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Martin Dalbec Obituary

Martin George Dalbec (Reed), born August 11 in Medford, Oregon, died November 23, 2003, in Bakersfield, California.

He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Dalbec, and son, Floyd Dalbec, both of Moscow, ID; sons, Timothy and Marty Dalbec of Redding; daughter, Amanda Dalbec of Oregon, and son, Jacob Dalbec and wife Vicky of Bakersfield; sisters, Dale Anne White, Danna Reed, Karen Sevenson, Deesta Norton; brother, Jay Jones; step-father, Tillis Brown and friend Sherrie Marshall; nieces, Frances Jones, Alexis Pratt, Daysha Jones, Iosha Reed, Stephanie Sevenson, Snowbird White, Serene and husband Lewis Fiorella; nephews, Karl and Allen Norton, Caleb and Joshua White, Lester White III, Robbie Mock; and great-nieces, Kela White, Jaiden Sanders, Layla Fiorella.

Martin was preceded in death by his mother, Kela Brown, and nephew, Isaac Reed Mock.

Martin will always be remembered for his sense of humor and his ability to make people laugh at this jokes. Martin was a loving father and brother.

He was a musician and loved to play the drums. He played in many bands locally. He played for Country Pie, the late Paul Yoyo Moon’s band, and with Waylen Hailey.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Paul’s Chapel, Arcata.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times-Standard on Nov. 26, 2003.

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Weldon Hailey

November 26, 2003

So Sorry to hear about the loss of my friend Martin. We had a lot of good times together playing in a band called Night Wind in the late 80's. He was a great drummer and could keep a steady beat. My prayer is for the family to find peace, strength and encouragement in this difficult time. Weldon

Lori Hailey

November 26, 2003

Martin became a dear friend of my husband Weldon and myself and our children.We shared many fun times with all the practices for the bands.There will always be only good memories of those days.From my heart,Lori Lee

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