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Former Alturas resident Kenneth W. Adair, 81, died Sunday, April 19, 1998 at his home in Sunnyside, Nev. Born August 24, 1916 in Tonopah, Nev., he was the son of Kenneth and Margaret [O'Toole] Adair. Mr. Adair was a pipefitter for Kennecott in McGill, Nev. He was a charter member of the Alturas Kiwanis Club, and a member of the Lions Club of Alturas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, as hobbies. Surviving are his wife, Mildred Adair of Sunnyside, Nev.; four sons, Bill [Julie] Adair of Ely, Nev.; Louis and wife Dori Shaffer of Alturas; Gary Adair of Hawthorne, Nev. and Richard [Cheryl] Adair of Redmond, Ore.; a daughter Joann Ryan of Tonopah, Nev. and 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. No services will be conducted. A gathering will take place some time in the future. Modoc County Record for April 30, 1998. Submitted by B. Reynolds |
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The Record received word this week that former Modoc resident Dorothy Jean Adams died of lung cancer on April 24, 1998 in Mountain View, Calif. Mrs. Adams, wife of Don Adams, had been a long-time resident in Modoc, before moving to Billings, Montana. She was born February 17, 1923 in Detroit, Mich. A memorial service was held May 17 at the family residence in Sunnyvale, Calif. Modoc County Record - May 14, 1998. Submitted by B. Reynolds |
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Alturas resident and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 3327 member Fannie Irene Allen died Monday, March 23, 1998 in Alturas, Calif. at Modoc Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility, where she had been residing since January. Services for Mrs. Allen will be held at Kerr Mortuary at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 27 with interment to follow at the Alturas Cemetery. The VFW Auxiliary will host a time of fellowship for all, at the Veterans' Memorial Hall in Alturas, following interment. Visitation will be held from 2:00-6:00 p.m. today, March 26 at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas. Mrs. Allen was an active member and served on many committees and in official capacities with the local VFW Auxiliary 3327 for many years. She actively supported the Modoc Senior Citizens Center activities, as well. She was born Fannie Irene Lawton, to Mary [Noody] and Charles Lawton. Irene and her twin sister, who died as an infant, were the youngest of 14 children - all boys. She was born September 13, 1918 in Camillus, New York, but as a teen moved to California with her family. She graduated from South Gate High School, South Gate, Calif. and just after her 21st birthday, married Francis L. Allen in Yuma, Ariz. on October 21, 1939. The couple raised their four children and celebrated 48 years of marriage. Francis preceded Irene in death in 1987. While rearing their children and as a long-time resident of Compton, Calif. she worked on the Voters' Board recalled her daughter Peggy Bell of Bly, Ore. Mrs. Allen kept busy with her children's school activities and later as a great-grandmother continued to help children as the VFW Auxiliary's Safety Chairperson. Through her efforts, she promoted the "Lite-a-Bike" and "Lite-a-Kid" programs in the Alturas community. When Francis retired, the Allens' relocated to Alturas in 1978, and Mrs. Allen became involved in the VFW Auxiliary 3327, where she made many friends and remained active for many years. She is survived by two sons, Dale Allen of Long Beach; Wayne Allen of Fountain Valley; two daughters, Peggy Bell of Bly, Ore. and Donna Hill of Paramount, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Contributions in Mrs. Allen's memory may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary to Pete Christensen Post 3327, [VFW Auxiliary Post 3327, 400 Modoc St., Alturas, CA 96101. Modoc County Record News of March 26, 1998. |
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Gregory James "Jimmy" Alves, 60, a prominent Lakeview rancher, died on December 9, 2002 from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident in Lakeview, Oregon. Jimmy was born in San Mateo, CA. on December 13, 1941, to Gregory James and Bernice Silva Alves. He spent the first 27 years of his life farming and ranching on the California Coast in Half Moon Bay. Jimmy married Sue Ellen Smith, of Hayward, CA. in Reno, NV. on July 13, 1963. In 1968, Jimmy and Sue and their two sons, Donald and Randy moved to Lakeview, OR. to establish their own family ranch. After five years, a son Rodney was born. Jimmy was a respected and well-loved rancher. He was a man who loved his family and friends, his horses and cattle, his dogs and his ranching way of life. The Alves' ranch was the spot for fellow ranchers to gather for team roping, friendship, barbecues, and good times. Jimmy and Sue have sponsored many series of roping over the years. They have hosted five annual link and loop competitions. Jimmy enjoyed competing in U.S. team roping events for many years. Besides roping, Jimmy loved a good game of Piedro with his sons and friends. Jimmy served as Lake County Jr. Rodeo president and Lake County round-up president in 1997. He served his community and fellow ranchers in many kind hearted ways. Jimmy's beloved grandchildren have wonderful memories of their "Papa Jimmy"...He taught them all to ride horses and rope. They loved it when they got to help gather cows, fix fences, or irrigate. They were his very best roping "partners." Jimmy lived a full and happy life and lived every day as he wanted. There are so many that have been honored to call him a friend. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Sue Alves of Lakeview; sons and daughter in-laws: Donald and Nicki Alves, Rod and Carley Alves of Lakeview, Randy and Denise Alves of Klamath Falls, grandchildren; Jason Alves of U.S.N. Fresno, CA., Josh Alves of Lakeview, Britney and Jared Alves of Klamath Falls and Tyler and Tanner of Fernlund of Lakeview. Mother Bernice Silva Alves of Half Moon Bay, CA., brothers; Tony Alves and wife Kathie of Alturas, CA. and Bobby Alves and wife Sue of Alfalfa, OR., and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Gregory James Alves. Services will be held on December 13, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Lakeview, OR. Interment will follow at Westside Cemetery in Lakeview. A celebration of life will be held at the Lake County Fairgrounds following the Cemetery Service. Contributions in the memory of Jimmy Alves may be made to: Ronald McDonald House, 1700 N.E. Purcell, Bend, OR. 97701, or Lake County Jr. Rodeo, P.O. Box 1062, Lakeview, OR. 97630, or to your favorite charity. Ousley, Osterman, Huffstutter Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. Modoc County Record - December 2, 2002. Submitted by B. Reynolds. |
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Memorial services for Mildred Rosamond Atkins, a resident of Davis Creek, will be held Monday, April 20 at 10 a.m. at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas, Calif. Mrs. Atkins died April 9, 1998 at the age of 84. Born January 2, 1914 at Monticello, Calif. to William D. McKenzie and Rosamond Little McKenzie, she received her early education in Monticello and Winters, before attending business college in San Francisco. In 1947, she married C.V. "Pete" Atkins and they lived in Napa, Vacaville and various other California towns, as they followed the construction business opportunities. They moved to Alturas in 1967. After her husband's death in 1973, "Mim" as she was affectionately called, met Perzie Shedd of Davis Creek on a seniors' bus trip to Bishop, Calif. They became friends and close companions and remained so until her death. She enjoyed her many friends, family get togethers, playing cards, exploring the country, looking for arrow heads, working in her yard and life in general. She was a friend to everyone and will be missed by her community, family and many friends. She is also survived by two nieces and seven nephews. Modoc County Record News April 16, 1998. Submitted by B. Reynolds |
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PASSES Last rites for Florence Austin were held at the Federated Church on December 11, 1971. The wife of L. J. Austin of Alturas passed away her sleep December 9th at her home. She was born in Plano, Idaho June 12, 1893 and married L. J. May 12, 1919. The Austins came to Modoc in 1930, where L.J. was employed by the Modoc Union High School. Florence was an active member of many organizations in Alturas, being a life member of the Elementary P.T.A., an officer in the Red Cross during the war, Past President of the Legion Auxiliary and a member of Alturas Grange. She was active in the Federated Womens Union, the Federated Church Choir, the Garden Club, the Modoc Gem and Mineral Club, and was also a Rotary Ann. She is survived by her husband, L.J. Austin, John Austin of Temple, Arizona, Louise Peabody of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, Janice Giffen of Rockville, Maryland, Jim Austin of Weaverville, California and daughter-in-law Jan Austin (one son, Phillip Austin preceeded her in death). All the above were here during this trying period. She has 15 grandchildren and is survived by 2 brothers and 6 sisters who were unable to be present due to road conditions. However, L.J.’s brother, Clarence Austin of Vista, California was able to be with the family. Pallbearers were: Buster Cundiff, Earl Sullivan, Sig Sonnevil, Wally Griswold, Pat Tignor and Don Prior. Reverend Ropp officiated. Modoc County Record – December 1971. Submitted by B. Reynolds. |
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Arthur C. Avery, 89, known to many Alturas residents during his almost 30 years as a resident in Alturas, died March 13, 1998 at his home in Klamath Falls, Ore. Mr. Avery, an active member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, the Rebekah Lodge, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3327, Alturas and the Alturas Rifle and Pistol Club, had relocated with his wife Ruth to Klamath Falls in November of 1997. He was born in Cincinnati on October 5, 1908 and reared in Oberlin, Ohio. During his service with the U.S. Navy, he worked with Radar. Art and Ruth Wait were married in 1935. Mr. Avery was a factory worker over the years. The Averys moved to Alturas in 1970. He loved to fish and was an avid bowler who enjoyed league play in Alturas. He also worked with the Junior Bowlers and the Special Olympics. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, June Marie. He is survived by his wife Ruth of 63 years; two daughters, Mary Thomas of Klamath Falls, Ore.; Janet Johnson of Oberlin; 11 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, several of whom reside in Alturas and one great-great-grandson. Services were held at graveside at the Alturas Cemetery on Tuesday, March 17 at 11 a.m. Lunch followed at the Christian Life Assembly church in Alturas. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Merle West Cancer Treatment Center, 2610 Uhrmann Road, Klamath Falls, Ore. 97601. Modoc County Record - March 19, 1998. Submitted by B. Reynolds.
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Jean Elizabeth Baxter, a Lake City resident, died in San Rafael, Calif. on November 13, 1998. She was 88 years of age. Pastor Craig Klatt conducted services at graveside on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Lake City Cemetery. She was born to Amelia [Reed] and Ernest Gaggard, both of England on October 11, 1910 in Canada. Mrs. Baxter was appreciated as the pianist for over 20 years at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Cedarville. She was also a homemaker. When she be came ill her family moved her to San Rafael to care for her. Her son Lee Baxter and his wife Megan survive in San Rafael. Her husband preceded her in death. Modoc County Record for Nov. 19, 1998. Submitted by B&A Reynolds. |
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Everyone who knew Cecil Harold Beeson can recall something dear about him and the special things he did. Mr. Beeson passed away on June 14, 1998 from complications following surgery at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, Calif. A truMorgan in Eagleville, Calif. to Somer and Georgie [Cambron] Beeson on June 13, 1919 and was reared on the family ranches in Surprise Valley and Davis Creek. He attended two years at Surprise Valley High School and two years at Modoc Union High School, graduating with the class of 1937 from Modoc Union High. Cecil, as he preferred to be called, raised sheep and cattle on his ranch in Likely, where he lived the longest and reared his children. He worked at the Alturas Mill prior to his retirement. Alturas had been his home for the past 26 years, where he loved touring the streets of Alturas day and night, enjoyed gardening, knife making, fishing, hunting, collecting and was good at making anything he set his mind to, including inventions, recall family members. He and Jewel Bucher were married on March 17, 1972 and shared a special relationship in their love for one another these past 26 years. Cecil made Modoc his home for all of his 79 years of life. He had many stories to share. Mr. Beeson is survived by his wife Jewel Bucher Beeson of Alturas; sons Dwight Beeson, Alturas and Milo Beeson, Modesto; daughters Marlys Nelson, Great Falls, Montana; and Toni Snyder, Youngstown, Ohio; stepson Rodney Green of Redding; sister Edna Talbott of Alturas; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Sandra Jeppson, a brother Carroll and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on July 11, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alturas Baptist Church. Pastor Bud Kirk will conduct the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Modoc Scholarship Fund, 510 No. Main St., Alturas, CA 96101. Modoc County Record - June 25, 1998. Submitted by B& A Reynolds.
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Bertha Berryessa, who gave of her time and talents to the Surprise Valley community in which she lived for many years, died on February 4, 1998 in Cedarville, Calif. She was born to Swiss immigrant parents Martha and Ben Inderbitzen in Oakland, Calif. on March 29, 1912. Bertha was reared on her parents' dairy ranch and completed her junior high school years in San Jose. As a young girl, she was involved in gymnastics, swimming and her love of all animals. She and Edward Walton Berryessa were married on December 5, 1934 in Reno, Nev. and shared almost 33 years of marriage together. After they were wed, Bertha had a very busy life operating the dairy her parents owned in San Jose, and taking care of her parents who were in ill health. She did so until 1942. In 1945, she and Ed purchased the Jim Heryford Ranch in Surprise Valley where she was a ranch partner and homemaker. After the death of her husband on October 27, 1967, she de voted her life to her family, community and friends. Al ways a physically fit and active person, she taught swimming to the youth of Surprise Valley in the 1960s and acted as a chaperone for the Modoc District Fair Queen. "She was active in all worthwhile causes and was awarded the coveted Blue Ribbon Award by the Western Fair Association in the 1960s," note family members. Mrs. Berryessa later relocated to San Jose and remained there until she returned to Surprise Valley in 1995 to live with her son and daughter-in-law. She was a member of the San Jose Horseman's Club and the Santa Clara County CattleWomen's Association and held the presidency in both groups. California history was her great interest. She was a member of the Santa Clara Historical Society and the Santa Clara Pioneers. She was a charter and life-long member and Past President of the Aelpler Grüppe of Newark, Calif., a group for those of Swiss ancestry. Mrs. Berryessa was a member of the St. James Altar Society of Cedarville and the St. Victor's Senior Group of San Jose. She enjoyed traveling and had visited Switzerland three times, as well as Australia, new Zealand, Figi, Alaska, Hawaii and points of interest in the United States. Her husband preceded her in death on October 27, 1967. She was also predeceased by her brother Benny and her parents. Mrs. Berryessa is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Ed and Sharon Berryessa, grandson and wife Alan and Nadene Berryessa of Cedarville; granddaughter and husband Renelle and Robin Bengle of Mt. View, Calif.; grand daughter and husband LeeAnn and David Widener of San Diego; seven great-grandchildren, Adam Evans, Allie and Leah Berryessa, Taylor and Collin Bengle and Dane and Dylan Widener and numerous cousins and loving friends. Funeral services were conducted by Dr. Ben Zandstra on February 7 at 1:00 p.m. at the Surprise Valley Community Church, Cedarville. Interment was at the Eagleville Cemetery, followed by a time of fellowship for all who gathered at the Eagleville Community Hall. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Berryessa may be directed to the Surprise Valley Hospital or to the charity of choice. Modoc County Record - Feb. 12, 1998. Submitted by B&A Reynolds. |
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Alturas resident Thomas James Brogan's death came as a shock to his family and all who knew him. Mr. Brogan died unexpectedly in his sleep at his Alturas home on Sun day, Feb. 22, 1998, with pneumonia deemed the cause of cutting short his life of 44 years. A memorial service will be conducted by Pastor Jerry Chilson at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 6 at Christian Life Assembly in Alturas. Mr. Brogan, his 13-year-old son James and wife LaVelle have made Alturas their home for the past eight years. He had worked as a long haul truck driver for the past 20 years. Born on June 11, 1953 in Rochester, Minnesota, he completed his schooling in Rockford, Illinois. He married LaVelle Cuppett in Rockford, Illinois on December 19, 1980 and the two celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary this past December. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, being in the great outdoors and loved to attend his son James' base ball games. He attended Christian Life Assembly Church and loved his family. He will be greatly missed by many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Delores Elaine Radke. Mr. Brogan is survived by his wife LaVelle of Alturas; son James of Alturas; son Jacob of Rockford, Ill.; daughter Jody of Rockford, Ill.; two grandchildren; his father Garrett George and step-mother Nancy Brogan of Rockford, Ill.; sister Terri and brother-in-law Andy Vaughan of Michigan; brother Michael Brogan, Rockford, Ill., two nieces and two nephews; grandmother Magdalena of Minnesota; aunts Rita, Susie, Cheryl and Georgie and uncle Tom, all of Minnesota; mother-in-law Jo Cuppett of Alturas; brother-in law Russell and wife Shawna Cuppett of Modesto; and in-laws James and Maxine Cuppett, Connecticut; Connie and Dennis Dwyer, Alturas and Bernetta and Richard Bowlin, Alturas. Inurnment will be private. The family suggests any contributions be made to the Arthritis Foundation or Modoc County Little League. Modoc County Record - Feb. 26, 1998. Submitted from B. Reynolds. |
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Eileen L. Pistor Cody Former Likely resident Eileen L. Pitsor Cody, 56, died of cancer on January 15, 2000 at Physicians' Hospital for Extended Care in Reno, Nevada. A native of South Dakota, she was born November 2, 1943, to Ralph and Doris (Jeffries) Pitsor. She lived in Modoc County for five years, until she relocated to Reno due to health reasons. Mrs. Cody worked as a cook for the McGarva and HC Ranches in Likely. She had also worked as a maid and a bartender in the gaming industry. She loved spending time with her friends in Likely and was fond of horses. Her husband William Lance Cody preceded her in death in 1979 as did her brother Larry Pitsor in April of 1999 and her mother. She is survived by her father Ralph Pitsor of Merced, Calif.; son James Brown of Corning, Calif.; daughters Jessica Cates of Reno and Surette King of Alturas. Two of her eight grandchildren, N'Kea Charter and William Charter are both of Alturas. She also leaves her companion Doug Clark of Likely. No services will be held. Cremation was at Sierra Crematory, under the direction of Northern Nevada Memorial Cremation and Burial Society. Modoc County Record for January 27, 2000 .Submitted by B. Reynolds. |
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Alturas resident, LaVon Cecelia Coffin passed away on the morning of Saturday, March 18, 2000 at her home, at the age of 70. A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 24 at Faith Baptist Church in Alturas. LaVon was born to Harold Campbell and Pauline Dinsmore Campbell in Toledo, Ohio on August 19, 1929, and was raised in both Ashtabula and Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from high school, she enrolled in Bowling Green University where she majored in Art with a minor in English. Upon graduation, LaVon enlisted in the U.S. Army working as an occupational therapist during the Korean War. It was during her service to her country that she met Joe Alden Coffin. They were married on December 22, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas, where both were stationed at Fort Sam Houston. LaVon continued to serve her country until June of 1956, when she left the service to begin her family. After adding three children to their family, the Coffin's left San Antonio for Southern California. It was in California that LaVon began work in teaching. While raising a large family of five children, LaVon taught as a substitute while continuing her education toward a teaching credential in Special Education. She worked as a Special Education teacher for many years in Garden Grove, California. However, LaVon's real love was the mountains and when a teaching position came open at Modoc High School, the Coffin's pulled up stakes and moved to Alturas in January of 1977. She taught Special Education there for many years, developing a simple form for the Individualized Education Plan that was used throughout the District. Before her retirement in 1987, she also taught Art and English. However, retirement did not slow down her life. LaVon was very active in community affairs. She was a staunch supporter of the Modoc County Free Library and spearheaded the campaign for the library tax that makes it possible for Modoc to enjoy the resources the library provides. Her efforts earned her the Citizen of the Year award. LaVon also served on the Alturas City Council and the Northern Cal-Neva Resource Conservation and Development Council. She was an active Toastmaster and has earned several Paul Harris Fellowships through the Alturas Rotary Club. She was also a member of the Alturas Garden Club where she enjoyed many years of gardening and fellowship. With all of this to keep her busy, she still found time for her true love . . . art. LaVon was an active calligrapher and has created many illustrated manuscripts such as the Lord's Prayer and other scriptures. She became involved in the art of Ukrainian Eggs as well. She took great joy in making stationery, cards and book makers and spent most of her free time drawing and coloring with colored pencils. LaVon is survived by her husband Joe Coffin of Alturas; daughters Cheryl Ford of Alturas, Kimberlee Aldana of Monterey, Stephanie Coffin of Salinas and son Jim Coffin of Oak Harbor, Washington. She was preceded in death by her son Robert. She also leaves nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Those wishing to honor the memory of LaVon Coffin may do so by sending contributions to the Alturas Garden Club or the Rotary Foundation. Modoc County Record for March 23, 2000 . Submitted by B. Reynolds. |
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HICKERSON, FINIS DEATH OF A FORMER INDIAN VALLEY LADY Mrs. Finis Hickerson Passed Away at Fort Bidwell, Modoc County, on New Years Day Mrs. Finis Hickerson, a well-known and respected former resident of Indian Valley, this county, passed away on January 1st at her home in Fort Bidwell, Modoc county. The funeral was held the following Sunday. Mrs. Hickerson, whose maiden name was Julia Snyder, was a native of Illinois, where she was born April 3d, 1842. She came to California and to Indian Valley in 1865, where she was married to Finis Hickerson, a member of the well known pioneer Hickerson family of that section. Mr. and Mrs. Hickerson later removed to Surprise Valley. Modoc county, where they made their permanent home. Mrs. Hickerson was a true Christian woman and was noted for her acts of comfort and of charity.[Quincy, Plumas County California Jan 7, 1915, submitted by Barb Z.] |
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PHILLIPS, VERNETTA Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Eversole Mortuary for Vernetta Phillips. Surrounded by her family, the longtime redwood Valley resident died peacefully at her home Friday, Sept. 10, 1999. She was 89.Born April 13, 1910, Ida Vernetta Cantrall was the youngest of her nine brothers and sisters. Her parents, Andrew J. and Ida Brooks Cantrall, raised their family on their cattle ranch in Jess Valley in Modoc County. Vernetta, or “Vernie” as she was known by many, attended the one room Jess Valley School, graduated from Modoc High School in Alturas and completed business college in Chico. She was employed at the Modoc County Courthouse in Alturas before her marriage to Leslie Phillips in 1935. The couple moved to Ukiah with their son, Jerry, in 1947, and to Redwood Valley in 1956. Vernetta worked as a clerk in the Mendocino County Auditor's Office until her retirement in 1974, shortly before the death of her husband. She was active in the valley's Christian Women's Club and Interfaith Bible Studies and was a member of Redwood Valley Community Church. As an involved grandparent, she was a faithful supporter of Deep Valley Christian School. Family and friends will remember her as an accomplished seamstress and needlepoint worker as well as a great cook and gracious hostess. She is survived by a son, Jerry, and his wife, Louise, of Redwood Valley; granddaughters Michelle Tompkins of Fresno, and Jennifer Fernandes, Geraldine Ramsey and Nicole Phillips, all of Redwood Valley; and grandsons Andrew Phillips of Ukiah and Patrick Phillips of Redwood Valley. Also surviving are step-daughters Billie Dove Vieira of Quincy and Willo Rose of Cloverdale, 10 great-grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Eversole Mortuary is in charge of funeral arrangements. Burial will be in Russian River Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Phillips' name to Hospice of Ukiah, Inc., or Deep Valley Christian School in Redwood Valley are encouraged by the family.[Source: The Ukiah Daily Journal – Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999. Transcribed by Debbie Gibson.] |
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Maude Server MAUDE SERVER PASSES AT 58 Death claimed Maude Server, 58, Tuesday evening at the Modoc Medical Center in Cedarville. The prominent Alturas Woman has been confined to the hospital there only two days where she was undergoing a physical checkup. Death is believed to have resulted for a heart attack, The deceased was born Maude Hawkins on January 13, 1914 in Alturas to Harry and Alice Hawkins, both of whom have preceded her in death. She attended schools in Alturas and Surprise Valley. She married to Ernest R. Server on August 10, 1929 and the couple have made their home in Alturas since that time. A victim of polio in 1952, Ms. Server served in later years as a staunch county campaigner for the Infantile paralysis drives. Service rite are pending, but have been tentatively set for 2 p.m. Saturday. She is survived by her husband, E. R. Buck Server, a former Modoc County Sheriff; one daughter, Susan Canterbury of Fernly, Nevada; three sons, Mickey of Dry Lake, John of Alturas and Kenneth of Ely, Nevada; and one sister Mildred Collins of Oakland. Fourteen grandchildren also survive. Modoc County Record 11-18-1971. Submitted by BC Reynolds. |
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Services for Ivan Edward Whitby, 90, of Anderson, California, were held October 27, 2003, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anderson. Douglas Pryde of the LDS Church, Balls Ferry Ward, officiated. Mr. Whitby died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, Ca. Born December 15, 1912 in Alpine, Utah, Ivan moved to Shasta County in 1951 from Salem, Oregon. Ike, as he was known to family and friends, was a planing mill supervisor for Kimberly Clark in Anderson, a member of the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the National Rifle Association and the Farm Bureau. Survivors include his wife Dorothy (Dot), son Thomas of Anderson, stepsons Gene Malson of Alturas, Ca. and Bill Vincent of Grants Pass, Ore.; stepdaughter Gale Stevenson of Palo Cedro, Ca.; brother Ray of Mesa, Ariz. and George of Alpine, Utah; sisters Mae Morgan of Salt Lake City, Utah and Evelyn Jensen of Murray, Utah. Ike also leaves to mourn 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Modoc County Record – November 20, 2003. Submitted by B. Reynolds. |