Homer Shelby Ward Long-time Alturas resident Homer Shelby Ward, 72, passed away April 6, 2006 in Alturas, CA., his home for over 47 years. He was born in Almyra, Arkansas on April 10, 1933 and married the former Betty Young on January 27, 1952 in DeWitt, Arkansas. The two have shared 54 years of marriage. They had been married for just a few years, when Homer served with the U.S. Army. He was discharged after two years, as a Corporal on May of 1955, during the Korean War. He was a professional truck driver for many years, both with local companies and long haul companies. For a time he was owner and operator of his own big rig. After he retired from trucking, he enjoyed spending time fishing. He is survived by his wife Betty of Alturas, CA; son Richard Ward of Alturas, CA; son Kenneth Ward of Tulare, CA; daughter Lynda Colesworthy, Conrad, Montana; son Dennis Ward, Alturas, CA; sister Iva Jane Maier, DeWitt, Arkansas; Brother and sister-in-law Steven and Sondra Young, Visalia, CA; brother and sister-in-law Don and Beverly Young, Alturas, CA; sister and brother-in-law Vicki and Dave Smith, Alturas, CA; brother-in-law Alfard Johnson, Alturas; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial service was held at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas, CA on April 12 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Clint Pittman. Ruth Earlene Conklin Services for Ruth Earlene Conklin were held Wednesday, April 12 at 2 p.m. at the Alturas Baptist Church. Pastor Curtis Barber officiated. Mrs. Conklin, 67, passed away peacefully, at Washoe Medical Center, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Reno, NV on April 4, 2006, due to her heart condition. Ruth was born in Lake City, CA to Earl and Francis Ruth Vernon (Bachtel) on January 10, 1939. She was reared in Surprise Valley and helped her parents on their dairy farms. She graduated from Surprise Valley Union High School on June 5, 1958 and married Willard E. Conklin, son of Wilson E. and Lucille (Chase) Conklin on November 15, 1958. They had three sons Elzie, Curtis and Willard. Ruth loved to go camping, fishing and rock hounding. She also loved to crochet, embroider, and do latch hook rug art. She loved taking walks with her sons while she was able to get around. Ruth loved her little and big dogs. She said goodnight and good morning to her eldest son's snakes, birds and oversized lizards. Ruth was a great homemaker, mother and friend. She loved to keep a neat and tidy house. She was close to her wonderful sister Nelda Robinson and Nelda's husband Mark Robinson of Klamath Falls, OR. "Ruth was a great mother. She loved her rose bushes. She was also a great friend," describes her husband. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Willard Conklin of Alturas; son Elzie Conklin of Alturas; sister Nelda and brother-in-law Mark Robinson of Klamath Falls, OR.; sister-in-law Lola Rogers of Modesto, nieces Teresa and Paula; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Wilma and Robert Andrews of Alturas; niece Kathy Brown, Alturas; nephew Bob Andrews, San Francisco. Ruth was preceded in death by her sister Mable (Vernon) Clark of Lake City, CA; her brother E.E. "Sarge" Vernon and her two sons, Willard E. Conklin and Curtis Willard Conklin. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Heart Association, Diabetes Foundation or to Washoe Medical Center, Reno, NV. John Anthony Vasko A memorial service for John Anthony Vasko "Johnny Chop" will be held May 6 at 1 p.m. at The Firehouse in Felton, CA. John was the grandson of Tony and Nancy Vasko who owned the Golden Rule Store in Alturas. The Vasko Family moved to Alturas from Tulelake in 1951. Johnny's journey began in Roseville, CA when he was born on May 3, 1971. He went to school in Ripon and Modesto, graduating from Davis High in 1990. His love for all things with wheels took him from unicycles to VW's to custom Hot Rods. Surfing and custom rods ruled his time. He found his true calling fabricating custom motorcycles. His unique talent earned him a place among the nation's top custom bike builders. He passed away March 28, 2006. Johnny's family includes his mother and father Barbara and Mark Vasko of Oakdale, CA; sister and brother-in-law Suzie and Reid Miller, favorite niece Izabell Johnnylu Miller, also of Rough and Ready, CA.; His Texas family, the Bob Densmores and his Oakley family the John Densmores; his dear, special friend Andrea Bradshaw of Jacksonville, FL.; grandmother Nancy Bell of Reno, NV, grandparents Bob and Jeanne Densmore of Ripon. Remembrances may be made to HOME, 1100 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304. This is a home away from home for critically ill patients and families at Stanford University Hospital. Wanda Dunn Wanda Dunn, 76, of Cedarville, CA. passed away April 11, 2006 at Surprise Valley Hospital, Cedarville, CA. She was born November 19, 1929 and was a member of the Paiute Indian Tribe. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas has charge of arrangements, which are pending at this time. Barbara McNeeley Barbara McNeeley, 71, of Alturas, passed away April 11, 2006 at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. She was born November 9, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa. Her daughter is Rebecca Ruiz of Alturas. A memorial service is pending. Kerr Mortuary has charge of arrangements. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.