Kerr Mortuary

Henry Logan Harlan, born in Nebraska on August 16, 1941, to his parents, Raymond Harlan and Elizabeth Penn, passed away on March 18, 2021 peacefully in Alturas, CA. Henry spent his working life as a painter in the construction industry. He was a beloved father and friend to so many people in Modoc County. Though he will be missed he will live on through his family in his spirit and the memories that he created while on this Earth. Private services will be held by the family in the coming weeks.

Sharon Harris of Redlands, Ca, passed away here in Modoc County on the evening of March 3, 2021 at Modoc Medical Center. She was born in California to her parents Cecil Harris and Elnora Coates on September 8, 1955. She owned and operated a daycare in her hometown before her passing. She will be greatly missed, for her warm smile and gentle nature. She was survived in life by her Daughter Taylor Harris. Private services will be held in San Bernadino County by the family.

Ernestine Boyer, daughter of James Pemberton, and Fannie Newby was born in the state of the New Mexico on August 26,1930. She passed away on March 3, 2021 at Warnerview Skilled Nursing facility in Alturas, California. Ernestine was a high school graduate and spent her working career as a telephone operator. She was survived in life by her daughter Deborah Hale. No services are planned at this time.

Gregory Ramos born on December 23, 1929 to parents John Ramos and Frances Machado, passed away peacefully in his home on the morning of February 28, 2021, with his daughter Ruth Criner by his side. Mr. Ramos made his living as an almond farmer for 45 years. Before relocating to Canby, CA. He earned a bachelors degree in his college years. He will always be remembered and loved by his family members. No services are scheduled at this time.

Wai On Lee was born in Hong Kong, to his Mother Chui Ha Lee and Father Chung Chun Lee, on September 30, 1962. Wai was a high school graduate and moved to the United States, where he made his home here in Modoc County. Many people remember his smiling face from the King Wah restaurant on highway 299 In Alturas. Wai spent 39 years as the owner of King Wah. Wai also was an avid fisherman and that passion for being around the water and outdoors led him to being hired to the Modoc... County Water Master position, where he made many long lasting friendships over his 11 years spent inside the water master office 7 of which were spent as the Modoc County Water Master. If Wai wasn’t in the Restaurant, on the river, or in the office he could often be found at the old bowling alley, where he spared no one when challenged to a game on the lanes. Wai left us here on earth on the early morning of March 23, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He did not lose to cancer, he beat cancer every single day by how he lived, the way he lived, and the manner in which he lived. We will all miss Wai, but we will live on for him throughout our daily lives, because that is what Wai would have wanted. Not to be sad, not to be upset, he would want you, me, and all of us, to grab a fishing pole, find a family member or friend and go find a lake, stream or river bait a hook and get lost in the moment of being alive and outdoors, or maybe he would have wanted us to enjoy a good conversation while gathering around a dinner table with great food and drinks. Wai will always be there with us. Always. Wai was survived by his son Justin and Daughter Cindy Lee. There will be a Community remembrance at Kerr mortuary at 3pm on Wednesday March 31, 2021 followed by a celebration of life at 5pm at the Alturas Elks Lodge, this event will be open to the public. See more

Dane Williamson was born to his parents Duane and Jeane in Seattle, Washington on January 5, 1955. He sadly passed away in his home on the early morning of February 20, 2021. Dane received a bachelors degree in college and spent over 10 years as a painter in the construction business. No services have been planned at this time, Dane will be missed but never forgotten.

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Lorraine Jo Moody was born on January 13,1920 in Seattle, Washington to her mother Helen Brockway and her father Joe Bowman. Lorraine passed away in her home in Modoc County on the morning of February 18, 2021 at the age of 101. Lorraine was survived in life by her 4 children, daughters; Jo Thompson, and Charlette Harper. Sons; Jeffrey Thompson and Blake Bowman. 8 Grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren as well as 2 great great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her son ...Paul Gregory Thompson, sister Junie Bowman, brother Joe Bowman, Mother Helen and Father Joe and her husband of 50 years Malcolm S. Moody. The family would like to share the following insert: Our mom, Lorraine Moody was a beautiful open-minded woman. She marveled at the beauty of the earth everyday. She loved, loved, loved, animals. Lorraine worked for the USO during World War II, entertaining troops. She was a champion badminton player and a great athlete. Her favorite job that she held was being a blackjack dealer at a casino in Reno, Nevada. We have many wonderful memories of our mother. Goodbye for now sweet Lorraine. See more

Dennis Hilldbrand, of Lookout, CA passed away in his home on the morning of February 7, 2021. Mr. Hilldbrand was a high school graduate and spent 13 years with Sambos restaurant as Executive Chef and left in 1974 to join the Labors union where he spent 27 years retiring in 1995 after a wonderful time spent in the construction industry Services will be held the Lookout Cemetery with a date yet to be determined. Sharon and Dennis Hilldbrand met in Ukiah California in 1973 and raised 7 Kids. after 46 years of marriage Dennis succumbed to general illnesses and will be missed but will be remembered through the memories he left us with here on earth.

Stacy Ann Edmond, tragically passed away at her home in Alturas on the early morning of February 7, 2021. Born in New Jersey to her parents Steven Edmond and Marianne Czerkawski on Friday February 26, 1988. Stacy graduated high school and pursued her dreams of working in the medical field in the area of Surgical Technicians. Stacy completed 4 years of college and eventually earned his bachelors degree, before relocating to the Alturas area and taking up employment at the Modoc Medical Center. Her sudden passing leaves family and friends missing her beautiful smile and kind heart. Stacy will be flown back to her hometown in New Jersey to be with her loved ones. Private services will be held there. Stacy was just 32 years of age at the time of her passing.

Tomas Medina Aguilar of rural Newell, passed away in his home on February 5, 2021. Tomas was born in Mexico to his parents, Ignacio Aguilar and Dolores Medina on July 12, 1962. He came to the United States for better opportunities with his life companion Carolina Zavala. Tomas made his living in the agricultural field, helping out as a farm hand in Newell, for over 40 years. Mr. Aguilar will be laid to rest at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Klamath Falls, Oregon in the coming weeks. The family will be holding private services.

Vernon Lyle Bennett of Cedarville, recently passed away at his home on January 29, 2021 at the age of 80. Lyle as he preferred to go by, was born in Wisconsin to his father William Guy Bennett and his mother Leona Blanch Hoyt on May 21, 1940. Mr. Bennett joined the military in the late 1950's before coming back home at taking a job as an operations manager for a semi-truck trailer company, where he worked for over 40 years. Lyle was survived in his life by his two sons and his wife. Private services will be held in the coming weeks with a date still yet to be determined.

Antonia Phillips born in New York to John and Grace Phillips, passed away at the Surprise Valley Health District in Cedarville on January 26, 2021. Miss Phillips was a kind, gentle, caring woman who loved spending time with her family. She will be missed. No services are planned at this time.

Margaret Ann Herr of Oroville, CA. Passed away on January 24, 2021 at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills at the age of 86. Margaret was born in San Francisco on Decemeber 4, 1934 to her parents Cornelius Collins and Edith Mitton. She spent 20 years as a mail person for the United States Post Office before retiring. She was preceded in death by her late husband Carl Herr. Private services will be held in the next coming weeks.