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Ken Wortley, 94, died Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the Kern Valley Hospital. He was born May 23, 1898 in Paola, Kansas. A lot happened in between. Most of it happened in the Kern Vailey.
A World War I veteran, pack train operator, contractor, writer, publisher, explorer, Forest Service worker and, al- ways, adventurer, Wortley guided Zane Grey to the famed Rainbow Bridge along the Utah-Arizona border, charted a course down the virgin waters of the Rio Balsas, was one of the first white men to set foot on Tiburon Island off Mexico's coast, and visited the distinctive wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. He also hobnobbed in the backwoods with Hollywood roy- alty like Cecil B. DeMille and Jessie Laskey. Hle built a cabin for the first true child star, Jackie Coogan, in the South Fork's Domelands Wilderness.
When Ken and his brother Chester came to the Kem Valley country after their discharge from the Marine Corps in 1919, the backwoods was teeming with game, its streams and river were bursting with trout. Few people knew its ways, except for a handful of ranchers and
cowboys. It was a big land, and de- manded big people to reap its rewards.
In his books, "Historic Land of the Rio Bravo," "Adventures with the Mis- tits," and "The Story of Kernville, the Frontier Town that Refused to Die." and in the Sierra Rainbow, a monthly magazine he published from 1954 to 1964, Wortley chronicled the adventures of those big people who found a home where others found only grudging wil- derness.
His tales chronieled the lives of characters such as Casey Loyd Davidson Jones, a prospector, packer, musician, moonshiner and Wortley's earliest mentor in the Kern Valley. Casey Jones despised people who lived in houses, and turned their backs on the open skies.
Bob Powers said Ken would thrill the kids with his campfire stories. He said he convinced him to put them down in writing. "That's when 'Adventures of the Misfits' began. He just talked like it just happened yesterday."
But Wortley hit pay dirt through his
brother, who was Cecil B. DeMille's first cameraman on his epic "Ten Commandments." The Wortley brothers set up a pack station, first in Sand Canyon near Inyokern, then near the Bloomfield Ranch, to pack Hol- lywood notables into the rugged South Fork wilderness, for fish- ing, hunting and exploring.
Chester, who had lung prob- lems contracted before the war and died in 1932, told Ken about this strange young man who was desperate to meet the fabled DeMille, and idolized him, even to the point of imitating his dress and manner.
Bob Powers, a lifelong friend of the Wortleys and fellow author, said Chester arranged for the young man to meet the great man. He introduced him as a "young cartoonist," Powers said. DeMille reportedly replied, "You are a cartoon." But, as Powers said, "The more he (Cecil B. DeMille) talked to Walt Disney, the more he realized his genius."
The brothers moved their op- eration to Fairview in 1928 to the site of the Curtis School of Beverly Hills, where they packed the sons of Hollywood stars into the High Sierra; including Jimmy Rogers, son of Will Rogers, Noah Beery Jr., and Adolph Coors.
Ken Wortley found time to act in several Western movies filmed in Old Kernville. It was here that he met his future wife, and mother of his son, Ken Jr.
Ken Jr., former Mt. Mesa resi- dent now living in Dana Point,
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said, "He was introduced to this up-and-coming starlet. It was a true, cowboy-meets-starlet ro- mance," he said. "I'm the issue of that marriage."
But the star-crossed romance was doomed to fail. "She didn't like the solitude of the valley. He couldn't handle life in the big city."
Ken Wortley endured many disappointments, said his son. His father ran off when he and his four siblings were young, leaving his older brother Raymond to fend for the family. Raymond, a major with the U.S. Expeditionary Force in Europe during World War I, was killed three days after the Armistice was signed in 1918. He was 23. His brother Chester also died young. His wife left him.
He kept returning to the Kern Valley, after stints in the concrete business and as a scout for mining corporations. He started working for the U.S. Forest Service, be- ginning at age 60, claiming they gave him the job because he was critical of their policies. He also made the occasional foray into prospecting. He staked a promis- ing gold claim in the Coso range, but the U.S. Navy took the land for its weapons center. He and Bob Powers shared a tungsten mine near Kelso Valley up until his death.
"He probably figured the country wouldn't let him down," said Ken Jr. "The country didn't let him down."
Ken Jr. remembers when his father was nearly killed in a he- licopter accident after extin- guishing a small fire near his Beach Meadow station in July 1962. He was pulled from the wreckage just as it exploded. His
back and leg were broken, and he was in need of immediate medi- cal aid. Another helicopter air- lifted him into Kernville, but night closed in on the unlit airstrip. No problem. The pilot radioed ahead, and 30 or 40 of Ken's closest friends lined their cars on the landing pad with headlights blazing.
Readers of Ken Wortley's books recall that his good-natured practical jokes often landed him in jail. He was once jailed for no other reason than Clarence Pascoc, constable, needed a new floor in his jailhouse.
Ken Jr. remembers that DeMille once asked the Wortley brothers to capture a wild bear for a film he was shooting. They did so, and were transporting it to Los Angeles. Crowds formed wher- ever they stopped. So Ken led the bear out of the cage, charging spectators 10 cents each for a look. While at the corner of Hollywood and Vine, the bear escaped. "Dad got thrown in the pokey for his efforts."
About 10 days before his death, Ken was moved from his home in Wofford Heights to the skilled nursing center at the Kern Valley Hospital. It was not an easy choice to make for friends and family. He declined rapidly.
Ken Jr. said his father's latest book, "On the Rainbow Trail with Zane Grey (Adventures of a Packer and Guide), is being pre- pared for publication with the University of Arizona press.
In addition, all unsold copies of his existing books will be do- nated to the Kern Valley Histori- cal Society's Museum.
Ann Prodan, a long-time friend, has arranged a memorial service
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for Ken Wortley Sr. at the Veter- ans of Foreign Wars Hall in Lake Isabella on Saturday at 2 p.m.
Wortley was a charter member and past president of the VFW. Besides the pack train memorial and memorial service, the Whis- key Flat Rodeo was dedicated to his memory, she said.
She said that Ken was a fre- quent visitor to her house, where "he enjoyed sitting on the back porch, spinning yarns with all his old buddies."
She made it clear that Ken was a dedicated patriot. "He loved his country, like he loved this (Kern Valley) country."
Ken is survived by his son Ken Jr., 61; two grandsons, Cristopher, 30, of Huntington Beach, and Jef- frey, 23, of Temecula; and a great- granddaughter, Kayla, also of Temecula.
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Darrell Eugene Curtis "Don"
Darrell Eugene Curtis "Don" passed away on Jan. 22, 1993 at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Arkan- sas. He was born August 19, 1923. Don and his wife Carol were residents of Lake Isabella.
A small family service with relatives and close friends was held in Watsonville, California.
Mr. Curtis is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol Curtis. He is also survived by his son Merrill Allen Curtis of San Jose; daughter Sondra Pouder of Midway, Arkansas; daughter Lana Decker of Thousand Oaks, California; daughter Yvonne Curtis of Watsonville, California; daughter Shela Davis of Salt Lake City, Utah; and daughter Lesa O'Connor of Little Rock, California.
There are also 14 grand- children, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters and 2 brothers.
He will be fondly remem- bered by all of his friends in this area.
Salvadore Esponoza Rendon
Salvadore Esponoza Rendon, age 64, passed away on February 15, 1993 at San Joaquin Community Hospital in Bakersfield, California. He was born in Los Angeles, Cali- fornia on January 15, 1929. Mr. Rendon lived in Bodfish for four years. He retired from General Motors Auto Assembly. He was a member of the VFW and a . veteran of the Korean War, 1950-1952.
Mr. Rendon is survived by his wife of 42 years Ann L. Rendon; son Roy of Bodfish; son Alan of Canyon Country, California; daughter Adalita of Lancaster; daughter Lydia of New Mexico; 11 grandchildren; sisters Nellie, Lupe, Josie and brother Richard.
Services were held February 18 through February 19, 1993 in San Fernando, California. VFW Chaplin Richard Lelong officiated. Burial took place at Oak Wood Cemetery in Chatsworth, California.
Jack Teague Hayes
Jack Teague Hayes, age 64, passed away on February 10 in Bakersfield, California. He was born in Alvarado, Texas on October 17, 1928. Mr. Hayes was owner of the Dam Korner 1 for 10 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #498.
Mr. Hayes is survived by his mate Sandy Sica of Lake Isa- bella; daughter Terri Morris of Norwalk, California; daughter Jerri Wise of Norwalk, Califor- nia; daughter Lisa Hartley of Ridgecrest, California; brother Bill Hayes of Texas; sister Betty Marbach of Texas; sister Analou Couk of Texas; and 8 grandchildren.
Memorial services were held on Monday, February 15, 1993, by the Moose #498, at Valley Mortuary Chapel. Interment at Cahill Cemetery in Alvarado, Texas.
Arrangements were made by Valley Mortuary.
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Patricia Ann Montgomery
A funeral service was held Wednesday, February 10, 1993 at 1:00 p.m. at Kernville United Methodist Church in Kernville for Patricia Ann Montgomery of Wofford Heights. Officiating was Pastor John Carpenter of the Kernville United Church. Interment followed with a graveside committal at the Kem River Valley Cemetery in Wof- ford Heights.
Mrs. Montgomery was born July 5, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio, and died as a result of a tragic auto accident in Lake Isabella on February 6, 1993. She was 48 years old. Mrs. Montgomery was employed in the banking business here in the Kern River Valley for the past 13 years formerly with Santa Barbara Savings and was currently serving as Manager of the Kernville branch of the Bank of America. She was active in many business organizations such as Kernville Chamber of Commerce, the Visitors Councill, the Kernville Woman's Club, and the Real Estate Board.
She is survived by her hus- band of five years Dave Mont- gomery of Wofford Heights; her parents Edwin and Anna Carmell of Wofford Heights; sons Michael Bauges of Weldon; Brad Bauges of Wof- ford Heights; daughter Lisa Robinson of Washington; and four grandchildren.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Celia Sylvia Lusky
A memorial service was held Saturday, February 27, 1993 at 1:00 p.m. at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Lake Isabella for Celia Sylvia Lusky of Lake Isabella. Offici- ating was Pastor Marvin Moon. Celia was born June 24, 1916 in Dultuh, Minnesota and died February 20, 1993 in Bakers- field, Califomia. She was 76 years old.
She is survived by her hus- band of 56 years Clayton Lusky of Lake Isabella; son DeWayne of Georgia; daughter Marlene of South Lake; brother Harry Schraber of Minnesota; Joseph Schraber of Minnesota; sisters Ruth Davidson of Minnesota; Betty Pinks of Florida; four grandchildren and three great- grandchildren.
Celia was a past president of the South Fork Women's Club, a member of Wednesday Bridge Club and T.O.P.S. Lake Isabella. Celia was a 20 year resident of the Kern River Val- ley.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Mary Sybil Shifflett
Mary Sybil Shifflett was bom in Baltimore, Maryland May 22, 1903 and died February 22, 1993 at 89 years of age.
She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Shifflett; three sons and six daughters. She is survived by five daugh- ters, Nina Correlli of Baltimore; Vivian Minter of Wilminton, Delaware; Elsie Carter of Anderson, California; Eleanore Chedderton and Marge Robertson of Lake Isabella, California. Also 47 grandchil- dren, 36 great-grandchildren and 30 great-great-grandchil- dren.
She resided in Lake Isabella for two years.
Cremation was taken care of by Mish Mortuary of Bakersfield.
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Loren Wesley Springer
Loren Wesley Springer, 83, of Bodfish, died February 19, 1993 of natural causes at Beverly Manor Convalescent Hospital in Ridgecrest, Califor- nia. He was born November 19, 1909 in Yale, Oklahoma.
Mr. Springer retired in 1974 as a mechanical engineer from Snug! Wheel Weight Co. He was a member of Elks Lodge #2358 in Wofford Heights. He was also an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his wife Beatrice Springer of Bodfish; daughter Janice Faye Jerome of Bodfish; granddaughter Kathleen Gerdeman of Bakersfield; grandson Otto Yerke of Kernville; grand- daughter Lanette Britz of Bakersfield; sister-in-law Myrtle Conklin of Bodfish; one brother in California and three sisters in Oklahoma.
A graveside service was held Tuesday, March 2, 1993 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kern Valley Cem- etery in Wofford Heights.
Private cremation arrange- ments are being handled by Holland & Lyons Mortuary of Ridgecrest, California.
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Marie Martha Tysland
A memorial service was held Friday, February 26, 1993 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358 in Wofford Heights for Marie Martha Tysland of Kemville. Officiating were the Ladies of the Elks.
Mrs. Tysland was bom April 1, 1908 in Nebraska and died February 22, 1993 in Mt. Mesa. She was 84 years old. She is survived by her husband of 27 years Lloyd Tysland of Kern- ville; sister-in-law Valborg Akland of Sun City, Arizona; sister-in-law Lois Stewart of Sun City, Arizona; brother-in-law Earl Tysland of Naples, Florida. Marie was a Lady of the Elks and a member of the Moose. Interment will be at the Kern River Valley Cemetary in Wof- ford Heights.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
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Yvone Louise Prival
Yvonne Louise Prival passed away on February 23, 1993 in Sacramento, California. Her maiden name was Yvonne Louise Wyer. She was born in Porterville, California on March 28, 1938 to Irene Louise Stathos and Cecil Floyd Wyer, both born in California and both de- ceased.
Mrs. Prival was a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Bakersfield as well as at Kern Valley Hos- pital in Mountain Mesa, Cali- fornia. She was one of the few who petitioned the California State Board to become a Li- censed Vocational Nurse when she was a Nurse's Aide. Mrs. Prival used her artistic talent to make drawings of the human anatomy to aid in her studies to become a better nurse. When she took the state test to be- come a Licensed Vocational Nurse, she scored the highest grade of that time.
She is survived by her son Corey Peck of Sacramento; stepson Michael Prival of Or- egon; stepson David Prival of Bakersfield; mother-in-law Mary Prival of Bodfish; brother and sister-in-law Richard and Shirley Wyer of Bakersfield; nephew Shane Wyer; niece Wendy Wyer of Bakersfield; brother-in-law Tim Prival of Oregon and Leland Prival of Sherman Oaks, California.
Mrs. Prival was a very caring and giving person, well loved by family, friends, and patients alike. Her memorial service was held in Assembly of God Church in Wofford Heights, California. The Reverend Ron Gravell of- ficiated. Interment was at Kern River Valley Cemetery, Wofford Heights.
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Joyce Clair Cowsert
A graveside service was held Thursday, March 4, 1993 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights for Joyce Claire Cowsert of Wofford Heights. Officiating was Pastor John Carpenter of United Methodist Church of Kernville.
Mrs. Cowsert was born April 9, 1914 in Glendale, California, and died February 28, 1993 in Petaluma, California. She was 78 years old.
Mrs. Cowsert was a 20 year resident of the Kern River Val- ley, a member of the Eastern Star, the Rebekahs, and T.O.P.S. and she was instru- mental in getting the Houchin Blood Mobile to come to the Kern River Valley.
She is survived by her son Allan Cowsert of Santa Rosa, California; son Larry Cowsert of Escondido, California; son Don Cowsert of Lacy, Wash- ington; daughter Clarice Cowan of Gunnison, Colorado; and 10 grandchildren.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Lawrence Fawcett
Lawrence (Larry) Fawcett, 86, passed away after a long illness on March 1, 1993.
Mr. Fawcett was born in McCune, Kansas and lived In the Kern Valley for 22 years.
He is survived by his wife Mabel of 57 years; daughter Jane Schmidt of Santa Rosa, California; daughter Sharon Sandoz of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; daughter Janice Fawcett of La Mirada, Califor- nia; granddaughter Joy Marshall; great-grandson Christopher Marshall of Lake Elsinore, California; brother W.H. Fawcett of Arma, Kansas; sister Lavon Korner of Coffeyville, Kansas; sister Theresa Holler of Pittsburg, Kansas.
No services will be held at the request of the deceased. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart Association or the char- ity of your choice are requested.
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Melvin Oswald Lea
A funeral service was held Saturday, March 6, 1993, at 1:00 p.m. at the Valley Mortu- ary Chapel in Lake Isabella for Melvin Oswald Lea of South Lake. Officiating was Pastor Duane Splawn of the Kern River Valley Christian Church. Inter- ment followed at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights.
Mel was born October 18, 1922 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and died March 2, 1993 in South Lake. He was 70 years old. Mel was retired from Safeway Stores after 33 years of service retiring as manager. He was a member of the Eagles and a 24 year resident of Kern County.
Mel is survived by Maggie Struska of Mt. Mesa; daughter Nancy Dallins of Diamond Springs, California; daughter Carolyn Mouser of Sacra- mento, Califomia; daughter Jan Minghelli of Palmdale, Califor- nia; daughter Marlyn Burman of San Jose, California; daughter Bonnie Lea of Avery, California; sister Margaret Greer of Oceanside, California; sisters Mildred Addington and Betty Love of Arizona; and 13 grandchildren.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Ezma Lois Terry
Ezma Lois Terry, age 78, passed away on March 2, 1993 at Memorial Hospital. She was born in Ranolette, Oklahoma on July 28, 1914.
Mrs. Terry was a resident of Bodfish for 18 years. She was a member of Grandmothers #99 and 55+ Clubs.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband J.B. Terry. Ezma is survived by her son Kent Terry of Paso Robles, California; son Keith Terry of Simi Valley, California; son Kirk Terry of Long Beach, California; sister Lylian Stephenson; sister Floy Coackley; many nieces and nephews; and six grandchil- dren.
A service was held at Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hill on March 8, 1993.
Dorothy Jane Clement
Dorothy Jane Clement, age 82, died on March 3, 1993 at tne Motion Picture Home. She was a 21 year resident of Kernville.
She is survived by daughter Joan Lund of Mesa, Arizona; brother Eugene Clement of Riverkern; sister Beth Trudeau of Santa Barbara, California; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Westwood Village Mortuary.
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Marian Taylor Ranhosky
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 17, 1993 at10:00 a.m. at the Highland Chapel United Methodist Church in Lake Isabella for Marian Taylor Ranhosky of Bodfish. Officiating will be Pastor Floyd Castillo.
Marian was born November 27, 1915 in Calgary, Canada and died March 12, 1993 in Mt. Mesa. She was 77 years old. Marian was a 15 year resident of the Kem River Valley, an active member of the Highland Chapel Methodist Church in Lake Isabella serving as its treasurer, and a Lady of the Moose.
She is survived by her hus- band of 27 years, Andrew Ranhosky of Bodfish; son John Seeley of Anaheim, California; brother Clifford Taylor of Phoenix, Arizona; sister Peggy Ramesey of Riverside, Cali- fornia; grandson Rod Seeley of Sacramento, California.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
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Robert Sheldon Haymond
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 27, 1993 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Mt. Mesa for Robert Sheldon Haymond of Bodfish. Officiating will be Pastor Jon Rowe.
Robert was born June 15, 1909 in Riverside, California and died March 10, 1993 in Mt. Mesa. He was 83 years old. Robert was a 22 year resident of the Kern River Valley, a Mason, Shriner with member- ship in the Almaleka Temple in Los Angeles.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Haymond of Bodfish; brother Gaylord Haymond of Newberry Park, Califomia and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
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Frances Kathleen Salmon Warnock
Frances Kathleen Salmon Warnock, wife of Harold M. Warnock passed away March 4, 1993.
Frances was born in Piapot, Saskatchewan, Canada on December 2, 1913. She moved to California with her family in 1951 and has lived at her home in Squirrel Valley with her hus- band for 17 years. Frances has been active in the Clan Diggers Genealogical Society, Kern Valley Art Association and en- joyed performing with the valley's musical group, playing both the piano and organ.
She is survived by her hus- band, Harold; brother Edward (Ted) Salmon of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; daughter Frances Sparkes Colley of Tempe, Arizona; daughter Phyllis Sparkes Burr and her husband Charles of Vestal, New York; daughter Shirley Sparkes Day of Escondido, California; grand- son Geoffrey Burr, a graduate student at the California Institute of Technology; grandson Kevin Burr, a student at Buffalo State University of New York; granddaughter Caroline Colley Broomfield and her husband Eric of Tempe, Arizona; granddaughter Cheryl Colley Lidberg and her husband Paul of Fremont, California.
Frances' family wish to ex- press their appreciation for the many kindnesses, thoughtful visits and good wishes be- stowed on her throught this past year by her friends and neigh- bors. They also thank the medical staff and her physicians at the Kern Valley Hospital for their loving concern and ex- cellent care.
No services will be held. We wish to celebrate Frances as a loving wife and mother, talented and generous lady, good friend and as her grandkids have said, "The best Grandma ever."
Betty C. Post
Betty C. Post, 66, editor of the Kern Valley Sun from De- cember 1961 to October 1966, died February 24, 1993 at Humana Hospital in Orange Park, Florida.
Betty is survived by her husband of 45 years, Carroll O. Post; one daughter, Carol A. Brazell; one brother, Jamie Maddox, of Panama City, Florida; one sister, Dorita Folsom, of Marianna, Florida; grandchildren, Jeffrey Fiddler and Kim Brazell of Jacksonville, Florida, and Tanya Bryant of Simi Valley, California. The "graduation celebration" was held Friday, February 26, at 1 p.m. at the Wesconnett As- sembly of god, with Pastor Paul Williamson, officiating. Ar- rangements by Hardage- Giddens Funeral Home of Jacksonville.
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George Eugene Barnes
A funeral service was held Tuesday, March 23, 1993 at 11:00 a.m. at the Valley Mor- tuary Chapel in Lake Isabella for George Eugene Bames of Southlake. Officiating was Pastor John Carpenter of the Kemville United Methodist. In- terment followed at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wof- ford Heights.
Mr. Bames was born May 17, 1914 in Malta, Montana and died March 18, 1993 in Bakersfield. He was 78 years old. Mr. Barnes served in U.S. Navy from 1937 to 1958.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years Ora Barnes of Southlake; son Robert Barnes of Ridgecrest; son John Barnes of Hart Flat; son Bill Barnes of Hart Flat; son David Barnes of Orange, California; daughter Martha Cherry of Cool, Cali- fornia; brother Arthur Dale Barnes of Clovis, California; sister Alice Johnson of Citrus Heights, Califomia; sister Laura Smith of Clovis, California; cousin Kenneth Barnes of Wisconsin; and five grandchil- dren.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Cecil Denver Briggs
A funeral service was held Friday, March 19, 1993 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Jude Parish Catholic Church in Wofford Heights for Cecil Denver Briggs of Bodfish. Officiating was Rev. Monsignor A.G. Herdegen. Interment was at the Kern River Valley Cem- etery in Wofford Heights.
Cecil was born January 30, 1918 in Kansas City, Missouri and died March 14, 1993 in Bodfish, California. He was 75 years old. He was a resident the Kem River Valley for 15 years.
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