Ed Bumbera

Ed "Pops" Bumbera, 64, passed away peacefully in his sleep April 14, 2009.

Ed was born Jan. 24, 1945, in Turtle Creek, Pa., where he graduated and went on to serve with honor in the United States Navy before hopping into his GTO and heading to California.

There he pursued his passion for anything with wheels.

Ed worked many years in the ceramic tile industry before retiring to Pahrump in 1999.

He leaves behind a piece of his heart with son, Jered Bumbera; daughter Tamara DeMeo; sisters Rita Bumbera and Theresa Grant; brother Paul Bumbera; grandson Anthony DeMeo; nieces, nephews and many other family members and friends.

We invite anyone that knew and loved Ed to join his family for a pot luck gathering to celebrate his life and grieve his sudden death at 2 p.m. April 26 at his home, 2820 Silver Sage Dr. (04/14/2009)

Katherine Ruth Borntrager

Katherine Ruth Borntrager, 59, passed away April 22, 2009, in Pahrump.

She was born Jan. 21, 1950, in Hastings, Neb., and was a resident of Pahrump for 31 years.

She was a homemaker, a graduate of Western High School in Las Vegas and of the Christian faith.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Borntrager; sons David and James Hollis of Pahrump and Chuck Hollis of Las Vegas and five grandchildren.

Services are private. (04/22/2009)

Margaret Best

Margaret "Mardy" Best, 66, passed away April 22, 2009, in Pahrump.

She was born April 21, 1943, in Troy, N.Y., and was a resident of Pahrump since 1999, having come from Tustin, Calif, where she lived for 45 years.

She was an administrative supervisor for Fremont Corp. She retired in 1996.

She was of the Catholic faith and a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughters Wendy (Jeff) Young of Spokane, Wash., and Marcy Unckles of Pahrump; son Robert Best; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Services are within our hearts. (04/22/2009)

Billy Clinton Herren

Billy Clinton Herren, long time resident of Pahrump, passed away April 20, 2009, with his family by his side.

Billy was born to Berle and Effie Herren in Hermann, Mo., Aug. 10, 1930.

Billy enlisted into the U.S. Navy in 1947, and was a veteran of the Korean War. While in the Navy he met his wife of 56 years Beverly. After they were married, they lived in California for a number of years where Billy worked as a journeyman carpenter.

In 1968, Billy became a firefighter for the U.S. Air Force and in 1970 started his Alaskan adventure moving the family to Clear AFS, Alaska.

While in Alaska Billy gave his time to a number of community groups such as the Clear Sky Sportsman Club, Ducks Unlimited and Clear Driftbusters Snowmachine Club.

No matter where Billy lived he was always helping someone, whether it was building a structure, fixing a car or hauling a moose.

There was nothing Billy was unable to accomplish or lend a hand to. During Billy's stay in Alaska he worked on the construction of the Alaskan Pipeline as a fire inspector. After his pipeline years Billy returned to Clear AFS where he eventually retired in 1990.

Billy and Beverly then moved to Pahrump where they built their retirement home and enjoyed their retirement years in the desert. As soon as they got to Pahrump Billy started helping out in the community as he became a member of the volunteer fire department and took over the pro shop at the local bowling center.

Billy loved to have family in from all over the country for visits to enjoy his pool where he loved to spend time as well as golfing and just taking in the Pahrump and Las Vegas area.

Billy is survived by his wife Beverly; children Ron Herren, Rob Herren and Cindy Herren; Ron's family Donnette, Salina and Joshua; Rob's family Nancy, Nicci and Jeff; seven great-grandchildren; brothers Elwood Walker and Bobby Herren; sisters Moetta Escareno, Betty White, Jean Stoy and Doris McCarthy.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents Berle and Effie Herren and brother Morris Herren.

Since Billy was a no fuss guy, he did not want a formal service, the family will celebrate Billy's life with a barbecue at Billy and Bev's home in Pahrump.

In lieu of flowers, because Billy loved and cared for his animals in and around his home, the family requests donations be made in his name to the Animal Friends Rescue Project at www.animalfriendsrescue.org, or P.O. Box 51083, Pacific Grove, CA 93950.

Anyone who wishes to send cards should send them to 3651 Kick Street, Pahrump, NV 89048. (04/20/2009)

Viola M. Heitman

Viola M. Heitman, 91, passed away April 1, 2009, in Pahrump.

She was born June 19, 1917, in Wisconsin and was a resident of Pahrump since 2001, having come from Monrovia, Calif.

She was a pottery finisher and of the Methodist faith.

She enjoyed quilting, crossword puzzles and growing African violets.

She is survived by sons David and Paul Heitman of Pahrump; daughters Ann Killion of Pahrump and Nancy Means of Missouri; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth.

A celebration of her life was held at 2 p.m. April 18 in the chapel of Lee Funeral Home. (04/01/2009)

Richard David Green

Richard David Green, 65, died suddenly April 19, 2009, after minor surgery at Desert View Hospital.

He was born in Omaha, Neb.

After his discharge from the U.S. Navy, he went to work for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company and retired after 30 years as a machinist.

He was a member of the Moose Lodge and founder of its bowling team.

He is survived by sons Jerry Lynn Green of Everett, Wash., Robert David (Susan) Green and granddaughters Kathleen and Julia of Torrance, Calif.; long-time partner Anita J. Cox and extended family; JoAnn Sterling of Reno, Kevin R. (Donna) Cox of Seattle, Wash., Anita's grandson Michael Gorshine and his daughters Sandra and Samantha of Anderson, Calif., and many dear friends and relatives especially Richard's Navy brother, Jerry (Pattie) Bridenbaker of Pahrump.

A memorial was held April 25 in his honor. May he rest in peace. (04/19/2009)