William (Buster) J. Pinion — Class of 1970
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Mia Honora (Carter) Smiley — Class of 1970
We were sorry to hear about Mia’s passing. She is remembered fondly by her classmates. Condolences to her family.
Mia Honora Smiley, formerly Mia Carter, age 70, of Modesto, California passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Mia grew up in Trona, Ca and Patterson, Ca. She married the love of her life Scott in February of 1983 and they celebrated their 40th anniversary in 2023. Mia worked for Proctor & Gamble for 19 years before retiring in 2000. She loved to spend time with her family and friends, but her grandchildren were truly the apple of her eye. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Mia is survived by her spouse, Scott E. Smiley; her daughter Sara Coulson; her son Cavan Berends; and her son Lonny Berends; her grandchild Logan Berends Berends and her grandchild Abby Berends Berends.
A visitation for Mia will be held Monday, May 8, 2023 from 10:00 am at Lakewood Funeral Home in the Heritage Chapel, 900 Santa Fe Ave, Hughson, CA 95326. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at Lakewood Memorial Park in the St. Jude Garden, 900 Santa Fe Ave, Hughson, CA 95326.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to the American Diabetes Association.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LakewoodHughson.com for the Smiley family.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/hughson-ca/mia-smiley-11259113
David Allan Barrett — Class of 1968
David Barrett passed away on December 23, 2022. He was the oldest son of Fred and Rose Barrett. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Raymond Barrett (1952-2017), class of 1970 and his sister, Nancy (Barrett) Harris class of 1977. He is survived by his sister, Donna Barrett class of 1973 and his stepmother, Lois (McGill) Barrett class of 1955.
Graveside services will be held Saturday January 21 at 11 A.M. at the Searles Valley Cemetery. Followed by a private burial, then a “Celebration of Life” at the Trona Elks Lodge.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to be made to either the Trona Senior Center or the Trona Community Chest. These donations can be mailed to the Trona Community Chest P.O. Box 413 Trona, CA 93592 or funds can be accepted at Desert Valley Credit Union.
Terri (Burrell) Schmidgall — Class of 1970
Known best by her nickname, Terri, Teresa Jane Burrell Schmidgall passed away on September 5th, 2020 at the age of 68. She was surrounded by family, watching her favorite tv shows. Terri dedicated her life to nursing and was a talented woodworker. She started her nursing career in her early 20’s as a CNA and continued working her way up the ladder; later gaining experience as an Administrator and Director of Nursing for retirement communities in the Seattle, Washington area.
Terri was born in Trona, California on February 2, 1952 to Tom and Toni Burrell. She loved sports and competition. After graduating from Trona High School, Terri moved to Pocatello, Idaho where she studied nursing at Idaho State University. Those were raucous years for Terri as she left an ex-husband behind and battled alcoholism all the way into a sanitarium. Terri made friends easily and considered herself lucky many of them picked her up when she fell.
In the 1990’s Terri excelled in her sobriety and nursing career while raising two daughters. She soon fell in love with her future wife, Betty Glandon, and moved the family to Seattle. Terri and Betty were married in Woodinville, Washington on August 24, 2013 in a fun-loving estate ceremony. Terri was a spunky, gregarious woman who battled many demons but kept a strong, confident appearance. She was loved by many but understood by few.
She is survived by her wife, Betty Glandon, daughter Mackenzie Daniek, daughter Shirstie Gaylord, Stepson Matt Glandon, Grandsons Alex and Elisha Daniek, Sons-in-law Nathaniel Daniek and Eric Gaylord and siblings Tom Burrell, Tim Burrell and Sister Donna Preston. A celebration of life ceremony is pending. In lieu of flowers please make donations to EvergreenHealth Hospice Care, 12822 124th Lane NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
Michael LaTurner — Class of 1970
From Danielle Ray on Facebook:
As of 7:45 [April 6, 2019] Grandpa Mike went to be with our heavenly father. He went comfortably. He is now free of pain and suffering! Though I am sad, I know he was ready.
I am very sad in hearing this news. I offer my condolences to his family and friends. I will try to make additional information available if it becomes available. — Editor