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From: "Billie C. & Anita J. Reynolds" <>
Subject: [CAShasta] Obits 3/6/2003
Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2003 15:50:02 -0800


Obituaries:

Karol Eugene Woodward

A memorial service for Karol Eugene Woodward, a long-time business owner,
civic leader and community supporter, will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ben
Zandstra on Saturday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Federated Church.

Mr. Woodward passed away peacefully at his Alturas home with family by his
side, on Feb. 25, 2003, due to complications from congestive heart failure
and cancer.

The son of Phillips Arthur Woodward, known as "P.A." or "Pap" and Lula
(Banister) Woodward, Karol was born in Alturas, CA on February 4, 1923. He
graduated from Modoc High in 1940. Known to play the trumpet for a popular
dance band while he was in high school and for a short time after, the band
was called upon to play often and at the Romero Lodge.

Karol also loved to play the piano and was the local Elks Lodge organist. He
attended Heald's Business College in Sacramento, CA., after high school
graduation, then worked for a short time at the Herlong Munitions, before
enlisting in the U.S. Navy in December 1942. He served during World War II
at the Battle at Leyte Gulf as an Aviation Storekeeper 1st Class on the
U.S.S. White Plains carrier. His military service earned him the Victory
Medal and Philippines Liberation Star in addition to the Presidential Unit
Citation Star and Good Conduct medal.

When he received his discharge in February 1946, he returned home and became
a partner with his father in Woodward's Grocery on Court Street. Karol and
Mary Winset were married on October 5, 1947 and kept the business operating
until 1980, when they liquidated the business. After enjoying winters at
Granlibaken Ski Resort, Karol was hired as the resort's manager each winter
at Granlibaken for 15 years. "He retired three times, but was called back
each time to work," recalls Mary. Granlibaken included the resort,
conference center and ski hill in Tahoe City. The Woodwards were avid skiers
and Karol had been an active member of the Modoc Ski Club from 1947 until
recently.

A civic leader and community volunteer, he served many organizations. Karol
was Mayor of Alturas from 1958 until 1962 and served two terms (8 years) as
a Modoc County Supervisor, starting in 1963. He received his 50-year
membership plaque in November 1996, from the Alturas Rotary Club,
maintaining his membership from 1946 - 2003. He was a life member of the
Alturas Elks Lodge 1756 for 41 years; served as an Alturas City Fire
Department volunteer from 1946 until 1963, was President of the Modoc County
Historical Society and an active supporter and member of Alturas and Modoc
Chambers of Commerce throughout the years.

He and Mary loved fishing, especially the streams of Modoc's Warner
Mountains, hiking the steep canyons, even though his knees were "giving
out," (from years of standing on a hard floor as a grocer), recalls his
wife. He also loved skiing with his family and ice skating.

A respected man and outgoing person with many long-time friends, Karol was
honored as a long-time grocer during a Modoc Fair parade in Cedarville.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Woodward of Alturas; son Philip
and wife Dr. Marilyn Wooley of Redding; daughter Anne Marzion and husband
Ken of Sacramento; daughter Kathy and husband Dr. Ron R.tt of Sacramento;
granddaughter Stephanie Buck of Sacramento and many wonderful nieces and
nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Mary Kathleen "Kay"
Paulson.

Memorials may be made to Cedar Pass Snow Park, HCR1, Box 11311, Alturas, CA
96101, Federated Church, P.O. Box 1708, Alturas, CA or to the American
Cancer Society, P.O. Box 428, Likely, CA 96116.

Inurnment will be private and at a later date at the Alturas Cemetery. Kerr
Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Roger Wayne Milliron

California Pines resident and former Alturas business owner Roger Wayne
Milliron passed away on Feb. 27, 2003 at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA
due to pneumonia.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 8 at 11 a.m. at the Alturas
Elks Lodge 1756, with a potluck and social time to follow. Born in
Jamestown, New York on March 9, 1932, he served in the U.S. Army from 1952
to 1954, in Korea on Pork Chop Hill. He was a sergeant at the time of his
discharge.

On November 9, 1957, he married Lola Dalbey in Reno, NV. They have shared 45
years of marriage.

While living in the City of Orange for many years, the couple owned and
operated Western State Drywall and L&M Lathing as commercial contractors.
When they moved to Alturas in 1983, they purchased the Bottle Shop on Main
Street, Alturas, and adopted the "Border town" sandwiches. They later sold
the business and retired. Mr. Milliron was a member of the Modoc County
Sheriff's Posse and Alturas Rotary Club. He also served as a Trustee at the
Alturas Elks Lodge #1756 for many years, as well as Vice Chairman and as a
director for the California Pines Community Services District.

He is survived by his wife Lola and five children: ReneZ Galvez of Beaumont,
CA; MarchZl Watkins of Artesia, CA; Darlene Milliron of Alturas; Diane
Schlomer and David Milliron of Reno, NV. He also enjoyed his seven
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association,
1372 Longfellow Ave., Chico, Ca. 95926 or to the American Diabetes
Association, California Affiliate, 10445 Old Placerville Rd., Sacramento,
CA. 95822.

Opal Pearl Russell Cox

Opal Pearl Cox, 59, of Alturas, passed away February 27, 2003. She was born
in Trinidad, Texas on October 9, 1943, to Samuel Baker Russell and Francis
Ella Gragg. Shortly afterward her family moved to Arkansas, where she spent
her childhood years, then moved to Delano, California, with her family.

In Delano, she met her husband James Mac Arthur Cox. They were married on
July 19, 1965, at the Chapel of the Bells in Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.
Opal and Jim were close to sharing 38 years of marriage together. The
majority of years, Opal and her family lived in Delano and Vallejo, CA. and
worked as a maintenance crew.

In 1986, they made their home in Alturas, CA. Opal began her career in
Special Education as a teacher's Aide in 1987 for Modoc County Office of
Education, retiring 13 years later. She enjoyed all the students she had
been fortunate to work with during her years on the job.

In her youth, Opal ran for the school track team, as well as, played
basketball. An active woman, Opal was involved heavily with Special
Olympics, where she helped the athletes learn to cross country ski, and
helped with many other activities in which they competed.

There were many things Opal loved to do including camping, fishing, and
making arts and crafts. Lots of people would agree that when it came to
telling stories, Opal had a way to draw you in and watch for your reaction
in the tale of the story. It was known that Opal had a wonderful sense of
humor and loved to joke.

She was preceded in death by her son David Wayne Cox; sister, Lillie Alan
Russell; brother, Vernon Leroy Russell, Opal is survived by her husband of
37 years, James Cox of Alturas; sisters, Lucile Frances Russell of Alturas,
Myrel Russell Lutz of Delano, CA.; brothers, Leon Baker Russell of
Hermiston, OR; Sammy Joe Russell of Huntley, Montana; mother-in-law Dora Cox
of Sunrise, Arizona; in-laws Daniel Cox and Karrie Cox of Alturas, as well
as many nieces and nephews and relatives. Graveside services were held March
5, at 2:30 p.m. at the Alturas Cemetery. Her family gives thanks to the
numerous family and friends who attended her services.

Opal will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Frank T. Tierney

Frank Turrell Tierney, 48, passed away unexpectedly in Redding, CA. on
February 26, 2003. He was a resident of Vancouver, WA at the time of his
demise.

Frank was born to Cyril and Pat Morgan Tierney on January 12, 1955 at Modoc
Medical Center, Alturas, CA and was reared in Alturas until 1966, when his
family moved to Cottonwood, CA. He served in the U.S. Navy. His father
Cyril, preceded him in death in 1980.

He is survived by his mother, Pat of Gilchrist, Oregon.; sisters Morgan
DeMarr of Burney, CA; Lana Tierney of West Linn, OR. and Valerie Hubbard,
Palo Cedro, CA; also nieces and nephews.

The Rev. Patrick Henry conducted a service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
in Alturas at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5. Interment followed at the
Alturas Cemetery.

Margie Louise Mansker

Margie Louise Mansker, 75, went to be with the Lord and loved ones February,
28, 2003 at approximately 2 p.m. Services will be Friday, March 7, at 9:00
a.m. at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas, CA., followed by graveside service at
10:00 a.m. at Alturas Cemetery.

Louise was the mother of six children with 17 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. She married Doyle J. Mansker in Clovis, New Mexico on
January 15, 1954. They retired and lived together in Alturas for 21 years
when suddenly on May 22, 2002 Doyle passed away.

Louise was born on January 19, 1927 in Paris, Texas. She was orphaned as a
toddler and taken in by Mann and Addie Wooten of Lubbock, Texas. She was
eventually adopted by Marshall and Annie Henyan (Wooten) of El Cajon, CA.,
where she grew up with four protective "Big Brothers," Pete, Joe, Willie and
Woody Henyan.

She attended Sweetwater High School in San Diego and worked as a "Riveter"
at Rohr Aircraft during World War II.

Louise loved being with friends and family members, cooking for them and
sharing her loving down home wit. She loved laughter around her and always
made the family laugh.

She is survived by son Richard Anderson, and wife Becky of Nuevo, CA.;
daughter Sheila Wilson and husband Carlos of Tyler, Texas; daughter Debra
Russell and husband Gordon of Alturas, CA.; son Doyle Mansker II and Pia of
Garden Grove, CA.; daughter Betsy Mansker of Albany, Oregon, and son Clinton
Mansker of Alturas, CA.

Margie Louise Mansker and her family would like to thank the wonderful staff
at the Modoc Medical Center for the loving care that she was given during
her last days.



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Billie C. Reynolds
Anita "Jean" Waters-Reynolds
http://www.rh2o.com (Family Genealogy)
http://www.rh2o.com/modoc/ (Modoc County Genealogy)
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