Obituaries: Jan. 21, 2009

Cora V. Chipman

Cora V. Chipman, 90, of Cottonwood died Monday at Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Anderson (365-5466).

Judy Carol Crader-Eaton

Judy Carol Crader-Eaton passed away quietly in her home on January 9, 2009, her daughter Shanna by her side. Following a massive heart attack June 21, 2008 she spent many months recovering and adjusting to the limitations it placed upon her. During this time, she was comforted by love and support of family and friends, and deeply touched by the generosity and compassion shown her by the local community. Judy was born February 16, 1949 in Richmond, CA, raised in Southern California, moving to Northern California in 1970. She was a longtime resident of Anderson, making many friends as a hairdresser and owning "Hair It Is" beauty shop in Happy Valley. Her friendships increased as a member of the Anderson Moose Lodge, the American Legion and her bowling team at Anderson Bowl. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, dancing and traveling. Her greatest joys came through serving others in numerous ways and spending time with family and friends. She was known for her wonderful sense of humor, her loving generosity and her exuberant spirit. Judy is survived by her mother Mary Elizabeth Boothe, brothers Richard, Terry and Jerry Boothe, daughters Serena Ericson, Shanna Done and Melanie Eaton, grandchildren Neil, David, Lexi, Sarah, Hannah, Emily, Nicole, Nolan, and great-granddaughter, Lili. Judy was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Crader, brother Randy Crader, and step-father Philip Boothe.

A celebration of Judy's life will be held at the Anderson Moose Lodge January 24, 2009, 11AM. You may honor her memory by contributing to the American Heart Association. We would like to thank the Moose Lodge for providing her memorial service and express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Robert Coronado, Mercy Medical Center, Ca. Pacific Medical Center and to God for giving her loved ones more precious time with her.

Ian Martin Craft

Ian Martin Craft, 35, of Anderson died Thursday at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Anderson (365-5466).

Mary Louise Gibson

Mary Louise Gibson, 92, of Anderson died Monday at Oak River Rehab in Anderson. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Anderson (365-5466).

Billie Joan Yoder

Billie Joan Yoder passed away January 15, 2009 at

Mercy Medical Center in Redding, CA. She was 80 years old.

"Mothers hold their children's hands for a while ...

their hearts forever." Anonymous

Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 20, 1928, Billie moved with her mother to Southern California during her teenage years. She and her late husband, Elden Yoder, moved their family to Cottonwood, CA in 1968.

Before retiring, Billie and Elden owned and operated Cottonwood Hardware on Front Street for seventeen years. Many happy memories and good friends were made during those years.

Working the election poles, traveling, and crocheting are a few things she enjoyed; however, Billie's greatest joys were her family and friends. At her home one would always find an open door and a welcoming heart. Truly the hub of a very large circle of family and friends,

Billie will hold a place in all of our hearts forever.

Blessed by her love are four sons and two daughters-in-law: Harold (Keith) Gibson and wife, Sue; Robert Gibson and wife Sharla; Craig Gibson and Daniel (Dan) Yoder; eight grandchildren: Sean Gibson, Corey Gibson, Nikki (Gibson) Vickery, Amber Gibson, Alicia (Gibson) Park, Natalie Gibson, Stacy (Gibson) Franklin and Danielle Yoder; nine great grandchildren and innumerable family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Anderson, CA on Friday January 23, 2009 at 11: 00 a.m. (365-5466) followed by a burial service at Lawncrest Chapel and Memorial Park in Redding, CA. Friends and family are welcome to attend.