Patterson and Grayson Obituaries 1934, Page 1
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Anderson, Clarence 340706 p5
Dies from Heart Attack in Francisco; Clarence "Kelly" Anderson, former Patterson boy, passed away Wednesday past week in San Francisco under unusual circumstances which resulted in a delay until Friday before anyone was aware of his identity. Employed by the Johns-Manville Co., he was scheduled to go to Manteca that day to work on a job and had gone to the room of another man who was going to take him down. He complained of feeling ill when he arrived and was told to lie down. The other man then left finding Anderson dead when he came back. With only Anderson's address and an illegible identification card to go on the remains were taken to the morgue and listed as "Charles" Anderson, while an inquiry at his address brought no response, as the widow, Mrs. Esther Anderson. had left to stay with relatives while Clarence was out of town. By chance she went back to the apartment Friday to get some clothes and was told by the land lady that the police had been looking for her. After some further delay, due to the error in names, the remains were located and identified. A full investigation was made but developed nothing other than the unusual lack of identification. Death was apparently due to a heart attack and no signs of violence was found. Services Monday; Funeral services were held here Monday afternoon with Rev. A. B. Gilbert officiating, followed by internment in Del Puerto Cemetery. The deceased was 36 years of age and a native of Wisconsin, although he spent many years here. His only brother, Walter, passed away about a year ago at the same age. The widow and his mother, Mrs. Frank Hasek, are the only immediate surviving relatives. Out of town attendants at the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Olson of Ceres, Mrs. Roy Garrison and Mrs. Edward Deeds of Tracy, Mrs. Axel Anderson of San Francisco, Warren Lee of Reno and Mr. and Mrs. George Sequeira of Newman.
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Baldridge, Dale Mrs. 341214 p2
Victim of Wreck Survives Until Friday Morning; Mrs. Dale Baldridge, the second victim of last weeks auto crash at the Southern Pacific crossing north of Patterson. died Friday morning five days after the accident. From the first the physicians refused to give any hope that she could survive. Her son Robert was fatally injured at the same time, living but half an hour. Baldridge and his other son, Dale Jr., are making progress towards recovery.
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Baldridge, Robert 341207 p1
Owl Crushes Car; One Killed; One Dying; Two Hurt; One dead, one dying and two injured was the toll taken in a crossing crash Sunday night at the Fylling crossing north of town when the speeding Owl limited crashed squarely into a car carrying a Gustine family of four, hurling them in all directions. Robert Baldridge, eight, was so badly injured he passed away just as he reached a Newman hospital. His mother, Mrs. Dale Baldridge incurred a severe skull fracture and other injuries which were expected to cause her death at any moment at this writing. Dale Baldridge, who was driving and his older son Dale Jr. are also in the hospital, but are not in danger and will probably be out soon. Other passing motorists stopped and aided in the search for the victims, and they were rushed into town for first aid treatment and then taken to a Newman hospital in cars driven by Dr. E. G. Allen and Constable C. W. Kirk. The point where the crash occurred is recognized as a dangerous one. The highway parallels the railroad track from Tracy and at this point makes crossing from the east to the westside and continues southward again making a curve on each side of the crossing. Bladridge, headed south, had the train behind and on his right, and although there were pavement bars warning of the crossing he evidently crossed without looking back. It is reported that he told inquirers that he neither saw not heard anything
Struck at Full Speed; The car was evidently hit while the train was at practically full speed. Crossing diagonally, the car was hit on the corner and doubled into a shapeless mass. The passengers were all thrown clear, but the remains of the car were carried by the locomotive a quarter mile before the speed slackened and the wreckage was thrown off. The cattle guard at the crossing was completely demolished and the fragments of the chassis were torn free when a second cattle guard was torn down at the Olive Avenue crossing a quarter mile south. The car, a large Pierce Arrow, was so completely wrecked as to be scarcely recognized as an automobile. Four crumpled wheels piled together and a battered portion of the windshield and engine were the only pieces that held together. And the fragments that were scattered along the right of way were all shattered bits, the largest visible being a seat cushion, all evidence of the terrific force of the blow. Baldridge is the owner of a garage business in the Snyder building on the main street of Gustine. The family had spent the day with Stockton friends and were en route home when the crash occurred.
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Bergez, Jean 340629 p1
Crushed by Automobile; Fatal Smash Near Patterson Late Sunday Night; Jean Bergez. 58, laundry worker who had lived in Newman for several years, met his death from an auto accident sometime late Sunday night or early Monday morning on Sycamore avenue in Patterson Colony. Bergez remains were discovered by James Acquistipace about 8 a.m. pinned beneath his overturned car opposite the Pearson place on South Sycamore in Patterson Colony. According to Constable C. W. Kirk, who was summoned to the scene, Bergez had been dead four to six hours. He was last seen at the Felix Signorotti ranch north of the Colony about 6 o'clock Sunday evening, and no trace of his movements following that was established. Evidence left by his tracks showed that he had been driving in erratic fashion prior to the mishap, however, according to the investigating officers. The tracks showed he had been off the left hand side of the road for a long distance and then the car suddenly skidded squarely across the highway and turned on its side, sliding about thirty feet before it was halted. It is suggested by one observer who studied the tire marks that Bergez was probably driving at a pretty fast clip and getting off the center of the road, into the loose gravelly shoulder, attempted to turn back at too sharp an angle, the upset resulting. Employed at Modesto; Bergez was a former Newman laundry worker, and bought a home there. For the past year or two he has worked in a Modesto laundry, traveling back and forth every day. He leaves a wife and two young children. An unusual circumstance is that Mrs. Bergez, who like her husband is French, has learned scarcely a word of English, and having no relatives nor countrymen here, it was very difficult to communicate with her. Funeral services were held at the Newman Catholic Church Wednesday at 10, Father Mulvihill officiating. Mrs. Bergez' mother came from Los Angles to attend the services.
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Brazil, Joaquin A. 340223 p1
Rancher Drowned in Tank; Joaquin Brazil Falls in While Repairing Roof Sunday; An unusual accident claimed the life of Joaquin A. Brazil, Patterson Colony rancher, Sunday afternoon, when he was drowned in the water tank at his place on Eucalyptus Avenue near Sycamore. While no one was near at the time and his body was not found until the following morning the surrounding circumstances were so clearly indicated that there could be little doubt of the manner in which he met his death. He had taken his wife, to a neighbor s Sunday afternoon and returned about 3:45, at which time he told his small daughter, who was ill in bed, that he was going out to patch some holes in the tank house roof that had been made by woodpeckers. A few minutes later the little girl heard some hammering but that was all. Later in the afternoon, Mrs. Brazil returned home but did not look for him, thinking he had gone to a neighbor s. The deceased was due to go to work at the Borba and Pacheco Ranch at Crows Landing the next morn1ng and had planned to go down late that evening and spend the n1ght there. So w$en he did not reappear as the night drew on, his wife presumed he had gone to Crows Landing, although thinking it unusual. Monday morning, she went to the Crows Landing ranch, however, and when it was found Brazil had not appeared there, they hurried back to the Brazil ranch. Following the clue supplied by the daughter, the tank was inspected and his body was found in about eight feet of water. The structure had a flat roof with a trapdoor at one corner, and this was open, with a hammer and nails lying on the roof. It was evident that Brazil had been either climbing in or out of the trap door when he lost his footing and slipped into the water. He could not swim and was always afraid of the water, refusing to go fishing on that account. A survey of the tank showed that the water was only between two and three feet from the top and it would have been possible to leap up and grab the edge. But he had evidently become panic stricken and sank to his death. Deputy Sheriff Ossie Ball was summoned when the body was found and Coroner George Sovern came over later in the day to make a complete investigation. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning from Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Joseph Porto in charge, followed by interment at St. Mary's Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Davis & Evans. Brazil was 44 years of age and a native of the Azores Islands. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and two children, Virginia and Joseph. They have resided here about three years. He was a remember of Patterson Lodge No. 130, U. P. E. C.
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Brookey, Joseph F. 340330 p1
Grayson Pioneer Passes Away Monday; Joseph F. Brookey, Grayson resident for 31 years, past, died Monday morning at a Stockton hospital fo1lowing an illness of six weeks.. The deceased was a native of Maryland, aged 70 years, and had resided in this state since 1902. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Louise Brookey, and four children; Ruth and Walter Brookey, residing at home; Mrs. N. B. Chapman of San Francisco and Robert L. Brookey of Oakland. Two brothers and two sisters also survive in the East. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Modesto, followed by interment there. Rev. A. L Anderson officiated at the services.
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Brum, Manuel J. 340803 p2
Manuel Brum Dies at Irvington Last Week; Manuel J. Brum, Fig Avenue rancher for the past twenty-one years, passed away at Irvington last week. following an extended illness. He was taken to a San Francisco hospital for treatment several weeks ago but to no avail and was later taken to Irvington. The deceased was 53 years of age and a native of the Azores. He is survived by his widow, a bride of a few months.
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Byron, W. H. 340518 p7
W. H. Byron Dies at Mayfield Friday; W. H. Byron, local resident for many years until his removal to Mayfield about three months ago for his health; passed away there Friday. He was 65 years of age and is survived by the widow and two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Allbee, whose husband recently died; and Mrs. Ray Stevens. Funeral services were held at Santa Clara Monday followed by cremation at San Jose. Charles Gustafson and daughter, Miss Atlee, Mrs. Hilma Agadoni, A. Ghisletta and Anthony Ghisletta attended from here.
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.Coates, Roland W. 341130 p1
Killed When Auto Crashes Bridge on River Road; Roland W. Coates, 21, employed at El Solyo Ranch, was killed early Sunday morning when his car side swiped a concrete bridge on the river road near Grayson. As he was alone, no one knows how the mishap occurred but it is presumed he fell asleep at the wheel. The remains were discovered by a car containing five other employees of the ranch, who arrived a short time later and found him dead from a fractured skull and internal injuries, while the side of his car was crushed. The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland D. Coates of Westley. Funeral services were held at Modesto Wednesday with interment there also.
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Cronkite, E. B. 340921 p1
E. B. Cronkite Found Dead at Canyon Ranch; E. B. Cronkite, former instructor at the Del Puerto Canyon school until it was abandoned, was found dead on his eightieth birthday Saturday, by a son, Hugh C. Cronkite of Merced, who went up to investigate when he failed to arrive at a party planned in his honor at Hughson. A heart attack was given as the cause apparently striking him while he was getting ready to leave his ranch. Cronkite has made his home in the upper part of Del Puerto Canyon for many years, having a homestead not far from the mine, and has lived there alone much of the time. When the canyon branch of the Patterson school was established, Cronkite was in charge for a number of years. Lack of pupils caused it to be abandoned something over ten years ago, and Cronkite retired to his homestead, spending part of his time there and part with relatives outside. Seven children survive him, the others being Charles B. of Riverbank; Burt E. of Atwater; Ward L. of Palo Alto; Lloyd I. of Hughson and Mrs. Carl Schradaer of Hughson and Mrs. R. Hisey of Bellflower. Funeral services were held at Modesto Wednesday with interment there.
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Crow, Isaac 340824 p4
Isaac Crow Dies at Hosp1tal at Modesto; Isaac Crow, Patterson rancher and member of the pioneer Crow family of Crows Landing. passed away at a Modesto hospita1 Wednesday. He was the grandson of Isaac P. Crow and the son of Charles P. Crow. He was 51 years of age and was a pioneer of this county, attending the Crows Landing and Newman schools. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ethel Crow, and five children, Francis, Maxine, Molliebelle and Charles of Patterson and Mervyn Crow of Martinez. He was a brother of Mrs. Paul Wagner of Portland, Mrs Mark Larkin of Los Angles and Mrs. Jack Morey of Modesto and a nephew of Mrs. W. D. Bell and Mrs. Ella Maze of Modesto. Funeral services will be held at the Shannon Chapel at Modesto at 10 a. m. Saturday.
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Crow, John B. Mrs. 340629 p6
Death of Mrs. John B. Crow on Tuesday; Crows Landing – June 27. News of the death of Mrs. John B. Crow at San Francisco Tuesday was received this morning. Mrs. Crow had been seriously ill for the past month. She was 69 years of age, and had lived many years with her husband on the well-known Crow ranch here. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:30 from the Magendie Funeral Parlors at 1340 Golden Gate avenue, San Francisco. Many from the West Side will attend the services. The deceased is survived by her husband and three sons – Mervyn, who operates the old ranch; Sheldon of Newman; and John B. Jr., a resident of Southern California.
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Ellis, J. P. 341012 p1
Funeral Held For Former Local Rancher; J. P. Ellis, Bartch Avenue rancher for many years, but a Hayward resident since 1921, passed away at the home of his niece, Mrs. Charles Good of Oakland Friday, following a heart attack, The remains were brought here for interment beside his wife in Del Puerto Cemetery, funeral services being held Sunday afternoon from the chapel of Davis & Evans with Dr. A. B. Gilbert presiding. He was the brother-in-law of Mrs. Annie Ralston and the uncle of W. T. Ralston. Other nephews and nieces who, with their families attended the funeral, were Howard Ellis of Stockton, Warren Ellis of Oakland, Mrs. L. T. Moore of Fresno and Mrs. Good.
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Ferry, Edward E. 340824 p2
Infant Child Passes Away; Edward Eugene Ferry, 8 months old son Mr. and Mrs. Joaquin Ferry, passed away Monday night. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Church Wednesday morning with Rev. J. A. Martins in charge, followed by interment at St. Mary's Cemetery. Davis & Evans conducted the arrangements.
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Fimiamino, Marcilo 340629 p1
Filipino Ranch Hand Passes; Marcilo Fimiamino, Filipino, aged about 28, passed away suddenly Thursday of last week at the Patterson Ranch Co. labor camp near the river, death being ascribed to a cerebral hemorrhage. The remains were interred at the Del Puerto cemetery with Davis and Evans handling arrangements.
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Freisen, John H. 341019 p1
Passing of John Freisen at Modesto; John H. Freisen, Eucalyptus avenue rancher. passed away at a Modesto hospital Thursday of last week, following a short illness. Accompanied by his wife, he had started for Chicago the previous week only to turn back at Reno when he became ill. Funeral services were held here Saturday morning with Rev. C. A. Hedlind officiating, followed by shipment of the remains to Reedley for interment, services being held there Sunday. He is survived by his widow; four children. Mrs. E. Tedes (?) and Mrs. Anna Tielman of Planada, Henry of Reedley, and Nic of Patterson; and three stepchildren, Louise, Nellie and George Klassen of Patterson. A native of Russia, Freisen had had an adventurous life with many harrowing experiences. Of Holland descent. he was a member of the Mennonite faith, whose colonists went first to Germany and then to Siberia many generations ago, seeking peace and release from military obligations. The colony in Siberia thrived and the Freisen family were prosperous, building up thrifty farms and being also engaged in an important manufacturing business, packing pearl barley for shipment all over Russia. With the coming of the Bolsheviks to power, everything was lost and they had to flee for their lives, leaving one son behind who was too ill to travel, and who later died there. Making their way to the East coast, they came to this country, and started building their fortunes anew. Freisen had been in the section about five years, and was a successful and thrifty farmer, winning the esteem of all who knew him.
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