January 2020

 Steve Stein passed away January 24, 2020. He retired after 35 years with CDF. He started in 1956 in San Diego, became a FFTD, Captain/Foreman and Assistant Ranger in Riverside. Left to Tuolumne/Calaveras in 1969 after Job Corp shut down at Oak Glenn. He spent most of his career in Madera-Mariposa as a SFRII. The memorial […]

James McClure passed away January 25, 2020 per Richard McClure, son of James, FC from South Ops OCC Ret. Jame’s wife, Marie McClure would like to pass along the information of his passing to those who may have worked with him or remember him. Funeral Details: Church on the Hill 5500 Alessandro Blvd., CA 92506

Maurice Marcus Bedoka Jr., 76 years, passed away on the December 30, 2019 in Santa Rosa, CA. Maurice was born on the May 7, 1943 in Anadarko, OK to the late Pearl and Maurice Bedoka. He was the youngest of seven children. He was preceded in death by brothers Louis (Buddy) Bedoka, Franklyn (Buck) Bedoka

Aug. 9, 1934 – Jan. 21, 2020   Shay was born on August 9, 1934 to Charles and Gladys(Helton) Shay in Wiley, Colorado. He grew up in Chowchilla, CA. Shay served in the United States Army for a brief time and worked for the State of California Department of Forestry his entire career. He retired

Danny Lee “Dan” Castleman, 74, of Sweet Springs, MO, died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his home. At Dan’s request cremation will take place and no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Sweet Springs Volunteer Fire Department in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at

Jack Haseley lived a fulfilling 91 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Mildred Haseley.  He is survived by Maybeth, his loving wife of 33 years, as well as his children: Marie, Melissa (Guy), Amy (Jack) and Sara (Emily).  He leaves behind five grandchildren; Christopher (Crystal), Megan (John), Emily, Zachary (Nicole)

Wallace “Tom” Reavis, born 5/3/40, passed away today 1/10/20 at home with his 4 kids by his side Jeff, Mark, Patrice and Deanna. He retired in 1996 as a Fire Captain B CDF from the Madera, Mariposa, Merced Ranger Unit, Mt. Bullion Youth Conservation Camp. Please mail cards to: Reavis Family PO Box 1031 Mariposa

Thomas Barnes suddenly passed away on January 5th, 2020 after experiencing a sudden heart attack. Funeral plans are still being arranged. A viewing and memorial service have been scheduled for January 24th and 25th in Monroe, Washington. Any future updates regarding locations and times will be shared as soon as we know. As you are