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Virgil "Pete" L. Pederson
Virgil "Pete" L. Pederson, 86, passed away Dec. 5, 2007 at Evergreen Nursing Home in Pahrump.
He was born Oct. 1, 1921 in Mason City, Iowa and was a resident of Pahrump, having come from Mason City, Iowa.
Pederson was a librarian at the University Library and held memberships in the PTA, Friends of the Library, Pahrump Valley Museum, Pahrump Valley Rockhounds and the Pahrump Arts Council.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and he attended the University of Iowa and Columbia University of New York City.
His wife Darlene Pederson of Pahrump; son David Pederson of Pahrump; daughters Martha Pederson of Chicago, Ill. and Laura Pederson of St. Paul, Minn. and two grandchildren survive him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
Services were held at 2 p.m., Dec. 11 at the Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel in Mason City, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Museum of the American Indian in his memory. (12/05/07)
Carol Dean Wade
Carol Dean Wade, 67, passed away Dec. 5, 2007.
She was born Jan. 27, 1940 in Chandler, Ariz. and was a 12 year resident of Pahrump.
She was a homemaker and a member of Choice Hills Baptist Church.
Her husband Bill Wade of Pahrump; children Tony Kurpiel, Dean Wade, Debbie Yelvington and Denise (Brad) Yager; mother Norma Clevenger; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren survive her.
She was preceded in death by her brother Dale Hardwick.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Dec. 11 at Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas.
Pastor Carl England Jr. will officiate. (12/05/07)
Milton "Milt" L. Sablich
Milton L. Sablich, 70, passed away Dec. 6, 2007 at his home in Pahrump after a courageous battle with colon cancer.
Known to his family and friends as "Milt," he was born Oct. 28, 1937 in Iron River, Mich. the son of George and Bernice (Kass) Sablich.
He grew up in Iron River and attended the local schools, and spent part of his youth in the Racine, Wis. area visiting his older sister and grandparents.
In 1954, Milt joined the U.S. Marine Corp and served in the Far East with the Marine Air Group. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton in California and at Fallon before being honorably discharged in 1957. He returned to Michigan for a short time before moving to Nevada and settling in Las Vegas.
He and the former Yvonne Youst were married
in 1970 in Las Vegas, where they made their home. Milt joined the Clark County Fire Department and achieved the rank of chief mechanic. He retired in 1993.
A man of many talents, he built several homes and helped others with various projects.
Milt's interests were varied and included gardening, feeding the birds and quail, star-gazing and he had a great love of animals.
His wife Yvonne of Pahrump; sisters Betty Hird of Racine, Wis., Carol Sablich of Covington, Mich. and Donna (Roger) Culver of Somers, Wis.; brother George (Judi) Sablich of Theodore, Ala. and many cousins, nieces and nephews survive him.
He was preceded in death by his parents George and Bernice, and older brothers Robert and Jack.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11 in Logandale cemetery, Logandale, Nev., under the direction of Moapa Valley Mortuary, 702-398-3600.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice. (12/06/07)
Al S. Buquet
Al S. Buquet, 66, passed away Dec. 7, 2007.
He was born Sept. 11, 1941 in Lutcher, La. and was a resident of Amargosa Valley for 18 years.
He was an entertainment manager.
His daughter Lorraine (Alan) Belt of Las Vegas; granddaughters Kate and Courtney of Las Vegas and grandson Calvin of Las Vegas, survive him.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Dec. 14 at the downtown Palm Mortuary in Las Vegas, 1325 N. Main Street. (12/07/07)
James L. "Jim" Collins
James L. (Jim) Collins, 72, passed away in Pahrump Dec. 2, 2007.
He was born in Winthrop, Mass., and came to Pahrump in 1992 from California after retiring from a 35-year career with Boeing that consisted of early rocket launches to the space shuttle.
He was an avid golfer, bowler and was in dart leagues and pool leagues for many years. He has been a member of the Moose and Moose Legion for over 30 years.
He is survived by his daughters, Cathy (Mike) Dillwith of Las Vegas, Patty (Rusty) McCammon of Reno, and Lora Collins of Ferndale, Calif.; four grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and his soul mate Jill Murphy.
Jim had a lot of good friends in Pahrump and he was a good friend to all and a good and loving father. He will be sorely missed.
Per his request, no services will be held. (12/02/07)
Rose Newton
Rose E. Newton, 87, died August 22, 2007.
She was born in New Haven, Conn. in 1920, and was a 30 year resident of Pahrump.
She was the devoted mother of Geraldine E. Newton-Blondin of Pahrump and Lilly of Sturbridge, Mass. and grandmother to Jacqualine Grenier also of Pahrump.
Rose was well known since 1982, for her one-of-a-kind wooden boxes made through Roegere Crafts.
Friends and family are invited to attend services at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 30 at Shepherd of the Valley in the Bible study building, 650 S. Blagg Road. Pastor Paul will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations should be sent to Geraldine E. Newton-Blondin, 3151 S. Z Street, Pahrump, NV 89048. (08/22/07)
Charles A. Hodel
Charles A. Hodel, a resident of Pahrump for the last several years, passed away August 8, 2007 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
During his lifetime he worked for Andres French restaurant in Las Vegas as head chef. In New York, he was instrumental in establishing the kitchen at the Fountain Blue Hotel.
This kind, wonderful, generous man has left a big void in the lives of his friends.
Two daughters, four grandchildren and the two ladies who kept in touch throughout his illness, Ann Hudson and Dora Gastelum.
Good-bye dear friend. (08/08/07)
Elizabeth Jendrowski
Elizabeth (Betty) Jendrowski, 66, passed away August 21, 2007 from complications of illnesses suffered during the last year.
A retired nurse, Betty was a Michigan native, born May 2, 1941 in Detroit.
Betty resided in Pahrump for 6 years with her beloved husband of 46 years, Paul.
Daughters Sharon Gorny and son-in law Tom Gorny of Golden Valley, Ariz.; and Sandra McCrossen of Las Vegas survive her.
Betty enjoyed playing bingo and bunco with her Red Hat Society sisters, "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun of Pahrump."
Betty will be deeply missed by many family and friends from Pahrump and throughout Michigan.
There will a special intention Mass for Betty at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church at 8:30 a.m., Sept. 25.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4141 Swenson Street, Las Vegas, NV 89119. (08/21/07)
Neil Renville
Neil R. Renville, 84, passed away August 18, 2007, at Nathan Adelson Hospice.
Neil was born June 26, 1923 in Pembina N.D., and was the youngest of 13 children.
Neil served in the US Navy 1941 - 1947, and was assigned to the U.S.S. Franks. He retired from Parker Bertea located in Utah in 1988, and moved to Pahrump in 1996.
Neil and his wife, Nancy, belonged to the Pony Express Association and rode in the original reenactment. They were both active in the Utah state sponsored riding club for 20 years.
Neil is survived by his wife, Nancy; brother, Lew; son, Bob; three stepsons, Tom, and Ron Pratt of Calif. and Hugh McEntyre of Utah; and six grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers donations should be sent Nathan Adelson Hospice. (08/18/07)
Diann Barnes
Diann Barnes, 50, enveloped the sunset of her life on August 21, 2007. Her sunrise was Feb. 6, 1957 in Denver, Colo.
Diann was a very caring person. She loved her cat, Maynard), Nascar (Dale Jarrett) fishing and going with Jim on the road in the truck.
She will be missed by all family and friends.
Diann is survived by James Barnes; son, Jeff Barnes; sisters, Debbie and Karen and brother, Don.
Her daughter Kateriana was waiting at her sunset.
Memorial services will be private.
In lieu of flowers donations to help cover expenses may be made to Beth Hagerstrand, 4171 W. Hardy Lane, Pahrump, NV 89048. (08/21/07)
