Donna Jean (Williamson) Quirk — Class of 1959

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Donna Jean Quirk went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 4, 2018. Donna was born on January 9, 1941 to Donald Leonard Williamson and Alberta Ruby Eberwein Williamson in Rochester, N.Y. She lived in that area, primarily Brockport, until age eight when, with her new step-father, Raymond Seifert, her Mom, her brother, Gary and step-siblings, the westward trek began. From New York to Texas to Colorado to Nevada to California.

It was while she was living in California she met the love of her life, Thomas L. Quirk whom she married on April 25, 1959.

Donna was preceded in death by her son, Scott Anthony Quirk; her mother, Ruby Seifert; her step-father, Raymond Seifert; and her father, Don Williamson.

Donna is survived by her husband of 59 years, Thomas L. Quirk of Bay City, TX; son, Thomas L, Quirk Jr. (Barbara) of Pflugerville, TX; daughter, Jeanna Lynn Thompson of Bay City; daughter-in-law, Barbara Burnell Quirk currently of Temple, TX; brother, Gary C. Williamson (Lisa) of Richards, TX; grandson/adopted son, Alex Quirk of Bay City, TX; plus six more grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Donna loved her family, none were too old for her to worry about or fret over. She loved the Lord her God with all her heart, and all her soul and all her mind and that love extended to her neighbor as well. She in turn was an easy person to love, her ready smile; her sincere concern for others and the way she put people at ease – there was no guile about her. Donna loved worshiping the Lord – whether through music (she had a beautiful alto voice), Pastoral care of shut-ins, Bible study or participating in the Lord’s Supper – she gave it her all. A long time member of Bay City First Christian Church, she was an Elder at its closing in January 2015.

Donna also loved working in her yard and caring for her potted plants. Earlier she had been an avid square dancer and enjoyed attending dances all over Texas. What she liked most about square dancing was the dancers. She often remarked they were the some of the nicest people she ever met.

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Robert Christopher, “Chris,” Housden Sr — Class of 1974

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Robert Christopher, “Chris,” Housden Sr., passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019, at home, surrounded by his beloved family in Fremont, California. He was 63 years old.

A Memorial Service will be held on December 7, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Berge Pappas Smith Chapel of the Angels in Fremont, and a Burial Service will be held on December 14, 2019, in Lake Tahoe. Time for the Burial Service is pending.

Chris is survived by his wife of 31 years, Gayle Jean Housden, his two children, Robert Christopher Housden Jr. and Rachel Victoria Housden; his siblings, Catherine, Michael, and Beth; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Pat Housden, and his brother Scott Housden.

Chris’s family and friends loved his wry wit and his mischievous nature. Though seemingly quiet to the outside world, those who knew him were delighted by his sense of humor and forthright manner. You knew where you stood with Chris, and to be loved and accepted by him was to be a part of a precious inner circle where the wisecracks were many and the laughter was frequent.

His was a life well-lived, and he poured himself into the love and care of his family, despite the many challenges of illness. He loved spending time in Lake Tahoe and with his entire extended family every year at Christmas time. In his passing, those who loved him will remember fondly a man of character and integrity, whose priorities were solid, and whose passions were centered in the circle of family. The lives he touched were profoundly impacted, and his passing will leave behind a strong legacy of faith and love.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to the American Cancer Society or Furry Friends Rescue.

Robert Christopher Housden Sr.

David Cunningham — Class of 1974

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There was a note on Facebook that David Cunningham, class of 1974. David was born February 21, 1955 and died March 30, 2019. According to his mother’s obituary David has two brothers; William and George; and one sister, Nancy. For some reason he was not among the list of members of the class of 1974 that I have. David is the son of William Cunningham and Fawn Eyre. The Eyre family were early (1940) residents of Randsberg and Borosalvay. Many  of the clan, which also include Petersons, Corbridges and Rollins still reside in the Trona-Ridgecrest area.

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Teresa (McCarley) Bagley — Class of 1971

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I recently learned about the death of Teresa (McCarley) Bagley this year (2019). Please contact me if you have any additional information.

Teresa was the daughter of Donald (1928-2001) and Vida Joyce McCarley (1929-2018). Donald worked for Kerr McGee for 33 years as an instrument technician. Donald died of Huntington’s Disease. Teresa was married to Larry Bagley. Larry passed away in 2011.

Teresa had three brothers, John of Aztec, NM; Donald of St. Cloud, MN and Larry of Ridgecrest, CA. Her brothers all attended Trona High School.

Trona High’s once-mighty Sandmen fight to keep football alive in wake of earthquakes

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TRONA, Calif. — 

Only nine kids show up for football practice on a brutal afternoon in August, the sun lingering stubbornly over this desert town, keeping the temperature in triple digits.

Tugging on shoulder pads and helmets in a cramped locker room, the players hold their chatter to a minimum, cleats ticking across the concrete floor as they head outside to a field that is barren because not a blade of grass grows at the edge of Death Valley. And it seems like the wind blows constantly here, pushing waves of dust across the landscape ….. [more]

Los Angles Times — David Wharton

Eldridge Family Gofundme

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The Earthquakes surrounding July 4 2019 rendered our Granddad and Grandmother’s home of 30+ years structurally unsound and deemed uninhabitable. Many treasured belongings were destroyed.

Our family is now in the process of moving them out to find a new home. Thankfully everyone remained safe during these events. This page is here for friends to provide support to the Eldridge family if you so desire.

Victoria Flame

https://www.gofundme.com/f/relocate-grandparents-who-lost-home-in-earthquake

Trona Foursquare Church Gofundme

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We are raising money for Church repairs and rebuilding that are needed  due to the two Earthquakes(6.4 and 7.1) we had on the 4th and 5th of July of this year. We area small church in the Argus area of Trona, which is the more poverty stricken area of the    community. This area was hit hard and we need help to help others as well.

In Sept of this year, we were to celebrate our 80th anniversary. After the earthquakes hit there was a lot of damage internally and externally to all our church property.  Our large main building used for children’s church and worship was condemned. The family center is a separate building and needs repaired to be used for worship. Currently we are using it for supply distribution to the community. If enough funds are raised, we could also use an   additional  room added to it if we are to hold children’s church as we did in our main building before.

We are sure to need help with the utility bill as well that result from using our Family Center right now as a cooling station for Trona residents who need relief from the 100 degree plus heat and for being open as a Distribution Center for the community residents to get what they need.

Any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/helping-the-trona-foursquare-church

Donations can also be made without losing a percentage by contacting Pastor Jon or Pastor Sarah at jcgoebel1948@gmail.com OR sarahagoebel@gmail.com. Notice the “a” between first and last name in Pastor Sarah’s email.

May you pray and give as the Lord leads.

2 Cor 9:7 – “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.Every amount helps.”

May the Lord bless you richly!