Retired Mono County Sheriff and longtime resident of Mammoth Lakes, Lloyd F. “Digger” Wilson, passed away August 1, 2015, after
a long battle with cancer.

Bom in Redlands, CA on September 7, 1936, Lloyd lived in Redlands, Victorville, and San Fernando, CA before making his home in
Mammoth Lakes in 1957.

At this time, Digger started Mono County’s first ambulance service and was co-owner of “Wilson’s This N That” souvenir store. He
was one of the original fire commissioners of the Marmmoth Lakes Fire Department, a volunteer fireman, and served as the Fire
Chief in 1966.

He was active in the Mammoth Lakes, Crowley Lake, and Mono County Chambers of Commerce in the 1960’s and l970’s, serving
as president of all three. In 1962, Lloyd joined the Mono County Sheriffs Department as Deputy Sheriff, badge number 5.

He was elected Sheriff/Coroner in June of 1982 and retired in 1987, having served the people of Mono County for 25 years. While in
office, he served as the Director of Emergency Services and was instrumental in the introduction of the Incident Command System to
California Law Enforcement Agencies.

Lloyd also served on the State Committee on Domestic Violence which helped to facilitate changes in law enforcement policies and
procedures in matters of domestic violence.

Lloyd was a lifetime member of the California State Sheriffs Association, the Eastern Sierra Peace Officer’s Association, a member
of the Elks Lodge #1603, and belonged to the Bodie Chapter of E Clampus Vitus.

Lloyd’s happiest times were spent with family and friends deep sea fishing and traveling.

Lloyd is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lynda; his son and daughter in law, Steve and Amy Wilson, of Bishop; his daughter and son
in law, Shelly and Bob Bowman of Independence; grandchildren Lindsay Timpano, Jamie Lambert, and David Lambert, and two
great granddaughters, Rylan and Gianna Threlkeld; brother and sister in law, Earl and Lois Wilson, of Big Pine; sister “Easy”
McGinnis of Victorville and numerous nieces and nephews.

Per Lloyd’s request, there will be no services.

A donation can be made to the charity of your choice or donate blood
to continue the gift of life in honor of Lloyd “Digger” Wilson.

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– Information from Inyo County Sheriff’s Office

On August 5th at about 5:20pm, the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office was notified through CalOES of a SPOT device activation near Jigsaw Pass. The activation was followed by a message asking for a helicopter for an immediate evacuation due to an injury. A short time later another message was sent saying, “fatality.” Two Inyo County SAR members responded to the coordinates of the SPOT activation.

On August 6th at about 7:00am, CHP H-80 arrived and with the assistance of the Inyo County SAR team, H-80 was able to recover the body of Stephanie Subak (58 years old from Seattle, WA) and transport her to the Sheriff’s Posse Hut near the Bishop airport, where she was then driven to Brune Mortuary.

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Michael “Mikey” James Andreas

Mikey was born March 26, 1969 in Schurz, NV and entered into eternal life at his residence at Farrington Ranch on Thursday, August 6, 2015.

Mikey is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Betty Andreas, sisters:Eloise Braithwaite, LindaBenitez. Pamela Lueppe, Lucinda Andreas, Joyce Andreas, and Vicki Andreas. Mikey is survived by his brother, Clarence Andreas Jr. sisters: Patricia Espitia, Jacqueline Edmo and Althea Rambeau, also, his uncle Cecil Rambeau, his God Daughter Rosie Cortes and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Mikey was known to everybody that knew him as a great mechanic and could fix just about anything with an engine in it. He was always willing to help anybody who needed help. The only thing Mikey loved was the feeling of getting that car running. Mikey had a big heart and was always helping his family fix their cars. Mikey loved to go out and get wood and every wood season he would be out in the trees getting firewood.

Mikey had a great personality and sense of humor. He was always joking around and talking goofy. He always had a smile on his face. Mikey loved his family very much and will be greatly missed by everyone.

The family wishes to thank each and every one of you for your thoughts and prayers during these sad times and thank you for all your help in laying our beloved family member to rest.

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SERVICE TIMES: 10: 00 AM, SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2015 AT THE LEE VINING HIGH SCHOOL GYNASIUM

FOLLOWED BY INTERMENT & CRY DANCE AT RUSH CREEK CEMETERY

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Evelyn Gene Snyder
1956-2015

Private services will be held at a later date for Evelyn Gene Snyder, Ev passed away at her home in Wilkerson Ranch she was 59 years old.

Ev was born in Bishop on January 21, 1956. She graduated from Bishop Union High School in 1974, she then completed cosmetology courses at Golden West College and returned to Bishop to work as a stylist for a short time before becoming a bar tender; a job she loved and remained at for most of her working years.

Ev lived in Bishop off and on her entire life returning to stay 18 years ago. She loved dogs and horses and was never without one or more of each.

Those of us that remember Ev in her younger years remember a woman with a great sense of humor and a quick wit, driving around in her little blue bug with her huge German Shepherd, Fritz, by her side.

Ev was preceded in death by her mother, Sarg Snyder, and brother Dean Snyder.  She is survived by her father, Gene Snyder, brother John and wife Marie, niece Camerin Kreizenbeck and husband Garet, and children Will and Phoebe, niece Morgan Ray and husband KC, children Birch, Ridge and Rowan, nephew Ian Snyder, niece Alyse Snyder, and nephew Peter Ascencio.

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Barbara Francis Vaulet, of Sparks, Nevada passed away Wednesday August 26, 2015 at home with family by her side.

Born on Leap Year February 29, 1936 in Los Angeles, CA, Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Madge Schneider of Bishop and husband of 44 years, Robert Vaulet. Barbara graduated from Belmont Jefferson High School in Burbank, CA and within a few years Barbara married her soulmate Robert.

Together they raised four children; Laurie, Robin, Daniel and David. Robert and Barbara relocated to Bishop, CA in 1969 to raise their children out of the city. Barbara worked at Brune, Buck and Talmage Mortuary for many years as the compassionate first contact for the bereaving families of Inyo County.

After leaving her employment at the mortuary Barbara went to work for the Inyo County Public Guardians Office where she worked until her retirement in 1997. After retirement, Barbara and Robert enjoyed traveling in their RV and spending time with family.

After Roberts passing in 2005, Barbara relocated to Sparks, NV. Barbara loved the time she spent with her family, her dogs and chickens. She was a wonderful cook and gardener and loved to watch the Angels baseball games.

Barbara will be truly missed by anyone who met her or was touched in some way by her warmth, generosity, love and support.

Barbara is survived by her sister Elaine Roberts of Carson City, NV.; daughter Lauri Adams and son in law Jeff Adams of Lake Mathews, CA; daughter Robin Vaulet and son in law Vernon Bernard of Bishop, CA; son Daniel Vaulet of Sparks, NV, and son David Vaulet and daughter in law Carrie Vaulet of Sparks, NV; grandson Brent Vaulet and Miranda Vaulet of Sparks, NV; grandson Blake Adams of Lake Mathews, CA; granddaughter Tiffany Adams of Temecula, CA; grandsons Robert Vaulet and Chris Vaulet of Sparks, NV; great grandson Jeston Vaulet of Sparks, NV; great granddaughter Reese Vaulet of Sparks, NV; great grandson Dexter Adams Cooper of Temecula, CA; as well as her beloved dogs Ozzy and Rocky and a large extended family.

Services will be held September 9, 2015 at 10 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic church. Interment will follow at East Line Street Cemetery.

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Robert Rimmer Frickel, born March 4, 1945 in Dallas, Texas passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 in Bishop, California.  Robert was a resident of the Owens Valley for over 40 years.  He is survived by wife Gayle Frickel; daughter Jennifer (Frickel) Bellinger, son-in-law Nate Bellinger and granddaughter Arianna Bellinger of Oregon; sister Katharine Larsen of Santa Barbara; brother Charles Frickel of Colorado, as well as many life long friends who he considered his family.

Robert moved to Lone Pine in 1974 and lived there until 2011, when Robert and Gayle moved to Bishop. He was the owner of Lone Pine Mountain Natural Food Store from 1978 until 1986.  Robert was an avid hiker, backpacker, skier and cyclist; he was always in and out of his beloved mountains.  He was a passionate runner and a co-founder and organizer of the Wild Wild West Marathon.  Robert taught special education at Lo-Inyo Elementary School and was the Lone Pine High School ski coach for a number of years.

Robert was a unifying character who shared his life and love with everyone around him. He had a contagious smile and loving presence that attracted people to him.

Donations in memory of Robert can be made to the Bishop Care Center, 151 Pioneer Ln., Bishop, CA 93514, or The Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org

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Jack Joseph Yaeger was called to be with his heavenly Father on September 14, 2015. Jack was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grand father and friend to many in the Bishop community. Born July 8, 1925, in Buffalo, New York, to Joe and Theresa Yaeger, Jack spent the last 23 years living in Bishop with Mary, his loving wife of 55 years.

Jack’s children, daughter Julie Smith of Los Gatos, son Philip Yaeger of Costa Mesa, daughter Jackie Robinson of Bishop, daughter Mary Houghtaling of Crowley Lake, and daughter Jeanne Woo of Mammoth Lakes celebrated his 90^th Birthday just this year. Also joining in the celebration were Jack’s 2 sons-in-law, a daughter in-law, 6 grandchildren, a great grandson, his sisters Marge and Shirley and their husbands from Buffalo, a niece from Chicago, and many local friends.

Jack loved to give of his time to his many favorite organizations in the Bishop community. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Lion’s Club, and his beloved Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. You could find Jack selling tootsie-rolls in front of Manor Market or Vons, selling hot dogs at the fair, picking up trash along 395, securing sponsorships from local vendors, and greeting members each week at church.

Jack also spent many hours on the fairways at Bishop County Club and fishing the many lakes, streams and along the banks of the Owens River. Whether with his wife Mary, or children and grandchildren, he loved to share his joy and respect for the Eastern Sierra’s. Jack also enjoyed painting, singing and playing musical instruments, gardening, and spending time with his dog Trixie in his lap.

Anyone who had the chance of meeting Jack could feel they had run into an old friend. Jack’s love for people was immense. No matter if you were the hostess, the wait staff, or the busser, Jack would make sure he engaged with everyone. The only strangers to Jack were the people he had not yet personally met.

The Yaeger, Smith, Robinson, Houghtaling, Woo families are so thankful for the opportunity to have met so many in the community through Jack. We are also so very grateful to the many friends who loved Jack and made his life here in Bishop so special.

Services will be held on Monday, September 21^st 11am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church in Bishop. A reception will immediately follow in the church hall.

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Christine Bodine

January 2, 1919 – August 18, 2015

Chris passed away August 18, 2015, at the Bishop Care Center. She was 96.

Born in Lindsay, Oklahoma to Charles Cunningham. Chris’ father died when she was young and her much older brother left, leaving her and her mother Mary Rogers, known to the family as Ms. Crum, to live off the land in rural Oklahoma. The Great Dust Bowl chased off Chris and Ms Crum to California. She was Rosey the Riveter during WW II, assembling bulletproof gas tanks for fighter planes.

She met John Bodine in Southern California and married in 1942 She used to dance to Benny Goodman band and digging up beaches during the grunion runs. The two moved to the suburbs, a house and a car, John Charles came in 1944 and Terry followed in 1950. It was as a mother that Chris found her true calling. She was the best cook even after losing her sense of smell when she was in her 50s. The first thing she would say when you say her was usually, “Did you have something to eat, honey?”

She worked as a volunteer most of her life at local hospitals and headed up the Candy Stripers organization. Started her first paying job at the age of 60 working at Northern Inyo Hospital in the collections department.

She had an outgoing spirit, a very giving nature and loved animals. There were plenty of camping trips and endless supplies of biscuits and gravy or short spaghetti. Bodine’s like to eat.

Chris had a grace and generosity that was genuine and never lost to age. She could make friends in an instant and had thousands of them, some from second grade that still kept in touch. She had an outgoing spirit and loved animals. She was the sweetest person you’d ever meet. This place has lost a light, and its a little dark, but she was bright enough to keep shining long after she’s gone.

Christine was preceded in death by her husband John A. Bodine and son John C. Bodine. She is survived by daughter Terry Pledger of Newhall, CA. Grandsons Mike Bodine of Bishop and Charlie Bodine of Agua Dulce, CA. Great Grandchildren Diana Bodine of Bishop, CA and J.C. Bodine of Agua Dulce, CA, Also Rita Heller of Michigan and Claudie Montgomery of Oregon.

Graveside services will be held September 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the West Line St Cemetery 929 W. Line St. Bishop. Please join us for a celebration of life at Bishop First United Methodist Church right after the services. 205 N. Fowler St. Bishop.

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Jacaline J. “Jackie” Pollett passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 after a sudden illness. A memorial service for Jackie was held Sunday, Sept. 20, 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8988, with Dee Dee Costello and the VFW members officiating.

Jackie was born in Bishop on September 16, 1958 to Thomas and Mildred Pollett. She had two siblings, Duane Hilton and Terry Pollett.

After graduating from Bishop Union High School in 1977, Jackie briefly moved to Arizona with her parents and attended Taft College before returning to Bishop. She began a career in health care support, first working in billing for radiologist Dr. Wilfred Wells, MD, from 1987 until Dr. Wells retired in 1999; and then working at Northern Inyo Hospital for the past 16 years. Most recently, Jackie served as the Administrative Assistant for the hospital’s Performance Excellence office.

A kind woman with a big heart, Jackie was known among the hospital staff as the “Candy Lady,” for the large dish of treats she kept on her the corner of her desk. Anyone was welcome to take a piece, and they often did, becoming acquaintances with Jackie in the process. Jackie was truly one of the last great listeners in this world, who would be reserved and respectful, but would signal just how she really felt with the subtle arching of her eyebrows.

Those closest to Jackie say she was a true philanthropist, often donating her time and money to charities she loved and never expecting any praise or notoriety in return. She was dedicated to animals, especially cats. She lavished love and attention on cats in need of a home, often finding a way to make her home their home. Five such pets survive Jackie. She was also a friend to the local veterans organizations, a voracious reader, a crochet enthusiast and an avid crystal and gem collector. A very private woman, she had an easy laugh and a quick smile for those she brought into her life.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Duane and Jan Hilton; her sister, Terry; and her friends at Northern Inyo Hospital.

Those wishing to remember Jackie are encouraged to make a donation in her honor to either Inyo/Mono County Animal Resources & Education (ICARE), P.O. Box 76, Bishop, CA 93515,
www.icareforpets.org; or, to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8988, 484 Short Street, Bishop, CA 93514.

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Francis William Lawrence

1934-2015

Francis William Lawrence, age 81, born in Tulare, California on July 23, 1934. Passed away on September 29, 2015 in Bishop, California.

Bill was a cattleman for 50 years in Central California.

It is not what he has, not even what he does, which directly expresses the worth of a man, but what he is. Our Dad Bill is survived by his brother Dan, his first wife Beverly, whom together they raised seven children. Bonnie, Babette, Brenda, Brad, Bridgette, Berdine and Barbie, and the blessings of 22 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

A Rosary will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, October 9, 2015 at Brune Mortuary 325 West Elm Street, Bishop, California followed by a graveside service at 10:00 AM Saturday October 15, 2015 at Big Pine Cemetery, 605 W. Crocker Ave., Big Pine.

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Harry William Andreas Sr.
1938-2015

Harry William Andreas Sr. was born on February 12, 1938 to the late Willie and Ester Andreas in Schurz NV. Harry passed away on October 2, 2015 in Bishop, CA., surrounded by family he went to be home with the Lord Jesus Christ whom he proudly served.

Grampa Harry as everyone called him, touched the hearts of a lot of people. He was a very talented man who had a lot of hobbies during his walk on earth. “Grandpa” Harry was a great gardener and every year you could catch him sitting somewhere with a ice chest full of tomatoes and chilies, ready to sell them to anybody who wanted to buy some.

Then it was off to the river to fish, that was another one of his passions. He would also, tie fishing flies that many of us would use for fishing, he also sold them to the local sporting goods stores along with anyone who wanted to use them.

Grampa Harry’s greatest passion was his love for playing music with family and friends and was very proud to play music with his son Harry Jr. and grandsons Jeffrey and the late Harry III.

Grandpa’s band was the great Harry Casino and The Gamblers Band” singing and playing favorites like Boney Maroney, White Lightening and Silver Wings. Grampa worked a lot of jobs in his lifetime, but the job he loved the most was Asphalt work, working along with family and friends until he retired and then it was “Fish On”.

Grampa liked to fish at pyramid Lake and would take anyone who wanted to go. He caught a 13.5 Lb. cutthroat and received a certificate from the Nevada Fish and Game for it. It was then we all had to go fish Pyramid Lake, but Grampa still caught the biggest fish.

Grampa Harry is preceded in death by his father Willie and mother Ester, brothers Robert, Donald (Dan), Clarence and Richie, grandson Harry W. Andreas III and nephew Michael Andreas, sisters Mary and Virginia. He is survived by wife Doris, daughter Jill, sons Richard Sr. and Harry Jr. and his wife Clarice, granddaughters Marnie, Jordan and Vonna, grandsons Jeffrey, Richard Jr. and Thomas also, brother John Sr. and his wife Felicia and great grandson Keiji Andreas, along with numerous cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.

Grampa will be greatly missed by all of us. We love you “Grampa Harry”.

There will be a Cry Dance on Thursday at Dusk at 661 Sewaye Lane on October 8. Services will be held Friday, October 9 at 11:00 Am at the Barlow Lane Gymnasium. Interment will follow at Sunland Cemetery. Luncheon to follow after the interment at the Barlow Gymnasium.

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The Board of Directors and all medical and staff at Mammoth Hospital are shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden and unexpected death of our colleague and friend, Dr. Tomi Bortolazzo.

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“Dr. B” served as the sole urologist for the Eastern Sierra for the past 10 years. She was a respected member of the Northern Inyo Hospital and Mammoth Hospital Medical Staffs and served the past two years as the Chief of Staff at Mammoth Hospital.

She grew up frequently visiting the Mammoth Lakes area and made the transition here in 2005 with her husband, Ron, and two sons Randy and Russel. In addition to being a gifted physician and surgeon, wife, and mother, she loved the mountains and was an avid outdoor enthusiast and accomplished athlete who enjoyed skiing, hiking, riding dirt bikes, and flying.

Dr. Bortolazzo did her undergraduate training at University of California San Diego and was the captain of the women’s soccer team her senior year. She obtained her medical degree at Chicago Medical School and completed her residency training in Urology at Loma Linda University Medical Center.

She practiced for 11 years at San Antonio Community Hospital where she rose to be the first female Chief of Staff overseeing the activity of more than 500 physicians.

As one of relatively few female physicians in the specialty of Urology, Dr. Bortolazzo learned to stand her ground early on and earned her reputation as a staunch advocate for her patients demanding excellence of herself and all those around her.

She was very committed to providing quality care and responded to the needs of patients at both NIH and Mammoth at all hours of the day and night, on weekends and holidays, and frequently made house calls to check up on her elderly patients. The loss of her knowledge, skill, and compassion to our medical community leaves a great void.

Our hearts go out to her family, many friends and colleagues, and the thousands of patients who thought of her not only as their physician but also their friend.

Gary Myers, CEO

Mammoth Hospital

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It is our sad duty to report that Joanie Lubeck of Big Pine passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, from lung cancer in Reno on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. She was 80 years old.

Joanie was born on July 19, 1935 to parents, Mercer (Fred) and Doris Fredendall in Covina, California. She graduated from Claremont High School, and enjoyed a long career as the travel agent for General Dynamics Pomona, and retired to Big Pine to be close to family. Joanie was a long-time member of Big Pine Community United Methodist Church. She was known by many as the “Carrot Lady,” feeding carrots to all the horses and mules at the Big Pine Saddle Club. She loved her Big Pine Fire Department and baked brownies for their fire practice meetings.

Joanie was preceded in death by her parents Mercer and Doris Fredendall, her sister and brother in law, Ann and John Green, and her beloved mule, Jo. She is survived by her daughters and their spouses, Stacy and Richard Runnells, Melissa and Jimmy Nelson, and Amy Lubeck; her grandchildren, Kylie Williamson, Joel Runnells, Lyndsay Lubeck, Neiko Nelson, Jamie Nelson, and Kayla Nelson; her nephew and his spouse, Kenny and Debbie Green, and her niece, Janice Green.

A memorial service, officiated by Pastors Matt and Erin McPhee, will be held at 1pm on Sunday, October 25, 2015, at Big Pine Community United Methodist Church, located on the corner of School and Crocker Streets in Big Pine. A potluck reception will follow in the Social Hall. The family invites participants to wear bright colors to the service, in celebration of Joanie’s life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Big Pine Animal Shelter, the Big Pine Community United Methodist Church, or the Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department.

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Kurt Ripley Kruse

Devoted Papa, Father, and Friend Kurt Ripley Kruse, 59, died Friday, October 16, 2015 in a Motorcycle accident in Mammoth Lakes while riding with his son and friends.

Kurt was born August 5, 1956 in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania to Billie and Arthor Kruse. Kurt was an amazing man who lived his life to the fullest.

He was selfless, generous, caring, and a Godly man. His life revolved around his family.

After 30 years with UPS Kurt left Tulare and retired to Mammoth Lakes, Ca.

Kurt is survived by his older brother Kent Kruse, his children Alicia Duff, Shannon Kruse, Jeslin Kruse; Grandchildren Faith, Kelly, and Kasen, many more family and friends.

He was preceded in Death by the mother of his Children Cathlin Kruse and his parents.

A service will be held Shady rest Park on November 7th at 1pm in Mammoth Lakes. There will be a memorial Dirt Bike ride following the service.

All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mammoth Christian Fellowship Church.

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Services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, November 21, at the First Presbyterian Church in Bishop for long time Owens Valley resident Richard “Dick” Noles, followed by a reception in Hillis Hall.

Dick passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Northern Inyo Hospital following a year of treatment for Lymphoma Cancer. Dick was born in Palo Alto, on June 23, 1933 to Cathryn and Clifford Noles. He graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1951. Dick spent summers on the Kern River where he met his wife to be, Pat, when both were 13 years old. They were married in 1952 and had two sons, Rick and David.

Dick went to work for Southern Calif Edison in Kernville before transferring to Oxnard, Torrance and to Bishop in 1966, where he retired in 1990. He enjoyed nearly 50 years of volunteer work in the Owens Valley, which he dearly loved.

The success of these efforts he attributed to volunteers who made major contributions in labor, equipment, material, food refreshments and financial support.

One the first projects was the expansion of the city park, including the pond and gazebo. It took three years to complete that job. In 1988 the Water for Wildlife project was started to introduce water sources in our local mountains to benefit wildlife. This project lasted for twenty years with the instillation of 29 guzzlers. Over 100 volunteers installed the units which are still in operation.

One of the projects dearest to his heart was to establish an Eastern Sierra ATV Adventure Trails System in Inyo County which continues to be an on going project.

Over the years handicapped platforms have been installed at local ponds. In 1993 he was asked to gather volunteers to monitor radio collars on the Buttermilk deer herd winter range. For the next 5 years deer were monitored to determine the mortality rate and cause of fatalities.

Dick is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pat, two sons, Rick and wife Bonnie of Lee Vining and David and Jeannie of Bishop, five grandchildren, Pete Noles, Garrett Noles, Kari Face and husband Dan, Kristin Noles, Kristi Houston and husband Will. Dick also has 4 great grandchildren, Cameron, Corbin, Riley and Aiden.

Dick was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bishop for 49 years where he looked upon his friends and his church family.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice.

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Richard Martin Kanold
January 1, 1922 – November 11, 2015

Richard (Dick) Kanold died peacefully at his home in Big Pine on November 11, 2015. He is survived by his wife Leslie, 6 children (Rick Lockhart, Norman Kanold, Stephen Kanold, Kathleen Day, Dixie Kanold, and Desiree Tackett-Nuckols), 4 grandchildren (Marisa Kanold, Nicole Guy, Brian Day, and Patrick Lockhart), and 3 great grandchildren (Zander Guy, Roman Guy, and Maddison Lockart).

Dick was born in Los Angeles and grew up in the Highland Park area. When war came, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as an aviation mechanic instructor from 1942-1945. After the war, he settled in Costa Mesa, California, where he met and married Barbara (Hartford) Kanold.

They soon moved to Oxnard, California, to raise a family and start a vending machine business that ultimately grew into a corporation known as Oxnard Automatic Sales, providing amusement and vending services to the communities of Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oxnard, and Camarillo.
He retired in 1987 after selling his business and then fulfilled his dream of moving to Big Pine. He married Leslie (Showalter) Kanold in 1992, and together they have spent the last 23 years enjoying all that the Owens Valley has to offer, from fishing and hiking together to enjoying the various dining venues of the area and participating in the Valley’s many local events.

They also had the opportunity to travel abroad and locally in Southern California to visit family and friends. For several years, Dick also operated a local vending machine route in the Owens Valley. He was a proud member of the Elks Lodge throughout his life and particularly enjoyed the local chapter in Bishop.

Dick will always be remembered for his outgoing personality, sense of humor, and quick wit. Probably his greatest achievement, however, was being a wonderful father, grandfather, and great grandfather to his family. He enjoyed keeping in touch with all of his children throughout his life and always welcomed their family visits with him in Big Pine, where he would plan a host of activities to make their trip fun and entertaining.

He was beloved by all his family and will be sorely missed.

He will be laid to rest at West line Street Cemetery in Bishop on Friday, November 20, 2015. Graveside services will be preceded by a memorial service at Brune Mortuary, 325 West Elm Street, Bishop, at 11 a.m.

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Lewis Monte Williams, 84, passed away on November 8th, 2015 at Holy Cross Medical
Center in Mission Hills, CA surrounded by his family.

Monte was born at home on October 29th, 1931, to Howard and Mary Williams in
Ventura, CA. He was the youngest of 4 boys; his brothers were Herb, Gerald, and Ron.

He spent his early education years in Ventura until the 11th Grade, then his Senior year he
transferred to Nordhoff High School in Ojai, CA where he graduated in 1950.

During Monte’s senior year of high school, his mother passed away and eventually his father married Beulah.
While Monte attended high school, he started his grocery career at Ojai Valley Grocery.

After spending many years in the grocery business Monte was drafted into the United States Army where he served as a frontline cook in the Korean War. When he was honorable discharged, Monte returned to Ojai, CA where he continued his grocery career at Ojai Valley Grocery.

As a hobby, he was an avid drag racer with his corvette in Santa Maria, CA. Monte owned the first corvette in Ventura in 1955. He was part of the Williams Brothers racing team, who, in 1954 set a world land speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats for B/Roadsters. Monte was absent, having just returned from Korea with no desire to camp out for a week on the salt flat.

While living in Ojai, he met the love of his life, Cora, while she worked at Bank of
America in Ojai. Monte and Cora married after a year long courtship on October 13th in Las Vegas, NV at The Little Chapel Around the Corner. After Monte and Cora were married, he continued his grocery career working for Nason Tobey at Tobey’s Market. Monte and Cora raised their five children: Marty, Lorie, Larry, Lisa, & Mona in Ojai. In 1969, Tobey offered Monte an opportunity to further his career by moving to Bishop, CA to work at Joseph’s Bi-Rite Market.

Monte decided to relocate his family to Bishop, one of the family’s favorite vacationing spots. Monte worked as a grocery clerk for Tobey until he and Cora purchased Joseph’s Bi-Rite Market in May 1976. Over the course of their ownership, all five children, most of the children’s spouses, and most of the grandchildren have worked at the market.

Monte was a generous supporter and constantly giving to the local community. He
attended the Jr. Livestock Auction and was always a top buyer. He donated to various
organizations such as The Salvation Army, The Bishop Little League, Eastern Sierra Softball, AYSO, the local schools, the Boys & Girls Scouts of America, charity runs/walks, 4-H & FFA, The Elks Club and the NIH Ladies Auxiliary.

Monte also really enjoyed his corvettes and driving in the Bishop Homecoming ceremonies at Bishop Union High School.

Monte lived a full and abundant life. He and Cora enjoyed camping, dancing, going on
many cruises, some of which included with Unified Grocers Members, and trips. One of Monte’s favorite yearly trips included going to Reno for Hot August Nights, he loved seeing all the different classic cars.

Monte also looked forward to his one day off a week, Sundays, to relax at home and enjoy brunch on his back patio with Cora, his Dolly.

Monte instilled the importance of family, honesty, trust, hard work, and lived that to his fullest until the day he passed. Monte was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend.

Monte is survived by his wife Cora. Son Marty & wife Marcy Williams, their two children Cory Williams & Ashley Diaz (Williams) & her husband Rene Diaz, their children Andrew, Bonnie, Isabel & another baby coming soon;

Daughter Lorie & husband Mike Nelums, their two children Samantha Nelums, & Jeff Nelums & his wife Breanne Nelums;

Son Larry Williams;

Daughter Lisa & husband Dale Pitman, their three children Elizabeth Pitman, Dale Pitman Jr. & Heidi Taylor (Pitman) & her husband Dustin Taylor, their two children Brooke & Austin;

Daughter Mona & her husband Pedro Velazquez, their children Miranda Curtis, Connie, Abby, & Brenton Velazquez. Sister-in-law Katie Williams, Brother-in-law Bill Hamby and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a viewing on Friday, November 27th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Brune
Mortuary, 325 W. Elm St, Bishop, CA. The service is on Saturday, November 28th at 11:00am at The First United Methodist Church, 205 N Fowler, Bishop, CA with a grave side at East Line Street Cemetery with a Celebration of Life to follow. The family thanks you for your attendance.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in honor of Monte to Northern & Southern Inyo Hospitals Ladies Auxiliary’s Equipment fund.

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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!  Philippians 4: 4

Joyce Ann Piest

May 25, 1933 – November 14, 2015

Joyce Ann Piest of Bishop entered into the Lord’s Glory and began her eternal life in heaven on November 14, 2015 following and extended battle with breast cancer.

Born on May 25, 1933, Joyce is survived by her husband of 63 years, Walt, 4 daughters, 8 grandchildren, 18 grandchildren and her extended family at Grace Lutheran Church.

A Memorial Service will be held Sunday November 22, 2015 at 10:45 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church located at 711 N. Fowler Street in Bishop with Pastor Kent Puls officiating. A luncheon will follow in the Social Hall.

In leiu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lutheran World Relief 700 Light Street Baltimore, Maryland 21230.

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day–and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.   2 Timothy 4: 6-8

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Carol Fletcher age 69, was born in Matagorda, TX on September 23, 1946 to parents Gela Packard and Claude Stanley.

Carol passed away on November 18, 2015 at Renown Hospital in Reno, NV
She married the love of her life Bud Fletcher on December 15, 1969.

Carol is survived by husband of 46 years, Bud Fletcher of Bishop, Daughter Stephanie Fletcher of Bishop and her children Jeffery Kliks and Elizabeth Kliks both of Bishop; Daughter, Michelle West of Las Vegas, NV and her two children: Dylan and Andrew West both of Las Vegas, NV.

Carol and family moved to Bishop in 1988. Carol followed her passion of art and fishing and drawing numerous photos of the Owens Valley. She loved to tie her own flies and take her grandchildren fishing whenever possible. She enjoyed traveling in the RV with Bud and taking cruises. Her love for her family had no end.

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