Search for celebrities on Ancestry.com!Harry Davenport
5/29/2001
Harry Lee Davenport was born to William and Wilhelma Davenport in Hollville. He was marriage to his wife, Rozella on Sept. 25, 1944, in Greenville.
Mr. Davenport was an aircraft inspector for Hughes Air Craft.
He worked there for 30 years before retiring.
Mr. Davenport was also a member of the Hawthorne Elks Lodge. In 1980, he relocated to Paradise.
He enjoyed gardening and building model planes.
On May 18, Mr. Davenport died at the age of 86.
In addition to his wife, Rozella, who still resides in Paradise, he is survived by two daughters, Sylvia Franke of Southern California and Darlene Watson of Paradise; a son, Harry Lee Davenport Jr. of Paradise; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
There will be a visitation at 9 a.m. and a service at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Chapel of the Pines.
A private Burial service will take place at the Greenville Cemetery on Wednesday. Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Bonnie Stevens
5/29/2001
Bonnie Stevens cherished her nieces and nephews and the children she watched over. She was also an animal lover. Ms. Stevens was born to George and Betty Lou Stevens in Sacramento.
She died Monday at the age of 34. Ms. Stevens is survived by her fiance, Noah Peterson; three brothers, Bill of Paradise, Bob of Reno, Nev., and Bryan of Fallon, Nev.; two sisters, Mary Covin and Angela Smith, both of Paradise; and a very large extended family.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family of Bonnie Stevens, c/o Bryan Stevens, P.O. Box 3096, Paradise. Services will be held at a later date.
Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling all arrangements.
Marvin Anderson
5/29/2001
Although Marvin Robert Anderson owned three businesses in his lifetime, it was raising catfish, biking in Bidwell Park and spending time with his family that he loved.
He was born in Whitewater, Colo. to Robert and Ola Anderson.
After moving several times with his family, Mr. Anderson enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for four years.
On June 3, 1950, Mr. Anderson marriage Joy Barrett, and they moved to Southern Oregon, where he worked in a sawmill as a log cutting contractor.
In 1971, they moved to Paradise and Mr. Anderson started an underground construction business with his sons, clearing driveways and pads for mobile homes, eventually installing septic tanks.
The business blossomed into Anderson Brothers Corp., and grew to include AB Self Storage in Chico and Owen Septic Service in Los Molinos.
Mr. Anderson was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Butte County Country Club and the Building Industry Association.
He also donated a lot of time helping to build the dome at the Neighborhood Church in Chico.
Mr. Anderson died on May 23 at age 73.
Surviving him are his wife, Joy of Forest Ranch; three sons, Stephen of Bozeman, Mo., David of Paradise and Randy of Chico; two daughters, Darlene Tuman of Oroville and Marva Hawes of Chico; brother Lawrence of Mexico; five sisters, Dorothy Cox of Paradise, Nataline Sandoval of Yucca Valley, Maxine Grosse of Nehalem, Ore., Geraldine Larson of Red Bluff and Caroline Dixon of Grants Pass, Ore.; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service for Mr. Anderson will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Grace Brethren Church.
A private Burial will take place at the Chico Cemetery with military honors provided by the VFW.
Memorial donations may be made to the Grace Brethren Church c/o Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home, which is handling the arrangements.
Raymond Lamb
5/29/2001
With just one semester left before graduating from California State Univ-ersity, Chico, Raymond John Lamb, 42, died Friday in his Magalia home of natural causes.
Mr. Lamb was born in Los Angeles to John and Rosaline Lamb, and moved to Chico in 1976, where he attended CSUC, and began a career as a computer technician and consultant.
While in the computer field, he continued his education at both Butte College and CSUC.
Mr. Lamb enjoyed camping, golfing, biking and fishing.
Survivors include his mother, Rosaline Lamb of Chico; and brothers Rick of Willow Creek and Bob of San Jacinto.
A memorial mass for Mr. Lamb will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at Our Divine Savior Catholic Church in Chico. A reception will follow the memorial mass in the church fellowship hall.
Inurnment will take place next to his father at Chico Memorial Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Divine Savior Catholic Church Memorial Fund c/o Newton-Bracewell Cremation and Funeral Service of Magalia.
Sharon Stratton
5/29/2001
Sharon M. Stratton of Paradise decorated the lives of those who knew her.
A homemaker for 44 years, Mrs. Stratton loved gardening, quilting and singing.
She was an avid decorator. Heralded by family as “The Queen of Everything,” Mrs. Stratton was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to James and June MeKenna on Aug. 11, 1939.
She marriage Ronald A. Stratton in 1957 in Whittier.
A member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church and 30-year resident of Paradise, Mrs. Stratton died at the age of 61 from natural causes.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald; mother, June Arnold of Paradise; son, Ryan M. Stratton of Paradise; daughters Julie Krueger of Yuba City and Jennifer Blickle of Rocklin; sister Jill Lawson of Stillwater, Minn.; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Paradise.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Oroville Rescue Mission, 4250 Lincoln Blvd., Oroville, CA 95466.
Glen Sutherlin
5/29/2001
Glen M. Sutherlin was thought to be the kindest and gentlest man his family ever knew. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and also liked fishing, camping and watching all kinds of sports.
Mr. Sutherlin was born in Decataur, Iowa, to Roy and Nellie Sutherlin.
He marriage Judy Pettus on March 5, 1938, in Fullerton, and worked as a truck driver for 40 years.
Mr. Sutherlin, 85, died on May 22 of natural causes.
Survivors include his wife, Judy of Paradise; daughters Sandee Young of Seattle, Wash., and Sue Fox of Helendale; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Mr. Sutherlin was preceeded in death by his two sons, David and Gary.
Memorial services were held May 23 at Paradise Evangelical Free Church.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Brusie Funeral Home handled the funeral arrangements.
William Flaugher
5/31/2001
William E. Flaugher volunteered for service in the U.S. Marines the day after Christmas in 1941- just one day after turning 17.
Mr. Flaugher served with the 4th Marine Division on the Johnson and Marshall Islands in the South Pacific, and was in the 5th Amphibious Corps during the battle of Eniwetok until he was discharged in 1945. During the Korean War, he was a shiploading supervisor at the Port Chicago Naval Weapons Station. Mr. Flaughter went on to work as a supervisor in the refractories field with Interspace in Pittsburg, Salt Lake City, Utah and Spokane, Wash. In 1973, he became Plant Manager of the General Refractories Plant in Warren, Ohio and retired in 1982 before moving to Magalia. He died of natural causes at age 76 on Monday-Memorial Day.
Mr. Flaugher enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, boating and researching family genealogy. He was a member of the Paradise Genealogical Society, UCT and the Loyal Order of Moose.
Mr. Flaugher is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margaret; son Arvid Lee Flaugher of Spokane, Wash.; daughter Jill Kammerer of Oakley; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A gathering of friends will be held at the Flaugher home at 1 p.m. Sunday. Cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines, inurnment will be private. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Upper Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 73, Magalia, CA, 95954.
Barbara Johnson
5/31/2001
Barbara L. Johnson will be remembered for her giving heart. She was the co-owner of Skyway Auto Wreckers in Paradise alongside her husband, Learoy Johnson, for 28 years.
Mrs. Johnson enjoyed bingo, trips to Reno, Nev. and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was born to Charles and Christine Clark in Hoquiam, Wash., where she grew up and attended school. Mrs. Johnson marriage Mr. Johnson in Seattle, Wash. in 1953, and they lived in Paradise for 28 years. She died on Wednesday at age 69.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband Learoy; sons Michael of Paradise and Dale of Magalia; daughter Debbie Teter of Shingle Springs; brother Floyd Clark of Fremont; and eight grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Gold Nugget Museum Picnic Grounds in Paradise.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gold Nugget Museum, 502 Pearson Road, Paradise, CA 95969. Neptune Society is handling the arrangements.
Sue Mapes
5/31/2001
Sue Mullins Mapes donated much of her spare time to volunteering. Though she was a long-time resident of Paradise, she volunteered in Sacramento in both hospice care and at the sheriff’s department.
Ms. Mapes graduated from Paradise High School in 1962 and worked in banking for Bank of America. She enjoyed playing softball and bowling. Ms. Mapes died of cancer at age 56 in her home.
She is survived be her parents, John and Josephine Tenet; daughters Shelley Amthor of Minnesota and Aimee Mapes of Louisiana; sister Sandy Lawrence; and granddaughters Breana Amthor and Mariah Amthor of Minnesota. Ms. Mapes was preceded in death by her father, Dick Mullins; and brothers Dennis Mullins and Carl Clayton.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Mount Vernon Memorial Park in Fair Oaks. Memorial contributions can be made to the Paradise Hospice, 1295 Billie Road, Paradise, CA 95969. Rose Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Helen Fennell
5/31/2001
Helen Fennell was marriage for 57 years to the late John J. Fennell. They were marriage in 1938 in Brooklyn, N.Y., where Mrs. Fennell was also born. A resident of Paradise for 15 years, she died in her home Tuesday of natural causes at age 82. Mrs. Fennell is survived by her three sons, Raymond of Paradise, John of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Robert of New Jersey; daughter Valerie Ginter of South Lake Tahoe; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A direct Burial will be held at 1:45 p.m. Monday at the San Joaquin National Cemetery. Rose Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Shawn Kittleson
5/31/2001
Shawn Kittleson loved sharing all he had with others. He trusted everyone and constantly looked for the good in people.
Mr. Kittleson was born in Martinez to Larry and Sherry Ann Kittleson. He was a unique individual and worked as an artist, who also loved wearing his own jewelry.
In his spare time, Mr. Kittleson enjoyed working on old cars and motorcycles, spending time with his daughter, swimming and bicycle riding. He died on May 22 at age 35.
Surviving him are his wife, Ramona Kittleson of Chico; daughter Corina; two brothers, Shane of Magalia and Larry of El Sobrante; sister Michelle Porter of Chico; three nephews; and three nieces. A funeral service for Mr. Kittleson was held Saturday at the Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home. A private Burial took place at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home, which also handled the funeral arrangements.
Charles White
5/31/2001
Even at the age of 86, Charles Eldon White still loved to chase his grandson around the cherry tree in the backyard.
Mr. White was born in Eskridge, Kan. to Victor and Florence White. He marriage Barbara Jean Stryker on March 10, 1963, and worked for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach for 35 years before retiring to Paradise. Mr. White enjoyed spending time with his family, walking his dog “Daisy” and playing with his grandchildren.
He died on May 24 of natural causes at his home in Paradise.
He is survived by his two daughters, Cynthia Ann Kurtz of Paradise and Christine Robbins of Paradise; five grandchildren; and three nieces.
Memorial services are being planned at a later date. A private cremation took place at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary and the inurnment will also be private.
William Williams
5/31/2001
William R. Williams was a salesman at Montgomery Wards for 27 years. He died of natural causes Saturday in Paradise at age 94.
Mr. Williams is survived by his sons Kenneth of Folsom and Robert of Paradise; daughter Faith McGuire of Reno, Nev.; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. William’s family has requested that there will be no funeral services at this time. Arrangements are being handled by Rose Chapel Mortuary.
Lillian Evans
5/31/2001
Lillian G. Evans loved feeding birds, gardening, crocheting, reading and playing cards.
“Nannie” was born in Correctionville, Iowa, and took up residence in Paradise where she worked as a nurse’s aide at a convalescent hospital for 15 years.
Ms. Evans died of natural causes at age 87.
Surviving her is her daughter Patricia Saunders of Paradise; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her grandson Terry Saunders.
Ms. Evans’ family has requested that there be no funeral services at this time. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Marjory Nielsen
5/31/2001
Marjory D. Nielsen received a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics from Colorado State University in 1940. She marriage Eric Nielsen on Oct. 12, 1940, in Fort Collins, Colo. She taught school in California, New Mexico, Colorado, Nebraska and Montana. She retired to Paradise and moved to Prescott in 1991.
Mrs. Nielsen, 83, died May 9 in Prescott. She was born in Denver to Harold and Edith (McKee) Decker.
Mrs. Nielsen was a member of the Episcopal Church, where she taught Sunday school and volunteered in many ways.
She was a member of the American Association of University Women, Delta Gamma, Order of Eastern Star and other Masonic-related organizations. She held many local and state offices in these various organizations.
She enjoyed sewing, playing bridge, cooking, making crafts and gardening, especially planting roses and beautifying areas where she lived.
She lived her last three years at Prescott Samaritan Village nursing home, and people there knew her as someone who always had a smile for everyone. Mrs. Nielsen was proudest of her family and their endeavors.
Surviving her are two daughters, Karen Lamb of Prescott and Adele of Durango, Colo.; two sons, Eric of Corona del Mar and Kent of Bozeman, Mont.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Her husband of 50 years preceded her in death in 1990.
Memorial services were held at Prescott Samaritan Village, with Pastor Wally Cole officiating.
The family suggests memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to Prescott Samaritan Village, Special Activities Fund, 1030 Scott Drive, Prescott, AZ, 86301, or Prescott Parks and Recreation to buy rose hedges in honor of Mrs. Nielsen, 125 N. Arizona, Prescott, AZ, 86301.
Memory Chapel helped the family with arrangements.
