Stuart Raymond Smith Stuart “Stu” Raymond Smith, 58, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 near his home in Janesville, California, where his work family tried to revive him of a heart attack.  Stuart was born June 30, 1959 to Fred and Elizabeth (McNearney) Smith in Bakersfield, and spent his childhood with his brother, Michael Smith, in Porterville, where he had fond memories of hunting rabbits and playing baseball. Stuart served honorably as an Antitank Assaultman in the Marine Corps from 1976 to 1980, where he received the Good Conduct Medal and the Rifle Sharpshooter Badge.  He was proud of his service...

Delmer Brown Born June 20th, 1944. Delmar was laid to rest May 31st, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. There was a Military Grave Side Service at Diamond Crest Cemetery Susanville, CA followed by a gathering at the Veterans Hall downstairs after the graveside service. He is survived by his brother; Elmer Brown and Ardis, sister; Debra Hunt, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.     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 even financial security for them and their families. With pre-planning, families find comfort in...

Allan R. Thompson Allen passed away May 26th, 2018 in Reno NV. Allen was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota April 19th, 1954 to Ardith and Everet Thompson. Allen was a 20-year Navy Veteran of the U.S. Navy, after his retirement he started work with the state and retired in 2015. Allen grew up fishing, hunting and loving the outdoors, and he carried that over into his adult life. Allen is survived by his wife Beatrice Thompson, two sons; Josh Thompson (Sheri) Jeremy Thompson (Jen), Five Grandchildren, Four great Grandchildren, his stepson Brandon Hooks, Two brothers; Duane Thompson and John Thompson, two sisters; Pat Brink and Pam Thompson. Services will not be...

Maudie Belle Faure Maudie Belle Faure passed away peacefully at Oak River Nursing Facility in Anderson, CA on May 22, 2018. Maudie was born in Susanville, CA on March 4, 1925. She married Frank Joseph Faure on September 14, 1940. They had 57 ½ years together before Frank passed in 1998. Maudie and Frank owned and operated various businesses in Susanville including Flying A Associates gas station, The Cedars restaurant, Frank's Rambler and Nash Dealership, Frank's Radiator and Glass Co and the Hill Creek Ranch. They spent time following their son and his animals during the FFA show years between 1958 and 1963. Maudie also worked at...

Rose Arainty Rose Arainty entered into rest May 1st, 2018, at the age of 92. Rose was born in Susanville on October 8, 1925, to Eugenio and Benita Ezquer.  When she was 8, the family moved back to Spain where they lived for the next 19 years.  Rose grew up in Burgui, Navarra, then moved to Pamplona after the Spanish Civil War ended.  The family eventually moved back to Susanville in the 1950s, at which time Rose and her sister, Maria, both began working at Lassen Memorial Hospital.  Rose worked at the hospital as a dietician for 10 years. During the 1950s...

Joyce Marie Stock Joyce Marie Stock passed away on May 9, 2018 from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. She was born to Albert “Lucky” and Mary Ellen McFarland in Klamath Falls, Oregon on August 14, 1943. She moved to Susanville at a young age and attended local schools, including Lassen High, where she made several very close friends. She married Albino “Al” Quarisa in 1961 and her first born child, Dennis Ray, was born in 1963. After Al’s sudden passing in 1963, Joyce married Robert “Bob” Stock in 1965 and they had two daughters, Tara Lea and Sherri Lynn. She loved...

Gay Smedes November 6, 1930 – May 10, 2018 Gladys (Gay) Claire Grantham Smedes age 87, returned to our Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 10th 2018, in Reno, NV. Gay was born on November 6th, 1930 in Denver, CO to Gladys Margarite Van Buskirk and Donald Rupert Grantham. She was the second of nine children.  When she was eight years old her family relocated to California. At the age of 17 she met and married the love of her life Donald Gene Smedes. They were married on July 4, 1948 and in 1949 welcomed their first of five children. In 1963...

Donald Ladd Crawford Donald Ladd Crawford passed away peacefully on May 8, 2018, surrounded by many loved ones. Don was born November 4, 1940, in the Philippine Islands, where his father worked at the Itogon Mine on the island of Luzon. During WWII he and his family were civilian prisoners of war in Manila. They returned to the United States in May 1945 and settled in Idaho where his parents grew up. During his high school years, the family moved to California where Don graduated from Greenville High School. He attended San Jose State University for one year, then joined the...

A Celebration of Life for Leah Faye Bendix will be held on May 12, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. at the Community Church located on Numa Road in Susanville.   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 even financial security for them and their families. With pre-planning, families find comfort in knowing that the funeral reflects what their loved one wanted. It also gives them peace of mind to not have to make important decisions at a stressful time. Click here to...

Jean Rae Rupert Jean Rae Rupert passed on May 1, 2018, at her home at Eagle Lake, CA. She was born on October 19, 1933, in Susanville, CA to Thomas and Claudine Hill. Jean worked for 41 years as a Federal Civil Servant in the Health Clinic at Sierra Army Depot in Herlong, CA where she retired in 1992. Jean enjoyed collecting Western art. She was an avid coin collector and had many other hobbies as well. She always welcomed visitors into her home and took great joy in showing off her many collections. Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She...