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Lois Adele Dunn Bailey

Birth	:	6 Oct 1926 Tidewater, Lincoln County, Oregon, USA
Death	:	11 Sep 2003 Alturas, Modoc County, California, USA
Burial	:	Alturas Cemetery, Alturas, Modoc County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4907500, -120.5293000
Description	:	Respected, long-time Modoc rancher and active community volunteer Lois Adele Bailey, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 11, 2003. Looking forward to and preparing to compete in a weekend bowling competition in Medford, OR., Mrs. Bailey, 76, passed away at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA., not long after suffering from a stroke that same morning at her home. The ever-active Mrs. Bailey, known as "granny" to her grand and great-grandchildren, in addition to the many children who called her their "adopted" mom and grandma, she always had a freezer full of homemade Read More	Respected, long-time Modoc rancher and active community volunteer Lois Adele Bailey, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 11, 2003. Looking forward to and preparing to compete in a weekend bowling competition in Medford, OR., Mrs. Bailey, 76, passed away at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA., not long after suffering from a stroke that same morning at her home. The ever-active Mrs. Bailey, known as "granny" to her grand and great-grandchildren, in addition to the many children who called her their "adopted" mom and grandma, she always had a freezer full of homemade cookies, a pantry filled with home canned delights and was ever baking or canning and freezing the fruits of her labor from her annual garden, something she'd done for as long as she could remember. Proud of her family and happy with her life, she chose not to be idle, whether volunteering at the Modoc Senior Citizens Center to distribute USDA commodities or enjoy lunch and a game of bunco or pinochle with friends. She was proud to be a member of the "600 Club" scratch series of bowlers and was a member and past officer of the Alturas Bowling Association, team bowling since 1973. She was well known for her baking and decorating special cakes for weddings, showers and parties, with a photo album to document her creations. Born in Tidewater, Oregon to Grace (Brooks) and LeRoy Dunn on October 6, 1926, she spent most of her life in Modoc County, with the exception of a few years, when her family moved to Ukiah. Lois met Cliff Bailey on a dairy ranch in Modoc, where her mother was the ranch house cook. At age 16 and still in high school she and Cliff were married October 26, 1942 in Carson City, Nevada. Lois had the rare distinction of receiving two diplomas, one from Surprise Valley High where she had attended part of her senior year, while Cliff was working in the Valley and one from Modoc High where she graduated when they returned to Alturas. In 1944, they purchased the "old Page place" on Parker Creek, their home and the hub of their family ever since. In 1946, Lois gave birth to their eldest son, Gordon and in 1949, their youngest son Roy was born. The family moved to Marysville in the Spring of 1956 for three years, then returned to Alturas. Nothing slowed Lois down, not even her two heart surgeries in later years. She played softball on women's league teams as catcher and was "pretty good with a bat." She was a member of the Side Saddlers women's riding group, sponsored by Modoc Auction Yard, riding in numerous shows, parades, rodeos until the 1970s, for which the group won a "rack of trophies," with Cliff patiently hauling the horses. Lois and Cliff started a square dancing group in the early 1950s, first at their home, until there were too many squares to accommodate. The group often traveled to dance. In addition to their cattle and alfalfa ranch business on Parker Creek, Lois worked on the Election Board for a number of years starting in the 1960s until her precinct closed. She worked at such local businesses as Fitzpatrick's and Ebby's Stationery Store, Modoc Auction Yard, Cleo's and Woodward's Grocery stores, and her brother Gene Dunn's meat business "Dunn's Custom Meats," until he retired. For three years she worked as a custodian at Modoc High School, where her sons were enrolled. Lois had been a member of Grange 406 and continued to document and report weather statistics from her home to the Weather Service in Red Bluff. A wonderful hostess and good friend to many, Lois was always willing to help get a job done. On some Thursday mornings she could be found at the Modoc Record helping to get the advertising slicks inserted for distribution. She was a hard, honest worker and also good at delegating during the many large family gatherings at their home. A partner to her husband, Lois rode, "raked alot of hay and helped buckaroo" as needed and enjoyed traveling, recalling an exciting helicopter flight over and into the Grand Canyon, a few years ago. Lois and Cliff were honored for their 60 years of marriage in 2002 with a grand party and chosen as Modoc District Fair Grand Marshals in 1997. Lois was preceded in death by her sister Vivian Paddock and brother Gene Dunn, both of Alturas and her parents. She will be greatly missed by her family and host of long-time friends. She is survived by her husband Cliff Bailey of Alturas; sons Gordon Bailey of Alturas and Roy Bailey of Alturas; brothers Lyle and wife Mattie Dunn of Alturas; Warren and wife Lucille Dunn of Modesto, CA; aunt Ruth Brooks of Post Falls, Idaho; six grandchildren: Mindi Clendenen of Indiana, Fred Bailey of Alturas, Kenny Bailey of Redding, Brenda Masters of Hat Creek, CA; Jessica Burns and Heather McMaster of Alturas, numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra on Friday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Federated Church in Alturas. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Because of Lois' devotion to helping the local senior citizens center, the family suggests any memorials be directed to the Modoc Senior Citizens Center, 906 West Fourth St., Alturas, CA 96101.

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Lois Adele Dunn Bailey's memorial is located at: Alturas Cemetery, Alturas, Modoc County, USA.
When did Lois Adele Dunn Bailey death?
Lois Adele Dunn Bailey death on 11 Sep 2003 in Alturas, Modoc County, California, USA
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Latitude: 41.4907500
Longitude: -120.5293000

Family Members:

Parent

Grace May Brooks Dunn

(1903 - 1959)

Spouse

Clifford Earl “Cliff” Bailey

(1919 - 2013)

Siblings

Lyle E Dunn

(1922 - 2004)

Gene Aubrey Dunn

(1925 - 1999)

Warren Ray Dunn

(1931 - 2012)

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Coordinate: 41.4907500, -120.5293000

2. Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4804800, -120.5480000

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14. Lake City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6452700, -120.2188180

15. Eagleville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3224983, -120.1172028

16. Ash Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1201400, -120.7482900

17. Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1903150, -120.9483440

18. Willow Ranch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8955994, -120.3086014

19. Adin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1907997, -120.9567032

20. Madeline Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0515120, -120.4752760

21. Fort Bidwell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8635000, -120.1609000

22. New Pine Creek Cemetery
New Pine Creek, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0022011, -120.2897034

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

24. Hayden Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9974200, -120.8812300