Alturas woman dies in Big Valley Summit accident
An Alturas woman, Toni Lynn Berchtold, age 40, died in a vehicle accident at Big Valley Summit on State Route 299 April 21, 2:15 p.m.
According to the Redding Area California Highway Patrol, Berchtold was a passenger in a 1993 Ford F-250 pickup driven by her husband Gary J. Berchtold.
The pickup was following a 1995 Kenworth pulling a 28-foot single-axle empty trailer westbound. Steven Guin, 32, Redding, was driving the truck and encountered falling snow and a slushy roadway as he reached the summit.
The CHP states the truck was traveling too fast for conditions, lost traction and drifted into the eastbound lane. The truck crossed onto the south shoulder, hit a dirt shoulder and jackknifed. The empty trailer crossed both lanes as the Berchtold pickup approached and struck the
trailer. The pickup was lodged under the trailer after the collision and Toni Berchtold, who was in the right passenger seat was trapped in the vehicle. She died at the scene.
Gary Berchtold sustained moderate injuries and another passenger, Brittany Berchtold, age 15, sustained minor injuries and were transported to Mayer's Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills. The driver of the truck was not hurt.
Both vehicles came to rest blocking the highway, requiring a one-hour road closure.
Toni Lynn Berchtold
Toni Lynn Berchtold, 40, of Alturas, died Monday afternoon, April 21, 2003, from injuries sustained in a car accident on State Route 299 at Big Valley Summit, CA.
Born Toni Lynn Vincent in Willits, CA. on August 27, 1962, she grew up in Laytonville, Mendocino County, where her parents and parents-in-law reside.
A service will be held at the Laytonville Cemetery on Saturday, April 26 at 1:00 p.m.
A memorial service will be held in Alturas on Wednesday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Modoc High Softball Field. The site will be changed to the Modoc High Griswold Gym if the weather is inclement.
Her husband Gary asks those who knew Toni to light a candle in her memory, as she loved candles.
An account has been established at Bank of America at 205 Main St., Alturas, CA 96101, for memorials to assist her daughters Brianna and Brittany.
Obituaries:
Toni Lynn Berchtold
Toni Lynn Berchtold, 40, of Alturas, passed away April 21, 2003, from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Born Toni Lynn Vincent in Willits, CA on August 27, 1962, to Fred and Merrium Vincent, Toni grew up in Laytonville, CA. She is the third of four children and the first girl to play little league hardball in her area. She was a wonderful athlete. Toni played high school volleyball and softball and earned a spot in the All-American book of records for both sports.
She went to high school with Gary Berchtold, who became her husband on September 25, 1982. They have two beautiful daughters Brianna, 18 and Brittany, 15. Gary and Toni spent their first years together in Laytonville and Santa Rosa, then moved to Alturas in 1991. Toni worked as a cook for the Modoc Joint Unified School District for the past 10 years. Toni will be best remembered for her smile, her energy, and the love she brought to every person she met. She was fully devoted to her family and her girls were her pride and joy. A mother who put her family first, she not only took care of Brianna and Brittany, but helped many other young people through tough times. Toni and Gary opened their home to many Modoc kids who think of her as their second mother. Thelma Barker, her neighbor, enjoyed swapping favors with Toni and will miss their afternoons filled with laughter.
Brianna and Brittany are athletes like their mother and Toni did her best to be at every one of their games. You'd find her pacing the fence line at softball games or cheering from the gym bleachers. Her voice, passion, and encouragement for the athletes will be missed by all.
Up and down the halls of each school in Alturas, you'll hear how Toni brought a smile to so many children's faces while she did her job. She was a friend at every school site: breakfast with the little ones in the morning, a friend to middle school students at break, and making lunch at Alturas Elementary something to look forward to for students and staff. Toni paid attention to what was happening with children and helped them through their day. That might include sitting with a Kindergarten student every morning long enough for him to eat his cereal, hugging a middle school student having a rotten day, a quick scold before someone got in trouble, a good tease, a coat when it was below zero outside, or a special treat.
If you wanted to have a good time at any event, you sat near Toni. She had a great sense of humor and a sense of clarity that brought laughter to every situation. With a twinkle in her eye and a skip in her step, she gave 100 percent to everything she did managing to motivate everyone around her. None will forget how she brightened a room, how she greeted all the girls with "Hey girlfriend!," the silver necklace she faithfully wore, the great meals she made after cooking at school all morning, and the cinnamon rolls that made events something to look forward to.
Toni was a wonderful wife, best friend, and business partner to Gary. She was a loving daughter to her parents, and enjoyed a special bond with her sister Pam. She was a devoted, protective sister to her brothers, a special aunt to seven nieces and nephews, and a good friend to so many. She filled the room with light and offered an acceptance of who we all are. Her absence leaves a huge hole that cannot be filled in her family and in her community. Toni loved candles. Her family asks that everyone light a candle, so that "while Toni watches over us, she knows our thoughts are with her."
Toni is survived by her husband Gary Berchtold, her daughters Brianna and Brittany, of Alturas, CA; her parents Fred and Merrium Vincent, Laytonville, CA; her brother Benny Vincent, his wife Lisa, and their children Kiana and Taylor Vincent of Santa Rosa; her sister Pam, her husband Ron, and their children Justin and Nathan Shannon of San Diego; her brother Michael and his daughter Jordyn Vincent of Laytonville; Gary's parents Max and Suzy Berchtold of Laytonville; and her sister-in-law Debbie Carbaugh, and her sons Jason and Eric of Alturas.
An Alturas woman, Toni Lynn Berchtold, age 40, died in a vehicle accident at Big Valley Summit on State Route 299 April 21, 2:15 p.m.
According to the Redding Area California Highway Patrol, Berchtold was a passenger in a 1993 Ford F-250 pickup driven by her husband Gary J. Berchtold.
The pickup was following a 1995 Kenworth pulling a 28-foot single-axle empty trailer westbound. Steven Guin, 32, Redding, was driving the truck and encountered falling snow and a slushy roadway as he reached the summit.
The CHP states the truck was traveling too fast for conditions, lost traction and drifted into the eastbound lane. The truck crossed onto the south shoulder, hit a dirt shoulder and jackknifed. The empty trailer crossed both lanes as the Berchtold pickup approached and struck the
trailer. The pickup was lodged under the trailer after the collision and Toni Berchtold, who was in the right passenger seat was trapped in the vehicle. She died at the scene.
Gary Berchtold sustained moderate injuries and another passenger, Brittany Berchtold, age 15, sustained minor injuries and were transported to Mayer's Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills. The driver of the truck was not hurt.
Both vehicles came to rest blocking the highway, requiring a one-hour road closure.
Toni Lynn Berchtold
Toni Lynn Berchtold, 40, of Alturas, died Monday afternoon, April 21, 2003, from injuries sustained in a car accident on State Route 299 at Big Valley Summit, CA.
Born Toni Lynn Vincent in Willits, CA. on August 27, 1962, she grew up in Laytonville, Mendocino County, where her parents and parents-in-law reside.
A service will be held at the Laytonville Cemetery on Saturday, April 26 at 1:00 p.m.
A memorial service will be held in Alturas on Wednesday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Modoc High Softball Field. The site will be changed to the Modoc High Griswold Gym if the weather is inclement.
Her husband Gary asks those who knew Toni to light a candle in her memory, as she loved candles.
An account has been established at Bank of America at 205 Main St., Alturas, CA 96101, for memorials to assist her daughters Brianna and Brittany.
Obituaries:
Toni Lynn Berchtold
Toni Lynn Berchtold, 40, of Alturas, passed away April 21, 2003, from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Born Toni Lynn Vincent in Willits, CA on August 27, 1962, to Fred and Merrium Vincent, Toni grew up in Laytonville, CA. She is the third of four children and the first girl to play little league hardball in her area. She was a wonderful athlete. Toni played high school volleyball and softball and earned a spot in the All-American book of records for both sports.
She went to high school with Gary Berchtold, who became her husband on September 25, 1982. They have two beautiful daughters Brianna, 18 and Brittany, 15. Gary and Toni spent their first years together in Laytonville and Santa Rosa, then moved to Alturas in 1991. Toni worked as a cook for the Modoc Joint Unified School District for the past 10 years. Toni will be best remembered for her smile, her energy, and the love she brought to every person she met. She was fully devoted to her family and her girls were her pride and joy. A mother who put her family first, she not only took care of Brianna and Brittany, but helped many other young people through tough times. Toni and Gary opened their home to many Modoc kids who think of her as their second mother. Thelma Barker, her neighbor, enjoyed swapping favors with Toni and will miss their afternoons filled with laughter.
Brianna and Brittany are athletes like their mother and Toni did her best to be at every one of their games. You'd find her pacing the fence line at softball games or cheering from the gym bleachers. Her voice, passion, and encouragement for the athletes will be missed by all.
Up and down the halls of each school in Alturas, you'll hear how Toni brought a smile to so many children's faces while she did her job. She was a friend at every school site: breakfast with the little ones in the morning, a friend to middle school students at break, and making lunch at Alturas Elementary something to look forward to for students and staff. Toni paid attention to what was happening with children and helped them through their day. That might include sitting with a Kindergarten student every morning long enough for him to eat his cereal, hugging a middle school student having a rotten day, a quick scold before someone got in trouble, a good tease, a coat when it was below zero outside, or a special treat.
If you wanted to have a good time at any event, you sat near Toni. She had a great sense of humor and a sense of clarity that brought laughter to every situation. With a twinkle in her eye and a skip in her step, she gave 100 percent to everything she did managing to motivate everyone around her. None will forget how she brightened a room, how she greeted all the girls with "Hey girlfriend!," the silver necklace she faithfully wore, the great meals she made after cooking at school all morning, and the cinnamon rolls that made events something to look forward to.
Toni was a wonderful wife, best friend, and business partner to Gary. She was a loving daughter to her parents, and enjoyed a special bond with her sister Pam. She was a devoted, protective sister to her brothers, a special aunt to seven nieces and nephews, and a good friend to so many. She filled the room with light and offered an acceptance of who we all are. Her absence leaves a huge hole that cannot be filled in her family and in her community. Toni loved candles. Her family asks that everyone light a candle, so that "while Toni watches over us, she knows our thoughts are with her."
Toni is survived by her husband Gary Berchtold, her daughters Brianna and Brittany, of Alturas, CA; her parents Fred and Merrium Vincent, Laytonville, CA; her brother Benny Vincent, his wife Lisa, and their children Kiana and Taylor Vincent of Santa Rosa; her sister Pam, her husband Ron, and their children Justin and Nathan Shannon of San Diego; her brother Michael and his daughter Jordyn Vincent of Laytonville; Gary's parents Max and Suzy Berchtold of Laytonville; and her sister-in-law Debbie Carbaugh, and her sons Jason and Eric of Alturas.
Alturas woman dies in Big Valley Summit accident
An Alturas woman, Toni Lynn Berchtold, age 40, died in a vehicle accident at Big Valley Summit on State Route 299 April 21, 2:15 p.m.
According to the Redding Area California Highway Patrol, Berchtold was a passenger in a 1993 Ford F-250 pickup driven by her husband Gary J. Berchtold.
The pickup was following a 1995 Kenworth pulling a 28-foot single-axle empty trailer westbound. Steven Guin, 32, Redding, was driving the truck and encountered falling snow and a slushy roadway as he reached the summit.
The CHP states the truck was traveling too fast for conditions, lost traction and drifted into the eastbound lane. The truck crossed onto the south shoulder, hit a dirt shoulder and jackknifed. The empty trailer crossed both lanes as the Berchtold pickup approached and struck the
trailer. The pickup was lodged under the trailer after the collision and Toni Berchtold, who was in the right passenger seat was trapped in the vehicle. She died at the scene.
Gary Berchtold sustained moderate injuries and another passenger, Brittany Berchtold, age 15, sustained minor injuries and were transported to Mayer's Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills. The driver of the truck was not hurt.
Both vehicles came to rest blocking the highway, requiring a one-hour road closure.
Toni Lynn Berchtold
Toni Lynn Berchtold, 40, of Alturas, died Monday afternoon, April 21, 2003, from injuries sustained in a car accident on State Route 299 at Big Valley Summit, CA.
Born Toni Lynn Vincent in Willits, CA. on August 27, 1962, she grew up in Laytonville, Mendocino County, where her parents and parents-in-law reside.
A service will be held at the Laytonville Cemetery on Saturday, April 26 at 1:00 p.m.
A memorial service will be held in Alturas on Wednesday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Modoc High Softball Field. The site will be changed to the Modoc High Griswold Gym if the weather is inclement.
Her husband Gary asks those who knew Toni to light a candle in her memory, as she loved candles.
An account has been established at Bank of America at 205 Main St., Alturas, CA 96101, for memorials to assist her daughters Brianna and Brittany.
Obituaries:
Toni Lynn Berchtold
Toni Lynn Berchtold, 40, of Alturas, passed away April 21, 2003, from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Born Toni Lynn Vincent in Willits, CA on August 27, 1962, to Fred and Merrium Vincent, Toni grew up in Laytonville, CA. She is the third of four children and the first girl to play little league hardball in her area. She was a wonderful athlete. Toni played high school volleyball and softball and earned a spot in the All-American book of records for both sports.
She went to high school with Gary Berchtold, who became her husband on September 25, 1982. They have two beautiful daughters Brianna, 18 and Brittany, 15. Gary and Toni spent their first years together in Laytonville and Santa Rosa, then moved to Alturas in 1991. Toni worked as a cook for the Modoc Joint Unified School District for the past 10 years. Toni will be best remembered for her smile, her energy, and the love she brought to every person she met. She was fully devoted to her family and her girls were her pride and joy. A mother who put her family first, she not only took care of Brianna and Brittany, but helped many other young people through tough times. Toni and Gary opened their home to many Modoc kids who think of her as their second mother. Thelma Barker, her neighbor, enjoyed swapping favors with Toni and will miss their afternoons filled with laughter.
Brianna and Brittany are athletes like their mother and Toni did her best to be at every one of their games. You'd find her pacing the fence line at softball games or cheering from the gym bleachers. Her voice, passion, and encouragement for the athletes will be missed by all.
Up and down the halls of each school in Alturas, you'll hear how Toni brought a smile to so many children's faces while she did her job. She was a friend at every school site: breakfast with the little ones in the morning, a friend to middle school students at break, and making lunch at Alturas Elementary something to look forward to for students and staff. Toni paid attention to what was happening with children and helped them through their day. That might include sitting with a Kindergarten student every morning long enough for him to eat his cereal, hugging a middle school student having a rotten day, a quick scold before someone got in trouble, a good tease, a coat when it was below zero outside, or a special treat.
If you wanted to have a good time at any event, you sat near Toni. She had a great sense of humor and a sense of clarity that brought laughter to every situation. With a twinkle in her eye and a skip in her step, she gave 100 percent to everything she did managing to motivate everyone around her. None will forget how she brightened a room, how she greeted all the girls with "Hey girlfriend!," the silver necklace she faithfully wore, the great meals she made after cooking at school all morning, and the cinnamon rolls that made events something to look forward to.
Toni was a wonderful wife, best friend, and business partner to Gary. She was a loving daughter to her parents, and enjoyed a special bond with her sister Pam. She was a devoted, protective sister to her brothers, a special aunt to seven nieces and nephews, and a good friend to so many. She filled the room with light and offered an acceptance of who we all are. Her absence leaves a huge hole that cannot be filled in her family and in her community. Toni loved candles. Her family asks that everyone light a candle, so that "while Toni watches over us, she knows our thoughts are with her."
Toni is survived by her husband Gary Berchtold, her daughters Brianna and Brittany, of Alturas, CA; her parents Fred and Merrium Vincent, Laytonville, CA; her brother Benny Vincent, his wife Lisa, and their children Kiana and Taylor Vincent of Santa Rosa; her sister Pam, her husband Ron, and their children Justin and Nathan Shannon of San Diego; her brother Michael and his daughter Jordyn Vincent of Laytonville; Gary's parents Max and Suzy Berchtold of Laytonville; and her sister-in-law Debbie Carbaugh, and her sons Jason and Eric of Alturas.
An Alturas woman, Toni Lynn Berchtold, age 40, died in a vehicle accident at Big Valley Summit on State Route 299 April 21, 2:15 p.m.
According to the Redding Area California Highway Patrol, Berchtold was a passenger in a 1993 Ford F-250 pickup driven by her husband Gary J. Berchtold.
The pickup was following a 1995 Kenworth pulling a 28-foot single-axle empty trailer westbound. Steven Guin, 32, Redding, was driving the truck and encountered falling snow and a slushy roadway as he reached the summit.
The CHP states the truck was traveling too fast for conditions, lost traction and drifted into the eastbound lane. The truck crossed onto the south shoulder, hit a dirt shoulder and jackknifed. The empty trailer crossed both lanes as the Berchtold pickup approached and struck the
trailer. The pickup was lodged under the trailer after the collision and Toni Berchtold, who was in the right passenger seat was trapped in the vehicle. She died at the scene.
Gary Berchtold sustained moderate injuries and another passenger, Brittany Berchtold, age 15, sustained minor injuries and were transported to Mayer's Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills. The driver of the truck was not hurt.
Both vehicles came to rest blocking the highway, requiring a one-hour road closure.
Toni Lynn Berchtold
Toni Lynn Berchtold, 40, of Alturas, died Monday afternoon, April 21, 2003, from injuries sustained in a car accident on State Route 299 at Big Valley Summit, CA.
Born Toni Lynn Vincent in Willits, CA. on August 27, 1962, she grew up in Laytonville, Mendocino County, where her parents and parents-in-law reside.
A service will be held at the Laytonville Cemetery on Saturday, April 26 at 1:00 p.m.
A memorial service will be held in Alturas on Wednesday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Modoc High Softball Field. The site will be changed to the Modoc High Griswold Gym if the weather is inclement.
Her husband Gary asks those who knew Toni to light a candle in her memory, as she loved candles.
An account has been established at Bank of America at 205 Main St., Alturas, CA 96101, for memorials to assist her daughters Brianna and Brittany.
Obituaries:
Toni Lynn Berchtold
Toni Lynn Berchtold, 40, of Alturas, passed away April 21, 2003, from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Born Toni Lynn Vincent in Willits, CA on August 27, 1962, to Fred and Merrium Vincent, Toni grew up in Laytonville, CA. She is the third of four children and the first girl to play little league hardball in her area. She was a wonderful athlete. Toni played high school volleyball and softball and earned a spot in the All-American book of records for both sports.
She went to high school with Gary Berchtold, who became her husband on September 25, 1982. They have two beautiful daughters Brianna, 18 and Brittany, 15. Gary and Toni spent their first years together in Laytonville and Santa Rosa, then moved to Alturas in 1991. Toni worked as a cook for the Modoc Joint Unified School District for the past 10 years. Toni will be best remembered for her smile, her energy, and the love she brought to every person she met. She was fully devoted to her family and her girls were her pride and joy. A mother who put her family first, she not only took care of Brianna and Brittany, but helped many other young people through tough times. Toni and Gary opened their home to many Modoc kids who think of her as their second mother. Thelma Barker, her neighbor, enjoyed swapping favors with Toni and will miss their afternoons filled with laughter.
Brianna and Brittany are athletes like their mother and Toni did her best to be at every one of their games. You'd find her pacing the fence line at softball games or cheering from the gym bleachers. Her voice, passion, and encouragement for the athletes will be missed by all.
Up and down the halls of each school in Alturas, you'll hear how Toni brought a smile to so many children's faces while she did her job. She was a friend at every school site: breakfast with the little ones in the morning, a friend to middle school students at break, and making lunch at Alturas Elementary something to look forward to for students and staff. Toni paid attention to what was happening with children and helped them through their day. That might include sitting with a Kindergarten student every morning long enough for him to eat his cereal, hugging a middle school student having a rotten day, a quick scold before someone got in trouble, a good tease, a coat when it was below zero outside, or a special treat.
If you wanted to have a good time at any event, you sat near Toni. She had a great sense of humor and a sense of clarity that brought laughter to every situation. With a twinkle in her eye and a skip in her step, she gave 100 percent to everything she did managing to motivate everyone around her. None will forget how she brightened a room, how she greeted all the girls with "Hey girlfriend!," the silver necklace she faithfully wore, the great meals she made after cooking at school all morning, and the cinnamon rolls that made events something to look forward to.
Toni was a wonderful wife, best friend, and business partner to Gary. She was a loving daughter to her parents, and enjoyed a special bond with her sister Pam. She was a devoted, protective sister to her brothers, a special aunt to seven nieces and nephews, and a good friend to so many. She filled the room with light and offered an acceptance of who we all are. Her absence leaves a huge hole that cannot be filled in her family and in her community. Toni loved candles. Her family asks that everyone light a candle, so that "while Toni watches over us, she knows our thoughts are with her."
Toni is survived by her husband Gary Berchtold, her daughters Brianna and Brittany, of Alturas, CA; her parents Fred and Merrium Vincent, Laytonville, CA; her brother Benny Vincent, his wife Lisa, and their children Kiana and Taylor Vincent of Santa Rosa; her sister Pam, her husband Ron, and their children Justin and Nathan Shannon of San Diego; her brother Michael and his daughter Jordyn Vincent of Laytonville; Gary's parents Max and Suzy Berchtold of Laytonville; and her sister-in-law Debbie Carbaugh, and her sons Jason and Eric of Alturas.
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