Obituaries

Alpha Eugene "Day" Annett

1907-2006

A burial Mass is 10 a.m. Aug. 5 for Alpha Eugene Day Annett, 99, at the Infant of Prague Catholic Church in Bridgeport, Calif. Mrs. Annett died July 22, 2006, in Gardnerville.

Mrs. Annett was born May 1, 1907, in Fulton, Calif., to Charlie and Edna Brown Fallon Day. She grew up spending her time between Smith Valley and Bridgeport, Calif. She attended Dominican School in San Rafael, Calif. and witnessed the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. She married Norman T. Annett in 1926. They traveled extensively and later raised sheep at the family ranch in Smith Valley. The Annetts had two children, daughter Norma Jeanne and son Alfred Charles. She loved to travel, especially the Hawaiian Islands and she enjoyed golf and fishing. In 1952, she and her husband Norman established Annett's Mono Village Resort. She never officially retired and remained a confidant and advisor to her entire family.

Her countless stories and memories of another time will be missed but passed down to the generations that follow.

She was preceded in death by her husband Norman T. Annett in 1993, her daughter Norma Jeanne Annett Costa in 2005. She is survived by her son Alfred (Josie) Annett; sister-in-law Dorthella Silva; son-in-law James Costa; grandchildren Dr. Peter Costa, Paul and his wife Julie Costa, Norman and Kellie Annett, Arlene and Jeffery Mills, Allen and Lori Annett; great-grandchildren, Austin and Victoria Mills, Angie and Jamie Annett, Carson Costa and Madeline Annett. She is also survived by many extended family members as well as numerous friends including Peggy Lyon, dear friend for more than fifty years.

The family would like to thank the Care Givers of Nevada, especially Ulla Sangild, Patricia Lloyd and Janice La Pointe as well as the staff and residents of Merrill Gardens during her final months.

Graveside services will follow mass at Hillcrest Cemetery in Smith Valley. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Mono County Historical Society, P.O. Box 417, Bridgeport, CA. 93517. E-mail littleben47@hotmail.com to send condolences.

Bea Coffman

1924-2006

A memorial service is 1 p.m. Saturday for Bea Coffman, 82, at the United Methodist Church, Centerville Lane in Gardnerville. Mrs. Coffman died July 23, 2006, in Gardnerville.

Mrs. Coffman was born July 12, 1924, in Fredericksburg, Iowa, to Lawrence and Helen Weibly. She was married to Calvin Coffman in 1939 in Las Vegas and lived in Independence, Calif., before moving to Gardnerville. She met many people while working as a sales clerk for Radio Shack.

She was preceded in death by her husband Calvin Coffman and grandson Larry Phillips of Mohave, Calif. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Garlene and Perry Phillips of Topaz Ranch Estates; daughter and son-in-law Sylvia and Bill Arnett of Gardnerville; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren as well as numerous family members.

Arrangements are in the care of Walton's Douglas County Mortuary. Cremation will take place at Walton's Sierra Crematory in Carson City. Memorial donations can be made to St. Mary's Hospice or a charity of your choice.

Agnes Gulick

1922-2006

A memorial mass is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Gall Catholic Church in Gardnerville for Agnes Gulick, 84, who died July 20, 2006, at her home in Gardnerville.

Mrs. Gulick was born Jan. 13, 1922, in Frankport Penn., to John and Mary Kulick. She married George Gulick April 11, 1942, in Elizabeth, N.J., where she lived until she moved to Gardnerville in 1971. She was a member of St. Gall Catholic Church. She enjoyed making all types of crafts.

She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Irene Kirby in 2006 and Suzanne Kulick in 1972, her two brothers, John Kulick in 1978 and Julius Kulick in 1983. She is survived by her husband George Kulick of Gardnerville, her daughter Rina Silva of Gardnerville, God-daughter Jo Ann Wheeler and her husband Harry of Pass Christian, Miss.; sisters Marge Skaggs and Josephine Kulick, both of Reno; brothers Andrew Kulick of Sayerville, N.J. and Frankie Kulick of Port Reading, N.J. as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation.

Alexander Cody Haas

1987-2006

A celebration of life will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hilltop Community Church, 3616 N. Sunridge Dr., Jacks Valley. A continuation of the celebration with refreshments will follow the service at the church.

Arrangements are in the care of FitzHenry's Chapel of Faith, Carson City.