Patterson Cemetery District Obits listing Submitted by Gale Stroud and Burta Herger 26 Aug 2007 This file is part of the California Tombstone Project http://www.usgwtombstones.org/california/californ.html These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Acquistipace A 361211 p1 A. Acquistipace Passes Away at Modesto Friday; Alessandro Acquistipace, a local dairyman, passed away at a Modesto hospital Friday following a period of illness. A native of Italy, aged 52 years, he had been a California resident for the past 35 years. He is survived by one brother, Francisco Acquistipace, of Patterson, and a brother and sister residing in Italy. Funeral services were held from Sacred Heart Church Monday morning with Rev. Joseph Porto officiating, followed by interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Anderson Anna 360214 p1 Former Resident Passes Away at Berkeley; Mrs. Anna Anderson, pioneer resident of Patterson, passed away Tuesday at her Berkeley home, where she has resided for the past nine years. She was a native of Illinois, aged 66 years, coming to Patterson with her husband, J. R. Anderson, and family, in 1912. Mr. Anderson passed away in 1921, and the remains of his wife were brought here yesterday for interment beside him in Del Puerto Cemetery. Services were held at the Covenant Church with Rev. C. A. Hedlind officiating. She is survived by three children - Mrs. Stanley Sherwood, Miss Edith Anderson and Herbert Anderson of Berkeley, and her mother, two sisters and a brother in Kansas. She was a sister-in-law of Mrs. C. P. Peterson. Besides the family, other friends and relatives coming from Bay points for the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Peterson, P. H. Anderson, Dr. Herbert Rule, Eldon and LeRoy Peterson, Mrs. Mary Gugnoni, Mrs. A. B. Wilcox. Joseph Elvidge and Jack Norman. Ball James E 361016 p2 Death of Father of Ossie Ball; James W. Ball of Sonora, father of 0. S. Ball, passed away Tuesday evening at Sonora after being stricken ill at his mine about 35 miles above Sonora. Ball left for the property Saturday morning and Monday afternoon some deer hunters found him unconscious in his cabin. An ambulance brought him to a Sonora hospital when he passed away the next day. While not definitely determined, food poisoning was believed to he the cause of his death. Almost 75 years of age, Ball was a pioneer of that area, coming there about 1873. The widow and two other sons, T. J. Ball of Sonora and M. C. Ball of Inyo County, survive him. Funeral services were held at Sonora yesterday afternoon with a number from here attending. Bell W D Mrs 360611 p 9 Fall Is Fatal to Aged Lady; Mrs. W. D. Bell, Pioneer Resident Is Dead; Crows Landing June 10-- The community was shocked to learn early Tuesday morning of the death in Modesto of Mrs. W. D. Bell, pioneer resident of this district. On Friday afternoon of last week Mrs Bell suffered a severe fall while attempting to move a mattress down the basement stairs and the first report was that she had broken six ribs and her wrist, but that her condition was not necessarily serious. Later, however, it developed that there was a concussion at the base of the brain, complicated by the shock of the injuries, and she passed away during Monday night. Mrs Bell was the daughter of Isaac Crow one of the original settlers of the Crows Landing section. universally known as "Uncle Ike," and had spent 72 years in the country, coming from Missouri with her parents at the age of 8. She was married to W. D. Bell, whom she survived a few years, removing to Modesto after his death. Four children survive, Sidney C. Bell of Newman, Charles S. Bell of Berkeley, and Russell Bell and Helen Bell Crow of Modesto. Other relatives are numerous, including the widespread Crow family and connections. Funeral services were held yesterday morning at 11 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, Newman. Rev. Otis Lynn, former pastor of the Crows Landing church, now located at Berkeley, officiating. The four sons of the deceased, with two grandsons, acted as pallbearers. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery of Newman. A strange coincidence is that her elder sister, Mrs. M. L. Morris, died from injuries received in an identical accident, which occurred in Mrs. Bell's home here. Mrs Bell was one of the most beloved women of the community, always friendly and helpful; active in all community affairs; and respected by everyone. Her myriad of friends, on the West Side join in extending condolences to the family. Bjorklund Charles 361009 p1 Sudden Death Is Puzzling; Heart Failure or Electrocution Undetermined; The sudden death of Charles Bjorklund, blacksmith at the Bennett Machine Shop, Tuesday afternoon, was still unsolved yesterday afternoon as authorities sought to untangle various aspects of the case. Whether Bjorklund was electrocuted or died of heart failure is the point at issue, and only an autopsy can determine, but the family have been reluctant to permit this and the coroner's and district attorney's office had not determined what steps to take at this writing. Bjorklund was working at the forge at the Bennett Machine Shop when the fatal episode occurred. Earlier in the day, trouble with the electrical installation which operated the blower had caused the fuses to blow out and Bjorklund was engaged in fashioning a wooden handle for the switch as a precaution against further trouble when the fatality occurred. Other employees had their backs to him at the moment, but did not hear a sound. When they did look, his body was slumped against the switch at the side of the forge, his glasses being caught in the switch and partially fused by the heat from the current, which passed through his body. Dr. C. P. Custer was summoned but Bjorklund was dead when he arrived. Circumstances surrounding the fatality pointed toward electrocution, but it was also completely possible that the deceased might have suffered a heart attack which caused him to fall against the exposed switch. Bjorklund was a former Turlock resident and funeral services will be held there this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Guy funeral parlors, following which the remains will be shipped to Los Angeles for interment beside his wife. Rev. C. A. Hedlind will officiate. He made his home here with his daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Rogers, wife of Bud Rogers, local barber. Two other daughters - Mrs. Ruth Schaller of Burbank and Mrs. Helga Hallvar of Turlock, and two sons - Wider of Turlock and Glen of Venice, survive him. He was a native of Sweden and was almost 71 years of age. Made Clocks; Vigorous despite his advanced years, Bjorklund w a s well-known through his hobby for making huge grandfather's clocks for which he wrought the cabinets out of metal, installing works imported from Europe. The creations were in much demand and brought him wide-spread attention. Blewett WC 360313 p2 W. C. Blewett Dies Suddenly at Stockton; W. C. Blewett, prominent Stockton rancher, passed away suddenly early Sunday morning at his Stockton home. He has been active in valley farming since the early 80's. He owned the Blewett ranch northeast of Vernalis, object of a long drawn out right-of-way suit for the new Maze road. A daughter, Mrs. Hazel B. Newman, resides at Vernalis. Bowman Eugene O 360724 p1 Passing of E. O. Bowman at Modesto; Eugene 0. Bowman, Patterson Colony resident for the past sixteen years, passed away at a Modesto hospital early Tuesday morning. While he has been residing at Twain-Harte for the past year to aid his health the attack that carried him off was of short duration and he had been in the hospital but a few days. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Caroline Bowman, and two sons, Victor and Lloyd, all of Patterson. He was a native of Galva, Illinois, and was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of that place. He was 64 years of age. Funeral services were held from the Covenant Church Wednesday morning with Rev. C. A. Hedlind officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery. An unusual feature of his passing was that a wire to Illinois relatives telling of his death crossed a telegram stating that his sister, Mrs. Anna Johnson, was expected to live but a short time. A brother, Victor Bowman, resides at Aurora, Illinois. Buckley Edward 361016 p1 Blast Fatal to Workman; Strikes Match to See Gas Tank; Explosion Follows; Striking a match to see the gas tank claimed another victim during the week-end when Edward Buckley, about 35, workman employed at the Zacharias ranch, was fatally burned in the explosion that followed and passed away the following afternoon. Buckley was on the night shift employed in ranch operations and the men were engaged in filling up the gasoline tank of a truck in the farm barnyard. It was just after darkness fell and Buckley struck the match to see what he was doing. He was a short distance from the tank but accumulated fumes ignited instantly, and he was covered with flaming oil from the explosion, searing his legs, arms and back. Other workmen rushed to his aid and extinguished the flames and he was taken to a Modesto hospital, where treatment proved futile. The burning oil was hurled all over the barnyard but extinguishers controlled the flames without damage. Refuses Identity Mystery was added to the case by Buckley's refusal to give any names of relatives or connections before he died, and efforts to trace these have been futile so far, although finger-prints were taken to aid in the search. Interment was made in Del Puerto Cemetery Wednesday afternoon with Davis and Evans in charge of arrangements. Dr. A. B. Gilbert conducted graveside services. Dadami Rosalie 360417 p1 Mrs. J. J. Dadami Passes Away at Modesto; Mrs. Rosalie Dadami, wife of James J. Dadami, Colony rancher passed away at a Modesto hospital Thursday evening last week, following an illness of several weeks. The deceased was a native of Switzerland, aged 62 years, and is survived by her husband and two sons, Peter and Marion. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Church Monday morning with Rev. Joseph Porto conducting the services. Interment in St Mary's Cemetery followed. Danneker EE 360131 p7 Death Results from Collision near Stevinson; E. E. Danneker a well known Merced business man and ranch operator, was almost instantly killed and four of the passengers in a Hilmar High School bus more or less injured, none very seriously, in a collision near Stevinson Monday evening. The bus was moving northward on C street of Stevinson colony. At the intersection of C and Fifth avenue, a mile south and a mile east of Stevinson, it started across Fifth avenue, which is a part of the Merced-Gustin highway, just as Danneker approached from the east, evidently at full speed. Brush Probable Caused Of Crash; Observers who 1ooked over the ground just after the smash say that a clump of small trees or brush at the corner partly shielded the bus "It was about half-hidden, I should say," was one statement. At least Danneker did not see it, apparently. Lloyd Blount, 19-year-old bus driver, says he decreased speed as he approached the crossing, but after entering the intersection and seeing the car coming, decided he had better step on it and try to get out of the way. It is possible, though no one can know, that Danneker also "stepped on it" to get by. At any rate, his car hit the bus a terrific blow at the right front corner. The heavy bus was carried by its momentum and the force of the blow into a ditch on the west side of the north road, some twenty feet from the point of the crash. The Danneker car, swinging to the right as it struck, was thrown and skidded forty feet, landing up on the right bank of the north road. Four Hurt in Bus; Gertrude Avila, 14, of Stevinson, received a cut on the head and perhaps a fracture of the hip. Two Cafcalas children of Livingston, twins, aged 15, have lacerations and bruises. Lioy Blount, bus driver, has many cuts and bruises and lost a tooth. The other children in the bus were badly shaken and somewhat bruised, but otherwise unhurt. Erickson Erick A 360731 p1 Pioneer Colonist Passes Away Sunday; Another from the thinning ranks of pioneer colonists who founded Patterson Colony passed away Sunday when Erick A. Erickson died at his home on Sycamore Avenue, the first house to be erected on that avenue when it was opened 25 years ago. A native of Sweden, he was 70 years of age. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ceclia Erickson, and by two brothers, John and Emil, residing in Sweden. Funeral services were held at the Covenant Church Tuesday morning with Rev. C. A. Hedlind officiating, with interment in Del Puerto Cemetery following. Arrangements were in charge of Davis and Evans. Farinha John A 361106 p1 Fatal Crash on Highway; John A. Farinha Dies Following Intersectional Bump; Stuck with a terrific impact by a car driven by Johnny Lopes, John A Farinha, Pomelo Avenue rancher, was fatally injured Tuesday evening, passing away a little over 24 hours later. The mishap occurred in the early evening as Farinha and Lopes were both southbound on the highway. Farinha started to turn into Pomelo Avenue, going home, as Lopes came along behind at too high a speed to dodge. Farinha's coupe almost got clear, but Lopes' sedan hit it on the hind end and sent it spinning with a terrific crash, the car turning over three or four times. Dr. W. C. Martin was called and after emergency treatment rushed both to a Modesto hospital where Farinha was found to have a badly fractured vertebra, being paralyzed from the neck down; a long deep gash in the neck; skull injuries and other lesser wounds. Lopes was badly bruised and cut but his injuries were not serous and he was released from the hospital the following day. Both cars were badly wrecked in the crash. Coroner George Sovern and representatives of the district attorney's office were over yesterday conducting an examination of the circumstances surrounding the crash. Farinha was 45 years of age and had resided in this state for 26 years past. He is survived by his wife and four children, John, Jr., Mary, Manuel and Laura. Two brothers, Frank and Domingues, are also local residents. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Saturday, at 10 am from Sacred Heart church, with Rev. Joseph Porto in charge. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Davis and Evans have charge of arrangements. Fink Laura A 361217 p3 Westside Index Mrs. Laura Fink Is Laid to Rest; Beloved Pioneer Lady of Crows Landing Died Sunday; Crows Landing, Dec. 16 – Death reached forth suddenly in the early hours of Monday morning to remove from the ranks of long-time West Side residents Mrs. Laura A. Fink, widow of W. F. Fink, and for 56 years residing at the family home north of town. Feeling a little tired and slightly ill on Saturday evening, Mrs. Fink had decided to remain quietly in bed over the week-end. Shortly after midnight Sunday she suffered a recurrence of a long standing heart ailment, and although members of her family and the attending physician Dr. E. G. Allen, battled valiantly with stimulants and other medical aids, they were unable to prevent her slipping away. The end came just before one o'clock. The funeral, attended by a mighty concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives, was held from the family home on Wednesday morning. Rev. Edward W. Perry, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, conducted the brief by solemn rites while Mrs. W. W. Cox and Mrs. Vernon F. Gant accompanied by Miss Emily Schwartz, sang her favorite hymns. Interment was in the family plot in the Newman Cemetery, beside her husband, who passed away eight years ago. The pall bears were H. C. Tucker, S. W. Hudson, H. A. Kricke, L. McAulay, W. H. Isom, and F. S. Stanley. Kindly, gracious, neighborly, Mrs. Fink enjoyed the intimate friendship and high regard of the entire community, as attested by the mass of floral tributes and the sorrowful, lengthy procession of those who came to pay their last respects. Born in Lafayette, Tennessee in 1859, she had reached the age of 77. As Laura Pipkin, she came to California in 1866 with her parents, to reside in Yolo County. In 1881 she became the bride of W. F. Fink and sine then has lived in her beautiful home here. All of her children survive her, they being Ida, George, Clara ( Mrs. Arthur H. Fink of Los Angels ), Esther, Eva ( Mrs. F. T. Mc Ginnis), and Lloyd. Her grandchildren are Kenneth, Donald and Betty Fink, Marjorie Fink, and William McGinnis. In her family, life was centered with all the pride and joy of a happy, contented mother, even though she found time to devote to her church, the Ladies Aid Society and kindred organizations. Her passing will be deeply regretted and widely mourned. Foiada Constantino 361127 p2 C. Foiada Passes Away at Modesto; Constantino Foiada, local rancher, passed away at a Modesto hospital Wednesday following an illness. The deceased was a native of Switzerland, aged 58 years, and had resided in this county for thirty years past, coming to this section three and a half years ago. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Teresa Foiada and six children - Silvio, Constantino, James and Theresa of Patterson; Mrs. Lydia Meanza of Modesto and Mrs. Esther Keown of Fresno. A brother resides in Hawaii, a brother and two sisters in Switzerland and a brother in Rome. Funeral services will be held from the Shannon chapel, Modesto, at 9:30 am Saturday and at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at 10, followed by interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Gearhart Jennie K 360925 p1 Death of Mrs. E. B. Gearhard Friday; Mrs. Jennie K. Gearhart, widow of the late Edwin B. Gearhart, passed away at her San Rafael home Friday. Following services there Monday morning the remains were brought to Patterson for interment beside her husband, Edwin B. Gearhart, In Del Puerto Cemetery. Graveside services were conducted by Dr. A. B. Gilbert and local friends of the family attended. The family were Colony pioneers, owning both country and town property, hut recently, Mrs. Gearhart has been residing with her son, E. B. Gearhart, who is an instructor at San Rafael high school. The deceased was a native of Iowa, aged 65 years, and the one son is the only immediate surviving relative. Gronquist Ellen 360619 p2 Hold Gronquist Funeral Friday; Funeral services for the late Mrs. Ellen Gronquist were held Friday afternoon from the Davis and Evans chapel, with Rev. H. J. Van Renner of Newman officiating. Interment in Del Puerto Cemetery followed. Gronquist Joseph O 360508 p1 Death of Joseph O. Gronquist Tuesday; Funeral services will be held this Friday, afternoon at 2 o'clock for Joseph 0. Gronquist, pioneer Colony rancher, who passed away at a Modesto hospital Tuesday morning following a short illness. Services will be held at the chapel of Davis and Evans with Rev. H. E. Nordquist of San Diego, former local pastor, officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery. The deceased was a native of Sweden, aged 60 years, and is survived by his wife, Ellen: a sister, Mrs. Anna Rimell of Oakland, and two other sisters and one brother residing in Sweden. The Gronquist came to Patterson in 1912, residing on Fig Avenue. A tragic feature of Gronquist's passing is that Mrs. Gronquist is critically ill herself following a long sickness and is confined to her bed at the Gronquist home. Gustafson C 360723 p1 Former Resident Interred Here Yesterday; C. Gustafson, for some 14 years a local resident at his Fig Avenue ranch, passed away at his Berkeley home Wednesday, and the remains were brought here for interment at Del Puerto Cemetery yesterday afternoon by Davis and Evans, Rev. E. W. Lee presiding at graveside services. The deceased was 81 years of age and is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Jennie Wicket and Miss Tulle Gustafson of Patterson and Mrs. Clara Schaefer and Mrs. Dave Hoffer of Berkeley. He was also an uncle of Charles Gustafson of Patterson. Halley Edmund P 360228 p1 Heart Attack Is Fatal to E. P. Halley; End Comes Wednesday Morning with but Brief Warning; Stunning the community with the suddenness of the blow, Edmund P. Halle, Principal of Patterson high school for the past fifteen years, died Wednesday morning, victim of a heart attack that had manifested itself but a few hours previous. Remains of the deceased are at the Davis and Evans parlors where they will lie in state all day today and tomorrow morning. Funeral services will he held at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, with Dr. A. B. Gilbert officiating. Music will be provided by a boys' chorus from Patterson High School, directed by E. E. Wellemeyer. Following the services the remains will he shipped east to Kentucky for interment, accompanied by Mrs. Halley. Business houses will close during the funeral services tomorrow afternoon. Brief Warning; Although he had a slight attack of flu, Halley had not been ill, but he happened to be in the office of Dr. E. G. Allen, school trustee, on school business Tuesday afternoon when he casually inquired how a man felt when he had heart trouble, stating he had felt an odd sensation in that region. Allen examined him and found nothing wrong but warned him to he careful, explaining t h a t symptoms did not always display themselves in such cases. At midnight a violent attack caused Allen to be summoned and the first alarm was felt. He was better in the morning, but a sudden attack was fatal later on, while the doctor was absent. A hurried alarm brought Chief Ossie Ball and Harold Olson with the fire department resuscitator in the vain hope it could help but the move was of no avail. Native of Kentucky; Halley was a native of Kentucky, where he was born in 1871, making him 65 years of age. Taking up a teaching career, he came to California as a young man, accepting a position at Mt. Tamalpias Military Academy at San Rafael. After a few years there, he transferred to a similar position at the Hancock Military Academy nearby. In 1911, he accepted the appointment as principal of Orestimba High School at Newman, and his outstanding record there in ten years of service led to his being sought for the Patterson High School when a vacancy occurred in 1921. He accepted and has been identified with the local institution ever since, being near the close of his fifteenth tern at the time of his death. He has always believed in active participation in community affairs and gave freely of his services to activities of many kinds. Named a director of the Chamber of Commerce at the first election after his arrival, he has held that post continuously except for one year when a limitation of length of terms was adopted. He was promptly reelected as soon as he was eligible again the following year. He was a past master of the Patterson Masonic Lodge and was also a member of the Scottish Rite body. He has held the position of chairman of the County Board of Education and has had numberless other posts in many activities. Besides the widow, Mrs. Martha Halley, two brothers and two sisters survive. S. J. Halley is principal of the Courtland high school and is here to aid in arrangements; H. H. Halley resides in Chicago, and Mrs. Julia Marvin and Mrs. Frances Kerr reside in Lexington, Kentucky. Halley Edmund P 360306 p2 Final Rites Staged for E. P. Halley; The largest gathering that ever assembled to pay final tribute to a Patterson citizen filled the high school gymnasium Friday afternoon as the last rites were held for the late Edmund P. Halley. Originally scheduled for the local funeral chapel, the setting was changed at a late hour when it was realized that no other place would hold even a large portion of those who would desire to attend, as the gathering represented not only the local community, but other portions of the West Side, with which the deceased had been identified for the past twenty-five years. A beautiful setting was created through the efforts of high school committees which decorated the stage and auditorium with flowers and greenery, supplementing the flood of floral offerings that were received. The services were simple, with Dr. A. B. Gilbert delivering the funeral service and a boys' chorus from the high school providing music, together with a solo by E. B. Wellemeyer. Following the services, the remains left for Lexington, Kentucky, on the evening train, where interment will take place. Mrs. Halley accompanied the body east, and W. W. Cox went, making the round trip to Chicago and back in order to see that she reached relatives there who will complete the trip with her, her health being uncertain. High School Services; Impressive memorial services were held by the Patterson High School Student Body Friday afternoon, providing a medium for expression of the sorrow felt by students and faculty alike. The principal tributes were paid by President W. W. Cox for the board of Trustees and Acting Principal Wellemeyer, who presided. Principal O. E. Brown of Orestimba High School spoke briefly; Mrs. Edna Monson, who has served on faculties both here and at Newman with Mr. Halley, represented the faculty, and O. N. Minniear, as the oldest student under the deceased, told of studying under Mr. Halley at a San Rafael Military academy. Student representatives included Harold Densmore for the Student Body; John Evans for the Seniors, Stewart Cox for the Juniors, William Logan for the Sophomores and Donald Anderson for the Freshmen. Franklin Roberts also read a tribute and music was provided by the boys' chorus. Hormar Charles 361121 p1 Passing of Chas. Horman at Home; Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Davis and Evans chapel for Charles Horman, who passed away Wednesday at the family home on C Street. Dr. A. B. Gilbert presided at the services which were followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery. The deceased was a native of Minnesota, aged 58 years, and had resided here for the past eight years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Caroline Horman; three sons, Charles. Leslie and Frank, all of Patterson, and a brother in South Dakota. Hunt RC 360710 p5 R C. Hunt Passes at Modesto; R C. Hunt, engineer at the local Associated Pipe Line Station for many years until he removed to Modesto, passed away there Thursday of last week. He was 55 years of age and is survived by his widow and two sons, Roland and Leland. Funeral services were held at Modesto Monday afternoon with a number from here attending. Johnson Julia 360417 p1 Death of Mrs. Julia Johnson; Funeral services were held at Piedmont Saturday for Mrs. Julia Johnson, former Pattersonite, who has been residing at the Masonic Home at Decoto. She passed away Thursday, following a pneumonia attack. Mrs. Johnson would have been 68 years of age Friday. A group of Patterson Eastern Star members drove down to attend the services Saturday, including Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thorn, Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Field and Mesdames Estella Evans, H. A. Kendall and Ray Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Harrison and Mrs. R. Van Buskirk, residing at the Bay, also attended. Jones Wallace 360703 p1 River Claims First Victim of The Year; The first victim of the year at that treacherous area was taken by the San Joaquin River at Shorty Davis' camp east of Vernalis Saturday when Wallace Jones, young Oakland mechanic, was drowned as he attempted to cross the swift stream while his wife and baby daughter watched from the shore. The river in the vicinity of the San Joaquin City bridge is a favorite outing place for East Bay people and their unfamiliarity with the dangers of the stream result in a number of drowning every season. Kerr Grace E 360710 p1 Mrs. J. M. Kerr District Pioneer Called by Death; A West Side resident for fifty-five years, Mrs. Grace E. Kerr passed away early Tuesday morning, following an extended illness. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Edwards, she was born in Suisin in 1868, and in 1881 the family moved to the Cottonwood district, where she resided until her marriage to J. M. Kerr in 1908 when they moved to the Emerald Standard Oil Station and then to the new town of Patterson as it developed alongside. Among the first citizens of the new community in every sense of the term, the Kerrs were active in community development and Mrs. Kerr was a tireless worker for church, club and social activities until illness caused her retirement. Besides her husband, she is survived by one brother, J. H. Edwards of San Francisco. Services were held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at the Davis and Evans Chapel with Dr. T. J. Preston, former pastor of the Federated Church, coming up from Lemoore to conduct the services. Cremation followed at Park View, near Stockton. Local stores closed during the services. Killgore Edwin R 360807 p1 E. R. Killgore Victim of Auto; Former Prominent Local Citizen Fatally Hurt in Mishap; Patterson was shocked Saturday to learn of the death of Edwin Read Killgore, former prominent local citizen, who died as the result of injuries incurred in an auto mishap the previous night. Residing at San Pablo, where he was superintendent of operation at the San Pablo Tank Farm of the Standard Oil Co., Killgore had been working late Friday evening and was walking to his home in the dark when he was struck by a passing car. Killgore's home was across the highway from his office and he was accompanied by A. M. Thomas, Pittsburg, company employee, when he left. A car driven by Peter A. Costello of Pittsburg swooped down on them and Thomas managed to leap clear but Killgore was struck by the car, receiving severe internal injuries, as well as shock and bruises. He was rushed to a Richmond hospital, where he died the next day. Costello declared the accident was unavoidable, not being able to see the two men until he was right on them, and he was not held by the police. For many years superintendent of the north valley division of the company's pipe line system, Killgore made his headquarters at Patterson and was active in local affairs, serving as a director of the chamber of Commerce for several terms and then as president, a position he was filling when he was transferred to a similar position on the new pipe line over the mountains to Morro Bay in the fall of 1931. For the past two years he has been located on his present position at San Pablo. He had been connected with the company for 27 years past. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ethel Killgore, who has been very seriously ill herself and has but recently left the hospital; one son, Edwin Read, Jr., of Hollywood, one stepson, Dave Crockett of San Pablo; a sister, Mrs. W. J. Feary of Burringame, and a brother, Arthur R. Killgore of Oakland. Funeral services were held at Richmond Tuesday morning, followed by interment in the military cemetery at the Presidio, San Francisco, he being a veteran of the Spanish-American war. He was a member of the American Society of mechanical Engineers of San Francisco; Mission Lodge, F. & A. M., San Francisco Commandry, Knight Templars; Fidelity Chapter, royal Arch Masons, Islam Shrine Temple, and the Patterson chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Mr. And Mrs. O. S. Ball and Mesdames A. P. Ralston and R. R. Edwards drove down from here to attend the funeral services. Former employees of this division gathered from far and near in large numbers to attend the rites also. Lee Charles S 360117 p1 Death of Charles S. Lee, Patterson Pioneer; Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Charles S. Lee, pioneer settler of Patterson, who brought his family here in 1911 to live in the newly established community. He passed away Thursday, following an illness of a year's duration. A native of Iowa, the deceased was 81 years of age and one of two survivors of a family of nine children. The other is Rev. Edward Lee, retired Methodist clergyman of Los Angeles. His family was always active in religious work and the Patterson Methodist Church was organized at a meeting held at the Lee home, he being one of the first trustees. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Harriet Lee, and seven children: Mrs. Jessie Owens of Orange; William Lee of Reno; Roscoe Lee of La Habra; Warren Lee of Reno; Mrs. Ella Loomis of San Francisco; Mrs. Lillian Sequiera of Newman and Mrs. Esther Anderson of Patterson. Dr. A. B. Gilbert, pastor of the Federated Church, gave the funeral services, which were followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery. Leroux Louis J 361023 p2 Victim of Mine Cave-in Buried Here Yesterday; The remains of Louie J. Leroux, killed in a mine cave-in near Mojave last Friday were brought here for interment and services were held yesterday morning from the chapel of Davis and Evans, followed by burial in Del Puerto Cemetery. Rev. Frank Morrison of Modesto officiated. Leroux' family comprising his wife and three sons, reside at Grayson, having been in this vicinity the past year or so. Leroux left two or three months ago to work at the mine. Martinez Margaret 361002 p1 Former Local Girl Suicide; Margaret Martinez, 16, died at the San Joaquin County Hospital Friday after having drank a mixture of lye and coffee the previous Monday at her home near Escalon. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Martinez and the family formerly resided here. Dispute over being refused permission to go to Modesto with a party of friends was given as the motive. Martins Mary 360821 p4 Mother of Local People Passes; Funeral mass was held at Sacred Heart Church Tuesday morning for Mrs. Mary Martins, who passed away last week at her home in Portugal. She was the mother of Mrs. Joe Barandas of Patterson, Edward Martins of Westley and Rev. Julio Martins of San Jose. Matthews Charles E 361016 p2 C. E. Matthews is Called by Death; Charles E. Matthews, Lemon Avenue rancher, passed away at his home Thursday of last week following a heart attack. A native of Kansas, he had resided in this state for eighteen years and in Patterson Colony for the past ten years. He was 63 years of age. Funeral services were held Monday morning at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Joseph Porto in charge. Following the services, the remains were shipped to Los Angeles where interment was made Wednesday morning, Mrs. Matthews and members of the family accompanying the remains south. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Matthews and the following relatives: two daughters, Mrs. H. L. Billings of Kansas City and Mrs. G. W. Keen of Ventura: two sons, Charles Matthews of Kansas City and William Matthews of Los Angeles; his mother, Mrs. Mary Phenicie of Waterford; and a sister, Mrs Blanche Cowden of Waterford. Medeiros Joe 361121 p2 Body of Missing Man Is Found in Drain Pipe; Joe Medeiros Ends His Troubles Sunday Evening; Joe Medeiros, 24, unemployed milker, took the hard way out of his troubles Sunday evening. when he cut his throat with an ordinary pocket-knife and crawled into the open end of a 20-inch drain pipe to die. His body was not found until Wednesday forenoon, when his brother, John Medeiros of Gustine, employed on the Crianca ranch, and aiding in the search, saw his feet sticking out of the pipe. Had Been Acting Queer; Medeiros was temporarily employed at the Manuel Munyan ranch three miles north of Newman, in the absence of Tony Moniz, one of the firm operating the ranch. He had worked a few days at the Clementino ranch recently and had just received and cashed a check for $12.50, which seems to have been the extent of his finances. Sunday evening he was helping with the milking. Setting down his pail, he walked away down the canal bank without a word to anyone. Later when his sweater was found hanging on a nail, with the money in a pocket, a search for him began. He was not found that night; so his brother was notified and a more systematic search began. But not till nearly noon Wednesday was the mystery solved. Native of Massachusetts; Medeiros was a native of Massachusetts, and had returned two years ago from a visit to the Azores, where he has many relatives. He is also said to have relatives in Massachusetts, but only the one brother in California. There will he no inquest. Coroner Sovern ruling that it was unnecessary, the case being one of suicide. Moe Ole 360703 p1 Death of Ole Moe Here Tuesday Morning; Ole Moe passed away early Tuesday morning at his home, following an extended illness. He was 83 years of age and a native of Norway, having removed here with his wife ten years ago to make their home. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from Our Savior's Lutheran Church with Rev. E. W. Lee officiating, followed by interment beside the remains of his wife, who passed away several years ago, in Del Puerto Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Georgia Moe, and one son, T. J. Moe. A brother, Odin Moe, of Minneapolis, was with him at his death, and a sister, Mrs. Ingevorg Andrsen, resides in Norway. Morriuchi Edward 360821 p1 Boy Killed When Mule Runs Away at El Solyo; Edward Morriuchi, ten-year old boy living at the El Solyo Ranch, was fatally injured Saturday when he incurred a fractured skull, the result of being kicked by a runaway mule. The boy was holding the mule's reins when the animal started to run, dragged by the fleeing animal and both hoofs struck him on the head, knocking him unconscious. He was rushed to a Stockton hospital where an emergency operation was performed in an effort to save his life hut he passed away without Murray John H 360313 p1 Auto Hurts Are Fatal; J. H. Murray Succumbs to Injuries Incurred Wednesday; John H. Murray, ranch laborer in this vicinity for the past forty-years, was fatally injured Wednesday night when he was struck by a car driven by Lloyd Brewer of Vernalis on the highway between I and J Streets. He incurred a badly shattered left leg and internal injuries and although he was rushed to a Modesto hospital by Chief of Police Carl Busengdal, he passed away yesterday morning. Brewer and two companions, Lewis and Lowell Judd. were northbound from the business section about 9:30 when, according to their statement, Murray suddenly staggered across the highway directly in front of their car. He almost made it but Brewer was unable to avoid him and the right end of the car's bumper struck Murray. It happened that Busengdal had just passed Murray before the accident, preceding Brewer northward along the highway. When he passed him, Murray was walking toward town on the west edge of the highway. A moment later, Busengdal heard the crash and turned back to investigate. This bears out Brewer's story that Murray suddenly crossed to the east side of the road, where he was struck, and the mishap seemed to be unavoidable as far as Brewer was concerned. Murray was a native of San Joaquin County, aged between 77 and 80 years, as different statements he made regarding his birth date were conflicting. He is survived by two sisters and one brother residing in Stockton Newbert Margaret J 361023 p1 Passing of Mrs. Charles Newberg Wednesday; Mrs Margaret Jane Newberg, wife of Charles Newberg, passed away at the family home on Bartch Avenue Wednesday afternoon. A local resident for 16 years passed, she was aged 79 years, being a native of Illinois. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. D. E. Williams oi Patterson, and a son. Frank A. Hill of Berkeley. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the chapel of Davis and Evans with Rev. C. A. Hedlind officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery. O'Shea Fritz 360410 p1 Kills Self in Prison; Laborer Strangles Himself When Arrested for Petty Theft; Old, friendless and penniless, Fritz O'Shea chose what seemed to him the easiest wav out when he was jailed for petty theft early Friday morning, and he was found strangled to death with an improvised noose a few hours later. Night Officer Manuel Silva saw O'Shea take two loaves of bread and a package of butterhorns from a bread box in front of the Patterson Market at 5 a. m. Such thefts had become increasingly frequent and Silva decided to make an example of this case and locked O'Shea up. About 8 a.m. when Chief of Police Carl Busengdal came down they went in to get the prisoner and found him kneeling beside the bunk in the cell, lifeless. He had used a knotted bandanna handkerchief and a piece of fishing line to improvise a slip noose. One end was tied to a cell bar and O'Shea had pulled on the other end to tighten the noose. He was not hanging and could have released himself by a slight movement so the will to die must have been strong. Dr. A. M. Field was immediately summoned but declared O'Shea had been dead an hour or so already. Nothing Known of Deceased; Differing from most similar cases booze had no connection with the affair. O'Shea was perfectly sober when arrested and bore no signs of dissipation or evidence that he was a heavy drinker, and was neat and clean in appearance. Nothing is known about him beyond the fact that he had been around here for some time, occasionally working at odd jobs. He was apparently between 60 and 70 years of age. The remains were taken in charge by Davis and Evans and interment was made in Del Puerto Cemetery Saturday. Fingerprints were taken and an attempt will be made to trace his history, if possible. Olson John 360103 p1 Passing of John Olson Monday Morning; John Olson, Patterson resident for twenty years past, died early Monday morning at a Turlock hospital, where he had been taken for treatment a few days previous. Olson had been in failing health for some time but his condition did not become serious until last week. He was a native of Sweden, aged 75 years, and had been in this country about fifty years, bringing his family to Patterson to locate in 1915. Besides his daughter, Miss Edith, and son. Earl, who reside with him, two brothers and a sister survive in Minnesota. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the Evangelical Church with Rev. C. A. Hedlind officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery. Pinkert Alfred 361113 p1 Alfred Pinkert Dies Suddenly; Alfred Pinkert, well-known bean grower of the Vernalis section, passed away suddenly Friday evening following a heart attack. He had been ill for some time but his condition was not thought to be critical. He had been a Vernalis resident for the past two years, being engaged in raising beans in the partnership of Pinkert and Pfaffinger, and was active in the organization of the West Stanislaus Bean Growers Association, being its first secretary. Funeral services were held at Tracy Tuesday morning with Mrs. Amelia Ralph of the Central Spiritual Church of Los Angeles officiating, followed by cremation at Stockton. He was 46 years of age and a native of Cicero, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; four children, Virginia, Lorriane, Alfred, and Fern, all of Vernalis and two brothers, Harry of Illinois and B//no of Los Angeles. Rasmussen Sam 361002 p2 Illness Fatal to Sam Rasmussen at Modesto; Following an attack of illness which sent both Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rasmussen to a Modesto hospital for treatment, Rasmussen passed away Thursday evening of last week. Mrs. Rasmussen is recovering, however. The deceased has been a Colony resident for the past 17 years living on Bartch Avenue. A native of Norway, aged 79 years, he has resided in this country for the past fifty years. Besides the widow, the only near kin is his foster daughter, Mrs. A. E. Johnson. He was a great uncle of W. M. Anderson, former Pattersonite now at Richmond, and of Mrs. Nick Glashoff and Arthur Jensen Westbrook, Minnesota, who arrived Monday to attend the funeral. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from Our Saviour Lutheran church with Rev. E. Lee in charge, followed by interment at Del Puerto Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Davis and Evans. Rogers Fanny 361106 p3 Former Resident Dies at San Jose; Mrs. Fanny Rogers, local resident for quite a few years, but living at San Jose for the past eight years, passed away there yesterday at the age of 87. She was the widow of the late John Rogers and the mother of Dr. Kathryn Kent. The remains will be brought here for interment with services at the Davis and Evans chapel Saturday at 3 pm, followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery. Rouse Mary E 360417 p1 Passing of Mrs. E. Rouse Here Sunday; A little over three months after the observance of her golden wedding anniversary, Mrs. Mary Ellen Rouse, wife of James E. Rouse, passed away at the family home Sunday afternoon, following a lengthy illness. A native of Kentucky, the deceased was a Patterson pioneer, having come to the new town in 1911. She was 68 years of age, and beside her husband is survived by the following immediate relatives: Three daughters - Mrs. Julia Slatten of Gustine, Mrs. Pearl Latimer of Pittsburg, Mrs. Hattie Anderson of Corvallis, Oregon; one son - James N. Rouse of Byron; one sister Mrs. Hattie Crain of Porterville, and one brother J. C. Ingram of Woodville. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Davis and Evans chapel with Dr. A. B. Gilbert officiating. Interment in Del Puerto cemetery followed. Rovedatti Robert 360131 p1 Death of Robert Rovedatti on Sunday; Robert Rovedatti, Colony rancher, passed away at the University of California Hospital at. San Francisco Sunday following an illness for which he had been receiving treatment there. Residing at the south end of the Colony, Rovedatti has been a local settler for twenty-five years past. He was a native of Italy, aged 40 years, aud is survived by his wife, Julia, and three children, Elsie, Mary and Roy, and one brother, M. Rovedatti. Rosary services were held at the Davis and Evans Chapel Tuesday evening followed by funeral services at Sacred Heart Church Wednesday morning with Rev. J. Porto officiating. Interment was made in St. Marys Cemetery. Rydberg Jay 360417 p1 Sudden Death of Jay Rydberg Saturday; Jay A. Rydberg, county hospital superintendent, passed away suddenly early Saturday morning following a heart attack which struck him the previous evening. He was 56 years of age and had been head of the county institution for eleven years past. The deceased was very well known in Patterson. as he and his wife have visited here with friends frequently. Saude Frank 360228 p5 Death Follows Leg Amputation; Crows Landing, Feb. 26 — Funeral services were held this morning at the Crows Landing Catholic Church for Frank Saude, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Saude, now living near Crows Landing but recently of Newman. The boy suffered from a bone infection of the leg, which necessitate an amputation some seven months ago, but the cancer infection continued and death followed on the 21st at a Modesto hospital. Soares Frank S 360117 p1 Sheepherder Passes Away; Resident of this area for between 35 and 40 years past, Frank S. Soares, sheepherder employed by Torn Standard of Vernalis, passed away Monday after a brief illness. The deceased was about fifty years of age, the closest known relatives being three cousins. Interment was made in St. Mary's Cemetery, with arrangements in charge of Davis and Evans. Spenker Julia S 360529 p2 Pioneer County Resident Dies; Mis. Julia S. Spenker of Modesto, mother of Leonard R. Spenker of Patterson, passed away at Modesto, Wednesday at the age of 80. She was a pioneer resident of Stanislaus County, having moved here in 1872; she was a native of Germany. Five other children, eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive her. Funeral services will he held today at 2 p m. from the Shannon Chapel at Modesto. Thimpel Edna Carol, Infant. 361218 np The Patterson Irrigator for December 18, 1936 has been lost hence no obituary. Edna Carol Thimpel, Age Infant. Buried December 14, 1936 in Del Puerto Cemetery. Torrison Hans A 360911 p1 Hans A. Torrison Passes Away Suddenly; General sorrow was expressed by the community Saturday with news of the sudden passing of Hans A. Torrison, who died at a San Francisco hospital following a week's illness. A native of Crookston, Minnesota, the deceased was 53 years of age. With other members of his family, he came to the Colony early in its development and has resided in this area for 24 years past, moving but a year ago to Vernalis where he has been developing new land. Funeral services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Monday afternoon, with Rev. E. W. Lee and Rev. H. J. Thorpe, of San Francisco, former local pastor, in charge of the services. Interment in Del Puerto Cemetery followed with arrangements in charge of Davis and Evans. The widow and two daughters, Roberta and Olga, survive him. Other immediate surviving relatives include his mother, Mrs. J. P. Olson; one sister, Mrs. W. N. Johnson of Oakland; and seven brothers, Odvin, of Minneapolis; James, of Oakland; Emil of Vernalis, Leonard of Salinas, and Ingebert, John and Sig, of Patterson. Torvend Ole 361023 p1 Ole Torvend Dies at Berkeley Monday; Ole Torvend, well-known local resident almost since the founding of Patterson, passed away Monday morning at Berkeley, where he removed about three years ago. Torvend was a native of Minnesota, aged 45 years, and came to Patterson in 1912 following graduation from college there, following his family. who had settled here the previous year. With the exception of a year spent in Lassen County, he resided here until his removal to Berkeley. For many years he served with the Bank of Newman, being cashier of the local branch. In 1933, however, he accepted a position as an appraiser with the Federal Land Bank and won speedy promotion with that institution until he was one of three on the senior loan committee in charge of final review of loans at the Berkeley bank. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma Torvend; one daughter Esmeralda, his mother, Mrs. B. Torvend; two sisters, Mrs. D. F. Huff of Patterson and Mrs. Julius Hatlen of Santa Barbara: and five brothers, Chris and Ingolf of Patterson and Henry, Samuel and Silas of Silverton, Oregon. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Pastors taking part in the services were Rev. E. W. Lee of the local church: Rev. H. J. Thorpe of Trinity Lutheran Church, San Francisco, former pastor here; and Rev. M. K. Hartmann, pastor of Central Lutheran Church, Oakland, with which Torvend was affiliated at the time of his death. C. P. Ralston, chief of the Central Valley Loan Division of the Federal Land Bank, and five of his staff came up yesterday to act as pallbearers at the services, the others being 0. J. Foulkner, L. A. Wallace, A. L. Enos, C. W. Wright and E. J. Morehead. Interment was made in the family plot in Del Puerto cemetery, with Davis arid Evans in charge of arrangements. Towne EE 360724 p5 Veteran Painter Passes at Modesto; E. E. Towne, 66, for many years E. Towne, aged 66, for many years a painter here, died in a Modesto hospital Sunday, after having suffered poor health for several years. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in the Parkview Chapel with Rev. M. D. Horrison officiating. Towne was a native of Illinois but lived in California since young man hood, following his trade of painter and paper-hanger. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mamie T. Dowd of Stockton, a son, Clarence, of San Jose, a brother C. A. Towne and a sister, Mrs. Addie Edwards, both residents of Stockton. Turner Wm S 360907 p1 W. S. Turner dies at S.F.; William S. Turner, formerly employed as a truck driver at the Standard Oil pump station here, passed away at San Francisco Saturday. He has been employed by a Palo Alto oil company. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Vera Turner. Wikstrom U Ms 360605 p2 Mother of Local Woman Passes Away; Mrs. C. Wikstrom, mother of Mrs. C. R. Moore of Patterson, passed away Friday following injuries received in a fall thee days previous. She was well-known here through visits with her daughter. Funeral services were held at Richmond Monday. Mrs. Moore and family attending from here. She was accompanied on her return by her sister, Mrs. Charles Pearson of Craigmont, Idaho, who spent a couple of days here. Wiley Warden D Mr Ms 360703 p4 Newman Index Both Parents of Mrs. Arnhold Killed; Mr. And Mrs. Warden D. Wiley of Sebastopol, parents of Mrs. Dorothy Arnhold of Newman, were killed in an auto wreck on a mountain road near Dos Rios, Mendocino county, last Sunday. Very little is known at this writing of the accident. Mr. and Mrs. Arnhold left at once for the north and have not yet returned. The accident was but briefly reported in the city papers as one item of the customary Monday death roll. Dos Rios is a small town on the Redwood highway, some thirty miles or so north of Willits. The brief wire report says their car plunged off a mountain road, whether on the Redwood highway itself or a side road is not stated. The Arnholds, or at least Mr. Arnold, are expected home today. Wooley Roy 360925 p1 Brother of W. F. Woolley Passes; Roy Woolley of Brentwood, brother of W. F. Woolley of Patterson, passed away at a Stockton hospital Saturday following a long illness. Funeral services were held there Monday, followed by interment at the Byron cemetery. Woolley was the superintendent of the Byron-Bethany Irrigation District.