1928
2014
Nadene Hodgson, 86, a longtime resident of (Big Bend, then Burney), passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Meyers Memorial Hospital. She died peacefully in her sleep.
She is survived by her children, Geri Utterback of Burney, CA; Mary Eller of Greenville, CA; Jesse Jones of Medford, OR.; and John Jones of Burney, CA; and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nadene was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Hodgson; brother, Joe Colley of Redding, CA; and sister, Marylou Day of Burney, CA.
Nadene was born in 1928 in Torrance, CA; the eldest child of three. In her early years she experienced the Great Depression and World War II. As a young wife, she aided the war effort by working tirelessly as a "Rosie the Riveter".
Throughout the course of her life, Nadene's deep love of nature was expressed by gardening and art. She was a painter and enjoyed trying new crafts. She also loved to play games with family and dear friends.
Nadene cared deeply for her community. During the Fountain Fire of 1992, Nadene helped feed firefighters by cooking meals in Big Bend. In recent years she became very active in her church volunteering her time to run the Clothes Closet, and outreach program that helps clothe people in need.
Nadene's sweet disposition and generous spirit were a joy to family and friends and she will be deeply missed. Her legacy of love and kindness will live on in the memories of her loved ones.
The family wishes to thank the community for their kind thoughts and condolences. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Nadene's name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. In honor of Nadene's wishes, no formal services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of McDonald's Chapel in Burney.
You may sign Nadene's guestbook at: www.McDonaldsChapelBurney.com.
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March 20, 2015
Roger Kempton
Nadene was the" Best Cook Ever".When I lived in Big Bend and Burney I couldln"t wait for her to open in the afternoon and ate there in the morning also.She was quite the worker and seemed to run on a Love to serve .I loved her and Tom,Joe and Johnny and Cheryl,Kathy and Starr,etc.,. ( So sorry to hear about Cherissa-an angel)Also, all my Big Bend friends including the Hendershots.
April 18, 2014
Melissa Lopez
I love you Grandma
April 18, 2014
Melissa Lopez
I'm extremely proud of my Grandma and for all that she did for others. Her selfless and loving heart will always be honored in our family. Her talent and beauty will never be forgotten. Thank you for all that you've done Grandma! I'll miss you but I know we will meet again.
Memory: in 2009 I traveled to India for a Mission trip, which we worked with kids with special needs and visited orphanages. Before I departed I had been fundraising for the kids and my grandma organized a fundraiser for me and gave us a generous donation. With the funds we were able to donate back packs with school supplies, fire extinguishers for the schools and left behind a cash donation. She's an AMAZING women.. This is just one of her many “good deeds”
Love Always, Melissa
March 18, 2014
Geri Utterback
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