Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Emory, Orville January 16 2005
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The Tehachapi News 
Orville Emory
Feb. 3, 1917 – Jan. 16, 2005

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Landmark Missionary 
Baptist Church in Mojave for California City resident Orville Emory, 87, who 
passed away on Jan. 16 in a Bakersfield hospital.

Orville was born on Feb. 3, 1917, in Greenup County, Ky. to Daniel Boone and 
Virginia Emory. He married Alka Van Hoose in Ohio on April 20, 1942. They 
moved to the Mojave area in 1962.

Orville loved working as a carpenter in the construction industry, especially 
working with his sons. He thoroughly enjoyed travelling, making numerous trips 
to Kentucky and Ohio. 

Orville also enjoyed gardening and playing cards. He was truly devoted to his 
family and church. He also had a passion for biscuits and gravy and strawberry 
milkshakes.

Orville is survived by his oldest children, Gary Emory, Roger Emory and Mike 
Emory, all of California City, Janet Garrett and Lois Hunter, both of 
Tehachapi, Edward Emory of Mojave, Pat Kulrich of Tehachapi, John Emory of 
Lone Pine; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was 
preceeded in death by his wife Alka in 1997.

Pastor Elder F. Walter Petree III officiated at the service. Interment 
followed at the Mojave cemetery. Wood Family Funeral Service handled the 
arrangements.


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