Helen Emily Cushman

Female 1873 - 1961  (88 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Helen Emily Cushman was born on 11 Jun 1873 in California, United States; died on 23 Aug 1961 in Corning, Tehama County, California, United States; was buried in Newville Cemetery, Newville, Glenn County, California, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 18067661
    • _UID: 1EA37B5291D54D9D96497CC34D342010AD51

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18067661

    Died:
    "Orland Register" (Orland, California), Monday, 28 August 1961:

    Funeral Services For Helen C. Luce, Chrome Pioneer

    Funeral services were held at two last Saturday afternoon at the Sweet Chapel in Willows, for Mrs. Helen C. Luce, 88, native daughter of Glenn county and lifelong resident of the Chrome district. Mrs. Luce passed away Wednesday morning at the Corning Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the past two months.
    Mrs. Luce was born in the Chrome area west of Orland on June 11, 1873, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Cushman, who migrated to California from New York state in 1860. She was the widow of Isaac D. Luce, who died in 1945.
    Mrs. Luce is survived by 79 descendants including a son, Hugh C. Luce of Flournoy, four daughters, Mrs. Celia E. Ellis, and Mrs. Harriet A. Ellis, both of Elk Creek; Mrs. Marguerite D. Williams of Richfield, and Mrs. Alta T. Cook of Corning, 20 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren. A son, Lester Luce, died earlier this year.

    Family/Spouse: Isaac Daniel "Ike" Luce. Isaac (son of Alonzo Luce, Sr. and Myra Elizabeth "Elizabeth" McKay) was born on 18 Mar 1866 in Colusa County, California, United States; died on 6 Nov 1945 in Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Newville Cemetery, Newville, Glenn County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Celia Elizabeth Luce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jul 1895 in California, United States; died on 11 Jun 1971 in Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Grindstone Cemetery, Glenn County, California, United States.
    2. 3. Harriet Arabelle Luce  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    3. 4. Hugh Cushman Luce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Nov 1898 in Newville, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 9 Aug 1982 in Flournoy, Tehama County, California; was buried in Paskenta Cemetery, Corning, Tehama County, California, United States.
    4. 5. Lester D. Luce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1914 in Elk Creek, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 27 Mar 1961 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Newville Cemetery, Newville, Glenn County, California, United States.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Celia Elizabeth Luce Descendancy chart to this point (1.Helen1) was born on 4 Jul 1895 in California, United States; died on 11 Jun 1971 in Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Grindstone Cemetery, Glenn County, California, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 17254751
    • _UID: 5E588EB3E64C435891F9C61CB8FC54C0F868

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17254751

    Celia married Thomas Ellis in 1913. Thomas (son of George Casell Ellis and Virginia Lee "Jennie" Millsaps) was born on 24 May 1886 in Elk Creek, Glenn County, California, United States; died in Oct 1967 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Grindstone Cemetery, Glenn County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Marvin Stanley "Mike" Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Feb 1915 in California, United States; died on 15 Aug 1968 in California, United States; was buried in Elk Creek Cemetery, Elk Creek, Glenn County, California, United States.
    2. 7. Robert L. Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Oct 1920 in Corning, Tehama County, California, United States; died on 16 Jun 1983 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States.

  2. 3.  Harriet Arabelle Luce Descendancy chart to this point (1.Helen1) 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.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 105763029
    • _UID: FBDFE8DD61B442B2BFD23C8A99EF9AD3F4D0

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105763029

    Family/Spouse: Lee Hobson Ellis. Lee (son of George Casell Ellis and Virginia Lee "Jennie" Millsaps) was born on 6 Apr 1896 in Elk Creek, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 7 Feb 1989 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Helen Virginia Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    2. 9. Thelma Faye Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jun 1924 in Tehama County, California, United States; died on 12 Apr 1947 in Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States.
    3. 10. Earle Edward Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Sep 1928 in Elk Creek, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 20 Feb 1974 in Elk Creek, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States.

    Family/Spouse: Richard Edgar Holmes. Richard was born on 6 Sep 1915 in Waverly, Spokane County, Washington, United States; died on 11 Dec 1984 in Colusa County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Hugh Cushman Luce Descendancy chart to this point (1.Helen1) was born on 4 Nov 1898 in Newville, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 9 Aug 1982 in Flournoy, Tehama County, California; was buried in Paskenta Cemetery, Corning, Tehama County, California, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 33931946
    • _UID: 385E3F813746446EBDE1B85B5A0C5ABEB441

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33931946

    Died:
    "Corning Daily Observer" (Corning, California), Thursday, 12 August 1982

    Huge Luce, 83, dies at home

    Hugh Luce, well known Flournoy rancher and horseman, was found dead in his home yesterday. He was 83 years of age and had resided in Glenn and Tehama Counties all his life.
    He was born Nov. 4, 1898 in Newville to pioneer parents, Isaac and Helen Cushman Luce.
    He was a member of Tehama County Farm Bureau and Olivet Lodge, No. 205, F. and A. M.
    He is survived by five daughters, Arabelle Maitia, Nita Pitkin, Charlotte Humphrey and Barbara Humphrey, all of Flournoy, and Ardell Pitkin of Red Bluff; a sister, Marguerite Williams of Corning; 22 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
    His wife, Neva Luce, died June 1980.
    Memorial services will be held in the family plot in Paskenta Cemetery Sunday at 2 p.m. with Olivet Lodge, No. 205 officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hall Brothers Mortuary. - Transcribed by M

    Family/Spouse: Neva Vernetta Uhl. Neva (daughter of Joseph Varnor Uhl and Orphia E. Boose) was born on 12 Oct 1905 in California, United States; died on 8 Jan 1980 in Flournoy, Tehama County, California; was buried in Paskenta Cemetery, Corning, Tehama County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Venita Celia "Nita" Luce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Apr 1923 in Corning, Tehama County, California, United States; died on 15 Mar 2014 in Chico, Butte County, California, United States; was buried in Paskenta Cemetery, Corning, Tehama County, California, United States.
    2. 12. Ardell Glennis Luce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Aug 1926 in Paskenta, Tehama County, California, United States; died on 21 Jun 1994 in Redding, Shasta County, California, United States.
    3. 13. Charlotte Luce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Dec 1927 in Paskenta, Tehama County, California, United States; died on 12 Oct 2008 in Flournoy, Tehama County, California; was buried in Paskenta Cemetery, Corning, Tehama County, California, United States.
    4. 14. Barbara Luce  Descendancy chart to this point died before 2008.

  4. 5.  Lester D. Luce Descendancy chart to this point (1.Helen1) was born on 16 Sep 1914 in Elk Creek, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 27 Mar 1961 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Newville Cemetery, Newville, Glenn County, California, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 233124127
    • _UID: 0D57DFD854144FBB8AEBCDFE76B433204A83

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233124127

    Died:
    Lester Luce
    Willows
    Lester Luce, 45, of Willows died at 8:50 pm yesterday at the Glenn General Hospital, where he had been a patient for about five months.
    Mr. Luce was born Sept. 16, 1915. Funeral services are pending at the F.D. Sweet and Son Chapel here.

    Luce
    In Willows, Glenn county, March 27, 1961, Lester Luce of Elk Creek, Glenn County, son of Helen Luce of Orland, Glenn County, Father of Mrs James Burress and Cecil Luce, both of Willows and Lester Luce in the United States Navy, brother of Mrs. Celia ellis and Mrs. Harriett ellis, both of elk Creek, Mrs. Marguerite Williams of Richfield, Tehama County, Mrs. alta Church of Corning, Tehama County, and Hugh Luce of Paskenta Tehama County; a native of Elk Creek, aged 46 years. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm tomorrow in the F.D. Sweet & Son Funeral Home in Willows, Cremation will follow.

    Lester D Luce Gender: Male Race: White Age: 27 Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head) Birth Date: 16 Sep 1913 Birth Place: Corning, California, USA Residence Place: Orland, Glenn, California, USA Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940 Registration Place: Orland, Glenn, California, USA Employer: Self Height: 5 9 Weight: 170 Complexion: Light Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue Next of Kin: Velma Nettie Luce Household Members: Lester D Luce 27 Self (Head)/Velma Nettie Luce Wife. U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.

    Lester D Luce Gender: Male Birth Date: 15 Sep 1914 Birth Place: California Death Date: 27 Mar 1961 Death Place: Glenn Mother's Maiden Name: Cushman. California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997.

    Although marker and CADI both show birth in 1914; first obit states 1915; WWII Registration gives his birth year as 1913.

    Family/Spouse: Nettie Velma Langford. Nettie (daughter of Robert Overton Langford and Clara J.) was born on 14 Jan 1919 in Oklahoma, United States; died in 2018 in Lake Isabella, Kern County, California, United States; was buried in Newville Cemetery, Newville, Glenn County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Arabelle "Dee" Luce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jun 1939 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 20 Jul 2018 in Orland, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Newville Cemetery, Newville, Glenn County, California, United States.
    2. 16. Elizabeth "Liz" Luce  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 17. Hugh Luce  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 18. Lester Lono "Lon" Luce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Nov 1941 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 6 Aug 2016 in Castalian Springs, Sumner County, Tennessee, United States; was buried in Newville Cemetery, Newville, Glenn County, California, United States.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Marvin Stanley "Mike" Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (2.Celia2, 1.Helen1) was born on 8 Feb 1915 in California, United States; died on 15 Aug 1968 in California, United States; was buried in Elk Creek Cemetery, Elk Creek, Glenn County, California, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 144315968
    • _UID: AEFE5F85D76E49C5BD6C6ADFFF8650FA2425

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144315968

    Marvin married Dorothy May Green in 1944. Dorothy (daughter of Carl A. Green and Ida M. Hayward) was born on 1 Jan 1924 in California, United States; died on 2 May 2012 in Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Elk Creek Cemetery, Elk Creek, Glenn County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Robert L. Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (2.Celia2, 1.Helen1) was born on 25 Oct 1920 in Corning, Tehama County, California, United States; died on 16 Jun 1983 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 113510132
    • _UID: DAF630CFFC1D4152B91358831F70AB3894EE

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113510132

    Family/Spouse: Myrl Irene Green. Myrl was born on 10 Sep 1922 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 18 Jan 2017 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. David Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. Sharon Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 8.  Helen Virginia Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Harriet2, 1.Helen1) 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.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 77095994
    • _UID: C87A8EF2E6E34CA28F3D1B5B73CF85AF3165

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77095994

    Helen married Kendrick Gale Millsaps on 23 Nov 1935 in Glenn County, California, United States. Kendrick (son of Albert Sidney Millsaps and Beulah Irene Greene) was born on 25 Dec 1911 in Chrome, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 10 Feb 1952 in Chrome, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Juanita Gail Millsaps  Descendancy chart to this point 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.

  4. 9.  Thelma Faye Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Harriet2, 1.Helen1) was born on 2 Jun 1924 in Tehama County, California, United States; died on 12 Apr 1947 in Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 105764051
    • _UID: 25E050A6F971493AB4007513E95B403AE2D5

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105764051

    Family/Spouse: Irvin Lincoln Larrabee, Jr.. Irvin (son of Irvin Lincoln Larrabee, Sr. and Georgia Marie Hall) was born on 13 Apr 1921 in Massachusetts, United States; died on 10 Aug 1966 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Marilyn Lee Larrabee  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Mar 1945 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 19 Feb 2013 in Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States.

  5. 10.  Earle Edward Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Harriet2, 1.Helen1) was born on 15 Sep 1928 in Elk Creek, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 20 Feb 1974 in Elk Creek, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 105763754
    • _UID: 7B5A0B437389416FB20FDAB6C9BF476857A9

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105763754


  6. 11.  Venita Celia "Nita" Luce Descendancy chart to this point (4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1) was born on 3 Apr 1923 in Corning, Tehama County, California, United States; died on 15 Mar 2014 in Chico, Butte County, California, United States; was buried in Paskenta Cemetery, Corning, Tehama County, California, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 639C812254384CB7BD6FD8C470E1ED1E550B

    Notes:

    Died:
    A member of an early-day Paskenta-Flournoy Pioneer family, Venita "Nita" Celia Pitkin died on March 15, 2014 in Chico. She was 90 years old. Nita was the oldest daughter born on April 3, 1923 in Corning, CA to Hugh and Neva Luce. She was raised with her four sisters; Arabelle, Ardell, Charlotte and Barbara in Flournoy. She attended local schools and graduated from Corning Union High School in 1941. She married Gayle Pitkin of Red Bluff on October 6, 1941. Nita and Gayle made their home in Flournoy, where Gayle worked for Crane Mills and ranched in Flournoy. Nita was a homemaker. They had 8 children; Sheralea, Carolyn, Robert, Kathleen, Toni, Marsha, Brent and Maureen. She loved family get togethers and visiting. Survivors include; Sherry Vance of Flournoy, Connie Walker (Ted) of Red Bluff, Robert Pitkin (Deb) of Flournoy, Toni Ross of Klamath Falls, OR, Marsha Pitkin (Don) of Grenada, CA, Brent Pitkin (Helen) of Corning and Maureen McGehee of Corning. 26 Grandchildren, 31 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren, and a large extended family. Nita was preceded in death by her husband Gayle, a daughter Kathleen Hansen and her sisters; Arabelle Maitia, Ardell Pitkin, Charlotte Humphrey, and Barbara Humphrey.

    Venita married Gayle Pitkin, of Red Bluff on 6 Oct 1941. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Sheralea "Sherrie" Pitkin  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Carolyn "Connie" Pitkin  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 25. Robert Pitkin  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 26. Kathleen Pitkin  Descendancy chart to this point died before 2014.
    5. 27. Toni Pitkin  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 28. Marsha Pitkin, of Grenada CA  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 29. Brent Pitkin  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 30. Maureen Pitkin  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 12.  Ardell Glennis Luce Descendancy chart to this point (4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1) was born on 21 Aug 1926 in Paskenta, Tehama County, California, United States; died on 21 Jun 1994 in Redding, Shasta County, California, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 77172976
    • _UID: 3E6414B0686647469E7CE36D6FD410E36144

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77172976

    Died:
    ARDELL PITKIN

    Ardell Glennis Pitkin, 67, died Tuesday, June 21, 1994, in Redding.

    A lifelong resident of Tehama County, she was born Aug. 21, 1926. She graduated from Flournoy Elementary School and Corning High School.

    Surviving are: husband of 48 years, Allen Pitkin; son, Gary Pitkin of Sparks, Nevada; daughter, Darla Farley of Sparks; sisters, Nita Pitkin, Arabell Maitia, Charlotte Humphrey and Barbara Humphey, all of Flournoy and grandchildren Reese and Amber Pitkin of Sparks.

    She was predeceased by grandson, Justin Farley.
    At the request of Mrs. Pitkin, no service will be held.

    Daily News (Red Bluff)
    Friday, June 24, 1994
    transcribed by Rhonda Holton
    --------------
    Married Allen Jay Pitkin on Dec. 8, 1945 at Reno, Nevada

    Ardell married Allen Jay Pitkin on 8 Dec 1945 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Gary Pitkin, of Sparks NV  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Darla Pitkin  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 13.  Charlotte Luce Descendancy chart to this point (4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1) was born on 4 Dec 1927 in Paskenta, Tehama County, California, United States; died on 12 Oct 2008 in Flournoy, Tehama County, California; was buried in Paskenta Cemetery, Corning, Tehama County, California, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 30590846
    • _UID: DBDE6ACF435842788A013E74716315990678

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30590846

    Died:
    Charlotte Humphrey passed away at her Flournoy home on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. She was 80.

    She was born on Dec. 4, 1927, in the Flournoy-Paskenta area to Hugh and Neva Luce and was raised on the family ranch in Flournoy.

    Upon graduation from high school, she began working for the United States Forest Service in Paskenta and with Crane Mills. She married Fred Humphrey on Dec. 6, 1947. They continued ranching in the Flournoy-Paskenta area.
    Charlotte was always proud of the cattle produced on the ranch, especially when steers were entered at various fairs and jackpots. Many of which made the championship drive not only locally, but throughout the state.
    Charlotte was quite active in the Flournoy 4-H Club and served as the community leader, and she enjoyed teaching cooking to children. Her grandchildren enjoyed helping Grandma make taffy, divinity and penuche. She was always delighted to furnish divinity for the fall auction to benefit the Paskenta Community Hall. She also enjoyed the time served as director and president of the Tehama County Farm Bureau.
    As an avid rodeo fan, Charlotte, along with family and friends, has attended the National Finals Rodeo after it moved to Las Vegas, Nev. from Oklahoma City, Okla.

    She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Humphrey and two sisters Ardell Pitkin and Barbara Humphrey.

    She is survived by daughters Beverly (Jim) Ross of Red Bluff, Carmel (David) Spaulding of Terra Bella; sons Ronald Humphrey, Randy (Sharon) Humphrey of Flournoy; grandchildren Tara (Bryce) Carlson, Hillary Turner, Nicki Humphrey, Cheyenne Humphrey, Kristin McGarity, Daniel Humphrey, Bailey Spaulding, Tyler Spaulding, Kristin (Chuck) Morris, Aaron Ross (Courtney Tanner); five great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sisters Arabelle Maitia and Nita Pitkin of Flournoy. She will be greatly missed by all.

    A graveside service will be held on at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Paskenta Cemetery.

    Charlotte married Fred Eldin Humphrey in 1948. Fred (son of David Humphrey and Katherine Helen Marquardt) was born on 2 Apr 1926 in Dobbins, Yuba County, California, United States; died on 8 Mar 20032003 in United States; was buried in Paskenta Cemetery, Corning, Tehama County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Randy Humphrey  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 34. Ronald Humphrey  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 35. Beverly Humphrey  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 36. Carmel Humphrey  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 14.  Barbara Luce Descendancy chart to this point (4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1) died before 2008.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 9D28EFA39C9D4CACB61F5F46FD15B05A1EA2

    Family/Spouse: Humphrey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 15.  Arabelle "Dee" Luce Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lester2, 1.Helen1) was born on 23 Jun 1939 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 20 Jul 2018 in Orland, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Newville Cemetery, Newville, Glenn County, California, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 191868078
    • _UID: AD9DE4CFAD45415598FB318B5F2B368E2209

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191868078

    Died:
    DEE HANSEN Arabelle "Dee" (Burress) Hansen passed away peacefully at her home in Orland, CA on July 20, 2018, following a brief battle with cancer.

    Dee was born on June 23, 1939 in Willows, CA to Lester Luce and Velma (Luce) Holland. Dee was raised on a family ranch in Elk Creek with her brothers, Hugh (Patti) and Lonnie Luce (Carol). She attended high school in Willows with the class of 1957. In January of 1958 Dee married Jim Burress (of Willows, CA) at the age of 18. They had two children: a son, Hank, in 1958; and daughter, Karen, in 1959. During their 53 years of marriage, Dee and Jim lived mostly on Llano Seco Rancho where Dee enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling, playing Bridge and spending time with family and lifelong best friends.

    Dee married Dick Hansen (of Elk Creek) in a lovely outdoor ceremony in June of 2016. Dee is survived by her husband Dick, daughter Karen (Michael) Cosper, son-in-law Dan DuBose, sister Liz Henniger (Rudy); 3 grandchildren: Danielle Ford (Grant), Hank DuBose (Kayla), and JonMichael Cosper; 4 great grandsons: Kash (10), Conley (9), Kasen (6), and Aarow (1week), and sister-in-law, Shirley (Burress) Eggert (Bill) and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Velma and Lester Luce, husband Jim Burress, son Hank Burress, and her brothers, Hugh and Lonnie Luce.

    The family would like to invite you to celebrate her life at 1:00 p.m. on, August 8, 2018, at Open Gate Christian Fellowship (950 W. Laurel St., Willows, CA)(potluck immediately following the celebration of life). In lieu of flowers, a fund is being established for Dee's great niece, Jessica Thur, age 32, to support her own ongoing battle with cancer. Please send donations to Jessica Thur, c/o Sheryl Thur, 149 S. Enright Avenue, Willows, CA 95988.
    Published in Chico Enterprise-Record on Aug. 1, 2018

    Arabelle married Jim Colyer Burress in 1958. Jim was born on 25 Aug 1936; died on 26 Mar 2011 in Corning, Tehama County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Hank Colyer Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Sep 1958 in California, United States; died on 19 Feb 1982 in Butte County, California, United States; was buried on 23 Feb 1982 in Glen Oaks Memorial Park, Chico, Butte County, California, United States.
    2. 38. K. Burress  Descendancy chart to this point

    Arabelle married Dick Hansen in Jun 2016. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 16.  Elizabeth "Liz" Luce Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lester2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 0F7E8D8B45B54F0495AFD92634ED731DE633

    Family/Spouse: Rudy Henniger. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 17.  Hugh Luce Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lester2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: B562F97F590B47DABDFAA96341AE1E8B6FAC


  13. 18.  Lester Lono "Lon" Luce Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lester2, 1.Helen1) was born on 14 Nov 1941 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 6 Aug 2016 in Castalian Springs, Sumner County, Tennessee, United States; was buried in Newville Cemetery, Newville, Glenn County, California, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 167911833
    • _UID: EE7082D069F84FED9C5B76775DFEF263E144

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167911833

    Died:
    Lester Lonzo "Lon" Luce, age 74 of Castalian Springs, passed away Saturday August 6, 2016. Funeral and Masonic Service will be Tuesday August 9th at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home, with Rev. Bob Snell and Rev. James Johnson officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday August 9th from 12:00 noon until time of service. There will be a Celebration of Life Service in California at a later date to be announced. Interment will be at Newville Cemetery, Newville California at a later date to be announced. Honorary pallbearers are James "Pete" Peterson, Brandon Harris, and James H. Peterson. Mr. Luce was born November 14, 1941 in Willows, California. He is preceded in death by his father, Lester D. Luce; brother, Hugh Luce; and many favorite aunts and uncles. He is survived by wife of 24 years, Carol Luce of Castalian Springs; daughter, Natalie Olson of Dallas, TX; step-children, Tina Harris (Brandon) of Woodburn, KY, James "Pete" Peterson (Lucinda) of Gallatin, TN, Lisa Cox (Ernie) of Chico, CA, and Rod Stevens (Theresa) of Chico, CA; mother, Velma Langford Holland of Orland, CA; sisters, Dee Burress Hansen of Orland, CA, Liz Hemminger of Lake Isabella, CA; step-brother, David Holland of Vader, WA; 14 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren who he loved. He leaves behind many cousins, nieces and nephews, and devoted friends. He is also survived by his former wife, Sue Olson of Chico, CA. His best friend and constant companion, Cricket, will miss him greatly. Mr. Luce lived in Elk Creek, CA during his youth and attended schools in Willows and Elk Creek. He graduated Elk Creek High School in 1960; served in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Hull DD945 (1960-1964); made 3 West Pac cruises during that time. In 1965 he attended meat cutter's school in Toledo, OH. He worked as a meat cutter at several stores in Chico, CA, including Purity, Miller's Market, Shop and Save, and Safeway where he retired in 1998. In 2002 he moved to Tennessee. Lester was a prolific leather carver. He won numerous awards in international leather show competitions. In December 2012, he was diagnosed with kidney cancer and given a year to live. He fought a long and courageous battle, overcoming many obstacles, including a stroke. He and Carol were able to make several memorable trips to California to visit family over the next four years, including a 6000 mile road trip in 2014. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HighPoint Hospice, Friends of Sumner Regional c/o Volunteer Service Department, P.O. Box 1558, Gallatin, TN. 37066, or Shriner's Hospital, shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/donate. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.info. Family Heritage Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

    Family/Spouse: Carol. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Natalie Luce  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 19.  David Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (7.Robert3, 2.Celia2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 052E33FF577D4B849428C905C9BB214C832E


  2. 20.  Sharon Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (7.Robert3, 2.Celia2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: AAEC661B9BE4431F9E8A49F034BECF334D23


  3. 21.  Juanita Gail Millsaps Descendancy chart to this point (8.Helen3, 3.Harriet2, 1.Helen1) 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.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 158813994
    • _UID: F46A5C7263784DAC9946ADB441D26137EBD9

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158813994

    Juanita married George Fred Pride in 1955. George (son of George A. Pride and Nancy Sylvia "Dovie") was born on 17 Jul 1932 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States; died on 16 Oct 2020 in Elk Creek, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Daryl Pride  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 41. Debra Charlene Pride  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jul 1956 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 27 May 1977 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States.
    3. 42. Douglas Wayne Pride  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1959 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 12 Nov 1967 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States.

  4. 22.  Marilyn Lee Larrabee Descendancy chart to this point (9.Thelma3, 3.Harriet2, 1.Helen1) was born on 9 Mar 1945 in Willows, Glenn County, California, United States; died on 19 Feb 2013 in Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, United States; was buried in Willows Cemetery, Willows, Glenn County, California, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 231974350
    • _UID: 0D9EBECB300940489BF8ACD09398B7684E12

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/231974350

    Died:
    Marilyn Lee Petty, 67, of Meridian, formerly of Willows, CA passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at home.
    Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Wednesday, February 27th, at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 6300 N. Meridian Rd. in Meridian. A lunch reception will immediately follow. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral, Meridian.
    Marilyn was born on March 9, 1945 to Irvin and Thelma Larrabee in Willows, CA. She married David Petty of Willows, CA on February 14, 1965.
    She is survived by her husband, David; son, Cory and his wife Kim; grandchildren: Jessica and Joe; sister, Georgia Larrabee; stepsister, Marie Juney; stepmother, Virginia George; and numerous cousins.
    Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Evelyn Hayward.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Marylin's name to Mountain States Tumor Institute C/O St. Luke's Foundation, 190 E. Bannock, Boise, ID 83712.

    Idaho Statesman February 22, 2013

    Marilyn married David Petty on 14 Feb 1965. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 43. Cory Petty  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 23.  Sheralea "Sherrie" Pitkin Descendancy chart to this point (11.Venita3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 481500050AF3422A81A70209EFB4B3DB2FDE

    Family/Spouse: Vance. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 24.  Carolyn "Connie" Pitkin Descendancy chart to this point (11.Venita3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 9E45E9539029484F98B522567B2B7BF3487D

    Family/Spouse: Ted Walker. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 25.  Robert Pitkin Descendancy chart to this point (11.Venita3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 007691A09DDD49B292B3976C23BA299C06B2

    Family/Spouse: Deb. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 26.  Kathleen Pitkin Descendancy chart to this point (11.Venita3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1) died before 2014.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: D271DF3B1D8446EAA0D827B66C18AC934631

    Family/Spouse: Hanson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 27.  Toni Pitkin Descendancy chart to this point (11.Venita3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 5D6B27AF86334BDD88C2F9B815AE116FBD31

    Family/Spouse: Ross, of Klamath Falls OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 28.  Marsha Pitkin, of Grenada CA Descendancy chart to this point (11.Venita3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 6C5D814976E04D6C8A24B073B0E7B934F7B2

    Family/Spouse: Don. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 29.  Brent Pitkin Descendancy chart to this point (11.Venita3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 6D1B94AD5DFD4D9291C1741C2EA6A0B00852

    Family/Spouse: Helen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 30.  Maureen Pitkin Descendancy chart to this point (11.Venita3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 03D5624530F84B3BB994B1F2ADC3085EF390

    Family/Spouse: McGehee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 31.  Gary Pitkin, of Sparks NV Descendancy chart to this point (12.Ardell3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 4C5B76C21A8A437CAE57263E014719505CC9


  14. 32.  Darla Pitkin Descendancy chart to this point (12.Ardell3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: DE94BD97B0AC474EB2C312D36247A21672DC

    Family/Spouse: Farley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 33.  Randy Humphrey Descendancy chart to this point (13.Charlotte3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 200B2BD23802494784B99FDF72A394E63CBB

    Family/Spouse: Sharon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Kristin Humphrey  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 45. Daniel Humphrey  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 34.  Ronald Humphrey Descendancy chart to this point (13.Charlotte3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 6CD530E6C8724B1B864F8B00276E9E33BDA0


  17. 35.  Beverly Humphrey Descendancy chart to this point (13.Charlotte3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: CA5B7362BDBA4D699228549847A7F1EF9B40

    Family/Spouse: Jim Ross. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Kristin Ross  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 47. Nicki Ross  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 48. Aaron Ross  Descendancy chart to this point

  18. 36.  Carmel Humphrey Descendancy chart to this point (13.Charlotte3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: C0BFA2D924A04D5B80EAF9A54B809BECC01A

    Family/Spouse: Dave Spaulding. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 49. Tyler Spaulding  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 50. Bailey Spaulding  Descendancy chart to this point

  19. 37.  Hank Colyer Burress Descendancy chart to this point (15.Arabelle3, 5.Lester2, 1.Helen1) was born on 26 Sep 1958 in California, United States; died on 19 Feb 1982 in Butte County, California, United States; was buried on 23 Feb 1982 in Glen Oaks Memorial Park, Chico, Butte County, California, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 81852307
    • _UID: 3A1E9D3784F04DAB93FBB71774CD93592130

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81852307


  20. 38.  K. Burress Descendancy chart to this point (15.Arabelle3, 5.Lester2, 1.Helen1)

    Family/Spouse: M. Cosper. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 39.  Natalie Luce Descendancy chart to this point (18.Lester3, 5.Lester2, 1.Helen1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 819FE3F7CB564DC083A0372384BB5394CB3A





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