Hannah Rose Hicks

Hannah Rose Hicks, known by everyone as Rose, was born on May 22, 1922 in Cedarview, Utah. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 4, 2013 at the age of 91. She was the fourth child of Lars Jensen and Maude Woodward and was a descendent of Mormon pioneers who crossed the plains into Utah in the 1800’s. During the Great Depression, at the age of 10, she moved with her family to San Bernardino, California. She graduated from San Bernardino High School but it was during her eighth grade year that she met the love of her life, Arthur Lloyd Hicks, Sr. They were married on September 21, 1940 and were happily married for 68 years. In 1945 Art was drafted to serve in the U.S. Army in World War II. Rose was left behind with one small child and another on the way. Rose and Art sealed their marriage eternally on July 20, 1972 in the Oakland California Temple. After their marriage together they owned and operated a successful Standard/ Chevron station, body shop, auto repair business and a 24 hour towing business. She was always an integral part in making that business a success. In 1964 she and Art fulfilled a life-long dream, moved to Scott Valley and purchased a ranch. While in Scott Valley she worked as a medical stenographer at Siskiyou General Hospital. She also worked for the United States Selective Service board and was instrumental in helping and advising many young men during the Viet Nam era. Later she went to work for the United States Forest Service and became the business manager, personnel manager and personal secretary to the Klamath National Forest Supervisor. The many friends she made while working for the Forest Service have always remained very dear to her. She retired at the age of 71 in 1994. The dearest thing in Rose’s life was her family and she always loved having them around her. Every Sunday she cooked a huge dinner for her family and they crowded around her kitchen table laughing and enjoying the always delicious food. She is survived by her four children Art Hicks, Jr. and his wife Joan, Jerry Hicks and his wife Joan, Larry Hicks and his wife Martha and Vonita Bishop and her husband Bruce. She had 27 grandchildren and 79 great-grandchildren with four more on the way. She also had one great great-grandchild. She personally crocheted an afghan for each of her grandchildren and great grand-children. Rose was preceded in death by her husband Art on October 17, 2008. She was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter Elizabeth Rose Ritchie. She is now reunited with Art and is no doubt holding Elizabeth on her lap. Funeral services will be held at the L.D.S. church in Etna on Friday, December 13th at 11:00 am. After the service there will be a brief graveside service at the Etna Cemetery. After the graveside service a luncheon for family and friends will be held at the L.D.S. Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Art and Rose Hicks Scholarship fund of Scott Valley Scholarships, P.O. Box 352, Etna, CA 96027.

Hannah Rose Hicks

May 22, 1922 - December 4, 2013