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0 1 a RGJ.com On today available the and Web: past online Obituaries issues at RENO SUNDAY, JANUARY 1,2006 from are rgj.com Obituaries Paid Advertisement GOFF LAVERY Dorothy Jean Nancy Marie Patricia L. IN LOVING MEMORY GOFF LAVERY RODGERS Patricia L. Rodgers, 62, of Reno, RODGERS made to the Arthritis Foundation, 2620 E. Sunset Road, Suite Las Vegas, NV 89120-3517. passed away December 25, 2005 at Washoe Medical Center.

She was born February 26, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Evar and Ellen (Holso) Carlson. Patricia moved to Reno in 1955 from Chicago and graduated from Reno High School in 1960. She worked at UNR for over 20 years in various positions in the Med School and the Affirmative Action department. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother Phyllis Carlson, and sister Toni Gail Carlson. She is survived by her sister, Sue Barger, Reno, brother, Bill (Rosemary) Beverly, Fallon, NV, nieces, Tracy (Randy) Haffner and Sharon Inglis, great-niece, Lyndsy Haffner and other extended family.

Memorial Contributions may be Regidor M. POLANTE Regidor M. Polante, 63, of Reno, passed away on December 29, 2005 at his home. Mr. Polante had lived in Reno, NV for the last 11 years, coming from Zambales, Philippines.

He served in the Philippine National Police for 22 years, retiring as an intelligence officer. He is survived by his wife, Erlinda M. Polante; sons, Sean Keir (Dolly), Reg Janseen, Jazon Reid (Maria), Reinhart Polante; daughters, Glynis Monzon (Cesar); brother, Archimedes Polante; sisters, Aida P. Quiba, Pearl Jane Dickson and Esther P. Martignetti (Tom); grandchildren, Kirk Kevin and Tiara Ingrid, Zion Ezra and Zoe Polante.

Services will be held at a later date. Nancy Marie Lavery, 60, of Twin Falls, died Sunday, December 18, 2005 at Magic Valley Regional Medical Center. Nancy was born on May 3, 1945 at Sterling, IL to Glen F. and Clara Jackson Sharp. She was raised and educated in Sterling graduated from high school there." Nancy had three children, Lydia, Raeann and Stanton.

While living in Reno, NV she met Ron Rutter and they began making a life together. They moved to Twin Falls in December of 2005. She enjoyed golfing in the canyon, kayaking and walking. She loved to walk with her dogs, loved homemaking and entertaining friends. She was recognized as the Most Improved Golfer at Canyon Springs Golf Course for 2005, and was very proud of her accomplishment.

Nancy touched many people with her smile. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her. Nancy is survived by her loving companion, Ron; her three children; two grandchildren and two brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 7, 2006 at 3:00 p.m.

at Ross, Burke and Knobel Mortuary, 2155 Kietzke Lane, Reno, NV 89502. The family invites you to sign the online guest book at: www.rossburkeknobel.com scratch that he actually could fly, using a motorcycle engine for power. He designed and built another airplane that he flew the following year. For the next few years he bought crashed airplanes, refurbished and sold them. In 1941 D.T.

married Barbara, his childhood sweetheart, also of Tulsa, who shared D.T.'s passion for airplanes and flying. Barbara, of course, was a model airplane builder, and she also became a pilot in her late teens. D.T. became a flight instructor, and in 1941 he joined American Airlines as a commercial pilot. He began flying DC-3's, and a short time later he was "drafted" by the military to teach Army Air Corps pilots how to fly DC-3's.

D.T. and Barbara moved to Southern California in 1942. The had two sons, Terry and Jerry, and as a family they enjoyed many years of airplane and airport related activities, amd many camping and fishing trips in the high Sierras especially Convict Lake. Two years after D.T. joined American Airlines, he was promoted to Captain.

Over his career he flew Convairs, DC-4's, DC-6's, DC-7's DC-10's and Boeing 707's and 747's. During the Korean War he flew cargo to Japan via Hawaii and Wake Island. At the same time he was a fulltime commercial pilot, D.T. engaged in other aviation related pursuits. He designed and built model airplane engines and formed a company around that hobby that he named "Micromodel That manufactured and sold two cylinder model airplane enginesthe the "Wasp Twin" and the "Super D.T.

also invented and patented devices to train and check out commercial and military pilots flying and landing aircraft on instruments. He also formed a company around this enterprise called "Ross Air That company employed his teen aged sons and several of their buddies working out of his garage in the San Fernando Valley. D. T. retired from American Airlines on his 60th birthday in 1979.

The following year 1980 D. T. earned a Lear Jet rating, and in 1995, he earned a seaplane rating. D.T. and Barbara moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1970, and shortly thereafter to Carson City, NV.

D.T. began to collect antique airplanes, including a replica of a 1909 De Moiselle that he flew for several years to open the Watsonville Air Show, and a 1931 Curtiss Junior that he had bought for $100 in 1938 as a wreck, repaired and sold for $200, then after seeing that plane on a Flying Magazine cover and recognizing the ID number, he repurchased in 1980. Eventually, D.T. hooked up with tow other antique airplane buffs, Stanley Brown (deceased) of Reno, and Ron Kitchen of Reno, and they formed an antique airplane museum at the Carson City Airport, known as "Yesterday's where they gave tours to school kids, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, EEA "Young underprivileged kids and others, and educated them about the background of their antique airplanes. On occasions, they would take kids for short flights in their old planes, to the kids delight.

In 1993, several years after Barbara passed on, D.T. married Phyllis Sandars. Phyllis also has an aviation background. She was a stewardess and a purser for Pan American Airways, and thereafter manager of flight a attendants at Hughes Airlines (now Northwest Airlines). Phyllis is also a licensed pilot and belongs to the 99s.

D.T. and Phyllis were regulars for years at the Watsonville Air Show and Reno Air Races, and at other airplane and aviation related functions. D. T. was also an active member of the Gray Eagles (American Airlines retired pilots), Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and QB's.

D.T. had a great 86 years. On he 86th birthday he was outside flying model gliders. D.T. passed away on December 12, 2005, with his famihis side.

He will be remembered fondly and forever by his family and friends. As D.T. requested, his ashes will be spread over the mountains above Lake Tahoe. All who knew him know that he is still soaring with the eagles and now with the angels. In passing, D.T.

joins his. first wife, Barbara, his grandson, Scott, and leaves behind his wife, Phyllis, sons, Terry and Jerry and their wives Mary Jo and Pam, four grandchildren, Spencer, Kristian, Brandon and Cary, and five greatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers, gifts to the San Diego Aerospace Museum foundation (619-234-8291); http:/www.sdaerospacefoundation.org or your local EEA or QB organizations in D.T.'s memory would be appreciated. DeWitt "D.T." T. Jr.

ROSS D.T. was born in Tulsa, OK on November 28, 1919 to De Witt T. Ross, Sr. and Vera Ross. Raised in Tulsa, D.

T. developed a passion for flying and airplanes at an early age. When he was 14 he won first place in a national model airplane building and flying contest sponsored by Skelly Oil company. Instead of accepting the first place prize tickets and transportation to see the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers D.

T. negotiated a tour of the Curtiss- Aircraft Factory in St. Louis, MO. In 1936, when he was 16 years old, D.T. built an airplane from To place an Obituary or Card of Thanks: Call (775) 788-6240 or (775) 348-7355 from 8 am 5 pm weekdays Mariorie Victoria Orville Andrew Jr.

BURGE SLENES Marjorie V. Burge, nee Jorgensen, Orville A. Slenes 56, of Reno, was born on January 2, 1919 in NV passed away on December 28, Alberta, Canada, passed away 2005 at Washoe Medical Center. peacefully in her sleep on Decem- Mr. Slenes was a Vietnam Army ber 18, 2005.

She lived in Reno veteran. off and on for several years and He is survived his wife, retired here in 1987. by Loretta; stepson, Mark; stepdaughter, Her husband, William Burge pre- Melissa; sisters, Barbara and ceded her in death. Surviving are Carolyn; brothers, Galin and her children, Lilly, Jeanne, Phyllis, Roger; nephew, Kevin; and three Phillip, Kae, William Naomi grandchildren. and Patricia, twenty-one grandchildren and over thirty great- Graveside Services will be held grandchildren.

on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 1:00 PM at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, NV. Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2005. Dorothy was born on February 16, 1925 in Akron, OH where she met the love of her life, John Goff. They were married in 1941 and stayed happily married for 64 years. Dorothy and John belonged to Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Georgia for 10 years.

She also volunteered for several other hospitals and Churches. "Dorothy was loved by all who knew her" She was preceded in death by her son, James Goff and is survived by her loving husband John; sons, Richard (Sharon) Goff, Tim (Tracy) Goff; sister, Marian Cook of Akron Ohio; seven grandchildren, John, Christine, Deborah, Cary, Morgan, and' Cara; tha, Katlyn, Matthew, five grandchildren SamanNolan and Michael. There will be a Funeral Service held on Tuesday, January 3, 2006, 10:00 am at Ross, Burke Knobel Mortuary, 1538 Street, Sparks, NV, with Burial to follow at the VA Cemetery. Please visit the family guestbook at www.rossburkeknobel.com Dorothy is now looking down at her big, beautiful family with a joyful, peaceful heart. Marvella Chandler LOKKE Marvella Lokke passed away peacefully on December 27, 2005 at St.

Mary's Hospital in Reno. She was born on January 27, 1933 in Reno, Nevada to George and LaVerne Chandler. Marvella attended McKinley Park Elementary, Northside Junior High and graduated from Reno High School in 1950. She graduated from the University of Nevada in 1954, majoring in mathmatics and education. She taught in Las Vegas and Central Junior High School in Reno where she met her husband.

She was an avid bridge player and skier and assisted with the Junior Ski Program for years. She was a devoted member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, and was treasurer of their House Corporation. During her lifetime she instilled honesty in her children and independence for their own lives. She was ill for many years, limiting her active life. She was preceded in death by her father.

Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Theodore H. Lokke; mother, LaVerne Bernardsons, Theodore (T.J.) and his wife Victoria, Gerald, and his wife Michon, daughter, Mary McDougal and her husband Mike; grandchildren, Jerry, Sean, Devonshire, Tara and Amy; brother and sister-in-law, John and Pat Chandler, three nieces and a nephew. The Funeral will be held Thursday, January 5, 2006 at the Masonic Memorial Gardens, Mountain View Cemetery at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Shriners Hospital for children, 2425 Stockton Sacramento, CA 95817. HOw To PUBLISH AN OBITUARY Fax your notice to: (775) 788-6436 Call: (775) 788-6240 Email your notice to: When you submit, please provide us with: Your Name, Address, Phone Number and the name of the funeral home or cremation society.

Omission of any of the above may delay publication. Mail your notice to: Obituary Specialist Reno Gazette-Journal PO Box 22000 Reno, NV 89520 (Notices must by clearly printed or typed) You will find an easy to use obituary form at: www.rgj.com/obits Deadlines for Publication: Tuesday through Saturday publications: 2:00 p.m. the day before, Sunday Monday publications: Friday at 3:00 p.m. Thelma June Fisher Kayser 1 Nov. 1914 1 Jan.

1997 We Miss You, Mom Joseph Mitchell Sr. PATRIDGE 110, Earth has lost a wonderful person and Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. Joseph Mitchell Patridge, Sr. (Joe), a loving and devoted husband, adored father and grandfather, and cherished friend of so many passed away unexpectedly at his home in La Jolla, CA on Sunday, December 11, 2005. Joe, the son of Jack and Bess Patridge of San Francisco, and younger brother of John Patridge, was born on November 21, 1934 in Coalinga, CA.

Soon after his birth Joe's family settled in San Francisco where Joe enjoyed a wonderful childhood and grew to become a true "city boy" at heart. While school was certainly an important component of Joe's formative years, Joe's fondest memories of his childhood are telling jokes with friends and his brother John after playing a game of baseball or basketball, playing a game of Pedro while sharing a can of sardines and saltine crackers, or enjoying the camaraderie of friends on weekends at Russian River. These childhood bonds were the beginning of an extended series of lifelong friendships that Joe would nurture and cherish for the rest of his life. Joe spent a year at St. Ignatius High and then transferred to Lincoln High where he graduated in 1952.

Joe accepted an athletic scholarship to the Univ. of Nevada, Reno, where he played both football and basketball and developed lifelong friendships. Never one to turn down a good time or the opportunity to meet new friends, Joe was also an active member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. Most important, however, it was in his spring semester freshman English class that Joe met the love of his life, Virginia (Ginny) Coleman. This meeting sparked a love affair that would last over 53 years.

Joe and Ginny were married in their senior year on March 23, 1956. Soon thereafter, Joe graduated with a B.A. in Psych. and a minor in English. Shortly after graduating from college, Joe received a commission with the US Navy and began his training at the Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, FL.

In 1957, he was stationed at Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego with fighter squadron VF121. Several years later he transferred to Moffett Naval Air Station and a tour of duty aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard with fighter squadron VF191, which traveled to Singapore after a good will visit to Bombay, India. After an honorable discharge, he was recalled to active duty during the Berlin build-up, this time with air anti-submarine squadron VS872. After his 2nd tour of duty, he was again honorably discharged with the rank of Lieutenant. While stationed at Miramar, Joe and Ginny took up residence in the beautiful seaside village of La Jolla, the birthplace of their first son, Joseph Mitchell Patridge, Jr.

(Mitch). From the early 1960's through 2002 Joe had many exciting and interesting career moves and travel adventures. In 1960 Joe made the leap from the Navy to become a stockbroker and then to the field of high tech joining Fairchild Semiconductor as a Sales Engineer. He moved his family from La Jolla to Palo Alto, then to Berkeley, and finally settled in Menlo Park. The next eight years at Fairchild Semiconductor would not only prove fortunate to Joe, but the experience and friendships developed during this time would shape the beginnings of what was to become a successful and rewarding career in global sales and sales management in the semiconductor industry.

These next years, Joe and Ginny proudly announced the addition of three beautiful children: their first daughter, Britton Lee Patridge in 1961, a second son, Scott Coleman Patridge, in 1965, and a second daughter, Paige Dolores Patridge, in 1969. In the mid 60's Fairchild Semiconductor transferred Joe to So. CA and the family moved to Newport Beach. In 1968, Joe left Fairchild to co-found I.M.E.C., one of the first maquiladoras, in Mexico. At I.M.E.C Joe was responsible for domestic and international sales paving the way for a lifetime of managing the global sales and marketing efforts for a number of semiconductor manufacturers.

This was also the perfect opportunity for the family to move back to La Jolla, their favorite city by the sea. It was then that Joe and Ginny decided to build the house of their dreams in La Jolla shores and subsequently joined the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, a club that would soon become the family's "home away from After selling his interest in I.M.E.C., Joe decided to take the family on an adventure and accepted the position of General Manager with A.M.I. in Tokyo, Japan. For several years the family enjoyed touring Japan as well as many other countries in the Far East. The family returned to La Jolla, and subsequently moved to Saratoga, CA after Joe accepted the position of Worldwide Sales Manager for Synertek Semiconductor in the Silicon Valley.

By the early 1980's, Joe longed to return to the beautiful shores of La Jolla, and accepted the position of Worldwide Sales Manager for Brooktree Corp. in San Diego. After a number of years at Brooktree, Joe ventured off to form Spinnaker Sales and then retired a few years later. Joe was enjoying retired life playing golf at Fairbanks Ranch C.C., going to the beach, playing tennis at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, and traveling with his wife Ginny. Joe came out of retirement in 1998 when he was offered a Managing Director position with Maxim Integrated Products.

In this role Joe was responsible for European sales and marketing. This new position also allowed Joe and Ginny to fulfill a lifelong dream of living in England and traveling throughout Europe. After leaving Maxim Joe took time off to travel, visit with friends, work on his tennis and golf games, and enjoy the company of his 5 grandchildren. In 2002 Joe was approached to help found San Diego based ClarIDy RFID, again as their Worldwide Sales Manager. Joe is survived by his loving wife Ginny Patridge, his sons Mitch Patridge and wife Cammy, Scott Patridge, daughters Britton Buss and husband Paul, Paige Farmer and husband Andy, and five beautiful grandchildren, Taylor, Skylar, Olivia, Brandon, and Collin and his brother John Patridge of Stockton, CA, his Aunt Patsy McCulloch of San Rafael, CA, and many close cousins, nieces and nephews.

Joe loved life and he loved people, but most of all he loved his family; he enjoyed playing tennis with his friends and had a special passion for golf. He followed the stock market daily, and greatly enjoyed sharing his quick wit and captivating stories with friends and family. He is best remembered by his integrity, charm, quick wit, captivating personality, wonderful sense of humor, and zest for living and laughter. He was a mentor to many; loved by all. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

It is these fond memories of Joe that will live forever in our hearts. A private military service will be held a at Fort Rosecrans in Joe's honor. A celebration of his life will be held at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church at 2:00 pm on Jan. 7, followed by a reception at the Church. All family and friends are invited to attend.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to The Univ. of CA Regents, for the establishment of a memorial bench overlooking the Pacific Ocean dedicated to the memory of Joe Patridge. The memorial bench will be located on the UCSD campus just south of the pier, overlooking the La Jolla Shores and the Pacific Ocean. Please make your tax deductible gift to: UC Regents (please note that the donation is for the Joe Patridge Memorial Fund), and send your check to the attn of: John Evey, UCSD, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0210, La Jolla, CA 92093-0210. Any excess monies will be directed to the breast cancer research foundation at UCSD.

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