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James Basham II
7/3/2001
James E. Basham II was a foreman who moonlighted as a professional dart player. He also loved country western music, gardening, fishing and camping.
Mr. Basham was born in Alameda to James E. Basham Sr. and Kim Basham in 1943. He graduated from Alameda High School and attended college in Yuba City for two years. He also served in the U.S. Air Force for two years. Mr. Basham worked for Todd’s Shipyard as a foreman.
He lived in Paradise for 23 years, and was a member of E Clampus Vitas and the Moose Lodge of Paradise.
Mr. Basham died Tuesday at age 57.
His father preceded him in death.
Mr. Basham’s survivors include his mother, Kimberlyu Basham of Yuba City; ex-wife Rita Braz of Modesto; sons James E. Brasham III of Modesto, and Chad Brasham of Modesto; daughter Kimberly Rocha of Modesto; stepson Sean Sampon of Paradise; brother Joe Basham of Taylorsville; sister Susie Davis of Citrus Heights; five grandchildren; and ex-wife and longtime best friend Patricia Tuell.
Services are planned for 2 p.m. today.
Robert Plannette
7/3/2001
Robert Plannette was a kind and gentle man who deeply loved and cared about his family. He liked to travel, camp, cruise and spend time with his family. He especially enjoyed his two dogs, Cody and Chloe.
He worked 35 years as an engineer for GTE. Mr. Plannette lived in Camarillo for 30 years before moving to Magalia in 1996. He was very involved in his children’s activities, including coaching softball and participating in the PTA. He was a member of the Paradise Host Lions Club, but due to his illness, he was unable to attend and give as much time as he would have liked.
Mr. Plannette died Thursday of cancer in Paradise. He was 64.
His wife, Evelyn, died in July 1998.
His survivors include a son, Rob of Magalia and Camarillo; daughter Janelle Plannette of Orangevale; brothers Bert of Redding, and Dave of Camarillo; sisters Pat Engel of Bakersfield, Carolyn Kilpatrick of Carson City, Nev., and Cathryn Heberling of Carson City, Nev.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Rose Chapel Mortuary.
Agatha Cox
7/3/2001
Agatha Cox was a Paradise resident for 37 years.
She was born in Arkansas in 1906 to John and Nannie Williams. She moved to Paradise from El Sobrante in 1964.
She died Friday at age 94.
Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her husband Charles in 1998, and by her son William in 2000.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, JoAnne Cox of Lincoln; four grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
A family graveside will be held at a later date at the Chester Cemetery.
Chapel of the Pines is handling funeral arrangements.
Viola Robinson
7/5/2001
Viola K. Robinson worked as a wireman at Librascope in Glendale and Lockheed in Burbank. In 1962, she retired to Paradise, where she owned Crystal Air Cleaners for many years.
She was an artist and musician - among many other talents.
Mrs. Robinson died Friday at Feather River Hospital. She was 81.
In Grand Blanc, Mich., she was born to Ernest and Bessie Stone. On May 16, 1944, she married Alden Robinson in Grand Blanc.
He survives her, as do a son, Robert; a daughter, Vicki Dinnel; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
At her request, no services are planned. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Robinson will be interred in Paradise Cemetery.
Donald Woodhall
7/5/2001
Donald Carl Woodhall served as an airman in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1953 and in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1957.
For 30 years, he was self-employed in Reliance Sheet and Strip and in Reliance Custom and Sheering.
Mr. Woodhall, a Magalia resident, enjoyed boating, hunting and fishing. He attended two years of college.
On Saturday, Mr. Woodhall died in Feather River Hospital at age 66. He was born to Sophie Ely and Donald Woodhall in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
His survivors include three daughters, Julie Mette of Magalia, Kelly Medina of Boulder City, Nev., and Tori McBride of Magalia; three sons, Eric of Magalia, D.J. of Concord and Mark of Boulder City, Nev.; and a sister, Anne “Babe” Moser of Dayton, Nev.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Paradise Chapel of the Pines Mortuary, which is handling the arrangements. He will be buried
at sea by the U.S. Navy.
Donations in his memory may be given to the American Heart Association.
Maxine Palmer
7/5/2001
Maxine Louise Palmer was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Paradise. The Paradise resident was the widow of Wilce Palmer, who died in 1994.
Mrs. Palmer, 82, died Sunday at Feather River Hospital. She was born to John and Amelia Shoup in Fullerton.
Her survivors include two daughters, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time. She will be cremated at Paradise Chapel of the Pines and inurned in Paradise Cemetery next to her husband, Wilce.
Charles Oliver Barnes Jr.
7/7/2001
Charles Oliver Barnes, Jr. was a chemist who loved cooking and fishing.
He was born in Redwood City to Charles Sr. and Karma Barnes. Mr. Barnes had a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, and worked for the Advanced Chem Tec Corporation in Louisville, Ky.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mr. Barnes died Sunday. He was 45.
Mr. Barnes is survived by his parents, Charles Sr. and Karma Barnes of Paradise; son Charles Barnes III; sister Balinda Jacques; and nephews and nieces.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Paradise Cemetery. Bishop Lyle Hunt of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiated the graveside service. Graveside services were conducted by Chapel of the Pines Mortuary.
Chapel of the Pines Mortuary handled arrangements.
Kenneth Burnett
7/7/2001
Kenneth Burnett loved watching and playing sports. He enjoyed playing golf and fishing, and was an avid fan of watching football and baseball.
He was born in Bakersfield to William and Shirley Burnett in 1962. Mr. Burnett worked for Knudsen and Son Corporation as a machine operator for seven years.
He died Thursday at age 38.
Mr. Burnett is survived by his wife, Cheri Burnett.
Although a service will be scheduled at a later date, a visitation is planned for 10 a.m. Sunday at Rose Chapel Mortuary.
Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Betty May
09/22/37 - 06/28/01
Betty May Allen, 63, of Magalia, California died late evening last week of a long illness at her home in Magalia. Mrs. Allen was born in Blackfoot, Idaho. Daughter of Mr and Mrs. Samuel Spicer.
She settled in Porterville, California where she lived for several years as a housewife and mother of three.
Betty was active as a volunteer in Porterville for Girl Scouts, Blue Birds, PTA and as a Brownie Leader.
She also was a member of the Porterville Spinners, A Motorcycle Racing Club where she was a volunteer during Race season.
After living in Porterville for several years she moved to the Paradise area where she lived for 15 years.
She was a member of the Moose Lodge, Eagles. She enjoyed playing pool tournaments and travel. When Betty could, she often made small clowns for her friends. She was a very special person to a lot of people and always had a shoulder to cry on. Betty will be dearly missed.
Her surviving family members are her husband Herbert (J.R.) Allen of Magalia, Daughter Linda Hawthorne also of Magalia, Wanda Carpenter of Paradise and Billy Allen also of Paradise. Betty had four grand children. Christa Hawthorne, Benny Hawthorne J.R. and Leslie Hawthorne all of Magalia and James Carpenter of Paradise.
Betty’s mother, May Irene Spicer, several brothers and sisters. The brothers are George Spicer, Jim Spicer, Earl Spicer and Jack Spicer of Potoka, Illinois. The sisters are LaVeta Stueve, Lucille Emerson of Porterville, June Glen of Elko, Nevada. Betty also had many relatives out of the area. There are too many to list but she loved you all and you know who you are!
Tami Scott
7/10/2001
Born in San Francisco, Tami Joy Scott was raised and educated in Paradise, where she graduated from high school.
Ms. Scott enjoyed animals and being with her family and friends. She was an artist and homemaker.
Ms. Scott died of natural causes Friday in her Chico home. She was 41.
Surviving her are a daughter, Alea Scott of Chico and Zane Scott of Chico; her mother, Donna Matteis of Paradise; and a brother, Bret Matteis of Bend, Ore. Her father, Duke Matteis, died before her.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home. She will be privately buried
next to her father in Paradise Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Catalyst Women’s Advocates or to the Butte Humane Society on care of the funeral home.
Louise Mickelson
7/10/2001
Louise Mickelson owned and managed a mobile home park in Davis for more than 25 years. She enjoyed traveling, golfing, fishing, reading and sewing.
The Magalia resident, 86, was a member of the Paradise Elks Lodge and the California Sportswomen Association.
She was born in Jetmore, Kan., attended schools there and graduated from Heald Business College.
Mrs. Mickelson died Wednesday in Magalia.
Her sister, Artis Meyer of Sacramento, survives her, as do numerous nieces and nephews. Her husband, Gehard Mickelson, who she married May 29, 1955, died in 2000.
No services will be held. Bidwell Chapel is handling the arrangements. She will be interred in Glen Oaks Memorial Park.
Kenneth Burnett
7/10/2001
Kenneth Burnett loved watching and playing sports. He enjoyed playing golf and fishing, and was an avid fan of watching football and baseball.
He was born in Bakersfield to William and Shirley Burnett in 1962. Mr. Burnett worked for Knudsen and Son Corporation as a machine operator for seven years.
He died Thursday at age 38.
Mr. Burnett is survived by his wife, Cheri Burnett; two sons, Steven and Richard of Magalia; three brothers, Thomas, Vernon and Brian, all of California; and three sisters, Debbie Davis, Amey Uetz of Arizona and Kathy Burnett of California.
A service will be scheduled at a later date.
Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Gregory Boulanet
7/10/2001
Gregory Boulant, a past resident of Paradise, enjoyed kids’ soccer, helping at the Farmers Market, car races and family.
For 18 years, he worked at Ernie’s Cash Register as a machine repairman. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
As a member of the American Legion, he was a sergeant at arms, co-commander, commander and chaplain. He was also a member of ODBA.
Mr. Boulant, an Oroville resident, died at home July 3. He was 53. He was born in California to Francis and Marion Boulant.
Surviving him are his wife, Sheila of Oroville; three sons, Frank and Michael of Oroville, and Matthew of Paradise and two brothers, Michael of Paradise and Scott of Oroville.
A service was held Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monte Vista in Oroville. He will be privately inurned at Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mrs. Boulant.
Scheer Memorial Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Marie Leyes
7/10/2001
Marie Cecelia Cooney Leyes, a former resident of Paradise, died in Belmont July 2 at age 90.
George, her husband for 50 years, died before her, as did her son Michael in 1961.
Her survivors include two sons, Charles and Mark; two daughters, Virginia Kortenkamp and Patricia; her sister Loretto Kelsey of Arizona; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Resurrection was held Monday in Belmont. She will be interred at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma.
Donations are preferably sent to St. Vincent De Paul Society, 50 North B St., San Mateo, 94401.
Eugene Champion
November 25, 1975 - June 12, 2001
Eugene Milton Champion passed away June 12, 2001 after a 3-year battle with colon cancer. He was 25 years old.
Born in Long Beach, November 25, 1975, to Denise Dallas and Loyd Champion, he lived in Stirling City before moving to San Pedro where he lived until he completed high school in 1994.
Diagnosed with colon cancer in January of 1998, Eugene spent most of the year undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatment. On October 17, 1998 Eugene wed his fiancée of two years, Susan Schaffer. In January of 1999 he went through a second surgery that found him cancer free. Sadly, in February of 2001 he found that the cancer had returned more aggressively than before.
He is survived by his wife Susan of Paradise, mothers Marty Champion of San Pedro and Leilani Wilson of Paradise, father Tom Dallas of Chico, brothers Jeff Champion of San Pedro and Scott Ross of Magalia, sisters Jenny Champion of San Pedro and Anni Wilson of Paradise, and his “adoptive families” the Patty’s of Magalia and the Davis’s of Paradise.
Eugene was deeply moved and eternally grateful for all of the wonderful people and organizations that gave so selflessly of themselves so that he could get better.
A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, July 15, 2001, at 5:00pm at the Paradise Senior Center on Nunneley Road.
Edward A. Hayes (U.S.A.F., ret.)
1/16/34 to 6/7/01
Born January 16, 1934. Passed away at his home in Paradise, CA, June 7, 2001 after a short illness.
He is survived by his wife, Carol. Beloved father of James Hayes, Jane Pratt and Jean Caprile. Grandfather to Amber, Erin and Jennifer Pratt; Natalia and J.R. Caprile; Lorre, Nathan and Caleb Hayes.
Mr. Hayes served with honor in the USAF from February 1952 retiring in 1975. He was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal upon his retirement. He served many years of his active duty in foreign countries including Germany, Turkey, Thailand and the Philippines. He was a member of VFW Post 4647 in North Highlands, Rio Linda American Legion, BPO Elks 2026 of Paradise and the Moose Lodge in Paradise. Ed was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Services are private. Rose Chapel Mortuary of Paradise is handling arrangements.
Gerald Cooper
7/12/2001
Gerald R. Cooper enjoyed spending time with his buddies, especially playing cards. He also restored old motorcycles and cars.
From 1952 to 1956, he served in the U.S. Navy. He owned and operated several service stations and worked as a sales representative for Union Oil Co.
He was born to W.W. and Dora Cooper in Miami, Okla. He was raised in Avenal and graduated from Avenal High School.
Mr. Cooper, a Magalia resident, died Saturday at age 67.
He is survived by his wife, Marlene, whom he married in Yuma, Ariz., in 1955. Other survivors include a daughter, Sheryl Johnson; a son, Timothy; a brother, Paul of Hayden, Idaho; and four grandchildren.
Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Charles Krueger
7/12/2001
Charles F. Krueger served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1945.
Mr. Krueger was self-employed as a building contractor in Sacramento and Paradise for 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.
In Santa Barbara he was born to Gretchen and Julius Krueger. He moved to Paradise 30 years ago.
Mr. Krueger died of complications of pneumonia Friday at Feather River Hospital. He was 83.
He is survived by two daughters, Kay Haug and Kristin Milton; and four grandchildren.
His wife, Dorothy, died before him. He was first married to Helen.
Services will be private. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Mr. Krueger will be interred in Paradise Cemetery.
Aubrey O’Donnell
7/12/2001
Aubrey Gary O’Donnell worked as a self-employed carpenter for 20 years. From 1968 to 1970, he served in the U.S. Army Special Forces.
Mr. O’Donnell, a Paradise resident, died July 5. He was 59.
His wife, Dale, survives him, as do three sons, John Lowe of Oroville, Aaron O’Donnell of Washington and Joshua Cobos of Magalia; two daughters, Angela O’Donnell of El Cajon and Ida Cissney of Paradise; a brother, Nate Barber of California City; a sister Linda Rowley of Modesto; and nine grandchildren.
By his family’s request, no services are scheduled at this time. Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Miriam Zumwalt
7/12/2001
Miriam Zumwalt, a 23-year resident of Paradise, died Friday at age 88. She was born to Charles and Mabel Zumwalt in Los Angeles.
She earned a degree from a four-year college.
Her nephew, Richard Zumwalt of Paradise, survives her.
Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements. Ms. Zumwalt will be privately inurned.
Raymond Stringer
7/12/2001
Raymond S. Stringer worked as an electronics technician for 10 years.
Mr. Stringer, 72, lived in Paradise several years.
He was born in Massachusetts to Erford and Salome Stringer.
He graduated from high school.
Mr. Stringer died June 28. He has no known survivors.
Private services were held. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements. He will be privately inurned.
Wayne Barnett
7/14/2001
Wayne Montague Barnett was everybody’s handyman. There was no job he wouldn’t tackle.
No matter how challenging it was, he succeeded.
All of his life, he was a hard worker. When he was a teenager, he successfully owned a landscape maintenance business.
He worked as a building contractor. He also was the manager of Chico Billiards.
He was an avid fisherman and prospector. Whenever he could make the time, he would go camping - and bring his rod and gold pan. He also enjoyed playing pool.
He was born in Ventura County to Cheryl and Robert Barnett.
He attended schools in Southern California and graduated from high school there before attending a vocational college in Northern California.
He was a member of Colton Community Church, where he was baptized as a child.
Mr. Montague, 31, died in an automobile accident on Highway 32 near Soda Springs.
The Chico resident used to live in Paradise and lived in this area for 14 years.
He is survived by his companion of 10 years, Molly Summerfield; his mother, Cheryl Nichols of Paradise; a sister, Rebecca Rios of Chico; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and close cousins.
A small family memorial will be held July 21 at Hermosa Cemetery in Colton, where he will be inurned. He will be buried
with his grandmother.
Arrangements are being handled by Halls Brothers of Corning.
Memorial contributions to help with funeral expenses may be sent to Rebecca Rios, 17 Comstock, Chico, 95926.
