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Longtime Bear Valley Springs resident James Ferrell Townsend died on June 25 after a courageous battle with cancer.James was born Feb. 20, 1933 in Lawton, Okla. For many years, he lived in Bear Valley Springs, where prior to his retirement, he commuted to Edwards AFB and worked as an aircraft mechanic. His adventuresome spirit and brilliant mind inspired a variety of people James touched throughout his life. His passions were trap shooting, hiking, rock hunting and camping in his trailer. James could not pass up a museum, terrarium or aquarium without stopping to see what Mother Nature had created.James’ family was his greatest treasure and he rejoiced in them.James was preceded in death by his daughter, Terry, and grandson, Dominic. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy J. Townsend of Bear Valley Springs; mother, Marion Townsend of Mesa, Ariz.; two sons and three daughters, Daryl Townsend and his wife Sheila of Tehachapi; Edward Abercrombie and his wife Donna of Las Vegas,...
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