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Elsie Ashford Smith Cantrall

Birth	:	15 Nov 1908 Likely, Modoc County, California, USA
Death	:	15 Jan 2005 Alturas, Modoc County, California, USA
Burial	:	Likely Cemetery, Likely, Modoc County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2236300, -120.5044800
Description	:	Elsie A. Cantrall Elsie Ashford Cantrall passed away January 15, 2005, in Alturas, CA at the age of 96. Born November 15, 1908, in Likely, California to Willard A. Smith and Della Leona Roys Smith, Elsie was the second child in a family of seven children. She and her family lived in Likely during all of her growing up years with the exception of one year when the family lived in Alameda due to her father's position with the railroad. After a year in Alameda and missing Modoc County they returned to Likely. Upon their return, Elsie resumed her attendance at local schools... Read More	Elsie A. Cantrall Elsie Ashford Cantrall passed away January 15, 2005, in Alturas, CA at the age of 96. Born November 15, 1908, in Likely, California to Willard A. Smith and Della Leona Roys Smith, Elsie was the second child in a family of seven children. She and her family lived in Likely during all of her growing up years with the exception of one year when the family lived in Alameda due to her father's position with the railroad. After a year in Alameda and missing Modoc County they returned to Likely. Upon their return, Elsie resumed her attendance at local schools and her high school years were spent attending Modoc High School. Elsie married James Walter Cantrall on September 16, 1925 in Alturas. Together they purchased a ranch in Jess Valley from the Sweeney brothers the same year and so began a long and happy marriage and ranching business. In 1927, the couple had a daughter, Barbara Leona, and in 1929, a son, Glenn Walter. Elsie was a supportive wife, a loving mother and talented homemaker. She worked daily at Walter's side with the routine operations. They had 28 milk cows and Elsie grew quite skillful at milking, a chore for which she was known in a humorous way by family members to even be competitive. While husband Walter could milk more cows than Elsie in the morning, Elsie could quite handily beat Walter by late afternoon's milking time. She raised chickens, she and Walter raised a heard of cattle and Elsie buckarooed right along with Walter. They raised hay and Elsie cooked for the hay crew. Walter and Elsie always enjoyed sharing their way of life on their ranch in Jess Valley with guests and entertained often. Elsie took great delight in cooking and baking, particularly for guests. Many marveled at the skillful way in which she was able to work like a ranch hand yet put on a dinner the same day, finishing it with the finest of homemade deserts that would impress even the most finicky. Elsie was well known for her beautiful yard where she worked continually nurturing many plants, flowers, and shrubs. She was also known for her beautiful needle work. When the days work was done, she would put on a dress and retire to the den where Walter would be relaxing and sit and sew and do needle work. She was preceded in death by her son, Glenn in 1952, her husband, Walter in 1972, her granddaughter, Robyn in 1994, and her daughter Barbara in 1999. Also, sisters Willetta Blevins, Erma Linville and Faye Chapman and brothers Ron and Don Smith preceded her. Elsie is survived by brother Marion Smith of Alturas, grandsons Fletcher Christensen of Willows and Randy Christensen of Jess Valley, numerous grand and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 22 at 11 a.m. at the Likely Community Church in Likely followed by burial at the Likely Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Likely Community Church in care of John Abbate, P.O. Box 535, Likely, CA. 96116

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Elsie Ashford Smith Cantrall's memorial is located at: Likely Cemetery, Likely, Modoc County, USA.
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Elsie Ashford Smith Cantrall death on 15 Jan 2005 in Alturas, Modoc County, California, USA
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Latitude: 41.2236300
Longitude: -120.5044800

Family Members:

Parent

Willard Ashford Smith

(1875 - 1929)

Leona Della Roys Clark

(1887 - 1982)

Spouse

James Walter Cantrall

(1895 - 1972)

Siblings

Willetta Leona Blevins

(1907 - 1989)

Irma Ethyl Smith Linville

(1912 - 2002)

Fay Bertine Smith Chapman

(1913 - 2003)

Marion Willard “Snuffy” Smith

(1927 - 2007)

Ronald Dwight Smith

(1928 - 1973)

Donald Hardin Smith

(1928 - 2002)

Children

Barbara Leona Cantrall Newman

(1927 - 1999)

Glenn Walter Cantrall

(1929 - 1952)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Likely, Modoc County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2236300, -120.5044800

2. Infernal Caverns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2722200, -120.5759400

3. Jess Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2713420, -120.3041610

4. Madeline Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0515120, -120.4752760

5. Ash Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1201400, -120.7482900

6. Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4804800, -120.5480000

7. Centerville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4196500, -120.7411300

8. Alturas Cemetery
Alturas, Modoc County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4907500, -120.5293000

9. Alturas Indian Cemetery
Alturas, Modoc County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5292700, -120.4707000

10. Eagleville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3224983, -120.1172028

11. Cloverswale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4600000, -120.7783300

12. Pioneer Cemetery
Adin, Modoc County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1903150, -120.9483440

13. Canby Cemetery
Modoc County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4215570, -120.8727560

14. Adin Cemetery
Adin, Modoc County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1907997, -120.9567032

15. ISOT Family Park and Cemetery
Canby, Modoc County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4469000, -120.8780000

16. Hayden Hill Cemetery
Hayden Hill, Lassen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9974200, -120.8812300

17. Indian Cemetery
Cedarville, Modoc County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5078011, -120.1999969

18. Cedarville Cemetery
Cedarville, Modoc County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5088997, -120.1725006

19. Dry Valley Cemetery
Lassen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8342018, -120.6222000

20. Ravendale Cemetery
Ravendale, Lassen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8180008, -120.3902969

21. Mountain View Cemetery
Bieber, Lassen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1328011, -121.1205978

22. Lake City Cemetery
Lake City, Modoc County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6452700, -120.2188180

23. Lookout Cemetery
Lookout, Modoc County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2039570, -121.1581060

24. Davis Creek Cemetery
Davis Creek, Modoc County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7330200, -120.3609650