Category Archives: In Memory

Bronwyn (Hanney) Grissom — Class of 1968

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Bronwyn (Hanney) Grissom

On April 23, 2021 Bronwyn died as the result of a tragic accident when the truck she was a passenger in went off the road. I believe her husband was the driver and was also injured.

Bronwyn was born on Jun 23, 1950 to Cyerl and Nell Hanney. Cyrel was the Episcopal priest, in Trona in the 1960’s. Bronwyn graduated from Trona High School in 1968. After high school she attended the Los Angeles County Medical Center School of Nursing. In 1971 she married Paul Grisson.

Bronwyn had an older sister, Gwyn (Hanney) Wotring , who was in the class of 1966 and a younger brother, Derwyn, in the class 1971. Their Father died in 1981.

April 23, 2021

Authorities say 70-year-old Idaho resident Bronwyn Grissom was riding passenger in a Toyota Tundra heading northbound when the truck drifted off the right edge of the road for roughly 415 feet before hitting a steep earth embankment, bringing the truck to a complete stop.

The unnamed driver and Grissom were taken Converse County Memorial Hospital before Grissom was taken to Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. She died en route to Casper.

According to the report, driver fatigue and/or falling asleep are being investigated as contributing factors.

The extent of the driver’s injuries has not been specified. The road was dry and the weather was clear. Thursday’s crash marks Wyoming’s 27th highway fatality in 2021. At this point last year, there were 22.

Jeanne Murrin tried to leave me a message about this back in May. I’m sorry I missed it.

Read More: Person Killed In I-25 Crash Thursday Identified | https://k2radio.com/person-killed-in-i-25-crash-thursday-identified/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

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Paul Edward Billingsley — Class of 1961

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I was contacted by Paul’s son who notified me of his passing.

Paul had an older brother David in the class of 1959 and a younger brother Robert in the class of 1962. Paul passed away in his sleep on June 23, 2021 in his home in Vacacville, CA. The cause of death was Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and Pulmonary Emphysema. He had only one child and 2 grandchildern. He will be missed.

I’ve always had a great deal of respect for Paul and am deeply saddened by the news.  I express my sincere sympathy to his son and the rest of his family.

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Keith R. Schofield — Class of 1961

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We just received word of Keith’s death. We believe he died in May of 2021. He was living in California City at the time.  Keith went to school in Trona from the fourth grade to the tenth. He moved between his sophomore and junior year and later returned to Trona and worked in the plant for several years. Keith was the son of Raymond (1910-1999) and Theresa (Hicks) Schofield (1912-2008). Raymond worked as an engineer for AP&CC.

Keith had two older sisters who also went to Trona High school, Nadeen (1939-2006), who was in the class of 1957 and Donnarae who was in the class of 1959.

We are sorry to hear of Keith’s passing and wish to express our deepest sympathies to his friends and family.

 

George William ” Bill” Sisco — Class of 1951

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Bill Sisco was born August 25, 1932 in Los Angeles County to William and Ethel (Clark) Sisco.

While going to Trona High School he was co-captain of the varsity football team, was a member of the yearbook staff, Sok- Hop chairman and was member of the glee club and band.

He passed away on January 18, 2020. Although we received word of his death just recently we would like to send our condolences and best wishes to his family.

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John Arthur Tansley — Class of 1953

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 I just wanted to let you know my brother John Tansley pass away this afternoon, [April 16, 2021]. John was in the class of 53. He will be missed. He and I were the only Tansley boys left.

…Bill

John Tansley was born October 21, 1935 in California. He was the oldest son of Clarence (1900-1962) and Pearl (Simmons) Tansley (1913-1986). He was the brother of Ray (1936-2005) , class of 1955; Bill, class of 1958 and Ron (1945-2020), class of 1963.

Our deepest sympathies go out to his classmates, friends and family.

Linda (Pipkin) Cox — Class of 1965

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I’m also sad to report that Gail’s cousin, Linda (Pipkin) Cox of Trona has also passed- the same day.  — Marilyn Walker McKee

Linda Cox left this world on April 1st, 2021 at the young age of 74. To say that she will be missed is an understatement. To put into words the story of her life is a daunting task, but one of the most important life lessons she was able to provide her family was the ability to persevere in the face of darkness and to make the best out of any situation no matter how easy or difficult.

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Gail (Murchison) Beck

Gail (Murchison) Beck — Class of 1961

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It is with great sadness that I share the news of Gail’s passing. She died peacefully in her sleep on April 1, 2021, after battling Stage IV lung cancer for over 18 months. Gail was the daughter of Jeff and Myrt Murchison and granddaughter of George and Ann Pipkin, long-time Trona residents. She was the big sister to Warren, who died in 1976.

Gail was a 1961 graduate of Trona High School where she served as the 1960 homecoming queen.  She was active in student council and many other school activities.

Gail will be remembered by her lovely smile and warm, gracious personality.  She is survived by her loving children and their spouses:  Kelly and Han, and Eric and Shaun.  She was adored by her grandchildren: Zack, Aidan, Eli, Riley, Isabel, and Chelsea.  Being a grandmother was one of the biggest joys in her life. Gail is survived also by her aunts, Lit Brush and Val Hurlocker, and her uncle, Pat Hurlocker.

She will be missed forever.

Charlotte (Reeves) Biggs

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Janice Ingram Wehrheim — Class of 1965

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Janice Ingram Wehrheim passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14th, 2021 in the early morning hours.

Janice was born September 27th, 1947 to Clifford and Helen Ingram in Bend, Oregon. Her family moved to Trona, California where she graduated from Trona High School in 1965. Janice retired in 2013 from the Searles Valley Mineral Plant.

Janice is survived by her husband Franklin Wehrheim, brother and sister-in-law Scott and Brenda Ingram, daughter and son-in-law Sara and Bill Lattimer, son and daughter-in-law Stevens and Amybeth Dustin, son and daughter-in-law Seth and CarolAnn Dustin, grandson and granddaughter-in-law Cris and Tami Fagan, grandson Joshua Fagan, grandson Miles Dustin, granddaughter Vivienne Dustin, and her dachshund, Diva. She will be dearly missed by family and friends.

No services to be held. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages a donation to your favorite local charity in remembrance of Janice.

https://www.ridgecrestca.com/obituaries/story-obituaries-2021-02-17-janice-ingram-wehrheim-6777174002

Carolyn Margie (DeYoung) Morse — Class of 1959

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Carolyn Margie (DeYoung) Morse age 79 of Washington, Indiana passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Prairie Village Nursing Home.

Carolyn was born October 25, 1941 in Pasadena, CA to Fred and Pauline DeYoung. She graduated from Trona High School in Trona, CA. She worked at the Stitching Post. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Carolyn’s biggest achievement in life was being a wife, mother and granny. She also loved sewing, painting, quilting and baking with her granddaughter Lexi.

She is survived by her husband Jimmie Morse of Washington, Indiana, who she married January 21, 1961; her daughter Julie (Mark) Halter of Washington, Indiana; her brother Johnny (Wilma) DeYoung ; two sisters Paula (Curtis) DeYoung-Wong and Roberta DeYoung and her granddaughter Lexi Halter.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Dorothy Farrah.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.edleemortuary.com

All arrangements were entrusted to Ed Lee Mortuary
Due to Covid-19 services will be private.