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He loved his family, friends, and the Lake Isabella area which he selected as his home over 25 years ago. Herb Donner was born December 4, 1907, in Norfolk, Nebraska. He attended lowa State University and graduated from the University · of Southern California as a civil engineer. Initially, he worked on the Metropolitian Water Aq- ueduct Project bringing Colo- rado River water to Southern California. Later, he worked for Shell Oil Company. He joined
Pacific Telephone Company in 1941, advancing rapidly through management. Heretired in 1968 as benefits secretary in Pasa- dena, California.
After graduating from U.S.C., Herb married his high school sweetheart, Beth Hinson. They had two sons, Herbert S. Donner and Stephen H. Donner. Beth . passed away in 1960. He then married Margaret Webster, an associate at Pacific Telephone. Margaret passed away in 1991.
Following their retirements, Herb and Margaret pursued their avid interest in fishing and the outdoors, which brought . them to the Kern River Valley. Herb quickly became involved in the community. He was a member of the Highland Chapel United Methodist Church, the Kern River Valley Historical Society and was a charter mem- ber and past president of the Kern Valley Exchange Club. He was a benefactor of various or- ganizations and was especially interest in providing scholar- ships for Kern Valley High School graduates.
To his family, Herb was a patriarch and a highly respected role model. He was loving, car- ing and generous and attracted a wide circle of friends. Survi- vors include his sons, Herbert S. Donner of Escondido, Cali- fornia, and.Stephen H. Donner of Laguna Beach, California; his brother, Dr. Stanley Donner of Upper Lake; and by five grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Herb had many friends in the Kern River Valley and will be greatly missed.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary, Lake Isabella.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1997
Nigel Wearing
Graveside services are pend- ing for Nigel Wearing, age 81,
of Lake Isabella. A 24-year Kern River Valley resident, Mr. Wear- ing was born May 28, 1915 in England and passed away on April 3, 1997, in a local hospital after a lengthy illness.
Nigel was a U.S. Army vet -- eran of World War II and after: the war, spent 30 years as an employee of Lockheed Aircraft, retiring as a supervisor. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #7665 and the Moose Lodge #498 in Lake Isabella. Nigel enjoyed gardening and took great pride in his rose garden.
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He is survived by his wife, Verna Wearing, of Lake Isa- bella; a son, Dennis Wearing of Oakhurst, California; a daugh- ter, Barbara Mosher of Denver, Colorado; his sister, Betty Bouge, of Lompoc, California; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary, Lake Isabella.
Harold Louis Elliott
A service was held April 4, 1997, for Harold Louis Elliott, born in 1914. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marie; his daughter, Louise; and his three sons, Patrick, Larry and Mike. He will be dearly missed by his nine grandchil- dren and 12 great-grandchil- dren.
Harold retired to the Kern River Valley after 22 years of service at McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft. One highlight of his long career was his work on the Apollo Space Program. As a member of the Masonic Lodge #369 and the Elks, Harold en- joyed his 21 years of retirement · surrounded by family and friends.
Eleanor "Elly" Bruches
Memorial services for Eleanor "Elly" Bruches, age 79, of Wofford Heights, were held on Friday, April 4, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at the Elks Lodge in Wof- ford Heights. A 21-year Kern River Valley resident, Elly was born December 29, 1917, in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on March 28, 1997, in a Los Angeles hospital after an extended illness.
A retired real estate agent with Wofford Heights Realty, she was a member of the La- dies of the Elks and the Wofford Heights Improvement Group. She enjoyed traveling in her motorhome, camping and fish- ing. Elly enjoyed people and "never knew a stranger."
She is survived by her hus- band, Peter Bruches of Wof- ford Heights; her stepdaughter, Judy Sall of South Pasadena, California; and her brother, Graydon Jones of Santa Clarita, California.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary, Lake Isabella.
Mary Ellen Connelly
Graveside services for Mary Ellen Connelly, age 68, of Bod- fish, were held on Saturday, April 5, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. in the Kern River Valley Cemetery, with Pastor Ed Rain of the First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella officiating. Mary was born No- vember 3, 1928 in Drumright, Oklahoma, and had lived in the Kern River Valley for 12 years, moving here from Downey, California.
She was a homemaker and had worked as a supervisor at Modern Faucets in Los Ange- les. Mary was a member of the Women of the Moose #1297 in Lake Isabella. She loved mu- sic, gardening, oil painting and collecting plates and ceramics.
Mary is survived by her hus- band of 35 years, Jack Connelly of Bodfish; her son and daugh- ter-in-law, Randy and Deana Ferguson of Phoenix, Arizona; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Jim Chappell of Riverside and Betty and Jim Stevenson of Dallas, Texas; stepson and daughter-in-law, Mike and Robin Connelly of Pahrump, Nevada; stepson and daughter-in-law, John and Monica Connelly of Oceanside, California; two brothers, Hershel Hicks of Ridgecrest and Harold Hicks of Hobbs, New Mexico; a sister, Mavis Henderson of Clyde, Texas; nine grandchil- dren, 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and neph- ews.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary, Lake Isabella.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1997
Marian L. Hunnex
Memorial services for Marian L. Hunnex, of Fullerton, Califor- nia, were held Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at 2:30 p.m., at Neels Brea Mortuary in Brea, Califor- nia. Officiating was the Crystal Cathedral's Pastor Jim Kok. In- terment followed at Loma Vista Memorial Park in Fullerton.
Marian was born September 8, 1912, in North Tonawanda, New York, and passed away on April 10, 1997, at the Friendly Hills Regional Medical Center in La Habra, California. She was 84 years old.
Before her retirement, Marian was employed as a home eco- nomics teacher with the Fuller- ton Union High School District in Fullerton, California, as well as the school. district in Gowanda, New York.
She is survived by her nieces Mary Yeager of Lakewood, California; Betty Sturdivant of Long Beach, California; Marion Warren of White Salmon, Wash- ington; and her nephews Charles Diffine of Lake Isabella, California; Everett Diffine of Phoenix, Arizona; and Don Diffine of Fearcy, Arizona.
Neels Brea Mortuary assisted the family with the arrange- ments.
Thomas Salvador Ray
Thomas Ray, age 41, most beloved son of Dorothy Ray, passed away on April 9, 1997, after a long illness. We celebrate his life and his passing into eter: nal life and happiness. He is survived by his brothers, Stephen of Lake Isabella; Jim of San Dimas; Tim of Colorado; and his sister Cecilia of Altadena.
Arrangements were en- trusted to Lake Isabella Funeral Home.
Evelyn M. Copeland
Evelyn Marie Copeland, age 76, a one-year resident of Carlsbad and a former 15-year resident of Wofford Heights, died Wednesday, April 9, 1997, at her residence. Born in Ports- mouth, lowa, she was a home- maker and a member of the Elks Club, Secular Francsican Order of the St. Joseph's Fra- ternity, and the Altar and Ro- sary Society of St. Jude Catho- lic Church in Wofford Heights.
Preceded in death by her husband, Fred, in December 1996, her survivors include sons Alan Copeland and his wife Judy of Huntington Beach; Joseph Copeland of Carlsbad; James Copeland of Redondo Beach; Philip Copeland and his wife Sara of Vista; Sean Copeland, also of Carlsbad; Donald Copeland and his wife Amy of Woodland Hills; daughters Anita Mauch and her husband Kevin of Moore Park; Kathleen Guy and her husband Tom of Leucadia; seven grandchildren; sisters Kathleen Cramer of Omaha, Nebraska; Mary Ann Castognia of Fullerton; broth- ers Jerry Skalla of Yucca Val- ley; Jene, Bill and Phil Skalla, all of Fullerton.
A rosary and funeral mass was celebrated at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 1997, at St. John's Catholic Church, 1001 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas. Cremation with private inurnment at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego.
The family suggests contri- butions to her memory be sent to the American Heart Associa- tion, P.O. Box 3625, San Di- ego, California 92163.
Encinitas Mortuary was en- trusted with arrangements.
Carol Ann Kilman
A funeral service was held Friday, April 11, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lake Isabella King- dom Hall of Jehovah's Wit- nesses, 1911 Edith St., for Carol Ann Kilman of Bodfish. Inter- ment followed at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights.
Carol was born February 24, 1939 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and died April 5, 1997, at the Kern Valley Hospital Nursing Center. She was 58 years old and a 24-year resident of the Kern River Valley.
She is survived by her hus- band of over 40 years, Al Kilman, of Bodfish; son and daughter- in-law, Tim and Mitzy Kilman, of Bodfish; daughter and son-in- law, Kathy and Dan Plum, of Lake Isabella; grandson Corey Plum of Lake Isabella; mother and father Sonny and Lucille Musial of Arkansas; brother and sister-in-law, Ronny and Rosalie Musial, of Arkansas; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Kit Carter, of Paso Robles, California; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Paul and Virginia Kilman, of Midway City, Califor- nia; brother-in-law and sister- in-law, Max and Betty Kilman, of El Torro, California; brother- in-law and sister-in-law, Pat and Sharon Kilman, of Shingle Springs, California; brother-in- law and sister-in-law, Dan and Sandy Kilman, also of Shingle Springs, California; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Virginia and Jerry Shaver, of Midway City, California; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joan and Bob Moran, of Bakersfield, Califor- nia; and 66 nieces and neph- ews.
Arrangements by Ridgecrest Mortuary.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1997
David Alan Caffrey
Graveside services were held Monday, April 14, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights for David Alan Caffrey. Officiat- ing was Pastor Tom Allred of the Twin Oaks Community Church.
David was born in Los Ange- les, California, on August 8, 1956, and passed away at his home in Caliente, California, on April 7, 1997.
He was raised in Hacienda Heights and La Habra and after high school moved to the Lone Pine area for a time. He has been a resident of the Kern County in Caliente for the past eight years with his fiancée Peggy Willis.
David was an entrepreneur in the flea markets and swap meets in Southern California for about 25 years. He enjoyed fishing in Lake Isabella and the many friends he made while fishing.
He is survived by his fiancée Peggy Willis and son Byron of Caliente; his father and mother, Donald and Shirley Caffrey of Corona; his brothers, Dale and Don, of Corona, and Danny of Moreno Valley, and his seven nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary.
Helene Emilie Short
A memorial service was held Saturday, March 22, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Wit- nesses, 1911 Edith St., for Helene Emilie Short of Lake Isabella.
Helene was born May 6, 1924 in Los Angeles, California, and died at her residence in Lake Isabella on March 18, 1997. She was 72 years old. She had been a resident of Kern County for seven years.
She is survived by her sons Ray D. Moore of Cookville, Ten- nessee; Everett Moore of Mis- sissippi; sister Juanita Fleury of Westminister, California; brother Everett Reed of Westminister, California; eight grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren.
Arrangements by Ridgecrest Mortuary.
Jackie Marie Vann
A memorial service was held Thursday, April 10, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at the Elks Lodge for Jackie Marie Vann. Jackie was born June 12, 1936 in Bokoshe, Oklahoma, and passed away at her home in Wofford Heights on April 7, 1997 after a long illness. She has been a resi- dent of the Kern River Valley for the past 20 years. She was a bartender for the Elks Lodge for 17 of those years.
She is survived by her mother, Gladys Moore, of Wof- ford Heights; her father, Grady Vann, of Oklahoma; son, Glen Brazell, of Sacramento, Cali- fornia; grandson,.Glen DeCicco, of Anaheim, California; brother, Donald Vann, of Bakersfield; niece, Pat Simpson, of Wofford Heights; and all her many friends. She will be missed by all.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary.
Hugh Memovich
Private interment arrange- ments were made for Hugh Memovich, age 73, of Mt. Mesa. Hugh was born October 16, 1923, in Buckingham, Colorado, and passed away in a Bakers- field hospital on April 5, 1997, after a sudden illness.
After 35 years of service with the Bemis Co., Inc., Hugh and his wife, Mary, built a home and moved to Squirrel Valley where they lived for the past 11 years. They enjoyed traveling and in the past three years had toured the United States. Hugh also enjoyed fishing in Montana and enjoyed his retirement to the fullest.
Hugh attended high school in Stevenson, Washington and went on to graduate from Mon- tana State University in Bozeman, Montana, with a de- gree in industrial engineering. He also served his country dur- ing World War II as a signalman in the U.S. Navy, receiving his honorable discharge in 1945.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Mary Memovich of Mt. Mesa; his son and daugh- ter-in-law, Steve and Tricia Memovich of Chino; his daugh- ter and son-in-law, Sandy and .. Rick Kaspar of Ridgecrest; two grandchildren, Carissa and Jus- tin Memovich; two sisters, Iris Swaggerty of Grants Pass, Or- egon, and Peg Schultz of Stevenson, Washington; three brothers, Bob Memovich of Tigard, Oregon; Steve Memovich of Vancouver, Wash- ington; and Willis Memovich of Federal Way, Washington.
Hugh was a wonderful man who was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Memorial donations may be made to the Kern Valley Hospital Founda- tion, 12424 Mt. Mesa Rd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary, Lake Isabella.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1997
Steven Rico Yanez
Steven Rico Yanez was born on June 8, 1984, in Ridgecrest, California to Wanda and Maurice Yanez, Jr. He grew up in the Kern River Valley and attended school at Kernville Elementary and Woodrow Wallace until February of 1993, his fifth grade year. He passed away on Friday, April 4, 1997, at the age of 12, after a five- year battle with neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer.
"Rico" was taken from us quite suddenly. He was sched- uled to be baptized only two days after he passed away. But we know he is with Jesus now and no longer in pain.
He will be sorely missed by his family and the huge family of friends he made during his short life. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Maurice Yanez, Sr. of Bakers- field and great-grandfather Irwin Burkhart of Kernville. He is sur- vived by his mother Wanda and brother Aaron Avis of Kernville; sister Jolene Gaudsmith of Houston, Texas; father Maurice Yanez, Jr. of Fresno, Califor- nia; grandparents Archie and Carol Logsdon of Kernville; namesake, Steven Havens of Independence; and Henrietta Yanez of Bakersfield; great- grandmothers,. Alice Burkhart of Kernville, and Mary Martin of Independence; great-uncle Bob Burkhart of Kernville; aunt Lynnette and uncle Carl Woolwine of Kansas City; sec- ond cousins Leigh and Ann Burkhart of Mountain Mesa; plus many other cousins, aunts and uncles throughout the country.
Memorial services were held' Wednesday, April 9, 1997, at Kernville United Methodist Church in Kernville at 12:00 p.m. with a meal following. He touched many hearts. He will be missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley Children's Hospital, 3151 North Millbrook, Fresno, California 93703, in memory of Steven Rico Yanez.
Rico will be remembered as a brave kid with a wonderful sense of humor. The doctors and nurses at the hospital all loved him and remember his quick wit. They have said they will never forget him. Because of their love, the staff at Valley Children's Hospital is planning a special memorial.
Angel Rico
You were my brother, You were always there,
You went through the pain
That you could not bear.
Now that you're gone, I just can't explain, It hurts so bad, The unbearable pain.
Now you're in a better place, With the Lord Jesus Christ, You've touched so many, you've sacrificed.
A piece of me is not there any- more,
I'll miss you so much.
I wish you were here in my world,
You were my best friend, I take back everything I said, I didn't want it to end.
I want you to know that I'll cher- ish your love, I hope you're taken care of, In heaven up above.
By Your Loving Sister, Jolene Amber-Lynn Gaudsmith
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1997
Helen Patricia Arneson
Helen Patricia Arneson, age 80, an 18-year resident of Kern- ville, died April 11, 1997 at Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield after a short illness. She was born on January 11, 1917, in Racine, Wisconsin.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Altar and Ro- sary Society of St. Jude's Catho- lic Church in Wofford Heights. She had many interests includ- ing fishing, photography and painting. She was a member of the Traditional Artists Guild of Paramount, California.
Helen is survived by her hus- band of 52 years, Bill Arneson; and three sons, Dennis and wife Martha of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho; Gary and wife Mary of Hunting-
ton Beach, California; and Mike of Fountain Valley, California; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by two sisters, Wanda Smelser of Redondo Beach, · California; and Stella Kelly of Long Beach, California; and one brother, John Niemiec of Racine, Wisconsin.
A memorial mass was held on Monday, April 14, 1997, at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Wofford Heights. Father Charles Casale officiated the mass. Inurnment was private. The family requests donations in her memory be made to the American Heart Association, Kern County Chapter, P.O. Box 2111, Bakersfield, California 93303.
Services were arranged by the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.
Virginia Lee "Pat" Anderson
A memorial service was held Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at Kernville United Methodist Church for Virginia "Pat" Anderson. Officiating was Pastor John Carpenter.
Pat was born August 31, 1929 in East St. Louis, Illinois, and passed away at her home in Kernville on April 12, 1997. She was raised in Pinkney, Illi- nois, until moving to California about 40 years ago. She has been a resident of Kernville for the last four years.
She is a past member of Kernville Women's Club, and she enjoyed traveling.
Pat is survived by her hus- band Melvin Anderson of Kern- ville; a sister Sandra Palmaroy; and brother Gene Offerman, both of St. Louis, Missouri.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1997
Mabel Anna Lease
Graveside services for Mabel Anna Lease, age 96, of Wofford Heights, were held on Friday, April 25, 1997 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.
Mrs. Lease was a seven-year Kern River Valley resident, moving here from Long Beach. She was born February 5, 1901 in Saranac Lake, New York, and passed away in a local hos- pital on April 21, 1997, after a lengthy illness.
She was a homemaker and had also managed a furniture store in Saranac Lake, New York. Before her illness, she enjoyed knitting and needle- point.
Mabel was predeceased by her son, Louis H. Lease, in 1995. Survivors include her daugh- ter-in-law, Marilyn Leach of Wofford Heights; her grandchil- dren, Dean of Lakewood; Barry of North Lake Tahoe; Scott, Dana and Laurie, all of Wofford Heights; as well as nine great- grandchildren.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary, Lake Isabella.
Oleta Robinson Barnes
Oleta Robinson Barnes, age 86, died at Lander Valley Medi- cal Center in Lander, Wyoming, on April 16, 1997. She was born in Scio, New York, the daughter of George and Edith (Robinson) Taylor. she was a school teacher for many years in the Scio, New York, area. She was married to Simeon C. Barnes on August 17, 1929 at Wellsville, New York.
The couple moved to the Long Beach, California, area in 1933, and later to Kernville, where they lived and worked most of their lives.
Mr. Barnes died in 1987. Mrs. Barnes moved to Lander to be near family in June 1996. She was a resident of Morning Star Manor.
She is survived by her daugh- ter-in-law, Barbara Barnes, of Lander; one brother, George Taylor, of Phoenix, Arizona; and · four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her hus- band, one son and one grand- daughter.
Family services were held at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights on Fridav.
- April 25, 1997, at 2 p.m. with Rev. John Carpenter officiat- ing.
Local arrangements were under the direction of Hudson's Funeral Home.
Leo E. Stockton
Memorial services for Leo Eugene Stockton, age 73, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 1997, at Rubidoux Jurupa Valley Mortuary. He died Tues- day, April 15, 1997, of lung dis- ease at Pleasant Care Conva- lescent Center of Riverside, California. Burial will be private.
Mr. Stockton, who was born in Joplin, Missouri, lived in Riv- erside for 15 years. He was co- owner of Stockton Painting in Riverside until he retired in 1995.
He is survived by his wife, Seeta Elizabeth; five sons, Leo Jr., and Patrick, both of River- side; Jerry of Bakersfield; Michael of Uruguay; and Tho- mas of Perris; 10 grandchildren; and a sister, Muriel Vogt of Onyx.
Leo E. Stockton was the son of the late Nolan "Hop" Stock- ton and brother of Richard "Dick" Stockton of Isabella, who both preceded him in death.
He will be deeply missed by all. He was dearly loved.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1997
Venete 'Mae' Calderwood
Graveside services were held Friday, May 2, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. at Kern River Valley Cem- etery for Mae Calderwood. Of- ficiating was Pastor Dave Snow of the First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella.
Mae was born in Albany, Texas, on July 9, 1915, and passed away in Mt. Mesa, on April 29, 1997. She has been a resident of the Kern River Val- ley for 27 years, living in Bod- fish. She loved to read and do crafts and sew. She loved her family.
She is survived by her brother and sister in-law, Bob and Betty Yoho of Bodfish; granddaugh- ters, Kathleen of Laughlin, Ne- vada, and Brenda Talbott of Mt. Mesa; and grandson Bert Rob- ert Duncan Il of Utah, and many nieces and nephews and great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Albert in 1982 and her daughter Patricia Ann Duncan in 1972.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary.
Virginia Lee "Pat" Anderson
A memorial service was held Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at Kernville United Methodist Church for Virginia (Pat) Anderson. Officiating was Pastor John Carpenter. Pat was born August 31, 1929, in East
St. Louis, Illinois, and passed away at her home in Kernville, on April 12, 1997. She was raised in Pinkneyville, Illinois, until moving to California about 40 years ago. She has been a resident of Kernville for the last 4 years.
She is a past member of the Kernville Womens Club, and she enjoyed traveling. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Anderson of Kernville; a sister Sandra Pomeroy, and brother Gene Offerman, both of St. Louis, Missouri.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary.
Mckenzie Katherine Bushling
Fifteen-month-old Mckenzie Katherine Bushling, of Lake Isa- bella, died Sunday, April 27, 1997, at the Bannock Memorial Hospital in Pocatello, Idaho, from heart failure. She was born January 28, 1996, in Bannock Memorial Hospital in Pocatello, Idaho, the daughter of Kenneth and Marcie Bushling.
Mckenzie was a very special child, born with Downs Syn- drome and with congenital heart disease. Mckenzie overcame three open heart surgeries, stomach surgery and many other health problems. She was a fighter clear to the end. Mckenzie was a very loving, happy person who enjoyed people.
She is survived by her par- ents of Lake Isabella; grand- parents Ken and Linda Bushling of Lake Isabella; Lynda Slown of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Bryce and Kathy Ellis of Blackfoot, Idaho; uncles, aunts and cousins of Bakersfield, Las Vegas, Nevada, Truckee, Cali- fornia, Blackfoot, Idaho, Pocatello, Idaho and along with countless others whose lives she has touched.
Mckenzie and her parents would like to thank the commu- nity for all their love and sup- port. It was amazing to see the community come together and help us in our time of need.
The viewing in Blackfoot, Idaho, was held at the Hill- Hawker-Sandberg Funeral Home at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tues- day, April 29, 1997. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 3, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. in Mt. Mesa at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, on the corner of Park and McCray Road.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary.
Donna 'Keillor' Olsen
Donna "Keillor" Olsen was born on August 3, 1936, and passed away at the age of 60 on April 24, 1997 in Pismo Beach, California. Donna was raised in the Kern River Valley, attended school here, and her children were born here. She left the valley approximately in 1971.
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