Obituaries: Feb. 8, 2012

Orval Louis Hayward

Orval Louis Hayward, Age 69, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at his home in Redding, CA. Orval was born on November 27, 1942, in Shasta County where he grew up and raised his family with his beautiful wife Sandy Hayward of 48 years.

He graduated from Anderson Union High School in 1961. He spent 38 years as a Plasterer, working all over the Western United States. He worked as the Facilities Manager for Win River Casino until his retirement in 2002. Orval was a Wintu Indian and a Redding Rancheria Tribal Elder.

Orval was part of the original tribal first tribal council and was involved in start of Win River Casino.

Orval loved to hunt, fish, ride quads, travel, gamble, hike, play cards, pool and “go to the mountain”

Orval was a quiet man a man of few words and a ton of wisdom, he was the strength of his family the rock that all of us came to for guidance and strength for wisdom.

Orval was a man of great faith in God he asked to be taken out of pain and go granted his wish. Popa was so gentle, calm, loving, encouraging, wise and strong. He really is one of the best dads you could ever dream or wish for.

Midori Cowan

Midori Cowan, (Jordan), age 77 passed away at home on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, with her family by her side. She was born on April 25, 1934 in Tokyo, Japan, an only child to Takahiko and Kimiko Karube.

She married Jack Jordan in 1951 and came to the U.S., living in Anderson until his death in 1968. She later married Alex Cowan and they shared 25 wonderful years together. She retired from Redding Medical Center as a cook, a job that she thoroughly enjoyed. After Alex’s death in 1999, she continued to live in Cottonwood and remained active in her Buddist faith. She enjoyed watching NHK Japan Network, fine food, spending time with grand-kids and her much adored little Yorkie.

Per Midori’s request, no services will be held, the family will gather later for a private celebration. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the American Diabetes/Renal Foundation of choice.

Pamela Bowden

Pamela Bowden, 63, of Anderson died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at home. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Anderson (365-5466).

Richard H. Evans

Richard H. Evans, 76, of Anderson died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Anderson (365-5466).

Eula Neal Rood

Eula Neal Rood, 69, of Anderson died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 at home. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Palo Cedro (547-4444).

Barbara Jean Ward

Barbara Jean Ward, 78, of Anderson died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 at Oak River Rehab in Anderson. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Anderson (365-5466).

Dallas Ann Leatherbury

Dallas Ann Leatherbury, 75, of Anderson died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at Canyonwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Anderson (365-5466).

April D. Snyder

April D. Snyder, 57, of Anderson died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Anderson (365-5466).