Lois Merle Orcutt1,2,3

F, b. February 9, 1918, d. April 13, 2006
FatherArthur Orange Orcutt1,2,4,3 b. January 14, 1888, d. September 2, 1965
MotherMary Louise Giesler1,2,4,3 b. February 13, 1892, d. July 4, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 567-07-8376.3 Lois Merle Orcutt was buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 2930 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.5 Her married name was Bertacco.3 She married Frank Bertacco.3,5 Lois Merle Orcutt was born on February 9, 1918 at Fruitland, Payette Co., Idaho.3 She died on April 13, 2006 at California at age 88.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 8, District 156, Fruitland, Payette Co., Idaho1
1930Dwelling 105, District 1, Mount Shasta, Siskiyou Co., California2
1940Dwelling 438, District 47-1, Butte, Siskiyou Co., California4

Occupation

1940Waitress4

Family

Frank Bertacco b. October 12, 1905, d. February 10, 2005
Marriage*Lois Merle Orcutt married Frank Bertacco.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S6709] Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Sonoma Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Irma Clair Orcutt1,2,3,4

F, b. December, 1920, d. January 31, 2014
FatherArthur Orange Orcutt1 b. January 14, 1888, d. September 2, 1965
MotherMary Louise Giesler1 b. February 13, 1892, d. July 4, 1985
     Irma Clair Orcutt was born in December, 1920 at Fruitland, Payette Co., Idaho.4 As of April 19, 1941,her married name was Gibson.3 She married Robert Edward Gibson on April 19, 1941 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.2,3,4 Irma Clair Orcutt died on January 31, 2014 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California, at age 93.4 She Irma Gibson - On Jan. 31, 2014 Mom joined her beloved husband of 64 years, Bob, to begin their forever together. She was born in Fruitland, ID in Dec., 1920, the third of eight children of Mary and Arthur Orcutt. After finishing high school in Mt. Shasta, CA, she moved to Sacramento, attended Heald College and became a private secretary at Pacific Telephone. She met Bob in 1939 and they married in April, 1941. After a break to raise two daughters, she went to work for SCUSD as a school secretary. Family was the most important thing to Irma, and she is survived by daughters Shirley (Tom) Manning and Nora Gibson; grandchildren Paul Soos, Robin McGraw, Donna Gilchrist, Kym Soleng, Shelley Soos and 9 great-grandchildren; four sisters and her brother. She was pre-deceased by her husband (2005), granddaughter Gloria, a brother and a sister. She asked for no services, and her ashes will be joined with her husband's at a favorite location. on February 7, 2014.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 105, District 1, Mount Shasta, Siskiyou Co., California1
1940Dwelling 332, District 34-127A, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California5

Occupation

1940Stenographer5

Family

Robert Edward Gibson b. October 10, 1919, d. February 8, 2005
Marriage*Irma Clair Orcutt married Robert Edward Gibson on April 19, 1941 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.2,3,4 
Children
  • Shirley Ann Gibson4
  • Nora Jeanne Gibson4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6439] California Department of Public Health, California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  3. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  4. [S2067] Sacramento Bee, From the Irma Gibson obituary in the Feb 7, 2014 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ellen M. Orcutt1,2

F, b. August 2, 1923
FatherArthur Orange Orcutt1,3 b. January 14, 1888, d. September 2, 1965
MotherMary Louise Giesler1,3 b. February 13, 1892, d. July 4, 1985
     Ellen M. Orcutt was born on August 2, 1923 at Butte Co., California.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 105, District 1, Mount Shasta, Siskiyou Co., California1
1940Dwelling 438, District 47-1, Butte, Siskiyou Co., California3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Esther Maude Crestetto1,2,3

F, b. April 25, 1911, d. July 3, 1994
     Her Social Security Number was 546-20-8247.2 Esther Maude Crestetto was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery, 4529 Howe Street, Oakland, Alameda Co., California.4 She was born on April 25, 1911 at Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana.2,4 As of November 20, 1938,her married name was Orcutt.1 She married Leonard Elbert Orcutt, son of Arthur Orange Orcutt and Mary Louise Giesler, on November 20, 1938 at Alameda Co., California.1 Esther Maude Crestetto died on July 3, 1994 at Alameda Co., California, at age 83.2,4,3

Family

Leonard Elbert Orcutt b. May 5, 1916, d. April 3, 1945
Marriage*She married Leonard Elbert Orcutt, son of Arthur Orange Orcutt and Mary Louise Giesler, on November 20, 1938 at Alameda Co., California.1 
Child
  • Ronald Leonard Orcutt5

Citations

  1. [S4640] Sacramento, California California State Archives, California, Marriage Records from Select Counties, 1850-1941.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S6708] Saint Marys Cemetery, Alameda Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Frank Bertacco1

M, b. October 12, 1905, d. February 10, 2005
     Frank Bertacco was buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 2930 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.1 He married Lois Merle Orcutt, daughter of Arthur Orange Orcutt and Mary Louise Giesler.2,1 Frank Bertacco was born on October 12, 1905 at Italy.3,4 He died on February 10, 2005 at California at age 99.3

Family

Lois Merle Orcutt b. February 9, 1918, d. April 13, 2006
Marriage*He married Lois Merle Orcutt, daughter of Arthur Orange Orcutt and Mary Louise Giesler.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6709] Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Sonoma Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Robert Edward Gibson1,2

M, b. October 10, 1919, d. February 8, 2005
     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

Family

Irma Clair Orcutt b. December, 1920, d. January 31, 2014
Marriage*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 
Children
  • Shirley Ann Gibson4
  • Nora Jeanne Gibson4

Citations

  1. [S6439] California Department of Public Health, California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  2. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2067] Sacramento Bee, From the Irma Gibson obituary in the Feb 7, 2014 edition.

Frank Ronald Bertacco1,2

M, b. December 11, 1943, d. April 8, 2000
FatherFrank Bertacco1 b. October 12, 1905, d. February 10, 2005
MotherLois Merle Orcutt1 b. February 9, 1918, d. April 13, 2006
     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

Family

Pamela Lynn Unknown
Marriage*He married Pamela Lynn Unknown.3 
Divorce* Frank Ronald Bertacco and Pamela Lynn Unknown were divorced on December 10, 1980 at Los Angeles Co., California.3 

Citations

  1. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.

Donald Norman Prosser1,2

M, b. June 21, 1919, d. October 26, 2009
     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

Family

Janet Marie Orcutt
Marriage*He married Janet Marie Orcutt, daughter of Arthur Orange Orcutt and Mary Louise Giesler, on November 20, 1977 at Lassen Co., California.1 

Citations

  1. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  2. [S6711] Lake County Record Bee, From the Donald Norman Prosser obituary in the Nov 4, 2009 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Marie Louise Stowell1,2,3,4

F, b. May 27, 1916, d. July 30, 1936
FatherFranklin Lee "Frank" Stowell Sr.1,5,2 b. March 15, 1892, d. November 21, 1965
MotherEdna Jewell Giesler1,5,2 b. July 20, 1893, d. February 7, 1968
     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

Census Records

1920Dwelling 33, District 127, Ontario, Malheur Co., Oregon1
1930Dwelling 3, District 1, Colusa, Colusa Co., California5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3763] Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. State Birth Index. Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho, Birth Index, 1861-1914, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1966.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S6237] Colusa Community Cemetery, Colusa Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Frank Lee Stowell Jr.1,2

M, b. March 1, 1919, d. October 27, 2013
FatherFranklin Lee "Frank" Stowell Sr.1,3,2 b. March 15, 1892, d. November 21, 1965
MotherEdna Jewell Giesler1,3,2 b. July 20, 1893, d. February 7, 1968
     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

Census Records

1920Dwelling 33, District 127, Ontario, Malheur Co., Oregon1
1930Dwelling 3, District 1, Colusa, Colusa Co., California3
1940Dwelling 134, District 34-92B, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California7

Occupation

1940Warehouse foreman7

Family

Gerda E. Jones b. October 13, 1920, d. July 28, 2011
Marriage*Frank Lee Stowell Jr. married Gerda E. Jones on November 22, 1938.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Frank Stowell obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S6683] Memorial Park Cemetery, Butte Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5909] Chico Enterprise-Record, From the Gerda E. Stowell obituary in the Aug 3, 2011 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.