Modoc County Record – March 8, 2007 Elnora A. Burrows Elnora A. Burrows, 91, long-time resident of Modoc and Plumas Counties, passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Dixie Regional Medical Center, St. George, Utah on Monday, January 15, 2007. Mrs. Burrows was born in Gutherie, Oklahoma, July 2, 1915, to James H. Fox and Arnetta M. (Kelly) Fox. Elnora met James T. Burrows in Westwood, CA. The two were married in 1937. In 1940, they relocated to Keddie, CA, where they were both employed by Western Pacific Railroad. They lived in Keddie for several years while raising their two children. During her time in Keddie, Elnora served as a reporter for Mile Post Magazine and wrote many articles for the Feather River Bulletin. In 1966, Elnora began her career with t he Forest Service in the Supervisors Office on the Plumas National Forest. In 1972, she transferred to the Modoc National Forest, Warner Mountain Ranger District, where she later retired. Elnora was an avid gardener who was known for the beautiful gardens she created. She enjoyed music, poetry and art. Elnora loved and respected nature. She spent many hours watching an listening to birds and wildlife. Prior to her passing she said of living in Modoc and Plumas County, "I lived in the most beautiful places in the world; so beautiful that the creator speaks to you, if you take the time to listen." Elnora is survived by her two children, James B. Burrows and wife Barbara, Alturas, CA; Cathe R. Smith and husband Lynn, Lake City, CA; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, her cousin and caregiver Eva Tanner of St. George, Utah. She was preceded in death by her husband James T. (Jamie) Burrows in 1969, brother James B. Fox in 1937, grandson James Michael Schmid in 1968 and parents, James H. Fox in 1966 and Arnetta M. Fox in 1984. A private memorial service was held in St. George, Utah, Thursday, January 17, 2007. A private interment will be held at Cromberg Cemetery, Cromberg, CA in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Modoc National Forest Employee Association, att: Delonna Flournoy. Arrangements and cremation were under direction of Metcalf Mortuary, St. George, Utah. Kelly Blair Kelly Blair was born April 22, 1957, the son of Woody and Joan Blair. He was taken from us on Mach 4, 2007. Before moving to Alturas in 1964, his early years were spent with his parents in his birthplace, Tehachapi, later in Paso Robles and Long Beach. He graduated from Modoc Union High School in 1975 and after a long courtship, married the love of his life, Candy Sears, in 1987. Kelly was a loving husband and his family was always uppermost in his feelings. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the outdoors and could be regularly found camping, or gardening or in remote areas, hunting arrowheads. His father, Woody Blair preceded him in death in 1989. Kelly is survived by his wife, Candy; his mother Joan Blair, now Joan Radkey of Alturas. Also, his brothers, Steve, of Alturas and Don, along with his sister-in-law Charline of Davis Creek; two step-brothers, Woodie D. Blair of Reno; Ronnie Blair of Washington state and step-sister Elaine Blair of Klamath Falls, OR; sister-in-law Cindy Upton and her daughter Rachelle of Alturas. His nephews and nieces include: Stephanie and husband Dustin Hill and their son Kaleb, of Alturas; Jesse and wife Karlie Blair and their son Hayden of Alturas; Chet and wife Holly and children Ty and Morgan of Washington state; Scott and wife Katie and children, Robin and Dean of Arizona; Clint Baldwin and wife Stephanie and children Kyle and Chance, of Idaho; Roland Baldwin and wife Michelle and daughter, Chelsea of Susanville. Kelly Blair will be greatly missed by his wife, his family and all who knew him. On Wednesday, March 7, Pastor Rod Bodmer conducted Memorial services at 2 p.m. A gathering followed at the home of Jesse and Karlie Blair. Arrangements under the direction of Kerr Mortuary. Arthur Popejoy Services for Arthur Popejoy are pending, with arrangements being made through Kerr Mortuary of Alturas. Mr. Popejoy passed away at his Alturas home on Wednesday morning, March 7, 2007. His mother, Stella Forrest resides in Alturas. Please call the Kerr Mortuary recorded message for updated service announcements at 530-233-5797. Paul Delee Reece Former Alturas business owner Paul Delee Reece, 89, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, in Lawton, Oklahoma, where he had been living. He was born in Glen Rose, Texas, to Maxwell James and Velma Odessa Lewallen Reece on September 8, 1917. He served with the U.S. Army in World War II, during the liberation of the Philippines. He had been a cattle rancher and also had managed a ranch in Cedarville upon his arrival in Modoc County, over 30 years ago. He later moved to Alturas, where he operated his auto repair and body shop for many years, where Pioneer Auto Body is now located. Mr. Reece loved the hunting, fishing and rock hounding in Modoc County. Talented with his big hands, he created intricate and fine settings and jewelry from the rock gems. He was also active in the local lapidary club in Alturas. He was a past owner of the now gone, Mary's Hotel on West Fourth Street, Alturas where his first wife Iola, ran a rockshop and he operated "Sunshine" Body Shop on the side of the big yellow building. In his 70s, he and Iola divorced. He relocated to Oklahoma, where a host of his relatives still live. Mr. Reece remarried and continued to take pleasure in creating jewelry into his late 80s. He also loved to grow big vegetable gardens. He is survived by his first wife, Iola of Alturas, and his second wife Beulah Roberts, whom he married September 10, 1993. He and Beulah shared their lives together the last few years, living in Cement, Oklahoma. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Don Murphy of Alturas; two daughters-in-law Gayle Harms, Brenham, Texas, and Michelle Reece, Winters, CA; three stepchildren, Ronald Roberts, Cement, OK; Carla Harris, Chickasaw, OK and Susan Wigley, Paul's Valley, OK and Imogene Huber and Inez Lawrence, both of Lawton, OK; 15 grandchildren: Shawn Murphy of Alturas, CA; Sharina and husband Sean Maloney of San Jose, CA; Daniela Deering and husband Jim; Maxwell Reece, Rodette Reece, Luke Reece, Hannah Reece, Aimee Reece, Emily Harris, Kelsey Harris, John Roberts, Jennifer Mink, Stephanie Wigley, Jessica Wigley and Jill Wigley and two great-grandchildren, Christian Deering and Blake Mink. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Roderick and Jonathan; seven brothers and sisters, Vela Reece Howard, Alidee Hood, Jewell Hood, David "Sonny" Talmadge Reece, Leonard Clay Reece, Roy Dalton "R.D." Reece, and Norman Daniel Reece. Services were held in Lawton, OK. He was laid to rest near two of his long-time friends in a cemetery outside of Lawton. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.