Nevada Trip Journal: Monday 16, 2015 Lake Tahoe to Yerington

Nevada Trip Journal:  Monday 16, 2015 Lake Tahoe to Yerington

Left Lake Tahoe after 1 pm.  Drove down the grade to Carson City.  I took the route through Gardnerville, Smith Valley and then on to Yerington.  The roads were still a little icy in places.  I was glad to see that the Walker River in Wilson Canyon had some water in it after the drought, even though it looks like a small stream instead of a roaring river now.

View of Carson Valley from the grade.

In Smith Valley, I stopped by Beverly Brown’s old 5 acre farm.  Beverly was my daughter Shannon’s grandmother.  We spent many a pleasant visit on this little farm over the years. I have been trying to find out about Beverly ever since my daughter died in 2009.  That was the last time I talked with her.  I have tried to find out about her on visits home but to no avail.  I do not know if she is in a nursing home or dead.  I am really heartbroken that I cannot find out.  If anyone reading this posts knows anything about her, please let me know.  I would be eternally grateful.

The barn and out buildings on Beverly Brown’s farm on River Street in Smith, Valley.

From Smith Valley, after Wilson Canyon, I took the long route to Yerington through the farm lands of Mason Valley.  It is such a beautiful valley.  Finally at dusk I reach my motel.  Staying at the Copper Inn all week.

This is my room at the Copper Inn - Room 8.  If you cannot make it on Friday to the Facebook Meetup and want to stop by the motel, I am giving you an open invitation. Room 8 in in the back.

Decided to check out the new Pioneer Crossing Casino.  Had a good french dip sandwich and on my way out decided to play some penny slots.  I was thinking maybe I can win enough to pay for my dinner which was $10 with tip.  After ten minutes of playing I won $70.  Yahoo!  Thank you Pioneer Crossing.

Shannon's Story: Shannon's Obituary

Shannon Ivy Brown

September 14, 1968 – December 19, 2009

Shannon Ivy Brown died December 19, 2009 after thirty years of serious health conditions starting with a brain tumor at age 11. She died in Richmond, California due to a septic blood infection. She was 41 years old.

Shannon Ivy Brown was born September 14, 1968 to Daryl Thomas Brown and Chere Lynn Brown (Barnett) in Seattle, Washington. Shannon has lived with her mother in Washington, California, Nevada, Tennessee and Vermont. She has been a resident of Richmond for 11 years. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Shannon’s greatest attritubues were her simple faith, her loving heart, her patience and her endurance. She became know to her family as the “Comeback Queen” because, despite many near death experiences over the years, she always pulled through.

Shannon is survived by her mother, Chere L. Brown of Richmond, CA; her father, Daryl T. Brown of Tucson, AZ, her grandmother, Beverely Brown of Yerington, NV, her uncle Daniel C. Barnett of Incline Village, NV. Many cousins around the country also survive her.

A memorial service will be held for Shannon at 2PM on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Central City Christian Fellowship, 1230 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA. There will be a reception in community room of the church following the service. For additional information call 510-407-1525.

Shannon’s urn will be buried next to her grandmother, Clara M. Barnett in Yerington, NV.

Driving Directions

From Vallejo

Merge onto I-80 W toward SAN FRANCISCO.

Take the SAN PABLO AVE exit toward BARRETT AVE.

Turn RIGHT onto BARRETT AVE.

Turn LEFT onto MARINA WAY.

Turn RIGHT onto BISSELL AVE.

End at 1230 Bissell Ave Richmond, CA 94801-3137

From Oakland

Merge onto I-80 W toward Richmond

Merge onto I-580 W toward Richmond

Take the HARBOUR WAY NORTH exit, EXIT 9B.

Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto HARBOUR WAY S.

Turn RIGHT onto BISSELL AVE.

End at 1230 Bissell Ave Richmond, CA 94801-3137