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As a young boy, he moved with his family to Minnesota. He later met the love of his life, Ina. They were married in 1946. Carl served his country during World War II in the Army Med Corps, and received the- bronze star of valor. He and Ina moved to Weldon, and then later to Bodfish, where they have resided ever since. Carl enjoyed collecting coins and gardening, and he was a mem- ber of the V.F.W.
Carl is survived by his lov- ing wife Ina; son Danny and wife Elizabeth Martin, of Blaine, Minnesota; daughter Carla L. Martin,
of Bloomington, Minnesota; two brothers and four sisters. He also leaves his grandchildren, Andrew, Kelly, Amanda, Jef- frey, Jason, Colin, Aaron; great-grandson Nickolas; many nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends who will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, a sister, a brother, and a granddaugh- ter. A special thank you to Art and Nita Martin for their help, love and concern. The family requests all memorials to be sent tothe M.C.L.L. and/or the Paralyzed Vets of America.
Services arranged by the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.
Richard Norman Agnew
Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 17, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. at Valhalla Me- morial Park in No. Hollywood, California for Richard Agnew.
Richard was born in Los Angeles, California, on May 23, 1925, and passed away at his residence in Weldon on June 12, 1997, after a long illness. He was a resident of the Kern River Valley for the past 16 years.
He ran for Mayor of Whis- key Flat in 1982 and was known as "Tricky Dick Agnew". He also was a member of the VFW, the Moose, and the Eagles, and was past presi- dent of the Eagles. He en- joyed fishing around the lake.
Richard is survived by his sons, Dieon Agnew, of Simi Valley, California, Shawn Agnew of Castiac, California, Scott Agnew, of Arleta, Cali- fornia, and Richard Agnew Jr., of Midpine, California; daugh- ters Beverly Jean McCormick, of San Francisco, and Laurie Dee Agnew of El Cajon; step- daughter Laurie Ann Thomp- son, of Saugus, California; 10 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; and two sisters, Helen and Magie.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Reinhold Raymond Klotz
A Mass for Christian burial was held Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Jude's Parish Catholic Church in Wofford Heights, for Reinhold Raymond Klotz (Bob). Officiating was Father Charles Casale. Burial was at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.
Mr. Klotz was born in Hayes, Kansas, and passed away June 13, 1997 in Bakersfield.
He was Chief of Security at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, before retiring and moving to California in 1982, and then moving to the Kern River Valley in 1989. He was a member of St. Jude's Parish.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lorraine, of Lake Isabella; his son and daugh- ter-in-law, Ray and Myra Klotz; two granddaughters, Kimberly and Jennie Klotz; three broth- ers, Eugene Klotz, of Great Bend, Kansas, Robert Klotz, of Hayes, Kansas, and Eddie Klotz, of Leavenworth, Kan- sas; four sisters, Elizabeth Weber and Henen Smircich, of Denver, Colorado, Mildred Spratt, of Wilson, Kansas, and Roberta Coon of Wichita, Kan- sas.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1997
Frank Earl Wilson
On June 17, 1997, Frank Earl Wilson passed away at home with his family. Funeral services were held on Friday. June 20, 1997, at the Rose Chapel in Lake Isabella. A graveside committal service was held immediately follow- ing at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights. Dr. Marvin Moon, Pastor of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Lake Isa- bella, officiated at the services, with the Veterans of Foreign Wars giving Mr. Wilson's Vet- erans Honorarium graveside.
Frank Earl Wilson was born on September 16, 1923, in Arkansas, to his parents George Joseph and Mamie Wilson. He proudly served his country during World War II, in the United States Navy. He later moved to Chicago, where he married his wife of 47 years, Coyla Belle Wilson. Frank and Coyla moved to the valley area in 1983 from Chester, where they resided in Wofford Heights. Frank was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and he loved to golf. His greatest passion of all was his avid fervor for the growing of his tomato plants. Many people didn't know Frank by name, just by "the man who waves as people go by the house on the way to the ma- rina."
Frank is survived by his wife Coyla Bella Wilson, his be- loved Haley-Baby, and by many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all those who loved and cared for him.
Services arranged by the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.
Earl Curtis Ary In loving memory of Earl C. Ary:
Born July 7, 1930, in Indian Territory, Oklahoma. A loving husband, father, and grandfa- ther passed away on June 18, 1997, in Bakersfield, Califor- nia, after a short battle with cancer. Services were held on Friday, June 20, 1997, at Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights. Officiating was Pastor John Carpenter of the Kernville United Method- ist Church.
Earl is survived by his wife, Alvis M. Ary; five children, Linda, Connie, Caroline, Rick and Curtis; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchil-/ dren. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Jean W. Chase
Jean W. Chase, 76, passed away at a nursing home in Bakersfield on June 14, 1997, after a brief illness. Jean was born in Spokane, Washing- ton, on January 13, 1921, came to the valley in 1965, and was a resident of Kem- ville. She was employed as a cook in coffee shops in Lake Isabella, Kernville, and Wof- ford Heights.
She leaves behind her many friends and will be missed by all. Cremation will be handled by the Neptune Society.
Gerald C. Click
Graveside services were held Monday, June 30, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. for Gerald C. Click (Jerry) at Kern River Valley Cemetery. Officiating was Pas- tor Deryl Lackey of the Mt. View Southern Baptist Church.
Mr. Click was born July 3, 1937, in Weeksbery, Kentucky, and passed away June 25, 1997, in Kernville. Jerry has lived in the Kern River Valley since 1969. He worked for L.D. Seibert and with Click and As- sociates. He was a member of the California Sheriff Associa- tion. He enjoyed his antique cars and traveling.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 22 years, Millie Click of Kern- ville; his son and daughter-in- law Tony and Sherry Click of Wofford Heights; daughter and son-in-law Bonnie and Dan Gates of Wofford Heights; daughter and son-in-law Joanna and Joe Strain of Bakersfield, California; daugh- ter Kelly Betteridge of Kern- ville; nine grandchildren, and many good friends.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Melvin Lyle Hauser
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 26, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella for Mel Hauser. Officiating was Pastor Dave Snow.
Mel was born October 14, 1917 in Nampa, Idaho, and passed away June 22, 1997, in Bakersfield, California. Mel worked for Rockwell for 33 years before retiring and mov- ing to the Kern River Valley 25 years ago. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, and he loved to travel, square dance, and round dance. He loved family gather- ings.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Doris; his daughters Vannie Studebaker of Wofford Heights, and Sandy Marks of Cerritos; four grandchildren, Candie Jeremiah, Patti War- ren, Curt Studebaker, and Rob Marsh; four great-grandchil- dren; and two brothers, Vern and George Hauser.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Robert Lee Wood
Graveside services were held Tuesday, July 1, 1997, at 12:00 p.m. at Pacific Crest Cemetery in Redondo Beach, California, for Robert Lee Wood. Officiating was the Elks Lodge #1919 of Gardena, Cali- fornia. Memorial service will be held Thursday, July 3, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at the Elks Lodge #2358 in Wofford Heights. Eu- logy by Bob Faulkner.
Robert was born May 22, 1924, in Marinsco, Michigan, and passed away June 23, 1997, in Mt. Mesa. He has been a resident of the valley for 6 years. He was a member of the Elks #1919 in Gardena, the Elks #2358 in Wofford Heights, and the VFW. He received the Elk of the year award in 1995. He worked for the Harris Fence Co. for 30 years before retiring.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn Wood of Wofford Heights; his son and daughter- in-law William and Carol Wood of Harbor City, California; son and daughter-in-law Tommy and Pam Wood of Redondo Beach, California; son and daughter-in-law Bruce and Charlene Saunders of Bakers- field, California; daughter and son-in-law Sherrie and Fred Brooks of Caldwell, Idaho; and grandchildren, Julia, Michael, Kimberly Saunders of Bakers- field, California, Abbie Brooks of Idaho, and Jessica Wood of Redondo Beach, California, and Brian Wood of Harbor City, California.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
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Betty Jane Post
On June 23, 1997, Betty Jane Post, age 73, passed away at home with her family.
Betty was born on June 9, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents Milo and Marie Ross. In 1988, Betty met and married her husband Char- lie Post. The two were married in Austinberg, Ohio, in Sep- tember of that year. That same year, Betty moved with her husband from Jefferson, Ohio, to the Kern River Valley area, then residing in Mt. Mesa. Betty became very involved with the Kern River Valley Community. She became a member of the Moose Lodge's "Women of the Moose." Betty truly loved the people of Kern Valley. She loved dancing, traveling, and especially the scenic beauty of the mountains surrounding the valley. Betty touched many people's lives in the valley and she will be greatly missed by all.
Betty is survived by her hus- band Charlie Post of Mt. Mesa; her son Ed Sterling of Kingsville, Ohio, and his chil- dren Jason, Michelle, Amanda, and Jerud; her daughter Janice Lenart of Austinberg, Ohio, and her children Andrew and. Heather; her stepdaughter Turn to OBITS, page A12
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Gerald C. Click
Graveside services were held Monday, June 30, 1997. at 1:00 p.m. for Gerald C. Click (Jerry) at Kern River Valley Cemetery. Officiating was Pas- tor Deryl Lackey of the Mt. View Southern Baptist Church.
Mr. Click was born July 3, 1937, in Weeksbery, Kentucky, and passed away June 25, 1997, in Kernville. Jerry has lived in the Kern River Valley since 1969. He worked for L.D. Seibert and with Click and As- sociates. He was a member of the California Sheriff Associa- tion. He enjoyed his antique cars and traveling.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 22 years, Millie Click of Kern- ville; his son and daughter-in- law Tony and Sherry Click of Wofford Heights; daughter and son-in-law Bonnie and Dan Gates of Wofford Heights; daughter and son-in-law Joanna and Joe Strain of Bakersfield, California; daugh- ter Kelly Betteridge of Kern- ville; nine grandchildren, and many good friends.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Melvin Lyle Hauser
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 26, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella for Mel Hauser. Officiating was Pastor Dave Snow.
Mel was born October 14, 1917 in Nampa, Idaho, and passed away June 22, 1997, in Bakersfield, California. Mel worked for Rockwell for 33 years before retiring and mov- ing to the Kern River Valley 25 years ago. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, and he loved to travel, square dance, and round dance. He loved family gather- ings.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Doris; his daughters Vannie Studebaker of Wofford Heights, and Sandy Marks of Cerritos; four grandchildren, Candie Jeremiah, Patti War- ren, Curt Studebaker, and Rob Marsh; four great-grandchil- dren; and two brothers, Vern
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Robert Lee Wood
Graveside services were held Tuesday, July 1, 1997, at 12:00 p.m. at Pacific Crest Cemetery in Redondo Beach, California, for Robert Lee Wood. Officiating was the Elks Lodge #1919 of Gardena, Cali- fornia. Memorial service will be held Thursday, July 3, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at the Elks Lodge #2358 in Wofford Heights. Eu- logy by Bob Faulkner.
Robert was born May 22, 1924, in Marinsco, Michigan, and passed away June 23, 1997, in Mt. Mesa. He has been a resident of the valley for 6 years. He was a member of the Elks # 1919 in Gardena, the Elks #2358 in Wofford Heights, and the VFW. He received the Elk of the year award in 1995. He worked for the Harris Fence Co. for 30 years before retiring.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn Wood of Wofford Heights; his son and daughter- in-law William and Carol Wood of Harbor City, California; son and daughter-in-law Tommy and Pam Wood of Redondo Beach, California; son and daughter-in-law Bruce and Charlene Saunders of Bakers- field, California; daughter and' son-in-law Sherrie and Fred Brooks of Caldwell, Idaho; and grandchildren, Julia, Michael, ·Kimberly Saunders of Bakers- field, California, Abbie Brooks of Idaho, and Jessica Wood of
Redondo Beach, California, and Brian Wood of Harbor City, California.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Betty Jane Post
On June 23, 1997, Betty Jane Post, age 73, passed away at home with her family.
Betty was born on June 9, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents Milo and Marie Ross. In 1988, Betty met and married her husband Char- lie Post. The two were married in Austinberg, Ohio, in Sep- tember of that year. That same year, Betty moved with her husband from Jefferson, Ohio, to the Kern River Valley area, then residing in Mt. Mesa. Betty became very involved with the Kern River Valley Community. She became a member of the Moose Lodge's "Women of the Moose." Betty truly loved the people of Kern Valley. She loved dancing, traveling, and especially the scenic beauty of the mountains surrounding the valley. Betty touched many people's lives in the valley and she will be greatly missed by all.
Betty is survived by her hus- band Charlie Post of Mt. Mesa; her son Ed Sterling of Kingsville, Ohio, and his chil- dren Jason, Michelle, Amanda, and Jerud; her daughter Janice Lenart of Austinberg, Ohio, and her children Andrew and. Heather; her stepdaughter Turn to OBITS, page A12
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1997
"Big Larry" Ranta
The valley has lost one of its most loved residents, Larry Ranta, known as "Yukon Jack" or "Big Larry." Larry was born in Pasadena, California, to Lucille and Leo Ranta on July 24, 1949. He entered into rest on June 26, 1997, at his resi- dence in Mt. Mesa.
Larry is survived by his mother Lucille Ranta Sanders and stepfather Charles Sand- ers; his sister Linda Bowers of Tennessee. He also left be- hind numerous friends, both of the lake area and San Fernando Valley.
He was a good friend of Pas- tor Jack Dilley for over 40 years. He had been in the Sunland Neighborhood Church in Sunland, California, in his teens where Pastor Jack was the Youth Director.
"Yukon Jack" was an avid member of the Bakersfield Muzzle Loaders. He will be sorely missed at the annual Peter Lebec Rendezvous. He will be remembered and hon- ored with a graveside service on Saturday, July 12, 1997, at 10 a.m. at the Wofford Heights, Kern Valley Cemetery with Pastor Jack Dilley officiating.
"Where are you Gentle Gi- ant? Forever in our hearts."
Betty Jean Costa
Betty was born on August 10, 1921, in Akron, Ohio, and moved to California with her family as a young girl. She married her high school sweet- heart, Jay Dee Costa, on January 22, 1940. She was the loving mother of Jadeen and Bob. Jay and Betty moved to the Kern River Valley in 1980 where they became active in the Elks, Mason's, Eastern Star, and the Wofford Heights Im- provement Group. They were married for 57 years and have seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Betty passed away peace- fully on June 28, 1997. The family requests that in lieu of flowers you honor Betty's love of young people and music by making your donation to the Betty Costa Scholarship Fund. Services were held at Valley Mortuary on Wednesday, July 2, 1997, at 10 a.m. followed by a graveside service and lun- cheon at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
George Butterfield Wallace
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 12, 1997, at 11 a.m. at Valley Mortuary Chapel for George Butterfield Wallace who passed away June 26, 1997, in Mt. Mesa.
Mr. Wallace was born De- cember 18, 1921, in Yonkers, New York, and served in the U.S. Army in India during WWII, he was a black belt in martial arts and a master of cane fight- ing. He worked in the field of photography for 25 years. He was a resident of the Kern River Valley for 10 years. He will be missed by his many friends.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 1997
Melvin Lyle Hauser
The family of Melvin Lyle Hauser, October 17, 1917 - June 22, 1997, would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our family and friends for their love and support during the time of Dad's passing away. We thank you for your prayers, your phone calls, flowers, prepared meals and for the time you spent with our family to honor and remem- ber Dad. Your presence, thoughts and prayers have been truly helpful to our entire family. We, Mel's family, find comfort and peace knowing that he is now with God and is in His loving care.
Special thanks to pastor Dave Snow and our church family at First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, the Dam Danc- ers and to all our friends at Jesse James Trailer Park, and Kern Valley High School.
God bless you, and with love from Mel's wife, Doris; daugh- ters, Vonnie and husband Jon Studebaker, and Sandy and husband Larry Marsh; grand- children, Candie Jeremiah, Patti Warren, and Curt Studebaker; and great grand- children, Heidi, Colton, Josh and Weston.
Sterling Stalford
Funeral services were held Monday, July 14, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Wofford Heights for Sterling Stalford, followed by burial in the Kern River Valley Cemetery. Sterling was born May 17, 1951 in Kernville, and passed away July 9, 1997, at the age of 46 at his residence in Sun City, California, where he was employed as a truck driver by Sunwest Materials for the past 20 years. A Rosary ser- vice was held on July 13, 1997, at Miller-Jones Mortuary in Sun City
He is survived by his wife Dena, of Sun City, California; two sons, Andrew Robles of California, and Robert Stalford of Oregon; two bothers, Billy Stalford of New Mexico, and Levi Stalford of Lake Isabella; a sister, Jeanne Stalford of Los Angeles, California; and his father, Sidney Stalford of New Mexico.
Arrangements by Miller- Jones Mortuary in Sun City, California.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 1997
Judith Marie Samstag
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 9, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. at Valley Mortuary Chapel for Judith Marie Samstag. Officiating was Pas- tor Deryl Lackey of Mt. View So. Baptist Church. Mrs. Samstag was born April 1, 1943, in Trenton, Michigan, and passed away July 4, 1997, in Bakersfield, California.
She was in nursing for 25 years and was a member of the Missouri Foxtrotters Associa- tion for 10 years. She had a love for horses. She was a lov- ing mother, devoted wife and sister. She has been a resident of Lake Isabella for a year hav- ing moved here from Rosemead, California.
She is survived by her hus- band of 36 years, William Samstag of Lake Isabella; daughter Rene Czajka and grandson Edward Czajka of Victorville, California; two broth- ers, James Moltz of Desert City, California, and David Moltz of San Diego, California.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Frank Wilson
In memory of Frank Wilson: I once believed a man as good and kind as my Uncle Frank would be immortal. But I also knew God's plan for us is to be born, to live, and then to return home to Him one day. Uncle Frank did that job I feel very well. He was a person full of wisdom. In the years my sister and I have known him we have learned a great deal about how to live life with honesty and self-respect. Even in his final days his words were of love, and filled with humor. He became my little sister's best friend. Their love and bond was very special. The pain I feel right now can never be as strong as the love I have for him or the joy I feel knowing I was blessed to have this won- derful man in my life. For my sister and myself his love, hon- esty, and humor will love on within our hearts forever. So I thank you and love you my dear Uncle Frank, and know we will live together again in our Lord's home.
Love, Chris (Smith)
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1997
Mildred Lucina Wilson
Mildred Lucina Wilson, age 93, passed away in Sacra- mento, California, on July 14, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband Minard and her three nephews Lewis, Bill and Allen.
She was the loving mother of H. Maxine Schmidt and Virginia B. Wilson and husband John. Mrs. Wilson is also survived by her grandson Kevin M. and wife Paula; great-granddaughter Sara Elizabeth Alish and Alan, Jr .; stepson Dan Wilson and wife Jenefer and family Chad and Kendell; sister-in-law Dana Davis and husband Dave; and brother-in-law John Enright.
A native of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Wilson spent the last 35 years at Lake Isabella in the interior decorating business.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 16, 1997, at 7 p.m. at the Nicoletti, Culjis and Herberger Funeral Home, 5401 Folsom Blvd. Private entomb- ment followed at East Lawn Memorial Park.
Carl Leo Miller, Jr.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 19, 1997, for Carl Leo Miller, Jr., who passed away July 16, 1997, in Wofford Heights. The service was held at the Masonic Lodge in Kern- ville, with a graveside commital following at the Kern River Val- ley Cemetery.
Carl was born on February 4, 1922, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Carl and Gertrude Miller. .
He was a member of the Masons for over 25 years and held the distinguished mark of a 32nd degree Mason. He was a devoted member of the Wel- don Methodist Church, and was an energetic "rockhound." His enjoyments in life came from fishing, camping, and boating. He donated his time to different organizations, such as the Boy Scouts, and to helping the handicapped.
Carl leaves his wife of 55 years, Louise Miller, of Weldon; his son, Robert Miller, of Brea, California; daughter, Nancy Jane Kauffman, of Reseda,
California; five grandchildren and a special niece, Michelle Boyd, of Indiana; as well as a host of loving friends that will miss him dearly.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary.
Gordon E. Cornell
Gordon E. Cornell, born June 18, 1925, died July 14, 1997, at his home. Mr. Cornell, a valley resident since 1986, served in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army and the Merchant Marines. He was a retired sheet metal machinist.
Mr. Cornell is survived by his wife Pat; a brother, Stanley, of Wofford Heights; a sister, Peggy, of Paradise, California; many nieces and nephews.
He will have a private military service with burial at sea in Redondo Beach, California.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1997
Frank Jay Murphy
A memorial service was held Thursday, July 24, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. View South- ern Baptist Church for Frank Jay Murphy who passed away Sunday, July 20, 1997 in Lake Isabella. Officiating was Pastor Deryl Lackey.
Frank was born May 19, 1916
in McAlester, Oklahoma, and lived and worked in the Los Angeles area for many years. He worked for Firestone for 31 years before retiring and mov- ing to the Kern Valley in 1976. He was a charter member of Mt. View Southern Baptist Church and a member of the National AARP in Lake Isabella.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Edna Murphy; and two daughters, Rebecca Steiner, of Norwalk, and Dolores Dinwiddie, of Bellflower; four grandchildren, Yvette Almazan, of Sun Valley, California; Annette Corrigan, of Edwards Air Force Base; Danny and Valiery Dinwiddie and Deanna Dinwiddie, all of Bellflower; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, L.G. Murphy, of Okla- homa; a niece, Phyllis Smith, of Oklahoma; and Kathy Murphy.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1997
Rev. Charles Hamilton Petty
Rev. Charles Hamilton Petty, age 72, of Wofford Heights, entered eternal rest unexpect- edly July 30, 1997, at Bakers- field Memorial Hospital. Born in New Bedford, Mass., he was the son of the late Benjamin and Ivy Petty.
He is survived by his wife, Eveline A. Hesketh-Petty, whom he married January 17, 1997, and three sons from his 51 years of marriage to the late Betty-Mae Petty; Rodney Hamilton Petty of Moab, Utah; Timothy . Alan Petty of Wilseyville, California; and Stephen Howland Petty of Orosi, California; a brother, Phillip Petty, of Fresno, Califor- nia; eight grandchildren; and a stepdaughter, Carol-Ann Hesketh Ashton, of Bermuda and Waitsfield, Vermont.
Mr. Petty graduated from New Bedford Vocational School and Rio Hondo College in Whittier, California. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He taught mathematics at Camp Owen. He was a reserve peace officer and retired J.C. Penney executive. He was also well- known for his expertise in cus- tom windows and doors. He was a member of De Molay for almost 60 years.
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