Alice Marie Ganger

Alice Marie Ganger, 71, passed away Nov. 16, 2007 at home in Pahrump.

She was born Oct. 9, 1936 in Santa Ana, Calif. and was a 19 year resident of Pahrump, having come from Long Beach, Calif.

She worked as a secretary for Leer Jet and retired in 1965.

Her daughters Rebecca McCabe of Arbuckle, Calif., Kathleen Phillips of Aberdeen, M.D. and Sue Ablog of Lodi, Calif.; son Thomas C. Ganger of New Mexico; sister-in-law Clarice Ganger of Pahrump; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; caregiver and good friend Edward and Anita Philo of Clio, Mich. and her many friends at Terribles Town bingo survive her.

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles M. Ganger; long-time companion Edward Duffied; her parents, two sons and two grandsons.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice. (11/16/07)

Iva E. "Nora" Stevens

Iva E. "Nora" Stevens, 71, beloved wife, mother and dear friend, lost her battle with cancer Nov. 7, 2007.

Nora was born April 12, 1936 in Eugene, Ore. and was a 39 year resident of Nevada, having also spent a few years in Shoshone and Chicago Valley, Calif.

Nora worked for Death Valley Unified School District for 20 years and owned several businesses in the Pahrump Valley including a ceramic shop and a Mr. Chicken restaurant.

Nora shared her love of Jesus Christ with all, and all who were blessed by her friendship will keep these precious memories close to our hearts and miss her dearly.

Nora, so willing to give of herself, fostered ten children and treated everyone with love and compassion.

Her oil paintings, engraved and painted ostrich eggs and ceramic figurines will be a lasting reminder of her artistic talents.

Nora is survived by Charles, loving husband of 31 years and daughter, Kelly Umphries-Prince. (11/07/07)

Paul Vance

Paul Vance, 78, passed away Nov. 17, 2007 in Pahrump.

He was born May 7, 1929 in Bessemer, Pa., and was a resident of Pahrump for 11 years, having come from Baker, La.

Paul was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church and worked as a machinist for White Consolidated, retiring in 1979. He was a Air Force veteran and served at Nellis AFB during the Korean War.

His wife Vicki Vance of Pahrump; sons Ronald Alan (Kathy) Vance of Wall, N.J. and Paul Vance of Pahrump; brother Steve Vinansky of New Kensington, Pa. and sister Margaret Cazier of Pahrump survive him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and one sister.

Services will be at 10 a.m., Nov. 24 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. (11/17/07)