Anderson, Erwin S. — b. Oct. 11, 2007, Sidney, Neb.; d. Sept. 17, 2007, Hayfork, Calif. Survivors: wife, Henrietta; daughter, Lois Silva.

Atil, Patricia — b. May 31, 1936, Nueva Viscaya, Philippines; d. March 5, 2007, Pasadena, Calif. Survivors: husband, Jose Jr.; sons, Jose III, Joepet; daughter, Jocelyn; five grandchildren.

Beach, Betty — b. Sept. 12, 1929, Lehr, N.D.; d. Feb. 6, 2007, Modesto, Calif.

Bernard, Melba S. — b. Aug. 15, 1902, Oakland, Calif.; d. Jan. 10, 2007, Oakland, Calif. Survivors: sons, William Jr., Eugene, Donald; daughter, Verna Pooler; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Vernon who built three East Bay Adventist churches, including Berkeley, where Melba was a faithful member for 70 years.

Brion, Gershon D. — b. June 18, 1921; d. Jan. 26, 2007, Los Angeles, Calif. Survivor: wife, Esther.

Britton, Dr. Augusto — b. Oct. 5, 1928, Providencia, Colombia; d. March 25, 2007, Granada Hills, Calif. Survivors: wife, Angela; son, Alex; daughters, Mavis Cordero, Annette Hearn; two grandsons; three step-granddaughters. Dr. Britton pastored the San Fernando Spanish Church, taught at Cal State University Northridge for 33 years, and practiced Clinical Neuropsychology in Southern California.

Bryan, Norman Edward — b. April 11, 1959, Lima, Peru; d. Jan. 29, 2007, Huntington Beach, Calif. Survivors: sons, Jared, Matthew.

Bylard, Nancy C. — b. Dec. 3, 1938, Glendale, Calif.; d. Feb. 18, 2007, Orangevale, Calif. Survivors: sons, Larry, John, Michael; daughter, Michelle; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Chrispens, John Branson — b. April 4, 1911, Hitchcock, Okla.; d. Jan. 26, 2007, Redlands, Calif. Survivors: sons, Jere, John.

Cortner, Bill B. — b. Oct. 28, 1919, Hagerman, Idaho; d. Feb. 22, 2007, Carmichael, Calif. Survivor: daughter, Claire. Served in the US Navy, WW II, Chief Hospital Corp. 1942-1945 aboard the USS Mississippi.

Dame, Magnus — b. May 10, 1912; d. Dec. 11, 06, Lancaster, Calif. Survivors: son, Glen; daughters, Laura Rhodes, Sarah Sheckells, Phyllis Spruell; 18 grandchildren.

Dorward, Wilma E. — b. Feb. 28, 1910, Fashon, Canton, China; d. Jan. 29, 2007, San Diego, Calif. Survivors: son, Kevin; daughter, Cherie.

Doty, Marion Lucielle — b. May 30, 1910, Essex Junction, Vt.; d. Feb. 23, 2007, Thousand Oaks, Calif. Survivors: daughters, Milly Johnson, Marion Snow, Mary Lou Santos; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Served and volunteered with the Voice of Prophecy for more than 39 years.

Erwin W. Lewis Jr. — b. June 29, 1922, Burbank, Calif.; d. July 4, 2006, Lakeport, Calif. Survivors: wife, Katherine; daughter, Marna Sildve; two grandchildren. Attended PUC and Loma Linda University; served as a medical technician during WWII; and a clinical laboratory technician at Lakeside Hospital for 50 years.

Esquerra, Josette M. — b. Sept. 18, 1964, Bakersfield, Calif.; d. Feb. 11, 2007, Redding, Calif. Survivors: son, Arnel Esquerra; daughter, Jamie Kendrick; one grandchild.

Farnsworth, Mary Adeline — b. Feb. 19, 1910; d. Dec. 15, 2006, Los Angeles, Calif. Survivor: niece, Judy.

Hanna, Mary F. — b. June 15, 1920, Baghdad, Iraq; d. March 13, 2007, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: sons, Khalid, Shawki, Nash, Ganim; daughters, Layla Thomas, Bitool Skaf; several grandchildren.

Hodges, Ruth — b. Nov. 25, 1910, Grand Rapids, Mich.; d. Feb. 7, 2007, Sonora, Calif. Survivors: son, Del; daughter, Kathryn Coleman; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Holland, Brian E. — b. March 31, 1967, Reno, Nev.; d. Dec. 26, 2006, Napa, Calif. Survivors: wife, Mona; daughter, Gabriella.

Horst, Eileen — b. Sept. 12, 1920, Turlock, Calif.; d. March 3, 2007, Roseville, Calif. Survivors: son, Carroll; daughter, Diana Lynn Robinson; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Hoskin, Viola — b. April 22, 1914, Underhill, Wis.; d. Feb. 8, 2007, Riverside, Calif. Survivors: daughters, Myrna Arnold, Carol Haskell; one grandson.

Huntoon, Doris "Dot" (Higgins) — b. April 4, 1932, Trenton, Maine; d. March 10, 2007, Sonora, Calif. Survivors: sons, Marshall, Dana, Andy, Leland Davis; daughters, Robin, Cindy, Laura Camire, Lynn Walters, Donna Pacheco, Wanda Chambers; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

Karr, Robert Russell, Sr. — b. Nov. 5, 1924, Kenwood, Calif.; d. Aug. 14, 2006, Santa Rosa, Calif. Survivors: wife, Jessie, sons, Bill, Bob; daughters, Dianne, Rosemary, Betty; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Loving husband and father; friend to many.

Lehnhoff, Siegfried — b. Aug. 16, 1916, Friedensau, Germany; d. March 6, 2007, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: wife, Mary; sons, Roland, Douglas. Served as a pastor for the Adventist Church.

Marson, Joyce — b. Oct. 17, 1911; d. Aug. 13, 2006, Los Angeles, Calif.

Miller, Agnes "Phoebe" Evelyn — b. Dec. 1, 1931, Inglewood, Calif.; d. March 4, 2007, Modesto, Calif. Survivors: sons, Kregg, Ken, Doug; six grandchildren.

Netherton, Lewis Abner — b. July 31, 1913, Zepher, Texas; d. Jan. 24, 2007, Yuba City, Calif. Survivors: son, Royce; daughter, Ethelda Jane Chambers. Member of the church for 76 years.

Nightingale, Stella — b. Dec. 10, 1920, Wis.; d. Dec. 24, 2006, Paradise, Calif. Survivors: daughters, Judy Reynolds, Sherry Capman, Cynthia Jackson, Patricia Reynolds; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren.

Odell, Robert E. — May 25, 1924, Hayward, Calif.; Feb. 22, 2007, St. Helena, Calif. Survivors: wife, Daphne; son, John; daughters Kathy Bhuler, Marilyn Cook, Helen Nichols, Dorothy, Elizabeth Peterson; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Served as pastor in Central and Southeastern California and Newcastle, Wyoming; and as manager and tour guide at Elmshaven.

Reid, Lillian Grace — b. April 19, 1919, Pittsburgh, Pa.; d. March 2, 2007, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: sons, Gordon, Wayne; daughter, Janice Betke; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Schierman, Florence — b. Aug. 1, 1907, Hemingford, Neb.; d. March 18, 2007, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: daughters, Helen Myers, Clara Camp; three grandchildren.

Shreve, Oliver Raymond — b. June 22, 1921, Nanking, China; d. Feb. 22, 2007, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: son, Oliver Raymond III; daughter, Terry Burkholder; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Taught at San Gabriel Academy, La Sierra College (dean), and Alder Junior High School.

Thomas, Alma — b. April, 25, 1921, Turtle Lake, N.D.; d. Feb. 1, 2007, Columbia, Calif.; Survivors: husband, Lewis "Chip;" daughters, Sherry Pert-Burns, Harlene Nichols-Wilson; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Van Drew, Ursula Arlene (Sander) — b. Jan. 16, 1930, Santa Maria, Calif.; d. Jan. 16, 2007, Santa Maria, Calif. Survivors: son, John Mehlshau; one grandchild. Ursula lived in Patterson, Calif., 29 years and was a painter of horses and landscapes. She volunteered with VOP and 3ABN.

Waters, Lana Lutz — b. Feb. 9, 1952, Loma Linda, Calif.; d. March 20, 2007, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: son, Russel; daughter, Ruth.

Widmer, Elmer A. — b. April 27, 1925, Dodge, N.D.; d. Feb. 20, 2007, Lakeport, Calif. Survivors: wife, Eunice; son, O. Kris; daughter, Andrea Barker; five grandchildren. Taught for 35 years at La Sierra University and at Loma Linda University.