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Bobby Gene Whitlock
Bobby Gene Whitlock, 64, of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Carlin, Nev., died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Dec. 1, 1939, in Salinas, Calif., the son of James and Vera Jones Whitlock. His parents moved extensively while he was young so he had lived in Idaho, California and Nevada, but completed his schooling in Twin Falls.
He married Linda Clifford on Aug. 31, 1957, in Twin Falls, and they were later divorced. He married Patricia O'Connor Thompson on March 4, 1981, in New Orleans, La.
Bobby worked for Haney Seed Co. in Twin Falls for many years, and later was manager of the Haney Seed Plant in Glenns Ferry from 1974-1981. He later was manager of Redi Spuds in Glenns Ferry. He built starting gates for horse racing for a time in Phoenix, Ariz., worked at Amalgamated Sugar Factory in Twin Falls, worked for Newmont Mining Co. in Carlin, Nev., for 12 years until in 2000. From 2000 until 2003 he worked in heavy construction in California. While residing in Glenns Ferry he served as a city councilman for 10 years.
Bobby loved riding motorcycles, snowmobiles, rebuilding old cars, racing cars, drag racing and anything to do with cars. He was an exceptional mechanic, capable of fixing anything.
He was a member of the Catholic Church, the Twin Falls Lodge #1182, BPOE, the Moose Lodge, and the Operating Engineers Local #3.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Patricia of Carlin; four children, Denise (Doug) King of King Hill, Idaho, Bobby Gene (Sheryl) Whitlock, Jr. "Butch" of Twin Falls, Stephanie Nab of Gooding, Idaho, and Maureen (Steve) Miley of Boise; seven grandchildren, Jamie (Matt) Springer, Richard King II, Amanda King, Jennifer King, Carlie Assel, Stephanie McConkie and Bobbie Jean Whitlock; one great-grandchild, Taylor Morgan Springer; and by one sister, Frances Blackwell of Glenns Ferry, Idaho.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at White Mortuary, "Chapel by the Park." Friends may call at White Mortuary Sunday from 4: to 8: p.m. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum.
The family suggests memorials to Special Olympics, 8426 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, Idaho 83704; Carlin, Nevada Humane Society, P.O. Box 969, Carlin, NV 89822; or City of Elko Animal Shelter, 1751 College Ave., Elko, NV 89801.
Patricia A. Ortiz
Patricia A. Ortiz, beloved wife of Frank Ortiz, passed away on Feb. 11, 2004, after battling cancer. Pat, a longtime resident of Battle Mountain, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working in her flower garden. Pat also enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren - chocolate cake for breakfast!!!
Pat's family would like to thank the many family members, friends and neighbors who were such a source of support during her illness.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Nellie Holly; her brother, Glen Holly; and sisters, May Franco, Gladys Brown and Helen Casares.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Ortiz; son, Ray Holly and grandson, Dusty, of Winnemucca; daughter, Mary V. Hassett and grandson, Daniel, of Elko; and daughter, Carmen Grisham and grandsons, Logan and Jared and granddaughter, Sabrina, also of Elko. She is also survived by her sisters, Joyce Hayworth and Phyllis Green; and her brothers, Delbert and Edward Holly.
No services are scheduled. Private cremation will be at Sunset Crematory under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Elko, Nev.
Vernon Morris Scott
Jan. 31, 1915 - Feb. 7, 2004
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, was born to John W. Scott and Gertrude Linebarger on Jan. 31, 1915, in Carlin, Nev. He passed away on Feb. 7, 2004, in Reno, Nev. He married Ethel Beaudreau in Fallon, Nev., on July 6, 1938.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel; two daughters, Leanne Berry of Carlin and Tina Anderson of Jerome, Idaho; seven grandchildren, Shawn of Las Vegas, Nev., David of Carlin, Victoria of Kona, Hawaii, Michael of Las Vegas, Alicia of Boise, Idaho, Ralph Jr of Jerome, Idaho, Patricia of Twin Falls, Idaho; two great-granddaughters, Samantha of Jerome and Charity of Twin Falls; two sisters, Velma Gordon and Betty Simpkins both of Carlin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ronnie; and two brothers, Ralph and Roy.
He was educated in Carlin and attended the University of Nevada, Reno, and the University in Logan, Utah.
He was owner of Scott's Grocery in Carlin for many years. He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad as a brakeman during World War II from 1942 - 1944. Vernon served on Carlin City Council from June 1979 to July 1985 and was a member of the board of directors of Wells Rural Electric for many years. He was a member of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Carlin Lions Club and the Carlin Riding Club. He was very community oriented through the years and will be missed by his many friends. He was loved by all.
Services will be at the LDS Church in Carlin, Nev., on Saturday the 14th at 2 p.m. Burial will be at a later date.
Vernon's wish was to have contributions given in his name to a scholarship fund in his name, Methodist Church or the Senior Citizen Center in Carlin.
Donald D. Eldridge
Donald D. Eldridge born 1932 in Ely, Nev., passed away unexpectedly at home on Feb. 9, 2004.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Don and Ida Eldridge, and brother, Johnny.
He is survived by wife and kids, Lois, DeeAnne, Sara, Darlene, Vickie, Sharon, Darlene, Gary and Danny; 22 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; brothers, George and wife, Linda, Tom and wife, Lori, Jerry and wife, Candy; sisters, Juanita, Donna Mae, Uvada and husband, Jim.
Services will be held in Eureka, Nev., on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at 12 p.m. in the Eureka Opera House.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested you send contributions to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundations, c/o Cody Eldridge, Jerry and Candy Eldridge, 5407 Junction Road, Bismark, ND 58501.
Words cannot express how much he will be missed.
Cremation will be under the direction of Burns Funeral Home. Private cremation will be at Sunset Crematory in Elko, Nev.