Barbara Joyce Henderson, born December 28, 1934, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013, from complications of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Joyce, born in Gatesville, Texas, moved to Whittier, Calif., with her mother as a young child. She married Robert “Bob” Henderson on June 29, 1952. Following the births of their three children, Vonda, Mark and Coleen, the Hendersons moved to Fallbrook, Calif., where they owned an avocado grove as well as an irrigation engineering business.

Joyce and Bob moved to Florida in 1983, where Joyce began her writing career. 1860 Texas life and the turmoil between cowboys and the Cherokee Indians was her favorite genre, within which she has five published novels. As an author, Joyce was passionate about assisting other writers. Joyce often provided editing services to budding writers and she and a co-founder, established the Southwestern Florida Chapter of Romance Writers of America. Joyce also donated the proceess of several of her novels to fight illiteracy.

Joyce and Bob moved to Crescent City, to be closer to their daughter Coleen and their three grandchildren. Joyce leaves her husband Bob, daughter and son-in-law Vonda and Don Remington of Clovis, Calif., son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Sandi Henderson of Escondido, Calif., daughter and son-in-law Coleen and Rob Parker of Crescent City, and three grandchildren, Jamie Parker of Boise, Idaho, and Robyn and Dru Parker of Crescent City.

Patsy Lorraine Baker Hammonds, 75, of Crescent City, died Jan. 3, 2013, at Sutter Coast Hospital. 

She was born Aug. 18, 1937, in Los Angeles, to Valley and Ruby Baker. She graduated from Stockton High School. She attended nursing school at O’Conner Hospital in San Jose. Patsy was a surgical nurse for 32 years in the Central Valley. She married Kenneth Ruben Hammonds in Modesto, Calif., on Nov. 15, 1959. Her husband of 47 years, and brothers-in-law Lloyd McKibben and James Newman, preceded her in death.

Survivors include Audrey and Jack Carlozzi and John Baker of Oregon, Vera McKibben of Modesto, Linda and Ron Brown of San Jose and Jackie Newman of Texas; sons and daughters-in-law Kenneth and Judi Hammonds and Keith and Virginia Hammonds of Alaska.  Daughters and sons-in-law Kelly and Steven Worley of Crescent City and Karla and Tim DuBois of Oregon.

Grandchildren include Lakota and Walter Wilson and Kaylene DuBois of Oregon; Kenneth Arthur, John and Dusty, Keith Jr., Jeffrey, Ashley, Amber, and Dustin, all of Alaska; and Annette and David, Andrew and Amanda, Joshua, Isaiah, Leticia, Eric and Fritha, all of California.

Patricia Mae Wigley, Pattie Mae, passed away on January 2, 2013, at the age of 71, in Huntington, Ore., after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer. It started snowing just before she took her last breath. Miss Pattie loved to just sit and watch it snow, what a beautiful way to leave this world. 

She was born June 11, 1941, to Robert Young and Dorothy Dexter Young (Bussard) in Monterey Park, Calif. In 1957, she married Johnnie Darrell Martin, son of John and Genevieve Martin of Gasquet. Johnnie was in the U.S. Navy at the time of their marriage. Upon his discharge, Pattie and Johnnie settled in the Gasquet area, where Johnnie worked in the family logging business. They had three children, Genny (Genevieve), Hank (John Henry) and Theresa, who spent most of their younger years in Crescent City. 

After Johnnie’s tragic death in 1966, Pattie worked the bulb fields by day and stacked veneer lumber by night to support her children those first tough years. Then she found work as a cocktail waitress, and later a bartender, where she was known as Miss Pattie. Through her long career, she was there to listen to other’s woes, their fishing stories and hear about their family events. She was fondly loved by her customers, as witnessed by her children, when they would meet them around town. 

In 1972, Pattie moved her family to Dubois, Wyo., to marry Raymond Doyle. She continued her career while living there. She divorced and returned to Crescent City in 1977 and resumed her career in the local community. 

In 1988, Pattie married Bob Wigley of Crescent City. They would have celebrated their 25th anniversary this year. Bob and Pattie raised their granddaughter, Sylvia Wigley, when Bob’s daughter passed away. Miss Pattie was forced to retire in 2001. She was injured while helping a customer into a cab and had numerous surgeries on her right shoulder. 

In 2004, Pattie and her husband, Bob, moved to Huntington, Ore., to enjoy their retirement years fishing the Snake River, camping and hunting the local hills, and boating on the Snake River. In June of 2012, Pattie and her three children embarked on a road trip to Wyoming. It was her request that she spend some time with her children before she was too ill to enjoy it, a bucket list trip. They visited their old log home in Dubois, Wyo., which is now part of a local museum. Time was taken to visit many dear friends and relive some great memories from their days living in this special place. The family moved on to Yellowstone National Park so Pattie could see Old Faithful blow one more time. It was a trip to remember...and many photos to remind her family of their last road trip with her.

Harold Raymond (PeeWee) Justice

Oct. 16, 1920 – Dec. 31, 2012

Harold Raymond (PeeWee) Justice, born October 16, 1920, to Colbert and Florence (Coleman) Justice, died December 31, 2012, in Crescent City, ending a long, productive life.

Harold was born, and grew up in Riffe, Wash., where his love of fishing and hunting began along the Cowlitz River; pursuits that he followed most of his life.

In 1942 Harold met the prettiest girl he’d ever seen and soon married Peggy Louise Hughes. Harold and Peggy celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Sept. 7, 2012. That union not only created much joy but also four children: Nadine Rae Justice (died in infancy), Raymond LeRoy (deceased 2000), Beverly; and Norman.

In 1944 Harold joined the U.S. Navy where he obtained the rating of Carpenter’s Mate 2nd Class serving aboard the U.S.S. Hanson. In 1949 Harold and Peggy moved with their children to Fortuna, Calif., where he worked first as a truck driver and in the logging industry. In 1954 he began work in the petroleum product business, an endeavor that he would pursue the rest of his working life.

In 1965 Harold and Peggy bought a Union Oil Distributorship and moved from Hydesville, Calif., to Crescent City. Working hand in hand with Peggy, he proved that long, hard hours could bring a struggling business to success. It was not uncommon for him to take time in the evening or weekend to answer a customer’s call for help, to either repair a furnace, or fill an empty heating oil tank in the home of one of his elderly customers, or a home with a cold newborn. He did these things countless times. These things he did quietly and without fanfare. Many times a gift from Harold was anonymous. In 1977, his son Raymond became a partner in the business, with Harold retiring in 1985.

Harold and Peggy loved traveling and crossed the United States in their motor home going from California to New York and most of the states in between. They also enjoyed trips to Mexico, Canada and Hawaii. They loved traveling with members of the Tsunami Sam RV Club.

In addition to his love of hunting, fishing, traveling and woodworking, Harold loved to garden. Harold especially loved family gatherings and holiday dinners with his family gathered around. He loved his home and his family, without reservation. His family and friends knew him as a loving, tenderhearted and generous man whom they could trust and rely on. He truly loved his fellow man and believed in dealing with each honestly. He lived for those he loved.

Howard Leon Kelley, 84, died Jan. 5, 2013, in Eureka. He was born May 27, 1928, in Van Nuys, and was a 35-year resident of Klamath.

Private services will be held. Arrangements by Wier’s Mortuary Chapel of Crescent City.

Josephine “Lucille” Lee passed away Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at the age of 97 at home in Crescent City, surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness. 

Lucille was one of eight children born to parents George and Rosa Belle Rose on Dec. 3, 1915, in Judson, N.M.

Lucille lived in Lompoc, Calif., starting in the early 1960s, then moved to Crescent City to live closer to family in 2009.

Lucille was predeceased by her loving husband James Lee and son Daulton Ray Abernathy. Lucille had three sons, Ray, Bruce and Dick Abernathy. She also had 13 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 33 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial Services are pending.

— Submitted by Family

Belle Mae Alspaugh, born October 23, 1920, in Dallas, Ore., passed away at the age of 92, on Dec. 26, 2012, in Crescent City. She was an amazing woman who was loved very much by many. Belle spent her last years at Addie Meedom House with a wonderful staff who loved and cared for her. Dr. Pearson will be remembered for the medical attention given to Belle, which was above and beyond the call of duty. He is the most amazing doctor ever. The family thanks all who were in Belle’s life ... God bless.

She is survived by her loving sister Charlene Boat and many other brothers and sisters. Grandchildren Debra and Russell Lopez, great-grandchildren Marybell Ault, Frank Ault, Lena Ault, Josh Lopez, Antonio Aguliar, Kenneth Carl Hutsell (KC Lopez) Barbara Hutsell, Thomos Cole Heart Lopez; great-grandchildren Siobhan Lopez, Paula Lopez, Payton Lopez, Dixie Ault and many more.

Belle, beloved wife, was preceded in death by her husband, war hero Kenneth Carl Hutsell. Her daughter Margaret Aguliar, parents Margaret and Frank Zozel.

Private family services will be held.

 Please sign the family’s online guestbook at wiers
mortuary.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mortuary Chapel.

— Submitted by Wier’s Mortuary Chapel

Homer S. Pierce

Dec. 16, 1927 – Dec. 28, 2012

Homer S. Pierce, 85, died Dec. 28, 2012, at McPherson Memorial Hospital in McPherson, Kan. He was born Dec. 16, 1927, to Homer and Dorothy (McCullough) Pierce. He had many interests. He farmed for the majority of his life, but was also well known as a skilled carpenter. However, he was mostly known for his dedication to his family and was especially proud of his children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren.

On Nov. 26, 1944, he married Norma J. Boyd in Cimarron, Kan. She survives.

Other survivors include: children, Nancy Courtney and husband John of Springfield, Mo., Larry Pierce and wife Shawanna of Hutchinson, Rodney Pierce of Albuquerque, N.M., Tim Pierce and wife Connie of Crescent City; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Homer was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, Alva Hubbard; brother, Don Pierce; and grandson, John C. Courtney.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Elliott Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

— Submitted by Elliott Mortuary

Harold Raymond Justice, 92, died Dec. 31, 2012, in Crescent City. He was
born Oct. 16, 1920,  in Riffe, Wash.

Memorial services will be held at Wier’s Mortuary Chapel on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at 11 a.m. Sign the family’s online guestbook at wiersmortuary.com. Arrangements by Wier’s Mortuary Chapel.

Bill Lee Bartley, 80 of Medford, Ore., died Dec. 29, 2012. He was a former resident of Crescent City.

Arrangements by Memory Gardens Mortuary, Medford.