Douglas Jerome Butler, Sr.
March 21, 1933 –November 18, 2015
Born in Los Angeles, CA went to the Lord in Ridgecrest, CA at the age of 82.

Upon graduating from Burroughs, he served in the Army and received an Honorable Discharge.

Because of his love of cars, he went from being a top salesman, several times, to owning and running a Ford Lincoln Mercury Dealership with Rosie, the love of his life. Doug had a real passion for races, from the horses to cars. When he had the dealership, he also had a 1966 stock car, Lil Red, that won both the Winter and Spring Nationals.

After he retired, 19 years ago, both he and Rosie moved to Crowley Lake, CA due to their love of the mountains and his love of fishing. Within a few years, he started DB’s Hardwood and DB’s Fishing Guide Service, where he was well respected and liked by all. He soon gained a reputation for his honesty and warm personality and his word of mouth business was booming.

Doug had a gift of making everyone feel comfortable, if you just met him, you would have thought you’d known him for years. He was a friend to everyone, to know Doug was to love Doug.

He took great pride in helping others, and was a big supporter of Disabled Sports. He would take ‘Wounded Warriors’ fishing, even if he wasn’t feeling so hot, he’d say “it wasn’t about him-it was about them! And if he could bring them a little bit of joy, then dadgum, he was going to do it!”

Doug is survived by his beautiful bride of 56 years Rosie; Children Doug Jr., Janet (husband Ken), Michele (husband Michael), Mark and fiancée Teresa. Grandchildren Katie, Tanner, MacKinzie, and Mason. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Marti, and brother Dan.

Doug may not be here in his physical form, but he will always be with us and in our hearts.

If you would like to tell stories about the way Doug touched your life, please email Janet at itsamazing05@yahoo.com or Michele at michelebruce259@gmail.com.

Services will be held on Dec. 2nd at 1:00pm at Brune Mortuary 325 W. Elm St. Bishop, CA 93514

Casual Attire, please dress comfortably.

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Darrell Lloyd Moose, referred to as “Dandy” by his mother, “Pink Floyd” by his siblings, “Dad” by his children and “Moose” by most, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015 in Bishop, California while resting on a trail he had frequently walked since childhood. He was 62 years old.

Darrell was born on June 9, 1953 at Northern Inyo Hospital, Bishop, California to Nelson Moose and Bertha Collins Moose. He was the second born in a family of seven, raised in Bishop on Brockman Lane. He resided both in Bishop and most recently in Big Pine during most of his adult life. He attended Bishop Union High School.

As a young man, Darrell was employed by the Inyo National Forest Fire Organization as part of the hotshot crew and later as a member of the helitack crew based out of Lone Pine, California at that time. He was offered a position with the National Forest Service and assigned to the Lake Tahoe Basin. Later in life he was employed with the Union Pacific Railroad originating out of Kansas for a number of years. He also worked for the Bishop and/or Big Pine Tribes when construction projects were available, but the work he valued most was Cultural Monitoring for the tribe. His mother, Bertha, was instrumental in getting her son involved and he loved it. He spoke often about his experiences at the different sites he helped to monitor.

Darrell was a gifted artist and freely gave his work away to those he cared about. He took special pride in drawing cards for his family and friends. Over the years several of his drawings were chosen for various tribal events. He liked being outside, puttzing around the yard, watching his family, children or grandchildren play sports, playing softball when he could, horse back riding, hunting, pine nut picking, riding his bike around, sipping “cold ones” with his buddies, and his favorite, fishing. Darrell had a wandering spirit that took him down many roads. When he was in a good place he burned his sage every morning offering his prayers. He was happiest cruising the back roads and fishing at his favorite spots.

Darrell was blessed with a large and loving family. He was married and divorced to Denyse McKellips Moose. He is survived by:

Their children: Half Moon Adams (Emily), Joseph Moose, Melyssa Moose Telly (David), Katie Moose (Jose), Darrell J Moose.
Cheryl Levine and their children: Rosie Moose, Allen Moose.
Violet Pierce and their children: Auwwahu Pierce, and Soda Moose.

Grandchildren: Ava, Kanon, Haiwee, Tanya, Thomas, Winter, Lil’ Joseph, Liam, Maddox, Cian, Furious, Lucian, and Tristan.
Siblings: Roseanne Moose, Erwin Moose, Gaylene Moose, and Dave Moose.
Aunties: Delores Miller, Frances Moose and Mary Bowers
Nieces: Yonnie Gruber, Ann Moose, and Annisa Moose.
Numerous relatives and friends.

Darrell has been united with his parents, Nelson and Bertha Moose, brothers, George and Dean Moose, grandmother, Rosie Moose, great grandparents, Soda and Katie Tom, Uncle, Virgil Moose, Aunties, Lucille McDonald, Leora (Wendy) Moose, and Lenora Bowers, cousins, Gordon Moose, Dale Delgado, Raymond Moose and many friends.

A Cry Dance will take place on December 2, 2015 from 7:00-11:00 p.m. at 425 Callina St., Big Pine, California.
A funeral Service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on December 3, 2015 at Brune Mortuary. Graveside service will follow at the Big Pine Cemetery, on 601 W. Crocker St. in Big Pine. Darrell will be laid to rest next to his mother, Bertha Moose.

A reception will follow graveside services at the Alan Spoonhunter Memorial Gymnasium in Big Pine, CA

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Leola Maeola Timmerman fell asleep in Jesus on November 28, 2015 at the age of 90 in Bishop, California.

She was born on September 18, 1925 in Marion, Iowa. Leola along with her sister Marie was raised in Michigan by her parents Levi and Beulah Bridgman.

She married Gerald J. Timmerman on February 18, 1944. They were then sent to Bremerton, Washington where Gerald worked in the ship yards during the war.

Their first son Gerald (Jerry) was born there. After the war they moved to Glendale, California. They later moved back to Michigan where their second son, Kenneth was born.

They then returned to Glendale, California where Leola served as the food service director at Glendale Adventist Academy for 25 years.

After retiring they moved to Hesperia, California until Leola moved to Bishop four years ago to be closer to her oldest son.

She was preceded in death by her husband on the same date in 1991. Leola is survived by her sister Marie Magstadt of Victorville, California; her two sons Gerald (Jerry) Timmerman of Bishop, California and Kenneth Timmerman of Delta, Colorado.

Le is beloved by her five grandchildren: Tami Corpuel of Arroyo Grande, California, Teri Timmerman of Ripon, California, Travis Timmerman of Morrison, Colorado, Timothy Timmerman of Santee, California and Ashley Crutchfield of Denver, Colorado. She also has 10 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

Her family remembers her as being thoughtful and attentive and always looking out for the comfort and care of others. She enjoyed camping at the beach and hosting family get-togethers.

The family gratefully declines flowers and donations but prayers, condolences and memories are gladly accepted.

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Misty Dawn Harbert Williams Meredith passed away November 26, 2015 at her home in Bishop.

She was born in Van Nuys Ca. on July 31, 1964. Misty was preceded in death by her father Robert Ira Harbert, Sr. and her mother Murial Victoria Collier.

After the loss of her husband Burl Williams 1989, Misty embraced her two loving children Bryce and Maggie Williams both of Bishop CA. For some years it was the three of them, until Misty fell in love with and married Vincent Howard Meredith in 1994.

She was loved by all who knew her. Misty leaves behind, Brothers Bob Harbert of Bishop, Ca. Brad Shrader of Bishop Ca. and Sister Doreen Figueroa of Palmdale Ca. She loved her grandchildren Levi Burl Williams and Jimmy Inagiana Williams.

Her biggest delight was being with her grandkids in all aspects of their lives. She loved to watch the games they would play around town. She might travel with them to away games and always enjoyed the hoopla that comes with kid’s sports.

Getting up early on Saturday mornings grabbing a hot cup of coffee and away they would go for another wonderful day. One of her other interests was cooking, combined with grandchildren would mean some good meals were to be had she loved to cook for them.

Working on her arts and crafts was something she enjoyed. Misty Enjoyed the Eastern Sierra and the opportunities for camping, fishing, the gathering pine nuts, and traveling the highways and backroads. Being outdoors was a large part of her life.

She will be dearly missed for the rest of our days, but remember in our thoughts and prayers each night. We will see her in the faces of her children and grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday December 12th at 1:00pm at Brune Mortuary 325 W. Elm St. Bishop, Ca. Following the services, a Luncheon will be held at The House of Mercy Church on South PaHa lane in Bishop, Ca.

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By Deb Murphy

Bob Tanner lived a glorious, enviable life. He was a packer, an author, a founder of Bishop’s Mule Days, a football coach, the face and voice for pack stations when the lifestyle was threatened by government regulation and the driving force behind the vision of a mule museum in Bishop.

Tanner died December 3.

Like many Eastern Sierra residents, he was drawn back to the place of family vacations from his home in Southern California, working his way through college as a packer in the backcountry, learning the craft. After college and a stint in the Navy during the Korean War, he came back, permanently.

In 1953, he went to work for Archie Mann at Red’s Meadow Pack Station. Seven years later he bought the operation and spent the next five decades sharing the Eastern Sierra with tourists, celebrities and politicians.

He learned the best mules came from the southeast, crosses between drafts and donkeys. He learned the art of shoeing, how to tie knots, how to feed both his employees and his stock and he learned every inch of the 175 square miles of wilderness in Yosemite National Park and the John Muir Wilderness that was part of his Red’s Meadows’ permit.

In 1969, he and Leo Potterfield had a conversation about some of the memorable moments of life as a packer and what a good show that would be. That winter saw record snowfall, leaving the trails in the backcountry snow-covered until August and hobbling the pack stations. The solution to the industry’s grave cash flow was Tanner’s vision of a raucous mule show, Mule Days, a celebration of all things mule and a sneak-peek at what packers and their mules have to deal with. The Memorial Day weekend event became one of the premier mule shows, drawing talented mules from all over the country.

But Tanner wasn’t one to rest on his laurels. When Mule Days got bogged down with show classes that only an enthusiastic equestrian could appreciate, Tanner shook things up, turning the clock back to the original intent: fun.

When law suits threatened to regulate the packers into oblivion, it was Tanner who spoke to the media, speaking simply about the heritage and value of an industry that took visitors deep into the beauty of the Sierra.

Tanner didn’t stop with Mule Days. His next vision was the American Mule Museum, a work in progress that started with seed money from the federal government. When the project funding was used as an example of government “pork” on CNN in 2007, Tanner wasn’t discouraged telling Sierra Wave “we made Mule Days something; we can make this thing something.”

Tanner will be missed, but he left enough of himself behind for both locals and visitors to the Sierra to remember and enjoy. He left a son, Bobby, with the ability to handle the famous 20-Mule Team, he left his mark on Mule Days and the countless volunteers and participants over the past 45 years, on the 1957 Bishop Broncos football team that claimed the CIF division championship and the inevitable American Mule Museum.

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Carl Stanley Eller Jr., age 95; passed away on November 23 after a brief illness. Carl was residing at the Bishop Care Center and was surrounded by good friends and his family when he passed peacefully.

Carl was born on July 1, 1920 in Sterling CO. As a youngster he moved with his family throughout the West including stops in Salem, Oregon, Ely, Nevada and Reno, Nevada.

His family eventually settled in Hanford, CA where he attended and graduated from Hanford High School. During High School he played clarinet in the band and was a member of the basketball team.

He continued his education at Fresno State where again he was in the marching band and was a member of the basketball team.

It was also in Hanford that he met his future wife Marie Lewis. They married in 1945 after Carl returned home from World War II, after serving in the Merchant Marines.

Carl was employed by JC Penny company in San Diego from 1945 to 1985 where he was a buyer for men’s clothing. He moved to Bishop in 2008.

Carl was recently featured in local newspapers as an honoree in the Bishop Veteran’s Day festivities as a World War II veteran.

Carl is survived by his son Stanley Eller, daughter-in-law Lea Ann and grandson Bryce.

He will be greatly missed and will be fondly remembered for his quick wit, love of sports and for his devotion to his family.

Services will be held at a later date.

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Ann Elizabeth Zack (85) passed away on December 16, 2015 at her home on Zack Ranch and surrounded by her beloved family.

Born and raised in Frederick, Maryland, Ann graduated from Hood College and then received her nursing degree from Johns Hopkins University. She moved to California to work as a nurse.

Ann was predeceased by her husband, Milton M. Zack, M.D., and is survived by her five children, Fred of Mountain View, California, Jane Simon (Rick Simon) of San Mateo, Kathy (Peter Stickells) of Bishop, Andrea of Bishop, and Tom (Kathryn) of Hua Hin, Thailand.

She was a very proud grandmotheer to Anne Stickells, Nick Simon, Alison Simon, Laura Stickells, and Stephen Stickells.

Ann worked for many years as a nurse at Northern Inyo Hospital and in retirement, as a Hospice nurse. She was a remarkable woman of countless talents, great humor, intellectual curiosity, a love of reading, a devotion to animals and the outdoors, and an unlimited capacity for love.

She will be terribly missed and remembered by all who knew her.

A graveside service will be held at the East Line Street Cemetary on Wednesday, December 23 at 11:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, Ann requested that donations be made to the Bishop United Methodist Church Soup Kitchen.

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Long time Owens Valley Resident, Carolyn (Carol) Hastings, went to be with her Savior on December 18, 2015.

Born in Colorado Springs on July 22, 1926 to Earl M. and Doni C. Plyley. Carol had 3 siblings, Sister Jean and 2 brothers Bill and George. The family moved to Glendale CA in the early 1930’s.

While attending Glendale High School, Carol was very active in Glee Club and high School theatre. After graduation her love of music drew her to continued study under Dr. Hirt of Hollywood Presbyterian Church. She and her siblings performed frequently for the USO and anywhere else they could sing together.

Carol and her brother in law Nick were frequently invited to perform at different venues in the Southern California area. Married to William W Hastings after WWII, they had 3 daughters, Kathy, MaryAnn and Vicki.

While employed with Bank of America the family was transferred to the Owens Valley where they lived in both Lone Pine and Bishop. Carolyn was actively involved in 20/30 Club, 4-H, Girl Scouts, Church Choir at the Presbyterian Church in Bishop, and Bridge Clubs just to name a few.

They relocated to Barstow Ca where Carolyn managed a restaurant and enrolled herself in Junior College Art classes where she became an accomplished artist. Her art was displayed in various locations within the community. Carols love of Art, music and horses continued throughout her lifetime.

Finally settling in Bishop they purchased a car rental. Carol managed the business for many years out of both Bishop and Mammoth airports while Bill worked as a Veteran’s Service Officer for Inyo County.

After retirement Carol finally had the time to take a more active role in her church at First Presbyterian in Bishop. She directed the choir there for several years.

Carol had a passion for life, her family and everything she involved herself with. She reminded us all everyday how good God was to her and how He always took care of every need. Her greatest passion was her love for her Savior and her family.

Carolyn leaves behind her daughter Kathy, Grand-daughter Erika and husband Marcin and their children Breyana, Daniel, and Josh. Daughter MaryAnn, Grand-daughter Raschelle and husband Chris and their children Jace, Kaia, Hector and Wendy, Grandson Aaron and wife Julie and their sons Blake and Casey, Daughter Vicki and husband Jon, their sons Torey and wife Aimee, daughters Taryn and Dylan, Garrett,wife Josie, Jake and wife Amanda. And 1 great-great grandchild.

Carloyn was preceded in death by her mother and father, sister Jean, and husband Bill.

A Celebration of life ceremony will be held on Saturday January 9, 2016 at 4:00pm First Presbyterian Church.

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Ralph Joseph Kenney, 94, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, December 17, 2015 in Bishop, California.

He was born to the late Ralph and Jennie (Horne) Kenney on May 10, 1921 in Venice, CA.  Ralph graduated from Venice High School in 1939.  Following this, he became a Los Angeles Lifeguard.

While living in Venice, Ralph met and married his wife Beverly in 1942. They were the proud parents of two sons, Richard and Paul. They were married for 60 years until Beverly’s death in 2003.

Ralph proudly served in the United States Coast Guard during WW II as a Motor Machinist/ 2nd class.  He was stationed on 3 different L.S.T. ships, all over the South Pacific.

After the war’s end, Ralph returned home and started a career as a Los Angeles City Fireman.  He retired from the L.A.F.D.  after 22 years.

Upon retirement, he and Beverly moved to Bishop, CA. in 1968.  They spent the next 16 years running 2 rural mail routes and enjoying life with family and friends in the Owen’s Valley. They belonged to the Bishop Golf Club and he was also the Post Commander of the Bishop V.F.W.  in 1976.

During the mid 1980’s, they relocated to Brookings, OR.  Using this area as their home base, they became snow birds and spent the next 20 years traveling around the country.

For the last 4 years, Ralph has been living back in Bishop to be closer to family.  Upon his passing, he was predeceased by his wife Beverly and son Paul.  He is survived by his son, Richard and his wife Cathie; his daughter-in-law, Karen; his grandchildren, Shannon, Chris, John and Michael as well as 7 great-grand children; and 1 great-great grandchild.

He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

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Eva-Brigitte Buntic, age 94, resident of Sterling Hights, Bishop, CA , born in Germany on May 16, 1921, passed away peaceably surrounded by friends and family on December 27, 2015 in Inyo Hospital. Prior to Bishop she resided in Mammoth Lakes after moving from Illinois with her husband, Robert, in 1976.

Survivors include daughter, Birgid Buntic, of Raleigh, NC, son Robert Buntic and daughter-in-law Karen, of Mt Prospect, Il. She was preceded in death by husband Robert Buntic and sister Sigrid Rutstein of Deerfield, Il.

She enjoyed the friends she made working many years with the US Forest Service. She was commended for excellence numerous times by the USFS. It was an important part of her life.

The family would like to especially thank the Schneider family, with special thanks to her friend Barbara (BJ) Schneider, for their loving friendship and support of Eva through the years. Eva made many friends in the area as well as maintaining relationships with those in her birth country. She will be missed by many.

Memorial services are not planned. Since Eva had a special place in her heart for animals of all sorts (especially dogs!) the family requests that memorial donations be sent to ICare (INYO County Animal Resources and Education), POB 76, Bishop, CA 93515

We love you, Mom.

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Patricia Helen Riggins, 77, a resident of Chalfant for 57 years was born in Los Angeles, CA, November 10, 1938, she passed away December 26, 2015 in Bishop, CA.

Patricia grew up in the towns of Wilmington, , San Pedro, and Torrance California.  Then, about 1948 when she was 10 or 11 of age, she moved to Round Valley when her step-father received employment with the Department of Water and Power.

Then in 1958, her and her then husband at that time bought property in Chalfant Valley and together built a house, adding on as money became available.  This was not easy since Chalfant at that time had no electricity and all lumber was cut with a hand saw.  Then in 1967 she married Harris Riggins and together they raised four children.  Besides being a wife, a nurse, a seamstress, a cook, a decorator, an accountant, a secretary, a gardener, a maid, a dishwasher, and house painter, she also ran a fire wood business, gathering, cutting, stacking, and binding fire wood for sale for a few years.

After all the children left the nest, Patricia spent more time doing her heart felt desire of Christian Ministry.  Preaching the Good News of Gods Kingdom to anyone who would listen, from Lone Pine, CA to Old Benton, from Keeler to Aspendale. She made friends with people in Chalfant, both east and west sides, Hamill Valley and Benton.  If someone needed a partner to work with she would make herself available.

Patricia was preceded in death by her long time husband Harris of 48 years and daughter Jammie Johnston. Survivors include step-son Edward Riggins and wife donna; sons Richard Robertson, Harris Riggins Jr., and wife Maryann, and Ken Riggins; Eight grandchildren: Katie Riggins, Jessica Murray, Mike Riggins, Lisa Johnston, Chris Riggins,  Sierra Shunkwiler, Starla Shunkwiler, and Ashley Shunkwiler; Seven Great Grandchildren: Darren Dondero, Levi Williams, Chet Jenkins, Demi Jenkins, Ruby Jenkins, Kaiya Bradshaw, and Draiden Roberts.

Those who really knew her well knew she had a big, big generous heart. Her humor and her friendship will be greatly missed.

Memorial services will be held  1:00 PM  Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s , 2935 North Sierra Hwy, Bishop.

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ROBERTA KATHRYN PARANICK 1926 – 2016

Bobbie, as she was known, was born to Charles Lane Adair and Kathryn Conway Adair on October 3, 1926 in a house on May Street in Bishop. She passed away on January 3, 2016 in Bishop Care Center, after a short stay there, receiving excellent care.

Bobbie met her husband, Vic, in Hawthorne, Nevada during a dance at the USO Club. Vic, a Rhode Island native, was stationed at the U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot and Bobbie was living in Bobbit as her father had taken a civilian job on the base. Vic was sent to the South Pacific on the U.S. Pensacola and Bobbie continued with high school in Hawthorne, NV. After WWII ended, they were married in San Francisco on May 27, 1945 and lived there a short time before moving to Lee Vining. They were married for 60 years until Vic’s passing in 2005.

In Lee Vining, Bobbie was the Postmaster for 30 years before retiring in 1981. She was involved in many organizations including PTA, American Legion Auxiliary, Delta Epsilon Gama Sorority, Elks Lady Bills, and a host of activities to support her two sons. She loved people and made friends easily. She and Vic entertained often, hosting many parties in the home that they built themselves.

Upon retirement they relocated to Arizona where they spent the winter months making many friends with other Snow Birds from many places.

Their extensive travel would often would often include a visit to friends summer homes. They volunteered many hours at the Quarztsite Improvement Association. When they were not able to travel anymore, they moved to Bishop where Bobbie worked at Laws Railroad Museum, was a member of the Red Hats Society and the TOP’s Organization.

Tutu ( a South Pacific word for grandmother) is survived by her son, Dan and wife Mindy; Grandson Randy and wife Carey, and Great Grandsons, Mason and Max. Also surviving are her son, Tom and wife, Jo; Grandson, Danny and fiancée, Samantha; Great Granddaughters, Kendall and Emma; Grandson, Mike and wife Ana; Great Grandsons, Logan, Jackson, and Owen: Grandson, Steve and wife Callie and Great Granddaughters Megan and Tory. She is also survived by her brother Lane and his family. She was the backbone of a strong family.

A memorial service will be held in early summer. Contributions in Bobbie’s memory may be made to the Mono Basin Historical Society where she was a member.

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Robert “Bob” Bruce Miller, November 6, 1923 – January 9, 2016

Bob passed peacefully from this earth on January 9, 2016 after a short illness. He was engaged, interactive, independent, and happy to the last day of his life.

Bob was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Esther Jane and Gilford Miller. He attended Iowa State College in 1943 and, although he did not serve in the military in World War II because of hearing loss he worked as a Survey Rodman at Hanford Engineer Works in Pasco, Washington and as a Survey Instrument Man at North Island Naval Air Station in San Diego. In 1945 he took his first job as a Draftsman working for Rock Island Railroad in Belknap, Iowa.

He moved with his parents to Miami, Florida in 1946 where he met Doris Elizabeth Masters. They were married in 1948. He raised Doris’ first child Mary Lou McClure (b. 1941) and together they had three more children, Robert Morgan (b. 1948), Clark Masters (b. 1950, d. 1967), and Shawn (b. 1955).

Bob practiced architecture for over 40 years. He was both an artistic Draftsman and innovative Designer. He designed the Ferré Building (New World Tower) in 1963, the then tallest building in Miami. His greatest design influencers included Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, Louis Sullivan, Louis Kahn, the fibonacci series, and nature. He was very proud of establishing a draftsman training school in Miami to help young draftsmen become licensed architects.

In 1975, Bob moved from Miami to California where he lived in Dana Point and Bishop. In spite of his architectural successes, Bob’s true passion lay in other art forms and in 1994 he was finally able to set up his home and shop in the shadows of his beloved Sierra Nevada and White Mountains. Bob spent countless hours in the last 20 years of his life exploring, photographing, and sketching these mountains.  His many art forms included pencil, charcoal, conte, and pastel drawing; black and white photography; oil painting; cast bronze, ceramic, and marble sculpture; and art from found objects. His works were shown at Spellbinder Books, East Side Books, and are currently displayed at Range & River Books.

While living in Bishop, his daily routine included an early walk on Mandich Lane, then a walk from the south end of town to Schats Bakkery, and then back with stops at Bishop Art Supply, Black Sheep Coffee, Joseph’s, the library, and Range & River Books, visiting with friends and strangers along the way.

Conversation topics were as diverse as his interests. Sketching, painting, and reading filled each day, and many people knew him from his extended plein air drawing sessions as he captured the trees or mountains in exquisite and exacting detail. Some drawings were in progress for years.

Favorite subjects for both hiking and drawing included the Buttermilk area, Bishop Creek, the Little Lakes Valley and surrounding peaks, Piute Pass and Bishop Pass trails, and Little Egypt. Gnarled cottonwood trees, Russian olives, horses and other animals were favorite subjects as well as portraits. In the past year, he began studying the internet and computers in order to list his works, with help from a friend, on the Fine Arts America site. His desire to learn new things was ceaseless, and his focused study of any topic was inspirational to many friends. He also adored mentoring younger artists.

Bob’s diverse talents also included playing the saxophone until an accident took the tip of his finger. He built golf clubs, fine furniture, stained glass lamps, and worked on race car engines. Bob was an avid bird hunter and a talented athlete; he walked almost every day of his life and also worked several years as a fitness trainer at a local gym, taking up weightlifting in his 70’s.

In spite of the miles of separation, Bob remained the nucleus of his family until the end. We will miss our long phone conversations, updates on other family members and the inspiration and wisdom he imparted. We will not be able to visit these mountains without experiencing the indelible void his passing brings. May he walk in peace with his creator as he walked among these mountains.

Bob is survived by Rob (and Cheryle) Miller, Shawn (and Ron) Leis, step daughter Mary Lou Rada; grandchildren Matthieu Miller, Kristen Miller, Justin Veloso, Nicole Veloso, Laney Rada, Michael Rada; great grandchildren Karlos Rodriguez, Emmanuelle Genoyer, Luke Genoyer; and many, many friends.

Services will be held in Bishop in late spring or early summer. Please go to www.rangeandriverbooks.com for more information.

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The world lost a beautiful and cherished soul this past December 18th, 2015. Our dearly beloved Beverly Jean Efsaif, the always smiling, always glad-to-see-you wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, auntie, friend, confidant, mentor, listener and volunteer, passed away so unexpectedly, yet ever so gently at her cozy, comfy, open-doored cottage in Bishop, California.

Her warm embrace, her out stretched hands, her generous nature and her loving eyes are felt, once again, by those who have been waiting for her patiently on the other side of this miraculous and wonderous life. She shared these gifts with those of us left behind readily, consistently, freely and selflessly, for which all of us are eternally grateful. Her impact in so many people’s lives; from family to friends, to families of friends and often times complete strangers, was a gift from God, as real as it gets and right here on earth.

Born September 26, 1930 in Stockton, Ca. to George and Minnie Bauer. They moved to Oakland, Ca. and then settled in San Francisco, Ca. where Beverly went to grammar school, junior high school and graduated from Mission High School in 1948, where she met her husband of almost 60 years, Walter William Efsaif.

They were married in 1950, had their first child, Laurie Lee, in 1951, their second child, Michael Dennis, in 1953 and third child, Jo Ann, in 1956. The family moved from San Francisco to Redwood City, Ca. in 1957 and settled in to a magical lifetime of sharing their love and joys with friends and family, establishing themselves as a warm and inviting household, where all were welcome, anytime.

Beverly lived a full and rich life. Beverly and Walter traveled to many places together around the world with lifelong friends. She worked alongside her husband Walter for many years in his CPA office. She had an amazing ability to learn quickly, to assist her family and friends in any capacity. She was an office assistant, bookkeeper, did home improvement, wood splitting, gardening, sewing and cooking.

She had the gift to organize anything she touched. Sincerely, she could walk into a situation and when she walked out it was in order. She taught everyone to appreciate music, dancing, God, playing, singing but most all loving. After retiring to Donner Lake, CA Beverly worked as a teacher’s aide with special needs children. She had an amazing affect on her students. Wherever Beverly lived she was not only devoted to her family and friends she was very active in her community with her church, bible study and senior center.

Beverly was predeceased by her husband, Walter William Efsaif, and is survived by her three children, Laurie E Douglas of Torrance, CA, Michael D. Efsaif of Roseville, CA and Jo Ann E Stoltz of Bishop, CA. She was a loving grandmother to Michael W. Douglas, Justin G. Douglas, Melissa K. and William D. Guilford, Jamaica Thomas, Rebecca and Ry Jackson, Kaitlin M. Efsaif and Adam Booker. Beverly adored her great grandchildren to the core, Kadence, Kaili and Brady Guilford, Kyle and Jake Thomas, Carter Jackson and Ashlyn Booker.

Beverly has left her legacy within each and every one of us. As her family we are so lucky to have had such a beautiful example to live by. We will carry you with us always mom, gram and great gram, Auntie Bev, Bev my friend.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the First United Methodist Church at 10:00 am on Tuesday January 26, 2016 with reception to follow.

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Mr. Richard (Dick) Thomas Vradenburgh was born in Glendale, California on October 14^th, 1932.  He was a long time resident of Bishop California and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 8^th, 2016.  He was 83 years old.

Richard retired from DWP after 25 years.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He loved the Sierras and being outdoors. He will be truly missed.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Betty L. Vradenburg; sister Janet Green and brother-in-law Raymond Green of Cedar City, Utah; brother, John Vradenburg and sister-in-law Fran Vradenburg of San Tan Valley, Arizona; son Dirk Vradenburg and daughter-in-law Ila Vradenburg of Bishop; son Kris Vradenburg and daughter-in-law Becky Vradenburg of Bishop; daughter Debbie Stonehouse and son-in-law Jim Stonehouse of West Hills, California; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Richard joins his loved ones in death: mother and father Thomas and Inez Vradenburg and sister, Sharon Nye.

The family request donations in Richard’s memory be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church or Pioneer Home Health Care, Inc.

A memorial service will be held at 10:15 a.m. on January 30^th, 2016 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 162 Sneden Street in Bishop, California.

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George Pendleton passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 54 on Jan. 14th 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, George; his mother, Patricia; and brother, Matt. He is survived by his brother, Greg; sister, Merri; son, George; daughter, Kayla; stepdaughter, Dianna; 6 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

George was born in Jackson, Mississippi on March 5th 1961 as the youngest child in the family. His father was in the military so his family moved often in his early childhood. George lived in Tucson, Az. and Grand Forks, ND. as a young boy and would often talk about how much fun it was as a kid ice skating and playing hockey on a pond in back of his house that he and the other kids in the neighborhood had made.

George moved to Long Beach, Ca. in 1969 where he went to junior high at Lindbergh, and high school at Long Beach Jordan. After high school he continued to live in Long Beach where he met Marty Slay. They were married July 10th 1984 and continued to live in Long Beach raising Marty’s daughter Dianna.

On Dec. 19th 1987 George’s son was born and his daughter on Mar 24th 1994. George was a very loving and caring family man and a good provider and worked many jobs to support the family while Marty went to school.

In March of 1995, tired of traffic and the fast pace of big city life, they moved the family to Bishop. George worked awhile as a plumber for Scultz plumbing, then worked for High Sierra Plastics before finding a home at B&J Rubber Products, where he worked for almost 20 years.

George really loved living in Bishop and read up on its history. He could name off all the mountain peaks in site, and loved getting up into the backcountry. George was an avid fisherman and spent many hours on Lake Sabrina and the Owens river looking for that monster trout. In fact, George’s nickname was the Trout Whisperer.

He also loved to play golf and was a member of Bishop Country Club.

Another passion of George’s was motorcycling. He was a member of United We Ride and was Vice President off and on for many years. He was a very skilled rider and the enjoyed riding as often as he could. He would always talk about how much fun he had on the rides and how much he enjoyed the people he rode with.

George loved the blues and could name off the artist at the beginning of every song. Quit often he would be listening to his favorite blues artist BB King while on these rides.

George was very intelligent and almost always had an opinion on just about anything you wanted to talk about. He was a very friendly and personal man. He would always make time for someone and would be happy to help out in any way he could. He was a great friend to all that knew him.

A celebration of life will take place sometime this summer at Lake Sabrina after the ice thaws. Time and date will be posted later this year.

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Sybil Dewey Summers passed away peacefully in her Bishop home on January 22, 2016. Her last days were spent in the company of daughters Lysa Eldridge and Laurel Monahan, grandson Dustin Eldridge, and loving caregivers Tina Wales and Notty.

Sybil was born to Bates and Gladys Dewey on November 19, 1926, in Bakersfield, California. She attended Bakersfield High School and the University of Southern California. On March 23, 1947, she married Verne Summers, and they settled in Bridgeport, California, where they lived until moving to Bishop in 1952. Sybil and Verne raised their four children in Bishop, where they were active in community affairs, including participation with a collection of local friends in the development of the Bishop Country Club.

Sybil and Verne loved to travel, and welcomed adventure. They also shared a love for entertaining family and friends, and preparing the exotic cuisine they experienced in their travels. Memories of Rose Bowl parties (USC), at their home on Highland Drive, still linger in the minds of their many friends and other guests. In her later years, Sybil retained her passion for travel and took frequent excursions with her children. She also enjoyed dining adventures with a group of friends who jokingly referred to themselves as “The Steel Magnolias.” Sybil was a longtime supporter of the Laws Railroad Museum, and was active for many years in the Women’s Hospital Auxiliary.

Sybil was preceded in death by her husband the Honorable Verne Summers, daughter Lynn Summers, son Lloyd Summers, and son-in-law Sherman Eldridge. She is survived by daughter and son- in- law Laurel and David Monahan of La Jolla, California, daughter Lysa Eldridge and her friend Will Richmond of Bishop, grandchildren Coral Clay of Pacific Grove, California, Dustin Eldridge and his wife Alissa, of Susanville, California, Chris Eldridge and his wife Heidi of Bishop, and Staci Eldridge and her husband Jeff Aukee, of Bishop, along with several wonderful great grandchildren.

There will be a Celebration of Life in honor of Sybil Summers, in Bishop on a date to be determined. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be directed to the Laws Railroad Museum.

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RALPH WALTER CONNOR July 1924 – January 2016

On January 22, Ralph passed away at Northern Inyo Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lila Connor; brother, Robert; sisters: Laueerne, Edith, Norma, and Alice.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Bernadine and three children: Janice, Webb, and Tom. Mike Connor and Dana, and Linda Macejunas and James; Sisters: Doris, Mildred and Judy. Seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.

Ralph was born in Toledo, Ohio and lived in that area until his teens and the then the family moved to Lambertville, Michigan. He enlisted in the Navy early in WWII and spent three years in the South Pacific.

When he returned home on leave, he married his high school sweetheart Bernadine known to all as “Barney” Together they raised three children. They moved from Michigan to Hawthorne, CA in 1962 where Ralph worked for Zinsco Electric and later retired from United Airlines.

In 1982, Ralph and Barney retired to Big Pine and joined the Big Pine Fire Department. He helped there for fifteen years.

He loved cars. He restored a number of Model A’s and a 1965 T-Bird for his wife. He loved his family and that love was returned tenfold.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

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Shelia Elaine Cantwell
08/10/1948-01/15/2016

Shelia was born in Indianapolis, Ind. to Bernard & Charlotte Cantwell. She grew up in Las Vegas, Nev. graduated from Bishop Gorman High School and went on to graduate from Mount Saint Mary’s College in Los Angeles, Calif.

Shelia moved to New Meadows, Idaho in 1978 where her three children were born. In 1985 she moved to Lone Pine, Calif. and taught at the Mt. Whitney Preschool for 5 years.

She worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 23 years in office administration at the Mt. Whitney Ranger District, served as a union representative throughout her career and retired in August 2015.

Shelia loved the Owens Valley and was an active member of the Eastern Sierra Community Choir, Santa Rosa Catholic Parish, Friends of the Library, and various community groups.

She is proceeded in death by her father, Bernard, her brothers Christopher, Thomas and Timothy Cantwell, her infant son, Conor Cantwell-Frank, her children’s father, Craig Frank and Satch, her Australian shepherd.

She is survived by her children, Caleb and Mariah Cantwell-Frank, her mother Charlotte Cantwell, her seven siblings, and many nieces and nephews. Shelia was a friend, mentor and inspiration to many.

A rosary will be said at Santa Rosa Catholic Church at 6pm on Friday, Jan. 29th and a celebration of life mass will be held at 11am Saturday, Jan. 30th at Santa Rosa, 311 E. Locust, Lone Pine, Calif. Reception to follow at Crowley Hall, east of the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Rose Society of Santa Rosa Catholic Church, contact Laura Blystone (760)876-5737 or Friends of the Library, Lone Pine branch (760)876-5031.

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JonPaul “Toby” Flanagan of Bishop CA was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on January 25, 2016 following a three-year battle with cancer; he was 76 years old. Born in Honolulu, HI June 28, 1939, to Jim and Irene Flanagan, the family moved to Vista in 1944.

Toby attended Vista High School where he excelled in sports. He lettered in track and basketball and was a football standout making the varsity squad his sophomore year (1954). Toby was chosen Avocado League Player of the Year in 1956 by the Breitbard Foundation and honored as Athlete of the year 1956-1957 upon high school graduation.

He attended Palomar Junior College in San Marcos where his athletic achievements continued. He scored 32 points in the first half of the 1958 game vs Santa Barbara City College setting a single game school record for most touchdowns scored, most interception returns for touchdowns and most points scored.

Those records remain unbroken. As a Palomar Comet, Toby was named South Central Conference Scoring Champion in 1958, a first for the school. He went on to be named Player of the Year in 1958 and 1959.

In 1961 Toby met Patricia Fleeup. They were married in 1962 and welcomed three children into their family.

Toby was Delivery Manager for Drue’s Appliance in Vista from 1964-1989, followed by 10 years transporting disabled veterans to the VA Hospital in La Jolla, CA.

In 1999 Toby and Pat moved to Bishop. He worked in Maintenance at both Round Valley School and the Bishop Elementary Schools, retiring in 2009.

Toby played rocking chair softball and enjoyed many years coaching his daughters in softball, also coaching pony-colt baseball. He umpired rocking chair and girls softball. Toby’s passion was fishing, particularly the South Fork of Bishop Creek where he followed catch and release protocol alongside his dog, Duffy.

Toby volunteered at the Methodist Church Soup Kitchen. Always happy to lend a hand to friends and neighbors, he will be remembered by many as the kindest soul they ever met.

Cherishing his memory are his wife of 54 years, Pat; daughter Charlotte Files of Vista; grandson David Aguilar III and his daughter, Daphne of Anchorage AK; grandson Tyler Files and his children Xavier, Jayden and Bailey; grand-daughters Kristin Dahl and Jordan Files of Vista; daughter Katie Sanders, husband Brad and grandson Mason of Gilbert AZ; cousins Eileen Rozhon of Evergreen Park IL, Phil Guzik of Rhinelander WI; nephews Mike, Tim, Jimmy and Matt Flanagan. Toby is preceded in death by his son, JonPaul Jr. in 1969; brothers Mike and James, and his parents.

Rosary will be Friday, February 5 at 6pm followed by a Funeral Mass February 6 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father John Gracey officiating. A reception will follow in the parish hall where all are welcome to attend and celebrate Toby’s life.

In lieu of flowers, it was Toby’s wish that donations be made to Witness to Life, 849 N. Home St., Bishop CA 93514

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