Kern County Obituaries

Bertha Mae Owens

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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Source Unknown; 5 May 2005

California City resident, Bertha Mae Owens was born on August 11, 1939 
in Shattuck, Oklahoma and went home on April 28, 2005. Survived by 
husband Rev. Mike Owens, children, Ginger Nielsen of Portland, Oregon, 
Rev. Phil Owens of California City, brothers, Paul Allen Pletcher of 
Pampa, Texas, Henry Pletcher of Magnolia, Arkansas, Tommy Pletcher of 
Perryton, Texas, Floyd Pletcher of Canyon, Texas, Dale Pletcher of 
Arlington, Texas, one sister Roberta McClenathan of Portland; 
grandchildren, Stacee Nielsen, Nicole, Nathan and Ryan Owens.
Bertha's love was teaching music. She attended Stamps School of Music 
in Dallas and has taught many people from Texas to Oregon to California 
to play the piano. For 42 years she stood by the side of her husband 
and was a partner in their ministry. With her music she shared the 
gospel message. Bertha was also a great teacher and was able to guide 
many women in times of study.
Memorial services were held on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at Mojave 
Assembly of God Church, 16027 M St., Mojave.