Search for celebrities on Ancestry.com!Bill Levitt
July 18, 1921 - Nov. 12, 2001
Bill “William” Levitt, 80, was born in San Mateo. Mr. Levitt attended grammar schools and graduated from high school in San Francisco. He attended the University of California, Berkeley, for two years.
Mr. Levitt marriage Georgia Felton in Roseville, in 1954.
He owned and operated his own company, Abby Pest Control, in San Mateo. He then worked for Saxe Realty Co. Inc. in San Mateo.
Mr. Levitt was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting. He also loved to play golf.
His wife of 47 years, Georgia Levitt of Paradise; son, Melvin Felton of Mesquite, Texas; grandson, Brody; one aunt and many nephews survives Mr. Levitt.
No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity.
Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico, is handling funeral arrangements.
Frank Munoz
April 27, 1915 - Nov. 12, 2001
Frank Lopez Munoz, 86, was born in Juarez, Mexico.
Mr. Munoz grew up in Arizona and came to Butte County 12 years ago to be near his family. He marriage his wife, Mercedes, in 1937. She preceded him in death in 1986.
Mr. Munoz was a self-employed painter for 50 years. He enjoyed his family, and liked to sing and play the guitar. He sang professionally in a trio in Arizona. Mr. Munoz had been a semi-pro boxer and played baseball and golf. He caddied at San Marcos Golf Club in Chandler, Arizona when he was younger.
His sons, Rudy Munoz and Frank Munoz Jr., of San Jose; daughters, Yolanda Clopton of San Jose, Virginia Wright, Martha Graybill and Gloria Ward of Paradise; brother, Alex Munoz of Mesa, Ariz., 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren survive him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Francisca Munoz, and his daughter, Bertha Mata.
Graveside services will be held at a later date at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, San Jose, Calif.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in Care of Sorensen’s Affordable Mortuary.
Ruth Baird-Kemp
July 5, 1918 - Nov. 11, 2001
Ruth Lois Baird-Kemp, 83, was a resident of Paradise since 1938. She was born in O’Neill, Neb., to Lester and Mary Ellen Wrede.
Mrs. Kemp received her education in Wyoming, and marriage Frank Baird in 1934. Together they had four children. She and her husband moved to Chico in 1938. Frank Baird died in 1951, and she then marriage Charles Kemp in 1960, and lived in Forest Ranch. Charles Kemp died in 1972.
She was a member of the Creative Arts Center and was instrumental in putting together art shows in Forest Ranch, Chico, Marysville and Oroville.
She began painting at an early age and won awards at county and state fairs while in grammar and high school. She came from a family of artists. Her grandmother was an oil painter and her mother was a teacher and painter of watercolors.
She won many blue ribbons for her fabric art at local and county fairs.
Mrs. Kemp is survived by her daughters, Beverly Guthrie of Paradise, Barbara Peters of Durham and Linda Crawford of Auburn; son, Willis Baird of Washington; brother, Jack Wrede; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday. Funeral services will immediately follow at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Hospice in care of Chapel of the Pines.
Alexandra Koman
Nov. 10, 2001 - Dec. 25, 1916
Alexandra P. Koman, 84, was born in Russia to Paula and Nadine Felitsin.
She was a real estate broker for 20 years operating her own real estate office.
Mr. and Mrs. Koman owned and operated Acres of Paradise Mobile Home Park in Paradise for 20 years, retiring five years ago.
Her husband, Igor P. Koman preceded her in death in 1999. She is survived by her son, Victor Koman of Huntington Beach; daughter, Irene Tryitt of Paradise; grandson, Justin Fishell of Paradise and granddaughter, Vanessa Koman of Huntington Beach.
Visitation will be on Saturday at 10 a.m., with services following at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. She will in inurned at Skyway Park Cemetery in Magalia.
Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements.
Pauline Martini
Aug. 27, 1907 - Nov. 9, 2001
Pauline E. Martini, was born in Jasper County, Ill., to John and Louise Engelbart. At two, the family moved to Thief River Falls, Minn. and attended Woodbury Business College in Chicago when she was 17.
Mrs. Martini marriage Lino T. Martini in 1935 in Chicago where they owned and ran a Italian restaurant. They moved to California in 1945.
She moved to Paradise at the age of 90.
She is survived by her daughter, Rose Frampton of Paradise; grandsons Rich Frampton of Denver, Colo.;and Doug Frampton of Newbury Park and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Rose Chapel on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial Celebration of her life will be held at the Paradise Alliance Church on Saturday, at 2 p.m. Final internment will be at Bellevue Masoleum, Ontario.
Memorial contributions may be made to charities of your choice, or to the music/tape ministry of Paradise Alliance Church.
Terry Revie
Aug. 11, 1959 - Nov. 12, 2001
Terry L. Revie, 42, was born in Burbank to Cedric and Ethelwyn Revie. He was raised and attended schools in Southern California. Mr. Revie marriage Carol Lester in Paradise on July 1, 1989. He was a former California Department of Forestry seasonal fire fighter and operated a portable lumber mill.
Mr. Revie enjoyed reading, hiking, the outdoors and spending time with his daughters.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Revie, of Orland; daughters, Erin and Shannon, both of Orland; sister, Sharon Thiercof of San Rafael; brothers; Paul Whitted of Redding and Richard Whitted of San Diego, and his father, Cedric Revie of Paradise.
Memorial services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the New Hope Fellowship Church at 7th and Normal streets in Chico.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Friends of the Library in Paradise.
Myrtle Ferguson
April 19, 1920 - Nov. 11, 2001
Myrtle Faye Ferguson, 81, was born in Waco, Texas to William and Myrtle Thrower.
Mrs. Ferguson was a self-employed salesperson for mobile homes for 18 years. She was a member of the Paradise Ladies Golf Club.
She enjoyed golfing, fishing, flying with her husband in their airplane and table games.
Her husband, Lloyd J. Ferguson of Paradise; son, Michael Ferguson of Paradise; three granddaughters; three great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters, and one sister, Billie Brown, of Dallas, Texas, survive her.
Services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary.
Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements.
William Marsh
Sept. 17, 1914 - Oct. 22, 2001
William O., “Bill,” Marsh, 87, of Poulsbo, Wash. and formerly of Magalia, died Oct. 22 in Poulsbo.
He was born September 17, 1914 in Pontotoc, Texas, to William and Mary Lou Marsh. He grew up in Texas, Arizona and Montana.
Mr. Marsh marriage his wife, Pat, in 1940 in Los Angeles. She preceded him in death in 1994.
Mr. Marsh served in the Navy for 30 years from 1934 to 1938 and from 1942 to 1966. He retired as a chief warrant officer. After his Navy career, he worked in private industry and in real estate.
He was a member of the Retired Officers Association, Fleet Reserve Association, Elks and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He enjoyed fishing, gardening and carpentry, as well as reading.
Survivors include his son, Bill; grandchildren, Kim of Bowie, Md., Amy of San Diego and Kris of Seattle; four great-grandchildren and extended family members including a niece.
Services are planned at a later date in Chico, where Mr. Marsh will be laid to rest with his wife.
Dorothy Allensworth
April 24, 1914 - Nov. 14, 2001
Dorothy Jones Allensworth, 87, was born in Warren, Ariz., to Charles and Alice May Wittig.
She marriage Benton Jones on Dec. 15, 1935 in Los Angeles and Norman Allensworth on Nov. 14, 1994 in Hayward.
Mrs. Allensworth was employed as a registered nurse in 1935 through 1938.
Survivors include her husband, Norman Allensworth of Hayward; daughter, Deanna Craig of Chico; son, Allan Jones of LaPine, Ore.; sister, Mary Alice Smith of San Jose; eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Benton Jones, brother, Charles Wittig and grandson, Jim Jones.
A graveside service will be held in her memory on Sunday at 2 p.m. in Pine Grove Cemetery in McArthur, Calif.
Memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Hospice, P.O. Box 2287, Paradise, CA 94967.
Rose Chapel Mortuary in Paradise in charge of the arrangements.
Alfred Magrisi
Aug. 28, 1923 - Nov. 14, 2001
Alfred H. Magrisi, 78, was born in Philadelphia, Penn., to Alfredo and Adalgisa Magrisi of Italy.
He served in the Army during World War II.
Mr. Magrisi worked in Hollywood for various films studios building sets and special effects for the movie industry for 18 years.
He was a member of Paradise Eagles Lodge 2960, and Local 44 Union of Woodworkers in North Hollywood.
Mr. Magrisi enjoyed working with his hands.
His wife of 40 years, Barbara; sons, Michael and Val; sisters, Florence of Las Vegas, Clara of Philadelphia and Marie, also of Philadelphia, and one brother, Michael Magrisi of New Jersey, survive him.
Memorial services will be held at the Eagles Lodge in Paradise on Saturday at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, one can donate to your favorite charity in his memory.
Private Interment will follow cremation at Chapel of the Pines.
Paradise Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home is handling funeral arrangements.
William Tressler
July 1, 1936 - Nov. 9, 2001
William L. Tressler, 65, was born in Akron, Ohio, to Homer and Florence Tressler.
Mr. Tressler served for two years in the United Sates Navy as corpsman, P.S.C. technician.
He attended the University of Arizona.
Mr. Tressler was marriage to Georgette Tressler for 26 years.
He retired after 30 years from law enforcement, as sheriff in Maricopa, Ariz., Orange and Butte Counties.
He was a member of the Arizona Masonic Lodge for 32 years, and a member of the Orange County Sheriff Association.
Mr. Tressler was an avid animal lover, enjoyed cooking and collecting books.
His wife, Georgette Tressler of Oroville; sons, Bill Jr. of Corona, Lance of Rocklin and Ryan of Oroville; daughters, Rhonda Turner of Chico and Jeanne Copeland of Riverside, and seven grandchildren survive him.
There are no services planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association and the Diabetes Association or the S.P.C.A.
Paradise Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home is handling funeral arrangements.
Albert Hedrick
Jan. 4, 1927 - Nov. 14, 2001
Albert F. “Bud” Hedrick, 74, was born in San Francisco to Albert and Sue Hedrick. He served in the Merchant Marine during World War II.
Mr. Hedrick was raised and attended schools in Burlingame. He marriage Margie Beal in Burlingame, on May 5, 1946.
Mr. Hedrick was a butcher for Stanford University and Stanford Hospital for over 20 years.
He was a member of the Evangelical Free Church in Paradise and the Ridge Runners Square Dance Club in Paradise.
He enjoyed traveling in his RV, helping people and spending time with his family.
Mr. Hedrick spent the majority of his life on the San Francisco Peninsula before moving to Paradise in 1984 from Woodside.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margie Hedrick of Paradise; son, Michael Hedrick of Vacaville; daughter, Nancy MacLachlan of Oroville; sisters Jean Kesler of Fresno and Georgia Parry of Modesto; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church, 5095 Pentz Road. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Paradise Hospice.
Funeral arrangements are being made through the Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico.
Orvel Rolfe
June 2, 1918 - Nov. 16, 2001
Orvel Rolfe, 83, was a member of Paradise Elks Lodge 2026. He enjoyed coaching Babe Ruth Leagues and women’s softball. He also enjoyed taking his grandchildren fishing and was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
He was born in Salt Lake City, to Henry and Ada Rolfe.
Mr. Rolfe served in the United State Coast Guard.
He marriage Florence Hoffman, on Oct. 30, 1937 in Oakland. She preceded him in death in March 2000.
Mr. Rolfe owned and operated his own trucking business for 45 years, retiring in 1974.
Mr. Rolfe His son, Thomas Rolfe of Paradise, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren survive him.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary. A funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday at the chapel with graveside services following at Paradise Cemetery.
Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling funeral arrangements.
Jack Breevaart
Jan. 21, 1936 - Nov. 15, 2001
Jack Breevaart, 65, was an agriculture mechanic for 24 years at California State University, Chico, until he retired in 1999.
He was born in Ashton, Iowa. Mr. Breevaart attended Ashton High School and the Teacher’s College in Nebraska. He was an avid car lover and enjoyed building and repairing cars.
He is survived by his wife, Reeny Breevaart of Magalia; mother, Christine Klein; sons, John of Citrus Heights; Joel, Joshua, Jacob, Jonathan, Josiah, Jadon Breevaart of Magalia, and David and Randy Cloid of Magalia; daughters, Carrie Giannan-drea of Lincoln and Rachel Breevaart of Magalia; sisters, Shirley Rappaport of Las Vegas, Beverly Cannon of Pahrump, Nev., Marjorie Shepardsonn of Santa Barbara and Charlotte Wilke of Duluth, Minn., and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, at 1 p.m. at Brusie Funeral Home in Chico.
Brusie Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Wava Campbell
Oct. 16, 1914 - Nov. 6, 2001
Wava Loyce Campbell, was a long-time member of Craig Memorial Church and the Paradise Genealogy Society. Mrs. Campbell had lived in Paradise Pines since her retirement from Lockheed in 1976.
She will be interned at Chico Memorial Mausoleum with her husband, Donald Campbell.
One daughter, Gloria Ellen Rafferty of San Jose, five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three nephews and one sister-in-law survive Mrs. Wava.
Jeanne Browne
June 17, 1922 - Nov. 16, 2001
Jeanne L. Browne, 79, wrote and published a book of letters pertaining to the gold rush entitled “The Restless Longing,” which was sold in local bookstores in Paradise during her retirement years in Magalia. Mrs. Browne also studied Ameri-can Indian history and culture.
She was a member of the Elks Wives in Paradise and Paradise Pines Owner’s Association.
Mrs. Browne was born in El Dorado, Kan., to Hutchison and Fern Cooper-Messner.
She was raised and attended schools in North Hollywood, and marriage Dr. Irving Browne in Las Vegas on Sept. 4,1948. She was a homemaker the majority of her life.
Mrs. Browne recently returned to Southern California to be closer to her children.
She traveled extensively and enjoyed cruises. She was an artist and enjoyed gardening and crafts.
Mrs. Browne is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dr. Irving Browne of Folsom; daughter, Shelly Lockovich of Placentia; sons, Ronald Mackintosh of New York and Walter Browne of Folsom; stepchildren, Charles Browne of San Francisco and Joyce Breslin of Los Angeles; brothers, Robert Messner of Oregon, William Messner Jr. of Riverside and Donald Messner of Corona; sister, Joanne Cluse of Perris; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Private family services were held.
Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico, handled funeral arrangements.
Ray Bruess
1909 - Nov. 5, 2001
Ray W. Bruess, 92, was a graduate of the University of Minnesota. He was an attorney for 50 years, primarily in Duluth, Minn., where he was a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church, a Past Master of Glen Avon Masonic Lodge No. 306 and active in Scottish Rite. The International Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay also awarded him an Honorary Legion of Honor degree.
Mr. Bruess enjoyed fishing and gardening.
He retired to Paradise in 1982 where he was a member of the First Christian Church and the Table Mountain Masonic Lodge No. 124.
Mr. Bruess and his wife Irene, moved to Spokane, Wash. In 1999 to be near family and specialized medical care.
His wife, Irene of Spokane; sons, Les Bruess of Spokane and Dr. Clint Bruess of Birmingham, Ala.; stepsons, Bill Deuel and Dick Martin of Mesa, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren survive him. His first wife, Gladys Bruess, preceded him in death in 1979.
Memorial services were held Nov. 17 in Spokane, Wash. Internment to follow at a later date in Duluth, Minn. Irene will continue to reside in Spokane.
Memorials may be made to the Shrine Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 2472, Spokane, Wash., 99201-2472
Vivian Bridgewater
March 25, 1922 - Nov. 18, 2001
Vivian M. Bridgewater, 79, was employed by the Taft Unified School District for 15 years.
She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God.
Mrs. Bridgewater was known for her love of friends and family, enjoyed making biscuits, cleaning clothes, and making meals.
Four children, two brothers, two sisters and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive her.
Services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. at the Pentecostal Church of God, 565 Pearson Road. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pentecostal Church of God Church building fund.
Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Frances Tompkins
Nov. 17, 1935 - Nov. 16, 2001
Frances J. Tompkins, 66, moved to Paradise one year ago from Ten-nessee.
She was born in Huntington, W. Va. to Ray-mond and Frances Napier.
She and her husband Allan, co-owned a car rental business for tourism in the Great Smokie Mountains.
Mrs. Tompkins enjoyed furniture restoration and refinishing, gardening, and was especially fond of roses.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Allan Tompkins of Paradise; father, Raymond Napier of Joshua Tree; sons, Allan R. of Vacaville and David J. of Maryville, Tenn.; daughter, Linda J. Pettenger of Paradise; brothers, Gene Napier of Tucson, Ariz., Ron Napier of Clovis and Andre Napier of Pennsylvania; sister, Janet Bohannon of Biggs and seven grandchildren.
There will be no services at her request.
Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Louise Overman
Feb. 24, 1909 - Nov. 17, 2001Louise D. Overman, 92, was a beautician for 15 years.
Mrs. Overman was born in Aztec, N.M. to Harry and Lena Dunning. Her husband, Robert Overman, preceded her in death in 1977.
Daughters, Katherine Paul of Bangor and Dorothy Overman of Dexter, Ore.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive her.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary.
Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements.
