Jack Russell Grove passed away at the Surprise Valley Hospital October 1, at the age of 84. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Eagleville Community Church. A potluck will follow at the Eagleville Grange Hall.
Jack was born in Altruas, CA on October 11, 1922 to Ernest and Irene Grove. He grew up in Eagleville, attended Eagleville Elementary and Surprise Valley High School. His family moved to Willows in 1938, where he graduated from Willows High in 1940. He met the love of his life Katy Young in Willows. After two years of dating, they eloped to Carson City, NV, January 25, 1942.
Jack and Katy, along with his parents, bought the Scott Ranch in Eagleville and moved back to raise their family. They worked together running the ranch and becoming vital members of the community. Jack was a member of the Eagleville School Board for 17 years. He was a memeber of the Eagleville Grange, Farm Bureau, Modoc County Cattlemen's Association, and Eagleville Volunteer Fire Department. He was a Post Master or the Cedar Lodge #236 F&AM and Shriners.
In 1958 after selling the ranch, Jack attended the San Francisco Mortuary College. The following year, he moved his family to North Hollywood, to serve his apprenticeship. He and Katy bought funeral homes in Fort Bragg in 1960-62 and in Oroville, 1962 to 1967. Over the years, he conducted as many as 40 funeral services for his brother Masons and funerals for many family members and friends.
Yearning to return to the place he loved the most, in 1968, they bought the Roberts Ranch in Eagleville. They also ownd Golden's in Cedarville from 1972 to 1976. In 1984, at the age of 64, he accepted the job of Brand Inspector for Surprise Valley. He often said that being a Brand Inspector was the best job he had ever had. He enjoyed traveling throughout the county and visiting with the local ranchers. He retired in 1998 at the age of 78 years, after 14 years of service.
Jack was a proud 30-year member of AA. He was an inspriation to many through his speeches, sponsorships and counseling. He was an accomplished speaker and storyteller. He had a special and unique talent for remembering details that brought his stories to life. He will be fondly remembered for entertaining every chance he got. He was quick-witted, and often hilariously funny. He had a story for every occasion.
Jack enjoyed many interests during his life. In 1939 at Willows High School, he excelled in track, winning a Decathlon medal. Also, while in high school, he learned to fly. By 1950, he and his cousin Bill Grove bought their first airplane. He used Lower Lake bed in Eagleville as the landing strip and an old hayslid as a hangar. He enjoyed everything the South Warner mountains had to offer: hunting, fishing and camping. To make extra money during hunting season he would pack hunters into the mountains. In the 1950s he enjoyed singing and acting with the Tumbleweed Players, a group of locals who entertained throughout Surprise Valley. He was also one of the Eagleville ranchers who helped organize the first Eagleville Barbecue.
Jack's greatest pride was his family and partner in life for 65 years, Katy. He enjoyed his retirement years on their ranch, taking great pleasure in the beauty of the mountains and treasured time with his family.
Surviving Jack are his wife Katy of Redding; sister Joyce Espil Volney of Bend, OR; daughters Linda Pollock and Jeanne Grove of Redding; grandchildren Tony Pollock of Champaign, IL, Heather and Fernando Zavaleta of Sonoms, Joy and James Harthcock of Chico, Joshua and Adrien Mefford of Eagleville, great-grandchildren Ben, Aidan and Logan Harthcock of Chico and Isabell Zavaleta of Sonoma.
He was preceded in death by by(sic) his parents Ernest and Irene Grove and infant daughters Kitty Rose and Maudie Irene.
Donation in Jack's memory may be directed to the Eagleville Church or Surprise Valley Hospital District. Kerr Mortuary is handling service arrangements. Interment will be at the Eagleville Cemetery.
Published - Modoc County Record - October 4, 2007 (Page 6)
Jack was born in Altruas, CA on October 11, 1922 to Ernest and Irene Grove. He grew up in Eagleville, attended Eagleville Elementary and Surprise Valley High School. His family moved to Willows in 1938, where he graduated from Willows High in 1940. He met the love of his life Katy Young in Willows. After two years of dating, they eloped to Carson City, NV, January 25, 1942.
Jack and Katy, along with his parents, bought the Scott Ranch in Eagleville and moved back to raise their family. They worked together running the ranch and becoming vital members of the community. Jack was a member of the Eagleville School Board for 17 years. He was a memeber of the Eagleville Grange, Farm Bureau, Modoc County Cattlemen's Association, and Eagleville Volunteer Fire Department. He was a Post Master or the Cedar Lodge #236 F&AM and Shriners.
In 1958 after selling the ranch, Jack attended the San Francisco Mortuary College. The following year, he moved his family to North Hollywood, to serve his apprenticeship. He and Katy bought funeral homes in Fort Bragg in 1960-62 and in Oroville, 1962 to 1967. Over the years, he conducted as many as 40 funeral services for his brother Masons and funerals for many family members and friends.
Yearning to return to the place he loved the most, in 1968, they bought the Roberts Ranch in Eagleville. They also ownd Golden's in Cedarville from 1972 to 1976. In 1984, at the age of 64, he accepted the job of Brand Inspector for Surprise Valley. He often said that being a Brand Inspector was the best job he had ever had. He enjoyed traveling throughout the county and visiting with the local ranchers. He retired in 1998 at the age of 78 years, after 14 years of service.
Jack was a proud 30-year member of AA. He was an inspriation to many through his speeches, sponsorships and counseling. He was an accomplished speaker and storyteller. He had a special and unique talent for remembering details that brought his stories to life. He will be fondly remembered for entertaining every chance he got. He was quick-witted, and often hilariously funny. He had a story for every occasion.
Jack enjoyed many interests during his life. In 1939 at Willows High School, he excelled in track, winning a Decathlon medal. Also, while in high school, he learned to fly. By 1950, he and his cousin Bill Grove bought their first airplane. He used Lower Lake bed in Eagleville as the landing strip and an old hayslid as a hangar. He enjoyed everything the South Warner mountains had to offer: hunting, fishing and camping. To make extra money during hunting season he would pack hunters into the mountains. In the 1950s he enjoyed singing and acting with the Tumbleweed Players, a group of locals who entertained throughout Surprise Valley. He was also one of the Eagleville ranchers who helped organize the first Eagleville Barbecue.
Jack's greatest pride was his family and partner in life for 65 years, Katy. He enjoyed his retirement years on their ranch, taking great pleasure in the beauty of the mountains and treasured time with his family.
Surviving Jack are his wife Katy of Redding; sister Joyce Espil Volney of Bend, OR; daughters Linda Pollock and Jeanne Grove of Redding; grandchildren Tony Pollock of Champaign, IL, Heather and Fernando Zavaleta of Sonoms, Joy and James Harthcock of Chico, Joshua and Adrien Mefford of Eagleville, great-grandchildren Ben, Aidan and Logan Harthcock of Chico and Isabell Zavaleta of Sonoma.
He was preceded in death by by(sic) his parents Ernest and Irene Grove and infant daughters Kitty Rose and Maudie Irene.
Donation in Jack's memory may be directed to the Eagleville Church or Surprise Valley Hospital District. Kerr Mortuary is handling service arrangements. Interment will be at the Eagleville Cemetery.
Published - Modoc County Record - October 4, 2007 (Page 6)
Jack Russell Grove passed away at the Surprise Valley Hospital October 1, at the age of 84. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Eagleville Community Church. A potluck will follow at the Eagleville Grange Hall.
Jack was born in Altruas, CA on October 11, 1922 to Ernest and Irene Grove. He grew up in Eagleville, attended Eagleville Elementary and Surprise Valley High School. His family moved to Willows in 1938, where he graduated from Willows High in 1940. He met the love of his life Katy Young in Willows. After two years of dating, they eloped to Carson City, NV, January 25, 1942.
Jack and Katy, along with his parents, bought the Scott Ranch in Eagleville and moved back to raise their family. They worked together running the ranch and becoming vital members of the community. Jack was a member of the Eagleville School Board for 17 years. He was a memeber of the Eagleville Grange, Farm Bureau, Modoc County Cattlemen's Association, and Eagleville Volunteer Fire Department. He was a Post Master or the Cedar Lodge #236 F&AM and Shriners.
In 1958 after selling the ranch, Jack attended the San Francisco Mortuary College. The following year, he moved his family to North Hollywood, to serve his apprenticeship. He and Katy bought funeral homes in Fort Bragg in 1960-62 and in Oroville, 1962 to 1967. Over the years, he conducted as many as 40 funeral services for his brother Masons and funerals for many family members and friends.
Yearning to return to the place he loved the most, in 1968, they bought the Roberts Ranch in Eagleville. They also ownd Golden's in Cedarville from 1972 to 1976. In 1984, at the age of 64, he accepted the job of Brand Inspector for Surprise Valley. He often said that being a Brand Inspector was the best job he had ever had. He enjoyed traveling throughout the county and visiting with the local ranchers. He retired in 1998 at the age of 78 years, after 14 years of service.
Jack was a proud 30-year member of AA. He was an inspriation to many through his speeches, sponsorships and counseling. He was an accomplished speaker and storyteller. He had a special and unique talent for remembering details that brought his stories to life. He will be fondly remembered for entertaining every chance he got. He was quick-witted, and often hilariously funny. He had a story for every occasion.
Jack enjoyed many interests during his life. In 1939 at Willows High School, he excelled in track, winning a Decathlon medal. Also, while in high school, he learned to fly. By 1950, he and his cousin Bill Grove bought their first airplane. He used Lower Lake bed in Eagleville as the landing strip and an old hayslid as a hangar. He enjoyed everything the South Warner mountains had to offer: hunting, fishing and camping. To make extra money during hunting season he would pack hunters into the mountains. In the 1950s he enjoyed singing and acting with the Tumbleweed Players, a group of locals who entertained throughout Surprise Valley. He was also one of the Eagleville ranchers who helped organize the first Eagleville Barbecue.
Jack's greatest pride was his family and partner in life for 65 years, Katy. He enjoyed his retirement years on their ranch, taking great pleasure in the beauty of the mountains and treasured time with his family.
Surviving Jack are his wife Katy of Redding; sister Joyce Espil Volney of Bend, OR; daughters Linda Pollock and Jeanne Grove of Redding; grandchildren Tony Pollock of Champaign, IL, Heather and Fernando Zavaleta of Sonoms, Joy and James Harthcock of Chico, Joshua and Adrien Mefford of Eagleville, great-grandchildren Ben, Aidan and Logan Harthcock of Chico and Isabell Zavaleta of Sonoma.
He was preceded in death by by(sic) his parents Ernest and Irene Grove and infant daughters Kitty Rose and Maudie Irene.
Donation in Jack's memory may be directed to the Eagleville Church or Surprise Valley Hospital District. Kerr Mortuary is handling service arrangements. Interment will be at the Eagleville Cemetery.
Published - Modoc County Record - October 4, 2007 (Page 6)
Jack was born in Altruas, CA on October 11, 1922 to Ernest and Irene Grove. He grew up in Eagleville, attended Eagleville Elementary and Surprise Valley High School. His family moved to Willows in 1938, where he graduated from Willows High in 1940. He met the love of his life Katy Young in Willows. After two years of dating, they eloped to Carson City, NV, January 25, 1942.
Jack and Katy, along with his parents, bought the Scott Ranch in Eagleville and moved back to raise their family. They worked together running the ranch and becoming vital members of the community. Jack was a member of the Eagleville School Board for 17 years. He was a memeber of the Eagleville Grange, Farm Bureau, Modoc County Cattlemen's Association, and Eagleville Volunteer Fire Department. He was a Post Master or the Cedar Lodge #236 F&AM and Shriners.
In 1958 after selling the ranch, Jack attended the San Francisco Mortuary College. The following year, he moved his family to North Hollywood, to serve his apprenticeship. He and Katy bought funeral homes in Fort Bragg in 1960-62 and in Oroville, 1962 to 1967. Over the years, he conducted as many as 40 funeral services for his brother Masons and funerals for many family members and friends.
Yearning to return to the place he loved the most, in 1968, they bought the Roberts Ranch in Eagleville. They also ownd Golden's in Cedarville from 1972 to 1976. In 1984, at the age of 64, he accepted the job of Brand Inspector for Surprise Valley. He often said that being a Brand Inspector was the best job he had ever had. He enjoyed traveling throughout the county and visiting with the local ranchers. He retired in 1998 at the age of 78 years, after 14 years of service.
Jack was a proud 30-year member of AA. He was an inspriation to many through his speeches, sponsorships and counseling. He was an accomplished speaker and storyteller. He had a special and unique talent for remembering details that brought his stories to life. He will be fondly remembered for entertaining every chance he got. He was quick-witted, and often hilariously funny. He had a story for every occasion.
Jack enjoyed many interests during his life. In 1939 at Willows High School, he excelled in track, winning a Decathlon medal. Also, while in high school, he learned to fly. By 1950, he and his cousin Bill Grove bought their first airplane. He used Lower Lake bed in Eagleville as the landing strip and an old hayslid as a hangar. He enjoyed everything the South Warner mountains had to offer: hunting, fishing and camping. To make extra money during hunting season he would pack hunters into the mountains. In the 1950s he enjoyed singing and acting with the Tumbleweed Players, a group of locals who entertained throughout Surprise Valley. He was also one of the Eagleville ranchers who helped organize the first Eagleville Barbecue.
Jack's greatest pride was his family and partner in life for 65 years, Katy. He enjoyed his retirement years on their ranch, taking great pleasure in the beauty of the mountains and treasured time with his family.
Surviving Jack are his wife Katy of Redding; sister Joyce Espil Volney of Bend, OR; daughters Linda Pollock and Jeanne Grove of Redding; grandchildren Tony Pollock of Champaign, IL, Heather and Fernando Zavaleta of Sonoms, Joy and James Harthcock of Chico, Joshua and Adrien Mefford of Eagleville, great-grandchildren Ben, Aidan and Logan Harthcock of Chico and Isabell Zavaleta of Sonoma.
He was preceded in death by by(sic) his parents Ernest and Irene Grove and infant daughters Kitty Rose and Maudie Irene.
Donation in Jack's memory may be directed to the Eagleville Church or Surprise Valley Hospital District. Kerr Mortuary is handling service arrangements. Interment will be at the Eagleville Cemetery.
Published - Modoc County Record - October 4, 2007 (Page 6)
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