Davetta Langham has reported that her classmate, Marla, passed away in her sleep on March 28, 2019. Memorial services, were held May 28 @ 3 pm. 2361 E 29th St. Oakand, CA 94606
Marla Ann (Larson) Dickson — Class of 1966
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Laurance Andrew Wright — Class of 1966
Sorry to share the news that an old friend, Laurence Wright, passed away a couple of weeks ago [June 12, 2019]. His celebration of life will be held in Ridgecrest at Johns Pizza at 11 am on Saturday the 20th of July. Hope to see old friends and classmates there.
Joe Williams — Class of 1966
David Roy Heter — Class of 1966
It is with a Heavy Heart that we let our friends and Family know that at 6:40pm on Monday April 9, 2018 we sent our Uncle David R. Heter into God’s Arms. David Heter was surrounded by his family and he went peacefully. David Heter had been home on Enloe Hospice care for about 4 weeks. He turned to God’s hands on Saturday morning and finally passed on Monday. David’s daughter Nicole Taber, his brother Duane Heter, his sister in law Trina Teresa Reynoso Heter, his nieces Diana Cole, Debbie Dewitt, Kristen Wacaster, Dar Cole and his Great niece Mara DeWitt were with David Heter in his last Weeks, Days, and hours. We will forever miss and Love David Heter and know he is in Gods Love now.
From Diana Cole on Facebook
Mickey Deretta ( Rogers) Brannon — Class of 1966
Mickey Deretta Brannon, 68, of Arkoma, OK passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in Rogers, AR. Mickey was born September 27, 1948 in Altus, OK to Wilburn David & Thelma Louise (Richardson) Rogers.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby J. of the home; daughter, Melissa Brannon Bartels & husband John of Bella Vista, AR; sons, Bryan J. Brannon of Fanshawe, OK, mother of grandchildren, Lori Jene Heaton; grandchildren, Masey Rebecca & Kynli Grace Brannon, Kassidy Makenna Brannon Bartels; sister, Neala Montgomery of Vacaville, CA; brother, David Rogers of Kihei, Hawaii; mother, Thelma Lou Rogers of Roland, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.
Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, November10, 2016 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Sally McGowen officiating. Interment will follow in Fanshawe Cemetery, Fanshawe, OK.
Carol Elizabeth (Akam) Sorensen — Class of 1953
Mrs. Carol Elizabeth Sorensen, 79, of Ridgecrest passed away on Feb. 24, 2015 at Palmdale Regional Hospital after a battle with cancer. She was a resident of Kern County since 1979.
A memorial service took place on Saturday, March 7, at 1 p.m. at Desert Christian Center, 100 E. Bataan Ave., Ridgecrest, with a celebration of life potluck following at the American Legion. She was cremated.
She was born on Aug. 27, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minn. She was a retired waitress and bartender, and was also part of the American Legion Auxiliary and an Inyokern Senior Citizen Board member and weekly servant. She loved yard-saling, camping, fishing, gardening, Bingo, spending time with family and friends and chatting on the phone with loved ones, whom she called daily.
She is survived by her husband Keith Sorensen, of Ridgecrest; children Sharon Vinson-Flores of Ridgecrest, Martha Kennedy and husband Kory of Ulm, Mont., Linda Spears of Bakersfield, Nancy DeGano of Ridgecrest, David and wife Lori Sorensen of Ridgecrest and Linda and Jony Sorensen of Ridgecrest; siblings Teresa Arkenburg of Rialto, Calif., David Akam of Seattle, Mary “Lulu” Mayfield of Yucaipa, Margaret “Mippy” Rameriz of Rockford, Ill., Diana Gonzales of Calimesa, Calif., and Donald Akam of Ridgecrest; 21 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by son Charles Pounds, parents Frank Fremal Akam and Elizabeth Bernice Akam, and brother Frank Akam.
— Submitted by the family of Carol Elizabeth Sorensen
Judith Ann “Judy” (Bueltmann) Johnson — Class of 1956
Judith Ann “Judy” Johnson (nee Bueltmann) died on April 24, 2019 in Vancouver, WA, at the age of 81 after a valiant fight with Alzheimer’s disease.
Judy was born on November 1, 1938 in St. Louis, MO to Ed and Mary Lou Bueltmann. The family moved to Trona, Ca in 1947. Judy graduated from Trona High School in 1956 and attended Chaffey College in San Bernardino. She met Logan Johnson in Trona and they were soon married in Reno, NV in 1957. The couple made their home in Trona where Judy worked in the central offices at the Trona High School. They had three children in Trona before relocating to Vancouver, WA.
Judy is survived by her husband of 62 years, Logan Johnson; two sons, Howard Johnson (Kathleen) and Jeff Johnson (Tammy) of Vancouver; daughter Jill Greiner (Steve) of Portland; brother Ed Bueltmann (Phyllis) of Lake Isabella, CA; and sisters Linda Kaletka (Jim) and Laurie Holte (Bruce) of Tucson, AZ; and two granddaughters.
A memorial to celebrate Judy’s life was held in Vancouver, WA on May 12th at the home of Howard and Kathleen Johnson.
— Linda Bueltmann.
Fred Mund — Class of 1956
Fred Mund passed away on Saturday April 27, 2019 after a battle with Lung Cancer.
An informal celebration of life luncheon will be held at the Wauconda IL American Legion on Saturday May 18, 2019; 11-3 am.
Wallace Dean Martin 1941-2019
We now have dates for services to be held for Wallace:
Wednesday, May 8th at 1:00; Alongsiders Church, 2830 NE Flanders St, Portland, OR 97232 Saturday, May 18th at 11:00; Christian Fellowship, 83435 Trona Rd, Trona, CA 93562
One thing that has always stood out to me about Wallace was his kind gentle smile. After reading about his life I can see that it wasn’t just on the surface. It was a reflection of who he was inside and a reflection of how he chose to live his life. I know he will be missed by his family and all those who knew him. I offer my warmest thoughts and best wishes to all his family especially Walter who I know misses him deeply. I urge you to click on the text below and follow the link to his full obituary.
Charles “Chuck” Hardison — Class of 1953
Chuck Hardison died in the fall of 2015
Charles Edward Hardison was born on January 3, 1935, in Kern County, California to William and Matilda Hardison. He was proceeded in death by his parents; two brothers, Walter “Butch” and Larry and by two sisters, Mildred and Bobby. He is survived by one brother, Jerry, the twin brother of Larry.
Judy Allen — Class of 1974
More sad news on Facebook from Barbara Allen Lee, class of 1970:
It is with a broken heart I am letting friends of Judy Allen…know of her passing yesterday. 1956-2019. She leaves 2 fabulous sons who will miss her terribly. She leaves an older sister who will be missing her every day. She was a fabulous mom who raised her boys for the most part single handedly. She had a very successful teaching career. She was very devoted to her students. She strove to make their lives better. She was a positive presence, a good and kind human being with a great sense of humor and a brilliantly beautiful smile. Please keep her wonderful boys in your prayers.
Judy Allen was born in 1956 and died on April 18, 2019. She was a member of the class of 1974.