Obituaries from the Kern Valley Sun newspaper, Volume XII, 1995, Part 25

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Margaret Eva · Amsk

.Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 11, 1997 at the Full Gospel Fellowship in Mt. Mesa for Margaret Eva Amsk, 74, of Lake Isabella. Pastor Gary Nichols officiated and interment followed at the Desert Memorial Park in Ridgecrest. A 49 year area resi- dent, Mrs. Amsk was born Janu- ary 13, 1923 in Tulsa, Okla- homa and went to be with her Lord on March 7, 1997 at a Bakersfield hospital after a brief illness. Eva was a devoted Christian and a student.of the Bible. She was an active mem- ber of the Full Gospel Fellow- ship, loved music and dearly loved being a homemaker, a mother and an example to her 11 children. Eva is survived by her husband of 12 years, Arthur W. Amsk of Lake Isabella; her sons, Wanye Beck, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and David and Mark Beck, both, of Springdale, Arkansas, and son, Allyn Amsk; her daughters, Margaret McGovern of Henderson, Nevada, Laura Lile of Ridgecrest, Paula Cooper of Medford, Oregon, Joanna Lewis of Tempe, Arizona, Rosemary Keeton of Canton, Ohio, Chris- tina Gupton of Springdale, Ar- kansas, and Priscilla Wheatley and Drucilla Martin, both of Lake Isabella; her brothers, Donald and Russell Turner, both of Springdale, Arkansas, 32 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. Eva will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Valley Mortuary, Lake Isabella.

Floyd A. Johnson

Graveside services were held on Friday, March 14, 1997 at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights for Floyd Albert Johnson, 72, of Bodfish. Pastor David Snow of the First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella and V.F.W. Post #7665 offici- ated. As a 17 year Kern River Valley resident, Mr. Johnson was born January 6, 1925 in Gorman, South Dakota and passed away at his winter home in Apache Junction, Arizona on March 9, 1997. He was a retired contractor having owned a heavy equipment operating business for 15 years prior to his retirement. Floyd worked hard but also enjoyed life to the fullest extent. He was a good husband, father and grandpa.

Floyd was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma in 1991. Survivors include his wife of 4 1/2 years, Marie, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Apache Junction, Arizona, and Bodfish; son, Rick Johnson of North Hol- lywood; son and daughter-in- law, Floyd and Deborah Johnson of Granada Hills; daughter and son-in-law, Lynda and Paul Taylor of Minden, Nevada; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Yvonne Johnson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; brother and sister-in-law, Merle and Bonnie Johnson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; sister and brother-in- law, Joy and Paul DeBerg of Watertown, South Dakota.

Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary, Lake Isabella.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997

Ellen Jayne Sawyer

A funeral services was con- ducted Tuesday, March 11, 1997 at the Highland Chapel United Methodist Church for Ellen Jayne Sawyer of Lake Isabella, by Pastor Floyd R. Castillo. Ellen Jayne Sawyer was born on July 29, 1919, in Reno, Nevada to Clifford B. Foltz and Edith Holland. She grewup in Sparks, Nevada, later moving to Southern California where she completed high school. She earned her degree from UCLA. On October 19, 1963, she married Addison Sawyer, a widower whom she had met while at UCLA. Her life really began with Addison. They did everything together for the next 25 years. They sailed their boat, and they traveled all over the world. Their favorite sailing trips were to Catalina, where they had a mooring in Howland's Landing, and down to Mexico, either with friends with their boats, or by themselves. They also traveled in the inland wa- terways of Europe, starting out in France, and ending up in the middle of the continent. When Addison died in 1987, Ellen came to live in the Kern Valley with her son, Richard Brun. She enjoyed the arts and classical music, making many trips to Bakersfield to attend the con- certs with her many friends. Her first love was bridge, and she played as often as she could. She was the prime mover be- hind the Golden Gleaners' Se- nior Sack Program at the High- land Chapel from its beginning in 1989, and she was recog- nized by the Exchange Club for her volunteer work. Ellen had difficulty in hearing, but that did not diminish the sparkle in her eye nor the spirit in her heart. After a lengthy illness, Ellen passed away on March 7, 1997, in Lake Isabella.

Ellen is survived by her son, Richard Brun and his wife Coleen, of Lake Isabella; her stepdaughters, Christine and Cynthia; six grandchildren, Debbie, Jaime, Galen, Eliza- beth, Tarek and Ziad. She will be missed by all of us. Inter- ment will be at Rose Hills Cem- ? etery. in Whittier, where her ashes will be placed to rest with her late husband, Addison.

Services arranged by the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.

Charles (Fred) Needham

Services were held Saturday, March 15, at the Full Gospel Fellowship, 12312 Mountain Mesa Road, Mountain Mesa, California. Pastor Gary Nichols officiated. Interment was at Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mor- tuary in Bakersfield immediately following. Charles was born December 16, 1914, in Kansas City, Missouri. He went to be with the Lord March 11, 1997 in Weldon, California. He retired from Asbury Transportation in 1978 after a lifetime of driving. He loved every minute of his retirement.

He leaves his wife Reba of 54 years; two daughters, Janice Needham; Sharon Odermann and husband Al; son, Phi Needham and wife Carmen; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be sent to the Salvation Army, 724 21st St., Bakersfield, California 93305, for the flood victims of the Ohio Valley. Services were entrusted to the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1997

Nathan Clark Mace Sr.

Services were held Friday, March 21, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. at Laso Indian Cemetery in Onyx on the hill for Nathan Clark Mace Sr., 69, of Weldon, California, who passed away March 17, 1997, in Bakers- field. Pall Bearers: Ralph Chico, Floyd Manwell, Raymond Garcia, Forest Helm, Rusty Laird, Rick Bennett, Rick Alvary, Bert Eller, and Johnny Valdez.

Nathan Clark Mace Sr. was a living husband, daddy, grand- father, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and a friend to everyone who knew him. He was born September 1, 1927, and raised in Onyx, California. He was a resident of Weldon all of his life. He attended South Fork Elementary School, and went on to Sherman Institute Indian School in Riverside for high school. He served in the. United States Armed Forced from July 28, 1954, to Nov. 3, 1956, with an honorable dis- charge. He was proud of his Native American Paiute- Shoshone heritage. His unique personality touched so many lives as only he could do. Cowboying was his way of life. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, driving his truck, listening to country mu- sic, riding his horse, and telling stories. He has worked at the sawmill in. Johnsondale when it was operating, and the many local ranches. His stories of his Indian heritage and service in the armed forces will live on through his wife, children, and grandchildren,

He was preceded in death by his son Mark Dale Mace, Sr. He is survived by his wife and sweetheart of 41 years, Pauline J. Mace; his children, Judy Lynn Mace, Colleen J. Alvary, Patrica A. Vigil, Natalie A. Bennett, of Bakersfield, Nathan C. Mace Jr. Il, Paul C. Mace, Lisa R. Mace, Yvonne M. Smith, of Weldon, Sherry L. Mace of Bod-

fish, Andrew B. Mace, Loretta J. Garcia, of Oregon; nine granddaughters; 10 grandsons; and one great-granddaughter; sons-in-law, Forest L. Helm, Rick Alvary Sr., Rick Bennett, Shane Martinez of Bakersfield, Raymond Garcia of Oregon, Russell Laird of Weldon; daugh- ter-in-law, Lisa Lane Mace of Onyx; sisters, Irene Miranda, of Las Vegas, Nevada; Angie Tungate, Patrica Casteel, Mildred Somara of Tracy, Cali- fornia; brothers-in-law, Raymond J. Hunter of Bencia, California; Roy Casteel, Everett Tungate, Sr. of Tracy, Califor- nia; sister-in-law Molly Mace of Bakersfield; Rurjko Hunter of Benica, California; nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and numerous cous- ins.

He will be missed very much. In his words he was just a daddy, but to us he was much more than words could ever say. He was a loving, caring husband and sweetheart. We will love him forever.

William D. Chappell

Graveside services for Will- iam D. "Wendy" Chappell, 89, of Weldon, were held on Wednesday, March 19, 1997, at 11:00 am in the Pioneer Sec- tion of the Kern River Valley Cemetery, Wofford Heights. Officiating was Pastor Floyd Castillo of the Highland Chapel Methodist Church and the V.F.W. Post #7665 of Lake Isa- bella, of which he was a charter member.

Wendy was born in Tehachapi on June 5, 1907, and passed away on March 14, 1997, in a Bakersfield Hospital. He started his working life as a cowboy on the Hill Ranch in Tehachapi and moved with the ranch to Onyx in 1932. He en- tered the U.S. Army in 1942 and served in France as a For- ward Observer for heavy artil- lery. After his discharge in 1945, Wendy began a 26 year career with the California Division of Highways (CalTrans), retiring in 1971.

In 1944, Wendy began 52 years of happy marriage with Marguerite "Mudder" Alexander of Weldon and they enjoyed 26 years of retirement together until her death on May 31, 1996.

He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and a sister, and by his stepdaughter, Marjorie "Becky" Alexander. Survivors include 2 stepchildren, Annette "Sis" Staats of Caliente, Cali- fornia, and Leonard Alexander of Weldon; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a niece, Mary Knoy of Port Ange- les, Washington; and a nephew, Mike McCarthy of Caliente, California.

Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary, Lake Isabella.

Clyde (Bob) Lee Robinson

Graveside services were held on Friday, March 21, 1997, at 11 a.m. at the old part of the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights for Clyde (Bob) Lee Robinson, 72, of Weldon, California, who passed away on March 16, 1997, at Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield. Pastor Robbie Robinson officiated.

Bob was born on September 14, 1924, to Estella Butterbredt Robinson and Robert L. Robinson in the old Apalatea house above Old Kernville, where Kernville is located to- day. He had two sisters, Betty Lewis of Ridgecrest and Bernice Wermuth, deceased. He at- tended grammar school in Old Kernville. He was a Native American Indian. His family had many generations raised in the Kern Valley area. Bob enjoyed his youth growing up in the val- ley. He loved to deer hunt, camp outdoors, ride horses, gather pinons in the fall, help on the different ranches and the movie sets in Old Kernville. He was knowledgeable in the history and areas around the valley because of his love and interest

1 he had for it, especially the Scodie Mountain Range.

He joined the U.S. Army in 1943. He was a World War II Veteran, serving in New Guinea and the Southern Philippines. He received the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Cam- paign Medal, Bronze Arrow- head, American Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and World War II Vic- tory Medal. He was discharged in 1945 as a Buck Sergeant.

Bob married Rose Robinson on October 16, 1949, in Old Kernville. They had four chil- dren, Robert James Robinson of Weldon, Catherine Lee Para- dise of Weldon, Terry Lyn McDonald of Kernville, and Clyde David Robinson of Kelso Canyon.

Bob enjoyed living in the Kern River Valley. He will be remem- bered for the beautiful bits and spurs he made and sold in the valley. He loved to tell stories

and shared them with the valley through KVLI Radio in Lake Isa- bella once a week for a few years. His work in the' valley was working on the Lake Isa- bella Dam, Custodian and Bus Driver at Woodrow Wallace El- ementary School, Camp Erwin Owen, and his best work on ranches, Syth Ranch in Onyx and Quarter Circle Five Ranch in Faye Canyon in Weldon. He loved horses and a mighty fine mule named "Martin". Bob and Martin were quite a pair. Every year in the spring, Bob would help take teenage Indian stu- dents out to the Panamint Moun- tain area called Indian Ranch and teach them some Indian culture and history. He looked forward to this time with the students. He helped to orga- nize the Kern Valley Indian Council and the Kawaiisu- Shoshone Indian Council. He was one of the original Kern County Search and Rescue pi- lot program members. They covered a large area including Tulare County. He was known for his tracking ability and knowl- edge of things dealt with in Search and Rescue. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Kernville and Scottish Rite in Bakersfield.

He also had an interest in art. He painted, worked with leather, and set silver in.his bits and spurs and designed the silver. He led the organization that would have an Old Timers Pic- nic every year in the Kern River Valley. He enjoyed doing the deep pit for the meat. He looked forward to doing this picnic ev- ery year. He loved enchiladas.

He has 12 grandchildren: Casey, Flint, Justin, and Deana Robinson; Dan and Robert Cook; Christipher and Mindy McDonald; Tiffany Rolfson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Bernice Wermuth, and a great-grandson, Bryce Daniel Rolfson. He will be missed.

Tribute and Indian Ceremony by the Pallbearers Services entrusted to the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1997

James Brady Barricman

A private family service was held for James Barricman, who passed away on March 17, 1997, at his home in Lake Isa- bella. James was born on De- cember 31, 1948, in Montebello, California, to George Leo, and Dorris Irene Barricman.

James grew up in California, and loved to work with his hands. The things he built ranged from wooden signs to walkways. He enjoyed painting, fishing, and going on R.V. trips with his mom. He was full of life, and showed each person love in his own special way.

*** James leaves his wife, Karen; his children, Amanda Adams, Stacy Sneeden, and James Brady Barricman Jr. He also leaves two sisters, Dorothy Redman, and Dorris Rieser; his mother, Dorris; his four grand- children, Jack Kneeden, Lauren Sneeden, James Sneeden, and Taylor Adams; three uncles; and three aunts; as well as a host of special friends. He was pre- ceded in death by his father. He will be greatly missed, and for- ever loved, by all whose lives he touched.

Arrangements made by Lake Isabella Funeral Home.

Clyde (Bob) Lee Robinson

he had for it, especially the Scodie Mountain Range.

Bob enjoyed living in the Kern River Valley. He will be remem- bered for the beautiful bits and spurs he made and sold in the valley. He loved to tell stories

He has 12 grandchildren :. Casey, Flint, Justin, and Deana Robinson; Dan and Robert Cook; Christipher and Mindy McDonald; Tiffany Rolfson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Bernice Wermuth, and a great-grandson, Bryce Daniel Rolfson. He will be missed.

Tribute and Indian Ceremony by the Pallbearers Services entrusted to the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1997

James Brady Barricman

**** James leaves his wife, Karen; his children, Amanda Adams, Stacy Sneeden, and James Brady Barricman Jr. He also leaves two sisters, Dorothy Redman, and Dorris Rieser; his mother, Dorris; his four grand- children, Jack Kneeden, Lauren Sneeden, James Sneeden, and Taylor Adams; three uncles; and three aunts; as well as a host of special friends. He was pre- ceded in death by his father. He will be greatly missed, and for- ever loved, by all whose lives he touched.

Arrangements made by Lake Isabella Funeral Home.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL. 2, 1997

Pauline M. Evers

Graveside services were held for Pauline M. Evers of Lake Isabella on Saturday, March 22, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Cemetery. Pastor John Carpenter officiated.

· Pauline was born December 11, 1932, in Los Angeles, Cali- fornia. She worked as a licensed vocational nurse for 30 years. She was a resident of the Kern River Valley for the past 20 years. She passed away on March 18, 1997 in Bakersfield, California. She was 64 years of age.

She is survived by her daugh- ter, Rebecca Shoemake, and her husband, Greg; her grand- daughters, Jessie, and Shelbie Shoemake, her husband Victor Evers of Bodfish; and sister Margaret Caprio of Torrance, California. She will be greatly missed, and forever loved by all whose lives she touched.

Arrangements were en- trusted to the care of the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.

John A. Russell

Visitation and a wake ser- vice were held on Monday, March 31, 1997, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mass for Christian burial was held Tuesday, April 1, 1997 at 10 a.m. at St. Jude's Catholic Church for John A. Russell. Officiating was Father Charles Casale.

John was born August 19, 1910 in McAlister, Oklahoma, and passed away March 26, 1997, in Mt. Mesa. He and his wife have been residents of the Kern River Valley for 12 years. He belonged to the Shriners and the Elks and the U.S. Marshal's Posse, the Silver Mounted Patrol. Before retir- ing, John owned and operated Russell Backhoe Rental Inc. for 45 years in the San Fernando Valley

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jane, of Wofford Heights; and son Ronald Dale Russell of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

In lieu of flowers, please send prayers.

Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary.

Dorothy L. Standage

A memorial service was held in honor of Dorothy L. Standage of Lake Isabella on April 1, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church with Pastor "Chuck" Semonious officiating. A luncheon was served in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the service.

Dorothy was born in Texas on January 3, 1924, and passed away in Bakersfield, California, on March 19, 1997, at 4:30 p.m. She worked as a secretary for 12 years and then another 17 years as an airline reservation agent. Dorothy married Ken Standage in July of 1945. Upon retirement, they moved to the Kern River Valley in 1983. Dor- othy and Ken enjoyed traveling together with their dogs in their RV.

She enjoyed the companion- ship of the girls in her ceramics classes. They both enjoyed the beautiful home they built to- gether in the Squirrel Valley area.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, Ken Standage; son, Richard; daughter, Diane; three and two great-grandchildren; not to mention the members of her large church family.

She will be greatly missed by the members for her family and all who knew her. It is Dorothy's wish to be cremated and her ashes spread at sea.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1997

Nathan Clark Mace Sr.

Services were held Friday, March 21, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. at Laso Indian Cemetery in Onyx on the hill for Nathan Clark Mace Sr., age 69, of Weldon, Califor- nia, who passed away March 17, 1997, in Bakersfield. Pall bearers included Ralph Chico, Floyd Manwell, Raymond Garcia, Forest Helm, Rusty Laird, Rick Bennett, Rick Alvary, Bert Eller, and Johnny Valdez.

Nathan Clark Mace Sr. was a loving husband, daddy, grand- father, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and a friend to everyone who knew him. He was born September 1, 1927, and raised in Onyx; California. He was a resident of Weldon all of his life. He attended South Fork Elementary School, and went on to Sherman Institute Indian School in Riverside for high school. He served in the United States Armed Forces from July 28, 1954 to Novem- ber 3, 1956 in Germany and Korea, with an honorable dis- charge. He was proud of his Native American Paiute- Shoshone heritage. His uniquè personality touched so many lives as only he could do. Cowboying was his way of life. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, driving his truck, listening to country mu- sic, riding his horse, and telling stories. He has worked at the sawmill in Johnsondale when it was operating, and the many local ranches. His stories of his Indian heritage and service in' the armed forces will live on through his wife, children, and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son Mark Dale Mace, Sr. He is survived by his wife and sweetheart of 41 years, Pauline J. Mace; his children, Judy Lynn Mace, Colleen J. Alvary, Patrica A. Vigil, Natalie A. Bennett, of Bakersfield, Pauline R. Mace of Weldon, Nathan C. Mace Jr., Paul C. Mace, Lisa R. Mace,

Yvonne M. Smith of Weldon, Sherry L. Mace of Bodfish, An- drew B. Mace, Loretta J. Garcia of Oregon; nine granddaugh- ters; 10 grandsons and one great-granddaughter; sons-in- law, Forest L. Helm, Rick Alvary Se., Rick Bennett, Shane Martinez of Bakersfield, Raymond Garcia of Oregon, Russell Laird of Weldon; daugh- · ter-in-law, Lisa Lane Mace of Onyx; sisters, Irene Miranda of Las Vegas, Nevada; Angie Tungate; Patrica Casteel Mildred Somara of Tracy, Cali- fornia; brothers-in-law, Raymond J. Hunter of Bencia, California; Roy Casteel, Everett Tungate, Sr. of Tracy, Califor- nia; sister-in-law Molly Mace of ›Bakersfield, Ruriko Hunter of Benica, California; nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and numerous cous- ins.

He will be missed very much. In his words he was just a daddy, but to us he was much more than words could ever say. He was a loving, caring husband and sweetheart. We will love him forever.

Herbert J. Donner

. Graveside services for Herbert J. Donner were held on Saturday, April 5, 1997, in the Kem River Valley Cemetery with Pastor Floyd Castillo of the High- land Chapel Methodist Church officiating. A family patriarch and retired executive with Pacific Telephone Company, Herb died April 1, 1997 at the age of 89.

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Obituaries from the Kern Valley Sun newspaper, Volume XII, 1995, Part 25

Author: Clan Diggers Genealogical Society (Lake Isabella, California); Kern Valley sun (Lake Isabella, California) Publication date: Publisher: Number of Pages: 800

Author: Clan Diggers Genealogical Society (Lake Isabella, California); Kern Valley sun (Lake Isabella, California)
Publication date:
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 800