Cathy (Wiseman) Henly passed away April 30, The Wiseman family lived at Westend. Cathy had an older sister, Virginia (Wiseman) Naughton, in the class of 1962 and she had a younger brother, James, in the class of 1967.
Elderly couple killed in San Bernardino County house fire (foxla.com)
My Aunt Ann went to heaven on the 13th of April. Her maiden name is Ann Irene Eyre. She was born November 20, 1937 and was in the class of 1955. She and her husband Randall Morris lived and raised their three children in Ridgecrest. Her parents, husband. and six siblings all preceded her going home. She is survived by her three children, nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
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Patricia (Stevens) Banks passed away on April 19, 2023, after suffering a stroke on the previous Saturday.
The funeral will be on Monday, April 24, 2023 in Spanish Fork, Utah.
Patricia Louise Banks (Pat), passed away on April 19, 2023, surrounded by many of her children and grandchildren. Pat was born in Trona, California on the 22nd of January in 1936 to Hershel and Zelia Stevens. She was the eldest of four, and is survived by her three younger brothers, Joel, David, and Douglas. As a child, Patty loved to read and learn. Fostered by her mother she developed an interest in family history at the early age of ten. She also learned to sew, cook, and play the piano as a young girl. These skills and interests were enjoyed by her and appreciated by her family and friends throughout her life.
In school, Pat was known for never speaking in class. Those who knew her can attest to the fact that she was not talkative. Luckily, while attending BYU, Pat met her sweetheart, Ray Hagan Banks, and he talked enough for the both of them. A match made in heaven, they were married in the Manti LDS temple on June 2, 1955.
As a child, Patty always loved babies and always wanted to have many children. Her wishes came true and she is survived by children Jay (Jean) Banks, Orange, CA; Ken (Tina) Banks, St. George, UT; Bryce (Clare) Banks, St George, UT; Kathryn (Larry) Wolod, Houston, TX; Brynna (Scott) Cadman, Etiwanda, CA; Duane (Kirsten) Banks, Kaysville, UT; Karen (Shane) Gillett, Houston, TX; Glenn (Debby) Banks, Albuquerque, NM; Mike (JoLynn) Banks, Gold Bar, WA; 24 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Pat and Ray settled and raised their children in Fontana, California. Pat was a consummate homemaker, and her children and grandchildren fondly remember how hard she worked to give them a loving home. Her interest in sewing served her well as she homemade much of her children’s clothing. Her delicious meals, pies, and monster cookies will also always be remembered!
Although she was raised in a small town, Pat had a love of travel. Every summer Pat and Ray took their children camping all over the United States, and once their family was raised they began to travel all over the world! A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, faith was an essential part of her life and she truly loved the Lord and His gospel. Together with Ray, she served LDS missions in Russia, Thailand, and closer to home in Springville, Utah. Pat’s childhood passion for family history rubbed off onto Ray, and they spent many years traveling the world to learn more about their ancestors. Pat was doing family history until the very end, and we know her legacy will live on. She led a long, faith-filled and interesting life and those who knew her will continue to learn from her example. Patricia will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held on April 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint, 1552 East 750 South, Spanish Fork, Utah. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/patricia-banks-obituary?id=51702398
Austin Smith was born on SEP 19, 1929, in Minersville, Beaver, Utah and he passed away on AUG 8, 2022, in Fremont, Alameda, California. His parents were Othello and Addie Smith. Othello Sr. worked in Village Maintenance as a painter until AP&CC sold all the houses and laid off all the Village Maintenance workers. After that Othello became an insurance agent.
Austin Smith was the second of four Smith brothers who attended Trona High School. Austin was in the class of 1948. After high school Austin attended UCLA and then medical school to become a surgeon.
Austin’s oldest brother was Othello Smith (1927-2000) who was in the class of 1946. Othello joined the Marine Corp, so he did not graduate with his class.
After being in the Marines Othello returned to Trona Othello married Viola Heseman (1927-2001) who was a member of the class of 1945. Viola taught elementary school in Trona for a few years in the 1950’s. Othello and Viola remained in Trona until their deaths. Their children also went to Trona High School.
Pauldin Leroy Smith (1931-1996) was in the class of 1949. Pauldin married Norma Hall (1931-1987) Norma was also in the class of 1949.
Austin’s youngest brother was Chadwick E. Smith 1934-2018). Chad was in the class of 1951. You can read Chad’s obituary at:
https://www.premierfuneral.com/obituaries/Chadwick-Smith/#!/Obituary
Pat Hurlocker, class of 1949, passed away on Mar. 28, 2023. He had just turned 92 on St, Patrick’s Day. Pat had been married 72 years to Val (Pipkin) Hurlocker, class of 1950. He had seven children, fifteen grandchildren and nine Great grandchildren.
Pat was born in Beltrami County, Minnesota to Harold and Isabell Hurlocker on March 17, 1931. He had one brother and five sisters, most of them attended Trona High School. Holly (Hurlocker) Farrah was in the class of 1951, Kathleen (Hurlocker) Roche (1935-2014) was in the class of 1953, Paul Hurlocker (1938-2001) was in the class of 1957, Sally Hurlocker (1940-1998) was in the class of 1958, and Alicia (Hurlocker) Philpot was in the class of 1959.
Paul played football, basketball, and track in high school. He was a class representative, the varsity club treasurer, and a member of the physics club.
He will be missed by his wife, his family, and his friends.
I received word that Virginia (Peek) Pappe passed away on November 11, 2022. Virginia was born March 3, 1943, in Kern County, CA. She married Charles Pappe, class of 1957 in 1961and they lived in Ridgecrest, CA.
John, class of 1962, died February 6, 2023, at home. He had Leukemia. He lived in Brentwood California with his wife Jean DeYoung. He was 78 years old.
If more information becomes available, I will post it.
John had four sisters, Dorothy DeYoung) Farrah (1932-1992), class of 1950; Carolyn (DeYoung) Morse (1940-2021) class of 1959; Paula (DeYoung) Wong, class of 1964, and Roberta (DeYoung) Adams, class of 1967. John also had a cousin, Linda (DeYoung) Bishop, class of 1959 who is also a THS alumnus.
There is a notice at https://obituaries.tridentsociety.com/obituaries/rancho-mirage-ca/betty-cross-10953218 that Betty Joe passed away in the last 365 days. There isn’t any additional information about her passing, but I received an email from one of her classmates telling me she passed away on October 3, 2022.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tridentsociety.com/location/palm-desert-ca for the Cross family.
Betty Jo’s twin sister, Ada Rae (Wellbaum) Bancroft passed away in 2017.
David only went to Trona High School for a brief time during his junior year. He grew up in Randsburg and after leaving Trona High School finished his high school education at Burroughs High School in Ridgecrest.