Orna Mccandliss

ORNA LEOTA MCCANDLISS Orna Leota McCandliss, 96, passed away peacefully on October 27 in Chico. Born December 27, 1919 in Texaco, NM to Roy and Mildred Snodgrass. They settled in Winslow, AZ where Orna grew up, met and married the love of her life, Bill in 1939. They then moved to Paradise where Bill's parents lived. They located in Chico in 1940. Orna was preceded in death by Bill and by her parents. She is survived by her children Len McCandliss (Gail) and Nancy Collins (Jim), and her sisters Eva Henderson (Wilbur, deceased) Gloria Bettencourt (Bill), and Gayle Laffins (Tom, deceased). In addition there are the many nieces and nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great grandchild. Orna and Bill traveled the U.S. and several foreign countries as they followed his career in large construction projects. They returned to Chico in 1983 and settled into a happy retirement with their extended family. Orna was most happy visiting and celebrating holidays with friends and family, tending her garden and taking care of the cat. Orna's family would like to thank the people at Country Commons and at Butte Home Health and Hospice for the care and commitment they bring to those they serve. A memorial service is being planned for the family.