Weldon Eugene Allen 1929 - 2020, Flying Amongst Angels
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/08/2020 11:13 PM
Sonora, CA...On Monday, December 7, 2020, Weldon Eugene Allen, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away in Sonora, California at the age of 91. Weldon was born on May 13, 1929 at a ranch in the south plains of Texas near Amarillo to William and Linda Zodeen Allen. At 17, he joined the military, stationed at naval air bases in Jacksonville and Memphis, as an aviation metalsmith. On August 16, 1951, he married Joan Arlene Barrett whom he adored for nearly 70 years. They settled down in San Leandro California, where they raised their two daughters, Carol and Donna. In 1982, Weldon started his own aircraft maintenance and repair business at the Oakland Airport, moving it to the Calaveras County Airport in 1991 when he “retired”.
Murphys, Ca......On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, Burton passed away at home surrounded by his devoted wife and loving family. Burt was an identical twin born January 12, 1937 in Oakland, California to Burton and Maxine Paulson. His family lived in Napa, Ca. until Burt and his brother were sophomores in high school. They moved to Concord, Ca. where the twins attended Mt. Diablo High. It was there Burt met the love of his life, Pat Draper. They married and had 3 children, raising their family in Concord. Burt worked for 38 years and retired from Chevron. Burt and Pat moved to Murphys, Ca. (Forest Meadows) in 1994 where they have enjoyed retirement traveling, playing golf, horse races and family. Burt was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and a former member of Forest Meadows Men’s Golf Club.
First Man to Beak the Sound Barrier, Brigadier General Chuck Yeager Has Passed Away at 97
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/07/2020 09:27 PM
Grass Valley, CA...From Wikipedia..."Charles Elwood Yeager (February 13, 1923 – December 7, 2020) was a United States Air Force officer, flying ace, and record-setting test pilot. In 1947, he became the first pilot in history confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight. Yeager's career began in World War II as a private in the United States Army Air Forces in 1941.[a] After serving as an aircraft mechanic, in September 1942 he entered enlisted pilot training and upon graduation was promoted to the rank of flight officer (the World War II USAAF equivalent to warrant officer), later achieving most of his aerial victories as a P-51fighter pilot on the Western Front, where he shot down over 11 enemy aircraft.
"Glamorous Glen III," Chuck Yeager's P-51D during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Sacramento, CA...California Highway Patrol (CHP) Commissioner Amanda Ray today issued the following statement upon the death of CHP Officer Andy Ornelas, who passed away this morning from injuries sustained in an on-duty crash on November 23: “I am profoundly saddened upon receiving word this morning of the death of Officer Ornelas. For the last nine days, Andy has valiantly fought to stay alive, but despite his efforts, the tireless work of medical staff, and the continual support of family, friends, and the Antelope Valley squad, Andy succumbed to his injuries early this morning.
San Andreas, CA...Kathleen Wykle Krantz, 75, of San Andreas passed away November 20, 2020 in Modesto, CA. Kathleen was born on February 20, 1945 in Manchester, Iowa to Dr. John and Vee Wykle. The family moved to CA when she was 3 months old. In 1948 they settled in San Andreas. In the 4th grade while attending San Andreas Elementary she met Larry Krantz who would later become her beloved husband of 53 years. They were married on September 17, 1966 in the beautiful Morris Chapel. She graduated in 1962 from Calaveras High School. She enjoyed activities such as marching band, CSF, Girls Athletic Association and drama. After high school, Kathleen attended Occidental College in Los Angles and earned her BA. She and Larry moved back to San Andreas in 1975 where they raised 3 children.
White Pines Resident Shirley Jeanne Small 1943 - 2020
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/11/2020 02:30 PM
White Pines, CA...Shirley (York) Small passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at her home in White Pines, CA surrounded by her family. She was 77 years old. Shirley was born January 1, 1943 in Modesto to Clarence and Mildred York. She lived in Hickman, CA on a cattle farm most of her young life. She met her husband Joe Small and moved to the Arnold area in 1964, they later moved to White Pines where their family resided for over 49 years.
Culver City, CA...(November 8, 2020) – JEOPARDY! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. He was 80 years old. Alex was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2019, and he continued to host JEOPARDY! for the next 18 months.
Simi Valley Man Loses Life in Rail Road Flat Road Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/05/2020 06:27 PM
West Point, CA...A 67 year old Simi Valley man was driving his Ford pickup southbound on Railroad Flat Rd. at an unknown rate of speed when he allowed it to drift off the west side of the roadway and up an embankment. His F250 overturned down the embankment and landing directly on its roof in the southbound traffic lane. He was trapped in his vehicle until he was removed by fire department personnel. Unfortunately, he sustained fatal injuries as a result of this collision. He was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.
Nassau, Bahamas...Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90. He was the first actor to play James Bond on the big screen with Dr. No in 1962, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever followed.
Angels Camp, CA...Rand Edwin Claussen (“Randy”) was born December 8, 1943 to Forrest and Helen Claussen in Auburn, CA. He was the second of 4 children; Dale followed by Randy then Sue Ann and Carole. After high school, he began his career working for the California Division of Forestry (CDF) for the Nev/Yuba/Placer Ranger Unit in Auburn as a firefighter. His first boss, Ski Pratt, would go on to be one of Randy’s last bosses in Tuo/Calav Ranger Unit, followed by Ken Onstad. He was transferred to Twain Harte in the late 60’s. He was one of several people working and putting in the helitack pad at Columbia. He was promoted to Fire Captain and transferred to the Sonora station in the early 70’s and after his helicopter crash in 1973, he was transferred to the Murphys station and later, in 1979, to the Copperopolis station where he would end of career in December of 1996.
