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Helen Taylor

Helen Taylor, 87, of Pittville (McArthur) passed away at Mercy Medical Center on May 4, 2013 of natural causes.


Joseph Patanella

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. May 27 at the Intermountain Baptist Church in Burney for Joseph Patanella, 79, of Burney.

Mr. Patanella died of natural causes April 27, 2013 at Mayers Memorial Hospital Burney Annex.

There is a lunch provided after the memorial service.


In Memory of Lori Parrott

Please join us in remembering a life well lived for Lori Parrott. Lori lived for many years in the intermountain area. She and Marvin Clarke, a PG&E worker, built a home and lived in Burney. After Marvin’s passing, she married Charles Parrott, a prominent local banker. Lori was married four times and widowed three. Lori passed away February 13 in Reno, NV. She is survived by her five sons; Stewart Garbutt of Fortuna, CA, Ron McMaster of Chico, CA, Eddie Garbutt of Sun Valley, NV, Tom Garbutt of Susanville, CA , Bill Clarke of Reno, NV, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. We will meet to celebrate her life, relive memories and share stories at Burney Cemetery on Friday, May 24 at 1:00.


Phil Dabill

Phil Dabill, 84, of McArthur died of natural causes at his residence April 23, 2013. Arrangements are pending at McDonald’s Burney Chapel.


Eugene Evans

Eugene Evans, 83, of Bieber died March 5, 2012 at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills. Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.


Lillian C.(Garrison) Zoller

Lillian C. Zoller died March 7, 2013 at Windsor Redding Care Center in Redding.

She was born May 1, 1913 in Evansville, Arkansas and moved to Burney from Westwood in 1960.

She was a homemaker and 50-year member of he Eastern Star  and the Burney Presbyterian Church.

 She is survived by her daughter, Claudia Calkins (Bob) and her son David Zoller (Joyce), two grandchildren Terri Stratte and Russ Foster (Julie), and five greatgrand children.

Graveside services will be held at the Burney District Cemetery on Wednesday, March 13th at 1:00 P.M.


C William “Bill” Harrington

Bill passed away Thursday evening, December 27, 2012) at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River with his family at his side. 

Bill was born in Oakland, CA February 24, 1937 to Lucille and George Harrington. He had one brother who was killed in Korea and also a sister still living in Coats, N.C.

Bill graduated in Redding in 1955, moved to Alturas and married Carlyn McDowell November 15, 1957.

When he turned 21, Bill started in law enforcement in Alturas. Then he transferred to Mendocino County and then to Shasta County where he retired after 30 years.

He did some contract painting and commercial truck driving.

The most important thing is his life was his family, two sons, David, and Cory, Cory’s wife Heidi, grandchildren Derek, Dylan, Drew, Caylee and Emma.

There will be a memorial for his in the spring. He will so be missed. 


Christopher Callahan

Christopher John Callaghan, 51, of Burney, passed away February 2, 2013 at his mother’s residence. Chris leaves behind his mother Marjorie Milner of McArthur, his father John of Pacifica, CA, sons John and Jacob of Upper Lake, CA, and his sister Marguerite Giles of Pacifica, CA. No service is planned. Condolences to the Milner family can be sent online at mcdonaldschapelburney@ dignitymemorial.com


Beryl Irene Peterson

Services for Irene Berl Peterson were held Saturday at the First Christian Church, Placer Street, Redding. Mrs. Peterson, 88, died February 12, 2013 at the Copper Ridge Care Center in Redding. She pursued a number of careers throughout her life, retiring from the Foster Grandparent program on her 80th birthday. She and her family moved to Burney in 1946 and raised her children there before moving to Redding in 1983. She was a former president of the Burney Water District Board of Directors. She was a musician,amember of the Burney Presbyterian Church and the First Christian Church in Redding. She is survived by daughter Cheryl Swisher and son Cliff Peterson; five grandsons, sister. Florence Fagella and 10 great- randchildren. McDonald’s Redding Chapel was in charge of Arrangements.


Charles “Chuck” Dahlgren

Charles (Chuck) Dahlgren was born in Lodi, CA on February 26, 1936 to Charles and Adeline Dahlgren.

He lived in Marin County,CA , Burney, CA and  Elko, NV. He was a Board Certified Otolaryngologist AAO-HNS (Ear, Nose & Throat) Allergy with  AAOA, a member of ACAM and the Walter Work Society. 

He graduated from UC- Berkeley (Phi Kappa Tau) and attended UCSF- School of Medicine where he was a Clinical Professor for 17 years. He had a private ENT practice in SF/Daly City from 1968 to 1993. He served as Chief of Staff at Seton Medical Center in Daly City, CA. 1985- 1986.

He leaves his current practice in Elko, NV where he loved cowboy poetry and the beautiful Ruby Mountains.

Chuck passed away January 6, 2013 while on a ski vacation for the holidays at age 76 in Sun Valley, ID.

He was an adventurer who loved snow & water skiing, scuba diving, white water kayaking, hunting and running (4 Marathons). He was an avid SF Giants, SF 49er and Cal Bear fan for Life!

Chuck is survived by his wife, Susan, and his children, Susan Dahlgren and Kenneth Dahlgren. He was well loved and respected and will be greatly missed. A “Celebration of his Life” will occur in Elko, NV at the Western Folklife Center on Saturday, February 16 from 2 to 6 p.m.


Margaret M. Porter

Margaret M. Porter of Fall River Mills passed away at Mayers Memorial Hospital LTC unit on December 28, 2012 at the age of 92.

Margaret received her Bachelor’s Degree from Colorado State College University of Education, her library diploma from Denver University, and her Master of Library Science from Columbia University of New York. She had worked in her chosen profession for 41 years.

She will be fondly remembered for her years as the librarian at Fall River High School in McArthur from 1956 to 1983.

A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by McDonald’s Chapel Burney. www.mcdonaldschapelburney.com

Marion “Wayne” Small

Marion W. “Wayne” Small, 70, of Burney died January 24, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding.


Ruth Halvorsen

Ruth Halvorsen, 89, of Burney died January 25, 2013 at Marquis Care at Shasta. Arrangements are pending at Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel.


Monika Z. Paulson

Monika Z. Paulson, 64, of Hat Creek died January 18, 2013 at home.

Arrangements are pending at Allen and Dahl Palo Cedro Funeral Chapel.


Lois Jean Balint

Lois Jean Balint, 73, of Cassel died February 21, 2013 at home.

 Lawncrest Chapel is in charge of the arrange-ments.


Elree LeMay

Elree Christian LeMay passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013 in Lakeview, OR.

Elree (Frenchy) Le- May was born to Eleanor Bidwell LeMay and Remi LeMay on July 28, 1942, in Oakland, Ca.

After high school he joined and served in the Coast Guard stationed at Point Montara and the Presidio in California.

For half of his career he was a self employed painter and sandblaster and then he worked as an ironworker in different power plants in Wyoming, Utah and Nevada.

Elree was a devout Catholic and an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He leaves his wife of 24 years, Cindi Lyn LeMay. He also leaves a daughter Charlotte Jacques of San Mateo granddaughter Ellie Jacques and granddaughter “Aoe” Elliea, brother Spencer Thomas, half-brothers Barry and Remi LeMay, halfsister Collette Stewart and step-sister Jan Watrin along with several nieces and nephews. He was laid to rest at the Burney Cemetery in Burney, Ca. at a graveside service January 10.


In Memory of Marvel Maree Chandler

Marvel Maree Chandler, a long time resident of Petaluma and McArthur, California died suddenly while celebrating a family birthday in Santa Rosa on Friday, December 14.

Marvel was born September 2, 1924 in Waterloo, Iowa and moved to Petaluma with her parents. She graduated from Petaluma High School in 1943 and married her high school sweetheart Hubert “Jerry” Chandler, who preceded her in death. The couple enjoyed many outdoor adventures including hunting and fishing. They were owners of a long time family restaurant, Chandler Dairy in Petaluma.

Marvel and Jerry moved to McArthur in 1965, where Marvel became post master of Glenburn. Then she worked for many years until her retirement as the dietary supervisor at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, CA. She was a member of Eastern Star and the Pit River Pioneers. She was also an avid black powder enthusiast and enjoyed regular bridge games with friends.

Marvel is also preceded in death by her parents, M. Beatrice and Ellery Moore and brother Dale Moore, all of Petaluma. She is survived by her children Jill Chandler, Jacklyn Chandler, Jerry Chandler and Joy Chandler; ten grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; nephew, Rod Moore of Petaluma, as well as many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mavel loved her family and many friends from both Sonoma and Shasta Counties.

In honor of Marvel’s generous nature, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Intermountain Hospice.


Lois Betty Westlund

A memorial service for Lois will be held at the Grace Community Bible Church on Saturday, January 12th at 2:00p.m.. Pastor Henry Winkleman will officiate. At a later date, burial will be at the Burney District Cemetery. 

Mrs. Westlund was 87 when she died on December 30, 2012 of natural causes at Mayers Memorial Hospital.

She was born on September 3, 1925 in Newman, California. She moved to Shasta County in 1952 from Novato with her husband and growing family.

She worked for Shasta County Bank and Citizens Utilities for more than 20 years.

She is survived by her sons, Rick, and wife LaDonna; Kenny, and wife CarylLynn; both of Hat Creek, and Bob, and wife Connie of Burney. She is also survived, by sister Shirley of Willits and nephew, Ron Westlund of Anaheim. She leaves behind 13 grandchildren, 39 greatgrandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.


In memory of Arthur L. Brown

Arthur L. Brown U.S. Army Veteran/Mechanic, 93 Arthur “Art” L. Brown, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on December 17, 2012 at Mayer’s Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, California.

Art was born in Sterling, Colorado on September 2, 1919 to Frank and Clara Brown. He was the youngest child of six children in his family. As a child Art lived in Colorado, Wyoming and Fallon, Nevada. He served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945. After his honorable discharge from the Army in 1945,he returned to Fallon,  Nevada and married his wife of 65 years, Rosalie Lima Brown, on September 23, 1946. Art and Rosalie raised two children, Judith Brown Miller and Arthur “Buzz” Brown, Jr. In 1956, Art moved his family from Fallon, Nevada to Burney, California where he worked as a mechanic at Scott’s Lumber Mill and later owned the Phillips 66 gas station in Burney. In 1972 Art and Rosalie relocated to Empire, Nevada where he worked as a mechanic for USG Gypsum Plant until he retired in 1982.

Art was preceded in death by his beloved wife Rosalie, daughter Judith Brown Miller, son Arthur “Buzz” Brown Jr, grandsons Arthur L. Brown III and Timothy Miller.

Art is survived by his loving daughter-in-law Sandy Brown (Burney, CA) and son-in-law Larry Miller (Fernley, NV), his grandchildren Michael Miller, Victor Miller, Anthony Miller, and Nanette  Bennett, his great grandchildren Bryan Bennett, Ashley Bennett, Dustin Miller, Cassie Miller, and his great great granddaughter Kaysie Bennett. A private family service will be held at a later date.


 

 

 

 

 

Obituaries
12/12/12
THROUGH 2013

In Memory Of
Alvie Spencer Leighton
March 1, 1926 - May 8, 2013

Born in Diamond Springs, CA, Alvie moved with his family to Day, CA at a very young age. He spent his entire 87 years in the Intermountain Area. He loved living her and felt it was the best place in the world to live.

Alvie was a World War II veteran for the United States Marines, 5th Marine Division, 5th Tank Battalion. He served our country from 1943 - 1946 and was on Iwo Jima when the flag was raised. He was active in American Legion Post 369 and served as commander in 2009.

He is survived by daughter Eva Leighton Zacker, son Alvin Spencer Leighton, grandchildren (Jennifer) and Shandra Murray (Brian), greatgrandchildren Dalton, Marissa, Koby and Logan; step-son Norm Johnson (Debbie), Betsy Johnson, grandchildren Amy Orear (Andy), Andrew Johnson (Katy), Lori Ann Twomey (Tim), Judith Lee Spoward, Debra Lewis (Robert), Heather and Laura Cummings and greatgrandchildren Hallie, JD, Sophia, Allison, Hannah, Nickolass and Alex. He is also survived by brothers Percy Leighton (Yvonne)( and Zean Leighton, sisters Francis Perrine and Lillian Wright (Jim) and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by first wife, Vivian M. Gordon Leighton of 21 years and second wife, Jean Johnson Leighton of 37 years.

The measure of a man’s life is not found in the details of where a man was born, lived, or the place and way in which he left this world. The measure of a man’s life is in the way that he spent his time, the lives he touched, the hands he held and the way he is remembered for the things that he did in this world. Alvie was a great dad, grandpa and great-grandpa, a good friend, a hard worker and he loved God, his community and his country.

A celebration of his life will be held on May 25 at 11 a.m. at the Pine Grove Cemetery followed by a potluck luncheon at the Veteran’s Hall in Fall River Mills, CA. Memorials can be made in his memory to the Willis F. Hollenbreak American Legion Post 369, Fall River Mills, CA 96028or His Houe Fellowship Building Fund, mailing address: 29575 Day Road, McArthur, CA.96056.


In Memory of Charlotte Ann (Bassett) Carmichael
August 28, 1957 - April 30, 2013

Charlotte Ann (Bassett) Carmichael passed away at her home in Anderson, CA, on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. She was 55 years-old.

Charlotte was born in Redding, CA, on August 28, 1957, to Thelma Bassett of Redding and Harold Bassett of Fall River Mills. Charlotte graduated from Burney High School in 1975 and married Barry Lewellyn. They later divorced, and in 1981, she married Dave Carmichael of Burney. In 2000, she divorced Dave in 1993 and moved to the Anderson/ Redding area.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Gonzales of Redding, CA and her son, Joe Lewellyn of Box Ankle, Georgia. She is also survived by her grandmother, Elvira Knowles of Redding, her mother, Thelma Bassett of Redding, her father, Harold Bassett and wife, Gail, of Fall River Mills, her sisters, Natalie Cox and husband, Gary, of Fall River Mills and Nola Powell and husband, Russell, of Chico, and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, McArthur, on Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. A potluck will follow at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 43710 Hwy. 299 East, Fall River Mills. Flowers may be sent to 43848 Hwy. 299 East, Fall River Mills, CA 96028.


Maxine Snelling-Sanders
September 24, 1931 – April 21, 2013

Maxine Snelling-Sanders went to join her lord and savior on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Vibra Hospital in Redding. She was 81-years-old.

Maxine was born to Beachel and Lolie Turner in Casa, Arkansas on September 24, 1931. She was the sister to twin, Pauline (deceased), brothers Marvin (deceased), Melvin (deceased), Bob (deceased) and survivors, brother Chuck and sister Lily.

Maxine attended Fall River High School and married James Snelling in October of 1948, later divorcing and marrying Jack Sanders. She lived in San Lorenzo, CA and the Bay Area from 1955 until August 1, 2012 when she moved to Burney. She was employed by Xerox and American Can Company for 30 years while living in the Bay Area.

She is survived by daughter Glenda Lawhun [g Sparks, Nevada and son-in-law, Randy; son Larry Snelling of Burney and daughter-in-law, Peggy, brother Chuck Turner, of Burney, and wife Linda, sister Lily Putzke (Tijeras, New Mexico) and husband Tom. She also leaves grandchildren Jennifer McIntosh, Jim and Lacy Snelling and Robby and Tyler and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service and potluck will be held May 31st at the First Baptist Church in Burney at 1 p.m.


In Memory of Sharon Lee Pryor

Sharon Lee Pryor passed away April 23, 2013. She was a resident of Tehama County for 24 years. She moved to Shasta County in 1971. She was a homemaker until she went to work for Sierra Pacific Industries as a log clerk. She eventually retired from SPI.

Sharon is preceded in death by her parents. Her husband Jack Pryor and her son Scott Francis. Sharon is survived by her sister, Carol Morris of Weippe, Idaho; daughters Roxanne Martin and Shelly Tryan, son-in-laws, Jimmy Martin and Jason Tryan, all of Burney, grandchildren Aesha Murphy, Tahneed Lee, Kelcee Martin, Cedalia Tryan and Madden Tryan, all of Burney; Summer Mayes and Simone Hammontree of Westwood. Sharon had four great grandchildren, Ryder Murphy and Cadence Lee, both of Burney and Matthew and Lucius Mayes, both of Westwood


Kristy Fry

Kristy Ann Fry, 35, formerly of Burney, died, April 26, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding from a short illness. Arrangements are pending at McDonald’s Chapel in Burney.


Ella Diaz

Ella Ruth Diaz, 81, of Fall River Mills and Redding died of natural causes at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at McDonald’s Burney Chapel Jerrel Mottin Jerrel Mottin of Cassel, age 76, passed away at home on April 17, 2013.


 

Donald G. Pearson

Donald G. Pearson of Hat Creek, CA passed away in his home April 6, 2013. He was 83. He is survived by his wife Leilia, sons Ron Davis, Bob Pearson, Don Davis, Brian Pearson, Tom Pearson, John Pearson, and daughters Cathy Myers, Ginny Leija, and Sandra Penney., 25 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

He was a US Navy veteran with the 1st Marine Division during the Korean Conflict. His unitwas awarded the Presidential  citation for action from Sept. 15, 1950- Oct. 1950.

Don moved to the Intermountain area in the late 60’s. He worked in the plywood industry until he retired.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Inter Mountain Hospice PO BOX 459 Fall River Mills, Ca 96028.


Patricia Davis

Patricia Davis 1947- 2013. Patricia Davis was born on August 14, 1947 in New London, Connecticut. She moved to the small town of Burney with her family in 1993. She passed away suddenly on April 5, 2013 at home.

 She leaves behind her husband of 47 years, Jack Davis of Burney, her two beautiful daughters, Danielle and Kimberly, and her two granddaughters, Bailey and Megan. She was born to the late Charles and Jacquelyn Martin and was the middle child of three children. Her older sister is Sherry, and her younger brother is Steven. She also had four nieces and two nephews.

In her free time she found comfort in her Lutheran faith. She loved to bowl on Monday mornings, cross-stitching, black powder shooting, as well as traveling and meeting new friends. She will be greatly missed but will live on through all of her loving friends and family. There will be a Celebration of Life held at Faith Lutheran Church in Burney on April 27th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.


In Memory of Peter Lorenzen

Peter (Pete) Ross Lorenzen, born February 5, 1936 in Fall River Mills, Calif., passed away on April 4, 2013 at his home in Day, Calif. Pete was a lifelong resident of the Intermountain area; he grew up in Day and attended school at the one-room Day school house until junior high when he attended Fall River Jr. Sr. High School where he graduated with the class of 1954. Pete worked in construction and ranching until his retirement in 2001. He was a third-generation rancher and ran his family’s ranch, which he and his wife, Laurel, purchased in 1965 (and which has been in the Lorenzen family for over 100 years).

Pete very much enjoyed deer hunting along with working in his shop, cutting firewood and spending time at his cabin near Medicine Lake. He is survived by his wife, Laurel; his children Linda (and Roger) Carr of Napa, Calif., Kathrine (and Delbert) Howard of Day, Peter (and Susie) Lorenzen, Jr., of Day and Anna (and Joel) Strickland of Perry, Fla; his twin sister Pat Estes of Pittville, Calif.; his pet beagle, Sadie; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

 Services were held on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Day Community Hall at 11:00 a.m. A potluck reception followed. Memorial donations may be given to Intermountain Hospice or acharity of your choice.


Donald G. Pearson

Donald G. Pearson of Hat Creek, CA passed away in his home April 6, 2013. He was 83.

He is survived by his wife Leilia, sons Ron Davis,  Bob Pearson, Don Davis, Brian Pearson, Tom Pearson, John Pearson, and daughters Cathy Myers, Ginny Leija, and Sandra Penney., 25 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

He was a US Marine with the 1st Marine Division during the Korean Conflict. His unit was awarded the Presidential Citation for action from Sept. 15, 1950-Oct. 1950.

Don moved to the Intermountain area in the late 60’s. He worked in the plywood industry until he retired.

n lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Inter Mountain Hospice PO BOX 459 Fall River Mills, Ca 96028.


In Memory of Yvonne Williams

Yvonne Williams passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home in McArthur, California on April 7, 2013.

She is survived by  her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 52 Years, Dick Williams. Loving mother of Shawn Sumpter of Cloverdale and sonin- law Brian. Devoted grandmother of Sarah and Joshua Sumpter, students at U.C. Davis. Sister of Arthur (Azelea) Rheingans, Almira Mercer, Vivian Rheingans and Dick Rheingans. Affectionate aunt of numerous nieces and nephews.

Yvonne was born in Salinas, California on July 7, 1941. She was a member of the first class to graduate from North Salinas High School in 1960. She and her husband Dick lived in Atascadero CA (1963- 1971) and Healdsburg CA (1971-2006) before settling in McArthur in 2006.

Yvonne enjoyed golfing and was awarded the Ladies Club “Most Improved Golfer” at Tayman Park in Healdsburg (2004) and at the Fall River Golf Course in Fall River Mills (2012). She also enjoyed traveling to places where there was sun for golf and water for swimming.

Yvonne loved to make people happy. To honor her please extend an act of kindness to someone in need.

There will be no services at this time. To extend condolences you may visit www.mcdonaldschapelburney.com.


Artis Heffley

Graveside services for Artie Heffley of Fall River Mills were held April 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Fall River Cemetery. Mrs. Heffley passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 5, 2013.


Patricia Davis

Patricia Elizabeth Davis, 63, of Burney died of natural causes at her residence April 5, 2013. Arrangements are pending at McDonald’s Chapel in Burney.


Harold Carlson

Harold “Harry” Carl Carlson, 83, of Burney died of natural causes at his residence. Services are pending at McDonald’s Chapel in Burney.


In Memory of
Rollin Schortgen

Rollin Dale Schortgen of Little Valley, CA passed away March 27, 2013. Rollin was born in Redding, CA March 17, 1939 to Al and Della Schortgen and raised on a ranch by Jim and Stella Estes in Pittville along with brothers David, Melvin, Wallace, and sister Clara. As a teenager Rollin moved to Chico where he met and fell in love with Juanda Labron. They married and had three children; Ruth, Rick, and a baby (Rhonda) who preceded him in death.

A self-taught mechanic, Rollin worked various jobs relying on his mechanical abilities for which he could fix, repair, fabricate, and work on anything from a Briggs & Stratton mower engine to a Freight Liner semi truck. In 1983 Rollin moved back to the area where he was raised and started his own mobile repair, towing, and automotive parts business. He built a shop on his property to work on many rebuild projects: overhauls, repairing, and tinkering on jeeps, trucks, and old cars.

 Rollin had a passion for always having a dog or two --or more—around for companionship. Rollin had an open personality and made friends easily. Usually a conversation with him would lead to cars, trucks, or a cart or two that he either had or could get for you through someone he knew. Rollin is survived by his daughter Ruth Torre and her husband John, his son Rick and his wife Debbie, 5 granddaughters and 3 great grand sons. He is also survived by brothers David and Wallace, and his sister Clara and their families. He was preceded in death by brother Melvin. He leaves behind beloved companions Midge Parsons and Ann Knight, numerous cousins and many, many friends.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013, 1:00 p.m. at the PineGrove Cemetery in McArthur with family and friends officiating. Arrangements are being handled by McDonalds Chapel Burney. www.mcdonaldschapelburney.com


In Memory of
Eleanor “Ellie” Sauble
1924-2013

Eleanor Grace “Ellie” Sauble was born February 15, 1924 in Springfield, MA to Harry and Grace Knight. She cherished her birth family and spent much time with them at the family’s cottage in the Berkshires. She became an accomplished pianist in her early years and played often in many venues for the benefit of others.

She graduated from Lexington High School in Lexington, MA in 1942. Extremely active in college, she was involved with Sigma Kappa, Protestant Council, Scarlet Key, French club, Beta Sigma Phi and airmen support groups. She graduated from Boston University in 1946.

After college she taught languages and piano at Northboro High School in MA where she also received recognition for her teaching and involvement. Later she worked for System Development Corp (Raytheon).

She was transferred across the country to Los Angeles, CA in 1957. It was at this time that she became involved in the Single Young Adults of Westwood Methodist Church. In this group she made lifelong friends one of whom became her husband on May 9, 1959, Earl Richard “Dick” Sauble.  She enthusiastically became mother to Dick’s young son, Rick, as Dick was a widower. The couple lived in Receda and then in Woodland Hills, CA where their son, Jim, and daughter, Janet, were born. In 1964, Dick and Ellie (along with Dick’s parents) moved to the old Ratledge ranch in Hat Creek, CA where, surrounded by hardworking, good people, they put down their roots permanently.

Ellie was the antithesis of laziness. While raising the kids she worked in benefits, school programs, musicals, PTA, Grange, 4-H, Girl Scouts, Nurses Aids, Music Day Camps, substituting in the schools, teaching home-bound students, and teaching piano. She and Dick hosted the annual Farm Bureau picnic several years and had community apple squeezing parties.

On the sideline Ellie made lovely braided rugs, did square dancing, pretended to like the gifts of snakes, lizards and mice brought in by her daughter, cooked up the fish we caught, and played Bridge with Dick and friends.

Ellie poured herself out for others: her family, friends, strangers, especially the elderly and homebound. She expressed her love through hospitality, music and letter writing.

Ellie passed away on March 4 at the age of 89. She is survived by her children, Rick, Jim and Janet and their spouses, her siblings, Burt, Arlene and Harry and their spouses, her 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dick, her husband of 41 years, preceded her in death.


In Memory of
Lillian C. (Garrison) Zoller

Lillian passed away Thursday, March 7th at the Windsor Redding Care Center. She was born May 1, 1913 in Evansville, Arkansas. Lillian was the ninth of twelve children born to Edward M. Garrison and Maude (Cox) Garrison. Soon after her birth the family relocated to Stillwell, Oklahoma. She attended school and graduated from Stillwell High. It was at this time she met her future husband Claude R. Zoller. They were married the 29th of May, 1932 and enjoyed 68 years together until his passing in 2000. The newlyweds soon left Oklahoma for Westwood, California where they lived for the next 23 years. When the mill closed they relocated to Burney where they spent the rest of their lives. Lillian was a fifty-year member of the Eastern Star and was a member of the Burney Presbyterian Church for many years. Lillian was preceded in death by her father and mother and all eleven siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Claudia Calkins (Bob) and her son David Zoller (Joyce), two grandchildren Terri Stratte and Russ Foster (Julie), and five greatgrand children.

Grave side services will be held at the Burney District Cemetery on Wednesday, March 13th at 1:00 p.m.


Irv Toler

Irv Toler, 92, a former resident of Burney died Tuesday at Welcome Home Manor in Redding.

He was born in 1921 in Orosi, California and joined the Army Air Corps out of High School.

Enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corp in 1942. His home base was Seething, England - 712th Squadron, 448th Bomb Group, 2nd Air Division during WWII.

Flying B-24 Liberators, Irv and his crew flew 30 missions over Europe. His crew was one of the first to complete all of their missions with all the original crew members alive. Irv achieved the rank of Captain and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, five Air Medals, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 6 Bronze Stars, American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and a Presidential Unit Citation.

He was also a member of the Burney Rotary Club.

After the war he attended U.C. Berkeley receiving a degree in Forestry and Engineering. He is #15 in the registry of California Registered Professional Foresters out of approximately 2,960 currently. He was a forester for Scott Lumber and other area mills before retiring.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn and a son and daughter.

Allen Dahl funeral chapel is in charge of arrangements.


In loving Memory of
Lester James Warner

On February 24, 2013 Lester James Warner passed away at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, CA. He was a loving husband to Sarah Maxine Warner and lived in the town of Cassel for the past 30 years. He was married to Maxine for 63 years. He is survived by Maxine and three adult children, four grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. His oldest daughter Carolyn Sue Page-Stalnacker resides in Martinez, CA and her two daughters Julie and Stephanie reside in Central California and Oregon respectively. His son James Robert Warner lives in Central California along with his wife and their two sons. Patricia Gravenmeier resides in Texas with her family. He is also survived by his sister, Ana Grochow of Tustin, California.

Lester James Warner was an active and vital member of his community. He was a graduate of Long Beach State with a degree in engineering and served in the Navy. He was at Pearl Harbor in WWII and served in a civil position for over 30 years. His colorful career included a stint as a test pilot, and he traveled the world working on electrical systems in any port of call required by our military. After retiring to Cassel at age 50, he continued to serve his community and worked for a local group of contractors who employed a group of superiorly skilled retirees who called themselves “The Chain Gang.” He also helped in the rebuilding and refurbishing of the First Baptist Church in Burney. During the fire which devastated the area surrounding Burney, he served with the volunteer fire department operating a ham radio to assist in the positioning of firefighters and equipment. Even after his career ended he considered himself “on call” to assist the community in any way possible and could be counted on to lend his skills to jobs large and small, wherever there was a need.

As his son it is my pleasure to share his accomplishments and to say a few words about the man who often didn’t say a word about what he did to help others. He set a wonderful example to his family and community.


In Loving Memory of
Ruth Oveta Green

Ruth Oveta Green, 77, of Paradise, CA Died February 4, 2013 at her home. She lost the battle to lung and throat cancer. Ruth was born October 8, 1935 in Garberville, CA. 

She married Dale Owen Green on March 21, 1956 in Los Molinas, CA who proceeded her in death. She was known to her family and friends as Ruthie or Auntie Foo.

Ruthie loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, gardening, and making her famous maple bars.

She worked as a L.V.N. nurse at Enloe Hospital in the early 1960’s. She moved to Burney in 1995 after the death of her husband.

She enjoyed working at the senior nutritional center in Burney for approximately six years as a volunteer. She loved working in the kitchen where she helped in preparing food, and setting up the dining room. Her passion was to help and care for others until 2007 when she made the move to Paradise, CA to reside with her oldest daughter Diane Allen.

Ruthie was like a second mother to her four Palmer nieces - Corky, Nanners, Tuffy and Mikki Moo.

Ruthie is survived by her sister, Shirley L. Palmer of Round Mountain; two daughters - Diane Allen of Paradise and Clara Sue Wallis (spouse Tom) of Burney; four sons - Dale A Green (spouse Susan) of Happy Valley, Gene (spouse Cathrine) of Burney, Jimmie Green of Johnson Park and son Terry Lee Green who preceded her in death.

She had several grandchildren, two of whom served in the military - Sgt. Brian Bone (US Army) and Sgt William Bone (US Air Force) and a granddaughter - Janessa Folmar (US Navy).

Ruthie also has several great-grandchildren.

No funeral service will be held, but there will be a Celebration of Life May 12, 2013 at the Station Cafe in Montgomery Creek at noon. This is a rain or shine event (please be prepared to provide for you and your guest).


Kenneth D. Beyschau

Kenneth D. Beyschau, age 71 of Burney, CA lost his battle to cancer on February 17, 2013. He was at home and surrounded by his loving family. Kenny was born in Pequot Lakes, MN on January 6, 1942 to Herb and Agnes Beyschau. When he was 11, his family moved from Minnesota to California.

A Fall River H.S. graduate, he was drafted in 1964 into the Army, where he served for two years. During this time, he and his sweetheart, Carol Thomason, wrote to each other and were soon engaged. They married on May 8, 1965 in Reno, NV. Kenny joined the CHP Academy in October 1968 and served as a Traffic Officer and MRE Commercial Officer for five years in Indio and 24 1/2 years in Tracy, respectively.

In 1997, he retired and he and Carol moved back to Burney. He enjoyed reading, cruising with Carol and special friends Bob and Helen Lytal, hiking up Old Dump Road, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and father.

He is survived by wife Carol, daughters Alissa (Mark) Tereba of Burney, CA, Maria (Victoria) Jimenez-Morales of Oakland, CA, LaWanda (Jeff) Gallup of Carson City, NV and Rhonda Jachalke of Lodi, CA.,Brother Jimmy (Ann) of Redding, CA and sisters Beverly (Jim) Zeid of Lincoln, CA, Joan Beyschau of Roseville, CA and Pam (Jovo) Terzich of Rocklin, CA, special niece Andrea (Jason) Crowell of Raleigh, NC, 11 grandchildren, including: Joey, Carissa, Alejandro, and Ana, and beloved dog Twinkles. Services will be held in Burney at the Word of Life Assembly of God on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

Memorial donations may be sent to  The CAHP Widows and Orphans' Trust Fund ~ Officer #6642 ~  PO Box 161209, Sacramento, CA 95816-1209


In Memory of Barbara Jane Gallion

Barbara Jane Gallion passed at 12:25 a.m. on Saturday January 26th, 2013 at the Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, California. Barbara was born to Helen and Kurt Duffield at Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon in 1936. She married optometry student Delano Max Brown in the late 1950s. They lived in Georgia during his tour with the U.S. Army.

Barbara became a sales rep for the American Telegraph and Telephone Company (AT&T). She mastered both sales and collections.

Upon completion of Delano’s degree they settled in Fall River Mills in Northern California. He established three thriving practices in the towns of Fall River Mills, Burney, and McCloud. She had two children with Delano; Scott and Todd.

Barbara became a fast friend of Babs St. John and Paulette Gooch. One morning the three sat quietly in Paulette’s kitchen playing Scrabble and drinking coffee.

“What are we going to do?” asked Barbara.

“You mean what are we going to do when we grow up?” asked Paulette.

Each declared a career. Paulette opted as court clerk for Judge Bill Phelps, JD. Babs a school teacher, Barbara Jane decided to become a realtor.

Such A Loyal Friend…

Paulette remembers, “Barbara always had my back. I knew I could always depend on her when the chips were down. And she proved it time after time.”

Babs remembers, “She maintained her post on the sales floor with intense daily devotion.”

Barbara Jane decided to become a realtor. She passed her real estate agent exam.

She began working with Seitter realty in Burney and in Fall River Mills. Barbara acquired her broker’s license and opened her own operation within a few years. She established her first office in the Bethel Building in Fall River Mills. She eventually operated multiple offices. Barbara managed the largest sales staff in the intermountain area. This firmly established her local dominance. She spent over 40 years pursuing her sincere passion of helping families find the perfect home.

Dr. Brown was consumed by throat cancer in 1982. Barbara married Rudy Gallion in 1983. They enjoyed a loving marriage throughout.

She was fiercely loyal in the attendance of any of the kid’s sporting events. Barbara was everybody’s favorite partner across three local bridge clubs.

Most mornings she enjoyed close friendships with members of a support group at Cardio Rehab Center at Mayers Memorial Hospital under the guidance of Erla Reed.

She is survived by husband Rudy; two sons, Scott and Todd; daughters in law, Marisol, and Shandy; grandchildren Carly, Zachary, Brandon, and Preston; two half-sisters and two half-brothers from her father’s second and third marriages. Her children on Rudy’s side; Scott, Tonya, and April and daughter in law Stacy. Her grandchildren include Megan, Tanner, Myah, Lacey, Shane, Blake, Cody, Little Lou, Heather, and five great grandchildren.

Service will be held at the Fall River Mills United Methodist church at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 2nd. This will be followed by grave-side services at Pine Grove Cemetery in McArthur, California. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Burney Fall River Education Foundation. Please send a check or money order in the name of the foundation to P.O. Box 625, McArthur, CA 96056.

Barbara Jane Gallion was the Self-proclaimed Empress of the Western World and all its protectorates. May she rest in peace.


In Memory Of
Lucille Woodruff Guyn Phelps
and William H. Phelps

Lucille Woodruff Guyn Phelps From Blackfoot, Idaho, to San Francisco to Chico and eventually Shasta County, Lucille Woodruff Guyn Phelps (Lulu) led an unusual life, rising to each new challenge and establishing a legacy for her family. She was born January 6, 1920. She was the seventh of ten children born to Leo and Eda Woodruff, the descendant of Mormon pioneers. She worked her way through college, attending University of Idaho and completing her degree at UC, Berkeley in 1948. Later in her life, Lucy went back to earn a Master’s in Child Development and Theatre Arts at San Francisco State. Lucy married Jack Guyn in 1948. Together they had six children, including two sets of twins, all born within a five year period. After Jack’s early death, she fell in love with William H. (Bill) Phelps. They married in 1965 and Bill joined the family of Guyn teenagers. Lucy taught in the public school system for thirty years. Her passion was kindergarten. After her retirement, Lucy and Bill founded the Hat Creek Playhouse where she and Bill produced and directed summer plays for more than 20 years. They traveled the world together learning and growing as they went. As Lucy grew older, she faced each new challenge with dignity, grace and courage. Until her death at 93, Lucy continued to provide love, support and wisdom for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. She remained a staunch supporter of educating women and a strong advocate for equality. Lucy died on January 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill (who died the day before), and her daughter Janis Guyn (Tom) McGrann. She is survived by her children, Kristin Guyn (Abe) Hathaway, Tom (Natalie) Guyn, Jim (Jane) Guyn, Heidi Guyn (John) Urias, Holly Guyn (John) Smart, sister Melva Wilkins, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and loving caregivers. March on, Mom!

William H. Phelps William H. “Bill” Phelps was born in Los Angeles, California on July 17, 1921. He was the youngest of the three children of Robert W. and Carrie Mildred (Jones) Phelps. Shortly after his mother died in 1928, Bill went to live with an uncle in Brea and then his grandmother in Hemet, graduating from Hemet High School in 1939. He then attended UC Berkeley graduating in 1943. Following graduation, Bill entered the U.S. Navy serving as an Ensign in the Pacific Theater during WW II. He was honorably discharged as a LTJG in 1946. After separating from service, Bill attended Hastings Law School and was admitted to the Bar in 1950. Bill practiced law for three years in Walnut Creek before moving to Fall River Mills to begin private practice. His first office was a small corner table in the bar at the Fall River Hotel. He was often paid in produce and meat. In 1958, Bill married Marie Knoch of Fall River Mills, CA. She had a  son, Tom Martin. After only six years of happy marriage Marie died of cancer in 1964.  In 1965, Bill married Lucy Guyn and her six children. In 1963, Bill was appointed Justice of the Peace. Following that, in 1976, he was elected to the Shasta County Superior Court where he established a reputation for integrity and fairness throughout the community. Following his retirement, Bill and Lucy founded the Hat Creek Playhouse where Bill fulfilled his lifetime dream of being on the stage. Lucy and Bill traveled the world together. Bill died at home on January 23, 2013 in Redding, California. His wife, Lucy, died the next morning. Bill was preceded in death by his daughter Janis (Tom) Mc- Grann. He is survived by Kristin Guyn (Abe) Hathaway, Tom (Natalie) Guyn, Jim (Jane) Guyn, Heidi Guyn (John) Urias, Holly Guyn (John) Smart, Thomas (Michal) Martin, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Combined memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 3950 Sunflower Drive, Redding, California.


Beverly Jean Nielson Fowles
1932 - 2012

Beverly Jean Nielson Fowles, returned to her Heavenly Father on December 30, 2012 in McMinnville, Oregon at the age of 80.

Bev is preceded in death by 3 of her 6 siblings and one great grandchild.

Bev is survived by her loving husband, Gerald (Jarie,) L. Fowles. They would have celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary this January.

Bev was born January 22, 1932 in Provo, Utah. After marrying Dad for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple in January 1953 they headed to California, where they lived for over 33 years mostly in the beautiful Fall River Valley of Northern California. Our Mom was a full time mother having her hands full raising four big boys. She cheerfully supported Dad in all his work as an educator and scholar. Mom loved sports and never missed a game or event that involved her boys or the L.A. Dodgers. Mom loved to crochet slippers, which she gave hundreds away to family and friends. Mom was a great gardener, loved to bake and bottle pickles and fruit and loved winning ribbons at the Intermountain Fair. Mom touched many lives with her selfless service in church and her community.

Once retired Bev and Jarie moved to McMinnville, Oregon, but didn’t stay home. Together they taught English in China, served four church missions, and traveled around the world visiting every inhabited continent except Australia.

Bev is lovingly remembered by her four sons, Steven(Jeanne), David(Michelle), Matthew(Heather) and Aaron(Lisa). Bev loved her 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services were held in McMinnville, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Perpetual Education Fund c/o Macy & Son Funeral Home 135 NE Evans Street McMinnville, OR 97128. Private online condolences can be made to www.macyandson.com.


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