Del Norte County’s “ The Daily Triplicate “ 2004 Obituaries
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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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our community suffered
a great loss on February 3, 2004..
family would like to
also thank…..
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.
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.
Thank You
The McNeil Family would like to you………………Gordon McNeil Memorial Service
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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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.