NECROLOGY
Friends That We Have Lost |
Sadly, as you know, we have lost some of
our classmates.
If you know anything about any classmate that has
passed away, and can share it with the class,
please contact Ken with any details that you may have
and it will be posted to this section.
We all hope that the
families that have lost their loved ones know that they have our
deepest sympathies,
and we miss our classmates very much.
Ken.Smith1@comcast.net |
Sally Ann (Benedict) Serger
Date: May 30, 2021
(Read more about
Sally here
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Frank Delgado
Date: March 8, 2021
(Read more about
Frank here
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Judy Gage
Date: February 23, 2021 |
Joyce (Campbell) Compton
Date: Decenber, 2020 |
Shelby Hammons
Date: November 11th, 2018 |
Mervyn Leroy Whiteside
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Date: June 8th, 2018
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(Read more about Merv here
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Wayne Leonard Copeland
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Date: April 2nd, 2018
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(Read more about Wayne .here)
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Elvin F. "Whitey" Brogdon
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Date: March 4th, 2016
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(Read more about Whitey here.)
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Will Chenoweth
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Date: August 2015
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(Read more about Will here.)
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Marvin Harris
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Date: June 3rd, 2015
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Lily Borrowman Baker
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Date: February 25th, 2015
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Ten classmates met together yesterday,
March 3rd,
for a memorial for
Lily (Babe) Borrowman Baker.
It was a nice ceremony at the Mormon Church.
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Joe Wallace
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Date: February 2015
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Joe
Wallace's service is scheduled for February 28th, at 11:00 a.m.
at the Westwood Calvary Chapel, 315 Ash Street, Westwood.
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Albert Lee Knox
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Albert Lee Knox, 74, of Redding, CA, went to be with the
Lord on December 17th, 2014.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 29th, at
the Sutter Assembly of God Church, 2900 Acacia Avenue,
Sutter, CA at 2:00p.m.
(Read more about Albert
here.) |
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Judy
(Richins) Numbers
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Date: March 2014
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Contact:
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Neal Shackelford
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Date: December 29th, 2012
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Contact:
(Read more about Neal
here. |
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Bonnie (McCaughan) Northan
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Date: November 26th, 2012 |
Contact:
(Read more about Bonnie
here) |
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Alice (Lewellen) Morris
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Date: February 21, 2012
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Contact:
(Read more about Alice here) |
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Barbara Wolford
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Date: Sometime in 2012 |
Contact: Reported to Howard by Barbara's husband.
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Sharon (Grof) Staten
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Date: December 18th, 2011 |
Contact:
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Steve Pantaleoni
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Date: August 9th, 2011 |
Contact: Steve's family can be
reached at:
Dino Pantaleoni
PO Box 1346
Gridley, CA
95948
(Read more about Steve here) |
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Jim Jensen
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Date: May 28th, 2011 |
Contact: Children Matt, Greg and Shannon can be
reached at:
Matt Jensen
1501 S.W. Highland Ave.
Redmond OR 97756
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Tracy True Newton
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Date: March 14th, 2010 |
Contact: (Read more about Tracy
here) |
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Gary Richey
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Date: November 23, 2008 |
Contact: |
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Boyd Cyrus Sannar Jr.
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Date: May 4th, 2004 |
Contact: (Read
more about Boyd here) |
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Dwayne L. Copelin
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Date: February 18th, 2002 |
Contact: (Read more about Dwayne
here) |
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Nina (Mills) Cummings
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Date: July 20th, 1996 |
Contact: (Read
more about Nina here) |
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Fairell Ferguson
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Janice (Francis) Haynes
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Alton McDonald
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Larry Vander Ploeg
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Stanley Williams
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More Details
about the friends we have lost
(in alphabetical order)
Elvin F. "Whitey" Brogdon
Will Chenoweth
Dwayne L. Copelin
Wayne Leonard Copelin
Albert Lee Knox
Alice
(Lewellen) Morris
Bonnie (McCaughn) Northan
Nina (Mills) Cummings
Tracy True Newton
Steve Pantaleoni
Boyd Cyrus Sannar, Jr
Neal Shackelford
Mervyn Leroy Whiteside
Images taken at these services can be found under
"REUNIONS", then under
"Occasional Gatherings" |
Sally Ann
(Benedict) Serger
Notice:
(posted in Appeal
Democrat)
Sally
Ann (Benedict) Serger
3 - 9 - 41
~ 5 - 31 - 21
Sally Serger, 80, of Yuba City, was born March
9, 1941, in Gridley, CA, and passed away
peacefully on May 31, 2021, at her home with her
family by her side.
She attended Gridley schools, graduating in 1959
from Gridley High School. She attended Yuba
College and later graduated from San Francisco
State in 1963.
She held four things close to her heart: Faith,
Family, Community and La Porte. She was an
advocate of flood protection in Sutter County.
She was active in participation and support of
agricultural organizations such as 4-H, FFA, and
California Women for Agriculture. In 2018 she
was honored as Sutter County Woman of the Year.
Sally was a founding member of La Porte
Snowmobile Club and Red, White and Blue Ladies.
Sally is survived by her husband of 57 years,
Dennis Serger; daughters, Melinda Krause (Mike),
and Tracy Bishop (Bruce); son, Joe Serger
(Teri); and grandchildren, Joseph and Trevor
Bishop, Haley Krause, Mason and Elsie Serger.
A Rosary will be held at St. Isidore Catholic
Church in Yuba City, the evening of Wednesday,
June 30, 2021. Celebration of Life will be held
Thursday, July 1, 2021, 12 noon at Franklin Hall
on the Yuba Sutter Fairgrounds in Yuba City.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
donations in her honor to Yuba Sutter Fair
Heritage Foundation, 442 Franklin Rd., Yuba
City, CA 95991.
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June 8, 2021
All of us loved Sally; Michael
remembers the many good times when Sally would
visit Grandma Benedict who lived across the
street from him. Sally’s
brother Mike, Tim, Sally and Michael would play
by the hour in the big old fig tree down the
block where a church building is now.
She was
life-long friends to her classmates and roommate
to Joanie when they were in college. Joan
remembers one day when Sally saw an ad saying
that teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing
were needed and scholarships were available.
There had been an outbreak of measles and many
children had lost their hearing. They were
beginning to realize that lip-reading alone was
not the answer and teachers were needed who
could teach signing. Getting
such a scholarship Sally enrolled in signing
classes in Oroville after graduation from San
Francisco State with Joanie. That
summer Mrs. Pitt, Jim’s mom, was attending
different classes there during the summer, so
Sally rode with her every day to learn to sign. For
eighteen years she taught deaf and hearing
impaired preschoolers. On
one of our classmate cruises to Mexico we met
two young ladies who were hired by the cruise
line to sign for hearing impaired couples on the
cruise. It
was then that we learned that George and Charlotte
Dockery’s daughter was deaf and they both were
of course adept at signing.
Jean has just sent over a photo
taken in
the early fifties of a parade down Gridley’s
Main Street. There is some question whether it
was an Easter Parade or a Butte County Parade
but there is no question that Bonnie is on the
left and Sally is on the right and that the one
in the center may have been in “black face”. Who
in the world was that? Howard??
Mike & Grove Dahl
June 4, 2021
Sending happy memories of a fun and
adventuresome friend.
Our grammar school days were filled with
telephone conversations, skating around Gridley
as the "Gruesome Foresome" and so many other
school activities...many shared with Bonnie and
Penny.
God be with you and your family. Your spark will
be missed.
With love, Margaret (Peggy)
Margaret Neves
June 8,
2021
Dennis and
family, the entire class of '59 deeply regrets
the loss of one of our own. Please accept the
condolences of the entire class, as well as
those from Rosalee and me. We remember the good
time we had when we sailed Alaska together in
2014. How we wish that we would have been able
to do that again.
We pray that
you all work through this tough time, and know
that in our hearts we are with you. How we wish
that we could do more than that.
Sally was
special.
Ken &
Rosalee Smith
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Frank
Delgado
Notice:
(posted in a
newspaper in 2011)
Frank Delgado
8 - 10
~ 41 3 - 8 - 21
Georgette Moreno
March12,2021
I am saddened to hear of
the passing of Mr. Delgado. Thank you for making
such an impact on the lives of our children, and
taking the time to care not only as a Teacher,
but as a Human Being. You will be Truly missed.
May your Beautiful Soul Forever Rest In peace.
My Condolences to the Delgado Family, and
Continued Prayers for Healing for Michelle. God
Bless You All.
Alicia
Kiil-Valdez
March 12, 2021
Mr. D was without a doubt the
most selfless man I know. Moving to Merced when
was 5 we meet the Delgado's shortly thereafter
was a blessing in disguise. I had the pleasure
of knowing Mr. & Mrs. D my entire life. The
Delgado's were mentors to myself and brothers
keeping us on the straight and narrow while my
mother worked 3 job to keep us afloat. Mrs. D
made my wedding cake, baby shower cake for my
first born and they were there at every
milestone important in my life...including the
ones that caught on fire(fire extinguisher
needed) Mr. D was my brother's 3rd grade
teacher..oh and what a surprise he got the day
he walked into Mr. D's world. Mr. D was my track
coach he had such a passion for guiding youth.
His life has made the most profound effect on
the community in Merced. His life will leave a
rippling effect for years to come. At first
glance he had intimidating disposition but as
soon as you talked with him you saw through his
eyes what a special person he was. Though he
never let anyone slack or get off easy for
anything at all, he was tough and stern but it
was with every intention of better you as a
person. He never let me quit anything even when
I wanted to. He always had the right thing to
say. I can remember sitting in the front room
talking to him as a young adult and absorbing
all his advice. He pushed me to be the best
version of me. My heart is broken for you Mrs.
D, Frankie, Annie and Michelle. God has a Raider
angel with him. Anyone who know you and your
family knows what a amazing person this world is
missing, but God has a plan, let it be his will.
We love you with everything you made us to be
and helped us to see within ourselves. Thank you
for always leading even when others didn't want
your voice to be heard you were never afraid to
do what was right, you always had the best
interest of those who fell along your path. My
deepest condolences and love to you Mrs. D and
all the family. All my love. This is not good
bye Alicia
emily
marie
March 12, 2021
Mr. Delgado was my sixth grade teacher. He
taught me so much and was always in my corner
when I believed things were falling down. Nobody
cared more about their students than this
teacher. I know he is gone but he will forever
be missed.
Kathy
Wyman
March 12, 2021
I met Mr Delgado through his wife, Cynthia.
Cynthia was my son’s preschool teacher at OLM.
He was a very kind man who truly loved children.
My condolences to the Delgado family.
Alicia
Martinez
March 12, 2021
Rest In Peace, Mr. Delgado, sending love to his
family. I had the privilege of working with Mr.
Delgado and Ms. (Michelle) Delgado many years
ago when I worked as an instructional assistant
at Tenaya Middle School. They were both so
outgoing, friendly, and approachable. They
always made us and others feel welcome and
included. I will never forget you. I can think
of many instances where they were truly
dedicated and cared deeply for the students they
taught. I am praying for Ms. Delgado’s full
recovery.
Jeffrey
Missouri Jr
March 13, 2021
My first Mentor, My Coach, My Favorite Middle
School Teacher.... I had the honor to learn from
such an amazing man. Mr D taught me you have to
put in the work at all times and in order to get
anywhere in life you need to be disciplined! He
was tough on mr I spent several days in
detention, I spent several days sitting on the
wall during lunch and I used so many papers to
write them ethics! Many people say I write like
a girl now because I still use the ruler and
write in a straight line. Mr. D was tough on me
but I appreciate it so much and especially from
Merced I am glad he was. You will not be
forgotten and you will forever be missed you are
the definition of what a Warrior is and I am
blessed to have you as my mentor!! Rest in
Heaven Mr. D/Coach!! Prayers to the family 🕊❤
Karen
Willey
March 15, 2021
In my mind Mr. D will forever be the dad hanging
around in the backyard eating apricots off of
the tree with a bunch of us kids at day care. I
have nothing but fond memories of being around
Mr. and Mrs. D when I was a kid. I'm genuinely
saddened by hearing of his passing. I'm sending
nothing but love to the rest of the Delgado
family. You guys are one of a kind.
There aren’t very many teachers I remember from
my childhood that I can actually tell anecdotes
for, but Mr. D’s the kind of teacher you just
never forget.
All that’s left is to say Thanks Mr. D
Diane
Boothe
March 20, 2021
Frank Delgado was a good friend of my husband,
Lee Boothe. They worked together at Tenaya and
Lee admired and respected Frank and his wife as
friends and colleagues. Please accept my sincere
condolences and appreciation of the fond
memories of Frank and the good times that he
generously shared with others.
Best regards,
Diane Boothe
Adrian
Bugarin
March 19, 2021
When I heard about the one and only , the
legend, departing from this world, my heart
dropped, then for a split second I was in 7th
grade again, I remember before I was assigned to
his class, all the other kids told me how
strict, mean, etc...etc...Mr. D was, it scared
me lol, the fact you had silver and black hair,
number one Raiders fan ,and me being a rams fan
just added to the childish fear at the time lol,
though instead, he was completely opposite,he
was awesome, intelligent, comical , but most of
all a mentor who made sure no matter what we all
can be something , I learned so much from him,
he braced us for what was to come in life, he
used every minute when that bell rang, it was
eyes front and locked,he just wanted the best
for his students, he would yell YOOOOO ADRIAN!
from across the hall, the school yard ,
wherever, everyday never failed, Rest well Mr.
D, thank you for not only your service to this
country, but for the memories and lessons so
many of us had the fortune of receiving from you
, there will never be another ....-Adrian
Bugarin, your 7th grade student from 3rd period
Alissa
Haynes
March 20, 2021
I had Mr. D for 4th grade. He was the first
person I’d ever seen get emotional over a book
(besides myself). He was reading Where the Red
Fern Grows out loud to the class. I remember
being amazed that this grown man who looked big
and tough, like a cop, dared to get emotional in
front of a group of kids. I don’t know if I
truly appreciated his strength of character
then; I like to think I did, at least
subconsciously. I do now.
We also read Island of the Blue Dolphins that
year, which is still one of my favorite books. I
loved it so much that he gave me his copy and
signed it (with his ruler of course) “ Alissa I
didn’t have a new one, but this is your own. Mr.
D 5-7-97” I still have it.
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Mervyn
Leroy Whiteside
Mervyn Leroy Whiteside,
aged 77 years,
passed away peacefully in his
home on
June
8, 2018
due to complications from a stroke.
He was born on
October 30, 1940
in Gridley, California
to Viola and Bud Whiteside.
Mervyn served in the
United States Air Force.
A Retired Diesel Mechanic.
He worked for Shifflet Bros. Trucking for 34
years.
He was preceded in death by
his sisters, Francis West and Geraldine
Jackson.
He is survived by:
~ six children: Treasa Wright, Shellie Scales, Raymond Whiteside,
Tami Holland Davis, Debi
Ramsey, and Stewart Detrick;
~ two sons-in-law: Sterling
Wright and Thomas Scales.
~ eight grandchildren
~eleven great-grandchildren;
and
~ one sister, Betty
Taylor
Graveside Service was held at
10 a.m. on Wednesday,
June 13, 2018
at the Gridley-Biggs
Cemetery.
Reception after the Service
at 550 Oro Dam Boulevard, in Oroville.
Arrangements entrusted to
Gridley-Block Funeral Chapel, 530-846-2138.
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Dad
married shortly after inlisting in the Air
Force. He had three Children, Treasa,
Shellie & Raymond. In later years - he
divorced. He met my mom and with her came
three children from a previous marriage:
Tami, Debi & Stewart or (JR). We had a
blended family- He raised 6 kids while
working for Shifflets. He even took on side
jobs in the evening for independent truck
drivers to make extra money.
My
brother Stewart passed away with
complications to kidney failure- my sister
Debi also passed away.
As
years went on, we 4 kids graduated high
School and moved on, and our parents
divorced. That had an affect on my Dad's
spirit for many years. He seemed bitter &
angry. After that it seemed that our whole
family unit drifted away. Later, I moved
back to the area (Wheatland) and reached out
to my dad. We sat together and talked about
the Past (which neither of us could change).
We spoke about the present, and made it a
point to find out what was going on in
everyone' s lives and where we could go from
that point. We then talked about what the
future could hold for us all as a family...
we would just tweak a few things and commit
to spending more time together and
reconnecting.
He didn't
know that my once crazy Party Hardy Every
Weekend brother Ray-had actually turned his
life around and had become a minister. My
brother Ray- brought my dad around to
knowing God, something that my dad had been
missing. He found Faith! He found LOVE.
Ray is also a surgical assistant at the
Oroville Hospital. My sister Shellie has
MS, and is on disability. My dad and Shellie
re-kindled their father-daughter
relationship, thanks to Shellie's husband
Tommy. My dad found he had inherited another
"Son" - it was a blessing. Shellie stayed
with my dad everyday in the care facility.
My sister Treasa had raised her two children
in Kansas. She worked for University of
Kansas in maintainence (she had picked up
some of my Dad's skills). She was my Dad's
first-born, though now living in Louisana,
she still made time to keep Dad in her life.
She came home when he had his first stoke.
And me, I am a Realtor by career choice and
also a published author of many children's
books- inspired by many personal events that
took place in my life. My dad told me that
in his mind and in his heart- that the words
"Step-Daughter" was not ever in his
vocabulary... there was no "Step"... I was
his daughter! My dad let us know that he was
very proud of the adults that we had become,
and he loved us all. He left this earth
knowing that he was loved, and that we were
all there for him.
I am so
proud to call the man that raised me with a
strong mind, firm hand and heart of love- MY
DAD! Here are some recent photo's. And as
you can see by his expressions, he hated
taking photos, but underneath - he is smilin'
- LOL!
Our
thanks to GUHS Class of 59' for all you do
for each other-
-and the kindness you've shown to our
family.
Blessings
to the Class of 59'
With
Sincere Gratitude,
Tami Holland Davis
Daughter
Shellie
Tami
Treasa
Merv
Merv and his son Raymond
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Wayne Leonard Copelin
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A
Celebration of Life for Wayne will be held
at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2018 at
Blake and Erin Osburn’s home at 1021 South
Faker Street in Clarendon, Texas. Inurnment
will be at a later date in Rowe Cemetery in
Hedley, Texas.
Cremation & Arrangements are
by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon,
Texas.
Wayne was born May 29, 1941
in Pomona, California to Lloyd and Joy
Loomis Copelin. He married Joan Earlene
Sabroe on June 13, 1959 in Reno, Nevada. He
had been a salesman prior to his retirement
selling pianos, antennas, and wood. He was a
top piano salesman and sold 7 pianos in one
day. He was a hardwood logger and was an
avid hunter and fisherman. He was honorary
mayor for Los Molinos, California for 4
years. He also volunteered putting up the
Christmas tree for the town of Los Molinos
for several years. He was a generous man and
donated turkeys during the holiday season to
needy families. He had been a resident of
Donley County for the past 20 years and
attended Arena of Life Church in Clarendon.
Wayne was preceded in death
by his parents, Lloyd and Joy Copelin; a
son, Larry William Copelin; a grandson,
Roper Copelin; his twin, Dwayne Copelin and
other siblings, Tony Copelin, Janet Copelin,
Lloyd Ray Copelin, and June Stahler.
Survivors include his wife,
Joan Copelin of Clarendon; his children,
Wayne Copelin, Jr. and wife Rhonda, Joanne
Barton and husband Jack, Ernest Copelin and
wife Tangela, Tina Ferris and husband
Scotty, Laura Luttrell and husband Mark, and
Erin Osburn and husband Blake; ten
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and
his siblings, Joann Forren, Susan Snooks,
and Sandra Copelin.
In lieu of flowers, the
family suggest memorials be sent to Rowe
Cemetery Association in Hedley.
Sing out online guest book at
www.RobertsonFuneral.com
From
Gridley Herald April 4th, 2018
Frank and Shirley
Stenzel;
Frank had
a great conversation on the phone with him
last week.
Grove and Mike Dahl
sent a copy of Wayne's Obituary from the
local paper.
Leon and Susie Longacre
thanked us for notifying everyone of Wayne's
passing.
John and Barbara Moon
Gately thanked us for the notice as well.
Loretta
Burks Carroll:
Just wanted someone involved with our class
of 59 to know that classmate Wayne Copelin
died on April 2, 2018. His obituary is in
today's Chico Enterprise Record.
Connie
Richins Watson:
Thanks
Ken I'm sorry to hear this, but I too talked
to Wayne a few months ago. He will be
missed.
Joan Adams Casillas:
I was sorry to read about Wayne also, but
happy to read of his successful and eventful
life
Jim Pitt:
I too had a call from Wayne last week. We
talked for almost an hour. It is with
sadness that I read this news ... those two
twins were good friends and I remember
staying overnight there. I find it awe
inspiring that he was talking to some of us
classmates just before going home to the
Lord.
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Elvin F.
"Whitey" Brogdon
Elvin F. "Whitey" Brogdon
passed away on March 4, 2016,
after a courageous battle with Lewy Body
Dementia.
Born June 10, 1940, in Gridley, Calif.,
Elvin is survived by his wife of 58 years,
Barbara (Johnson) Brogdon,
his loving daughter Cheryl (Phil) and son
Brian.
Proud papa of Buck, Allie, Miya and Mollie.
He is also survived by two sisters and
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
three brothers and two sisters.
He will be greatly missed by his family.
A Graveside Service was held Friday, March
11, 2016 at the Gridley Biggs Cemetery.
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Will E.
Chenoweth
Will E. Chenoweth, 75, of
Mesa, AZ, passed away peacefully on August
27th, 2015 at his home. Will was born in
Corning, CA to OK and Hilda Chenoweth. Three
years after Hilda's death, Grace Chenoweth
became his loving stepmother. The family of
Dwain and Esther White, of Corning CA played
an important roll in Will's life also. Will
graduated from Gridley Union High School,
Cal State University, Sacramento, and
Chapman University. He worked as a
Psychiatric Technician at DeWitt State
Hospital for 8 years and as Probation
Officer in Nevada County for 27 years. Some
of that time he was Supervisor of Juvenile
Hall and later, the Juvenile Unit. He was
very active in the community and in Little
League. He loved hunting, fishing, and
anything duck related. Will was happiest in
the great outdoors.
Family was very important to
Will. He is survived by his wife of 41
years, Diane; his son Matt Chenoweth
(Nancy); two stepsons, Andy Delmas (Lori)
and Rob Delmas (Shawn); a sister, Janet
Brown; his grandchildren, Cassie, Kenzi,
Abby, Ryder, Rylee; a great granddaughter,
Paislee; and many other extended family
members who Will loved very much. He was
preceded in death by a brother, Orval
Chenoweth and a grandson, Ricky Chenoweth.
A memorial service will be
held Saturday, September 12th, at 11:00 AM
at Horizon Funeral Care, 7510 E. Main St.
Mesa, AZ, 85207. Memorial contributions can
be made in Will's honor to Ducks Unlimited,
Wounded Warriors Project, or Smile Train. |
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Albert Lee
Knox
Notice:
From Albert's Family
Picture taken January, 2013
Albert
Lee Knox
11 - 3 - 40
~ 12 -
17 - 14
Albert Lee Knox passed away at home and went to be with the Lord on
December 17, 2014. Albert was born November 3,
1940 in McAlester Oklahoma to A. L. and Stella
Knox and came to California with his family at a
young age. Albert, at a few ounces over 3
pounds, was a surprise to all since their
youngest child was 9 ½ years his senior. His
family settled in the Bakersfield area and later
moved to Gridley California where Albert
attended grammar and high school.
Albert was known for his industrious nature. As a young boy, he
demonstrated his enterprising skills by holding
not one, but three paper routes while working as
a general landscaper. Albert met Evelyn
Rogers, the love of his life and his sweetheart,
at church and later went to work in the
construction field for the man who would become
his future father-in-law, the Reverend J. A.
Rogers. Reverend Rogers was instrumental in
Albert’s development of a deep understanding of
the construction business. Again demonstrating
his enterprising nature and the call of God in
his very young life, Albert became a licensed
minister with the Pentecostal Church of God at
the very young age of 17.
During his twenties, Albert worked for Del Pero Mondon in
Marysville and was employed for 13 years as a
meat cutter and later a truck driver. While
driving truck, Albert enjoyed the opportunities
the job presented to meet people and share a
laugh. Albert had an engaging personality and
loved telling jokes to make everyone smile.
Upon leaving Del Pero Mondon, Albert elected to pursue construction
as a full time venture and founded Knox
Construction which he operated for over 45
years. As in his teen years, Albert was not
satisfied with just one venture; he and his wife
Evelyn owned R & K Auto Sales in Yuba City,
Marysville and Woodland. He also was the owner
of U-Save Auto Rental in Marysville and
Woodland. It was during his time in the car
business that Albert developed an affinity for
Chevrolet Corvettes. Albert would show, as well
as race, Corvettes within the Western States and
Canada. Because of his hard work and
dedication, as well as a love of interacting
with others, Albert served as president of the
Italian Racing Team which has chapters in seven
western states and Canada. He also served with
distinction as vice president for the California
Auto Dealers Association.
In his later years, Albert moved to the Redding, California area
and continued with construction activities until
he retired. Never one to sit around and relax
in his retirement, Albert took a part time
position delivering medicines to convalescent
homes in Redding and Weed. Retirement did give
him an opportunity to enjoy relaxation on his
motorhome located adjacent to the Rogue River in
Oregon. Albert also enjoyed boating and hosting
friends and family on his patio boat.
Albert’s life was exemplified by the scriptures
in Isiah 3 and 4: “You
keep him in perfect peace
whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts
in you. Trust in the
Lord
forever, for the
Lord
God
is an everlasting rock”. (ESV)
Albert’s passing will be a tremendous loss to his family and
friends, however his warm, engaging spirit will
be remembered by all with whom he came into
contact and will keep him alive in our hearts.
We can be confident that he is waiting for us in
heaven, but in all likelihood is keeping busy
telling jokes to the saints!
Albert was predeceased by his parents, brothers Arvil, Hugh and
Harold and sisters Ruby and Katherine. Survivors
include his wife of many years, Evelyn, three
daughters Judy, Berniece and Tammy , several
grandchildren and great grandchildren and the
many family members and friends who were blessed
by having known and been loved by him.
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Remembrances:
"It is always hard to hear
news like this but especially at this time
of the year. ... My condolences to his
family and friends... "
Joan
Francis (Murschel)
"Thank
you for the notice. So sad..."
Loretta Carroll (Burks)
"... We will be praying for the Knox family
at this sad time."
Barb Pelascini (Boyd)
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Neal
Shackelford
Neal Alan Shackleford,
passed away December 29,
2012, at the age of 71, at
Biggs Gridley Memorial
Hospital.
Born March 25, 1941, in
Carnegie, Oklahoma, Neal was
the seventh child of Viola
May and Robert Yates nine
children. He was known by
most people as Buffalo. Many
who had the opportunity to
know Neal knew he had a big
heart and easy going nature.
He was a simple man who
loved spending time with his
friends and family. He
enjoyed deer hunting,
fishing, camping and
listening to music. He was a
loyal 49er fan and loved
watching football. He was
one of the original members
of the Monday Night Football
Club where he spent many
years attending games and
events. He was loved by many
and missed by all who knew
him.
Neal Shackleford is
preceded in death by his
parents, Viola May
Shackleford and Robert
Yates, brother Jay
Shackleford and sister
Luella Miller. He is survived by his
lifelong friend and ex-wife,
Patricia Shackleford; three
daughters: Lorie, Lani (and
grandson) and Jennifer
Hudson (and grandson Hunter
Hudson, and granddaughter
Rylie Hudson). He is
survived by two brothers:
Dennis Shackleford and
Robert Shackleford; four
sisters: Betty Hankins, Sue
Mund, Kay Williams, and
Rhonda Williams.
In lieu of a formal
memorial the family and
friends would like to honor
Neal's wishes with a simple
celebration of life to be
held at Stan's Lounge
Sunday, January 6, 2013, at
2 p.m. For more information
please call 518-8742.
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Remembrances:
"Sorry
to hear about Neil. I would see him
often out and about; during our
conversations he always seemed in good
spirits despite his health
problems."
Penny (Anderson) Wickman
"Mom told me about Neal. So
sad. When we were growing up he was like
a family member. He even taught our
sister, Dianna, to drive. Lots of good
memories about Neal."
Loretta (Burks) Carroll
"It
is so sad to hear of losing another
classmate, even though I have lost touch
with so many over the years.
Thanks
for including the yearbook picture -- I
would not have remembered him from the
picture in the obit."
Barb (Boyd) Pelascini
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Bonnie (McCaughan)
Northan
OBITUARY
Bonnie Marjorie McCaughan
Northan
Our beloved
Grandmother, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin,
Classmate, Friend Bonnie Marjorie McCaughan Northan
passed away peacefully with her son Michael Northan
by her side on Monday, November 26th, 2012, at 4:55
pm in Reno, Nevada. Her unfailing sense of humor and
love from family and friends helped her through a
long battle with Parkinson's and Cancer.
The daughter
of Edward Pitzer McCaughan and Marjorie Evelyn Roof
McCaughan, Bonnie was born in Oakland, California,
on September 16th, 1941, and spent most of her life
on a peach and walnut ranch in Gridley, California.
She received a B.A. in English from the University
of California, Berkeley, and a teaching credential
from Chico State University. She taught elementary
school for more than a decade, in the Bay Area and
Reno before returning to Gridley and eventually
taking over the family ranch and her mother's
bookkeeping service.
Bonnie was a
generous, loyal, life-long friend to many in the
Gridley community, where she was an energetic force
in a variety of civic organizations such as Quota
Club, Beta Sigma Phi, Tiny Tots, the PTA, Boy
Scouts, soccer and any activity involving her sons.
She loved trout fishing, baking, Frank Sinatra and
decorating the house for the holidays with an
extensive collection of nativity scenes that came
from her travels in Mexico and Europe.
She is
survived and greatly missed by her sons Michael
Gordon Northan and Brian Edward Northan, their
father Gordon Northan, daughters-in-law Corie Zam
Northan and Amanda Johnson Northan, grandsons Caige
and Greyson, brother Edward J McCaughan and his
partner John Kaine.
A memorial
service will be held at the Presbyterian Church in
Gridley on Saturday, December 22nd, 2012, from 11:00
to 12:00 a.m., followed by a celebration of her live
at the Moose Lodge in Gridley. |
BONNIE NORTHAN
Celebration of Life December 22, 2012
Prelude:
Welcome:
Hymn:
Obituary:
Remembrances:
Open Sharing:
Words of
Encouragement:
Video Tribute:
Hymn:
Closing Prayer:
Announcement:
Postlude: |
Gail Pfister on the
organ (846-3735)
Rev. Frank Stenzel
"Hark The Herald
Angels Sing" - Gail Pfister
Michael Dahl
Michael Dahl Groverlee Dahl Frank Delgado
Open to congregation
Rev. Frank Stenzel
By family
"Silent Night" -
Gail Pfister
Rev. Frank Stenzel
Luncheon to follow
service at the Moose Lodge in Gridley
Gail Pfister |
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Remembrance:
(Written and read by Groverlee Dahl)
Since E.J. and Mikey first asked me to
talk today, I have been worrying about
what I should say, and if there is any
way I can get through it without being a
blubbering idiot.
Bonnie was more than just a friend to
me. She was a huge puzzle piece in what
is me, and without her I am feeling
pretty darned incomplete.
Michael and Bonnie started kindergarten
together so he grew up being Bonnie's
friend, but for me it wasn't really
until Erick and Mikey started Tiny Tots
together. She came and sat down next to
me at that first meeting and instantly
one of the best friendships in all
history was cemented right then and
there.
I remember that we were trying to be the
perfect Tiny Tot moms so when they asked
who would provide the refreshments for
the next meeting, our hands went up. We
didn't know what we were in for. Bonnie
said since it was going to be in
October, we should serve homemade
pumpkin pie. I told her "I don't make
pies", but she said "Don't worry... I'll
make the nine pies... you bring whipped
cream and the beverage. It looked like
it would be the easiest thing going.
But... the meeting was at Trent's
house... I don't remember Trent's last
name, but the father was a finance guy
at the Medical Center I think, and they
were Latter Day Saints.
Well, what will we have to drink with
pumpkin pie? I got calls from Mormons
saying it would be at Trent's house and
we wouldn't serve coffee, would we? And
calls from others that said you'll
certainly serve coffee, won't you?
Well, this was all new to me. I'd heard
about Mormons from Mike Potoski, but
until I started visiting Gridley from
Kings County I had never heard of them.
In fact I first came in the early
sixties and when I went home, I told
everyone you guys even had an LSD
Church. You see, I lived ten miles from
Kettleman City and we only had one
little Community Church, and every four
years they would send us a different
minister so we'd be Presbyterian for
four years, then Baptist for four years,
then something else for four years... it
didn't seem all that impossible. It
seemed we'd just all meet on the porch
and find out if we said "Forgive us our
trespasses" or "Forgive us or debtors!"
Anyway, in an effort to please everyone
at the Tiny Tot's meeting, we had iced
water, hot apple cider, coffee and tea.
I served out of Bina's beautiful silver
coffee servers, and Bonnie brought
Lennox for the pie! It was such a change
as two years later, by the time I was
president of Tiny Tots, it was "everyone
bring your own beverage to the Tiny tots
building and somebody will bring the
Oreos!
Bonnie and I were so much alike in so
many ways... both teachers... both
dreamed of daughters someday... but were
blessed only with boys. We shared that
with Judy Eggers as well, and between
the "Three Momskateers" we had seven
boys. That pretty well meant our lives
would be consumed with cub scouts, boy
scouts, little league, and skinned
knees.
I remember when Erick was in about fifth
grade he came home and at dinner told us
that Chris Christ, Chris Eggers, Mikey
and he were talking at lunch at school
and decided they could characterize each
person's mom, by the way she made a
peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Chris
Christ's mom would take out the bread,
jelly, peanut butter and a knife and
then everyone would have to make their
own. Chris Egger's mom, Judy, would make
them but you would have to eat the
crusts and listen to her telling you
about the nutritional value of whole
wheat bread and peanut butter. Erick
Dahl's mom would make the sandwiches and
then cut them into little shapes of
bunnies and duckies and Volkswagen bugs,
and Mikey's mom would start getting all
the stuff out and stop and say, "Oh
hell... let's just go for pizza!" For
eleven year olds, they pretty much
pegged us.
It was a time before seatbelts, and
Bonnie and I would throw our four boys
in a play pen in the big red bus, give
them some 8 tracks of Sesame Street, and
three times a year we would take off to
Bonnie's cabin at Moose Camp. The guys
would follow later. On Memorial Day
weekend and Labor Day it was all about
trout fishing, and Bonnie was great at
it. I was more like the kids... a few
casts and I was ready to swim, but she
and Michael were all business when it
came to fishing. I remember Michael
making Mikey clean his fish and he
gagged and wretched the whole time.
Brian kept saying the whole time "No,
Big Mike, I don't eat these... I only
eat SQUARE fish!"
Our other trip was one of the
President's holidays and that was always
snow, riding the snowmobiles, making
snow angels, eating snow ice cream and
watching Gordon and Michael "bowl" the
kids down the snowy mountains.
There were many pinochle games... until
Bonnie and I creamed the guys. In one
hand I had a double run in hearts and
she had the double pinochles. That
pretty much ended our pinochle games.
Another time I remember we played
Password. Gordon was to make me say "Wax
Museum". He said "Madam Tusadd", but I
didn't know what the heck that was, and
kept saying words like "bordello" or
"French". Instead of saying a different
phrase for a clue... like "candle
statues"... he would just repeat,
LOUDER: "Madam Tusadd... Madam Tusadd..."
We laughed about that so much and
sometimes when Bonnie and I would get
frustrated about something, we'd look at
each other and yell "Madam Tusad...
Madam Tusadd!"
I know of no better friend than Bonnie.
She was bright, funny, clever, and
generous to a fault. We would go to Reno
with Marge and Harold and Bonnie would
insist that we "split our winnings". For
us that meant about two dollars and
fifty cents and with her it would be
hundreds.
She was involved in about every good
thing this community had to offer and if
it wasn't a time when I was involved in
school I would join her. I remember we
were the old biddy ladies in the GHS
Variety Show for many years... even
after our boys had graduated. People
would ask us why we weren't in it
anymore and I'd always say: "When life
began to imitate art it was time to
stop. "
I remember so many good times with
Bonnie. Summer days when Michael would
help with the peach harvest, I'd help
Bonnie get the invoices out and then
we'd swim with the kids until we turned
into prunes.
Bonnie was at Cal Berkeley in the
sixties, but she was no 'Flower Child'.
She said that she must be "generation
challenged" because her heart throb was
Frank Sinatra.
Once we went to see "Ol' Blue Eyes" and
we were seated in the front row. Bonnie,
my sister from another mother and
father, looks at me and says: "Grovey...
if you have anything to say to me in the
next two hours... say it NOW!
I also remember the time when we were
all at the coast and Judy asked me if
I'd noticed anything wrong with Bonnie.
Of course I never saw ANYTHING WRONG with
Bonnie. She told me "I think that she
has Parkinson's!" Oh, how I wish Judy
could have been wrong, just this once,
as it was Parkinson's that robbed Bonnie
of so much of what made her "Bonnie".
Her mind continued to be so bright, but
her body just wouldn't cooperate. So
many times something would come up about
people in Gridley, or what store used to
be where, or who ran some business, and
it was always: "We'll ask Bonnie",
because she always knew!
When she sold the ranch and moved to a
care facility in Reno, Michael and I
promised we'd try to make it to see her
every month. Over the four years, we
only missed twice... once with terrible
storms and once during election time
when Michael had to work.
In the first three and a half years we
took her to shows, to dinner, and of
course to gamble every time, and she was
so lucky... and she loved it so much.
When she got so frail, we were afraid to
transport her, and we couldn't lift the
heavy wheelchair into the van, so we
would order meals in and visit as we
watched T.V. We were able to hug her and
tell her how much we loved her every
time, even on the day she died.
Like me, Bonnie was always the crazy one
that got the crazy job... the clown in
the parade, or the goofus in the scout
skit. When she was the pickle in the Red
Suspenders Parade I promised her that
someday she would be the princess, and
she did manage to be the Gridley Woman
of the Year.
I also told her that I would have to be
good enough to get to Heaven so I could
help her carry her robe and crown up
there. I don't know if I'll make that,
but I know that Bonnie will make a whole
lot of good friends there, and they'll
feel privileged to help her. In fact, I
think if "Ol' Blue Eyes" can make it to
Heaven, it is safe that I'll make it.
One thing is for sure... if he
is
there, she has found him by now, and
she's thinking "Yeah, this IS Heaven!"
She was the best friend, the best mom,
the best classmate, the best community
helper, the best daughter, the best
sister that anyone could ever imagine.
She loved her boys and her grandkids so
much, and she loved ours as well. She
will forever be a huge piece of me and
my family.
Now I will not have to wait to go to
Reno to talk to Bonnie... I can talk to
her anytime.
We love you Bon, and will miss you so
much!
Grove
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Personal Letter:
(Written by Peggy (Haller) Neves - Read by Michael
Dahl) To
Bonnie's Family:
In this season of
reflection, I am surprised just how many memories there are on which
to reflect. Thank God that there are so many good things to
remember, because there are some memories that cause one to stop and
measure just where one stands at this point in life.
How lucky we were to have
had Bonnie in our lives! Such an intelligent, clever, compassionate,
spirited, giving person. No one deserves an illness such as
Parkinson's, least of all Bonnie. But our Bonnie lived it with
courage and grace.
My memories of Bonnie start
in kindergarten in Gridley. from there it seems that Bonnie was an
integral part of life through the grade school years and even
through high school. Oh! What a reader she was! I remember in third
grade when Miss Dow would direct her to reread a page so it would be
understood by all the others in the group... why did Miss Dow do
THAT? Walking home from school, we would stop by the office to say
hi to Marge and Virginia, Bonnie's aunt. Blue Birds at Joanie's
home, (now and then), dance lessons, and oh what fun to go to
Bonnie's to roll that giant water tank around the yard!
Every time I travel up the
hill to Almanor I remember slinging the only fish I have ever caught
on the bank on Deer Creek and staying in those tiny cabins
at the Deer Creek Lodge. There were a few years when there was a
group of us, the gruesome foursome as Doris Anderson referred to us,
that skated wildly around town, probably chewing gum and sporting so
many skinned knees. Wonder where those skates and the keys are?
Attending Sunday school and
Bible school taught us concepts that we probably used all our lives.
With Bonnie's mother at the helm of Rainbow for many years, Bonnie
spearheaded so many projects to benefit others both as Worthy
Advisor of the Gridley chapter and later as a national
representative. While I was marching in the high school band, Bonnie
and the other cheer leaders were whipping up enthusiasm in the
stands; they were great, especially considering they were wearing
those cumbersome cheerleading uniforms!
Our paths crossed only a few
times in our college years, with Bonnie busy at UCB.
I found some of our wedding
pictures with Bonnie as one of my bridesmaids. Bonnie always was
there to help and join in the activities adding that bit of humor
that could ease a tense situation.
At our reunions Bonnie was
the same spirited person she always was and it was good to see her.
Her presence always seemed to make the party complete.
I visited Bonnie in Reno; we
reminisced over good memories and I marveled at her "you're not
going to get me down" attitude. I waited too long for my next visit.
I'm hoping that this sketch
of my relationship with Bonnie rings true. One does forget or
misconstrue some facts when those memories are within a 70+ year
time span. I am wishing I could be at Bonnie's memorial service.
Since Art's death last June I realize that choices must be made -
and family matters trump all else.
My heartfelt condolences go
to E.J., Brian and Michael and your families.
Love,
Peggy (aka Margaret) |
Personal Letter:
Four
years with Bonnie
From
classmate Linda Koehler Hughes
I was
fortunate to be in Gridley at the time of the recent
memorial service for Bonnie McCaughan Northan. As I
listened to many classmates tell of Bonnie during
her early school days and of her subsequent
activities as a young mother, I realize that I knew
little about those times and experiences. I had
attended school with Bonnie for only four years.
I
entered high school from Manzanita Elementary
School, joining the class of 1959 amid the confusing
blur of adolescent hijinx and hyper-emotions.
During those four formative years, it seemed we
spent considerable time on such critical matters as
the color of lipstick and color of cars, length of
skirts and length of essays. Hours were spent
wondering who would sit next to whom and who would
not sit with him or her. Homework, tests and grades
were important but equally important was the
non-curriculum business of growing toward
adulthood.
Those
four years were a time of our growth as individuals,
a time of deciding what was important in the long
run, of who we wanted to be in our school and in our
future life. My most valuable and immeasurable
lessons acquired during those four years came
through people-watching, self-reflection, some
book-learning, occasional bruises to my ego, and the
direct acknowledgement or support of one person,
whether a friend or teacher. Many of us can point
back to a moment when Bonnie, so quietly, offered
that invaluable and lasting gift.
It
seems that Bonnie had grown to be an adult while we
were still learning the dance steps. During those
short four years, I came to know Bonnie as a
classmate who valued honesty and fairness, who
accepted responsibility, and who valued each person
as they were. These character traits have kept me
out of trouble in life, or have helped me get out of
trouble I have found myself in. I am sure that is
true for many of us.
So,
taking one page out of Bonnie’s playbook, here’s a
high-five to classmates and friends for being who
you are. And remember to be generous with
humor…..it lightens life’s burdens. |
Personal Letter:
To Bonnie's
Family and Friends:
We all
have fond memories of Bonnie, either as classmates
in school or friends and co-workers later in life.
She was a classmate of mine for our twelve years in
Gridley schools. In later grade school she was every
boy's sweetheart because she was a lovely young lady
that always had a great smile and a kind word for
you. For everyone.
My first
memory of Bonnie was when we started the first
grade. She was absent the second day of school when
a new girl joined us. It was Kathie Cushman, first
cousin to our classmate Daveine Cushman. On the
third day Bonnie and I were standing at the door
when Kathy started to enter the room and Bonnie
insisted that she must be lost and was in the wrong
classroom. I came to Kathy's rescue as I remembered
her from the day before, so Bonnie welcomed her in.
I don't know if Bonnie ever knew that Kathy
appointed me as her Knight in Shining Armor that
year because of that event. Kathy's family moved to
Redding and I only saw her once after that. She
married Mr. Sam Butcher, the man that created all of
the Precious Moments characters. Kathy succumbed to
cancer several years ago.
One
Christmas morning when I may have been ten years old
my brother Cody and I received an RCA record player
that played 45 RPM records and plugged into the
radio for great sound. We were given the opportunity
to go into town to pick out some records. This was a
first for us. The store was the McCaughan's music
store, and when we were there, Bonnie was there with
her parents. She seemed to know all about the music
business. I was impressed. We selected some records
that still exist in the family treasures, but the
record player gave up its life through constant
usage over many years.
I
especially remember a special time when Mr. Slagle
in the seventh grade asked several students to join
him on a Saturday to go out and locate a destination
for future field trips. Mr. Slagle was just fresh
out of Chico State and was a scientist trapped in a
teacher's body. He loved science, and that meant
most of his students gained a keen interest in
science also.
I felt
especially honored to be selected to be part of the
small excursion and Bonnie was one of the girls that
was in the group. We had a lovely day, and I was
thrilled to have the whole group stop by our ranch
where my mother offered hot cocoa and everyone
jumped on that chance. Dad was in the house with a
foot in a cast and he and Mr. Slagle got along very
nicely. I remember Bonnie and my mother visiting
like they were long, lost friends. Bonnie always
fitted in with others, no matter who they were. I
was so amazed that Bonnie seemed to enjoy tramping
around in the country, looking at natural habitats.
I mean after all... she was a girl! I did not
realize she grew up on a farm too.
We all
miss Bonnie, and will continue to miss her for a
long time. She made a very lasting impression on us
all. Please accept our deepest sympathies for your
loss, and know that she has found peace at last.
Ken Smith |
Notes:
- Nancy (Justus) Melton remembers the time in high school when they
danced in sarongs to the tune of Bali Hai.
- Barbara (Moon) Gately
and LaVonne Sprattling both had vivid memories
of being in Rainbows with Bonnie.
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Alice (Lewellen)
Morris
.
Birth:
Nov. 28, 1940
Marysville, Yuba County, California, USA
Death:
Feb. 16, 2012
Oregon, USAThe Eugene
Register-Guard
Lane County, Oregon
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Alice Morris
HARRISBURG -- The funeral will be
at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at West Lawn Memorial
Park & FuneralHome in Eugene for Alice Morris of
Harrisburg, who died Feb. 16 of breast cancer. She was
71.
She was born Nov. 28, 1940 in
Marysville, Calif., to Elva and Harriet Robinson
Lewellen. She married Bill Morris on Oct. 26, 1990, in
Springfield.
She taught kindergarten at South
ills Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include her husband; a
son, Daren Houts of Silverton; three daughters, Laura
Houts Mason of Bay, Ark., Cheryl Houts Plaggmier of
Tualatin and Constance Houts Cook of Sylvester, GA.; 10
granchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Burial will be at West Lawn
Memorial Park in Eugene.
Burial:
West Lawn Memorial Park
Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA
Created by: Jan
Record Added: Feb 24, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial # 85642583
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Steve Pantaleoni
August 9th, 2011
Remembrance:
(This was written and read
in the service by Steve's
sister Anita)
I am Anita Pantaleoni
DeMarais, the oldest in our family. Steve was Raymond and my
little brother - always in my mind he was our little brother -
the tow-haired boy. I was six years older than he, and, so, many
times he was my responsibility. I think that I never got over
that feeling of "watching over him." One job of mine was to rock
the cradle because he would not go to sleep without someone
rocking him and holding his hand.
Steve always moved
quickly - remember how he walked? He did not just walk into a
room, he flew into a room - then he would sit down just for a
few minutes because he had to leave - "you know it is a busy
time of year - yeah, we are really busy." Good grief, he even
found January to be a busy time.
Even as a little boy,
he did everything fast - maybe it was because he was trying so
hard to keep up with Raymond and our cousins. Our mother said
Steve was rambunctious - just never slows down! And he was a
cute little boy - just full of love and so easy to love.
A man of many
strengths and interests. He was an excellent athlete receiving
two offers of football scholarships in high school. His love of
sports never waivered.
An outdoorsman he was
also. Every Friday afternoon in the summer by 2:00, he had that
dear Jennifer ready to go to Buck's Lake for a weekend of
fishing.Duck hunting, pheasant
hunting. He loved it all, but for all this masochism, he loved
seeing a flower bloom and knew the names of most flowers - he
loved his yard, liked to barbecue, liked to decorate his house.
Staunch Republican,
defender of the National Rifle Association - hard worker -
believed in taking care of oneself and family - never ask for
anything from any government. Never owe any man.
And no one could
embellish on a story like Steve! He would tell the same old
stories over and over, and we would laugh and laugh! You
probably had to be there, but please bear with me as I recall
some of his stories - the night Ronnie Earl fell in the hole my
dad had dug for a new septic tank - Steve thought that was the
funniest thing.
The time he and
Raymond got caught smoking cigarettes (which Raymond made Steve
take from Daddy's carton) - Mom was so angry she was shaking -
our dad thought it was pretty funny - until he realized that the
Camel cigarettes were his!
The time they "shot an
arrow in the air and it landed I know not where" except it
landed in Sharon's head. She was probably only 4! However, Steve
said he had told her to get away!
I have learned he
could tell a pretty good story of me trying to learn to water
ski! I never did learn.
Then there was the
time he and Raymond stole Mrs. Shepherd's barn door to use as a
backboard for a basketball hoop. And, of course, Raymond made
Steve carry the door. Steve said that he looked like Jesus
Christ carrying the cross. Never had we seen our dad so angry
because stealing was the worst.
Like I said, you
probably had to be there, but I can just see him telling those
stories.
Our son, Charlie, said
that Steve lit up a room and he did!
A good man - generous
to a fault without most of us knowing about his generosity.
Every Christmas we ladies of the family would get a bag of
beautifully cracked walnut halves - imagine - sometimes he would
throw in canned peaches that only the farmers reeived.
He remembered flowers
for our parents' graves.
He was generous with
his time as is shown by all the different boards on which he
served - the water district, Manzanita School Board, Peach
Advisory Board and so on.
A good man - a man so
happy with his life's profession - he was a farmer through and
through and loved it. I think that no one appreciates nature and
the seasons as much as a farmer unless it is a gardener or
seaman. In winter with trees dormant - the pruning etc. to
prepare the trees for harvest - in spring, surrounded by the
beauty of the blossoms - the summer harvest - and fall when the
trees rest.
He really enjoyed
having coffee every morning with his friends at the Gridley
Grill.
But what we remember
most is his capability for loving - his love for his dogs -
Peaches, Peaches II and Peaches III.
His farm workers - he
appreciated all of you and your hard work for him., and your
loyalty, and he respected you. I do not know you except I heard
the name Chino mentioned who I think is retired now, and, of
course, we all know Paula and Zoya.
But it was the family
he loved so deeply. He was a good son and brother, a wonderful
uncle, and a fun brother-in-law.
He was so proud of his
grandchildren, and you children will not appreciate that love
until you have grandchildren of your own.
Your grandfather knew
what you were doing all the time - he really did. I understand
that he did his best to go to all your ball games, sometimes
three a day. He told me many times that "I thought the season
was over, but so and so made the All Star so I have a few more
games to see." This year it was Colby.
Steve was happy that
Dominik is going to play football this year, and he said, "You
know that Trenton took all those AP classes, so he will be
starting UCLA as a sophomore!"
He really liked when
he could pick the children up after school.
Darin and Dino - you
were his joy and his greatest gift from God. He loved you both
so much. He loved your wives Amanda and Chrissie as if they were
his own daughters. You must treasure this always.
He was very, very
proud to see you both graduate from college and become the
successful men you are, but mostly, he was happy to see you so
happily married and with loving children.
And Jennifer. These
past 14 plus years you gave him were his happiest. You gave him
a home, someone to be with him at the end of his day. You said
that you never minded doing things for him because he asked you
in the nicest way. You made him laugh. I know you said that he
did the same for you so that is even better.
As for Raymond, Sharon
and me - one quarter of us is gone, but we are so grateful to
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Tracy True Newton
March 14th, 2010
Poem:
(Part of Tracy's service brochure)
If I
Knew
If I knew it would
be the last time That I would see you fall asleep I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.
If I knew it would
be the last time that I see you walk out the door I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more.
If I knew it would
be the last time I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise I would video tape each action and word so I could play them back day after day.
If I knew it would
be the last time I could spare an extra minute to stop and say "I love you", instead of assuming that you would know I do.
If I knew it would
be the last time I would be there to share your day, Well I'm sure you'll have so many more, so I can just this one slip away.
For surely there's
always tomorrow to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything just right.
There will always
be another day to say "I love you", and certainly there's another chance to say our "Anything I can do?"
But in case I might
be wrong, and today is all I get, I'd like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget.
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Boyd Cyrus
Sannar, Jr
BOYD CYRUS SANNAR, JR.
Gridley Herald, The
Posted: Friday, May 07, 2004 - 11:22:28 am PDT
A Private Family Service will be held for Boyd Cyrus
Sannar, Jr., 63, of Gridley. He died on Tuesday, May 4,
2004 at the Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento.
He was born on February 15, 1941, in Sacramento, one of
three children born to Boyd and Bernita Sannar. He was
raised in Gridley, attended local schools and resided in
Gridley all his adult life. He served in the U.S. Air
Force, stationed stateside. He was a life-long member of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by one brother, one sister, two uncles,
Ray Sannar of Gridley and Orville Sannar of Loma Rica,
CA and one aunt, Carolee Sannar of Gridley. He is also
survived by numerous cousins.
Contributions to The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints Missionary Fund are suggested by the
family and may be left in care of the Gridley-Block
Funeral Chapel.
Private interment will be in the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Gridley-Block
Funeral Chapel.
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Nina
(Mills) Cummings
Notice:
(posted in a
newspaper in 2011)
Nina
(Mills) Cummings
7 - 21 - 42
~ 7 - 20 - 96
It's been fifteen years
since you left our side to
join our Heavenly Father.
May God
bless you always.
Everyday we
miss you
and our love for you
remains closely in our hearts.
Daughters ~
Jackie, Jamie & Jerry Ann
Grandson ~ Brian
Brothers ~ Dan-Sharon, Bob-Kay & family
Niece ~ Shannon-Hector & Family
Aunt ~ Ima & family
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