F. Lenora “Kate” Summy

F. Lenora “Kate” Summy died Jan. 9, 2007 in Chico. She was born Jan 28, 1910 in Sycamore, Colusa Co. Calif. to Verne and Jim Hall. She was a member of the pioneer Burtis-Stinchfield family that settled in Bridgeport, later Sycamore, in the late 1850’s.

In 1935, Kate worked as a nurse at Harlan Hospital in Arbuckle. She married William A. “Bill” Summy of Meridian she lived in Sutter co. for 70 years before moving to Durham in 2003.

Kate is survived by her daughter, Kathryn (Mike) Hislop of Durham; nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Bill Summy in 1966; son, Kenneth in 2007, and six siblings.

At her request, there will be no funeral. Relatives and friends are invited to lunch at Joe’s Canton, 511 Reeves Ave., Yuba City, January 26 at 2 p.m. RSVP to Kathryn (530) 345-8569 by Jan. 24.

Memorial donations may be made in Kate’s name to the Butte Humane Society in care of Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home. View obituary and send condolences online at nbcfh.com.