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     Robert Edward Gibson was born on October 10, 1919.³ He married Irma Clair Orcutt, daughter of Arthur Orange Orcutt and Mary Louise Giesler, on April 19, 1941 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.^1,2,4 Robert Edward Gibson died on February 8, 2005 at California at age 85.³

     His Social Security Number was 559-58-7996.² Frank Ronald Bertacco married Pamela Lynn Unknown.³ Frank Ronald Bertacco was born on December 11, 1943 at Weed, Siskiyou Co., California.^1,2 He and Pamela Lynn Unknown were divorced on December 10, 1980 at Los Angeles Co., California.³ Frank Ronald Bertacco died on April 8, 2000 at age 56.²

     Donald Norman Prosser was born on June 21, 1919 at Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California.^3,2 He married Janet Marie Orcutt, daughter of Arthur Orange Orcutt and Mary Louise Giesler, on November 20, 1977 at Lassen Co., California.¹ Donald Norman Prosser died on October 26, 2009 at Lake Co., California, at age 90.^3,2 He Donald Norman Prosser, June 21, 1919-October 26, 2009. Donald Norman Prosser passed away peacefully at home at the age of 90. He was born in Pasadena, California, and spent his summers working at his grandfather's resort lodges in the Sierras. In 1940, he enrolled in the Civil Pilot Training Program, where he met his first wife of 32 years, Helen Richards. During World War II, they both served the war effort as flight instructors and in the Ferry Command. Don worked for the Honolulu Oil Corporation in Taft for 17 years, and then earned his teaching degree at Fresno State. In 1968, he began teaching aviation to Lower Lake High School students, and owned and operated Prosser Flying Service on Pearce Field for 10 years. He continued teaching ground school and high school courses until he retired in 1981. Over the years, he enriched thousands of lives through his brilliant teaching of flying and many other subjects. After Don's first wife, Helen, was killed in a flying accident in 1976, he was married in 1977 to the second love of his life. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Janet, by her three children, Dianna, Mary, Joe, and five grandchildren, and by his two sons, Gary and Dean, grandson Mark, and two great-granddaughters. Don's many skills and his generosity were legendary. He enjoyed singing in church choirs and community choruses for 55 years. He celebrated the beauties of nature through photography, travel, and sharing stories with family and friends. True to his nature, he maintained his fine sense of humor through his final hours. He always said he had his head in the clouds, and he has again taken flight, this time over the rainbow. His Celebration of Life Ceremony will take place on November 21 at 1 p.m. at the Lower Lake Community Methodist Church and Social Hall. His wishes are that any remembrances be donated to the Prosser Family Memorial Fund (for scholarships) at Lower Lake High School, P.O. Box 799, Lower Lake. on November 4, 2009.²

     Marie Louise Stowell was buried at Colusa Community Cemetery, 1974 Wilson Avenue, Colusa, Colusa Co., California.⁴ She was born on May 27, 1916 at Preston, Franklin Co., Idaho.² She died on July 30, 1936 at Colusa Co., California, at age 20.^3,4

     Frank Lee Stowell Jr. STOWELL — Frank Stowell, 94, of Oroville, died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Oroville. Arrangements are under the direction of Oroville Funeral Home, 533-0323. His Legacy…Frank passed away on October 27, 2013, at age 94, and has gone to be with his beloved wife Gerda, in eternal peace. Frank was born to Edna Geisler Stowell and Frank Stowell Sr. in Ontario, Oregon. On Nov. 22, 1938, Frank married his childhood sweetheart, Gerda Jones. Frank and Gerda are longtime residents of Oroville and leave behind many friends in the area. Frank was an Insurance agent in Oroville for many years, and also worked for the Post Office. He was a Navy Veteran of WW II. He was awarded the Purple Heart for aiding the ship's Doctor in helping his fellow comrades when his ship was hit by an enemy plane. Frank was very proud of his Navy service and was a true Patriot for America. In June of 1963, he became a member of the Masonic Lodge, and in June of 2013, was awarded his 50 year pin as a Mason. Frank and Gerda spent their retirement years traveling up and down the West Coast, and have many videos memories for his family to share. Frank was a loving father, admired and loved by all in his family. He will be missed by us all, but will be forever in our hearts. Godspeed Dad, we know you are with Mom now. His Family…Frank is predeceased by his beloved lifetime partner & wife, Gerda, who passed on July 28, 2011, and his son Earl Stowell, who passed in 2005. He is survived by his children, Jack (Nancy) Stowell, Janice Stowell Fridrich, and Sue (Ed) Peace. Frank is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren and 6 month old great-great grandson, Landyn Eli Codorniz, and his great-great granddaughter, Lexiegh Marie Alexander, due to be born on Feb. 2, 2014.² He was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Oroville, Butte Co., California.⁴ He was born on March 1, 1919 at Ontario, Malheur Co., Oregon.^4,2,5 He married Gerda E. Jones on November 22, 1938.^2,6 Frank Lee Stowell Jr. died on October 27, 2013 at Oroville, Butte Co., California, at age 94.^2,5

     Gerda E. Jones was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Oroville, Butte Co., California.³ She was born on October 13, 1920 at Colusa, Colusa Co., California.^3,4,2 As of November 22, 1938,her married name was Stowell.¹ She married Frank Lee Stowell Jr., son of Franklin Lee "Frank" Stowell Sr. and Edna Jewell Giesler, on November 22, 1938.^1,2 Gerda E. Jones died on July 28, 2011 at California at age 90.^1,3,4,2 She Gerda E. Stowell passed away July 28, 2011, at age 90, and has gone to her peaceful rest. Gerda was born in Colusa, CA on Oct. 13, 1920, to Flora and Bill Jones. On November 22, 1938, she married her childhood sweetheart, Frank Stowell in Colusa. They knew each other for 80 years. Gerda and Frank are long-time residents of Oroville, and leaves behind many friends in the area. Gerda is survived by her husband of 73 years, Frank Stowell. Also survived by her children, Jan (Don) Fridrich, Jack (Nancy) Stowell and Sue (Ed) Pease, all of Oroville. Her son, Earl Stowell preceded her in death on July 12, 2005. Gerda is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held at a later date. Gerda was deeply loved by everyone in her family, her energy and strength was legendary. She will be missed by us all, but will be forever in our hearts."We thank our God every time we remember you" "Philippians 1:3" on August 3, 2011.²

     His Social Security Number was 561-88-6184.⁴ Earl James Stowell was born on October 4, 1954 at Quincy, Plumas Co., California.^3,4 He died on July 12, 2005 at Woodland, Yolo Co., California, at age 50.^2,4

     George C. Elser was buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, 720 East Florence Avenue, Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., California.³ His Social Security Number was 549-20-4730.⁴ He was born on March 17, 1902 at Illinois.^2,4 He married Cecile Claire Giesler, daughter of John Cooper Giesler and Ella Maria McKern, on January 4, 1923 at Los Angeles Co., California.¹ George C. Elser died on April 6, 1966 at Ventura Co., California, at age 64.²