Gary Stephen Nordby

Gary Stephen Nordby, 61, passed away Dec. 19 at his home in Pahrump.

He was born June 15, 1946 in Wisconsin and lived in Pahrump for the last 23 years, coming from Las Vegas.

He was employed as a crane operator for the operator's union, retiring five years ago. He served in the Army during wartime and belonged to the Elks Club and VFW. He was of the Lutheran faith.

His sons Nate (Tiffany) Nordby of Pahrump, Jake (Kacee) Nordby of Canon City, Colo.; sisters Carol (John) Garre and Becky (Steve) Monson, both of Pine City, Minn., and five grandchildren survive him.

His parents Sigvald and Ellen Nordby preceded him in death.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29 at Water from the Rock Christian Fellowship located at 1370 E. Matthew Lane (across from Smith's). Pahrump Family Mortuary handled the arrangements. (12/19/2007)

Walter J. Hoppe, D.O.

Private family services will be held for Dr. Walter J. Hoppe, 67, who passed away Dec. 21 in Lansing, Mich.

Dr. Hoppe practiced medicine in Pahrump for several years and served our community and his patients as a friend and healer. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home of E. Lansing, Mich. handled the arrangements. (12/21/2007)