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Shirey:BillieJeanShirey, 60, of Red Bluff died Wednesday, July 6at Vibra Hospital in Redding. Ar- rangements are under the direction of Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service. Published Friday, July 8, 2016in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Deathnoticesmustbe provided by mortuaries to the news department, are published at no charge, and feature only specific basic information about the deceased. Paid obituaries are placed through the Classified advertising department. Paid obituaries may be placed by mortuaries or by families of the deceased and include online publication linked to the newspaper's website. Paid obituaries may be of any length, may run multiple days and offer wide latitude of content, including photos. Deathnotices By Julie Watson The Associated Press SAN DIEGO Basic train- ing for Navy SEALs is de- signed to be a grueling pro- cess to find the U.S. mili- tary's strongest fighters and turn them into an elite force able to dive into the world's deadliest places. Seaman James Derek Lovelace, 21, was in his first week of the six-month program in Coronado, near San Diego, when he died May 6 during a pool exer- cise. His lips turning blue and his face purple, the trainee dressed in full gear was treading water when his instructor pushed him underwater at least twice, an autopsy report said. A medical examiner ruled Wednesday that those actions made Lovelace's drowning death a homi- cide. The highly unusual decision is serious and could affect the SEALs' ba- sic training practices, said former Navy Capt. Law- rence Brennan, an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School who served as a Navy judge advocate. The death raises ques- tions about the safety of the strenuous training, which some argue is nec- essary to create warriors with missions like the one that took down Osama bin Laden. It opens con- cerns about where to draw the line between rigorous training to weed out the weakest and abuse that leads to deaths. Lovelace, of Crestview, Florida, was beginning the toughest phase of basic training that culminates in "Hell Week" — when train- ees spend 5 ½ days run- ning, climbing, swimming in frigid waters and per- forming other drills on a total of four hours of sleep. On average, 75 percent of trainees drop out after- ward. The autopsy found Lovelace had an enlarged heart and called it a con- tributing factor but said he died of drowning. His med- ical records show he had been prescribed Singulair, which treats asthma and al- lergies. So far, the instructor has not been accused of wrongdoing. The investiga- tion could lead to a num- ber of military charges — from dereliction of duty for not following safety proce- dures up to homicide, Bren- nan said. "I think it's sort of a warning to revisit training procedures and make sure they are fully understood and implemented," the for- mer Navy captain said. But the harsh drills, which can appear to bor- der on torture, also help prepare fighters who will likely encounter much more treacherous situations on their missions, Brennan added. "Waterboarding has been done on aviators go- ing into combat because it was expected the enemies could do this to them," he said. "But perhaps in this case, someone did do some- thing wrong." Several former SEALs told The Associated Press that the instructor's actions did not strike them as un- usual. Keith David said he felt the training was safe though instructors were tough during pool exercises and there was intense pres- sure not to give up. During a drill that tested underwa- ter stamina, "guys pushed themselves so hard to stay down, they would force themselves to black out, but instructors would be ready to bring them back to con- sciousness," he recalled. 6-MONTH PROGRAM Shasta, Colusa, Glenn, Mo- doc, Plumas, Lassen, Sis- kiyou and Trinity. She has been a member of the Cal- ifornia High School Rodeo Association for two years and was a member of the California Junior High School Rodeo Association for one year. She competes in barrel racing, pole bend- ing and the queen contest. As a part of her duties, Lopeman will be organiz- ing all of the rodeo's grand entries, raffles, silent auc- tions, promoting the sport of rodeo and she making appearances at other ro- deos, parades and local queen competitions, said RaeC Lopeman. Lopeman said she is thankful for her sponsors, such as American Hat Company and Red Bluff Dodge, as well as her par- ents. District One events are held in Cottonwood ex- cept for the annual inter- district rodeo in January. "I'd like to invite people to come out to watch the high school rodeos," Lope- man said. "They begin again in September and go through May and are all at the Bobby Jones Arena in Cottonwood, except for the inter-district rodeo in Red Bluff at the Pauline Davis Pavilion in January and our finals, which are held in Etna, in May." Rodeo FROM PAGE 1 After watching video surveillance of the inci- dent, deputies were able to identify the two suspects as O'Brien and Pfleiler as they had recently solved another burglary in the Los Molinos area through video surveillance of the two men. Searching the area, dep- uties located and arrested Pfleiler. O'Brien was later arrested at his place of em- ployment. Break-in FROM PAGE 1 CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Ashtin Lopeman of Red Bluff poses for a picture with other contestants ad the California State High School Rodeo Association queen contest in June where she was first runner up. Lopeman also placed in the Silver State International Rodeo queen contest in Winnemucca, Nevada over the Fourth of July weekend where she was second runner up in a queen competition. the United States, she said. "This is a tremendous honor because I will be representing Senator Ber- nie Sanders and his val- ues," Duggins said. "There are many issues which are important to him, and he's very concerned about working-class families in this country who have seen their standard of living and wages drop substantially over the last 35 years." Duggins and her hus- band moved to Red Bluff in September 1989 and have raised four children, who are adopted, here. Her chil- dren and grandchildren are a big reason she found it necessary to get involved in the political process, Dug- gins said. "I am passionate about children's rights, education and the state of the country that they will inherit," Dug- gins said. "I really hope to make a difference." Duggins said she hopes to strengthen the language on Social Security to ensure it has the ongoing support to meet the needs of the American public. "I am also hoping to build support on those provisions that help and protect work- ers and their families, such as a living minimum wage, access to affordable health care and medication, just to name a few," Duggins said. Duggins' employer en- dorsed Saunders in March in Cleveland, Ohio. "Senator Sanders has long said that we need to do more to protect Social Secu- rity," Duggins said in a news release. "Instead of cutting benefits or even privatizing the system as some politi- cians have suggested, both he and I believe that we have to find long-term, posi- tive solutions that will keep the trust fund solvent until the end of this century. So- cial Security has been, and should continue to be, the most successful anti-pov- erty program this nation has ever had." While serving on the na- tional committee, Duggins plans to participate in dis- cussions about issues with many notable activists in their fields. This is some- thing she said she is look- ing forward to and is hon- ored to be a participant in. "(It's) a little humbling too," Duggins said. "I have a great deal of respect for the ongoing work of my col- leagues and their passion for change." Duggins got involved in the committee after she re- ceived a call from the Sand- ers campaign in California in June, she said. She was told that she was highly rec- ommended but was not sure who recommended her. After being asked to join the committee Duggins de- cided to use her vacation time from work to meet with the other committee members Friday and partic- ipate in the Democratic Na- tional Convention Platform Committee. All expenses for the trip are covered by Dug- gins herself but the cam- paign encourages commit- tee members to open Go Fund Me accounts to help out, which she did. Democratic FROM PAGE 1 NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER Seaman James "Derek" Lovelace died during his first week of basic training in Coronado Grueling Navy SEAL tr ai ni ng d ef en de d, questioned a er death EMERSONLOWELLSCHENCK JR. April 1, 1933 ~ June 27, 2016 Emerson Lowell Schenck, Jr., 83, passed away at his home in Red Bluff, CA on June 27, 2016. Born in Keokuk, IA on April 1, 1933, Emerson moved frequently throughout his childhood before serving with the Air Force during the Korean War. Having become proficient in the use and maintenance of radar technologies, Emer- son's abilities, private airplane, and sense of adventure led him as a young man to pursue a succession of posi- tions with government, space, and marine contractors in Alaska, the northeast US, the Bahamas and finally Califor- nia where he met Rosalind. They married on May 14, 1960, and lived in Southern California and Las Vegas NV before Emerson moved his family to northern California in 1970. He took a position at the Federal Aviation Ad- ministration's Red Bluff Radar Base, where he continued to work until his retirement in 1988. Skilled in all things electrical and mechanical, Emerson was an early advocate of home computing and spent oth- er free time woodworking, renovating his home, restoring vintage vehicles, and watching 49'ers football. Under- standing and appreciating the value of education and service, Emerson had been elected to the Board of Trust- ees for the Antelope School District and for many years was a dedicated parent-leader with local 4-H programs and a frequent volunteer at Mercy High School events. Emerson is survived by his wife, Rosalind; four sons, Emerson III, Lee, Vince, and Alex; and seven Grandchil- dren, and eight Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Elizabeth. Memorial services will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Red Bluff CA, on Tuesday, July 12th, 2016. A Rosary will be said at 9:30am followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00am and internment to follow. In lieu of flowers, Me- morial donations may be made in Emerson's name to Sa- cred Heart School in Red Bluff CA. THOMAS ALBERT HAMILL February 11, 1945 ~ July 2, 2016 Tom passed away July 2, 2016 at home, surrounded by his family. Tom was born February 11, 1945 in San Fran- cisco. He spent his early years in San Francisco, attend- ing Ulloa elementary school and A. P. Gianini Junior High School. When he was a teenager, his family moved to San Mateo, where he attended San Mateo High School be- fore transferring to Aragon High School, where he met his future wife, Dee. Following high school, Tom and Dee at- tended San Mateo Junior College, after which they mar- ried on June 28, 1965. The couple lived in San Carlos and then Redwood City where Tom worked as a drafts- man. In 1971, the family moved to Red Bluff. Tom be- gan employment at Commander Industries, before mov- ing to Diamond International where he worked for 17 years until the mill closed. He then transferred to Roseburg Forest Products for four years. For the majority of his lumber mill career Tom was a millwright. When Roseburg closed, he was hired by the Walmart Distribu- tion Center, where he worked 16 years as a sorter techni- cian before retiring in 2010. Tom and Dee were members of the Yolla Bolly Fron- tiersmen, where Tom was a past president, as well as serving as treasurer for 11 years. He and his wife be- longed to the Shasta Cascade Regional Group of the Horseless Carriage Club of America. Tom loved family and working on cars, especially his Model T. He was happiest working on machines and solving mechanical problems, and spent a good deal of time puttering in his garage. Tom enjoyed music and travel. He was a devoted hus- band, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was immensely proud that his two oldest granddaughters are serving in the military. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He enjoyed the reputa- tion of being a loyal and trusted friend. Tom was predeceased by parents Charles and Bernice Hamill. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dee; sons Chris [Kat] and Joel [Teri]; grandchildren Alicia Hamill, Christi Clark, Jacqueline Hamill, Michaela Hamill and Lo- gan Hamill; four great-grandchildren; brothers Chuck Hamill, Mike Hamill and sister Kathy Powers. Visitation will be held Thursday July 7th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Chapel of the Flowers for those would like to visit with the family. A rosary will be said at Chapel of the Flowers Thursday evening at 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, July 8th at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Red Bluff, with gravesite burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Sa- cred Heart Church parish hall, 2355 Monroe Street, Red Bluff. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to hos- pice. EDWIN JACOB STROMAN, JR. April 22, 1929 ~ June 30, 2016 Edwin Jacob Stroman Jr., 87, passed away with his fami- ly by his side on June 30, 2016. Ed suffered from demen- tia and Alzheimer's for the last several years and succum- bed to complications of the disease. He has been a resi- dent at the Brookdale Assisted Living Facility for 6 1/2 years- where he received excellent care, particularly in his final days. He was born April 22, 1929 in Harrisburg, PA., born to Edwin Jacob Stroman and Ethel (Mann) Stroman. Ed mar- ried Janet Mae (Cannon) March 29, 1952. They met at Mare Island, while he was in the Navy (1948-1952) and Janet in the Air Force. After a 2-week courtship, they wed in Elko, Nevada. Initially, after graduating from high school, in Harris- burg, he moved to Washington DC and took a job with the FBI. He then enlisted in the Navy where he was a Morse Code operator on the USS Skagit and the USS Cav- alier during the Korean War. After leaving the Navy, he returned to the Bureau in D.C. He enrolled at American University and worked his way through school. He received his bachelor's degree in political science, with a minor in police administration. In 1957, he continued with the FBI – eventually transferring to San Francisco. He made a career change in 1960, join- ing a young and upcoming police department in Fremont, CA. He retired as a lieutenant from Fremont PD in 1985. Ed and family made their home in the Irvington District of Fremont, 1960-1991. Ed & Jan moved to Red Bluff in 1991, where they en- joyed the "country life" and their many new friends. In addition, they traveled to many places with their Airstream group, including China. Ed lost his best friend and beloved wife of 50 years, Jan, in 2002. Ed was a Mason, Shriner and member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He belonged to Sunol Valley Golf Club when living in Fremont and Wilcox Oaks Golf Club, from 1992-2003. He was a nature lover and lifelong golfer, thoroughly enjoying the camaraderie of the people and the game. However, his number one passion was his family, particu- larly his grandchildren and their sports participation. He is survived by his son, Edwin Jacob Stroman III, and his wife Karla; Granddaughter, Aubrie Thomas, her hus- band Luke and their daughters Quinn and Reagan; Grandson Jacob Stroman; Granddaughter Ashton Kinyon, her husband Ryan, and their daughter Emrie. He is also survived by his daughter Debbie Stroman Clark, and her husband Steve; Granddaughter Stacie An- dersen, her husband Erik and their son Michael and daughter MacKenzie; Granddaughter Leslie Clark and her daughter Layla. A friend wrote this about our father: "I respected your father greatly. He helped so many that knew him. His frank honesty kept us in line when our youthfulness led us down the wrong path. He wasn't afraid to tell it like it was, which is so rare these days. He was a man whose values of hard work, honesty, stick-to-it-iveness, no ex- cuses, discipline and loyalty (to name a few) created the potential for you to be the best!" There will be a memorial service on August 5, 2016, in the gymnasium of Tehama Family Fitness Center (10:00 am). This will be followed by a burial at the Northern California Veteran's Cemetery in Igo (12:30 pm). The Fre- mont Police Honor Guard will take part in the ceremony. Ed had a lifelong love of dogs and a special interest in military and police K-9s. A donation in his honor, made to the Red Bluff Police K-9 Program, would make him es- pecially proud. Please send to: Red Bluff Police Department/K-9 Program- Attention: Chief Sanders, 555 Washington St. #B, Red Bluff, CA. 96080 Obituaries STOVEJUNCTION The TheNorthState'spremiersupplierofstoves 22825 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff 530-528-2221 • Fax 530-528-2229 www.thestovejunction.com Over 25 years of experience Tues-Sat 9am-5pm • Closed Sun & Mon Now Carrying! 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