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May 17, 2023 www.DesertMessenger.com 19 Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com /DesertMessengerNews Follow on Twitter @DesertMessenger @QuartzsiteRain On July 16, 2022, 988 became the nationwide 3-digit dialing code for crisis and suicide prevention. It will replace the 1-800 number currently used by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. When someone calls 988 all phones in the U.S. (mobile and landline) will connect with the crisis/suicide prevention system. This will allow anyone in the U.S. to call 988 and get help designed specifically for someone dealing with a mental health crisis. 988 Crisis Hotline now active! ROBERT AND GAIL WOOD nee Thompson, were married May 21st, 1983 and celebrate their 40th year of marriage this month! Both born and raised in Oregon, Bob and Gail have known each other since Junior High. Married a year out of high school in Sherwood Oregon. Gave birth to a daugther, Natalie, in 1994 while residing in Klamath Falls. Re- located to Central Oregon and lived there for 27 years before moving to Quartzsite in October of 2021. Gail has been a real estate appraiser for 22 years. Bob is retired from con- crete construction. Both enjoy living and working in La Paz County, trav- eling to Ireland to visit their daugh- ter who is married with two children, and plan on celebrating this year at the beach in San Diego, CA. MILES ROBERTSON Miles Dennis Robertson Jr., 68, of Quartzsite, AZ, passed away Friday, April 21st, 2023 in Ogallala, NE. Miles was born in Arkansas City, KS on January 6th, 1955 to Miles and Helen (Punches) Robertson. He was the youngest of eight children. He grew up in Arkansas City and attended school and college there. Miles was in law enforcement, then married Sherri Summers. To this union, two children were born; Robert and Shiloh Robertson. He then remarried Brecinda Carter on February 20th, 1987. They raised the children together and were hap- pily married for 38 years. They are also blessed to have a wonderful daughter-in-law, Brandi Robertson. They adopted their first born grand- son, Patrick, and have 5 wonderful grandchildren; Patrick, Moriah, Al- exander, Emmaleen, and Nicholas. Miles worked at several establish- ments throughout the years, in- cluding Rodeo Meat Packing Plant, Rusty Nail Steakhouse, and The Daily Oklahoman. He retired in 1997 due to vision problems. He was also a member of the Church of Christ in Ogallala, NE and Quartzsite, AZ. In the summer of 2019, Miles and his wife sold everything and started living their dream to travel and see as many places as possible. They traveled to 28 states, Arizona was Mile's favorite. During their travels, they met many new people they call friends. Now his journey is heaven bound to be with more family and friends. He will be missed and loved by so many. Miles is preceded in death by; his parents, Miles and Helen Robert- son; two sisters Wanita White and Darmel Barker; and two brothers Marnen Robertson, and Carmen Robertson. Survivors include; his wife, Brecin- da Robertson; his children, Robert (Brandi) Robertson III of Quincy, IL and Shiloh Robertson of Stillwa- ter, OK; his grandchildren, Patrick Gualco, Moriah Gualco, Alexander Robertson, Emmaleen Robertson, and Nicholas Robertson; his broth- er, Loyal (Marge) Robertson; his sisters, Arleta Moorman and Myl- ene Sayers and many nieces and nephews. The family chose cremation. There are no services planned at this time. Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. www.drauckerfh.com In Memoriam Anniversary CAROL LINDQUIST Carol Lindquist of Star Prairie, WI and other places, passed away on April 23, 2023, at Regions Hospi- tal, in St. Paul, MN. She was born in Tacoma, Washington on April 26, 1942, to Robert and Ethel (Lack- torin) Nielson. She went to school in North St. Paul, MN. In 1958 she married Larry Desklins, he drowned in a boating accident in 1960. They had a daughter, and later she married Jack Lawrence, and had 2 more children. They divorced in 1971. On May 6, 1976 she married Marvin Lindquist along with his 5 children. Carolyn loved to cook and was good at it. She and Marvin enjoyed many (versions) of time together. From owning and operat- ing campgrounds to working in the back country in Idaho, to driving trucks. They spent the last 19 years wintering in Arizona. Carolyn is survived by her hus- band, Marvin. Her children, Pam VanCura (Mark), John Lawrence (Angel), Corrine McCarley (Steve), his children, Kim Freemen (Keith, deceased), Dorie Danielson (Gregg), Duane, Paul, and Mike Lindquist, and a foster daughter, Iva Lee Melton, plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be Satur- day, June 10, 2023, from 1pm-4pm at Star Prairie Hall, 2118 Cook Av- enue, Somerset, Wisconsin. Cre- mation Services provided by Bak- ken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.

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