OBITUARItrS

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Mary Abernethy, secretary-treasurer and a member of the board of the San Pedro, Forest, Imperial Valley and Calexico Lumber Companies, died March 26. She was 56.

She began her business career in 1932 as secretary to T. L. Ely, then general manager of San Pedro Lumber Co. In 1936 she began as secretary for Albert B. McKee. Jr.. for whom she worked until her death.

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, she was educated at the University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.

Very active in Ducks Unlimited, she was honored by the group for her "significant contribution to waterfowl conservation." Her nickname, "Mary Mallard," given her by lumberman Don Philips, was good-natured recognition of her interest in Ducks Unlimited.

She is survived by her husband, C. A. Quinn, Los Angeles; and brother, Judge Ronald Abernethy, San Diego.

William "Bill" Erskine, manager of Erskine Lumber Co., Swisshome, Ore., died of a heart attack April 72, He was 52. He was one of four pa.rtners and owned controlling interest.

Survivors include his widow, Carolynda; mother, Beulah; daughters, Mrs. James Hui, Jane and Judy Erskine.