Search for celebrities on Ancestry.com!Donnelly Walsh
Jan. 7, 1920 - Aug. 12, 2001
Donnelly Walsh helped build the Oroville Dam. He worked as a tunnel supervisor for Frasier Davis Construction. In 1974, he opened a restaurant in Stirling City.
Mr. Walsh, a Paradise resident since 1951, died Sunday at his home. He was 81. He was born in Monterey Park to William and Mabel Walsh.
Mr. Walsh served as a Marine Corps medic. He was instrumental in organizing the special education program at Ponderosa Elementary.
Mr. Walsh camped, went four-wheeling and traveled with his family. He liked working on his land cruiser and hanging out with his friends. He loved a good joke or story.
He is survived by two sons, Ward of Austin, Texas, and Mickey of Yuba City; two daughters, Donna Williams of Chico and Sherri Van Lawick of Paradise; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
His wife, Betty, preceded him in death in 1999. They were marriage Nov. 3, 1965 in Reno, Nev.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. tomorrow at Paradise Chapel of the Pines. He will be interred in Paradise Cemetery.
Austin Vaters
July 22, 1931 - Aug. 13, 2001
Austin Hayward Vaters fought in the 1st Division of the U.S. Marine Corps in Korea from 1950 to 1952.
For 19 years he was a supervisor for Matthews Conveyor, manufacturing conveyor belts.
An avid football and NASCAR racing fan, Mr. Vaters also enjoyed fishing and traveling.
On Monday, Mr. Vaters died in Paradise at age 70. He was born to Cecil and Faith Vaters in Everett, Mass.
He marriage Diane Vaters on Feb. 17, 1973, in Paradise. She survives him, as do two sons, Ken of Nevada City and Richard of Grass Valley; three stepdaughters, Diane Carey of Shingle Springs, Randi Bault of Reno, Nev., and Donna Comer of Red Bluff; a brother, Robert of Peculia, Mo.; a sister, Phyllis Packard of San Marcus; and five grandchildren.
Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. today at Chapel of the Pines. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. tomorrow in Paradise Cemetery.
Marilyn Miller
Jan. 19, 1937 - Aug. 14, 2001
Marilyn Ruby Miller, a Magalia resident since 1989, was last employed as assistant cook for Feather River Hospital for the past five years.
She was raised as a Lutheran. A widow, Mrs. Miller loved all animals, especially dogs. She also enjoyed quilting and making dolls. Excellent at cooking, she also made it her hobby.
Mrs. Miller died Tuesday at Feather River Hospital at age 64. She was born to Gordon and Ruth Pentz in Minneapolis.
She leaves two sons, Michael Dunlap of Folsom and Kenneth Dunlap of Montague; a daughter, Cindy Gilbride of Fort Jones; three stepsons, Lance, Richie and Randy Miller, all of Southern California; her mother, Ruth Pentz of Magalia; a brother, Dennis Pentz of Morgan Hill; and five grandchildren. One brother, Norman, died before her.
Memorial services will be held tomorrow at Paradise Lutheran Church. Call the church or Paradise Chapel of the Pines for the time. She will be inurned in Loma Linda Cemetery.
Donald Crum
March 27, 1956 - Aug. 13, 2001
Donald Eugene Crum, 45, died Monday. A Modesto resident for 35 years, he worked as a janitor. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Crum of Modesto; a sister, Jani Medeiros of Covington, Wash.; and his best friend, Mona.
A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. today at Paradise Cemetery.
Richard Weber
8/16/2001
Richard C. Weber served in Korea from 1954 to 1956. He returned home and began working as a structural draftsman for North Valley Iron Works in 1957. Then he left to go into business for himself.
Mr. Weber died Aug. 8 in his Magalia home. He was 67. In West Allis, Wis., he was born to Henry and Lorraine Weber. He marriage Stephanie Gitto in Milwaukee, Wis., on Nov. 30, 1957.
He was an avid golfer, cook and traveler. He attended St. Thomas More Church and was a member of Knights of Columbus and Paradise Pines Golf Club.
Besides his wife, Stephanie, and his mother, Lorraine, he is survived by a daughter, Deborah Cabanatuan of Milwaukee; two sons, Keven of Las Vegas and Todd of Chico; three brothers, Donald, Gerald and David of Wisconsin; two sisters, Jackie Kezman of Wisconsin and Karen Bashaw of Wisonsin.
A memorial mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Thomas More.
Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Contributions may be made to the St. Thomas More School Adopt a Student Fund.
Laura Oeschger-Baker
April 5, 1956 - Aug. 13, 2001
Laura Louise Oeschger-Baker, 45, loved motorcycle riding with her husband, but died Monday in a motorcycle accident on the Midway.
Mrs. Baker was born in San Jose, where she was raised and attended school. She moved to Paradise in the early 1990s, and recently moved to Chico.
Mrs. Baker worked at Chico Creek Care and Rehabili-tation Convalescent Hospital for 10 years.
She marriage John Baker on June 16, 2001, at the Honey Run Bridge in Chico.
Mrs. Baker enjoyed making gifts and crafts, gardening and spending time with her family. She was a vintner and the founder of Wineo Company. She was artistic, creative and loved riding with her husband on their Harley- Davidson.
She is survived by her husband, John Baker; sons Gavin Hales of Hawaii, and Robin Hales of Chico; daughter Lacy Morek of Chico; brothers Ian Oeschger of Half Moon Bay, and David Oeschger of Santa Clara; sisters Jean Oeschger of Sunnyvale, and Sarah Oeschger of Campbell; granddaughter Julie Oeschger of Hawaii; and stepson Travis Baker of Chico.
A memorial service for Mrs. Baker will be held at 10 a.m. today at Calvary Chapel in Chico, 1888 Springfield Dr.
Donations can be made to the Lacy Morek Fund, c/o Barbara Favella 620 Miller Avenue, Chico, 95928.
The Chico branch of the Neptune Society of Northern California is handling arrangements.
Phyllis Gakle
Feb. 17, 1920 - Aug. 12, 2001
Phyllis Flossie Alice Gakle’s travels led her on many adventures.
She loved globe-trotting by cruise ships, and also traveled extensively throughout the United States.
Mrs. Gakle grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and marriage John Gakle in 1939. During the war, she worked for Douglas Aircraft as a riveter and then for Pillsbury Company for a few years.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from California State University, Long Beach in 1970. Mrs. Gakle was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, T.OP.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), P.T.A., Good Sam’s Travel Club, Mutual Young Women’s Association and was also a den mother for Boy Scouts of America.
She loved singing and participating in choirs and choral groups. She did oil and water color painting, enjoyed square dancing, boating and water skiing. Mrs. Gakle also loved to visit and be with her family.
Mrs. Gakle died on Sunday in her Paradise home.
She is survived by her husband, John Gakle of Paradise; son, Kirk Gakle of Lakewood; daughters, Cheri Miller of Dietrich, Idaho, Kathie McArthur of Sandy, Utah, and Laura Eastman of Manti, Utah; brothers, Joe Lawrence of Coos Bay, Ore., and Elwyn Lawrence of Sunnyvale; sisters, Bessie Wiggins of Dixon, and Marie Laughlin of Olivehurst; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many, many nephews and nieces.
A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. today at The Church of Latter-day Saints, 1275 Bille Rd. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Bellevue Cemetary in Ontario. A visitation will also be held at 3 p.m. in the church’s Relief Society Room.
Sorensen’s Affordable Mortuaries is handling arrangements.
Daryl Phillips
July 27, 1954 - Aug. 9, 2001
Money was Donald K. Nolte’s speciality. He was an accountant, a controller and a treasurer for Engineers Limited Pipeline of San Francisco. He also worked in finance while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Mr. Nolte was born in Iowa in 1910, where he later graduated from Iowa State College. He enjoyed world travel, gardening, the stock market and sports. Mr. Nolte was a member of the Davis Methodist Church, Free and Accepted Masons of California, the B.P.O.E, Ridge Runners Square Dance Club, Sons in Retirement, Paradise Symphony Society and the Paradise Community Concert Association.
Mr. Nolte died Sunday at age 90.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Doris Nolte; nephews Bob Nolte of Los Altos, Tom Nolte of Edwards, Jim Nolte of Modesto, and John Nolte of Lodi; and many more relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, at the Davis Methodist Church, 1620 Anderson Road, Davis.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital of Sacramento or the Davis Methodist Church Building Fund.
Daryl C. Phillips was able to say that he fulfilled his lifelong dream.
An avid baseball fan, he could name players and statistics from throughout baseball history. His dream came true when the “Dream Foundation” sent him to do an interview with Los Angeles Dodgers’ announcer Vin Scully.
He was born in Huntington Park in 1954, and worked as a computer repairman for Unisys Corp. for 10 years. Mr. Phillips also did remodeling and construction for Carmichael Oaks and Oak Knoll retirement homes.
He accepted Jesus as his personal savior in 1980, and traveled the U.S. in the years that followed. He loved the outdoors, the big trees in Paradise and visiting with the seniors at the retirement homes. On his last birthday, they sent him a birthday card with 35 loving signatures.
Mr. Phillips died on Aug. 9 at age 47.
His father, James Phillips, preceded him in death in 1989.
He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Sheryl and Jim Watson of Incline Village, Nev.; nephew Jimmy of Incline Village, Nev.; and paternal grandfather Calvin J. Phillips of Paradise.
Memorial services were held Saturday at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Paradise Hospice and Home Care.
Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Louise Doyle
January 9, 1910 - August 15, 2001
Louise E. Doyle loved gardening and entertaining her friends at her home in Paradise.
She was employed as a domestic worker for 15 years for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Danford in Redwood City, and was a graduate of the Los Angeles Catering School. She also had her own business in Claremont and Ontario.
Mrs. Doyle was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, and was very active in church. She also taught one of the adult ladies’ classes.
Mrs. Doyle died Wednesday at age 91.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Joseph M. Doyle and seven sisters.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Clinton of Paradise; grandchildren Rory York of Alabama, Joanna Raynor of Oklahoma, and Kimberly Prado-Page of Nevada; and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Paradise Cemetery. A visitation will be held between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday at Rose Chapel Mortuary.
Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Pearl Franke
July 4, 1909 - August 8, 2001
Pearl Franke may have been born on America’s Independence Day, but it wasn’t until she moved to the U.S that her birthday gained a second meaning.
Mrs. Franke was born in Russia in 1909 to Zurak and Liza Yagnatinskaya. Her first husband, Charles Haines Comfort, was the founded the Paradise Post in 1945.
She marriage her second husband, Willard Franke, in 1950 in Washoe County, Nev.
Mrs. Franke worked for Tike Decious Ford in Chico as office manager for many years, and was very active in the Republican Party’s “inner circle.” She also enjoyed traveling with her husband.
Mrs. Franke died Aug. 8 at age 90.
She is survived by her husband, Willard Franke of Paradise; and sister Tanya Hollenbeck of Toledo, Ohio.
Cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines Cemetery and Inurnment.
Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling arrangements.
Lydia Sanchez
September 10, 1924 - August 10, 2001
Lydia E. Sanchez, a resident of Paradise for 20 years, worked as a surgical technician and a nurse’s aide. She also worked for Southern Pacific and the U.S. Army.
She was a member of Elks Wives, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Railroad.
She was always amusing her friends with her sense of humor. She liked to dance and to play slot machines.
Mrs. Sanchez died Friday in Paradise. She was 76. In Mercer, Wis., she was born to August and Monica Peter. She graduated from Mercer High School.
She is survived by her husband, Manuel Sanchez; two daughters, Rita Sanchez of Paradise and Barbara Castro of Pacifica; a son, Albert Sanchez of Fremont; eight brothers; a sister; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A service was held Tuesday at the Senior Center. Her Burial will be private.
Contributions in Mrs. Sanchez’s memory may be given to the Parkinson’s Disease Association or the Diabetes Association.
Daryl Phillips
July 27, 1954 - Aug. 9, 2001
Daryl C. Phillips was able to say that he fulfilled his lifelong dream.
An avid baseball fan, he could name players and statistics from throughout baseball history. His dream came true when the “Dream Foundation” sent him to do an interview with Los Angeles Dodgers’ announcer Vin Scully.
He was born in Huntington Park in 1954, and worked as a computer repairman for Unisys Corp. for 10 years. Mr. Phillips also did remodeling and construction for Carmichael Oaks and Oak Knoll retirement homes.
He accepted Jesus as his personal savior in 1980, and traveled the U.S. in the years that followed. He loved the outdoors, the big trees in Paradise and visiting with the seniors at the retirement homes. On his last birthday, they sent him a birthday card with 35 loving signatures.
Mr. Phillips died on Aug. 9 at age 47.
His father, James Phillips, preceded him in death in 1989.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Janis and Sam Tulumello of Paradise; sister and brother-in-law, Sheryl and Jim Watson of Incline Village, Nev.; nephew Jimmy of Incline Village, Nev.; and paternal grandfather Calvin J. Phillips of Paradise.
Memorial services were held Aug. 11, at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Paradise Hospice and Home Care.
Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Phyllis Gakle
Feb. 17, 1920 - Aug. 12, 2001
Phyllis Flossie Alice Gakle’s travels led her on many adventures.
She loved globe-trotting by cruise ships, and also traveled extensively throughout the United States.
Mrs. Gakle grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and marriage John Gakle in 1939. During the war, she worked for Douglas Aircraft as a riveter and then for Pillsbury Company for a few years.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from California State University, Long Beach in 1970. Mrs. Gakle was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, T.OP.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), P.T.A., Good Sam’s Travel Club, Mutual Young Women’s Association and was also a den mother for Boy Scouts of America.
She loved singing and participating in choirs and choral groups.
She did oil and water color painting, enjoyed square dancing, boating and water skiing. Mrs. Gakle also loved to visit and be with her family.
Mrs. Gakle died on Aug. 12 in her Paradise home.
She is survived by her husband, John Gakle of Paradise; son, Kirk Gakle of Lakewood; daughters, Cheri Miller of Dietrich, Idaho, Kathie McArthur of Sandy, Utah, and Laura Eastman of Manti, Utah; brothers, Joe Lawrence of Coos Bay, Ore., and Elwyn Lawrence of Sunnyvale; sisters, Bessie Wiggins of Dixon, and Marie Laughlin of Olivehurst; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many, many nephews and nieces.
A funeral service was held Saturday at the Church of Latter-day Saints, 1275 Bille Rd. Graveside services were held Monday at Bellevue Cemetary in Ontario.
Sorensen’s Affordable Mortuaries is handling arrangements.
Donald Nolte
Oct. 11, 1910 - Aug. 12, 2001
Money was Donald K. Nolte’s speciality. He was an accountant, a controller and a treasurer for Engineers Limited Pipeline of San Francisco. He also worked in finance while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Mr. Nolte was born in Iowa in 1910, where he later graduated from Iowa State College. He enjoyed world travel, gardening, the stock market and sports. Mr. Nolte was a member of the Davis Methodist Church, Free and Accepted Masons of California, the B.P.O.E, Ridge Runners Square Dance Club, Sons in Retirement, Paradise Symphony Society and the Paradise Community Concert Association.
Mr. Nolte died Sunday at age 90.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Doris Nolte; nephews Bob Nolte of Los Altos, Tom Nolte of Edwards, Jim Nolte of Modesto, and John Nolte of Lodi; and many more relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, at the Davis Methodist Church, 1620 Anderson Road, Davis.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital of Sacramento or the Davis Methodist Church Building Fund.
Robert Green
March 19, 1921 - Aug. 14, 2001
A Seventh-day Adventist pastor for 28 years, Robert Green died on Aug. 14 in Oroville. He was 80.
Born in Colorado to John and Mable Green, Mr. Green had 14 years of education.
He worked as a pastor for the Seventh-day Adventist of Paradise, the Upper Ridge Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Golden Feather Seventh-day Adventist Church.
A community welfare director, he was also involved with church service.
Mr. Green is survived by his wife, Evelyn. The couple had been marriage since Christmas of 1961.
The family has requested no services be held at this time.
Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling the arrangements.
