Baby Girl Drowns In Big Pine Creek

Funeral services were held Monday of this week in Santa Ana 
for Carolyn Sue Sturgill, three year old daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Burtis Sturgill of Santa Ana, who drowned in Big 
Pine Creek last Thursday afternoon about 4 o’clock.

The tragedy occurred as her mother was attempting to take 
her picture alongside of the creek.  The mother said she 
turned her back momentarily and the baby lost her footing 
and fell into the creek.  By the time she was able to 
reach her she was some 150 feet down stream.

The child’s body was taken to the Blake Funeral Chapel 
and then on to Santa Ana where the services were held.  
The baby was born Sept. 12, 1955 at Newport Beach.

Beside her parents the little girl is survived by a 
sister.

The Inyo Register, Bishop, California
Thursday, June 19, 1958 – Page one

Transcribed by Denise S. Flynn