Marlon J. Hanawalt Stone

Quincy resident Marlon J. Hanawalt Stone, affectionately called "Stoney" by his family and friends, passed from this life peacefully, with his family at his side early Friday morning, December 9th, 2011 at Plumas District Hospital, Quincy, CA at the age of 93. Stoney was born November 29, 1918 in Lincoln, Nebraska to the late Joseph and Ethelyn (Hanawalt) Stone. He was raised in rural Nebraska and attended school in Ames, Iowa, where he graduated from high school. Marlon went on to attend Iowa State where he worked as a welding instructor. In 1940, Stoney helped build the ALCAN highway near Tok, Alaska, working as a diesel mechanic. In 1941 he entered the military, where he served in the U.S. Army as a radio operator stationed in Panama during World War II. Upon his honorable discharge in 1945, he returned stateside and settled in Napa, CA where he began what became a 35 year career with Pacific Gas and Electric Company. During that time he was instrumental in Plumas District Hospital getting approval for the building of their heliport. He moved to San Rafael, California, in 1956 and eventually worked and retired in San Francisco as Building/Maintenance Executive for P.G.and E. statewide. In 1966, he rekindled his friendship with Bertrande Aline Francoeur, and as their love for one another blossomed, they were united in matrimony on February 17, 1968 in Reno, Nevada. Stoney lived out his retirement years in Quincy, moving here in 2000. Stoney was very active in the Masonic Bodies while residing in Marin County. He was a member of Yount Lodge # 12 F.& A.M. of Napa, CA, the Asiya Shrine #1 of San Mateo, CA as well as the California Commandery of Knights Templar. He had recently been awarded his 50 year membership pin by the Quincy Masonic Lodge. He was a long time member of PSEA and enjoyed time with his family, loved construction and woodworking in his extensive shop, as well as travelling, and reading. In passing Stoney leaves his loving wife, Bertrande of Quincy, daughters Patricia Yost and her husband William of Hayes, VA and Kathleen and her husband Dr. Lawrence Price of Quincy, CA, along with the pride of his later life his grandchildren; Leslie Truex, Rachael Young, Hilary Riley, Jennifer Price Wolf, and Laurel Price Cooney and great grandchildren Zachary, Hannah, Savannah, Kolton, Ziporah, Reuben and Esther. Stoney also leaves nieces; Jolene Wilhelm of Ankenny, Iowa, Marla Lee Lucas of Sunnyvale, CA, Sharon Stone of Denton, Texas and Marcia Frett of Dubuque, Iowa. He joins his sister Dolores and brother Wayne in their eternal home. Following cremation at Fehrman Crematory, the family plans a private celebration of Stoney's life. The family suggests any remembrances in his memory be made to either the Sacramento Shriner's Childrens Hospital or to Plumas District Hospital c/o Fehrman Mortuary and Crematory, P.O. Box 53, Quincy, CA 95971.