Vicki Lozano Vicki Lozano, age 53 of Susanville passed away in her home early October 1st, 2018. Vicki was born on January 12, 1965 in San Diego, California to Lynda Desselle. Growing up, Vicki was always ambitious and hard-working, traits that served her well throughout the entirety of her life. She earned her real estate license when she was just 18 years old and her broker’s license soon after. She moved to Lassen County in 1996 with her two young children whom she wanted to raise in a small town. Shortly after moving to Susanville Vicki started her own real estate...

Donald Jack Short “DJ” Donald was born in Susanville, CA and passed away October 12, 2018, at his home in Susanville. He was preceded in death by his father Jack Short, step-father Erleigh Del Grande, sisters Christine Leedham and Kathleen Del Grande and grandson Raleigh Parker. He is survived by his mother, Jeanne Del Grande, wife Carla, daughter Donelle (Brian) Wade, step-daughter Michell Schindeles, step-son Scott McBean, siblings Michael Del Grande (Denise), Patrick (Toni) Del Grande and 5 grandchildren. Donald was raised in Eureka, CA and spent his summers in Herlong and Janesville with his father and grandparents. He served in the...

Rose Marie Mecham On Tuesday, October 16, Rose Marie Mecham passed away in the comfort of her home at the age of 78 following a long, courageous battle with cancer. Rose was born February 5, 1940 on her family’s farm in Decatur County, Iowa to Morris and Lenna Lemonds.  She was born the third of six children. Rose moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1960 where she met Robin Mecham, marrying him on August 11, 1962 in Boulder City, NV.  They lived in Boulder City, NV, Los Alamos, NM, and Phoenix, AZ before settling in Susanville, CA in the beginning of 1977, where...

Larry Wayne Crawford Larry Wayne Crawford unexpectedly went home to be with our lord September 30, 2018. He was born March 8, 1947, to Charles Westley Crawford and Ella Mae White Crawford in Topeka Kansas. He was the youngest of 8 children. When he was 4 the family moved to California eventually settling in Central Valley California. In his younger years, Larry was in Little League and also played in the band. In Central Valley High School, he was a bass in the chorus and enjoyed singing all his life. He also was on the football team all four years until graduating in 1965. As...

Clark Gay Crozer II Clark Gay Crozer II, 51. July 23, 1967 September 19, 2018. Clark is survived by his wife Diana and his children; Rhett Clark, Emilia Diane, Dylan Floyd & Kayla Beth. Neice, Cheyenne and sister Cathy. As well as extended family; Bates-Floyd, Barbara, Scott, Steven and Family, Donna Hansen and Family and Danessa Canavan and Family, several Grand-children, along with the countless others he considered family and friends. Clark served his beloved country, with distinction and honor for more than 11 years as an Army Combat Engineer and Mechanized Infantry. During his enlistment, Clark was deployed overseas for, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Just Cause...

Carriann (Carri) Henriques Carriann (“Carri”) Henriques, 67, died on September 27, 2018 in Reno, Nevada after a brief illness. She was born to Charles C. Henriques, M.D. and Thelma Henriques in Portland, Oregon.  Survived by brother Allan Henriques (Jan), sister Lorisu Andosca, 1 niece, 1 nephew, and 5 great-nieces and great-nephews. At her request, there will be no services.  Donations in memory of Carriann may be made to Barrier Free Boating )810-656-2054 or barrierfreeboating.org in Michigan.   Why Pre-plan? Thinking about your own funeral leaves most people feeling a little uneasy, but more adults are finding that pre-planning a funeral offers great emotional and...

Stanley Dawson Arnold Stanley Dawson Arnold died September 22 at age 86. Dawson, the only child of Stan Arnold and Almida Lindquist, was born and raised in Susanville. He spent his formative years at the Fruit Growers Story Club, where his father was manager. He developed lifelong fond memories of that place and those who worked at the mill. In 1953 Dawson joined the U.S. Army, serving in Korea as a cryptographer. Following his discharge, he studied history at the University of Nevada, earning a Bachelor of Arts in 1957. He then studied law in San Francisco, earning a Bachelor of Laws at...

Larry Dale Helt Larry Helt was born in Dodge City, Kansas on August 9, 1944 and passed from this life peacefully on September 26, 2018 at his home in Susanville.  He was predeceased by his father, Russ, his mother, Roma and his sister, Cheryl.  He is survived by his wife, Mary; five children, Christina (Renn) Abbott, Ron (Kim) Helt, Julie (Mark) Chroust, Laura (Gabe) Whitney, Jennifer Helt; and stepson, Casey Bouchard.  He loved them all very dearly and held his seventeen grandchildren close to his heart.  He had three great grandchildren and another due any day. Larry’s family settled in southern...

Elizabeth Norton Andrews “Betsy” Elizabeth Norton Andrews “Betsy” died unexpectedly at her home in Paradise, California on Wednesday, September 26, due to respiratory failure from Rett Syndrome.  She was 39 years old. Betsy is the beloved daughter of Robert Andrews and Elizabeth Norton of Susanville, California.  She was born in Chester, California in 1979 with Rett Syndrome, a rare degenerative neurological disease that affects a child’s motor functions and cognitive skills. Although she could not walk or speak, Betsy led an active lifestyle with her family where she was fully integrated in family activities including biking, hiking, boating and camping.  She...

Birdie Jo Wallace Holybee Birdie Jo Wallace Holybee-Born April 17, 1935 in West Monroe Louisiana, passed away September 26, 2018 in Redding, CA. "Babs" leaves behind loving husband, Tom Holybee of 65 years and four daughters, Joann (Ralph) Hair, Kathy (Steve) Warren, Carrie (Mark) Brazier and Kelley (Vince) Nichols. Babs also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Birdie was preceded in death by her dad, Lonnie Wallace and mother Morria Sims Wallace, sister Gussie, brothers LC and Con. Is survived by her sister, Annette Holscher and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at Calvary Chapel on Ash Street,...