her children by herself. Through many tough times, Amanda's strong, pioneer spirit, helped her raise her children to become very independent and successful adults, and, along with her oldest sons, John and Willy, kept the Hagge Ranch running. Throughout her life, Amanda had many hobbies including golfing, gardening, cooking and sewing. She was actively involved with many organizations; Modoc County CowBelles, Alturas Garden Club, Book Club and was a member of the Federated Church in Alturas. An avid reader, she kept current on local and world events. She had a great memory, and would amaze her children with her ability to recall events, recipes, birthdates, and anniversaries. She especially enjoyed taking a daily tour of the ranch with her car and would often surprise John and Willy where she was able to get to and where she could get stuck. Amanda continued to stay active in the ranch and would always inquire as to where the cattle were or how the hay crop looked. She often asked, "Shouldn't you irrigate that field again," or "Why don't you bale the hay?" She enjoyed being involved in all the ranch activities. Amanda loved her family and enjoyed all of her grandchildren. After eight grandsons and a long wait, Amanda was especially joyed by the birth of her first granddaughter in 2001. Amanda was an amazingly strong, independent and loving woman. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. She is survived by her son John and wife Robin and their sons, Shawn, Kevin, Ryan, Christian and Landin of Alturas; son Willy and wife Nancy and their son Bryce of Alturas; daughter Erika and husband Daryl Bender and their sons Drew and Shane of Chico; son Mark and wife Carrie and their daughter Andrea of Boise, Idaho. She is also survived by family in Germany: brother Hans Julius and wife Anniemarie Boyens and their children, Karl Heinz and Heidrum; brother Paul and wife Annie Boyens and their children Andreas, Christa, Birte and all her nieces and nephews. Those wishing to make memorial donations may do so to the Federated Community Church, 307 East First St., Alturas, CA 96101, or to a charity of their choice. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas was in charge of arrangements. Scott Fitzpatrick Scott Fitzpatrick passed away at his home in Alturas, CA on January 17, 2003. Graveside services will be held at the Alturas Cemetery on Friday, Jan. 24, at 2:00 p.m. He was born July 9, 1946 in Portland, OR, and shortly thereafter his family moved to Alturas. Scott was a graduate of Modoc Union High School Class of 1964. Scott attended Santa Rosa Junior College and Oregon Technical Institute in Klamath Falls, OR. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during which time he served a tour of duty in Vietnam. Scott then settled in Sacramento, CA and started a 25-year career with A. Teichert & Sons Construction Company. During the 1980s, he touched many young lives coaching youth soccer and baseball. After retiring, he returned to live in Alturas. Scott will be remembered by many for his handle bar mustache, his great sense of humor, and his love of playing practical jokes. He is survived by his two loving sons Keith and Chris and his former wife Charlene of Sacramento; sisters Penny Keeney and Joanne Smith, brother-in-law Chic Keeney of Alturas and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Delbert and Lillian Fitzpatrick. Remembrances may be made to either the Alturas Elks Lodge 1756 or the Alturas Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3327. Mary E. Harris Mary Ellen Harris passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, in San Francisco, CA, after a long illness. The Harris family resided in Canby and Alturas, CA, for eight years during late 1970s and early 80s, where they still have friends. Mrs. Harris was a full-time homemaker and mother. She was born Mary Ellen Vanderlinden on February 17, 1942 in Southgate, CA. Her husband Gary preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 1997 as did her granddaughter Jeannette Parkyn. She is survived by her sister Shirley Beebe of Norwalk, CA.; brother David Cummings of Hesperia; sons Dennis Harris of Grand Prairie, Texas and Allen Harris of Cathlamet, WA and daughter Dawna Parkyn of Redding, CA. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Services will be held at McDonald's Chapel in Redding on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Diabetes Association or to the National Kidney Foundation. January 30, 2003 Hazel Mae McDonald Hazel Mae McDonald, 89, of Canby passed away January 28, 2002 at Fall River Mills Hospital, Fall River Mills, CA. Services will be held graveside at the Alturas Cemetery on Saturday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m. The kind and well-liked Mrs. McDonald had made Canby her home since 1940. She was born Hazel Bowen on Nov. 11, 1913 in Bethel, Oklahoma and moved to Canby in 1940, where she continued to make her home until her passing. Mrs. McDonald is survived by her son Robert McDonald of Adin, CA; daughter Mary Louise Sherer of Canby, CA, grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren............ Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. N.J. Ford N.J. Ford, World War II veteran and long-time Adin resident, passed away January 20, 2003. He was born in Eaton, Georgia in 1916. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry from 1942 to 1945. Mr. Ford married his late wife Edna, in 1945 and moved to Modoc County in 1945. He worked as a logger throughout the area until he retired. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Eric and Dorothy Ford of Adin; daughter and son-in-law Nelda and Joseph Spear of Adin; grandson Samuel Spear, Klamath Falls, Oregon and brother Harley Ford, Yakima, WA; sister Edith Gisler, Modesto, CA; brother Marvin Ford, Needles, CA. and many nieces and nephews. Private family services were held. Interment was at the Adin Cemetery. Percy Watson Taylor Services for Percy Watson Taylor will be held at the Canby Fire Hall on Friday, Jan. 31 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Taylor passed away of natural causes at his home in Canby, CA on January 26, 2003. He was 72. Born in Adin, CA on May 22, 1930, he attended schools in the Big Valley area and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves, receiving his discharge Feb. 28, 1962. Mr. Taylor worked on ranches and farms in Colusa County in Arbuckle and Williams until he returned to Modoc County. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching western movies and visiting with his family and friends. He is survived by his son Richard P. Taylor and daughter Doreen A. Taylor Mendoza of Canby, CA; stepchildren Erma Finley of Willows; Rose Jefferson of Sacramento; Delbert Rios, Chico; Harry Crawshaw, Maxwell; Nadine Crawshaw, Willows; 22 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren. Interment will be at the Kelly Hot Springs Indian Cemetery. Gladys Olive Gentry Former New Pine Creek business owner Gladys Olive Gentry, 82, passed away in Cedarville, CA. on January 21, 2003. Born Gladys Vincent on Feb. 15, 1920 to Violet Delta (McKune) and Oatman Oliver Vincent in New Pine Creek, CA, she graduated from cosmetology college in Redding and married James H. Cooper on June 15, 1938. They moved to New Pine Creek, OR, where they built their home and owned Cooper's Drive-In for 10 years. James passed away in 1961. On April 17, 1964, John Lair Gentry and Gladys were married. Mrs. Gentry owned and operated Glady's Beauty Shop from 1964 until 1990, when she retired and the Gentrys moved to Cedarville. Active within the Cedarville community, Mrs. Gentry was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary 7888, the Cedarville Community Church, was a precinct clerk for the Modoc County Election Board in Cedarville and a supporter of the local Blood Bank drives. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed crocheting and was talented with her knitting machine, creating many baby items, which were popular in her community. She is survived by her husband John Gentry of Cedarville, CA; eldest son Jim Cooper and wife Ginny of Albany, OR; son Richard Cooper and wife Kay of Spokane, WA; daughter Lynne Minto and husband Jerry of Cedarville; three sisters Rose, Geneva and Alice and brother Otis; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister June and her parents. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra conducted services at the Cedarville Community Church at 9 a.m. on Friday, January 24. Those wishing to do so, may make memorial contributions to the Cedarville Community Church, Cedarville, CA 96104. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas was in charge of arrangements. Interment was at the New Pine Creek Cemetery. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.