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2/22/2001
Irene Russo enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Mrs. Russo, 92, died Sunday at SunBridge Care Center in Paradise.
She was born and raised in San Jose, where she attended schools. In 1929, she marriage Pasquale Russo in San Jose. He died in 1995.
She was a homemaker the majority of life.
Her survivors include a daughter, Marlene Russo of San Jose; a son, Donald Russo of San Jose; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. tomorrow at Paradise Cemetery. Rev. Brendan McKeefry will officiate. The Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico branch, is handling the arrangements.
Francis Mahoney Jr.
2/22/2001
Francis Mahoney Jr. worked 28 years at Lockheed Satellite as an engineer. He moved to Paradise from San Jose four years ago.
Mr. Mahoney died Monday in Paradise at age 66.
He was born to Francis and Margaret Mahoney in Philadelphia. In Greenfield, on April 20, 1968, he marriage Kathleen Atwater, who survives him.
Also surviving him are two daughters, Maureen Long of Sacramento and Gail Koboi of Pleasanton; a sister, Mary Corini of Pennsylvania; and seven grandchildren.
No services are planned. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is performing the cremation. He will be privately inurned by his family.
Iva McCollum
2/24/2001
Iva D. McCollom was always the life of the party.
Her daughter said she could always chase away the gloom.
While living in Paradise, she belonged to the Kitchen Klatterers and the Gleaners.
Mrs. McCollom died Wednesday at Sierra Sunrise in Chico. She was born in Geary, Blaine County, Okla., the daughter of John Thomas and Mary Bessie Gartman Smith.
She was the 10th of 13 children.
She marriage Robert Cecil (Bob) McCollom on Aug. 15, 1927. They had eight children and adopted one grandson.
She moved to Butte County in 1972 and was widowed in 1974. All her siblings predeceased her.
She was also predeceased by three children; two sons, Lyndal Ray, who died in infancy, and George Wesley, and a daughter, Vera Shirly Lambeth.
Her survivors include daughters, Flora Mae Gimbel of Paradise, Arrie Zona Hunt of Magalia, Betty June Sapp of Spokane, Wash.; sons, Johnny R. of Paradise, James Edward, address unknown, and Robert Ray of Oklahoma; 26 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-granchildren.
Internment and servoices will be at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Whittier Monday 9 a.m. A memorial service will be held at Bushmann LDS Chapel Wednesday 1 p.m.
William Hanawalt
2/24/2001
William Forrest Hana-walt enjoyed old steam engine trains.
He rode one whenever possible.
He also loved to read, hike and camp.
Early in his life, Mr. Hanawalt worked for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
He also worked at the Los Angeles Fire Department. For a time, he was a commercial fisherman. For 30 years, he was self-employed in yacht maintenance.
Mr. Hanawalt, a resident of Paradise for 23 years, died Tuesday at age 89.
He was born to William and Irene Hanawalt in Cincinnati. In Los Angeles, on Oct. 27, 1940, he marriage Marion Bean, who survives him.
Also surviving him are a son, Steve of Paradise; a daughter, Susan Hudock of Truckee; a sister, Shirley Best of Riverside; and six grandchildren.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date.
He was cremated at Paradise Chapel of the Pines. Inurnment will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to Valley Ridge Hospice in care of Chapel of the Pines.
Lowell Pryor
2/24/2001
Lowell Dean Pryor owned and operated Antique Designs, an antique store and furniture restoration business in Diamond Springs.
Mr. Pryor died from cancer Feb. 17 at age 55.
He was born to Henry and Susan Pryor in Texas.
The family moved to California in 1946 and lived in Willows until 1955. Then he moved to the Marysville/Yuba City area.
He graduated from Yuba City High in 1964 and attended Yuba College until he joined the Air Force in 1968.
After his discharge in 1972, he attended California State University, Sacramento, for two years.
He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in interior design.
He moved to Paradise after his father’s death in 1997.
He attended the Paradise Ridge Southern Baptist Church.
He was the church’s landscaper and house and grounds keeper.
He also sang in the choir and was the chef for church banquets.
His survivors remember his sense of humor and his love of nature.
Besides his mother, Susan of Paradise, Mr. Pryor is survived by three brothers, Eldon of Yuba City, Zane of Henderson, Nev., and Darrell of Boron; a sister, June Chance of Sacramento; six nephews; two grand-nephews; and two grandnieces.
A service for Mr. Pryor will be held 1:30 p.m. today at Paradise Ridge Southern Baptist Church.
Herbert Woods
2/27/2001
Herbert T. Woods II enjoyed digging for gold in a mine he owned.
He also invested, played cards and traveled back East to spend time with family and friends.
For 35 years, he owned and operated a Chevron service station.
Mr. Woods died Sunday at Oak Knoll. He was 88. Twenty-five years ago, he moved to Paradise from Mountain View, where he was born.
His parents were Inez and Herbert Woods I.
Mr. Woods served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
He was a member of the Palo Alto Elks Lodge. In 1987, he was baptized into the Baptist Church.
He was a very active member of the First Baptist Church in Paradise.
Surviving him are a son, Herbert T. Woods III of Pioneer; four step-sons, all with the last name Cooper, Jim of Paradise, Jack of Citrus Heights, Ron of San Jose and Gary of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; two daughters, Virginia Coffee and Linda O’Brian, both of Carmel; a brother, Leslie Groshong of Springfield, Ore.; five grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one special friend, Marnette Rose of Paradise.
His brother Thorton and sister Billie Seal died before him.
A service will be held 1 p.m. tomorrow at Rose Chapel Mortuary.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Rose Chapel Mortuary.
Mr. Woods will be interred in Paradise Cemetery.
Catherine Wolf
2/27/2001
Catherine E. Wolf’s biggest goal in life was to make sure her family came to know Jesus Christ and for her family to get along together.
She attended The Salvation Army and helped with music ministry to care facilities for the elderly.
Mrs. Wolf, a Magalia resident, died Saturday at Sierra Sunrise Care Center. She was 80.
In Wilton, N.D., she was born to Matt and Anna Elichuk.
Her husband, John Wolf, died in 1995. They were business partners in a lathe and stucco company.
She enjoyed Bible reading, gardening, shopping and traveling by motorhome. She attended the First Assembly of God in Paradise.
Her survivors include two daughters, Marlys Preston and Sherry Barnes of Paradise; a sister, Donna Cross of San Luis Obispo; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were a sister, Tillie Holt of San Martin; and a brother, Peter Elichuk of Wilton, N.D.
A service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Paradise Chapel of the Pines.
Visitation will be at the conclusion of the service. She will be interred in Stirling City Cemetery.
Daniel Ledo
2/27/2001
Daniel T. Ledo served in the U.S. Air Force as a sergeant during the Korean War.
He retired after 30 years as a loom operator in the textile industry in Massachusetts.
Mr. Ledo liked working with electronics, watching nature films and walking.
Mr. Ledo died Wednesday at Feather River Hospital.
The Paradise resident was 70.
He was born to Joseph and Caroline Ledo in Fall Rivers, Mass.
Surviving him are two daughters, Donna Baer of Magalia and Linda Siudzinski of San Jose; a son, Dennis of Rhode Island; and a sister, Irondina Tavares of Massachusetts.
Friends gathered yesterday at Aloha Skyway. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements.
He will be interred in San Joaquin National Cemetery, where his family will hold private services.
Keith Bergstrom
3/1/2001
Keith Daurin Bergstrom served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. After the war, he lived in Yucca Valley, where he raised his family and owned and operated Keith’s Septic Tank Service.
In 1968, he moved to Anchorage, Alaska, and worked at Kathy ‘O Estates as a mobile home salesman.
While in Alaska, he loved to take his boys hunting and fishing.
He then moved to Paradise and on Jan. 7, 1984, he marriage Beverly Owens. He worked for Beich Mobile Homes in Chico.
Mr. Bergstrom died Sunday at a Paradise convalescent hospital. He was 72.
In Redondo Beach, he was born to Anna Belle and Jesse Bergstrom.
He attended Neighborhood Church and was currently attending Butte Bible Fellowship.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly; five sons, Alan of Oroville, Steve of Washington, Jeff of Barstow and Arn and Russ, both of Oregon; a step-son, Rick Owens of Magalia; a step-daughter, Deanna Andersen of Minnesota; five sisters, Sharon Nicholas of Yucca Valley, Phyllis Underwood of Reno, Nev., Joyce Baker of Rochester, Pa., and Linda Krein of Fair Oaks; many grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held noon tomorrow at Butte Bible Fellowship in Chico. He will be buried
at Paradise Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or to the Butte Bible Fellowship Memorial Fund in care of Newton-Bracewell Cremation & Funeral Service of Magalia.
Elaine Gorman
3/1/2001
Elaine Marie Gorman was born and raised in Pittsburg and spent the majority of her life in the East Bay before moving to Paradise in 1998.
She was active at the Calvary Church in Magalia and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of the Nile.
Mrs. Gorman died Feb. 11 at Feather River Hospital. She was 82. Her parents were Herman and Rosina Affolter. Her husband, Gilbert, died in 1995.
Surviving her are a son, Robbie Gorman of Paradise; a daughter, Nancy Claget of San Jose; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Chapel in Magalia.
Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico branch, is handling the arrangements.
Alvin Dexter
3/1/2001
Alvin Dexter worked more than 40 years as the owner and operator of A1’s Automo-tive Machine Shop. He enjoyed gardening, playing pool and playing the accordion.
Mr. Dexter died Friday. The Paradise resident was 81.
In Leola, S.D., he was born to Bela and Cecil Dexter. On Dec. 19, 1941, he marriage Faye Erickson in Hazelton, N.D.
He was a member of the Paradise Moose Lodge. Besides his wife, Faye, he is survived by a son, Alvin of Paradise; two daughters, Ramona Trahan of Henderson, Nev., and Linda Tamborski of San Mateo; a sister, Ardith Collins of Roseburg, Ore.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
No services are planned.
Anthony Dutra
3/1/2001
Anthony Patrick Dutra worked 15 years as a supervisor for a San Jose steel company before retiring. He enjo-yed hunting and fishing.
Mr. Dutra died Sunday in his Magalia home. He was 84.
He was born in the Bay Area.
In 1937, he marriage Dolores Rose in Los Gatos. Mr. Dutra was a member of the Mechanic Automotive Union, Local No. 1101, and the Portuguese Lodge in San Jose.
Besides his wife, Dolores, he is survived by two sons Delos of Gilroy and Marcus of Aromas; three daughters, Nadine DellaBitta of Gilroy, Beverly Dutra of Yreka and Nancy Silvera of Magalia; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. tomorrow in the Paradise Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to noon tomorrow at Paradise Chapel of the Pines Mortuary.
Mary Mackelprang
3/3/2001
Mary Mackelprang, born a pioneer of spirit, was happiest with her hands in the soil or reading a good book. Her nurturing and caring manner allowed her to raise 5 devoted children and also be custodian to her dog Muffin, beloved and constant companion for the last 16 years. Marys personal style was always earmarked by her honesty and integrity.
She is survived by her 5 children Peggy Casey and spouse Mike of Kelso Washington, Connie Matthews and husband Lary of Boise, Idaho, Terry Riddle of Sparks, Nevada, Joy Archer of Paradise and Chris Mitchell of Los Angeles, 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her brothers Tren Jones of Moses Lake, Washington and Alma Jones of Paraowan, Utah also survive her. She was predeceased by her husbands Cluff Riddle and Dean Mackelprang, also her sister Valois and brother Mitch.
Early in the century Mary, daughter of Alma And Sylvia Jones of Cedar City, Utah began her life on a modest farm at the edge of town. Here, she learned the value of hard work, helping to keep things going and cleaning the houses of relatives for a quarter a day. She loved dancing, socializing and had the sparkle in her personality that drew people to her. She spent the early years as a waitress at Bullocks in downtown Cedar City, then moved to Los Angeles with husband Dean in the early 50’s. There she settled in to raise her family which had now grown to 5. After her nest was empty, Dean and Mary moved to Paradise and retired for nearly 2 decades. Dean passed on a few years later and now Mary has been called home to embrace those who have gone before her. Mary will be missed by many.
Private memorial service to be held at L.D.S. Chapel, Monday, March 5th at 11AM. Donations to Hospice in lieu of flowers.
Geraldine Hamma-Spencer
3/3/2001
During a snowstorm on Feb. 9, the family of Geraldine Hamma-Spencer made the trek to a family plot at Paradise Cemetery to inurn Mrs. Spencer’s ashes.
Born in Chico and raised in Paradise, Mrs. Spencer was the only child of Clarence and Margaret Hamma, who owned I.G. Hamma Merchantile, located at Black Olive Drive and Pearson Road. The store was founded by Mrs. Spencer’s grandparents, Irwin G. and Margaret Hamma in 1920.
As a young woman, Mrs. Spencer was employed by University of Pacific as a executive secretary , where she met and marriage Harold J. Spencer in 1952.
They settled in Paradise and raised four children. Later Mrs. Spencer returned to Stockton, where she lived until her death at age 70.
Her survivors include her sons, Chris of Locke, Calif., Kurt of Santa Fe, N.M., and Harold of Boise, Idaho; daughters, Kathleen Spies of Stockton and Rhonda McLemore of Modesto; and five grandchildren.
Remembrances in her name can be made to the Gold Nugget Museum.
Edithe Smith
3/3/2001
Edithe Faye Smith was one of the thousands of women who labored in factories while our GI’s were off fighting World War II.
Born in Alabama to Dixie and Jonah Keith, she moved to Texas at a young age, where she later worked for Kaiser as a welder.
After the war, she settled in Florida, where she owned a flower shop. She then lived in Guam for awhile, before moving to San Jose, where she met her husband, Ben H. Smith.
They were marriage Dec. 21, 1973, and moved to Magalia. After returning to the Bay Area for several years, they retired to Paradise in 1988.
Mrs. Smith was an artist, specializing in oil paintings, as well as a creative seamstress.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Richard of San Jose; two daughters, Geri Williamson of Fallbrook and Jolene Smothermon of Wildomar; a brother, Ralph Keith of New Mexico; two sisters, Dorothy Williamson and Aree Tidwell, both of Texas; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son, Anthony. Funeral services were held Feb. 25 at Magalia Community Church. She was buried
at Skyway Memorial Park in Magalia.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation in care of Newton-Bracewell Cremation and Funeral Service of Magalia, which is handling arrangements.
Helen Humphreys
3/3/2001
Helen Humphreys, 92, moved to Paradise 29 years ago from Sunnyvale. Born in Academy, S.D., she was the daughter of Henry and Alvina Dimick.
She enjoyed being a homemaker, gardening and spending time with her family. Mrs. Humphreys was a member of Paradise United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Olson.
Her survivors include her sons, Mel Olson of Folsom and James Olson of Mountain View; a daughter, Sharon Nelson of Paradise; three grandchildren: Michelle Knowles, Steven Nelson and Brenda Howell; and many great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions in her name can be made to Cypress Acres Activity Fund, 1633 Cypress Lane, Paradise, 95969.
Private family services will be held in Los Gatos and she will be buried
in Los Gatos Memorial Park. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling local arrangements.
Edith Hall
3/3/2001
Former Paradise resident Edith Marian Hall spent much of her life serving in a variety of Chris-tian youth and mission programs. Wherever she lived, she taught Good News Clubs and Jo Clubs in her home and served her churches as Sunday school teacher, deaconess, missionary supporter, organist/pianist, choir member, prayer partner, and organizer of many dinners and banquets.
While living in Paradise and Chico from 1948 to 1980, she attended Magalia Community Church and Calvary Baptist Church in Paradise and Grace Baptist and Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Chico.Mrs. Hall was born in her family’s prairie home near Burns, Wyo., to Lewis and Charline (Button) Lyon.
She graduated from Burns schools and attended normal school, when the need to care for her mother interrupted her goal of becoming a school teacher.
She marriage Sidney C. Hall on Oct. 23, 1937, in Denver.
Her husband was a United Airlines employee and the family moved around the country before coming to Butte County.
In 1980, the couple moved to Juneau, Alaska, where Mr. Hall died in 1992.
Mrs. Hall then moved to Eugene, Ore., to be near her daughter and then to Corvallis in 1996, where she lived until her death.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis T. Lyon of Burns, Wyo. She is survived by her sons, S. Carlton Jr. of Kihei, Maui, and Donald of Springdale, Utah; a daughter, Carolyn (Baxter) Miller of Corvallis, Ore.; brother Donald D. Lyons of Cheyenne, Wyo.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held yesterday at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Eugene.
She will be buried
next to her husband. Memorial contributions can be sent to Emmanuel Community Ministries, c/o Northwest Hills Baptist Church, 3300 NW Walnut, Corvallis, Ore., 97330.
Barbara Kinesmith
3/6/2001
A former nurse at Feather River Hospital, Barbara Kinesmith cherished raising her children: two sons, Duke of Lodi and John of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; and two daughters, Donna K. Barnhardt of Concord, N.C. and J. Christine Hopper of Paradise.
Born in Santa Barbara, she was the daughter of George and Blanche Beyer.
Mrs. Kinesmith lived in Paradise since 1965. She worked as a registered nurse for 20 years.
All of her children survive her.
At her request, no services will be held.
Rose Chapel Mortuary will handle the arrangements.
Clarence Hubbard
3/6/2001
Clarence Raymond Hubbard, a 20-year resident of Magalia, sold home air-filtering systems.
He was born in Illinois, the son of Gobel and Minnie Hubbard.
Mr. Hubbard never married.
He is survived by a brother, Eugene of Kansas.
No services are planned. Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements. Inurnment will be private.
Bill Schorch
3/6/2001
William Wesley Schorch spent many hours creating beautiful gardens. After retiring from carpentry in 1970, Mr. Schorch wanted to live in Paradise, enjoying the outdoors he loved.
Mr. Schorch died Saturday at age 90.
He was born in Kanopolis, Kan., and moved to San Anselmo when he was 19.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Grange in Magalia. For many years he lent his voice to the harmonies of the Singing Sirs.
Anna Schorch, his wife of 60 years, survives him.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. today at Rose Chapel Mortuary. Viewing will start at noon.
He will be buried
tomorrow in Tamalpais Cemetery in San Rafael.
Katherine Schwabenland
3/6/2001
Katherine Leadora Schwab-enland worked at Continental Nut Co. in Chico.
Mrs. Schwabenland died Friday at Paradise Health Care. She was 76.
In Sumerton, Ariz., she was born to A.J. and Sylvia McDonald.
On Nov. 6, 1968, she marriage A. Richard Schwabenland in Reno, Nev.
He survives her, as do a son, Monty Sands of Visalia; a step-son, Tom Schwabenland of Paradise; two step-daughters, Lori Gibbons of Leona Valley and Deana Gibbons of Paradise; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; and a dear friend, Leslie Saita.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. today at Paradise Chapel of the Pines. Donations may be made to the Diabetes Association in care of Chapel of the Pines. She will be privately buried
in Paradise Cemetery.
Marian Scholz
3/6/2001
Marian Bernice Scholz of Paradise had a great love for music. She played the violin and enjo-yed dancing with her husband, George. They marriage on July 10, 1956, in Reno, Nev.
For 10 years, Mrs. Scholz worked for Santa Clara County as a clerical supervisor in the social services department.
Mrs. Scholz, 82, died Thursday at a Paradise convalescent hospital.
She was born in Woodstock, Ill., to Anna and Edward Martin.
While living in Watsonville, she attended the Methodist Church.
Her survivors include a son, Craig of Magalia; a daughter, Monica Johnson; a sister, Claribel Furgeson of Greeley, Colo.; and four grandchildren. Her husband, George, died before her.
Memorial services were held Monday at Newton Bracewell of Chico.
She will be interred at Pajaro Valley Public Cemetery in Watsonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Fund in care of Newton-Bracewell Cremation and Funeral Service of Magalia.
Irving Huneven
3/8/2001
Irving Wilbur Huneven grew up in Meriden, Conn., and in 1923, he came to California in a Model T Ford to settle in Altadena.
His parents were Harry and Edith Huneven.
He graduated from John Muir Technical High School. From 1930 to 1932, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
He moved to Butte County 30 years ago and marriage Shirley Sait in 1983.
For 65 years, he worked for Electrician’s Union. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
He fished, camped and enjoyed the outdoors. He filled many pages with his poems.
Mr. Huneven died Saturday. The Chico resident was 87.
His survivors include his wife, Shirley; three daughters, Jeanine Huneven of Texas, Desiree Martin of Paradise and Virginia Seely of Dallas; a step-son, Jerald Sait of Dallas; two brothers, Arthur of Ojai and Wesley of Ventura; two grandchildren; and two nieces.
Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Monday at the Paradise Church of Religious Science.
Sorensen’s Affordable Mortuaries is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community House, Paradise, or the Community Outreach Program of the Church of Religious Science in care of Sorensen’s
Donald Reed
3/8/2001
While working 30 years for the U.S. Postal Service, Donald Lamar Reed graduated from California State University, Chico, in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree in English.
He also served 26 years in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Naval Reserves, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer.
Mr. Reed died Monday, surrounded by his family, in his Magalia home.
He was 66.
He was born in Reading, Pa., to William and Lillian Reed.
He and his family moved to Shelby, Ohio, where he attended high school.
He enjoyed fishing, boating and working on cars.
He was a past president of NARFE, Chico chapter, and was a dedicated volunteer for community causes.
He is survived by two sons, James of Chico and William of Brookings, Ore.; a daughter, Katherine Martin of Campbell; a brother, Larry of San Jose; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home.
He will be buried
next to his parents in Stirling City Cemetery.
Bill Fisher
3/8/2001
During the 1940s, Willard “Bill” Newton Fisher worked at the shipyards in Long Beach. Later, he owned Fisher Electrical Contracting. A Paradise resident, he was a member of the Rod and Gun Club, Elks Lodge No. 2026 and SIRS.
Mr. Fisher, 85, died Tuesday at Cypress Acres Convalescent Hospital.
He was born in Oklahoma City to Glenn and Blanche Merrill Fisher.
He attended South Gate High School in South Gate and attended Gome College.
From 1934 to 1935, he was in the California Conservation Corps, fighting fires and working in the infirmary. He moved to Paradise from Culver City in 1976.
He enjoyed camping, fishing and target shooting.
In Las Vegas, on June 1, 1967, he marriage Velma, who survives him. He also leaves three sons, Terry and Kent, both of Santa Clarita; a stepdaughter, Susan Seats of Oakdale; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A son, Brent, and a stepson, Robert Hethcot, died before Mr. Fisher.
A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday in Paradise Cemetery. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Guide Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box 3950, San Rafael, 94912
