Bernard Ricketts Published 5/23/2000 Bernard “Barney” L. Ricketts lived in Magalia for a short time before moving to Santa Maria, where he died on May 5. Ricketts was born on Dec. 9, 1924, in Fremont, Neb., where he completed high school. He graduated form the University of Redlands in 1951 and Western State University College of Law. After working for the Los Angeles County Probation Department he retired and began practicing law in Los Angeles and Orange County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II serving in the China-Burma, India Theater. He was also a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Barney is survived by his daughter, Kelly Ann Ricketts; son-in-law, Andrew; brothers, Dick Ricketts of Nevada and Glen Ricketts of California; sisters Mary Kline of New York and Yvonne Dodd of California He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Ricketts, who died in 1999. In honor of his request he was cremated. A memorial service will be held this morning at 8:30 a.m. at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Dana Point. Inurnment services following at 10 a.m. at the Ascension Cemetery in Lake Forest. Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary is handling funeral arrangements in Santa Maria. John Swift Published 5/23/2000 Magalia resident, John Rohyans Swift, who worked as a radio dispatcher in the Army Air Corps during World War II died on Friday, at a Paradise hospital. Swift, 80, was born to Mildred and Frank Swift on May 14, 1920 in Fort Wayne, Ind. He worked as an appraiser for the County of Nevada for 15 years. In 1998 he moved to Magalia. On March 6, 1998 he married Esther Perales in Canyon Bill, Ore. Swift was a member of the Catholic Church. In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Marguerite Valpey of Chico; son, Richard Swift of Sacramento and five grandchildren. Newton-Bracewell Cremation & Funeral Service of Magalia is in charge of the arrangements. Debra Mata Published 5/23/2000 A homemaker who enjoyed dancing, music, swimming and barbecues with her family and friends, died on Friday, of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Red Bluff. Debra Davon Mata, 41, was born in Santa Rosa on Feb. 24, 1959. A visitation will be held tomorrow from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Chapel of the Pines, and a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of the Pines on Wednesday. Mata is survived by her mother, Lorraine Diehl of Paradise; her children, David Hosmer, Jeremy Hosmer, Jason Mata, Jessika Reeves all of Paradise; grandson David Hosmer Jr. of Paradise; brothers, Richard Gifford, Sean Sampson, Les Geick, all of Paradise and Jim Underwood of Gerber; sisters, Tamanpha Sampson, Linnette Hoover, Luana Russell and Cheryl Lake, all of Paradise. Viola Kurzt Published 5/23/2000 A celebration of the life of Viola May Kurtz will be held Sunday, May 28, at 2 p.m. Mrs. Kurtz brought her love for Hawaii to the West Coast in the 1950s by opening a shop for Hawaiian entertainers in North Hollywood called Hawaiian Treasures. Her love for the culture continued to her death. Vi taught Hula and Tahitian dancing in association with Lei Aloha and Babe Matthew. She was closely associated with the Harry Owens Royal Hawaiian Orchestra and his South Sea Islanders Orchestra. Vi was active with the Hawaiian entertainers for many years while she continued teaching dancing on a private basis in North Hollywood and Paradise. She died on Feb. 12 . Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Margaret Russell Published 5/25/2000 A Paradise resident since 1976, Margaret C. Russell, 98, died at a local convalescent hospital Monday. Born in Renick, Mo., to H.D. and Ethel Wilcox, she graduated from high school and William Woods Junior College in Fulton, Mo. A lifelong homemaker, she was the widow of a U.S. Naval veteran, and she traveled extensively as a young Navy wife. She lived in Denver, Colo., during the 1930s and 1940s before moving to Southern California and eventually settling in Paradise. Mrs. Russell is survived by daughters, Virginia Leilani Weaver of Paradise, and Myran Ten Eyck of Westminster; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service for Mrs. Russell will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Private interment will be in Paradise Cemetery. Chapel of the Pines of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Lucille Griffin Published 5/25/2000 Paradise resident Lucille Kathryn Griffin died at her home Tuesday. She was 77. Born in Rockford, Ill., to William and Stella Verkuilen, she was a lifelong homemaker. She had moved from San Jose to Paradise in 1987. Mrs. Griffin is survived by a son, Robert B. Griffin Jr., of Paradise; daughters, Susan Hoover Jones of Magalia, Debra Tegelberg of Avery, and Donna Niehaus of Paradise; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at Paradise Cemetery. Pastor Dave Sweet of Calvary Chapel will officiate. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Gordon Watson Published 5/25/2000 A former agent for R & A Railway Express for 42 years, Paradise resident Gordon Bruce Watson died at Cypress Acres Convalescent Hospital last Thursday. He was 93. Born in Washington to George and Janette Watson, he graduated from high school and attended college for two years. Mr. Watson had been a Paradise resident since 1975. His wife, Ertle, died on August 26, 1988, and his final resting place will be in Paradise Cemetery next to her. No serviced are planned. Cremation took place at Chapel of the Pines of Paradise, which is handling the arrangements. Charles Lusk Published 5/25/2000 Retired police captain for the city of Oakland, Charles E. “Ed” Lusk Jr., died at Feather River Hospital on Wednesday, May 17. Mr. Lusk was born in Oregon to Charles and Muriel Lusk. He served in the U.S. Navy and had 14 years of education. He had been a Magalia resident since 1981. He is survived by his wife, Connie, whom he married in Carson City, Nev., in 1973; and daughter, Kerry Hook of Sacramento. At Mr. Lusk’s request, no services will be held, and inurnment will be in private. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Mark Koenig Published 5/25/2000 Paradise resident Mark Koenig died suddenly on Saturday. He was 37. The son of Carl Koenig and Gertrude Palmer of Paradise, Mr. Koenig enjoyed collecting and shopping for antiques, as well as cooking and baking. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Michael of Sacramento; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s favorite charity in Mr. Koenig’s memory. A private family service was held Tuesday. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Gladys Kelly Published 5/27/2000 Paradise resident Gladys I. Kelly, 98, died Wednesday at the hospital she worked at for the last 15 years of her career as a licensed vocational nurse. Born in Rockford, Wash., to Hardy and Rosa Thurman, she received her nursing degree from the California School of Professional Nursing in 1954. Mrs. Kelly moved to Paradise from Redondo Beach in 1958. Her last nursing job was at Cypress Acres Convalescent Hospital where she died. Fellow members of the Paradise citizens band (CB) radio club knew her by her handle, “Cokono.” She and her husband, Chauncy D. Kelly, had been members of the club for more than 30 years. She attended St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Paradise, and was a member of the Paradise Sisters of Hirem. She was also active in the Freemason organization that her husband belonged to. Mrs. Kelly enjoyed crocheting and needlepoint, and she liked to fish. Her closest surviving relative is her nephew, Bill Ferril of LaCrescenta. She is predeceased by her husband, who died in 1986. A service for Mrs. Kelly will be held today at 10 a.m. at the Cypress Acres Convalescent Hospital’s front building. Her final resting place will be Paradise Cemetery. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Jack Cahill Published 5/27/2000 Former Magalia resident Jack Fred Cahill, who worked as a correctional lieutenant for the state of California for 35 years before his retirement, died Tuesday at his home in Missouri. He was 74. Born in San Francisco to Fred and Ella Cahill, he served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and in the Korean War. He married his wife, Roberta, on Feb. 13, 1949. A member of the Paradise Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mr. Cahill lived in Magalia for seven years before moving to Gravois Mills, Mo. He enjoyed snow skiing, boating, fishing, hunting and horseback riding. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Timothy of Rantoul, Ill.; daughters, Colleen Waugh of Paradise, and Kitty Webber of Chico; brothers, Gerald of Santa Rosa, and James of Sonoma; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s favorite charity. A visitation will be held Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Rose Chapel, including a vigil service at 7 p.m. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Paradise. Mr. Cahill’s final resting place will be in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Richard Sinclair Published 5/27/2000 Former Magalia resident Richard G. Sinclair, 80, died Friday, May 19. Born in Oakland to Arthur and Lillian Sinclair, his entire career was spent managing, directing and consulting for large corporations and government agencies on security interests. He spent the last few years taking care of his brother, John, in San Francisco, where he was residing at the time of his death. Mr. Sinclair enjoyed traveling. He is survived by his son, Phillip; daughter, Pamela Fuller; brothers, John, and William; sister, Diane; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife, Alice. Services for Mr. Sinclair were held Thursday in Magalia. Newton-Bracewell Cremation and Funeral Service of Magalia handled the arrangements. Claude Moore Published 5/27/2000 A self-employed glass blower for 50 years, Paradise resident Claude E. “Bud” Moore died at Feather River Hospital Tuesday. He was 79. Born in Montana to William and Ibah Moore, he served in the Army Air Forces during World War II. An avid golfer who loved animals, Mr. Moore moved to Paradise from Los Gatos 22 years ago. He was a member of the Paradise Pines Golf Course, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the Paradise SIRS and Elks Lodge No. 2026. Mr. Moore is survived by his wife, Melba Jane, who he married in Reno, Nev., in 1946; daughters, Claudia Dryden of San Jose and Michaela Kuykendall of Arlington, Texas; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services for Mr. Moore were held yesterday. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Marian Gath Published 5/30/2000 Twenty-five-year Paradise resident, Marian F. Gath, died in her home on Saturday. She was 80. Mrs. Gath worked at Sporthaven Health Club for 18 years, before retiring in 1997. She was born in Ponca, Neb., to Omer and Deta Douthitt and attended Wayne University in Nebraska. She married Ellis Henry Gath on May 30, 1941, who preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Gath was a member of the Magalia Community Church. She is survived by her son, Randall C. Gath of Magalia; daughter, Debbie Leon of Anaheim Hills; sisters, Fern O’Neill of Ponca, Neb., Lillian Lindley of Irvine, and Betty Curry of Torrance. Visitation will be held today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Rose Chapel and services will be held at the Paradise Cemetery on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Paradise Hospice and Homecare is handling memorial contributions. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Clarence Egbert Published 5/30/2000 A retired United Air Lines supervisor who lived many years in Santa Clara died on Thursday. Clarence Leroy Egbert was 80. Mr. Egbert was a Reedley resident and former resident of Santa Clara. He is survived by his wife, Janice of Reedley; son, Brian Egbert of Santa Clara; daughter, Linda Reed of Paradise; brothers, Ralph Egbert of Brookings, Ore., and Ray Egbert of Visalia; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, 9 a.m. at Reedley Cemetery in Reedley. Memorial services will follow at 10 a.m. at the Reedley First Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson’s Foundation. James Powers Published 6/1/2000 Magalia resident James Gilbert Powers, who served in the U.S. Navy with the rank of Ammuntion-2C during World War II, died at Feather River Hospital yesterday. He was 79. Born in Charlevoix, Mich., to Abba Bell Pumfrey and Harry G. Powers, he graduated from Northrop University in Los Angeles. Mr. Powers worked for Northrop Aircraft Corporation as a mechanic for 15 years. He married Marion Lindsey on Dec. 23, 1972, in Westlake. A member of the Table Mountain Lodge No. 124, the Elks Lodge No. 2026, the High Twelve and the Magalia Community Church, Mr. Powers loved to travel. He visited Australia, Malaysia, Bali, Europe, Japan and China. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Gary J. Powers of Gardnerville, Nev., Howard Knott of Hope, Idaho, and Harold Knott of Tuolumne; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s favorite charity. A visitation will be held tomorrow from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, and a funeral service will be held Saturday at the Old Magalia Church in Magalia at 10 a.m. Mr. Powers’ final resting place will be in Green Hill Cemetery in San Pedro. Chapel of the Pines of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Joyce Turner Published 6/1/2000 After a three-month battle with an illness, Paradise resident Joyce Turned died in Chico Saturday. She was 65. Born in San Diego to Ernest and Ruth Woodward, she graduated from Coronado High School. She married Kenneth Turner on Aug. 31, 1957, in San Jose, and the couple moved from Campbell to Paradise in 1988. Mrs. Turner worked as a teacher’s aide in the Campbell Library and the Paradise Library, and was also a volunteer worker for 10 years. She became involved in the church in 1958, and had been involved in local prayer groups ever since. In addition to her husband of 42 years, she is survived by sons, Donald of Sacramento, and Robert of Fremont; daughter, Sharron of Santa Cruz; and sister Carol Woodward of Seattle. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Bidwell Chapel of Chico, which is handling the arrangements. A service will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Bidwell Chapel at 341 West 3rd St. in Chico. Mrs. Turner’s final resting place will be at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Sylva Kuykendall Published 6/1/2000 A homemaker for 50 years and a part-time receptionist at the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital as well as at private doctors’ offices, Paradise resident Sylva Winnifred Kuykendall died at Chico Creek Sunday. She was 76. Born in Colfax, Wis., to Sewel and Clara Sivertson, she moved from Colfax to California at the age of 16 and settled in Gonzales, near Salinas. She married Max Kuykendall in 1941. A member of the Paradise Lutheran Church, Mrs. Kuykendall was also a former member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Salinas, and she often donated time at church. She enjoyed cooking Norwegian dishes, painting murals, dancing, making ceramics and listening to all kinds of music and especially radio talk shows. In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons, Steven M. of Summit Lake, Wash., and Philip J. and Keith, both of Chico; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the Lay Ministry Fund of the Paradise Lutheran Church in care of Sorensen’s Affordable Mortuary in Chico, which is also handling the arrangements. A funeral service will be held at the Faith Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Mrs. Kuykendall will be buried in Paradise Cemetery. Blain Thorpe Published 6/1/2000 Former Paradise resident Blain Earl Thorpe, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 as a ship’s cook 1C and received the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal with two stars, the American Area Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal, died last Thursday in Vacaville. He was 84. Born in Walla Walla, Wash., to Earl B. and Maude Thorpe, Mr. Thorpe was employed as a clerk at Safeway for 26 years. He loved fishing and hunting, and he had only moved from Paradise last year. Mr. Thorpe is survived by his son, Jack of Montrose, Colo.; two grandchildren; and two nephews. He is predeceased by his wife, Susan, who died in 1987 in Paradise; and by his sister, Lois Hibbard. Graveside services were held yesterday. Mr. Thorpe’s final resting place is next to his wife in Paradise Cemetery. Chapel of the Pines of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Polly Bleeker Published 6/1/2000 Magalia resident Polly H. Bleeker, 76, who had been active in the Paradise Pines Property Owners’ As-sociation since she moved to the Ridge in 1996, died Monday at Feather River Hospital. Born in Los Angeles to Harry and Bertress Frum, she was a lifelong homemaker. She had lived in Orange County from 1960 to 1996 before moving to Magalia from San Juan Capistrano. Mrs. Bleeker enjoyed cooking and decorating, and was a member of the Paradise Alliance Church. She is survived by her daughters, Michelle Jackson of Chico, Fayedra Matthes of Santa Cruz, and Melanie Gargano of Laguna Nigel; sister, Melva Glavas of Newport Beach; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She is predeceased by her husband, Melvin, who died in 1996. A memorial service for Mrs. Bleeker will be announced at a later date. She will be cremated and scattered with her husband near Pacific Grove. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Byron Smythe Published 6/3/2000 Magalia resident Byron Meredith Smythe, listed in Microsoft Magazine as a mover and a shaker of people in high technology died Tuesday at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. A member of the Who’s Who Registry of Global Business Leaders, he was 46. Born in Plymouth, England, to Maxene and James Smythe, he was raised in Kent, England, and he attended Ambassador College — an American college — in Bricket Wood, England, where he won a scholarship to attend their campus in Pasadena in 1972. He earned an associate’s degree in electronic engineering in 1982 and a bachelor’s in computer systems engineering in 1992. He married his wife, Renee M., in 1973. Mr. Smythe traveled the world giving magazine interviews, introducing new products and giving seminars on electronic technology in Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Europe and the U.S. He spoke French, German, Irish and English. He was a resident of Union City before moving to Magalia four years ago. Mr. Smythe enjoyed playing the guitar, flower gardening, amateur photography and was an avid reader. He had written a novel and published a book of poetry in England. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Brendan of Magalia; daughters, Serena Smythe-Ecton of Burlingame, and Robyn Smythe of Magalia; mother, Maxene of Northern Ireland; brother, Peter of Beverly, England; sisters, Kerina Clarke of Omagh, Northern Ireland, and Mandy McLister of Ballymena, Northern Ireland; four grandchildren; and three nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions can be made to the National Brain Tumor Foundation or to the Paradise Hospice in care of Sorensen’s Affordable Mort-uary of Chico, which is handling the arrangements. A celebration of life for Mr. Smythe will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the mortuary. Mr. Smythe’s remains will be scattered at sea. Rose Goodwin Published 6/3/2000 After an extended illness, Magalia resident and professional belly dancer Rose Ann Goodwin died of cancer at her home Thursday. She was 53. Born in Santa Monica to Marvin and Ada Miller, she attended schools in Rosemead. Before moving to Magalia, Mrs. Goodwin was an office manager for Arthur Cox and Sons, and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi in San Bernardino County. She was an artist who enjoyed painting, gardening and the Internet. She is survived by her parents, Marvin and Ada Miller of Magalia; sisters, Sally Miller of Paradise, and Lillian Budge of Kent, Wash.; brother, Michael Miller of Virginia Beach, Va.; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Paradise Hospice, 1295 Bille Road, Paradise, CA 95969. Private family services will be held at a later date. The Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico Branch, is handling the arrangements. Paula Acuna Published 6/3/2000 Former Paradise resident Paula Acuna, 86, who had moved to Richland, Wash., in May of last year, died Wednes-day after suffering a stroke. Born in Nashville, Tenn., to George and Matilda Ainslie, she was married and raised her family in Tennessee. After her husband, Allen Anderson, died in 1966, she moved to Southern California, where she worked as a secretary in the aerospace industry. She married Clarence Acuna in June 1973. The couple moved to Paradise in June 1988, to enjoy their retirement years. They attended both the Paradise Ridge and the Magalia Pines Baptist Churches. Mrs. Acuna moved to Washington after her husband died last year to be near her eldest son. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ, and had recently been playing the piano for the weekly church services she attended in Richland. She also enjoyed gardening. She is survived by her sons, Nick of Richland, Wash., and Glenn of Arlington, Texas; brother, George of Tennessee; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Clarence, Mrs. Acuna is predeceased by her son, Bill Anderson. No local services are planned. Einan’s Funeral Home in Richland, Wash., is handling the arrangements. Grace Fosdick Published 6/3/2000 She was 86. Born in Council Grove, Kan., to Roy and Fannie Fones, she spent 20 years in the restaurant business before her retirement. Her husband, Frank, died on December 16, 1987, and Mrs. Fosdick had lived in Paradise since 1988. She is survived by her daughters, Ora Lee Grumbles of Paradise, Freda Barnes of Grass Valley, and Cora McDonald of Visalia; sons, Roy of Mission Viejo, and Frank of Oroville; sister, Marian Poe of Mission Viejo; brother, Ray Fones of Spokane, Wash.; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Private family services are planned. Mrs. Fosdick will be cremated at Chapel of the Pines of Paradise, which is handling the arrangements, and she will be inurned in Nimshew Cemetery. Marian Gath Published 6/3/2000 A Paradise resident for 25 years, Marian F. Gath, who worked at Sporthaven Health Club in Paradise for 18 years before her retirement in 1997, died at her home Saturday. She was 80. Born in Ponca, Neb., to Omer and Deta Douthitt, she attended Wayne University in Wayne, Neb. A caregiver and babysitter, she had moved to Paradise 25 years ago from Downey. Mrs. Gath attended the Magalia Community Church. She is survived by her son, Randall of Magalia; daughter, Debbie Leon of Anaheim Hills; and sisters, Fern O’Neill of Ponca, Neb., Lillian Lindley of Irvine, and Betty Curry of Torrance. She is predeceased by her husband, Ellis Henry Gath, who died on May 30, 1941. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Gath’s name can be made to the Paradise Hospice and Homecare. Services were held earlier this week, and Mrs. Gath’s final resting place is Paradise Cemetery. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Talen Heinke Published 9/28/2000 A precious angel slipped away Friday September 8, 2000. A graveside service was held for infant Randal "Talen" Heinke of Magalia, September 13, 2000 at Paradise Cemetery, 980 Elliott Road, Paradise. Heinke was born and died Friday, September 8, 2000 at Feather River Hospital to Randy and Christine Heinke of Magalia. Survivors include his parents; one brother, Terran, and three sisters, Jenilee, Shaylee and Emilee all of Magalia. Maternal grandmother, Deloris Bates; paternal grandparents, John and Jean Heinke, Sherleene and Bill Knox. Arrangements were handled by Rose Chapel. Memorial contributions can be made to the Paradise Christian School playground fund. Kimberly Parker Published 9/28/2000 When diabetes took Kimberly Ann Parker’s eyesight seven years ago, even near-blindness didn’t stop her from buying her beloved books. Her mother, Betty Lou Parker, used to help her into a wheelchair and drive her to Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Chico all the time. “We’d spend hours there,” her mother said. “I’d sit in the corner and let her fondle her books.” Ms. Parker, who had lived in Paradise since 1990, maintained a large collection of books. She’d put books close up to her face — about an inch from her eyes — and try to read, often without success because of the diabetes-related blood clots that passed through her eyes. But throwing out all those books never crossed her mind. Ms. Parker died of complications from diabetes Friday in her home. She was 37. Ms. Parker liked so many different kinds of books, her mother said it was hard to pick her favorites, but she did appreciate mysteries and real-life stories. And she used to talk to people about books constantly. When Ms. Parker died, her mother was left with a bitter-sweet mystery. Looking through her daughter’s things one day, Betty Lou found mysterious letters sent to Ms. Parker. One envelope’s return address was from Buckingham Palace. Inside, the letter thanked Ms. Parker. Another letter, sent from Bosnia, also thanked Ms. Parker. But for what? Ms. Parker’s mother wishes she knew what kindness her daughter did for these people, but the fact they were grateful came as no surprise to Betty Lou. Her daughter kept many pen pals during her life. Ms. Parker did not let her illness isolate her; she enjoyed doing things for people, giving them money, for instance, even when she had little. “She loved, loved, loved animals” — especially her pet chihuahuas — Rosie and Bruno. Ms. Parker’s intellectual brightness drew her to politics, which she followed closely. “She is the one I’d go to ask who I should vote for this year,” her mother said. When her mother ran a nursery for medically fragile infants, Ms. Parker worked extensively with them. She also published a book of poems called “All She Wanted Was Love.” And she played bit roles in movies, such as “Daddy” and “Nightmare on Elm Street.” She was born in Torrance. Her father was Marshall Parker, who died in 1987. She married Allen Petree in August of 1984 in Long Beach. He died in February of this year. Besides her mother, Ms. Parker is survived by a son, Justin Parker of Paradise; two brothers, Daniel of Buena Park and Timothy of Pinetop, Ariz.; three sisters, Janis Jennings of Paradise, Jenny and Brittany; and an extensive number of foster siblings. A memorial gathering to celebrate Ms. Parker’s life will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. in her home. Bidwell Chapel is handling the arrangements. Bobby Chance Published 9/28/2000 Bobby Ray Chance, 65, was an avid sports fan who watched wrestling on television, bowled, gambled and played bingo. Mr. Chance, who has family in Magalia, lived in Yuba City. He died Sept. 21 in Oroville Hospital at age 65. Born in Oklahoma, Mr. Chance’s parents were Ben and Leona Chance. He served from 1956 to 1961 in the U.S. Army 184th Infantry with Company D, the 168th Engineers Battalion. He was decorated for his sharpshooting. He also served in the Naval Reserves. Mr. Chance worked more than 40 years in moulding mills. Three brothers, Elmer, Junior and Ernest, died before Mr. Chance. His survivors include his daughter, Windal Ann Mathis of North Pole, Alaska; a son, Bobby Wayne of North Pole, Alaska; three brothers, W.B. of Gridley, Clifford of Marysville and Robert; two sisters, Jewell Atkins and Glindeen Staten of Yuba City; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews in Magalia, including Connie Sanseverino. Services will be held at a later date. Cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. He will be privately inurned in North Pole, Alaska. Samuel Vernon Published 9/28/2000 Samuel “Sam” Vernon Sanders, 93, brokered insurance for more than 50 years and was a former secretary for the Paradise Elks Lodge and the Moose Lodge. He also was a member of the Paradise Genealogical Society and the Sons of the American Revolution. He formerly served as secretary for the Elks Lodge. Mr. Sanders died Friday in his Paradise home. He came from Stockton in the early ’70s. He enjoyed studying genealogy. At the time of his death, he was writing a book on the history of the first West Virginian cavalry during the Civil War. He was born in San Jose to William and Lura Sanders. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His wife, Margaret, died in January 1991. He is survived by his son, Vernon of Geyserville; his companion, Louise Wright of Paradise; one granddaughter, Lura Sanders of San Mateo. A memorial service will be held Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. at the Paradise Elks Lodge. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Paradise Hospice. Neptune Society of Northern California is handling the arrangements. Mr. Sanders will be privately inurned at the Paradise Cemetery. Thelma Caldwell Published 9/30/2000 Thelma L. Caldwell, 85, found great joy in attending soccer and baseball games of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed doing craft projects and flower arranging. While living in Paradise, she attended the Alliance Church. She moved to Monrovia in May, where she attended the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Caldwell died Sept. 14. She was a lifetime member of Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron of the Monrovia Chapter in 1959 and Grand Representative from California to British Columbia and the Yukon, in 1980 and 1981. She worked 15 years for Hinshaw’s department store chain in Southern California, holding positions as department manager and as stationery and office supply buyer. Her husband of 47 years, Burton Caldwell, died in 1992. Mrs. Caldwell is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dana and Sue Caldwell of Paradise and Jeffrey and Pam Caldwell of Monrovia; a sister, Louise Eckert of Vancouver, Wash.; and nine grandchildren. Her service was held Sept. 19, and she was buried at Live Oak Memorial Park in Monrovia. Alice Fickett Published 9/30/2000 Alice Elizabeth Fickett, an active member of the Craig Memorial Congregation-al Church and Paradise PEO Chapter TL, died Sept. 4. Fickett, 81, had lived in Paradise for 33 years. She was born in Seattle. She married Victor Fickett, who died before her. Her survivors include a daughter, Patricia Williams of Danville; a son, Robert of Hamilton, Mont.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemen’s Fund, 2900 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, 90026. Mary Jane Day Published 9/30/2000 Mary Jane Day, a custodian at the Brakebill Elementary School in Stirling City for 15 years, died Thursday at age 85. She had lived in Stirling City since 1943. She moved there a year after marrying Edward Day on Jan. 18 in Clinton, Mo. He preceded her in death in 1967. Her survivors include three sons, Charles of Anderson, James of Forbestown and Terry of Paradise; two daughters, Roann Meyer of Stirling City and Nancy Cosper of Cassville, Mo.; one brother, Clyde Nixon of Red Bluff; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Stirling City Cemetery. Robert Mantey Published 9/30/2000 Known to his loved ones as a “teller of bad jokes,” Robert “Bob” Mantey took prize-winning photographs and played pinochle with dedication. Mr. Mantey died Sept. 23 at age 64. Mr. Mantey was born in New York and lived in Greenwich Village. He also lived in San Jose for 30 years before moving to Magalia in 1997. While serving in the 1st Marine Division, he fought in the Korean War. He was self-employed as a retailer. He graduated from San Jose City College. His survivors include a wife, Jean; four daughters, Kathy, Pat, Eileen and Barbara; a son, John; two brothers, Tom and Steven; and seven grandchildren. Donald Bauer Published 9/30/2000 Donald Robert Bauer, 85, was a member of the Paradise Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses who served as an elder in all three Paradise-area congregations. Mr. Bauer died Monday in his Paradise home after a lengthy illness. He moved there in 1969 after selling the family farm in Alliance, Neb. He was born in Alliance to Charles and Maude Ferbach Bauer. For 32 years, he worked as a farmer and rancher. He also worked in rental property for 30 years in California. A brother from Missouri, Ira, died before him. His survivors include his wife of 64 years, Maxine; a son, Ronald of Paradise; a daughter, Colette Whitehead of Omaha, Neb.; three brothers, Bernard of Alliance, Neb., Clifford in Centralia, Wash., and Frank of Roswell, N.M.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He served his church by going door to door, and he wanted to be remembered for the good times when he assisted others; therefore, at his request, no services will be held. Wilhelmina “Willa” Taggart Published 9/30/2000 A memorial gathering for Wilhelmina “Willa” Taggart, a long-time peace activist in Chico, will be held Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Children’s Park in Chico. She died Sept. 18 at age 94. Taggart was the founder of the Chico Peace Center. Monday is also the birthday of Taggart and Mahatma Ghandi. Everyone is invited to light a candle and bring any poems, thoughts or memories to share. Call Barbara Castro at 894-7160 or Chris Nelson at 345-7590 for information. Richard Holst Published 10/03/2000 After Richard “Dick” Warren Holst retired from his painting company in 1984 and moved to Paradise, he became an accomplished painter and sculptor who showed his works throughout the western United States, including Santa Fe, N.M. He spent much of his time perfecting his style. Mr. Holst, 79, died in an auto accident Thursday. He was born in Alameda to Volmer and Elise Holst. He joined the U.S. Navy during World War II and served with the Marine Corps as a pharmacist mate in the Pacific. In 1946, Mr. Holst and his family moved to Hawaii where he eventually rose to become owner and president of the prestigious Honolulu Painting Co., which painted and decorated many of the new hotels and resorts that flourished in Hawaii. Besides Pearl Harbor, his company did a lot of work in the Pacific region. Mr. Holst was an active leader in the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, and he served many years as a member of the executive board. In Paradise, Mr. Holst enjoyed fishing, golf and playing cards with his wife and friends. He also spent a lot of time with the Rotary Club, Elks, SIRS No. 135 and the Magalia Community Church. Mr. Holst is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bobbie; two sons, James and Peter; two daughters, Judy and Terri; three sisters; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Magalia Community Church in Magalia. Donations may be made to any charity of choice. Frank Cliff Published 10/03/2000 Frank Samuel Cliff Jr., a resident of Paradise since 1984, enjoyed RV traveling, playing bridge, reading and gardening. Mr. Cliff died Sunday at age 72. Born in Carson City, Nev., Mr. Cliff was awarded a four-year Pepsicola national scholarship. He attended Harvard for one term before transferring to Stanford University where he earned his doctorate in biological sciences in 1951. He wrestled, ran track and performed in the marching band at Stanford. He served in the U.S. Army for two years at Letterman Hospital in San Francisco. He later became an associate professor at Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. In 1959, he moved to Chico and taught in the biology department of California State University, Chico, for 32 years. He participated in a faculty exchange to Chester, England, for one year in 1986 and 1987. He was a member of the Paradise Elks Club, the SIRS No. 43, the RPEA and the ACBL. In 1984, Mr. Cliff married Dorothy Evans, who survives him. Additional survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne and Tom Main, Catherine and Nathan Carey, and Susan Cliff and Jerry Hovey; a stepson, John Evans; a granddaughter, Elaina Carey; and a niece, Janice Compton. A memorial mass will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Valley Ridge Homecare/Hospice. Bidwell Chapel is handling the arrangements. Jelena Grsetic Published 10/03/2000 Jelena Grsetic, a member of the Upper Ridge Seventh-day Adventist Church, died Sept. 26. The Paradise resident, a widow, was 72. Mrs. Grsetic was born in Veternica, Croatia, to Stefan and Agata Brozd. She worked on electronics in a small business. Her survivors include Victoria Vrbeta of Paradise; four sisters, Julka, Marica, Slavica and Lojzika of Croatia; two brothers, Pero and Gustek Brozd of Croatia; and two grandsons. Mrs. Grsetic’s memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation took place at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. She will be inurned at Paradise Cemetery. Norman Lake Sr. Published 10/05/2000 Norman Loyd Lake Sr., otherwise known as ham radio operator No. W6TAE, made friends all over the world through his hobby. Mr. Lake earned his ham radio license while a senior in high school. He went on to serve in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, and during all his world travels, he looked for the familiar ham radio tower. Wherever he found a home with a tower — in Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Japan or the Phillipines — Mr. Lake would introduce himself. Families who shared his love of ham radio welcomed him into their homes — and sometimes practically adopted him. A resident of Magalia, Mr. Lake was a member of Paradise’s Amateur Radio Operator’s Breakfast Club and the Butte County Sheriff’s Communication Reserve Unit. His love of radio extended to electronics in general and computers in particular. Mr. Lake, 68, died Sunday at Feather River Hospital. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Loyd and Pauline Lake. He was raised in Lubbock, Texas, until age 10. Then he moved to Santa Paula, where he lived until 22. He lived in Moorpark and Oxnard, where he met and married Mary Bispo in 1970. They lived in Fillmore from 1970 to 1998, with a four-year break when they lived in Lake Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico. Mr. Lake worked for 34 years in the Naval Civil Service as an engineering technician at places like Point Mugu and Port Hueneme. His other hobbies included music and reading science fiction. Besides his wife, Mary, Mr. Lake is survived by two daughters, Mary Ellen Lake of Ventura and Anita Kay Kanuter of Oxnard; a son, Norman Loyd Lake Jr. of Santa Maria; a stepson, Norman Cecil Bispo of Magalia; two brothers, Jack David Lake of Quincy and Nesby Joe Lake of Vacaville. A stepson, Karl Lee Bispo died in 1992. Mr. Lake is also predeceased by a sister, Betty Jean Fay. No services are planned at this date, and cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. His ashes will be scattered in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Lake Tahoe in Nevada. William Kinnear Published 10/05/2000 William Henry Kinnear obtained the rank of master sergeant in the U.S. Army while stationed in France and Germany from 1940 to 1945. After World War II, he owned a trucking company for four years. He also worked 35 years as a railroad switchman for Western Pacific. He was born to James and Alvira Kinnear in McCloud, where he graduated from high school. Mr. Kinnear, a Paradise resident, was a member of the Quincy Elks Lodge. In Paradise, he was a member of the Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge. Mr. Kinnear loved the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, boating and camping were his favorite pursuits. He also enjoyed taking his RV on trips, and he liked dancing. Mr. Kinnear died Friday at Feather River Hospital. He was 81. His survivors include a companion of 10 years, Laure Heidelberger; a son from a former marriage; nine nephews and three nieces. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any favorite charity. Neptune Society of Northern California is handling the arrangements. Virginia Bell Published 10/05/2000 Virginia D. Bell moved to Paradise from Tarzana in 1978. She attended the Alzheimer’s Day Care in Paradise and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Relief Society. Mrs. Bell was an avid religious teacher. Mrs. Bell, 86, died Monday at Feather River Hospital. She was born in Salt Lake City to Herbert and Edna Darcey. Her husband, George Henry Bell, died in 1979. And two of her sons, John and Thomas, died before her. Mrs. Bell is survived by two sons, Robert of Citrus Heights and Richard; a daughter, Cherie Anderson-Scott of Paradise; a sister, Jeanette Dyer; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bell’s service will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Paradise 1st Ward. Visitation will be today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Rose Chapel Mortuary. Flowers may be given or contributions given to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints missionary fund. Janet Hutchings Published 10/05/2000 Janet Louise Hutchings enjoyed crocheting, needlework, camping and hiking. She also loved dogs and birds and liked horseback riding. Ms. Hutchings, a Paradise resident, died Monday of a brain tumor. She was 46. Born in Salinas to Glenn and Janice Hutchings, she attended Woodland High School and Yuba Junior College. Ms. Hutchings worked for the Woodland Democrat newspaper. Besides her mother, Janice, in Magalia, Ms. Hutchings is survived by two sisters, Arlene Hutchings of Roundup, Mont., and Sharon Hutchings of Magalia; two nieces; one aunt and one uncle. Her service will be today at 11 a.m. in the Woodland Cemetery in Woodland. Margaret Ellis Published 10/05/2000 Margaret Marie Ellis, a 54-year resident of Paradise, died in her home Tue-sday at age 83. Her husband, Leonard, died in 1981. A niece, Peggy Haines of Barstow, survives her. Graveside services, conducted by Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Paradise Cemetery. George Silva Published 10/05/2000 George Anthony Silva, 78, worked for the City of Oakland as a heavy equipment operator for 30 years. He retired in 1980 and moved to Magalia. He eventually moved to Paradise. Mr. Silva died at home Tuesday. He was born to Antonio and Helen Silva in Santa Cruz. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army as a tank driver instructor. He was a 20-year member of the Paradise Elks Lodge and the Ridge Runners Square Dance Club. He enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing and playing cards with several close friends. Besides his wife of 36 years, Dorothea, he is survived by a daughter, Diane Grosser of Antioch; two stepsons, John Gaddy of Palo Alto and David Gaddy of Florissant, Mo.; two sisters, Jennie Medeiros of Oakland and Alice Espinola of San Leandro; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. There will be a rosary at the Brusie Funeral Home in Chico at 6 p.m. Sunday, and the memorial service will be at the Elks Lodge in Paradise at 11 a.m. Monday. The burial will be private. Contributions may be made to St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Paradise for masses or the Valley Ridge Hospice, which took care of Mr. Silva. Ellsworth Wisler Published October 10, 2000 Aside from his family, one of the highlights of Ells-worth “Ells” Wisler’s life was his beloved cat, Sammi. Mr. Wisler and Sammi comforted each other for 10 years. Sammi slept on the bed with him every night, said Mr. Wisler’s wife, Barbara. Mr. Wisler died Saturday at age 80. Sammi has been missing him. “Now she’s tucked up in his chair,” Mrs. Wisler said yesterday. The Wislers moved to Magalia from San Jose in 1979. Eight years later, they moved to Paradise. Mr. Wisler was born in Porterville. His parents were Harry and Myrtle Wisler. There were nine children in the family. At age 3, he moved with his family to San Jose. When he was 19, Mr. Wisler worked for a railroad company. Then he joined the U.S. Army, serving with the corps of engineers. From 1944 to 1946, he served on Okinawa. He was scheduled to fight in the invasion of Japan, but the war ended before he saw combat. However, his position on Okinawa was bombed a few times. On June 24, 1949, he married Barbara June Cushing in Carson City, Nev. Mr. Wisler was the cousin of her brother-in-law, Mrs. Wisler said. Mr. Wisler drove trucks for 20 years, making long hauls throughout the western states. Then he owned a machine shop, which made flanges for warships. Mr. Wisler used to go out hunting all the time, going all over Wyoming, Nevada and Colorado to hunt deer. He also enjoyed fishing with his rod and reel, especially for trout. Besides his wife, Barbara, Mr. Wisler is survived by a daughter, Susan Wisler of Paradise; a son, Brian Wisler of Sunnyvale; a sister, Cressie Lanham of San Jose; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A service for Mr. Wisler will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Paradise Chapel of the Pines. He will be privately inurned. Contributions in Mr. Wisler’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association in care of Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Eileen Thomas Published October 10, 2000 Eileen Thomas enjoyed crocheting, traveling and seeing her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Thomas, a Magalia resident, died yesterday. She was 84. She worked as a seamstress at various dry cleaners for more than 30 years. She was born in Hope, Ark., and married Joseph Thomas in San Rafael on May 3, 1947. Besides her husband, Joseph, Mrs. Thomas’ survivors include a daughter, Louritha Knox of Collinsville, Texas; a son, William Thomas of Modesto; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. Bidwell Chapel of Chico is handling the arrangements. Christopher Chapman Published October 12, 2000 Christopher Patrick Chapman, a “very outgoing” 18-year-old, wanted to go into the U.S. Air Force, which was recruiting him. The Air Force sought him for his excellent mechanical skills. Christopher loved working on cars and motorcycles. It seemed he could just glance at a car and know what was wrong with it. Christopher, a senior at Ridgeview High School, hated sitting around. He used to hunt, fish, ride a dirt bike and listen to music. Christopher died in a traffic accident Monday near the Magalia Dam. He was born to Lucas and Debra Chapman in Pueblo, Colo. and moved to Magalia in 1985. His girlfriend, Sumerlyn Streeter, also died in the accident. Christopher’s mother, Debbie, died a month ago. Besides his father, Christopher is survived by his stepfather, David Lee of Brookings, Ore.; two sisters, Rachael Chapman of Chico and Jennifer Lee of Brookings, Ore.; two brothers, Kyle Chapman of Magalia and Joshua Lee of Brookings, Ore.; his grandparents, Pat and Jennie Chapman of San Jose, Flo and Dick Raffanti of Cottonwood and Dorothy Hensley of Pueblo, Colo. A double memorial service for Christopher and Sumerlyn will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Calvary Chapel in Magalia. Visitation will be tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Chistopher will be buried in Magalia Cemetery. Sumerlyn Streeter Published October 12, 2000 Sumerlyn Maria Streeter was known as a “spunky” girl with a vivid imagination. She would write “smile” on all of her school binders, and she always tried to get people around her to be happy. A school counselor said Sumerlyn lit up a room when she walked in. Sumerlyn had set her life goal as being a teacher or counselor, so she could help people. An outdoor girl, she enjoyed animals, boating, swimming and camping. Sumerlyn used to camp with her boyfriend, Christopher Chapman, on many weekends. She was born to Jim and Yvette Streeter in Paradise. A senior at Ridgeview High School, she was active in school activities, like “Every 15 Minutes,” a program teaching the dangers of drunk driving. Sumerlyn wanted to marry Christopher and was going to wait for him until after he went to boot camp in November. She used to say they were meant to be together forever. Sumerlyn, 17, died in a traffic accident Monday near the Magalia Dam. Christopher died with her. Besides her parents, Sumerlyn’s survivors include her grandmother, Maria Slater of Magalia; her grandparents Clarence and Bernice Streeter of Logandale, Nev.; and six aunts and uncles in Paradise. A double memorial service for Sumerlyn and Christopher will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Calvary Chapel in Magalia. Visitation will be tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Sumerlyn will be privately inurned. Cecil Orr Published October 12, 2000 Cecil Franklin Orr was an avid gardener who lived in Magalia. Orr served in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years and then was a teacher at Robbinsville High School in Robbinsville, N.C., where he was born to Dock and Ethel Orr. Mr. Orr died Monday in his Magalia residence. He was 69. While residing in Andrews, N.C., Mr. Orr was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Friends of the Library and worked at The Food Bank. While living in Murphy, N.C., he volunteered at local nursing homes. Mr. Orr is survived by his wife of 15 years, Elissa; two sons, Mark of Knoxville, Tenn., and James of Sylva, N.C.; a daughter, Naomi Orr of Traphill, N.C.; six stepchildren; a brother, Tom of Santa Rosa; three sisters, Ruth Crawley and Faye Martin of Knoxville, Tenn., and Maye Holloway of Topton, N.C. His service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Enloe Hospice. Neptune Society of Northern California is handling the arrangements. Phyllis Arnold Published October 12, 2000 Phyllis Vera Arnold of Magalia enjoyed reading and sports of all kinds.She died in her home Sunday at age 69. She was born to Robert and Elizabeth Roberts in Corner Brook, New-foundland, Canada. On Jan. 22, 1955, she married Graham Arnold in Downey. In 1962, they moved to Ventura Cou-nty. Mrs. Arnold worked at Marshall’s Department Store for 15 years. About six months ago, they moved to Magalia. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by three sons, Terry of Sacramento, Robert of Chatsworth and Darryl of Simi Valley; and two sisters, Pearl Rowlands and Madge Garnett of Canada. A private family service will be held. Inurnment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to either Muscular Dystrophy or the Valley Ridge Hospice in care of Newton Bracewell Cremation & Funeral Services of Magalia. Leeanna Strickler Published October 12, 2000 Leeanna Strickler, an 81-year-old Paradise resident, died Sept. 30 in a convalescent hospital. She was a widowed homemaker. She moved from Sacramento six years ago. Her survivors include a son, Robert Strickler of Sacramento; a sister, Dolores of Alabama; seven grandchildren and nine great-granchildren.At her request, no services are planned. Luther Hall Published October 14, 2000 Luther Cecil Hall, who died Wednesday at age 75, will be buried in Paradise Cemetery with military honors. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Hall, a resident of Chico, was an oil refinery worker and a service station attendant. He enjoyed playing cards, especially pinochle. He camped, fished and liked traveling. Mr. Hall was born to James and Stella Hall in Red Fork, Okla. He married Velma Matheny on Nov. 22, 1997 in Reno, Nev. Besides his wife and his mother, who is 101, Mr. Hall is survived by his daughter, Patricia Kesser of Rohnert Park; three brothers, Danny Forman of Chico, Jim Forman of Woodland Hills and Bobbie Hall of Chico; one sister, Charlotte St. George of British Columbia; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was also a father image to his many nieces and nephews. His graveside service will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at Paradise Cemetery. Visitation will be 9a.m. to noon at Paradise Chapel of the Pines. Pierre Faure Published October 14, 2000 Pierre Faure, a resident of Paradise, died Thursday in his home. He was 94. Mr. Faure, a farmer for 50 years, was born to Leon and Marie Faure in Los Angeles. When he died, he was close to celebrating 61 years of marriage to America, who survives him. His graveside funeral service will be held today at 9 a.m. at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico. Memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Hospice in care of Bidwell Chapel. Al McNally Published October 14, 2000 Al McNally worked off and on at Paradise convalescent hospitals for 20 years. He was a supervisor at Riverside Health Care. Mr. McNally, 66, died Oct. 7 in his Oroville home. He was born to Jesse and Zellie McNally in Kentucky. He served with the U.S. Marines. Mr McNally was an avid fisherman, and he enjoyed raising exotic birds in his Live Oak home. His survivors include his wife, Jimmie; one son, James Ledbetter of Acampo; five daughters, Becky Chapman of Lodi, Melody Bennett of Manteca, Melissa McNally of Yuba City and Janet Treymane of Grass Valley; two brothers, Harrison and Charles McNally, both of Florida; two sisters, Stella Lee and Sally Knight, both of Florida; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cora Potter Published October 14, 2000 Cora W. Potter, who has many children and many grandchildren in Paradise, died Oct. 10 in Chico, where she lived. Mrs. Potter was 87. She was born in Orland to Charles and Betty Thompson. She married Lowell Potter in Reno, Nev. Her survivors include a brother, Marian Thompson of Tulelake; two sisters, Ilda Van Allen of Burney and Dorothy Yowell of Redding; two daughters, Vonnie Jones of Fall River Mills and Betty Holt of Paradise; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Christopher Patrick Chapman Sumerlyn Maria Streeter Published October 14, 2000 A final service will be held for the placement of Christopher Patrick Chapman and Sumerlyn Maria Streeter, who died in a car accident Oct. 9. They will be inurned at Skyway Memorial Park in Old Magalia today at 1 p.m. Clement Trainer Published October 19, 2000 As a automobile dealer and a member of car clubs, Clement F Trainer Jr. had a great love of cars and sports cars. He ow-ned an automobile dealership in Wilmington, Del., for 40 years. Mr. Trainer also loved airplanes. He was in the Air National Guard serving as a co-pilot from 1959 to 1962. Many of his friends were pilots, and some were astronauts. Mr. Trainer died Friday in his Magalia home. He was 69. He was born to Clement and Margaret Trainer in Darby, Pa. He attended Valley Forge Military Academy as a youth. He married Marjorie E. Daniels in San Mateo on Dec. 10, 1968. He moved from Redwood City six months ago. He was a history buff and a man focused on his family. Besides his wife, Mr. Trainer is survived by two sons, Clement Trainer III of Redwood City and Shawn Trainer, also of Redwood City; a sister, Deborah Winfield of New York; and a brother, Philip Trainer of Devon, Pa. He will be privately buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Colma. Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements. Melford Hunter Published October 19, 2000 Melford Hunter carried mail for the Magalia Star route for 20 years. A member of E Clampus Vitus No. 711 in Paradise, Mr. Hunter loved the outdoors, especially camping and fishing. Mr. Hunter, a Magalia resident, died Sunday in Feather River Hospital at age 70. He was born in Fargo, N.D. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. He married Eleanor Hawk in Lakewood on Nov. 6, 1965. Besides his wife, Mr. Hunter’s survivors include two sons, David Wills of Magalia and Jim Wills of Chico; two daughters, Diane Canuli and Becky Bell, both of Vista; his mother, Agnes Vega of Magalia; one sister, Mary Quarn of Magalia; one brother, Buster of Magalia; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Wanda Duran of Orland. A memorial service was held at his residence yesterday. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements. Frederick Torley Published October 19, 2000 Frederick Burke Torley, 78, owned and operated a service station prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1942. He was a sergeant in the 374th Twin Engine Flying Squadron in the Army Air Forces. After the war, he worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for 44 years, rising through the ranks to become a railroad official. Mr. Torley died Oct. 11 at his home in Paradise, where he lived since 1983. He was born to Harry and Margaret Torley in Berkeley. Mr. Torley married Evelyn Louise Griffin in Redwood City on Sept. 14, 1947. He attended Golden State University in San Francisco.He enjoyed woodworking, traveling and working on cars. Besides his wife, Mr. Torley’s survivors include two sons, Roy of Springfield, Ore., and Bruce of Mountain View; two daughters, Nancy Torley of Paradise and Hope Torley of Las Vegas, Nev.; and four sisters, Marguerite, Nancy and Marian of the Bay Area and Barbara of Napa.No services will be held. He was cremated at Chapel of the Pines. He will be privately inurned at the Paradise Cemetery. Lillian Silcott Published October 19, 2000 Lillian Silcott, a resident of Paradise for 36 years and a member of the Paradise Garden Club, died Monday at age 95. She was born to Henry and Henrietta Bryon in Oakland. Mrs. Silcott worked as a secretary for nine years at H.R. Mann & Co. She was a member of the World War I Barracks No. 304 Auxiliary. Her husband, Marian Silcott, died in 1987. Her survivors include two stepsons, William A. Silcott of Eugene, Ore., and Richard Nivison of Laguna Niguel; a brother, William Bryon of Paradise; a sister, Eleanor Orazem of Garberville; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. At her request, no service will be held. She will be buried in Paradise Cemetery. Dorothy Heald Published October 19, 2000 Dorothy C. Heald was a member of Craig Memorial Congregational Church and World War II Elks Wives. During World War II, she worked for Western Union in Oakland. A resident of Paradise since 1969, she loved sewing and stitchery. Mrs. Heald died Oct. 11 in Auburn. She was 88. She was born to Bernard and Edith Ryan in Havre, Mont. She attended a business college in Oklahoma. In September of 1945, she married Max P. Heald, who died in December of 1988. Her survivors include a brother, Bernard Ryan Jr. of Alma, Ark.; a sister, Ruth Parker of Fresno; a nephew, Jim Heald of Meridian, Miss., and a niece, Judy Eckley. A memorial service for Mrs. Heald will be held tomorrow at 4 p.m. at Craig Memorial Congregational Church. She will be buried in Paradise Cemetery. Rose Chapel is handling the arrangements . Calvin Clark Published October 19, 2000 Calvin Andrew “Cal” Clark Jr. moved to Paradise from Long Beach in 1986 and enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. Mr. Clark died Friday at his home. He was 65. For more than 22 years, he was a construction laborer with the Laborers’ union No. 507 in Southern California. He was born to Calvin and Fannie Clark in Wamette, Okla. In Southgate on February 14, 1974, he married Elizabeth Koalblas, who survives him. Mr. Clark’s other survivors include a son, Steven Linderholm of Lompoc; a daughter, Regina Cason of Florida; a sister, Ann Bryson of Clovis; three brothers, Lee of Fresno, Ronald of Georgia and Martin of Oklahoma; and eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Fresno on Nov. 4, and his burial will be private. Neptune Society of Northern California is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Paradise Hospice. Jean Reddell Published October 21, 2000 Jean Louise Reddell, 67, died after a lengthy chronic illness on Oct. 5 in Greenville, Texas. She was the mother of Steve Walker, who lives in Paradise. Mrs. Reddell of Cash, Texas, enjoyed family, animals, traveling and writing letters to the editor. She was born in Seattle. Besides Steve, her son, Mrs. Reddell is survived by her husband, C.K.; another son, John Walker of Palermo; two daughters, Teresa Voss of Redding and Diane Reddell of Quinlan, Texas; a brother, Ray Miller of Kent, Wash.; and three granddaughters. Mrs. Reddell was buried in Cash, Texas, on Oct. 9. Chris Scales Published October 24, 2000 Chris W. Scales had lived in Paradise since he was 8 years old, when he moved from Canoga Park with his parents. He went on to graduate from Paradise High School and became an avid fisherman. After being ill for many years, Mr. Scales died of cancer in his home Saturday at age 45. He was born in Van Nuys to James and Vera Scales, who survive him. He worked in building and construction with his father. Besides his parents in Paradise, Mr. Scales is survived by an aunt and uncle, Robert and Mildred Curtis of Iowa. A brother, Brent, died before him. At his request, no services will be held. Paradise Chapel of the Pines conducted the cremation. He will be inurned in Paradise Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Valley Ridge Hospice in care of Chapel of the Pines. Pierre Faure Published October 24, 2000 Pierre Faure, a resident of Paradise, died Oct. 12 in his home. He was 94. Mr. Faure, a gardener and landscaper for 35 years, was born to Leon and Marie Faure in Los Angeles. When he died, he was close to celebrating 61 years of marriage to America, who survives him. His graveside funeral service was held Oct. 14 at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico. Memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Hospice in care of Bidwell Chapel. Constance Staples Published October 24, 2000 Constance Clarice Staples, 72, a lifelong resident of Butte County, was known as Connie Peace Staples. A resident of Gridley, she died Oct. 9. Her daughter, Susie Ullman of Paradise survives her. For 30 years, Mrs. Staples taught school in Yuba City and the Olivehurst-Marysville area. And in Biggs and Gridley, she taught for nine years. She obtained bachelor’s and master’s degrees from California State University, Chico. In 1947, she married Bill Purleson, and in 1962, she married Clifford Peace. In 1978, she married Charles Staples, who survives her. Mrs. Staple’s other survivors include three other daughters, Elizabeth “Betsy” Teesdale of Oroville, Margaret Peace of Gridley and Serena Hinesley of Yuba City; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial services were held in Gridley Oct. 14. She will be privately inurned. Contribu-tions may be made to a favorite charity in care of Sorensen’s Affordable Mortuary in Gridley, 846-3016. Ruth Alford Published 6/6/2000 Paradise resident and previous longtime Oroville resident Ruth Fugate Alford died at Enloe Hospital Monday, May 29. She was 77. Born in Tyrone, Mo., to Joseph Kenneth and Gussie Fugate Alford, she was a grocery clerk at Safeway in Oroville for 25 years. Mrs. Alford was a member of the First Congregational Church, Oroville. She is survived by two grandsons, two granddaughters, one great-grandson, one niece, and one nephew. She is predeceased by her husband, who died last year; and by her only child, James, who died in 1983. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Congregational Church Youth Fund in Oroville. Services for Mrs. Alford were held Saturday. She was buried following cremation. The Oroville Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Thelma Apperson Published 6/6/2000 A former Paradise resident for 14 years, Thelma Laura Apperson died Saturday in Auburn. She was 87. Born in Pontiac, Mich., she had been a resident of Auburn for the past 23 years since she left Paradise. Mrs. Apperson was a member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Franklin of Nevada; son, Robert; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She is predeceased by her husband, Charles E. Apperson. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in Paradise Cemetery. Chapel of the Hills of Auburn is handling the arrangements. Mary Aggers Published 6/8/2000 Formerly a registered nurse at Feather River Hospital for 10 years, Mary Alice Aggers, 76, died at Cypress Acres in Paradise Sunday. Born in Wessington, S.D., to Harley and Anna Hollister, she attended both Sonoma State and Walla Walla College. A nurse for 45 years, Mrs. Aggers nursed veterans during World War II, worked at Ft. Lewis Army Hospital and Pacific Union Hospital along with several others, and was also a public health care nurse. She moved to Paradise in 1978 from St. Helena, and retired after her employment at Feather River. Mrs. Aggers was a member of the Paradise Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Dorcas Society. She enjoyed outdoor activities and traveling with her husband, Leslie, whom she married in March 1988. The couple traveled to Paris, Rome, Israel and many other places. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, David Hardcastle of Vale, Ore.; stepson, Lawrence Aggers of Orcut; and four grandchildren. She is predeceased by four brothers and four sisters. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater North Valley Chapter at P.O. Box 3148, Paradise, CA 95967. A service for Mrs. Aggers will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Paradise Seventh-day Adventist Church Fellowship Center. Inurnment will be in private. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. James Medve Published 6/8/2000 Accomplished violinist James Cobman Medve used to play for the officers and for special events when he served as a master sergeant with the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1946. Medve, a Paradise resident since 1981, died at Cypress Acres in Paradise last Thursday. He was 86. Born in Columbus, Ohio, to James and Elizabeth Medve, he learned to play the violin from his father. He was stationed at Camp Barkeley in Abilene, Texas, during his service in the Army. On January 14, 1944, he married Amanda N. Allen in Rockford, Ill. Before his retirement, Mr. Medve was a corrugated box salesman for the box division of Continental Can Company. He moved to Paradise from LaHabra, where he attended the Paradise Alliance Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, James Alan Medve of Alamo, and Ronald Coleman Medve of Mission Viejo; sister, Blanche W. Robey of Columbus, Ohio; and five grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Rose Chapel. Pastor Bob Casey will officiate, and the Paradise Veterans Council will be handling the military honors. Private family services at Paradise Cemetery will follow. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Dorothy Benjamin Published 6/8/2000 A Paradise resident since 1970, Dorothy Benjamin died Saturday at Paradise Health Care. She was 95. Born in Los Angeles to Roscoe and Kathryn Abger, she was an assistant manager for Horn’s Department Store before her retirement. She was a member of the World Wide Church of God. A widow, Mrs. Benjamin was an avid reader, gardener and seamstress. She is survived by her sons, Melbourne Patterson of Angwin, and Eugene and Donald Patterson, both of Paradise; daughter, Mary Kay Porter of Paradise; sister, Virginia Palm of Sunnyvale; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her son, Alan Patterson. At her request, no services are planned. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Debra Gibson-Overton Published 6/8/2000 Former Paradise resident Debra Kay Gibson-Overton, 41, died Sunday at her home in Chico. The coroner’s office is awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause of her sudden death. Born and raised in Nevada, she moved to Paradise when she was 15 and graduated from Ridgeview High School. She married David Overton in 1981 and moved to Chico. Mrs. Gibson-Overton was a beautician for three years. She was a member of the Cornerstone Ministries Church in Chico. She collected angels and exotic tropical fish for her home aquariums. She loved animals and often visited the Sacramento Zoo. She enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and family gatherings. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters, Alisa and Angela, both of Chico; sister, Rita Gibson of Southern California; and her friend and surrogate mother, Irmgard Overton, of Chico. She is predeceased by her parents, John and Juanita Gibson. Memorial contributions to Mrs. Gibson-Overton can be made to the Debra Gibson-Overton Memorial Fund in care of Sorensen’s Affordable Mortuary, Chico, CA 95928. A graveside service will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Chico Cemetery, where she will be buried. Sorensen’s Affordable Mortuaries of Chico is handling the arrangements. Helen Backstrom Published 6/8/2000 A former corporate secretary who enjoyed fishing and gardening, Paradise resident Helen Irene Backstrom died Friday. She was 73. Born in Glendale to A. and Hazel Brasher, she graduated from Glendale High School. A divorcee, she moved to Paradise from Desert Hot Springs. She is survived by her daughter, Linda L. Spear of Paradise; adopted son, Danial E. Cayer of Louisiana; sister, Rosalie Kerak of Paso Robles; and two granddaughters. A private celebration of her life will be held, and inurnment will also be in private. Chapel of the Pines of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Betty Forsberg Published 6/8/2000 After a 14-month battle with cancer, Betty Marie Forsberg died Saturday in Oroville. She was 50. Born in Fremont, Neb., to Drusilla and Gerald Forsberg, she graduated from Coronado High School in Scottsdale, Ariz., and moved to Santa Cruz in 1968. She worked in sales before entering the real estate business in San Francisco, where she won numerous productivity sales and awards. Ms. Forsberg moved to Paradise in 1991, pursued a nursing career, and worked as a licensed vocational nurse at Oroville Hospital. She enjoyed gardening, card crafting and spending time with her schnauzer, Bo Diddly. In addition to her parents, who live in Mesa, Ariz.; she is survived by sister, Jane R. Anderson, also of Mesa; one niece and one nephew; and dear friend, Don Wakefield. Memorial contributions in Ms. Forsberg’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society. Rosalyn Nelson Published 6/10/2000 A seven-year Paradise resident who, with her father, built the house she lived in for over 45 years in Chatsworth, Rosalyn N. Nelson died on May 26 at Cypress Acres in Paradise. She was 96. Born in Brawley to William and Nellie Hails, she was a lifelong homemaker. She married Thomas Nelson on November 15, 1925, in Glendale. Active in the Seventh-day Adventist Church for all her life, and particularly active with the church’s day-care program, Mrs. Nelson attended the Canoga Park Seventh-day Adventist Community Church before moving from Canoga Park to Paradise. She enjoyed crocheting, tatting and gardening, and liked to go shelling on the beaches of Mexico. She also liked to sew. She is survived by her daughter, Mildred Marada of Paradise; and two grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, who died in 1977. A service for Mrs. Nelson will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Seventh-day Adventist Church at 5720 Academy Dr. in Paradise. Pastor Russ Hager will be officiating. Mrs. Nelson will be buried in Chatsworth Memorial Park in Chatsworth next to her late husband. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Dorris Bodman Published 6/10/2000 Former Paradise resident and member of the Board of Realtors and the Business and Professional Women’s Club in Southern California, Doris Olive Bodman died at Beverly Manor Convalescent Hospital in Chico Tuesday. She was 80. Born in Elma, Wash., to Ashley and Mary Hesseltine, she was raised and attended school in Vesta and North River, Wash. In the 1970s, she attended San Bernardino Valley College and received an associate degree in sociology. She married Oramel Bodman in 1939 in Washington. A real estate broker prior to retiring in the early 1980s, Mrs. Bodman was affiliated with Eastern Star. She was also a member of the Catholic Church. In 1989, she moved to Paradise from Carlsbad, and then to Chico in the early 1990s. She is survived by her daughter, B. Ann Wesner of Chico; son, Gary Bodman of Temecula; brother, Walter Hesseltine of Chico; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, who died in 1990. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Peg Taylor Centor (Passages) or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Private services will be held at a later date. Mrs. Bodman will be buried in Paradise Cemetery. The Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico Branch, is handling the arrangements. Gertrude Wohlau Published 6/10/2000 A greeter at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Magalia resident Gertrude Wohlau, 80, died Sunday at her home. Born in Recklinghausen, Germany, she was a self-employed retailer. A high school graduate, she was widowed when her husband, Ferdinand Wohlau, died in 1991. A Magalia resident since 1975, Mrs. Wohlau was a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Ladies Guild; and Club Edelweiss, the German/American Club. She enjoyed bingo, crocheting, sewing, cooking and traveling. She is survived by her sons, Frank of Manteca, and Dirk of Paradise; and two granddaughters. A funeral mass for Mrs. Wohlau will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Tuesday at 11 a.m. She will be buried next to her husband in Magalia Cemetery. Chapel of the Pines of Paradise is handling the arrangements. James Medve Published 6/10/2000 Accomplished violinist James Coleman Medve used to play for the officers and for special events when he served as a master sergeant with the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1946. Medve, a Paradise resident since 1981, died at Cypress Acres in Paradise last Thursday. He was 86. Born in Columbus, Ohio, to James and Elizabeth Medve, he learned to play the violin from his father as well as from professional lessons. He was stationed at Camp Barkeley in Abilene, Texas, during his service in the Army. On January 14, 1944, he married Amanda N. Allen in Rockford, Ill. Before his retirement, Mr. Medve was a corrugated box salesman for the box division of Continental Can Company. He moved to Paradise from LaHabra, where he attended the Paradise Alliance Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, James Alan Medve of Alamo, and Ronald Coleman Medve of Mission Viejo; sister, Blanche W. Robey of Columbus, Ohio; and five grandchildren. A celebration of life service was held yesterday followed by private family services at Paradise Cemetery. Hilas Ashley Published 6/13/2000 One of the first residents of the Paradise Pines development who helped develop many community services in the area, Hilas Charles Ashley, 92, died Thursday at Sunbridge in Paradise. Born in Flandreau, S.D., to Jesse and Loretta Ashley, he moved to Capay as a young boy. In 1932, he graduated from college with highest honors with a degree in electrical and mechanical engineering. He married Florence Hahn in Berkeley in 1932. Before joining Standard Oil as a designing engineer in 1937, Mr. Ashley designed and supervised construction of the largest atmospheric cooling tower ever built. He was appointed chief engineer at Standard Oil’s refinery in El Segundo in 1948. While there, he was elected as a trustee for El Camino College, where he served as president of the board for three terms. After retiring from Standard Oil’s corporate engineering office in San Francisco, the Ashleys moved to the Paradise Pines in 1970. Mrs. Ashley died in 1982, and Mr. Ashley married Ida Swihart of Magalia in 1987. Mr. Ashley helped establish the Del Oro Homeowners’ Association and the Upper Ridge Coordinating Council and served as chairman of both organizations several times. He also served on the board of the DeSabla Volunteer Fire Department and volunteered for Hospice of the Ridge, helping to build the organization’s first thrift shop. A member of Sons in Retirement, the Paradise Elks Lodge and the Craig Memorial Congregational Church, Mr. Ashley supported various community causes, including the Paradise Performing Arts Center, Meals on Wheels, Millie’s Place and Feather River Hospital, as well as scholarships for engineering students at his alma mater, the University of California, Berkeley. He enjoyed artistic woodworking, fishing, world travel and camping. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Donald of Waldport, Ore. A memorial service for Mr. Ashley will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Craig Memorial Congregational Church. Memorial contributions can be made to the church. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Lee Paradise Published 6/13/2000 Paradise resident Lee A. Paradise, who owned and operated the Lee A. Paradise Texaco Service in downtown Chico and Paradise for 33 years, died Saturday. He was 81. Born in Laconia, N.H., to Arthur and Eva Paradise, he served in the U.S. Army from 1936 to 1939. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Franklin CV13 in the South Pacific. After the war, he worked as a police officer in Laconia for five years. Mr. Paradise moved to Chico in 1950. In addition to his business, he served as the Captain of the Butte County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse, which he was a member of for 30 years. He retired in 1982. A member of the Chico Masonic Lodge No. 111, F & AM, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1555, the American Legion Chico Post No. 17, the Paradise Elks Lodge No. 2026 and a past member of the Chico Elks Lodge No. 423, Mr. Paradise was also a volunteer for the veterans’ transportation service. A prominent horseman, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and carpentry. He is survived by his sons, Robert of Aptos, and Albion of Fairfield; daughters, Beverly Obermiller of Mt. Shasta, and Patricia Fraters of Chico; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in care of the Newton Bracewell Funeral Home of Chico, which is handling the arrangements. A visitation was held yesterday, and a funeral service will be held today at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. A private burial will take place at Chico Cemetery at a later date. Bennie Cline Published 6/13/2000 A Paradise Pines resident since 1964, Bennie Mae Cline died Saturday. She was 77. Mrs. Cline was born in Shawnee, Okla., to Benjamin Mattingly and Delia Teeples Mattingly. Her father died of scarlet fever the month before she was born. She and her mother were taken into the home of Mrs. Mattingly’s father, Charles Teeples, where Mrs. Cline was raised with several aunts and uncles. The entire family moved to California in 1929 and settled in Butte County, where Mrs. Cline attended schools in Gridley. The family, including Mrs. Cline’s new stepfather, Clyde Griggs, moved to Fortuna where Mrs. Cline went to school until World War II started. Mrs. Cline then moved to San Francisco and eventually went to work for Pacific Bell as an operator before moving up to supervisor. During this period, she met and married Edwin Siebert. She moved to Chico and continued to work for the phone company. After divorcing Mr. Siebert in 1960, she was transferred by Pacific Bell to Sunnyvale, where, in 1962, she met and married R. Grant Cline. The Clines purchased their home in the Pines in 1964 and have lived there ever since. Mrs. Cline was an active member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Magalia congregation since she was baptized in 1972. She was an active minister and conducted many Bible studies. After Mr. Cline retired in 1982, the couple used their pickup truck and travel trailer to travel throughout the Northwest, including trips to Montana, Washington, Oregon and up and down the coast of California. Mrs. Cline especially enjoyed taking trips to Bodega Bay, where she would work on sewing projects while her husband fished. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Cline is survived by her stepdaughters, Bonnie Cline Austin, and Patti Cline Higgins; her stepsons, Donald, and Richard; several grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Magalia Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Chapel of the Pines of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Eunice Robinett Published 6/13/2000 Six days after she was reported missing, Eunice Mary Robinett was found dead Friday about two miles from her Magalia home. An Alzheimer’s disease patient, Mrs. Robinett had wandered away from her home last week in the middle of the night. According to the sheriff’s report, she had apparently slipped and fallen down a steep embankment to a creek where she sustained injuries to her head and leg. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection conducted a 30-man search of the area that they had planned on discontinuing on Sunday if Mrs. Robinett hadn’t been located. Mrs. Robinett was 77. Born in Mammoth, Utah, to Anton and Mary Hegna, she was manager of the school cafeteria at the Port Hueneme High School District for 26 years before retiring. She lived in Port Hueneme from 1963 to 1984, when she moved to Magalia. A lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she attended Paradise Ward III. She enjoyed taking walks, gardening, cooking and swimming. She loved the beach. She is survived by her husband, Donald; daughters, Denise Harrison of Colorado Springs, Colo., Patricia Stecz of Medina, Ohio, Pamela Fricker of Rawlings, Md., Melanie Leasure of Modesto, Cathy Robinett of Oakview, and Christina Robinett of Santa Barbara; son, Greg of Manhattan Beach; brother, Bert Dahl of Oakview; sister, Gladys Sorenson of West Jordan, Utah; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her son, Jeffery, who died last year. A memorial service was held yesterday. Cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary and inurnment is scheduled for Ivy Lawn Cemetery in Ventura. Chapel of the Pines of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Minnie Stewart Published 6/13/2000 Former Paradise resident Minnie Cobell Stewart, a member of the American Indian Montana Blackfoot Tribe, died in Stockton on Monday, May 29. She was 81. Born in Browning, Mont., she attended the Cut Bank Boarding School as a child. She married Grover Stewart in 1939 and moved to California in 1942. She moved to the Ridge in 1988, and lived here until 1999. Mrs. Stewart is survived by her daughters, Lona McCallister of Livermore, Gloria Monares of Stockton, and Susan Stewart Medicinehorse of Bozeman, Mont.; son, Thomas of Yorba Linda; sister, Pearl Harrington of Valier, Mont.; brother, Raymond Talk of Seattle, Wash.; and 18 grandchildren. She is predeceased by her daughter, Kathryn Stewart. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to U.C. Irvine Medical Center, Transplantation Research, 101 City Dr. S.-Bldg. 26, Room 1001, Orange, CA 92868-3298. Mrs. Stewart is buried at the Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman, Mont. The Dokken-Nelson Funeral Home of Bozeman, Mont., is handling the arrangements. Phoebe Benson Published 6/15/2000 A registered nurse for over 35 years, Para-dise resident Phoebe Rose Benson died Sunday at Feather River Hospital, where she had previously worked. She was 75. Born in El Monte to Edward R. and Mildred M. Benson, she graduated from El Monte High School in 1943 and received her nursing degree from the Los Angeles School of Nursing in 1947. While in Los Angeles, Ms. Benson worked at Los Angeles General Hospital and the City of Hope Hospital. She was also a nurse at the San Carlos Indian Reservation in Arizona. While in Paradise, she worked at Butte County Hospital in Oroville and at Feather River. Ms. Benson enjoyed fishing and rock-hounding. She loved animals and was devoted to her small dogs. She is survived by many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Paradise Animal Shelter. A private sea scattering for Ms. Benson will be held off of the coast of Marin County. The Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico Branch, is handling the arrangements. Leigh Collins Published 6/15/2000 A former Paradise resident who was a physician at California State Unive-rsity, Chico, while he lived here, Dr. Leigh George Collins, M.D., died at the Brentwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Hospital Sunday. He was 88. Born in West Point, Neb., to George and Minnie Collins, he served as a captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II. He graduated from the University of Nebraska and Creighton Medical School in Omaha. Mr. Collins was a longtime Pomona resident, where he practiced for 33 years, delivering thousands of babies. He was known to his patients there as “Uncle Doc.” He was a physician at CSU, Chico for 12 years, and he was residing in Red Bluff at the time of his death, where he had lived for the last 10 years. Mr. Collins was a member of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, DeLeine; daughter, Cheryl Frank of Red Bluff; brother, Col. F. G. Collins, M.D., of Texas; sister, Helen Day of Indiana; one grandson; and one great-grandson. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at P.O. Box 3148, Paradise, CA 95967, or to a favorite charity. A service for Mr. Collins was held yesterday at Paradise Cemetery, his final resting place. Chapel of the Flowers of Red Bluff is handling the arrangements. Robert Hodges Published 6/15/2000 A former member of the Paradise Elks Lodge and a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Magalia resident Robert S. Hodges, 91, died on May 23. Born in Blandinsville, Ill., to Myra and John Hodges, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In sales all of his life, he worked for over 30 years at I. Magnin’s Department Store. He had lived in Magalia since 1985. Mr. Hodges enjoyed dancing, music and especially playing the organ. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Donna K.; daughter, Helen Burge of Magalia; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the local Hospice or to the American Cancer Society in care of Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. A memorial mass for Mr. Hodges will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines of Paradise, which is handling the arrangements. Magalia Cemetery will be his final resting place. Terrence Landman Published 6/15/2000 Lifetime Butte County resident and longtime Magalia resident Terrence Bruce Land-man died at Enloe Hospital Monday. He was 52. Born in Paradise, he suffered from degenerative heart disease. He had his first heart attack when he was 28. His doctors had told him he could not take any pressures and should not work. Before his death, he had had two open heart surgeries and seven bypasses. He graduated from Gridley High School and spent three years in college. Mr. Landman moved to Magalia from Gridley in 1972, and he married Deanna E. Marley on April 6, 1991, in Reno, Nev. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his stepson, Rory Benedict of San Jose. A private memorial for Mr. Landman will be held at a later date. Private inurnment will follow cremation at Chapel of the Pines of Paradise, which is handling the arrangements. Herbert Johnson Published 6/15/2000 Paradise resident Herbert Edwin Johnson, former Golden Gloves boxer and semi-professional football player, died Saturday at his home. He was 78. Born in Seattle to Carl and Ethel Johnson, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II as a combat sergeant and was at the Battle of Guadal Canal. A salesman all his life, he also owned a furniture manufacturing company and a farm, and was also an inventor. He was known for his sense of humor and his storytelling. His caretaker, Viviana Ramos, cared for him until the last day of his life. Mr. Johnson is survived by his daughters, Mari, and Ceanne; son, Craig; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary where cremation will also take place. Inurnment will be in private. Chapel of the Pines of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Lucille Morris Published 6/17/2000 An accounting teacher at Ventura College for 31 years, Paradise resident Lucille Terry Morris died Thursday at Feather River Hospital. She was 82. Born in Half Moon Bay, to John J. and Fannie Terry, she graduated from Half Moon Bay High School in 1935. She received her bachelor of science degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where she was pledged to Beta Gamma Sigma as a business honorary. She received her master of science degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she was pledged to Beta Alpha Psi as an accounting honorary. She taught business subjects in high schools in McCloud, Half Moon Bay and Pleasanton bofore working at Ventura College, where she retired in 1978. In 1942, she married Robert Martee, who was later killed in action during World War II. She married H. Verlin “Smiley” Morris in 1951. A life member of the Delta Kappa Gamma society, the California Teachers’ Association, and the National Education Association, Mrs. Morris was also a member of the Paradise United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, the Paradise and Butte County Retired Teachers, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Native Daughters of the Golden West and the Paradise Genealogy Society. She enjoyed travel, reading, sewing and gardening. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sister, Louisa DeKrause of Redwood City; stepdaughter, Judy Bates of Grover City; one niece; one nephew; and several great-nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Mrs. Morris will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Paradise United Methodist Church. Her cremated remains will be scattered at sea off of the coast of Marin County. The Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico Branch, is handling the arrangements. Carol Burket Published 6/17/2000 After many surgeries and a long struggle, Paradise resident Carol Ann Burket died of lung disease at her home last Saturday. She was 65. Born in Toledo, Ohio, to Edward and Edna Selter, she attended the University of Toledo. Mrs. Burket was employed in human resources at Systron Donner in Concord, where she later became personnel manager and then training and regulatory affairs manager. She also had her own business, “Carol Burket, H R Specialist on-call.” She enjoyed working crossword puzzles on a daily basis with her husband of 45 years, James Daniel Burket. She also enjoyed spending time with her five cats and socializing with her friends at Ron’s Lounge and Shenani-gan’s. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Burket is survived by her daughter, Brenda Montero of Paradise; sons, Brian of Paradise, and Brett of Laguna Hills; sister, Phyllis Hughes of Houston, Texas; two granddaughters; and three grandsons. Contributions in her name can be made to the Paradise Hospice, the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Society. At her request, no services will be held. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Paul Reiling Published 6/17/2000 Recipient of the U.S. Army Bronze Star, while serving in the infan-try, during World War II, Paradise resident Paul D. Reiling, 79, died Tuesday. Born in Brookville, Ohio, to Lloyd and Nellie Davis Reiling, he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor of science degree in forestry. He retired from Lassen National Forest as an administrative officer after working for the forestry department for 30 years. Mr. Reiling volunteered for the Chico Nature Center as its financial manager in accounting for 9 years. He also volunteered for several other nature, forest and environmental organizations. He was an avid fisherman and hiker and was accomplished in lapidary work. He is survived by his sister, Lillyan Leland of Paradise. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Chico Nature Center. The Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico Branch, is handling the arrangements. Thomas Goguen Published 6/17/2000 Sheet metal designer, multi-faceted artist and ardent motorcyclist Thomas Goguen, 83, died Thursday. He had been a Magalia resident for the past 21 years. Born in Canada, Mr. Goguen often worked with wood to produce his art, but he also made pictures out of pounded copper and sculpted with metal. Many residents have seen his unique mailbox, designed out of metal to look like a stagecoach. He particularly enjoyed riding his motorcycle in the mountains. Mr. Goguen is survived by his wife, Gerda “Blondie;” brother, Frank; sisters, Julie and Hope; and several nieces and nephews. No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s favorite charity or to the Paradise Hospice. Cremation will be held at Bidwell Chapel of Chico, which is handling the arrangements. Emogene Gibbons Published 6/17/2000 A Butte County resident for the past 50 years and current Stirling City resident, Emogene Ruth “Pat” Gibbons died Thursday at Sierra Sunrise in Chico. She was 88. Born in Shawnee, Okla., to Warren and Viola Davis, she lived there until she was 9 years old, when she moved to the Los Angeles area. A member of the First Assembly of God Church in Paradise, she liked to collect antiques, and she owned the “Heirloom Shop” in Oroville. A professional seamstress, she also liked to embroider. Mrs. Gibbons is survived by her daughters, Virginia Rice of Stirling City, and Marionne Myers of Chester; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to Gideons International in care of Sorensen’s Affordable Mor-tuaries of Chico, which is handling the arrangements. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Mrs. Gibbons will be buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Oroville. Robert Hodges Published 6/17/2000 A former member of the Paradise Elks Lodge and a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Magalia resident Robert S. Hodges, 91, died on May 23. Born in Blandinsville, Ill., to Myra and John Hodges, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In sales all of his life, he worked for over 30 years at I. Magnin’s Department Store. He had lived in Magalia since 1985. Mr. Hodges enjoyed dancing, music and especially playing the organ. He is survived by his daughter, Helen Burge of Magalia; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Donna K. Memorial contributions can be made to the local Hospice or to the American Cancer Society in care of Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. A memorial mass for Mr. Hodges will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines of Paradise, which is handling the arrangements. Vivian Callaway Published 6/20/2000 A Butte County resident for the past 45 years and a current Paradise resident, Vivian Margaret Callaway died Friday at Cypress Acres. She was 87. Born in Elkhorn to William and Hattie Beckley, she lived there until she moved to Butte County. She owned and operated a guest home in Gridley for 15 years. A lifetime member of the Assembly of God Church, Mrs. Callaway enjoyed writing poetry, painting in oils, cake decorating, acting, studying the Bible, telling stories and working in her flower garden. She is survived by her daughter, Pat Harrison of Biggs; sons, Dick of Chico, Don of Magalia, Robert of Woodland, Bill of Biggs, and Tom of North Highlands; sisters, Beth Beckley of Roseville, Barbara Pirtle of Roseville, and Phyllis Benvenuti of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; 25 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Earl Thomas Callaway, who died in 1989; son, Danny, who died in 1997; grandson, Craig, who died in 1981; three sisters; and two brothers. Memorial contributions can be made to the Biggs Community Church Assembly of God in care of Sorensen’s Affordable Mortuaries of Chico, which is handling the arrangements. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., tomorrow, at the Biggs Community Church Assembly of God. Mrs. Callaway will be buried in the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery District in Gridley. Eric Johnson Published 6/20/2000 Former World War II U.S. Army serviceman and 28 year Paradise resident Eric O. Johnson, 92, died at Feather River Hospital Friday. Born in San Francisco to Peter and Ericka Johnson, he worked in the printing business for 60 years and was last employed by the Hartford Insurance Company before his retirement. He moved to Paradise from Redwood City. A member of the Paradise Seventh-day Adventist Church, Mr. Johnson enjoyed gambling and bowling. He is survived by his brother, Nils of Rhonert Park; and his stepdaughter, Charlene Bruechle of Big Bear Lake. He is predeceased by his wife, Christine, who died in 1999; brother, Leonard; and twin sister; Svea Rothe. Memorial contributions can be made to the Paradise Hospice and Homecare. At Mr. Johnson’s request, no services will be held. His final resting place will be Paradise Cemetery. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Gladys Estes Published 6/20/2000 A registered nurse for 43 years at Feather River Hospital and a Paradise resident for 37 years, Gladys Ida Estes died at her home Sunday. She was 86. Born in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., to Harry and Helen Scofield, Mrs. Estes moved to Paradise from Auburn. A member of the Paradise Seventh-day Adventist Church, she loved to walk and knit. She is survived by her son, Roger D. Estes of Paradise. She is predeceased by her husband Leonard D. Estes, who died on May 16, 1995. At Mrs. Estes’ request, no services are planned. Private inurnment will take place at Paradise Cemetery. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Frederick Frost Published 6/22/2000 As an avid bird lover, Frederick L. Frost, 69, made bird houses and bird feeders — and he spent hours watching birds around his Paradise home. Mr. Frost died in Paradise on Sunday. As an aeronautical engineer specializing in checking designs, he worked more than 41 years on various satellite projects. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He graduated from Buffalo College for Teachers in New York with a degree in secondary education. Mr. Frost was a member of Paradise Elks Lodge Post 2026 and a member of the Audubon Society. Besides his enthusiasm for birds, Mr. Frost enjoyed his work, rose gardening, cooking, fishing and bonsai trees. He also liked investing in the stock market. He was born to Robert and Irene Frost in Buffalo, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Caroline, whom he married on Dec. 28, 1999, a second marriage. He is also survived by three daughters, Elizabeth Flones of Aptos, Pamela Simion of Miami, Patricia Witt of Aspen, Colo.; son David of Salinas; brother Edward of Alden, N.Y.; and sister Linda Morgan of Titusville, Fla. He is predeceased by his brother Robert, who died in 1998. The family requests that donations be made to the American Lung Association in lieu of flowers. Inurnment will be private. The memorial will be tomorrow at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home. Marten Lutgendorf Published 6/22/2000 A former master mariner in the Merchant Marines and a resident of Paradise for 17 years, Marten Lutgendorf died Saturday in Chico. He was 80. Born in the Netherlands to Otto and Everdina Lutgendorf, he served in the Merchant Marines for 21 years. He and his wife Helga moved to Paradise from Woodenville, Wash., in 1983. When his sons were young, Mr. Lutgendorf was actively involved with the Boy Scouts and Little League. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and golf. He also made handicrafts for his grandchildren. He and his wife edited a monthly newsletter for a retirement center. He is survived by his wife, Helga; his sons, Gary and Marty of Fallbrook; his daughters, Eleanor Low of Woodland and Beverly Ladouceur of San Ramon; a brother, Alex of Tuscon, Ariz.; and nine grandchildren. Contributions can be made in memory of Mr. Lutgendorf to the Humane Society, 925 American Way, Paradise. He will be privately inurned in Paradise under the direction of Chapel of the Pines. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Ruth Jensen Published 6/22/2000 A past member and president of the Paradise Ladies Golf League, Ruth Christine Jensen, 85, died Friday in Mercy Hospital in Carmichael. She was born in Devol, Okla., to Frank and Sue Devol. She married Carl Jensen and moved to Paradise in 1978 from Burbank. Her husband, Carl, preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Chris of Citrus Heights; a daughter, Sue Frost of Pioneer; sister Doris Annand of Lodi; Joe Devol of San Bruno; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. No services are planned. Cremation will be at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, and inurnment will be in Paradise Cemetery next to her husband, Carl. Catherine Morgan Published 6/22/2000 Catherine May Morgan was a cashier for the La Hab-ra School Dist-rict for 25 years before moving to Paradise. Born in 1917 in Detroit, she was the daughter of John and Frances Furfaro. Her father was born in Callabria, Italy. She attended classes in library science at Wayne University in Detroit, where she also took drama classes. She was married to Jack Morgan for 35 years. He died in 1981. After her retirement she traveled with her husband to Europe, including Great Britain and Scandinavia. She moved to Paradise in 1990 from Brea. Mrs. Morgan enjoyed cooking and opera music. “She was an absolutely wonderful cook,” said her daughter, Marguerite Sheffler of Magalia. Mrs. Sheffler’s husband helped care for Mrs. Morgan during the past year. Other than her daughter, Mrs. Morgan has no other immediate survivors. No serviced are planned. Cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, which is in charge of the arrangements. Inurnment will be private. May Jaenecke Published 6/22/2000 A Los Angeles real estate broker for many years, May Brown Jaenecke, 84, died in her Paradise home with seven family members present. Born in Graniteville, Mo., she was the daughter of Alexander Shand Allan and Isabelle Brown, the oldest of eight children. She was the valedictorian at Ursaline Academy of Arcadia, Mo. She attended Missouri Business School in St. Louis. Mrs. Brown worked for the U.S. Forest Service in St. Louis for 11 years, before becoming a broker in Los Angeles. She was a member of the Parkview Women’s Club of Los Angeles and the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Paradise. She lived in Paradise for 21 years. Mrs. Jaenecke was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Donald R. Jaenecke. Family members described her as “a generous and kind person with an optimistic spirt who was loved by all who knew her.” She was energetic and had a good sense of humor. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Jean Blatnick of Palo Verdes; a son, Allan R. Jaenecke of Paradise; sisters, Margaret Windmoeller of San Antonio, and Flora Larson of Oakland; a brother, James Allan of Farmington, Mo.; grandson Justin D. Blatnick of Palos Verdes, and granddaughter Sara J. Currah of Paradise. The familly suggests donations be made to the American Lung Association in Chico. A service was held June 16 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills, where she was interred. Lola Miller Published 6/22/2000 Lola Miller, 87, moved to Reno, Nev. from Magalia, just one week before her death on June 12. A homemaker, she retired from Chrysler Corporation. She was born in Gothenberg, Neb., the daughter of Dell and Viola Mariott Fairbank. Her husband, Howard F. Miller, passed away in 1979. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Irwin of Reno; sisters, Leone Pearson of Hemet and Laura Harris of San Diego; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier. John Sparks Memorial Cremation and Burial Service of Sparks is handling arrangements. Don Crabb Sr. Published 6/22/2000 Don Crabb Sr., 78, died Sunday after a very long battle with Alz-heimer’s disease. As a young man, he ser-ved in the Army Air Forces as a medical technician and relocated to Southern California where he met and married his wife, Virginia. The couple remained in Southern California, where they raised their four children. After 37 years in the commercial refrigeration business, Don retired, and he and his wife moved to Paradise in 1989. His family described him as a “kind, gentle, soft-spoken and loving husband and father.” Mr. Crabb loved cats and nature, spending time gardening and enjoying the outdoors, camping, sightseeing and being with his family. In addition to his wife, Virginia of Paradise, he is survived by a son, Don Crabb Jr. of Redondo Beach; daughters, Donna Bernard of North Palm Beach, Fla., and Dawnene McIntyre of Burbank; brothers, Carl of Aurora, Mo.; Fred of North Andover, Mass., Dennis of Republic, Mo.; sisters, Murel Carr of Galena, Mo.; Joan Robertson of Petaluma, and Mary Leonard of Aurora, Mo.; a grandson and two granddaughters. Mr. Crabb was predeceased by his daughter, Dawn Renee Crabb. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Paradise and Butte Home and Hospice Inc. in Chico. Jacquelyn Montgomery Published 6/24/2000 Born to teach, Jacquelyn Leilani Coombs Montgomery taught school for 17 years and continued to teach others for the rest of her life. A resident of Paradise, she died Tuesday at the age of 67. Born in Honolulu to Charles and Merle Coombs, Mrs. Montgomery went on to teach elementary school in the Pasadena School District for 17 years. But her teaching didn’t stop there. An enthusiast for music, painting, pottery and flower arranging, Mrs. Montgomery enjoyed teaching these to others, like her grandchildren. She was a member of Eastern Star, Alpha Chi Sorority and the Cal State Teachers Association. Mrs. Montgomery lived in Paradise since 1993. She is survived by son John Silva of Paradise; daughters Barbara Dutton of Paradise and Anne Dutton of Burbank; grandchildren Angel Handlin and Stacey Silva of Reno, Nev., Christina and Jessica Gray of Paradise; and two great-grandchildren. Private services were handled by Paradise Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home. She was cremated and privately inurned. William Pinegar Published 6/24/2000 William “Ed” Pinegar, 69, rode the rails for 40 years as a locomotive engineer for the Sante Fe Railroad, and he never lost his love for travel. Mr. Pinegar, a resident of Magalia for six years and a member of Senior Gleeners, died June 16 at Feather River Hospital. All his life, he continued to travel. At one point, he worked with Fantasy Caravan Trips for tours of Mexico and Alaska. Mr. Pinegar was born to William and Mary Pinegar in Ozark, Mo. He was married in Fresno in 1986 to Carolyn Jo, who survives him. Other survivors are sons Bruce of Fresno, Allen of Albuquerque, N.M., and Tone of Grand Junction, Colo. Memorial contributions can be made to the building fund for the Paradise Church of Christ, where he was a member. Its location is 1181 Pearson Rd. Services were held Tuesday at the Church of Christ. Mary Jones Published 6/24/2000 Mary Eliza-beth Jones was an accomplished seamstress who enjoyed making costumes for plays on the Ridge. A former resident of Magalia, she died at age 79 Thursday in Napa, where she moved to be closer to family in 1999. Mrs. Jones was born to Patrick and Rosena Curran in San Francisco. She stayed there to raise all of her children with her husband of 58 years, Al Jones. His job as a bank manager took them to Pacifica. Then they retired to Magalia. She is survived by her husband, Al; her sons Rich and Tom; her daughters Pattie Owen, Sarah Snyder and Donna Evind; 15 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held at Napa Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary at 2383 Napa-Vallejo Hwy. at 1 p.m. on Monday. A rosary and vigil will be held at the mortuary on Sunday at 7 p.m. Donations can be made to the Transitional Rehabilitation Unit at Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa. Dorothy Sitter Published 6/27/2000 For someone who enjoyed trees, birds and watching deer in the backyard, Magalia was the perfect place for Do-rothy May Sitter to spend the last year of her life. She died Friday at age 80 in her son’s Magalia home. Mrs. Sitter’s love of the outdoors began at an early age when her father took the family to Sequoia National Park. They camped there for entire summers. She continued visiting her beloved Sequoia trees all her life, bringing her grandchildren there as well. Mrs. Sitter told her family she wanted her ashes spread at Sequoia National Park. She was born to Earl and Leila Coleman in Taft. She worked as a dispatcher for repair crews at General Telephone for 15 years. On Aug. 20, 1938, she married Merle Sitter in Hollywood. He died in 1971. Mrs. Sitter gathered her family’s history, composed a book, published it and gave copies to family members. She included history going back to her distant relative, Daniel Boone. Also, Mrs. Sitter’s ancestors came to California in a covered wagon from Pennsylvania and traveled with the Donner Party. But they split with the Donner Party just before it headed up to the pass, where it was trapped for its deadly winter stay. Mrs. Sitter collected Boyd’s Bears and liked to crochet slippers, potholders and baby blankets for her family. She is survived by sons, David of Hanford, Thomas of Magalia and Steven of Fresno; daughter, Deborah Cardoza of Rochester, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Newton-Bracewell Cremation and Funeral Services of Magalia is handling a private family service. Private inurnment will be held at a later time. Anne Lemons Published 6/27/2000 A Paradise resident for 16 years, Anne Therese Lemons’ biggest love was for mountains — Mt. Shasta most of all. She died in her home Wednesday at age 69. To be closer to her beloved Mt. Shasta, Mrs. Lemons frequently camped at Lake Siskiyou, where lying out in the sun was her favorite activity. Mrs. Lemons was born to Edward and Anne Flynn in San Francisco. At age 13, she began working in a restaurant. Early on, she was a waitress, but she moved into management — she was the manager of the Country French Café for six years. She was also the chairman of Head Start in Concord, where she won awards for her work. Mrs. Lemons attended the Paradise Assembly of God. She is predeceased by her husband John William Lemons Sr., who died in 1990. She is survived by Martin of Concord, Richard of Reno, Nev., John of Paradise, Edward of Pittsburg; daughters Dianne George of Chico, Kathryn Evans of Paradise and Margaret Williams of Salem, Ore.; 26 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The service, held yesterday, was handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary. She will be buried in Paradise Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Cancer Research Institute in care of Rose Chapel Mortuary. Pasquale Crisona Published 6/27/2000 Pasquale “Pat” Crisona’s work took him all over the world, including Rome for the 1960 Olympic Games. Crisona retired to Paradise in 1984 after managing racetrack concessions in the United States, Canada, Cuba and Puerto Rico. He died Friday at age 85. A man who enjoyed cooking, Mr. Crisona also opened restaurants in the Fontain Bleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla. Mr. Crisona bred thoroughbred horses and raced them in Portland, Ore., race tracks and tracks in Northern California. He also enjoyed gardening and sharing stories about his past. He will be buried in Sherwood, Ore., next to his wife, Thelma, who preceded him in death in 1980. He is survived by a brother, Joseph in Rhode Island and Rita O’Neill, a good friend of 40 years, in Paradise. Memorial contributions can be made to Paradise Hospice, 1295 Bille Road. John Handley Published 7/27/2000 John R. Handley opened his boot shop in 1947, when Paradise was a tiny town and Skyway wasn’t much more than a dirt road, his daughter said. Handley Bootery, located where La Comida is now, served Paradise about 20 years. Mr. Handley died Saturday at age 72. He also owned and operated a boot shop in Chico and owned a partnership in a Red Bluff shop. Sharin Ware said her father enjoyed helping his community, such as sponsoring teen dances at the Veterans Hall and chaperoning events at Paradise High School. Born to Gretchen and Beulah Handley in Longmont, Colo., he had eight brothers and sisters. After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946, Mr. Handley moved to Paradise. He fished every chance he got, especially in the lakes above Stirling City. His daughter, Sharin Ware, said she grew up fishing with him. “I was like a son for many years, until he had sons,” she said. One time at DeSabla, when she was little, some big fish grabbed her hook and stole her whole line. Her father grabbed the pole just before the fish yanked it out of her hands. Mr. Handley also loved to tee up on the green. “He was the real deal — he lived for playing golf,” his daughter said. He played in lots of local tournaments and taught his daughter to play too. And he was a “big-time” 49er fan. Mr. Handley was a member of the Lions Club and the Elks Lodge in Paradise — and in Chico when he moved there in the early ’70s. He left the boot business to work for Corning Ford for about 15 years. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janice of Chico; daughter, Sharin Ware of Paradise; sons, John of Richmond and Jamie of Oroville; sisters, Dorothy Slattery of Freeland, Wash., and Shirley Carroll of Clovis; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Bidwell Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Bidwell Chapel. Richard Cornell Published 7/27/2000 While camping, Richard E. Cornell leaped into Lake Tah-oe with his clothes on to pull out someone who couldn’t swim. That episode characterizes Mr. Cornell well, his sister said. He didn’t let his mental disability stop him from helping anyone in need. A resident of Paradise for 20 years, Mr. Cornell died Monday at age 85. He lived in Bambi Acres for eight years and in College Hill before that, where he helped by feeding logs into the fireplace. He was born to Carl and Lura Cornell in Springfield, Mass. While living with his parents in Alhambra, Mr. Cornell landscaped people’s yards. His father drove him around in a trailer with a lawn mower and garden tools. He particularly liked flowers of all kinds, his sister said. After his father died, Mr. Cornell did janitor work before retiring to Paradise from Banning. He liked coloring with pens and could fill a basement with his work, his sister said. He would get excited about Christmas, she said, and he’d get out big garbage bags in expectation of the many gifts he’d get. He is survived by a sister, Loretta Birdsong of Paradise; two brothers, Robert of Paradise and Carl of Marino Valley. A service at Paradise Cemetery will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. David Erickson Published 7/27/2000 A Magalia resident of 20 years, David S. Erickson died Sunday at the age of 47. In Minnesota, where he was born to Stanley and Mavis Erickson, he graduated from Sauk Rapids High School. Because of a disability, he did not work. A private service was held at Chapel of the Pines. He will be buried in Benton County Cemetery in Sauk Rapids, Minn. Mr. Erickson is survived by sisters, Linda Campbell of Cottage Grove, Minn., and Judith Studenski of Sauk Rapids, Minn.; brothers Gerald of Bloomington, Minn., and Ronald of Mora, Minn.; and nieces and nephews. Iris Pane Published 7/29/2000 Iris Noriene Pane, 83, was employed as a “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II for Douglas Aircraft, working with sheet metal. She was also a Navy chauffeur in Long Beach at Terminal Island from 1944 to 1947. Through the 1950s and ‘60s, she worked at Norton Air Force Base in San Bernadino, working in sheet metal and in the office. Mrs. Pane was married to Edward G. Pillsbury from 1934 to 1947. They had two children. In 1960 she married Johnnie Payne. After she retired from civil service, the Panes moved to Sacramento when Mr. Pane was transferred to McClellan Air Force Base. He retired in 1971 and they moved to the Paradise Pines. He died in 1976 and she continued to live in the house they had built until she became very ill in October 1999. Her family described her as a “determined person who had inner strength that carried her throughout her life.” She enjoyed league bowling and spending time with her pets, two dogs and a cat. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon Pillsbury Keller of Crestline, a son, Joseph Pillsbury of Claremont, five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Magalia Community Church on Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. Burial will be private. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is in charge of local arrangements. Lauren Alvarado Published 7/29/2000 A resident of Magalia, Laura Isabelle Alvarado was a member of the American Legion and VFW auxiliary. She died Monday at Feather River Hospital. Mrs. Alvarado was 76. Her favorite pastimes were sewing and cooking. She was born to Juaquin and Mary Abel in Hayward. She graduated from Washington High School in Fremont. As a machinist, she worked for the Caterpillar Tractor Company in San Leandro for 13 years. In the summer of 1972, she married Raymond Alvarado, and they moved to Magalia 18 years ago. He survives her, as does son, Steve Garcia of San Leandro; daughter, Jane Bega of Fremont; sisters, Alice Switt, her twin, of Las Vegas, Nev., Ann Estaicio of Castro Valley and Esther Cabral of San Leandro;seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The service will be held today at 11:15 a.m. in the chapel of the Brusie Funeral Home. She will be interred at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Contributions in Mrs. Alvarado’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arline Palmer Published 7/29/2000 Arline Palmer was a legal secretary for 40 years. When she wasn’t working, she enjoyed playing bridge in many of the groups in Paradise. Born in Chicago, Ill., on Nov. 14, 1905, she lived in Ohio for many years, serving as past worthy matron of the Ann Rutledge Chapter No. 453 of Lakewood’s Eastern Star. She moved to Paradise in 1977 from Bay Village, Ohio. She died at Twin Oaks in Chico on July 26, 2000. She was 94. Mrs. Palmer is survived by a son, Stanley R., and a daughter-in-law, Jane, both of Paradise. At her request, no services will be held. She will be inurned in Chico Cemetery next to her husband, Stanley Palmer, to whom she was married for 53 years. Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements. The family requests memorial donations be made to Enloe Hospice in care of Paradise Chapel of the Pines. John Handley Published 7/29/2000 John R. Handley opened his shoe shop in 1947, when Paradise was a tiny town and Skyway wasn’t much more than a dirt road, his daughter said. Handley Bootery, located where La Comida is now, served Paradise about 20 years. Mr. Handley died Saturday at age 72. He also owned and operated a shoe shop in Chico and owned a partnership in a Red Bluff shop. Sharin Ware said her father enjoyed helping his community, such as sponsoring teen dances at the Veterans Hall and chaperoning events at Paradise High School. Born to Gretchen and Beulah Handley in Longmont, Colo., he had eight brothers and sisters. After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946, Mr. Handley moved to Paradise. He fished every chance he got, especially in the lakes above Stirling City. Mr. Handley also loved to tee up on the green. “He was the real deal — he lived for playing golf,” his daughter said. He played in lots of local tournaments. And he was a “big-time” 49er fan. Mr. Handley was a member of the Lions Club and the Elks Lodge in Paradise — and in Chico when he moved there in the early ’70s. He left the shoe business to work for Corning Ford for about 15 years. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janice of Chico; daughter, Sharin Ware of Paradise; sons, John of Richmond and Jamie of Oroville; sisters, Dorothy Slatter of Freeland, Wash., and Shirley Carroll of Clovis; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Bidwell Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Bidwell Chapel. Karl Cox Published 8/1/2000 Karl Keith Cox regularly met with his buddies for coffee at Mc Donalds in Paradise, and if someone needed help, he always would lend a hand afterwards — cutting wood or fixing plumbing. Mr. Cox was an easy-going, personable man, said his son, Mark. “I don’t think he ever met a stranger,” his son said. Mr. Cox died Thursday in his Paradise home. He was 71. After working 35 years at Watkins-Johnson & Varian Association Electronics as a senior electronics technician, Mr. Cox bought and operated Paradise Feed in 1976. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and fishing in Northern California. And he traveled around the United States. In his later years, he took up woodcarving. He carved quail, carousel horses and hobnail boots. He was born to James and Jessie Cox in Huntington, W.Va. He is survived by Delores, his wife for 39 years; sons Steve of Manteca, Martin of Glen Ellen and Mark of North Pole, Alaska; daughters, Elizabeth Seki of Mountain View and Katherine Davitt of Buxton, Maine; brothers, Raymond of Leeds, Ala., and Wayne of Fresno; and sisters, Eva Burts of Phoenix, Ariz., Virginia Vellettay of Brandenton, Fla., and Marian Metz of Canada. The service will be tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the Paradise Alliance Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Ridge Home Care & Hospice. Wallace Roberts Published 8/1/2000 A member of the Craig Me-morial Congregation Church in Paradise, Wallace Crane Roberts, 82, died April 7. He had retired to Paradise Pines in 1979 after working in the Research and Development Division of Lockheed Aircraft Co. He moved to Santa Maria in 1999. The second child of Florence and Henry Roberts, he was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Mr. Roberts married Dorothy H. Robinson in 1942. Enlisting in the Army in 1945, he served with the 767th Tank Battalion while stationed in Japan during the occupation. After retiring, Mr. Roberts and his wife enjoyed traveling, especially on cruises. He was active in the University of California, Los Angeles, Alumni Association; Lockheed Stardusters Association; Sierra Retirees Association; Masonic Lodge; Elks; and Sons in Retirement. Besides his wife, Dorothy, he is survived by daughters, Karen Herman of Santa Maria and Virginia Hammond of Exeter; son, David of Montrose, Colo.; sister, Phyllis Koch of McMinnville, Ore.; brother, Douglas of Lemon Grove; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Craig Memorial Congregational Church in Paradise. Matthew Setzer Published 8/1/2000 A resident of Magalia since 1986, Matthew A. Setzer retired after 14 years as a journeyman roofer, last employed by General Dynamics. He died Saturday at the age of 46. Mr. Setzer served in the Navy from 1971 to 1972. He enjoyed fishing and astrology. He was born to Nathan Setzer and Billie Najera in San Gabriel Valley. He is survived by his sons, Phillip of Sacramento and Christopher of Ontario; mother, Billie Najera of Magalia; brother, William of Huntsville, Ala.; sisters Kathy Swor of Antelope, Elizabeth Haling of Chico and Alicia Watson of Magalia; and grandson Xavier of Sacramento. At Mr. Setzer’s request, no service will be held. He will be privately inurned. John Roebuck Published 9/21/2000 After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, John Walter Roebuck worked a variety of jobs, including as a clerk for Union Pacific Railroad, as an orthopedic technician, and most recently, as a long-haul truck driver. Mr. Roebuck, a former Paradise resident, died Tuesday of natural causes while working in Roseville. He was born in Sterling, Ill., to John T. and Jessie Lathrop Roebuck. Raised in the Midwest, he graduated from Rock Falls High School in Rock Falls, Ill., where he recently attended his fortieth class reunion. Mr. Roebuck became a Christian in 1974 and enjoyed attending potlucks, Bible studies and Calvary Chapels wherever he lived. He also enjoyed sailing and motorcycling. Preceding him in death were his parents and his sister, Roberta M. Roebuck. His survivors include two daughters, Beckie Kengle of Reno, Nev., and Roberta C. Roebuck of Chico; a stepdaughter, Julie Pickett of Paradise; two stepsons, Christopher Roebuck of Chico and Thomas Pearson of Paradise; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Roebuck’s memorial service will be tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Calvary Chapel of Paradise, in Magalia. He was cremated. Devereaux Lynch Published 9/21/2000 Devereaux S. Lynch, 88, was a restaurant owner who enjoyed horseback riding. A former resident of San Jose, he moved to Paradise 18 years ago. Mr. Devereaux died Tuesday. He was an active member of the Church of Christ. In Anadarko, Okla., he was born to William Lynch and Blanch Cubbertson. He is survived by his wife, Marie Ellen; three brothers, William of Tulare, Kermit of Oklahoma City, Okla., Donald of Chicago; and several nieces and nephews. The service will be today at 10 a.m. at the Church of Christ. He will be buried in Skyway Memorial Park in Magalia. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Celine Heimbuecher Published 9/21/2000 Celine T. Heimbuecher, 75, was a homemaker who enjoyed collecting special dishes. Mrs. Heimbuecher, a Paradise resident, died Sept. 14 in Chico. She was born to Anthony Schreeffel and Ann Marie Burgunder in Pittsburgh. Her survivors include a son, Charles Heimbucher of Paradise; two daughters, Elizabeth Place of Paradise and Gertrude Wilson of Utah; three sisters, Sister Mary Alred, Gertrude Collins and Margaret Grenda, all of Pittsburgh; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. No services are planned. Cremation was handled by Paradise Chapel of the Pines, and Mrs. Heimbuecher will be privately inurned. Lucile Kish Published 9/21/2000 Lucile E. Kish was a Yeoman 1st class stationed at Mare Island Naval Ship-yard in the U.S. Navy WAVES during World War II. She went on to work as a bookkeeper for more than 45 years. Mrs. Kish, a resident of Magalia since 1985, died Friday in Paradise. She was 78. She was born in Salt Lake City to Thomas Barker and Agnes Eckstrom. Mrs. Kish enjoyed cooking, sewing and gardening. And she was an avid reader. Her survivors include a son, Jeff Kish of Reno, Nev.; a daughter, Martha Besseghini of Paradise; a grandson, Reno Besseghini III of Paradise; and a granddaughter, Dawn Besseghini of Paradise. Her graveside service was held Tuesday at Mountain View Cemetery in Reno, Nev. Cremation took place at Paradise Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, which arranged the services. Elmer Cowan Published 9/21/2000 Elmer Cowan, a Para-dise resident, inspected buildings for the state of California for 32 years. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. Mr. Cowan died Friday at Feather River Hospital at age 92. He was born in Denver to Robert and Cora Cowan. On Nov. 29, 1958, he married Margaret “Peggy” Collard in Las Vegas. He was a member of Paradise Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 2039, Paradise Elks Lodge No. 2026, Retired Public Employee Association No. 074, Good Sam R V, Paradise Gadabouts, AARP, S.V.A., Craig Congregational Church and SIRS branch 52. Mr. Cowan is survived by two sons, Sneed Collard of Pensacola, Fla., and Ronald Cowan of Seattle; two daughters, Holly Geist of Arlington, Texas, and Bernice Gerhardt of Yucca Valley; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson. No services are planned. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Mr. Cowan will be privately inurned. Myrtle Bell Published 9/21/2000 A machinist for 40 years with E & H Research in Oakland, Myrtle C. Bell moved to Paradise from Concord in 1975. Mrs. Bell died Sunday at age 87. She enjoyed camping, boating and trips to the coast. In Ledora, Iowa, she was born to Raymond and Mary Close. Her husband, Herbert Bell, died in 1990. And in 1952, her son, Gary, was killed in action during the Korean War. She is survived by a son, Greg of Magalia; a brother, Orie Close of Indianapolis; and a grandson, Shawn Bell of San Francisco. Her service will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Magalia Community Church Little Chapel. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. She will be buried in Paradise Cemetery next to her husband. Dorothy Johnson Published 9/23/2000 Dorothy “Betty” Elizabeth Bailey Johnson, 83, grew up in and around Stir-ling City and graduated from Chico High School in 1934. She resided in Eureka for more than 50 years and worked with the Tuberculosis Health Association, Eureka Boiler-works and for the Farmers Home Loan Administration. Mrs. Johnson died Sept. 11 in her Eureka home. Her parents were Sylvia and Dana Bailey. He worked as a logging superintendent for Diamond Match Co. for 40 years. Following retirement, she volunteered for nearly 20 years at St. Joseph Hospital and for the Sequoia Humane Society. Her husband, Charles E. Johnson, died in 1982. Her survivors include a son, Robert Dana Johnson and his wife, Ruth, of Rancho Cordova; and two grandchildren, David and Paul Van Zanen. Graveside services were held on Sept. 16 at Ocean View Cemetery in Eureka. Harmond Folsom Published 9/23/2000 An avid traveler, Harmond “Jack” Folsom especially enjoyed fishing and seeing the United States in his trailer. Mr. Folsom, 90, died Wednesday in Paradise, where he lived. He was born in Boyne City, Mich., to Ambrose and Sophia Folsom. On Feb. 6, 1943, he married Josephine McIntosh in Detroit. He worked as a carpenter with Millrite Mill. He was a member of the Paradise Ridge Lions Club for 45 years, Table Mountain Masonic Lodge No. 124, Scottish Rite, and Constary. He was a Mason for 58 years. Besides his wife, Mr. Folsom’s survivors include a son, John of Oroville; a brother, Lester, of Colorado; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Folsom’s service will be at 2:30 Tuesday at Paradise Masonic Temple. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Paradise Ridge Lions Club. John Miller Published 9/23/2000 John Miller was a commander in the U.S. Coast Guard for 21 years and a sales representative for Dow Chemical and Merck Inc. for 29 years. Mr. Miller, a Paradise resident, died Tuesday at age 67. He was born in Holden, W.Va., to Alexander and Frances Miller. From the University of Kentucky, he earned his bachelor’s degree. On Aug. 29, 1970, he married Jacqueline Brown. He moved to Paradise from Issaquah, Wash., several months ago. His hobbies were gardening and traveling. Mr. Miller was a member of the German Club, Austria Club, Elks Lodge of Tacoma, Wash., and First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, Wash. His daughter, Julie Ann Miller, died in 1990. A sister, Rose Campbell, and a brother, Lacy Miller, also predeceased him. Besides his wife, his survivors include a son, Johnny of Chelan, Wash.; two sisters, Eileen Huckeby of Holden, W.Va. and Frances Hurst of Logan, W.Va.; three brothers, Alexander Miller of Calabassas, Randolph Miller, Tacoma, Wash., and George Miller of Surprise, Ariz. His memorial service will be held tomorrow in the First Presbyterian Church in Bellevue, Wash. He will be buried in Hillside Cemetery, Issaquah, Wash. Contributions in Mr. Miller’s memory may be made to Paradise Alliance Church. Paradise Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Wayne Freeby Published 9/23/2000 Wayne A. Freeby worked as a chemical engineer in the nuclear industry at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory and at Bechtel in San Francisco. The former resident of Magalia died in his Rocklin home Sept. 15. He was 71. Mr. Freeby was born in Elkhart, Ind., to Wayne L. and Luella Fishley Freeby. In 1947, he graduated from Elkhart High School and served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He went on to graduate from Tri-State University and the University of Idaho. On July 1, 1951, he married Delores Noffsinger in Elkhart, Ind. Mr. Freeby was a member and elder of the Presbyterian Church, Elks Lodge in Paradise, Sons in Retirement and the Table Mountain Masonic Lodge. He was past chairman of the Nuclear Division of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, presenting many scientific papers. Mr. Freeby was also a member of Paradise United Methodist Church. His brother, James, died before him. Besides his wife, his survivors include a son, Steven of Vacaville; a daughter, Linda Damir of Folsom; his mother of Elkhart, Ind.; two brothers, Charles and Keith Freeby, both of Elkhart, Ind.; and a grandson, Andrew. His memorial service was held Monday at the First Presbyterian Church of Roseville. Contributions may be made to the Auburn Faith Hospice, 11760 Atwood Road, Auburn, 95603. Leon Crandell Published 9/26/2000 Leon F. Crandell, 75, served in the U.S. Army before becoming an automotive mechanic for a Pontiac dealership in bellflower for more than 25 years. He also was a mail carrier for eight years. He was proud to have celebrated 50 years of a marriage to his wife, Joy, in 1997. Mr. Crandell died Thursday. He was a resident of Magalia since 1989. In Huntington Park, he was born to Earl and Myrna Crandell. In Hermosa Beach, he married Joy Maxine Van De Walker on Nov. 9, 1947. He was a square dancer in the Paradise Ridge Runners and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Forest Ranch. Mr. Crandell enjoyed animals and the outdoors. Besides his wife, Mr. Crandell’s survivors include a son, Mark Stevens of Costa Mesa; three daughters, Linda De Lory of Deer Park, Texas, Nance Cash of Whittier and Wendy Cena of Nevada City; a brother, Wayne Crandell of Auburn; and seven grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Rose Chapel Mortuary. Mr. Crandell’s inurnment will be private. William Bennett Published 9/26/2000 William Harry Bennett served in the U.S. Air Corps during from 1942 to 1946 and worked in Hughes Aircraft as a sheet metal machinist for 35 years. The Magalia resident died Friday at age 80. He was born to Harry and Florence Bennett in Danville, Ill. Mr. Bennett, who enjoyed fishing and wood working, was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Glendale. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Mae Bennett; two sons, William of Chico and Stephen of Chico; a sister, Barbara Older of Paradise; and five grandchildren. Mr. Bennett’s service will be at 1 p.m. today in the Old Magalia Community Church. Rev. Dave Hayes will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Contributions in his memory may be given to Easter Seals Society in care of Chapel of the Pines. He will be buried in Magalia Cemetery. Eileen Hoerst Published 9/26/2000 A former resident of Paradise, Eileen Hoerst, 81, taught special education at Chico Junior High School for more than 15 years. She moved to Chico in 1952 from Ohio. And from 1970 to 1999, she lived in Paradise before returning to Chico. Mrs. Hoerst died Sept. 19. She was born to Earl and Pauline Murphy in Covington, Ky. On July 20, 1939, she married Jess Hoerst in Covington, Ky. After earning a bachelor’s degree, she went to California State University, Chico, in the 1960s to earn a master’s degree in special education. Besides her husband, Mrs. Hoerst is survived by two daughters, Diana Madden of Oroville and Gale Reizes of Northridge; one sister, Louise Hoskins of Dayton, Ohio; and three grandchildren. No formal services will be held for Mrs. Hoerst, who will be buried privately. Neptune Society of Northern California is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to any favorite charity. Arthur Leonard Published 9/26/2000 Arthur J. Leonard, 92, read the newspaper every day and enjoyed gardening and traveling. He moved to Paradise from Walnut Creek in 1975. He worked 40 years as a sales technician for Eastman Kodak. He was born in Kansas City, Mo., to Carroll and Elizabeth Leonard. Mr. Leonard died Friday. His survivors include his wife, Perla, whom he married in 1990; two sons, Donald of Eureka and Thomas of Indianapolis; two sisters, Ruth Denny and Violet Thomas, both of Kansas City, Mo.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Mr. Leonard will be privately inurned in Minglanilla Cebu, Philippines. Pamelia Walker Published 9/26/2000 Pamelia Mae Walker worked for Eldridge Sonoma State Hospital for 33 years as a technician. She moved to Paradise from Boyes Hot Springs. Ms. Walker, 52, died at Feather River Hospital of natural causes Sept. 19. She was born in Sonoma to Theodore and Dorothy Walker. Her survivors include a son, Will Walker of Sebastopol; her mother, Dorothy of Boyes Hot Springs; a sister, Marilyn of Washington, D.C.; a twin sister, Patricia Simmons of Paradise; three brothers, Carl, Teddy and Darrell, all of Boyes Hot Springs; and two granddaughters. No services are planned. Her cremation was at Chapel of the Pines Crematory. She will be privately inurned. David Vergara Published 7/25/2000 When he was a teenager, David Mario Vergara was always coming home with a sick animal in his arms, said his father, Frank Vergara. He loved animals — everything from owls to lizards — and would take care of them before turning them loose. He also raised homing pigeons. Mr. Vergara, a Paradise resident, died Wednesday at Feather River Hospital. He was 41. For 19 years, he worked for Fleetwood Motor Homes in Chico as one of their lead workers. He was born to Frank and Lois Vergara in San Francisco and graduated from Sunnyvale High School. Mr. Vergara was an avid sports fan, especially of the 49ers and the Giants. He also collected baseball cards. He fished in spots all over Paradise, and he frequently hiked a mile or more into roadless areas to get to the best fishing hole. But the main focus of his life was his two children, his family said. He is survived by a son, Mike, and a daughter, Crystal, both of Paradise; parents, Frank and Lois of Paradise; brother, Frank of Sunnyvale; sisters, Anna Getz of Sunnyvale and Theresa Walker of San Ramon. A service was held yesterday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Inurnment will be at Paradise Cemetery, arranged by Rose Chapel Mortuary. Eugene Clot Published 7/25/2000 Eugene Clot “lived to work,” his family said. After World War II, he got in on the building boom in the Bay Area. He worked 50 years as a self-employed ceramic tile contractor. Mr. Clot, 74, died Friday in Feather River Hospital. He moved to Paradise six years ago. Sheri, his daughter, said Mr. Clot was very old-fashioned. “He put family first,” she said. “He was the rock — the one to go to.” She remembered his love of gardening and the hours he spent watering. He enjoyed roses and especially cared for the trees in Paradise, said his wife, Bonnie Clot. In his yard, he kept the trees trim and picked up the walnuts his six trees dropped. Mr. Clot served aboard the U.S.S. Indiana, a battlewagon, in the Pacific during World War II. Several years later, Bonnie worked as a waitress in a coffee shop he used to come in to. They dated two months before getting married in Mexico on Feb. 4, 1959. They renewed their vows in Reno, Nev., on June 9, 1996. He enjoyed traveling to Reno, Nev., and Lake Tahoe to play slot machines. He was born to Antonio and Palma Moreno in Redwood City. Besides his wife, Bonnie, and daughter, Sheri, both of Paradise, Mr. Clot is survived by sons, Eugene Anthony Clot of Magalia, Timothy George Clot of Paradise and Joseph Alan Clot of Santa Clara; sister, Jan Vanni of Sunnyvale; grandchildren, Jessica and Joshua Louviere; Vannessa, Angela and Sierra Clot; and many nieces and nephews. A service will be held 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Visitation will be today from 5 to 7 p.m. He will be inurned privately. Arrangements are being handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association at 8912 Volunteer Way, No. 110, Sacramento. Dorothy Lockett Published 7/25/2000 A Paradise resident for seven years, Dorothy Lockett enjoyed gardening, especially caring for roses. She died Thursday at her home. She was 82. Born to Lester and Myrtle Tythcott in Sioux City, Iowa, she graduated from Sioux City High School in 1936. A resident of Burbank for 50 years, she was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church there. She enjoyed sewing and loved her dog. Her husband, Daniel Lockett, died before her, and her son, Robert Muntifering, also predeceased her. Mrs. Lockett is survived by sons, Bernard Muntifering of Magalia, Douglas Muntifering of Eugene, Ore., Gary Muntifering of Oxnard; step-son Daniel Lockett Jr. of Halfway, Ore.; stepdaughters, JoAnn Lockett of Boise, Idaho, and Diane Morrison of Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Her graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. today at Paradise Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary. Walter Shultz Published 7/22/2000 At age 80, Walter Roger Shultz was such a fierce competitor on the racquetball court, Paul Harvey talked about him on his radio show. Mr. Shultz never went down easy, said his wife, Minnie. After Mr. Shultz retired, she knew her husband had to come to an outdoor community like Paradise. “He wouldn’t be a very happy person without his hiking,” she thought. Even in his 80s, Mr. Shultz and his wife backpacked in Yosemite. They almost made it to the top of Mount Shasta. And they returned year after year to the Windriver Range near Pinedale, Wyo. Mr. Shultz, 93, died Tuesday at Feather River Hospital. He built a career in hospitals, helping the sick from the operating room to the bedside, from Alaska to Illinois — ultimately becoming a hospital administrator. His work began as a registered nurse in Chicago. In 1942, he managed a clinic in the Aleutian Islands. From 1946 to 1948, he worked in Chicago as a nurse. In Sandwich, Ill., he administered a hospital for several years. Later, he worked as an anesthetist in Denison, Iowa, for a year. Then he returned to Alaska for a year’s work before being invited back to Denison as a hospital administrator from 1958 to 1982. He was born to Ida and Seth Shultz in Edmund, N.D., and married Minnie Wiese on July 23, 1981, in Big Rapids, Mich. In 1982, they settled in Paradise. Immediately, he studied books to learn the local history, his wife said. He enjoyed taking pictures of flowers, nature and little children. “We’ve got slides, slides, slides,” his wife said. Mr. Shultz attended the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Along with his wife, Minnie, Mr. Shultz is survived by sons, George of San Mateo and Walter of Cool; daughters, Eleanor Jensen of Big Rapids, Mich., and Janice Walter of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He will be privately buried at Dickinson Cemetery in Dickinson, N.D. Memorial contributions may be made to the Quiet Hour or Voice of Prophecy radio ministries in care of Newton-Bracewell Cremation & Funeral Service of Magalia at P.O. Box 120, Magalia. Marilyn Myers Published 7/22/2000 Marilyn Joyce Myers, a nurse at Feat-her River Hos-pital, will have a memorial bench placed on the hospital’s grounds in her name. Joan Lotti, her supervisor, said Mrs. Myers was the consummate caregiver — she never wanted others to worry about her. Even when she was having surgery recently, Mrs. Myers was more worried about Lotti having to work on a Sunday. Myers died Monday at age 52. Patients enjoyed her care and attention, Lotti said. “There is absolutely nothing negative about that girl,” Lotti said. The hospital’s staff is having a hard time dealing with her loss. Donations for the bench were gathered easily. Previously, she worked at Cypress Acres Convalescent Hospital. Mrs. Myers also enjoyed gardening and animals, especially her dogs. Mrs. Myers was born to Harry and Elsie Pride in Merced. She married Elwood L. Myers in Reno, Nev., on June 3, 1972. Besides her husband, she is survived by her son, Steven of Paradise; daughter, Evette Hudson of Paradise, mother, Elsie Pride of Paradise; brothers, Gary Pride of Oregon, Donald Pride of Chico, Donald Good and James Good of Carson City, Nev., and Richard Good of Paradise; sisters, Betty Gallart, Norma Womack, Barbara Cannon, Martha Mitchell, Shirley Donahue and Margie Martish; and 12 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Feather River Hospital’s Fireside Lounge Group Area. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Myers will be privately interred. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity one favors. Edythe Herzberg Published 7/22/2000 Edythe Frances Herz-berg, a resident of Pa-radise, died Sunday at her daughter’s prune ranch in Orland. She was 74. Mrs. Herzberg was born in Centeniary, Ind. For 31 years she was married to Richard Herzberg, who died on April 20 this year. Making new friends and spending time with them and family was most important to her. She is survived by her daughter, Sharron Ellis-Conte of Orland; sons, Shawn Ellis of Eckert, Colo., John Ellis of Evergreen, Colo., and Terry Ellis of Bend, Ore.; stepson, Randy Herzberg of San Leandro; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A private family service will be held. Arrangements are being handled by the Neptune Society of Northern California in Chico.Memorial contributions may be made to the Paradise Hospice or the Butte Home Health and Hospice. Lois Matlock Published 7/20/2000 Robert Matlock remembers the day he met his future wife, Lois, in high school. He was walking down the hall when he saw a beautiful girl coming the other way. “Boy, I wish I could go out with a girl like that,” he thought. But they didn’t meet until they were attending Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. That was a couple of years later, when Mr. Matlock went to the house of a woman he was dating to see if she knew someone who could be a date for his friend. Maybe my sister, she said, and she called to a woman baking lemon pies in the kitchen. Out stepped Lois. “Here came that girl … covered in flour,” Mr. Matlock recalled. He devised a plan quickly. I want to make sure my friend has a good time, he told the woman he was dating. He asked her, how about you go out with my friend, and I’ll take your sister? But it was awhile later after that date that the future Mr. and Mrs. Matlock’s fate was sealed. One day on campus, he saw her studying on the steps in front of chemistry class and talked to her. “From then on, we were inseparable,” he said. They married April 10, 1936, in Caldwell, Kan., and celebrated their 64th anniversary this year. Mrs. Matlock, 83, a resident of Paradise since 1977, died Monday in Enloe Medical Center. She was born to Louis and Effie Wickline in Enid, Okla. After her children were old enough to attend school, Mrs. Matlock returned to school at the University of California, Los Angeles. Before it was time to graduate, doctors discovered she had cancer. “The doctors took me aside and said, ‘She has six months to live — no more,’” Mr. Matlock said. But she graduated on the dean’s honor roll. Seven operations later, Mrs. Matlock beat the cancer. She went on to teach at schools in Southern California for about 10 years, including five years in Newhall. She also was a substitute teacher in Paradise for a couple of years. Mrs. Matlock enjoyed traveling with her husband, Robert, in their trailer all over the United States and staying in elder hostels. She also enjoyed the warm beaches of Hawaii, where they bought a condominium and visited a daughter. She played tennis despite a disability in her left leg. “She beat me once in awhile, and I’m not bad,” Mr. Matlock said. Mrs. Matlock volunteered at Feather River Hospital for five years and was a member of American Association of University Women of Paradise. Besides her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Roberta Clark of Roseville and Chris Chang of Honolulu; brothers, Louis Wickline of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Alvin Wickline of Fresno; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be today from noon to 7 p.m., handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary. The graveside service will be 10 a.m. tomorrow at Paradise Cemetery. Kenneth Scott Published 7/20/2000 Kenneth W. Scott, the man killed July 12 in the semitruck roll-over at Lookout Point, had been a long haul truck driver for four months. Mr. Scott, 42, lived in La Pine, Ore. While riding the highways, Mr. Scott brought his two beloved dachshunds, Smoke ’Em and Prince, that also died in the crash. He referred to the dogs as his “babies.” Mr. Scott had never married. He worked for Joe Miller Trucking in Eugene, Ore., and had been licensed for a year. He was born in Sacramento to Marion and Pearl Scott, who survive him. Also surviving Mr. Scott are son, Ryan of Sacramento; parents, Marion and Pearl of Sacramento; brothers, Roy Lee of Hawaii and Allen Lee of Ft. Riley, Kan.; sisters, Debbie Irene Norwood and Cherlyn Enice Scott of Sacramento; companion, Ajay “Jay” of Washington; maternal grandmother, Irene Privett of Lake Charles, La.; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A service was held yesterday at a family residence in Sacramento. Mr. Scott will be interred at Sunset Lawn in Sacramento. Lawrence Harness Published 7/20/2000 Lawrence M. Harness, a Paradise resident who enjoyed fishing, hunting and gold panning, will have his ashes scattered at sea after a private family service in Fort Bragg. Mr. Harness died July 12 at age 50. He moved to Paradise two years ago from Oroville, where he was the production coordinator supervisor for RCBS, an ammunition reloading plant. He worked there 25 years. He was born to Lawrence and Lydia Harness in Salem, Ore. He is survived by his wife, Sue of Paradise; sons, Michael of Oroville and Christopher of Paradise; mother, Lydia of Oroville; brothers, Joseph and Robert of Oroville, and Paul of Sweetwater, Texas; and sisters Joan Harness and Vivian Perconti of Oroville. Mary Underhill Published 7/18/2000 Mary Anna Underhill, a teacher and a member of the Paradise Genealogical Society, died Friday at age 85. Since 1958, she taught second and third grade in Los Angeles until her retirement in 1973, when she moved to Paradise. She was born to Anna Bee Frost and George Frost II in Mason City, Iowa. She lived in Clear Lake, Iowa. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition in 1938, she went to work for Cook County Hospital in Chicago and John Hopkins University in Boston. Then she moved to the San Fernando Valley. On April 5, 1947, she married Jay Hoyt Underhill, who died Sept. 14, 1998. Besides genealogy, Mrs. Underhill enjoyed reading, writing, crocheting, sewing and officiating at organizations she joined. She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter W, The American Association of University Women, the California Retired Teachers Association, The Underhill Society of America and The Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by her sons, John Jay of Paradise and Larry of Los Angeles. A memorial service will be held at Craig Memorial Church at 2 p.m. Sunday. Arrangements will be handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary. Contributions may be made to the Craig Memorial Church, Friends of the Paradise Library, The Paradise Genealogical Society or The National Parkinson Foundation. Lawrence Harness Published 7/18/2000 Lawrence M. Harness, a Paradise resident who enjoyed fishing, hunting and gold panning, will have his ashes scattered at sea after a private family service in Fort Bragg. Mr. Harness died July 12 at age 50. He moved to Paradise two years ago from Oroville, where he was the production coordinator supervisor for RCBS, an ammunition reloading plant. He worked there 25 years. He was born to Lawrence and Lydia Harness in Salem, Ore. He is survived by his wife, Sue of Paradise; sons, Michael of Oroville and Christopher of Paradise; mother, Lydia of Oroville; brothers, Joseph and Robert of Oroville, and Paul of Sweetwater, Texas. Ralph Anderson Published 7/18/2000 A self-employed general building and hardwood floor contractor for 70 years, Ralph H. Anderson, 92, died Tuesday at Feather River Hospital. The Paradise resident was born to Harry and Ora Anderson in Laton. He is survived by his son, Gary Wayne Anderson of Paradise. No service is planned. A private inurnment will be arranged by Chapel of the Pines. J. Wheeler Wetz Published 7/15/2000 J. Wheeler Wetz met his wife, Kathryn, while taking the same bookkeeping class in night school. “I guess it was pretty much love at first sight,” Mrs. Wetz said. They celebrated their 62nd anniversary on Monday. On Wednesday, Mr. Wetz died in his Paradise home. He was 81. Their secret to long marriage was doing everything together, Mrs. Wetz said. They traveled frequently, going to Hawaii, Mexico and Canada. Mr. Wetz was born in Bracken, Texas. He graduated from Draughons Business College in 1937. A year later, he married Kathryn in San Antonio, Texas, on July 10. He was a sales representative for the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. He worked out of San Antonio and Wichita Falls, Texas, and out of Los Angeles. During World War II, he escorted U.S. troop transports. He retired in 1982. In 1989, the couple moved to Paradise from Glendora. Mr. Wetz enjoyed working with stained glass. In the door of his home, he created a picture of the river walk in San Antonio. He also made chairs and tables and painted oil on velvet. In one picture, he painted a lion. Its eyes follow the viewer around the room. He made pictures out of dyed rice as well, creating an owl and sailing boat. Mr. Wetz was a member of many local organizations, including Our Savior Lutheran Church in Paradise; S.I.R.S. #52 in Paradise, where he was dine-out chairman; the Paradise Senior Citizens Association; the Elks Lodge; the Railroad Club; and the Paradise Collectors Club. He also worked 19 years with the election board. In Texas, he led Boy Scout trips. Besides his wife, Mr. Wetz is survived by a son, John E. Wetz of Durham; daughter, Kathy Koch of Magalia; daughter-in-law, Troyce; one grandchild; four step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and special friends, David McDonald of Magalia and Betty Driver of Paradise. A service, handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday. Visitation will be tomorrow from 1 to 5 p.m. at Rose Chapel. He will be buried in Paradise Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Ridge Hospice. Leslie Bassi Published 7/15/2000 Leslie Albert Bassi, a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Para-dise Alliance Church, died Monday at age 71. Mr. Bassi was a resident of Yankee Hill. He was born to John and May Bassi in Berkeley. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked 22 years as a butcher and enjoyed fishing, hunting and traveling. He was a member of the Butchers Union in Oakland. On June 1, 1987, he married Judith Ann Warner in Reno, Nev. Besides his wife, he is survived by son, Anthony of San Leandro, Michael of Pinole and Eric of Pinole; stepson, James Mumma of Dayton, Ohio; step-daughter, Mara Lee Terrian of Cincinnati, Ohio; and 12 grandchildren. A graveside service was held yesterday in the Paradise Cemetery. He was cremated at the Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to any favorite charity. Richard Steffen Sr. Published 7/15/2000 Richard R. Steffen Sr., an auto racing enthusiast, got to work in pit crews for stock and sprint car teams. Mr. Steffen, 85, died Wednesday in his Paradise home. A self-employed carpenter for 40 years, he enjoyed watching all sports, especially football and baseball. He was born to Rutherford and Martha Steffen in Kerman. He moved to Paradise in 1985. He is predeceased by his wife, Mabel Steffen, in 1992. He is survived by sons, Dutch of Paradise, Leon of Pleasanton; daughter Christine Collins of Roswell, N.M.; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The service will be Monday at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward. Memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Hospice and Homecare. Violet Davis Published 7/15/2000 Violet May Davis, 98, a Paradise resident known for her lemon meringue pie and upside-down berry cobbler, died Thursday. A resident of Paradise since her husband’s retirement in 1970, Mrs. Davis enjoyed knitting, playing Bunco and cooking. She was born to Ernest and Bessie Wilcox Crooker in Manton. She married David Flood in 1923. They moved to the Pit 1 Powerhouse, a PG&E community near Burney in 1939. Mr. Flood died in 1950. In 1951, she married James Davis and moved to Storrie. Mr. Davis died in 1994. She is survived by son, Daryl Flood of Arroyo Grande; daughter, Lyla Mae Bower of Paradise; brother Albert Crooker of Daly City; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. A service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Davis will be buried at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico, handled by Brusie Funeral Home. Danny Crafton Published 7/15/2000 Danny Crafton, a resident of Paradise who enjoyed fishing with his son, died July 8 in Chico with family and friends at his side. He was 53. Mr. Crafton was born to Naomi and William Crafton in Sebastopol. On May 8, 1984, he married Sharon “Shar” Ivey, who predeceased him two weeks ago. Mr. Crafton was a carpenter for many years. He attended Calvary Chapel Church. He is survived by sons, Jon-Michael of Paradise, Kent of Anchorage, Ala., and Danny Crafton-Lewis of Florence, Ore.; brother, Joe of Paradise; and sister, Virginia Eldridge of Paradise. A memorial service will be held Friday at the Magalia Calvary Chapel Church at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Danny Crafton Memorial Fund in care of Newton-Bracewell Cremation & Funeral Service of Magalia. Patricia Hurst Published 7/13/2000 Hummingbird feeders hung from every house Patricia Kathleen Hurst lived in. When she returned last year to Paradise, where she was raised, she couldn’t get enough of watching her favorite birds and other animals visiting her home. “Her face would light up when she talked about them,” her family said. Mrs. Hurst died in her home Sunday at age 72. When traveling, she had binoculars at her side, ready to view her beloved animals up close. She especially liked visiting Yellowstone National Park. She was born to Edward and Annabell Walker in Gridley. She graduated from Chico High School. After being raised in Paradise, she moved back and forth between California and Utah. Returning to the beauty of Paradise in 1999 pleased her. A gardener most of her life, she immediately planted flowers, especially sweet peas. Roses were also a favorite. She grew an abundance of house plants, and some family members said every plant in their homes was raised by her. “She got everyone started,” said her son, William. “She just had a green thumb.” He said when his mother visited him in Colorado, he took her to a Denver Broncos game, and she became a “die-hard fan.” Craig Morton was the quarterback at the time, but later John Elway was her hero. She watched the games on television “religiously.” Her children and grandchildren remember her as someone who enjoyed spending time with them doing what they liked most. One granddaughter, Kimberly, said Mrs. Hurst would play dress-up with her, and they made banana splits together. Mrs. Hurst was known for her cooking. She baked cakes and pies — the best ones being coconut, Kimberly said. While Mrs. Hurst didn’t belong to any one church, Kimberly said her grandmother was spiritual. Kimberly said her grandmother refrained from swearing. And Mrs. Hurst expected girls to be prim and boys to be proper. She did some hands-on work in the robotics and computer industry. She soldered parts for Eaton Kenway. She enjoyed working with computer chips — but she didn’t own a computer. “That’s the funny thing,” Kimberly said. One time, her job offered her a chance to see New York again, and she jumped at the chance. She saw the Statue of Liberty, and she talked about the trip for years. She is predeceased by her sister, Rosie Rupe of Roy, Utah. She is survived by sons, Thomas of Paradise and William of Magalia; daughters, Diana Alford, Debbie Hurst and Rhonda Blakey, all of Layton, Utah; brother, Ted Walker of Placerville; sister, Darlene of Placerville; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A memorial was held yesterday at the Pinecrest Mobile Park Club house. Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. She was cremated and will be inurned in Paradise Cemetery. George Stevens Published 7/13/2000 As a cement mason, George Washinton Stevens helped build one of California and the nation’s great monuments: the Golden Gate Bridge. Mr. Stevens, a former Paradise resident, died in Grants Pass, Ore., July 6. He was 88. Building the famous suspension bridge in San Francisco was only one of the projects he worked on in the city’s public works department. After 40 years, he retired in 1976 and moved to Paradise. He was born to Abe Stevens and Lena Shaw in Adairsville, Ga. He graduated from Smyrna High School in Smyrna, Ga. He married Marian Louise Fuller on Oct. 24, 1990. While in Paradise, he was a member of the Moose Lodge. He also belonged to the Cement Mason Union Local #580 in San Francisco. In addition to his wife, Mr. Stevens is survived by a son, Charles “Buddy” of Hot Springs, Ark.; daughter, Georgette Smith of San Antonio, Texas; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held yesterday at the Chapel of the Pines in Paradise. Memorial contributions may be made to any favored organization. He will be buried in Paradise cemetery next to his first wife, Mildred, who predeceased him Aug. 2, 1988. Geneva Kennedy Published 7/11/2000 A U.S. Army nurse during World War II, Geneva Martin Kennedy died Saturday at age 84. A resident of Paradise, she died at Twin Oaks in Chico. Mrs. Kennedy achieved the rank of first lieutenant while serving as an Army nurse from 1943 to 1945. She went on to work for Burbank Hydro Air Co., from 1945 to 1953, and worked in industrial nursing as well. Mrs. Kennedy was born to William Martin in Spartanburg, N.C. Her mother’s name was unavailable. She graduated from Pacoet Mills High in South Carolina. She married Dudley Kennedy Sept. 10, 1945. She is survived by her husband, Dudley of Alamo; and sister, Ruby Ellison of South Carolina. A memorial service will be held in South Carolina, where she will be inurned, at a later date. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity. Lois Hedrick Published 7/11/2000 An avid bowler and a resident of Magalia, Lois E. Hedrick died Saturday in her home. She was 75. She bowled in various leagues for 30 years. Mrs. Hedrick was an active member in the Paradise Lutheran Church. She worked as a secretary for 20 years for the Anaheim Union School District and moved to Magalia in 1979. She enjoyed the outdoors, crafts and sewing. She was born to John and Elenore Moyer in Minneapolis, Minn. On Feb. 11, 1946, she married Robert Hedrick, who survives her. Mrs. Hedrick is also survived by son, Steve of Magalia; daughter, Arlyss Hanosh of Magalia; sister, Ann Hauff of Minneapolis, Minn.; and three grandchildren. At her request, no services will be held, and she will be privately inurned. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Edward Boultbee Published 7/11/2000 Edward Boultbee journeyed far before he lived in Paradise. He was born in England. Then he lived in Canada before he moved to Paradise 12 years ago. Mr. Boultbee died Thursday at age 79. For 30 years he owned and operated a business maintenance company. He was a member of the Paradise Elks Lodge and enjoyed gardening and square dancing. He is survived by his brother, Eric of Canada. At Mr. Boultbee’s request, there will be no service, and he will be privately inurned. Arrangements are being handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary. Manuel Quadros Published 7/11/2000 A former member of the Paradise Moose Lodge, Manuel Souza Quadros Sr. died Thursday at age 87. He was raised in Nord and graduated from Chico High School in 1931. He was a resident of North Highlands when he died. He was born to Antone and Magdalina Quadros on St. George Island in the Azore Islands of Portugal. In 1946, he married Evelyn Ferry in Reno, Nev. He owned and operated the Drop In Bar on Broadway from 1944 to 1947 and was a Teamster for 26 years. Mr. Quadros was a member of the Elks Lodge for 51 years. He enjoyed traveling and playing golf. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn of North Highlands; sons, George and Manuel III of Hermiston, Ore., and Jerry of Oxnard; daughter, Rosalyn Christopher of American Canyon; sisters, Marie Williams of Crescent City, Elidia Hecht of Novato, Madeline Porter of Tahoe and Gertrude Kaiser of Chico; eight grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held today at 10 a.m. at Chico Cemetery, where he will be buried. Bidwell Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the National Kidney Foundation in care of Bidwell Chapel. Marie Gunter Published 7/11/2000 The Gunters, a family that has long lived on the Ridge, lost a relative Friday. Marie Gunter of Livermore died in Milpitas at age 69. She married Ernest Gunter on June 14, 1950 in Reno, Nev. She was born to Lawton and Lettie Wooton in Confluence, Ky. Mrs. Gunter was a manager in retail sales for Payless and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Milpitas. She is survived by her husband, Ernest of Livermore; sons, Gordon of Milpitas and Lonnie of Greenville, S.C.; and daughter, Sandy Grish of Milpitas. A graveside service will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Paradise Cemetery. Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Pete Carbonaro Published 7/6/2000 Charles “Pete” Carbonaro, a Paradise resident since 1981, “always had his golf clubs with him,” said his family. He had golfed most of his life, but more and more it had become his passion. He golfed at courses around the country. Mr. Carbonaro, 51, died Sunday in an auto accident while returning from a golf trip in Mammoth. His truck hit soft sand and rolled in Bakersfield. A member of the Canyon Oaks Country Club, Mr. Carbonaro golfed three or four times a week, said his family. “He was almost obsessive.” He also enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii, where he visited a couple of times a year. While there he enjoyed snorkeling and life on the beach. He was always in good shape, tan and thin — the envy of the family. He was born to Charles and Grace Carbonaro in Alameda. Mr. Carbonaro was self-employed as a general building contractor in Paradise and Chico. He came to Paradise the first time to build a house for his parents, where they still live. He liked the area and later moved here. He is survived by his wife, Helen, whom he married 24 years ago; his daughters, Lara and Amy of Paradise; his parents, Charles and Grace of Paradise; his brother, Rich of Paradise; and his sister, Mary Cook of Mountain View. A memorial service will be held today at 2 p.m. at Paradise Chapel of the Pines. He will be cremated and placed in Paradise Cemetery. Ivy Norman Published 7/6/2000 A resident of Paradise for 25 years, Ivy Norman died in her home Monday. She was 88. Born in Handsworth, England, to Samuel and Elizabeth Gould, Mrs. Norman came with her family to the United States when she was 16. She married Maurice Norman on Feb. 27, 1938, and lived in South Pasadena for 25 years. She and her husband enjoyed camping, hiking, swimming, ice skating and traveling in the United States. Mrs. Norman especially liked gardening and flowers, reading and working crossword puzzles. She was a member of the local National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She is preceded in death by her husband, Maurice; her sister, Rita Young; and her brother, Sam Gould. She is survived by her daughter, Maureen Whiting of Magalia; her son, Peter of Roseville; her granddaughters Dina, Kay and Jennifer; and six great-grandchildren. Private family services were held, and she was cremated at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Mrs. Norman will be buried next to her husband in Paradise Cemetery. Joseph Tracy Published 7/6/2000 Joseph “Bud” Tracy, a licensed vocational nurse for 15 years at Enloe Hospital, was known as a gentle, caring practitioner. “Everyone loved to see Joe coming to help them,” said co-worker Edie Fisher, a registered nurse. He was also “the best darn IV-starter that we had.” Mr. Tracy was working to become a registered nurse, specializing in surgical techniques. A world traveler, he was also licensed as a nurse in Queensland, Australia. He loved Australia and had hoped to move there at one time. Just before he was diagnosed with cancer, he had put his house up for sale. “He had made friends there, and he loved the climate and the culture,” Fisher said. Mr. Tracy died June 27, less than a year after his diagnosis. He was born in San Gabriel and moved to Paradise from Napa 21 years ago. He traveled often to Europe and visited England and Ireland, among other places. He loved animals and enjoyed working in his garden. Co-workers said he will be remembered for his willingness to help in any situation. A bachelor, Mr. Tracy is survived by his father, Monte Tracy of California; his mother, Sharon Malatt of Washington; a brother, Lawrence Stephenson of Washington; sisters, Shannon Stultz and Michele Ratliff, both of Washington, and Debbie Boulant of California; and grandmother Merrie Finch of Washington. A service was held yesterday . He was buried in Paradise Cemetery. Linda Holzwarth Published 7/6/2000 Linda C. Holzwarth, 96, moved to Paradise from Redwood City. A homemaker, she enjoyed gardening. She was born in Germany, the daughter of Karl and Lena Scharfe. Mrs. Holzwarth was preceded in death by her husband, Max Holzwarth, in 1995, and by a daughter, Betty Arnn, in 1994. She is survived by a son, Art Holzwarth; a daughter-in-law, Pat, of South San Francisco; two grandsons, John and Steve Holzwarth of Paradise; and five great-grandchildren. The family request donations be made to Paradise Hospice and Homecare. No services will be held at her request. She will be buried in Paradise Cemetery. Sharon Crafton Published 7/1/2000 Sharon “Shar” Crafton’s life was connected to the ocean both at birth and in death. When Mrs. Crafton was close to being born, her mother spent long days scuba diving in the ocean off of Southern California. So it came as no surprise that she grew up to be a good swimmer, Mrs. Crafton’s mother said. “Her passion was the ocean.” Mrs. Crafton, a resident of Paradise, died Monday at age 51. She asked that her ashes be spread in the ocean. She was born to Jack and Beverly Ivey in Long Beach. Mrs. Crafton’s mother often took her down to the ocean when she was a baby. She enjoyed crawling in the sand and looking at sea anemones in the tidal pools. All through her years, she loved to swim every chance she got. She also enjoyed motorcycles and rode a Harley Davidson with her husband in Paradise parades. Rabbits, especially ones with floppy ears, appealed to her. She kept rabbits and made toy rabbits too. Her mother described Mrs. Crafton as very artistic in just about anything she tackled, with a good eye for color. She painted oils of mountain scenes and baskets of flowers. And every year, she created large gardens. Mrs. Crafton worked as a financial director for Riverside County. And she started a drug rehabilitation program in San Bernardino. She had lived in Paradise for the last 18 years, but she also moved back and forth between Chico and Paradise before then. She had worked as a bookkeeper and financial advisor for doctors in Paradise and for Sierra Sunrise in Chico for the past three years. She helped found Catalyst, a center for abused women in Chico. Mrs. Crafton married Danny Crafton in 1984. She died in a San Francisco hospital after her liver and kidneys failed. She is survived by her husband, Danny of Paradise; a son, John Michael Crafton of Paradise; her parents, Jack Ivey of Idaho and Beverly Cuddy of Paradise; a brother, Philip Walker of Susanville; and a sister, Andrea Roll of Westminster. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Calvary Chapel of Paradise, where she was a member, or to the California Pacific Medical Center’s foundation, P.O. Box 7999, San Francisco, 94120. A memorial service will be held Wednes-day at the Calvary Chapel of Par-adise, in Magalia, at 11 a.m. Sally Caglia Published 7/1/2000 A resident of Magalia, Sally Sophia Caglia enjoyed knitting, crocheting, pottery, painting and bowling. She died in her home June 19. Mrs. Caglia was 79. She was born to Timotheo and Dominicia Fisher in Summit, Ill. She married Lou Caglia in 1968 in Gardnerville, Nev. She was a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Mrs. Caglia is survived by her husband, Lou of Magalia; daughters, Sandy Stocking of Madison, Ill., Danielle Smith Dyer of Indiana, Laetitia Rodriguez of Los Banos; sons, Timothy Michals of Milpitas, Robert Michals of San Jose, Paul Michals of San Jose and Dominic Caglia of San Jose; brother, Alex Fisher of Wisconsin; sister, Anne Oleander, of Illinois; 18 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. She will be buried at Glen Oaks Memorial Park; arrangements are being handled by Brusie Funeral Home. A memorial service was held June 24 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Chico. Memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Hospice in care of Brusie Funeral Home. Mae Lundgren Published 7/1/2000 A resident of Paradise for 10 years and a member of Senior Singles, Mae F. Lundgren died at Feather River Hospital on Thursday. She was 84. Mrs. Lundgren was born to Carl and Agda Norberg in Chicago. For 20 years, she was a layout typist for North American Rockwell Aerospace Division. She enjoyed shopping, reading, watching old movies on television and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the Ebell Club in Fullerton. Her husband, Ernest Robert Lundgren, died in 1983. She is survived by daughters, Carol Peterson of Paradise and Sandra Wilson of Paradise; a twin brother, Maynard Norberg of Blue Island, Ill.; a sister, Myrtle Orlando of Chicago; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be today from 1 to 5 p.m. at Rose Chapel Mortuary. She will be buried in a cemetery in Chicago. Memorial contributions can be made to the Paradise Animal Shelter Helpers. Karl Cox Published 8/1/2000 Karl Keith Cox regularly met with his buddies for coffee at Mc Donalds in Paradise, and if someone needed help, he always would lend a hand afterwards — cutting wood or fixing plumbing. Mr. Cox was an easy-going, personable man, said his son, Mark. “I don’t think he ever met a stranger,” his son said. Mr. Cox died Thursday in his Paradise home. He was 71. After working 35 years at Watkins-Johnson & Varian Association Electronics as a senior electronics technician, Mr. Cox bought and operated Paradise Feed in 1976. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and fishing in Northern California. And he traveled around the United States. In his later years, he took up woodcarving. He carved quail, carousel horses and hobnail boots. He was born to James and Jessie Cox in Huntington, W.Va. He is survived by Delores, his wife for 39 years; sons Steve of Manteca, Martin of Glen Ellen and Mark of North Pole, Alaska; daughters, Elizabeth Seki of Mountain View and Katherine Davitt of Buxton, Maine; brothers, Raymond of Leeds, Ala., and Wayne of Fresno; and sisters, Eva Burts of Phoenix, Ariz., Virginia Vellettay of Brandenton, Fla., and Marian Metz of Canada. The service will be tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the Paradise Alliance Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Ridge Home Care & Hospice. Wallace Roberts Published 8/1/2000 A member of the Craig Me-morial Congregation Church in Paradise, Wallace Crane Roberts, 82, died April 7. He had retired to Paradise Pines in 1979 after working in the Research and Development Division of Lockheed Aircraft Co. He moved to Santa Maria in 1999. The second child of Florence and Henry Roberts, he was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Mr. Roberts married Dorothy H. Robinson in 1942. Enlisting in the Army in 1945, he served with the 767th Tank Battalion while stationed in Japan during the occupation. After retiring, Mr. Roberts and his wife enjoyed traveling, especially on cruises. He was active in the University of California, Los Angeles, Alumni Association; Lockheed Stardusters Association; Sierra Retirees Association; Masonic Lodge; Elks; and Sons in Retirement. Besides his wife, Dorothy, he is survived by daughters, Karen Herman of Santa Maria and Virginia Hammond of Exeter; son, David of Montrose, Colo.; sister, Phyllis Koch of McMinnville, Ore.; brother, Douglas of Lemon Grove; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Craig Memorial Congregational Church in Paradise. Matthew Setzer Published 8/1/2000 A resident of Magalia since 1986, Matthew A. Setzer retired after 14 years as a journeyman roofer, last employed by General Dynamics. He died Saturday at the age of 46. Mr. Setzer served in the Navy from 1971 to 1972. He enjoyed fishing and astrology. He was born to Nathan Setzer and Billie Najera in San Gabriel Valley. He is survived by his sons, Phillip of Sacramento and Christopher of Ontario; mother, Billie Najera of Magalia; brother, William of Huntsville, Ala.; sisters Kathy Swor of Antelope, Elizabeth Haling of Chico and Alicia Watson of Magalia; and grandson Xavier of Sacramento. At Mr. Setzer’s request, no service will be held. He will be privately inurned. Claude Brown Published 8/3/2000 Claude R. Brown not only helped build and paint the Paradise Southern Baptist Church, he was the first to be baptized in the new church. Mr. Brown, a resident of Paradise since 1974, died Sunday at age 89. He was born to William and Minnie Brown in Lefore, Okla. His father owned a sawmill, and at a young age, Mr. Brown worked hard at his chores, such as bringing fire wood for his mother’s cooking stove. Later, Mr. Brown built a trailer, pulled by donkeys, and hauled his father’s lumber to customers. Before World War II, he worked as a machine operator in a rope factory in Orange. From 1942 to 1945, he served in the Army. He led a rifleman squad that went on reconnaisance missions behind enemy lines. Once while fighting in the Phillipines, his squad became lost deep in enemy territory. Fiercely determined to get his men back safely, he led a forced march until finally in the dark they collapsed to sleep. When they woke up in the morning, they realized they had been sleeping almost on top of their regiment. Mr. Brown achieved the rank of staff sergeant and was decorated with two Battle Stars, a Good Conduct Medal, a Victory Medal, an American Campaign Medal and a Phillipine Liberation Medal with one Bronze Star. He worked in the Civil Service for 19 years with heavy ordnance, loading shells. “You didn’t dare light a cigarette,” he’d say when talking about his work with dangerous explosive powder. Mr. Brown fished and danced for years — as long as his legs could hold him up. He met his wife, Lena, while dancing at the Crystal Ballroom in Long Beach. The two shared a love for ballroom dancing for life. He left his radio always set to 1340 AM, which plays songs from the ’40s and ’50s, his stepdaughter said. He knew all the songs and all the words. And he enjoyed naming the instruments being played. He especially responded to saxophones. “He was a fastiduous dresser,” his stepdaughter said. “He had everything coordinated.” Always the gentleman, her stepfather would open doors for women, she said. And when his wife had a stroke, Mr. Brown took over all the household duties and took care of Lena, who died Feb. 18, 1998. Mr. Brown is survived by his stepdaughter, Pamela Rober-tson of Paradise. The service will be today at 11 a.m. at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. He will be privately buried next to his wife in Glen Oaks Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to any favored charity or church. Akiko Louis Published 8/3/2000 Akiko Louis met her future husband, an American serviceman, in a Japanese hospital after World War II. After marrying Arthur Louis in Kyoto, Japan, the couple remained in Japan until 1954, when he brought her to the United States. For Mrs. Louis, the trip was a homecoming. Her parents, Matasaburo and Tami Sano, were Japanese immigrants who farmed strawberries in Southern California. Mrs. Louis was born in Dinuba. After the United States declared war on Japan, Mrs. Louis was among the Japanese-Americans interred in camps. Her family was first kept in racetrack stables in Santa Anita. Then her father was sent to a camp in Montana, while she, her mother and her sisters were taken to the camp at Tule Lake. Finally, the family ended up in a camp in Arkansas. After their release, the family returned to Japan. And Mrs. Louis went to work in a hospital. She died Saturday at the age of 77. She enjoyed traveling in the United States. She also liked game shows and animals. She kept dogs, cats and birds as pets. She is survived by a daughter, Jane Perry of Chico. No services are planned. Paradise Chapel of the Pines arranged her cremation, and she will be privately inurned. Genie Turner Published 8/3/2000 Genie Turner, although not a resident of Paradise, wished to be buried next to her father, Jack Hyatt, in Para-dise Cemetery. Mrs. Turner died July 8 in Fairfield, where she lived. She was 71. She owned the Green Thumb Nursery in Petaluma. A good bowler and water skier, Mrs. Turner won many trophies. She loved gardening and the outdoors, and she sang extremely well. In 1970, she received the Western Girl International Greatest Secretary Award. She was a member of Beta Nu Chapter and Epsilon Sigma Alpha. In Hammon, Okla., she was born to Jack and Clovie Hyatt. She is survived by a daughter, Kristianna Payne of Fairfield; a son, Steven Jenson of Santa Rosa; a sister, Judy Ludwig of Oroville; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a long-time companion and caregiver, Bill Gilbert of Riddle, Ore. A graveside service, arranged by Chapel of the Pines, was held yesterday at Paradise Cemetery. Christina Koeder Published 8/10/2000 Christina Koeder enjoyed working outdoors in her garden, growing roses and fruit trees. A Paradise resident since 1969, Mrs. Koeder died Monday at the age of 93. She was born to Herman and Caroline Schmidt in Renville, Minn. She managed a Salvation Army thrift store in Santa Ana. During World War II, she worked for McDonnell Douglas assembling aircraft. In Comfrey, Minn., she owned a restaurant, which a tornado destroyed two years ago. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Like her mother, Mrs. Koeder enjoyed tatting, usually making doilies. She fished all over California. Her husband, Ervin Koeder, died Sept. 23, 1988. She is survived by daughter, Deloris Wallevand of Paradise; three grandchildren, Daniel, Debby and Gary; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Her graveside service was conducted by Rev. Mark Stenbeck yesterday. She is interred in Paradise Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be given to Our Savior Lutheran church or The Salvation Army. Marian Gartner Published 8/10/2000 Marian Elizabeth Gartner avidly solved crossword puzzles. “She had one in her hand all the time,” said Harold Harder, her companion. Mrs. Gartner died Saturday at the age of 79. The Paradise resident enjoyed reading about flowers and growing them in her garden. And she lived to go grocery shopping, Harder said. She always had a loaded pantry and loved to cook all kinds of dishes. “Anything — you name it,” Harder said. “She was very much a home body” but was “always looking out for everyone else.” For nine years, Mrs. Gartner worked seasonally at the Martinez Cannery. She was born in New York to Harold and Grace Fairbanks. Besides her long-time companion, she is survived by a brother, Douglas Fairbanks Sr. of New York; stepson, Gary Harder of Manteca; and niece, Carol Sylvia of Santa Clara. At a later date, her cremated remains will be scattered at sea off the coast of Marin County. Neptune Society of Northern California in Chico is handling the arrangements. Francis O’Rourke Published 8/10/2000 Francis O’Rourke, a master sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps for 29 years, died Monday. The Paradise resident was 72. He joined the Marines in 1942 and retired in 1971. He was born to Francis and Genevieve O’Rourke in Martinez. Mr. O’Rourke enjoyed fishing and camping. He was an incredible stepfather, his family said. He married Anna Seibold in Reno, Nev. Besides his wife, he is survived by sons, Frank and Stewart of Nevada; daughter, Brenda of Nevada; stepsons, Jim Seibold of San Francisco, Joe Seibold of Oakland and John Seibold of Japan; stepdaughter Monica Langrall of Martinez; brothers, Terry and Jim of Paradise; sister, Jean Sahade of Martinez; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A private family service will be held, and Mr. O’Rourke will be interred in Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Bidwell Chapel is handling the arrangements. Eugene Bressel Published 8/12/2000 A resident of Paradise since 1959, Eugene Bressel was an active member of First Baptist Church. He was chairman of the Board of Trustees, served on the Church Extension Committee for the North American Baptist Denomination and was a local and statewide president of the Baptist Young People’s Union. Mr. Bressel, 94, died Wednesday at Twin Oaks. He was born to Ludwig and Wilhelmina Bressel in Anaheim. While living in Southern California, he attended Bethel Baptist Church in Anaheim, serving as a Sunday school teacher and as president of the Baptist Young People’s Union. In 1935, he married Theresa Stranske, who died Dec. 8, 1991. He worked for Pacific Pump Works for several years. And he worked for Peerless Pump Division in Los Angeles for 10 years as a field engineer and trouble shooter. Later, he went into the waterworks equipment business in Southern California. After retirement, he and his wife lived in Bishop and Santa Ana before Paradise. Mr. Bressel enjoyed woodworking, gardening, photography and fishing. He is survived by a son, David of Portland, Ore.; daughters, Nancy Taylor of San Bernardino and Eunice McCutcheon of Chico; four grandsons; four great-grandchildren; one niece; and one nephew. Visitation will be at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary from noon to 6 p.m. tomorrow. His service will be held 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church. Graveside services in Paradise Cemetery will follow. His four grandsons will be the pallbearers. Contributions in Mr. Bres-sel’s memory may be made to First Baptist Church in care of Chapel of the Pines. Max Nelson Published 8/12/2000 Born in Paradise, Max Arthur Nelson played drums in the high school band, then joined the Army and fought in Viet-nam, earning numerous medals. He received the Vietnam Service Medal, two Bronze Service Stars, a National Defense Service Medal, a Combat Infantryman Badge, a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, an Army Commendation Medal, a Purple Heart, a Good Conduct Medal, a Sharp Shooter Medal, a Bronze Star and an Oak Leaf Cluster Medal. Exposed to Agent Orange 30 years ago, Mr. Nelson died of the consequences Tuesday at the age of 50. He worked as an underground construction laborer for A. Teichert & Son. He married Connie Clark in 1972 and married Kathleen Dorigo in 1998. Mr. Nelson enjoyed working with wood, especially carving and decorative artwork. He especially enjoyed nature, hiking and exploring outside. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen of Paradise; a son, Josh of Paradise; his mother, Barbara of Paradise; a sister, Sandra Cavanagh of Fairfield; and a brother, Robert “Mike” of Paradise. A private family service will be held. Donations to a favorite charity may be made in care of Sorensen’s Affordable Mort-uaries. John Beckett Published 8/12/2000 John Beckett moved to Para-dise in 1949 and worked for the Diamond Match Lumber mill in Stirling City. When the mill moved to Red Bluff in 1957, he worked there until his retirement in 1980. Mr. Beckett died Wednesday in Chico. He was 85. Mr. Beckett moved from Red Bluff to Chico last year. He was born to Hiran and Mamie Beckett in Hope, N.M. Mary Brandenberger married him April 18, 1937, in the Santa Monica Mountains. He was a member of the F&AM masonic lodge in North Hollywood. Besides his wife, he is survived by daughters, Donna Barland of Los Molinos and Linda Clark of Durham; sister, Elsie Sandy of Albuquerque, N.M.; and one granddaughter. Mr. Beckett will be privately buried in Paradise Cemetery, with Paradise Chapel of the Pines in charge of the services. Clifford Becker Published 8/15/2000 Clifford Elwin Becker, the former owner of a real estate, mobile home and manufacturing business, died Saturday in Chico after a lengthy illness with Lou Gehrig’s disease. He was 76. He lived in Paradise from 1961 to 1977, when he moved to Chico. Mr. Becker was born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, to Paul and Claire Becker. He finished high school in 1940 and married Ardell Ellson June 24, 1945. From 1943 to 1945, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He founded Nipawin Concrete Products and Becker Construction in Saskatchewan. As an inventor, he was awarded several patents. He retired in 1996. He was a president of the Nipawin Rotary Club and the Paradise Rotary Club. He was also president of the Saskatchewan Concrete Products Association and a provincial director of the National Association. And he was president of the local chapter of the Escapee’s RV Club. He attended Redeemer Lutheran Church. He enjoyed traveling in his RV. Besides his wife, he is survived by sons, Robert of Magalia and Warren of Chico; brothers, Erwin and Earl of Codette, Saskatchewan; sister, Edith of Langley, British Columbia; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A service will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Chico. Memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or to Butte Home Health and Hospice in care of Newton Bracewell Chico Funeral Home. Catherine Azevedo Published 8/15/2000 Catherine Germaine Azevedo, made dolls and was creative at fixing things like broken necklaces. A member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, she died Saturday at her home in Paradise after a long battle with cancer. She was 50. She was born to Ernest and Mary Azevedo in Sacramento. For 20 years, she worked as a retail clerk in food stores. Mrs. Azevedo moved from Stockton three years ago. A brother, John Azevedo, preceded her in death. She is survived by sons, Steven Garcia of Fremont and Mike Garcia of Fremont; sisters, Collette Hill of Paradise, Linda Otterson of Dillons Beach and Janet Azevedo of Sacramento; brother, Jim Azevedo of Sacramento; two grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. Visitation at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday. A funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Donations may be made to Paradise Hospice in care of Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Marion Bras Published 8/15/2000 A ribbon winning artist in water color, Marion C. Bras died Wed-nesday in Oroville. The Paradise resident was 81. Mrs. Bras also won many medals and trophies for her dancing, including The East Coast Jitterbug Competition when she was little. She was born to Patrick and Catherine Kelly in New York. She attended the Central School of Business & Arts in Manhattan, N.Y., and studied art at Hancock College in Santa Maria. She married Arthur Bras, who died in 1996. She is survived by a nephew. A private memorial service was held. She was interred at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in the Chico Court of Honor. William Hodge Sr. Published 8/15/2000 William Earl Hodge Sr. was a coal miner for 25 years in West Virginia, where he was born. Mr. Hodge died Saturday at the age of 74. He moved to Paradise in November. In 1946, Mr. Hodge married Mary in Tennessee. His parents were Wayman and Sinia Hodge. Besides his wife, he is survived by sons, William Jr. of Los Banos, Gary of Half Moon Bay, Michael of Fresno and Everette of Magalia; daughters, Mary Alice Carloni of Magalia, Brenda Midose of Half Moon Bay, Vickie Strange of Modesto and Beverly Belgard of Fresno. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Magalia Cemetery. Harry Mack Published 8/19/2000 Father Harry Joseph Mack, a Paradise resident, was a leader of several religious communities, including the order of St. John of God. He was a priest in the Syro-Chaldean Rite Church and was Bishop Ignatius and Auxilliary Bishop of the Diocese of the Pacific Northwest, Ukrainian Autocephalous Church in the United States. Father Mack, 78, died Aug. 5 in Chico. He was born to Harry and Maude Mack in Michigan. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Detroit in 1943, a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1945, and a doctorate in social psychology from the University of Detroit in 1948. He married Young Jae, who died before him. He led numerous social service organizations, including a Hospice and the American Cancer Society. In San Francisco from 1986 to 1995, he directed broadcasting services for The Lighthouse For the Blind. Father Mack is survived by a son, David of Menlo Park and a daughter, So Young Mack of Mill Valley. A memorial service will be held Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Paradise. He will be privately inurned at The Little Portion Hermitage in Kelseyville, arranged by Neptune Society of Northern California in Chico. Contributions in his memory may be made to Ruth Resnick Lighthouse For the Blind, 214 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, 94102. George Clingan Published 8/19/2000 Paradise resident George Washington Clingan died at his home July 23. Born in Oregon, Mr. Clingan owned a bar and a scrap metal yard. He moved to the Ridge five years ago. He is survived by Alisha, his wife, and numerous nieces and nephews. No services were held. His family donated to The Salvation Army in Paradise in his memory. Edith Selle Published 8/22/2000 Edith Marie Selle, 88, died in her Para-dise home Thursday. She enjoyed church, family, cooking, poetry, gardening and dancing. Mrs. Selle was born to Richard and Angeline Fedrizzi in Weston, Pa. She married Arthur Selle, who preceded her in death 30 years ago. Before moving to Paradise in 1987, she worked as a private practice nurse in Pasadena and Arcadia for more than 20 years. Mrs. Selle is survived by a daughter, Annette Charlson-Shuman, of Paradise; brother, Victor Fedrizzi, of Chico; sister, Esther McIntyre of Oroville; grandchildren, Kenneth and Gigi Charlson of Paradise; niece, Debbie O’Sullivan, of Chico; and nephew, Scott Fedrizzi, of Chico. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Cypress Acres in Paradise, with arrangements handled by Rose Chapel of Paradise. Kendal Phipps Published 8/22/2000 Kendal Benton Phipps enjoyed art, especially sculpture. He owned a contracting and painting company for 29 years in the Pebble Beach area. After a lenghty illness, Phipps died in his mother’s Chico home Aug. 6. The Magalia resident was 57. After finishing high school, he earned a bachelor’s degree in art. He was born to Eugene and Laura-Virginia Phipps in Junction City, Kan. Mr. Phipps trained prize-winning show dogs such as a red Doberman named Max. He is survived by his mother, Laura-Virginia Florentine, and a brother, Bradford Florentine, also of Chico. A private service will be held, with Father Theodore Michael presiding over Phipp’s inurnment next to his sister Laura Jeanne and brother Greg at Alta Mesa Memorial Park in Los Alto Hills. Newton Bracewell Cremation and Funeral Service of Magalia is handling the arrangements. Ethel Frey Published 8/22/2000 A 20-year resident of Para-dise, Ethel Vera Frey died Thursday at the age of 77. She was a member of Paradise United Methodist Church and Rebekah Lodge No. 18 100f. She was born to Robert Brisco and Isabelle Deaton in San Saba, Texas, and lived in Parker, Ariz., before moving to the Ridge. Mrs. Frey worked as a waitress. In 1997, she married Clarence E. Frey, who died before her. She is survived by a son, Larry Boyd, and his wife, Louise, of Huntington Beach; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The memorial service will be 11 a.m. today at Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home. She will be buried next to her husband in Paradise Cemetery. A 20-year resident of Paradise, Ethel Vera Frey died Thursday at the age of 77. She was a member of Paradise United Methodist Church and Rebekah Lodge No. 18 100f. She was born to Robert Brisco and Isabelle Deaton in San Saba, Texas, and lived in Parker, Ariz., before moving to the Ridge. Mrs. Frey worked as a waitress. In 1997, she married Clarence E. Frey, who died before her. She is survived by a son, Larry Boyd, and his wife, Louise, of Huntington Beach; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The memorial service will be 11 a.m. today at Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home. She will be buried next to her husband in Paradise Cemetery. Norma Walsh Published 8/26/2000 A multi-talented artist, Norma Grace Walsh used to paint town windows and decorate floats for Gold Nugget Days, St. Patrick’s Day and other occasions. “Everything she tried, she mastered,” said Naomi Maynard State, her twin sister. Mrs. Walsh died Aug. 16 in a hospital in Reno, Nev. Her family moved to Paradise in the 1940s, then she moved to Alaska and finally she settled in Chico. She had a dog-grooming business in Chico. And when she married James “Red” Walsh, they owned and operated Red’s Gay Nineties Pizza Parlors in Chico and Paradise. Mrs. Walsh enjoyed decorating the interiors of their businesses. Previously, she had worked as a draftsman in Sacramento. She mastered the art of porcelain doll making, firing them in her kiln in Chico — and then painting them. Some of her dolls won first-place prizes in Las Vegas. She opened a shop for them in Carson City, Nev., where she last lived. Mrs. Walsh enjoyed collecting antiques, especially adding to her enormous Mickey Mouse collection. And she loved to get out on the dance floor, too, especially to dance the “Charleston.” Wherever she lived, she always elaborately decorated her home for Christmas. “You could see it for miles,” her twin sister said. About a year and a half ago, doctors diagnosed her with leukemia. But she beat it for awhile, got back into her dolls and started painting seascapes and other scenes. Mrs. Walsh’s doctors didn’t understand how she could survive so long, her sister said. “She was a fighter,” State said. She was born to Clarence and Martha Mock of Grand Junction, Colo. Besides her twin sister and husband, Mrs. Walsh is survived by a daughter, Susan Nissen-Laird of Yuba City; sons, Robert Nissen of Paradise and Bill Hunt of Mission Viejo; sister, Kathryn Wheeler of Lake Stevens, Wash.; stepfather, Bill Croshaw of Carson City, Nev.; and stepsister, Susy Cox of Texas. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Mrs. Walsh will be privately inurned. In her memory, donations may be made to the Leukemia Foundation in care of Chapel of the Pines. Paul Marlowe Published 8/26/2000 Known as the “10-million-mile man,” Paul Raymond Marlowe covered at least that much distance as a truck driver for Budweiser. Mr. Marlowe, 66, died in his Paradise home Tuesday. He worked for Stash Distributing for 18 years. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and playing pool. Mr. Marlowe is survived by a son, Kevin of Chatsworth; daughter, Janine of Granite Bay; brothers, Robert of Lake of the Woods, Richard of Ahwahnee and Al of North Highlands; companion, Sharon of Paradise; and three grandchildren. His service was yesterday at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Paradise. He was buried in Paradise Cemetery. Geraldine Nash Published 8/26/2000 A long-time resident of Paradise, Geraldine H. Nash died in Carson City, Nev., on Sunday while visiting her family. Mrs. Nash was 85. She was very active in the I Am Temple in Paradise and once owned and operated a hearing aid business. She was born to Robert and Marie Harmon Ross in St. John, Kan. Mrs. Nash, who was a widow, is survived by sons, Robert Standley of Dallas, William Standley of Carson City, Nev., Richard Standley of Sacramento, and Donald Nash of Sausalito; six grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today at 2 p.m. in the Paradise Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. She will be privately inurned. Daniel Trepanier Published 8/26/2000 A World War II veteran and Paradise resident, Daniel L. Trepanier died Aug. 19 at the age of 81. From 1944 to 1946, he served in the Army. In 1986, he moved to the Ridge from Torrance. Mr. Trepanier had worked as a construction foreman for 30 years, retiring from Jakardy Construction. He attended St. Thomas More Catholic Church, was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 2039 in Paradise, a member of Disabled American Veterans No. 106 in Paradise and a member of Carpenters & Joiners of America No. 409 in Los Angeles. He was born to Joseph and Mona Trepanier in Escanaba, Mich. Mr. Trepanier is survived by his wife, Constance; sons, Angus of Carlsbad and Christopher Juarrez of Reno, Nev.; daughter, Virginia Hueth of Vista; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. No services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association, 10445 Old Placerville Road, Sacramento, 95872. He will be buried in Greenhills Memorial Park in San Pedro. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Evelyn Duncan Published 8/26/2000 Evelyn Margarite Duncan was married in Texas in 1927 and spent her early years moving among oil fields and raising her three children. She moved with her husband, Harley Duncan, to Paradise in 1950 from Colorado. She worked at Gillettes Drugstore, once located at the corner of Black Olive and Pearson Road. Mrs. Duncan died in Everette, Wash., on Aug. 6. She was 89. She moved to Southern California in 1965 and returned to Paradise to live until 1983, when she moved to Washington. In Hydro, Okla., she was born to Lon and Rachel Helm. Her husband preceded her in death. A daughter, Betty Greenlea, and four grandchildren also preceded her. Mrs. Duncan is survived by a son, Donald “Duke” Duncan of Magalia; daughter, Dorothy Johnson of Everette, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. No services are planned. She will be privately inurned in Paradise Cemetery next to her husband. Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements. Kenneth Laymance Published 8/29/2000 Kenneth Ray Laymance, 43, always called his mother to check on her or to tell her something about his day. Recently, he told her he had seen the most beautiful scene of his life when he climbed a tree in Butte Creek Canyon. He moved to Paradise five years ago — soon after his mother came to town. His habit of daily calling his mother began when he was little. If he was out swimming, he’d call to tell her he’d be home in time for dinner. That’s why his mother, Mary Jo Jackson, knew something was wrong when he didn’t call on Aug. 13. A tree trimmer, Mr. Laymance was in Bangor at the time. Eleven days later, searchers found him drowned in a river. “He just loved nature,” said his sister, Marilyn Jackson of Roseville. He avidly fished, camped and hiked. Because he had expressed such awe at the beauty of Butte Creek Canyon, his mother is looking into having his ashes spread there or somewhere in nature. Mr. Laymance also enjoyed taking his sons with him camping, and he worked hard coaching their baseball team. He was a Christian. An avid sports fan, his favorite teams were the A’s and the 49ers. He liked bowling with his children too. Born in Roseville, he went on to serve in the Army. He is survived by sons Gregory and Kyle of Oroville, David of Citrus Heights; and daughter, Heather of Oregon. Along with his mother, Mary Jo, he is survived by his stepfather, Tex Jackson; and his father, Eugene Laymance of Iowa. And besides his sister, Marilyn, and her husband, Jim, he is survived by sister, Karen Borrel of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother, Michael Watson, and his wife, Kathy, of Cameron Park; stepbrother, John Jackson of Oroville; stepsisters, Bonnie Burns of Oregon, and Rena Bugarrin of Roseville; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Paradise Christian Center. Contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Mr. Laymance’s children, Gregory and Kyle, in care of Scheer Memorial Chapel, 2410 Foothill Blvd., Oroville. Lauren Scheall Published 8/29/2000 A founding board member of the Theatre on the Ridge and a nurse at Feather River Hospital, Lauren Lee Scheall died in her Paradise home Thursday. She was 53. She directed and acted in a number of productions, such as “The Wizrd of Oz” and “The Heiress” — receiving the Best Director Award. Born to Dorothy and Donald McCullough in Sacramento, she graduated from Kaiser Foundation School of Nursing, Oakland, in 1967. She worked at Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento from 1967 to 1970 and married Daniel Clinton Scheall Sr. on Aug. 30, 1969, in Sacramento. In 1970, she moved to Chico and a year later to Paradise. Besides Feather River Hospital, Mrs. Scheall worked as an intensive care nurse at Enloe Hospital. She was a staff educator at Oroville Hospital and a nursing instructor at Butte College from 1980 to the present. In 1986, she earned a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Long Beach. She received her master’s in nursing from California State University, Dominguez Hills, in 1993. She was awarded the Outstanding Nurse Educator of the Year in 1999 from Sigma Theta Tau, Kappa Omicron Chapter, Chico. She was a member of the California Teachers’ Association. She loved flowers, singing, dancing, cats, teddy bears and the ocean. Besides her husband, she is survived by daughters, Holly Anne Scheall of Irvine and Julie Anne Thompson of Citrus Heights; stepson, Daniel Scheall Jr.; sisters, Carol Dorothy Woodbridge of Citrus Heights and Barbara May Felton of Sacramento; brother Donald McCullough Jr. of Marysville; grandson, Robert “Teddy” Scheall-Johnson; and step-grandchildren, Krista and Kyle Scheall. No service is planned. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Lauren Scheall Scholarship Fund for the Butte College LVN program. Robert Fricks Published 8/29/2000 Robert Lee Fricks, 88, died Aug. 22 at Enloe Hospital. The resident of Chico was a member of Elks BPOE 2026, Moose Lodge No. 2226 and SIRS, all in Paradise. Mr. Fricks welded for 31 years in Navy shipyards, and was an avid golfer and fisherman. He was born in Hochton, Ga., to Robert and Clara Fricks. He is survived by a brother, Jack Fricks of Wilmington. His service will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Craig Memorial Congregational Church. He will be buried in Paradise Cemetery. Rose Chapel is handling the arrangements. Darrel Carter Published 8/31/2000 Darrell “Nick” Lynn Carter was a former employee of Paradise Pines Golf Course and a member and past exalted ruler of the Elks Lodge in Paradise. He died of cancer Aug. 8 in his Klamath Falls home. He was 76. He was born to Herman and Verna Carter in Arapahoe, Neb., and graduated from high school in Scotts Bluff, Neb. During World War II, he was a pharmacist’s mate third class in the Navy, serving in Australia. In 1946, he was honorably discharged. Mr. Carter worked as a typesetter for the Chico Enterprise-Record and later sold paper and printing supplies. And in Klamath Falls, he once owned a Shell gas station. Most recently, he worked for 15 years as a security and firewatch officer for Jeld-Wen until retiring in December. On May 17, 1986, he married his wife, Beverly. Mr. Carter enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, camping and cooking. He is survived by two sons, Jon Carter of Paradise and Scott Carter of Lake Oswego; a daughter, Bonnie Williams of Aberdeen, Md.; two stepdaughters, Kelli Campagna of Klamath Falls and Sherri Alvardo of El Paso, Texas; a sister, Faye Troy of Scotts Bluff; 10 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; an aunt; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. At the family’s request, funeral services will not be held. Mr. Carter was cremated and inurned at Paradise Cemetery, with Eternal Hills Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mary Epperly Published 8/31/2000 Mary E. “Betty” Epperly enjoyed gardening around her Magalia home, as well as sewing, boating and reading. Mrs. Epperly, 46, died Aug. 24 in an auto accident at Lookout Point. She was born to Wilson and Mary LeBlanc in Montreal. For 21 years, she was married to her husband, Ray, who survives her. She is also survived by a daughter, Melissa Epperly of Magalia; and a sister, Patricia Heyman of Bayfield, Colo. A service was held Monday at the Magalia Community Church, where she was a member. She was interred at Skyway Memorial Park, with arrangements handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary. Lahoma Howard Published 8/31/2000 Lahoma Howard, a resident of Paradise, liked going around to secondhand stores. And she enjoyed sewing and reading, especially the Bible. Mrs. Howard died of cancer Sunday at her home. She was 86. In Yuba City, she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since 1960. Mrs. Howard was born in Oklahoma. Her husband, Charlie H. Howard Sr., died before her. She is survived by two sons, Robert of Paradise and Raymond of San Jose; a daughter, Dalena Ellis of Paradise; three brothers, Vincent Wilson of Oklahoma, James Wilson of Texas and Donald Wilson of Windsor; and a sister, Daisy Mae. Her service will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Yuba City. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Brenda Gowan Published 8/31/2000 Brenda Joan Gowan, born in Paradise, made art with gourds and pine needles. She also counseled wayward adolescents for 17 years and volunteered as a firefighter for five years. Mrs. Gowan, 45, died of an illness on Monday. She served in the Navy from 1973 to 1976. Her father, Vernon Lewis, died before her. Mrs. Gowan is survived by her husband of six years, Jeffrey Gowan; two sons, Sean King and Joe King; her mother, Barbara Hogan; a brother, Eddy Lewis; a sister, Lisa Dean; and one grandchild. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Boys & Girls Club or another favorite charity. Her service is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Methodist Church in Boonville. She will be privately buried in Philo. Bidwell Chapel is handling the arrangements. Beatrice Taylor Published 8/31/2000 A successful artist who had many of her oils, watercolors and acrylics displayed in Butte Cou-nty, Beatrice E. Scott Taylor, died Friday in Paradise, where she had lived for 32 years. In her art, she depicted flowers, landscapes, seascapes and the covered bridge at Honey Run. Her work was quickly snapped up, sometimes displayed in local doctors’ offices. She also did collage work with bits of wood, pieces of jewelry and fabric to make scenes of Chinatown and ghost towns. Mrs. Taylor once ran a daycare center in her Sacramento home. She was born to Jessie and Hubert Harris in Bigelow, Ark. For 55 years she was married to Melvin B. Scott, who died in 1982. A year later, she married Millard Taylor, who survives her. Three sons, Leslie Scott, Glenn Scott and Denny Scott, also predeceased her. Mrs. Taylor also left two daughters, Joanne Mendonca of Walnut Grove and Barbara Lang of Magalia; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and long-time friend, Jean Jessup. A memorial service will be held by Pastor Dave Hayes in the Old Magalia Church on Saturday at 11 a.m. Chapel of the Pines is handling the cremation. Donald Powell Published 8/31/2000 Donald F. Powell was a member of the Men’s Garden Club, SIRS and bowling leagues in Paradise, where he lived for 15 years. He died Tuesday at the age of 69 in Feather River Hospital. Mr. Powell formerly lived in Benicia. Born to Perry and Jessie Powell in Boston, he went to college for two years and served in the Korean War. Mr. Powell never married. He was self employed in a drapery business. Mr. Powell played golf avidly, gardened and loved trips to Reno, Nev. He is survived by his mother, who lives in Paradise; a brother, Robert Powell of Cameron Park; and his girlfriend of 22 years, Teri Myers of Paradise. His memorial service will be Saturday at 3 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines, which is handling his cremation and private inurnment. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Lahoma Howard Published 9/2/2000 Lahoma Saralice Howard, a resident of Paradise, liked shopping at second-hand stores. And she enjoyed sewing quilts and reading, especially the Bible. Mrs. Howard died of cancer Sunday at her home. She was 86. In Yuba City, she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since 1960. Mrs. Howard, the first of 10 children, was born in Okmulgee, Okla., to Vincent and Daisy Mae Wilson. She married her husband, Charlie H. Howard Sr., Oct. 8, 1931. They were married 59 years before he died. She is also predeceased by her son, Charlie Howard Jr., in 1999, and by her granddaughter, Saralice, in 1978. She is survived by two sons, Robert of Paradise and Raymond of San Jose; a daughter, Dalena Ellis of Paradise; three brothers, Vincent Wilson Jr. of Oklahoma, James Wilson of Texas and Donald Wilson of Windsor; a sister, Daisy Mae of Lousiana; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. Her service was held Thursday at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Yuba City. Rose Chapel Mortuary handled the arrangements. Donald Barschig Published 9/2/2000 Donald Barschig was a member of the Paradise Ridge Runners Square Dance Club, Elks Lodge No. 2026 and the Retread Motorcycle Club. Mr. Barschig, 76, died Aug. 14 of natural causes. During World War II, he served in the Army. He worked for the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures until 1983. Mr. Barschig enjoyed camping, traveling, Blue Grass and Dixieland music. He is survived by his wife, Betty; a son, Carl; a daughter, Cheryl Masse; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His service was held at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier. Rose Chapel handled the arrangements. Contri-butions may be made to the Paradise Hospice or the American Heart Association. Theora Briner Published 9/2/2000 A resident of Magalia for seven years, Theora Ruth Briner, 91, died Wednes-day at Feather River Hospital. She worked as a beautician for 48 years in a Montgomery, Ala., shop and a San Mateo shop, both of which she owned. In Camilla, Ga., she was born to Thomas and Sarah Lawhorn. She is survived by her husband, Tod Briner, whom she married in 1955 in New York. Her son, James P. Kalligas of Magalia, also survives her. No services are planned. Neptune Society of Northern California is handling the arrangements. Richard Long Published 9/2/2000 Richard H. Long was a self-employed real estate broker in Los Angeles before he retired to Paradise. Mr. Long died Wednesday at Feather River Hospital. He was 85. Born in Minnesota to Frank and Ann Long, he graduated from high school in Worthington and attended Nettleton College. On Oct. 22, 1961, he married Dorothy in New Rochelle, N.Y. She survives him. His graveside service will be Tuesday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale. Visitation will be tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m. at Rose Chapel. Donations may be made to Feather River Hospital Auxiliary. Carl Baalbergen Published 9/2/2000 Carl Frederick Baalbergen, a self-employed freelance artist, died of natural causes Monday at Enloe Hos-pital. He was born to James and Helen Baalbergen in Monterey Park. His mother, who lives in Paradise, survives him. He moved to Chico six months ago from Truckee. Other survivors include three sons, Chad of Altadena, Dustin of Burbank and Bryon of Sun Valley; and two brothers, James Nicholas Baalbergen II of Pampa, Texas and Roy Richard Baalbergen of Sparks, Nev. No local services are planned. Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Mr. Baalbergen will be privately inurned. Edith Swartout Published 9/2/2000 Edith F. Young Swartout, loved playing bingo and slot machines in Reno, Nev. She moved to Magalia from Bull Head City, Ariz., 10 years ago. Mrs. Swartout died yesterday at her home. She was 74. She was born to Otis and Susan Waggoner in Demmitt, Texas. A high school graduate, she married Gordon Swartout on April 11, 1997, in Reno, Nevada. Mrs. Swartout was a member of the Magalia Community Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Sharon Nelson of Utah; a son, Kenneth Lee Ehring of Northridge; one grandson, Steven Nelson of Utah; and three sisters, Vernell Cooper of Oregon, Georgia Lee Jarvis of Texas and Mary Lou Helfin of Texas. Her memorial service will be tomorrow at 4 p.m. at the Old Magalia Community Church. Chapel of the Pines is in charge of arrangements. She will be interred at Skyway Memorial Park in Magalia. John Smith Published 9/5/2000 John “Jack” Fewson Smith braved more than 20 missions in the Pacific as a B-29 flight engineer in the Army Air Forces during World War II. Airplanes remained his enthusiasm. He earned a pilot’s license and enjoyed building model airplanes. Mr. Smith died Saturday in his Magalia home. He was 79. He was born to Jessie and Claude Smith in Salt Lake City. He married Jean Rommel on Oct. 19, 1945, in Seattle. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, He worked with the California Department of Transportation for 36 years as a civil engineer. After retiring, he was project engineer on the two Grand Champions golf courses in Indian Wells. That turned him into an avid golfer. He was a member of the Paradise Pines Golf Club. Mr. Smith also enjoyed fishing. He made custom fishing rods and built his own boats. He traveled in an RV and stayed at elder hostels. Besides his wife, Mr. Smith’s survivors include two sons, Alan of Los Angeles and Richard of Winnipeg, Manitoba; a daughter, Jan Wolterstorff of Pacific Palisades; a sister, Jane Lesko of Magalia; and five grandchildren. His memorial will be at a later date in Southern California. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Arthur Boston Published 9/5/2000 Music filled Arthur George Boston’s life. He loved to sing hymns at the Paradise Ridge Southern Baptist Church, where he was a charter member. He also played the violin, and he blew the saxaphone professionally in his younger days. Mr. Boston died Friday at the age of 88. In Pittsburgh, Ill., he was born to Arthur G. Boston and Gertrude Culberth. He graduated from high school and worked as a photographer for Social Security in the 1930s. He then started as a photographer for Westinghouse Electric Corp. before becoming an electrician there. On Sept. 21, 1929, he married Louise Scurlock, who died before him. He is also predeceased by two sons, Larry Boston of Arizona in 1993 and Arthur Boston Jr. of Pennsylvania in 1998. Mr. Boston’s survivors include a daughter, Shirley Davis of Paradise; five sons, Ronald, James, Jerry and Charles, all of Paradise, and Ralph of Illinois; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. His private graveside service was held in Paradise Cemetery. Chapel of the Pines Mortuary handled the arrangements. Edith Swartout Published 9/5/2000 Edith F. Young Swartout loved playing slot machines in Reno, Nev., her daughter said, but getting a chance to yell “Bingo!” at Indian casinos was her favorite thing. “She won quite often,” her daughter said. Mrs. Swartout moved to Magalia from Bull Head City, Ariz., 10 years ago. Being near the Nevada border, she visited casinos there and also worked for a casino’s RV service. A high school graduate, she married Gordon Swartout on April 11, 1997, in Reno, Nevada. Mrs. Swartout died yesterday at her home. She was 74. She was born to Otis and Susan Waggoner in Dimmitt, Texas. She grew up on a farm, raising wheat. She and her sisters did much of the work until their father traded the farm for a natural gas well near the Oklahoma border. Mrs. Swartout was a member of the Magalia Community Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Susan Nelson of Utah; a son, Kenneth Lee Ehring of Northridge; one grandson, Steven Nelson of Utah; and three sisters, Vernell Cooper of Oregon, Georgia Lee Jarvis of Texas and Mary Lou Helfin of Texas. Her memorial service was Saturday at the Old Magalia Community Church. Chapel of the Pines is in charge of arrangements. She was interred at Skyway Memorial Park in Magalia. James Cathey Published 9/7/2000 James Edmond Cathey, an avid golfer and hunter, was an active member of the Paradise First Baptist Church. He died at a local convalescent hospital Sunday at age 86. He was born in Ada, Okla., to Gordon and Sarah Cathey. For 20 years, Mr. Cathey worked for Los Angeles County as a building inspector. His wife, Jimmie Delone Cathey, died Sept. 8, 1992. He is survived by a daughter, Barbara Faust of Paradise; a son, Jerry Cathey of Simi Valley; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His service was held yesterday at Paradise Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home. Dan Davis Published 9/7/2000 A man who most enjoyed working with his hands, Dan Y. Davis was a self-employed carpenter. The Paradise resident died of cancer Sunday. He was 68. Born in Lubbock, Texas, Mr. Davis went on to serve in the U.S Navy during the Korean War. He enjoyed fishing, camping and helping others. In Bonham, Texas, he was a member of the Masonic Temple. On Aug. 18, 1990, he married Betty at the Magalia Community Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Cathleen Judge of Pennsylvania; a son, Dan Albert Davis of Michigan; a brother, Britt Davis of Texas; and a sister, Sue Davis of Sonoma. His service will be 1 p.m. today at Magalia Community Church. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Luberta Dugan Published 9/7/2000 Luberta M. Dugan was active in many community activities, including membership in the First Baptist Church and acting as president of the PTA. Mrs. Dugan, 83, a resident of Paradise since 1953, died in a convalescent home Sunday. She was an avid bridge player. In Oklahoma, she was born to Jefferson and Gena Morgan. Her husband, Dr. Jack Dugan died in 1993. Mrs. Dugan’s survivors include a daughter, Cheryl Welch of Cottonwood; and two grandchildren, Brooke and Brian of Cottonwood. Her service will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the First Baptist Church in Paradise. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Contributions in her memory may be given to the missionary fund of the First Baptist Church. Margaret Kellogg Published 9/7/2000 Margaret T. Kellogg, a resident of Paradise since 1991, enjoyed flowers, cooking and painting china. She died in a convalescent hospital Monday at the age of 91. Her parents were Rudolph Benson Macnew and Mary Meade Tallman, and she was born in Fort Meade, S.D. She was known as an “Army brat” in her childhood. She graduated from high school and from secretarial schooling. On Nov. 25, 1938, she married Lloyd G. Kellogg, who died before her. She is survived by two sons, W.L. “Bill” Kellogg of Paradise and Earl Kerry Booth of Converse, Texas; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Her memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. She will be inurned at Paradise Cemetery. Clayton Moore Published 9/7/2000 A construction engineer for 15 years, Clayton F. Moore came to Paradise from Bellflower in 1986. He died at a local convalescent hospital Tuesday. He was 85. Mr. Moore was a member of Operating Engineers Local No. 12. He was born in Portales, N.M., to Solon and Laura Moore. On Feb. 23, 1936, he married Emily in Bellflower. Besides his wife, Mr. Moore’s survivors include two daughters, Carol Miller of Chico and Ann Madrigal of Santa Fe, N.M.; and a son, Robert, also of Santa Fe; four grandsons; and five great-grandchildren. His funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Visitation will be tomorrow from 3 to 5 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines. Donald Powell Published 9/9/2000 Donald D. Powell began a life of work at a young age. When 7, he worked as a cook on a train. While still young, he worked in lumberyards and a mill in Oregon. He drove a Greyhound bus. During World War II, he was a machinist and foreman in Redwood City. He moved to Paradise in 1968. Mr. Powell died Tuesday at age 85. In Oklahoma, he was born to Silas and Gertrude Powell. He married Harriet Mayhew Cochran in Reno, Nev., in 1974. Besides his wife, Mr. Powell is survived by a stepson, Robert Brow of Paradise; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. No services are planned. He will be cremated at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, and his ashes will be scattered at sea, by his request. John Smith Published 9/9/2000 John “Jack” Fewson Smith braved more than 20 missions in the Pacific as a B-29 flight engineer in the Air Force during World War II. Airplanes remained his enthusiasm. He earned a pilot’s license, and he enjoyed building model airplanes. Mr. Smith died Saturday in his Magalia home. He was 79. He was born to Jessie and Claude Smith in Salt Lake City. He married Jean Rommel on Oct. 19, 1945, in Seattle. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He worked with the California Department of Transportation for 36 years as a civil engineer. After retiring, he was project engineer on the two Grand Champions golf courses in Indian Wells. That turned him into an avid golfer. He was a member of the Paradise Pines Golf Club. Mr. Smith also enjoyed fishing. He made custom fishing rods and built his own boats. He traveled in an RV and stayed at elder hostels. Besides his wife, Mr. Smith’s survivors include two sons, Alan of Los Angeles and Richard of Winnipeg, Manitoba; a daughter, Jan Wolterstorff of Pacific Palisades; a sister, Jane Lesko of Magalia; and five grandchildren. His memorial will be at a later date in Southern California. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Contributions in his memory may be given to Valley Ridge Hospice. Jennie Mitchell Published 9/9/2000 Jennie “Mae” Irene Mitchell, 84, enjoyed dancing and playing the piano and ukulele. The Paradise resident died Wednesday. She was born in Kansas to Lillian and William Ballard. When young, she moved with her family to Oregon and later settled in Chico where she attended school. She married Rudolph Hyde and later married Robert Mitchell. Mrs. Mitchell also liked gardening. Her survivors include four daughters, Shirley Keillor of Paradise, Sylvia Ballard of Santa Rosa, Sandra Kern of Ukiah and Sally Alston of Paradise; a son, Samuel Hyde of Chico; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held today at 11 a.m. at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico. Mrs. Mitchell will be buried next to her husband, Robert Mitchell. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Newton-Bracewell Cremation & Funeral Service of Magalia. Irene Lewin Published 9/9/2000 Irene Lewin, a resident of Magalia, died Monday in Oroville. She was 83. She was born to Albert Awltz and Martha May Stackhouse in McKeesport, Pa. Mrs. Lewin completed the eighth grade and married Lloyd Lewin in Hawaii on Aug. 16, 1975. Besides her husband, her survivors include a daughter, Charlotte Keven of Magalia. No services are planned. She will be cremated at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary and scattered at sea in San Francisco Bay. Pollyann Richardson Published 9/12/2000 Pollyann Finley Richardson played piano in dance bands in the Bay Area and in Paradise. When she was 6 years old, Mrs. Richardson’s grandmother recognized she had musical talent and paid for her granddaughter’s lessons. One day, after Mrs. Richardson finished her third lesson, the teacher had friends arrive for a visit in her home. The teacher told Mrs. Richardson she was going into another room with the guests and asked Mrs. Richardson to play that day’s lesson for them. The teacher left to be with her company, and by herself, Mrs. Richardson played the music perfectly. When the teacher returned to congratulate her pupil, she discovered Mrs. Richardson had the sheet music book opened to the wrong page. Mrs. Richardson had struck the notes from memory. The little 6-year-old girl grew up to be a respected musician. The leader of one band she was in wrote a score seven pages long. When the leader handed it out to the band members, they studied their parts. After thumbing through the score, the trumpet player looked up and asked the leader, where’s the scoring for piano? Pollyann doesn’t need it, the leader responded. “Once she’s heard it, she’s got it,” he said. Her husband, James Richardson said, “She always played by ear.” Mrs. Richardson died Aug. 28 in her Magalia home. She was 75. Mrs. Richardson also excelled in school. Born to Raymond and Jean Finley, she graduated from M & M High School in 1941. A year later, she entered nurses training at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She graduated at the top of her class in June 1945. She married Richardson Dec. 10, 1944, and began raising her children. Mrs. Richardson became an accomplished seamstress, making shirts for her husband and sewing most of her own clothing. She also taught her daughter to make her own clothes too. Mrs. Richardson also collected Roseville pottery. She amassed more than 200 pieces from the Ohio studio. Before settling in Magalia, Mrs. Richardson lived in Tucson, Ariz.; Port Arthur, Texas; Cambridge, Ohio; Dayton Ohio; Cincinnati; and Union City. Mrs. Richardson moved around because of her husband’s employment. Among his jobs, he worked with the Ohio Highway Patrol and AT&T. Besides her husband, Mrs. Richardson’s survivors include two sons, John of Cincinnati and Thomas of Oakland; a daughter, Patricia Richardson of Whitmore; a brother, Bob Finley of Reedley; two sisters, Jean Weisman of Mason, Ohio, and Nancy Quashnick of New Orleans; and eight grandchildren. No services were held for Mrs. Richardson, who was cremated. Erma Gibbs Published 9/12/2000 When Erma L. Heitman-Gibbs came to work at the Assembly of God in Paradise, she brought more than 30 years of experience ministering in the Midwest. Mrs. Heitman-Gibbs died Thursday in Olive Ridge Care Center in Oroville. The Oroville resident was 96. She was born to Theodore Heitman and Matilda Krueger in Madison, S.D. She graduated from high school and taught in rural schools for several years. Then she attended Baptist Bible College in Minneapolis. For 30 years, she organized Sunday schools and pastored in several cities in South Dakota, Nebraska and Minnesota. On Nov. 11, 1942, she married Charles Gibbs, and they continued their Gospel work together, organizing and building new churches. After her husband died Dec. 23, 1956, she moved to Anaheim to be near her father and stepmother. There she joined the Assembly of God Church and became the Missionette director and Sunday school teacher. When her father died, she moved to Paradise, where she was an ordained minister for Assembly of God. She was also a seamstress most of her life. One brother and two sisters died before Mrs. Heitman-Gibbs. Her survivors include a brother, Orval Heitman of San Carlos; a sister, Luella Wagner of Paradise; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her service will be today at 1 p.m. in Rose Chapel Mortuary. She will be buried in Paradise Cemetery. Maxine Stevens Published 9/12/2000 Maxine Stevens, 77, loved watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy on television, and she was a big 49er fan. Mrs. Stevens died Friday in Feather River Hospital. She moved to Paradise from Concord in the late ’70s. Mrs. Stevens worked as a presser in a dry cleaning shop for 15 years. Her parents were Earl and Ida Pierce. Mrs. Stevens’ husband, Theodore, died in 1983. Her survivors include a son, William of Chico; a daughter, Connie Stevens of Castro Valley; a sister, Darlene Robinson of Colorado; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be today from 1 to 8 p.m. at Rose Chapel Mortuary. A memorial service will be tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Rose Chapel. On Thursday, graveside services will be at Memory Gardens in Concord at 2 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be given to Northern California Transplant Bank in care of Rose Chapel. Ruth Daniels Published 9/14/2000 Ruth A. Daniels made the best chicken and dump-lings, her family said. And although she worked as a PBX computer operator, her most important job was being a mother. She also enjoyed playing Scrabble and the game Spite & Malice. She came to live in Paradise from San Jose a year ago. Mrs. Daniels, 83, died Monday at Cypress Acres. In Michigan, she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, and in Reno, Nev., she volunteered at the Senior Center. In Leamington, Ontario, she was born to Gilbert and Elsie Cleinsmith. She is survived by a son, John Rourke of Sacramento; a stepson, Duane Daniels of Pahrump, Nev.; three daughters, Fran Stevenson of Paradise, Margaret Rourke of Trenton, Mich., and Linda Rourke of Reno, Nev.; a stepdaughter, Jeanette Feight of Michigan; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services for Mrs. Daniels will be held today at 11 a.m. at Rose Chapel Mortuary. Pastor Brad Jacobson will officiate. She will be buried in Paradise Cemetery. Oliver Scarbrough Published 9/14/2000 Oliver Eugene Scarbrough, 63, enjoyed camping and traveling to parks around the United States with his family. A resident of Paradise for 43 years, he also fished and liked scanning the ground with his metal detector. Mr. Scarbrough died Saturday at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Paradise, and loved old cars and street rods. Mr. Scarbrough was a self-employed building contractor for 35 years. He was born in Marietta, Okla., to Wilma and L.O. Scarbrough. Two months ago, he married Golda Scarbrough, who survives him. His other survivors include his father, L.O. of New Mexico; two daughters, Penny Farias of Texas and Tami Hardenberger of California; two brothers, Hollis Scarbrough of Arkansas and Charles Scarbrough of Colorado; and a sister, Ginger Willess of Texas. His service was conducted yesterday by Pastor Tom Adams at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Paradise. Richard Trotter Published 9/14/2000 Richard Philip Trotter enjoyed traveling, especially bus trips to Nevada, and he played bingo, board games and cards. And any chance he had, he would read. A resident of Paradise for 18 years, Mr. Trotter died Monday in Feather River Hospital. He was 77. Born in Texas to Clyde and Loie Babb Trotter, he graduated from Fullerton Union High School. From 1943 to 1946, he served with the U.S. merchant marine in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. He then worked for Oscar Meyer for 25 years and for Butte County Library for 5 years. For 52 years, he was married to Beverly, who died in February 1998. Mr. Trotter was a member of Elks Lodge No. 2026, Paradise Senior Citizens and Trinity Presbyterian Church in Oroville. He is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Trotter of Oroville; a brother, Sherwood Trotter of Missoula, Mont.; a sister, Mary Margaret Parkison of San Francisco; two grandsons, Aaron Davis of Lodi and Jeffrey Davis of Stanford; and one great-grandson. Visitation will be today from 5 to 8 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, with a private burial in Paradise Cemetery to follow. Donald Powell Published 9/14/2000 Donald D. Powell began a life of work at a young age. When 7, he worked as a cook on a train. While still young, he worked in a lumberyards and a mill in Oregon. He drove a Greyhound bus. During World War II, he was a machinist and foreman in Redwood City. He moved to Paradise in 1968. Mr. Powell died Monday at age 85. In Oklahoma, he was born to Silas and Gertrude Powell. He married Harriet Mayhew Cochran in Reno, Nev., in 1974. Besides his wife, Mr. Powell is survived by a stepson, Robert Brow of Paradise; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. No services are planned. He will be cremated at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, and will be inurned in Paradise Cemetery. William Troy Sr. Published 9/16/2000 William Eugene Troy Sr. didn’t like to talk about his grisly war experiences, but his wife, Vicki, said she “dragged the stories out of him.” He was a 17-year-old senior in high school when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942, shortly after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. He survived several fierce battles with Japanese forces, whose torpedoes sank two destroyers Mr. Troy served on. During one battle, shrapnel from a shell ripped through his buttocks. But he carried on. A surgeon who saw him standing there amid the smoke, explosions and chaos figured Mr. Troy was fit enough to commandeer for surgery duty. Mr. Troy, wounded and standing ankle-deep in his shipmates’ blood, assisted the surgeon, who had set up emergency operations in the ship’s mess hall. Mr. Troy could never forget the visions of that day — comrades horribly wounded — some with an arm shot off. Before long, the ship went down, pulling some shipmates to a watery grave. Mr. Troy and others escaped and were soon picked up by rescue ships. After the two occasions his ship was sunk, Mr. Troy spent time in the hospital and then jumped back to duty. “The war and the time he spent in it was very vivid in his mind,” his wife said. “He lost a lot of shipmates.” He told her he felt he had helped save the country. Mr. Troy died Thursday in his Magalia home. He was 75. He was born to Alva and Mathilda Troy in Deming, N.M., but he grew up in Alturas. As a kid, he sang in a trio with his two sisters. His voice was between a baritone and a tenor. He loved to sing all of his life. And he was a big fan of Frank Sinatra. Although a stroke in 1990 took his ability to talk, Mr. Troy could still sing. Once at a Valentine’s Day party at a rehabilitation center in Chico, Mr. Troy sang “You Are My Sunshine,” getting other patients who couldn’t talk to join with him. “Bill’s life was people,” his wife said. When he met people, he asked them all about their lives. He would know their mother’s maiden name in five minutes, his wife joked. Before his stroke, Mr. Troy’s daily routine was to get up in the morning and walk up and down his street saying hello to the neighbors. Mr. Troy drove trucks around the western United States for 23 years. He married Vicki Gasaway on Aug. 14, 1970, in Alameda. They moved to Magalia in 1979. Mr. Troy enjoyed reading two or three books a week, especially westerns. He read the books of Louis L’Amour and Jack London. After his stroke, he learned to do crossword puzzles. When he received his Dell subscription, he’d have the crossword book done in two days flat. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Association in Hayward, a member of Line Drivers Local Union No. 468, a past member of Magalia Upper Ridge SIRS and a past member of Paradise Elks. Besides his wife, Mr. Troy is survived by his sons, Tim of Evanston, Wyo., Terry of Hughson and William “Gene” Jr. of San Lorenzo; a stepdaughter, Carrie Gallippi of Auburn; a brother, Alva Troy of Madera; a sister, Helen McCrecken of Susanville; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday from noon to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. His funeral service will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines. Military services will be conducted by Butte County Veterans Coalition in the Chapel and at Magalia Cemetery. Earnest Paul Published 9/16/2000 A decorated veteran, Earnest Dale Paul, died Wednesday at age 81. He moved to Magalia from the Bay Area in 1975. Mr. Paul served as a phamacist in the U.S. Navy. He received a Good Conduct medal, with one bronze star, an American Defense award, an Asiatic-Pacific award with one bronze star, and a World War II Victory ribbon. Born in Supply, Okla., he went on to work 25 years as financial accountant for the Physicians Business Bureau. Mr. Troy was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Association. He loved music, and he enjoyed watching wildlife and feeding all kinds of animals. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, and a nephew, Dale Paul of Paradise. Mr. Paul’s funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Visitation will be Monday from noon to 7 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines. He will be buried in Paradise Cemetery. Marjorie LaVette Published 9/16/2000 Marjorie Ilean LaVette, a former resident of Paradise, delved into several hobbies and crafts, such as knitting and crocheting. She enjoyed making blankets and gifts. She often donated to hospice and cancer societies. Mrs. LaVette, a resident of Tehama County for 20 years, died Sept. 4 at the age of 65. She was born in Blythe. Her survivors include her husband, LeRoy LaVette of Cottonwood; two daughters, Pamela Critchfield of Paradise and Teena Householder of Grants Pass, Ore.; a sister, Florence Hawkes; two brothers, Barry LaVette of Red Bluff and Lee LaVette of Willows; and five grandchildren. Her services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc. at P.O. Box 3950, San Rafael, CA, 94915-3950. Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers in Red Bluff is handling the arrangements. Douglas Schnepper Published 9/19/2000 A dentist in Paradise for 10 years, Dr. Douglas Schnepper, excelled at athletic events that tested endurance. He competed in numerous triathalons, which tested his skill in running, biking and swimming. He went to the Santa Cruz Triathalon every year since 1990. He placed third in a duathalon. He ran in the Alcatraz Race and in the Almond Bowl Race for 10 years. And he completed the Half Iron Man race twice. Dr. Schnepper died of natural causes Friday at Feather River Hospital. He was 50. His parents were Harold and Clara Schnepper. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 1974 and married Donna Prosser on June 1 that same year in Redlands. Dr. Schnepper practiced dentistry with his father for six years in Rialto and for 10 years in Novato before coming to Paradise. He was a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Butte County Dental Society. He was on the board of directors of Feather River Hospital and he was formerly on the Hospice board. Besides his wife, Dr. Schnepper is survived by a son, Greg, who is attending University of Washington, Walla Walla; a daughter, Gretchen Schnepper, who is attending Loma Linda University School of Dentistry; and one brother, Jim Schnepper of Redlands. His service was held yesterday at the Paradise Seventh-day Adventist Church. He will be inurned at Paradise Cemetery. Rose Chapel Mortuary and Crematory handled the arrangements. Virginia Reynolds Published 9/19/2000 Virginia Elizabeth Rey-nolds worked as both a private and hospital nurse’s aide for more than 30 years. She was a nurse at Children’s Ward in Santa Barbara, at St. Francis Hospital and at Barton Memorial Hospital in Lake Tahoe. Mrs. Reynolds first moved to Magalia with her family in 1925, and she went to school in Chico. She died Sept. 7 at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. The Magalia resident was 81. She was born to Rolla and Kathryn Reynolds in Oakland. Her survivors include two sisters, LaRolla Nystrom of Chico and Doris Tomasovich of Granite Bay; a niece, Joan Gaither of Magalia; and a nephew, Joel Guthrie of Paradise. No services are planned, and she will be privately buried in Magalia Cemetery. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Earnest Paul Published 9/19/2000 A decorated veteran, Earnest Dale Paul, died Wednesday at age 81. He moved to Paradise from the Bay Area in 1975. Mr. Paul served as a pharmacist in the U.S. Navy. He received a Good Conduct medal, with one bronze star, an American Defense award, an Asiatic-Pacific award with one bronze star, and a World War II Victory Ribbon. Born in Supply, Okla., he worked for 25 years as financial accountant for the Physicians Business Bureau.Mr. Paul was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He loved music, and he enjoyed watching wildlife and feeding animals. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Paul; and a nephew, Dale Paul of Paradise. Mr. Paul’s funeral service was held last Tuesday in the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. He was buried in Paradise Cemetery. Jack Sisley 12/16/2000 Jack LaVern Sisley was a builder in Paradise before his re-tirement in 1985. Mr. Sisley died in Spokane, Wash., at age 83. He was born in Deerfield, N.D., to Alanzo Benjamin and Adeliene Trask. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Alice; his two sons, Jerry of Redding and Ron of Queen Creek, Ariz.; two daughters, Sylvia Smejkal and Lee Eubanks of Paradise; two stepchildren, Mary Schnell and Boyd Fagen, both of Washington; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. His service will be at St. Thomas More, and he will be interned at Paradise Cemetery. He will be placed next to his first wife, Loretta Swift Sisley. Richard Burgess 12/16/2000 Richard Fletcher Burgess worked as a general engineering contractor for more than 25 years. And he served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve until he was discharged in 1971. Mr. Burgess, 56, died in his Paradise home Sunday. He was born in Van Nuys to Edwin and Catharine Burgess, who survive him. His other survivors include a daughter, Tanya Dodge of Oregon; two stepchildren, Tamra Thomas of Rohnert Park and Tim Smith of Paradise; two brothers, Jeffrey of St. Louis and John of Tacoma, Wash.; a sister, Patricia Sanders of San Francisco; and one granddaughter. He will be cremated at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary and privately inurned. A family remembrance will be held later. Jack Kramer 12/19/2000 Jack B. Kramer played the drums for Country Velvet and was a cowboy in rodeos - in addition to being a self-employed heavy equipment operator. The 20-year resident of Paradise enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, dancing, carpentry, hunting, ranching and horse training. He was a Clamper and a member of Elks and the Paradise Moose Lodge. Mr. Kramer died of cancer Dec. 9 in his home. He was 55. In Denver he was born to Albert And Elenor Kramer. He is survived by his wife, Debbie; five sons, Clint of Lemoore, John of Colorado, Albert of Colorado, Gene of Newark, N.J., and Jared of Paradise; two daughters, Katrina Taylor of Ukiah and Darrah of Idaho; eight grandchildren; and one nephew. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Jan. 6, 2001, at Chapel of the Pines. He will be privately inurned. Contri-butions in his memory may be made to Paradise Hospice in care of Chapel of the Pines. Vladimir Okorokoff 12/19/2000 Vladimir Okorokoff worked as a maintenance engineer in a cannery for 15 years. He was born in Russia to Nicholas and Martha Okorokoff. Mr. Okorokoff, a Paradise resident, died Dec. 10. He was 81. He is survived by three daughters, Olga Schnipper of Placerville, Jean Wysling of Tulsa, Okla., and Nina Davis of Paradise; and six grandchildren. His son, Nicholas, died in 1962. No services are planned at this time. He will be cremated at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. His ashes will be privately scattered off the seacoast. Clifford Judd 12/19/2000 Clifford Joseph Judd worked for the Fremont Police Department as an identification technician. He retired after 20 years in law enforcement. He moved from Fremont to Magalia in 1982. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and a past exalted ruler of Paradise Elks Lodge No. 2026. Mr. Judd died Sunday at age 74. He was born to Clifford and Agnes Judd of St. Paul, Minn., where he graduated from Cretin High School. Mr. Judd served in the armed forces. On June 21, 1947, he marriage Bernice Partyka in Long Beach. Besides his wife, Mr. Judd is survived by one son, Clifford Judd Jr. of Modesto; one daughter, Liane Judd of Old Town, Maine; and three grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Thomas More Catholic Church. There will be a military Burial in San Joaquin Veterans National Cemetery. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Evelyn Smith 12/19/2000 Evelyn Alberta Waters Smith, a former Para-dise resident, died Nov. 18 following a brief illness. The Wilton resident was 79. Born in Indianapolis, she went on to live in Oregon, Nevada and Alaska in addition to California. In Alaska, she was the owner and operator of Chugiak Arts and Ceramic Shoppe. She was well known for her paintings of Alaska on canvas, ceramics and porcelain. She lived in Galt from 1936 to 1957 and resided in Lake Tahoe, Taylorsville and Grass Valley before settling in Wilton two years ago. She enjoyed traveling and growing flowers. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Bob; two daughters, Carol Jordan of Canute, Okla., and Nancy McConnell of Walnut Creek; a son, Gary Madsen of Chugiak, Alaska; a stepson, Don Smith of Wilton; her mother, Esther Fort of Tehachapi; her brother, Leon Fort of Tehachapi; and two sisters, Wawanesa Wegat and Donna Reavis, both of Paradise. At her request, no services were held. She was interred in Galt Cemetery. Contributions may be made to U.C. Hospice Program, 3630 Business Drive, Sacramento, 95820. Ben Salas Funeral Home in Galt handled the arrangements. Edith Fisher 12/19/2000 Edith Abel Fisher, a former resident of Paradise, died Nov. 8 in Escondido at age 87. She was born in Maxwell to Charles and Julia Hastings Abel. She was the second of three children. She and her family moved to Walnut Creek when she was 8. She graduated from Mt. Diablo High School in Concord in 1929. She marriage Adam Fisher in 1935. They lived in Concord from 1938 to 1962. When her husband retired, they lived in Mazatlan and Guadalajara, Mexico, from 1962 to 1965. After living in Walnut Creek, they moved to Paradise, where they lived until her husband’s death in 1975. In 1994, she moved to Chico, where she met and marriage Clarence Schreur. He died in 1997. She moved to Encinatas in 1998 to live with her daughter, Susan. In addition to her daughter, Mrs. Fisher is survived by two sons, Robert of Escondido and Norman of Citrus Heights; a sister, Irene Shreve of Carmel; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A service was held Saturday at Maxwell Cemetery in Maxwell. Charles Fry 12/21/2000 Charles Fry rooted for the 49ers, built large model airplanes and enjoyed fishing. For more than 20 years, Mr. Fry worked as a police officer for the College of San Mateo. Mr. Fry died Monday in Paradise. He was 78. In 1970, he moved from Simi Valley to Magalia. Mr. Fry was a member of Paradise Elks No. 2026. He was born in San Francisco to William and Christina Fry. During World War II, Mr. Fry served as a U.S. Navy seaman 2nd class and was a disabled veteran. On March 11, 1944, he marriage Vivian De Martini in San Francisco. Besides his wife, Vivian, he is survived by one daughter, Shirley Ann Williams of Paradise; one brother, Henry of Petaluma; one granddaughter, Rayleen Cloyd of Magalia; and four great-grandchildren. A service will be held at noon today in the Paradise Chapel of the Pines. A graveside service at Skyway Memorial Park in Magalia will follow. Kenneth Williams 12/21/2000 Kenneth J. Williams professionally surveyed land in Southern California for more than 30 years. He also enjoyed woodworking. He moved to Paradise in 1996. On Friday, Mr. Williams died at his home. He was 63. Born in Urbana, Mo., he moved with his parents, James and Evelyn Williams, to Costa Mesa as a child. He attended school there and graduated from Costa Mesa High School. On March 7, 1970, he marriage Joan Merron in Las Vegas. She survives him, along with two sons, Ron Cook of Paradise and Randy Cook of Salem, Ore.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held Sunday. Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico branch, handled the arrangements. Dorothy Papendorf 12/21/2000 Dorothy Papendorf enjoyed making crafts, needlework and especially traveling with her husband, Bill. The Paradise resident was a member of the Pinochle Club and the Oakland A’s Booster Club. Mrs. Papendorf died on her 76th birthday Sunday. She moved to Paradise from Castro Valley in 1992. She was born in California to Charles and Bertha Hallett. She marriage Bill Papendorf in Hayward on April 21, 1922. Besides him, Mrs. Papendorf is survived by five daughters, Shirley Haff of Pennsylvania, Patty McDaniel of Modesto, Carol Roque of Paradise, Cindy Anderson of Montana and Cathy Douglas of Dublin; two sons, Bill Moore of Dublin and Bob Papendorf of Wyoming; one brother, Robert Hallett of California; one sister, Helen Katusich of California; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Paradise. She will be interred in Paradise Cemetery. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Contributions in her name may be given to Our Savior Lutheran Church or a favorite charity. Virgil Newell 12/21/2000 Virgil Newell, 85, enjoyed growing flowers in his garden, and he loved country music. He drove trucks for a living, working more than 40 years out of Minnesota and the San Jose area. Mr. Newell, a Magalia resident, died Monday in a Paradise health care facility. He was born to Clarence and Verna Newell in Minneapolis and attended schools in Minnesota. In 1964, he marriage Wilma Newell in Las Vegas. Besides his wife, Wilma, his survivors include a stepdaughter, Norma Jones of San Jose; a brother, Gordon of Wisconsin; a sister, Florence Gunhus of Kenyon, Minn.; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; It was his wish that there be no funeral service held. He will be inurned at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Brusie Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Hospice. Sara Malone 12/23/2000 Sara Lore Malone worked during World War II in the federal government as executive secretary and office manager in the office of Chief of Engineers. She enjoyed ballroom dancing all of her life and became an excellent studio dancer in her later life. She enjoyed all water sports, traveling and going to social functions in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Mrs. Malone, 94, died of natural causes Monday in her Paradise home. She was born in Solomons, Md., on the Chesapeake Bay. Her parents were Capt. Joseph Cobb and Sarah Tucker Lore Cobb. She was the last member of the original Joseph C. Lore, Oyster House Business, now owned by the state of Maryland as part of the Historical Museum. On June 8, 1929, she marriage John L. Malone, who worked as an engineer in the Department of Health. Mrs. Malone graduated from the Historical School, St. Mary’s Seminary - now known as St. Mary’s College. There she was a member of the Delta Phi Sigma Sorority and excelled in sports. While playing on varsity teams, she won school letters and a gold basketball. After graduation, she attended Strayer College of Business Administration in Washington, D.C., where she again excelled in sports and won another gold basketball. Mrs. Malone and her husband retired to St. Petersburg, Fla., in 1961. Mr. Malone died in 1973. Due to failing health, Mrs. Malone moved to Paradise in 1989 to be near her son, John, who survives her. She is also survived by two other sons, Richard of Chester, Md., and William of Clearwater, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. One son, Robert, preceded her in death. Memorial serviced will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Paradise Chapel of the Pines. She will be laid to rest in Royal Palm Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Fla. Claude Scott 12/23/2000 Claude Franklin Scott, a Paradise resident for 30 years, was a member of the Masonic Table Mountain Lodge No. 124 and a member of the Eagles Lodge in Paradise. He worked as a machinist in the U.S. Navy for 30 years. Mr. Scott, who lived in Antioch the past 1-1/2 years, died Tuesday at age 88. He was born in Denver. Mr. Scott enjoyed traveling, remodeling and auto repair. His survivors include one daughter, Faye Barnes of Antioch; four sons, Richard of Granite Bay, Kenneth of Antioch, Larry of Memphis, Tenn., and David Farley of Stockton; one sister, Lucille McFeeley of Belfair, Wash.; 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceding him death were his wife, Harriet Iola Legget Scott in 1996; and a son, Stanley in December 1999. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. today at Higgins Chapel in Antioch. His service will be 2 p.m. today at Higgins Chapel. He will be privately inurned. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, 2065 W. El Camino Real, Suite C, Mountain View, 94040. Myra Daniels 12/23/2000 Myra Daniels worked as a certified nursing assistant in Paradise, where she lived off and on for 20 years. She had been living in Paradise the last five years. Mrs. Daniels died Tuesday of natural causes in her home. She was 47. In Stockton she was born to Myron and Clara Lagomarsino. She enjoyed camping and fishing. Her survivors include her husband, Colin; her mother, Clara; a brother, Neil Lagomarsino; and a nephew, Mike Lagomarsino - all of Paradise. A memorial will be held at 1 p.m. today at the family home. She will be privately inurned. Violet Thomas 12/26/2000 Violet L. Thomas lived in Paradise for 21 years. She was a member of Paradise Alliance Church. She moved to Roseville a year ago. Mrs. Thomas died Tuesday at age 82. She was born in Bottineau, N.D. She worked as an electrical inspector for General Dynamics Astronautics. She is survived by her husband, Joseph of Citrus Heights; two sons, Timothy Braya of Washington and Thomas Braya of Red Bluff; a daughter, JoLynn Dietz of Citrus Heights; a sister, Dorothy Golden of South Carolina; a brother, Leonard Hart of Bottineau, N.D.; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Family and friends are welcome to attend memorial services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home in Folsom. Jerome Kresch 12/26/2000 Jerome Louis Kresch, the father of Janeen Kresch of Paradise, died Oct. 20 in Rio Vista at the home of his son, James. Born in Bayonne, N.J., he spent most of his life in the New York City area, where in the late 1960s, before the age of computer graphics, he became known as a unique special effects photographer. Inventing and building his won electro-mechanical devices to generate color light patterns in motion, he then photographed them with a camera in his darkened studio on West 76th Street. In 1969, he formed his own graphics company called Innovative Photographic Design for Business & Industry. His early work was published in the Time-Life book “Photography As a Tool” in October 1970. Nikon World magazine also featured his unique photography. His clients included many well-known companies like NBC, Newsweek, Fortune magazine and Random House. In 1938, Mr. Kresch and his younger brother, Warren, were placed in the Hebrew National Orphan Home in Yonkers, N.Y., following the death of their father, Austrian-born Morris Kresch. Their mother, Bertha Jessome Kresch, a native of Nova Scotia, had died two years earlier. Mr. Kresch graduated from Roosevelt High School in Yonkers, N.Y., and later studied at the Chouinard Art Institute and the Jepson Art Institute, both in Los Angeles. After graduation, he worked as a commercial artist in Los Angeles for seven years before moving back New York. From 1943 to 1945, Mr. Kresch served in the U.S. Army. Following his retirement in 1989, he settled in Los Angeles again. In 1998, he moved to Rio Vista. In addition to his son, James, his daughter, Janeen, and his brother, Warren, Mr. Kresch is survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Robert Knarr 12/28/2000 Many people will remember Robert “Bob” J. Knarr’s friendly, smiling face during his 33 years of work at the Paradise Safeway. He retired in 1993. A resident of Paradise for 40 years, Mr. Knarr died at his home Sunday. He was 65. Mr. Knarr was a board member and past president of the Paradise Historical Society. He was a member of the American Legion, St. Thomas More Catholic Church and the Retail Clerks Union. In Trevorton, Pa., he was born to Rufus and Victoria Knarr. He served overseas in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1958 in radio communications and electronics. In July 12, 1958, he marriage Deloris Rodriguez in Oroville. His hobbies included fishing, the outdoors and supporting his teams, the San Francisco 49ers and the Giants. He also coached Little League and played ball with his friends and co-workers. Besides his wife, Deloris, and his father, Rufus, in Oroville, Mr. Knarr is survived by a son, Joseph of Helena, Mont.; a daughter, Katrina Basse of Salinas; a sister, Sandie George of Oroville; and one grandson, Jack Basse of Salinas. A funeral Mass will be held at noon tomorrow at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Father Chuck Kelly will preside. He will be interred at the Skyway Memorial Park Cemetery in Magalia. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the St. Thomas More School in care of Paradise Chapel of the Pines, which is handling the arrangements. Richard Hill 12/28/2000 Richard Hill owned and operated Hill Country Store in Magalia for 23 years. Mr. Hill died Saturday in Feather River Hospital at age 69. He loved fishing and camping. He was born in Long Beach to John and Genevieve Hill. His survivors include his wife of 51 years, Betty; three sons, Michael of Rancho Cucamonga, Lance of Clarksville, Tenn., and Brad of Paradise; a daughter, Christine Hill of Paradise; a brother, John of Washington; and four grandchildren. His sister, Lucille, died before him. His service will be 11 a.m. today at Rose Chapel Mortuary. Vivian Phillips 12/28/2000 Vivian M. Phillips, 70, was past president of Women of the Moose, Pine Ridge Women’s Club, Birthday Girls Club, Lunch Bunch and the Alzheimer’s Association. A Magalia resident since 1994, she loved gold, bowling, playing cards and dominoes, the SIRS No. 135 RV Club, the Elks and Moose Lodge RV Club and the Chico Portuguese Club. She also avidly read books. Mrs. Phillips died Dec. 15 in Chico Enloe Hospital. She was born to Manuel and Loraine Moreira in Hayward, where she graduated from high school. She managed an office in Hayward and was an office manager in a medical office in Walnut Creek for 10 years. On July 6, 1994, she marriage Ron Phillips in Oroville. Ron survives her, as does a sister, Loraine Rose of Hayward; a sister-in-law, Marily Collett of Paradise; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass was held yesterday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Arrange-ments are being handled by Paradise Chapel of the Pines, which will accept donations to a favorite charity on her behalf. Inurnment will be private. Lawrence Nunes 12/28/2000 Lawrence Nunes was always providing for the needy or less fortunate. He volunteered his time mostly to the butte county Gleaners as a night driver that would bring semi-trailers of food from Sacramento to distribute to the seniors of Butte County. Mr. Nunes, 79, died Saturday at his home in Paradise, where he had lived 14 years. He was born in Los Altos to John and Mary Nunes. For 60 years, he drove long-haul trucks and was a co-owner of Von Ewn-Nunes-Trucking Co. in Fremont. He served in the U.S. Army. He hunted deer and fished for more than 60 years. He went on his last hunt last September. He was a member of the Paradise Rod and Reel Club, Elks BPOE No. 2026 and the California Conservation Corps. On Oct. 17, 2000, in Reno, Nev., he marriage Marcia, who survives him. Other survivors include three stepdaughters, Rebecca Lehtinen of Trabuco Canyon, Lisa Aguirre of Sacramento and Suzanne Bernardy of Santa Ana; his sister, Virginia Frye of Mountain View; five grandchildren. He was a father figure to his niece, Deborah Olmos, and nephews, Larry and James Frye and Joseph Guarrera, all of Mountain View. A Mass was celebrated yesterday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Burial was at Paradise Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Butte County Gleaners in Chico or Enloe Hospice in Chico. Winton Keene 12/28/2000 Winton D. Keene enjoyed spending time with his family, working at the Better Deal Exchange on Mitchell Avenue in Oroville and stacking his woodpile. Mr. Keene moved to Paradise in 1976 and retired in June, 2000. He died at home Saturday. He was 80. In Las Vegas, N.M., he was born to James and Lydia Keene. On Nov. 25, 1941, he marriage Clara Wambeke in Tucumcari, N.M. Besides Clara, he is survived by a daughter, Sharon Garcia of Brentwood; two sons, Ron of Susanville and Cliff of Catalina Island; one sister, Lucille Wright of Hermosa Beach; four brothers, Frohman of Mohave Valley, Ariz., Bobbie of Magalia; Wayne of Oroville and Don of Tucson, Ariz.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. today at the Magalia Community Church. A celebration of his life at the Pine Grove Mobile Home Park Clubhouse in Paradise will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Paradise Hospice. He will be privately inurned. Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico branch, is handling the arrangements. James Severson 12/28/2000 James “Jim” W. Severson’s lifelong passion was building a solar boat. He attended barber school and worked in Redding and at various cities in the Bay Area. Mr. Severson died Sunday in a local hospital. The Magalia resident was 55. He was born in Oakland. He was raised and educated in Berkeley. He served in the U.S. Army. He moved to Magalia in 1997. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; three daughters, Robin Boylan of Anderson, April Hattersly of Sacramento and Tiffeny Mariole of Colorado; three brothers, Richard of Anderson, Ken of the Bay Area and Bob of Georgia; his mother, Lenora Severson of Paradise; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A funeral service was held yesterday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Inurnment will be private. Memorial donations may be made to Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation in care of Newton-Bracewell of Magalia. Betty Zachow 12/28/2000 Betty M. Zachow reached age 101 and outlived three husbands. Six generations survive her. An avid fan of the game Yahtzee, she was playing up to a few weeks before her death. She died Tuesday at her home in Chico. She had lived in Paradise for roughly 40 years. In Ava, Mo., she was born to James Wesley and Elvira Jane Evans. The husbands she outlived were James Evans, Ray Forman and Hank Zachow. She also outlived four sons and one daughter. Those surviving her are: threes sons, James Forman of Woodland Hills, Bobbie Hall of Chico and Dan Forman of Chico; one daughter, Charlotte St. George of Canada; one brother, James Evans of Yuba City; a sister, Sylvia Hughes of Oroville; 29 grandchildren; and other descendants up to six generations. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Paradise Chapel of the Pines. Interment will follow at Paradise Cemetery. Donations may be made to Enloe Hospice in her memory. Edward Rushing 12/28/2000 Edward Richard Rushing, 69, worked in construction for many years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and Grange. On Friday, Mr. Rushing died in his home in Paradise, where he had lived since 1985. He was born to William and Virgie Rushing in Ochelata, Okla. He is survived by a son, Edward Rushing Jr. of Citrus Heights; two daughters, Gayle Bellamy of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Debra Sligar of Orland; a brother, James of Sacto; a sister, Avis Burris of Sacto; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Military services will be held 10:30 a.m. today at San Joaquin Veterans National Cemetery in Gustine. Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the services. Vern Longhofer 12/30/2000 Vern R. Longhofer was recognized as an industry leader in the area of railroad labor relations. Southern Pacific Railroad employed him for 50 years. He also served as an elected official in both the public and private sector, and he served as mayor of Iselton for three years, served on its city council and as its public works director. Mr. Longhofer died Dec. 19 in Paradise. The Magalia resident was 69. He formerly lived in Sacramento. He was a member of the Paradise Eagles Lodge, the Elks Lodge in Carmichael, the Rio Vista Moose and the IBEW Union for 50 years. He was general chairman of the IBEW Union for 32 years. And he was a successful real estate developer and property manager. He enjoyed painting and working with wood. In Lawrence, Kan., he was born to Asa and Marie Longhofer. On March 5, 1977, he marriage Sandra Reinwasser in Sacramento. She survives him, as does three sons, Steve of Loomis, Jim Rairdon of Sacramento and Michael Rairdon of Sacramento; two daughters, Michelle Johnson of Sacramento and Debbie Longhofer of Sacramento; two brothers, Larry and Jim, both of Sacramento; and nine grandchildren. A family remembrance is being planned and will be held at a later date. A private inurnment will follow cremation at Paradise Chapel of the Pines. Robin Huntley 12/30/2000 Robin Roseann Huntley work-ed at Paradise Convalescent Hospital for two years. She had been in the nursing field for 30 years, and she volunteered for the Paradise Senior Center. Ms. Huntley died Tuesday of natural causes in the San Francisco Medical Center. She was 52. Seventeen years ago, she moved to Paradise from the Bay Area. She was born in Chico to Russell and Cheryl Huntley. Her survivors include her companion, Randy B. Good of Paradise; three sons, Ray McCullom of Hopkin, Minn., Robert Kiser of Sanford, N.C., and Richard Kiser of Redding; one brother, Clifford Huntley of Chester; one sister, Christine Pagri of Sonoma; and three grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 4 p.m. today at Paradise Chapel of the Pines. Peter Laub 12/30/2000 Peter Albert Laub farmed for many years in Delano, retired in 1971 and moved to Paradise. He was very active in the Seventh-day Adventist Church both in Delano and Paradise. He participated actively in the SDA Pathfinders. He enjoyed fishing, traveling in RVs and volunteering at the Paradise Seventh-day Adven-tist Church. Mr. Laub died Sunday in Paradise at age 90. He was born to Peter and Maria Laub in Dinuba, where he was raised and attended schools. He also marriage Edna Toews there on Oct. 15, 1933. Besides his wife, Edna, he is survived by a son, Ronald of Waikoloa, Hawaii; three brothers, Ted Eberlein, Dave Eberlein and Walter Eberlein; two sisters, Esther Hamilton and Freda Davis; eight grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. His daughter, Betty Laub-Brillhart, died in 1997. Memorial services will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Paradise Seventh-day Adve-ntist Church on Academy Drive, in the Fellowship Hall. Inurnment will be at the SDA German Church Cemetery in Dinuba. Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico branch, is handling the arrangements. Halbert Fish 12/2/2000 Halbert “Hal” Fish wore many professional hats in the course of his life. He served four years at Kaneohe Naval Air Station at Pearl Harbor after the Japanese bombing. He owned the Texaco Station at Eighth and Main streets in Chico. Then he worked 14 years as plant manager at an Ortho-Chevron fertilizer/pesticide plant. He also owned a 35-acre almond orchard. And he worked as a driver for Rainbo in Sacramento. Mr. Fish died Tuesday at his home in Magalia, where he lived since 1980. He was 79. Mr. Fish was born in Chico and called Butte County home all his life. His parents were Mabel and Halbert Fish Sr. His survivors include daughters Wendy Franklin of Covington, Wash., and Roxanna Hageman of Chico; and three grandchildren. He is predeceased by two wives, Denny and Marjorie. His service will be 1:30 today at the home of his daughter, Roxanna, at 1058 Sierra Vista Way (off of Sheridan) in Chico. Memorial contributions may be given to Rocky Mountain Elk fund, P.O. Box 8249, Missoula, Mont., 59807-8249. He will be buried icon in Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Lauretta Claunch 12/2/2000 “Babe” Lauretta Claunch graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1928 and worked as a registered nurse for 50 years. She volunteered for 11 years at Paradise Convalescent and Hospital. Mrs. Claunch, a resident of Paradise for 38 years, was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and the St. Thomas More Guild and a member of the whist, bridge and pinochle clubs. Mrs. Claunch died Thursday at age 94. She was born to Louis and Mary Rutten in New York. Her husband, Bonner, died August 1980 in Paradise. A daughter, Nan Anderson, also died before her. Her survivors include two nieces, Claire Howe of Portland, Ore., and Jeanne Nelson of Camarillo; and one nephew, Joe Rutten of Portland, Ore. A funeral mass will be Monday at 8:30 a.m. in St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. She will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery next to her husband and daughter. Philip McGee 12/2/2000 Phillip James McGee, 20, attended Paradise High School. He died Nov. 20 at Rideout Hospital in Marysville. He was born in Chico to Karen and Rick McGee. Besides his parents in Paradise, he is survived by three sisters, Amber Weatherly of Yuba City, Tina Hamilton of Oroville and Karinne McGee of Paradise; six brothers, Robert and Kennith Smith of Marysville, Randy and Dustin McGee of Salt Lake City, Richard McGee of Chico and Desmonn McGee of Paradise; two nieces and two nephews. A memorial gathering was held at his parents’ house on Nov. 25. He was cremated at Hutchins & Carnes Colonial Chapel of Marysville. Mr. McGee was an organ donor. Memorial contributions may be made to P.O. Box 1994, Oroville, 95965. Clara Lawrence 12/2/2000 Clara Mae Lawrence worked as a store manager for Melody Dress Shops in Lakewood. She enjoyed her home, yard, friends, neighbors, family and family dog. Mrs. Lawrence, who lived in Magalia, died Nov. 5 in Cypress Acres. She was 96. She had formerly lived in Simi Valley. Her husband, Henry, died before her, as did her daughter, Dorothy, and her son Harlan. She is survived by six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; and her daughter-in-law, Lucille Lawrence. An open house was held in her honor Nov. 17. Louis Kucserka 12/2/2000 Louis R. Kucserca moved to Paradise in 1971 from San Francisco, where he worked for a home elevator company. Mr. Kucserka died Sunday, having reached the century mark in August. He was born in Elizabeth, N.J., to Julius and Susan Kucserka. Mr. Kucserka is survived by two grandchildren.No services are planned. A private inurnment will follow cremation at Chapel of the Pines. Marguerite Chadwell 12/2/2000 Marguerite Lydia Chadwell is remembered as a fine seamstress who also enjoyed many arts and crafts. Mrs. Chadwell, a resident of Paradise, was a member of the Elk’s Wives Club. She died Wednesday at Feather River Hospital. She was 82.Born to Henry and Frederika Meisner in Cape Girardeau, Mo., she graduated from Central High School there. In 1946, she marriage Donald Chadwell in Santa Barbara. Donald survives her, as do four daughters, Suzanne Dignard of Chatsworth, Donna O’Mara of Agoura Hills, Cynthia Halsey of Oceanside and Jackie Sheppird of Northridge; a son, Matthew of Northridge; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held in the Los Angeles area at a later date. She will be buried icon at Oakwood Memorial Park in Chatsworth. Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico branch, is handling the arrangements. Evelyn Martin 12/2/2000 Evelyn Esther Martin was a member of Paradise Arts and Crafts and a member of the Church of Religious Science. She was born in Paradise. Mrs. Martin died Nov. 22 at age 92. Surviving her is a daughter, Carol Brent of Redondo Beach. No services will be held. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Patricia Lawson 12/2/2000 An avid movie buff who also loved to read and travel, Patricia Margret Lawson of Paradise was a secretary for Artistic Brass. She attended St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Mrs. Lawson died Nov. 25 at age 68. She was born in Minnesota. She is survived by two sons, Steven Lawson of Anaheim and Mort Randall Lawson of Diamond Bar; a daughter, Linda Lawson of Chico; two brothers, Harry Leydon of Barstow and Tom Leydon of Victorville; and a sister, Jeanette Sanko of Corona. There will be no services. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Ruth Lewis 12/5/2000 Ruth Lewis, a resident of Magalia for six years, worked as a secretary for Driver Eddy Construction for 29 years. She loved bowling, playing cards, music and traveling the world with her husband, Bill Lewis. They marriage in Las Vegas on March 25, 1961. Mrs. Lewis died Nov. 27 at age 85. She was born to Charles and Leah Wirth in New York. Her husband, Bill, survives her. A service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Rose Chapel Mortuary, which is handling the arrangements. William McAvoy 12/5/2000 William Edward McAvoy, who was a self-employed golf equipment salesman and locksmith for 15 years, also loved teeing up and playing the game. Mr. McAvoy died Friday in Paradise, where he lived. During the Korean War, from 1951 to 1955, he served in the U.S. Navy. He was born in Ohio to Roland and Margaret McAvoy. He is survived by two daughters, Kristine McAvoy of Oroville and Robin Bostow of Oroville; two sons, David and Greg of Bakersfield; one brother, Tom of Indianapolis; two sisters, Joyce Sandborn and Donna Sandborn, both of Indianapolis; and five grandchildren. His service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Paradise Chapel of the Pines, which is handling the arrangements. Kathleen Fralick 12/5/2000 Kathleen Marie Fralick loved her 10 cats. She also enjoyed gardening and reading. Twenty-three years ago, she moved to Paradise from Los Angeles. Mrs. Fralick, 94, died Saturday in Chico. For 20 years, she worked in the insurance field, including as a supervisor for Prudential Insurance. She was born in Cortland, N.Y., to Frank and Blanche Kane. Surviving her are a son, James Fralick of Elk Grove; one daughter, Sally Ann; and one grandchild. No memorial services are planned at this time. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Fralick will be privately inurned and buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Elva Giammona 12/5/2000 Elva Giammona, who moved to Paradise three years ago, loved the town and going to Reno to play cards. She also enjoyed gardening, especially flowers and tomatoes. Mrs. Giammona died Nov. 27 in Paradise at age 76. She enjoyed participating in Senior League Bowling. In Groveland, she was born to Edward and Lillian Smith. Her husband, Joseph Giammona, died in 1997. Surviving her are a son, David Townsend of Penn Valley; a daughter, Lois Madsen of Yankee Hill; a brother, Fred Smith of Chico; four granddaughters; and five great-grandchildren. Her service will be held 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the Masonic Family Center at 1110 W. East Ave. in Chico. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Hospice. Myrtle Griffiths 12/7/2000 Roses were the pride and joy of Myrtle M. Griffiths, who lived most of the last 31 years on the Ridge. She also enjoyed crocheting, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She especially loved visiting two places bearing her name - Myrtlewood and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. Mrs. Griffiths died Nov. 27 in Twin Oaks Convalescent Hospital. She was 97. She was born in Escondido to Henry and Eva McDonald. She worked as a salesperson at Sears Roebuck in Inglewood for more than 35 years. Her husband, Richard Griffiths, and one grandchild died before her. Her survivors include a daughter, Ruth Marshall of Chico; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Dec. 1 at her graveside in Paradise Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 3148, Paradise. Millicent DeMello 12/7/2000 Millicent DeMello led an active life at the “F” wing at Cypress Acres, where she lived for the last few years. She knitted, crocheted, cooked, played bingo and especially loved watching baseball games on television. Mrs. DeMello also enjoyed cruising in an RV, traveling and attending baseball games. Mrs. DeMello died Nov. 27 in Paradise at age 96. She was born to William and Susan Kempton in Somerville, Mass. On May 21, 1935, she marriage Seraphine DeMello in Barnstable, Mass. For 15 years, she worked as a telephone operator in the civil service. She moved to Paradise from Palm Springs. Besides her husband, Seraphine, Mrs. DeMello is survived by a daughter, Loretta Millar of Magalia; a son, Henry Murray of Pleasant Hill; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Two grandsons and one great-granddaughter preceded her in death. A memorial service was held Dec. 1 at Paradise Chapel of the Pines. She was buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Old Magalia Community Church or to any favorite charity. Audrey Mauzy 12/9/2000 Audrey May Mauzy worked as a waitress at Ron’s Rest-aurant in Paradise and Burton’s in Chico for many years. Those who knew her said she had a great sense of humor. She especially enjoyed going shopping. Ms. Mauzy died Tuesday at her Paradise. She was 77. She was born in Taylor, N.Y., to Casper and Dorothy Mauzy. One son, Greg Alston of Chester survives her. A private inurnment is planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Newton-Bracewell Cremation & Funeral Service in Magalia. Harold Fuller 12/9/2000 Harold F. Fuller served for 20 years with the Army Corps of Engineers. A member of the Elks Lodge and the VFW in Paradise, Mr. Fuller hunted, fished and worked with wood. Mr. Fuller, a Paradise resident, died Wednesday at Feather River Hospital. He was 79. He was born to Adalide and Benjamin Fuller in Pekin, Ill., where he was raised and attended schools. In 1998, he marriage his wife, Grace, in Brookings, Ore. Besides his wife, Grace, he is survived by two sons, Harold Fuller Jr. of San Jose and Kenneth Fuller of Felton; one daughter, Sue Opp of Paradise; one brother, Carl of Middletown, N.Y.; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Francis Turk. A memorial service will be held at the Veterans Memorial Hall, auxiliary meeting room, at the corner of Skyway and Elliott Road today at 1 p.m. Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico branch, is handling the arrangements. Bertha Grower 12/9/2000 Bertha Gower, a former resident of Paradise for 10 years, was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed knitting, sewing and cooking. Mrs. Gower died Nov. 25 at a local hospital. She was 77. She was born to George and Ellen May Redcliffe in St. Helens, England, where she was raised and educated. She worked in a munitions factory and as a store clerk. In the early 1940s, her family moved to Modesto and then to Berkeley, where she worked at JC Penney’s for 25 years. In 1985, she moved to Paradise, and in 1995, she moved to Chico. Her survivors include a son, Jeff Gower of Concow; a brother, William “Bill” Redcliffe of England; a sister, Betty Pickett of England; and one granddaughter, Melinda Buzan of Chico. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home, which is handling the arrangements. She will be privately inurned. Elmer Deal 12/9/2000 Elmer F. Deal owned Lithoplates, Inc., producing litho plates for lithograph machines. He was self-employed for 75 years. A Magalia resident for 14 years, Mr. Deal died at his home Tuesday. He was 96. He hunted, fished and bowled. And he loved to play bingo. In Ontario, Ore., he was born to Charles and Emma Deal. He was marriage to Edna for 71 years before she died in 1998. He is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Cleveland of Magalia; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held. Cremation took place at Paradise Chapel of the Pines. He will be privately inurned. Ronald Southworth 12/12/2000 Ronald Lee Southworth and his wife, Chris, had owned and operated The Decorator Shop in Paradise since 1966. He was also a distributor for Guardian Products for 15 years. Mr. Southworth, a Paradise resident for 34 years, died at home Thursday. He was 64. He was born in Oakland to Walter and Miriam Morris. He graduated from Chico High School. On Dec. 31, 1955, he marriage Chris in Paradise. Mr. Southworth was a member of the Paradise Rotary Club and the Paradise Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife loved to travel. She survives him, as do two daughters, Vicky Sowers and Cheryl Bennett, both of Paradise; a son, Kevin of Paradise; and four sisters, Jacque Cozby of Fresno, Loretta Armstrong of Paradise, Karen Webb of Sacramento and Barbara Wood of Lethbridge. His son, Russell, died in 1986. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in Our Savior Lutheran Church. Cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, and he will be inurned at Paradise Cemetery. Donations may be made to Paradise Hospice in care of Chapel of the Pines. Carroll Moore 12/12/2000 Carroll Arron Moore moved to Paradise in 1955 and worked for a branch of Moore’s Welding supply in Chico for more than 30 years. Then he retired to his own cattle ranch in Orland where he lived out his dream of becoming a cowboy. Mr. Moore died Friday at age 83. He was born to Marcus and Sarah Moore in Cecil, Ark. He attended schools in Arkansas and joined the U.S. Navy in 1944, serving for two years. He marriage twice. Both wives, Helen Grace Moore and Nell Moore, died before him. Riding horses and going hunting were among his favorite things to do. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 40 in Sacramento. He is survived by two daughters, Sue Legerton of Paradise and Sheila Lopez of Auburn; a son, Ken Moore Sr. of Santa Fe, N.M.; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Michael. No services will be held. He will be buried icon in Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Brusie Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Noah Marsh 12/12/2000 Noah Chatt Marsh loved watching his grandsons play ball. Owner and operator of Downey Hardwood Floor Co., Mr. Marsh lived to build and work with his hands. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. Mr. Marsh, 81, died Wednesday. He was a Paradise resident. He was born to William and Mattie Chatt Marsh in Tekamah, Neb., where he graduated from high school. He also graduated from Arizona University in Tucson. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army. On April 6, 1941, he marriage Bonnie Jones. She died Nov. 14, 1994. He then marriage his high school sweetheart, Eleanor, on June 29, 1996. Besides his wife, Eleanor, he is survived by his son, Neil of Paradise; two daughters-in-law, Trudy Marsh and Rebecca Marsh of Paradise; and two grandsons. His son, Robert, died before him. Memorial services were held 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Paradise. He was cremated at Paradise Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, which is handling the arrangements. He will be privately inurned. Donations in his memory may be made to the Paradise Salvation Army. Martin Ernst 12/12/2000 Martin E. Ernst operated Ernst Insurance Agency for Farmers Insurance in Los Altos and Santa Clara County for 36 years. He was a member of the President’s Council for his company. Mr. Ernst died Saturday in a Paradise convalescent hospital after battling a long-term illness. He was 75. He was born to Albert Adam and Auguste C. Ernst in San Jose, where he attended school. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Forces. Upon retiring in 1987, he moved to Paradise, where he was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Besides his wife, Inge, he is survived by four daughters, Karen Richmond of San Jose, Charlene Wurtz of Cupertino, Janice Herrington of Soquel and Debbie Duncan of Scotts Valley; two sisters, Gussie Syvertsen of Fresno and Dorothy Halemeier of Reedly; a brother, Arnold of Rocklin; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Paradise. Following that service, a graveside service will be held in Paradise Cemetery. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Fern Piper 12/12/2000 Fern Piper moved from Iowa with her husband, Clarence, to Paradise in 1931. Four years later, they bought a small café in Orland called the Dutch Treat. In 1940, Mr. Piper went to work in the timber industry, while Mrs. Piper raised their four children. Then in 1950, they bought the Greyhound bus depot where Mrs. Fern operated the cafeteria. Ten years later, they bought a greeting card company. They retired in the late ’70s. Mrs. Piper died Saturday in a local convalescent hospital at age 89. She had been living in Chico. She was born in Carrollton, Iowa, to Mahlon and Margaret Dillavou. She was the sixth of seven children. Her three brothers and three sisters died before her. On Dec. 25, 1927, she marriage Clarence. He died in 1995 at the age of 86. Mrs. Piper enjoyed cooking, sewing quilts, reading historical books and researching the family genealogy. She is survived by three daughters, Madonna Wychoff and Sharon Schaffert, both of Chico, and Gloria Roundtree of Pollack Pines; a son, Nolan of Chico; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. tomorrow at Paradise Cemetery. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Robert Pooley 12/14/2000 At the age of 5, Robert L. Pooley, later known as “Dr. Bob,” moved to Paradise with his family. He lived there most of his young life and attended Paradise Seventh-day Adventist School and Academy. He went on to attend Laurelwood Academy and Pacific Union College. He received a bachelor’s degree in theology from La Sierra College and a bachelor’s degree in divinity and a master’s degree in theology from Andrews University. He earned a doctorate in educational administration from Pepperdine University. Dr. Pooley, 60, died Dec. 7 at the U.C. Davis Burn Center in Sacramento after sustaining severe burns over most of his body in an accidental fire that destroyed his Concow home. He was born in Long Beach and was the eldest son of Robert W. And Blanch Irene Pooley. Dr. Pooley marriage Sandra Sundin on June 4, 1962, in Alhambra. He taught school and pastored churches in Lynwood, Ventura and Monrovia as well as Anchorage and Palmer, Alaska. He also taught at White Memorial School and the La Sierra Academy, where he was the chairman of the Bible department. He was the principal of the Chico Christian School for six years until his retirement in 1999. Since then, he had worked as his son’s care provider and was building his home in Concow. Dr. Pooley was a lifelong ham radio operator and enjoyed water skiing, scuba diving, fishing and camping. He was noted for his special interest in teaching young people about geology. Besides his parents, who live in Paradise, and his wife, his survivors include two sons, Robert A. Pooley of Granada Hills, Philip Pooley of Concow; a sister, Carolyn Pooley of Sacramento; and a brother, Philip Pooley of Paradise. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. tomorrow in the Neighborhood Church Dome in Chico. Contributions may be made to the “Dr. Bob” Memorial fund through the Neighborhood Church. Robert Dieringer 12/14/2000 Robert Thomas Dieringer was an advertising executive for Pacific Bell for 50 years. He was a 4th-degree member of the Knights of Columbus of St. Thomas More parish, a member of Paradise Elks Lodge No. 2026, a member of SIRS and a member of the American Legion. He attended St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Mr. Dieringer died Monday in a local hospital. The Paradise resident was 80. He was born in Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. He enjoyed golf, football and music. His wife, Janet Dieringer, survives him. A funeral liturgy will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Private inurnment will follow his cremation at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Thomas More Catholic Church or to the Knights of Columbus 4th degree council. Gene Cochran 12/14/2000 Born in Paris, Gene Cochran came to the United States from France when he was 7 years old. He was a miner for 30 years and a resident of Paradise and Butte County for 58 years. Mr. Cochran died Saturday in his Magalia home. He was 87. His parents were Carl and Armandine Cochran. His son, Robert Lee Cochran of Ocala, Fla., survives him. Graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m. today in Paradise Cemetery under the direction of Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Elizabeth Little 12/14/2000 Elizabeth Jean Little worked as a nutritional aide at Feather River Hospital for eight years. The Paradise resident was a lifetime member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was a former deaconess and held other offices there as well. Mrs. Little, 53, died of natural causes Sunday. She was born in Fresno, grew up in Southern California and attended Loma Linda Academy. She was marriage to Darryl Ferguson. On Aug. 30, 1992, she marriage Roland Little. She came to Butte County 18 years ago. Prior to working at the hospital, she did home care for several years. Mrs. Little enjoyed traveling in the United States and Canada. She cooked and made handcrafts, including needlepoint and cross stitch. She grew tomatoes, peppers and flowers in her greenhouse. She sang in a girls’ trio and enjoyed music. Besides her husband, Roland, she is survived by a daughter, Lorinda Ferguson of Paradise; five sons, Stanley Ferguson and Randy Little, both of Paradise, George Little of Woodbridge, Richard Little of Lodi and Gary Little of Oceanside; her mother, Barbara Wade of Paradise; two brothers, Dick Wade of Portland, Ore., and Jim Wade of Magalia; two sisters, Deana Wade of Crooked River, Ore., and Nancy Polk of Walla Walla, Wash.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Paradise. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. at the church, prior to the service. Sorensen’s Affordable Mortuaries, Chico branch, is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Little will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Madelon Conner 12/14/2000 Madelon Graham Conner worked at Travis Air Force Base for 10 years as a clerk and stenographer. She also worked at Beale Air For-ce base and Letterman Hospital at the Presidio in San Francisco. Mrs. Conner died Sunday. The Paradise resident was 81.She was born in Utah to Walter and Helen Berry Graham. She was widowed in 1980. There are no known survivors. A private inurnment will take place 3 p.m. Thursday in Glen Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery next to her husband. She was cremated at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, which is handling the arrangements. Rose Smedley 12/14/2000 Rose Marie Smedley, a Paradise resident since 1986, attended St. Nicholas Episcopal Church. She worked as a bookkeeper in various firms for 30 years. Mrs. Smedley died Nov. 29 at age 83. She was born in Jefferson Township, Harrison County, Iowa. Her parents were Earl and Thele Crosse. Her survivors include two daughters; a son; and her friend and caregiver, Linda Tupper of Paradise. No services will be held. A private inurnment will be at Oak Hills Memorial Park in San Jose. Lloyd Wold 12/16/2000 Lloyd Paul Wold moved to Paradise 32 years ago from Dunsmuir. He was an insurance claims adjuster for 15 years. Mr. Wold died Dec. 5 at age 92. He was born to John and Anna Wold in North Dakota. He finished two years of college. He is survived by his wife, Doris; his sister, Veronica Tschakart of Wahpeton, N.D.; and several nieces and nephews. He will be privately entombed in Mt. Shasta Memorial Park Cemetery in Mt. Shasta. Chapel of the Pines Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Erina Taroli 12/16/2000 Erina M. Taroli moved to Paradise from San Jose 13 years ago. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Mrs. Taroli died Wednesday in her home at age 78. She was born to Antonio and Teresa Beltramo in Seattle. Mrs. Taroli was widowed. Her survivors include a son, Richard Rovetto of Paradise; one brother, George Beltramo of Redwood City; two grandsons; seven great-grandchildren; and two nephews. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. tomorrow at Rose Chapel Mortuary, and afterward a vigil will be held at 6 p.m. A graveside serive will be held in Paradise Cemetery 10 a.m. Monday. Contributions in her memory may be made to Valley Ridge Home Health Care and Hospice on Clark Road. Richard Collection Celebrities Elk Hamiltons Affordable auto insurance Japanese Arts and craft Privates The Gaming Richard Collection Celebrities Elk Hamiltons Affordable auto insurance Japanese Leona Davis 12/16/2000 Leona Frances Davis, a Paradise resident, died Dec. 5 at age 84. She was born in Kansas to George and Margaret Hargett. Mrs. Davis was widowed. Her survivors include two daughters, Patricia of Oregon and Carol Jean of Montana; two sons, Randy of Ohio and Curtis of California; one sister, Dilah of Florida; and six grandchildren. She will be privately buried icon in Paradise Cemetery under the direction of Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Helen Hess 11/16/2000 Helen Sue “TuTu” Hess, a graduate of Paradise High School and a lifetime resident of Paradise, worked as a waitress many years at Pinocchio’s Gourmet Resta-urant. An avid archer for many years, Mrs. Hess competed in tournaments all over California, winning several. Mrs. Hess, 54, died Saturday at Feather River Hospital. She was past Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Assembly No. 97 of Paradise, an active member in the Paradise Women of the Moose No. 1628 and in the Chico Archers 7 California Bowhunters Association. Mrs. Hess also loved fishing and camping with family and friends. She was born to Ward and Grace Bolton in Springfield, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Alden; three daughters, Lisa “Suyajasu” Dulcich of New Albany, Ind., Pamela Voit of Redding and Betty Brenner of Princeton, Texas; a son, Timothy of South Lake Tahoe; a sister, Elaine Nichols of Lodi; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Her parents and a son, Andrew, preceded her in death. At her request, no services are planned. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements. She will be privately inurned in Paradise Cemetery. Friends may donate to a favorite charity in care of Chapel of the Pines. John Hawkins 11/16/2000 John Scott Hawkins enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He moved to Magalia in the early ’70s from Canoga Park, where he was born, raised and attended school. He worked as a laborer with the Department of Forestry for nine years. He was born to Harry L. and Barbra Hawkins in 1952. Following a lifelong battle with diabetes, Mr. Hawkins died Sunday in his home. He was 48. His mother, Barbra Stuart of Magalia, survives him, as do his two sisters, Teresa Flint of Redding and Anne Hawkins of Honolulu; one brother, Richard Hawkins of Los Angeles; his stepfather, Al Magrisi of Magalia; two half-brothers, Michael Magrisi of Las Vegas, and Val Magrisi of Chico; three uncles and his lifelong friend, Dale MacCracken of Magalia. At Mr. Hawkins’ request, no formal service will be held. Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico branch, is handling the arrangements. Tod Briner 11/18/2000 Tod Clark Briner attended the Mari-time Officer’s Academy in the early ’40s and sailed with merchant ships from 1942 to 1947. He survived two ships being sunk by torpedoes during World War II. Mr. Briner died Sunday at Feather River Hospital. The Magalia resident was 85. He was born in California to Edmund and Cecile Briner. He attended schools in Chicago and attended Northwestern University. Mr. Briner worked for the Belmont Police Department as a radio dispatcher for 17 years. In 1959, he marriage Theora Lawhorn in Reno, Nev. Mr. Briner is survived by his stepson, James Kalligas of Magalia; and his niece, Fay Mcgowan of Peoria, Ill. His ashes will be privately scattered at sea off the coast of Marin County. The Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico branch, is handling the arrangements. Philip Colling 11/18/2000 Phillip Colling, who moved to Magalia from the Bay Area in 1996, enjoyed fixing up his home. He especially loved his animals. Mr. Phillip, 63, died in Feather River Hospital on Nov. 10. After serving as a U.S. Navy officer, he taught high school for the Hayward School District for 31 years. He was born in San Francisco. His survivors include his domestic partner, Blanche Williams. Pastor Dave Sweet, of Calvary Chapel, will officiate at Mr. Colling’s service at 2 p.m. Monday at Rose Chapel Mortuary. In his memory, contributions may be given to Paradise Animal Shelter Helpers in care of Rose Chapel. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. Gehard Mickelson 11/18/2000 Gehard “Gay” Mickelson, a resident of Magalia, enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, traveling, gardening and politics. He retired after several years as owner and operator of a mobile home park in Davis. He was a member of the Paradise Elks and a past president of California Sportsman Associa-tion. Mr. Mickelson died Sunday at age 91. He was born in Prairie Farm, Wis., to Ole and Kari Mickelson. On May 29, 1955, in Oakland he marriage Louise Porter, who survives him. His other survivors are two sisters, Margaret Clements of Grass Valley and Nora Caswell of San Jose; a nephew, Melvin Mickelson of Wisconsin; and a niece, Kathleen Lothian of Alameda. A private family service will be held. He will be buried icon in Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico. Brusie Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Joan Jensen Payne 11/18/2000 Joan Jensen Payne amazed those who knew her with her artistry. She enjoyed ceramics, painting and home decorating. The Paradise resident was a member of the Eagles Lodge and the Moose Lodge. Mrs. Payne, 71, died Sunday at Feather River Hospital. She was born in Racine, Wis., to Harold and Berniece Jensen. She graduated from Washington Park High School in Wisconsin. On Sept. 29, 1950, she marriage Jack Payne in Racine, Wis. She and her husband owned and operated Opportunities Unlimited Publications, where she worked for 33 years. Besides her husband, Jack, she is survived by three sons, David of Paradise, Ronald of Sacramento and Jeffrey of Seattle; and one grandchild. A private service will be held at a later date, along with a scattering of her ashes off the coast of Marin County. Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico branch, is handling the arrangements. Lillian Gard 11/18/2000 Lillian Thelma Gard worked in the cafeteria for the Paradise Unified School District for 30 years. The Paradise resident loved crocheting, decorating cakes and going camping. Mrs. Gard died Tuesday at age 91. She was born in Omaha, Neb. She was a member of Eastern Star. A niece, Frankie Lyons of Huntington Beach, survives her. At her request, no services will be held. Richard Berryman 11/21/2000 During his career in the oil industry, Richard John Berryman Jr. invented new machinery and procedures for moving oil drilling towers, saving time and money. Mr. Berryman, a Paradise resident since 1978, died Saturday at age 84. He was born in Miami, Ariz., to Richard John and Mary Jane Berryman, but he was raised in Long Beach. In 1935, he graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School. While attending the University of Southern California on a football scholarship, he played in the Rose Bowl in 1939. On Dec. 17, 1939, he marriage Lois Annette Campbell in Long Beach. The following February, he graduated from USC with a degree in petroleum engineering. While working for Union Oil Co., he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the South Pacific. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant. He worked in the oil industry in Southern California during all of his career. He worked for Santa Fe Drilling Co. and retired as drilling superintendent for Thum’s Oil Co. He served as president of the Long Beach Petroleum Club. Mr. Berryman also was a member of SIRS, the Paradise Senior Center, Feather River Hospital Maintenance Volun-teers and Sporthaven Health Center. He enjoyed golf, racquetball, fishing, playing pool and building clocks, model ships and N-gauge railroads. Mr. Berryman was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, and his son, Richard Berryman III in 1998; his grandson, Richard Berryman IV, in 1992; and his brother, Robert in 1953. His survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Schwichten-bergs of St. Cloud, Minn., and Toni Chittester of Mead, Wash.; a brother, Clifton of Sun City; and longtime friend Emily Kremper of Paradise. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. tomorrow in the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. He will be privately inurned. Joe Smith 11/21/2000 During World War II, Joe M. Smith was promoted to the night shift foreman’s postion at Alcoa in Maywood, where he supervised 24 steam-hammer positions with 56 employees. They produced more than 2.5 million forged parts for the war effort. Mr. Smith, 85, died Thursday in San Ramon, where he had moved in 1988 to be near his son. Mr. Smith lived in Paradise eight years, starting in 1980. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Joseph and Anna Smith, he moved to California in 1937 and attended Aircraft A & E Mechanic’s Trade School. After the war, he went into the auto parts and machine shop business in the Los Angeles area in 1947. He enjoyed his work so much, he continued in it until 1998. He also enjoyed gardening, clock making , woodworking and traveling. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 3777 in Artesia and a member of the Shrine Club. Mr. Smith is survived by his son, Alex, and his daughter, Dorothy Smith of Los Angeles; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. today, and a funeral service will be held 3 p.m. today – both at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. He will be buried icon in Rose Hills Cemetery in Whittier. James Benson 11/21/2000 James C. Benson was the service manager of auto repair for Pardella’s in Downey for 40 years. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 2026 and SIRS No. 52 He loved gardening and fishing. Mr. Benson, a Paradise resident for 6-1/2 years, died Saturday at Feather River Hospital. He was 76. He was born in Bellflower to Charles and Adeline Benson. From December of 1942 to January of 1946, he served as a radioman 3rd class in the U.S. Navy. In Covina, he marriage Gloria on Aug. 14, 1982. She survives him, as do three stepsons, Robert Benson of Covina, William Benson of Glendora and John Benson of Nevada City; three stepdaughters, Kathryn Morgan of Duarte, Christine Simmons of Redding and Francis Drew of Willits; two brothers, Don of Carlsbad and Richard of Orlando, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A daughter, Judi Arrowsmith, died in 1992. A service will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Rose Chapel Mortuary. Visitation will be today from noon to 5 p.m. Full military honors will follow the service. Contributions in Mr. Benson’s memory may be given to Paradise Hospice, drawer 2287, Paradise Eugene Flowers 11/21/2000 Eugene R. Flowers worked 35 years with the state of Cali-fornia as chief of plant operations at Cali-fornia Youth Authority. Mr. Flowers died Wednesday at age 81. He had lived in Paradise for 11 years. He was born in Tulsa, Okla., to Emmett and Agnes Flowers. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1939 to 1945. His wife, Edna, survives him, as do a daughter, Laura Blaine of Sacramento; and three grandchildren. Private family services were held Friday at Paradise Chapel of the Pines. He was buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Virginia Carlos 11/21/2000 A volunteer for Hospice in Paradise, Virginia C. Carlos lived in Butte and Sutter counties since 1954. She worked as a cosmetologist for Renzi’s Beauty Salon in Gridley. For 30 years, she grew peaches and prunes as a self-employed farmer. Mrs. Carlos died Wednesday at Rideout Memorial Hospital in Marysville. The Yuba City resident was 80. She was born in Brockton, Mass., to Joseph and Virginia Chaves. In Yuba City, she attended St. Isidore Catholic Church. She is survived by her two sons, Kenneth Lemos of Live Oak and Donald Carlos of Olivehurst; a daughter, Donna McFarlane of Yuba City; a brother, Bob Chaves of Minden, Nev.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Manuel Lemos, who died in World War II, and her second husband, Clarence Carlos. Private services are planned for a later date. Mrs. Carlos’ remains will be scattered at sea off the coast of Marin County. Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico branch, is handling the arrangements. David Holmes 11/23/2000 David Wellington Holmes worked as a musician, photographer and cinematographer. As a cinematographer, he worked 30 years for Pilot Productions in Evanston, Ill. A Paradise resident since July 1998, Mr. Holmes died Nov. 14. He was 81. He was born in Logansport, Ind., to Rev. Wellington Cornell Holmes and Elizabeth Irene Coppock. Both of his parents were from Missouri. He graduated from Logan-sport High School and attended Indiana University in Bloom-ington, where he met his wife, Frances Anna Doll. His father, Rev. Holmes, marriage them in 1943 in Milton, Ind. Besides his wife, Frances, Mr. Holmes is survived by his sister, Mary Henrich; his half-sister, Katherine Elliott; his cousins; and a very special friend, David Leffler of Paradise, who was like a son. No services are planned. Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico branch, is handling the arrangements. Suzanne Millet 11/23/2000 Millet came to the United States from France in 1919, bringing with her the lost art of millinery, the making of women’s hats. She owned her own millinery shop in Burlingame. Mrs. Millet, a resident of Magalia, died Saturday in Cypress Acres. She was 98. She was born in France to Louise and Emil Petrequin. Her survivors include her son, Maurice of Magalia; her brother, Gaynor Petrequin of Oregon; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Roger, and her daughter, Jacquie Oldon. No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Hospice. Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico branch, is handling the arrangements. Alice Whalen 11/23/2000 A member of the Paradise Senior Citizens Center Bridge Club, Alice E. Whalen enjoyed playing bridge, working crossword puzzles, crocheting afghans and spending time with her family. She moved to Paradise in 1972. Mrs. Whalen died Sunday at Sutter Roseville Medical Center, in Roseville. She was 88. She was raised and attended schools in Toledo, Ohio. Her parents were Earl and Elsie Tallman. She graduated from Libbey High School in Toledo, Ohio, in 1930. She marriage T. Mylo Whalen in Toledo, Ohio, on October 7, 1934. He survives her, as does her son, Thomas of Danville; her sister, Lucille Crowder of Toledo, Ohio; two granddaughters; and three great-granddaughters. At her request, no formal services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to a favorite charity. Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico branch, is handling arrangements. Cathy Rice 11/23/2000 Cathy Jane Rice died Monday after an eight-year battle against cancer, leaving behind a son, Steve Scott, a sister, Jean Hardt and a brother, Ken McGuire, all of Paradise. The resident of Chico was 56. After attending Walla Walla College of Nursing, she was a medical secretary throughout her life. She worked for local doctors, the Tumor Board, Tumor registry and Butte, Glenn Medical Society. She last worked 22 years for Enloe Hospital in respiratory care, nursing administration and the Chico Children’s Center. She loved going to the coast and walking in Bidwell Park. Her other survivors include her husband, Rod Rice; another son, John Scott of Beale Air Force Base; a daughter, Kelly Merrill of Chico; another brother, Gordon McGuire of Merced; and two grandchildren. The service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at Newton Bracewell Chico Funeral Home. She will be privately inurned at Chico Memorial Mausoleum. Contributions may be made to Enloe Hospice and Home Health in care of Newton Bracewell. Ernie Kaztdorn 11/23/2000 Ernie T. Katzdorn loved racing motorcycles when he was young and enjoyed water skiing, camping with his wife and family, kayaking and participating in the E Clampus Vitus yearly “search.” He worked for General Telephone Co. for 17 years before moving to Magalia in 1974. He served in the Army National Guard for eight years. He owned and operated the Bobcat, a clothing store in Paradise, for 10 years. And for eight years, he worked as a “roll off” truck driver with PSWS. Mr. Katzdorn, 62, died Thursday in Feather River Hospital. Born to Paul and Marjorie Katzdorn in Downey, Mr. Katzdorn graduated from Grand Junction High School in Grand Junction, Colo., in 1956. He marriage Connie on Oct. 11, 1958, in Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife, Connie; two daughters, Kelly Williams of Magalia and Kara Katzdorn of Santa Rosa; his mother, Marjorie of Paradise; his sister, Emilee Fleischer of Huntington Beach; his brother, Sam of Gilbert, Ariz.; and four grandsons. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 2732 Cohasset Road #A, Chico. Cora Isometsa 11/23/2000 Cora Jean Isometsa, a waitress of various restaurants for 20 years, enjoyed camping and loved her cats. Ms. Isometsa died Nov. 16 of natural causes. The Paradise resident was 51. She was born in San Mateo to Einer and Virginia Isometsa. Her survivors include a son, Richard Mason of Brentwood; two brothers, George Isometsa of Santa Cruz and Jack Wheeler of Reno, Nev.; a sister, June Goold of Magalia; and a companion, Al McNelly of Winataches, Wash. No memorial services are planned. Memorial contributions may be given to Paradise Hospice in care of Paradise Chapel of the Pines, which is handling the arrangements. Her family will privately inurn Ms. Isometsa. Ilona O’Dor 11/28/2000 Ilona Helen O’Dor moved to Butte County in 1969 and owned Helen’s Kitchen, a restaurant in Paradise during the 1970s. Besides cooking, she loved working as a seamstress, making dresses. Mrs. O’Dor died Thursday at age 81. Mrs. O’Dor, born in Debrecen, Hungary, came to the United States in 1959 and settled in Cleveland, Ohio. Her parents were Joseph and Sarah Dobi. She moved to Los Angeles in 1961 and was the head cook at the Hungarian Club. She attended St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Her survivors include a son, Andrew O’Dor of Clear Lake; a daughter, Helen Reinbold of Paradise; a brother, Joseph Dobi of Hungary; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Her graveside service will be 3 p.m. tomorrow at Paradise Cemetery. The family invites all friends to a reception at the daughter’s home immediately following the graveside services. Contributions may be made to a favorite charity in care of Sorensen’s Affordable Mortu-ary, which is handling the arrangements. Cyril Blanchard 11/28/2000 Cyril A. Blanchard, a one-time resident of Paradise, died Wednesday in Palmdale at age 75. He was born in Renton, Wash. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. today and services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow, both at Chapel of the Valley Mortuary in Palmdale. Gerda Hopkins 11/28/2000 Gerda Hopkins, a resident of Paradise since 1982, enjoyed watercolor painting, cooking, gardening, square dancing and flower arranging. She especially loved her cat, Tami, the deer and birds. Mrs. Hopkins died in her home with her family beside her on Nov. 18. She was 85. She was born in Newdale, Manitoba, Canada. Her family came from Germany in 1912 as contract farmers growing flax in Manitoba. She worked as a color restorer on black and white photography during the 1930s and ’40s. Later she was a director of food services for a retirement community. In 1944, she marriage Eric Hopkins in New Westminster, British Columbia, and they moved to California in 1968 Mrs. Hopkins attended the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Paradise. Her survivors include her daughter, Joy Mendoza of Paradise; two granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren. Her husband, Eric, died January 1998. At her request, no services will be held. Stephen Dunphy 11/28/2000 Stephen R. Dunphy began his 20-year radiology practice in 1971 at the Buschmann Clinic and the Feather River Hospital in Paradise. Dr. Dunphy died Nov. 18. The Chico resident was 74. He received both his undergraduate and doctorate degrees in medicine from the University of Minnesota. He did his radiology residency training at the University of Utah. Dr. Dunphy served two years in the Public Health Service and then 12 years as a general practitioner in private practice in Denver. While practicing in Paradise, he worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Red Bluff. Dr. Dunphy served as chief of staff at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colo., and Feather River Hospital . He was a member of the American Medical Association and the Butte-Glenn Medical Society. Dr, Dunphy enjoyed golf immensely, playing mostly at Butte Creek Country Club. He was also an expert downhill skier, he enjoyed fly fishing, bird hunting, classical music and reading. He was born to Walter and Laura Dunphy in Cloquet, Minn. On June 16, 1954, he marriage Trudy Weeber in Minneapolis. He is survived by his wife, Trudy; a son, Paul, of Billings, Mont.; daughter, Ann Watt of Austin, Texas; a sister, Jeanne Schiedermayer of Lafayette; and five grandchildren. Contributions may be made to a favorite charity or the American Cancer Society. A private Burial took place on Wednesday at Chico Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Brusie Funeral Home. John Schmitt 11/28/2000 John Aloys Schmitt worked for Douglas Hughes Aircraft for 30 years and taught in high school and tech school for two years. The former Paradise resident moved to a convalescent hospital in Galt three years ago. He died there Wednesday at age 89.Mr. Schmitt was born in new Jersey. On Sept. 6, 1941, he marriage Eleanor Olinger in Whittier. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor of Paradise; a daughter, Carolyn Lewis of Elk Grove; and one grandson. No services are planned. He will be buried icon in Green Valley Cemetery in Rescue. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Millicent DeMello 11/30/2000 Millicent DeMello led an active life at the “F” wing at Cypress Acres, where she lived for the last few years. She knitted, crocheted, cooked, played bingo and especially loved watching baseball games on television. Mrs. DeMello also enjoyed cruising in an RV, traveling and attending baseball games. Mrs. DeMello died Monday in Paradise at age 96. She was born to William and Susan Kempton in Somerville, Mass. On May 21, 1935, she marriage Seraphine DeMello in Barnstable, Mass. For 15 years, she worked as a telephone operator in the civil service. She moved to Paradise from Palm Springs. Besides her husband, Seraphine, Mrs. DeMello is survived by a daughter, Loretta Millar of Magalia; a son, Henry Murray of Pleasant Hill; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Two grandsons and one great-granddaughter preceded her in death. A memorial service at Paradise Chapel of the Pines will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. She will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Old Magalia Community Church or to any favorite charity. Myrtle Griffiths 11/30/2000 Roses were the pride and joy of Myrtle M. Griffiths, who lived most of the last 31 years on the Ridge. She also enjoyed crocheting, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She especially loved visiting two places bearing her name - Myrtlewood and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. Mrs. Griffiths died Monday in Twin Oaks Convalescent Hospital. She was 97. She was born in Escondido to Henry and Eva McDonald. She worked as a salesperson at Sears Roebuck in Inglewood for more than 35 years. Her husband, Richard Griffiths, and one grandchild died before her. Her survivors include a daughter, Ruth Marshall of Chico; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Her service will be held 10 a.m. tomorrow at her graveside in Paradise Cemetery, weather permitting; otherwise, the service will be at Rose Chapel Mortuary. Visitation will be today from noon to 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 3148, Paradise. Genevieve Boehm 11/30/2000 Genevieve Boehm, a member of the Paradise Ridge Southern Baptist Church and the Paradise Pentecostal Church of God, came to Paradise in 1971. She enjoyed golf, cooking and gardening. Mrs. Boehm died Sunday in a local hospital. She was 84.She was born in Blanca, Colo., to Grace and William Mansfield. She was raised and educated in Keewatin, Minn. After marrying Earl Maki, the couple settled in Pittsburgh, Calif., where she worked as a waitress. In 1975, her husband died. On March 19, 1994, she marriage Virgil Boehm, who survives her. Besides him, she is survived by a daughter, Sharon Harris of Jericho, Vt.; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Her funeral service will be 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Paradise Ridge Southern Baptist Church. Visitation will be at Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home. She will be entombed next to her first husband at Chico Memorial Mausloeum. Contributions in her name may be made to the Paradise Pentecostal Church of God Memorial Fund in care of Newton-Bracewell. Helen Reineke 11/30/2000 In the summer of 1952, Mrs. Reineke and her family moved to Paradise. She worked for Harrison’s Market and then as a bookkeeper for Al’s Economy Center until she retired to Phoenix. Mrs. Reineke died Nov. 2 in Phoenix at age 84. She was born in Eskridge, Kan., to Lettie and Earl Grabast. During her early years, she lived on a small farm. In 1941, she and her family moved to California, where she worked as an overseas telephone operator during World War II. After retiring, she enjoyed golfing and traveling. And she was an avid reader. She always said it is important to learn something new everyday. Her survivors include her husband, Albert Reineke; her son, Tom Peoples of Maricopa; her two daughters, Nedra Beaver and Terri Kemen, both of Paradise; two stepdaughters, Maurine Cain of Texas and Debbie Lind of Georgetown; a sister, Patricia Ann Esser of Prescott, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and six stepgrandchildren. Alma Whitman 11/30/2000 Alma Whitman, a member of the First Baptist Church in Paradise, died Nov. 20 at age 93. She moved to Paradise 28 years ago from Los Angeles. She was a secretary at General Electric during World War II. Later, she volunteered at the Motion Picture Retirement Home in Los Angeles.She was born in Hamilton, Texas, to Jessie and Emma Ellis. Her husband, Jack Whitman Sr., died in 1998. Surviving her are sons Jack Whitman Jr. of Paradise and William Whitman of West Hills. At her request, no services will be held. Rose Chapel Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. Ruth Cunningham 11/30/2000 Ruth May Cunningham, a Paradise resident, enjoyed sewing, music and the outdoors. She was a seamstress for 15 years. Mrs. Cunningham, 75, died Nov. 23. She was born to John and Cecilia Rowe in Nevada. Her husband, Glade Cunningham, died in February 1994. A son, Cliff Lindvig of Paradise, survives her. No service is planned. She will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. David Kollars 10/26/2000 David F. Kollars, 64, died Oct. 19 in Pocatello, Idaho. His brother, Jim Kollars of Paradise, survives him. Mr. Kollars served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959. He graduated from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with a degree in electrical engineering in 1964. He worked for several companies, including Caterpillar Tractor Co. in Peoria, Ill. A funeral mass was celebrated Monday, and he was interred in Restlawn Memorial Gardens with military rites. David Edwards 10/28/2000 David Price Edwards Jr., president of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Paradise, loved golfing and fishing. Mr. Edwards, 69, died Tuesday. He was an Oroville resident. Mr. Edwards served 20 years in the U.S. Navy as a signal man 1st class and an investigator for the family support unit in the district attorney’s office. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. His parents were David and Lucille Edwards. He was born in Evansville, Ind. In Gridley on December 5, 1981, he marriage Leona, who survives him. He is also survived by three sons, Richard Edwards of Kirkland, Wash., Mike Edwards of Yuba City and Kyle Kee of Magalia; two daughters, Kristina Landsiedel of Magalia and Patty Darnell of Magalia; two sisters, Sandra Owen of Grngerville, Idaho and Nedra Holloway of Ozark, Ala.; and eight grandchildren. Two grandchildren died before him. Mr. Edwards’ service will be today at 11 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Contributions may be made to the same church. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Walter Freeth 10/28/2000 Walter Freeth loved golfing in Paradise Pines and was a league bowler up until last spring. He was an interior decorator for 72 years, measuring and installing window blinds and drapes. Mr. Freeth died Monday. The Magalia resident was 92. He was a member of First Christian Church, SIRS No. 82 and Elks Lodge. He was a long-time treasurer of First Christian Church. He was born to Walter and Katherine Freeth in New York. His wife, Ruth, preceded him in death. His survivors include two daughters, Barbara Quick of Magalia and Jerry Hopkins of Dana Point; a son, James Freeth of Sogas; and 10 grandchildren. Mr. Freeth’s service will be 2 p.m. today at First Christian Church in Paradise. A private inurnment will follow cremation at Chapel of the Pines. James Bufford 10/28/2000 James Lawrence Bufford, who lived in Magalia since 1991, taught school for 22 years in Mendocino, Lake and Stanislaus counties. Mr. Bufford died Friday at age 85. He was born in Kenwood to Lawrence and Irene Bufford. He attended Santa Rosa Junior College and University of California, Berkeley. He was also part of the first graduating class of California State University, Stanislaus. In 1942, Mr. Bufford was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant at Fort Benning in Georgia. He served in Australia and New Guinea during World War II. After the war, Mr. Bufford ranched for more than 16 years in Mendocino County. He retired from teaching in 1979 and lived in Modesto. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mildred Messex Bufford; a daughter, Esther Bufford York of Missouri; two sons, James Bufford of Oroville and Vesley Bufford of Manchester, Conn.; two sisters, Virginia Kinkor of Sparks, Nev., and Betty Wicox of Ashland, Ore.; one brother, John of Greenville, S.C.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Paradise United Methodist Church. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in his name may do so to the Magalia Methodist Church Memorial Fund in care of Bidwell Chapel, which is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Frank Terrell 10/31/2000 Frank K. Terrell, 77, read and tested electric meters for PG & E for 33 years. The Spokane, Wash., resident died Saturday. A sister, Betty Triplett, and a brother, Jack, both of Paradise, survive him. Mr. Terrell served in the 550th Antiaircraft Artillery AW Battalion in the U.S. Army, fighting in Ardennes, Rhineland and the battle of Normandy under Gen. Patton. He was born in Sacramento to Kenneth and Katherine Terrell. On June 9, 1962, in Chico, he marriage Marge Gibbons, who survives him. Other survivors include his son, Mike Terrell of Spokane, Wash.; a daughter, Angela Terrell of Chico; a brother, Joey Brostek of Chico; a sister, Debbie Brostek of Chico; his stepfather, Joey Brostek of Chico; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Friday at Fairmount Memorial Park in Spokane, Wash. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners’ Children’s Hospital or the American Heart Association. Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of cremation. Carolyn Garza 10/31/2000 Carolyn Anne Garza, a resident of Paradise for 24 years, died Oct. 22 in her home after a lengthy illness. She was 55. In Peoria, Ill., she was born to Daniel and Anna Harton. No services will be held at this time.Her survivors include her husband, John Garza. Ronald Hartnett 11/2/2000 When a thief snatched the purse of a woman one day, Ronald Adrian Hartnett chased and caught the thief - and returned the purse to the victim. Mr. Hartnett loved to help people with disabilities. He also enjoyed collecting old books and antique jewelry. The high school graduate walked a lot and spent time in thrift stores. Mr. Hartnett, 42, died of unknown causes in Orland. The Paradise resident was born to Richard and Dorothy Hartnett in San Francisco, where he lived until 1992. Besides his parents in Paradise, he is survived by three brothers, Barry and Gregory of Chico and Joe of Sacramento; one sister, Laurie Rozzano of Chico; a grandmother, Mary Rozzano of San Carlos; and nephews and nieces.A rosary and funeral service at Chapel of the Pines will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society in care of Chapel of the Pines or St. Thomas More Catholic Church. He will be privately inurned. Ruby Lambert 11/2/2000 Ruby Geraldine Lambert, 66, was Head Deaconess of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Paradise, where she had lived since 1979. Mrs. Lambert died at her home Oct. 26. She was born to Herbert and Vera Clark in Quill Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada. As a young girl, she loved riding horses. In Forest Lawn, Los Angeles, she marriage Arthur in 1956. She graduated as a registered nurse from Loma Linda University in 1957. Her husband said that she also held a degree in P.H.T.D., “Putting Husband Through Dentistry” at Loma Linda University. In 1973, Mrs. Lambert received her Real Estate Broker Associate License. She worked at Coldwell Banker Ponderosa Real Estate in Paradise. She was proud of being known for her integrity in the field and was well known for offering “Ruby’s Gem” locally each week. She received many achievement awards. Mrs. Lambert was a member of the Toastmasters Club. She was also active in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Redlands, her former home, and was active in the Redlands Pathfinder Club for six years. In the past few years, she was active in the Upper Ridge Seventh-day Adventist Church as well.Mrs. Lambert enjoyed sewing, ceramics, boating, snow skiing, cooking, baking and entertaining friends and family. Besides her husband, Mrs. Lambert is survived by a son, Randle of Simi Valley; two daughters, Becky Blicha of Redlands and Renee Lockwood of Shingle Springs; and three grandchildren. The memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Sunday at the Upper Ridge Seventh-day Adventist Church. Private inurnment will be at Skyway Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Boys & Girls Club, Paradise Ridge, in care of Rose Chapel Mortuary, which is handling the arrangements. Irvin Graham 11/2/2000 A veteran of the Battle of Normandy, Irvin H. Graham served in the U.S. Army, fighting in northern France, the Rhineland and central Europe. He received a Good Conduct Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. Mr. Graham died Oct. 26 at Enloe Hospital. The Paradise resident was 77. He was born in Los Angeles to Vollie and Florence Graham. He worked for Caltrans. Besides his wife, Dorothy, he is survived by three sons, Richard, Bill and David, all of Napa; a daughter, Joanne Graham of Paradise; and one granddaughter. No services are planned. Cremation took place at Chapel of the Pines, which is handling the arrangements. He will be privately inurned. Jerome Balasek Sr. 11/4/2000 Jerome M. Balasek Sr. worked many years for the Manasse-Block Tanning Company in Berkeley, and in later years he owned a property management business. Mr. Balasek died of natural causes in Paradise on Tuesday. He was 93. He was born in Los Angeles to Jon and Stephania Balasek and lived most of his life in the Bay Area. He lived in El Cerrito for 65 years and was a member of the Masonic Lodge there. He enjoyed outdoor activities and was active in the San Pablo Avenue Sportsmen’s Club. His wife, Martha, died in 1973. Mr. Balasek’s survivors include a son, Jerry of Paradise; his sister, Della Aigner of Los Angeles; three grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The family will gather for a private Burial in El Cerrito. Lee Edward Logan 11/4/2000 A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Corn-ucopia Restau-rant for former Paradise resident Lee Edward Logan, 65, of Oroville. The son of Lee and Lylma Logan, Mr. Logan was born in Woodland. He graduated from Willows High School and attended Chico State University. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1958. Mr. Lee worked at Butte County Health Department’s Residential Treatment Center, Louisiana-Pacific, and he owned and operated Cal-Oro Security. Lee was a member of DeMolay in Willows, Toastmasters of Chico and Native Sons of the Golden West in Chico. He enjoyed watching cowboy movies, reading Western magazines, collecting belt buckles, planting flowers and drinking iced tea at local restaurants. He his survived by his wife, Marilyn Logan of Oroville; sons, Robert Logan of Colton, Ronald Lougheed of Virginia Beach, Va., Jim Buehler of Carl Junction, Miss., and Robert King of Oroville; a daughter, Angie Kronberger of Redding; stepfather, Lee S. Roberts of Elk Grove; seven grandchildren and special friends, Doreen, Bobbi, Bill, Gary, Cliff and Darrell. Contributions can be made to Mountain Care Giver Resource Center, in care of Ramsey-Newton-Bracewell Funeral Directors, 1175 Robinson St., Oroville, Calif. 95965, who are handling arrangements. Joseph Mailhiot 11/7/2000 Mailhiot served in the U.S. Marines during World War II, he was the private bodyguard to a rear admiral. He served on Mare Island and in the South Pacific until his honorable discharge in 1942. Mr. Mailhiot, a manager of local restaurants, died Thursday in Paradise, his home since 1961. He was 84. Mr. Mailhiot managed several restaurants, including Mike & Eddie’s in Chico, Burton’s Mesa and the Optimo Restaurant in Paradise. He was a member of Paradise Elks Lodge No. 2026. In Concordia, Kan., he was born to Elphage and Delma Mailhiot. He marriage Rosalyn 41 years ago. Mr. Mailhiot enjoyed carpentry and hunting. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Linda Bartoli of Pico Rivera and Stephanie Maynard of Paradise; two sons, Steven of Magalia and Stanley of Sacramento; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private family graveside services were held in Paradise Cemetery, with military honors performed by the Butte County Veterans Coalition. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements. Rea Werner 11/7/2000 Rea Ann Werner loved bowling, shopping and collecting rabbits.She marriage Cleve Werner in April 13, 1952, in Circleville, Ohio.Mrs. Werner died Thursday in her Paradise home. She was 66.Her parents were Loring and Helen Allen. She was born in Circleville, Ohio. Besides her husband, her survivors include twin daughters, Beverly Appleton of Willows and Brenda Hensley of Visalia; two brothers, Loring Allen Jr. of Stoutsville, Ohio, and Paul Allen of Circleville, Ohio; two sisters, Beverly Whitten of Williamsport, Ohio and Marge Vogt of Albany, Ore.; and four grandchildren. The service was held yesterday at Rose Chapel Mortuary. She was buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be given to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 763, Paradise. Ernie Katzdorn 11/7/2000 Ernie T. Katzdorn, a member of E Clampus Vitus, loved camping, kayaking and participating in the Clam-per’s yearly “search.” Mr. Katzdorn, 62, died Thursday in Feather River Hospital. He lived in Magalia for 26 years. For eight years, he worked as a “roll off” truck driver with PSWS. Born to Paul and Marjorie Katzdorn in Downey, Mr. Katzdorn graduated from Grand Junction High School in Grand Junction, Colo., in 1956. He is survived by his wife, Connie; two daughters, Kelly Williams of Magalia and Kara Katzdorn of Santa Rosa; mother, Marjorie Katzdorn of Paradise; sister, Emilee Fleischer of Huntington Beach; zbrother, Sam of Gilbert, Ariz.; and four grandsons. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 2732 Cohasset Road #A, Chico. Clara Lawrence 11/7/2000 Clara Mae Lawrence, a Paradise resident who enjoyed crocheting, was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church. Mrs. Lawrence died Sunday at age 96. She was born in Sioux, Neb., to John and Josephine Caha. In the early 1920s, she marriage Henry P. Lawrence in Nebraska. He preceded her in death in 1981. During World War II, she moved to the Los Angeles area. In Lakewood, she was a store manager for Melody Dress Shop. She moved to Magalia in 1980. Preceding her in death was her daughter, Dorothy, in 1987; and her son, Harlan, in 1996. Mrs. Lawrence’s survivors include her daughter-in-law, Lucille Lawrence of Paradise Pines; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. A gathering of relatives and friends will be held at a later date. Her cremated remains will be scattered at sea off the coast of Marin County. Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico branch, is in charge of the arrangements. Thelma Lilja-Matthews 11/9/2000 Thelma P. Lilja-Matthews was well known in Paradise for her quick-witted humor and for the many dinners she and her first husband, Axel, held for friends at the “Do Drop Inn.” She was an active member of Craig Memorial Church, Eastern Star, PEO, Daughters of the Nile, Del Oro Chapter of the Amaranth and the Social Order of the Beaucent. Roses were her gardening passion, and she enjoyed sewing. Mrs. Lilja-Matthews died Oct. 27 after a short illness. She was 91. She was born to Henry and Pearl Fulkerson in Powell, Wyo. She graduated with a degree in voice and music instruction from Colorado Women’s College. While a student there, she performed as a soloist for the Denver Symphony Orchestra. In 1931, she marriage Axel Lilja, the editor and publisher of the Greybull Standard in Greybull, Wyo. She directed the choir at the Greybull Presbyterian Church for 14 years. She was also past matron of the International Order of Eastern Star and past state president of the Wyoming PEO. In 1963, she and her husband moved to Paradise. Her husband died in 1980. In 1989, she marriage Harry Matthews, who died in March. Mrs. Lilja-Matthews is survived by one daughter, Sylvia Haselton of Chico; five grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and one nephew. A memorial service will be held at Craig Memorial Church on Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. A private inurnment will be held in Greybull, Wyo., in late spring at the family plot. Memorial donations may be made to Craig Memorial Church or Paradise Auditorium Fund in care of chapel of the Pines Funeral Home, which is handling the arrangements. Louise Luce-Hicks Church, loved to read and play the piano. She worked as a registered nurse at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Hammond, Ind., for more than 20 years. Mrs. Luce-Hicks died Tuesday at age 87. She was born in Wilkesbarre, Pa., to Edward and Josephine Grambo. She attended schools in Chicago and in Hammond, Ind. In 1943, she marriage Willis Luce, who preceded her in death in 1950. Then in 1974, she marriage Jack Hicks, who preceded her in 1985. She moved to Chico in 1988 and to Paradise in 1999. Her survivors include two sons, David Luce of Lansing, Mich., and Ed Luce of Paradise; a daughter, Cathy Luce of Paradise; three grandchildren, Paul Luce, Brianna Luce and Alycia Luce, all of Paradise. A funeral service will be held today at 2 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Mrs. Luce-Hicks will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Brusie Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Paul Puder 11/9/2000 Paul C. Puder had a talent for wood carving, especially making bird houses. He enjoyed riding his bicycle. For 26 years, he cut hair as a self-employed barber. Mr. Puder died Friday at his Paradise home. He was 73. He was born in Santa Ana to Iro and Myrtle Puder. From 1943 to 1945, he served in the U.S. Navy. He marriage Melba Reeves on May 26, 1973, in Las Vegas. Besides Melba, his survivors include two sons, Cris of Santa Rosa and Larry of Pismo Beach; one daughter, Sandee Puder of Oregon; one stepson, Ron Munds of Los Osos; one stepdaughter, Pam Rustrum of Irvine; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.There will be no services for Mr. Puder. His cremation took place at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. He will be privately inurned. Merrill Kenworthy 11/11/2000 Auto racing was the passion of Merrill Wilber Kenworthy, a resident of Paradise for the last 10 years. He began racing a Karmann Ghia at the Meridian Speedway in Idaho. Later in life, he raced mini stocks on the Sedan Racing Association circuit. He was a member of the Roadrunner Racing Club. Mr. Kenworthy died Oct. 7 at Oroville Hospital after an extended illness. He was 57. His family remembers his character in dealing with his suffering - with a smile, laugh or joke. He earned the nickname of “Pitbull” Kenworthy. He was born in Nampa, Idaho, to Wilbur and Mary Ann Kenworthy. He became the parts manager for Service Parts Company. And he worked for Oakley Wholesale as a purchasing agent. Both companies were in Boise, Idaho. Following technical training, Mr. Kenworthy worked for several Porsche Audi dealerships in San Jose, Palo Alto and Sunnyvale as a parts manager and then as a shop foreman. In 1982, he worked for T.R.W. Microwave in the electronics and defense sector in Sunnyvale as an electro-mechanical senior technician. Mr. Kenworthy was a member of the Cole Community Church in Boise, Idaho. He was also a 10-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous in Paradise. His survivors include four daughters, Kathy of Boise, Idaho, Sherrie of Sonora, Victoria of Portland, Ore., and Melissa of Paradise; a son, Roy of Paradise; his mother, Mary Ann of Boise; a brother, Larry Kenworthy of Phoenix; stepbrothers, Robert McConnell Jr., Jerry McConnell, Jim McConnell and John Reed, all of Boise, Idaho; a stepsister, Marilyn Marsh of Cascade, Idaho; and nine grandchildren. A memorial service was held Oct. 16 at the Cloverdale Funeral Home in Boise, Idaho, where he wished to return to be near his family. Memorial contributions may be made to Bigfoot’s Anti-drug Associa-tion, 6482 Perry Road, Magalia or to any other charity of choice. On Mr. Kenworthy’s behalf, his family thanks all of his health-care workers, who cheered him on. Adelaide Essila 11/11/2000 Adelaide Essila, a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, was a certified Nemeth Braillist who volunteered her time with Braille Services and Books for the Blind. A Paradise resident since June 1999, Mrs. Essila died at home Wednesday. She was 77. Born in Putney, S.D., to Aloysius and Margaret Holland, she enjoyed traveling and bird watching. She attended College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn., earning a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. On Sept. 17, 1949, she marriage Jack Essila in St. Paul, Minn. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Neil of Paradise; a daughter-in-law, Mary of Paradise; one sister, Alice Dapra of Wyoming; and four grandchildren. A funeral liturgy will be held 10 a.m. Monday at St. Thomas More. A graveside service will follow at Paradise Cemetery. Visitation will be tomorrow from 2 to 5 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines. Vigil is at 5 p.m. tomorrow at Chapel of the Pines, which is handling the arrangements. Lyda England 11/11/2000 Lyda L. England taught English at Middle East College in Beirut, Lebanon, for five years, and taught in Southern California for 16 years. She served for seven years as a missionary in Uganda and received her master’s degree from the University of Southern Calif-ornia in Los Angeles. Mrs. England died Sunday at age 80. She was born in Eagle, Colo., to Stephen and Susan Bassham. She is survived by her husband, William; a son, Alvin Kwieam of Seattle; two brothers, Bill Basham of Apple valley and Philip Bassham of Florida; three sisters, Claire Cosby of Fallbrook, Sue Marx of Apex, N.C., and Jessie Taylor of San Diego; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A service at Rose Chapel Mortuary will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., and she will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Middle East College in care of Rose Chapel Mortuary. Guy Shively 11/14/2000 Guy Lewis Shively, described as loving God’s nature, horses, dogs and cattle, was a cowboy on a large cattle ranch in Rushville, Neb., until 1943. Then he moved with his wife, Elva, and their two children to California to work in the ship yards during World War II. In 1945, they moved to Paradise to work at the Diamond Match factory in Chico. In 1969, he retired from the Paradise school district as head custodian. His wife, Elva, died in 1974 after a brief battle with cancer. In 1984, Mr. Shively remarried and settled in Apple Valley a few years later. Mr. Shively, 93, died Nov. 4 of natural causes in a hospital. His survivors include his wife, Mamie; his daughter, Betty Jean Shively-Pretty of Battle Ground, Wash.; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren. A private internment will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Paradise Cemetery for his family and friends. John Elliot 11/14/2000 John Edward Elliott, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II, died Saturday at Feather River Hospital. A Paradise resident since 1974, Mr. Elliott was 91. Mr. Elliott sold wholesale meat for 45 years. He was born in Center, Mo., to John Frances and Margaret Tenney Elliott. He attended St. Thomas More Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Elliott was a widower. Surviving him are his sister, Margaret Pritchard of Springfield, Mo., and Anna Lorene Elliott of Huntington Park; one niece and four nephews. A vigil service will be held 7 p.m. tonight at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Graveside services are 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at Paradise Cemetery. Lorraine Deal 11/14/2000 Lorraine I. Deal, 69, was a medical secretary for 20 years. The Paradise resident died Sunday at Enloe Medical Center. She moved from Sacramento two years ago. She was born in Chicago to Elmer and Lidith Uvaas. She marriage Charles Deal in Magalia on Dec. 21, 1986. Besides her husband, Mrs. Deal is survived by two sons, Allen Lindbom of Antelope and Bill Lindbom of Parker, Colo.; a daughter, Kathy Blanchard of Springfield, Ore.; one sister, Juanita Pierce of Redondo Beach; one brother, Charles Uvaas of Laurel, Md.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Paradise Chapel of the Pines. Internment will be at Paradise Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Fund in care of Chapel of the Pines. Lawanna Rudolph 11/14/2000 Lawanna B. Rudolph helped raise her three younger brothers, and she was a caretaker for many infirm relatives and friends over the years. She found the most joy in helping others and never hesitated to offer her time. She lived in the same Santa Paula home for 60 years and considered her neighbors to be like family. There she was an active member and supporter of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Mrs. Rudolph, who moved to Paradise recently, died of cancer in her home. She was 84. Mrs. Rudolph enjoyed crafts, playing cards, gardening, reading and American Indian artifacts. Her family remembers her good sense of humor. She was born in Preston, Mo. Mrs. Rudolph’s husband of 64 years survives her, as does her son, Patrick of Protem, Mo.; her daughter, Mary Lou Snyder of Paradise; two brothers, Albert Edde of Florence, Ore., and Frank Edde of Santa Paula; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service was held at her daughter’s home in Paradise. Inurnment will be private. Arrangements were handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Paradise Hospice or to Santa Clara Valley Hospice, P.O. Box 365, Santa Paula, CA, 93061. Florence Kepkey 11/16/2000 Florence V. Kepkey, a former Paradise resident, worked with oil paints and sold her paintings on the Ridge to help put people through school. She made porcelain dolls and loved to needlepoint. And she also was an avid bird watcher. A teacher for 40 years, Mrs. Kepkey taught at the Southern California Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She moved from Paradise to North Fork in 1997 to be with her daughter. She had been a member of the Upper Ridge Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mrs. Kepkey died Monday in North Fork. She was 84. She was born in Madras, India, to Virgil and Mary Peugh. On June 22, 1938, she marriage Robert Kepkey, who died Feb. 21, 1996. Her survivors include two daughters, Janice Kissig of North Fork and Karen Garcia of Modesto; three foster children, Elder Carlos Ramiriz of Los Angeles, Alicia Perez of Guatemala and Sara Tahay of Honduras; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. The graveside service will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Magalia Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow at Rose Chapel, which is handling the arrangements. Homer Little Jr. 11/16/2000 Homer M. Little Jr. retired after 35 years as a carpenter for the Los Angeles City School District and moved to Paradise from Paramount in 1975. He was born in Wiemar, Texas, to Homer and Theresa Little. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy. In Paradise, he was active in the Alliance Church, and he enjoyed gardening and travel. Mr. Little died Friday at Cypress Acres. He was 85. His wife, Grace, died in March of this year. His survivors include two sons, Bob of Folsom and Don of Mammoth Lakes; a daughter, Ann Ascheri of La Mirada; three brothers, Cliff, Shorty and Harry; a sister, Frances Kirchner; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A service will be held at noon today at Paradise Alliance Church. He will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be given to the Paradise Alliance Church or to the American Cancer Society. James Jones Jr. 11/16/2000 James D. Jones Jr. enjoyed walking and hiking. He was born in Oakland to Frances and James Jones Sr. He moved to Magalia from San Jose three years ago. Mr. Jones died of natural causes in Feather River Hospital Nov. 7 at age 47. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Frances and Elwood Morris Jr. of Magalia; a stepbrother, Michael Morris of San Jose; and two sisters, Judith Ellwood of Concord and Patricia Elliston of Los Banos. The service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Magalia Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Rose Chapel Mortuary. Shirley Sundquist 11/16/2000 Shirley May Sundquist attended St. Thomas More Catholic Church and was a past member of Magalia Women’s Club. She left Hawthorne in 1983 to live in Paradise. On Sunday, Mrs. Sundquist died at Paradise Health Care Convalescent Hospital at age 75. She was born to John and Dorothy Newman in Duluth, Minn. On Nov. 22, 1967, she marriage Robert Sundquist in Los Angeles. She worked as a secretary at Northrup Corp. for 10 years. Besides her husband, Robert, Mrs. Sundquist is survived by a brother, Donald Newman of Minnesota; five sisters, Katherine Durand of Ohio, Virginia Brophy of Ohio, Margaret Dixon of Banning and Joanne Newman of Redondo Beach. A funeral liturgy will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. The Paradise Knights of Columbus will be the pallbearers. She will be inurned in Holy Cross Cemetery in Los Angeles. Contributions in her memory may be made to Valley Alzheimer’s Disease in care of Paradise Chapel of the Pines, which is handling the arrangements. Leah Morrison 11/16/2000 Leah “Helen” Morrison, a resident of Paradise for 35 years, worked at Chico Unified School District as a secretary for 35 years. Mrs. Morrison was active in several organizations. She was past president of Southern Humboldt Business & Professional Women. And after retirement, she volunteered at The Gold Nugget Museum, Help-4-People, Senior Outreach Program, Strive and Ombudsman. She was a past member of Pythian Sisters, VASA and Elks Wives. Mrs. Morrison died Thursday in a local convalescent hospital. She was 84. Her birthplace was Evanston, Wyo. Her parents were Frank and Lottie Harrison. Her husband, Clark, died in 1997. Surviving her are a daughter, Judith Fink of Mexico; Michael Treff of California; and four grandchildren. No services are planned. Cremation was at Chapel of the Pines. She will be privately inurned. Shirley Higgins 10/7/2000 Shirley June Higgins, 55, worked in the real estate business for 10 years. She worked as an agent for Century 21 and was a member of the Real Estate Appraisal Association. Mrs. Higgins, a Paradise resident, died Tuesday of natural causes. She was born to Alvis and Lorene Jones in Sebastopol. She marriage Donald Higgins May 11, 1967 in Las Vegas, Nev. Mrs. Higgins has recently moved from Susanville, where she was a member of the Soroptomist Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Susanville Small Business Association, Notary Republic and High Ballers Snowmobile Club. Besides her husband and her mother, who lives in Sebastopol, Mrs. Higgins is survived by three sisters, Doris Mann of Springville, Wanda Robertson of Gridley and Sue Ramondo of Sebastopol; one brother, Jimmy Jones of Peshitan, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews. No services are planned. She will be privately inurned in Susanville under the direction of Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. The family requested that donations be made to Hospice in her memory. Margaret Ellis 10/7/2000 Margaret Marie Ellis painted, collected glassware and loved ceramics and visiting with friends. A 54-year resident of Paradise, Mrs. Ellis died Tuesday at her home. She was 83. For 30 years, Mrs. Ellis worked at various hospitals as a registered nurse. She belonged to NU ETA Chapter, Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Auxilliary. Her birthplace was Kansas City, Mo. Her husband, Leonard Ellis, died in 1981 in Paradise. She is survived by a niece, Peggy Haines of Barstow. Her graveside services, conducted by Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, were held yesterday in Paradise Cemetery. Pearl Charvel 10/7/2000 Paradise resident Pearl Dorothy Charvel, 85, enjoyed singing, gardening, cooking, sewing and being with people. Mrs. Charvel worked at McDonnell Douglas Corp. and as a waitress. She was born in New York to Mr. and Mrs. William Bradshaw. She graduated from high school. Mrs. Charvel is survived by a son, Wayne, and a daughter-in-law, Susan, both of Paradise; and four grandchildren. No services are planned. Ellsworth Wisler 10/10/2000 Aside from his family, one of the highlights of Ellsworth “Ells” Wisler’s life was his beloved cat, Sammi. Mr. Wisler and Sammi comforted each other for 10 years. Sammi slept on the bed with him every night, said Mr. Wisler’s wife, Barbara. Mr. Wisler died Saturday at age 80. Sammi has been missing him. “Now she’s tucked up in his chair,” Mrs. Wisler said yesterday. The Wislers moved to Magalia from San Jose in 1979. Eight years later, they moved to Paradise. Mr. Wisler was born in Porterville. His parents were Harry and Myrtle Wisler. There were nine children in the family. At age 3, he moved with his family to San Jose. When he was 19, Mr. Wisler worked for a railroad company. Then he joined the U.S. Army, serving with the corps of engineers. From 1944 to 1946, he served on Okinawa. He was scheduled to fight in the invasion of Japan, but the war ended before he saw combat. However, his position on Okinawa was bombed a few times. On June 24, 1949, he marriage Barbara June Cushing in Carson City, Nev. Mr. Wisler was the cousin of her brother-in-law, Mrs. Wisler said. Mr. Wisler drove trucks for 20 years, making long hauls throughout the western states. Then he owned a machine shop, which made flanges for warships. Mr. Wisler used to go out hunting all the time, going all over Wyoming, Nevada and Colorado to hunt deer. He also enjoyed fishing with his rod and reel, especially for trout. Besides his wife, Barbara, Mr. Wisler is survived by a daughter, Susan Wisler of Paradise; a son, Brian Wisler of Sunnyvale; a sister, Cressie Lanham of San Jose; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A service for Mr. Wisler will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Paradise Chapel of the Pines. He will be privately inurned. Contributions in Mr. Wisler’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association in care of Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Eileen Thomas 10/10/2000 Eileen Thomas enjoyed crocheting, traveling and seeing her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Thomas, a Magalia resident, died yesterday. She was 84. She worked as a seamstress at various dry cleaners for more than 30 years. She was born in Hope, Ark., and marriage Joseph Thomas in San Rafael on May 3, 1947. Besides her husband, Joseph, Mrs. Thomas’ survivors include a daughter, Louritha Knox of Collinsville, Texas; a son, William Thomas of Modesto; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. Bidwell Chapel of Chico is handling the arrangements. Christopher Chapman 10/12/2000 Christopher Patrick Chapman, a “very outgoing” 18-year-old, wanted to go into the U.S. Air Force, which was recruiting him. The Air Force sought him for his excellent mechanical skills. Christopher loved working on cars and motorcycles. It seemed he could just glance at a car and know what was wrong with it. Christopher, a senior at Ridgeview High School, hated sitting around. He used to hunt, fish, ride a dirt bike and listen to music. Christopher died in a traffic accident Monday near the Magalia Dam. He was born to Lucas and Debra Chapman in Pueblo, Colo. and moved to Magalia in 1985. His girlfriend, Sumerlyn Streeter, also died in the accident. Christopher’s mother, Debbie, died a month ago. Besides his father, Christopher is survived by his stepfather, David Lee of Brookings, Ore.; two sisters, Rachael Chapman of Chico and Jennifer Lee of Brookings, Ore.; two brothers, Kyle Chapman of Magalia and Joshua Lee of Brookings, Ore.; his grandparents, Pat and Jennie Chapman of San Jose, Flo and Dick Raffanti of Cottonwood and Dorothy Hensley of Pueblo, Colo. A double memorial service for Christopher and Sumerlyn will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Calvary Chapel in Magalia. Visitation will be tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Chistopher will be buried icon in Magalia Cemetery. Sumerlyn Streeter 10/12/2000 Sumerlyn Maria Streeter was known as a “spunky” girl with a vivid imagination. She would write “smile” on all of her school binders, and she always tried to get people around her to be happy. A school counselor said Sumerlyn lit up a room when she walked in. Sumerlyn had set her life goal as being a teacher or counselor, so she could help people. An outdoor girl, she enjoyed animals, boating, swimming and camping. Sumerlyn used to camp with her boyfriend, Christopher Chapman, on many weekends. She was born to Jim and Yvette Streeter in Paradise. A senior at Ridgeview High School, she was active in school activities, like “Every 15 Minutes,” a program teaching the dangers of drunk driving. Sumerlyn wanted to marry Christopher and was going to wait for him until after he went to boot camp in November. She used to say they were meant to be together forever. Sumerlyn, 17, died in a traffic accident Monday near the Magalia Dam. Christopher died with her. Besides her parents, Sumerlyn’s survivors include her grandmother, Maria Slater of Magalia; her grandparents Clarence and Bernice Streeter of Logandale, Nev.; and six aunts and uncles in Paradise. A double memorial service for Sumerlyn and Christopher will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Calvary Chapel in Magalia. Visitation will be tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Sumerlyn will be privately inurned. Cecil Orr 10/12/2000 Cecil Franklin Orr was an avid gardener who lived in Magalia. Orr served in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years and then was a teacher at Robbinsville High School in Robbinsville, N.C., where he was born to Dock and Ethel Orr. Mr. Orr died Monday in his Magalia residence. He was 69. While residing in Andrews, N.C., Mr. Orr was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Friends of the Library and worked at The Food Bank. While living in Murphy, N.C., he volunteered at local nursing homes. Mr. Orr is survived by his wife of 15 years, Elissa; two sons, Mark of Knoxville, Tenn., and James of Sylva, N.C.; a daughter, Naomi Orr of Traphill, N.C.; six stepchildren; a brother, Tom of Santa Rosa; three sisters, Ruth Crawley and Faye Martin of Knoxville, Tenn., and Maye Holloway of Topton, N.C. His service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Enloe Hospice. Neptune Society of Northern California is handling the arrangements. Phyllis Arnold 10/12/2000 Phyllis Vera Arnold of Magalia enjoyed reading and sports of all kinds.She died in her home Sunday at age 69. She was born to Robert and Elizabeth Roberts in Corner Brook, New-foundland, Canada. On Jan. 22, 1955, she marriage Graham Arnold in Downey. In 1962, they moved to Ventura Cou-nty. Mrs. Arnold worked at Marshall’s Department Store for 15 years. About six months ago, they moved to Magalia. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by three sons, Terry of Sacramento, Robert of Chatsworth and Darryl of Simi Valley; and two sisters, Pearl Rowlands and Madge Garnett of Canada. A private family service will be held. Inurnment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to either Muscular Dystrophy or the Valley Ridge Hospice in care of Newton Bracewell Cremation & Funeral Services of Magalia. Leeanna Strickler 10/12/2000 Leeanna Strickler, an 81-year-old Paradise resident, died Sept. 30 in a convalescent hospital. She was a widowed homemaker. She moved from Sacramento six years ago. Her survivors include a son, Robert Strickler of Sacra-mento; a sister, Dolores of Alabama; seven grandchildren and nine great-granchildren.At her request, no services are planned. Luther Hall 10/14/2000 Luther Cecil Hall, who died Wednesday at age 75, will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery with military honors. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Hall, a resident of Chico, was an oil refinery worker and a service station attendant. He enjoyed playing cards, especially pinochle. He camped, fished and liked traveling. Mr. Hall was born to James and Stella Hall in Red Fork, Okla. He marriage Velma Matheny on Nov. 22, 1997 in Reno, Nev. Besides his wife and his mother, who is 101, Mr. Hall is survived by his daughter, Patricia Kesser of Rohnert Park; three brothers, Danny Forman of Chico, Jim Forman of Woodland Hills and Bobbie Hall of Chico; one sister, Charlotte St. George of British Columbia; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was also a father image to his many nieces and nephews. His graveside service will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at Paradise Cemetery. Visitation will be 9a.m. to noon at Paradise Chapel of the Pines. Pierre Faure 10/14/2000 Pierre Faure, a resident of Paradise, died Thursday in his home. He was 94. Mr. Faure, a farmer for 50 years, was born to Leon and Marie Faure in Los Angeles. When he died, he was close to celebrating 61 years of marriage to America, who survives him. His graveside funeral service will be held today at 9 a.m. at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico. Memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Hospice in care of Bidwell Chapel. Al McNally 10/14/2000 Al McNally worked off and on at Paradise convalescent hospitals for 20 years. He was a supervisor at Riverside Health Care. Mr. McNally, 66, died Oct. 7 in his Oroville home. He was born to Jesse and Zellie McNally in Kentucky. He served with the U.S. Marines. Mr. McNally was an avid fisherman, and he enjoyed raising exotic birds in his Live Oak home. His survivors include his wife, Jimmie; one son, James Ledbetter of Acampo; five daughters, Becky Chapman of Lodi, Melody Bennett of Manteca, Melissa McNally of Yuba City and Janet Treymane of Grass Valley; two brothers, Harrison and Charles McNally, both of Florida; two sisters, Stella Lee and Sally Knight, both of Florida; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cora Potter 10/17/2000 Cora W. Potter, who has many children and many grandchildren in Paradise, died Oct. 10 in Chico, where she lived. Mrs. Potter was 87. She was born in Orland to Charles and Betty Thompson. She marriage Lowell Potter in Reno, Nev. Her survivors include a brother, Marian Thompson of Tulelake; two sisters, Ilda Van Allen of Burney and Dorothy Yowell of Redding; two daughters, Vonnie Jones of Fall River Mills and Betty Holt of Paradise; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Clement Trainer 10/19/2000 As a automobile dealer and a member of car clubs, Clement F Trainer Jr. had a great love of cars and sports cars. He ow-ned an automobile dealership in Wilmington, Del., for 40 years. Mr. Trainer also loved airplanes. He was in the Air National Guard serving as a co-pilot from 1959 to 1962. Many of his friends were pilots, and some were astronauts. Mr. Trainer died Friday in his Magalia home. He was 69. He was born to Clement and Margaret Trainer in Darby, Pa. He attended Valley Forge Military Academy as a youth. He marriage Marjorie E. Daniels in San Mateo on Dec. 10, 1968. He moved from Redwood City six months ago. He was a history buff and a man focused on his family. Besides his wife, Mr. Trainer is survived by two sons, Clement Trainer III of Redwood City and Shawn Trainer, also of Redwood City; a sister, Deborah Winfield of New York; and a brother, Philip Trainer of Devon, Pa. He will be privately buried icon in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Colma. Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements. Melford Hunter 10/19/2000 Melford Hunter carried mail for the Magalia Star route for 20 years. A member of E Clampus Vitus No. 711 in Paradise, Mr. Hunter loved the outdoors, especially camping and fishing. Mr. Hunter, a Magalia resident, died Sunday in Feather River Hospital at age 70. He was born in Fargo, N.D. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. He marriage Eleanor Hawk in Lakewood on Nov. 6, 1965. Besides his wife, Mr. Hunter’s survivors include two sons, David Wills of Magalia and Jim Wills of Chico; two daughters, Diane Canuli and Becky Bell, both of Vista; his mother, Agnes Vega of Magalia; one sister, Mary Quarn of Magalia; one brother, Buster of Magalia; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Wanda Duran of Orland. A memorial service was held at his residence yesterday. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements. Frederick Torley 10/19/2000 Frederick Burke Torley, 78, owned and operated a service station prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1942. He was a sergeant in the 374th Twin Engine Flying Squadron in the Army Air Forces. After the war, he worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for 44 years, rising through the ranks to become a railroad official. Mr. Torley died Oct. 11 at his home in Paradise, where he lived since 1983. He was born to Harry and Margaret Torley in Berkeley. Mr. Torley marriage Evelyn Louise Griffin in Redwood City on Sept. 14, 1947. He attended Golden State University in San Francisco.He enjoyed woodworking, traveling and working on cars. Besides his wife, Mr. Torley’s survivors include two sons, Roy of Springfield, Ore., and Bruce of Mountain View; two daughters, Nancy Torley of Paradise and Hope Torley of Las Vegas, Nev.; and four sisters, Marguerite, Nancy and Marian of the Bay Area and Barbara of Napa.No services will be held. He was cremated at Chapel of the Pines. He will be privately inurned at the Paradise Cemetery. Lillian Silcott 10/19/2000 Lillian Silcott, a resident of Paradise for 36 years and a member of the Paradise Garden Club, died Monday at age 95. She was born to Henry and Henrietta Bryon in Oakland. Mrs. Silcott worked as a secretary for nine years at H.R. Mann & Co. She was a member of the World War I Barracks No. 304 Auxiliary. Her husband, Marian Silcott, died in 1987. Her survivors include two stepsons, William A. Silcott of Eugene, Ore., and Richard Nivison of Laguna Niguel; a brother, William Bryon of Paradise; a sister, Eleanor Orazem of Garberville; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. At her request, no service will be held. She will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Dorothy Heald 10/19/2000 Dorothy C. Heald was a member of Craig Memorial Congregational Church and World War II Elks Wives. During World War II, she worked for Western Union in Oakland. A resident of Paradise since 1969, she loved sewing and stitchery. Mrs. Heald died Oct. 11 in Auburn. She was 88. She was born to Bernard and Edith Ryan in Havre, Mont. She attended a business college in Oklahoma. In September of 1945, she marriage Max P. Heald, who died in December of 1988. Her survivors include a brother, Bernard Ryan Jr. of Alma, Ark.; a sister, Ruth Parker of Fresno; a nephew, Jim Heald of Meridian, Miss., and a niece, Judy Eckley. A memorial service for Mrs. Heald will be held tomorrow at 4 p.m. at Craig Memorial Congregational Church. She will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Rose Chapel is handling the arrangements . Calvin Clark 10/19/2000 Calvin Andrew “Cal” Clark Jr. moved to Paradise from Long Beach in 1986 and enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. Mr. Clark died Friday at his home. He was 65. For more than 22 years, he was a construction laborer with the Laborers’ union No. 507 in Southern California. He was born to Calvin and Fannie Clark in Wamette, Okla. In Southgate on February 14, 1974, he marriage Elizabeth Koalblas, who survives him. Mr. Clark’s other survivors include a son, Steven Linderholm of Lompoc; a daughter, Regina Cason of Florida; a sister, Ann Bryson of Clovis; three brothers, Lee of Fresno, Ronald of Georgia and Martin of Oklahoma; and eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Fresno on Nov. 4, and his Burial will be private. Neptune Society of Northern California is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Paradise Hospice. Jean Reddell 10/21/2000 Jean Louise Reddell, 67, died after a lengthy chronic illness on Oct. 5 in Greenville, Texas. She was the mother of Steve Walker, who lives in Paradise. Mrs. Reddell of Cash, Texas, enjoyed family, animals, traveling and writing letters to the editor. She was born in Seattle. Besides Steve, her son, Mrs. Reddell is survived by her husband, C.K.; another son, John Walker of Palermo; two daughters, Teresa Voss of Redding and Diane Reddell of Quinlan, Texas; a brother, Ray Miller of Kent, Wash.; and three granddaughters. Mrs. Reddell was buried icon in Cash, Texas, on Oct. 9. Chris Scales 10/24/2000 Chris W. Scales had lived in Paradise since he was 8 years old, when he moved from Canoga Park with his parents. He went on to graduate from Paradise High School and became an avid fisherman. After being ill for many years, Mr. Scales died of cancer in his home Saturday at age 45. He was born in Van Nuys to James and Vera Scales, who survive him. He worked in building and construction with his father. Besides his parents in Paradise, Mr. Scales is survived by an aunt and uncle, Robert and Mildred Curtis of Iowa. A brother, Brent, died before him. At his request, no services will be held. Paradise Chapel of the Pines conducted the cremation. He will be inurned in Paradise Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Valley Ridge Hospice in care of Chapel of the Pines. Corrections: Donations in the name Chris Scales, who died Saturday, may be made to Valley Ridge Home Care and Hospice in care of Chapel of the Pines. Contributions for the family of Jeff Seger, who died Sunday, may be made in care of Butte Community Bank. Pierre Faure 10/24/2000 Pierre Faure, a resident of Paradise, died Oct. 12 in his home. He was 94. Mr. Faure, a gardener and landscaper for 35 years, was born to Leon and Marie Faure in Los Angeles. When he died, he was close to celebrating 61 years of marriage to America, who survives him. His graveside funeral service was held Oct. 14 at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico. Memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Hospice in care of Bidwell Chapel. Constance Staples 10/24/2000 Constance Clarice Staples, 72, a lifelong resident of Butte County, was known as Connie Peace Staples. A resident of Gridley, she died Oct. 9. Her daughter, Susie Ullman of Paradise survives her. For 30 years, Mrs. Staples taught school in Yuba City and the Olivehurst-Marysville area. And in Biggs and Gridley, she taught for nine years. She obtained bachelor’s and master’s degrees from California State University, Chico. In 1947, she marriage Bill Purleson, and in 1962, she marriage Clifford Peace. In 1978, she marriage Charles Staples, who survives her. Mrs. Staple’s other survivors include three other daughters, Elizabeth “Betsy” Teesdale of Oroville, Margaret Peace of Gridley and Serena Hinesley of Yuba City; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial services were held in Gridley Oct. 14. She will be privately inurned. Contribu-tions may be made to a favorite charity in care of Sorensen’s Affordable Mortuary in Gridley, 846-3016. Alex Gosev 10/26/2000 Alex V. Gosev received numerous merits and citations while serving in the Vietnam War. He was stationed at Fort Sam Houston in Texas, where he received advanced individual medical training at the U.S. Army Medical Training Center. Mr. Gosev was part of the 1st Cavalry Division Airmobile from January 1970 to March 1971. He completed a counter-insurgency ambush and evasion course at Fort Sam Houston. The Army awarded him two Commendation Medals for two overlapping tours in Vietnam, from March 1970 to March 1971 and from January 1970 to July 1970, for meritorious achievement. And he received the Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight from July 1970 to December 1970. Mr. Gosev enjoyed collecting miniatures and war memorabilia. He died Saturday at Feather River Hospital of natural causes. He was 51. He lived in Paradise for 16 years. Locally, he was a woodcutter for five years. After leaving the military, he was a cabinetmaker in Los Angeles. In Gorgan, Persia, he was born to Vasily and Evdokea Gosev, who survive him. Besides his parents in Paradise, his survivors include a sister, Vera Gosev of Paradise; a niece, Candace Adams of Texas; a nephew, Ryan Gosev; and a great-niece, Emma Adams. His brother, Michael Gosev, died in 1996. Visitation will be 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Rose Chapel Mortuary. The service will be held 10 a.m. tomorrow at Rose Chapel Mortuary, followed by military honors. He will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Gertrude Davis 10/26/2000 Gertrude “Gertie” Belle Davis owned and operated a Lion’s Den Restaurant for 26 years with her husband, Frank. They were marriage on Jan. 27, 1923, moved to Porterville in 1927 and settled in Paradise in 1942. After retiring from the restaurant business in 1968, they built their home on Honey Run Road. In 1998, Mrs. Davis moved to Ridgecrest to be closer to her family. Mrs. Davis died Sunday in Ridgecrest at age 95. She was a life member of The Order of the Eastern Star in Bunker Hill, Ill., a charter member of the White Shrine in Paradise, a member of the Daughters of the Nile and a past president of the Soroptomist Club of Paradise. She was born in Bellingham, Wash., to Fred and Laura Warner. Her survivors include a daughter, Doris Bush of Ridgecrest; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today at Chapel of the Pines. A service will be held 1 p.m. tomorrow at Chapel of the Pine. She will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Margaret Bosserman 10/26/2000 Margaret Bosserman, 85, avidly collected fine spoons and deer ornaments. Whenever her brother, Grover, traveled, he was sure to bring another spoon to add to her collection. Ms. Bosserman died Oct. 18 at her home in Paradise, where she lived for 32 years. She was born in Stanton, Va., to Grover and Irma. Her survivors include her brother, Grover Bosserman of Oroville; and a nephew, Steven Bosserman of Elk Grove. Her memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Chapel in Magalia. She will be privately inurned. James Bufford 10/26/2000 James Lawrence Bufford, who lived in Magalia since 1991, taught school for 22 years in Mendocino, Lake and Stanislaus counties. Mr. Bufford died Friday at age 85. He was born in Kenwood to Lawrence and Irene Bufford. He attended Santa Rosa Junior College and University of California, Berkeley. He was also part of the first graduating class of California State University, Stanislaus. In 1942, Mr. Bufford was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant at Fort Benning in Georgia. He served in Australia and New Guinea during World War II. After the war, Mr. Bufford ranched for more than 16 years in Mendocino County. He retired from teaching in 1979 and lived in Modesto. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mildred Messex Bufford; a daughter, Esther Bufford York of Missouri; two sons, James Bufford of Oroville and Lesley Bufford of Manchester, Conn.; two sisters, Virginia Kinkor of Sparks, Nev., and Betty Wicox of Ashland, Ore.; one brother, John of Greenville, S.C.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Magalia Methodist Church. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in his name may do so to the Magalia Methodist Church Memorial Fund in care of Bidwell Chapel, which is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Charles Van Roon 10/26/2000 Charles Van Roon almost made it to his 101st birthday. Born in Holland to Peter and Wilh-emina Van Roon in 1899, Mr. Van Roon died Sunday in a Paradise convalescent hospital. He came to Paradise from Los Angeles. He was a dinner cook for 17 years, and his last job was as a chef for Yosemite National Park. His wife, Sylvia, died before him. Mr. Van Roon has no known survivors. A private cremation will be performed at Chapel of the Pines, and his ashes will be scattered at sea near San Francisco. Wayne Freeby 9/23/2000 Wayne A. Freeby worked as a chemical engineer in the nuclear industry at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory and at Bechtel in San Francisco. The former resident of Magalia died in his Rocklin home Sept. 15. He was 71. Mr. Freeby was born in Elkhart, Ind., to Wayne L. and Luella Fishley Freeby. In 1947, he graduated from Elkhart High School and served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He went on to graduate from Tri-State University and the University of Idaho. On July 1, 1951, he marriage Delores Noffsinger in Elkhart, Ind. Mr. Freeby was a member and elder of the Presbyterian Church, Elks Lodge in Paradise, Sons in Retirement and the Table Mountain Masonic Lodge. He was past chairman of the Nuclear Division of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, presenting many scientific papers. Mr. Freeby was also a member of Paradise United Methodist Church. His brother, James, died before him. Besides his wife, his survivors include a son, Steven of Vacaville; a daughter, Linda Damir of Folsom; his mother of Elkhart, Ind.; two brothers, Charles and Keith Freeby, both of Elkhart, Ind.; and a grandson, Andrew. His memorial service was held Monday at the First Presbyterian Church of Roseville. Contributions may be made to the Auburn Faith Hospice, 11760 Atwood Road, Auburn, 95603. Leon Crandell 9/26/2000 Leon F. Crandell, 75, served in the U.S. Army before becoming an automotive mechanic for a Pontiac dealership in bellflower for more than 25 years. He also was a mail carrier for eight years. He was proud to have celebrated 50 years of a marriage to his wife, Joy, in 1997. Mr. Crandell died Thursday. He was a resident of Magalia since 1989. In Huntington Park, he was born to Earl and Myrna Crandell. In Hermosa Beach, he marriage Joy Maxine Van De Walker on Nov. 9, 1947. He was a square dancer in the Paradise Ridge Runners and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Forest Ranch. Mr. Crandell enjoyed animals and the outdoors. Besides his wife, Mr. Crandell’s survivors include a son, Mark Stevens of Costa Mesa; three daughters, Linda De Lory of Deer Park, Texas, Nance Cash of Whittier and Wendy Cena of Nevada City; a brother, Wayne Crandell of Auburn; and seven grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Rose Chapel Mortuary. Mr. Crandell’s inurnment will be private. William Bennett 9/26/2000 William Harry Bennett served in the U.S. Air Corps during from 1942 to 1946 and worked in Hughes Aircraft as a sheet metal machinist for 35 years. The Magalia resident died Friday at age 80. He was born to Harry and Florence Bennett in Danville, Ill. Mr. Bennett, who enjoyed fishing and wood working, was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Glendale. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Mae Bennett; two sons, William of Chico and Stephen of Chico; a sister, Barbara Older of Paradise; and five grandchildren. Mr. Bennett’s service will be at 1 p.m. today in the Old Magalia Community Church. Rev. Dave Hayes will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Contributions in his memory may be given to Easter Seals Society in care of Chapel of the Pines. He will be buried icon in Magalia Cemetery. Eileen Hoerst 9/26/2000 A former resident of Paradise, Eileen Hoerst, 81, taught special education at Chico Junior High School for more than 15 years. She moved to Chico in 1952 from Ohio. And from 1970 to 1999, she lived in Paradise before returning to Chico. Mrs. Hoerst died Sept. 19. She was born to Earl and Pauline Murphy in Covington, Ky. On July 20, 1939, she marriage Jess Hoerst in Covington, Ky. After earning a bachelor’s degree, she went to California State University, Chico, in the 1960s to earn a master’s degree in special education. Besides her husband, Mrs. Hoerst is survived by two daughters, Diana Madden of Oroville and Gale Reizes of Northridge; one sister, Louise Hoskins of Dayton, Ohio; and three grandchildren. No formal services will be held for Mrs. Hoerst, who will be buried icon privately. Neptune Society of Northern California is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to any favorite charity. Arthur Leonard 9/26/2000 Arthur J. Leonard, 92, read the newspaper every day and enjoyed gardening and traveling. He moved to Paradise from Walnut Creek in 1975. He worked 40 years as a sales technician for Eastman Kodak. He was born in Kansas City, Mo., to Carroll and Elizabeth Leonard. Mr. Leonard died Friday. His survivors include his wife, Perla, whom he marriage in 1990; two sons, Donald of Eureka and Thomas of Indianapolis; two sisters, Ruth Denny and Violet Thomas, both of Kansas City, Mo.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Mr. Leonard will be privately inurned in Minglanilla Cebu, Philippines. Pamelia Walker 9/26/2000 Pamelia Mae Walker worked for Eldridge Sonoma State Hospital for 33 years as a technician. She moved to Paradise from Boyes Hot Springs. Ms. Walker, 52, died at Feather River Hospital of natural causes Sept. 19. She was born in Sonoma to Theodore and Dorothy Walker. Her survivors include a son, Will Walker of Sebastopol; her mother, Dorothy of Boyes Hot Springs; a sister, Marilyn of Washington, D.C.; a twin sister, Patricia Simmons of Paradise; three brothers, Carl, Teddy and Darrell, all of Boyes Hot Springs; and two granddaughters. No services are planned. Her cremation was at Chapel of the Pines Crematory. She will be privately inurned. Talen Heinke 9/28/2000 A precious angel slipped away Friday September 8, 2000. A graveside service was held for infant Randal "Talen" Heinke of Magalia, September 13, 2000 at Paradise Cemetery, 980 Elliott Road, Paradise. Heinke was born and died Friday, September 8, 2000 at Feather River Hospital to Randy and Christine Heinke of Magalia. Survivors include his parents; one brother, Terran, and three sisters, Jenilee, Shaylee and Emilee all of Magalia. Maternal grandmother, Deloris Bates; paternal grandparents, John and Jean Heinke, Sherleene and Bill Knox. Arrangements were handled by Rose Chapel. Memorial contributions can be made to the Paradise Christian School playground fund. Kimberly Parker 9/28/2000 When diabetes took Kimberly Ann Parker’s eyesight seven years ago, even near-blindness didn’t stop her from buying her beloved books. Her mother, Betty Lou Parker, used to help her into a wheelchair and drive her to Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Chico all the time. “We’d spend hours there,” her mother said. “I’d sit in the corner and let her fondle her books.” Ms. Parker, who had lived in Paradise since 1990, maintained a large collection of books. She’d put books close up to her face - about an inch from her eyes - and try to read, often without success because of the diabetes-related blood clots that passed through her eyes. But throwing out all those books never crossed her mind. Ms. Parker died of complications from diabetes Friday in her home. She was 37. Ms. Parker liked so many different kinds of books, her mother said it was hard to pick her favorites, but she did appreciate mysteries and real-life stories. And she used to talk to people about books constantly. When Ms. Parker died, her mother was left with a bitter-sweet mystery. Looking through her daughter’s things one day, Betty Lou found mysterious letters sent to Ms. Parker. One envelope’s return address was from Buckingham Palace. Inside, the letter thanked Ms. Parker. Another letter, sent from Bosnia, also thanked Ms. Parker. But for what? Ms. Parker’s mother wishes she knew what kindness her daughter did for these people, but the fact they were grateful came as no surprise to Betty Lou. Her daughter kept many pen pals during her life. Ms. Parker did not let her illness isolate her; she enjoyed doing things for people, giving them money, for instance, even when she had little. “She loved, loved, loved animals” - especially her pet chihuahuas - Rosie and Bruno. Ms. Parker’s intellectual brightness drew her to politics, which she followed closely. “She is the one I’d go to ask who I should vote for this year,” her mother said. When her mother ran a nursery for medically fragile infants, Ms. Parker worked extensively with them. She also published a book of poems called “All She Wanted Was Love.” And she played bit roles in movies, such as “Daddy” and “Nightmare on Elm Street.” She was born in Torrance. Her father was Marshall Parker, who died in 1987. She marriage Allen Petree in August of 1984 in Long Beach. He died in February of this year. Besides her mother, Ms. Parker is survived by a son, Justin Parker of Paradise; two brothers, Daniel of Buena Park and Timothy of Pinetop, Ariz.; three sisters, Janis Jennings of Paradise, Jenny and Brittany; and an extensive number of foster siblings. A memorial gathering to celebrate Ms. Parker’s life will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. in her home. Bidwell Chapel is handling the arrangements. Bobby Chance 9/28/2000 Bobby Ray Chance, 65, was an avid sports fan who watched wrestling on television, bowled, gambled and played bingo. Mr. Chance, who has family in Magalia, lived in Yuba City. He died Sept. 21 in Oroville Hospital at age 65. Born in Oklahoma, Mr. Chance’s parents were Ben and Leona Chance. He served from 1956 to 1961 in the U.S. Army 184th Infantry with Company D, the 168th Engineers Battalion. He was decorated for his sharpshooting. He also served in the Naval Reserves. Mr. Chance worked more than 40 years in moulding mills. Three brothers, Elmer, Junior and Ernest, died before Mr. Chance. His survivors include his daughter, Windal Ann Mathis of North Pole, Alaska; a son, Bobby Wayne of North Pole, Alaska; three brothers, W.B. of Gridley, Clifford of Marysville and Robert; two sisters, Jewell Atkins and Glindeen Staten of Yuba City; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews in Magalia, including Connie Sanseverino. Services will be held at a later date. Cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. He will be privately inurned in North Pole, Alaska. Samuel Vernon 9/28/2000 Samuel “Sam” Vernon Sanders, 93, brokered insurance for more than 50 years and was a former secretary for the Paradise Elks Lodge and the Moose Lodge. He also was a member of the Paradise Genealogical Society and the Sons of the American Revolution. He formerly served as secretary for the Elks Lodge. Mr. Sanders died Friday in his Paradise home. He came from Stockton in the early ’70s. He enjoyed studying genealogy. At the time of his death, he was writing a book on the history of the first West Virginian cavalry during the Civil War. He was born in San Jose to William and Lura Sanders. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His wife, Margaret, died in January 1991. He is survived by his son, Vernon of Geyserville; his companion, Louise Wright of Paradise; one granddaughter, Lura Sanders of San Mateo. A memorial service will be held Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. at the Paradise Elks Lodge. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Paradise Hospice. Neptune Society of Northern California is handling the arrangements. Mr. Sanders will be privately inurned at the Paradise Cemetery. Thelma Caldwell 9/30/2000 Thelma L. Caldwell, 85, found great joy in attending soccer and baseball games of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed doing craft projects and flower arranging. While living in Paradise, she attended the Alliance Church. She moved to Monrovia in May, where she attended the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Caldwell died Sept. 14. She was a lifetime member of Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron of the Monrovia Chapter in 1959 and Grand Representative from California to British Columbia and the Yukon, in 1980 and 1981. She worked 15 years for Hinshaw’s department store chain in Southern California, holding positions as department manager and as stationery and office supply buyer. Her husband of 47 years, Burton Caldwell, died in 1992. Mrs. Caldwell is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dana and Sue Caldwell of Paradise and Jeffrey and Pam Caldwell of Monrovia; a sister, Louise Eckert of Vancouver, Wash.; and nine grandchildren. Her service was held Sept. 19, and she was buried icon at Live Oak Memorial Park in Monrovia. Alice Fickett 9/30/2000 Alice Elizabeth Fickett, an active member of the Craig Memorial Congregation-al Church and Paradise PEO Chapter TL, died Sept. 4. Fickett, 81, had lived in Paradise for 33 years. She was born in Seattle. She marriage Victor Fickett, who died before her. Her survivors include a daughter, Patricia Williams of Danville; a son, Robert of Hamilton, Mont.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemen’s Fund, 2900 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, 90026. Mary Jane Day 9/30/2000 Mary Jane Day, a custodian at the Brakebill Elementary School in Stirling City for 15 years, died Thursday at age 85. She had lived in Stirling City since 1943. She moved there a year after marrying Edward Day on Jan. 18 in Clinton, Mo. He preceded her in death in 1967. Her survivors include three sons, Charles of Anderson, James of Forbestown and Terry of Paradise; two daughters, Roann Meyer of Stirling City and Nancy Cosper of Cassville, Mo.; one brother, Clyde Nixon of Red Bluff; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Stirling City Cemetery. Robert Mantey 9/30/2000 Known to his loved ones as a “teller of bad jokes,” Robert “Bob” Mantey took prize-winning photographs and played pinochle with dedication. Mr. Mantey died Sept. 23 at age 64. Mr. Mantey was born in New York and lived in Greenwich Village. He also lived in San Jose for 30 years before moving to Magalia in 1997. While serving in the 1st Marine Division, he fought in the Korean War. He was self-employed as a retailer. He graduated from San Jose City College. His survivors include a wife, Jean; four daughters, Kathy, Pat, Eileen and Barbara; a son, John; two brothers, Tom and Steven; and seven grandchildren. Donald Bauer 9/30/2000 Donald Robert Bauer, 85, was a member of the Paradise Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses who served as an elder in all three Paradise-area congregations. Mr. Bauer died Monday in his Paradise home after a lengthy illness. He moved there in 1969 after selling the family farm in Alliance, Neb. He was born in Alliance to Charles and Maude Ferbach Bauer. For 32 years, he worked as a farmer and rancher. He also worked in rental property for 30 years in California. A brother from Missouri, Ira, died before him. His survivors include his wife of 64 years, Maxine; a son, Ronald of Paradise; a daughter, Colette Whitehead of Omaha, Neb.; three brothers, Bernard of Alliance, Neb., Clifford in Centralia, Wash., and Frank of Roswell, N.M.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He served his church by going door to door, and he wanted to be remembered for the good times when he assisted others; therefore, at his request, no services will be held. Richard Holst 10/3/2000 After Richard “Dick” Warren Holst retired from his painting company in 1984 and moved to Paradise, he became an accomplished painter and sculptor who showed his works throughout the western United States, including Santa Fe, N.M. He spent much of his time perfecting his style. Mr. Holst, 79, died in an auto accident Thursday. He was born in Alameda to Volmer and Elise Holst. He joined the U.S. Navy during World War II and served with the Marine Corps as a pharmacist mate in the Pacific. In 1946, Mr. Holst and his family moved to Hawaii where he eventually rose to become owner and president of the prestigious Honolulu Painting Co., which painted and decorated many of the new hotels and resorts that flourished in Hawaii. Besides Pearl Harbor, his company did a lot of work in the Pacific region. Mr. Holst was an active leader in the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, and he served many years as a member of the executive board. In Paradise, Mr. Holst enjoyed fishing, golf and playing cards with his wife and friends. He also spent a lot of time with the Rotary Club, Elks, SIRS No. 135 and the Magalia Community Church. Mr. Holst is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bobbie; two sons, James and Peter; two daughters, Judy and Terri; three sisters; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Magalia Community Church in Magalia. Donations may be made to any charity of choice. Frank Cliff 10/3/2000 Frank Samuel Cliff Jr., a resident of Paradise since 1984, enjoyed RV traveling, playing bridge, reading and gardening. Mr. Cliff died Sunday at age 72. Born in Carson City, Nev., Mr. Cliff was awarded a four-year Pepsicola national scholarship. He attended Harvard for one term before transferring to Stanford University where he earned his doctorate in biological sciences in 1951. He wrestled, ran track and performed in the marching band at Stanford. He served in the U.S. Army for two years at Letterman Hospital in San Francisco. He later became an associate professor at Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. In 1959, he moved to Chico and taught in the biology department of California State University, Chico, for 32 years. He participated in a faculty exchange to Chester, England, for one year in 1986 and 1987. He was a member of the Paradise Elks Club, the SIRS No. 43, the RPEA and the ACBL. In 1984, Mr. Cliff marriage Dorothy Evans, who survives him. Additional survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne and Tom Main, Catherine and Nathan Carey, and Susan Cliff and Jerry Hovey; a stepson, John Evans; a granddaughter, Elaina Carey; and a niece, Janice Compton. A memorial mass will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Valley Ridge Homecare/Hospice. Bidwell Chapel is handling the arrangements. Jelena Grsetic 10/3/2000 Jelena Grsetic, a member of the Upper Ridge Seventh-day Adventist Church, died Sept. 26. The Paradise resident, a widow, was 72. Mrs. Grsetic was born in Veternica, Croatia, to Stefan and Agata Brozd. She worked on electronics in a small business. Her survivors include Victoria Vrbeta of Paradise; four sisters, Julka, Marica, Slavica and Lojzika of Croatia; two brothers, Pero and Gustek Brozd of Croatia; and two grandsons. Mrs. Grsetic’s memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation took place at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. She will be inurned at Paradise Cemetery. Norman Lake Sr. 10/5/2000 Norman Loyd Lake Sr., otherwise known as ham radio operator No. W6TAE, made friends all over the world through his hobby. Mr. Lake earned his ham radio license while a senior in high school. He went on to serve in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, and during all his world travels, he looked for the familiar ham radio tower. Wherever he found a home with a tower - in Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Japan or the Phillipines - Mr. Lake would introduce himself. Families who shared his love of ham radio welcomed him into their homes - and sometimes practically adopted him. A resident of Magalia, Mr. Lake was a member of Paradise’s Amateur Radio Operator’s Breakfast Club and the Butte County Sheriff’s Communication Reserve Unit. His love of radio extended to electronics in general and computers in particular. Mr. Lake, 68, died Sunday at Feather River Hospital. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Loyd and Pauline Lake. He was raised in Lubbock, Texas, until age 10. Then he moved to Santa Paula, where he lived until 22. He lived in Moorpark and Oxnard, where he met and marriage Mary Bispo in 1970. They lived in Fillmore from 1970 to 1998, with a four-year break when they lived in Lake Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico. Mr. Lake worked for 34 years in the Naval Civil Service as an engineering technician at places like Point Mugu and Port Hueneme. His other hobbies included music and reading science fiction. Besides his wife, Mary, Mr. Lake is survived by two daughters, Mary Ellen Lake of Ventura and Anita Kay Kanuter of Oxnard; a son, Norman Loyd Lake Jr. of Santa Maria; a stepson, Norman Cecil Bispo of Magalia; two brothers, Jack David Lake of Quincy and Nesby Joe Lake of Vacaville. A stepson, Karl Lee Bispo died in 1992. Mr. Lake is also predeceased by a sister, Betty Jean Fay. No services are planned at this date, and cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. His ashes will be scattered in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Lake Tahoe in Nevada. William Kinnear 10/5/2000 William Henry Kinnear obtained the rank of master sergeant in the U.S. Army while stationed in France and Germany from 1940 to 1945. After World War II, he owned a trucking company for four years. He also worked 35 years as a railroad switchman for Western Pacific. He was born to James and Alvira Kinnear in McCloud, where he graduated from high school. Mr. Kinnear, a Paradise resident, was a member of the Quincy Elks Lodge. In Paradise, he was a member of the Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge. Mr. Kinnear loved the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, boating and camping were his favorite pursuits. He also enjoyed taking his RV on trips, and he liked dancing. Mr. Kinnear died Friday at Feather River Hospital. He was 81. His survivors include a companion of 10 years, Laure Heidelberger; a son from a former marriage; nine nephews and three nieces. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any favorite charity. Neptune Society of Northern California is handling the arrangements. Virginia Bell 10/5/2000 Virginia D. Bell moved to Paradise from Tarzana in 1978. She attended the Alzheimer’s Day Care in Paradise and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Relief Society. Mrs. Bell was an avid religious teacher. Mrs. Bell, 86, died Monday at Feather River Hospital. She was born in Salt Lake City to Herbert and Edna Darcey. Her husband, George Henry Bell, died in 1979. And two of her sons, John and Thomas, died before her. Mrs. Bell is survived by two sons, Robert of Citrus Heights and Richard; a daughter, Cherie Anderson-Scott of Paradise; a sister, Jeanette Dyer; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bell’s service will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Paradise 1st Ward. Visitation will be today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Rose Chapel Mortuary. Flowers may be given or contributions given to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints missionary fund. Janet Hutchings 10/5/2000 Janet Louise Hutchings enjoyed crocheting, needlework, camping and hiking. She also loved dogs and birds and liked horseback riding. Ms. Hutchings, a Paradise resident, died Monday of a brain tumor. She was 46. Born in Salinas to Glenn and Janice Hutchings, she attended Woodland High School and Yuba Junior College. Ms. Hutchings worked for the Woodland Democrat newspaper. Besides her mother, Janice, in Magalia, Ms. Hutchings is survived by two sisters, Arlene Hutchings of Roundup, Mont., and Sharon Hutchings of Magalia; two nieces; one aunt and one uncle. Her service will be today at 11 a.m. in the Woodland Cemetery in Woodland. Margaret Ellis 10/5/2000 Margaret Marie Ellis, a 54-year resident of Para-dise, died in her home Tuesday at age 83. Her husband, Leonard, died in 1981. A niece, Peggy Haines of Barstow, survives her. Graveside services, conducted by Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Paradise Cemetery. George Silva 10/5/2000 George Anthony Silva, 78, worked for the City of Oakland as a heavy equipment operator for 30 years. He retired in 1980 and moved to Magalia. He eventually moved to Paradise. Mr. Silva died at home Tuesday. He was born to Antonio and Helen Silva in Santa Cruz. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army as a tank driver instructor. He was a 20-year member of the Paradise Elks Lodge and the Ridge Runners Square Dance Club. He enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing and playing cards with several close friends. Besides his wife of 36 years, Dorothea, he is survived by a daughter, Diane Grosser of Antioch; two stepsons, John Gaddy of Palo Alto and David Gaddy of Florissant, Mo.; two sisters, Jennie Medeiros of Oakland and Alice Espinola of San Leandro; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. There will be a rosary at the Brusie Funeral Home in Chico at 6 p.m. Sunday, and the memorial service will be at the Elks Lodge in Paradise at 11 a.m. Monday. The Burial will be private. Contributions may be made to St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Paradise for masses or the Valley Ridge Hospice, which took care of Mr. Silva. Keith Roy Stevens 10/7/2000 Keith Roy Stevens always had a project of some sort going. He’d work almost every day in his shop, which was “jam-packed” with machinery and tools. Most recently, he restored a 1940 Ford truck. He also built boats and truck campers. Mr. Stevens died Tuesday at age 71. He moved to Paradise from Beaumont eight years ago. He was born to Ford and Grace Stevens in Crawford, Neb. He served in the U.S. Army with Troop B Honor Guard during World War II. He received a Victory Medal. He marriage Darlene Irwin Feb. 7, 1958 in Riverside. For 29 years, Mr. Stevens worked as an electronics manager at Deutsch Electronics. He was a member of Beaumont Elks Lodge and Paradise American Legion No. 259. Besides his wife, Mr. Stevens is survived by two daughters, Michelle Burke of Beaumont and Eilene Morken of Sierra Madre; two sons, Kerry of Calimesa and Keith Stevens Jr. of Beaumont; one brother, Gilbert Stevens of Albuquerque, N.M.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His service will be 1 p.m. tomorrow at Chapel of the Pines. Visitation will be today from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines and from 10 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. He will be privately inurned in Paradise. Irene Lewin 9/9/2000 Irene Lewin, a resident of Magalia, died Monday in Oroville. She was 83. She was born to Albert Awltz and Martha May Stackhouse in McKeesport, Pa. Mrs. Lewin completed the eighth grade and marriage Lloyd Lewin in Hawaii on Aug. 16, 1975. Besides her husband, her survivors include a daughter, Charlotte Keven of Magalia. No services are planned. She will be cremated at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary and scattered at sea in San Francisco Bay. Pollyann Richardson 9/12/2000 Pollyann Finley Richardson played piano in dance bands in the Bay Area and in Paradise. When she was 6 years old, Mrs. Richardson’s grandmother recognized she had musical talent and paid for her granddaughter’s lessons. One day, after Mrs. Richardson finished her third lesson, the teacher had friends arrive for a visit in her home. The teacher told Mrs. Richardson she was going into another room with the guests and asked Mrs. Richardson to play that day’s lesson for them. The teacher left to be with her company, and by herself, Mrs. Richardson played the music perfectly. When the teacher returned to congratulate her pupil, she discovered Mrs. Richardson had the sheet music book opened to the wrong page. Mrs. Richardson had struck the notes from memory. The little 6-year-old girl grew up to be a respected musician. The leader of one band she was in wrote a score seven pages long. When the leader handed it out to the band members, they studied their parts. After thumbing through the score, the trumpet player looked up and asked the leader, where’s the scoring for piano? Pollyann doesn’t need it, the leader responded. “Once she’s heard it, she’s got it,” he said. Her husband, James Richardson said, “She always played by ear.” Mrs. Richardson died Aug. 28 in her Magalia home. She was 75. Mrs. Richardson also excelled in school. Born to Raymond and Jean Finley, she graduated from M & M High School in 1941. A year later, she entered nurses training at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She graduated at the top of her class in June 1945. She marriage Richardson Dec. 10, 1944, and began raising her children. Mrs. Richardson became an accomplished seamstress, making shirts for her husband and sewing most of her own clothing. She also taught her daughter to make her own clothes too. Mrs. Richardson also collected Roseville pottery. She amassed more than 200 pieces from the Ohio studio. Before settling in Magalia, Mrs. Richardson lived in Tucson, Ariz.; Port Arthur, Texas; Cambridge, Ohio; Dayton Ohio; Cincinnati; and Union City. Mrs. Richardson moved around because of her husband’s employment. Among his jobs, he worked with the Ohio Highway Patrol and AT&T. Besides her husband, Mrs. Richardson’s survivors include two sons, John of Cincinnati and Thomas of Oakland; a daughter, Patricia Richardson of Whitmore; a brother, Bob Finley of Reedley; two sisters, Jean Weisman of Mason, Ohio, and Nancy Quashnick of New Orleans; and eight grandchildren. No services were held for Mrs. Richardson, who was cremated. Erma Gibbs 9/12/2000 When Erma L. Heitman-Gibbs came to work at the Assembly of God in Paradise, she brought more than 30 years of experience ministering in the Midwest. Mrs. Heitman-Gibbs died Thursday in Olive Ridge Care Center in Oroville. The Oroville resident was 96. She was born to Theodore Heitman and Matilda Krueger in Madison, S.D. She graduated from high school and taught in rural schools for several years. Then she attended Baptist Bible College in Minneapolis. For 30 years, she organized Sunday schools and pastored in several cities in South Dakota, Nebraska and Minnesota. On Nov. 11, 1942, she marriage Charles Gibbs, and they continued their Gospel work together, organizing and building new churches. After her husband died Dec. 23, 1956, she moved to Anaheim to be near her father and stepmother. There she joined the Assembly of God Church and became the Missionette director and Sunday school teacher. When her father died, she moved to Paradise, where she was an ordained minister for Assembly of God. She was also a seamstress most of her life. One brother and two sisters died before Mrs. Heitman-Gibbs. Her survivors include a brother, Orval Heitman of San Carlos; a sister, Luella Wagner of Paradise; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her service will be today at 1 p.m. in Rose Chapel Mortuary. She will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Maxine Stevens 9/12/2000 Maxine Stevens, 77, loved watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy on television, and she was a big 49er fan. Mrs. Stevens died Friday in Feather River Hospital. She moved to Paradise from Concord in the late ’70s. Mrs. Stevens worked as a presser in a dry cleaning shop for 15 years. Her parents were Earl and Ida Pierce. Mrs. Stevens’ husband, Theodore, died in 1983. Her survivors include a son, William of Chico; a daughter, Connie Stevens of Castro Valley; a sister, Darlene Robinson of Colorado; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be today from 1 to 8 p.m. at Rose Chapel Mortuary. A memorial service will be tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Rose Chapel. On Thursday, graveside services will be at Memory Gardens in Concord at 2 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be given to Northern California Transplant Bank in care of Rose Chapel. Ruth Daniels 9/14/2000 Ruth A. Daniels made the best chicken and dump-lings, her family said. And although she worked as a PBX computer operator, her most important job was being a mother. She also enjoyed playing Scrabble and the game Spite & Malice. She came to live in Paradise from San Jose a year ago. Mrs. Daniels, 83, died Monday at Cypress Acres. In Michigan, she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, and in Reno, Nev., she volunteered at the Senior Center. In Leamington, Ontario, she was born to Gilbert and Elsie Cleinsmith. She is survived by a son, John Rourke of Sacramento; a stepson, Duane Daniels of Pahrump, Nev.; three daughters, Fran Stevenson of Paradise, Margaret Rourke of Trenton, Mich., and Linda Rourke of Reno, Nev.; a stepdaughter, Jeanette Feight of Michigan; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services for Mrs. Daniels will be held today at 11 a.m. at Rose Chapel Mortuary. Pastor Brad Jacobson will officiate. She will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Oliver Scarbrough 9/14/2000 Oliver Eugene Scarbrough, 63, enjoyed camping and traveling to parks around the United States with his family. A resident of Paradise for 43 years, he also fished and liked scanning the ground with his metal detector. Mr. Scarbrough died Saturday at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Paradise, and loved old cars and street rods. Mr. Scarbrough was a self-employed building contractor for 35 years. He was born in Marietta, Okla., to Wilma and L.O. Scarbrough. Two months ago, he marriage Golda Scarbrough, who survives him. His other survivors include his father, L.O. of New Mexico; two daughters, Penny Farias of Texas and Tami Hardenberger of California; two brothers, Hollis Scarbrough of Arkansas and Charles Scarbrough of Colorado; and a sister, Ginger Willess of Texas. His service was conducted yesterday by Pastor Tom Adams at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Paradise. Richard Trotter 9/14/2000 Richard Philip Trotter enjoyed traveling, especially bus trips to Nevada, and he played bingo, board games and cards. And any chance he had, he would read. A resident of Paradise for 18 years, Mr. Trotter died Monday in Feather River Hospital. He was 77. Born in Texas to Clyde and Loie Babb Trotter, he graduated from Fullerton Union High School. From 1943 to 1946, he served with the U.S. merchant marine in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. He then worked for Oscar Meyer for 25 years and for Butte County Library for 5 years. For 52 years, he was marriage to Beverly, who died in February 1998. Mr. Trotter was a member of Elks Lodge No. 2026, Paradise Senior Citizens and Trinity Presbyterian Church in Oroville. He is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Trotter of Oroville; a brother, Sherwood Trotter of Missoula, Mont.; a sister, Mary Margaret Parkison of San Francisco; two grandsons, Aaron Davis of Lodi and Jeffrey Davis of Stanford; and one great-grandson. Visitation will be today from 5 to 8 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, with a private Burial in Paradise Cemetery to follow. Donald Powell 9/14/2000 Donald D. Powell began a life of work at a young age. When 7, he worked as a cook on a train. While still young, he worked in a lumberyards and a mill in Oregon. He drove a Greyhound bus. During World War II, he was a machinist and foreman in Redwood City. He moved to Paradise in 1968. Mr. Powell died Monday at age 85. In Oklahoma, he was born to Silas and Gertrude Powell. He marriage Harriet Mayhew Cochran in Reno, Nev., in 1974. Besides his wife, Mr. Powell is survived by a stepson, Robert Brow of Paradise; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. No services are planned. He will be cremated at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, and will be inurned in Paradise Cemetery. William Troy Sr. 9/16/2000 William Eugene Troy Sr. didn’t like to talk about his grisly war experiences, but his wife, Vicki, said she “dragged the stories out of him.” He was a 17-year-old senior in high school when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942, shortly after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. He survived several fierce battles with Japanese forces, whose torpedoes sank two destroyers Mr. Troy served on. During one battle, shrapnel from a shell ripped through his buttocks. But he carried on. A surgeon who saw him standing there amid the smoke, explosions and chaos figured Mr. Troy was fit enough to commandeer for surgery duty. Mr. Troy, wounded and standing ankle-deep in his shipmates’ blood, assisted the surgeon, who had set up emergency operations in the ship’s mess hall. Mr. Troy could never forget the visions of that day - comrades horribly wounded - some with an arm shot off. Before long, the ship went down, pulling some shipmates to a watery grave. Mr. Troy and others escaped and were soon picked up by rescue ships. After the two occasions his ship was sunk, Mr. Troy spent time in the hospital and then jumped back to duty. “The war and the time he spent in it was very vivid in his mind,” his wife said. “He lost a lot of shipmates.” He told her he felt he had helped save the country. Mr. Troy died Thursday in his Magalia home. He was 75. He was born to Alva and Mathilda Troy in Deming, N.M., but he grew up in Alturas. As a kid, he sang in a trio with his two sisters. His voice was between a baritone and a tenor. He loved to sing all of his life. And he was a big fan of Frank Sinatra. Although a stroke in 1990 took his ability to talk, Mr. Troy could still sing. Once at a Valentine’s Day party at a rehabilitation center in Chico, Mr. Troy sang “You Are My Sunshine,” getting other patients who couldn’t talk to join with him. “Bill’s life was people,” his wife said. When he met people, he asked them all about their lives. He would know their mother’s maiden name in five minutes, his wife joked. Before his stroke, Mr. Troy’s daily routine was to get up in the morning and walk up and down his street saying hello to the neighbors. Mr. Troy drove trucks around the western United States for 23 years. He marriage Vicki Gasaway on Aug. 14, 1970, in Alameda. They moved to Magalia in 1979. Mr. Troy enjoyed reading two or three books a week, especially westerns. He read the books of Louis L’Amour and Jack London. After his stroke, he learned to do crossword puzzles. When he received his Dell subscription, he’d have the crossword book done in two days flat. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Association in Hayward, a member of Line Drivers Local Union No. 468, a past member of Magalia Upper Ridge SIRS and a past member of Paradise Elks. Besides his wife, Mr. Troy is survived by his sons, Tim of Evanston, Wyo., Terry of Hughson and William “Gene” Jr. of San Lorenzo; a stepdaughter, Carrie Gallippi of Auburn; a brother, Alva Troy of Madera; a sister, Helen McCrecken of Susanville; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday from noon to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. His funeral service will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines. Military services will be conducted by Butte County Veterans Coalition in the Chapel and at Magalia Cemetery. Earnest Paul 9/16/2000 A decorated veteran, Earnest Dale Paul, died Wednesday at age 81. He moved to Magalia from the Bay Area in 1975. Mr. Paul served as a phamacist in the U.S. Navy. He received a Good Conduct medal, with one bronze star, an American Defense award, an Asiatic-Pacific award with one bronze star, and a World War II Victory ribbon. Born in Supply, Okla., he went on to work 25 years as financial accountant for the Physicians Business Bureau. Mr. Troy was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Association. He loved music, and he enjoyed watching wildlife and feeding all kinds of animals. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, and a nephew, Dale Paul of Paradise. Mr. Paul’s funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Visitation will be Monday from noon to 7 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines. He will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Marjorie LaVette 9/16/2000 Marjorie Ilean LaVette, a former resident of Paradise, delved into several hobbies and crafts, such as knitting and crocheting. She enjoyed making blankets and gifts. She often donated to hospice and cancer societies. Mrs. LaVette, a resident of Tehama County for 20 years, died Sept. 4 at the age of 65. She was born in Blythe. Her survivors include her husband, LeRoy LaVette of Cottonwood; two daughters, Pamela Critchfield of Paradise and Teena Householder of Grants Pass, Ore.; a sister, Florence Hawkes; two brothers, Barry LaVette of Red Bluff and Lee LaVette of Willows; and five grandchildren. Her services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc. at P.O. Box 3950, San Rafael, CA, 94915-3950. Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers in Red Bluff is handling the arrangements. Douglas Schnepper 9/19/2000 A dentist in Paradise for 10 years, Dr. Douglas Schnepper, excelled at athletic events that tested endurance. He competed in numerous triathalons, which tested his skill in running, biking and swimming. He went to the Santa Cruz Triathalon every year since 1990. He placed third in a duathalon. He ran in the Alcatraz Race and in the Almond Bowl Race for 10 years. And he completed the Half Iron Man race twice. Dr. Schnepper died of natural causes Friday at Feather River Hospital. He was 50. His parents were Harold and Clara Schnepper. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 1974 and marriage Donna Prosser on June 1 that same year in Redlands. Dr. Schnepper practiced dentistry with his father for six years in Rialto and for 10 years in Novato before coming to Paradise. He was a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Butte County Dental Society. He was on the board of directors of Feather River Hospital and he was formerly on the Hospice board. Besides his wife, Dr. Schnepper is survived by a son, Greg, who is attending University of Washington, Walla Walla; a daughter, Gretchen Schnepper, who is attending Loma Linda University School of Dentistry; and one brother, Jim Schnepper of Redlands. His service was held yesterday at the Paradise Seventh-day Adventist Church. He will be inurned at Paradise Cemetery. Rose Chapel Mortuary and Crematory handled the arrangements. Virginia Reynolds 9/19/2000 Virginia Elizabeth Reynolds worked as both a private and hospital nurse’s aide for more than 30 years. She was a nurse at Children’s Ward in Santa Barbara, at St. Francis Hospital and at Barton Memorial Hospital in Lake Tahoe. Mrs. Reynolds first moved to Magalia with her family in 1925, and she went to school in Chico. She died Sept. 7 at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. The Magalia resident was 81. She was born to Rolla and Kathryn Reynolds in Oakland. Her survivors include two sisters, LaRolla Nystrom of Chico and Doris Tomasovich of Granite Bay; a niece, Joan Gaither of Magalia; and a nephew, Joel Guthrie of Paradise. No services are planned, and she will be privately buried icon in Magalia Cemetery. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Earnest Paul 9/19/2000 A decorated veteran, Earnest Dale Paul, died Wednesday at age 81. He moved to Paradise from the Bay Area in 1975. Mr. Paul served as a pharmacist in the U.S. Navy. He received a Good Conduct medal, with one bronze star, an American Defense award, an Asiatic-Pacific award with one bronze star, and a World War II Victory Ribbon. Born in Supply, Okla., he worked for 25 years as financial accountant for the Physicians Business Bureau.Mr. Paul was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He loved music, and he enjoyed watching wildlife and feeding animals. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Paul; and a nephew, Dale Paul of Paradise. Mr. Paul’s funeral service was held last Tuesday in the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. He was buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. John Roebuck 9/21/2000 After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, John Walter Roebuck worked a variety of jobs, including as a clerk for Union Pacific Railroad, as an orthopedic technician, and most recently, as a long-haul truck driver. Mr. Roebuck, a former Paradise resident, died Tuesday of natural causes while working in Roseville. He was born in Sterling, Ill., to John T. and Jessie Lathrop Roebuck. Raised in the Midwest, he graduated from Rock Falls High School in Rock Falls, Ill., where he recently attended his fortieth class reunion. Mr. Roebuck became a Christian in 1974 and enjoyed attending potlucks, Bible studies and Calvary Chapels wherever he lived. He also enjoyed sailing and motorcycling. Preceding him in death were his parents and his sister, Roberta M. Roebuck. His survivors include two daughters, Beckie Kengle of Reno, Nev., and Roberta C. Roebuck of Chico; a stepdaughter, Julie Pickett of Paradise; two stepsons, Christopher Roebuck of Chico and Thomas Pearson of Paradise; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Roebuck’s memorial service will be tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Calvary Chapel of Paradise, in Magalia. He was cremated. Devereaux Lynch 9/21/2000 Devereaux S. Lynch, 88, was a restaurant owner who enjoyed horseback riding. A former resident of San Jose, he moved to Paradise 18 years ago. Mr. Devereaux died Tuesday. He was an active member of the Church of Christ. In Anadarko, Okla., he was born to William Lynch and Blanch Cubbertson. He is survived by his wife, Marie Ellen; three brothers, William of Tulare, Kermit of Oklahoma City, Okla., Donald of Chicago; and several nieces and nephews. The service will be today at 10 a.m. at the Church of Christ. He will be buried icon in Skyway Memorial Park in Magalia. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Celine Heimbuecher 9/21/2000 Celine T. Heimbuecher, 75, was a homemaker who enjoyed collecting special dishes. Mrs. Heimbuecher, a Paradise resident, died Sept. 14 in Chico. She was born to Anthony Schreeffel and Ann Marie Burgunder in Pittsburgh. Her survivors include a son, Charles Heimbucher of Paradise; two daughters, Elizabeth Place of Paradise and Gertrude Wilson of Utah; three sisters, Sister Mary Alred, Gertrude Collins and Margaret Grenda, all of Pittsburgh; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. No services are planned. Cremation was handled by Paradise Chapel of the Pines, and Mrs. Heimbuecher will be privately inurned. Lucile Kish 9/21/2000 Lucile E. Kish was a Yeoman 1st class stationed at Mare Island Naval Ship-yard in the U.S. Navy WAVES during World War II. She went on to work as a bookkeeper for more than 45 years. Mrs. Kish, a resident of Magalia since 1985, died Friday in Paradise. She was 78. She was born in Salt Lake City to Thomas Barker and Agnes Eckstrom. Mrs. Kish enjoyed cooking, sewing and gardening. And she was an avid reader. Her survivors include a son, Jeff Kish of Reno, Nev.; a daughter, Martha Besseghini of Paradise; a grandson, Reno Besseghini III of Paradise; and a granddaughter, Dawn Besseghini of Paradise. Her graveside service was held Tuesday at Mountain View Cemetery in Reno, Nev. Cremation took place at Paradise Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, which arranged the services. Elmer Cowan 9/21/2000 Elmer Cowan, a Paradise resident, inspected buildings for the state of California for 32 years. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. Mr. Cowan died Friday at Feather River Hospital at age 92. He was born in Denver to Robert and Cora Cowan. On Nov. 29, 1958, he marriage Margaret “Peggy” Collard in Las Vegas. He was a member of Paradise Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 2039, Paradise Elks Lodge No. 2026, Retired Public Employee Association No. 074, Good Sam R V, Paradise Gadabouts, AARP, S.V.A., Craig Congregational Church and SIRS branch 52. Mr. Cowan is survived by two sons, Sneed Collard of Pensacola, Fla., and Ronald Cowan of Seattle; two daughters, Holly Geist of Arlington, Texas, and Bernice Gerhardt of Yucca Valley; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson. No services are planned. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Mr. Cowan will be privately inurned. Myrtle Bell 9/21/2000 A machinist for 40 years with E & H Research in Oakland, Myrtle C. Bell moved to Paradise from Concord in 1975. Mrs. Bell died Sunday at age 87. She enjoyed camping, boating and trips to the coast. In Ledora, Iowa, she was born to Raymond and Mary Close. Her husband, Herbert Bell, died in 1990. And in 1952, her son, Gary, was killed in action during the Korean War. She is survived by a son, Greg of Magalia; a brother, Orie Close of Indianapolis; and a grandson, Shawn Bell of San Francisco. Her service will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Magalia Community Church Little Chapel. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. She will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery next to her husband. Dorothy Johnson 9/23/2000 Dorothy “Betty” Elizabeth Bailey Johnson, 83, grew up in and around Stir-ling City and graduated from Chico High School in 1934. She resided in Eureka for more than 50 years and worked with the Tuberculosis Health Association, Eureka Boiler-works and for the Farmers Home Loan Administration. Mrs. Johnson died Sept. 11 in her Eureka home. Her parents were Sylvia and Dana Bailey. He worked as a logging superintendent for Diamond Match Co. for 40 years. Following retirement, she volunteered for nearly 20 years at St. Joseph Hospital and for the Sequoia Humane Society. Her husband, Charles E. Johnson, died in 1982. Her survivors include a son, Robert Dana Johnson and his wife, Ruth, of Rancho Cordova; and two grandchildren, David and Paul Van Zanen. Graveside services were held on Sept. 16 at Ocean View Cemetery in Eureka. Harmond Folsom 9/23/2000 An avid traveler, Harmond “Jack” Folsom especially enjoyed fishing and seeing the United States in his trailer. Mr. Folsom, 90, died Wednesday in Paradise, where he lived. He was born in Boyne City, Mich., to Ambrose and Sophia Folsom. On Feb. 6, 1943, he marriage Josephine McIntosh in Detroit. He worked as a carpenter with Millrite Mill. He was a member of the Paradise Ridge Lions Club for 45 years, Table Mountain Masonic Lodge No. 124, Scottish Rite, and Constary. He was a Mason for 58 years. Besides his wife, Mr. Folsom’s survivors include a son, John of Oroville; a brother, Lester, of Colorado; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Folsom’s service will be at 2:30 Tuesday at Paradise Masonic Temple. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Paradise Ridge Lions Club. John Miller 9/23/2000 John Miller was a commander in the U.S. Coast Guard for 21 years and a sales representative for Dow Chemical and Merck Inc. for 29 years. Mr. Miller, a Paradise resident, died Tuesday at age 67. He was born in Holden, W.Va., to Alexander and Frances Miller. From the University of Kentucky, he earned his bachelor’s degree. On Aug. 29, 1970, he marriage Jacqueline Brown. He moved to Paradise from Issaquah, Wash., several months ago. His hobbies were gardening and traveling. Mr. Miller was a member of the German Club, Austria Club, Elks Lodge of Tacoma, Wash., and First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, Wash. His daughter, Julie Ann Miller, died in 1990. A sister, Rose Campbell, and a brother, Lacy Miller, also predeceased him. Besides his wife, his survivors include a son, Johnny of Chelan, Wash.; two sisters, Eileen Huckeby of Holden, W.Va. and Frances Hurst of Logan, W.Va.; three brothers, Alexander Miller of Calabassas, Randolph Miller, Tacoma, Wash., and George Miller of Surprise, Ariz. His memorial service will be held tomorrow in the First Presbyterian Church in Bellevue, Wash. He will be buried icon in Hillside Cemetery, Issaquah, Wash. Contributions in Mr. Miller’s memory may be made to Paradise Alliance Church. Paradise Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Evelyn Duncan 8/26/2000 Evelyn Margarite Duncan was marriage in Texas in 1927 and spent her early years moving among oil fields and raising her three children. She moved with her husband, Harley Duncan, to Paradise in 1950 from Colorado. She worked at Gillettes Drugstore, once located at the corner of Black Olive and Pearson Road. Mrs. Duncan died in Everette, Wash., on Aug. 6. She was 89. She moved to Southern California in 1965 and returned to Paradise to live until 1983, when she moved to Washington. In Hydro, Okla., she was born to Lon and Rachel Helm. Her husband preceded her in death. A daughter, Betty Greenlea, and four grandchildren also preceded her. Mrs. Duncan is survived by a son, Donald “Duke” Duncan of Magalia; daughter, Dorothy Johnson of Everette, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. No services are planned. She will be privately inurned in Paradise Cemetery next to her husband. Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements. Kenneth Laymance 8/29/2000 Kenneth Ray Laymance, 43, always called his mother to check on her or to tell her something about his day. Recently, he told her he had seen the most beautiful scene of his life when he climbed a tree in Butte Creek Canyon. He moved to Paradise five years ago - soon after his mother came to town. His habit of daily calling his mother began when he was little. If he was out swimming, he’d call to tell her he’d be home in time for dinner. That’s why his mother, Mary Jo Jackson, knew something was wrong when he didn’t call on Aug. 13. A tree trimmer, Mr. Laymance was in Bangor at the time. Eleven days later, searchers found him drowned in a river. “He just loved nature,” said his sister, Marilyn Jackson of Roseville. He avidly fished, camped and hiked. Because he had expressed such awe at the beauty of Butte Creek Canyon, his mother is looking into having his ashes spread there or somewhere in nature. Mr. Laymance also enjoyed taking his sons with him camping, and he worked hard coaching their baseball team. He was a Christian. An avid sports fan, his favorite teams were the A’s and the 49ers. He liked bowling with his children too. Born in Roseville, he went on to serve in the Army. He is survived by sons Gregory and Kyle of Oroville, David of Citrus Heights; and daughter, Heather of Oregon. Along with his mother, Mary Jo, he is survived by his stepfather, Tex Jackson; and his father, Eugene Laymance of Iowa. And besides his sister, Marilyn, and her husband, Jim, he is survived by sister, Karen Borrel of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother, Michael Watson, and his wife, Kathy, of Cameron Park; stepbrother, John Jackson of Oroville; stepsisters, Bonnie Burns of Oregon, and Rena Bugarrin of Roseville; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Paradise Christian Center. Contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Mr. Laymance’s children, Gregory and Kyle, in care of Scheer Memorial Chapel, 2410 Foothill Blvd., Oroville. Lauren Scheall 8/29/2000 A founding board member of the Theatre on the Ridge and a nurse at Feather River Hospital, Lauren Lee Scheall died in her Paradise home Thursday. She was 53. She directed and acted in a number of productions, such as “The Wizrd of Oz” and “The Heiress” - receiving the Best Director Award. Born to Dorothy and Donald McCullough in Sacramento, she graduated from Kaiser Foundation School of Nursing, Oakland, in 1967. She worked at Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento from 1967 to 1970 and marriage Daniel Clinton Scheall Sr. on Aug. 30, 1969, in Sacramento. In 1970, she moved to Chico and a year later to Paradise. Besides Feather River Hospital, Mrs. Scheall worked as an intensive care nurse at Enloe Hospital. She was a staff educator at Oroville Hospital and a nursing instructor at Butte College from 1980 to the present. In 1986, she earned a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Long Beach. She received her master’s in nursing from California State University, Dominguez Hills, in 1993. She was awarded the Outstanding Nurse Educator of the Year in 1999 from Sigma Theta Tau, Kappa Omicron Chapter, Chico. She was a member of the California Teachers’ Association. She loved flowers, singing, dancing, cats, teddy bears and the ocean. Besides her husband, she is survived by daughters, Holly Anne Scheall of Irvine and Julie Anne Thompson of Citrus Heights; stepson, Daniel Scheall Jr.; sisters, Carol Dorothy Woodbridge of Citrus Heights and Barbara May Felton of Sacramento; brother Donald McCullough Jr. of Marysville; grandson, Robert “Teddy” Scheall-Johnson; and step-grandchildren, Krista and Kyle Scheall. No service is planned. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Lauren Scheall Scholarship Fund for the Butte College LVN program. Robert Fricks 8/29/2000 Robert Lee Fricks, 88, died Aug. 22 at Enloe Hospital. The resident of Chico was a member of Elks BPOE 2026, Moose Lodge No. 2226 and SIRS, all in Paradise. Mr. Fricks welded for 31 years in Navy shipyards, and was an avid golfer and fisherman. He was born in Hochton, Ga., to Robert and Clara Fricks. He is survived by a brother, Jack Fricks of Wilmington. His service will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Craig Memorial Congregational Church. He will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Rose Chapel is handling the arrangements. Darrel Carter 8/31/2000 Darrell “Nick” Lynn Carter was a former employee of Paradise Pines Golf Course and a member and past exalted ruler of the Elks Lodge in Paradise. He died of cancer Aug. 8 in his Klamath Falls home. He was 76. He was born to Herman and Verna Carter in Arapahoe, Neb., and graduated from high school in Scotts Bluff, Neb. During World War II, he was a pharmacist’s mate third class in the Navy, serving in Australia. In 1946, he was honorably discharged. Mr. Carter worked as a typesetter for the Chico Enterprise-Record and later sold paper and printing supplies. And in Klamath Falls, he once owned a Shell gas station. Most recently, he worked for 15 years as a security and firewatch officer for Jeld-Wen until retiring in December. On May 17, 1986, he marriage his wife, Beverly. Mr. Carter enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, camping and cooking. He is survived by two sons, Jon Carter of Paradise and Scott Carter of Lake Oswego; a daughter, Bonnie Williams of Aberdeen, Md.; two stepdaughters, Kelli Campagna of Klamath Falls and Sherri Alvardo of El Paso, Texas; a sister, Faye Troy of Scotts Bluff; 10 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; an aunt; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. At the family’s request, funeral services will not be held. Mr. Carter was cremated and inurned at Paradise Cemetery, with Eternal Hills Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mary Epperly 8/31/2000 Mary E. “Betty” Epperly enjoyed gardening around her Magalia home, as well as sewing, boating and reading. Mrs. Epperly, 46, died Aug. 24 in an auto accident at Lookout Point. She was born to Wilson and Mary Leblanc in Montreal. For 21 years, she was marriage to her husband, Ray, who survives her. She is also survived by a daughter, Melissa Epperly of Magalia; and a sister, Patricia Heyman of Bayfield, Colo. A service was held Monday at the Magalia Community Church, where she was a member. She was interred at Skyway Memorial Park, with arrangements handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary. Lahoma Howard 8/31/2000 Lahoma Howard, a resident of Paradise, liked going around to secondhand stores. And she enjoyed sewing and reading, especially the Bible. Mrs. Howard died of cancer Sunday at her home. She was 86. In Yuba City, she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since 1960. Mrs. Howard was born in Oklahoma. Her husband, Charlie H. Howard Sr., died before her. She is survived by two sons, Robert of Paradise and Raymond of San Jose; a daughter, Dalena Ellis of Paradise; three brothers, Vincent Wilson of Oklahoma, James Wilson of Texas and Donald Wilson of Windsor; and a sister, Daisy Mae. Her service will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Yuba City. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Brenda Gowan 8/31/2000 Brenda Joan Gowan, born in Paradise, made art with gourds and pine needles. She also counseled wayward adolescents for 17 years and volunteered as a firefighter for five years. Mrs. Gowan, 45, died of an illness on Monday. She served in the Navy from 1973 to 1976. Her father, Vernon Lewis, died before her. Mrs. Gowan is survived by her husband of six years, Jeffrey Gowan; two sons, Sean King and Joe King; her mother, Barbara Hogan; a brother, Eddy Lewis; a sister, Lisa Dean; and one grandchild. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Boys & Girls Club or another favorite charity. Her service is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Methodist Church in Boonville. She will be privately buried icon in Philo. Bidwell Chapel is handling the arrangements. Beatrice Taylor 8/31/2000 A successful artist who had many of her oils, watercolors and acrylics displayed in Butte Cou-nty, Beatrice E. Scott Taylor, died Friday in Paradise, where she had lived for 32 years. In her art, she depicted flowers, landscapes, seascapes and the covered bridge at Honey Run. Her work was quickly snapped up, sometimes displayed in local doctors’ offices. She also did collage work with bits of wood, pieces of jewelry and fabric to make scenes of Chinatown and ghost towns. Mrs. Taylor once ran a daycare center in her Sacramento home. She was born to Jessie and Hubert Harris in Bigelow, Ark. For 55 years she was marriage to Melvin B. Scott, who died in 1982. A year later, she marriage Millard Taylor, who survives her. Three sons, Leslie Scott, Glenn Scott and Denny Scott, also predeceased her. Mrs. Taylor also left two daughters, Joanne Mendonca of Walnut Grove and Barbara Lang of Magalia; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and long-time friend, Jean Jessup. A memorial service will be held by Pastor Dave Hayes in the Old Magalia Church on Saturday at 11 a.m. Chapel of the Pines is handling the cremation. Donald Powell 8/31/2000 Donald F. Powell was a member of the Men’s Garden Club, SIRS and bowling leagues in Paradise, where he lived for 15 years. He died Tuesday at the age of 69 in Feather River Hospital. Mr. Powell formerly lived in Benicia. Born to Perry and Jessie Powell in Boston, he went to college for two years and served in the Korean War. Mr. Powell never married. He was self employed in a drapery business. Mr. Powell played golf avidly, gardened and loved trips to Reno, Nev. He is survived by his mother, who lives in Paradise; a brother, Robert Powell of Cameron Park; and his girlfriend of 22 years, Teri Myers of Paradise. His memorial service will be Saturday at 3 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines, which is handling his cremation and private inurnment. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Lahoma Howard 9/2/2000 Lahoma Saralice Howard, a resident of Paradise, liked shopping at second-hand stores. And she enjoyed sewing quilts and reading, especially the Bible. Mrs. Howard died of cancer Sunday at her home. She was 86. In Yuba City, she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since 1960. Mrs. Howard, the first of 10 children, was born in Okmulgee, Okla., to Vincent and Daisy Mae Wilson. She marriage her husband, Charlie H. Howard Sr., Oct. 8, 1931. They were marriage 59 years before he died. She is also predeceased by her son, Charlie Howard Jr., in 1999, and by her granddaughter, Saralice, in 1978. She is survived by two sons, Robert of Paradise and Raymond of San Jose; a daughter, Dalena Ellis of Paradise; three brothers, Vincent Wilson Jr. of Oklahoma, James Wilson of Texas and Donald Wilson of Windsor; a sister, Daisy Mae of Lousiana; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. Her service was held Thursday at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Yuba City. Rose Chapel Mortuary handled the arrangements. Donald Barschig 9/2/2000 Donald Barschig was a member of the Paradise Ridge Runners Square Dance Club, Elks Lodge No. 2026 and the Retread Motorcycle Club. Mr. Barschig, 76, died Aug. 14 of natural causes. During World War II, he served in the Army. He worked for the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures until 1983. Mr. Barschig enjoyed camping, traveling, Blue Grass and Dixieland music. He is survived by his wife, Betty; a son, Carl; a daughter, Cheryl Masse; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His service was held at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier. Rose Chapel handled the arrangements. Contri-butions may be made to the Paradise Hospice or the American Heart Association. Theora Briner 9/2/2000 A resident of Magalia for seven years, Theora Ruth Briner, 91, died Wednes-day at Feather River Hospital. She worked as a beautician for 48 years in a Montgomery, Ala., shop and a San Mateo shop, both of which she owned. In Camilla, Ga., she was born to Thomas and Sarah Lawhorn. She is survived by her husband, Tod Briner, whom she marriage in 1955 in New York. Her son, James P. Kalligas of Magalia, also survives her. No services are planned. Neptune Society of Northern California is handling the arrangements. Richard Long 9/2/2000 Richard H. Long was a self-employed real estate broker in Los Angeles before he retired to Paradise. Mr. Long died Wednesday at Feather River Hospital. He was 85. Born in Minnesota to Frank and Ann Long, he graduated from high school in Worthington and attended Nettleton College. On Oct. 22, 1961, he marriage Dorothy in New Rochelle, N.Y. She survives him. His graveside service will be Tuesday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale. Visitation will be tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m. at Rose Chapel. Donations may be made to Feather River Hospital Auxiliary. Carl Baalbergen 9/2/2000 Carl Frederick Baalbergen, a self-employed freelance artist, died of natural causes Monday at Enloe Hos-pital. He was born to James and Helen Baalbergen in Monterey Park. His mother, who lives in Paradise, survives him. He moved to Chico six months ago from Truckee. Other survivors include three sons, Chad of Altadena, Dustin of Burbank and Bryon of Sun Valley; and two brothers, James Nicholas Baalbergen II of Pampa, Texas and Roy Richard Baalbergen of Sparks, Nev. No local services are planned. Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Mr. Baalbergen will be privately inurned. Edith Swartout 9/2/2000 Edith F. Young Swartout, loved playing bingo and slot machines in Reno, Nev. She moved to Magalia from Bull Head City, Ariz., 10 years ago. Mrs. Swartout died yesterday at her home. She was 74. She was born to Otis and Susan Waggoner in Demmitt, Texas. A high school graduate, she marriage Gordon Swartout on April 11, 1997, in Reno, Nevada. Mrs. Swartout was a member of the Magalia Community Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Sharon Nelson of Utah; a son, Kenneth Lee Ehring of Northridge; one grandson, Steven Nelson of Utah; and three sisters, Vernell Cooper of Oregon, Georgia Lee Jarvis of Texas and Mary Lou Helfin of Texas. Her memorial service will be tomorrow at 4 p.m. at the Old Magalia Community Church. Chapel of the Pines is in charge of arrangements. She will be interred at Skyway Memorial Park in Magalia. Edith Swartout 9/5/2000 Edith F. Young Swartout loved playing slot machines in Reno, Nev., her daughter said, but getting a chance to yell “Bingo!” at Indian casinos was her favorite thing. “She won quite often,” her daughter said. Mrs. Swartout moved to Magalia from Bull Head City, Ariz., 10 years ago. Being near the Nevada border, she visited casinos there and also worked for a casino’s RV service. A high school graduate, she marriage Gordon Swartout on April 11, 1997, in Reno, Nevada. Mrs. Swartout died yesterday at her home. She was 74. She was born to Otis and Susan Waggoner in Dimmitt, Texas. She grew up on a farm, raising wheat. She and her sisters did much of the work until their father traded the farm for a natural gas well near the Oklahoma border. Mrs. Swartout was a member of the Magalia Community Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Susan Nelson of Utah; a son, Kenneth Lee Ehring of Northridge; one grandson, Steven Nelson of Utah; and three sisters, Vernell Cooper of Oregon, Georgia Lee Jarvis of Texas and Mary Lou Helfin of Texas. Her memorial service was Saturday at the Old Magalia Community Church. Chapel of the Pines is in charge of arrangements. She was interred at Skyway Memorial Park in Magalia. John Smith 9/5/2000 John “Jack” Fewson Smith braved more than 20 missions in the Pacific as a B-29 flight engineer in the Army Air Forces during World War II. Airplanes remained his enthusiasm. He earned a pilot’s license and enjoyed building model airplanes. Mr. Smith died Saturday in his Magalia home. He was 79. He was born to Jessie and Claude Smith in Salt Lake City. He marriage Jean Rommel on Oct. 19, 1945, in Seattle. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, He worked with the California Department of Transportation for 36 years as a civil engineer. After retiring, he was project engineer on the two Grand Champions golf courses in Indian Wells. That turned him into an avid golfer. He was a member of the Paradise Pines Golf Club. Mr. Smith also enjoyed fishing. He made custom fishing rods and built his own boats. He traveled in an RV and stayed at elder hostels. Besides his wife, Mr. Smith’s survivors include two sons, Alan of Los Angeles and Richard of Winnipeg, Manitoba; a daughter, Jan Wolterstorff of Pacific Palisades; a sister, Jane Lesko of Magalia; and five grandchildren. His memorial will be at a later date in Southern California. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Arthur Boston 9/5/2000 Music filled Arthur George Boston’s life. He loved to sing hymns at the Paradise Ridge Southern Baptist Church, where he was a charter member. He also played the violin, and he blew the saxaphone professionally in his younger days. Mr. Boston died Friday at the age of 88. In Pittsburgh, Ill., he was born to Arthur G. Boston and Gertrude Culberth. He graduated from high school and worked as a photographer for Social Security in the 1930s. He then started as a photographer for Westinghouse Electric Corp. before becoming an electrician there. On Sept. 21, 1929, he marriage Louise Scurlock, who died before him. He is also predeceased by two sons, Larry Boston of Arizona in 1993 and Arthur Boston Jr. of Pennsylvania in 1998. Mr. Boston’s survivors include a daughter, Shirley Davis of Paradise; five sons, Ronald, James, Jerry and Charles, all of Paradise, and Ralph of Illinois; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. His private graveside service was held in Paradise Cemetery. Chapel of the Pines Mortuary handled the arrangements. James Cathey 9/7/2000 James Edmond Cathey, an avid golfer and hunter, was an active member of the Paradise First Baptist Church. He died at a local convalescent hospital Sunday at age 86. He was born in Ada, Okla., to Gordon and Sarah Cathey. For 20 years, Mr. Cathey worked for Los Angeles County as a building inspector. His wife, Jimmie Delone Cathey, died Sept. 8, 1992. He is survived by a daughter, Barbara Faust of Paradise; a son, Jerry Cathey of Simi Valley; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His service was held yesterday at Paradise Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home. Dan Davis 9/7/2000 A man who most enjoyed working with his hands, Dan Y. Davis was a self-employed carpenter. The Paradise resident died of cancer Sunday. He was 68. Born in Lubbock, Texas, Mr. Davis went on to serve in the U.S Navy during the Korean War. He enjoyed fishing, camping and helping others. In Bonham, Texas, he was a member of the Masonic Temple. On Aug. 18, 1990, he marriage Betty at the Magalia Community Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Cathleen Judge of Pennsylvania; a son, Dan Albert Davis of Michigan; a brother, Britt Davis of Texas; and a sister, Sue Davis of Sonoma. His service will be 1 p.m. today at Magalia Community Church. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Luberta Dugan 9/7/2000 Luberta M. Dugan was active in many community activities, including membership in the First Baptist Church and acting as president of the PTA. Mrs. Dugan, 83, a resident of Paradise since 1953, died in a convalescent home Sunday. She was an avid bridge player. In Oklahoma, she was born to Jefferson and Gena Morgan. Her husband, Dr. Jack Dugan died in 1993. Mrs. Dugan’s survivors include a daughter, Cheryl Welch of Cottonwood; and two grandchildren, Brooke and Brian of Cottonwood. Her service will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the First Baptist Church in Paradise. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Contributions in her memory may be given to the missionary fund of the First Baptist Church. Margaret Kellogg 9/7/2000 Margaret T. Kellogg, a resident of Paradise since 1991, enjoyed flowers, cooking and painting china. She died in a convalescent hospital Monday at the age of 91. Her parents were Rudolph Benson Macnew and Mary Meade Tallman, and she was born in Fort Meade, S.D. She was known as an “Army brat” in her childhood. She graduated from high school and from secretarial schooling. On Nov. 25, 1938, she marriage Lloyd G. Kellogg, who died before her. She is survived by two sons, W.L. “Bill” Kellogg of Paradise and Earl Kerry Booth of Converse, Texas; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Her memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. She will be inurned at Paradise Cemetery. Clayton Moore 9/7/2000 A construction engineer for 15 years, Clayton F. Moore came to Paradise from Bellflower in 1986. He died at a local convalescent hospital Tuesday. He was 85. Mr. Moore was a member of Operating Engineers Local No. 12. He was born in Portales, N.M., to Solon and Laura Moore. On Feb. 23, 1936, he marriage Emily in Bellflower. Besides his wife, Mr. Moore’s survivors include two daughters, Carol Miller of Chico and Ann Madrigal of Santa Fe, N.M.; and a son, Robert, also of Santa Fe; four grandsons; and five great-grandchildren. His funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Visitation will be tomorrow from 3 to 5 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines. Donald Powell 9/9/2000 Donald D. Powell began a life of work at a young age. When 7, he worked as a cook on a train. While still young, he worked in lumberyards and a mill in Oregon. He drove a Greyhound bus. During World War II, he was a machinist and foreman in Redwood City. He moved to Paradise in 1968. Mr. Powell died Tuesday at age 85. In Oklahoma, he was born to Silas and Gertrude Powell. He marriage Harriet Mayhew Cochran in Reno, Nev., in 1974. Besides his wife, Mr. Powell is survived by a stepson, Robert Brow of Paradise; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. No services are planned. He will be cremated at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, and his ashes will be scattered at sea, by his request. John Smith 9/9/2000 John “Jack” Fewson Smith braved more than 20 missions in the Pacific as a B-29 flight engineer in the Air Force during World War II. Airplanes remained his enthusiasm. He earned a pilot’s license, and he enjoyed building model airplanes. Mr. Smith died Saturday in his Magalia home. He was 79. He was born to Jessie and Claude Smith in Salt Lake City. He marriage Jean Rommel on Oct. 19, 1945, in Seattle. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He worked with the California Department of Transportation for 36 years as a civil engineer. After retiring, he was project engineer on the two Grand Champions golf courses in Indian Wells. That turned him into an avid golfer. He was a member of the Paradise Pines Golf Club. Mr. Smith also enjoyed fishing. He made custom fishing rods and built his own boats. He traveled in an RV and stayed at elder hostels. Besides his wife, Mr. Smith’s survivors include two sons, Alan of Los Angeles and Richard of Winnipeg, Manitoba; a daughter, Jan Wolterstorff of Pacific Palisades; a sister, Jane Lesko of Magalia; and five grandchildren. His memorial will be at a later date in Southern California. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Contributions in his memory may be given to Valley Ridge Hospice. Jennie Mitchell 9/9/2000 Jennie “Mae” Irene Mitchell, 84, enjoyed dancing and playing the piano and ukulele. The Paradise resident died Wednesday. She was born in Kansas to Lillian and William Ballard. When young, she moved with her family to Oregon and later settled in Chico where she attended school. She marriage Rudolph Hyde and later marriage Robert Mitchell. Mrs. Mitchell also liked gardening. Her survivors include four daughters, Shirley Keillor of Paradise, Sylvia Ballard of Santa Rosa, Sandra Kern of Ukiah and Sally Alston of Paradise; a son, Samuel Hyde of Chico; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held today at 11 a.m. at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico. Mrs. Mitchell will be buried icon next to her husband, Robert Mitchell. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Newton-Bracewell Cremation & Funeral Service of Magalia. Akiko Louis 8/3/2000 Akiko Louis met her future husband, an American serviceman, in a Japanese hospital after World War II. After marrying Arthur Louis in Kyoto, Japan, the couple remained in Japan until 1954, when he brought her to the United States. For Mrs. Louis, the trip was a homecoming. Her parents, Matasaburo and Tami Sano, were Japanese immigrants who farmed strawberries in Southern California. Mrs. Louis was born in Dinuba. After the United States declared war on Japan, Mrs. Louis was among the Japanese-Americans interred in camps. Her family was first kept in racetrack stables in Santa Anita. Then her father was sent to a camp in Montana, while she, her mother and her sisters were taken to the camp at Tule Lake. Finally, the family ended up in a camp in Arkansas. After their release, the family returned to Japan. And Mrs. Louis went to work in a hospital. She died Saturday at the age of 77. She enjoyed traveling in the United States. She also liked game shows and animals. She kept dogs, cats and birds as pets. She is survived by a daughter, Jane Perry of Chico. No services are planned. Paradise Chapel of the Pines arranged her cremation, and she will be privately inurned. Genie Turner 8/3/2000 Genie Turner, although not a resident of Pa11:15 AM 11/5/2009radise, wished to be buried icon next to her father, Jack Hyatt, in Para-dise Cemetery. Mrs. Turner died July 8 in Fairfield, where she lived. She was 71. She owned the Green Thumb Nursery in Petaluma. A good bowler and water skier, Mrs. Turner won many trophies. She loved gardening and the outdoors, and she sang extremely well. In 1970, she received the Western Girl International Greatest Secretary Award. She was a member of Beta Nu Chapter and Epsilon Sigma Alpha. In Hammon, Okla., she was born to Jack and Clovie Hyatt. She is survived by a daughter, Kristianna Payne of Fairfield; a son, Steven Jenson of Santa Rosa; a sister, Judy Ludwig of Oroville; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a long-time companion and caregiver, Bill Gilbert of Riddle, Ore. A graveside service, arranged by Chapel of the Pines, was held yesterday at Paradise Cemetery. Christina Koeder 8/10/2000 Christina Koeder enjoyed working outdoors in her garden, growing roses and fruit trees. A Paradise resident since 1969, Mrs. Koeder died Monday at the age of 93. She was born to Herman and Caroline Schmidt in Renville, Minn. She managed a Salvation Army thrift store in Santa Ana. During World War II, she worked for McDonnell Douglas assembling aircraft. In Comfrey, Minn., she owned a restaurant, which a tornado destroyed two years ago. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Like her mother, Mrs. Koeder enjoyed tatting, usually making doilies. She fished all over California. Her husband, Ervin Koeder, died Sept. 23, 1988. She is survived by daughter, Deloris Wallevand of Paradise; three grandchildren, Daniel, Debby and Gary; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Her graveside service was conducted by Rev. Mark Stenbeck yesterday. She is interred in Paradise Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be given to Our Savior Lutheran church or The Salvation Army. Marian Gartner 8/10/2000 Marian Elizabeth Gartner avidly solved crossword puzzles. “She had one in her hand all the time,” said Harold Harder, her companion. Mrs. Gartner died Saturday at the age of 79. The Paradise resident enjoyed reading about flowers and growing them in her garden. And she lived to go grocery shopping, Harder said. She always had a loaded pantry and loved to cook all kinds of dishes. “Anything - you name it,” Harder said. “She was very much a home body” but was “always looking out for everyone else.” For nine years, Mrs. Gartner worked seasonally at the Martinez Cannery. She was born in New York to Harold and Grace Fairbanks. Besides her long-time companion, she is survived by a brother, Douglas Fairbanks Sr. of New York; stepson, Gary Harder of Manteca; and niece, Carol Sylvia of Santa Clara. At a later date, her cremated remains will be scattered at sea off the coast of Marin County. Neptune Society of Northern California in Chico is handling the arrangements. Francis O’Rourke 8/10/2000 Francis O’Rourke, a master sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps for 29 years, died Monday. The Paradise resident was 72. He joined the Marines in 1942 and retired in 1971. He was born to Francis and Genevieve O’Rourke in Martinez. Mr. O’Rourke enjoyed fishing and camping. He was an incredible stepfather, his family said. He marriage Anna Seibold in Reno, Nev. Besides his wife, he is survived by sons, Frank and Stewart of Nevada; daughter, Brenda of Nevada; stepsons, Jim Seibold of San Francisco, Joe Seibold of Oakland and John Seibold of Japan; stepdaughter Monica Langrall of Martinez; brothers, Terry and Jim of Paradise; sister, Jean Sahade of Martinez; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A private family service will be held, and Mr. O’Rourke will be interred in Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Bidwell Chapel is handling the arrangements. Eugene Bressel 8/12/2000 A resident of Paradise since 1959, Eugene Bressel was an active member of First Baptist Church. He was chairman of the Board of Trustees, served on the Church Extension Committee for the North American Baptist Denomina-tion and was a local and statewide president of the Baptist Young People’s Union. Mr. Bressel, 94, died Wednesday at Twin Oaks. He was born to Ludwig and Wilhelmina Bressel in Anaheim. While living in Southern California, he attended Bethel Baptist Church in Anaheim, serving as a Sunday school teacher and as president of the Baptist Young People’s Union. In 1935, he marriage Theresa Stranske, who died Dec. 8, 1991. He worked for Pacific Pump Works for several years. And he worked for Peerless Pump Division in Los Angeles for 10 years as a field engineer and trouble shooter. Later, he went into the waterworks equipment business in Southern California. After retirement, he and his wife lived in Bishop and Santa Ana before Paradise. Mr. Bressel enjoyed woodworking, gardening, photography and fishing. He is survived by a son, David of Portland, Ore.; daughters, Nancy Taylor of San Bernardino and Eunice McCutcheon of Chico; four grandsons; four great-grandchildren; one niece; and one nephew. Visitation will be at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary from noon to 6 p.m. tomorrow. His service will be held 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church. Graveside services in Paradise Cemetery will follow. His four grandsons will be the pallbearers. Contributions in Mr. Bressel’s memory may be made to First Baptist Church in care of Chapel of the Pines. Max Nelson 8/12/2000 Born in Paradise, Max Arthur Nelson played drums in the high school band, then joined the Army and fought in Viet-nam, earning numerous medals. He received the Vietnam Service Medal, two Bronze Service Stars, a National Defense Service Medal, a Combat Infantryman Badge, a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, an Army Commendation Medal, a Purple Heart, a Good Conduct Medal, a Sharp Shooter Medal, a Bronze Star and an Oak Leaf Cluster Medal. Exposed to Agent Orange 30 years ago, Mr. Nelson died of the consequences Tuesday at the age of 50. He worked as an underground construction laborer for A. Teichert & Son. He marriage Connie Clark in 1972 and marriage Kathleen Dorigo in 1998. Mr. Nelson enjoyed working with wood, especially carving and decorative artwork. He especially enjoyed nature, hiking and exploring outside. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen of Paradise; a son, Josh of Paradise; his mother, Barbara of Paradise; a sister, Sandra Cavanagh of Fairfield; and a brother, Robert “Mike” of Paradise. A private family service will be held. Donations to a favorite charity may be made in care of Sorensen’s Affordable Mort-uaries. John Beckett 8/12/2000 John Beckett moved to Para-dise in 1949 and worked for the Diamond Match Lumber mill in Stirling City. When the mill moved to Red Bluff in 1957, he worked there until his retirement in 1980. Mr. Beckett died Wednesday in Chico. He was 85. Mr. Beckett moved from Red Bluff to Chico last year. He was born to Hiran and Mamie Beckett in Hope, N.M. Mary Brandenberger marriage him April 18, 1937, in the Santa Monica Mountains. He was a member of the F&AM masonic lodge in North Hollywood. Besides his wife, he is survived by daughters, Donna Barland of Los Molinos and Linda Clark of Durham; sister, Elsie Sandy of Albuquerque, N.M.; and one granddaughter. Mr. Beckett will be privately buried icon in Paradise Cemetery, with Paradise Chapel of the Pines in charge of the services. Clifford Becker 8/15/2000 Clifford Elwin Becker, the former owner of a real estate, mobile home and manufacturing business, died Saturday in Chico after a lengthy illness with Lou Gehrig’s disease. He was 76. He lived in Paradise from 1961 to 1977, when he moved to Chico. Mr. Becker was born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, to Paul and Claire Becker. He finished high school in 1940 and marriage Ardell Ellson June 24, 1945. From 1943 to 1945, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He founded Nipawin Concrete Products and Becker Construction in Saskatchewan. As an inventor, he was awarded several patents. He retired in 1996. He was a president of the Nipawin Rotary Club and the Paradise Rotary Club. He was also president of the Saskatchewan Concrete Products Association and a provincial director of the National Association. And he was president of the local chapter of the Escapee’s RV Club. He attended Redeemer Lutheran Church. He enjoyed traveling in his RV. Besides his wife, he is survived by sons, Robert of Magalia and Warren of Chico; brothers, Erwin and Earl of Codette, Saskatchewan; sister, Edith of Langley, British Columbia; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A service will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Chico. Memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or to Butte Home Health and Hospice in care of Newton Bracewell Chico Funeral Home. Catherine Azevedo 8/15/2000 Catherine Germaine Azevedo, made dolls and was creative at fixing things like broken necklaces. A member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, she died Saturday at her home in Paradise after a long battle with cancer. She was 50. She was born to Ernest and Mary Azevedo in Sacramento. For 20 years, she worked as a retail clerk in food stores. Mrs. Azevedo moved from Stockton three years ago. A brother, John Azevedo, preceded her in death. She is survived by sons, Steven Garcia of Fremont and Mike Garcia of Fremont; sisters, Collette Hill of Paradise, Linda Otterson of Dillons Beach and Janet Azevedo of Sacramento; brother, Jim Azevedo of Sacramento; two grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. Visitation at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday. A funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Donations may be made to Paradise Hospice in care of Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Marion Bras 8/15/2000 A ribbon winning artist in water color, Marion C. Bras died Wed-nesday in Oroville. The Paradise resident was 81. Mrs. Bras also won many medals and trophies for her dancing, including The East Coast Jitterbug Competition when she was little. She was born to Patrick and Catherine Kelly in New York. She attended the Central School of Business & Arts in Manhattan, N.Y., and studied art at Hancock College in Santa Maria. She marriage Arthur Bras, who died in 1996. She is survived by a nephew. A private memorial service was held. She was interred at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in the Chico Court of Honor. William Hodge Sr. 8/15/2000 William Earl Hodge Sr. was a coal miner for 25 years in West Virginia, where he was born. Mr. Hodge died Saturday at the age of 74. He moved to Paradise in November. In 1946, Mr. Hodge marriage Mary in Tennessee. His parents were Wayman and Sinia Hodge. Besides his wife, he is survived by sons, William Jr. of Los Banos, Gary of Half Moon Bay, Michael of Fresno and Everette of Magalia; daughters, Mary Alice Carloni of Magalia, Brenda Midose of Half Moon Bay, Vickie Strange of Modesto and Beverly Belgard of Fresno. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Magalia Cemetery. Harry Mack 8/19/2000 Father Harry Joseph Mack, a Paradise resident, was a leader of several religious communities, including the order of St. John of God. He was a priest in the Syro-Chaldean Rite Church and was Bishop Ignatius and Auxilliary Bishop of the Diocese of the Pacific Northwest, Ukrainian Autocephalous Church in the United States. Father Mack, 78, died Aug. 5 in Chico. He was born to Harry and Maude Mack in Michigan. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Detroit in 1943, a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1945, and a doctorate in social psychology from the University of Detroit in 1948. He marriage Young Jae, who died before him. He led numerous social service organizations, including a Hospice and the American Cancer Society. In San Francisco from 1986 to 1995, he directed broadcasting services for The Lighthouse For the Blind. Father Mack is survived by a son, David of Menlo Park and a daughter, So Young Mack of Mill Valley. A memorial service will be held Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Paradise. He will be privately inurned at The Little Portion Hermitage in Kelseyville, arranged by Neptune Society of Northern California in Chico. Contributions in his memory may be made to Ruth Resnick Lighthouse For the Blind, 214 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, 94102. George Clingan 8/19/2000 Paradise resident George Washington Clingan died at his home July 23. Born in Oregon, Mr. Clingan owned a bar and a scrap metal yard. He moved to the Ridge five years ago. He is survived by Alisha, his wife, and numerous nieces and nephews. No services were held. His family donated to The Salvation Army in Paradise in his memory. Edith Selle 8/22/2000 Edith Marie Selle, 88, died in her Paradise home Thursday. She enjoyed church, family, cooking, poetry, gardening and dancing. Mrs. Selle was born to Richard and Angeline Fedrizzi in Weston, Pa. She marriage Arthur Selle, who preceded her in death 30 years ago. Before moving to Paradise in 1987, she worked as a private practice nurse in Pasadena and Arcadia for more than 20 years. Mrs. Selle is survived by a daughter, Annette Charlson-Shuman, of Paradise; brother, Victor Fedrizzi, of Chico; sister, Esther McIntyre of Oroville; grandchildren, Kenneth and Gigi Charlson of Paradise; niece, Debbie O’Sullivan, of Chico; and nephew, Scott Fedrizzi, of Chico. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Cypress Acres in Paradise, with arrangements handled by Rose Chapel of Paradise. Kendal Phipps 8/22/2000 Kendal Benton Phipps enjoyed art, especially sculpture. He owned a contracting and painting company for 29 years in the Pebble Beach area. After a lenghty illness, Phipps died in his mother’s Chico home Aug. 6. The Magalia resident was 57. After finishing high school, he earned a bachelor’s degree in art. He was born to Eugene and Laura-Virginia Phipps in Junction City, Kan. Mr. Phipps trained prize-winning show dogs such as a red Doberman named Max. He is survived by his mother, Laura-Virginia Florentine, and a brother, Bradford Florentine, also of Chico. A private service will be held, with Father Theodore Michael presiding over Phipp’s inurnment next to his sister Laura Jeanne and brother Greg at Alta Mesa Memorial Park in Los Alto Hills. Newton Bracewell Cremation and Funeral Service of Magalia is handling the arrangements. Ethel Frey 8/22/2000 A 20-year resident of Paradise, Ethel Vera Frey died Thursday at the age of 77. She was a member of Paradise United Methodist Church and Rebekah Lodge No. 18 100f. She was born to Robert Brisco and Isabelle Deaton in San Saba, Texas, and lived in Parker, Ariz., before moving to the Ridge. Mrs. Frey worked as a waitress. In 1997, she marriage Clarence E. Frey, who died before her. She is survived by a son, Larry Boyd, and his wife, Louise, of Huntington Beach; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The memorial service will be 11 a.m. today at Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home. She will be buried icon next to her husband in Paradise Cemetery. A 20-year resident of Para-dise, Ethel Vera Frey died Thursday at the age of 77. She was a member of Paradise United Methodist Church and Rebekah Lodge No. 18 100f. She was born to Robert Brisco and Isabelle Deaton in San Saba, Texas, and lived in Parker, Ariz., before moving to the Ridge. Mrs. Frey worked as a waitress. In 1997, she marriage Clarence E. Frey, who died before her. She is survived by a son, Larry Boyd, and his wife, Louise, of Huntington Beach; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The memorial service will be 11 a.m. today at Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home. She will be buried icon next to her husband in Paradise Cemetery. Norma Walsh 8/26/2000 A multi-talented artist, Norma Grace Walsh used to paint town windows and decorate floats for Gold Nugget Days, St. Patrick’s Day and other occasions. “Everything she tried, she mastered,” said Naomi Maynard State, her twin sister. Mrs. Walsh died Aug. 16 in a hospital in Reno, Nev. Her family moved to Paradise in the 1940s, then she moved to Alaska and finally she settled in Chico. She had a dog-grooming business in Chico. And when she marriage James “Red” Walsh, they owned and operated Red’s Gay Nineties Pizza Parlors in Chico and Paradise. Mrs. Walsh enjoyed decorating the interiors of their businesses. Previously, she had worked as a draftsman in Sacramento. She mastered the art of porcelain doll making, firing them in her kiln in Chico - and then painting them. Some of her dolls won first-place prizes in Las Vegas. She opened a shop for them in Carson City, Nev., where she last lived. Mrs. Walsh enjoyed collecting antiques, especially adding to her enormous Mickey Mouse collection. And she loved to get out on the dance floor, too, especially to dance the “Charleston.” Wherever she lived, she always elaborately decorated her home for Christmas. “You could see it for miles,” her twin sister said. About a year and a half ago, doctors diagnosed her with leukemia. But she beat it for awhile, got back into her dolls and started painting seascapes and other scenes. Mrs. Walsh’s doctors didn’t understand how she could survive so long, her sister said. “She was a fighter,” State said. She was born to Clarence and Martha Mock of Grand Junction, Colo. Besides her twin sister and husband, Mrs. Walsh is survived by a daughter, Susan Nissen-Laird of Yuba City; sons, Robert Nissen of Paradise and Bill Hunt of Mission Viejo; sister, Kathryn Wheeler of Lake Stevens, Wash.; stepfather, Bill Croshaw of Carson City, Nev.; and stepsister, Susy Cox of Texas. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Mrs. Walsh will be privately inurned. In her memory, donations may be made to the Leukemia Foundation in care of Chapel of the Pines. Paul Marlowe 8/26/2000 Known as the “10-million-mile man,” Paul Raymond Marlowe covered at least that much distance as a truck driver for Budweiser. Mr. Marlowe, 66, died in his Paradise home Tuesday. He worked for Stash Distributing for 18 years. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and playing pool. Mr. Marlowe is survived by a son, Kevin of Chatsworth; daughter, Janine of Granite Bay; brothers, Robert of Lake of the Woods, Richard of Ahwahnee and Al of North Highlands; companion, Sharon of Paradise; and three grandchildren. His service was yesterday at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Paradise. He was buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Geraldine Nash 8/26/2000 A long-time resident of Paradise, Geraldine H. Nash died in Carson City, Nev., on Sunday while visiting her family. Mrs. Nash was 85. She was very active in the I Am Temple in Paradise and once owned and operated a hearing aid business. She was born to Robert and Marie Harmon Ross in St. John, Kan. Mrs. Nash, who was a widow, is survived by sons, Robert Standley of Dallas, William Standley of Carson City, Nev., Richard Standley of Sacramento, and Donald Nash of Sausalito; six grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today at 2 p.m. in the Paradise Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. She will be privately inurned. Daniel Trepanier 8/26/2000 A World War II veteran and Paradise resident, Daniel L. Trepanier died Aug. 19 at the age of 81. From 1944 to 1946, he served in the Army. In 1986, he moved to the Ridge from Torrance. Mr. Trepanier had worked as a construction foreman for 30 years, retiring from Jakardy Construction. He attended St. Thomas More Catholic Church, was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 2039 in Paradise, a member of Disabled American Veterans No. 106 in Paradise and a member of Carpenters & Joiners of America No. 409 in Los Angeles. He was born to Joseph and Mona Trepanier in Escanaba, Mich. Mr. Trepanier is survived by his wife, Constance; sons, Angus of Carlsbad and Christopher Juarrez of Reno, Nev.; daughter, Virginia Hueth of Vista; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. No services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association, 10445 Old Placerville Road, Sacramento, 95872. He will be buried icon in Greenhills Memorial Park in San Pedro. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Kenneth Scott 7/20/2000 Kenneth W. Scott, the man killed July 12 in the semitruck roll-over at Lookout Point, had been a long haul truck driver for four months. Mr. Scott, 42, lived in La Pine, Ore. While riding the highways, Mr. Scott brought his two beloved dachshunds, Smoke ’Em and Prince, that also died in the crash. He referred to the dogs as his “babies.” Mr. Scott had never married. He worked for Joe Miller Trucking in Eugene, Ore., and had been licensed for a year. He was born in Sacramento to Marion and Pearl Scott, who survive him. Also surviving Mr. Scott are son, Ryan of Sacramento; parents, Marion and Pearl of Sacramento; brothers, Roy Lee of Hawaii and Allen Lee of Ft. Riley, Kan.; sisters, Debbie Irene Norwood and Cherlyn Enice Scott of Sacramento; companion, Ajay “Jay” of Washington; maternal grandmother, Irene Privett of Lake Charles, La.; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A service was held yesterday at a family residence in Sacramento. Mr. Scott will be interred at Sunset Lawn in Sacramento. Lawrence Harness 7/20/2000 Lawrence M. Harness, a Paradise resident who enjoyed fishing, hunting and gold panning, will have his ashes scattered at sea after a private family service in Fort Bragg. Mr. Harness died July 12 at age 50. He moved to Paradise two years ago from Oroville, where he was the production coordinator supervisor for RCBS, an ammunition reloading plant. He worked there 25 years. He was born to Lawrence and Lydia Harness in Salem, Ore. He is survived by his wife, Sue of Paradise; sons, Michael of Oroville and Christopher of Paradise; mother, Lydia of Oroville; brothers, Joseph and Robert of Oroville, and Paul of Sweetwater, Texas; and sisters Joan Harness and Vivian Perconti of Oroville. Walter Shultz 7/22/2000 At age 80, Walter Roger Shultz was such a fierce competitor on the racquetball court, Paul Harvey talked about him on his radio show. Mr. Shultz never went down easy, said his wife, Minnie. After Mr. Shultz retired, she knew her husband had to come to an outdoor community like Paradise. “He wouldn’t be a very happy person without his hiking,” she thought. Even in his 80s, Mr. Shultz and his wife backpacked in Yosemite. They almost made it to the top of Mount Shasta. And they returned year after year to the Windriver Range near Pinedale, Wyo. Mr. Shultz, 93, died Tuesday at Feather River Hospital. He built a career in hospitals, helping the sick from the operating room to the bedside, from Alaska to Illinois - ultimately becoming a hospital administrator. His work began as a registered nurse in Chicago. In 1942, he managed a clinic in the Aleutian Islands. From 1946 to 1948, he worked in Chicago as a nurse. In Sandwich, Ill., he administered a hospital for several years. Later, he worked as an anesthetist in Denison, Iowa, for a year. Then he returned to Alaska for a year’s work before being invited back to Denison as a hospital administrator from 1958 to 1982. He was born to Ida and Seth Shultz in Edmund, N.D., and marriage Minnie Wiese on July 23, 1981, in Big Rapids, Mich. In 1982, they settled in Paradise. Immediately, he studied books to learn the local history, his wife said. He enjoyed taking pictures of flowers, nature and little children. “We’ve got slides, slides, slides,” his wife said. Mr. Shultz attended the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Along with his wife, Minnie, Mr. Shultz is survived by sons, George of San Mateo and Walter of Cool; daughters, Eleanor Jensen of Big Rapids, Mich., and Janice Walter of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He will be privately buried icon at Dickinson Cemetery in Dickinson, N.D. Memorial contributions may be made to the Quiet Hour or Voice of Prophecy radio ministries in care of Newton-Bracewell Cremation & Funeral Service of Magalia at P.O. Box 120, Magalia. Marilyn Myers 7/22/2000 Marilyn Joyce Myers, a nurse at Feat-her River Hos-pital, will have a memorial bench placed on the hospital’s grounds in her name. Joan Lotti, her supervisor, said Mrs. Myers was the consummate caregiver - she never wanted others to worry about her. Even when she was having surgery recently, Mrs. Myers was more worried about Lotti having to work on a Sunday. Myers died Monday at age 52. Patients enjoyed her care and attention, Lotti said. “There is absolutely nothing negative about that girl,” Lotti said. The hospital’s staff is having a hard time dealing with her loss. Donations for the bench were gathered easily. Previously, she worked at Cypress Acres Convalescent Hospital. Mrs. Myers also enjoyed gardening and animals, especially her dogs. Mrs. Myers was born to Harry and Elsie Pride in Merced. She marriage Elwood L. Myers in Reno, Nev., on June 3, 1972. Besides her husband, she is survived by her son, Steven of Paradise; daughter, Evette Hudson of Paradise, mother, Elsie Pride of Paradise; brothers, Gary Pride of Oregon, Donald Pride of Chico, Donald Good and James Good of Carson City, Nev., and Richard Good of Paradise; sisters, Betty Gallart, Norma Womack, Barbara Cannon, Martha Mitchell, Shirley Donahue and Margie Martish; and 12 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Feather River Hospital’s Fireside Lounge Group Area. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Myers will be privately interred. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity one favors. Edythe Herzberg 7/22/2000 Edythe Frances Herzberg, a resident of Pa-radise, died Sunday at her daughter’s prune ranch in Orland. She was 74. Mrs. Herzberg was born in Centeniary, Ind. For 31 years she was marriage to Richard Herzberg, who died on April 20 this year. Making new friends and spending time with them and family was most important to her. She is survived by her daughter, Sharron Ellis-Conte of Orland; sons, Shawn Ellis of Eckert, Colo., John Ellis of Evergreen, Colo., and Terry Ellis of Bend, Ore.; stepson, Randy Herzberg of San Leandro; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A private family service will be held. Arrangements are being handled by the Neptune Society of Northern California in Chico.Memorial contributions may be made to the Paradise Hospice or the Butte Home Health and Hospice. David Vergara 7/25/2000 When he was a teenager, David Mario Vergara was always coming home with a sick animal in his arms, said his father, Frank Vergara. He loved animals - everything from owls to lizards - and would take care of them before turning them loose. He also raised homing pigeons. Mr. Vergara, a Paradise resident, died Wednesday at Feather River Hospital. He was 41. For 19 years, he worked for Fleetwood Motor Homes in Chico as one of their lead workers. He was born to Frank and Lois Vergara in San Francisco and graduated from Sunnyvale High School. Mr. Vergara was an avid sports fan, especially of the 49ers and the Giants. He also collected baseball cards. He fished in spots all over Paradise, and he frequently hiked a mile or more into roadless areas to get to the best fishing hole. But the main focus of his life was his two children, his family said. He is survived by a son, Mike, and a daughter, Crystal, both of Paradise; parents, Frank and Lois of Paradise; brother, Frank of Sunnyvale; sisters, Anna Getz of Sunnyvale and Theresa Walker of San Ramon. A service was held yesterday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Inurnment will be at Paradise Cemetery, arranged by Rose Chapel Mortuary. Eugene Clot 7/25/2000 Eugene Clot “lived to work,” his family said. After World War II, he got in on the building boom in the Bay Area. He worked 50 years as a self-employed ceramic tile contractor. Mr. Clot, 74, died Friday in Feather River Hospital. He moved to Paradise six years ago. Sheri, his daughter, said Mr. Clot was very old-fashioned. “He put family first,” she said. “He was the rock - the one to go to.” She remembered his love of gardening and the hours he spent watering. He enjoyed roses and especially cared for the trees in Paradise, said his wife, Bonnie Clot. In his yard, he kept the trees trim and picked up the walnuts his six trees dropped. Mr. Clot served aboard the U.S.S. Indiana, a battlewagon, in the Pacific during World War II. Several years later, Bonnie worked as a waitress in a coffee shop he used to come in to. They dated two months before getting marriage in Mexico on Feb. 4, 1959. They renewed their vows in Reno, Nev., on June 9, 1996. He enjoyed traveling to Reno, Nev., and Lake Tahoe to play slot machines. He was born to Antonio and Palma Moreno in Redwood City. Besides his wife, Bonnie, and daughter, Sheri, both of Paradise, Mr. Clot is survived by sons, Eugene Anthony Clot of Magalia, Timothy George Clot of Paradise and Joseph Alan Clot of Santa Clara; sister, Jan Vanni of Sunnyvale; grandchildren, Jessica and Joshua Louviere; Vannessa, Angela and Sierra Clot; and many nieces and nephews. A service will be held 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Visitation will be today from 5 to 7 p.m. He will be inurned privately. Arrangements are being handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association at 8912 Volunteer Way, No. 110, Sacramento. Dorothy Lockett 7/25/2000 A Paradise resident for seven years, Dorothy Lockett enjoyed gardening, especially caring for roses. She died Thursday at her home. She was 82. Born to Lester and Myrtle Tythcott in Sioux City, Iowa, she graduated from Sioux City High School in 1936. A resident of Burbank for 50 years, she was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church there. She enjoyed sewing and loved her dog. Her husband, Daniel Lockett, died before her, and her son, Robert Muntifering, also predeceased her. Mrs. Lockett is survived by sons, Bernard Muntifering of Magalia, Douglas Muntifering of Eugene, Ore., Gary Muntifering of Oxnard; step-son Daniel Lockett Jr. of Halfway, Ore.; stepdaughters, JoAnn Lockett of Boise, Idaho, and Diane Morrison of Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Her graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. today at Paradise Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary. John Handley 7/27/2000 John R. Handley opened his boot shop in 1947, when Paradise was a tiny town and Skyway wasn’t much more than a dirt road, his daughter said. Handley Bootery, located where La Comida is now, served Paradise about 20 years. Mr. Handley died Saturday at age 72. He also owned and operated a boot shop in Chico and owned a partnership in a Red Bluff shop. Sharin Ware said her father enjoyed helping his community, such as sponsoring teen dances at the Veterans Hall and chaperoning events at Paradise High School. Born to Gretchen and Beulah Handley in Longmont, Colo., he had eight brothers and sisters. After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946, Mr. Handley moved to Paradise. He fished every chance he got, especially in the lakes above Stirling City. His daughter, Sharin Ware, said she grew up fishing with him. “I was like a son for many years, until he had sons,” she said. One time at DeSabla, when she was little, some big fish grabbed her hook and stole her whole line. Her father grabbed the pole just before the fish yanked it out of her hands. Mr. Handley also loved to tee up on the green. “He was the real deal - he lived for playing golf,” his daughter said. He played in lots of local tournaments and taught his daughter to play too. And he was a “big-time” 49er fan. Mr. Handley was a member of the Lions Club and the Elks Lodge in Paradise - and in Chico when he moved there in the early ’70s. He left the boot business to work for Corning Ford for about 15 years. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janice of Chico; daughter, Sharin Ware of Paradise; sons, John of Richmond and Jamie of Oroville; sisters, Dorothy Slattery of Freeland, Wash., and Shirley Carroll of Clovis; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Bidwell Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Bidwell Chapel. Richard Cornell 7/27/2000 While camping, Richard E. Cornell leaped into Lake Tah-oe with his clothes on to pull out someone who couldn’t swim. That episode characterizes Mr. Cornell well, his sister said. He didn’t let his mental disability stop him from helping anyone in need. A resident of Paradise for 20 years, Mr. Cornell died Monday at age 85. He lived in Bambi Acres for eight years and in College Hill before that, where he helped by feeding logs into the fireplace. He was born to Carl and Lura Cornell in Springfield, Mass. While living with his parents in Alhambra, Mr. Cornell landscaped people’s yards. His father drove him around in a trailer with a lawn mower and garden tools. He particularly liked flowers of all kinds, his sister said. After his father died, Mr. Cornell did janitor work before retiring to Paradise from Banning. He liked coloring with pens and could fill a basement with his work, his sister said. He would get excited about Christmas, she said, and he’d get out big garbage bags in expectation of the many gifts he’d get. He is survived by a sister, Loretta Birdsong of Paradise; two brothers, Robert of Paradise and Carl of Marino Valley. A service at Paradise Cemetery will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. David Erickson 7/27/2000 A Magalia resident of 20 years, David S. Erickson died Sunday at the age of 47. In Minnesota, where he was born to Stanley and Mavis Erickson, he graduated from Sauk Rapids High School. Because of a disability, he did not work. A private service was held at Chapel of the Pines. He will be buried icon in Benton County Cemetery in Sauk Rapids, Minn. Mr. Erickson is survived by sisters, Linda Campbell of Cottage Grove, Minn., and Judith Studenski of Sauk Rapids, Minn.; brothers Gerald of Bloomington, Minn., and Ronald of Mora, Minn.; and nieces and nephews. Iris Pane 7/29/2000 Iris Noriene Pane, 83, was employed as a “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II for Douglas Aircraft, working with sheet metal. She was also a Navy chauffeur in Long Beach at Terminal Island from 1944 to 1947. Through the 1950s and ‘60s, she worked at Norton Air Force Base in San Bernadino, working in sheet metal and in the office. Mrs. Pane was marriage to Edward G. Pillsbury from 1934 to 1947. They had two children. In 1960 she marriage Johnnie Payne. After she retired from civil service, the Panes moved to Sacramento when Mr. Pane was transferred to McClellan Air Force Base. He retired in 1971 and they moved to the Paradise Pines. He died in 1976 and she continued to live in the house they had built until she became very ill in October 1999. Her family described her as a “determined person who had inner strength that carried her throughout her life.” She enjoyed league bowling and spending time with her pets, two dogs and a cat. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon Pillsbury Keller of Crestline, a son, Joseph Pillsbury of Claremont, five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Magalia Community Church on Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. Burial will be private. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is in charge of local arrangements. Lauren Alvarado 7/29/2000 A resident of Magalia, Laura Isabelle Alvarado was a member of the American Legion and VFW auxiliary. She died Monday at Feather River Hospital. Mrs. Alvarado was 76. Her favorite pastimes were sewing and cooking. She was born to Juaquin and Mary Abel in Hayward. She graduated from Washington High School in Fremont. As a machinist, she worked for the Caterpillar Tractor Company in San Leandro for 13 years. In the summer of 1972, she marriage Raymond Alvarado, and they moved to Magalia 18 years ago. He survives her, as does son, Steve Garcia of San Leandro; daughter, Jane Bega of Fremont; sisters, Alice Switt, her twin, of Las Vegas, Nev., Ann Estaicio of Castro Valley and Esther Cabral of San Leandro;seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The service will be held today at 11:15 a.m. in the chapel of the Brusie Funeral Home. She will be interred at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Contributions in Mrs. Alvarado’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arline Palmer 7/29/2000 Arline Palmer was a legal secretary for 40 years. When she wasn’t working, she enj-oyed playing bridge in many of the groups in Paradise. Born in Chicago, Ill., on Nov. 14, 1905, she lived in Ohio for many years, serving as past worthy matron of the Ann Rutledge Chapter No. 453 of Lakewood’s Eastern Star. She moved to Paradise in 1977 from Bay Village, Ohio. She died at Twin Oaks in Chico on July 26, 2000. She was 94. Mrs. Palmer is survived by a son, Stanley R., and a daughter-in-law, Jane, both of Paradise. At her request, no services will be held. She will be inurned in Chico Cemetery next to her husband, Stanley Palmer, to whom she was marriage for 53 years. Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements. The family requests memorial donations be made to Enloe Hospice in care of Paradise Chapel of the Pines. John Handley 7/29/2000 John R. Handley opened his shoe shop in 1947, when Paradise was a tiny town and Skyway wasn’t much more than a dirt road, his daughter said. Handley Bootery, located where La Comida is now, served Paradise about 20 years. Mr. Handley died Saturday at age 72. He also owned and operated a shoe shop in Chico and owned a partnership in a Red Bluff shop. Sharin Ware said her father enjoyed helping his community, such as sponsoring teen dances at the Veterans Hall and chaperoning events at Paradise High School. Born to Gretchen and Beulah Handley in Longmont, Colo., he had eight brothers and sisters. After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946, Mr. Handley moved to Paradise. He fished every chance he got, especially in the lakes above Stirling City. Mr. Handley also loved to tee up on the green. “He was the real deal - he lived for playing golf,” his daughter said. He played in lots of local tournaments. And he was a “big-time” 49er fan. Mr. Handley was a member of the Lions Club and the Elks Lodge in Paradise - and in Chico when he moved there in the early ’70s. He left the shoe business to work for Corning Ford for about 15 years. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janice of Chico; daughter, Sharin Ware of Paradise; sons, John of Richmond and Jamie of Oroville; sisters, Dorothy Slatter of Freeland, Wash., and Shirley Carroll of Clovis; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Bidwell Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Bidwell Chapel. Karl Cox 8/1/2000 Karl Keith Cox regularly met with his buddies for coffee at Mc Donalds in Paradise, and if someone needed help, he always would lend a hand afterwards - cutting wood or fixing plumbing. Mr. Cox was an easy-going, personable man, said his son, Mark. “I don’t think he ever met a stranger,” his son said. Mr. Cox died Thursday in his Paradise home. He was 71. After working 35 years at Watkins-Johnson & Varian Association Electronics as a senior electronics technician, Mr. Cox bought and operated Paradise Feed in 1976. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and fishing in Northern California. And he traveled around the United States. In his later years, he took up woodcarving. He carved quail, carousel horses and hobnail boots. He was born to James and Jessie Cox in Huntington, W.Va. He is survived by Delores, his wife for 39 years; sons Steve of Manteca, Martin of Glen Ellen and Mark of North Pole, Alaska; daughters, Elizabeth Seki of Mountain View and Katherine Davitt of Buxton, Maine; brothers, Raymond of Leeds, Ala., and Wayne of Fresno; and sisters, Eva Burts of Phoenix, Ariz., Virginia Vellettay of Brandenton, Fla., and Marian Metz of Canada. The service will be tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the Paradise Alliance Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Ridge Home Care & Hospice. Wallace Roberts 8/1/2000 A member of the Craig Me-morial Congregation Church in Paradise, Wallace Crane Roberts, 82, died April 7. He had retired to Paradise Pines in 1979 after working in the Research and Development Division of Lockheed Aircraft Co. He moved to Santa Maria in 1999. The second child of Florence and Henry Roberts, he was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Mr. Roberts marriage Dorothy H. Robinson in 1942. Enlisting in the Army in 1945, he served with the 767th Tank Battalion while stationed in Japan during the occupation. After retiring, Mr. Roberts and his wife enjoyed traveling, especially on cruises. He was active in the University of California, Los Angeles, Alumni Association; Lockheed Stardusters Association; Sierra Retirees Association; Masonic Lodge; Elks; and Sons in Retirement. Besides his wife, Dorothy, he is survived by daughters, Karen Herman of Santa Maria and Virginia Hammond of Exeter; son, David of Montrose, Colo.; sister, Phyllis Koch of McMinnville, Ore.; brother, Douglas of Lemon Grove; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Craig Memorial Congregational Church in Paradise. Matthew Setzer 8/1/2000 A resident of Magalia since 1986, Matthew A. Setzer retired after 14 years as a journeyman roofer, last employed by General Dynamics. He died Saturday at the age of 46. Mr. Setzer served in the Navy from 1971 to 1972. He enjoyed fishing and astrology. He was born to Nathan Setzer and Billie Najera in San Gabriel Valley. He is survived by his sons, Phillip of Sacramento and Christopher of Ontario; mother, Billie Najera of Magalia; brother, William of Huntsville, Ala.; sisters Kathy Swor of Antelope, Elizabeth Haling of Chico and Alicia Watson of Magalia; and grandson Xavier of Sacramento. At Mr. Setzer’s request, no service will be held. He will be privately inurned. Claude Brown 8/3/2000 Claude R. Brown not only helped build and paint the Paradise Southern Baptist Church, he was the first to be baptized in the new church. Mr. Brown, a resident of Paradise since 1974, died Sunday at age 89. He was born to William and Minnie Brown in Lefore, Okla. His father owned a sawmill, and at a young age, Mr. Brown worked hard at his chores, such as bringing fire wood for his mother’s cooking stove. Later, Mr. Brown built a trailer, pulled by donkeys, and hauled his father’s lumber to customers. Before World War II, he worked as a machine operator in a rope factory in Orange. From 1942 to 1945, he served in the Army. He led a rifleman squad that went on reconnaisance missions behind enemy lines. Once while fighting in the Phillipines, his squad became lost deep in enemy territory. Fiercely determined to get his men back safely, he led a forced march until finally in the dark they collapsed to sleep. When they woke up in the morning, they realized they had been sleeping almost on top of their regiment. Mr. Brown achieved the rank of staff sergeant and was decorated with two Battle Stars, a Good Conduct Medal, a Victory Medal, an American Campaign Medal and a Phillipine Liberation Medal with one Bronze Star. He worked in the Civil Service for 19 years with heavy ordnance, loading shells. “You didn’t dare light a cigarette,” he’d say when talking about his work with dangerous explosive powder. Mr. Brown fished and danced for years - as long as his legs could hold him up. He met his wife, Lena, while dancing at the Crystal Ballroom in Long Beach. The two shared a love for ballroom dancing for life. He left his radio always set to 1340 AM, which plays songs from the ’40s and ’50s, his stepdaughter said. He knew all the songs and all the words. And he enjoyed naming the instruments being played. He especially responded to saxophones. “He was a fastiduous dresser,” his stepdaughter said. “He had everything coordinated.” Always the gentleman, her stepfather would open doors for women, she said. And when his wife had a stroke, Mr. Brown took over all the household duties and took care of Lena, who died Feb. 18, 1998. Mr. Brown is survived by his stepdaughter, Pamela Rober-tson of Paradise. The service will be today at 11 a.m. at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. He will be privately buried icon next to his wife in Glen Oaks Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to any favored charity or church. Joseph Tracy 7/4/2000 Joseph “Bud” Tracy, a licensed vocational nurse for 15 years at Enloe Hospital, was known as a gentle, caring practitioner. “Everyone loved to see Joe coming to help them,” said co-worker Edie Fisher, a registered nurse. He was also “the best darn IV-starter that we had.” Mr. Tracy was working to become a registered nurse, specializing in surgical techniques. A world traveler, he was also licensed as a nurse in Queensland, Australia. He loved Australia and had hoped to move there at one time. Just before he was diagnosed with cancer, he had put his house up for sale. “He had made friends there, and he loved the climate and the culture,” Fisher said. Mr. Tracy died June 27, less than a year after his diagnosis. He was born in San Gabriel and moved to Paradise from Napa 21 years ago. He traveled often to Europe and visited England and Ireland, among other places. He loved animals and enjoyed working in his garden. Co-workers said he will be remembered for his willingness to help in any situation. A bachelor, Mr. Tracy is survived by his father, Monte Tracy of California; his mother, Sharon Malatt of Washington; a brother, Lawrence Stephenson of Washington; sisters, Shannon Stultz and Michele Ratliff, both of Washington, and Debbie Boulant of California; and grandmother Merrie Finch of Washington. A service was held yesterday . He was buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Linda Holzwarth 7/4/2000 Linda C. Holzwarth, 96, moved to Paradise from Redwood City. A homemaker, she enjoyed gardening. She was born in Germany, the daughter of Karl and Lena Scharfe. Mrs. Holzwarth was preceded in death by her husband, Max Holzwarth, in 1995, and by a daughter, Betty Arnn, in 1994. She is survived by a son, Art Holzwarth; a daughter-in-law, Pat, of South San Francisco; two grandsons, John and Steve Holzwarth of Paradise; and five great-grandchildren. The family request donations be made to Paradise Hospice and Homecare. No services will be held at her request. She will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Pete Carbonaro 7/6/2000 Charles “Pete” Carbonaro, a Paradise resident since 1981, “always had his golf clubs with him,” said his family. He had golfed most of his life, but more and more it had become his passion. He golfed at courses around the country. Mr. Carbonaro, 51, died Sunday in an auto accident while returning from a golf trip in Mammoth. His truck hit soft sand and rolled in Bakersfield. A member of the Canyon Oaks Country Club, Mr. Carbonaro golfed three or four times a week, said his family. “He was almost obsessive.” He also enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii, where he visited a couple of times a year. While there he enjoyed snorkeling and life on the beach. He was always in good shape, tan and thin - the envy of the family. He was born to Charles and Grace Carbonaro in Alameda. Mr. Carbonaro was self-employed as a general building contractor in Paradise and Chico. He came to Paradise the first time to build a house for his parents, where they still live. He liked the area and later moved here. He is survived by his wife, Helen, whom he marriage 24 years ago; his daughters, Lara and Amy of Paradise; his parents, Charles and Grace of Paradise; his brother, Rich of Paradise; and his sister, Mary Cook of Mountain View. A memorial service will be held today at 2 p.m. at Paradise Chapel of the Pines. He will be cremated and placed in Paradise Cemetery. Ivy Norman 7/6/2000 A resident of Paradise for 25 years, Ivy Norman died in her home Monday. She was 88. Born in Handsworth, England, to Samuel and Elizabeth Gould, Mrs. Norman came with her family to the United States when she was 16. She marriage Maurice Norman on Feb. 27, 1938, and lived in South Pasadena for 25 years. She and her husband enjoyed camping, hiking, swimming, ice skating and traveling in the United States. Mrs. Norman especially liked gardening and flowers, reading and working crossword puzzles. She was a member of the local National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She is preceded in death by her husband, Maurice; her sister, Rita Young; and her brother, Sam Gould. She is survived by her daughter, Maureen Whiting of Magalia; her son, Peter of Roseville; her granddaughters Dina, Kay and Jennifer; and six great-grandchildren. Private family services were held, and she was cremated at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Mrs. Norman will be buried icon next to her husband in Paradise Cemetery. Geneva Kennedy 7/11/2000 A U.S. Army nurse during World War II, Geneva Martin Kennedy died Saturday at age 84. A resident of Paradise, she died at Twin Oaks in Chico. Mrs. Kennedy achieved the rank of first lieutenant while serving as an Army nurse from 1943 to 1945. She went on to work for Burbank Hydro Air Co., from 1945 to 1953, and worked in industrial nursing as well. Mrs. Kennedy was born to William Martin in Spartanburg, N.C. Her mother’s name was unavailable. She graduated from Pacoet Mills High in South Carolina. She marriage Dudley Kennedy Sept. 10, 1945. She is survived by her husband, Dudley of Alamo; and sister, Ruby Ellison of South Carolina. A memorial service will be held in South Carolina, where she will be inurned, at a later date. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity. Lois Hedrick 7/11/2000 An avid bowler and a resident of Magalia, Lois E. Hedrick died Saturday in her home. She was 75. She bowled in various leagues for 30 years. Mrs. Hedrick was an active member in the Paradise Lutheran Church. She worked as a secretary for 20 years for the Anaheim Union School District and moved to Magalia in 1979. She enjoyed the outdoors, crafts and sewing. She was born to John and Elenore Moyer in Minneapolis, Minn. On Feb. 11, 1946, she marriage Robert Hedrick, who survives her. Mrs. Hedrick is also survived by son, Steve of Magalia; daughter, Arlyss Hanosh of Magalia; sister, Ann Hauff of Minneapolis, Minn.; and three grandchildren. At her request, no services will be held, and she will be privately inurned. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Edward Boultbee 7/11/2000 Edward Boultbee journeyed far before he lived in Paradise. He was born in England. Then he lived in Canada before he moved to Paradise 12 years ago. Mr. Boultbee died Thursday at age 79. For 30 years he owned and operated a business maintenance company. He was a member of the Paradise Elks Lodge and enjoyed gardening and square dancing. He is survived by his brother, Eric of Canada. At Mr. Boultbee’s request, there will be no service, and he will be privately inurned. Arrangements are being handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary. Manuel Quadros 7/11/2000 A former member of the Paradise Moose Lodge, Manuel Souza Quadros Sr. died Thursday at age 87. He was raised in Nord and graduated from Chico High School in 1931. He was a resident of North Highlands when he died. He was born to Antone and Magdalina Quadros on St. George Island in the Azore Islands of Portugal. In 1946, he marriage Evelyn Ferry in Reno, Nev. He owned and operated the Drop In Bar on Broadway from 1944 to 1947 and was a Teamster for 26 years. Mr. Quadros was a member of the Elks Lodge for 51 years. He enjoyed traveling and playing golf. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn of North Highlands; sons, George and Manuel III of Hermiston, Ore., and Jerry of Oxnard; daughter, Rosalyn Christopher of American Canyon; sisters, Marie Williams of Crescent City, Elidia Hecht of Novato, Madeline Porter of Tahoe and Gertrude Kaiser of Chico; eight grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held today at 10 a.m. at Chico Cemetery, where he will be buried. Bidwell Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the National Kidney Foundation in care of Bidwell Chapel. Marie Gunter 7/11/2000 The Gunters, a family that has long lived on the Ridge, lost a relative Friday. Marie Gunter of Livermore died in Milpitas at age 69. She marriage Ernest Gunter on June 14, 1950 in Reno, Nev. She was born to Lawton and Lettie Wooton in Confluence, Ky. Mrs. Gunter was a manager in retail sales for Payless and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Milpitas. She is survived by her husband, Ernest of Livermore; sons, Gordon of Milpitas and Lonnie of Greenville, S.C.; and daughter, Sandy Grish of Milpitas. A graveside service will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Paradise Cemetery. Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Patricia Hurst 7/13/2000 Hummingbird feeders hung from every house Patricia Kathleen Hurst lived in. When she returned last year to Para-dise, where she was raised, she couldn’t get enough of watching her favorite birds and other animals visiting her home. “Her face would light up when she talked about them,” her family said. Mrs. Hurst died in her home Sunday at age 72. When traveling, she had binoculars at her side, ready to view her beloved animals up close. She especially liked visiting Yellowstone National Park. She was born to Edward and Annabell Walker in Gridley. She graduated from Chico High School. After being raised in Paradise, she moved back and forth between California and Utah. Returning to the beauty of Paradise in 1999 pleased her. A gardener most of her life, she immediately planted flowers, especially sweet peas. Roses were also a favorite. She grew an abundance of house plants, and some family members said every plant in their homes was raised by her. “She got everyone started,” said her son, William. “She just had a green thumb.” He said when his mother visited him in Colorado, he took her to a Denver Broncos game, and she became a “die-hard fan.” Craig Morton was the quarterback at the time, but later John Elway was her hero. She watched the games on television “religiously.” Her children and grandchildren remember her as someone who enjoyed spending time with them doing what they liked most. One granddaughter, Kimberly, said Mrs. Hurst would play dress-up with her, and they made banana splits together. Mrs. Hurst was known for her cooking. She baked cakes and pies - the best ones being coconut, Kimberly said. While Mrs. Hurst didn’t belong to any one church, Kimberly said her grandmother was spiritual. Kimberly said her grandmother refrained from swearing. And Mrs. Hurst expected girls to be prim and boys to be proper. She did some hands-on work in the robotics and computer industry. She soldered parts for Eaton Kenway. She enjoyed working with computer chips - but she didn’t own a computer. “That’s the funny thing,” Kimberly said. One time, her job offered her a chance to see New York again, and she jumped at the chance. She saw the Statue of Liberty, and she talked about the trip for years. She is predeceased by her sister, Rosie Rupe of Roy, Utah. She is survived by sons, Thomas of Paradise and William of Magalia; daughters, Diana Alford, Debbie Hurst and Rhonda Blakey, all of Layton, Utah; brother, Ted Walker of Placerville; sister, Darlene of Placerville; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A memorial was held yesterday at the Pinecrest Mobile Park Club house. Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. She was cremated and will be inurned in Paradise Cemetery. George Stevens 7/13/2000 As a cement mason, George Washinton Stevens helped build one of California and the nation’s great monuments: the Golden Gate Bridge. Mr. Stevens, a former Paradise resident, died in Grants Pass, Ore., July 6. He was 88. Building the famous suspension bridge in San Francisco was only one of the projects he worked on in the city’s public works department. After 40 years, he retired in 1976 and moved to Paradise. He was born to Abe Stevens and Lena Shaw in Adairsville, Ga. He graduated from Smyrna High School in Smyrna, Ga. He marriage Marian Louise Fuller on Oct. 24, 1990. While in Paradise, he was a member of the Moose Lodge. He also belonged to the Cement Mason Union Local #580 in San Francisco. In addition to his wife, Mr. Stevens is survived by a son, Charles “Buddy” of Hot Springs, Ark.; daughter, Georgette Smith of San Antonio, Texas; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held yesterday at the Chapel of the Pines in Paradise. Memorial contributions may be made to any favored organization. He will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery next to his first wife, Mildred, who predeceased him Aug. 2, 1988. J. Wheeler Wetz 7/15/2000 J. Wheeler Wetz met his wife, Kathryn, while taking the same bookkeeping class in night school. “I guess it was pretty much love at first sight,” Mrs. Wetz said. They celebrated their 62nd anniversary on Monday. On Wednesday, Mr. Wetz died in his Paradise home. He was 81. Their secret to long marriage was doing everything together, Mrs. Wetz said. They traveled frequently, going to Hawaii, Mexico and Canada. Mr. Wetz was born in Bracken, Texas. He graduated from Draughons Business College in 1937. A year later, he marriage Kathryn in San Antonio, Texas, on July 10. He was a sales representative for the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. He worked out of San Antonio and Wichita Falls, Texas, and out of Los Angeles. During World War II, he escorted U.S. troop transports. He retired in 1982. In 1989, the couple moved to Paradise from Glendora. Mr. Wetz enjoyed working with stained glass. In the door of his home, he created a picture of the river walk in San Antonio. He also made chairs and tables and painted oil on velvet. In one picture, he painted a lion. Its eyes follow the viewer around the room. He made pictures out of dyed rice as well, creating an owl and sailing boat. Mr. Wetz was a member of many local organizations, including Our Savior Lutheran Church in Paradise; S.I.R.S. #52 in Paradise, where he was dine-out chairman; the Paradise Senior Citizens Association; the Elks Lodge; the Railroad Club; and the Paradise Collectors Club. He also worked 19 years with the election board. In Texas, he led Boy Scout trips. Besides his wife, Mr. Wetz is survived by a son, John E. Wetz of Durham; daughter, Kathy Koch of Magalia; daughter-in-law, Troyce; one grandchild; four step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and special friends, David McDonald of Magalia and Betty Driver of Paradise. A service, handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday. Visitation will be tomorrow from 1 to 5 p.m. at Rose Chapel. He will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Ridge Hospice. Leslie Bassi 7/15/2000 Leslie Albert Bassi, a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Para-dise Alliance Church, died Monday at age 71. Mr. Bassi was a resident of Yankee Hill. He was born to John and May Bassi in Berkeley. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked 22 years as a butcher and enjoyed fishing, hunting and traveling. He was a member of the Butchers Union in Oakland. On June 1, 1987, he marriage Judith Ann Warner in Reno, Nev. Besides his wife, he is survived by son, Anthony of San Leandro, Michael of Pinole and Eric of Pinole; stepson, James Mumma of Dayton, Ohio; step-daughter, Mara Lee Terrian of Cincinnati, Ohio; and 12 grandchildren. A graveside service was held yesterday in the Paradise Cemetery. He was cremated at the Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to any favorite charity. Richard Steffen Sr. 7/15/2000 Richard R. Steffen Sr., an auto racing enthusiast, got to work in pit crews for stock and sprint car teams. Mr. Steffen, 85, died Wednesday in his Paradise home. A self-employed carpenter for 40 years, he enjoyed watching all sports, especially football and baseball. He was born to Rutherford and Martha Steffen in Kerman. He moved to Paradise in 1985. He is predeceased by his wife, Mabel Steffen, in 1992. He is survived by sons, Dutch of Paradise, Leon of Pleasanton; daughter Christine Collins of Roswell, N.M.; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The service will be Monday at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward. Memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Hospice and Homecare. Violet Davis 7/15/2000 Violet May Davis, 98, a Paradise resident known for her lemon meringue pie and upside-down berry cobbler, died Thursday. A resident of Paradise since her husband’s retirement in 1970, Mrs. Davis enjoyed knitting, playing Bunco and cooking. She was born to Ernest and Bessie Wilcox Crooker in Manton. She marriage David Flood in 1923. They moved to the Pit 1 Powerhouse, a PG&E community near Burney in 1939. Mr. Flood died in 1950. In 1951, she marriage James Davis and moved to Storrie. Mr. Davis died in 1994. She is survived by son, Daryl Flood of Arroyo Grande; daughter, Lyla Mae Bower of Paradise; brother Albert Crooker of Daly City; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. A service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Davis will be buried icon at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico, handled by Brusie Funeral Home. Danny Crafton 7/15/2000 Danny Crafton, a resident of Paradise who enjoyed fishing with his son, died July 8 in Chico with family and friends at his side. He was 53. Mr. Crafton was born to Naomi and William Crafton in Sebastopol. On May 8, 1984, he marriage Sharon “Shar” Ivey, who predeceased him two weeks ago. Mr. Crafton was a carpenter for many years. He attended Calvary Chapel Church. He is survived by sons, Jon-Michael of Paradise, Kent of Anchorage, Ala., and Danny Crafton-Lewis of Florence, Ore.; brother, Joe of Paradise; and sister, Virginia Eldridge of Paradise. A memorial service will be held Friday at the Magalia Calvary Chapel Church at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Danny Crafton Memorial Fund in care of Newton-Bracewell Cremation & Funeral Service of Magalia. Mary Underhill 7/18/2000 Mary Anna Underhill, a teacher and a member of the Paradise Genealogical Society, died Friday at age 85. Since 1958, she taught second and third grade in Los Angeles until her retirement in 1973, when she moved to Paradise. She was born to Anna Bee Frost and George Frost II in Mason City, Iowa. She lived in Clear Lake, Iowa. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition in 1938, she went to work for Cook County Hospital in Chicago and John Hopkins University in Boston. Then she moved to the San Fernando Valley. On April 5, 1947, she marriage Jay Hoyt Underhill, who died Sept. 14, 1998. Besides genealogy, Mrs. Underhill enjoyed reading, writing, crocheting, sewing and officiating at organizations she joined. She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter W, The American Association of University Women, the California Retired Teachers Association, The Underhill Society of America and The Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by her sons, John Jay of Paradise and Larry of Los Angeles. A memorial service will be held at Craig Memorial Church at 2 p.m. Sunday. Arrangements will be handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary. Contributions may be made to the Craig Memorial Church, Friends of the Paradise Library, The Paradise Genealogical Society or The National Parkinson Foun-dation. Lawrence Harness 7/18/2000 Lawrence M. Harness, a Paradise resident who enjoyed fishing, hunting and gold panning, will have his ashes scattered at sea after a private family service in Fort Bragg. Mr. Harness died July 12 at age 50. He moved to Paradise two years ago from Oroville, where he was the production coordinator supervisor for RCBS, an ammunition reloading plant. He worked there 25 years. He was born to Lawrence and Lydia Harness in Salem, Ore. He is survived by his wife, Sue of Paradise; sons, Michael of Oroville and Christopher of Paradise; mother, Lydia of Oroville; brothers, Joseph and Robert of Oroville, and Paul of Sweetwater, Texas. Ralph Anderson 7/18/2000 A self-employed general building and hardwood floor contractor for 70 years, Ralph H. Anderson, 92, died Tuesday at Feather River Hospital. The Paradise resident was born to Harry and Ora Anderson in Laton. He is survived by his son, Gary Wayne Anderson of Paradise. No service is planned. A private inurnment will be arranged by Chapel of the Pines. Lois Matlock 7/20/2000 Robert Matlock remembers the day he met his future wife, Lois, in high school. He was walking down the hall when he saw a beautiful girl coming the other way. “Boy, I wish I could go out with a girl like that,” he thought. But they didn’t meet until they were attending Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. That was a couple of years later, when Mr. Matlock went to the house of a woman he was dating to see if she knew someone who could be a date for his friend. Maybe my sister, she said, and she called to a woman baking lemon pies in the kitchen. Out stepped Lois. “Here came that girl … covered in flour,” Mr. Matlock recalled. He devised a plan quickly. I want to make sure my friend has a good time, he told the woman he was dating. He asked her, how about you go out with my friend, and I’ll take your sister? But it was awhile later after that date that the future Mr. and Mrs. Matlock’s fate was sealed. One day on campus, he saw her studying on the steps in front of chemistry class and talked to her. “From then on, we were inseparable,” he said. They marriage April 10, 1936, in Caldwell, Kan., and celebrated their 64th anniversary this year. Mrs. Matlock, 83, a resident of Paradise since 1977, died Monday in Enloe Medical Center. She was born to Louis and Effie Wickline in Enid, Okla. After her children were old enough to attend school, Mrs. Matlock returned to school at the University of California, Los Angeles. Before it was time to graduate, doctors discovered she had cancer. “The doctors took me aside and said, ‘She has six months to live - no more,’” Mr. Matlock said. But she graduated on the dean’s honor roll. Seven operations later, Mrs. Matlock beat the cancer. She went on to teach at schools in Southern California for about 10 years, including five years in Newhall. She also was a substitute teacher in Paradise for a couple of years. Mrs. Matlock enjoyed traveling with her husband, Robert, in their trailer all over the United States and staying in elder hostels. She also enjoyed the warm beaches of Hawaii, where they bought a condominium and visited a daughter. She played tennis despite a disability in her left leg. “She beat me once in awhile, and I’m not bad,” Mr. Matlock said. Mrs. Matlock volunteered at Feather River Hospital for five years and was a member of American Association of University Women of Paradise. Besides her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Roberta Clark of Roseville and Chris Chang of Honolulu; brothers, Louis Wickline of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Alvin Wickline of Fresno; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be today from noon to 7 p.m., handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary. The graveside service will be 10 a.m. tomorrow at Paradise Cemetery. Marten Lutgendorf 6/22/2000 A former master mariner in the Merchant Marines and a resident of Paradise for 17 years, Marten Lutgendorf died Saturday in Chico. He was 80. Born in the Netherlands to Otto and Everdina Lutgendorf, he served in the Merchant Marines for 21 years. He and his wife Helga moved to Paradise from Woodenville, Wash., in 1983. When his sons were young, Mr. Lutgendorf was actively involved with the Boy Scouts and Little League. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and golf. He also made handicrafts for his grandchildren. He and his wife edited a monthly newsletter for a retirement center. He is survived by his wife, Helga; his sons, Gary and Marty of Fallbrook; his daughters, Eleanor Low of Woodland and Beverly Ladouceur of San Ramon; a brother, Alex of Tuscon, Ariz.; and nine grandchildren. Contributions can be made in memory of Mr. Lutgendorf to the Humane Society, 925 American Way, Paradise. He will be privately inurned in Paradise under the direction of Chapel of the Pines. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Ruth Jensen 6/22/2000 A past member and president of the Paradise Ladies Golf League, Ruth Christine Jensen, 85, died Friday in Mercy Hospital in Carmichael. She was born in Devol, Okla., to Frank and Sue Devol. She marriage Carl Jensen and moved to Paradise in 1978 from Burbank. Her husband, Carl, preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Chris of Citrus Heights; a daughter, Sue Frost of Pioneer; sister Doris Annand of Lodi; Joe Devol of San Bruno; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. No services are planned. Cremation will be at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, and inurnment will be in Paradise Cemetery next to her husband, Carl. Catherine Morgan 6/22/2000 Catherine May Morgan was a cashier for the La Habra School Dist-rict for 25 years before moving to Paradise. Born in 1917 in Detroit, she was the daughter of John and Frances Furfaro. Her father was born in Callabria, Italy. She attended classes in library science at Wayne University in Detroit, where she also took drama classes. She was marriage to Jack Morgan for 35 years. He died in 1981. After her retirement she traveled with her husband to Europe, including Great Britain and Scandinavia. She moved to Paradise in 1990 from Brea. Mrs. Morgan enjoyed cooking and opera music. “She was an absolutely wonderful cook,” said her daughter, Marguerite Sheffler of Magalia. Mrs. Sheffler’s husband helped care for Mrs. Morgan during the past year. Other than her daughter, Mrs. Morgan has no other immediate survivors. No serviced are planned. Cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, which is in charge of the arrangements. Inurnment will be private. May Jaenecke 6/22/2000 A Los Angeles real estate broker for many years, May Brown Jaenecke, 84, died in her Paradise home with seven family members present. Born in Graniteville, Mo., she was the daughter of Alexander Shand Allan and Isabelle Brown, the oldest of eight children. She was the valedictorian at Ursaline Academy of Arcadia, Mo. She attended Missouri Business School in St. Louis. Mrs. Brown worked for the U.S. Forest Service in St. Louis for 11 years, before becoming a broker in Los Angeles. She was a member of the Parkview Women’s Club of Los Angeles and the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Paradise. She lived in Paradise for 21 years. Mrs. Jaenecke was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Donald R. Jaenecke. Family members described her as “a generous and kind person with an optimistic spirt who was loved by all who knew her.” She was energetic and had a good sense of humor. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Jean Blatnick of Palo Verdes; a son, Allan R. Jaenecke of Paradise; sisters, Margaret Windmoeller of San Antonio, and Flora Larson of Oakland; a brother, James Allan of Farmington, Mo.; grandson Justin D. Blatnick of Palos Verdes, and granddaughter Sara J. Currah of Paradise. The familly suggests donations be made to the American Lung Association in Chico. A service was held June 16 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills, where she was interred. Lola Miller 6/22/2000 Lola Miller, 87, moved to Reno, Nev. from Magalia, just one week before her death on June 12. A homemaker, she retired from Chrysler Corporation. She was born in Gothenberg, Neb., the daughter of Dell and Viola Mariott Fairbank. Her husband, Howard F. Miller, passed away in 1979. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Irwin of Reno; sisters, Leone Pearson of Hemet and Laura Harris of San Diego; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier. John Sparks Memorial Cremation and Burial Service of Sparks is handling arrangements. Don Crabb Sr. 6/22/2000 Don Crabb Sr., 78, died Sunday after a very long battle with Alz-heimer’s disease. As a young man, he ser-ved in the Army Air Forces as a medical technician and relocated to Southern California where he met and marriage his wife, Virginia. The couple remained in Southern California, where they raised their four children. After 37 years in the commercial refrigeration business, Don retired, and he and his wife moved to Paradise in 1989. His family described him as a “kind, gentle, soft-spoken and loving husband and father.” Mr. Crabb loved cats and nature, spending time gardening and enjoying the outdoors, camping, sightseeing and being with his family. In addition to his wife, Virginia of Paradise, he is survived by a son, Don Crabb Jr. of Redondo Beach; daughters, Donna Bernard of North Palm Beach, Fla., and Dawnene McIntyre of Burbank; brothers, Carl of Aurora, Mo.; Fred of North Andover, Mass., Dennis of Republic, Mo.; sisters, Murel Carr of Galena, Mo.; Joan Robertson of Petaluma, and Mary Leonard of Aurora, Mo.; a grandson and two granddaughters. Mr. Crabb was predeceased by his daughter, Dawn Renee Crabb. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Paradise and Butte Home and Hospice Inc. in Chico. Jacquelyn Montgomery 6/24/2000 Born to teach, Jacquelyn Leilani Coombs Montgomery taught school for 17 years and continued to teach others for the rest of her life. A resident of Paradise, she died Tuesday at the age of 67. Born in Honolulu to Charles and Merle Coombs, Mrs. Montgomery went on to teach elementary school in the Pasadena School District for 17 years. But her teaching didn’t stop there. An enthusiast for music, painting, pottery and flower arranging, Mrs. Montgomery enjoyed teaching these to others, like her grandchildren. She was a member of Eastern Star, Alpha Chi Sorority and the Cal State Teachers Association. Mrs. Montgomery lived in Paradise since 1993. She is survived by son John Silva of Paradise; daughters Barbara Dutton of Paradise and Anne Dutton of Burbank; grandchildren Angel Handlin and Stacey Silva of Reno, Nev., Christina and Jessica Gray of Paradise; and two great-grandchildren. Private services were handled by Paradise Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home. She was cremated and privately inurned. William Pinegar 6/24/2000 William “Ed” Pinegar, 69, rode the rails for 40 years as a locomotive engineer for the Sante Fe Railroad, and he never lost his love for travel. Mr. Pinegar, a resident of Magalia for six years and a member of Senior Gleeners, died June 16 at Feather River Hospital. All his life, he continued to travel. At one point, he worked with Fantasy Caravan Trips for tours of Mexico and Alaska. Mr. Pinegar was born to William and Mary Pinegar in Ozark, Mo. He was marriage in Fresno in 1986 to Carolyn Jo, who survives him. Other survivors are sons Bruce of Fresno, Allen of Albuquerque, N.M., and Tone of Grand Junction, Colo. Memorial contributions can be made to the building fund for the Paradise Church of Christ, where he was a member. Its location is 1181 Pearson Rd. Services were held Tuesday at the Church of Christ. Mary Jones 6/24/2000 Mary Elizabeth Jones was an accomplished seamstress who enjoyed making costumes for plays on the Ridge. A former resident of Magalia, she died at age 79 Thursday in Napa, where she moved to be closer to family in 1999. Mrs. Jones was born to Patrick and Rosena Curran in San Francisco. She stayed there to raise all of her children with her husband of 58 years, Al Jones. His job as a bank manager took them to Pacifica. Then they retired to Magalia. She is survived by her husband, Al; her sons Rich and Tom; her daughters Pattie Owen, Sarah Snyder and Donna Evind; 15 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held at Napa Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary at 2383 Napa-Vallejo Hwy. at 1 p.m. on Monday. A rosary and vigil will be held at the mortuary on Sunday at 7 p.m. Donations can be made to the Transitional Rehabilitation Unit at Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa. Dorothy Sitter 6/27/2000 For someone who enjoyed trees, birds and watching deer in the backyard, Magalia was the perfect place for Do-rothy May Sitter to spend the last year of her life. She died Friday at age 80 in her son’s Magalia home. Mrs. Sitter’s love of the outdoors began at an early age when her father took the family to Sequoia National Park. They camped there for entire summers. She continued visiting her beloved Sequoia trees all her life, bringing her grandchildren there as well. Mrs. Sitter told her family she wanted her ashes spread at Sequoia National Park. She was born to Earl and Leila Coleman in Taft. She worked as a dispatcher for repair crews at General Telephone for 15 years. On Aug. 20, 1938, she marriage Merle Sitter in Hollywood. He died in 1971. Mrs. Sitter gathered her family’s history, composed a book, published it and gave copies to family members. She included history going back to her distant relative, Daniel Boone. Also, Mrs. Sitter’s ancestors came to California in a covered wagon from Pennsylvania and traveled with the Donner Party. But they split with the Donner Party just before it headed up to the pass, where it was trapped for its deadly winter stay. Mrs. Sitter collected Boyd’s Bears and liked to crochet slippers, potholders and baby blankets for her family. She is survived by sons, David of Hanford, Thomas of Magalia and Steven of Fresno; daughter, Deborah Cardoza of Rochester, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Newton-Bracewell Cremation and Funeral Services of Magalia is handling a private family service. Private inurnment will be held at a later time. Anne Lemons 6/27/2000 A Paradise resident for 16 years, Anne Therese Lemons’ biggest love was for mountains - Mt. Shasta most of all. She died in her home Wednesday at age 69. To be closer to her beloved Mt. Shasta, Mrs. Lemons frequently camped at Lake Siskiyou, where lying out in the sun was her favorite activity. Mrs. Lemons was born to Edward and Anne Flynn in San Francisco. At age 13, she began working in a restaurant. Early on, she was a waitress, but she moved into management - she was the manager of the Country French Café for six years. She was also the chairman of Head Start in Concord, where she won awards for her work. Mrs. Lemons attended the Paradise Assembly of God. She is predeceased by her husband John William Lemons Sr., who died in 1990. She is survived by Martin of Concord, Richard of Reno, Nev., John of Paradise, Edward of Pittsburg; daughters Dianne George of Chico, Kathryn Evans of Paradise and Margaret Williams of Salem, Ore.; 26 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The service, held yesterday, was handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary. She will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Cancer Research Institute in care of Rose Chapel Mortuary. Pasquale Crisona 6/27/2000 Pasquale “Pat” Crisona’s work took him all over the world, including Rome for the 1960 Olympic Games. Crisona retired to Paradise in 1984 after managing racetrack concessions in the United States, Canada, Cuba and Puerto Rico. He died Friday at age 85. A man who enjoyed cooking, Mr. Crisona also opened restaurants in the Fontain Bleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla. Mr. Crisona bred thoroughbred horses and raced them in Portland, Ore., race tracks and tracks in Northern California. He also enjoyed gardening and sharing stories about his past. He will be buried icon in Sherwood, Ore., next to his wife, Thelma, who preceded him in death in 1980. He is survived by a brother, Joseph in Rhode Island and Rita O’Neill, a good friend of 40 years, in Paradise. Memorial contributions can be made to Paradise Hospice, 1295 Bille Road. William Pinegar 6/27/2000 William "Ed" Pinegar, 69, rode the rails for 40 years as a locomotive engineer for the Sante Fe Railroad, and he never lost his love for travel. Mr. Pinegar, a resident of Magalia for six years and a member of Senior Gleeners, died June 16 at Feather River Hospital. All his life, he continued to travel. At one point, he worked with Fantasy Caravan Trips for tours of Mexico and Alaska. Mr. Pinegar was born to William and Mary Pinegar in Ozark, Mo. He was marriage in Fresno in 1986 to Carolyn Jo, who survives him. Other survivors include a daughter, Elaine Cooper of Fresno; sons, Bruce of Fresno, Allen of Albuquerque, N.M., and Tone of Grand Junction, Colo. Memorial contributions can be made to the building fund for the Paradise Church of Christ, where he was a member. Its location is 1181 Pearson Rd. Services were held Tuesday at the Church of Christ. Wilda Bell 6/29/2000 Not even the Great Depression could stop Wilda J. Bell from fulfilling her dream to teach. Mrs. Bell worked her way through college from 1932 to 1936 so she could teach elementary school. Years later, she emphasized to her children that if they followed her example and pursued work close to their hearts, they would succeed. Mrs. Bell died Monday at Feather River Hospital on her 89th birthday. She was born to George LaVere and Lenora Renas in Oakley. Her family was not able to finance her education, so she worked as a live-in baby sitter and secretary. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University in 1936. During her student days, there were times she almost passed out because she lived on bread and water. She took her first teaching job in Turlock for one year and then taught in Maxwell for a year. After marrying Jamie Bell on July 30, 1938, in Reno, Nev., and raising children, she taught first grade at Colusa Elementary School from 1960 to 1972, when she retired. Years later, she could still remember her students’ names and birthdays, and she continued correspondence with many of them. The importance Mrs. Bell put on education also extended to politics. She felt voting was a privilege, a freedom to be honored. Especially during election times, she pored over newspapers and government booklets to research candidates and issues. Even when there weren’t elections, she read newspapers front to back. Jay Bell said his mother was the one everyone called to find out how she was voting on propositions. She also enjoyed reading books, especially biographies. Recently, she read one about golfer Tiger Woods. “She thought he was a super kid,” a family member said. She also did crossword puzzles every day. While in Maxwell, she attended the Maxwell Baptist Church and sang in the choir. She was president of the Women’s Missionary Fellowship. Mrs. Bell moved to Chico in 1986 and then to Paradise in 1995. She is survived by her sons, Jay of Paradise, David of Maxwell; a daughter, Deanna Gardiner of Watsonville; a sister, Vivienne Alton of Clayton; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. The family invites friends to attend a memorial service today at 10 a.m. at Maxwell Cemetery. Rose Chapel Mortuary and Crematory is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maxwell First Baptist Church, 177 N. California, Maxwell, CA 95955. Berta Feichtenbeiner 6/29/2000 When Berta M. Feichtenbeiner left Germany to live in the United States, she brought with her a love of cooking. A resident of Paradise since 1974, she was popular around town for her baking, especially her Black Forest Torts. She baked desserts, pies and cakes for fund-raisers. Mrs. Feichtenbeiner, a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, died Saturday in Feather River Hospital at age 80. One of her favorite places to help with fund-raising was the Northern California Ballet. She sold treats in the lobby during performances. She enjoyed cooking traditional German foods, like roladen or Wiener schnitzel, for her family as well. Mrs. Feichtenbeiner was born in Munich Germany to Franc and Berta Hasenknopf. She worked as a film winder for Film Converter of America, converting movie film to sound strip. She marriage Gottlieb Feich-tenbeiner in Hazel Park, Mich., on May 29, 1954. He died earlier this year on Jan. 15. Mrs. Feichtenbeiner is survived by her daughter, Trudi Angel Walkley of Paradise; sister Gertraud Bonomo of Sacramento; and a granddaughter, Trudi Lee Franson of Salt Lake City. Mass was held yesterday at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. She will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Carl Walker 6/29/2000 Carl Lee Walker couldn’t pass children without trying to make them smile. If he saw a child in a store, Mr. Walker would talk, joke and perform magic tricks, like pulling a coin out of the child’s ear. Mr. Walker, a resident of Paradise since 1976, died Sunday at age 94. He donated money every month to organizations to feed needy children. He was born to Fred and Julia Walker in Ketchum, Okla. Mr. Walker worked as a sheepherder and broke horses before he bought his own ranch in Oroville in 1947. He leveled the land, dug wells and raised cattle without hired help for 30 years. He enjoyed horses, and he made drawings of them and other animals for his children. Mr. Walker also handcrafted mailboxes to look like a motorcycle, tractor and other machines. He used parts off of an old tractor to weld a replica of a tractor, complete with a metal man in the seat. He attended the Paradise Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was predeceased by his wife, M. Elizabeth Walker. She died 15 years ago on the same date Mr. Walker died. His survivors are sons, Carl Jr. and Randy of Paradise; daughters, Elizabeth Carroll of Paradise, Elaine Smith of Stockton, Sharon Lemin of Napa, Jean Lea of Folsom and Becky Olson of Benicia; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great- grandchildren. Visitation will be today at the Rose Chapel Mortuary from 4 to 8 p.m. The service will be tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Rose Chapel. He will be buried icon in Memorial Park Cemetery in Oroville, next to his wife. Memorial contributions can be made to the Adventist Development and Relief Agency, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Springs, Md. 20904, or to Feed The Children. Sharon Crafton 7/1/2000 Sharon “Shar” Crafton’s life was connected to the ocean both at birth and in death. When Mrs. Crafton was close to being born, her mother spent long days scuba diving in the ocean off of Southern California. So it came as no surprise that she grew up to be a good swimmer, Mrs. Crafton’s mother said. “Her passion was the ocean.” Mrs. Crafton, a resident of Paradise, died Monday at age 51. She asked that her ashes be spread in the ocean. She was born to Jack and Beverly Ivey in Long Beach. Mrs. Crafton’s mother often took her down to the ocean when she was a baby. She enjoyed crawling in the sand and looking at sea anemones in the tidal pools. All through her years, she loved to swim every chance she got. She also enjoyed motorcycles and rode a Harley Davidson with her husband in Paradise parades. Rabbits, especially ones with floppy ears, appealed to her. She kept rabbits and made toy rabbits too. Her mother described Mrs. Crafton as very artistic in just about anything she tackled, with a good eye for color. She painted oils of mountain scenes and baskets of flowers. And every year, she created large gardens. Mrs. Crafton worked as a financial director for Riverside County. And she started a drug rehabilitation program in San Bernardino. She had lived in Paradise for the last 18 years, but she also moved back and forth between Chico and Paradise before then. She had worked as a bookkeeper and financial advisor for doctors in Paradise and for Sierra Sunrise in Chico for the past three years. She helped found Catalyst, a center for abused women in Chico. Mrs. Crafton marriage Danny Crafton in 1984. She died in a San Francisco hospital after her liver and kidneys failed. She is survived by her husband, Danny of Paradise; a son, John Michael Crafton of Paradise; her parents, Jack Ivey of Idaho and Beverly Cuddy of Paradise; a brother, Philip Walker of Susanville; and a sister, Andrea Roll of Westminster. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Calvary Chapel of Paradise, where she was a member, or to the California Pacific Medical Center’s foundation, P.O. Box 7999, San Francisco, 94120. A memorial service will be held Wednes-day at the Calvary Chapel of Par-adise, in Mag-alia, at 11 a.m. Sally Caglia 7/1/2000 A resident of Magalia, Sally Sophia Caglia enjoyed knitting, crocheting, pottery, painting and bowling. She died in her home June 19. Mrs. Caglia was 79. She was born to Timotheo and Dominicia Fisher in Summit, Ill. She marriage Lou Caglia in 1968 in Gardnerville, Nev. She was a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Mrs. Caglia is survived by her husband, Lou of Magalia; daughters, Sandy Stocking of Madison, Ill., Danielle Smith Dyer of Indiana, Laetitia Rodriguez of Los Banos; sons, Timothy Michals of Milpitas, Robert Michals of San Jose, Paul Michals of San Jose and Dominic Caglia of San Jose; brother, Alex Fisher of Wisconsin; sister, Anne Oleander, of Illinois; 18 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. She will be buried icon at Glen Oaks Memorial Park; arrangements are being handled by Brusie Funeral Home. A memorial service was held June 24 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Chico. Memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Hospice in care of Brusie Funeral Home. Mae Lundgren 7/1/2000 A resident of Paradise for 10 years and a member of Senior Singles, Mae F. Lundgren died at Feather River Hospital on Thursday. She was 84. Mrs. Lundgren was born to Carl and Agda Norberg in Chicago. For 20 years, she was a layout typist for North American Rockwell Aerospace Division. She enjoyed shopping, reading, watching old movies on television and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the Ebell Club in Fullerton. Her husband, Ernest Robert Lundgren, died in 1983. She is survived by daughters, Carol Peterson of Paradise and Sandra Wilson of Paradise; a twin brother, Maynard Norberg of Blue Island, Ill.; a sister, Myrtle Orlando of Chicago; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be today from 1 to 5 p.m. at Rose Chapel Mortuary. She will be buried icon in a Cemetery in Chicago. Memorial contributions can be made to the Paradise Animal Shelter Helpers. James Medve 6/10/2000 Accomplished violinist James Coleman Medve used to play for the officers and for special events when he served as a master sergeant with the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1946. Medve, a Paradise resident since 1981, died at Cypress Acres in Paradise last Thursday. He was 86. Born in Columbus, Ohio, to James and Elizabeth Medve, he learned to play the violin from his father as well as from professional lessons. He was stationed at Camp Barkeley in Abilene, Texas, during his service in the Army. On January 14, 1944, he marriage Amanda N. Allen in Rockford, Ill. Before his retirement, Mr. Medve was a corrugated box salesman for the box division of Continental Can Company. He moved to Paradise from LaHabra, where he attended the Paradise Alliance Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, James Alan Medve of Alamo, and Ronald Coleman Medve of Mission Viejo; sister, Blanche W. Robey of Columbus, Ohio; and five grandchildren. A celebration of life service was held yesterday followed by private family services at Paradise Cemetery. Hilas Ashley 6/13/2000 One of the first residents of the Paradise Pines development who helped develop many community services in the area, Hilas Charles Ashley, 92, died Thursday at Sunbridge in Paradise. Born in Flandreau, S.D., to Jesse and Loretta Ashley, he moved to Capay as a young boy. In 1932, he graduated from college with highest honors with a degree in electrical and mechanical engineering. He marriage Florence Hahn in Berkeley in 1932. Before joining Standard Oil as a designing engineer in 1937, Mr. Ashley designed and supervised construction of the largest atmospheric cooling tower ever built. He was appointed chief engineer at Standard Oil’s refinery in El Segundo in 1948. While there, he was elected as a trustee for El Camino College, where he served as president of the board for three terms. After retiring from Standard Oil’s corporate engineering office in San Francisco, the Ashleys moved to the Paradise Pines in 1970. Mrs. Ashley died in 1982, and Mr. Ashley marriage Ida Swihart of Magalia in 1987. Mr. Ashley helped establish the Del Oro Homeowners’ Association and the Upper Ridge Coordinating Council and served as chairman of both organizations several times. He also served on the board of the DeSabla Volunteer Fire Department and volunteered for Hospice of the Ridge, helping to build the organization’s first thrift shop. A member of Sons in Retirement, the Paradise Elks Lodge and the Craig Memorial Congregational Church, Mr. Ashley supported various community causes, including the Paradise Performing Arts Center, Meals on Wheels, Millie’s Place and Feather River Hospital, as well as scholarships for engineering students at his alma mater, the University of California, Berkeley. He enjoyed artistic woodworking, fishing, world travel and camping. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Donald of Waldport, Ore. A memorial service for Mr. Ashley will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Craig Memorial Congregational Church. Memorial contributions can be made to the church. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Lee Paradise 6/13/2000 Paradise resident Lee A. Paradise, who owned and operated the Lee A. Paradise Texaco Service in downtown Chico and Paradise for 33 years, died Saturday. He was 81. Born in Laconia, N.H., to Arthur and Eva Paradise, he served in the U.S. Army from 1936 to 1939. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Franklin CV13 in the South Pacific. After the war, he worked as a police officer in Laconia for five years. Mr. Paradise moved to Chico in 1950. In addition to his business, he served as the Captain of the Butte County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse, which he was a member of for 30 years. He retired in 1982. A member of the Chico Masonic Lodge No. 111, F & AM, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1555, the American Legion Chico Post No. 17, the Paradise Elks Lodge No. 2026 and a past member of the Chico Elks Lodge No. 423, Mr. Paradise was also a volunteer for the veterans’ transportation service. A prominent horseman, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and carpentry. He is survived by his sons, Robert of Aptos, and Albion of Fairfield; daughters, Beverly Obermiller of Mt. Shasta, and Patricia Fraters of Chico; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in care of the Newton Bracewell Funeral Home of Chico, which is handling the arrangements. A visitation was held yesterday, and a funeral service will be held today at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. A private Burial will take place at Chico Cemetery at a later date. Bennie Cline 6/13/2000 A Paradise Pines resident since 1964, Bennie Mae Cline died Saturday. She was 77. Mrs. Cline was born in Shawnee, Okla., to Benjamin Mattingly and Delia Teeples Mattingly. Her father died of scarlet fever the month before she was born. She and her mother were taken into the home of Mrs. Mattingly’s father, Charles Teeples, where Mrs. Cline was raised with several aunts and uncles. The entire family moved to California in 1929 and settled in Butte County, where Mrs. Cline attended schools in Gridley. The family, including Mrs. Cline’s new stepfather, Clyde Griggs, moved to Fortuna where Mrs. Cline went to school until World War II started. Mrs. Cline then moved to San Francisco and eventually went to work for Pacific Bell as an operator before moving up to supervisor. During this period, she met and marriage Edwin Siebert. She moved to Chico and continued to work for the phone company. After divorcing Mr. Siebert in 1960, she was transferred by Pacific Bell to Sunnyvale, where, in 1962, she met and marriage R. Grant Cline. The Clines purchased their home in the Pines in 1964 and have lived there ever since. Mrs. Cline was an active member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Magalia congregation since she was baptized in 1972. She was an active minister and conducted many Bible studies. After Mr. Cline retired in 1982, the couple used their pickup truck and travel trailer to travel throughout the Northwest, including trips to Montana, Washington, Oregon and up and down the coast of California. Mrs. Cline especially enjoyed taking trips to Bodega Bay, where she would work on sewing projects while her husband fished. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Cline is survived by her stepdaughters, Bonnie Cline Austin, and Patti Cline Higgins; her stepsons, Donald, and Richard; several grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Magalia Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Chapel of the Pines of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Eunice Robinett 6/13/2000 Six days after she was reported missing, Eunice Mary Robinett was found dead Friday about two miles from her Magalia home. An Alzheimer’s disease patient, Mrs. Robinett had wandered away from her home last week in the middle of the night. According to the sheriff’s report, she had apparently slipped and fallen down a steep embankment to a creek where she sustained injuries to her head and leg. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection conducted a 30-man search of the area that they had planned on discontinuing on Sunday if Mrs. Robinett hadn’t been located. Mrs. Robinett was 77. Born in Mammoth, Utah, to Anton and Mary Hegna, she was manager of the school cafeteria at the Port Hueneme High School District for 26 years before retiring. She lived in Port Hueneme from 1963 to 1984, when she moved to Magalia. A lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she attended Paradise Ward III. She enjoyed taking walks, gardening, cooking and swimming. She loved the beach. She is survived by her husband, Donald; daughters, Denise Harrison of Colorado Springs, Colo., Patricia Stecz of Medina, Ohio, Pamela Fricker of Rawlings, Md., Melanie Leasure of Modesto, Cathy Robinett of Oakview, and Christina Robinett of Santa Barbara; son, Greg of Manhattan Beach; brother, Bert Dahl of Oakview; sister, Gladys Sorenson of West Jordan, Utah; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her son, Jeffery, who died last year. A memorial service was held yesterday. Cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary and inurnment is scheduled for Ivy Lawn Cemetery in Ventura. Chapel of the Pines of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Minnie Stewart 6/13/2000 Former Paradise resident Minnie Cobell Stewart, a member of the American Indian Montana Blackfoot Tribe, died in Stockton on Monday, May 29. She was 81. Born in Browning, Mont., she attended the Cut Bank Boarding School as a child. She marriage Grover Stewart in 1939 and moved to California in 1942. She moved to the Ridge in 1988, and lived here until 1999. Mrs. Stewart is survived by her daughters, Lona McCallister of Livermore, Gloria Monares of Stockton, and Susan Stewart Medicinehorse of Bozeman, Mont.; son, Thomas of Yorba Linda; sister, Pearl Harrington of Valier, Mont.; brother, Raymond Talk of Seattle, Wash.; and 18 grandchildren. She is predeceased by her daughter, Kathryn Stewart. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to U.C. Irvine Medical Center, Transplantation Research, 101 City Dr. S.-Bldg. 26, Room 1001, Orange, CA 92868-3298. Mrs. Stewart is buried icon at the Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman, Mont. The Dokken-Nelson Funeral Home of Bozeman, Mont., is handling the arrangements. Phoebe Benson 6/15/2000 A registered nurse for over 35 years, Para-dise resident Phoebe Rose Benson died Sunday at Feather River Hospital, where she had previously worked. She was 75. Born in El Monte to Edward R. and Mildred M. Benson, she graduated from El Monte High School in 1943 and received her nursing degree from the Los Angeles School of Nursing in 1947. While in Los Angeles, Ms. Benson worked at Los Angeles General Hospital and the City of Hope Hospital. She was also a nurse at the San Carlos Indian Reservation in Arizona. While in Paradise, she worked at Butte County Hospital in Oroville and at Feather River. Ms. Benson enjoyed fishing and rock-hounding. She loved animals and was devoted to her small dogs. She is survived by many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Paradise Animal Shelter. A private sea scattering for Ms. Benson will be held off of the coast of Marin County. The Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico Branch, is handling the arrangements. Leigh Collins 6/15/2000 A former Paradise resident who was a physician at California State Unive-rsity, Chico, while he lived here, Dr. Leigh George Collins, M.D., died at the Brentwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Hospital Sunday. He was 88. Born in West Point, Neb., to George and Minnie Collins, he served as a captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II. He graduated from the University of Nebraska and Creighton Medical School in Omaha. Mr. Collins was a longtime Pomona resident, where he practiced for 33 years, delivering thousands of babies. He was known to his patients there as “Uncle Doc.” He was a physician at CSU, Chico for 12 years, and he was residing in Red Bluff at the time of his death, where he had lived for the last 10 years. Mr. Collins was a member of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, DeLeine; daughter, Cheryl Frank of Red Bluff; brother, Col. F. G. Collins, M.D., of Texas; sister, Helen Day of Indiana; one grandson; and one great-grandson. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at P.O. Box 3148, Paradise, CA 95967, or to a favorite charity. A service for Mr. Collins was held yesterday at Paradise Cemetery, his final resting place. Chapel of the Flowers of Red Bluff is handling the arrangements. Robert Hodges 6/15/2000 A former member of the Paradise Elks Lodge and a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Magalia resident Robert S. Hodges, 91, died on May 23. Born in Blandinsville, Ill., to Myra and John Hodges, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In sales all of his life, he worked for over 30 years at I. Magnin’s Department Store. He had lived in Magalia since 1985. Mr. Hodges enjoyed dancing, music and especially playing the organ. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Donna K.; daughter, Helen Burge of Magalia; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the local Hospice or to the American Cancer Society in care of Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. A memorial mass for Mr. Hodges will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines of Paradise, which is handling the arrangements. Magalia Cemetery will be his final resting place. Terrence Landman 6/15/2000 Lifetime Butte County resident and longtime Magalia resident Terrence Bruce Land-man died at Enloe Hospital Monday. He was 52. Born in Paradise, he suffered from degenerative heart disease. He had his first heart attack when he was 28. His doctors had told him he could not take any pressures and should not work. Before his death, he had had two open heart surgeries and seven bypasses. He graduated from Gridley High School and spent three years in college. Mr. Landman moved to Magalia from Gridley in 1972, and he marriage Deanna E. Marley on April 6, 1991, in Reno, Nev. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his stepson, Rory Benedict of San Jose. A private memorial for Mr. Landman will be held at a later date. Private inurnment will follow cremation at Chapel of the Pines of Paradise, which is handling the arrangements. Herbert Johnson 6/15/2000 Paradise resident Herbert Edwin Johnson, former Golden Gloves boxer and semi-professional football player, died Saturday at his home. He was 78. Born in Seattle to Carl and Ethel Johnson, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II as a combat sergeant and was at the Battle of Guadal Canal. A salesman all his life, he also owned a furniture manufacturing company and a farm, and was also an inventor. He was known for his sense of humor and his storytelling. His caretaker, Viviana Ramos, cared for him until the last day of his life. Mr. Johnson is survived by his daughters, Mari, and Ceanne; son, Craig; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary where cremation will also take place. Inurnment will be in private. Chapel of the Pines of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Lucille Morris 6/17/2000 An accounting teacher at Ventura College for 31 years, Paradise resident Lucille Terry Morris died Thursday at Feather River Hospital. She was 82. Born in Half Moon Bay, to John J. and Fannie Terry, she graduated from Half Moon Bay High School in 1935. She received her bachelor of science degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where she was pledged to Beta Gamma Sigma as a business honorary. She received her master of science degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she was pledged to Beta Alpha Psi as an accounting honorary. She taught business subjects in high schools in McCloud, Half Moon Bay and Pleasanton bofore working at Ventura College, where she retired in 1978. In 1942, she marriage Robert Martee, who was later killed in action during World War II. She marriage H. Verlin “Smiley” Morris in 1951. A life member of the Delta Kappa Gamma society, the California Teachers’ Association, and the National Education Association, Mrs. Morris was also a member of the Paradise United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, the Paradise and Butte County Retired Teachers, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Native Daughters of the Golden West and the Paradise Genealogy Society. She enjoyed travel, reading, sewing and gardening. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sister, Louisa DeKrause of Redwood City; stepdaughter, Judy Bates of Grover City; one niece; one nephew; and several great-nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Mrs. Morris will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Paradise United Methodist Church. Her cremated remains will be scattered at sea off of the coast of Marin County. The Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico Branch, is handling the arrangements. Carol Burket 6/17/2000 After many surgeries and a long struggle, Paradise resident Carol Ann Burket died of lung disease at her home last Saturday. She was 65. Born in Toledo, Ohio, to Edward and Edna Selter, she attended the University of Toledo. Mrs. Burket was employed in human resources at Systron Donner in Concord, where she later became personnel manager and then training and regulatory affairs manager. She also had her own business, “Carol Burket, H R Specialist on-call.” She enjoyed working crossword puzzles on a daily basis with her husband of 45 years, James Daniel Burket. She also enjoyed spending time with her five cats and socializing with her friends at Ron’s Lounge and Shenani-gan’s. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Burket is survived by her daughter, Brenda Montero of Paradise; sons, Brian of Paradise, and Brett of Laguna Hills; sister, Phyllis Hughes of Houston, Texas; two granddaughters; and three grandsons. Contributions in her name can be made to the Paradise Hospice, the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Society. At her request, no services will be held. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Paul Reiling 6/17/2000 Recipient of the U.S. Army Bronze Star, while serving in the infan-try, during World War II, Paradise resident Paul D. Reiling, 79, died Tuesday. Born in Brookville, Ohio, to Lloyd and Nellie Davis Reiling, he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor of science degree in forestry. He retired from Lassen National Forest as an administrative officer after working for the forestry department for 30 years. Mr. Reiling volunteered for the Chico Nature Center as its financial manager in accounting for 9 years. He also volunteered for several other nature, forest and environmental organizations. He was an avid fisherman and hiker and was accomplished in lapidary work. He is survived by his sister, Lillyan Leland of Paradise. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Chico Nature Center. The Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico Branch, is handling the arrangements. Thomas Goguen 6/17/2000 Sheet metal designer, multi-faceted artist and ardent motorcyclist Thomas Goguen, 83, died Thursday. He had been a Magalia resident for the past 21 years. Born in Canada, Mr. Goguen often worked with wood to produce his art, but he also made pictures out of pounded copper and sculpted with metal. Many residents have seen his unique mailbox, designed out of metal to look like a stagecoach. He particularly enjoyed riding his motorcycle in the mountains. Mr. Goguen is survived by his wife, Gerda “Blondie;” brother, Frank; sisters, Julie and Hope; and several nieces and nephews. No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s favorite charity or to the Paradise Hospice. Cremation will be held at Bidwell Chapel of Chico, which is handling the arrangements. Emogene Gibbons 6/17/2000 A Butte County resident for the past 50 years and current Stirling City resident, Emogene Ruth “Pat” Gibbons died Thursday at Sierra Sunrise in Chico. She was 88. Born in Shawnee, Okla., to Warren and Viola Davis, she lived there until she was 9 years old, when she moved to the Los Angeles area. A member of the First Assembly of God Church in Paradise, she liked to collect antiques, and she owned the “Heirloom Shop” in Oroville. A professional seamstress, she also liked to embroider. Mrs. Gibbons is survived by her daughters, Virginia Rice of Stirling City, and Marionne Myers of Chester; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to Gideons International in care of Sorensen’s Affordable Mor-tuaries of Chico, which is handling the arrangements. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Mrs. Gibbons will be buried icon in Memorial Park Cemetery in Oroville. Robert Hodges 6/17/2000 A former member of the Paradise Elks Lodge and a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Magalia resident Robert S. Hodges, 91, died on May 23. Born in Blandinsville, Ill., to Myra and John Hodges, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In sales all of his life, he worked for over 30 years at I. Magnin’s Department Store. He had lived in Magalia since 1985. Mr. Hodges enjoyed dancing, music and especially playing the organ. He is survived by his daughter, Helen Burge of Magalia; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Donna K. Memorial contributions can be made to the local Hospice or to the American Cancer Society in care of Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. A memorial mass for Mr. Hodges will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines of Paradise, which is handling the arrangements. Vivian Callaway 6/20/2000 A Butte County resident for the past 45 years and a current Paradise resident, Vivian Margaret Callaway died Friday at Cypress Acres. She was 87. Born in Elkhorn to William and Hattie Beckley, she lived there until she moved to Butte County. She owned and operated a guest home in Gridley for 15 years. A lifetime member of the Assembly of God Church, Mrs. Callaway enjoyed writing poetry, painting in oils, cake decorating, acting, studying the Bible, telling stories and working in her flower garden. She is survived by her daughter, Pat Harrison of Biggs; sons, Dick of Chico, Don of Magalia, Robert of Woodland, Bill of Biggs, and Tom of North Highlands; sisters, Beth Beckley of Roseville, Barbara Pirtle of Roseville, and Phyllis Benvenuti of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; 25 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Earl Thomas Callaway, who died in 1989; son, Danny, who died in 1997; grandson, Craig, who died in 1981; three sisters; and two brothers. Memorial contributions can be made to the Biggs Community Church Assembly of God in care of Sorensen’s Affordable Mortuaries of Chico, which is handling the arrangements. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., tomorrow, at the Biggs Community Church Assembly of God. Mrs. Callaway will be buried icon in the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery District in Gridley. Eric Johnson 6/20/2000 Former World War II U.S. Army serviceman and 28 year Paradise resident Eric O. Johnson, 92, died at Feather River Hospital Friday. Born in San Francisco to Peter and Ericka Johnson, he worked in the printing business for 60 years and was last employed by the Hartford Insurance Company before his retirement. He moved to Paradise from Redwood City. A member of the Paradise Seventh-day Adventist Church, Mr. Johnson enjoyed gambling and bowling. He is survived by his brother, Nils of Rhonert Park; and his stepdaughter, Charlene Bruechle of Big Bear Lake. He is predeceased by his wife, Christine, who died in 1999; brother, Leonard; and twin sister; Svea Rothe. Memorial contributions can be made to the Paradise Hospice and Homecare. At Mr. Johnson’s request, no services will be held. His final resting place will be Paradise Cemetery. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Gladys Estes 6/20/2000 A registered nurse for 43 years at Feather River Hospital and a Paradise resident for 37 years, Gladys Ida Estes died at her home Sunday. She was 86. Born in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., to Harry and Helen Scofield, Mrs. Estes moved to Paradise from Auburn. A member of the Paradise Seventh-day Adventist Church, she loved to walk and knit. She is survived by her son, Roger D. Estes of Paradise. She is predeceased by her husband Leonard D. Estes, who died on May 16, 1995. At Mrs. Estes’ request, no services are planned. Private inurnment will take place at Paradise Cemetery. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Frederick Frost 6/22/2000 As an avid bird lover, Frederick L. Frost, 69, made bird houses and bird feeders - and he spent hours watching birds around his Paradise home. Mr. Frost died in Paradise on Sunday. As an aeronautical engineer specializing in checking designs, he worked more than 41 years on various satellite projects. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He graduated from Buffalo College for Teachers in New York with a degree in secondary education. Mr. Frost was a member of Paradise Elks Lodge Post 2026 and a member of the Audubon Society. Besides his enthusiasm for birds, Mr. Frost enjoyed his work, rose gardening, cooking, fishing and bonsai trees. He also liked investing in the stock market. He was born to Robert and Irene Frost in Buffalo, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Caroline, whom he marriage on Dec. 28, 1999, a second marriage. He is also survived by three daughters, Elizabeth Flones of Aptos, Pamela Simion of Miami, Patricia Witt of Aspen, Colo.; son David of Salinas; brother Edward of Alden, N.Y.; and sister Linda Morgan of Titusville, Fla. He is predeceased by his brother Robert, who died in 1998. The family requests that donations be made to the American Lung Association in lieu of flowers. Inurnment will be private. The memorial will be tomorrow at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home. James Powers 6/1/2000 Magalia resident James Gilbert Powers, who served in the U.S. Navy with the rank of Ammuntion-2C during World War II, died at Feather River Hospital yesterday. He was 79. Born in Charlevoix, Mich., to Abba Bell Pumfrey and Harry G. Powers, he graduated from Northrop University in Los Angeles. Mr. Powers worked for Northrop Aircraft Corporation as a mechanic for 15 years. He marriage Marion Lindsey on Dec. 23, 1972, in Westlake. A member of the Table Mountain Lodge No. 124, the Elks Lodge No. 2026, the High Twelve and the Magalia Community Church, Mr. Powers loved to travel. He visited Australia, Malaysia, Bali, Europe, Japan and China. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Gary J. Powers of Gardnerville, Nev., Howard Knott of Hope, Idaho, and Harold Knott of Tuolumne; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s favorite charity. A visitation will be held tomorrow from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, and a funeral service will be held Saturday at the Old Magalia Church in Magalia at 10 a.m. Mr. Powers’ final resting place will be in Green Hill Cemetery in San Pedro. Chapel of the Pines of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Joyce Turner 6/1/2000 After a three-month battle with an illness, Paradise resident Joyce Turned died in Chico Saturday. She was 65. Born in San Diego to Ernest and Ruth Woodward, she graduated from Coronado High School. She marriage Kenneth Turner on Aug. 31, 1957, in San Jose, and the couple moved from Campbell to Paradise in 1988. Mrs. Turner worked as a teacher’s aide in the Campbell Library and the Paradise Library, and was also a volunteer worker for 10 years. She became involved in the church in 1958, and had been involved in local prayer groups ever since. In addition to her husband of 42 years, she is survived by sons, Donald of Sacramento, and Robert of Fremont; daughter, Sharron of Santa Cruz; and sister Carol Woodward of Seattle. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Bidwell Chapel of Chico, which is handling the arrangements. A service will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Bidwell Chapel at 341 West 3rd St. in Chico. Mrs. Turner’s final resting place will be at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Sylva Kuykendall 6/1/2000 A homemaker for 50 years and a part-time receptionist at the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital as well as at private doctors’ offices, Paradise resident Sylva Winnifred Kuykendall died at Chico Creek Sunday. She was 76. Born in Colfax, Wis., to Sewel and Clara Sivertson, she moved from Colfax to California at the age of 16 and settled in Gonzales, near Salinas. She marriage Max Kuykendall in 1941. A member of the Paradise Lutheran Church, Mrs. Kuykendall was also a former member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Salinas, and she often donated time at church. She enjoyed cooking Norwegian dishes, painting murals, dancing, making ceramics and listening to all kinds of music and especially radio talk shows. In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons, Steven M. of Summit Lake, Wash., and Philip J. and Keith, both of Chico; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the Lay Ministry Fund of the Paradise Lutheran Church in care of Sorensen’s Affordable Mortuary in Chico, which is also handling the arrangements. A funeral service will be held at the Faith Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Mrs. Kuykendall will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. Blain Thorpe 6/1/2000 Former Paradise resident Blain Earl Thorpe, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 as a ship’s cook 1C and received the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal with two stars, the American Area Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal, died last Thursday in Vacaville. He was 84. Born in Walla Walla, Wash., to Earl B. and Maude Thorpe, Mr. Thorpe was employed as a clerk at Safeway for 26 years. He loved fishing and hunting, and he had only moved from Paradise last year. Mr. Thorpe is survived by his son, Jack of Montrose, Colo.; two grandchildren; and two nephews. He is predeceased by his wife, Susan, who died in 1987 in Paradise; and by his sister, Lois Hibbard. Graveside services were held yesterday. Mr. Thorpe’s final resting place is next to his wife in Paradise Cemetery. Chapel of the Pines of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Polly Bleeker 6/1/2000 Magalia resident Polly H. Bleeker, 76, who had been active in the Paradise Pines Property Owners’ As-sociation since she moved to the Ridge in 1996, died Monday at Feather River Hospital. Born in Los Angeles to Harry and Bertress Frum, she was a lifelong homemaker. She had lived in Orange County from 1960 to 1996 before moving to Magalia from San Juan Capistrano. Mrs. Bleeker enjoyed cooking and decorating, and was a member of the Paradise Alliance Church. She is survived by her daughters, Michelle Jackson of Chico, Fayedra Matthes of Santa Cruz, and Melanie Gargano of Laguna Nigel; sister, Melva Glavas of Newport Beach; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She is predeceased by her husband, Melvin, who died in 1996. A memorial service for Mrs. Bleeker will be announced at a later date. She will be cremated and scattered with her husband near Pacific Grove. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Byron Smythe 6/3/2000 Magalia resident Byron Meredith Smythe, listed in Microsoft Magazine as a mover and a shaker of people in high technology died Tuesday at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. A member of the Who’s Who Registry of Global Business Leaders, he was 46. Born in Plymouth, England, to Maxene and James Smythe, he was raised in Kent, England, and he attended Ambassador College - an American college - in Bricket Wood, England, where he won a scholarship to attend their campus in Pasadena in 1972. He earned an associate’s degree in electronic engineering in 1982 and a bachelor’s in computer systems engineering in 1992. He marriage his wife, Renee M., in 1973. Mr. Smythe traveled the world giving magazine interviews, introducing new products and giving seminars on electronic technology in Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Europe and the U.S. He spoke French, German, Irish and English. He was a resident of Union City before moving to Magalia four years ago. Mr. Smythe enjoyed playing the guitar, flower gardening, amateur photography and was an avid reader. He had written a novel and published a book of poetry in England. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Brendan of Magalia; daughters, Serena Smythe-Ecton of Burlingame, and Robyn Smythe of Magalia; mother, Maxene of Northern Ireland; brother, Peter of Beverly, England; sisters, Kerina Clarke of Omagh, Northern Ireland, and Mandy McLister of Ballymena, Northern Ireland; four grandchildren; and three nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions can be made to the National Brain Tumor Foundation or to the Paradise Hospice in care of Sorensen’s Affordable Mort-uary of Chico, which is handling the arrangements. A celebration of life for Mr. Smythe will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the mortuary. Mr. Smythe’s remains will be scattered at sea. Rose Goodwin 6/3/2000 After an extended illness, Magalia resident and professional belly dancer Rose Ann Goodwin died of cancer at her home Thursday. She was 53. Born in Santa Monica to Marvin and Ada Miller, she attended schools in Rosemead. Before moving to Magalia, Mrs. Goodwin was an office manager for Arthur Cox and Sons, and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi in San Bernardino County. She was an artist who enjoyed painting, gardening and the Internet. She is survived by her parents, Marvin and Ada Miller of Magalia; sisters, Sally Miller of Paradise, and Lillian Budge of Kent, Wash.; brother, Michael Miller of Virginia Beach, Va.; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Paradise Hospice, 1295 Bille Road, Paradise, CA 95969. Private family services will be held at a later date. The Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico Branch, is handling the arrangements. Paula Acuna 6/3/2000 Former Paradise resident Paula Acuna, 86, who had moved to Richland, Wash., in May of last year, died Wednes-day after suffering a stroke. Born in Nashville, Tenn., to George and Matilda Ainslie, she was marriage and raised her family in Tennessee. After her husband, Allen Anderson, died in 1966, she moved to Southern California, where she worked as a secretary in the aerospace industry. She marriage Clarence Acuna in June 1973. The couple moved to Paradise in June 1988, to enjoy their retirement years. They attended both the Paradise Ridge and the Magalia Pines Baptist Churches. Mrs. Acuna moved to Washington after her husband died last year to be near her eldest son. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ, and had recently been playing the piano for the weekly church services she attended in Richland. She also enjoyed gardening. She is survived by her sons, Nick of Richland, Wash., and Glenn of Arlington, Texas; brother, George of Tennessee; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Clarence, Mrs. Acuna is predeceased by her son, Bill Anderson. No local services are planned. Einan’s Funeral Home in Richland, Wash., is handling the arrangements. Grace Fosdick 6/3/2000 A Paradise resident since 1988, Grace Ora Fosdick died at Feather River Hospital Saturday. She was 86. Born in Council Grove, Kan., to Roy and Fannie Fones, she spent 20 years in the restaurant business before her retirement. Her husband, Frank, died on December 16, 1987, and Mrs. Fosdick had lived in Paradise since 1988. She is survived by her daughters, Ora Lee Grumbles of Paradise, Freda Barnes of Grass Valley, and Cora McDonald of Visalia; sons, Roy of Mission Viejo, and Frank of Oroville; sister, Marian Poe of Mission Viejo; brother, Ray Fones of Spokane, Wash.; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Private family services are planned. Mrs. Fosdick will be cremated at Chapel of the Pines of Paradise, which is handling the arrangements, and she will be inurned in Nimshew Cemetery. Marian Gath 6/3/2000 A Paradise resident for 25 years, Marian F. Gath, who worked at Sporthaven Health Club in Paradise for 18 years before her retirement in 1997, died at her home Saturday. She was 80. Born in Ponca, Neb., to Omer and Deta Douthitt, she attended Wayne University in Wayne, Neb. A caregiver and babysitter, she had moved to Paradise 25 years ago from Downey. Mrs. Gath attended the Magalia Community Church. She is survived by her son, Randall of Magalia; daughter, Debbie Leon of Anaheim Hills; and sisters, Fern O’Neill of Ponca, Neb., Lillian Lindley of Irvine, and Betty Curry of Torrance. She is predeceased by her husband, Ellis Henry Gath, who died on May 30, 1941. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Gath’s name can be made to the Paradise Hospice and Homecare. Services were held earlier this week, and Mrs. Gath’s final resting place is Paradise Cemetery. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Ruth Alford 6/6/2000 Paradise resident and previous longtime Oroville resident Ruth Fugate Alford died at Enloe Hospital Monday, May 29. She was 77. Born in Tyrone, Mo., to Joseph Kenneth and Gussie Fugate Alford, she was a grocery clerk at Safeway in Oroville for 25 years. Mrs. Alford was a member of the First Congregational Church, Oroville. She is survived by two grandsons, two granddaughters, one great-grandson, one niece, and one nephew. She is predeceased by her husband, who died last year; and by her only child, James, who died in 1983. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Congregational Church Youth Fund in Oroville. Services for Mrs. Alford were held Saturday. She was buried icon following cremation. The Oroville Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Thelma Apperson 6/6/2000 A former Paradise resident for 14 years, Thelma Laura Apperson died Saturday in Auburn. She was 87. Born in Pontiac, Mich., she had been a resident of Auburn for the past 23 years since she left Paradise. Mrs. Apperson was a member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Franklin of Nevada; son, Robert; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She is predeceased by her husband, Charles E. Apperson. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in Paradise Cemetery. Chapel of the Hills of Auburn is handling the arrangements. Mary Aggers 6/8/2000 Formerly a registered nurse at Feather River Hospital for 10 years, Mary Alice Aggers, 76, died at Cypress Acres in Paradise Sunday. Born in Wessington, S.D., to Harley and Anna Hollister, she attended both Sonoma State and Walla Walla College. A nurse for 45 years, Mrs. Aggers nursed veterans during World War II, worked at Ft. Lewis Army Hospital and Pacific Union Hospital along with several others, and was also a public health care nurse. She moved to Paradise in 1978 from St. Helena, and retired after her employment at Feather River. Mrs. Aggers was a member of the Paradise Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Dorcas Society. She enjoyed outdoor activities and traveling with her husband, Leslie, whom she marriage in March 1988. The couple traveled to Paris, Rome, Israel and many other places. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, David Hardcastle of Vale, Ore.; stepson, Lawrence Aggers of Orcut; and four grandchildren. She is predeceased by four brothers and four sisters. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater North Valley Chapter at P.O. Box 3148, Paradise, CA 95967. A service for Mrs. Aggers will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Paradise Seventh-day Adventist Church Fellowship Center. Inurnment will be in private. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. James Medve 6/8/2000 Accomplished violinist James Cobman Medve used to play for the officers and for special events when he served as a master sergeant with the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1946. Medve, a Paradise resident since 1981, died at Cypress Acres in Paradise last Thursday. He was 86. Born in Columbus, Ohio, to James and Elizabeth Medve, he learned to play the violin from his father. He was stationed at Camp Barkeley in Abilene, Texas, during his service in the Army. On January 14, 1944, he marriage Amanda N. Allen in Rockford, Ill. Before his retirement, Mr. Medve was a corrugated box salesman for the box division of Continental Can Company. He moved to Paradise from LaHabra, where he attended the Paradise Alliance Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, James Alan Medve of Alamo, and Ronald Coleman Medve of Mission Viejo; sister, Blanche W. Robey of Columbus, Ohio; and five grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Rose Chapel. Pastor Bob Casey will officiate, and the Paradise Veterans Council will be handling the military honors. Private family services at Paradise Cemetery will follow. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Dorothy Benjamin 6/8/2000 A Paradise resident since 1970, Dorothy Benjamin died Saturday at Paradise Health Care. She was 95. Born in Los Angeles to Roscoe and Kathryn Abger, she was an assistant manager for Horn’s Department Store before her retirement. She was a member of the World Wide Church of God. A widow, Mrs. Benjamin was an avid reader, gardener and seamstress. She is survived by her sons, Melbourne Patterson of Angwin, and Eugene and Donald Patterson, both of Paradise; daughter, Mary Kay Porter of Paradise; sister, Virginia Palm of Sunnyvale; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her son, Alan Patterson. At her request, no services are planned. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Debra Gibson-Overton 6/8/2000 Former Paradise resident Debra Kay Gibson-Overton, 41, died Sunday at her home in Chico. The coroner’s office is awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause of her sudden death. Born and raised in Nevada, she moved to Paradise when she was 15 and graduated from Ridgeview High School. She marriage David Overton in 1981 and moved to Chico. Mrs. Gibson-Overton was a beautician for three years. She was a member of the Cornerstone Ministries Church in Chico. She collected angels and exotic tropical fish for her home aquariums. She loved animals and often visited the Sacramento Zoo. She enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and family gatherings. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters, Alisa and Angela, both of Chico; sister, Rita Gibson of Southern California; and her friend and surrogate mother, Irmgard Overton, of Chico. She is predeceased by her parents, John and Juanita Gibson. Memorial contributions to Mrs. Gibson-Overton can be made to the Debra Gibson-Overton Memorial Fund in care of Sorensen’s Affordable Mortuary, Chico, CA 95928. A graveside service will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Chico Cemetery, where she will be buried. Sorensen’s Affordable Mortuaries of Chico is handling the arrangements. Helen Backstrom 6/8/2000 A former corporate secretary who enjoyed fishing and gardening, Paradise resident Helen Irene Backstrom died Friday. She was 73. Born in Glendale to A. and Hazel Brasher, she graduated from Glendale High School. A divorcee, she moved to Paradise from Desert Hot Springs. She is survived by her daughter, Linda L. Spear of Paradise; adopted son, Danial E. Cayer of Louisiana; sister, Rosalie Kerak of Paso Robles; and two granddaughters. A private celebration of her life will be held, and inurnment will also be in private. Chapel of the Pines of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Betty Forsberg 6/8/2000 After a 14-month battle with cancer, Betty Marie Forsberg died Saturday in Oroville. She was 50. Born in Fremont, Neb., to Drusilla and Gerald Forsberg, she graduated from Coronado High School in Scottsdale, Ariz., and moved to Santa Cruz in 1968. She worked in sales before entering the real estate business in San Francisco, where she won numerous productivity sales and awards. Ms. Forsberg moved to Paradise in 1991, pursued a nursing career, and worked as a licensed vocational nurse at Oroville Hospital. She enjoyed gardening, card crafting and spending time with her schnauzer, Bo Diddly. In addition to her parents, who live in Mesa, Ariz.; she is survived by sister, Jane R. Anderson, also of Mesa; one niece and one nephew; and dear friend, Don Wakefield. Memorial contributions in Ms. Forsberg’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society. Rosalyn Nelson 6/10/2000 A seven-year Paradise resident who, with her father, built the house she lived in for over 45 years in Chatsworth, Rosalyn N. Nelson died on May 26 at Cypress Acres in Paradise. She was 96. Born in Brawley to William and Nellie Hails, she was a lifelong homemaker. She marriage Thomas Nelson on November 15, 1925, in Glendale. Active in the Seventh-day Adventist Church for all her life, and particularly active with the church’s day-care program, Mrs. Nelson attended the Canoga Park Seventh-day Adventist Community Church before moving from Canoga Park to Paradise. She enjoyed crocheting, tatting and gardening, and liked to go shelling on the beaches of Mexico. She also liked to sew. She is survived by her daughter, Mildred Marada of Paradise; and two grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, who died in 1977. A service for Mrs. Nelson will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Seventh-day Adventist Church at 5720 Academy Dr. in Paradise. Pastor Russ Hager will be officiating. Mrs. Nelson will be buried icon in Chatsworth Memorial Park in Chatsworth next to her late husband. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Dorris Bodman 6/10/2000 Former Paradise resident and member of the Board of Realtors and the Business and Professional Women’s Club in Southern California, Doris Olive Bodman died at Beverly Manor Convalescent Hospital in Chico Tuesday. She was 80. Born in Elma, Wash., to Ashley and Mary Hesseltine, she was raised and attended school in Vesta and North River, Wash. In the 1970s, she attended San Bernardino Valley College and received an associate degree in sociology. She marriage Oramel Bodman in 1939 in Washington. A real estate broker prior to retiring in the early 1980s, Mrs. Bodman was affiliated with Eastern Star. She was also a member of the Catholic Church. In 1989, she moved to Paradise from Carlsbad, and then to Chico in the early 1990s. She is survived by her daughter, B. Ann Wesner of Chico; son, Gary Bodman of Temecula; brother, Walter Hesseltine of Chico; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, who died in 1990. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Peg Taylor Centor (Passages) or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Private services will be held at a later date. Mrs. Bodman will be buried icon in Paradise Cemetery. The Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico Branch, is handling the arrangements. Gertrude Wohlau 6/10/2000 A greeter at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Magalia resident Gertrude Wohlau, 80, died Sunday at her home. Born in Recklinghausen, Germany, she was a self-employed retailer. A high school graduate, she was widowed when her husband, Ferdinand Wohlau, died in 1991. A Magalia resident since 1975, Mrs. Wohlau was a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Ladies Guild; and Club Edelweiss, the German/American Club. She enjoyed bingo, crocheting, sewing, cooking and traveling. She is survived by her sons, Frank of Manteca, and Dirk of Paradise; and two granddaughters. A funeral mass for Mrs. Wohlau will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Tuesday at 11 a.m. She will be buried icon next to her husband in Magalia Cemetery. Chapel of the Pines of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Bernard Ricketts 5/23/2000 Bernard “Barney” L. Ricketts lived in Magalia for a short time before moving to Santa Maria, where he died on May 5. Ricketts was born on Dec. 9, 1924, in Fremont, Neb., where he completed high school. He graduated form the University of Redlands in 1951 and Western State University College of Law. After working for the Los Angeles County Probation Department he retired and began practicing law in Los Angeles and Orange County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II serving in the China-Burma, India Theater. He was also a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Barney is survived by his daughter, Kelly Ann Ricketts; son-in-law, Andrew; brothers, Dick Ricketts of Nevada and Glen Ricketts of California; sisters Mary Kline of New York and Yvonne Dodd of California He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Ricketts, who died in 1999. In honor of his request he was cremated. A memorial service will be held this morning at 8:30 a.m. at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Dana Point. Inurnment services following at 10 a.m. at the Ascension Cemetery in Lake Forest. Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary is handling funeral arrangements in Santa Maria. John Swift 5/23/2000 Magalia resident, John Rohyans Swift, who worked as a radio dispatcher in the Army Air Corps during World War II died on Friday, at a Paradise hospital. Swift, 80, was born to Mildred and Frank Swift on May 14, 1920 in Fort Wayne, Ind. He worked as an appraiser for the County of Nevada for 15 years. In 1998 he moved to Magalia. On March 6, 1998 he marriage Esther Perales in Canyon Bill, Ore. Swift was a member of the Catholic Church. In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Marguerite Valpey of Chico; son, Richard Swift of Sacramento and five grandchildren. Newton-Bracewell Cremation & Funeral Service of Magalia is in charge of the arrangements. Debra Mata 5/23/2000 A homemaker who enjoyed dancing, music, swimming and barbecues with her family and friends, died on Friday, of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Red Bluff. Debra Davon Mata, 41, was born in Santa Rosa on Feb. 24, 1959. A visitation will be held tomorrow from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Chapel of the Pines, and a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of the Pines on Wednesday. Mata is survived by her mother, Lorraine Diehl of Paradise; her children, David Hosmer, Jeremy Hosmer, Jason Mata, Jessika Reeves all of Paradise; grandson David Hosmer Jr. of Paradise; brothers, Richard Gifford, Sean Sampson, Les Geick, all of Paradise and Jim Underwood of Gerber; sisters, Tamanpha Sampson, Linnette Hoover, Luana Russell and Cheryl Lake, all of Paradise. Viola Kurzt 5/23/2000 A celebration of the life of Viola May Kurtz will be held Sunday, May 28, at 2 p.m. Mrs. Kurtz brought her love for Hawaii to the West Coast in the 1950s by opening a shop for Hawaiian entertainers in North Hollywood called Hawaiian Treasures. Her love for the culture continued to her death. Vi taught Hula and Tahitian dancing in association with Lei Aloha and Babe Matthew. She was closely associated with the Harry Owens Royal Hawaiian Orchestra and his South Sea Islanders Orchestra. Vi was active with the Hawaiian entertainers for many years while she continued teaching dancing on a private basis in North Hollywood and Paradise. She died on Feb. 12 . Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Margaret Russell 5/25/2000 A Paradise resident since 1976, Margaret C. Russell, 98, died at a local convalescent hospital Monday. Born in Renick, Mo., to H.D. and Ethel Wilcox, she graduated from high school and William Woods Junior College in Fulton, Mo. A lifelong homemaker, she was the widow of a U.S. Naval veteran, and she traveled extensively as a young Navy wife. She lived in Denver, Colo., during the 1930s and 1940s before moving to Southern California and eventually settling in Paradise. Mrs. Russell is survived by daughters, Virginia Leilani Weaver of Paradise, and Myran Ten Eyck of Westminster; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service for Mrs. Russell will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. Private Interment will be in Paradise Cemetery. Chapel of the Pines of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Lucille Griffin 5/25/2000 Paradise resident Lucille Kathryn Griffin died at her home Tuesday. She was 77. Born in Rockford, Ill., to William and Stella Verkuilen, she was a lifelong homemaker. She had moved from San Jose to Paradise in 1987. Mrs. Griffin is survived by a son, Robert B. Griffin Jr., of Paradise; daughters, Susan Hoover Jones of Magalia, Debra Tegelberg of Avery, and Donna Niehaus of Paradise; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at Paradise Cemetery. Pastor Dave Sweet of Calvary Chapel will officiate. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Gordon Watson 5/25/2000 A former agent for R & A Railway Express for 42 years, Paradise resident Gordon Bruce Watson died at Cypress Acres Convalescent Hospital last Thursday. He was 93. Born in Washington to George and Janette Watson, he graduated from high school and attended college for two years. Mr. Watson had been a Paradise resident since 1975. His wife, Ertle, died on August 26, 1988, and his final resting place will be in Paradise Cemetery next to her. No serviced are planned. Cremation took place at Chapel of the Pines of Paradise, which is handling the arrangements. Charles Lusk 5/25/2000 Retired police captain for the city of Oakland, Charles E. “Ed” Lusk Jr., died at Feather River Hospital on Wednesday, May 17. Mr. Lusk was born in Oregon to Charles and Muriel Lusk. He served in the U.S. Navy and had 14 years of education. He had been a Magalia resident since 1981. He is survived by his wife, Connie, whom he marriage in Carson City, Nev., in 1973; and daughter, Kerry Hook of Sacramento. At Mr. Lusk’s request, no services will be held, and inurnment will be in private. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Mark Koenig 5/25/2000 Paradise resident Mark Koenig died suddenly on Saturday. He was 37. The son of Carl Koenig and Gertrude Palmer of Paradise, Mr. Koenig enjoyed collecting and shopping for antiques, as well as cooking and baking. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Michael of Sacramento; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s favorite charity in Mr. Koenig’s memory. A private family service was held Tuesday. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Gladys Kelly 5/27/2000 Paradise resident Gladys I. Kelly, 98, died Wednesday at the hospital she worked at for the last 15 years of her career as a licensed vocational nurse. Born in Rockford, Wash., to Hardy and Rosa Thurman, she received her nursing degree from the California School of Professional Nursing in 1954. Mrs. Kelly moved to Paradise from Redondo Beach in 1958. Her last nursing job was at Cypress Acres Convalescent Hospital where she died. Fellow members of the Paradise citizens band (CB) radio club knew her by her handle, “Cokono.” She and her husband, Chauncy D. Kelly, had been members of the club for more than 30 years. She attended St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Paradise, and was a member of the Paradise Sisters of Hirem. She was also active in the Freemason organization that her husband belonged to. Mrs. Kelly enjoyed crocheting and needlepoint, and she liked to fish. Her closest surviving relative is her nephew, Bill Ferril of LaCrescenta. She is predeceased by her husband, who died in 1986. A service for Mrs. Kelly will be held today at 10 a.m. at the Cypress Acres Convalescent Hospital’s front building. Her final resting place will be Paradise Cemetery. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Jack Cahill 5/27/2000 Former Magalia resident Jack Fred Cahill, who worked as a correctional lieutenant for the state of California for 35 years before his retirement, died Tuesday at his home in Missouri. He was 74. Born in San Francisco to Fred and Ella Cahill, he served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and in the Korean War. He marriage his wife, Roberta, on Feb. 13, 1949. A member of the Paradise Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mr. Cahill lived in Magalia for seven years before moving to Gravois Mills, Mo. He enjoyed snow skiing, boating, fishing, hunting and horseback riding. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Timothy of Rantoul, Ill.; daughters, Colleen Waugh of Paradise, and Kitty Webber of Chico; brothers, Gerald of Santa Rosa, and James of Sonoma; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s favorite charity. A visitation will be held Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Rose Chapel, including a vigil service at 7 p.m. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Paradise. Mr. Cahill’s final resting place will be in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Richard Sinclair 5/27/2000 Former Magalia resident Richard G. Sinclair, 80, died Friday, May 19. Born in Oakland to Arthur and Lillian Sinclair, his entire career was spent managing, directing and consulting for large corporations and government agencies on security interests. He spent the last few years taking care of his brother, John, in San Francisco, where he was residing at the time of his death. Mr. Sinclair enjoyed traveling. He is survived by his son, Phillip; daughter, Pamela Fuller; brothers, John, and William; sister, Diane; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife, Alice. Services for Mr. Sinclair were held Thursday in Magalia. Newton-Bracewell Cremation and Funeral Service of Magalia handled the arrangements. Claude Moore 5/27/2000 A self-employed glass blower for 50 years, Paradise resident Claude E. “Bud” Moore died at Feather River Hospital Tuesday. He was 79. Born in Montana to William and Ibah Moore, he served in the Army Air Forces during World War II. An avid golfer who loved animals, Mr. Moore moved to Paradise from Los Gatos 22 years ago. He was a member of the Paradise Pines Golf Course, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the Paradise SIRS and Elks Lodge No. 2026. Mr. Moore is survived by his wife, Melba Jane, who he marriage in Reno, Nev., in 1946; daughters, Claudia Dryden of San Jose and Michaela Kuykendall of Arlington, Texas; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services for Mr. Moore were held yesterday. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements. Marian Gath 5/30/2000 Twenty-five-year Paradise resident, Marian F. Gath, died in her home on Saturday. She was 80. Mrs. Gath worked at Sporthaven Health Club for 18 years, before retiring in 1997. She was born in Ponca, Neb., to Omer and Deta Douthitt and attended Wayne University in Nebraska. She marriage Ellis Henry Gath on May 30, 1941, who preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Gath was a member of the Magalia Community Church. She is survived by her son, Randall C. Gath of Magalia; daughter, Debbie Leon of Anaheim Hills; sisters, Fern O’Neill of Ponca, Neb., Lillian Lindley of Irvine, and Betty Curry of Torrance. Visitation will be held today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Rose Chapel and services will be held at the Paradise Cemetery on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Paradise Hospice and Homecare is handling memorial contributions. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Clarence Egbert 5/30/2000 A retired United Air Lines supervisor who lived many years in Santa Clara died on Thursday. Clarence Leroy Egbert was 80. Mr. Egbert was a Reedley resident and former resident of Santa Clara. He is survived by his wife, Janice of Reedley; son, Brian Egbert of Santa Clara; daughter, Linda Reed of Paradise; brothers, Ralph Egbert of Brookings, Ore., and Ray Egbert of Visalia; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, 9 a.m. at Reedley Cemetery in Reedley. Memorial services will follow at 10 a.m. at the Reedley First Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson’s Foundation.