Debra Charlene Pride

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On October 16, 2020; George F. (Fred) Pride, with his wife and companion Nellie at his side, went to be with the Lord at the age of 88. A grave side service is planned for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5th at the Willows Cemetery. A gathering of friends will follow at Nellie's home at 2859 County Road 308 Elk Creek. Born on July 17, 1932, to George A. and Nancy S. (Dovie) Pride in Los Angeles, he was the youngest of seven children. When Fred was several months old, the family moved to Trimmer, Ca. in Eastern Fresno County. Growing up with the Kings River out the front door and the Sierra Nevada Mountains out the back, Fred developed a love for the outdoors, especially stream fishing and deer hunting that he maintained throughout his entire life. After graduating High School, he obtained employment with the US Forest Service as a laborer on a Survey Crew that began a 60 year Survey career that included federal, county, and private employment, as well as his own Survey business. Fred served in the US Army from 1952 to 1954 being deployed to Korea as a Forward Artillery Observer during 1953. Though he never spoke much of his combat experience, he often joked that he acquired the ability to sleep/nap for just a few moments under just about any sort of circumstance. He also gained a huge dislike for snow and the cold. Upon his release from the Army, his work with the Forest Service brought him back to Elk Creek area, where he married Juanita Millsap in 1955. They had three children and were married for over 60 years. The two oldest children were both born with cystic fibrosis and had brief but influential lives, reminding everyone around them how precious time and time with their loved ones is. After Juanita's passing in 2015, Fred met Nellie Westerman, another widower at the local Elk Creek Community Church. They were married on December 1st, .2018. Though their time together was short and fraught with health issues, they enjoyed what time God provided for them to have together. Fred, especially in his younger years was very active in in the local community, having served on the soil conservation board, School Board, and as a County Supervisor to mention few. Though any contributions to a charity of your choice in his name would be great, the gift of your time as a volunteer is even greater. Fred was pre-deceased by his parents, George and Dovie Pride; brothers Vernon, Leonard, and Oliver (Jack) ; sister s Violet, Lela, and Sylvia; Daughter Debra and son Douglass; and Wife Juanita. He is survived by his wife Nellie; son Daryl (Lorrie) ; Grandsons Dan (Tori) and Logan; and Great Grandson Cade and Kendrick. He is also survived by Step Daughters Annmarie, Andrea and Marissa and their families.

George married Juanita Gail Millsaps in 1955. Juanita (daughter of Kendrick Gale Millsaps and Helen Virginia Ellis) was born on 3 Feb 1937 in Colusa, Colusa County, California, United States; died on 13 Dec 2015 in Chrome, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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George married Nancy Sylvia "Dovie". Nancy was born in 1893; died in 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
CHROME RANCHER TAKES OWN LIFE

SHOOTS SELF IN HEAD WITH .25 - .35 RIFLE

Kendrick Gale Millsaps, 40-year-old stockman in the Chrome area, took his own life at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon.

A bullet from a .25 - .35 Winchester rifle entered Mr. Millsaps forehead at eyebrow level.

Failing health is believed to be the reason for the prominent Chrome rancher ending his life. He had been in somewhat poor health for about a year.

Called Doctor
At noon yesterday he was not feeling well. He asked his wife, Helen, to call Dr. F. H. Gambell of Willows. She went to the nearest home where a telephone was available and placed a call to the local doctor.

Upon returning to her home she changed the bedding in her husband's bedroom and gave him a clean set of underwear. She then went into the bathroom to bathe. It was while she was in the bathroom that she heard her husband get out of bed and go into the kitchen. She heard a commotion and upon investigating saw her daughter, Juanita, attempting to wrest a .25 rifle from her father. In the struggle the gun was fired three times. One bullet hit the girl on the index finger causing a minor wound. The rifle was finally taken away from Mr. Millsap.

He ran outdoors and opened a door to a storeroom where he obtained the .25 - .35 Winchester. He put the barrel end of this rifle to his forehead and pulled the trigger. He was dead when Dr. Gambell arrived.

Thought He Had Cancer
Mr. Millsap had been receiving treatments for sinus and stomach ailments. He believed he had cancer of the stomach.

In recent years he had an orchestra which played at dances throughout the area. He was a talented musician.

He was born at Chrome and had lived in the district all of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Helen; a daughter, Juanita and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Millsap, all of Chrome.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the F. D. Sweet & Son Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Willows Cemetery.

The Willows Journal
Monday, Feb. 11, 1952, page 1
transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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Marriage: Helen Virginia Ellis on 23 Nov 1935
Glenn Co., California

Kendrick married Helen Virginia Ellis on 23 Nov 1935 in Glenn County, California, United States. Helen (daughter of Lee Hobson Ellis and Harriet Arabelle Luce) was born on 14 Sep 1920 in Corning, Tehama County, California, United States; died on 6 Nov 2007 in Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Albert married Beulah Irene Greene. Beulah was born in 1891; died in 1954. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lee married Harriet Arabelle Luce. Harriet (daughter of Isaac Daniel "Ike" Luce and Helen Emily Cushman) was born in Jan 1897 in Elk Creek, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 31 Oct 1980 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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