Born: 08-23-1974 Visitation: Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud
Died: 12-12-2009 Service: Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud
Funeral services will be on Monday, December 21, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the
Daniel Funeral Home Chapel in St. Cloud for Huan T. Tran, 35, of St. Cloud
died Dec. 12, 2009 in the Sierras Mt. in Calf. while sleeping. Reverend
Richard Leisen will officiate. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery.
Family and friends may call after 10:00 a.m. until time of service on Monday
at the funeral home in St. Cloud.

He was in Big Pine working on a microwave telescope named PolarBear for his
physics research. Huan was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the US when
he was 7 months old. Huan was the valedictorian at Tech High, class of
1992. He earned his bachelor degree from SCSU in 1996 and his PhD from
Princeton NJ in 2002. He was currently working at the Unv. of Berkeley Calf.

Huan was deeply passionate in his field of experimental physics expanding
the world understanding of the cosmic universes origin. His pioneering
research helped develop the instruments used to measure and decode the
beginning of time. Huan has traveled the world around from the deserts of
New Mexico to the mountain tops of the Chilean Andes chasing his thirst of
knowledge.

Huan was also an accomplished photographer with his images capturing
perspectives as innovative as his research. He believed that good photos
told good stories and his pictures reflected this. He was also a hobbyist of
R/C planes and helicopters. He loved to build and fly these machines even
though it usually meant days of construction for seconds in the air.
Huan was a devout son, brother and role model to his entire family. Huan is
survived by his parents Huy and Nhung of St. Cloud. He was the second
youngest of four brothers and two sisters, Oanh, Hoang, Hai, Yen and Long.
Huan was also an uncle to seven nephews and three nieces.
Copyright 2006, Daniel Funeral Home 1010 N 2nd Street, St. Cloud, MN 56303 800-358-3313

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Barbara Bremmer-Price, July 28, 1936 January 2, 2010

Barbara Bremmer-Price passed away at the age of 73 on Saturday, January 2, 2010, in Stockton, California, due to congestive heart failure.
Barbara Amy Bisler was born on July 28, 1936, in San Francisco, California, and grew up there with siblings Paul, Larry, Robert and Mary. Barbaras mother, Doris, was a Registered Nurse and had relocated to Lone Pine from San Francisco, accepting a position at Southern Inyo Hospitals surgical center in 1964. At the time, Barbara was working at the Bank of America in San Francisco and struggling as an artist. She decided to accompany Doris to Lone Pine with her son Nicholas Anthony Sherman (Nick), and Barbara became a waitress at the Sportsman Caf where she met Robert (Bob) Bremmer. They formed a family expanding by one soon after with the birth of their daughter, Mary Louise Bremmer, in 1966.
No stranger to hard work, Barbara continued to wait tables, but she and Bob also had several entrepreneurial ventures over the next 17 years including a feed store, Mobil gas stations, and an Arabian horse breeding facility. In 1980, Bob successfully ran for County Supervisor and Barbara continued to work the graveyard shift at Lautens coffee shop. She cemented many close relationships there with a wide variety of people including rowdy cowboys after the bars closed and locals who just couldnt sleep, providing an open ear and sometimes personal counsel (whether they wanted it or not) to Deputies on the graveyard shift who stopped in for coffee. Of course, the Volunteer Fire Department and ambulance crew was a sure visit too after a late night run.
Barbara was close to many in Lone Pine and the Owens Valley. She volunteered enormous hours of her personal time for efforts to make Lone Pine a tourist destination and bring the community together with fun events that made residents happy. The rodeo grounds were utilized extensively with horse shows and gymkhanas that she organized. She led the local horse group and served as the Community Leader for the 4-H program for almost two decades, as well as being involved with the Lone Pine Saddle Club and horse organizations in Bishop over the years. She organized countless Christmas and Easter parades, golf tournaments, Halloween carnivals and Lilac Festivals. The Lilac Festival was a week-long event that included an Easter egg hunt, pet shows, donkey polo, donkey baseball, a parade, a queen contest and other fun things for the community to be involved with. She rescued numerous cats that were scheduled to be put to sleep and provided warm barns and afternoon buffets at their remote Lubken Canyon residence. Bob was not happy about having so many cats, so she had them delivered while Bob wasnt home. When Bob would ask where all the cats were coming from, she would answer with very wide eyes, Bob, I have no idea where theyre coming from. Bob and Barbara were together until Bobs death in 1988.
In the following years, Barbara quit waitressing and went to work for the County of Inyo (Public Works and Sheriffs Departments). She married Richard Price in 1990, but a heart attack caused his death shortly thereafter in 1994. She continued to organize events in her new working environment that brought people together in the workplace (potlucks, short gambling jaunts, Easter banquets and golf tournaments).
In 2002, Barbara retired and moved to Stockton to be closer to her son, Nick and his family. She resided at an assisted living facility where she rekindled her passion for art but also organized poker games. Although often bound to a scooter and an oxygen tank for mobility, she was in the process of planning a group cruise to Mexico the week of her passing.
Barbara is survived by her brothers, Paul, Larry and Robert Bisler, her sister, Mary Louise Houser. Her son, Nick Sherman and Son-in-law Ted Defriese, her daughter, Mary Louise Bremmer-Pritchard, Son-in-law Don Pritchard and her granddaughter, Candace Amy Pritchard.
Funeral services will be held for Barbara Bremmer-Price, on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 10 a.m. at the Catholic Church in Lone Pine. A graveside service at the Mt. Whitney cemetery and reception at the Mt. Whitney Golf Course will follow. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the attention of Betty Humphrey, Inyo County Sheriffs Department, PO Drawer S, Independence CA 93526. Note Animal Shelter Facility on the memo line.

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28-year-old Matthew Charles Rasmussen of Bishop died January 21st in San Diego. A celebration of life will take place Saturday, January 30th at 2pm at the Tri County Fairgrounds Home Ec. building.

Matthew, also known as “Raz”, grew up in Bishop and graduated from Bishop High School in 2000. His family said he loved life and lived it to the fullest everyday. They said Matthew enjoyed his friends and family, loved music, animals, poker and tattoos.

Family said Matt will be remembered by his sparkling eyes, sweet beaming smile and gentle spirit.

Matthew Rasmussen is survived by his parents, David and Barbara Rasmussen of Bishop. His grandmother, Jean Rasmussen of Big Pine. Sister Christine Caillier (Calyer) and her husband Dale. Sister Tammie Chirrick (Shareick) and her husband Darrin of Big Pine and many other relatives.

Again, a celebration of life for Matthew Rasmussen – Saturday, January 30th, 2pm at the Tri County Fairgrounds Home Ec. Building.

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Evelyn Frances Taylor, a long-time resident of the Eastern Sierra, has died at the age of 93.

Her family said Evelyn came to Inyo County when she was 19. She worked as a waitress at Glacier Lodge and helped with food for the Partridge family at their pack station on Big Pine Creek where she met her future husband, Albert Davis. They later moved to Bishop where Albert became a caretaker for California Electric Power Co. which later became Southern California Edison.

It was a pioneer’s life with snowshoeing to town. They lived at most of the plants on Bishop Creek and moved to Rush Creek Power Plant on the June Lake Loop in 1946. They raised four children there.

Evelyn loved what the Eastern Sierra offered – fishing, hunting, raising animals. She held offices in the Eastern Star and Rebecca Lodges and the PTA. Evelyn and Albert retired to Big Pine. Evelyn remarried twice. Evelyn lived her last years in assisted living in Gardnerville and Carson City.

Evelyn Taylor is survived by her three daughters, Frances, Shirley and Mary Jane, plus Bill Davis and many other relatives.

A grave side service for Evelyn will be held at Mono Lake Cemetery, Saturday, January 30th at 11 am, followed by a memorial service and reception at the Big Pine Methodist Church at 3pm. Donations in Evelyn’s memory may be made to the National Federation of the Blind of CA or the American Heart Association.

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Gwen Judd used to keep people in Bishop in line on their parking habits, and she spread good cheer in the process. Gwen died January 20th at Northern Inyo Hospital at the age of 81.

Gwen was a familiar site, with her chalk stick and her parking enforcement vehicle, buzzing around town. Somehow when she wrote a ticket and left it on the windshield, it didn’t seem so bad since she was so good-humored.

Gwen’s family said she moved to Bishop in 1958, raised her children and then went to work for the Bishop Police Department as a crossing guard and then as the parking enforcement officer. They said she loved her job and retired after 28 years.

Gwen also served 9 years on the Bishop Park Commission and 4 years on the city planning Commission. She was vice-president and then president of Jr. Woman’s Club and she was a leader in 4-H.

She cared about others and made sure candy for Halloween went to businesses, kids, senior centers and the hospital. Christmas was the same story.

Her family said Gwen never met a stranger and with her quick wit, contagious laugh and smile she had many loyal friends. She is survived by two daughters and one son and many other relatives. Funeral services for Gwen are Friday, January 29th, at 1pm at Brune Mortuary Chapel.

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A celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday May 8 at Isaac Walton Park in Bishop for Gary Allen Nickell who died Wednesday April 28 in Carson City, Nevada. He was 58.
The celebration will begin at 4:00p.m. and will include a service and a potluck gathering of family and friends. The family asks that guests bring a favorite food in a disposable dish to this casual celebration as Gary is honored and remembered. The service will be officiated by Pastor Rusty McKinley. ???
Gary was born August 14, 1951 to Charles and Florene Nickell in Glendale California. He served in the United States Air Force from 1971-1975 and moved to the Eastern Sierra in 1986 after marrying his loving wife Reet in 1985. The couple recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at their favorite spot, Rossis Steak and Spaghetti restaurant in Big Pine in March. Gary has two daughters, Laura Jurgens of Maryville, Tennessee and Alix Ellis of Bishop. Gary loved the Sierra and was a dedicated employee of The Inyo Register newspaper publication, as Sports Editor as well as several other distinctive positions, for more than 20 years. More recently, he focused his writing and photography talents as the Mule Days Souvenir Program Chairperson.
According to family, he loved this beautiful valley and settled in Big Pine with an adventurous heart. Gary enjoyed 4-wheeling, visits to Death Valley, traveling with his wife, Reet and watching his grandson, Parker, play baseball, which was Garys passion. He also had a heart for Local. Gary loved the local scenery, local music and local people. The family is thankful for the love and support of close friends Sharon and Downing Morgan and Lee and Jennifer Roeser, as well as all their amazing neighbors on Tawnya Circle.
Gary found great pleasure in spending time with his daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren in Bishop and always enjoyed hearing from his daughter and grandchildren in Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Nickell, his sister Teresa Nickell and his brother, Charlie Nickell. He is survived by his dedicated and adoring wife, Reet, daughter, Laura Jurgens and husband Eric Jurgens of Maryville, Tennessee, daughter, Alix Ellis and husband, Rick Ellis of Bishop, eight grandchildren, Tiffany, 18, Brittany, 17, Parker 10, Molly, 9, Ricky, 8, Annabelle, 7, Faith, 3 and Matthew, 2. He is also survived by his mother, Florene Gardner and Step-father, Bill Gardner of Camarillo, Aunt, Melba Downing of Fontana, cousins Rich and Nanci Downing of Colorado and Bob and Trudy Downing of Oregon, sister-in-law, Mary Ann Brownell and brother -in-law, Gary Brownell of New Mexico, and mother-in-law Mary Gustavson of Buffalo, New York.
Gary was loved by his family very much; however he was also loved by his lifelong friends from La Crescenta, Mark Goergen, Bill Scully, Tony Cooper, David Muldery and Bill Dailey and four nieces and one nephew.
The Nickell family thanks everyone for all of their love and encouragement through this time of saying good-bye to a man who has been such a major part of this community for many years.

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Howard E. Frost, former Bishop Postmaster, passed away at his home in Bakersfield on June 1, 2010, the day after Memorial Day. He was 86.

Howard Frost in the Marine Corps in the 1940s

Howard Frost was born on Jan. 16, 1924, in Santa Monica. In 1942, he joined the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country until 1946. Mr. Frost was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and the Purple Heart Award for his meritorious military service.

In 1994, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the 2nd Marine Division, distinguishing himself as an outstanding combat Marine in the campaigns at Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa. The award also recognized his challenge of editing “Follow Me”, a Marine newsletter from 1989 to 1994.

Mr. Frost moved to Bishop in 1944, beginning his career with the United States Post Ofiice as a mailhandler and working his way up to Postmaster, a position he held for five years until his retirement in 1985.

In 1985, Howard and his wife, Billie, relocated from Bishop to Victorville and in 2000 moved to Bakersfield to be close to family.

Mr. Frost was an avid sports fan, announcing and reporting on a multitude of sporting events in and around the Bishop area. He took special interest in local young athletes and enjoyed witnessing them develop their talent.

He was a contributor to the Inyo Register for more than 40 years, writing editorials and sports articles. In1986, Mr. Frost was named to the CIF-Southern Section Hall of Fame, becoming just the second media member to be inducted.

While sports played a major role in his life and Mr. Forst enjoyed many friendships with people in the Bishop area, the true joy in his life came from his immediate family. Nothing meant more to him than watching his grandchildren grow, participate extra-curricular activities, supporting their personal goals and celebrating their achievements; those were the highlights of his life.

Howard Frost is survived by Billie, his wife of 37 years, daughter Christy Frost, stepdaughter Sharon (Cross) Medina and husband, Jack; stepson Sidney (Butch) Cross and wife, Kathy; grandchildren Tenisi and Ivana Siufanga, Greg and Jeff Gilbert, Joleen Cross, Courtney (Cross) Tiede and husband, Ryan; and Jacob Cross; great-grandchildren Caleb and Cody Tiede and Christian Wheeler.

Howard Frost will long be remembered for his sense of humor and his meticulous memory. The family would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Hoffman Hospice, Dr. Emanuel Stategos, and the many helping hands of those involved with his end-of-life care.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memoiral donations be made to the Scholsarship Fund, 2nd Martine Division Assoc., P.S. Box 8180, Campe Lejeune, North Carolinia, 28547.

Services for Howard Frost will be held at Brune Mortuary on Tuesday, June 8 at 11 a.m.; graveside services at the East Line Street Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers: Chuck Kilpatrick, Jess Paco, James Morales, Connie Morris, and Greg Gilbert. Pallbearers: Eddie Summers, Jacob Cross, Ryan Tiede, Jack Medina, Steve Jennings and Mark Manuelito.

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June 2010

Edward H. Shelander, Jr., (Ted), died unexpectedly of a heart attack June 10, 2010, in Independence, CA where he lived for almost 10 years. He was born in 1947 in Brunswick, GA, the first child of Edward H. (Sr.) and Hazel Shelander. After graduating from Glynn Academy in 1965, Ted joined the Air Force and served for several years. He attended classes at Brunswick College and went on to receive a Bachelors degree from Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, Georgia. He was a resident in Glynn County for most of his life.

Ted helped numerous organizations by generously applying his talents and knowledge of computers, electronics, and radio technology. He was an avid Ham radio operator and a very active member in the Masons in both Bishop and Independence lodges. He served on the Inyo County, CA, Grand Jury as foreman pro-tem and was recently elected to serve for the Community Service District of Independence.

He is survived by four siblings: Dee Merriam of Atlanta, GA, Jim of North Fork, CA, and Bill of San Mateo, CA, and Dianna of Sugar Land, TX; and 10 nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on July 16, 2009, at Trinity Memorial Church (Locust and Lakeview, Lone Pine, CA) with the Rev. Douglas Buchanan presiding, followed by a graveside service at 2:00 pm at the Pioneer Cemetery (West Line Rd, Bishop CA). Memorial gifts in Ted Shelander’s memory can be made to the Eastern California Museum, P. O. Box 206, Independence CA 93526 (phone 760-878-0258). Arrangements are being handled by the Mt. Whitney Funeral Home, 206 East Post St, Lone Pine, CA 93545.

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Former resident of Bishop, Cynthia (“Cindy”) Allen, 51, died August 20, 2010, in West Hills, California following a short illness.

Ms. Allen was born on October 5, 1959, in Burbank, California, to Fred and Sandra Allen.
Cindy is survived by her sisters; Karen Brandt, Diane Allen, Teri Berner, Kimberly Flanagan, Chandra Neal, and her brother Ron Allen. She is also survived by her dear grandmother, Ruth Allen, many aunts and uncles, and her dear nieces and nephews. Her mother, Sandra Allen, preceded her in death and is now resting in peace at the East Line Cemetery in Bishop.

Many Bishop residents remember Cindy as the former owner of the Subway Sandwich shop in Bishop. She spent many years participating in the Mule Days Festivals and parades and supporting the Bishop High School. Cindy was very involved with the local Police Department as well, and the elderly care center. She would donate sandwiches regularly.

There will be a graveside burial service for Cindy at the East Line Street Cemetery on September 4th, 2010 at 1:00PM. All the members of the Bishop and the local communities that knew Cindy are invited to attend.

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Obituary

Richard Morris Frincke

B. May 27, 1927 in Los Angeles California

D. September 29, 2011 in Mammoth Lakes California

Richard Frincke was survived by his wife Anne (married 1956), his children Dinah, Carolyn, and Steve, his grandchildren Melanie, Josh, and Connor, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard moved to Mammoth Lakes in 1964. He was a prominent member of the community as a business entrepreneur, member of the Lions Club, Fire Commissioner, member of E. Clampus Vitas, and a lifetime member of the Sierra Club.

Richard was an Air Force Korean War veteran. Richard’s service will be held on Saturday October 8th at the Hayden Cabin (Old Mammoth Rd next to Mammoth Creek), or if inclement weather, the service will be held in the Community Church.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Lions Club or the Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee Youth Camp.

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Stanley Allen Matlick, a man who continued his family’s fight for water in the Eastern Sierra, has died.

Mr. Matlick passed away Thursday, May 16 at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno after a brief illness; he lived 81 wonderful years, said his daughter, Margaret. A funeral service is set for Thursday, May 30th, at First United Methodist Church in Bishop at 11 a.m.

Mr. Matlick was born August 21, 1931 in Bishop at home on the family ranch to Edwin and Ella Matlick. He spent his childhood years helping his parents on the Matlick ranch and played a part in creating Bishop history.

Stan graduated from Bishop Union High School in 1949; he continued his education at Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo until he was drafted into the army in 1952. Stan was company clerk in the Korean War, serving two years of active duty and then in the reserves for six years. Stan continued his college education and graduated in 1955.

Stan had met Roberta Rogers while in he was in high school and when she came to Bishop to start her teaching career.

Stan and Roberta were married in 1955 and lived life together for 56 years until Roberta’s passing in 2012.

Stan continued ranching until 1966 when he leased out the land and went to work for the propane companies. He retired in 1984 and became a property manager.

Mr. Matlick was a very active member of the Bishop community. When his children were young, he served in many capacities with the 4-H program. He was very proud of his 52 years of membership in the local Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He also served many years with the Bishop Homecoming and Labor Day Association.

Stan was on the Laws Railroad Museum board for 14 years and he also served on the board for the Eastern Sierra Communty Service District for 29 years.

Stan served in numerous positions during his 50 years in the Bishop Lions Club. He received many honors during this time, including “Citizen of the Year’” and the “Melvin Jones Fellowship Award.” In 2001, Stan was named “Best Friend of the Packers” for the Mule Days celebration.

Sierra Wave’s Benett Kessler said of Mr. Matlick: “It was his family that won the Hillside Decree which kept the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power from pumping water for export from Bishop. He unstintingly stood up against DWP’s harm to the valley, fearlessly returning to court to defend the Hillside Decree. He steadfastly spoke out against the Long Term Water Agrrement. And he famously said, ‘It won’t be worth the paper it was written on.’ Words that ring true today as Inyo suffers with nearly unworkable procedures in that agreement.”

Mr. Matlick checked the pumps as recently as December and January on Bishop Cone and told the Inyo Water Department, Water Commission and Sierra Wave Media that three wells were pumping steadily in the Bishop area in December and January. Matlick said he believed there weren’t enough uses on the Bishop Cone for all that water. He believed some of it went down the aqueduct where it’s not supposed to go.

Water Director Bob Harrington said that his department checked with DWP officials who indicated they needed the pumped water for “stock water and for Buckley Pond.” In January, Harrington said it appeared there were not enough uses going on to justify the amount DWP was pumping. Harrington said Inyo requested that they turn off some pumps. He said DWP told his Department they would shut off one or more.

Stan Matlick initiated that move by DWP.

Stan and his late wife were honored earlier this year by the Bishop City Council. Stan and daughter, Margaret, attended the meeting. Councilwoman Susan Cullen read a statement about the Matlicks and why the Council chose them for the Quarterly Citizen Award.

Cullen listed the many community activities of Roberta and Mr. Matlick’s years of service to the community. She added that Mr. Matlick fought to prevent new DWP wells on the Bishop Cone to preserve the environment.

Benett Kessler, in previous articles, noted it was Stan’s father and family back in the 1930s, who went to court and won the Hillside Decree, an historic court order that prevents the LADWP from pumping water for export in a wide area in and around Bishop and nearly down to Big Pine.

The DWP tried to defeat that order in the 1980s, but Stan fought back. He personally stood up to Los Angeles and funded the legal battle to protect Bishop. It is the only area of the Owens Valley with these protections.

Even when it wasn’t popular, Mr. Matlick stood up at scores of meetings over the years on behalf of the Owens Valley environment. His famous quote years ago haunts Inyo County today. When citizens fought against the Inyo-DWP Long Term Water Agreement, Matlick said, “You will find this agreement isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.”

There were many others in the area who privately commented how the Matlicks had supported them in a time of need, changing the course of their lives for the better.

Stan loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, camping and hiking. He worked for several pack stations in the area taking pack trips as the cook.

Mr. Matlick is survived by his son, Bob, and wife, Diane; daughter, Margaret; grandson, Kyle, and wife, Rebecca; and stepgrandsons Jacob and Zachary James.

Funeral services Thursday, May 30th, 11 a.m, at First United Methodist Church, internment will follow at West Line Street Cemetary with the VFW officiating.

The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Laws Museum, the Friendship Center at the Methodist Church or the Owens Valley Water Committee.

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Dave Haas of Lone Pine recently received the Inyo Register’s “Citizen of the Year Award” just 6 weeks ago in recognition of his support and accomplishments in Lone Pine. This morning word came that he has passed away…and he will be sorely missed.

Dave Haas was a major supporter of the LP Chamber’s photography contest. Seen here with his longtime companion Lynn Bunn and competition winner Bob Rice of Bishop at the awarding of the prizes in 2011.

A former councilman and founding member of the City of Murrieta, Haas had a very successful career in construction. On losing his wife years ago, he moved to Lone Pine…and became one of its most generous philanthropists.

Haas was proud to support the Wounded Warriors Project and all the men and women in uniform serving their country. He also provided generous support to the Southern Inyo Hospital, the Lone Pine Film Museum, the Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce, and to Future Farmers of America at the local high school. He donated money to projects for town beautification projects as well such as the plants and flowers in front of the LP Film Museum at the south end of town, the Chamber of Commerce in the middle of town, and also trees alongside the highway at Spainhower Park at the north end of town.

Haas was also involved in assisting his longtime companion Lynn Bunn build the Lone Pine Skate Park for community youth and visitors. In one of his last efforts, despite poor health and in considerable pain, he bought the old Ellis Ford Motors building which had been a longtime eyesore undergoing construction on Main Street in Lone Pine for many years. He turned it into a showcase for the town and the building has been in constant use for community meetings, dinners, receptions, dances and even provides the local office for Fourth District County Supervisor Matt Kingsley.

He said many times, “I’ve had people ask me why I spend so much money…and all I have to say is that I believe that anyone who dies with a bank full of money dies a failure.” By any measure, Dave Haas was a successful­− and yes, a very rich man− upon his death.

- Courtesy of Charles James 

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Kathy Henderson, beloved wife, mother, friend and civic leader, passed away at Renown Medical Center in Reno on Oct. 13, 2013 surrounded by family. Kathy was a born-again Christian who loved her family and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born Sept. 27, 1933 in Kingman, Ariz. to Leslie and Amy Roe, Kathy was raised in several small mining towns in northern Arizona with her older brother Chuck, sister Ruby and younger brother John. She graduated from Mojave County High School with her brother Chuck in 1950 where she was the class darling. She attended Arizona State University and received a degree and teaching credential in elementary education in 1954. Upon graduation she accepted her first position teaching fifth grade at Chandler Junior High School near Phoenix.

Kathy’s mother, Amy Shelton, grew-up on a desert ranch in Arizona neighboring the Willows Ranch owned by the Imus family and Amy developed a close friendship with the eldest daughter Ina. Both family ranches were lost during the Depression but Amy and Ina kept in touch as they married and raised their families. Through this life-long friendship Kathy met her sole-mate Elvie Henderson, Ina’s son, who was raised in Bishop. Elvie and Kathy were married on June 9, 1956 in Phoenix and initially settled in southern California where Elvie was employed in the aerospace industry, while Kathy continued to teach. Her teaching career ended with the arrival of her children, including Don and Hugh in rapid succession, and a later surprise of daughter, Pamela.

During the early years of raising a family, Kathy became active in the community, starting first in the Church and progressing into community relief programs and serving on the County Grand Jury. In 1967, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce honored her as their Woman of the Year for her leadership in providing family relief during an extensive and damaging fire storm.

With a desire to raise a growing family in a small town and to be closer to family, Elvie and Kathy began to look for ways to settle in Bishop. Their hope was soon realized with the purchase of Coach and Camper Service in 1971, beginning a 30-year family business with Elvie and Kathy working side by side.

Also with the move to Bishop, Elvie and Kathy’s faith grew and strengthened, first by joining the Bishop Methodist Church and then Church on the Mountain at Crowley Lake. Through this fellowship they made many close and lasting friendships. Their testament to the congregation was their growing faith and the example they set of a loving and supportive marriage.

However, it did not take long for Kathy to start longing for a return to the community service she loved. This return began slowly with a few selected organizations like the BUHS Booster Club and progressed to more involved passions like the Bishop Chamber of Commerce and County Grand Jury. In 1995, Kathy was appointed to fill a vacant position on the Bishop City Council that lead to a continuing commitment extending more than 12 years, including three elected terms and three years as mayor. Kathy thrived and enjoyed this phase in her life by immersing herself in City business, improvement and development and collaboration with numerous community organizations.

While commitments of family, church, work and community service lead to a busy life, the Hendersons also found time for family gatherings, class reunions and occasional travel, including trips to Israel, Ecuador, Washington, DC and Hawaii. On their 50th Anniversary Elvie and Kathy hosted their children and families, and Elvie’s sisters, Cleo and Mary Lou, to a sight-seeing tour of Alaska and the Canadian Yukon by cruise ship, train, boat and bus. What a grand and memorable adventure!

Kathy is survived by her husband of 57 years Elvie; children, Don and Anne Henderson, Hugh and Cindy Henderson and Pam and Jim Dunn; grandchildren, Cassie and Luis Baez, Elaina Dunn, Sandra Dunn and Steven Omohundro and family; brother, John Roe; a large extended family; and numerous friends.

With a warm smile and welcoming heart, no one was a stranger to Kathy.

Her passing leaves a large void in our lives, but we are comforted by her memory and knowing she is now at rest in the presence of her Savior.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Bishop Fairgrounds, Tallman Pavilion. Pastor Kelly Larson of the Bishop Creek Community Church will officiate. There will be a brief graveside internment at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 at at the East Line Street Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made in Kathy’s name to the Laws Museum at P.O. Box 363 Bishop, CA 93515.

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Jesse Ray Smith, born September 1, 1931, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, December 6, 2013.

Born in Wewoka Oklahoma, Jesse served bravely in the Army during the Korean War. In 1964, while working at Helms Bakery, he met Jeanne St Pierre and on February 13, 1965 they were married.

He lived in Big Pine and owned and operated Mammoth Liquor from 1978 until retiring in 2004.

Jesse will be especially remembered for his thirst of adventure in the Sierras Mountains, his enjoyment of hiking, fishing and hunting, but most importantly for his love of his family

Jesse is survived by his devoted wife Jeanne Smith, his children Raedean Rona, Jesse R Smith Jr., and Tracy Pavon, his adopted daughter Kimberly Colvin, his grandchildren Nicholas Aguirre, Natalie Smith, Tyler Pavon, Hannah Smith, Tori Pavon, Rhys Pavon, and his sisters Hazel Love and Nila Martin.

Jesse will be resting at the Riverside National Cemetery, services will be private.

Thanks to Dr. Brown and the staff at the Rural Health Clinic, Northern Inyo Hospital, and Bishop Care Center for their help and support.

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- Press release from the Mono County Sheriff’s Office:

On the evening of January 11, 2014, at approximately 10:50 pm, Mono County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling northbound on Hwy 395 near Walker.

Braden Marsh, age 22, of Escondido, CA, and passenger, Merissa Sanchez, age 18, also of Escondido, CA, were stopped by deputies on northbound Hwy 395 near Hackney Drive in Walker for speeding. As deputies approached the vehicle, a strong odor of marijuana emitted from the vehicle. Both Mr. Marsh and Ms. Sanchez were asked to exit the vehicle. Upon a vehicle search, a black purse was located under the rear passenger seat floor board containing over three hundred (300) grams of concentrated cannabis candies; four (4) grams of concentrated cannabis wax; nine (9) grams of psilocybin mushrooms; two (2) blotter tabs of LSD; five (5) capsules of ecstasy; seven (7) grams of marijuana; a digital scale; multiple plastic packaging bags; and a glass pipe. Located along the center console of the vehicle, two (2) large glass bongs were also recovered. Mr. Marsh and Ms. Sanchez were arrested and transported to the Mono County Jail in Bridgeport without incident.

Braden Marsh, age 22, of Escondido, CA, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance; possession of a controlled substance for sale; transportation of a controlled substance; possession of concentrated cannabis; possession of marijuana for sale; and possession of marijuana while driving. Mr. Marsh is currently in custody at the Mono County Jail.

Merissa Sanchez, age 18, of Escondido, CA, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance; possession of a controlled substance for sale; transportation of a controlled substance; possession of concentrated cannabis; and possession of marijuana for sale. Ms. Sanchez is currently in custody at the Mono County Jail.

All charges for Mr. Marsh and Ms. Sanchez are pending with the Mono County District Attorney’s Office.

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Born December 2, 1941 in Stewart, NV, Anthony Stone passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. Anthony was raised in Big Pine, CA where he resided at the Indian Camp. His interest when he was young was baseball, fishing, and hunting. He then met his true love, Patricia Summers of Bishop, CA and married in 1959, to whom he was married for 55 years.

Anthony went to work at the sawmill, then to the Pumice mine in Lee Vining, CA, but he finally found his calling in road construction for the Union, where he worked for 35 years. He loved to visit with people and to talk about the good ole days. He also loved his family very much and enjoyed doing things with his grandkids. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and all that knew him. He was very caring, giving, and loving and would go out of his way for anyone that needed help.

Anthony was preceded in death by father; Raymond Stone Sr.; mother, Evelina Stone; brother, Thomas Stone. Survivors include son, Paul and wife Angie Stone of Big Pine, CA; daughter, Katrina Stone of Bishop, CA; daughter, Leann and husband Harrison Begay of Grand Prairie, TX; daughter Patricia (Stone) Cunha of bishop; grandchildren include; Melissa Smith of Auburn, CA; Raymond Stone of Gardnerville, NV; Samantha Stone of Lake Tahoe, NV; TaVooSee Fredericks of Bishop; Anthony Eddy of Bishop; Harrison Begay Jr. of Grand Prairie, TX; Summer Begay of Grand Prairie, TX; Morgan Cunha of Bishop: John-Anthony Cunha of Bishop; great grandchildren; Mason Smith, Haiwee and Saiyah Fredericks, Anevay Begay; brothers; Frances (Charley) Stone; Raymond (Junior) Stone; Ross Stone; Jonathan Stone; Luke Stone; sisters; Loretta Parsons; Felicia Andreas; Ramon Wheeler; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Brune Mortuary. Graveside services will be held at the Woodman Cemetary in Big Pine, CA. Potluck luncheon will follow services at Allan Spoonhunter Gymnasium in Big Pine.

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Robert Joseph Toth, 81, resident of Bishop for 51 years, born in Bridgeport, CT on September 5, 1932, passed away on March 28, 2014 at his residence in Bishop.

Bob began his 32 year professional career with the Department of Fish & Game in 1960 as an associate fish pathologist and moved to Bishop shortly thereafter. He enjoyed all aspects of the Owens Valley and was an avid fly fisherman, hunter, trapper, bird watcher and golfer.

He was an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

Survived by sons Robert Joseph Toth, Jr. of San Francisco and William Marc Toth of Ojai; and sister Barbara L. Toth of Florida. Preceded in death by his wife Barbara.

Rosary will be Friday, April 4, 2014, 8:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Interment at East Line Street Cemetery. Father John Gracey will officiate.

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Martha Dean Jackson Jeffs was born September 2, 1926 in Los Angeles and passed away March 26 in Reno after a brief illness.

Martha Jeffs

The youngest of five children, Martha was a popular and vivacious student at Fremont High School, where she met her true love, Ralph.

After they married at the age of 19, Ralph was ordained and they served the Episcopal churches in and around the San Joaquin Valley for many years, eventually moving back to LA where Ralph was a chaplain at USC and Martha graduated from college with a teaching degree.

Martha taught English Literature at Jefferson High School in the inner city for many years. In 1974, Ralph and Martha moved to Mountain View and served at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church until 1995.

They retired to Bishop to be close to their children and grandchildren. Martha lived her faith and gave herself to all around her every day.

Martha Jeffs is survived by her sister, Betty Schneider, son Paul Jeffs of Grass Valley, daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Steve Kothman of Bishop, grandchildren Brendan, Caitlin, Zoe and Graham, and great grandchildren Alexis and Brody, and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 5th at 11 a.m. at St. Timothy Anglican Church in Bishop. A celebration of Martha’s life and faith will be held in the Parish Hall following the service.

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Mary Vasquez

Mary Vasquez , Long time resident of Big Pine passed away

March 26. She was 68 years old. Mary worked at JC Penny’s for several years. She is survived by her father, Pete Hernandez, her sister, Gloria Brown, Nephew Matthew Brown, Niece Vanessa Brown, several cousins and countless friends.

Services are at Big Pine Cemetery Sat. April 5th with a memorial service following at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 11 a.m. at 2935 N Sierra Hwy. Bishop CA.

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Arthur Lillund

Arthur Lee Lillund, age 76, resident of Bishop for 41 years, born in Michigan on August 2, 1937, passed away on March 29, 2014 at the Bishop Care Center.

“I was born, I lived, I died, Goodbye.” Arthur worked as a dispatcher for the California Highway Patrol for 35 years. He was a member of Eastern Sierra Wildlife Care, and the Manny Stein Club. Arthur had a love and hobby of collecting snakes.

He is survived by his good friends Steve & Amber Fletcher & family; friends Dave Crose, Emma Ruelas & family, and Eastern Sierra Wildlife; brother Wayne Jack Lillund.

No services planned at this time.

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Patricia (Patty)McCartney Peace 1960-2014 Patty was born October 17, 1960 in Las Vegas Nevada and passed away May 30, 2014 at her home in Bishop at the age of 53. She moved to Bishop as a young child, where she later raised her son, David and remained in Bishop ever since. Patty devoted many of her younger years working as a caregiver. Patty was a loving, caring, and sensitive woman and had an incredible way of putting smiles on people’s faces.

Patty had an unbelievable love for all animals. She also enjoyed collecting angels. She loved and looked forward to every Monday and Tuesday when she spent time with her only granddaughter, Savannah. They enjoyed beading, watching Disney Channel, taking walks on the canal, and many other activities together.

Patty always had a beautiful smile on her face and will be greatly missed and loved by all who knew her. We have so much peace knowing she is in heaven with her Lord and Savior in a healthy body. Survived by her son, David Miliauskas, granddaughter, Savannah Miliauskas, mother, Dorothy David, siblings: Sandi Reikow (Bruce); Tim McCartney; Barry Carroll (Elaine); Bryan McCartney and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Preceded in death by father, Otto David, brother, Michael David, father, Robert McCartney, sister, Robyn Shumpert, twin brother, Paul McCartney, brother Michael (Mickey) McCartney, and son Milo McCartney.

Funeral services will be held Saturday June 7 at 10:00 am at Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Rick Klug will be officiating.

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Mingo Parra

(Courtesy Brune Mortuary) Domingo “Mingo” Sanchez Parra passed away on Thursday, June 12^th, 2014, at home surrounded by his loving family.  

Mingo was the 4^th  of 10 children born to Pedro and Maria Parra on  April 19, 1940 in Deming, New Mexico.   While growing up in New Mexico, at the age of 15 he met the love of his life Cecilia Granadino.  The two were married on February 24, 1962.  The couple had four sons while still living in New Mexico.

 In 1973 the family moved to California where Mingo took a job with Union Carbide, working in their tungsten mines.  He spent eight years working for Union Carbide before starting his own string of local businesses; Mingo’s Garage, Mingo’s Firearms, Mingo’sTexaco and finally Mingo’s Automotive.  He retired from business July 31, 2000 to spend more time with his family and do the things he loved most, hunting, fishing and metal detecting.  Mingo passed on his strong personal values, as well as his love of the outdoors to his sons and grand kids.  They spent many years hunting and enjoying the outdoors as a family.

Mingo was a Veteran and served in the United States Army.  He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Bishop Gun Club.  

Although Mingo retired in 2000 he spent many hours in his home shop creating things for his family.  He often saw items advertised in catalogs and retired to his shop were he was able to create these items – he was very handy and could build just about anything he put his mind to.

Mingo’s pride and joy was his large family.  He is survived by his wife of 53 years; Cecilia, his son Mingo Jr and wife Patty, Pancho and wife Denise, Lorenzo Sr. and wife Crystal, Marin and wife Renee; grandchildren; Christopher, Anthony, Alisha, Andrew, Karri, Daniel, Stefanie, Patrick, Lorenzo Jr, Walker, Isabella, Dante, and Falon; great-grandchildren; Aiden; Mason and Kaylee.

In addition he is survived by his brothers; Luis, Pedro Jr., John Parra, and sisters; Frances Pennington, Maria Ellena Mendoza, Linda Quiroz, Gloria Rios, Virginia Smith and Estella Parra.

Services will be held as follows:  Rosary at Brune Mortuary, 325 West Elm Street, Bishop California, on June 19^th, 2014, at 7:00 pm.  Funeral Services will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bishop, California, on June 20^th, 2014 at 10:00 am.

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