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Update On Murphys Motorcyclist Fatality |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 05/16/2009 09:17 AM
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| Murphys, CA....We stopped by the Nugget last night to see if we could a few additional details on the Fatal Motorcycle accident Friday evening. We would like to add that these are merely preliminary observations and the CHP accident release may differ from this significantly. The reason we stopped there was the initial reports said that the vehicle was moved to the Nugget after the crash on Murphys Grade Road and the tow truck was dispatched there. The doorman we spoke with said the motorcyclist actually rode there after the accident and then collapsed. The initial reports are head trauma with subsequent difficulty breathing... |
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In Loving Memory of Donna Lorraine Bradshaw Johnson |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/16/2009 10:45 PM
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| Valley Springs, CA...Donna Lorraine Bradshaw Johnson, a longtime resident of Valley Springs, passed away on May 10th, 2009 at her residence. She was 54 years old. Donna was an Advertising Agent in Real Estate for 20 years. Born in Castro Valley, CA., Donna grew up in the Arnold area, and lived in Central California all of her life. Donna lived and loved life to the fullest, and touched many lives throughout Calaveras County and elsewhere. Donna will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Donna is survived by her husband, Chuck Johnson; Mother, Loraine Bradshaw; Step children Keith Johnson of S. Lale Tahoe, Vickie Johnson of Sacramento, Christina Johnson of Gilroy and Debbra Hilz; Brothers Ed Bradshaw of Oliver Springs, TN, Chris Bradshaw of Cold Springs, MN and Mark Bradshaw of Wasilla, AK; Sisters, Sandra Bradshaw of Wasilla, AK and Lisa Bradshaw of Stockton.... |
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San Andreas Resident, Dorothy E. Bowers, Passed Away on May 2, 2009 |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/16/2009 10:58 PM
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| Sam Andreas, CA....Longtime San Andreas resident, Dorothy E. Bowers, passed away of natural causes on May 2, 2009 at Avalon Care Center of Sonora. She was 90 years old. Dorothy was a General Laborer for 30 years. "Dorothy E. Bowers, 90 of Sonora and formerly of San Andreas and Carbondale, IL, was born on September 11, 1918 in Desota, IL to John Herman and Phoebe Hope De Witt. She married Raymond "Lefty" Bowers in 1945. He preceded her in death March of 1977. The family would like to give special thanks to Sam and Susie Vassey and all of the caregivers at the Mark Twain Convalescent Hospital in San Andreas and the Avalon Care Center in Sonora"..... |
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Celebration of Life Planned for Bruce Linebaugh This Saturday May 9th, 2009 |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/06/2009 11:00 AM
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Longtime San Andreas Resident, Bryan Davis, Passed Away on May 4th, 2009 |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/06/2009 12:50 PM
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| San Andreas, CA....Longtime San Andreas resident, Bryan Davis, passed away of Natural causes at Mark Twain St. Josephs Hospital on May 4, 2009. He was only 43. He was a Handyman. "A native of Martinez, Bryan grew up in Oakley and Brentwood. He moved with his family to Valley Springs in 1985 and settled in San Andreas in 2000. He was loved by everyone he met and would give his shirt off his back if someone needed it. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews." Survivors include his wife Roxanna Davis; Father Gene Davis of Florida; Children Samantha Davis of Reno, NV, Joshua Peabody of Burson, CA, Christina Davis of Rancho Calaveras, Bryan Bo Davis of San Andreas, Brandy Davis of San Andreas; Sisters, Pamela Sieme and Lorraine Chaplain both of WA and Kathy Crutchfield of Stockton and three grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his child, James Davis.... |
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Susan Palmquist, A Resident of Murphys, Passed Away on April 25th, 2009 |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/29/2009 01:19 PM
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| Murphys, CA....Longtime Murphys Resident, Susan Rae Palmquist, age 53, passed away on April 25th, 2009, at her residence in Murphys. She was a Real Estate Broker for 20 years. She was a member of The Calaveras Association of Realtors. Her hobbies included gardening, cooking, crocheting and snow skiing. She is survived by her mother, Gladys Canant of Capitola, CA: A brother, Bill Shevlin of Mesa, AZ; and sisters Penni Taketa of Lihue, HI, June Vehn of Clovis, CA and Patti Rice of Morgan Hill, CA. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday May 4th at 3pm at Angels Memorial Chapel in Angels Camp..... |
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Bear Valley Resident, David Bruce Downie, MD Passed Away on April 16th, 2009 |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/25/2009 08:39 AM
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| David Bruce Downie, MD July 17, 1942 - April 16, 2009.... It is with heavy hearts that the family of David B. Downie, MD announces his unexpected passing from this life to be with Christ on April 16, 2009, at the young age of 66. Dave is survived by his wife, Edna Cate Downie of Cupertino, CA; son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Amber Downie of Adrian, OR; daughter and son-in-law Shannon and Kelly Coan of Los Altos, CA and first wife, Kathie Lloyd of San Jose, CA. He is dearly beloved by his sister and brother-in-law..... |
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Valley Springs Resident, Mary "Nana" Truss, Passed Away |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/22/2009 02:26 PM
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| Valley Springs, CA...Mary "Nana" Truss, a resident of Valley Springs, passed away on April 20th, 2009 of Natural Causes at Sunrise Country Care Center. She was 95. " 'Nana', Mary Truss made her celestial departure on Monday, April 20th, 2009. She was born Mary Fiori in 1913 in New York and at the age of 9 moved to California with her father and five sisters. She spent most of her adult life in the Bay Area. She retired after 20 years as an Elevator Operator at the Sutter Medical Building in San Francisco. She then relocated to Livermore to be closer to her daughter and family and became a school crossing guard for another 20 years. All those who were lucky enough to have shared her life lovingly called her "Nana." Nana was easily recognized by her white Ford pick up with the ribbons on the antenna..... |
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Trinitas Matriarch, Patricia Anne Hansen Nemee, has Passed Away After A Long Fight Against Breast Cancer |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/20/2009 11:27 AM
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Valley Springs, CA...Patricia Anne Hansen Nemee was born in Stockton on May 12, 1943. She passed away on April 19, 2009. Pat graduated from Stagg High School in 1961 and was Miss Stockton 1964. She graduated from the University of the Pacific with her undergraduate degree in Home Economics and later her Masters in Education. Pat and her husband, Steve, moved to Valley Springs in 2002. She dedicated her entire adult life to public school education. Pat taught for almost 40 years at both her alma mater, Stagg High School, and later at Franklin High School. During her tenure she taught home economics and English. Pat was the work experience coordinator, academic decathlon advisor, AVID program director, and a cheerleading and badminton coach....
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Steve Edwards, A Resident of Avery, Passed Away on April 14th, 2009 |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/17/2009 09:32 AM
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Steve Edwards passed away on April 14, 2009 from brain cancer. He was 55. surrounded by the love of his family and friends at his passing. He was
He had many adventures in his life. After growing up in Garden Grove, CA, he served in the Army, spending time in Europe. After he was discharged from the Army, Steve found his true love, the Sierra Nevada Mountains. He worked on the Spicer Dam Project and worked for many years at the Mount Reba Ski Resort. He worked for the Vallecito Union School District since the mid 1990s in many different capacities.....
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