Taylor Rose Rodgers, 6
Taylor Rose Rodgers, the youngest child of Desiree and Nick Rodgers, was hit by a car on February 17. Despite all emergency medical efforts, she died in Sacramento on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.
Her kind demeanor, soft voice, and glowing smile will never be forgotten. She loved rainbows and unicorns.
She is survived by her parents; siblings Jordyn, 13, Chase, 12, and Justice, 7; and grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends who all love her so.
A celebration of life was to be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Willows Memorial Hall. A graveside burial was to take place at the German Town Cemetery, with the reception to follow at the Memorial Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Taylor’s honor of new stuffed animals were requested for the Children’s Hospital. Her family extends their utmost appreciation to all emergency medical staff and support through Taylor’s GoFundMe account. “Your contributions are not taken for granted,” her loved ones assure everyone.
Her family finds comfort in these words: “He will wipe every tear from their eyes.”
And: “But Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.’” – Matthew 19:14.
Christine Jones, 72
Christine Jones of Hamilton City died on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. A fourth generation San Franciscan, she was born in the San Francisco Bay Area to Harold and Millie Miller.
She was baptized on April 16, 1950, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, San Francisco.
She loved the game of baseball and the San Francisco Giants. She knew all of the players, their statistics, and their personal history. She rarely missed a game!
She and her family moved to Orland in 1964. She graduated from Orland High School in 1968 and attended Chico State University, earning two BA degrees in Spanish and Social Welfare, as well as an Elementary Teaching Credential.
During her junior year of college, she studied at the University of Granada, Spain. During her time in Spain, she was able to travel about Europe, significantly enhancing her knowledge, from which her many students would later benefit.
After graduation, she taught preschool at Hamilton City High School. In 1976, she was offered a teaching position with Head Start, where she taught for eight years.
In 1984, she accepted the position of Health Coordinator for Glenn County Head Start, where she continued her work for children and families until she retired in 2014, whereupon she was inducted into the Glenn County Educators Hall of Fame. She had also been recognized by the Glenn County Office of Education for outstanding service 2002/03.
As early as the first grade, she made the decision that she wanted to become a teacher. There have been a great many children who benefited from her skills.
She was admired by co-workers and friends alike.
Her love and dedication for children continued through to her nieces Laura and Emily. Her great-nieces, Abbigale, Ellese, Millie, Reagan, Ella, and Kendall, were also flooded with the love of their Aunt Chris, who never forgot a holiday or birthday. She so looked forward to the next time she could play, sing, or dance with them.
She was extremely dedicated to her husband of almost 48 years, standing by and supporting him through the calm and the storms of life – no small task to be a cop’s wife.
There are no words that can adequately express how intensely this amazing, caring, and loving woman will be missed. There are massive holes in the hearts of those who loved her!
She is survived by her husband, Larry Jones; brothers-in-law Randy Jones (Anita), and JR Jones (Lynette); sister Carolyn Stokes (Ken); nieces Laura Rath (Dakotah), and Emily Lloyd (Jerrod); great-nieces Abbigale, Ellese, Millie, Reagan, Ella, and Kendall; and numerous cousins, aunts and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Millie and Harold Miller.
A celebration of life is planned for 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 09, at the residence of Ken and Carolyn Stokes, 23341 Flournoy Avenue, Corning.
Chris Jones donated to several charities. In lieu of flowers, if you are so inclined, in her memory donate to one of the following: Susan G. Komen, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Doctors Without Borders, Make-A-Wish Foundation, National World War II Museum, or the National Wildlife Federation.
Delbert Stanley Oliver, 80
Delbert Stanley Oliver of Elk Creek died in Chico on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. He was born in Turlock to Delbert and Mary Oliver on June 22, 1941.
He graduated from Hilmar High School and was a member of the sheriff’s posse and the Elks Lodge. He worked as a law enforcement officer for most of his life and was a cowboy his whole life, running a 2,000-acre ranch. He enjoyed feeding cattle, loading hay and daily chores.
He met the love of his life, Linda Fern, in 1978, and they married in 1989. He loved his Lord and loved his family and friends and so many others he met along the way.
He had a unique personality, never met a stranger, and was a large presence in life to everyone he met. He was an avid hunter, gun enthusiast, horse rider and traveled the United States with friends, hunting every year.
He is survived by his wife, Linda, of Elk Creek; brother, Mark (Lynn) of Hilmar; son, Frank Hanes (Alisha), of Oklahoma; daughters, Candy Hanes and Tami Holmes, of Elk Creek; grandchildren, Derek Holmes, Franklin Hanes, Lyssa O’Brien, Kaylee Hanes, Cody Gregory, Logan Gregory, and Arynne Gregory; 13 great-grandchildren; and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Mary.
A memorial service honoring his life was to be held at on Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Elk Creek Cemetery. Following the service, a celebration of life was to be held at the Elk Creek Fire Hall.
Jerald Anthony Garnett, 83
Jerald Anthony Garnett of Willows died in Colusa on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. He was born to Gerald Simpson Garnett and Mary Ellen Smith Garnett on Sept. 25, 1938.
He was raised in Ord Bend by his stepfather, Dean Weems, and mother, Mary Ellen Weems. He worked on the family ranch, hauling feed to the local farmers.
He attended Hamilton High School, where he was the sergeant at arms his senior year. He graduated in 1957.
He went on to join the Army in 1957, training at Fort Ord. He was later stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
He met Shirley Ann Hanson of Bode, Iowa, while he was stationed in Kansas. They were married on Oct. 1, 1958.
After his stay in the Army, Jerry, Shirley, and their son, David, moved to Paradise, where he started work with G&G Automotive in Chico. They later moved to Willows, where he started work as a mechanic for Ford Motor Company until their closure.
He then went to work for Johnson & Sons as a mechanic. When Johnson & Sons was bought by Fitzpatrick Auto Sales, he worked there for several years.
He then decided to take a job with the Glenn County Service Center, working on their vehicles until his retirement at age 70.
He spent a lot of time with his family, going camping and hunting in the hills west of Willows at Garnett’s Camp. He also took his boys fishing at Potato Patch along Deer Creek.
As his boys got older, he spent a lot of time working with his three sons in his prune orchard in Ord Bend. Later, after the kids left the house, Jerry and Shirley shared many adventures with his youngest brother, Herb Weems, and his wife, Debra. They traveled around California snowmobiling, fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Garnett, of Willows; sons David (Loretta), Raymond and Steven; and grandchildren Valerie, Angelina, Chris, Gerard, Marissa, Logan, Hunter, and Malia. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerald Simpson Garnett, who died on Aug. 18, 1943; stepfather, Dean Weems, who died on Nov. 28, 1996; and mother, Mary Ellen Weems, who died on March 9, 2004.
A graveside service was to be held on Feb. 25 at the Willows Catholic Cemetery. A celebration of life was to follow at the Elks Lodge in Willows.
Davene Beck, 74
With her family at her bedside, longtime Willows resident Davene Beck died unexpectedly on Feb. 13, 2022. She was born in New Mexico to Jack and Marella Beck on June 26, 1947.
She moved to Willows as a young girl, and graduated from Willows High School in 1965.
She dedicated her life to working with seniors. She was employed at the Willows Care Center as a food supervisor for 40 years, until her retirement in July of 2016.
After her retirement, she loved gardening, a passion shared by her girls.
She loved her family. She loved spending time with them, as they provided her with pure enjoyment.
She is survived by her two daughters, Vyvette Mossman (with her husband, Mike), and Deidra Beck (with her fiancé, Josh); grandchildren Jenna Mossman, Precious Connelly (with her fiancé, Titus), Jesse Mossman, MacKenzie Beck (with her fiancé, Raf), and Tyson Lowe; great-grandchildren Paris Connelly, Charlize Connelly, Jovi Jumper, and Daniel Lopez; siblings Irene Silvus and Richard Beck; and many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services were to be held on Feb. 22, at the Willows Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would like plants.
David Mac McDonald, 41
David Mac McDonald died in Colusa on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. He was born at Glenn General Hospital in Willows to Steven Russel McDonald and Tonya Violet McDonald on July 18, 1980.
Dave attended Potter Valley Elementary School and graduated from Elk Creek Junior and Senior High School in 1999. He went on to work in the gas well industry right out of high school.
He then moved into a career in operating heavy equipment and excavation. This was the perfect career for him because he was paid good money to destroy things.
He spent many summers running heavy equipment during wildland fires. He was a man of many trades. He knew how to do just about everything and when he didn’t, he had no problem learning how.
Dave was the guy that would not go home until the job was done and the work area looked immaculate.
He became a father to Troy Mac McDonald in 2001. His second son, Trenton McDonald, came into the world in 2009.
He spent a lot of time outdoors with his sons, hunting, fishing, and riding four-wheelers. He also enjoyed watching them play sports.
He loved to spend time at his house in Chrome, working on his 76 Square-body Chevy and annoying the heck out of his neighbor with loud engine noises and music. He also lived to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle with his closest friends all over the countryside.
His loved ones agree, “To David Mac, we hang on to the memories, the laughter, the crazy ideas and adventures, and look back and marvel at the life you lived. Oh, the stories we all have, such as, the images of you searching for your whiskey glass, or smacking everyone on the ass as they walked by, the music that was always way too loud, your hilariously vivid story-telling and infectious personality.
“We look at your boys and see so much of your personality and charm. We will look at them and see reflections of you in their smiles and how their amazing personalities mimic yours.
“David Mac McDonald, you will be greatly missed. You were a grandson, son, brother, ‘Cool Uncle Dave,’ and a friend to so many.
“We will miss you and will ride together again someday.
“Last but not least, as Dave always said, ‘Don’t ever get married, Don’t Ever Have Kids.’”
Dave is survived by his sons Troy (Abigail) McDonald, and Trenton McDonald; granddaughter Paisley McDonald; mother Tonya McDonald; stepfather Doug Davis; sister Brandy (Justin Deck) McDonald; brother Jesse Davis; nieces Audra (Clayton) VanDoorn and Jordan Holley; nephew Gauge VanDoorn; grandfather Troy McDonald; grandmother Beverly Mason; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Dave was preceded in death by his granddaughter Gracie McDonald; father Steven McDonald; grandmother Marylee McDonald; grandfather Burt Mason; grandparents Alex and Beatrice Lavre; and his cousin Steven Furtado.
A celebration of his life was to be held at his sister’s house, in Willows on Saturday, Feb. 26.
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