Obituaries
Wanda Cooper
Jan. 7, 1925 - April 27, 2009
Wanda J. (Pickle) Cooper passed away Monday April 27,2009. Wanda was born in Battle Creek Michigan on Jan. 7, 1925 to Mortimer O. and Marguerite D. (Whitney) Pickle. Wanda was a beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
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Raymond 'Ray' John Mabee
June 17, 1940 - April 11, 2009
Ray was born June 17, 1940 in Spokane, Wash. to H. Raymond and Irma Ida Mabee. He was raised in Spokane, as well. At the age of 19 he met the love of his life, Fern Elaine Barrett; they married on Aug. 5, 1960 and together they raised three children.
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Larry Wilson
May 31, 1941 - April 27, 2009
Larry Wayne Wilson, 67, passed April 27, 2009. Born May 31, 1941 in Council, Idaho to Wayne and Carrie Wilson. He enjoyed riding in new vehicles, country music, calling bingo and talking with his best friend Jason Ruckman at Cole Vocational Day Program. Larry had a sunny outlook on life. He lived in Chico, Ca before moving to Lake Isabella. His father preceded him in death. He is survived by his mother, Carrie Wilson of Lake Isabella, and sisters: Norma Wilson of Bakersfield, Toni Wilson of Weldon, Barbara Pierce and brother‑in‑law Randy Pierce of Redding, Ca. Niece, Jamie Mallory of Bodfish. Nephews, Jessie Balz and wife Carla of Canbrake, Ca, Johnny Mallory of Weldon, Richard Pierce and wife Shawna, Bob Pierce and wife Monette, all of Redding, Ca, and his favorite Aunt Clara Glascock of Nyssa, Oregon.
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Morris 'Moe' Pool
Nov. 9, 1926 - May 1, 2009
Morris Pool was born in Malvern, Ark. on Nov. 9, 1926. He passed away on Friday, May 1, 2009. He was born into a large family with 10 children. At the age of 20, he married the love of his life, Willie Stutts, on April 27, 1947, in Yuma, Ariz. They were blessed to enjoy 62 years of marriage together. He spent 21 years as a real estate broker in Yucaipa, Calif. He retired to Lake Isabella in 1981, where he became a member of the Highland Chapel United Methodist Church. His favorite hobbies included fishing, camping, and coaching Little League baseball and youth football. He loved teaching the youth the skills needed to play sports but more importantly the value of true sportsmanship. In fact he received a highly coveted award (The Colonel Parilla award) for being an outstanding role model for the youth of Yucaipa Little League baseball. He was an intelligent yet gentle man and when he spoke people listened.
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Claude Maynard Townsend
Sept. 17, 1942 - May 7, 2009
Claude Maynard Townsend, 66, of Onyx and formerly Pomona, Calif., died May 7, 2009, peacefully in his home. J.R., as he was known to most, was born in Orange County, Calif., to Claude and Flossie (Morris) Townsend. He was educated in Rosemead, Calif., and graduated from Rosemead High School.
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May B. Rose
May 3, 1924 - May 3, 2009
May was born May 3, 1924 in Mount Pleasant, Mich., to William & Sara (Sadie) Bywater, and peacefully passed away with her loving daughter Jackie at her side in Lake Havasu, Ariz. on her 85th birthday.
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Betty Jo Stromer
Aug. 18, 1929 - April 30, 2009Betty Jo Stromer, 79, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 30, 2009 at her home with family after a short bout with cancer. She will be greatly missed and always in our hearts. Betty Jo was born in Moore, Okla. on Aug. 18, 1929 as Betty Jo Whitson. In 1949 she married Laval Gene Stromer and they lived and raised their three children in the San Fernando area, lived in Arizona for a short time, then called Lake Isabella, Calif. home. Betty is survived by her husband, Laval; and three sons, Loren and his wife Lisa of Kingman, Ariz., Wayne and his wife Val of Sunland, Calif., and Rick and his wife Donna of Merritt Island, Fla.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Her family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice. Correspondence can be sent to Laval at 4004 Canal Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
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Judy Tarro
July 22, 1944 – May 7, 2009
Judy passed on after a lifetime struggle with scleroderma. She is the founder of sdworld.org and SD World email list. Through her work she provided steadfast support, good humor, and friendship. Judy thus paved the way for the founding of the nonprofit agency and resulting website, which is now 5,000 pages in 22 languages. Judy continued faithfully volunteering as an ISN Assistance News guide up until a few days before her death. She was a huge presence and leader in the precious online community; her fabulous spirit and her work will always be remembered and cherished. Judy's story of living with scleroderma is featured in the ISN's book, “Voices of Scleroderma”, Volume 3.
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Eric Brian "Rick" Erwin
July 29, 1959 - April 28, 2009Eric Brian “Rick” Erwin, son of Don and Ruth Erwin, of Squirrel Valley at Lake Isabella, was laid to rest May 4 at Greenlawn Southwest in Bakersfield with full military honors. Rick was born July 29, 1959 in Fresno to Donald Erwin and Christa Erwin Lawrence. He went to be with the Lord and his beloved daughter Melanie Renee on April 28, 2009.
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Melinda Jean Bue-Montgomery
May 27, 1955 - April 6, 2009
Our Melinda Jean was born in Brookline, Mass., on May 27, 1955 and has lived in California all her life. She received her education in the Garden Grove Unified School system and graduated from San Diego State College in 1977. She later obtained her teaching credential and had been teaching at Kernville Elementary School for the past 20 years. She fell in love with Kernville on her first visit there and has been very happy living in this area. She passed away suddenly in her Kernville home on Monday, April 6, 2009.
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Patricia Jean Cecelones
Oct. 3, 1942 - March 26, 2009
In Loving Memory
Patricia Jean Cecelones was born Oct. 3, 1942 to Mr. and Mrs. Wible of Missouri. At the age of five, the family moved to Reseda, Calif. Pat attended Reseda High School in the San Fernando Valley. She enjoyed bowling, softball, and playing cards, but more than anything else she loved shopping at garage sales and thrift stores.
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Joseph John Kass
March 11, 1922 – April 8, 2009
Joseph passed away early Wednesday morning in the I.C.U. of a hospital in Bakersfield, Calif. He is survived by his wife Claudia, son James, brother Paul, and three sisters, Theresa, Mary and Madonna.
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Thomas Joseph Mazziotti Jr. 'Tom'
June 27, 1930 - March 16, 2009
Thomas Joseph Mazziotti Jr. “Tom” was born June 27, 1930 in Los Angeles, Calif. and passed away at his cabin in River-kern on Monday March 16, 2009. He was 78.
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Nina Lucille Meyers
Oct. 28, 1927 - April 11, 2009
Our beloved mother, Nina Lucille Meyers, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on April 11, 2009. Nina is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fred, and two sons, Ricky and Paul. Nina was born on Oct. 28, 1927 in Evanston, Ill. and resided in Kernville for 23 years.
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Charle A. Westerman
Jan. 5, 1928 - April 18, 2009
Charle A. Westerman was born in Arkansas and died in Garden Gove, Calif., April 18, 2009, at his daughter Pat’s home. He lived in the valley for 28 years. He loved the valley and was an avid fisherman and camper. He is now in Heaven with his beloved wife, Nigel, and son, Terry.
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Robert Eugene Sandlin
Jan. 8, 1947 - April 14, 2009
Bob Sandlin was born in Hamilton, Ohio and passed away at his home in Wofford Heights, Calif. Bob has been a resident of our valley for the past 18 years. He enjoyed helping everyone and never knew a stranger. He was known as a kind heart and gentle spirit.
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Alfred Charles Aten
Sept. 30, 1926 - April 19, 2009
Alfred Charles Aten was born Sept. 30, 1926 and passed away at his Lake Isabella home on April 19, 2009. He was 82. Al is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Betty and his brother Larry. He is survived by six children, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
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Margret Ann Marshall
Oct. 1, 1940 - April 24, 2009
Margret Ann Marshall passed away at home peacefully in Weldon, Calif. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Marshall, her beloved children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A viewing for Margret will be held at Sierra Mortuary & Funeral Home on Friday, May 1, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. Graveside Funeral Services are scheduled to follow, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights, Calif. Margret was loved very much by her loving family and her very special friends. We will miss you. Services entrusted to Sierra Mortuary & Funeral Home.
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Rachel Stuart Mills
June 9, 1927 - April 27, 2009
Rachel Stuart Mills passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 at her home in Bakersfield, Calif. after a short bout with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and slipped away peacefully. Rachel was born June 9, 1927 to Walter Jackson and Josie Stuart in Fort Worth, Texas. She was the youngest of seven children. Rachel and her family moved to California in 1938 where Rachel attended Redondo High School. In 1945, she met her high school sweetheart and future husband, Ellis Mills. Ellis and Rachel eloped shortly after meeting and began their family consisting of two boys, Rae and Burt.
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