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Obituaries from "The Kern Valley Sun" Newspaper
Volume XII 1995
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1995
Ova Monroe Weaver
Ova Monroe Weaver, age 85, of Lake Isabella, passed away on January 27, 1995. He was a retired carpenter.
Survivors include five children, 19 grandchildren, several great- grandchildren and several great- great-grandchildren.
Private cremation under the direction of Neptune Society of Bakersfield.
Dorothy Mae Kirkwood
Dorothy Mae Kirkwood of Woody, California, passed away January 22, 1995, in Kern Medi- cal Center after a brief illness. She was 79 years of age. She was bom June 22, 1915 in Los Angeles, California, to Vemon and Betty Robinson, who home- steaded in the Bodfish area in the mid-1930's to 1981.
She is survived by her aunt Marie Bixler of Bodfish; cousins Ann Jones of Woody, Stella Abercombie of Bodfish, Nevada Hand of Bakersfield, Hurley Robinson of Upland, Califomia; and close friends Tom and Kim Chapman of Ridgecrest and Barbara Burk of Woody. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Kirkwood in 1983.
Dorothy retired as a telephone operator from the Long Beach School District in 1971. She and her husband Bill then moved to Bodfish on 20 acres of land they purchased in 1943 to be near her mother, where they remained until 1982.
During the 1970's, Dorothy was responsible for starting the original chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in the Kern Valley, and was very active in that organization.
A private memorial service with family and friends was held in Woody on Saturday, February 4, 1995.
Ellsa LaVerne Ferguson
Funeral services were held Friday, February 3, 1995, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella for Ellsa LaVeme Ferguson of Bodfish.
Officiating was Pastor David Snow. Interment followed at the Kem River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights, Califomia.
Ellsa was born November 1, 1911 in Cleveland, Oklahoma, and passed away January 31, 1995 in Mt. Mesa, California. She has been a resident of Bodfish for the past 24 years.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Roger and Linda Ferguson of Lake Forest, Cali- fornia; daughter Eleanor Ivie of Barstow, California; 9 grandchil- dren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sis- ters Ada Myers of Bodfish; Leona Kudlemyer of Oregon; Elizabeth Wright of Oregon; Artie Harris of Oklahoma; Sophie Ducan of Kansas; sister-in-law Dovie Nail of Oklahoma; and brother Velber Ducan, also of Oklahoma. She will be missed by all.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary.
Lon M. Dimick
Funeral services for Lon M. Dimick, age 45, of Kemville were heldon Friday, February 3, 1995, at 2:00 p.m. in the Valley Mor- tuary Chapel. Officiating was Pastor John Carpenter of the Kernville United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the Kem River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights.
A 3-year area resident, Lon was born April 14, 1949 in Santa Monica, California. He was a self-employed carpenter. Lon attended Kemville United Meth- odist Church and enjoyed fish- ing. He was an accomplished guitar player who enjoyed strumming, blues and bluegrass. He had played at the Califomia State Fair in Sacramento.
Survivors include his mother Mary Stokes of Ridgecrest; brother Wayne Dimick of Ridgecrest; sister and brother- in-law, Rebecca and Kenneth Richards of Kemville; step-sis- ter Jamie Sorrels; his grand- mother Lenora Stokes of Ridgecrest; nephews Kurtis Young and Joshua Dimick; and a niece Jessica Dimick.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary of Lake Isabella.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1995
Lorraine "Lori" Rita Hebestreit
Memorial services for "Lori" are being held this morning, Wednesday, February 8, 1995, at 11:00 a.m. at Ewings on the Kern. Pastor Deryl Lackey will officiate. Lori was bom October 25, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, and left this life after a short but gal- lant battle with cancer on Feb- ruary 1, 1995.
Lori graduated from Madonna High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Aurora, Illinois in 1944. That was also the year Lori met William "Bill" Hebestreit, her husband of 47 years. They were both seniors at the time, but at- tending different schools, and by chance met while roller skating at the local skating rink. Four years later on June 26, 1948, Lori and Bill became "Man and Wife" and the next 47 years be- came history. Together they raised five children and enjoyed eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Lori was an extremely active lady in our val- ley. She was a real estate broker by career, served as the Kern Valley Women's Club President 1989-1990 year, served as a board member and treasurer for the local clinic (Clinica Sierra Vista), was an avid bridge player, and was active in volunteer work.
Lori had a great love for creative writing, especially poetry and recently was the recipient of first place honors from the California Federation of Women's Clubs for her poem "Seasons of My Life®"
She is survived by her hus- band William "Bill" Hebestreit of Wofford Heights; daughter Blanche Jimenez of Ashland, Oregon; daughter Margaret Pettinari of Bakersfield, Califor- nia; daughter Roberta Olivera of Nuevo, California; daughter Jennifer Miller of Bakersfield, California; son Charles Hebestreit of Flagstaff, Arizona; Lori's sister Patricia Jaques of Homewood, Illinois; 11 grand- children and 1 great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Kern Hospice or the cancer society of your choice in Loni's name.
SEASONS OF MY LIFE What happened to the springtime? It was here just yesterday. Did I really spend those precious hours Just whiling the time away?
I remember summer. It came and then it went. Now I can't relive those days Not always wisely spent.
Now that it's fall
How wise I've suddenly become,
No time to waste or hesitate For soon I'm going home.
Will winter find me wanting For just one more day, To do the things I meant to do, Say the things I meant to say?
Thank you, Lord, for all those days I have beyond this date. I'll try to use them wisely Before it really is too late. Lori Hebestreit
Lori touched many lives and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing such a fine and gracious lady.
Klida Berneice Wood
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 4, 1995, at 1:00 p.m. at Valley Mortuary Chapel. Officiating was Pastor Floyd Castillo of the Highland Chapel Methodist Church of Lake Isabella. Interment followed at the Kem River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights.
Mrs. Wood was born January 16, 1924 in Colcord, Oklahoma, and passed away February 1, 1995, in Weldon, Califomia. She has been a resident of Weldon for 23 years.
She is survived by her hus- band of 53 years Charlie Wood; son Ron Wood of Puyuallap, Washington; daughter Charlotte Bullard of Ridgecrest, Califor- nia; four sisters, seven grand- children and one great-grand- daughter.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1995
Paul Lawrence Bayne
In loving memory of Paul Lawrence Bayne, a former resident of Wofford Heights, a memorial mass was offered at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 124 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, on Saturday, Feb- ruary 11, 1995. He passed away on February 7, 1995.
Paul was born September 11, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Penn- sylvania, to Paul and Lillian Bayne. The family moved to Bakersfield in 1947, where Paul attended eighth grade. His high school years were spent at the Mont La Salle Novitate in Napa, as God had called him into ser- vice as a Christian Brother. He subsequently graduated from Saint Mary's College and earned a Master's Degree from Loyola University.
He remained a Christian Brother until 1971 when he re- turned to Bakersfield and taught for one year at Garces High School. This was followed by a 20-year teaching career at Camp Owen in Kernville. He was named to the 1992 "Hall of Fame" by the Greater Bakers- field Chamber of Commerce as "Outstanding Teacher."
While residing in Wofford Heights, he was a member of St. Jude's Church, where he served as a eucharistic minis- ter and lector. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus and was also a long-time member of the Kernville Lions Club, serving as its president in 1978/ 79. Paul also enjoyed his mem- bership at the Kern Valley Golf Club for many years. In late 1992, due to ill health, he transferred to Bakersfield to be nearer the dialysis treatment center. He continued teaching in Bakersfield until very recently, when his illness forced him to retire.
Paul is survived by his loving wife, Darline; step-children Lori Mossi and Randy Stargill; and three step-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Shirley, and her husband Chet Lucas of Bakersfield; brother Dennis Bavne and wife Patricia
of Anaheim Hills, California; brother Thomas Bayne and wife Mary Anne of Bakersfield; brother Michael Bayne and wife
Katherine, also of Bakersfield; as well as by numerous dearly loved nieces and nephews and their children. Paul also will be missed by Rose Cameron, his "special angel" who nursed him during his illness.
Paul was a very special per- son who was greatly loved as a husband, brother, uncle and friend. His kind and gentle na- ture, wonderful smile and stimulating conversation will be truly missed, but he will remain always in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Saint Vincent de Paul Soci- ety, in care of John Andre, 201 Oregon Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305.
Jo-Anne Vann Simpson
Funeral services were held Friday, February 10, 1995, at 10 a.m. at Valley Mortuary Chapel for Jo-Anne Vann Simpson of Kernville. Officiat- ing was Pastor Deryl Lackey of Mt. View Baptist Church of Lake Isabella. Interment followed at Kern River Valley Cemetery.
Jo-Anne was born February 5, 1938 in Poteau, Oklahoma, and passed away February 7, 1995 at her home in Kernville. She has been a resident of the Kern River Valley for six years. She was a member of the La- dies of the Elks and a volunteer in probation at Camp Owen ir the Reading Program.
She is survived by her hus- band Bruce Simpson of Kern- ville; daughter Patricia Taylor of Sky Valley, California; son Ron Taylor of Phoenix, Arizona; step- daughter Cathie Stevens of Kentucky; step-son Danny Simpson of Bakersfield; steo-
daughter Elizabeth Francis, also of Bakersfield; step-son Tommy Simpson of Fairfield, California; and Magan and Daniell Taylor grandchildren; mother Gladys Moore of Wofford Heights and father Grady Vann of Altas, Oklahoma; also brother Don Vann of Bakersfield; and sister Jackie Vann of Wofford Heights.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice or LOE.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Lloyd Austin Williams
Lloyd Austin Williams passed
away in Mt. Mesa on February 5, 1995. He was 79 years old. Lloyd was born on December 14, 1915 in Sturgis, South Da- kota.
He came to California in 1940 and lived in San Diego, then moved to the Los Angeles and Glendale areas. Before mov- ing to the Weldon area seven years ago he lived for a brief time in California City, Califor- nia.
Lloyd is survived by his wife of 33 years, Emilie Williams of Weldon; daughter Marguerite Williams of Glendale, Califor- nia; daughter Claudia Awale of Seattle, Washington. He is also survived by many friends and neighbors who will greatly miss him.
He worked as an engineer in the aerospace industry as well as an engineer in the electron- ics industry. Finally while living in Glendale, he developed his own business called Fleet Ser- vice Company which repaired mobile equipment in the Los Angeles and Glendale areas.
Services were held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glen- dale, California, on February 14, where Lloyd was laid to rest in a Columbarium.
Arrangements were enthrusted to the Bonnewell family of Lake Isabella Funeral Home.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1995
James R. Lostetter
Graveside services were held Wednesday, January 25, 1995, at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery for Dick "Grandpa" Lostetter. Dick passed away at his home in Bakersfield. He was 77 years old.
Dick was born March 3, 1917 in Akron, Ohio. This is where he met Peggy, his wife of 52 years. He served in Germany during World War II. After returning home, he opened a market in the San Fernando Valley. In 1959, Dick, Daggy and theirson Larry moved to Lake Isabella. Dick and Peggy opened and ran the Mt. Mesa Market for 10 years. After selling the market, he and Peggy operated Lostetter's Mobile Home Sales with the help of their son Larry. Dick's last job, working for the County Probation Department at Camp Owen, was his favor- ite. He truly enjoyed the boys he dealt with.
He was an original member of the South Fork Property Owners club, a member of the Masonic Lodge and American Legion. He was well known for his outgoing style and friendli- ness. Dick had an incredible ability to brighten people's day.
Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Peggy; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Kathy Lostetter of Bakersfield; granddaughter Lori and her husband David Wiggins of Tehachapi; grandson Richard Lostetter of Bakersfield; grand- daughter Letty and husband
Ron Sparling of Mt. Mesa; grandson John Lostetter of San Jose; and Carolyn Lostetter. "Grandpa" is also survived by three very precious great- grandchildren Nicholas Sparling, Bayleigh and Maddison Wiggins.
Other survivors include his brother and sister-in-law Bill and Marion Lostetter of Ohio; sister and brother-in-law Maryjean and Dutch Ziegler of Ohio; and
several special nieces and nephews in Ohio; also Arlene Hibbard and Kristen Joslin, who are both very important to the family.
Marlin Cluey Hall
Funeral services were held Friday, February 10, 1995, at 1 p.m. at Mt. View So. Baptist Church for Marlin Cluey Hall of Lake Isabella. Officiating was Pastor Deryl Lackey. Visitation was Thursday, February 9, 1995.
Mr. Hall was born April 2, 1912 in Lone Oak, Hunt County, Texas and passed away on February 8, 1995 in Lake Isa- bella. He has been a resident of the Kern River Valley for 25 years and a member of the Mt. View So. Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife Doris in 1991 and sons Connie Mac Hall in 1986 and Roy Allen Hall in 1991.
Survivors include his daugh- ter Norma Jean Hall of Lake Isabella; daughters-in-law Mary Hall of Lake Isabella and Mary Lubke of Bakersfield; six grandchildren: Chuck, Kenny, Keith Hall, Becky, Susan and Kandi and 12 great-grandchil- dren. He will greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Donald Hopkins Sr.
Donald Hopkins Sr., age 73, of Yuba City, died January 31, 1995, at his residence.
A native of Six Mile Run, Pennsylvania, he was a Yuba- Sutter resident for five years. He was retired after working 40 years with Operating Engi- neers No. 501. He served as a private first class with the United States Army during World War II and received the Purple Heart.
Survivors include his wife, Florence Mae Hopkins of Yuba City; two sons, Donald Hopkins Jr. of Wheatland and Ernest Hopkins of Live Oak; three step-daughters, Barbara Linkaus of Florida, JoAnn Thackrah of Westminster, and Mary Long of Northridge; two brothers, George Hopkins of Florida and Ernest Hopkins of Kentucky; four sisters, La Rue Hennessey of New York, JoAnn Jones of Virginia, Maxine Reed of Pennsylvania and Beverly Horne of Indiana; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Private graveside services were held. Burial took place at Sierra View Memorial Park.
Cecil Dean Bell
Cecil Dean Bell passed away Wednesday, February 8, 1995, in Mt. Mesa. He was born De- cember 3, 1903 in Dufur, Or- egon. Mr. Bell was a resident of the Kern River Valley for the past 52 years.
He worked for Union Oil Company on the drilling crews for 20 years before retiring.
He is survived by his son Jack and daughter-in-law Thelma White of Kernville; daughter Rosemary Robinson of Weldon; son ·Ted White of Sparks, Nevada; also 8 grand- children and 18 great-grand- children.
Private arrangements were made by Valley Mortuary.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1995
Alfred Lee Westwood
Funeral services were held in the Rose Chapel of the Lake
Isabella Funeral Home on Fri- day, February 17, 1995, at 1:00 p.m. for Alfred Lee Westwood, age 74. Officiating was Rever- end Duane Splawn, Pastor of the Kern River Valley Christian Church of Southlake. Commit- tal services and interment fol- lowed in the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights. He passed away in Mt. Mesa on Tuesday evening, February 14, 1995.
Mr. Westwood was born in Tildon, Illinois on August 30, 1920. In 1927, he moved with his family to Colorado and in 1941 he came to Long Beach, Califomia. Al was a World War Il veteran having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He and Miss Betty Armstrong were married in Yuma, Arizona in March 1944. Following the war, Al worked for many years as a carpenter and was a member of the Carpenters Union local #710 in Long Beach. In 1976, he and Betty moved to Lake Isabella. Al loved hunting and fishing and being out of doors.
He was a devoted husband and father and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Betty May
Westwood of Lake Isabella; his mother Wilma Lena Westwood of Lake Isabella; son Gary Lee Westwood of Long Beach, California; daughter Judy Darlene Hauge, also of Long Beach; brother William of Coarsegold, California; brother Clifford of Brunett, Texas; brother Winfred of Auburn, Washington; sister Shirley Barfield of Wichita Falls, Texas; five grandchildren, four great- grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.
The services were entrusted to the care of the Bonnewell family of the Lake Isabella Fu- neral Home.
Angelo Joseph Spencer
Graveside funeral services were held in the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights on Friday, February 17, 1995, at 11:00 a.m. with Monsi- gnor Anthony J. Herdegen, Pastor of St. Judy's Catholic Church and the Lake Isabella Post #7665 officiating for Angelo J. Spencer, age 77. He passed away at his residence in Bodfish on Friday afternoon, February
10, 1995.
Angelo was born in Ardmore, Pennsylvania on January 28, 1918. He spent his early years there and in 1943 he entered the U.S. Navy where he served for 28 years rising to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He was sta- tioned all over the world and served on the USS Midway air- craft carrier. He served in Trinidad in the 1950's and came to California following an enlist- ment in Norwalk, Virginia in 1960. Following his retirement from the Navy, he worked for Michaelson's Laboratories in China Lake.
He loved the outdoors and enjoyed golfing. He was a member of the V.F.W. Lake Isabella Post #7665 and the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358.
Angelo is survived by his wife Jeanne of Bodfish; daughter Gerri Spencer of Southlake; brother Philip Spencer of Pennsylvania; sister Jo Spencer of Ardmore, Pennsylvania; several nieces, nephews and many friends.
The services were entrusted to the care of the Bonnewell family of the Lake Isabella Fu- neral Home.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1995
Jack Morriss
Funeral services were held Friday, February 17, 1995, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. View South- ern Baptist Church in Lake Isabella for Jack Morriss of Lake Isabella. Officiating was Pastor Deryl Lackey.
Mr. Morriss was born March 4, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and passed away February 13, 1995 in Bakersfield, California. He has been a resident of the Kern River Valley for nine years and a member of the Mt. View Southern Baptist Church. He loved to fish and he also helped many people in the valley.
He is survived by his wife of nine years Fay Morriss of Lake Isabella; son Joseph E. Morriss of San Luis Obispo, California; daughter Leslie Morriss of Ventura, California; daughter Evelyn Morriss of Oxnard, California; brother Ed Wyman of Kelseyville, California; sister Marilyn Aswegan of Chula Vista, California; sister Bobbie Harvey of North Bend, Oregon; sister Joanne Edwards of Kelseyville, California; four grandchildren Joe, Jim, Jennifer and Daniel; and many other relatives who loved him.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Building Fund at the Mt. View Southern Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Thomas Leslie Buhe
Visitation was held Friday, February 17, 1995 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Tom Buhe at Valley Mortuary in Lake Isa- bella. Tom was born June 8, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away at his home in Bodfish on February 16, 1995.
Tom and his wife have been residents of the Kern River Val- ley for 18 years since retiring from Rockwell.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Florence Buhe of Bodfish; son Thomas Charles Buhe of Tehachapi; daughter Arlene Mae Hannah of Chula Vista, California; four grand- children and three great- grandchildren.
Private arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Emily Mary Elizabeth Berni
Funeral services were held in the Rose Chapel of the Lake Isabella Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 14, 1995, at 11:00 a.m. for Mrs. Emily Berni, age 95. Reverend Floyd
Castillo, Pastor of the Highland Chapel United Methodist Church officiated. Committal serves were held in the New Auburn Cemetery in Auburn, California on Thursday, Feb- ruary 16, 1995, at 9:00 a.m.
Mrs. Berni passed away in the local nursing center on Fri- day evening, February 10, 1995. She was born in Ontario, Canada on April 6, 1899. She had been a resident of Lake Isabella since 1983 coming here from Redondo Beach where she had resided for many years.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Jean Harrison of Lake Isabella and Nellie Elizabeth Moran of Auburn, California; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren and many friends.
The services were entrusted to the care of the Bonnewell family of the Lake Isabella Fu- neral Home.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1. 1995
Kathryn "Janie" Robey
Memorial services were held on Wednesday, February 22, 1995 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights for Kathryn "Janie" Robey. Janie was born on November 11, 1936, in Overton, Alabama and went with the Lord on February 18, 1995, after a long courageous battle
with cancer.
Janie attended grammar school and high school in Shafter, Califomia and in Wasco, Califor- nia. She also attended Bakers- field College. She was an accom- plished writer, compiling numer- ous poems, as well as a wonder- fui novel.
During the last 10 years, her home was in Wofford Heights, which she loved so dearly. She touched so many lives with her unconditional love and selfless caring. That love was returned by countless family, friends and neighbors.
She is survived by her hus- band of 34 years Terry; son Mervin; son Gary and daughter- in-law Leatha; son Perry and daughter-in-law Angela; daugh- ter Jill and son-in-law Steve Askew, all of Bakersfield; her sis- ter Jeanie and husband Volly Sanford of Colorado; brother Jim Fulner of Bakersfield; brother Sam Fulner and wife Sharon of Santa Barbara; numerous nieces and nephews; six beloved grandchil- dren; and many of her "family" and friends on "Family Mountain." She will be greatly missed.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary.
Remembering "Janie"
She was sunshine, love, · laughter and tears.
She was strength and courage these past two years. As she fought the gallant fight against an insidious foe.
Until finally exhausted, she had to go. She didn't want to go and leave Her beloved Terry, friends and family.
Our "pretty girl" will always live in our hearts and memory.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1. 1995
Norma Jean Dunham
Funeral services were held for Norma Jean Dunham on Febru- ary 18, 1995, at the Kem River Valley Cemetery. She passed away peacefully with two of her children at her bedside, February 15, 1995, at Mercy Hospital.
Norma Jean spent her child- hood in Old Isabella and attended the first through eighth grades in the local one-room schoolhouse. Later she graduated from Bakers- field High School.
During the Depression years, she spent some of her childhood in the Keysville area, where her father, Lon Presnell, and her mother (formerly Anne Hanning) successfully mined the Kem River for gold.
She later worked as a practical nurse for Dr. Charles Barrows, in Old Kemville. Following her years at the hospital, she worked as an attendant for the V.F.W. Ambu- lance Service, the first ambulance service established in the valley. She finished her years in the medical profession as a hearing tester for the Beltone Company.
Norma Jean loved nature, hunting and gardening. Her sense of humor, her concem for others, and her strength in times of adver- sity endeared her to her family and friends. She will be missed but remembered with smiles and laughter. She is survived by her two daughters, Dreena and Linda, and her three sons, Robert, Mike and Pat.
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