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OBITUARIES Ault:FloreneS.Ault,80, of Red Bluff died Wednes- day, Sept. 9at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Cha- pel of the Flowers. Published Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Barnes: Loretta Barnes, 64, of Red Bluff died Monday, Aug. 31at her residence. Arrangements are under the direction of Blair's Cremation & Burial. Published Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Johnson: Wayne John- son, 85, of Red Bluff died Wednesday, Sept. 9at Tehama Estates Retirement Community. Arrangements are under the direction of Blair's Cremation & Burial. Published Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Mason: Michael M. Ma- son, 80, of Red Bluff died Tuesday, Sept. 8at Oak River Rehabilitation. Published Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Russell: Raymond Russell, 65 , o f C ot to nw ood d ie d Su n- da y, S ep t. 6i n C ot to nw ood . 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Paid obituaries may be of any length, may run multiple days and offer wide lati- tude of content, including photos. DEATHNOTICES Darrell Spelithof of Old Shasta knows first hand about accidents on State Route 36E. His cousin was in a crash on one side of the stretch being improved and Spelithof had to take his ve- hicle onto a turnout to miss colliding with a vehicle that spun out on ice, he said. "There was ice and snow and they were pulling a box trailer without chains when they spun out," Spe- lithof said. "I went off to the shoulder to avoid it. I was lucky I was in a semi and could pull them out." The other vehicle went over the road edge and the trailer in the middle of the road kept the vehicle from continuing down, Spelithof said. "There's a lot of acci- dents on the curves," Spelti- hof said. "My cousin spun out and totaled her dad's pickup. Luckily there was no serious injury. Trees can be unforgiving." Spelithof and his friend Terry Fong of Fairfield, who drove up Tuesday for the meeting, attended be- cause they were concerned with the proximity of the project to a cabin originally belonging to Fong's father that has been in the fam- ily for more than 30 years, Spelithof said. Other concerns men- tioned in the meeting were interruption to water ser- vice and whether trees that were on along the edge of the road would be taken out. Caltrans' job was to make sure the water stayed on and if there were prob- lems residents should call Caltrans, Stroud said. At- tendees were assured trees near the road edge, espe- cially those serving as a barrier to a property with buildings, would most likely be left alone. Work will include the re- alignment of State Route 36E from 1.4 miles west of Tramway Road to 0.7 miles west of Diamond Road. Other work to be done will be the improvement of drainage facilities, widen- ing of the shoulders to four feet and the installation of guard rail. For more infor- mation on the project, call 229-0511. Project FROM PAGE 1 Fears will work closely with Police Chief Don At- kins, whom he will be re- placing when Atkins re- tires, to learn from him about the job and what it entails before he begins his new position in No- vember. "That will provide about 6 weeks for him to job shadow Chief Atkins to ease the leadership tran- sition," Brewer said in the release. "We're happy to welcome Jeremiah Fears to the city of Corning management team." Chief FROM PAGE 1 JULIE ZEEB — DAILY NEWS Cal Fire Battalion Chief Erick Puckett, le , and Caltrans Senior Environmental Planner Wes Stroud consult the map. DIXIELEESTEVENSON December 29, 1933 ~ August 14, 2015 Dixie Lee Templeton, Nelson, Stevenson of Kennewick WA, passed away on August 14th 2015, she was 81 yrs. old. Dixie was formerly a resident of Red Bluff, Los Molinos, Vallejo and Redding CA. Dixie Lee Templeton was born on Dec 29, 1933 in Miller County Missouri to Nina and Arley Templeton. Nina and Arley had two children, Jewell Faye Templeton and Dixie Lee Templeton. The family moved to California in the early 1940's to work on the Shasta Dam and work in the orchards. They purchased a ranch in Los Molinos where Dixie spent her childhood, attending grade school and high school. She made many lifelong friends and gradu- ated from the Los Molinos High School in 1951. After graduation from High School, Dixie went to work for an insurance company in Red Bluff, CA. Dixie longed to go to college, however higher education for women was not the norm at that time. Dixie met her husband James "Dale" Nelson in 1955, they married in Red Bluff CA in 1956, had their first child, Twila in 1957 and second child David in 1958. Dale died tragically in Redding CA in 1959, leaving Dixie a young widow with two children. Dixie felt the welfare of her children should come first and dedicated herself to raising her children. Dixie remained in Redding CA and in the years follow- ing Dale's death became active in her community. Dixie was a founding member of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha So- rority in 1960 and later served as president. She was ac- tive in the March of Dimes and served many positions in that organization; she was active in the PTA, aided in Boy Scouts, Blue Birds and encouraged her children to be- come involved in many organizations. In the late 1960's Dixie returned to work for the State of California, first as a secretary, and later working her way into Management Services at the Department of Industrial Relations, Divi- sion of Labor Standards Enforcement. She was always an avid learned and deeply regretted that she did not have a college education, towards that goal Dixie continuously took evening classes at the local community college. In 1976 an old high school classmate re-entered Dixie's life. Robert "Bob" Stevenson asked Dixie to attend the 25th Los Molinos High School class reunion, Dixie reluc- tantly agreed. She and Bob had so much fun at the reun- ion that she re-considered her decision to remain single. Dixie and Bob were married in 1976 and she started a new chapter in her life in Vallejo Ca. They purchased a home on a hill with a fantastic view of the shipyards and Dixie set about becoming a wonderful step-mother. By all accounts she succeeded and continued to maintain her relationships with Bob's children even after he passed away in 1994. In 1997 Dixie again made a big change in her life when she moved back to her childhood town of Los Molinos CA. Once again she was back on a small ranch, watering fields, pasturing out the land for cattle and loving every minute of life on the ranch. She delighted in the families of ducks, quail, skunks, deer and other wild life that abounded around her. In 2006 Dixie decided that the ranch was too much for a single woman to handle and moved to Red Bluff. She purchased her first new home and was delighted to enter- tain her family and friends there. In late 2012, after some health concerns, Dixie decided it was time to move closer to family. She chose Washing- ton State to be close to her daughter and grandchildren. She lived independently in senior housing and progressed to assisted care. Chenoweth House was her final home. The staff there loved her and she loved them back, al- ways known for her sense of humor, she razzed everyone she came in contact with. Dixie died on August 14, 2015 in the presence of her family. It is a special privilege to be present when a loved one passes away. Mom was there to bring me into life and I was there to usher her out, the circle of life is unbroken. Preceding Dixie in death are her husbands James" Dale "Nelson (1959) and Robert "Bob" Stevenson (1994), pa- rents Nina and Arley Templeton,sister Jewell Templeton Drenon. Dixie was the last matriarch of the family, her shoes will be impossible to fill. She leaves behind her daughter Twyla Gentle (Walter) of Burbank WA, son Da- vid Nelson (Cheryl) of Mountain Home AR and her grand- children; Renee Storm (Eric) of Portland OR, Lindsey Lockwood (Jeremy) of Vancouver WA, Matthew Gentle of Burbank WA and Leanne Sherwood (Nathan) of Gon- zales LA, and great grandchildren Eva Lockwood and Hailey Sherwood. She leaves behind her beloved step children Lance Stevenson of Susanville CA, Jana Bator (Victor) of Sloughhouse CA, David Stevenson (Elaine) of Sacramento CA and Mike Stevenson (Linda) of Anderson CA and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will take place at the First Church of God on Luther Road in Red Bluff CA on Saturday Septem- ber 12 at 2 pm, reception will follow. A private internment will take place at the Los Molinos Cemetery. Please send no flowers but make a contribu- tion to the charity of your choice. Please visit the memorial page for Dixie at www.lifetribu tescenter.com and leave messages and comments for the family. LUCRECIA V. MANZANO September 27, 1930 ~ September 4, 2015 Lucrecia V. Manzano passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on September 4, 2015. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, she was born on September 27, 1930 in Juxtlahuaca, Oaxaca, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband Luis G. Manzano, also from her home state of Oaxaca. Together with their young daughter, they immigrated to the United States in 1958. They settled in Red Bluff where they remained for the next 57 years. Both eventu- ally became U.S. citizens. She is survived by her six chil- dren and their families: Norma Anaya (Aurelio), Luis M. Manzano (Rosa), Josie Castillo (Jose), Ruben Manzano (JoAnn), Alma Clements (John) and Jim Manzano (Mi- chael). She had seven grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren. She is also survived by a niece Marisela Vazquez (Miguel) and numerous other great nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 4pm-7pm on Thursday, September 10, 2015 followed by a 7pm rosary both being held at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. On Friday, September 11, 2015, a mass will be held at 10am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Afterwards the in- terment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery followed by a memorial luncheon starting at noon and being held at Sacred Heart Parish School, 2255 Monroe Avenue. Friends and family are all welcome to attend. MAE ADELE JOHNSTON May 28, 1926 ~ September 3, 2015 Mae Adele Johnston was born May 28, 1926 and died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Septem- ber 3, 2015. She was the third of ten children of Stanley and Iola Russ. Mae grew up in Corning, and soon after graduating from high school, she met Corporal Pete John- ston who was stationed in Chico during WWII in the U. S. Air Corps. They met at a dance in Los Molinos and were married six weeks later. This past year, they happily cele- brated their 70th wedding anniversary with a gathering of family and friends. The family has always cherished this love story. Mae and Pete went on to raise a family of four children that over time came to include 12 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. They are the families of Conni (Chip) McCoy of Corning, Carol Fillmer of Chico, Cliff (Cathy) Johnston of Red Bluff, and Linda (Bobby) Lucero of Corning. She is survived by her siblings Mary Rob- erts, Ray Russ, Tom Russ, Dan Russ, Susan Crockett, and Sally Zimmerlee. She was preceded in death by a sister, Meta Cessna and brothers, Roy (infant) and Bob Russ. Mae most loved being with her family. She and Pete hosted many family gatherings, and over the years, at- tended most all of the many kids' activities and school events. Mae was an avid quilter and enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting, dancing, playing tennis, and travel- ing. Her early years included square dancing, pinochle games, Sunday drives, and picnics. Also, many years were spent with her family boating on the Sacramento River and house boating on Shasta Lake. Mae was an active part of each of her family member's life. She represented all the strong qualities of the Great- est Generation and was a much loved family matriarch. She will be greatly missed. Friends and family are invited to attend a gathering in her honor on Thursday, Septem- ber 17, at 11:00 at the VFW Memorial Hall in Corning. Lunch will be served. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations may be made to the Corning Volunteer Fire Department or to the Corning Union High School Scholarship Fund. JANE MARIE (BANGS) SHINN March 25, 1933 ~ September 4, 2015 Jane was born March 25, 1933 in Pawnee City, Nebraska and passed away of cancer on September 4, 2015 at the Paradise Hospice House in Paradise, California. Jane's family moved from Sleeper, MO in 1947 and set- tled in Vina, CA. She married her High School sweetheart Fred Wikoff in 1950. Together they had 3 daughters: Marlene Wikoff Black (Robert), Karyn Wikoff Harvey (Hugh), Carmen Wikoff Estess ( Michael). Jane married John Shinn in 1997 and resided in Oroville, CA with John until her death. She is survived by her husband John, her 3 daughters, and John's 2 daughters: Debbie Struthers(Tom), Susie Chew and son John(Deborah), 15 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her siblings: 4 sisters and 1 brother. Jane was preceded in death by her parents Tony and Neta Bangs, her first husband Fred Wikoff, and one granddaughter Sherry Black. A Celebra- tion of Life for Jane will be held Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 11:30 am at Vina Community Church, 5th St. Vina, CA Contributions in Jane's name may be made to the "Paradise Hospice House Angels" at 1289 Bille Road. Paradise, CA 95969. Arrangements are entrusted to Oroville Funeral Home, (530) 533-0323. RICHARD HENRY SWIERSTRA September 21, 1944 ~ September 4, 2015 Richard Henry Swierstra was born September 21, 1944 to Don and Fannie Swierstra in Long Beach, CA. He lived in Chino, CA and graduated from Chino High School. He was a machinist by trade and was proud of his ability to make anything that an engineer could think up. In fact, he loved pointing this out to his "snowbird" friend Bob, a retired engineer. Richard married and had daughters Sandy and Jeanette, he also raised stepdaughter Tamme. In 1992, Richard bought property on the river in Los Molinos. He met Jackie, who became his wife in 1994. It was love at first sight for both of them. Richard and Jackie loved adven- tures, traveling, good times with friends, camping and family. While on an RV adventure, they stopped at a RV resort on the Colorado River in Arizona. They spent the last four winters joining snowbirds there. It did not take long to make lifelong friends. They had just sold their house and were looking forward to RVing across America and becoming what the RV community calls "full timers". God had another plan. Richard was a lifetime member of the Elks, a member of the Moose since 1972 and a member of ECV Clamper chapters Lassen Loomis 1914 and chapters 62, 1911, 1859, 1811 and 1841. He loved "doings", clamper talk for play- ing and partying. Richard is survived by his wife Jackie, daughters Sandy (Jon) Slagle, Jeanette (Rene) Cardona, Stepdaughters Tamme (Cory) Hammond, Carrie (Johnny ) Miller; eleven grandchildren (Richard, James, Tony, Cheri, Baily, Ashley, Hunter, Havyn, Harper, Chelsea and Taylor; five great grandchildren; a brother Donald. He also had several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by pa- rents Don, Fannie, and brother Gene. Richard left a big footprint on the Earth and touched many lives. He will never be replaced or forgotten. So long XGNH! We love you. A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2015 from 4:00 to 7:00pm at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers in Red Bluff, CA. Graveside services will be held on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 10:30am at Los Molinos Cemetery. Combining Quality and Low Cost is what we do. www.affordablemortuary.net•529-3655 FD1538 LocatedinChico,CA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |NEWS | 7 A