22 Jan 2004 Kenneth Gordon Chapman (1912‑2004) 91, passed away Jan. 18, 2004, in Crescent City. He was born May 22, 1912, to Owen and Elizabeth Chapman in Lewis, Wisc. married Juanita Newcomb on March 23, 1936.survived by his son, Kenneth Chapman ft.‑df" Crescent City; brother Marvin Chapman of Florida; and sisters Viola Yokes of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Grace Karlson of Minnesota….preceded in death by his parents Owen and Elizabeth Chapman; wife Juanita; brothers Joseph, Frederick, Owen Jr., and Walter Chapman; and sisters Velma Fredericks and Lyla Johnson. Helen Fay Kalteich (1912‑2004) 91, passed away Jan. 15, 2004, at her home in Reno, Nev. She was bom Nov. 24,1912, in Moscow, Idaho survived by nieces and nephews, Gary Kalteich of Las Vegas, Jeannine Kalteich Richert of Truckee, Calif., Carolyn Ann Kalteich Schaffer of Appel Valley, Calif.. Carl Alan Kalteich of Reno,‑Nev.,,, tarry‑Russell Kalteich, of Washington state, Nellen Murray of Nevada, Georgie Fitts of Idaho, and Patricia Bersick of Texas; and several great‑nieces and nephews. preceded in death by her husband, Carl Kalteich 24 Jan 2004 Louis J. Veerkamp (1924‑2004) 79, passed away Jan. 8, 2004, in Redlands, Calif He was born June 12, 1924, in Amsterdam, Netherlandsraised in Amsterdam and learned to speak five languagessurvived by his daughters Tina Groeneveld and Lynda Christiansen; son John Veerkamp; grandchildren, Janelle, Katie, Samuel, Justin, Danika, Chelsea, Ryan, Kodie, Nicholas, and Lindsay; and great‑grandchild Zoya. William Francis Wilson Jr. (1967‑2004) 36, passed away Jan. 21, 2004, in Crescent City. He was born March 17, 1967, in Long Beach, Califsurvived by his mother, Barbara Wilson of Vancouver, Wash.; sister Ded&ra Ann Leffiing of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and numerous extended family members throughout California 27 Jan 2004 Dr. Keller Gilday Ellis (1926‑2004) 77, passed away Jan. 22, 2004, in Brookings, Ore. He was born Feb. 15, 1926, in Crescent City to Myles and Maude Ellis….married Maralou Oneto in 1947. survived by his wife Maralou Ellis of Smith River; son Richard Ellis and wife Marilyn of Denver; daughters Carol Hill and husband Peter of Mokelumne Hill, Calif., and Rachel Sanderson of Smith River; sisters Mylouine Williams and husband Alvin of Salem, Ore., and Jane Irwin and husband Chuck; brother‑inlaw Bruce Oneto and his companion Jeri Green; grandson Bryan and Kevin Ellis, and Ryan Sanderson and wifeDanelle; granddaughters Holly Byrd and husband Darell, and Carissa Ray and husband Bob; nine great­grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. He took special pride in helping to raise his greatgranddaughter, Divina Richard D. Mitchell(1924‑2004) 76 passed away Jan. 22, 2004, in Brookings, Ore. He was born Jan. 2, 1924, in Kirkpatrick, Ohio……survived by his wife Lorraine E. Mitchell of Brookings; brothers, James Mitchell of Los Angeles; sister, Mary Gladson of San Pedro, Calif.; and niece, Susan Contreras 29 Jan 2004 Franklin Morris Jake (1935‑2004) 68, passed away Jan. 25, 2004, in Crescent City. …born Dec. 24, 1935, in Blue Creek, Calif , 45‑year resident……survived by his wife Marcie Jake; sons Franklin, Morris Jake Jr. and wife Patricia, and Stanford Jake and wife Tonya; sister Christina Kingsley; uncle Glen Moore; grandchildren Daniel Jake Feicco, and Cindy, Alicia and Janice Jake; and nephews Melvin Stokes, and Wallace and Philip Kingsley…..preceded in death by his parents Morris and Stella Jake; sister Marie Jake; and brothers Theodore Jake and David Stokes. Gordon George McNeil (1905‑2004) 98, passed away Jan. 22, 2004 , in Crescent City. …born April 21, 1905, in Lewis Creek, Calif…..survived by his wife Virginia of Crescent City; sons, Gordon McNeil Jr. and wife Barbara of Crescent City, and James Bommelyn of Fort Dick; daughters, Dora Elston of Happy Cam17; Calif., Mary Vaughn of Weaverville, A Calif., and Margaret Dietrick and husband Harry of Eagle Point, Ore.; brother Herbert McNeil of White City, Ore.; nieces Jenny, Karen and Myra Dietrick; grandchildren, Cindy Robertson of Hoopa, Calif., A) Wayne Elston and Jason McNeil, both of,Crescent City, Kristie Inge of Casper, Wyo., Lydia Elston of Eureka, George Martin McNeil Jr. of Anderson, Calif., and Chris, Clayton and Leland McNeil, all of Redding, Calif.; 24 great­grandchildren;. one great‑great‑grandson; and numerous other relatives…..preceded in death by his parents, Bona and Elsie McNeil; son George Martin McNeil; sisters Louis, Emma, Anita, Margie and Elanor; ‑brother Clyde McNeil; and five siblings who died by the age of 4. 31 Jan 2004 Neil Raymond Chaffee (1928‑2004) 75, passed away Jan. 27, 2004, at his home in Crescent City..Born June 1, 1928, in Villa Park, Calif., to Elmo Neil and Sarah Chaffee.survived by his wife Lucille Chaffee; sons Jimmy Chaffee, Ross Chaffee and wife Deborah, Robert Chaffee and wife Sharon, and John Chaffee and wife Evelyn; daughter Louise Kockritz and husband.Andrew; sister Bonnie Keil; 15 grandchildren; four great­grandchildren; and numerous other relatives in California. 5 Feb 2004 John F. Carlson (1922‑2004) 81, passed away Jan. 28, 2004, in Fresno, Calif, born Dec. 5,1922, in Libby, Mont.survived by his daughters Catherine Carlson, and Claudia Carlson; brother Norman Carlson; sisters Frances Ratcliff, Willis White, and Karen Layne; and sister‑in‑law Alma Jean Mantey …..preceded in death by his wife, Beth Carlson, and son, John Carlson. 6 Feb 2004 Darwin D. Schager (1941‑2004) 62, passed away Feb. 3, 2004, in Crescent City. He was born July 10,1941 in Sioux City, Iowa. ………survived by his wife Peggy Schager of Crescent, daughter Nicole Schager and special friend Jim Brackett of Davis, Calif.; son Drew Schager of Davis; brothers Gary and Dennis Schager, both of Napa, Calif., Ron Schager of Sacramento, and Mike and Chuck Schager, both of Fortuna, Calif.; and sisters Sharon Kelly of Jacksonville, Fla., Sandy Carr of Crescent City, Pam Hunter of Gold Beach, Ore., Debra Cargile of Bremerton, Wash., and Roxann Schager of Chapel Hill, N.C. 7 Feb 2004 Darwin D. Schager (1941‑2004) 62, passed away Feb. 3, 2004, in Crescent City, born July 10, 1941 in Sioux City, Iowa.survived by his wife Peggy Schager of Crescent City; daughter Nicole Schager and‑Al" special friend Tim Brackett of Davis, Calif.; son Drew Schager of Davis; special friends, Don and Debbie Long of Crescent City; brothers Gary and Dennis Schager, both of Napa, Calif., Ron Schager of Sacramento, and Mike and Chuck Schager, both of Fortuna, Calif.; and sisters Sharon Kelly of Jacksonville, 44 Fla., Sandy Carr of Crescent City, Pam Hunter of Gold Beach, Ore., Debra Cargile Bremerton, Wash., and Roxann Schager of Chapel Hill, N.C. Darwin Schager (Triplicate 21 Feb 2004) Our community suffered a great loss on February 3, 2004.. family would like to also thank….. 5 Feb 2004 John F. Carlson (1922‑2004) 81, passed away Jan. 28, 21004, in Fresno, Calif, born Dec. 5, 1922, in Libby, Mont. survived by his daugh­ters Catherine Carlson, and Claudia Carlson; brother Norman Carlson; sisters Frances Ratcliff, Willis White, and Karen Layne; and sister‑in‑law T, Alma Jean Mantey. preceded in death by his wife, Beth Carlson, and son, John Carlson. 11 Feb 2004 Leatha Naomi Hepp (1920‑2004) 83, passed away Feb. 8, 2004, in Crescent City, born April 22, 1920, in Napa, Idaho survived by‑ her husband Norman Hepp of Wilarnath; daughter Sherry Skaggs of Crescent City; son Ron Davis of Medford, Ore.; sister Margie Johnson of Medford, Ore.; grandchildren; Deanna Jackson, Leanna Berghagen, Bobbi Langford, Melissa Tuttle, Melony Lenover, Andrea Skaggs, and Loradona Spinas; and numerous other grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and great‑great grandchildren. Triplicate 12 Feb 2004 Thank You The McNeil Family would like to you………………Gordon McNeil Memorial Service 13 Feb 2004 Owen ‘Duane’ Tiller (1940‑2004) 63, passed away Feb. 10, 2004, in Crescent City……..born March 4, 1940, in Washington state to Thomas "Owen" and Helen Tiller. resident of Del Norte County for the past nine years. survived by his mother Helen Tiller of Crescent City; sister Louise Wilson and husband John of Crescent City; nephews, David Ralston and wife Cheryl of Idaho, and Jason Ralston and wife Mariea of Utah; nieces, Philena Barney and husband Rocky, and Philicia Andus and husband Erick, all of Utah; greatnephew Nathan Ralston of Crescent City; great‑nieces, Morgan Ralston Idaho, and Emmah Ralston of Utah; and numerous other relatives. preceded in death by his father and his brother Dale Tiller. 14 Feb 2004 Wendell "Ray" King entered into peace on February 2, 2004 survived by his wife of 41 years, Gloria Rude King, daughter Angelia, son, Jonathan, mother Sue and stepfather Jerry Wolf, and grandchildren Krystal, Candice, and Danielle, brothers Robert King, Kenny and Dee Settle, sisters, Barbara and Pete Almeda, Donna and Mike Harris, Darlene and Johnny Neves and Joann Wadsworth, and numberous nieces and nephews and their families born in Sacramento on May 5, 1939 Rolla 'Rollie'Roy Gippert (1931‑2004) 72, passed away Feb. 8, 2004, in Medford, Ore., from cancer born May 18, 1931, in Oakland, Calif., to Jack and Helen Gippert. survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy Gippert of Crescent City; daughters, June Pitcock of Paradise, Calif., and Diana AhIschlager of Medford; sons Rolla Gippert Jr. of Medford, Gary Gippert of Oroville, and Terry Gippert of Crescent City; sister Helen Gippert of Paradise; brother Bill Gippert of Paradise; five grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. preceded in death by his parents; and brothers Jack and Tom Gippert Earl 'Grandpa'Henry Rosenberg (1909‑2004) 94, passed away'Feb. 4, 2004, in Sairamento, Calif. He was born the oldest of 13 cHdt&Yi, .Dec. 13, 1909, in Inkster, Minn. survived by sons Dale Rosenberg and wife Karen ot Fortuna, Calif., and Keith Rosenberg and wife Jean of Sacramento; daughters, Ruth Burrows, and Marlene Escott and husband , George, all Of Sacramento; one brother; five sisters; grandchildren Chris Roberts and husband Steve of Loleta, Calif., Patti Holloway and husband David of North Carolina, Lindy Holloway and husband Mike of Crescent City, Renee Poteet of Missouri, and Rhonda Poteet, Kathy Rosenberg, Clifford Burrows, and Shelly Burrows, all of Sacramento; 12 great‑grandchildren; and two great­great‑grandchildren. preceded in death by his wife Florence Rosenberg; parents George and Alma Rosenberg; and numerous brothers and sisters. Edward Paul Williams (1966‑2004) 37, passed away Feb. 4, 2004, in Shawnee, Okla. He was born Sept. 15, 1966, in Glendale, Calif survived by his wife Debra Williams ‑of Crescent City; daughter Jessica Barbee 'of Killeen, Texas; parents Lloyd and Georginia Williams of Shawnee; brothers Matt Williams of Long Branch, N.J., and Owen Williams and wife Brandy of Los Angeles;, granddaughters Alexys and Pamela; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He and his granddaughter Alexys were inseparable 17 Feb 2004 Edward Paul Williams (1966‑2004) 37, passed away Feb. 4, 2004, in Shawnee, Okla. born Sept. 15, 1966, in Glendale, Calif. survived by his wife Debra Williams of Crescent City; step­daughter Jessica Barbee of Killeen, Texas; parents Lloyd and Georginia Williams ' 6f Shawnee; brothers Matt Williams of Long Branch, N.J., and Owen Williams and wife Brandy of Los Angeles; granddaughters Alexys and Pamela; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. 19 Feb 2004 Pennie LaRae Ward Lund (1955­-2004) 48, passed away Feb. 15, 2004, born April 8, 1955, in Crescent City. survived by her husband George Lund of Klamath; mother Sue Ward of Crescent City; father B.J. Ward and his companion Pat Procter of Klamath; sons Joshua Kula and wife Sara, and Brandon Samples Ward, all of Del Norte County; daughters Sausha Rowe, and Brigette Finigan, both of Del Norte County; grandmother Dorothy Lopez Frye Williams; grandchildren Dottie Hatter, Dustyn Sugar‑Foot Hatter, Izaaik Nic­Wich Rowe, Larami, Jaycie and Doso'n Kula, and Tim Haylett; niece Amber Ward; and nephew Billy J. Ward. preceded in death by her brother Lewis Ward and grandfather William Frye. Pamela Louise (DrVol Venturi) Niesen (1944‑2004) 59, passed away Dec. 29, 2003, bom Aug. 20,1944, in Macon, Ga. survived by her husband Clyde Niesen of Sa# Rafael, Calif.; daughter Kim Venturi of San Rafael; stepdaughter Dawn Venturi of Crescent City; mother Evelyn Vinal and stepfather Marty DrVol of San Louis Obispo, Calif.; sister Michelle ‑DrVol; niece Briana DrVol; exhusband Ron Venturi and numerous extended family members. preceded in death by her grandparents Tab and Louise Marquez, with whom she has been buried in San Louis Obispo. 20 Feb 2004 #1 Pennie La Rae Ward Lund (1955‑2004) 48, passed away Feb. 15, 2004, at Stanford Medical Center in Stanford, Calif. bom April 8, 1955, in Crescent City. survived by her husband George Lund of Klamath; mother Sue Ward of. Crescent City; father BJ Ward and his companion Pat Procter of Klamath; sons Joshua Kula and wife Sara, and Brandon Samples Ward, all of Del Norte County; daughters Sausha Rowe, Norte County; grandmother Dorothy Lopez Frye Williams; grandchildren Dottie Hatter, Dustyn Sugar‑Foot Hatter, Izaaik Nic‑Wich Rowe, Larami, Jaycie and Doson Kula, and Tim Haylett; niece Amber Ward; and nephew Billy J. Ward. preceded in death by her brother Lewis Ward and grandfather William Frye. 20 Feb 2004 #2 Pennie La Rae Ward Lund April 8, 1955 to February 15, 2004 born April 8, 1955 in Crescent City, California passed away at the age of 48 on February 15, 2004 at Stanford Medical Center, in Stanford, California, survived by: Husband ‑ George L. Lund of Klamath Mother ‑ Sue Ward of Crescent City Father ‑ B.J. Ward & companion Fat Procter of Klamath Grandmother ‑ Dorothy Lopez Frye Williams Children (all of Del Norte County)‑Joshua Kula & wife Sara, Brandon Samples Ward, Sausha Rowe and Brigette Finigan Grandchildren: Dottie Hatter; Dustyn Sugar‑Foot Hatter, Izaalk Nic‑Wich Rowe; Larami Kula; Jaycie Kula; Doson Kula; Tim Haylett Niece & Nephew: Amber & Billy J. Ward preceded in death by her brother ‑ Lewis Ward; and Grandfather William Frye burial following services at Howonquet Indian Cemetery, Smith River. 21 Jan 04 Thank You The family of George Moore wishes to thank all Our sincere thanks, Elinor Moore, George (Elwood) Moore, Nancy Moore Hope, Mary Ann Moore and Catherine Fleshman. Laurie Ann Brockway (1960‑2004) 44, passed away Jan. 20, 2004,..in Crescent City, born May 24, 1960, in Garberville,' Calif., survived by her mother, Priscilla Brockway, brothers, Patrick and Leland Brockway; aunts and uncles, Yvonne and Joe Swithenbank, and Joy and Dave Collard; nieces, Courtney, Chelsea and Fiona Brockway; nephews, Leland Jr. and Donovan Brockway; and numerous cousins. preceded in death by her sister, Donna Elizabeth Loomis, in 1974, and father Don Brockway in 2002. 24 February 2004 Graciumilde 'Marie' Aguiar (1921‑2004) 82, passed away Feb. 20, 2004, in Crescent City. She was born Nov. 13, 1921, in the Azores Islands of Portugal. four‑year resident of Crescent City survived by her children, Diamantina Moore, Fernando and Joao Pereira, Manuela Sousa, and Cidalia Silva; sister Fatime Silva, Manuela Aguiar, and Lionilde Silveira; grandchildren Michelle and Charlene Moore, Christina ‑Gensaw, Fernando Jr., Fabio, and Joana Pereira, Brian and Scott Sousa, and Nicole Silva; and great‑grandchildren William and Walker Gensaw. Gwen Margie Engle (1957‑2004) 47, passed away Feb. 23, 2004, in Crescent City, after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born Feb. 5, 1957, in Los Angeles., longtime resident of Del Norte County graduated from Del Norte High School in 1975, survived by her husband Frank Richards; mother Beverly Kramer; brother Kevin Engle and wife Martha of Santa Rosa, Calif.; sisters Karen Norbury and husband Rick of Ukiah, Calif., and Jean Loosemore and husband Gerry of Susanville, Calif.; father and mother­in‑law Floyd and Elinor Richards of Smith River; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives preceded in death by her father Frank Engle and brother Howard Engle Betty Jean Hemmingsen (1933‑2004) 70, passed away Feb. 20, 2004, in Salem, Ore., at the home of her oldest daughter, Sue born April 25, 1933, in Tarkio, Mo. moved to Crescent City 1949, Mrs. Hemmingsen, survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert L. Hemmingsen, daughters Sue Bergquist and husband Richard of Salem, Ore., and Cheryl Wilson of Crescent City; sons Robert Hemmingsen 11 of Eureka, Calif., and Steven Hemmingsen and wife Denise of Crescent City; sister Fay Fry and husband Jim of Roseburg, Ore., Jean Faught of Sacramento, Calif., and Pauline Hellrig of Crescent City; and numerous grandchildren, great‑grandchildren and other relatives. 25 Feb 2004 Thursday Graciumilde 'Marie' Aguiar (1921‑2004) 82, passed away Feb. 20, 2004, in Crescent City…… born Nov. 13, 1921, in the Azores Islands of Portugal…..four‑year resident of Crescent City…..survived by her children, Diamantina Moore, Fernando Pereira, Joao Pereira, Manuela Sousa, and Cidalia Silva; sister Fatima Silva, Manuela Aguiar, and Lionilde Silveira; grandchildren Michelle and Charlene Moore, Christina Gensaw, Fernando Jr.,Fabio and Joana Pereira, Brian and Scott Sousa, and Nicole Silva; and great‑grandchildren William and Walker Gensaw. Violet Mae Barneburg (1917‑2004) 87, passed away Feb. 17, 2004, in Brookings, Ore. She was born Feb. 14, 1917, in Eureka, Calif…..childhood on a dairy farm in Orick, Calif. …….survived, by her daughter‑in‑law Diane Barneburg; brother Carl Blankenship and wife Jane; sister‑in‑law Blanche Blankenship; grandsons James Barneburg III and wife Laurel, Andrew Barneburg and wife Maria, and David Barneburg and wife Janell; great‑grandchildren Andi, Gabriel, Aaron and Anna Barneburg; and numerous other relatives.…….. preceded in death by her husband James "Jim" Barneburg Sr..; daughter Paula Barneburg; sons John, Joel And James Barneburg Jr.; parents Jackson and Hazel Blankenship; brothers Harry and Robert Blankenship; and her companion of 17 years, Mike Benedict. Marguerite Freda Paugh (1912‑2004) 91, passed away Feb. 21, 2004, in Crescent City….. born Oct. 19, 1912, in Webb City, Mo. …. eight‑year resident of Del Norte County….survived by her son Robert Crane; and sister Katherine Nelson…..preceded in death by her son Paul Crane. 26 Feb 2004 Thursday Matthew D'Errico (1920‑2004) 83, passed away Feb. 19, 2004, in Crescent City….. born June 18, 1920, in Italy. immigrated to the United States in 1927……wife Edna Mae were married Christmas Day of 1951 in Mar Vista, Calif…… moved to Crescent City in 1974, survived by his daughters Pamela and Judith; two grandsons; and numerous nieces, nephews and great‑grandchildren…..preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Edna, in 2002; brothers Thomas and Salvatore; and sisters Isabelle and Vinci. Judith Ann Lynch (1941‑2004) 62, passed away Feb. 23, 2004, in Crescent City…. born Aug. 2, 1941, in Coolidge, AZ…40‑year resident of Del Norte County……survived by her daughters Janet Lynch and husband Don Krivanek of Fort Dick, and DeeAnna Lynch of Crescent City; sister Betty Burton of Coolidge, Ariz.; brother Tom Wing of Tucson, Ariz.; brothers‑inlaw John Lynch of Santa Rosa, Calif., and, Derral Lynch of Crescent City; sister‑in‑law Mildred Payne of Meridian, Idaho; grandchildren Ryan and Justin Cramer, Robert Krivanek, and Derek Caerbert; and numerous nieces and nephews…….preceded in death by her husband James Lynch; parents Ethan and Zelnora Wing; brother Ethan Wing Jr.; and sisters Jean Pawalek, and Melva Baca. Sat 28 Feb 2004 Jesse Daniel Anderson Thank You To all our countless friends, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation. Your support, friendship and prayers have been overwhelming through this difficult time in our lives. The outpouring of love this community has bestowed on our family has been a blessing and there are not words to describe the comfort it has brought yo us. Thank you for all the cards, flowers, food, baby gifts and the contributions to Jesse's Memorial scholarship Fund. A special thank you to Wier's Mortuary Chapel for the excellent care and concern towards us. Thank you for sharing the fond memories of our beloved son and brother, Jesse Daniel Anderson. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in your faith, that by the power of the Holy Spirit your whole life and outlook may be radiant with hope." Romans 15:13 Till we all meet again in Our Father's House! Roger & Darlene Anderson Brian, Joy and Sara Miller Luke & Shannon Anderson Tues 2 Mar 2004 Colan M. Sampels (1920‑2004) 83, passed away Feb. 27, 2004, in Crescent City born March 11, 1920, in Bend, Ore. resi­dent of Del Norte County for 53 years retired from Rellim Redwood Co. U.S. Navy veteran Served in the Pacific during World War II on board the U.S.S. Medusa in Pearl Harbor during the bombing of Pearl Harbor. …..survived by his daughters Carol Knodel and her husband Wally of McKinleyville, Calif., and Vera Currie and husband Jim of Crescent City; sons Terry Sampels and wife Sarah of Arcata, Calif., and Bill Sampels of Crescent City; I I grandchildren; and eight great‑grandchildren. preceded in death by his wife Maxine Sampels; parents Fred and Tressa Sampels; and sister Aloha Caverhill. Mary Margaret Soule (1923‑2004) 80, passed away Feb. 26, 2004, in Chico, Calif. She was born May 21, 1923, in Pardeeville, Wisc. registered nurse for 50 years at Seaside Hospital in Crescent City from 1949 to 1976 survived by daughters Beverly Carter of Crescent City, and Valerie Philbrook of Antelope, Calif.; sons David Soule of Elk Grove, Calif., and Hugh Soule of Crescent City; 13 grandchildren, eight greatgrandchildren and numerous other relatives. preceded in death by her husband, Howard Soule, and her parents, Roy and Alma Hughes. Weds 3 March 2004 Ralph Boyles (1965‑2004) 38, passed away Feb. 27, 2004, in Crescent City, born June 16, 1965, in Columbus, Ga, Del Norte County resident for the past four years. survived by his wife Sandra Boyles of Crescent City; daughter Jennifer Boyles of Crescent City; mother Myra Golson of Sacramento, Calif.; father Sylvester Boyles of Mississippi; brothers Rance Clark of Indiana, and Gordon Clark of Sacramento. Colan A Sampels (1920‑2004) Colan M. Sampels, 83, passed away Feb. 27, 2004, in Crescent City. He was born March 11, 1920, in Bend, OR, resident of Del Norte County for 53 years, retired from Rellim Redwood Co, survived by his daughters Carol Knodel and her husband Wally of McKinleyville, Calif., and Vera Currie and husband Jim of Crescent City; sons Terry Sampels and wife Sarah of Arcata, Calif., and Ben Sampels of Crescent City; 11 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren, preceded in death by his wife Maxine Sampels; parents Fred and Tressa Sampels; and sister Aloha Caverhill. Thursday 4 Mar 2004 Robert A. Morgan (1917‑2004) 86, passed away March 1, 2004, at Providence Hospital in Medford, Ore. bom May 20, 1917, in Givins, Iowa. veteran of World War H and was awarded the Flying Cross and Purple Heart, as well as many other honors for his service in the military.relocated to Crescent City in 1992. survived by his wife Mildred Morgan of Crescent City; daughter Donna Whitfield' of O'Brien, Ore.; sons Pat Morgan of O'Brien, and Al Morgan of Soquel, Calif.; sister Mabelle Martsching; grandchildren Tony, Kelly, Machelle, and Maggie; nine great­grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Mary 'Chris' Christine Wilson‑Sanford (1950-­2004) 53, passed away Feb. 20, 2004, in Glide, Ore….born Dec. 25, 1950, in Roseburg, Ore………grew up in Myrtle Creek, Ore., and Crescent City. lived with her family for many years in Montana and Alaska…. Retired here from the U.S. Forest Service 'in Gasquet…..special joy in her life was her 5‑year‑old grandson Logan. ….survived by her sons Theodore "Ted" Sanford and wife; Sri­Nic of Bend and Jason Sanfordi e of Crescent City; sister Pat Shipley, of Castle Rock, Wash., Sue Thompson of Kissimmee, Ha., Connie Ramsey of Cool, Calif.,,‑' Henrietta Pettit of Kelso, Wash.,)'. and Heidi Catlin of Longviewfi Wash.; stepfather Ted Oakes of ', Toledo, Wash., grandson Logan i, Sanford; 23 nieces, nephewsj~ aunts and uncles; and numerous cousins .…..preceded in death by, her parents Lloyd "Arky" Wilsow" and Ruth "Marie" (Worley Wilson) Oakes; brother Hank, Wilson; and sister Linda Wilks. Arrangements ……direction of Wilson's Chapel of the Roses in Roseburg. Friday 5 Mar 2004 Kenneth Chester (1926‑2004) 77, passed away March 21 2004, in San Bernardino, Calif. He was born Aug. 17, 1926, in Valparaiso, Ind. resident of Crescent City from 1950 through 1976. He was employed here at Industrial Electric…..after 1976, he moved to Rialto, Calif., and worked for Britanee Electric until he retired…survived by his wife of 48 years , Marika Chester; daughters Denise Kay' and Kathryn Chester; sons James and Jimmy Chester; sisters Phyllis, Eva and Carolyn; granddaughters Melina Hatzidakis, and Anna Maria Chester; and numerous other relatives and friends. Bonnie Gertrude Hillman (1919‑2004) 84 passed away March 3, 2064, in Crescent City… bom April 9, 1919, in Dodge City, Kan….resident for the past eight years…..survivors include her children, Gary Richardson of Boise, Idaho; William W. Richardson of Crescent City; Lee Richardson of Crescent City and Patricia Johnson of Pocatello, Idaho. She is also survived by her sister, Poppy Johnson of South Carolina……preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Celeste Maley, Bernice Robinson, Gordon Barrett and Diamond Barrett; and her parents Walter and Josephine Barrett. Robert A. Morgan Robert A. Morgan 86, passed away March 1, 2004 at the Providence Hospital in Medford, Oregon. He was born May 20, 1917 in Givins, Iowa. Cool weather and many tempting fishing opportunities prompted Robert and wife Mildred to move to Crescent City in 1992. They had previously resided in Sutter Creek, California. He was a WWII decorated Air Force Veteran. During his military career he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart and an array of other medals for his heroic and distinguished service. Mr. Morgan was an active member of the Henry Clay Masonic Lodge #95, Scottish Rite Pre Masonry of Stockton, Ben Ali Shrine Temple, Crescent Shriner Club as well as many other activities. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. Mr. Morgan was an avid fisherman and an accomplished wood craftsman. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family‑& friends. Mr. Morgan is survived by his loving wife Mildred, daughter, Donna Whitfield of O'Brien, OR: sons, Pat Morgan of O'Brien, Or and Al Morgan of Soquel, CA; grandchildren, Tony, Kelly, Machelle and Maggie: son in, law Wayne, daughter in law Ticki, a sister, Mabelle Martsching: 9 great grand children; and many extend­ed family members and dear friends. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 6, 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Crescent City. In lieu of flowers, friends may make a contribution to the Shriner's Children's Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Weirs Mortuary Chapel. 12 March 2004 O on the 9th or 11th Louis James 'Jim' Cordon (1941‑2004) 62, passed away March 10, 2004, in Crescent City. … bom July 5, 1941, in Territon, Idaho. a resident of Del Norte County for the Past two years. survived by his wife Margo Ann Cordon of Crescent City: daughters, Colette Cordon and Annette Stewart, Dom or Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Monya K. Israel of Crescent City; sons, James E. Cordon of Idaho Falls, and David Stiles of Crescent City; sister Joyce Richins of Montiview, Idaho; nephews, Wes Milligan of Crescent City, Steve Richins of Montiview, and Jerry Lee Fyfe of Islandpard, Idaho; 11 grandchildren; and one great­grandchild.preceded in death by his parents Edmund and Iva Cordon; sister Blanche Fyfe; 'and son Mark Cordon. 10 Mar 2004 Stephen Ray Sanders Jr. (1983‑2004) Stephen Ray'Sanders Jr., 21, died Feb. 29, 2004, in San Francisco. ….born Jan. 29, 1983, in Crescent City. 1998 - recipient of the Make‑A‑Wish Foundation for his lifelong heart condition, which enabled him to visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., for a week‑long adventure with his mother and two sisters, Erin and Stephanie. 2003 graduate of Paragon High School ……very close to his family and spent most of his time with his friends, his brother Lee and special cousin Carla….survived by his mother and stepfather Pamela and Tyler Hasley; sisters Stephanie, Talesha and Ashley Sanders, Erin Banks and husband Rockiey, and Kashawna Chaffee; brothers Lee and Chris Sanders; grandmother June Steward; cousin Carla Bruder; niece Shykeria Banks; and nephews Darius Sanders, and Damian Banks, all of Crescent City; sister Tamesa Slim of Anchorage, Alaska; and father Stephen Sanders Sr. of Redding, Calif.