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He had his osteopathic train- ing in Kansas City College of Osteopathic Surgery in Kirksville, Missouri. His chiro- practic training was received in Denver, Colorado; medical training in Liverpool School of Medicine in London, England.
He is survived by his wife, Estella; daughter Debby Hobson and Pat of Los Alamos, New Mexico; stepdaughters Darlene Dacovich and Dan of Fallbrook, California; Doris Adams and Steve of Glendora, California; Barbara Agger and Gary of San Diego; and many grand and great-grandchil- dren. "Doc" will be missed by his loving wife and many friends.
The loves of his life were his patients and his golf.
A memorial service was held at the Elks Lodge on Thurs- day, January 19, 1998. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Re- search Foundation.
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Marie Wilhelmina Mayo
A memorial service was held Sunday January 25, 1998 at 2:00 P. M. at the Lake Isabella Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses for Marie Wilhelmina Mayo of Bodfish.
Marie was born July 26, 1905 in Beverwijk the Nether- lands and died January 16, 1998 at Kern Valley Hospital. She was 92 years old.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband Ed Mayo in 1990. She is survived by her sons Jerry Ridgman of Bod- fish; Duane Ridgman of Placentia, California; brother Garrett Joor of Corona, Cali- fornia; sisters Berdena McNamara of Bellvedra, Cali- fornia; Viola Owens of Escondido, California; 3 grand- children and 5 great grandchil- dren.
Arrangements by Ridge- crest Mortuary.
George Artman
Private arrangements were made for George Artman who passed away in Mt. Mesa, California on January 22, 1998. George was born January 14, 1915 in the County of Burleigh, North Dakota and has been a resident of the Kern River Val- ley for 42 years.
George was a bus driver for 24 years for Woodrow Wallace Elementary School. He and his wife belonged to the Dam Dancers Square Dance Club for many years. He was a born again Christian and worked in various Christian Ministries.
George was preceded in death by his wife Cecila in April of 1995. He is survived by his daughter Connie Romer of Fontana, California and 2 sis- ters, Ada Saunders of Long Beach, California and Annette Simpson of Palm Desert, Cali- fornia.
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Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1998
Rene B. Gardner
Rene B. Gardner died Janu- ary 20, 1998 in his Lake Isa- bella home after a long illness. He grew up in Bakersfield, at- tending local schools, and was in business there for over 25 years. After retirement, he and his wife of 57 years, Jean, made their home in Squirrel Valley overlooking the lake. Rene enjoyed hunting, fishing, travelling around the U. S. in his motorhome, and taking daily walks with his hunting dog.
He is survived by his wife,. Jean; daughter, Lorraine of Brentwood, California; sister, Berniece Kildebeck of Seal Beach, California; brother, Doug of Bonita, California; nieces and nephews of Los Angeles and San Diego; and cousins in California, Oregon, and Arizona. He will be missed by his family and friends.
At the request of the de- ceased, no funeral services will be held. Inurnment will be at Greenlawn Mortuary, River Boulevard, Bakersfield.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Robert Paul Romaine
A mass was held Saturday, January 24, 1998 at St. Jude's Catholic Church, for Robert P. Romaine who passed away on January 16, 1998 at the age of 83. Robert was born on October 12, 1914 in New Jer- sey to Leo and Irene Romaine.
Robert was a long time resi- dent of Wofford Heights and was co-owner of the BMR stables in Weldon. Robert en- joyed many things in his life and his spirit lives on in his children and grandchildren. Robert is survived by his daughters, Bonnie, Karen and Sandy, as well as his eight grandchildren. Robert will be greatly missed and forever loved by all whose lives he touched.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1998
Margaret Hunnington
Memorial services were held for Margaret Hunnington, age 75, on Saturday, January 24, 1998 at 1 p.m. at the Rose Chapel in Lake Isabella. Mar- garet passed away at home on January 19, 1998. She entered life on March 3, 1922, in the sleepy little town of Graceville, Minnesota. Born to her par- ents, Hubert and Ollie Docherty, she was raised hav- ing solid mid-western-values. and an abiding faith in the Lord. In her life, she raised a won- - derful family and taught them the values that she had learned in her life. She became a pillar of strength for her family and ' friends that she held dear. She prided herself on being a true and devoted wife, mother, mentor, and friend.
After moving to Canoga Park, California, Margaret be- gan working for the Canoga Park Community Hospital, where she continued to be of service to other people. She continued to play an important part in her family's lives.
In 1978, Margaret, after re- siding in Canoga Park for a number of years, made the decision to move to the Kern River Valley, settling down in Lake Isabella. After being in the valley for a while, she found a true church home, the Kern Valley Bible Church. There she found a new church family and endeavored to help all those around her. She always knew when to give a kind word. She always knew when to help when it was needed. She will be truly missed by all those who love her, and her absence will be greatly felt.
Margaret is survived by two daughters, Ginger Harley, of Glendora, California; and Gloria Linkert, of Rosemount, Minnesota; and by three sons, Dick Johnson, of Dazey, North Dakota; Tom Johnson of
Clinton, Minnesota; and Charles Guse of Apple Valley, Minnesota. Margaret has two surviving sisters, Anna Hamner and Mildred Hanson, both of Minnesota; and one surviving brother, Robert Docherty, of Seattle, Washington. She is also survived by her grandchil- dren, Michael Bell, James Bell, Allen . Johnson, Robert Johnson, Jody Johnson, Chad Linkert, Wade Linkert, DeAnna Guse, and Allison Guse.
Clebborn "Ozzie" Asbill
Clebborn Asbill, "Ozzie" to most who knew him, passed away January 23, 1998, in Bodfish.
He is survived by his wife, Leavone; daughter and son- in-law, Jo Ann and Phil Hartsfield; two granddaugh- ters, Melanie Tierney and Kasey Pixler; three great- grandchildren, Kelsey, Kolton and Michael. He is also sur- vived by his two sisters, Thelma Young and Deann Walters, and brother, Donald Asbill.
Ozzie enjoyed people and many activities that kept him outdoors.
He has touched so many lives and we all will miss him.
Alfredo M.' Gallego
Alfredo M. Gallego, wid- owed in 1982, father, grandfa- ther, great-grandfather, great- great-grandfather, passed away Saturday, January 24, 1998, at Kern Valley Nursing Center. He moved to Lake Isa- bella in 1982.
His wife, Maria Luisa, passed away in 1982. He had three children - a son, Ignacio Gallego, of Phoenix, Arizona; a daughter, Lydi Rael, of Albu- querque, New Mexico; a daughter, Lucille Miller, of San Jose, California; 11 grandchil- dren, 20 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchil- dren.
He was buried on Wednes- day, January 28, 1998, at Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wof- ford Heights. Arrangements by Lake Isa- bella Funeral Home.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1998
Lucille Lindberg
Funeral services were held for Lucille Gertrude Lindberg on January 23, 1998, at the Kern River Valley Cemetery. Lucille was 78 years of age. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 3, 1919, to her parents, Alden Dalton Taylor and Hettie Genievieve Taylor. On June 14, 1938, in Elkton, Maryland, Lucille married the love of her life, Fredrick Carl Lindberg.
In 1947, Fredrick's company was expanding, and he and Lucille moved to California, then residing in Stockton. It was in California that Lucille truly began to shine, becom- ing a wonderful wife and proud mother who loved her family to the utmost extent. She was many things to her family - devoted wife, loving mother, family peacekeeper, mediator, and most of all, a friend. After living in Stockton, Lucille and Fredrick moved to Corona and in 1977, Fredrick and Lucille retired and moved to the Kern River Valley, then settling down in Lake Isabella. There, Lucille continued to be all things to her family.
But a while back, Lucille was diagnosed with cancer. Dur- ing this time, the whole famiy was able to say all the things that were needed to be said to one another. Through her life, Lucille had always been a fighter,, but sometimes in our lives, we don't always win our fights, and this one was lost. In the wee hours of the morning of January 21, 1998, Lucille passed away. But in her pass- ing, her family gained her strength. All who knew and loved her and of whom she loved, will truly feel her ab- sence, but will be comforted in knowing that she went home. We love you.
Lucille is survived by her husband of '59 years, Frederick; her son, Fredrick 1 Carl Lindberg Jr., of Victorville; her daughter, Patricia Lucille Newman, Bullhead City, Ari- zona; and her daughter, Carol Lee Simms.
Services arranged by the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.
Theodore Eugene Sweet
A memorial service was held Sunday, February 1, 1998 at 2 p.m. at Valley Mortuary Chapel for Theodore Eugene Sweet of Lake Isabella. Officiating was Pastor Oren Ice of the First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella.
Mr. Sweet was born May 10, 1928 in Buffalo, New York, and passed away January 26, 1998 in Mt. Mesa. He was a resident of the Kern Valley for six years. He retired from 20th Century Fox after 25 years, and he was a member of the Moose Lodge and the VFW. He was a avid fisherman and loved woodworking.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marie; his daughter, Cynthia Meyers of Lake Isa- bella; son Christopher Sweet of Pomona; son and daughter- in-law, Larry and Kathy Sweet, of West Covina; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Michelle Sweet, of Lake Isa- bella; four grandchildren; brother, Norbert Sweet, of Tor- rance; sister, Helen Borowski, of New York; and sister, Sue Fitzgerald, of Patterson, Cali- fornia. He will be missed by all.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Tennyson William Thelbert Lewis
On January 29, 1998, me- morial services were held at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella for Tennyson William Thelbert Lewis, who passed away on January 25, 1998, in Mountain Mesa. He was born · in Lively, Virginia, to his par- ents, Thelbert and Hettie, on December 28, 1911. After growing up on the East Coast, in 1940, he entered the United States Civil Service and be- came an engineering techni- cian.
In the 1950s he moved to California and continued work- ing in his field. Tennyson strived to be a good provided for his family and became a devoted family man. After 31 years with the Civil Service, in 1971 he retired and moved to the Kern River Valley area, settling down in Bodfish. He and his wife, Hazel, then be- came very active in the com- munity, becoming members of theirk church, joining the 55+ Club. He joined the Men's Fel- lowship in the church. Tennyson loved playing cards, gardening, and most of all, cooking. He was a great cook. All together, he and Hazel lived well and were very happy. But on January 25, Tennyson Wil- liam Thelbert Lewis, loving hus- band and father, passed away in Mountain Mesa. He has gone home to be with his maker. He will be very much missed by all who loved him.
Tennyson is survived by his wife, Hazel, of Bodfish; and his daughter, Peggy Kipp, of Aloha, Oregon. He is also sur- vived by his stepdaughter, Doris Ferguson, of Riverside; his stepson, James Temple, of Ridgecrest; and his stepson, John Temple, of Palm Desert. His first wife, Gracie Lewis, and his son, William, preceded him in passing.
Elton Marion Nelson
Elton Marion Nelson was born in Kern County Decem- ber 12, 1914. He passed away in Lake Isabella January 24, 1998. He farmed in the Lam- ont area but was also an avid sportsman going on yearly trips to Wyoming and Colorado, hunting deer, elk, moose and antelope. He also enjoyed camping and fishing in the Bishop and Sequoia country where Elton was usually the chief cook.
When he retired, he and his wife Ethel moved to Baywood Park where they fished for hali- but. Ethel often caught the larger ones, Elton being busy handling the boat. But his love for the mountains drew them to Lake Isabella where they designed and built one of their several homes. He loved work- ng with wood.
After Christmas each year
they would go camping to Quartzite and Arizona, return- ing to Lake Isabella in March. For several years they enjoyed this trailer camping with a group of the same friends.
Elton belonged to the Dan- ish Brotherhood Lodge #319 and two CB groups, including the KRV CB'ers. He greatly enjoyed camp-outs with this latter group, including the many steak barbecues and fish frys they held around the lakeshore. He liked these potlucks and was one of the chief french-fry cooks at many of them.
Elton Nelson was known for helping out friends and neigh- bors with his many skills when- ever he was needed. His hos- pitality and friendliness will be missed.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Ethel C. Nelson; daughter and son-in-law Lena Marie and Boyce Stull; grandchildren Cinde Horne and Louis Stull; his sister Pauline Jacobsen and her daughter Margaret Southwick; numerous nieces, nephews and three sister-in-laws.
A very private memorial was held in his home.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1998
Wayne Egbert Icenogle
Funeral services were held Friday February 20, 1998 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella, for Wayne E. Icenogle, 70, of Weldon, CA who went to be with the Lord on Friday February 13, 1998. Officating was Pastor David Snow.
Wayne was born. Septem- ber 9, 1927 in Rushville, Illi- nois, son of Henry and Amelia (Egbert) Icenogle. He married Elva K. Sherrill on December
19, 1948 in Rushville, TIr. Wayne served his country in the Navy during WWII in the Philippines.
Wayne and Elva lived in Altona, Illinois for 38 years before moving to this area. During his lifetime he was a - farmer, school bus driver and self employed carpenter and handyman. He helped estab- lish a Church in Galva, Illinois , and he has been involved in his local Church, the First Bap- tist Church in Lake Isabella, leading Bible studies. He loved being outdoors, hunting, fish- ing and the Redwoods. He enjoyed working with wood.
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Wayne is survived by his wife Elva of Weldon, Ca .; a sister Phillis Marlow of Golden, Ill .; son Gary Wayne Icenogle and daughter-in-law Sheryl of Galesburg, Ill .; a daughter Carolyne Ann Belomme and son-in-law Wilmann of Lincoln, Ill .; two granddaughters, Angeletta Gargano of Weldon, Ca. and MaryAnn Icenogle of Galesburg, Ill .; one grandson, Stephen Belhomme of Lincoln, Ill .; numerous nieces and neph- ews, cousins whom he dearly loved. Memorials maybe made to the family, in care of Elva Icenogle 5009 Yokut Ct. Wel- don, CA 93283.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary
Bernice Beck
Bernice Beck was born on April 26, 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri. She died on January 25,1998 in Bakersfield, Cali- fornia.
Bernice lived in Lake Isa- bella. She was a member of St. Jude's Altar and Rosary Society.
She is sadly missed by her children, grandchildren and brother.
Robert L. Hornbeak
Robert L. Hornbeak died on February 6, 1998 at the age of 70 years.
Robert was born in Newberg, Tennessee. He lived in Bell Gardens, California for many years before retiring to Lake Isabella, California. He felt the lake was his home.
Robert served in the U. S. Navy and later made his living as a roofing contractor.
Robert is survived by his daughter, Janet Lepowsky and granddaughters, Breana and Makenna and his many friends.
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Katherine Lorraine Snider
Memorial services were held at the Kernville United Meth- odist Church on February 20,. 1998 for Katherine Lorraine Snider. Officiating was Pastor John Carpenter.
Katherine was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on January 8, 1918. Her residency in Kern- ville spanned 24 years. Over time, she had been a member of the United Methodist Women, South Fork Women's Club and Grandmother's Club.
Surviving her are her hus- band of 56 years, Carl Snider of Kernville; son, Michael and wife Marilyn of Holton, Kan- sas; sister, Harriet Guemsey of Panorama City; three grand- children and four great-grand- children.
Profound thanks are offered to all who have, through love and caring, enhanced her life and have caused the family a less painful recovery from this inexpressible loss.
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James Leonard Cherry
Graveside services were conducted on Dec. 11, 1997, at the Kern River Valley Cem- etery by Pastor Floyd R. Castillo.
Leonard was born on March 16, 1912, in Denver, Colorado, to Angus Leonard Cherry and Adda Rockerfeller Cherry. We don't know much about his growing up, but we do know that he finished high school and was a member of the U.S. Army during World War II where he served our country as a staff sergeant, doing one of the toughest jobs there, serv- ing as a medic. He served from Feb. 16, 1942 until Nov. 6, 1945. After being discharged from the Army in 1945, he worked for the U.S. Govern- ment at Sawtell Veterans Cen- ter on Wilshire in Los Angeles.
On May 5, 1947, he married Vivian Taylor in St. Louis and took her back to California where they lived while he con- . tinued working for the Veter- ans Administration until his retirement in 1973 when they then moved to the Kern River Valley.
Shortly after they arrived in the valley, Leonard saw the many needs for valley seniors. In 1976, he formed the AARP Chapter #2729.
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Leonard was a real asset to our community. Some of the activities in which he was di- rectly involved include repre- senting the Kern River Valley in Sacramento and Bakers- field, before we had formal senior legislation, spending many hours as his own ex- pense as a volunteer, doing a lot of travel on behalf of the valley seniors.
He helped to start the 55- Alive driving courses to im- prove safety and to save money for insurance costs for seniors.
When Gene Tackett was our County Supervisor and Aileen Swan was his representative, Leonard helped in the plan- ning and building of the Senior Center.
He worked hard to get tele- phones in the canyon and to get the County Transit system going to provide local trans- portation for our seniors.
He was highly respected wherever he appeared on our behalf and he was recently honored with a plaque from AARP which now hangs in the Senior Center.
He was an active person who spent all of his time help- ing others. He did a lot of his work through the organizations that he was a part of. Some of those organizations include life member of the American Le- gion, charter member of AARP Chapter 2729, National Asso- ciation of Retired Federal Em- ployees, member of the Demo- cratic Club, and served on the Board of Directors of the Clinica Sierra in Wofford Heights.
He died on Dec. 4, 1997.
Leonard is survived by his wife of 50-plus years, Vivian; his brothers, Charles "Chuck" Cherry, of Laguna Hills, Cali- fornia; Bob Cherry of San Marcos and Dick Cherry, also of San Marcos. He and Vivian had no children. He is also survived by his many friends.
Robert James Dunham
Graveside services were held Monday, Feb. 9, 1998 at 2 p.m. for Robert James Dun- ham who went to be with the Lord on Feb. 4, 1998. Officiat- ing was Pastor Bob Coy of the Assembly of God Church of Wofford Heights.
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Mr. Dunham was born Nov. 11, 1911 in Bristow, Oklahoma and worked for the Steamfitters Union Local 250 for over 25 years and has been a resident of the Kern River Valley for 30 years. He was a member of the Moose and he enjoyed fish- ing and gardening.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ann Dunham; his son, James Potter of Fort Worth, Texas; daughter, Shirley Pace, of Lake Isabella; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and a sis- ter, Mary Fraley of Tulsa, Okla- homa.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1998
Roy Arnold Gibson
Roy Arnold Gibson passed away on Jan. 31, 1998, at the age of 86. He was born in Dewy, Oklahoma, on March 8, 1911.
Preceding him was his brothers, Charles Evertt Gibson and Wilson Garrett Gibson. Roy is survived by his wife of 64 years, Viloris Eliza- beth Gibson; and his sons, Charles Roy Gibson, of Los Angeles; and Arnold Thiodore Gibson, of Cerritos, California; as well as five grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchil- dren.
He moved to Southern Cali- fornia when he was very young and also worked there. When he retired, he moved to Bod- fish. He was active all his life in community service to the churches he worshipped in and to the Boy Scouts of America where he received many awards of service and leader- ship. He also was always there to help his family and friends.
Private services and burial will be held at Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, California. Memorial services will also be held at Lake Isa- bella First Baptist Church. Roy will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew and loved him.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1998
Alys Violet Reimold VanOrsdol
Memorial services were held on Jan. 14, 1998, at the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights. The services honoring Alys were by Pastor Brian Polston, family and friends. Alys passed away after a long illness on Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, în her home with her loving family. She was born in East Orange, New Jersey on Oct. 23, 1928. She moved to Santa Monica in 1940, where she lived and graduated from Van Nuys High School in 1946. Alys met her husband, Bill, in 1950 at Vons #17. She married him on Nov. 1 : 8, 1952. Alys and Bill lived with their three children in San Fernando, California, until 1963 and in Simi Valley, Cali- fornia, until 1985. She retired from Vons in 1985, after 35 years, and moved to Wofford Heights, near the Kern River and Lake Isabella.
Alys has always belonged to numerous organizations, some included her loving church, Family Life Center, "her second family," the Kern River Valley Historical Soci- ety, Friends of the Library, Kern River Valley Art and Knitting, South Fork Women's Club, the Elks Club, and the Golf Club. Alys loved life and lived life to its fullest extent. The family would like to extend their sin- cerest appreciation to Dr. Olivera and Robby, Dr. Runman, Doreen Schneider, and friends for helping take care of their lovely mother and wife.
She is survived by her hus- band, Bill VanOrsdol, of Wof- ford Heights; her brother, Jerry Luther, of Garfield Bay, Idaho; her sister, Phyllis Lorimer, of Oceanside, California; her sons, Steve VanOrsdol, of Santa Paula, California; and Robert VanOrsdol, of Quartz Hill, California; and her daugh- ter, Cindy (V.O.) Merwin, of (Weaverville) Junction City, California. Alys is also survived by her grandchildren, Lori VanOrsdol of Simi Valley; Jus- tin Van Orsdol, of Carbondale, Colorado; and Naomi Merwin and Julian Beebe of (Weaverville) Junction City, California.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kern River Valley Historical Society, P.O. Box 651, Kernville, CA 93238.
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Maurice Gonzalves
Maurice Gonzalves passed away Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 13, 1998, in Fresno at the age of 79. Mrs. Gonzalves was a native of Wynnwood, Okla- homa. She was born on April 14, 1918 and had resided in Lake Isabella for the past 38 years.
Mrs. Gonzalves is survived by her sons, Jerry Ross, of Arizona; and Michael Ross, of Yorba Linda, California; one sister, Melba Branam, of Fresno; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by Patrick Ross and , Willie Rankin.
Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, at the Madera Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights under the di- rection of the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.
Mindie Corin McDonald
Services were held at the Mountain View Baptist Church on Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, for Mindie Corin McDonald, who went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998. Pastor Deryl Lackey officiated. J.R. Manuel presided at the graveside services which fol- lowed at the Kern Valley Cem- etery.
Mindie was born in Bakers- field on Aug. 19, 1980. She live in Pahrump and Las Ve- gas, Nevada, for eight years and was active in many church, school and community activi- ties including Awanas, gym- nastics, dance team, swim team, baseball and English horseback riding. In August 1991 she resided in Wacc, Texas and continued to be active in church and school activities. She then lived in Corpus Christi, Texas, until the summer of 1994 when she re- turned to the Kern River Val- ley. Mindie was a very charis- matic young lady who touched everyone she came in contact with.
She is survived by her mother, Terry L. McDonald, of Kernville; her father, George L. McDonald, and his wife, Cindy, of Beeville, Texas; her brothers, Chris McDonald, and Danny and Robert Cook; three stepbrothers, Bobby, Kevin, and Aaron Benick; grandpar- ents, Pauline and Bill Loving of Odessa, Texas; and Rose Marie Robinson, of Weldon. Mindie has a large loving fam- ily of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
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