Al “Toots” Christeson was born on September 8, 1930, in Jefferson City, Mo., and died October 18, 2011, in Medford, Ore. He was an independent painting contractor. He was responsible for private and commercial properties such as Catholic cathedrals and Victorian homes in the Bay Area. Prior to his contractor business he was a Marine Corp drill instructor at Camp Pendleton, Calif. He served with Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller in the Korean War. He received several medals including the Purple Heart for his service to his country. He retired and moved to the North Coast.

Cynthia “Cindy” Dawn Bigham, 58, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 5, 2011, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 23, 1953, in Pasco, Wash., and was a 55-year resident of Del Norte County.

Before she retired she worked as a caregiver.

Carol Jean Clayton (Tuttle) passed away in Springfield, Ore., on October 14, 2011, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Wichita, Kan., on June 22, 1937, to Laburn and Mary Tuttle. Carol will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. She was a great cook and loved to have her family around her. Especially her granddaughter, Candace, who traveled with her often. Carol loved to go on camping and fishing trips with her family.

Ronald F. Enright, 66, of Brookings, Ore., passed away Oct. 16, 2011, quietly and happy, at his home.

Ron was born Feb. 8, 1945, in New York City, to Michael and Margaret (Curry) Enright.

His friends and family knew him as Ronnie. Ronnie grew up in Astoria, Queens, N.Y., until enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1963. Ron served until 1965 as a weapons specialist and instructor.

Leonard was born February 12, 1933, in Youngstown, Ohio, to George and Elizabeth Hall, and passed away October 17, 2011, in Crescent City. Leonard was a fun and gentle man who fought and won many physical battles through the years. Leonard was a Railroad Yardmaster, retiring in March of 1988. He was an artist, both painting with oil and teaching ceramics. Leonard loved baseball season and became a huge San Francisco Giants fan.

Elizabeth Griffin Schindhelm, a long-time Crescent City resident, passed away on October 16, 2011, She was born in Watsonville, Calif., coming with her parents to Crescent City at the age of 11⁄2 years. She attended Crescent Grammar School and Del North High School. Elizabeth played baseball and basketball both in grammar and high school and was an honor student graduating from high school with a commercial certificate. While in high school, she worked for Ward and McVay, a long-distance hauling contractor, and the Chamber of Commerce. Upon graduation, she went to work for Hobbs, Wall & Company as a secretary to both Ira Thompson and Howard Libby. Elizabeth then went to the company’s general store located between Second and Third Streets on J Street running the bookkeeping machine.

In 1936, she married Walter Max Schindhelm and they had two children, a son Karl and daughter Jeanette. During this time Elizabeth was very active in the PTA, De Molay, Job’s Daughters, Eastern Star and Sunday School.

Roger N. Taylor Jr. died in Porterville, Calif., on October 13, 2011, at 40 years of age. He was born in Porterville on September 16, 1971, to Sheila and Roger Taylor. Roger Jr. graduated from Monache High School in 1989, and Porterville College in 1991. Roger received many academic honors, including student of the year in Biological Science at Porterville College in 1991.

He graduated Humboldt State University in 1994 with Cum Laude Honors. He accepted a full scholarship Doctorate Program from the University of Alabama to study under Dr. George Shaw, a noted genetic scientist in the field of research, and cure of human diseases.

Roger was preceded in death by his mother Sheila Diane (Lynch) Taylor. He is survived by his parents Roger N. Sr. and Theta Taylor of Gasquet. Brothers Joshua (Cari) Taylor, Hiouchi, Edward (Michelle) Stephens  Porterville, Calif., and  Billy F. Stephens, U.S. Army, Fort Drum, N.Y. Nieces  and nephews include Cailly, Claire, Camille, and Caity Taylor, Abigail, Alexandra, Ethan, and Matthew  Stephens. Roger was loved by his many family, and friends. Services provided through Myers Chapel, Porterville, Calif.

— Submitted by Family

Cynthia “Cindy” Dawn Bigham, 58, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 5, 2011, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 23, 1953, in Pasco, Wash., and was a 55-year resident of Del Norte County.

Before she retired she worked as a caregiver.

She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Cindy will be remembered by her many friends and family as a loving and generous person with a big heart.