Ada, MI...Richard M. DeVos, co-founder of Amway, died peacefully at his home in Ada, Michigan, surrounded by family, on September 6, 2018. He was 92. The cause of death was complications from an infection. Perhaps best known as an inspiring, motivational leader and pioneer of the famous Amway direct selling method that offered individuals the opportunity to build businesses of their own, Mr. DeVos also was senior chairman of the Orlando Magic NBA franchise and a generous philanthropist with his late wife, Helen.
September 8th Services for Angels Camp's Wilma Jean Moller Sperry 1937 - 2018
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/06/2018 11:06 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Lifelong Angels Camp Resident, Wilma Jean Sperry, passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 24, 2018. She was 80 years old. She was born in Angels Camp, California on December 10, 1937 to Niels Hansen Moller and Hazel Anna Foppiano. She graduated from Bret Harte High School in 1955 and shortly after met the love of her life, John “Jack” Lewis Sperry. They were married on October 14, 1956 in Angels Camp. Wilma enjoyed her career at Mark Twain Elementary School as both a teacher’s aide and librarian for over 30 years.
Jupiter, FL...Burton Leon Reynolds Jr., February 11, 1936 – September 6, 2018, was an American actor, director and producer. Reynolds died from cardiac arrest at a Florida hospital on September 6, 2018.[51] He had been suffering from heart problems for a number of years.
13 Year Old Copperopolis Girl Lost Her Life Today in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/04/2018 04:26 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Earlier today Hwy 49 was closed for an extended period of time because of a fatal multi-vehicle collision that tragically took the life of a young Coperopolis girl today. Below is directly from the CHP release...
Body of Ceres Man Possibly Recovered at New Melones
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/04/2018 06:28 PM
Tuttletown, CA...A sad discovery at New Melones from the Tuolumne Sheriff's Dept...."Yesterday morning a fisherman spotted a body in the water near the shore at New Melones Reservoir. 58-year-old Richard Matlock of Ceres was reported to have drowned in that area two weeks ago after jumping from a boat to swim, however he was not located.
Angels Camp, CA...Mildred ("Millie") Wright-Brown, (March 15, 1927-August 28, 2018) Mildred ("Millie") Therese Wright-Brown, 91, passed away peacefully at home in Angels Camp, CA on August 28 with two of her sons, Kelly and Darrell at her side. She was born on March 15, 1927 in Flint, MI to Dennis and Agnes Murphy, and was the sixth of ten children.
Longtime Camp Connell Resident Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Daniels has Passed Away at 75
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/29/2018 10:26 AM
Camp Connell, CA..Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Daniels a long-time 40 year resident of Camp Connell, California peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, August 20, 2018 in Chico, CA. She was 75. She was born on October 10, 1942 in Stockton, CA to John “Jack” Lee Richards and Carmen “Sissy” Elvira Leyva. She met and later married her high school sweetheart, Peter “Pete” Daniels of Turlock, CA on November 4, 1959 and had three children, Christine Louise, John Joseph and Liane Rebecca.
Senator John Sidney McCain III August 29, 1936 – August 25, 2018
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/25/2018 06:49 PM
Washington, D.C. – The McCain family released the following statement today: “Last summer, Senator John McCain shared with Americans the news our family already knew: he had been diagnosed with an aggressive glioblastoma, and the prognosis was serious. In the year since, John has surpassed expectations for his survival. But the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict. With his usual strength of will, he has now chosen to discontinue medical treatment. Our family is immensely grateful for the support and kindness of all his caregivers over the last year, and for the continuing outpouring of concern and affection from John’s many friends and associates, and the many thousands of people who are keeping him in their prayers. God bless and thank you all."
Meghan McCain on The Passing of her Father John McCain
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/25/2018 07:05 PM
Sedona, AZ...My father, United States Senator John Sidney McCain III, departed this life today. I was with my father at his end, as he was with me at my beginning. In the thirty-three years we shared together, he raised me, taught me, corrected me, comforted me, encouraged me, and supported me in all things. He loved me, and I loved him. He taught me how to live. His love and his care, ever present, always unfailing, took me from a girl to a woman — and he showed me what it is to be a man.
Former President Barack Obama on the Passing of Senator John McCain
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/25/2018 07:38 PM
Washington, DC...John McCain and I were members of different generations, came from completely different backgrounds, and competed at the highest level of politics. But we shared, for all our differences, a fidelity to something higher – the ideals for which generations of Americans and immigrants alike have fought, marched, and sacrificed. We saw our political battles, even, as a privilege, something noble, an opportunity to serve as stewards of those high ideals at home, and to advance them around the world. We saw this country as a place where anything is possible – and citizenship as our patriotic obligation to ensure it forever remains that way.
