Maxine Lancaster Long-time Modoc resident Maxine (Lain) Lancaster passed away in Klamath Falls, Oregon on March 24, 2005. She was born Maxine Lain on October 31, 1923 in El Centro, CA. Three brothers, Lester, L.C. and Mack Lancaster married three sisters of the Lain family, originally of Arkansas. The Rev. Mack D. Lancaster and Maxine M. Lain met in Imperial Valley and were married on June 16, 1940, in Yuma, Ariz. Maxine worked as a "Rosie Riveter" in the shipyards in Vallejo during World War II. The Rev. Mack and Maxine Lancaster and the Rev. Lester and Thelma (Lain) Lancaster shared a rewarding career working for the Lord, pioneering churches from Fresno, CA and north throughout the state. The last church Mack and Lester built together was the Likely Assembly of God Church. Rev. Mack and Maxine purchased property in 1963, along the South Fork of the Pit River near Jess Valley. The area is now known as Juniper Acres. Maxine will be remembered by all who knew her as a kind, humble and loving person. Mrs. Lancaster is survived by her daughter Sandra Lafferty and husband Ron of Alturas, CA; son Phillip Lancaster and wife Geri of Gardnerville, NV; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson; her sister Joy Neal of Likely, CA and brother John "Dub" Lain of Kinnear, Wyoming. Her husband passed away on Sept. 14, 2002. She was preceded in death by her daughter Marilyn J. Betters and grandson Alan Ray Betters, and one great-granddaughter Cheyenne Betters, three sisters and three brothers; her brother-in-law Lester and his wife Thelma (Maxine's sister) and brother-in-law L.C. and his wife Bit (also Maxine's sister). The Rev. Earl McMilan conducted services at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29 at Kerr Chapel in Alturas, CA. Burial followed at the Likely Cemetery, Likely, CA. Neasha Phoenix-Comanche Neasha Fay Phoenix-Comanche, age 56, entered into rest on March 26, 2005, at Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, CA Her memorial service will be held Friday, April 1 at 11 a.m. at the Ft. Bidwell Gymnasium with a dinner to follow. Donations will be welcomed; please see her daughter, LeeAnn Comanche. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas on Thursday, March 31 Neasha was born on February 1, 1949, in Alturas, CA. Neasha was a life-long resident of Fort Bidwell, CA. She attended elementary and high school in Surprise Valley and graduated in 1968. After high school she attended Community College in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she received her certificate in Clerical Administration. From there, she moved to San Francisco where she attended cosmetology school Neasha then returned home, and she was employed by the Fort Bidwell Indian Community Council as enrollment clerk and later at the Health Clinic where she worked for many years. All the while enjoying life to the fullest, spending her days doing things she truly loved, including beadwork, playing basketball, gardening, exercising, cooking, traveling to pow-wow's and taking care of her family, animals and home She brought joy to all who came across her, always saying or doing something to make you smile and laugh. She was always very patient, listened without judgment and gave the best advice she could; always the neutral one in every situation, and known for her selflessness Neasha Fay is survived by her daughter Lee Ann F. Comanche, Cedric Polite and her two beautiful grandchildren, Lendrick E. and Selynn Alice Polite, all of Cedarville, her long time special friend Robert Bender and her sisters Loyette Meza, Fort Bidwell; Georgianna DeGarmo, Alturas; Zelma Baker, Reno, NV; brothers Leroy Phoenix and Albert Phoenix both from Sutcliff, NV. She also leaves many, many, numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Her parents, Andrew and Zelda Phoenix, preceded her in death Leora (Jones) Andrews Leora M. (Jones) Andrews passed away at Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento, CA on March 24, 2005, in West Sacramento, CA. She was 79 Born on Feb. 13, 1926, in Lake City, CA to Preston and Frances Jones, Leora was nearly two when her sister Fern Harper (Jones) was born. The Jones family moved to Alturas when Leora was three. Her early years were spent with her grandparents, Ed and Mary Dorris of Alturas. At the age of nine, the family moved to Malin, Oregon. In 1941, Leora married Melvin O. Andrews in Adin, CA. Melvin, a veteran of WWII, served under General Patton. Leora and Melvin were blessed with two sons: Don, born in 1942 and Allen in 1944. The couple made their home in Bonanza, Oregon, on a small ranch before relocation to Sacramento in 1949. Melvin worked selling trailers until his graduation from Moler Barber College in 1956 in 1956. Subsequently Leora graduated from Jeri's Beauty College and joined her husband in business. Leora and Melvin moved to West Sacramento in 1952. In 1963, the couple established The Beauty Nook in West Sacramento, and successfully operated their business until retirement in 1975. Their sons both established their barber shops in West Sacramento. Leora and Mel enjoyed a wonderful and active retirement, living on a houseboat and touring the Inland Passage to Alaska and traveling extensively in their RV. The couple settled in Fountain of Youth RV Park near the Salton Sea, where they lived until Melvin's death in 1990. Leora returned to West Sacramento and lived out her life near her family including son Don in West Sacramento; three grandchildren Michael, Mark and Christina Andrews, great-grandson Jeremy, sister Fern Harper of Anderson, brother John Gamma of Montana and numerous nieces and nephews. Her son Allen preceded her in death. Private family services will be held April 9. Condolence correspondence may be directed to the family, c/o 6624 Stanley Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608-3549 Otis Carrol Babcock Otis Carrol Babcock, age 77, of Emmett, Idaho, died peacefully at his home with his wife, Marie, at his side, on March 24, 2005. Viewing will be from 3-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2005 at the Potter Funeral Chapel in Emmett. A graveside service will be held at the Emmett Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2005. The service will be followed with a gathering of family of friends, to celebrate his life, at the Emmett Senior Citizens Center at 7195 S. Johns Ave. Born in Bieber, CA, on November 10, 1927 to Ernest and Bessie Babcock, he was the seventh of 15 children. He attended schools in Bieber, graduating from high school in 1945. He and Florence Gray were married on April 2, 1948. The family moved to Humboldt County, CA in 1950, and lived in several homes in the Redwoods country. These included Shively, Bull Creek, and Burlington. In 1959, they bought their first ranch on Fruitland ridge, six miles off the Avenue of the Giants. In addition to ranching, Otis worked as a logger, sheep-shearer, and carpenter. For many years he continued to return to Modoc and Lassen Counties every fall, to harvest Christmas trees with his father-in-law. With their family of four children, he was also a 4-H leader and active community organizer. Favorite family memories include surf-fishing at Centerville Beach, the Humboldt County Fair, and summer afternoons at the Eel River. In 1967, the family moved to their ranch in Indian Valley, Idaho. During those years Otis worked as a carpenter and designed many buildings in the area. One of his many projects was the current Cambridge City Library. He also served the community as its Water Master, and was instrumental in the expansion of the existing dam at Ben Ross Reservoir. He was a volunteer fireman, learned to fly, and enjoyed camping and fly-fishing in the mountains of Idaho. In 1980, Otis and Florence moved to Emmett. He built two homes in the area, one for his sister-in-law, and his own home on Fuller Road. During his years in Emmett, Otis was best known as the owner/operator of B&E Storages. He converted the original abandoned migrant-worker's camp on Main Street, into an active storage rental business. He was also an active leader with the Silver Leaf Square Dance Club, earning the title "Wagon Master" on their many happy traveling adventures. Otis was widowed in July, 1995. On July 28, 2002, he and Marie Eldredge were married at their current home on Gem Ave. In addition to their shared love of square dancing, they enjoyed traveling and entertaining family and friends. Otis is survived by his wife, Marie, and four children and their spouses; Judy (Ken) Meyers of Sandpoint, ID, Carol (Bob) Platt of Nine Mile Falls, WA, Viola Babcock of Coos Bay, OR, and Wayne (Sue) Babcock of Modesto, CA. He has five grandchildren; Jonathan Barnes, Sarah Barnes, Thomas Babcock, Anthony Babcock, and Alexandra Babcock. He is survived by eight sisters, two brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to a favorite charity of their choice. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.