Valley Springs, CA.....Longtime Valley Springs Resident, Jack Dennis Crabtree, passed away on March 22, 2009 at his residence of Natural Causes. He was 77. A native of Cromwell, OK, Jack moved to Napa, CA in 1941 and served in the US Air Force during the Korean War in a MASH Unit. After the war he moved to Vallejo, CA in 1954, then to Santa Cruz, CA in 1963 and settled in Valley Springs in 1991. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ione. His is survived by his wife, Dorothy Crabtree of Valley Springs; ....
Valley Springs Dentist and his family perish in tragic Montana plane crash ~By John Hamilton
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/23/2009 12:47 PM
Valley Springs, CA...Unfortunately we have just confirmed that Dr. Michael L. Pullen, who was a Dentist at DuHamel & Pullen Family Dental in Valley Springs, his wife, Vanessa Pullen, and children Sydney and Chris Pullen died in Sunday's tragic plane crash in Montana....
Dr. Pullen is pictured on Rt. Photo from the DuHamel & Pullen website
The Community Says Goodbye to Skye, Kallie & Trenton ~By John Hamilton
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/20/2009 08:49 AM
San Andreas, CA...The Flock Gym at Calaveras High School was filled with students, friends and family members yesterday afternoon honoring the Montgomery family children who lost their lives in a tragic motor vehicle accident. The gym was almost filled to capacity with those in our community to pay their respects and to say goodbye to the three young members of the Montgomery family. Tears, smiles and warm feelings flowed freely as members of the community lined up to talk about their departed friends...
Mountain Ranch Montgomery Children Memorial's Being Held on March 19th at Calaveras High School
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/12/2009 11:00 AM
San Andreas, CA...The Montgomery children's Memorial has been set for March 19th at 4:30 pm at Calaveras High School Gymnasium. The Viewing Hours at San Andreas Memorial Chapel are set for March 16th at San Andreas Memorial Chapel from 10am-7pm. May our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you....
Valley Springs, CA....Terry Robert Birely Ward, a longtime resident of Valley Springs, passed away at his residence on March 15th 2009 of Natural Causes. He was 80 years old. He was a Retired Security Guard. He was loved by all and will be dearly missed. He is survived by his children, David Ward of Redding; Justin Ward of Lodi and Ryan Ward of Galt; His Brothers, Carl Ward of Coarse Head, NY; and one Great Grandchild. He was preceded in death by his Brother, Bruce Ward. Private services will be held.
Second Fatality Added to Yesterday's Tragic Tuolumne County Motor Vehicle Accident (Updated with Second Victims Name)
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/17/2009 07:48 AM
Soulsbyville, CA...CHP has released the details of yesterday's fatal collision in Tuolumne County the claimed the lives of two local residents. 60 year old Ronald Lancaster of Sonora, perished at the scene and a 63 year old Sonora Woman (Sheri D. Pratt) succumbed to her injuries overnight at a Modesto hospital. Pending identification. For some reason she made a sudden movement into the oncoming traffic which Mr. Lancaster was unable to avoid. The CHP release is enclosed...
Celebration of Life Planned for Jeremy S. Peters This Saturday March 7th
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/05/2009 12:05 PM
San Andreas, CA...A Celebration of Life is planned for Jeremy S. Peters this Saturday, March 7th at 1pm at the Metropolitan in San Andreas. Jeremy tragically passed away in a motor vehicle accident in Mountain Ranch on Sunday. He was only 34. A Native of Modesto, Jeremy grew up in West Point and has lived there most of his life. He has been working at Senders Market in Mountain Ranch for approximately 16 years. He was a member of the NRA.....
San Andreas Resident, Donna Louise Wills Has Passed Away
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/05/2009 11:43 AM
San Andreas, CA...Longtime San Andreas Resident, Donna Louise Wills passed away at her residence of Natural Causes on March 4, 2009. She was only 51. Donna was a longtime resident of San Andreas for 24 years. She was born in Antioch, CA. on June 24th, 1957. " Donna grew up there, and enjoyed fishing riding her Harley, spending time with her children and grandchildren. She had a way with nature and everything outdoors. She has five beautiful children and four grandchildren to carry on her legacy that she loved. I know not just our family, but many more will be missing her. God Bless Her! ".......
Valley Springs, CA....Clinton J. Cook, 81, of Valley Springs, passed away on March 1, 2009 in San Andreas. Clint was born October 20, 1927 in Stockton, CA to Carl and Amerine Cook. Clint graduated from Stockton High School in 1946. After retirement, the Cooks moved to Valley Springs in 1976 to run Cook's Landing until his second retirement in 1993. Clint was an avid gardener and fisherman. He will always be remembered for his singing and giggles. Clint was especially devoted to his wife Lorraine of 54 years. He is also survived by his children, Kelle Cook-Johnson and David Cook of Valley Springs. Clint was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters....
San Andreas Resident, Janine Marie Lodato-Rakoczi Has Passed Away
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/04/2009 11:57 AM
Born in Stockton, California, June 29, 1948, Janine Marie Lodato-Rakoczi passed away on the morning of February 25, 2009 from complications of multiple sclerosis. Raised in San Andreas, she has resided their for the past 8 years. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Laszio Rakoczi of San Andreas; her father, Jack Lodato; her brothers, J.D. Lodato and James Lodato; her sister, Jennifer Lodato Brook; nephews Zack Lodato, Avery Lodato and Matthew Brock, and nieces Ashley Lodato Albright and Bronwen Lodato; her step-daughter Katherine Kramer and step-granddaughter, Sherry Kerr; three grand nieces and three grand nephews.....
