Odette passed peacefully after complications from open heart surgery that occurred on May 1, 2024. Odette was born in Biddeford, Maine to Arnold Adele Beaudoin and Mary Ida Dorothy Blanchette and known as Dorothy. Odette was proceeded in death by her brother Richard Beaudoin in 1994, mother Dorothy in 1995 and father Arnold in November 2010. Many of you may recall seeing Arnold with Odette around town. The kindest man most may ever know!Odette became a realtor in Southern California in 1967. She obtained her broker’s license in 1971. She relocated from Southern California to Placerville, California in 1973...

Marilyn Mary (Nelsen) Getty was born on April 21, 1931 at home, in Prescott, Ia. to Lawrence and Florence Nelsen. While attending college in Maryville, Missouri she met Robert Getty and they were married on Dec. 27, 1950 at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Corning, Iowa. Marilyn started her teaching career in 1950. In 1952 Bob and Marilyn moved to San Diego, Ca. where Bob entered the Navy. In Feb. 1956 they welcomed their first child, Robert. They then returned to Missouri and in 1957 their second child, Mary was born followed in 1958 by their third child, Michael. Marilyn taught for 2...

Robert 'Bob' Poteet, a long time resident of Susanville, passed away on May 5th, 2024. He is joining the love of his life and wife of 68 years, Rose Mary Poteet. He also joins his oldest daughter Jocelyn, his parents, his sister, and his lifelong friends.He leaves his daughters Jeanine and Stephanie and 11 grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren. He was a good man, father, husband, and lifelong friend. He enjoyed fast cars in his younger days sporting the James Dean look. He enjoyed playing a song on a guitar around a campfire. He also loved a starry sky, a...

In loving memory of a vibrant spirit who journeyed through life with a suitcase in hand, we bid farewell to Beulah Juneau, who passed away on February 29, 2024. Born in Ogden, Iowa, Beulah embarked on a life filled with adventure, love, and service from the moment she arrived.On January 1, 1950, she married Gail Goekler in Reno, Nevada, marking the beginning of a journey that saw them settle in various beautiful locations including Chico, Los Gatos, and Eagle Lake. After the passing of Gail in 1989, Beulah found love again and married Joe Juneau in 1992, continuing her...

Frank Joseph Faure, Jr. born at Potter’s Maternity Home in Susanville on June 13, 1945 passed away peacefully at Banner Lassen Hospital on April 12, 2024. Frank was proceeded in death by his parents-Frank & Maudie, his sisters, Paulyne & Francis and his daughter in-law, Holly.Frank, also known as Butch, spent most of his life in Susanville. He graduated from Lassen High School in 1963, spent the summer haying then joined the Army. He served at the Preciado in San Francisco 6th Army Honor Guard. He returned home in 1965, working for his father in the glass and radiator...

Susan Armetta passed away on April 21, 2024 in Susanville, California. She was born on July 31, 1945 in Watsonville California to George and Amelia Zobel. Susan (or Susie as her dad called her) was the youngest of four children and had a wonderful childhood filled with time playing with neighborhood friends and her many cousins at her grandparents ranch. She graduated from Watsonville High School in 1963 and went on to train as a dental assistant at Cabrillo College in Aptos, Ca. She married Fred Taylor in 1967 and when their first son arrived in 1970 she became a full-time...

Frances Arlene Hemphill was born on July 10, 1934, in Westwood, CA. At the age of nine, her family moved to Susanville, CA. after the Red River Lumber Company Mill closed. She graduated from Lassen High School in 1952. She married JD Hemphill September 13, 1963. Fran and JD had two sons, Joe, and Jeff. She was also blessed to have had raised her nephews Dave and Mike Neill for a time. Many happy memories were made on the ranch where they milked cows until 1973 and then changed operations to raising beef cattle and alfalfa hay. Fran went...

Ronald David Milton passed away on April 12, 2024, after a brief illness at Banner Lassen Medical Center in Susanville.  He was 84 years of age. Ron was born in 1939 in Milliken, Colorado.  His family relocated to Lassen County in 1952 and purchased the Buffum Ranch at Leavitt Lake, where the family raised cattle and farmed crops (Lake Leavitt Ranch). Their brand can be seen on the wall in the historic Pioneer Building in uptown Susanville. Ron was active in the FFA at Lassen High School and graduated with the class of 1958. Ron married the love of his life, Lynn...

Harold Dean Artz, 78, of Susanville, California passed away on December 16, 2023.  He was born on November 26, 1945, in Santa Barbara, California to the late Harold and Doris Artz. Harold, known to his loved ones as Dean, was a loving husband, son, father, and grandfather.  He was described as kind and generous by those who knew him. Dean attended Taft Union High School, graduating in 1964, and later pursued higher education at Taft College and Chico State College.  He had a successful career as a self-employed businessman, owning and operating three Arco Service Stations in Chico.  After moving to...

Dexter Harrington Abbey, a loving husband, devoted father, and proud veteran of the Army, passed away on April 8th, 2024 in Reno, Nevada. He was born on October 25th, 1940 in Belgrade, Nebraska.Dexter is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Geraldine Abbey; his two cherished daughters Antoinette and Renee and their husbands Keith and Levi; as well as his grandson Gilbert and wife Samantha with their children and great grandchildren, Kenneth and Caleb. As well as numerous other family members and friends who will miss him dearly.Throughout his life, Dexter was known for his unwavering love and...