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     David Lee Cavener was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Macdoel, Siskiyou Co., California.⁴ His Social Security Number was 569-60-4475.⁵ He was born on November 13, 1942 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon.^9,3,4 He married Marilyn F. Lofsted on July 31, 1964 at Sonoma Co., California.^3,6 David Lee Cavener and Marilyn F. Lofsted were divorced on June 19, 1978 at Klamath Co., Oregon.^3,7 David Lee Cavener married Martha Louise "Martie" Lofsted on October 13, 1978 at Klamath Co., Oregon.^3,10 David Lee Cavener died on September 6, 2003 at King Co., Washington, at age 60.^3,4,9,8 He David L. Cavener, 60, formerly of Dorris and recently of Newcastle, California died after a long illness Sept, 6, 2003, while he was visiting his son and granddaughter near Seattle. He was born at Hillside Hospital in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Thomas S. and Vera A. (Parsons) Cavener. He grew up on the family farm near Dorris and attended elementary and high school there. He attended Pasadena College, the University of Washington, Embry-Riddle Flight School and Southern Oregon University, but his heartfelt calling was aviation. He received his private pilot license when still in his teens, and commercial, instrument, and mulit-engine ratings in short order. Eventually he earned the air transport rating despite having damage in one eye from a football injury. As an air taxi operator and flight instructor, he lived in California, Alaska, Hawaii, and Oregon, eventually realzing a dream of acquring his own fixed base operation in two different locations, including Klamath Falls. He especially relished his role as flight instructor, bequeathing to many student pilots his love of flying. He successfully lobbied the federal government to invest in the paving, lighting, and general upgrade of the Butte Valley Airport. During the past few years, due to physical limitations, Mr. Cavaner served computer users as an independent consultant and vendor, and spent many hours at his gold claim high in the Sierra Nevada near Downieville, Calif. In 1964, he and Marilyn F. Lofsted were married. They had three children. He was later divorced and married Martie Templin who survives him. Other survivors include children Jeff and his wife Linda of Portland, Robin of Prunedale, Calif., Mark and granddaughter Lucy Rose of Vashon Island, Wash; his parents; brothers Thomas L. of Dorris, Rev. James of Yreka, Gary of Oregon City, and Dr. Douglas of State College, Pa; and many nieces and nephews. on September 12, 2003.³

     Thomas Lewis Cavener was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Macdoel, Siskiyou Co., California.³ He married Patricia Lynn Unknown.⁴ Thomas Lewis Cavener was born on July 6, 1940 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon.^7,3,4,8,5 He and Patricia Lynn Unknown were divorced on May 13, 1968.⁴ Thomas Lewis Cavener married Carol Ann Betts on August 24, 1968 at Summit Co., Ohio.⁴ Thomas Lewis Cavener married Beverlie H. Chatten on April 12, 1997 at Washoe Co., Nevada.⁹ Thomas Lewis Cavener died on June 16, 2008 at Pleasant Valley, Siskiyou Co., California, at age 67.^3,8,5 He Thomas Lewis Cavener, cherished loved one, honored veteran and community servant, departed this life at his home in Pleasant Valley near Dorris on Monday, June 16, 2008. He passed away peacefully in his sleep. Tom, a survivor of the Vietnam War, found his calling by helping other veterans receive military benefits. Among a few of his many interests were genealogy, military history and traveling. He also had a love of aviation, both personally and as a military pilot during the war. Tom was well-liked by all and never failed to help a person in need. He was known best for his love of God, family and country. Born in Klamath Falls on July 6, 1940, Tom relished his life near his parents' home in Dorris. The son and brother of a farming family, he was well-skilled in mechanics, operating machinery and running the farm. He was also quite innovative in fabricating needed farming equipment. Tom is survived by his loving wife Beverlie, his parents Tom and Vera and his brothers David (deceased), Jim (wife Judy), Gary (wife Diane) and Doug (wife Lan). He was the proud parent of children Jeri Lynn Weldon (husband John), Lisa Brownlow, Scott Cavener, Pam Huff and Christopher Biedenbender (fiancee Robin). He also leaves behind treasured grandchildren Joshua Beale (wife Tiffany), Nicholas and Zachary Brownlow, Tatum Cavener-Huff, Chase Huff and Jaden Cavener. A public memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. this Sunday, June 22, 2008, at Shasta View Church of the Nazarene in Dorris. A potluck lunch will follow. A private interment will be held later in the day. on June 18, 2008.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 254-84-2696.¹ Martha Louise "Martie" Lofsted was born on July 20, 1948 at Iquitos, Peru.¹ As of October 13, 1978,her married name was Cavener.² She married David Lee Cavener, son of Thomas Summerfield "Tom" Cavener and Vera Alicia Parsons, on October 13, 1978 at Klamath Co., Oregon.^3,2 Martha Louise "Martie" Lofsted died on January 27, 2007 at age 58.¹

     Robin Michelle Cavener was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Macdoel, Siskiyou Co., California.^2,5 She married Chris Biedenbender.⁵ Robin Michelle Cavener was born on January 11, 1969 at San Mateo, San Mateo Co., California.^3,5 As of July 31, 1993,her married name was Whitehead.⁴ She married Brian Douglas Whitehead on July 31, 1993 at Jackson Co., Oregon.⁴ Robin Michelle Cavener died on November 24, 2014 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon, at age 45.² She Robin Michelle Cavener, 45, died in Klamath Falls Nov. 24, 2014. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday Dec. 5, at the Church of the Nazarene in Dorris, Calif. Inurnment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Macdoel. O'Hair's Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Robin was born in San Mateo, Calif., to David and Marilyn Cavener on Jan. 11, 1969. She graduated from Henley H.S. And went on to college, obtaining her MA Ed. at UC-Davis. Robin loved Christian Rock, scuba diving, parachuting, hunting and fishing, teaching, the country life, and church potlucks. She attended the Church of the Nazarene, and loved and lived passionately for Jesus. Robin is survived by her husband, Chris Biedenbender; mother, Marilyn Weatherby; brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Linda Cavener and their daughter ,Macy June; brother, Mark Cavener and his daughter, Lucy Rose; uncles and their spouses, Bob and Fran Lofsted and their daughter, Allie; Richard and Ruth Lofsted; Jim and Judy Cavener and their children, Kristy, Gina, and Callie; Gary and Diane Cavener and their children, Nathan Cavener, Greg Cavener and their families; Dr. Douglas and Lan Cavener and their daughters, Mia, Beth, Vicky; aunt, Beverlie Cavener; cousins, Scott Cavener and his son, Jaden; Lisa Cavener and her sons, Nick, and Zach; Pam Cavener and her children, Tatum, and Chase; Josh Beal and his family. on November 30, 2014.⁵