The Humboldt Sun - December 24, 2007

MRS. BEVERLY F. GERHARD

Beverly Faye Gerhard, age 71, died Dec. 16, 2007, in Reno. She was born in Athens, Ga., to Harold Huff and Sara Huff. She married George Gerhard and the couple had three boys and one girl. After George’s passing in 1972, she moved to Calistoga, Calif., where she raised the “Fantastic Four.”

She retired from her teller position at Bank of the West in Calistoga in 2003, and moved to Winnemucca to be near her family.

Beverly was a recent resident of Beehive Homes. She loved living there, and enjoyed the many wonderful people who cared for her there.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Gerhard in 1972; relatives Nell Flynn, Jim Huff, Peggy Mack and Harold Huff also preceded her.

She is survived by her sons and daughter, Ray Gerhard of Clearlake, Calif., Tom (Katie) Gerhard and Lynel Gerhard, all of Victor, Mont., and Don (Shelly) Gerhard of Winnemucca; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

There will be a family gathering in the spring to remember Bev’s life. She was cremated in Carson City with Albertson Funeral Home handling the arrangements.

MRS. ELLA N. GILLESPIE

Ella N. Gillespie, 79, a lifelong resident of Winnemucca, passed away at her home July 8, 2008. Ella was born in Winnemucca June 16, 1929, to Art and Kate English. She had worked at Uptown Market until she retired in 1991. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Thomas Gillespie and sister Violet Ward of Yerington.

She is survived by her children; son Thomas Gillespie and Bob (Shawna) Gillespie of Winnemucca; daughters Ruth (Don) Cooke of Placerville, Calif.. Judy (Mike) Black of Winnemucca; Grandsons, Mike Stump of Placerville, Calif. Thomas Gillespie of Winnemucca and Scott Gillespie of Reno. Arthur English (Brother) and sister Kathryn (Roy) Harper. In memory of a very loving and caring person. There will be no services at her request. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Humboldt Volunteer Hospice, PO Box 843, Winnemucca, NV 89446.

MR. JULIO GONZALEZ

Julio Gonzalez, 91, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Harmony Manor in Winnemucca. Julio was born on April 12, 1916, in Rockeforte, Spain, to Mario and Asuncion Gonzalez. He married Christina Castillo on March 1, 1949, in Spain. Julio immigrated to the United States in 1952 to pursue better opportunities for his family, leaving his wife and son in Spain. Like many other Basque immigrants, Julio began work as a sheepherder.

Julio moved to Winnemucca in 1955 and shortly after his wife and son joined him. Julio worked hard at many jobs, including Getchell Mine and Hooft's Bakery, eventually retiring from his job with the Humboldt County School District in 1981.

A soft-spoken man with incredible blue eyes, Julio loved to fish and hunt, play Mus with his Basque friends and spend time with his family in Paradise Valley. One of the greatest joys in his life were his granddaughters, Lexi and Madi.

Julio is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Pedro and Sabino Gonzalez, all of Spain. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Christina, his children, Alfonso of Winnemucca, Anna Ferrari (Doug) of Reno and his grandchildren, Lexi and Madi Gonzales of Winnemucca, as well as numerous nieces and nephews in Spain.

Services will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2008, at 11 a.m. at St Paul's Catholic Church.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Harmony Manor for giving such loving care to Julio. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Harmony Manor in Julio's memory.

MR. RAMON GONZALEZ

Ramon Gonzalez, born Nov. 18, 1917, in Zapotlan Del Ray, Jalisco, Mexico, passed away Dec. 9, 2007, in Winnemucca.

Ramon grew up in Ocotlan, Jalisco, leaving there in 1957 to come to Winnemucca to join his brother Concepcion Gonzalez who had immigrated in 1926. Ramon remained in Winnemucca the rest of his life, working in yard maintenance, and was very proud that he obtained U.S. citizenship.

Born the ninth of 10 children of Hilario Gonzalez and Maria Refugio Castellanos Gonzalez, Ramon was preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers and a sister.

Six of his siblings died in the great influenza pandemic of 1918. Debilitated by diabetes, Ramon had been a resident of Harmony Manor for the past two years, where he had received excellent care. Ramon is survived by nephews Alfred and Helen Gonzalez and Glen and Tonya Gonzalez.

MR. JOHN GRIEVE

John C. Grieve, a longtime Winnemucca resident, passed away at home on July 4, 2007, of a heart attack.

John was born in Lander, Wyo., on Jan. 23, 1956. John’s childhood was spent on the JJ Ranch, on the Sweetwater River, near Lander, Wyo. John graduated from Lander Valley High School and lived with his wife and children in Lander before moving to Winnemucca. While in Lander, John was a crew chief at US Steele and was active in the Lander Valley Volunteer Fire Department. In Winnemucca, John owned Overland Welding and Repair on Rose Creek Road and was a foreman for KOCH industries. He was active in many groups, including his local union, and participated in many cancer fundraising activities.

John is survived by his wife, Alayne Washburn Grieve, his parents, John and Elizabeth Grieve of Lander, Wyo., his daughters, Tanya Grieve Johnson who lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with her sons, Chandler and Bradley, and Chyenne Grieve, who lives in Shanghai, China, with her children, Brooklyn, Atlas and Thayer, John’s brother Preston Grieve of Winnemucca and his sister, Debra Grieve Allen of Aurora, Colo. John was preceded in death by his beloved son, John William Grieve, on Dec. 27, 1996.

John’s memorial service will be held on July 11, 2007, at 10 a.m. at Albertson Funeral Home in Winnemucca.

In lieu of flowers, friends may make a donation to the Make a Wish Foundation of Nevada, 1755 Plumb Lane, Reno, NV 89502.

John’s remains will be scattered at a later date according to his wishes. A memorial service will also be held at a later date in Lander, Wyo., with a memoriam grave stone placed in the family plot in Lander. John is so loved and will be so missed by his family and friends.