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Services were held on Aug. 29, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Lake Isabella Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Nichols officiating. Burial was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Covina, Calif. on Aug. 30, 2002.
Services were entrusted to Lake Isabella Funeral Home, a family owned fu- neral home.
Virginia Nell "Babe" Andrews
Virginia Nell "Babe" Andrews, a longtime Weldon resident, passed away at home peacefully on Aug. 22, 2002, following a year of complications due to a stroke and heart at- tack.
Born Feb. 14, 1914 in Sulphur, Okla., she was pre- ceded in death by her hus- band of 59 years, John Herbert Andrews. Babe and John were married Feb. 2, 1935. They moved to Man- hattan Beach, Calif. in 1941 with their children, Jona Lee and. Mike. They remained there until retirement, when they moved to Redondo Beach. In 1959 they came to Weldon. They led a happy, family-oriented life and were close to their fam- ily, extended family and circle of friends.
Babe was a devoted stay- at-home wife and mother who was always cheerful and interesting. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a quick mind.
Babe took enormous pride in her family, which consists of her loving chil-
dren, Jona Lee Huefe and Chris Michael Andrews and his wife JoAnn; grandchil- dren Edward Huefe III, Valerie Canamar and hus- band Kevin, Trevor Andrews and Jay Andrews; and great-grandsons Jack and Logan Canamar.
Babe was always a lot of fun and her warm, loving presence will be missed by everyone who knew her.
A memorial service was held at the Weldon Method- ist Church on Aug. 31, 2002.
Services were entrusted to the Lake Isabella Funeral Home, a family owned fu- neral home.
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Charles Keith Swain
Charles Keith Swain peacefully passed away Aug. 11, 2002 in Bodfish after an intense three month battle with cancer.
Charles was born Aug. 28, 1950 in Porterville, Calif. and was raised in Bakersfield. He graduated from West High School in 1968 and shortly thereafter joined the Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam. He spent four years in the mili- tary. earning multiple awards including National Defense. Vietnam Service and Cam- paign Medals and also re- ceived expert shooter badges.
Heresidedin Portland, Ore. for 20 years, after military ser- vice, where he ran his own construction company. Four years ago he moved to Lake Isabella to be near his family and care for his mother. He worked part time for Urner's as an appliance installer while managing his rental proper- ties.
Everyone who ever met Charles adored him. He was always interesting to talk to and had a knack for making you feel at ease with his won- derful sense of humor and genuinely warm smile. He was first to volunteer his time and equipment to help family and friends. His true loves included fishing, hunting and cooking. He loved taking his drift boat out in the early morning fish-
ing the rivers of Oregon. He musthave had atleasta dozen tackle boxes filled with his special lures.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Jennifer; mother, Dorothy Anderson; sister and brother- in-law, Lela and Steven Steiber; aunt and uncle Lela and Kenneth Clark; cousin Kenneth Clark Jr .: and niece and nephew Heidi and Steven Steiber.
Visitation for Charles Keith Swain was held at Valley Mor- tuary in Lake Isabella on Aug. 13, 2002. Private graveside services were held Aug. 14, 2002 at the Kern River Valley Cemetery.
Alene Green
Alene Green, who lived in Granada Hills, Hemetand San Jose and retired in Bodfish, died July 31, 2002 in Bakers- field. Survivors include mother Alice Sottile of Bodfish; son and daughter Mario and Angelea Harrison of Granada Hills; and sister Deni Green and nephew Michael Green of San Jose. Memorial ser- vices were at Granada Hills Baptist Church. Donations can be made to account number 1461558353 at Wells Fargo Bank, 10260 So. DeAnza Blvd., Cupertino. Calif. 95014.
Arrangements by Bakers- field Family Funeral Directors.
Nadine T. Scoggan
Nadine T. Scoggan, 82, of Weldon, passed away on Aug. 4. 2002.
Nadine was born in Urbana. Mo. on Oct 19, 1919 . She lived in the Kern River Valley for 31 years and was employed as a cook at Nelda's Diner.
Nadine was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Her love of America was sur- passed only by her love for her family.
Nadine was married for 40 years to Fred S. Scoggan, Jr., who passed away in 1985. She is survived by her chil- dren, Myrtle A. Shott of West Covina and Fred S. Scoggan III of Corning. N.Y. eight grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on Aug. 12, 2002 at Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights.
Arrangements by
Ridgecrest Mortuary of Ridgecrest, Calif.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2002
Monica Shannon McRoy
Monica Shannon McRoy of Bakersfield, and formerly of Lake Isabella, was born on April 4, 1982 in Red- wood City. She passed away in an auto accident in Bakersfield on Aug. 30, 2002.
Monica was a student at Fredrico's Beauty College in Bakersfield. She was a very outgoing, friendly, lov-
ing person who was full of life. She loved red roses and raccoons. She espe- cially loved camping in Boggs Forest. She also en- joyed being with her daugh- ter Kiah and children in gen- eral. She loved days in the park with her family. She was a very loving mother, daughter, sister, partner, aunt and friend. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. She's our brown-eyed angel.
Monica is survived by her partner of four years, Jus- tin Hunter; parents Clifton M. and Marsha McRoy of Ripon; daughter Kiah Eliza-
beth Hunter of Lake Isabella; brothers and sis- ters Shawna, Christina and Michayla McRoy, all of Ripon; grandparents Will- iam and Virginia McRoy of Ripon and Regina Bertolucci of San Fran- cisco. She is predeceased by her grandfather, Louie Bertolucci.
Services were held Sept. 10, 2002 at P.L. Fry and Son Funeral Home in Manteca.
Remembrances may be sent to the Bank of Stock- ton, Trust Fund for Kiah Elizabeth Hunter, 234 W. Main St., Ripon, CA 95366.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Maitland L. Jones, 88. Memorial service Sept. 19, 2002 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Kernville, Rev.
Richard Lewis officiat- ing. Refreshments fol- lowing. Arrangements by Valley Mortuary of Lake Isabella.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2002
Ambrose Wilson Spencer
Ambrose Wilson Spencer entered life on Dec. 20, 1910 in Newark, N.J. He lived and traveled with his parents, Earl and Margaret Spencer, and later moved to be with his grandparents on the Navajo Indian Reservation while they were fur traders. When Ambrose entered his teen years, he came out west with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show as a cowboy and bull rider.
While in the West, he played in silent movies on the big screen, and later worked as a Merchant Marine. During World War II, Ambrose proudly served his country in the United States Navy per- forming one of his unique skills. As he grew up speak- ing the Navajo Indian lan- guage, he became what was then called a "Wind Talker," using his Navajo language to transmit messages across the country without the risk of it being deciphered by the enemy. After the service, he worked as an electrician for most of his life and did high power lines here and in Alaska, becoming a mem- ber of the International Broth- erhood of Electrical Work- ers.
He later retired and came to the Kern River Valley, sell- ing down in Kelso Valley and becoming a rancher, as well as operating an antique store in Weldon. He was a life member of the V.F.W., Moose, Elks, Knights of Co- lumbus, Holy Name Society,
and the Altar Society.
Ambrose touched the lives of many people here, but on Sept. 1, 2002. Ambrose Wilson Spencer passed away. A Rosary was held for Ambrose on Sept. 8, 2002, at Valley Mortuary Chapel in Lake Isabella. Funeral Mass was held on Sept. 7, 2002 at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Wofford Heights, with Father Patrick Persinger officiating. Inter- ment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Bakers- field.
Ambrose Spencer Wilson is survived by his wife, Evelyn; children John, Rob- ert, Margie, Jeanette and Jennifer; brothers Paul, John, Charles, William and Harold Spencer; sisters-in- law Betty and Margaret Woods: 12 grandchildren: six great-grandchildren: and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Services arranged by Val- ley Mortuary of Lake Isabella.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2002
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Mary H. Garcia
Mary H. Garcia, born Aug. 15, 1920, passed away Sept. 10, 2002, surrounded by her loving family in her home. She is survived by her hus- band, Henry. They cel- ebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary Aug. 17, 2002. She is also survived by her three children, Henry Jr., David and Dolores, 13 grand- children and 23 great-grand- children.
She was loved dearly and will be missed with even more love.
Care by Rose Hills, Whittier, Calif.
Maitland L. Jones Howes
Maitland L. Jones Howes, 88, of Lake Isabella, passed into the arms of our Lord Jesus on Sept. 5, 2002, after a long illness. She expired at home where she wanted to be with her loved ones.
Maitland was born in Webster, Maine July 17, 1914 to Weston Bernard Jones and Rena Mae Taylor Jones. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Jo- seph Stuart Howes of Sun Valley, Calif .; her brother, Willard M. Jones of Norway, Maine; her sister, Dorothy C. Remillard of Lewiston, Maine; and her nephew, Dana J. Lariviere of Lake Isabella.
Dr. Gary Finstad and the wonderful caring staff at Kem Valley Hospital worked hard to keep Maitie with us for over three years. Maitie never gave up and was looking forward to her 90th birthday.
She is survived by her sis- ter, Patricia Jones Lariviere and nephew David K. Lariviere of Lake Isabella. Maitland was a resident of California since 1946.
Valley Mortuary of Lake Isabella is in charge of her arrangements.
A memorial service will be held on Sept. 19, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Kernville with Rev. Richard Lewis officiating. Refreshments will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall adjacent to the church.
She was loved and will be missed by those who knew her.
Linda Kay Braswell Calvo
Linda Kay passed away Sept. 6, 2002, after a brief battle with cancer, with her family near.
Linda was born April 27, 1949, in Cleveland, Miss. She leaves her father and mother Troy and Pauline Braswell; brother Troy Braswell Jr. and his wife Ruth; son Mathew and his
wife Stacey; son Shiloh; and her daughter Tiffani and spouse Paul. The great joy of her life was her grand- children Ariana, Mikey, Paul Jr., Megan and Ryan. She has joined her brother Ed- ward.
Linda's career was as a barber and a beautician. She worked many years in the Barber Shop in Kern- ville and beauty shops in Lake Isabella. She loved keeping the family with the best-styled hair in town.
Her life was not an easy life. She suffered from a severe case of polio when she was 2-1/2 years old, and when she was three the doctors at the polio hos- pital, Ranch Los Amigos, placed her in a body cast until she was 13 years old. Our Linda never gave up. She raised her children, worked, and was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother. She loved sewing for her grandchil- dren until they were old enough to say, "Thanks, grandma, but it's OK for us to buy our own clothes." She was creative with her talent for making all of our greet- ing cards for any occasion.
We shall miss your spe- cial cards, your love and your laughter.
A memorial service was held Sept. 10, 2002 at the Lake Isabella Funeral Home. Her interment was at the family site in Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, Calif.
Services were entrusted to the Lake Isabella Funeral Home, a family owned fu- neral home.
Gifts The gift of love ... you gave us free Warm smiles ... for all to see. You placed a memory ... warm and dear Around each heart ... to soothe each tear. You bare slipped away ... as ocean sands
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2002
Bob Powers
Bob Powers was born in "Old" Kernville (the site now lies in the lakebed of Isabella Lake) on June 7, 1924. He was proud to be the fifth gen- eration to live in the Kern River Valley. He passed away at the Kern Valley Hos- pital on Sept. 11, 2002.
Bob was a cowboy, served in the U.S. Navy, and retired from the U.S. Forest Ser- vice. His passion for local history inspired him to au- thor nine books, which
chronicle the history of a large portion of Kern County. Bob loved life and lived it to the fullest. Every day was an adventure to him. He loved his Lord, his family, his many friends, cowboying and the Kern River Valley.
Bob leaves his wife of 51 years, Marge; children David and Vickey, Ken and Chris, Bob and Miki, Susie and Bill Williams. He was devoted to his 11 grandchildren- Jackie and husband Scott, Thomas, Daniel, Justin, Brian, Katie, Melissa, Kristen, Matt, Michael and Joseph.
His parents, Marvin and isabel Powers; two broth- ers, Marvin and Bill; and a son, Thomas, preceded him in death.
In lieu of flowers, dona- tions may be made to the Tree of Life at Kern Valley Hospital or Family Life Cen- ters Ministries.
Services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella on Sept. 21, 2002 at 2 p.m.
William James "Bill" Pickering
William J. "Bill" Pickering was born on July 19, 1918 in Edgewater, N.J. He was married to Marie G. Pickering on Dec. 21, 1947. He is preceded in death by his only daughter, Virginia Marie. Bill served in the Army for five years and spend most of his working days with Alcoa in Edgewater, N.J. He and Marie moved to Lake Isabella in 1982 to be close to their only grandson. Bill is survived by his wife, Marie; grandson Scott Lyttle and his wife, Courtney, of Bakersfield; granddaughter Cathi Stoy of Bakersfield; grand- daughter Vicki Licht and her husband Gary of Hunting- ton Beach; great-grandchil- dren Brandi and Andrew Stoy and Kristi and Mat- thew Licht; a great-great- grandson, Joshua Stoy; and nephews Robert Dandorf and wife Eileen of New Jersey and Warren Dandorf of Tennessee.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Martin Everett "Robbie" Robbins
Robbie Robbins was born in Bloomfield Township. Des Moines, lowa on April 6, 1922 and entered eternal rest at his home in Squirrel Valley on Sept. 12, 2002. He had suffered for many years with heart problems and diabe- tes.
He was preceded in death by his parents. William M. Robbins and S. Elizabeth Tavenner Robbins; and a brother, Lewis W. Robbins. He is survived by his wife, Marceile (Marcie) Robbins: two sons, Gary M. Robbins of Sylmar, Calif. and Tim E. Robbins of Burbank. Calif .; a granddaughter. Cristina R. Robbins of Burbank: sisters Eleanor L. Noe McMinnville, Ore .. and Selma M. Sheets and her husband James of Ottumwa, lowa; brother Richard R. Robbins and his wife JoAnn of Johnston, lowa; and many nieces, nephews and cous- ins in California and lowa.
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Robbie was raised in Des Moines before entering the U.S. Navy Oct. 8, 1942. He had his boot camp training in Great Lakes, Ill. before be- ing sent to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He was discharged Sent 28. 1945.
He and his wife made their home in Burbank for many years. In business for him- self, M&M Contracting Cor- poration, in the Los Angeles area as general contractor and cabinet maker. he did many remodels of teller lines for the Bank of America.
Robbie was a man of many talents and hobbies. He loved working with wood, making jewelry from his col- lection of rocks, hunting, fish- ing, hiking, and traveling in their motorhome. He retired, because of his heart condi- tion, to Squirrel Valley in 1980.
He was a lifetime member of the Good Sam Club (and was past president of the local chapter, the Kern Val- ley Rovers), a lifetime mem- ber of the National Rifleman's Association, a lifetime mem- ber of the local VFW, a char- ter and lifetime member and past president of the Foothill Gem and Mineral Society of La Canada, and a long stand- ing member of the carpen- ters union.
Services were held on Sept. 18, 2002 at the First United Methodist Church in Burbank with Rev. Larry Stamper officiating. Inter- ment followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills.
Arrangements were en- trusted to the care of Lake Isabella Funeral Home. a family owned funeral home.
John Matthews
Memorial services were held Sept. 17, 2002 at Kern River Valley Cemetery for John Matthews, who passed away on Sept. 9, 2002 at the age of 89.
Mr. Matthews was born March 13, 1913 in Lawrence, Mass. and moved to Califor- nia during the war. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 as a Military Policeman. He then settled in Glendale, Calif. and worked for Northrup.
After retiring, John moved to the Kern River Valley, where he enjoyed woodworking and gardening.
He is survived by his three nieces and theirfamilies, Emily and Howard Pomeroy, Patricia and John Fruin and Linus Ingle.
Arrangements were made with Valley Mortuary of Lake Isabella.
Jean Brawley
Jean Brawley passed away Sept. 16, 2002. She was 91 years old. Jean was born to Nora and J.W. Hervey in Joplin, Mo. on May 12, 1911.
She was preceded in death by her dear and loving hus- band, John L. Brawley. 10 brothers and two sisters.
Jean was a 25-year em- ployee of Pacific Telephone Company, and a member of the Moose Lodge and the Bodfish Beamers.
She is survived by her son, Jim Phillippi; two grandchil- dren, Lisa Hiemenz of Fallbrook and Lee Phillippi of San Diego; and step-grand- daughters Carol Sickafoose and Michelle Young.
Graveside services were held on Sept. 21, 2002 at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights.
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Benny Capdeville
Benny Capdeville was bom on May 1, 1925 in Port Hueneme, Calif. The son of Louis and Beatrice Capdeville. he was one of eight children. He passed away at Kern Val- ley Hospital on Sept. 14, 2002. Services were at the Highland Chapel United Methodist Church in Lake Isabella.
Benny was a truck driver, served in the U.S. Marines and retired from federal civil service at Point Mugu in 1977.
The family lived in Camarillo, Calif. for 25 years before moving to the Kern Valley in 1985. Benny was a member of the Lake Isabella Moose Lodge, a life member of the Disabled American Vet- erans and a member of High- land Chapel United Methodist Church.
Benny is survived by his wife of 51 years, Billie; and children Sally and Bert Keldgord, Jacque and Nate Blue, and Carol and Abby Palmer. His surviving grand- children are Kathleen and Steven Freeland, Jim and Rebeka Blue, Heather Keldgord, Preston Keldgord and Hannah Palmer. He is also survived by sisters Camilla Terry and Amber Noonan, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
His parents, Louis and Beatrice Capdeville; siblings Margaret Birri, Katherine Demok, Viola Capdeville, Louis Capdeville, Henry Capdeville and his grandson, Steven Palmer, preceded him in death.
Benny was the perfect ex- ample of a family man. We will all miss Benny's sense of hu- mor, his independence and his courage. We are proud of his fighting spint, which was shown so clearly against all of his health problems, and look forward to our reunion in Heaven.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Highland Chapel Methodist Church in Lake Isabella.
Services arranged by Val- ley Mortuary of Lake Isabella.
Oma Irene Fitzgerald
Graveside services were held on Sept. 19, 2002 at the Kem River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights for Oma Irene Fitzgerald, who passed away on Sept. 13. 2002 in Bakersfield.
Oma was born to Willie and Roxie Trent on July 16, 1911 in Dexter, Mo. She is survived by her daughter, Anna Marie Carrington; daughter Loretta Jean Donnelly: son William Bryon Reynolds; daughter Linda Espe; sister Imogene Terwilliger; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchil- dren.
Oma Irene Fitzgerald was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. Her tenac- ity and endurance through- out her illness was amazing. The love she had for her fam- ily. her strength and her will to live were the key source of her longevity. She will be deeply missed by all of us.
For additional service in- formation please contact Basham Funeral Care of Bakersfield at (661) 873-8200.
"Happy" Jack Watson
Happy Jack Watson was born in Bailey, Texas on Jan. 25, 1931 to Everett and Sally Watson. He entered into eter- nal rest on Aug. 15, 2002 in Bakersfield at the Bakersfield Heart Hospital.
He is survived by his wife and soul-mate of 18 years, Lorraine "Lorie" Watson of Lake Isabella; sons Gerald Wayne of North Long Beach, Calif., Happy Jack Watson and his wife Sharon of Lake Elsinore, Calif., and Gary Lynn Watson and his wife Anita of Downey, Calif .; stepsons Gary Harkey and his wife MariAnn of Lake Isabella, and Chuck Harkey and his wife Teresa of Mesa, Ariz .; stepdaughter Jackie Lynn Harkey of Snow- flake, Ariz .; special grandchil- dren Adam and Amanda Harkey of Lake Isabella; 10 other grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Happy Jack worked for Finn Industries as a machinist manufacturing boxes for 20 years, and lived here in the lake area for 11 years.
He was an avid golfer and pool player and loved to play in pool tournaments. His fa- vorite pastime was camping and fishing with the Harkey family. He was on the lake and river fishing as often as possible.
Happy Jack had many friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Services were held on Aug. 20, 2002 in the Rose Chapel of Lake Isabella Funeral Home Internment followed at the Kern River Valley Cem- etery in Wofford Heights.
Services were entrusted to the Lake Isabella Funeral Home. a family owned funeral home.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Esther M. Anderson
Esther M. Anderson was born in Quincy, Ill. on May 20, 1933. She passed away in her home in Ridgecrest on Sept. 12, 2002.
Esther had many experi- ences in her life when only God's grace kept her alive. When she was a girl growing up near Wilsall, Montana, she nearly died from the whooping cough. After a snowstorm trapped her and her mother in their home with little food, her mother had to kill the last chicken to make a broth to keep Esther alive.
Esther was always a hard worker and had to drop out of high school to help sup- port her family. It was a proud moment when in her early forties, she earned her GED and then started taking college classes.
She worked her way up through the ranks in the tele- phone business. She began as a receptionist, then a ser- vice representative, but look- ing for a challenge and higher pay, she learned the plant side of the telephone busi- ness, and retired as a test board-dispatcher-central of- fice worker. Many times she crossed the all-male gender line and proved that women were just as capable as men to work technical telephone positions.
Many people knew her for her musical ability. She pri- marily played guitar, violin, piano, organ, and accordion, but with her natural ear for music she could learn any instrument, including the banjo, five-string banjo, clari- net, and the saxophone. With many instruments she was self-taught.
In the early 1960s she played with Kern County musicians Chuck and George Laffoon, Emmett Miller, and Lucille and Tom Duke. They had some great jam sessions with Chuck on banjo, George on fiddle, Emmett on mandolin, Lucille on upright bass, and Tom on guitar.
Her. main goal, though, was to serve the Lord. Esther was blessed with a wonder- ful voice, and with Richard accompanying on guitar, they had a musical ministry wherever they lived, from Montana to Oregon, to Alaska, to California. They had a half-hour radio show in Montana, and performed on public television stations in Portland, Oregon, with the Lucky Mason Singers,
More recently, the Andersons attended Full Gospel Fellowship in Mt. Mesa, where many were blessed by their music. The Andersons have provided music at many churches in Ridgecrest, and went wher- ever they could offer their God-given talents.
In her love tor the Lord and desire to help others, she and Rich helped the fledgling Assembly of God in Trona. In one of their last performances earlier this year, the Andersons played at the dedication ceremony for the Trona Assembly of God. Many present have remarked on the beautiful songs and accompaniment.
Esther also loved to pro- vide music for the Inyokern and Ridgecrest Senior Cen- ters, until ill health prevented her from continuing.
Despite her full-time ca- reer, she still found time to cook wonderful meals, and holidays were always a spe- cial joy for her family. She was a devoted wife and mother.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Ander- son; her son, Allyn Amsk; stepsons Rich, Ed, and Jimmy Anderson; step- daughter Ruth Eyerly; many stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren; her nephews Kirby, Terry, and Dan Hoagland; and nieces Connie Jones and Jodi Hoagland.
Services were held at Calvary Assembly of God in Ridgecrest on Sept. 17, 2002.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2002
Harry E. Winham
Harry E. Winham was born July 7, 1946 in Mobile, Ala. He passed away Sept. 13, 2002. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary.
Harry was a retired Navy Sea Bee. During his military service he advanced to Petty Officer 1st Class and was awarded three good conduct medals, an M-16 sharp- shooter medal, a Battle E ribbon, a Sea Service De- ployment ribbon and a Navy Achievement Medal.
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