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Rhoda Fisher
A life celebration for Rhoda Fisher, 85, a Carson City resident for the past 42 years, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at 1555 Twin Oaks Road, Reno. For directions call 851-1555 or 324-1155.
Mrs. Fisher died Nov. 1, 2004. She was born Oct. 8, 1919, in Sanish, N.D., to Henry and Regina Hanson.
In 1942, she received a bachelor of science degree from Billings Polytechnic Institute, Rocky Mountain College, Montana. She attended UNR for advanced teaching credentials.
She lived in Idaho and Washington where she taught English and health in the public school system.
After moving to Carson City, she taught girls physical education, health and nutrition at the Stewart Indian School for 20 years. She was instrumental in the construction and equipping of the Stewart Gymnasium and the girls' interschool sports program.
Mrs. Fisher was an artisan and a talented and gifted quilter. She won many awards including first place at Quilt International in San Diego, National Grange Quilt Contest and the Good Housekeeping Quilts of America contest. One of her quilts was included in the Smithsonian Institute Exhibit and toured internationally. She crafted quilts for newborns at Carson-Tahoe Hospital in need of special care. She taught many quilting classes. She had a green thumb and was famous for her roses and raspberries. She was a gifted cook and had a tremendous love of animals.
She received several awards including the U.S. Senate Certificate of Commendation in recognition and appreciation for improving the quality of life for older adults throughout Nevada, a Senatorial Recognition and the Congressional Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding contributions to our community as a Sanford Senior Star.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Orin.
Among her survivors are her husband of 57 years, Charles; son and daughter-in-law, John and Alice Fisher; daughter and son-in-law, Syd and Don McKenzie; granddaughters Christa Fisher, Anne, Emily and Amanda McKenzie; and step grandchildren Amy and Ryan McKenzie.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nevada Humane Society.
Muray R. Gebhart
Muray R. Gebhart, 73, a Gardnerville resident for the past 17 years, died Nov. 7, 2004, at Carson Valley Medical Center. She was born Sept. 12, 1931, in Watsonville, Calif., to Raymond and Rose O'Neill Williams.
She married Charles Gebhart Sept. 30, 1950, in Watsonville.
Before moving to Gardnerville, she lived in Scotts Valley, Calif., moving from Watsonville, Calif.
Mrs. Gebhart was a real estate investor/manager in partnership with her husband. She enjoyed gardening, antiquing, reading and collecting books.
Among her survivors are her husband of Gardnerville; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Rhonda Gebhart of Davis, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Claire and Bob Armintrout of Watsonville, Calif.; brother, Richard Williams of Portland, Ore.; sister, Carol Switzer of Watsonville; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
At her request, no service will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
Capitol City Cremation & Burial Society is in charge of arrangements.
Eileen Naoma Elbert
A memorial Mass for Eileen Naoma Elbert, 86, a Dayton resident for the past five years and Carson City resident for 15 years, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Dayton.
Mrs. Elbert died Nov. 8, 2004, in Carson City. She was born May 27, 1918, in Tiff City, Mo., to Albert and Myrtle Beckworth Williams.
She married Christopher Elbert on May 23, 1939, in Missouri. He preceded her in death in August 1999.
Mrs. Elbert loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. She also enjoyed sewing and baking.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Coffer, and son, James.
Among her survivors are sons and daughters-in-law Billy Jack and Grace of Klamath Falls, Ore., and Jerald and Lori of Oasis; daughter-in-law and husband, Jackie and Juan Sandoval of Carson City; son-in-law, Rex Coffer of California; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Cremation will be at Walton's Sierra Crematory. Walton's Chapel of the Valley, is in charge of arrangements.
John Joseph Brozeau Jr.
A Catholic service for John Joseph Brozeau, Jr., a Carson City resident for the past seven years, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Oak Hill Chapel of Roses in San Jose, Calif.
Mr. Brozeau died Nov. 3, 2004. He was born to John Joseph and Dolphine Borden Brozeau.
Mr. Brozeau was supervisor of the Heating and Cooling Systems Plant of the Veterans Hospital in Wood, Wis., until his retirement. He moved to San Jose, Calif., and became an amateur orchardist.
He was a member of the Michigan Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and participated in the invasion of Italy.
He was preceded in death by sisters Evangeline Rogers, Loretta Hughes and Dolphine Brozeau.
Among his survivors are his niece, Winifred M. Farrell of Glendora, Calif., niece and husband Joan E. and Belmont M. Reid of Carson City; two grandnephews; great-grand nieces and nephews; and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or to a veterans group of your choice.
FitzHenry's Funeral Home and Oak Hill Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.
Lillie B. White
A celebration of life for Lillie B. White, 80, a Carson City resident for the past three years, will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the family residence, 901 Peridot Court, Indian Hills.
Mrs. White died Nov. 9, 2004, at Carson-Tahoe Hospital.
She was born Aug. 24, 1924, in Alabama, to Wiley and Lillie Mae Goodwin Strange.
Before moving to Carson City, she lived at Lake Tahoe for 23 years.
Mrs. White enjoyed gambling.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold.
Among her survivors are her son Donnie of South Lake Tahoe; sons David and wife Margaret and Grady T., all of Carson City; sister, Ruby Glass of Alabama; grandchildren Jeremy White of Casper, Wyo., Kevin White and Michelle Perry, both of South Lake Tahoe, Matthew Perry of Louisiana and David Page of South Lake Tahoe; and three great-grandchildren.
Capitol City Cremation & Burial Society is in charge of arrangements.
George Reyna
A service for George Reyna, 79, a Carson City resident for the past 13 years, will be at noon Saturday at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church.
Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Walton's Chapel of the Valley.
Mr. Reyna died Nov. 10, 2004, at his home. He was born April 10, 1925, in San Antonio, Texas, to Fredrico and Angela Reyna.
He married Rita March 10, 1951, in Reno.
Before moving to Carson City, he lived in Riverside, Calif., for 11 years and Long Beach, Calif., for 22 years.
Mr. Reyna was an aircraft final inspector at Boeing Aircraft for 42 years. He was a member of St. Teresa of Avila.
He served in the U.S. Army Company E 115th Infantry in World War II and fought at Normandy.
Among his survivors are his wife; daughter, Christine Dageford of Palm Desert, Calif.; son, Charles Reyna of Hawaii; sister, Bertha Schement and brothers Fred and Louis, both of San Antonio; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Cremation will be at Walton's Sierra Crematory.
Walton's Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements.
Michael Richard Streeter
Michael Richard Streeter, 55, a former Gardnerville resident, died Oct. 27, 2004, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from complications of heart failure. He was born Dec. 26, 1948, in Sparks, to Richard and Winnie Streeter.
He attended elementary and high school in Sparks.
Mr. Streeter worked for various construction companies throughout Northern Nevada, Hawaii and Southern California.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Among his survivors are his father of Sparks; mother Winnie Abel and sister, Katie Ritter, both of Reno; wife Sandra of Valencia, Calif.; sons George of Smith Valley and Tyler of Hermosa Beach, Calif.; daughter, Kelly Streeter of Valencia and stepson, Robert Avitia of Henderson and four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at a later date.
John Scott Ellis
John Scott Ellis, a Carson City resident for the past eight years, died Nov. 8, 2004, at his home. He was 40.
He was born Aug. 6, 1964, to James L. and Alis Ellis in Harvey, Ill.
Mr. Ellis grew up in Park Forest, Ill., where he attended Rich East High School. He worked in the casino industry.
Mr. Ellis was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served from 1982 to 1989 in Germany and Colorado.
He was a Protestant.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1996.
Among his survivors are his mother of Park Forest; friend Maureen Davis of Carson City; sister Barbara Rigney of Los Banos, Calif.; son Michael, sister Karen Brandin, and brother James E., all of Park Forest; and nieces and nephews Keith, Christopher, Marcus, Lauren, Jessica, Lyndsie and Jenna.
Services will be private.
FitzHenry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
