United States High School Yearbooks by County
Finn Molvig
May 29, 1925 - Oct. 21, 2001
Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Finn Molvig moved to the United States when he was 22. In his early years, he worked as a carpenter, horse breeder, drugstore clerk and construction timekeeper.
In 1978, Mr. Molvig and his wife, Birgitte, met in Denmark. When they found Paradise in 1986, they fell in love with the area.
In later life, he worked as an accountant and computer systems analyst in Alaska, California and overseas.
Mr. Molvig, 76, died Oct. 21 in Paradise after long battling an illness. He always had a cheerful disposition.
He was keenly interested in writing, particularly essays, poetry, a play and his memoirs.
Surviving him are his wife, Birgitte; three children, Kjeld Molvig of San Francisco, Kai Molvig of Elk Grove and Lisa Grieco of Santa Rosa; and four grandchildren.
At Mr. Molvig’s request, a memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Unitarian Fellowship in Chico. Donations in his memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Founda-tion, Inc. (1-800-457-6676) or to the Unitarian Fellowship of Chico.
The Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico branch, is handling the arrangements.
Delfina Stankoven
July 18, 1929 - Oct. 30, 2001
During the space race, Delfina Stankoven worked for a company helping to develop rockets for the United States.
She worked as a supervisor of computer usage analysis and management information for TRW in Redondo Beach.
She and her husband, Fred, moved to Paradise in 1970. She worked closely with the physicians and staff at Feather River Hospital in the medical records department.
Mrs. Stankoven died Tuesday at age 72. She had battled breast cancer for five years.
Her interests included travel, reading, humor, people and all the performing arts. She was very active in drama all through school.
After Mrs. Stankoven retired in 1994, she joined the Feather River Hospital Auxiliary, where she actively served until her death.
Her sister Rachael died before her. Mrs. Stankoven is survived by her husband of 47 years, Fred; two sisters, Mary Moore of Arcadia and Midge Highfill of Merrill, Ore.; two nieces and five grandnephews and grandnieces.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Rose Chapel. Mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. Friday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. She requested that any hospital volunteers attending the service wear their uniforms.
A private family graveside service will follow.
Robert Bruce
June 12, 1920 - Oct. 27, 2001
Robert A. Bruce served in the Army Air Forces from 1941 to 1948 and in the U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command from 1950 to 1951.
For more than 15 years, he was a salesman for S.C. Johnson and Co. As an enrolled agent he opened a tax preparation business in San Jose. He retired in 1985 and moved with his wife to Magalia.
Mr. Bruce died Saturday. He was 81.
He ardently played golf all his life until poor health forced him to quit. Reading and working crossword puzzles were favorite pastimes. He also took pleasure in assisting disabled friends.
Mr. Bruce was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, both in San Jose and Paradise, for a total of 25 years.
He is survived by his wife of more than 56 years, Frances; a son, Richard of Sunnyvale; two daughters, Susan Kishler of Los Gatos and Binette Goebel of Mankato, Minn.; and three granddaughters.
At his request, no services will be held. A memorial gathering of family and friends is planned for a later date.
Memorial gifts may be made in Mr. Bruce’s name to the Paradise Elks Lodge No. 2026 Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 418, Paradise.
Rose Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Lucille Cox
Jan. 22, 1927 - Oct. 27, 2001
During World War II, Lucille Cox worked in the naval shipyards in San Francisco. A Magalia resident since 1989, she enjoyed crafts, sewing and going to casinos.
Mrs. Cox, 74, died in her home Saturday.
She was born in St. Louis to Lucille and David Eddens. She was raised and educated in Missouri. Following the war she returned to Missouri, where she met and married Marion Randles.
They moved to California and settled in San Jose. There she worked as a waitress and later as a pre-arrangement counselor and receptionist for Oak Hill Cemetery.
Following her first husband’s death, she later married Virgil “Herman” Cox in 1982.
Survivors include husband Virgil; three sons, Rod Randles of Marysville, Wash., Terry Randles of Auburn, Wash., and Jim Cox of Owasso, Okla.; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Her daughter, Marilyn, died before her.
A memorial reception will be held 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the family’s home, 13576 S. Park Drive in Magalia.
Michael Bodger
June 30, 1936 - Oct. 20, 2001
Funeral services were held in Redondo Beach on Oct. 20 for Paradise resident Michael Bodger, 65, who died at his home of cancer.
Mr. Bodger was born to the late Charles M. Bodger and Frances Bodger of Lompoc and Paradise. He grew up in Lompoc, graduating from high school in 1954.
Mr. Bodger attended Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. in 1955. He joined the Army and served in Germany from 1956 to 1958. Following his discharge, he attended California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, graduating with a master of arts degree in ornamental horticulture in 1962.
He worked for Davis and Royston Bulb Company as a salesman until his death.
Mr. Bodger was a member of the Elks Lodge 2274, Al Malaikah Shrine and Lompoc Valley Historical Society.
His daughter, Yvonne Wessel; sisters, Bonnie Fugh of Paradise and Beverly Preece of Lompoc; brother, Dean Morehart of Lompoc; their families and one granddaughter, survive him.
Patricia Clampet
April 14, 1933 - Oct. 30, 2001
Patricia A. Clampet, 68, was employ-ed by Lloyd’s Bank as a bank teller for 30 years. Mrs. Clampet was a member of Beta Sigma Phi International.
She is survived by her husband, John Clampet; daughters, Pamela Hughes of Sun City and Paula Riox of Lakewood and sister, Pricilla Larson of Paradise.
Visitation and services were held November 2 at Rose Chapel.
Carlisle Rickards Jr.
Sept. 16, 1920 - Nov. 1, 2001
Carlisle Rickards Jr., 81, served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. After military service, Mr. Rickards and his brother opened a grocery store in San Anselmo, and then went into real estate development in 1959 in the Bay area. Mr. Rickards retired to Paradise in 1971.
He was a member of the Paradise Rod and Gun Club, Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association, Masonic Lodge and the American Legion in San Anselmo.
Mr. Rickards was the founding director of the Bank of Paradise and chairman of the board, a real estate developer in San Rafael, Paradise, and Chico, and a supporter of numerous community, outdoor and wildlife activities.
His wife, Lillian Rickards, whom he married on April 13, 1945; sons, John of Moraga and Jim of Paradise; brother, Homer of San Rafael; sister, Betty Smith of Youngstown, Ariz.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive him. He was pre-deceased by his daughter, Carleen Johnson.
Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at Rose Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association (Millie’s Place) 780-B Luther Drive, Paradise, CA 95969, or Valley Ridge Hospice, 7126-E Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969.
Rose Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Megan Holt
May 21, 2001 - Oct. 31, 2001
Megan Christine Holt, age 5 months, died at Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto due to heart complications.
She is survived by her mother, Victoria Holt of Magalia; sisters, Kimberly and Danielle of Cupertino; grandparents, Douglas and Carolyn Holt of Magalia; great-grandmothers, Linda Baker of Madera and Betty Plomondon of Morgan Hill, and great-grandfather, Nathan Hold of Morgan Hill.
Services will be held on Tuesday, 1 p.m., at Rose Chapel Mortuary.
Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Wilbur McMahon
Nov. 2, 1936 - Nov. 3, 2001
Wilbur (Bill) McMahon, 65, moved to Paradise in 1966 from Pomona.
Mr. McMahon owned and operated Accro-Mold Inc., a machine shop in Paradise since 1972. He was a tool and die maker for 45 years.
He enjoyed bowling, golfing, boating and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his spouse, Marie McMahon of Paradise, whom he married Feb. 19, 1966; sons, Michael of Twenty Nine Palms and Steve of Paradise; daughters, Sherry Hornback of Cromberg, Linda Nixon of Paradise, and Judy Gambill of Vacaville; sister Betty Lucia of Sonora; mother, Velma McMahon of Paradise; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Nov. 7, at Rose Chapel Mortuary. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Rose Chapel.
Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Merceline Kosiol
Jan. 20, 1921 - Nov. 1, 2001
Merceline Mary Koziol, 80, was a machine operator for seven years for Duetch Company. She was a devout Catholic.
Mrs. Kosiol is survived by her sister, Orline Ovitt of Reno, Nev.; brother, Leo Shortis of Paradise; daughters, Viola Van Oz of E. Templeton, Mass. and Catherine Smith of Frederick, Md.; son, Robert Pollock of W. Springfield, Mass.; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be offered on Nov. 8, 8:30 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements.
Terry Patterson
March 27, 1955 - Nov. 2, 2001
Terry Green Patterson, 46, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Mrs. Patterson was born in Salinas to Loren and June Green.
She had a 25-year career in the insurance industry prior to becoming a teacher. She was educated at California State University, Sacramento, with a bachelor’s degree. Mrs. Patterson received her teaching credential at California State University, Chico.
Mrs. Patterson was married to Steve Patterson on Aug. 15, 1982, in Monterey.
She was involved with the California Teachers Associa-tion, the First United Metho-dist Church and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Associa-tion.
She loved being a mother, gardening, the outdoors, reading, raising Bernese mountain dogs, flying airplanes and skiing.
After 25 years in the insurance industry and becoming a mother, she returned to CSU, Chico, to become a teacher.
Her husband, Steve Patterson; parents, Loren and June Green; son, Austin Patterson; brothers, Richard Green and Alan Green, and two nieces, Lise and Hannah Green survive Mrs. Patterson.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church of Paradise.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Paradise, and the American Can-cer Society.
Rose Chapel is handling arrangements.
Joanna Massae
Feb. 7, 1936 - Nov. 4, 2001
Joanna Jeanne Massae, 65, died after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Mrs. Massae was born in Hollister to William and Dorothy Blackie.
She married Jack E. Massae on Aug. 6, 1966, in Paradise.
Before her illness, she was a secretary and bookkeeper for many years and a devoted wife and mother.
Her hobbies were crafts, gardening, remodeling and decorating. And she spent time with her family and friends and her children.
Her husband, Jack Massae of Oak Run; sons, Jason of Orange-vale and Joel, of Chico; and brother, Jim Blackie of Madrid, Spain, surivive her.
A vigil service be held 5 p.m. Thursday at Chapel of the Pines, which is handling the arrangements.
Daniel Dunn
March 9, 1920 - Nov. 5, 2001
Daniel Joseph Dunn, 81, owned and operated his own car body and paint shop before retiring in Crescent City. He lived and worked as a body man all over California. He died in Paradise at Cypress Acres.
He was born in Granbrook, British Columbia, Canada, to Phillip and Gertrude Dunn. He was one of nine children.
He served in the United States Navy in World War II as a torpedo man.
He married Bonnie Bernhard on Jan. 14, 1944, in San Francisco.
Mr. Dunn was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic church. He loved RV trips and camping, playing golf, hiking and nature.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bonnie, of Paradise; daughters, Katrena Meeker of Volcano, Hawaii, Diana Knecht of Manhattan Beach and Susan Klemme of Paradise; sisters, Margaret Duncan of Carmichael, Carylyn Barron of the Bahamas and Geraldine Conklin of San Francisco; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
There will be no services at his request. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is handling the arrangements.
Jack West
Sept. 28, 1920 - Nov. 6, 2001
Jack D. West, 78, was a resident of Magalia. He was born in Denver, Colo., to John and Lucille West. Mr. West attended and graduated from schools in Fort Collins, Colo.
He served in the United States Army during World War II, and married Peggy Dependahl in Las Vegas, May 8, 1988.
He was a United States Postal Service worker. Mr. West was a member of the Paradise Elks Lodge #2026, Escapees, SIRS #52 and the Good Sams Club. He enjoyed fishing, remote control airplanes and taking care of his birds and dogs. He was a jack-of-all-trades.
Mr. West is survived by his wife, Peggy of Magalia; sons, Paul of Redding and Jerry of Florida; daughters, Judy Murison of Hewitt, Texas and Jeannie Wilson of Tustin; sister, Wilma Collins of Surprise, Ariz.; stepson, Carl Dependahl of Boise; step-daughters, Cynthia Allaire of Pamona and Chrisanne Wollett of Los Osos; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Friday, Nov. 9 at Glen Oaks Memorial park.
Funeral arrangements were made by Brusie Funeral Home
Ron Reiger
Nov. 2, 1931 - Nov. 6, 2001
Ron Rieger, 70, was born in Agar, S.D. to John and Agnes Rieger. He served in World War II in the United States Navy and the Korean War in the United State Army.
Mr. Rieger married Joan Golding in Sacramento on June 26, 1973, and retired after 39 years as a truck driver with the teamster’s Union.
He was also a member of the Paradise Elks.
Mr. Rieger enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and playing pool and target shooting.
He is survived by his wife, Joan of Paradise; daughter, Rhonda Rieger of Montana; son, Ron of San Diego; stepsons, Jimmy Golding of Barstow and Todd Golding of Sacramento; brothers, Jim of Rapid City, S.D., John of Rochester, Minn., and Elmer of Vancouver, Wa.; sisters, Odessa Mitchell, Violet Goddard and Jean Nelson, all of Pierre, S.D.; Vernette Fish of Vancouver, Wash., and numerous grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at the Old Magalia Church on Tuesday, from 1 to 2 p.m., services will immediately follow.
Norman Rogers
Nov. 6, 1920 - Nov. 7, 2001
Norman C. Rogers, 81, was born in Calgary, Canada to Herbert P. Rogers and Vivian Rogers.
Mr. Rogers served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1946 and was on the U.S.S. Hornet when it sank.
He graduated from Burbank High School in 1939 and married Betty Gridley on June 22, 1946 in Burbank.
He was a school bus driver and custodian for the Paradise Unified School District for 30 years until he retired in 1983.
He enjoyed oil painting, stained glass, fishing, and gardening, loved music and played the violin at a young age. He also played the clarinet in the high school band, and marched at the Rose Bowl several times. He also played the piano and organ.
His wife, Betty A. Rogers of Paradise; son, Mike Rogers and grandson, Matt Rogers, of Paradise, survive him.
No services are planned. Donations may be made to Feather River Hospital Hospice.
Paradise Chapel of the Pines is making arrangements.
Louis Richards
Feb. 11, 1907 - Nov. 7, 2001
Louis P. Richards was a top salesman for Prudential Insurance Company, served in World War II and devoted 24 years as a missionary in Korea, Hong Kong and the Philippines.
His wife of 71 years, Grace Richards; son, Robert Richards; daughter Jeanne Criswell and 12 grandchildren survive him.
At the family’s request, no flowers should be sent. A graveside service will be held at Chico Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Arrangements are under the direction of Brusie Funeral Home.
Oliver Brown
Jan. 1, 1910 - Nov. 9, 2001
Oliver C. Brown, 91, moved to Paradise in 1980 from Tehachapi. He was born in La Plata, N.M. to John and Cora Brown.
Mr. Brown owned and operated his own cattle ranch.
He met his wife, Martha, at a dance at the old community hall in Paradise. They were married in 1938, and she preceded him in death in 1977.
He enjoyed horses, ranching and the cowboy life. He lived in and around Paradise off and on since 1936.
His daughter, Patricia Brice of Paradise; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren survive him.
Visitations will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday at Rose Chapel. Services will immediately follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
Rose Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Merceline Koziol
Jan. 20, 1921 - Nov. 1, 2001
Merceline Mary Koziol, 80, was a machine operator for seven years for Duetch Company. She was a devout Catholic.
Mrs. Kosiol is survived by her sister, Orline Ovitt of Reno, Nev.; brother, Leo Shortis of Paradise; daughters, Viola Van Oz of E. Templeton, Mass. and Catherine Smith of Frederick, Md.; son, Robert Pollock of W. Springfield, Mass.; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass was offered on Nov. 8 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
Chapel of the Pines handled the arrangements.
Ronald Nixon
July 19, 1949 - Nov. 9, 2001
Ronald A. Nixon, 52, served in the United States Navy. He was employed at Watsonville Hospital as a surgical technician.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Wendy Nixon; mother, Bonnie Thomas of Paradise; son, Matthew Nixon of Paradise and sister, Kathy Nixon of Santa Rosa.
Services were held on Nov. 12 at Rose Chapel.
Rose Chapel handled the arrangements.
James Thompson
May 29, 1915 - Nov. 9, 2001
James Argyle Thompson, 86, was born in Winters, to Evan and Katherine Thompson. He married Ethel Hawkins in Seattle, Wash., in 1944.
As a young man, Thompson worked for the Civil Conservation Corps. During World war II he worked at the shipyards in Washington and owned an apple orchard.
Mr. Thompson later moved to North Dakota where he worked for the Holsum Bread Bakery, and in 1966, moved to Chico.
While in Chico, he worked as a salesman for several oil distributors.
He enjoyed playing the harmonica and singing, gardening, watching sports and was an avid reader.
He is survived by his daughters, Kathy Sande of Fargo, N.D., Fran Torres of Vacaville, Ruth Webb of Yuba City and Eve Parrish of Austin, Texas; son Jim Thompson of Chico; brothers, Evan and Kenneth, both of Washington; sisters, Hannah Galgladish of Paradise and Maxine Miller of Washington; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. His wife, Ethel preceded him in death, in 1974.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday evening, and services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, at the Brusie Funeral Home in Chico.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jesus Center in care of the Brusie Funeral Home, 626 Broadway, Chico, CA 95928, which is handling the arrangements.
