Her celebration of life is in Charleston, Arkansas.
Loria (Gattis) Davis — Class of 1988
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Dr. Marshall William “Bill” Brink — Class of 1949
Dr. Marshall William “Bill” Brink entered into the presence of the Lord on May 23, 2023, after 15 months of loving in-home care. He passed peacefully from his ranch in Whitmore to his Heavenly Home, surrounded by family. Bill was born on May 9, 1931, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After serving in the Army and graduating from vet school, Bill opened the Brink Veterinary Clinic in Palo Cedro, California in 1969. He taught Sunday School at Grace Baptist Church for over fifty years. Bill leaves a legacy of humble, faithful service to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Known as “Papa” to many, Dr. Bill will be greatly missed by his wife of 69 years, his two children, eight grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren. His memorial service will be Saturday, June 17 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Redding, California.
https://www.redding.com/obituaries/rrs022261
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/255931135/marshall-william-brink
Bill’s sister, Eleanor (Brink) Hallstrom (1929-1995), was a member of the class of 1947. Their family lived on Aster St. Their father was a maintenance foreman.
Kim Taylor — Class of 1976
Kim Taylor, class of 1976, passed away January 12, 2024 in Kula HI. He was surrounded by family. He will be missed by family, friends and his mother, Frances (Denison) Kirkendoll, class of 1959.
Leonard K Erwin — Class of 1958
Wayne Erwin, class of 1962 left a message on Facebook that his brother Leonard passed away on the 29th of January. Leonard was married Lori Rector, class of 1960.
Leonard’s twin brother, Louis, passed away October 16, 2023.
The last address I had for them was in Bakersfield.
Debra Gale (Harvey) Kleitman — Class of 1972
Debra Gale (Harvey) Kleitman passed away at her home in Merced, California on November 30, 2023.
Debbie, was a Trona High School graduate in the Class of 1972. She was the daughter of Gale and Zelda Harvey and the sister of Larry and Bill Harvey.
Deb was the THS Drill Team Leader her senior year.
She will be buried in the Trona Cemetery on Monday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Classmates and friends are invited to attend.
Larry Boe — Class of 1964
I know the feeling, Charlie Brown!
Larry’s father, Elert Boe, was a shop teacher and a football coach from 1956 to 1989.
Suzanne “Suzie” Maude Badders — Class of 1963
I just learned about the passing of Sue Badders. I don’t have any details except that her family plans to scatter her ashes near the location of the old stables. I believe they mean the stables in Trona Road just south of Pioneer Point.
Sue had an older sister, Diane, who graduated in 1961. She passed away in 2017.
If I find an obituary or get any more information, I will share it.
Note: Due to an error in the 1961 Telescope a previous version of this post had a picture of the wrong person. Thank you, Andrea, for bringing that to our attention and for providing a picture of your friend, Sue.
Chuck “Sonny” Brill — Class of 1958
Chuck had been living in New Harmony, Utah, but moved to Washington, Utah a few years ago due to failing health. Washington is a neighboring city to St George Utah. Chuck’s sister, Anne, passed away in April of 2022 and his brother, Don, passed away in 1998.
A viewing was held November 21, 2023 in Washington, Utah.
Anne Brill — Class of 1958
JAMES SAMUEL (SAM) STEWART
August 10, 1937 – April 4, 2022
CAROLYN ANN (ANNE) STEWART
June 11, 1940 – April 21, 2022
Anne was born to Harvey and Wilma Brill in Boonesville, Mississippi
Sam and Anne were married for 61 years and both passed away in Bakersfield, California.
Sam was a disc jockey at KUDU and KBIS radio station for many years, then owned and operated Abbey Carpet in Bakersfield for more than 40 years. Anne worked at Three-Way Chevrolet then at Tenneco West as an executive secretary before she and Sam opened Abbey Carpet.
They were preceded in death by their son James S. Grunigen and Anne’s brother Don Brill, and are survived by their daughter Julie Brabham of Aberdeen, Washington and their son Samuel Scott Stewart of Bakersfield, granddaughters, Kerry Fitzgerald of Pilot Rock, Oregon and Eva Stewart, of Bakersfield, as well as Sams sister Barbara Stocks and Annes brother Chuck Brill.
There will be a joint memorial service on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 11am at Basham Funeral Care at 3312 Niles St, Bakersfield. All are welcome. Dodgers attire encouraged.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bakersfield SPCA.
www.bakersfield.com/obits
Published by Bakersfield Californian on May 8, 2022.
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