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Hugh Cushman Luce

Male 1898 - 1982  (83 years)


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  1. 1.  Hugh Cushman Luce 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Barbara Luce  Descendancy chart to this point died before 2008.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Venita Celia "Nita" Luce Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) 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. 6. Sheralea "Sherrie" Pitkin  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 7. Carolyn "Connie" Pitkin  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 8. Robert Pitkin  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 9. Kathleen Pitkin  Descendancy chart to this point died before 2014.
    5. 10. Toni Pitkin  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 11. Marsha Pitkin, of Grenada CA  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 12. Brent Pitkin  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 13. Maureen Pitkin  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Ardell Glennis Luce Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) 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
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    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. 14. Gary Pitkin, of Sparks NV  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Darla Pitkin  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Charlotte Luce Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) 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. 16. Randy Humphrey  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Ronald Humphrey  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 18. Beverly Humphrey  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 19. Carmel Humphrey  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Barbara Luce Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) died before 2008.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 9D28EFA39C9D4CACB61F5F46FD15B05A1EA2

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



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Sheralea "Sherrie" Pitkin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Venita2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 481500050AF3422A81A70209EFB4B3DB2FDE

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


  2. 7.  Carolyn "Connie" Pitkin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Venita2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 9E45E9539029484F98B522567B2B7BF3487D

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


  3. 8.  Robert Pitkin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Venita2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 007691A09DDD49B292B3976C23BA299C06B2

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


  4. 9.  Kathleen Pitkin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Venita2, 1.Hugh1) died before 2014.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: D271DF3B1D8446EAA0D827B66C18AC934631

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


  5. 10.  Toni Pitkin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Venita2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 5D6B27AF86334BDD88C2F9B815AE116FBD31

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


  6. 11.  Marsha Pitkin, of Grenada CA Descendancy chart to this point (2.Venita2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 6C5D814976E04D6C8A24B073B0E7B934F7B2

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


  7. 12.  Brent Pitkin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Venita2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 6D1B94AD5DFD4D9291C1741C2EA6A0B00852

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


  8. 13.  Maureen Pitkin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Venita2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 03D5624530F84B3BB994B1F2ADC3085EF390

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


  9. 14.  Gary Pitkin, of Sparks NV Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ardell2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 4C5B76C21A8A437CAE57263E014719505CC9


  10. 15.  Darla Pitkin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ardell2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: DE94BD97B0AC474EB2C312D36247A21672DC

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


  11. 16.  Randy Humphrey Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charlotte2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 200B2BD23802494784B99FDF72A394E63CBB

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

    Children:
    1. 20. Kristin Humphrey  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. Daniel Humphrey  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 17.  Ronald Humphrey Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charlotte2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 6CD530E6C8724B1B864F8B00276E9E33BDA0


  13. 18.  Beverly Humphrey Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charlotte2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: CA5B7362BDBA4D699228549847A7F1EF9B40

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

    Children:
    1. 22. Kristin Ross  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Nicki Ross  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 24. Aaron Ross  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 19.  Carmel Humphrey Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charlotte2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: C0BFA2D924A04D5B80EAF9A54B809BECC01A

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

    Children:
    1. 25. Tyler Spaulding  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. Bailey Spaulding  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 20.  Kristin Humphrey Descendancy chart to this point (16.Randy3, 4.Charlotte2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: FE48A71E1A024D57B5381E505B249087BC12


  2. 21.  Daniel Humphrey Descendancy chart to this point (16.Randy3, 4.Charlotte2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 863CCB3996264AF9BE54BAD617F1BB1F49BC


  3. 22.  Kristin Ross Descendancy chart to this point (18.Beverly3, 4.Charlotte2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 7D2C868341A34B4A915C47DAD3028965FCB5


  4. 23.  Nicki Ross Descendancy chart to this point (18.Beverly3, 4.Charlotte2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 96F87050B7DB427E80936508BF3F417DDC5A


  5. 24.  Aaron Ross Descendancy chart to this point (18.Beverly3, 4.Charlotte2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: B9E9575107784420B68A6D986A3B14234EFA


  6. 25.  Tyler Spaulding Descendancy chart to this point (19.Carmel3, 4.Charlotte2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: AC8C71AFCB024DC397A1E52BD665D622B025


  7. 26.  Bailey Spaulding Descendancy chart to this point (19.Carmel3, 4.Charlotte2, 1.Hugh1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 8B7FACBA327A424B947C501DA5C703BA4FE6




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