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As an ordained minister, he was the outreach minister on the staff of the Calloway Com- munity Church in Bakersfield. In addition, he was a guest preacher at God's Church at the Caroline Chapel in New Bedford, Mass.
Memorial services were held on Saturday, Aug. 2, 1997, at the Calloway Community Church with Pastor John Revis officiating. Private burial fol- lowed.
Charles will be greatly missed by his family, friends and those whose lives he touched with his ministry.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the building fund of the Calloway Church at 3331 Calloway Drive, Bakers- field. CA 93312.
Denise Lyn Kramer
Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 4, 1997 at 11 a.m. at Valley Mortuary Chapel for Denise Lyn Kramer.
Denise was born April 18, 1953 in Glendale, Calif. and has been a resident of the Kern River Valley for the past 10 years. She passed away July 29, 1997, in Bakersfield. She was employed at Red's Marina for the past four years.
She enjoyed fishing. Her goal was always to make people smile. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Richard Kramer, of Lake Isabella; and three grandchildren, Shawn, Jeff, and Chrisie; her sister, Laura Condit, of Bodfish; her brother, Robert Gammel, of Bodfish; and her parents, Olive and Robert Redmayer, of Wel- don.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1997
Victor L. Evers
A graveside commital was held for Victor L. Evers of Bod- fish on Monday, July 21, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Cemetery. Pastor Floyd R. Castillo officiated. Victor passed away July 13, 1997, in Mt. Mesa. He was 63 years of age.
He was born September 25, 1933, in the family's farmhouse in Wycoff, Minnesota, to John and Ethel Evers. He had three brothers and five sisters. He was a resident of the Kern River Valley for the past 20 years. He moved to the valley from Lomita, California, after retiring from United States Steel where he worked as a crane operator.
Victor loved living in the val- ley, often calling it God's coun- try. He also loved to hunt and fish.
He is preceded in death by his parents; by two brothers, Darrell Evers of Rochester, Min- nesota, and Donald Evers, of Livingston, Montana; by a sis- ter, Lucy Hein, of Motley, Min- nesota; and most recently by his wife, Pauline Evers, of Lake Isabella.
Victor is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Shoemake; son-in-law Greg; and grand- daughters, Jessica and Shelbie, of South Carolina. He is also survived by four sisters, Dor- othy, and husband, Elton LeFevere, of Spring Valley, Min- nesota; Anita Kritz of Austin, Minnesota; Audrey Sands of St. Marie, Minnesota; and Phyllis Theiss of Rochester, Minne- sota; one brother, Carroll Evers, and wife, Carolyn, of Wycoff, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his family.
Arrangements by Lake Isa- bella Funeral Home.
Odessa Alice Griffin
Odessa Alice Griffin, age 92, passed away July 23, 1997.
She was preceded in death by her husband, H.H. "Old Jack" Griffin. She was mother to Lillian and Bob Parker of Arizona, and Vern "Bud" and Corrine Rios of Squirrel Valley; Grandma Des to 18 - 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great granddaughters; and sister to Alberta Ott of Kan- sas.
Dessie was born June 12, 1905 and raised on the farm in Coffey County, Kansas. She lived her adult life in various parts of California, including the San Fernando Valley, Ventura County, and the last three years in Kernville.
Funeral services were held July 26, 1997, at Ivy Lawn Me- morial Park, Ventura.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1997
Ruby Christina Brennan
A memorial service was held Friday, August 8, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. at Highland Chapel United Methodist Church in Lake Isa- bella, for Ruby Christina Brennan. Officiating was Pas- tor Floyd Castillo. Graveside services will be Saturday, Au- gust 16, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at Riverside National Cemetery. Ruby was born July 28, 1919 in Liberal, Kansas and passed away August 6, 1997, at her home in Bodfish.
She has been a resident of the Kern River Valley for 10 years, and a member of High- land Chapel United Methodist Church and the Ladies of the She worked in various mar- Moose and VFW and the Pink . kets and retail grocery outlets as a checker for many years, before coming to California.
Ladies and the Beamers. She enjoyed crafts and traveling with the Beamers.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harry, and son Ed Cunningham. She is sur- vived by her daughter-in-law, Lisa Cunningham, and grand- son, Kurt Cunningham, of Los Angeles; brothers, Harold Goodhart, of Kansas, and Dean Goodhart, of Arkansas; and sis- ter, Lottie McVey, of Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to cancer re- search or Kern Hospice.
Dorothy 'Fern' Jones
Dorothy Jones, widow of Harvey Jones, passed away on July 10, 1997. She is survived by three sisters, Marguerite Wachutka and Arlene Ferguson
of Burlington, lowa, and Betty Patton of Glendale, California; five nieces and three nephews.
Fern worked for Contel Tele- phone Company for many years. She lived in Bodfish for over 30 years.
Graveside services will be held August 15, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. at the Kern Valley Cem- etery.
Ruth B. Steele
Private services were held for Ruth B. Steele who passed away on August 2, 1997, in Wofford Heights. Born in Mt. Pelier, Indiana, on December ·23, 1912, to John and . Eva . Buckland.
Ruth loved the valley and all the friends she had made over the years, especially Kenneth Pitts, who not only was her com- panion, but caregiver, nurse, and best friend. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched.
Denise Lyn Kramer
Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 4, 1997 at 11 a.m. at Valley Mortuary Chapel for Denise Lyn Kramer.
Denise was born April 18, 1953 in Glendale, California, and has been a resident of the Kern River Valley for the past 10 years. She passed away July 29, 1997, in Bakersfield. She was employed at Red's Marina for the past four years. She
enjoyed fishing. Her goal was always to make people smile.
She is survived by her hus- band of 26 years, Richard Kramer, of Lake Isabella; son, Steven Allen Harell, of Lake Isabella; and three grandchil- dren, Shawn, Jeff, and Chrisie; her sister, Laura Condit, of Bod- fish; her brother, Robert Gammel, of Bodfish; and her parents, Olive and Robert Redmayer, of Weldon. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1997
Irene Mildred Adam
A funeral mass was cel- ebrated at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Wofford Heights on Wednesday, August 13, 1997, for Irene M. Adam of Lake Isa- bella. Celebrant of the mass was Rev. Jim Kudilil. Interment at Kern Valley Cemetery. Mrs. Adam died Saturday, August 9, 1997, at Kern Valley Hospi- tal.
She is survived by her hus- band, Leo, of Lake Isabella; and their nine children: Alan Adam of Lakewood, Califor- nia; Alice Young of Topeka, Kansas; Lois Helland of Rice, Minnesota; Joyce Burlog of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Evelyn McCollough of Kirkland, Washington; Tom Adam of East Grand Forks, Minnesota; Mary Herbald of Bellflower, California; Tim Adam of Gulfport, Mississippi; and Jim Adam of Tupelo, Okla- homa.
Mrs. Adam is also survived by one brother, Joe Haugen, of Ventura, California; three sisters: Jeanette Nelson of South Dakota; Ruth Brenna of Washington; and Maida Olson of Stockton, California; 21 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister and two grand- children.
Irene was born July 17, 1914, in North Dakota and moved to Bellflower, Califor- nia, in 1965 and to Lake Isa- bella in 1981. She was active in Grandmother's Club #94, St. Jude's Altar Society and the Women of the Moose.
Jack Marlyn Barnes
Jack Marlyn Barnes, age 77, passed away in his Kern Val- ley home, after battling a long illness, on August 5, 1997. He was born on July 7, 1920, in Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his de- voted wife, Delma, of 42 years; his sons, Jack of Canton, Ohio; Barry of Los Angeles; his daughters, Bonnie Harper of Wofford Heights; and Brenda Radmacher of Van Nuys; and 11 grandchildren.
Jack was a U.S. Navy Vet- eran who served his country for nearly 15 years, serving in both World War II and the Ko- rean War.
Graveside services were held Friday, August 8, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Cemetery. He was loved and will be greatly missed.
Arrangements by Lake Isa- bella Funeral Home.
Gustave B. Cox
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 16, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. at Valley Mortuary Chapel for Gustave B. Cox. Officiating was Pastor John Carpenter of the Kernville Methodist Church.
Gus was born September 8, 1905 in Venice, Illinois, and passed away August 11, 1997, in Ridgecrest. He was 91 years of age.
He worked as a production control manager until his re- tirement in 1978, at which time he moved to the Kern River Valley.
Gus is survived by his wife of 59 years, Florence; daugh- ter and son-in-law, Jim and Diane Childers, of Ridgecrest; granddaughters, Michelle Honeycut, of Acempo, Califor- nia; Alesa Nelson, of Astoria, Oregon; and Julie Greenwood, of Rosamond, California; and eight great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Ruby Christina Brennan
A memorial service was held Friday, August 8, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. at Highland Chapel United Methodist Church in Lake Isa- bella, for Ruby Christina Brennan. Officiating was Pas- tor Floyd Castillo. Graveside services were Saturday, Au- gust 16, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at Riverside National Cemetery. Ruby was born July 28, 1919 in Liberal, Kansas and passed away August 6, 1997, at her home in Bodfish.
She has been a resident of the Kern River Valley for 10 years, and a member of High- land Chapel United Methodist Church and the Ladies of the Moose and VFW and the Pink Ladies and the Beamers. She enjoyed crafts and traveling with the Beamers.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harry, and son Ed Cunningham. She is sur- vived by her daughter-in-law, Lisa Cunningham, and grand- son, Kurt Cunningham, of Los Angeles; brothers, Harold Goodhart, of Kansas, and Dean Goodhart, of Arkansas· and sister, Lottie McVey, of Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to cancer re- search or Kern Hospice.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1997
Ruth B. Steele
Private services were held for Ruth B. Steele who passed away on August 2, 1997, in Wofford Heights. Born in Mt. Pelier, Indiana, on December 23, 1912, to John and Eva Buckland.
She worked in various mar- kets and retail grocery outlets as a checker for many years, before coming to California.
Ruth loved the valley and all the friends she had made over the years, especially Kenneth Pitts, who not only was her companion, but caregiver, nurse, and best friend. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Arthur G. Werner
Graveside services were held Friday, August 15, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Cemetery for Arthur G. Werner. Officiating was Pas- tor Chuck Semonious of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Mr. Werner was born February 26, 1930, in Los An- geles and passed away Au- gust 12, 1997, in Mt. Mesa.
He worked for the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph for 30 years before retiring. He had been a resident of the Kern River Valley for six years and was vice-president of the His- torical Society. He loved boat- ing, fishing, camping and pho- tography.
Mr. Werner is survived by his wife of 45 years, Shirley; four children, Linda, Alan, Deb- bie and Valarie; eight grand- children, Jeffrey, Michele, Jamie, Nicole, Tessa, Johanna, Jennifer and Eric; also a sister, Ruth Falck.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1997
William Watson Downie
On August 20, 1997, Mr. William Watson Downie, age 77, passed away at his resi- dence in Southlake. Funeral services were held for Mr. Downie on August 25, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. at the Kernville Masonic Lodge #827. William Turner was the Funeral Mas- ter and Peter Nyhuis was the officiating chaplain. He then was interred at the Los Ange- les National Cemetery (near the Old Soldier's Home at Sawtelle), Los Angeles, Cali- fornia.
William Watson Downie was born in Scotland and later came to the United States and be- came a U.S. citizen. Mr. Downie served in the United States Navy during World War Il, and was then honorably dis- charged in April of 1946. He was a Journeyman plumber working for Union Local &78. Later, he met and married his wife, Shirley Gladys Downie, and in 1976, they moved to the Kern River Valley, then resid- ing in Southlake.
William Downie is survived by his wife Shirley of Lake Isa- bella; and a sister, Mildred Millstead of Garden Grove, California. He has several nieces and nephews through- out California; Robert of Rancho Cucamonga, Califor- nia, and Gary Schultz of Gar- den Grove, California; also Christopher, Taylor Leigh, and Norman. He is also survived by his aunt and uncle, Duncan and Neda Downie of Mountain Mesa. William will be truly missed by all those for whom he cared and who cared for him.
Funeral services arranged by the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.
Gary Allen Freier
Gary Allen Freier, age 43, resident of Wofford Heights, died on Monday, August 18, 1997. He suffered a cardiac arrest, secondary to long- standing liver disease.
He was born on June 1, 1954, in Inglewood, California, to Arthur and Irene Freier. He spent his childhood in the Sough Bay Area and most of his adult life in and around Portland, Oregon, where he worked in the logging industry for many years. He returned to California in 1986.
Gary was preceded in death by his mother Irene and father Art Freier. He is survived by his only son, Ruben Arthur of Portland, Oregon; his sister, Elaine Cox of Anaheim, Cali- fornia; brother Martin Freier of Agua Dulce, California; and sister Stacey DiRezze of Gardena, California. His step- mother, Lois Freier, resides in Wofford Heights.
At Gary's request, no formal funeral was held but a memo- rial service will be held at a later date. His remains will be buried and a marker placed near his parent's graves in Kern Valley Cemetery.
Gary will be remembered for his great sense of humor and excellent story telling skills. Gary lived his life simply, with a few material items. He never lied about who he was and lived life on his terms. He will be missed.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Alice L. Yagar
Funeral services were held Friday, August 22, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. at Valley Mortuary Chapel for Alice L. Yager. Of- ficiating was Pastor John Car- penter of the Kernville United Church.
Alice was born February 27, 1917, in Bangs, Texas, and passed away August 19, 1997, in Mt. Mesa after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack in 1990, and her daughter Jean Beaumont in 1995.
She did ranching for many . years and then when she mar- ried Jack he was in the Air Force. She attended the Kern- ville Methodist Church before becoming ill.
She is survived by her two sons, Dan Caussey of New Mexico, and Charles Caussey of Lake Isabella; seven grand- children; one great-grandchild; and her sister, Louise Wallace.
Interment was at Kern River Valley Cemetery.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1997
Thomas A. Kaser
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Thomas A. "Pappy" Kaser, age 83, of Santa Maria. Cremation was requested with private inurnment at a later date.
He died of natural causes on August 12, 1997, at a local convalescent center.
Mr. Kaser was born June 4, 1914, in Indiana.
He was a resident of Santa Maria since 1985. Mr. Kaser worked in the aircraft industry for more than 45 years, last with Air Research Manufac- turing in Torrance. He was active in local charities.
Thomas was also a resident of Southlake from 1977 to 1990 when he and his wife moved to Santa Maria. He is remem- bered for his community ser- vice as president of the local Eagles and president of the Southlake Property Owners Association.
Survivors include his wife Vida Kaser of Santa Maria; brothers George Kaser of Redondo Beach, and Chuck Kaser of Norwalk; sisters Mary Gritton, and Eleanor Gritton of Lake Isabella; three daughters; eight grandchildren; five great- grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Can- cer Society, 104A E. Boone St., Santa Maria, CA 93454.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1997
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Wilhelmina Mae Cimo
Wilhelmina Mae Cimo was born Wilhelmina Mae Meinders on July 9, 1913, in Goodell, lowa, to immigrant parents, Jenny Greenlander Meinders and Henry Meinders from Hanover, Germany. Her early years were spent as the eighth child of nine children in a Ger- man-speaking community of immigrant farmers. At age 10 with the death of her mother, a maiden aunt Libby, who was a school teacher and recently married to a Presbyterian min- ister, John Meinders, took Wilhelmina and two of her cousins in and raised the three girls as their own daughters in Auburn, Kansas.
After high school, Wilhelmina attended nursing school in Emporia, Kansas. Her adventuresome spirit brought her to Los Angeles during the war years where she met and married George Albert Wise. She bore three natural children: Larry Wise of Cogswell, North Dakota; Judy Wise and Lois Wise, of San Diego; and after 19 years of marriage she sadly said goodbye to George before his travel to meet his Savior in heaven.
Three years later Willa-Mae married Earle Lloyd Cleveland and took to her heart three more children as her own, Lester Cleveland of Indio; Doug Cleveland of Napa; and Sheryl Cleveland , of Placerville, California. Having 29 wonderful years of marriage she also released Earle into the loving hands of Jesus.
Then a wonderful thing hap- pened and she was able to call a friend John Cimo husband and have four joyful years of marriage. It is with sadness that we all said a quick goodbye on August 28, 1997. At the age of 84, we thought we had many
Wilhelmina was known for her big heart, kindness to every- one and a listening ear. So we, a loving husband, six children, 19 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren say a loving but sad farewell with thankful hearts for her unconditional love and true Christian spirit. She will be missed.
Wilhelmina, a resident of Mt. Mesa for 24 years, retired from Kern Valley Hospital. She was active in her church, Assembly of God - Kern Valley in Wof- ford Heights, where she played the piano.
Services were held Septem- ber 2, 1997, at the Assembly of God - Kern Valley, in Wof- ford Heights. Officiating was Rev. Bob Coy. Burial followed at the Fairhaven Cemetery in Tustin, California.
"I have finished the course; I have reached my goal. My reward is being with Jesus. My hope is you will be joining me when your course is com- pleted. For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." - Philippians 1:21
Emil Reinhard
Emil Reinhard, aged 88 years, died September 2, 1997, in a Bakersfield hospital. He was a late resident of Bakers- field and a former longtime resident of Onyx. He was last employed as a heavy duty mechanic last working for Harvey Aluminum. He was born in Adams, Winconsin.
Mr. Reinhard's survivors in- clude his wife, Reahn Reinhard, of Bakersfield; son, Raymond Knight, of Cardiff By The Sea, California; son, Ken- neth Knight, of Palmdale; 13 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He is also sur- vived by his sister, Marie Elliott, of Bakersfield; brother, Eugene Reinhard, of Phoenix, Arizona; brother, Sam Reinhard, of Min- nesota; and sister Rosie Morganroth, of Ventura.
Private services and inter- ment are under the direction of Bakersfield Family Funeral Directors.
Theron S. Cody
Theron S. Cody, loving hus- band of Elizabeth Dahlia Cody, was born in Stockton, Califor- nia on February 11, 1910 and died September 4, 1997 in Bakersfield.
Mr. Cody, a resident of the Kern Valley for 15 years, was active in the Kern River Valley Historical Society for 12 years. He loved the beauty of the Kern River and the Piute Moun- tains and had fished and hiked in the area his whole life.
Theron Cody is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his chil- dren, Sharon E. Walters and Marilyn A. Jensen of Newport Beach, California; and his son, Theron S. Cody, Jr., of Compton, California.
A memorial service was held Sunday, September 7, 1997, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Kernville.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1997
Florence Virginia Cox
Services in the Rose Gar- den at Kern River Valley Cem- etery will be held Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. for Florence V. Cox, a longtime resident of Kernville who passed away September 2, 1997 in Ridgecrest. Florence was born December 10, 1914 in St. Louis, Missouri.
She worked at the Woodrow Wallace Elementary School Cafeteria prior to her retire- ment in 1978.
Florence was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Gustave B. Cox. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Jim Childers of Inyokern; grand- daughters, Michelle Honeycutt, of Acampo, Cali- fornia; Alesa Nelson of Astoria, Oregon; and Julie Greenwood of Rosamond, California; and eight great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Charles Ezra Deane
Private arrangements were made for Charles Ezra Deane who passed away September 2, 1997 in Mt. Mesa. Chuck was born May 2, 1931 in New York and served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1950 and was a lifetime member of the VFW.
He has been a resident of the Kern River Valley for the past seven years. He enjoyed fishing and camping.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, September 10, 1997, at 10 a.m. at the VFW Post #7765.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 38 years, Joyce Deane, of Lake Isabella; daughters, Christina Parrish of Florida; and Bonnie Vlachos of Lake Isabella; son John Mancinelli of Bodfish; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary. -
Wayne Edward Enyeart
Wayne was born in Lead, South Dakota on January 10, 1926 and passed away early in the morning on August 26, 1997 of an extended illness.
He was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War.
Wayne was an electronics technician and earned his liv- ing in the field of television repair until his retirement. He moved to the Kern River Val- ley in 1979 from the Los Ange- les area and loved this area. He found new friends though his occupation and his partici- pation in the computer group and the Kern River Valley Se- niors.
He is survived by his sister, Arline Walters, of Lake Isa- bella; his nephew, Jerry Walters, and family of El Segundo, California; and niece, Sheri Rice, and family of Chehalis, Washington, and numerous cousins.
Interment will be in River- side National Cemetery in Riv- erside, California. Memorial services are being planned for a later date.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1997
Denamica "Mica" Rebbeca Duniphin
A private memorial service was held Friday, September 19, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at the Highland Chapel United Meth- odist Church in Lake Isabella for three-year-old Mica Duniphin, who passed away on September 12, 1997, in Lake Isabella. She was born November 11, 1993, in Bakers- field.
Mica is survived by her mother, Christina Duniphin, of Lake Isabella; grandparents, Pat and Joe Bernal, of Lake Isabella; uncle, Michael Duniphin; great-grandparents, Murray and Barbara Liffler; and . godparents, Bonnie and George Vlachos.
"Mica, we love you. You are our little angel."
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Ira C. Rucker
Graveside services were held at Kern Valley Cemetery on September 19, 1997, for Ira C. Rucker, age 79. He was born May 17, 1918, in Bastrop, Texas and passed away on September 16, 1997.
Mr. Rucker was a retired policeman from the Los Ange- les Police Department and moved to Weldon in 1977 where he became a member of the VFW, American Legion, Moose Lodge, and the Retired Police Officers Association.
He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Norma; daughters Jean Goodwine and Joan Chochon; stepsons Ken Hooper and Clifford Hooper; as well as five grandchildren, Kristi, Karen, Kelly, Kim and David; and one great-grand- child, Jack.
Arrangements by the Nep- tune Society.
Elmer Edward Martin
Memorial services were held Thursday, September 11, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church for Elmer Edward Martin. Officiating was Pastor Daniel Belonio. Elmer was born October 14, 1914 in Lake City, Arkansas and passed away September 8, 1997 in Bakersfield.
He was in the Navy during World War II and worked in the oil fields as a driller in and around Bakersfield for 35 years. He was past com- . mander in the VFW and en- joyed fishing and hunting. He was a member in good stand- ing of the Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Elmer is survived by his wife of 41 years, Evelyn Martin; and sons, Robert Combs of Ari- zona; and Owen Combs of Texas; daughter Ellen Maria of Pennsylvania; and six grand- children.
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