United States High School Yearbooks by County
Hilder LeRoy
Aug. 18, 1912 - Jan. 23, 2002
Hilder LeRoy, 89, was born in Nebraska to Viktor and Freda Bjorklund.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed writing short stories, staying home and taking care of her kitties.
Mrs. LeRoy was very involved with her church, but most of all she enjoyed fishing with her children at Lake Francis.
She is survived by her son, David LeRoy of Eagle Lake and daughter, Virginia Hasty of Monte Sereno.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 6404 Pentz Road, Paradise.
Services will be held Monday, 1 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church.
Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Mary McCranie
Feb. 6, 1925 - Jan. 21, 2002
Mary Junice McCranie, 76, owned a shoe store where she was a bookkeeper for 10 years.
She was born in Arcata to Benjamin McCranie and Kizzy Womack.
Ms. McCranie enjoyed gardening.
She is survived by her sons, Tom Lindolm of Loleta and Oscar Lindholm of Paradise; daughter, Gloria Jeanne Rhodes of Colorado; brother, William McCranie of Arcata; sisters, Jessie Wilson of Grass Valley and Claudia Grant of Canada, 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Ms. McCranie was widowed.
There will be no services at her request. Cremation took place at the Chapel of the Pines Mortuary.
Paradise Chapel of the Pines handled the arrangements.
Frank Rines
April 23, 1919 - Jan. 15, 2002
Frank Samuel Rines had numerous occupations. He worked as a fireman for the engineer on the Santa Fe Railroad to salesman in automobiles, real estate, and mobile homes.
He was born in Calwa to Comfort Knox Tate and Marshall Andrew Rines.
Mr. Rines served in the United States Navy in World War II as a fireman first class in the Asiatic Pacific and received the Victory Medal and Expert Pistolman Medal and was honorably discharged in 1946.
At the age of 20, he became an ordained minister under the Church of God.
His missionary work included opening the Phoenix, Ariz. chapter of Full Gospel Businessmen’s Association International and was the first president, preaching in England, Scotland and Ireland.
Pastor Rines traveled throughout the United States as an advance man, making engagements for a full gospel singing youth group during the 1970s.
In 1996 he began a new ministry, singing with his wife Margaret, playing his guitar and preaching in local convalescent hospitals and retirement homes.
Mr. Rines was predeceased in 1994 by his wife of 38 years, Willie Estalee Akers.
Surviving are his present wife, Margaret Gripon Rines of Magalia; son, Marshall Andrew; daughter, Shirley Jane Rines; stepchildren, Larry Richardson of Villa Grande, Ann Renard of Calistoga, Robin Kinkley of Graeagle, Lee Tydeman of Alamo, Patti Thompson and Robert Akers, both of Rapid City, S.D.; brother, Robert Raymond Rines of Bakersfield; sister, Maude Josephine Hoag of Fresno; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, 13 step-grandchildren and 15 step-great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. at the Magalia Community Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers contributions to a memorial fund for the Nursing Home Ministry, which may be sent to the Magalia Community Church, in care of Pastor Chuck Keller.
interment will be at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi.
The Neptune Society is handling arrangements.
Richard Howe
July 30, 1946 - Jan. 25, 2002
Richard Allen Howe, 55, was a member of Local Union 3, Paradise Disabled Veterans, served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart.
He was a heavy equipment operator in construction for seven years.
Mr. Howe is survived by his sons; Shaun Howe of Denver, Colo., Calvin Howe of Holden, Colo. and Brad Howe of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Kristin Howe of Salt Lake City, three grandchildren and one brother, Les Howe of Highland, Ind.
No services are planned. Private inurnment will be in Holden, Colo.
Cremation was at Chapel of the Pines who handled the arrangements.
Calvin Phillips
Jan. 1, 1910 - Jan. 20, 2002
Calvin J. Phillips, 92, worked for 42 years in Los Angeles County as the county library construction supervisor. He moved to Paradise in 1972 from Southern California. His parents were Calvin and Rosa Phillips
Mr. Phillips enjoyed woodworking, carpentry, was great at fixing things and was a good handyman.
He was involved with the Paradise Elks Lodge, loved to travel and saw every state except Alaska and Kentucky.
His wife, Evelyn N. Phillips, died in 1975.
His sisters, Thelma Desmond of Paradise and Ethel Pelphrey of Meadview, Ariz., three grandchildren and one grandson survive Mr. Phillips.
Services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, with Burial in Rose Hills Memorial Park.
Rose Chapel Mortuary handled the arrangements.
Catherine Jacobson
Nov. 29, 1920 - Jan. 24, 2002
Catherine “Tooty” Jacobson, loved to travel and enjoyed fishing. She played basketball in a county league when younger.
She moved to Paradise in 1985 from Concord. Mrs. Jacobson parents were Cloe and Hazel Crabaugh.
Mrs. Jacoboson was the manager for Beede’s Variety Store for 20 years before retiring.
She was a member of the Eastern Star in Concord.
Mrs. Jacobson is survived by her husband, John Jacobson of Magalia, whom she married in Wallace, Idaho in 1940; son, James Kirk Jacobson of Magalia; brothers, Cloe M. Crabaugh of Winchester, Ore. and Wallace M. Brabaugh of Brentwood, and one sister, Mavie R. Hope of Rio Vista.
Services will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at Paradise United Methodist Church. Memorial services will be officiated by the Reverend Robert R. Biehler.
Contributions may be made to Paradise United Methodist Church Endowment.
Rose Chapel Mortuary handled the arrangements.
Frances Blengino
Jan. 24, 2002
Frances M. Blengino, was born in San Francisco to Joseph and Madaline Radda.
She belonged to St. Pius Catholic Church in Redwood City.
Mrs. Blengino lived in Redwood City for 40 years before moving to Paradise.
She loved being a homemaker, gardening and working in the yard.
Daughters, Norma Henry of Magalia and Gloria Bruneel of Modesto; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren survive her.
Services will be held today at 1 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma.
Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma.
Bidwell Chapel made funeral arrangements.
John McMahon
July 26, 1918 - Jan. 27, 2002
John Patrick McMahon, 83, was born in Chicago. In 1926, his family moved to California where he was a successful actor and singer in musical comedies.
Some of his credits included starring roles in “John Brown’s Body,” “Damn Yankees,” “Happy Fellow,” and “Guys and Dolls.”
His television credits included “The Day Lincoln was Shot” and “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial.”
Mr. McMahon moved with his family to Paradise in 1972 where he worked for the Paradise Postal Service.
He had many hobbies, including gardening, woodworking and collecting.
Mr. McMahon is survived by his wife, Peg, to whom his was married for 42 years; son, Patrick McMahon of Virginia; daughters, Katie Gillen and Wendy Limbaugh of Paradise, and three grandchildren.
A gathering will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 11 am. To 2 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Katie, at 14128 Elmira Circle in Magalia for family and close friends.
Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Alberta Yoder
Sept. 14, 1915 - Jan. 17, 2002
Alberta Dean Yoder, 86, was an accountant for Voit Rubber Com-pany for 30 years. She served in World War I in the United States Army.
Mrs. Yoder was born in Missouri and was a fastidious homemaker. She took pride in everything she did around the home.
Mrs. Yoder was widowed.
Her niece, Carlene Harrell of Arlington, Texas, survives her.
There will be no services at the family’s request.
Mrs. Yoder was buried
at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier.
Rose Chapel Mortuary handled the arrangements.
Lloyd Ferguson
Aug. 25, 1921 - Jan. 28, 2002
Lloyd Jefferson “Fergy” Ferguson, 80, moved to Paradise from Texas. Mr. Ferguson married Myrtle Thrower Ferguson in Waco, Texas. She preceded him in death last year.
He was born in West, Texas to Willie and Annie Faye Ferguson.
Prior to moving to Paradise from Texas, Mr. Ferguson owned several car dealerships, a racetrack, salvage yard and roller skating rink.
Mr. Ferguson came to California to sell trailers for Oroville Trailer Sales, until he opened Paradise Mobile Home Sales in 1964.
He remained at the same location on Skyway until he retired in 1978.
He enjoyed golf and fishing.
Mr. Ferguson is survived by his son, Michael Ferguson of Paradise; three granddaughters, three great-grandsons, two great-great-granddaughters; two brothers, Ray Ferguson of Dallas and Bill Ferguson of Texas.
Services will be held at a later date.
Cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines Mortuary.
Inurnment will be private.
Paradise Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home handled funeral arrangements.
Mary Rippy
Dec. 11, 1923 - Jan. 28, 2002
Mary Rippy, 78, was a Paradise resident from 1936 to 1990, when she relocated to Oroville. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, animals, cats and life.
She was born to Anthony and Lilly Kraay.
Mrs. Rippy is survived by her husband, John Rippy of Oroville, daughters, Leona Hixson of Alaska and Joyce Buck or Oroville; sister, Allie Evertson of Oregon, nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be announced at a later date. Scheer Memorial Chapel made funeral arrangements.
