Hersel C. Bare

Hersel Bare Obituary

Born in Ellensburg, Wash. on May 12, 19__ and passed away on Sept 15, 2010 in Eureka, California. Whitey moved to California in 1951 with 1st wife Donna, son Gary, later Sandy his daughter was born.Whitey worked at Arcata Plywood for 24 years working with Merle Haggard. Whitey took a different career move when he started bartending at The Mad Hatter. In 1977 he started working at The Schooner and bought it July 1, 1980. Whitey worked hard and passed on a lot of good memories to a lot of people. His most memorable time was in Sept 1998 when Kid Rock performed at The Schooner. Whitey is preceded in death by his parents Claude and Elvira, brothers Clarence, Max, Mill, Doc; sisters Gladys and Elvira, Hazel and son Gary (Butch). Whitey is survived by his girlfriend of 34 years Bonnie Machado of Eureka, brother Glen in Ellensburg, daughter Sandy Bare Ritchey and husband Andy of Sacramento, sons wife Debbie of Rio Dell, Granddaughters Asheena and Michael Archambault of Sacramento, Shayla and Kyle Murchie of North Dakota, Grandson Benjamin of Sacramento. Whitey was especially proud of his grandson Benjamin who hopefully will be a great pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. Whitey is survived by nephews and nieces too many to mention by name. Whitey touched may lives both good and bad. He will be remembered for his great pool games and all the fun times in Reno. A memorial service will be held at The Schooner on Oct 2 at 6pm. Please sign the online guestbook at www.times-standard.com click on obits.

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Published by Times-Standard from Sep. 24 to Sep. 26, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Hersel Bare

16 Entries

October 4, 2010

Thanks Whitey for some of the best times I ever had partying at the Schooner. There was a time about 20-25 years ago when the Schooner was a blast and I even remember that Whitey danced with me once - Power Play was the band playing that night I think.
RIP Whitey & party on!!

Michelle(Venom) DeNoma-Huber-Brown

October 4, 2010

My sympathy to Bonnie and Sandy and the family, Whitey was a very good friend to me through the years and I will miss him greatly! Him and Bonnie were like 2nd. parents to me. I will never forget going to Reno, Whitey falling off the curb!! We had a fun walk! Hang in there Bonnie, I know your tough, anything you need...just call.

Jack Pence

October 3, 2010

sorry about your loss. whitey was a great person. my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

September 28, 2010

So sad to hear he is gone, he was a great man, will be missed by many.

September 28, 2010

I enjoyed my many chats with Whitey, and found him to be an interesting guy,with great insight. My regards to Bonnie and family, Mike Richards.

September 28, 2010

Rest in Peace Whitey. Bonnie & family, my condolences on the loss of "Whitey", he was a legend in his own time !! The Schooner back in the 80's & 90's was a hub of fun, partying, pool playing, drinking and seeing all your buddies that were all out doing the same thing , It was the "Place to see, and be seen !! Thank you for so many great years Whitey & Bonnie. Respectfully, Polly Fuller

George Shieman

September 28, 2010

Whitey was one of the best of the great Eureka bar owners. The Schooner was a "must-go" Saturday night out for many years. His dance hall with the multitude of bands are woven into the memories of many Humboldters. I can't count the nights I spent there.
Above all, he was... if you had his trust... a great, great person to talk to just about anything. He could talk politics, personalities, things going on in town, just everything. It was no surprise to me to walk in sometimes and see prominent Eurekans..sitting at the bar, talking to Whitey. One of my best memories is Jim McKittrick there, fully three-piece suited, with attitude and cigar in hand, lots of people listening, and Whitey.
I didn't play pool seriously until I left Eureka for NorthBeachSanFrancisco. I did well here, but can guarantee you... could never beat Whitey, with that oversized cue ball, at the great game of Three Ball. He was the damn king of that game in his own place.
One of my last real times I saw him several years ago.. I had brought a young lady who was a world-traveler and a law school friend of mine to Eureka on New Year's Eve. We trucked around Eureka, mostly bored, then went to see Whitey. Just sat around and talked about things from 11:45pm-1:45am. Actually was a more memorable New Year's Eve than many.
Also actually worked and bartended for Whitey for a short time before I left Eureka. Things like that can put a crimp in a good relationship. I'm glad that when I left we could get over it..and be friends.
Hi Bonnie.. I was stunned to go online from SF and see Whitey's name in the Times-Standard a few days ago.
Wish I could be up there for the, I read, Oct. 2nd celebration/memorial at the Schooner. I'll be thinking of it..and thinking of Whitey that night.

George Shieman Eureka/SanFrancisco
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George Argo

September 28, 2010

My condolences tobonnie and family whitey was very nice person and good with his humor ,I did eny talking with whitey and going to the bar or seeing at denny's, my heart goes out to whitey's loved ones George Argo

Darlene Johannsen

September 27, 2010

This is to my brother Sammy.Not sure if you even look at these, but I know how close you and Uncle Whitey were. I just wanted you to know how sorry I am for you.I love you and always will. Sis

September 27, 2010

Sandy, my heart goes out to you. Losing Butch, your mom and now your Dad. Your Dad loved you so much and I am so sorry for your loss.
-Cherie

Darlene Johannsen

September 26, 2010

Bonnie and Sandy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Uncle Whitey was born in 1929, he was the baby of all the boys, and the family, as mom(Gladys) was the baby of the girls! One of my fondest memories of Mom and Uncle Whitey is when he came over and him and Mom would prank people. Too funny, he would call people up and pretend to be the phone repair man! He would ask them to do all sorts of crazy things, until they realize they had been pranked! He and Mom always acted like kids when they got together, it was so nice to see. Least now they and the others are together having one heck of a time I'm sure! Please know that he is in good hands and I'm sure watchin out for you, he loved you both very much! Need anything don't hesitate to ask. Our prayers are with you.....Darlene, David, Amy, Jodi, and the boys..

September 26, 2010

bonny i am so sorry for your loss whitey was a really good friend we will miss him tammie & james harris (arcata, ca )

maggie davis

September 25, 2010

Whitey jesse and i spent ALOT of time and memories at the schooner. Thank you for being so good to us and always greeting us with a smile...you'll always be in our hearts. maggie and jesse davis(kearney,Ne)

Carrie Lowe

September 24, 2010

Bonnie our heart goes out to you, as well as his family. Hang int here and know we are ALWAYS here for you!

Love,
The Lowe's
Robert, Carrie, Landen, and Kaiden

September 24, 2010

Whitey you were so kind to me and my sister Donna. You and Bonnie gave me memories that have lasted a lifetime. You always had a smile for me. Thanks for that. I had such a blast singing at the Schooner way back when... You'll always be Loved.
Robin (Stannard) Maxwell
San Antonio, Texas

Jerry Bones

September 24, 2010

Whitey. youve been a great friend to me and all my friends..thanks for all the memories.. as in the day you would always have a seat open for me at liars dice and a big smile when you would win... you are loved and will be missed ..thanks again..Bones

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