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Thursday, 17 January 2008 |
Gerold W. Hansen
1925-2008
A celebration of the life of Owens Valley resident Gerold W. Hansen will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 on the front lawn of Shady Rest Trailer Park in Bishop.
Gerold was born in Morgan, Minn. on April 16, 1925. He finished high school in 1943 and joined the Navy Cee Bees on March 22, 1943. He was awarded three stars for his service in the Asiatic Pacific theater, as well as one Good Conduct Medal, a World War II Victory Medal and two Phillipine Liberation stars. He was honorably discharged at San Pedro April 15, 1946.
Gerold married Lola M. Flaig on May 7, 1949 in Sanborn, Minn. They moved to Hawthorne, Calif. where Gerold went to barber school and owned his own barber shop. He then sold the barber shop and moved to Sacramento in 1963 and opened up a Taco Bell. Then in 1971, he moved to Bishop and bought the Shady Rest Trailer Park, living the rest of his days in the Owens Valley.
The family wishes to thank Bishop Care Center for the great help and love shown Gerold.
Gerold W. Hansen is survived by his wife, Lola M. Hanson; sons, Scott Hansen of Bishop, Robin Hansen of Bishop and Tim Hansen of Lone Pine; daughters, Sue Brune of Minden and Sandra Runte of Lake of the Pines; and grandchildren, Ashly and Jillian Brune, Jessi, Jordan and Jacob Hansen, and Scott, Troy and Lauren Runte.
Andrita Diane Rossi
1943-2008
The family and community mourn the loss of Andrita Diane Rossi, for whom a memorial service will be held at noon on today, Jan. 15 at Izaak Walton Park in Bishop. A celebration of life will follow at the Tri-County Fairgrounds.
Born April 9, 1943 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Andy died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008.
Andy graduated from Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science. Her love of ranching and the traditions of the Western way of life were an important part of her life. She was a longtime Owens Valley resident and was dedicated to the community that she loved so much. Andy was active in 4-H, the Junior Livestock Auction Committee and the Homecoming Rodeo Association.
She was employed by Caltrans District 9 the past six years, most recently as an executive secretary.
Best known as “Mama Rossi,” she was a loving mother and grandmother, and a faithful and true friend to all who will miss her cheerful smile and kind and generous spirit.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Chance and Holly and Justin and Tami; six grandchildren, Jazmin, Logan, Cierra, Tara, Maclain and Layton Rossi; companion, Don Daniels; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Patty Wescott; and ex-husband, Gary Rossi.
The family is requesting that, in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to Inyo County 4-H or the Bishop FFA Program in “Mama Rossi’s” memory.
J. Richard Wittwer, DDS
1924-2008
A celebration of the life of J. Richard Wittwer, DDS, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mammoth Lakes. All are welcome.
Born Dec. 5, 1924, in Seattle, Wash., Richard died peacefully, with courage and grace, on Jan. 4, 2008, in Bishop. Family members were at his side with support, encouragement, touch and love.
Richard, a longtime resident of the Eastern Sierra, grew up in Seattle and enjoyed exploring and adventuring with his family on Whidbey Island and the San Juan Islands. He experienced a wonderful, happy childhood.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in WW II, and served and fought in North Africa and Italy as a corporal in the 1st Army Air Force. He was decorated with the European/African/Middle Eastern Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal. He was Honorably Discharged on Oct. 31, 1945.
After serving our nation in WW II Richard began studies at USC, earning the Degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery, Specializing in Orthodontics, in 1953.
He practiced for a total of 54 years as a highly respected and much-loved orthodontist in Reseda, Newport Beach and Mammoth Lakes. Dr. Wittwer also served as a professor, teaching young orthodontic students at the USC School of Dentistry. His talent, dedication and hard work are reflected in the smiles of the thousands of patients he served.
He was an active member of Rotary International for more than 40 years; most recently he shared his endless humor and laughter with the Mammoth Lakes Rotary as Joke-Master Extraordinaire!
He lived for many years in Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, and loved the sea, the beach lifestyle and exploring the coast and offshore islands. He was a member of the Newport Harbor Yacht Club and Balboa Yacht Club.
Richard first came to the Eastern Sierra in the 1940s on ski trips with his USC buddies. He experienced the eras of Buster’s, Penny’s Tavern, The VI, the underground Whiskey Creek, Tom’s Place the Winter of ’69, the McGee Mountain rope tow and the Weasel rides to Mammoth Mountain. He continued to ski until he was 75.
Being a longtime skier, adventurer and homeowner in Mammoth Lakes, Richard and Hazel happily made Mammoth their permanent home in 1990. He truly loved and respected the endless beauty and natural environment of the Eastern Sierra, Mono Lake, the Inyo, Owens Valley, Death Valley and Yosemite. He enjoyed reading, sailing, birdwatching, bodysurfing, diving, fishing and even snow-shoveling! Lately he loved golfing, float-tube fly-fishing, and photography with his good buddies in Mammoth and Bishop.
“An infinite number of cherished, true friends has made Richard’s life and our continuing circle of love, family and friends whole and complete,” his loved ones said. “Together we shall continue to Walk in Beauty.”
Finally, Dr. J. Richard Wittwer was a loving, friendly, kind, gentle, generous, fun and truly honorable man.
In passing, he joins his daughter, Jennifer Wittwer-Turner; brother, John Wittwer; daughter-in-law, Linda Clark; and friend, Robert W. Clark, Sr.
Remaining are his former wife, Molly; grandchildren, Wendy and Richie Turner; daughter, Wendy Wittwer-Kennedy, and her husband, Chris; son, Rick Wittwer, his wife, Kris, and granddaughter, Katie; and brother, David, his wife, Betty, and niece, Vickie.
Also remaining are Richard’s beloved wife, Hazel Clark-Wittwer; daughter, Judi Clark-Vining, and her husband, Pancho; grandchildren, Tess, Alex and Oliver; son, Steven Clark, and grandson, Cory; son, Robert W. Clark Jr., his wife, Judy, and grandchildren, Melissa, Danika and Michael; and son, John E. Clark, RN.
Final arrangements are being graciously attended to by Brune Mortuary in Bishop, in association with Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery in Seattle.
Richard will be laid to rest beneath a Giant Sequoia, in Seattle.
The Clark-Wittwer Family wishes that in lieu of flowers, those choosing to make donations consider: The Mammoth Hospital Cancer Outreach Program; The Susan G. Komen Foundation; Chamber Music Unbound; Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra; or the organization of one’s choice.
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