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18 www.DesertMessenger.com March 18, 2020 800-656-HOPE In Memoriam ED BONHAM By Jackie Deal Music was his world. Music was his life. It was his love. He loved the musi- cians he played with and the audiences he played for. And they loved him back. Ed Bonham's death leaves a big hole in the fabric of Quartzsite, Arizona's and Sutherlin, Oregon's music world. For almost 15 years he was "front man" for "The Travelers" who played in Ari- zona and other Western states. In Quartzsite he played weekly at the Se- nior Center and once a month at the Quartzsite Improvement Association Civic center. Over a hundred danc- ers ringed the hall when Ed sang his signature song "Why Me Lord?" In Sutherlin for four years "Ed, Ruby and Friends" played for birthdays and spe- cial events. February 4th he refused hospitaliza- tion at the Lake Havasu Hospital and returned to Quartzsite to play his eve- ning dance. No one knew that he was in pain and not feeling good. The next day he broke out with very painful shin- gles. March 1st he died in the hospital at Lake Havasu, a wonderful man and a great talent lost to the world. His dearly beloved wife, Ruby, plans a "Celebration of Ed's Life" in Quartzsite when all the snowbird musicians return next season. Yes, Ed loved all the ladies, but he loved his wife Ruby best. Ed, we all miss you, now and forever. JERRY GORDON MOLZAHN Jerry Gordon Molzahn of Colora- do and Quartzsite, Arizona passed away in Quartzsite on January 25, 2020 at age 79. Jerry was born to Edward John Molzahn and Frances Tiny Benson in December, 1940 in Imperial, Nebraska. Jerry had two brothers, DeWayne and Gerald and two sis- ters Linda and Cheryl. The family moved to Arvada, Colorado and Jer- ry graduated Arvada High School in 1959 and started a framing compa- ny there. He moved the business to Grand Junction, CO in 1976. In April 1962 he married Linda Herring and they raised four chil- dren: Andrea, Mignon, Adam and Jared. Aside from running a great successful framing company, he and his close friends and family enjoyed ATV trail riding, camping, boating, motorhome travel across the coun- try and other travel throughout the world for all special adventures with fun folks! Jerry is preceded in death by his father Edward, his mother Frances and brother DeWayne. He is sur- vived by his wife Linda; his four children; six grandchildren: Dani- elle & Nick Schmidt, Lisa & Saman- tha McDonald, Jessica, Dalton & Victoria Molzahn; and seven great- grandchildren. Two life celebrations will be held for Jerry in special mountain spots that he loved in Quartzsite, Arizona this spring on April 4th and in Colo- rado later this summer. RENEE CHRISTINE KING Our community lost a beautiful soul on Saturday, February 29th, 2020, when Mrs. Renee Christine King, age 52, peacefully went to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ after a courageous battle with cancer. Renee is survived by her husband Larry King; their children Shannon Collier (Paul), Larry King Jr (Kristi), and Erik King (Kianie); her grand- children Logan Collier, Madison Collier, Jaxon King, and Zoey King; her father Gary Ray, mother Sylvia Ray-Lindervall; and sisters Dawn Ray, Kristie Ray, and Michelle Ad- ams. Renee was born on August 29th, 1967 in Modesto, CA to Gary and Sylvia Ray Lindervall. The family moved to Blythe, CA in 1972 where Renee attended Palo Verde High. She married her high school sweet- heart on June 25th, 1994 and grew their family with three children, Shannon, Larry Jr, and Erik. She loved transporting her pre- cious cargo as a respected and trust- ed school bus driver for the schools throughout her community. She achieved success as a licensed stu- dent transportation trainer for the state of Arizona. Her after hours hobby as a DJ al- lowed her to share her love of music with friends and family alike while her fun spirit on the dance fl oor made her the well known life of the party. Renee's true passion was serving her lord and savior Jesus Christ by spreading love and joy throughout her community. She earned bun- dles of love and respect from friends and family as she made her journey through this life and touched thou- sands of hearts. A memorial will be held on Mon- day March 9th, 2020 at 12pm at Frye Chapel of Blythe, 633 N 7th St, Blythe, CA 92225 with burial servic- es to follow at Palo Verde Cemetery. Afterward, a celebration of life and potluck will be held at The Ameri- can Legion, 137 N Ash Ave, Blythe, CA 92225. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to Faith for Life Church 15480 Sitka Dr, Ehrenberg, AZ 85334. • Birth • Obituary • Anniversary Place it FREE in the: Desert Messenger! 928-916-4235 Got something to share?

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