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July 11, 2018 www.DesertMessenger.com 17 SEE MEMORIAM PAGE 21 • Birth • Obituary • Anniversary Place it FREE in the: Desert Messenger! 928-916-4235 Got something to share? Kathryn Hopkins Born Kathryn Flynn on February 19, 1919 in Aberdeen, Washington, Kathryn died peacefully at home on June 23, 2018. She had three half brothers and three half sisters. She is survived by her three children, Dale Harguess, CA; Terry Cole, Ridge Crest, CA; and Hal David- son, Quartzsite, AZ. She had many grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Kathryn graduated from Aberdeen High School at enjoyed attending her 60th Class Reunion. She at- tended University of Washington. In 1937 Kathryn married Harold Raymond Davidson and moved to southern California. They lived in Alhambra, San Gabriel, Monterey Park and Baldwin Park. After her husband died, she mar- ried Robert Hopkins, then moved to Quartzsite, Arizona in the mid 60's. Kathryn worked at a local health food store and was very actively in- volved in the Quartzsite Art Guild. She sold paintings to snowbirds all over the world and taught art class- es in town. She did a lot of commis- sion work and was very popular at local art shows. Painting was her passion! A Celebration of Life is planned in the fall when snowbirds return. The family wishes memorial do- nations be made to River Valley Home Health & Hospice, 1713 Kofa Avenue Suite G, Parker, AZ 85344. www.rvhhh.com. James D. Bratton 7-15-1937 to 6-21-2018 James "Jim" D. Bratton, age 80, of Hammond IN, died peacefully at his home in Quartzsite, AZ on June 21, 2018. He is now reunited in Heaven with his loving wife of 52 years, Carol, and daughter, Tracy Lear. He is also preceded in death by his parents, James and Viola Bratton, of Yorktown and mother, Juanita King of Indianap- olis, IN, and his sister, Dixie Straub. He is survived by his two sons: James M. and John Bratton; three grandchildren: Nicole Lear, Jamie (Mike) Strohmeyer, and James W. (Evelyn) Bratton; and six great grandchildren: Ashley and Christo- pher Lear, Cain Guzman, Michael Lear, Ethan Kinney, and Isaac Brat- ton; devoted partner, Colene Ma- son; and siblings: Becky (Thurston) Smith, Robin Fillmann, Phillip (Linda) Bratton, and Charles (Sha- ron) Monks. He was a veteran of the US Army and was employed at Ford Motor Company from 1962-1992. Jim and his wife Carol came to Quartzsite as snowbirds in 1991. They returned every year and taught Pattern Dances until Carol lost her battle with cancer in 2012. The last few years, Jim stayed in Quartzsite year-round. His passion was sports and loved the Chicago Bulls and the Bears. When he was out at the desert golf courses and at night you would find him at one of the bingo games around town. Family and friends will gather for a celebration of Life on Sunday, July 15, 2018 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Knights of Columbus, 1400 S. Broad St., Griffith, IN In Memoriam working companion. Penni started working in the library in August of 2004. One of her favorite things to do on her days off was garage sales and thrift stores. That was her thing to do on Fridays. She was a great cook. Always had something that smelled and tasted so good. She will be missed by a lot of people. She was close to a lot of the patrons." From her friends at the BLM:"Penny Urmeneta was a valued BLM Vol- unteer for 20+ years at the LaPosa South Contact Station where she and Brenda would act as the sum- mertime coordinators. Penny's love of the desert and care and consider- ation for all those who visited was genuine and instrumental in as- sisting the BLM provide a safe and enjoyable public land experience. Penny will be greatly missed by her BLM family." The family would like to thank Beverly Cunningham, Mark Muck- leroy, Bill Alexander, and the won- derful women at the Quartzsite library (Billie, Rosa, Linda and oth- ers) whose care and support of Mom never waivered. We send each and every one of you our love and grati- tude. The family would also like to thank the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Riverside Hospice and Gems As- sisted Living. To those, like us, who miss her dear- ly, take comfort in the fact that Mom is at peace now with her Hawaiian Ohana. A hui hou Aloha Mom. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Mayo Clinic or Quartzsite Library. Penni Urmeneta Penelope 'Penni" Urmeneta, lov- ing mother and long time resident of Quartzsite passed away on June 10, 2018 in Lake Havasu. She was proceeded by her parents, Elsie and Fermin Urmeneta and brothers Fermin Jr., Pat, Eddie, and Harry. She is survived by her son, partner as well as a bevy of friends from the Quartzsite community – many of whom she considered family. Penni's independent streak and fondness for the desert ensured that she fit right in with the Quartzsite community, but it was her desire to help others and friendly nature that endeared her to her friends. She was no push over and held a strong belief in right and wrong – quali- ties she learned over the years as a business owner and single mother. During her time in Quartzsite, she worked for both the library as well as the BLM. From her friends at the library: "We have lost a good friend and

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