Individual Details
(February 15, 1920 - January 21, 2003)
"Former New Pine Creek business owner Gladys Olive Gentry, 82, passed away in Cedarville, CA. on January 21, 2003. Born Gladys Vincent on Feb. 15, 1920 to Violet Delta (McKune) and Oatman Oliver Vincent in New Pine Creek, CA, she graduated from cosmetology college in Redding and married James H. Cooper on June 15, 1938. They moved to New Pine Creek, OR, where they built their home and owned Cooper's Drive-In for 10 years. James passed away in 1961. On April 17, 1964, John Lair Gentry and Gladys were married. Mrs. Gentry owned and operated Glady's Beauty Shop from 1964 until 1990, when she retired and the Gentrys moved to Cedarville. Active within the Cedarville community, Mrs. Gentry was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary 7888, the Cedarville Community Church, was a precinct clerk for the Modoc County Election Board in Cedarville and a supporter of the local Blood Bank drives. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed crocheting and was talented with her knitting machine, creating many baby items, which were popular in her community. She is survived by her husband John Gentry of Cedarville, CA; eldest son Jim Cooper and wife Ginny of Albany, OR; son Richard Cooper and wife Kay of Spokane, WA; daughter Lynne Minto and husband Jerry of Cedarville; three sisters Rose, Geneva and Alice and brother Otis; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister June and her parents. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra conducted services at the Cedarville Community Church at 9 a.m. on Friday, January 24. Those wishing to do so, may make memorial contributions to the Cedarville Community Church, Cedarvill 96104. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas was in charge of arrangements. Interment was at the New Pine Creek Cemetery." (Modoc County Record.)
Events
| Birth | February 15, 1920 | Davis Creek, Modoc County, California | | | |
| Marriage | June 15, 1938 | Redding, Shasta County, California - James Herbert Cooper | | | |
| Marriage | April 17, 1964 | Reno, Washoe County, Nevada - John Laird Gentry | | | |
| Death | January 21, 2003 | Cedarville, Modoc County, California | | | |
| Burial | | New Pine Creek Cemetery. Lake County, Oregon | | | |
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