Marcetta "Katy" Campbell

MARCETTA CLARABELLE (JONES) CAMPBELL Marcetta, better known to all as Katy, went to be with her Lord Jesus on October 13, 2010, at 5:45 p.m. Katy was born in the family home in Little Shasta on November 10, 1923 to John R. Jones Jr. and Jennie C. (Hazel) Jones. She was raised in the Shasta Valley with her six siblings, graduating from Montague Elementary School and Yreka High School. Katy was employed by the Montague Phone Company as a switchboard operator. She was also employed by the Mt. Shasta Milling Co. as a bookkeeper. She volunteered her time during World War II and the Korean War as a member of the Ground Observer Corps, in Montague. Katy met Dean, her lifetime love, in 1943 when he came to work in Montague on the building of the Montague Airport with his dad. Soon after, Dean was enlisted in the Army but she waited for his return in 1946 and they were married in Klamath Falls, OR where they made their home. Katy gave birth to their first son in 1946 and they continued to live there until 1949 when they moved to Montague, CA. They purchased a home and Katy gave birth to their second son in 1952. In 1962 Dean built a new home for them where they raised their sons and lived out their entire lives. Katy’s greatest joy in life was her family. She chose to spend her life at home raising her children and keeping her home. Nothing brought her greater joy than to be surrounded by family. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, canning, gardening and she loved to read. She enjoyed camping, fishing and talking on the phone. Feeding and watching the wildlife in her yard brought her joy as well. If you wanted to know anything about history in this area, she knew the answer. She could talk for hours telling stories about the people and places from generations past. Katy is survived by her sons and their wives, Dennis & Linda Campbell, Ron & Renee’ Campbell; grandchildren, Lynleigh Novello, Lacy & Meur Rath , Robin & Josh Smith, Jeff & Candi Campbell, Stacie Campbell, Denny & Tawny Campbell, Amber Campbell; great grandchildren, Matthew & Kaleigh Novello, Isaiah & Taylani Rath, Alora & Alex Smith, Madison, Natalie & Jacob Campbell, Tayah, Tate & Tessa Campbell, Trenton & Tori Campbell; brothers & sisters, Rod & Eve Jones, Ward & Joyce Foster, Ed & Sharon Jones; brothers & sisters-in-law, Jack & Shirley Mitchell, Don & Gwen Campbell, Dorris Alley, Sandra Bresee; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Katy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Jennie Jones; her beloved husband, Dean; parents in-law, Pearl and Mary Campbell; sisters, Virginia Rose, Hazel Lane, Gloria Burcell; brothers & sister-in-law, Bill & Anita Campbell, Doug Alley, Harv Bresee, Dick Rose, Dave Burcell and her grandson, Ryan. Campbell. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, October 18, 2010, Grenada Community Berean Church, 512 6th Street, Grenada, at 11:00a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Madrone Hospice House, 255 Collier Circle, Yreka. Girdner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Marcetta "Katy" Campbell

November 10, 1923 - October 13, 2010