Jennifer Lynn Uruburu

Jennifer Lynn Uruburu peacefully passed on to be with Jesus on June 19th, 2021. Reflective of who Jenni was as a person, she embodied the same resilience and perseverance that she brought to all she endeavored in, during the entirety of her battle against cancer. When anyone else would have broken, Jen always stayed strong. Her spirit brought life to every moment here on Earth, and her impact will continue to live on in the many lives that she touched. Jenni’s favorite bible verse Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” is reflective of the spirit that worked in and through her, and stands as a testament of her faith in Christ her Savior.

Jenni was born on April 13th, 1973 in Harbor City, CA to her parents James and Nancy Osborne. As a child, she was diverse and adventurous; a dancer, playing and referring soccer. She was an all-around athlete, full of life, who was fun loving with a heart passionate for people. Her personality was a giving and selfless servant, a protector of the relationships with those fortunate to have her as part of their life.

Jenni met her husband, Jim Uruburu in 1997 in Susanville. They married in ]999 and went on to raise 3 beautiful daughters. Jenni led a life dedicated to those around her with an immense impact, serving and pouring into lives both in her service at church, and in the general community. Jennifer gave all she met a warm welcome into her home and her heart.

Jennifer is survived by her husband, James Uruburu, three children, Ember, Cora, Tatum, son in law Adam Martinez, grandchildren, Annabelle and Quinten, mother
Nancy Larimer and Father Bill Dwinell, along with her 5 loving siblings.

The family would like to invite you to join them for a memorial service at Community Church of Susanville on June 26th at 1:00p.m., immediately followed by a celebration of life at the Elks lodge.

Carmelita Swinney

Carmelita Laura Swinney went home to be with our Lord Jesus June 14th, 2021 due to a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Carmelita was born in North Bend Oregon April 15th, 1930 to Velzora Marie (Purdy) Goodrich and Ray William Goodrich. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Glen Edwin Swinney who passed May 28th, 1995.

Carmelita is survived by her children Cammie (Dante) Callegari of Susanville, Charles Homer Swinney of Susanville, Kaitlan Beau Reyes of South Lake Tahoe.  Also survived are grandchildren Sergio Callegari, Reno, Danae Polan, Susanville, Samantha Swinney, Susanville, Austin Potts, South Lake Tahoe.

Carmelita grew up in North Bend Oregon, moving to Visalia California in 1945 where she met and married Glen Edwin Swinney December 1st, 1945. In 1958 Carmelita & Glen moved to Oakland California where Glen drove bus for AC Transit and Carmelita worked retail for Woolworths. In 1961 they moved to Janesville to start their family and a new career with the Sierra Army Depot.

Carmelita was a hard worker always involved in the community and charitable events. She worked in the Janesville School cafeteria and was very involved with the PTA. She also volunteered her time to the Thompson Peak 4-H club, Honey Lake Valley Riders Equestrian club and the local camping club. She loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and loved cooking for everyone.

After retirement, Carmelita & Glen worked for Social Services “Child Protective Service” transporting children throughout the state for foster care. This was very rewarding for them for they wanted to help those children in need and serve the community.

She was devoted to her husband and dearly loved her children who she adopted at birth. Always loving them unconditionally throughout their lives, reminding them they were chosen by her.

She was not only beautiful on the outside, she had the fruit of the spirit written on her heart. She was filled with unconditional love, full of joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self-control which could only come from our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ.

She will be greatly missed but the spirit of her will live on forever.

Funeral; July 12th 11:00 @ Walton’s Colonial Mortuary, 115 South Lassen Street, Susanville, CA Interment/graveside service Janesville Cemetery Funeral reception to follow at Senior Center, 1700 Sunkist Drive, Susanville, CA

A life so beautiful deserves a special celebration.

You are invited to help us honor the life of Barbara Gibbs. She certainly left an impact on all of us. Bring your most joyful memories with you as we celebrate Barbara. A life lived so happily deserves a happy remembrance! Barbara was always passionate about her family and friends.

A little party in her honor is planned for August 14, 2021, at 1:00p.m., at The Monticola Club, 140 S Lassen St, Susanville, CA 96130.

Lois Marie Turek

In loving memory of Lois Marie Turek beloved daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.  She passed away at Eagle Lake Village Assisted Living Community in Susanville, California on July 3, 2021 at the age of 92.

She was born May 7, 1929 in Ulysses, Nebraska, where she grew up on a farm with her parents Leland and Mamie Smith and her two sisters Velma and Maxine.  As a child, she loved to read books and her mother was always telling her to get her nose out of her book.  After high school she went to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and obtained a teaching certificate.  She was married in Central City, Nebraska to Raymond William Turek on May 20, 1949.  Together they had 3 children Raymond Jr., Kathy and Roxie and made their home in Sidney, Nebraska until 1964 when they moved to Herlong, California.  Lois worked at Sierra Army Depot where she started as a clerk in personnel and worked her way up to Division Chief in Headquarters.  Lois and Raymond enjoyed taking their family camping in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter.  They retired in 1982 and moved to Spalding, Eagle Lake, California in a home that they built together.  Lois was interested in researching the family genealogy and loved cooking for her family who visited often.

She is preceded in death by her husband Raymond of 65 years, sisters Velma Glantz, Maxine Withem, and great-granddaughter Paige Van Ornum.  She is survived by her son Raymond Turek Jr., daughter-in-law, Theresa (Baros) Turek, from Herlong; daughter’s Kathleen (Turek) Maxwell, and son-in-law Rick Maxwell, from Sparks, Nevada, Roxanna (Turek) Moore and son-in-law, Edward Moore, from Wheatland, California; seven grandchildren Chris and Jesse Turek, Monica (Turek) Utter, Joshua Maxwell, Amanda (Maxwell) Van Ornum, Jason Moore, and Kimberly (Moore) Brooke; 10 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

She will be deeply missed.

God Bless you. For if we live, we live to the Lord.  Or if we die, we die to the Lord,  If therefore we live or die, we are the Lord’s (Romans 14:8) 

Carmela Glory Foulk AKA; Grandma

Carmela Gloria Foulk went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 22, 2021.

Carmela Gloria Foulk (Battiglia) was born August 21, 1929, in Hoboken New Jersey.  Carmela’s parents, Frank Battaglia and Mary Rose Zerilli, were betrothed to one another in Calabria Italy, and immigrated to the United States in the early 1900’s.  Carmela grew up in Hoboken and Trenton, New Jersey, and this is where she later met Frederic Winfield Foulk.  Carmela and Frederic became engaged and were married on September 28, 1952.  In February 1953, Frederic loaded up his new bride, his mom, all of his siblings and they made the long trek from Trenton, New Jersey to Rialto, California.

In March 1957, Carmela and Frederic purchased some land and had their first and only home built in Rialto, California.  It is in this home, they raised their four (4) children: Carmela Gloria Foulk (Armendarez), Azarais Daniel Foulk, Tammy Foulk (Hernandez), and Frederic Franklin Foulk.

Carmela and Frederic raised their four (4) children and were able to enjoy their family begin to grow after their children were married and began to have families of their own.  Over time this includes a total of eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.  Additionally, Carmela had such a great love for all the children she met through her own children, grandchildren, and these children gained a great love and respect for Carmela.  With that said, she became known and loved to all as grandma/granny and was most often introduced as such.

In May 1997, Carmela’s husband of forty-five years passed away at their family home, and Carmela moved in with her youngest son, daughter in law and two (2) grandchildren.  During this time Carmela continued to enjoy her growing family, through daily activities, birthday parties, holidays and special events which included weekly Sunday Family Dinners. Carmela also enjoyed gaining close and special friends within this new neighborhood and the church she attended (Calvary Chapel Rialto).

In August of 2006, when Carmela’s youngest son moved his family to Susanville, California, Carmela decided to move as well.  Due to Carmela’s friendly and loving attitude, she continued to earn the respect and love of all through her continued AKA, “Grandma/Granny.”

As a young child growing up in the depression, Carmela and her siblings had to help earn money for the family before and after school.  One of these jobs was shining shoes with her older brother Willie.  She had the fondest memories of doing this with her brother Willie.  Carmela also worked in the doll and clothing manufacturing industries up and through high school.  Later, after her youngest son entered Junior High School, Carmela returned to this type of work in a uniform manufacturing company, which her oldest son was a partner in.  In 1982, Carmela returned to the job she loved most, a wife and a mother.

Carmela’s hobbies were: sewing, baking, cooking, exercising and walking, crocheting, knitting, reading, crossword puzzles, puzzles and just enjoying her family.

Carmela is preceded in death by her parents: Frank and Mary Rose Battaglia; stepfather Christopher Rich; brother, Anthony T. Battalia; sister, Josephine Battaglia (Parent); brother, William (Willie) Battaglia; sister, Rose Marie Battaglia, (Crosby and Jacklyn); husband, Frederic Winfield Foulk; son-in-law John Alexander Armendarez.

Carmela is survived by: her brother Joseph Battaglia; brother Frank Battaglia; daughter Carmela Gloria Foulk (Armendarez) with her son John Alexander Armendarez Jr; son Azarias Daniel Foulk; daughter-in-law April Foulk with their children and grandchildren;  Jessica Marie Foulk (Miranda), her husband Michael Edward Miranda with their son, Remington Reese Miranda; Makayla Yvette Croteau (Carrasco), her husband Franklin Eduardo Carrasco with their children, Kaiden Jacob Carrasco and Elijah Angelo Carrasco; Jared Scott Croteau with his daughter, Delilah Rae Lozano; Azarias Daniel Foulk Jr, Timothy Michael Foulk, Brendan Jacob Croteau; daughter Tammy Foulk (Hernandez) with her children and grandchildren; Lorenzo Albert Hernandez, with his children Jacob Carter Gutierrez, Connor Micheal Gutierrez, Gloria June Hernandez, Angel Grace Hernandez; Sara Marie Hernandez with her children, Stella Lisha Rei Fields and Aria Moise Kafe Fields; son Frederic Franklin Foulk; daughter-in-law Joanna Lea Nickles (Foulk) with their children and grandchildren, Frederic Franklin Foulk Jr. with his wife Baylie Joann  Sisson (Foulk) and their children, Evyn Parker Foulk and Quyn Olivia Foulk; Emily Ann Foulk (Brown) with her husband John Daniel Brown and their children, Dhanni Rose Brown and Malachi Carter Foulk.

Carmela is also survived by two (2) sister in-laws, one (1) brother in law and numerous nieces, and nephews.

2 Timothy 4:7-8, I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteousness Judge, will award to me on that day – and not just me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing.

Memorial Service for Carmela Foulk will be at Walton’s Colonial Mortuary July 17^th, 2021 at 10:00 am.

In memory of Louise Camacho.

Surrounded by her loved ones, Louise Camacho passed from this life to the next on July 6, 2021. Louise was a first generation American, born to Joseph and Maria Osa, November 7, 1929, in Susanville, California. She was the eighth child out of ten, having 4 brothers and 5 sisters. She was raised in a neighborhood mainly of Basques and Italians who worked for the Lassen Lumber Mill.  The neighborhood was a close knit community where Louise kept many of the same friends throughout her lifetime. She always said, “It was a wonderful neighborhood to grow up in.”

Louise attended the local schools and was very active in sports. Her senior year at Lassen High School, she received “Female Athlete of the Year.” After high school, she attended Lassen Community College and attained her A.A. in Early Childhood Development.

Throughout high school, Louise had many jobs from being a lifeguard at Roosevelt Swimming Pool to serving sodas at the local soda fountain shop. After starting a family, Louise became a Head Start Teacher, eventually working her way up to Head Teacher. After 33 years of teaching, Louise retired in 2002 from the Rancheria Head Start. She would tell us, “My only hope for all my little four year olds is that they become productive citizens in society.”

While in high school, Louise met Steve Camacho who was a student-athlete at Westwood High School. After high school, Steve joined the Marine Corp and after receiving the Purple Heart in Korea, he returned home and the two married. Over the years they had four sons: Steve, Kevin, Marc and Kase. She was very proud of all of them.

Louise always enjoyed sports both participating and watching. In 1974 she started to play golf and continued to play until she was 89 years old. Golfing with her lady friends was one of her joys in life. Most of the time they played at Emerson Golf Course, however, the ladies loved to tour the North State and play in tournaments from Redding to Willows. She was also active in the Catholic Church and was an active member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Louise believed that staying active kept a person young.

Some of her other passions were old movies, reading, relaxing at her cabin at Lake Almanor, watching local sporting events, and of course, watching the San Francisco 49ers and Giants. If those teams were playing, Louise was watching them! Over the years, Louise had the opportunity to visit Scottsdale and enjoy the Giants spring baseball games.

Louise is survived by her sons, Kevin (grandson Gabe and great grandsons Collin, Joey and Jack) and Kase (wife Carie and granddaughter Madeline). She is also survived by her younger brother, Nick Osa and numerous nieces and nephews. Louise was a beautiful person and will be missed by her family and many friends.

She was proceeded in death by her sons Steve and Marc, eight of her siblings and her mother and father.

A funeral service will be held on August 7^th, 11:00am at Sacred Heart Church in Susanville with a reception to follow at Monsignor Moran Hall.

David (Dave) J. Graham

Former Lassen County resident, David “Dave” Graham, 75 passed away July 3, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon with his wife and daughters by his side.

Dave was born in St Cloud, Minnesota in Sept 1945. At a young age, his family moved to Lassen County, CA where he attended local schools in Wendel and Standish. He graduated from Lassen High School in 1963. In high school, Dave ran track and was a member of the school band (trombone) all four years. Shortly after graduation, Dave married his high school sweetheart Bonnie Brewen and went to work for the US Forest Service as a Wildland Firefighter. He spent his career on the Lassen, Plumas and Klamath National Forests, serving in the capacity of Engine Foreman, Station Manager, Smokejumper, Helitack Foreman, Aerial Recon, Training Officer, Crew Liaison Officer, Division Supervisor, Fire Control Officer and Battalion Chief. While employed with the Forest Service, Dave returned to college and obtained his degree in Fire Science from Shasta College in Redding, CA. He later trained and became certified as an EMT.

After 25 years with the Forest Service, Dave went to work for the Bureau of Land Management in charge of their new SEAT (single engine air tanker) program. This led Dave on a new career path for the next 19 years. He worked for FireTrol as their Air Tanker Base Manager at the NCSC Airport in Redding, CA. When FireTrol lost their contract, Dave was recruited by PhosChek to work as their Air Tanker Base Manager at Reno-Stead Airport in Nevada. He retired in 2010 to Redding, CA at the age of 65.

In March 2021 Dave celebrated 25 years of sobriety something he was very proud of. After completing his program, Dave volunteered as a counselor for ten years at the Empire Recovery Center in Redding, CA.  Dave was an avid fisherman and considered Eagle Lake to be his second home.

Dave was diagnosed with cancer in 2016 and underwent surgery and chemotherapy treatments. He was told he was cancer free but his doctor misdiagnosed him. His cancer never went into remission and remained untreated. After moving to Eugene, Oregon in 2018, Dave learned he had advanced Stage IV cancer and was given a prognosis of six months. Dave fought a valiant battle and went on to live three more years.

Dave is survived by his wife Linda Jiler-Graham, and his two daughters Kristie Ruddell of Roseville, CA and Becky Anderson (Don) of Redding, CA; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dave is also survived by four sisters Karen Hart (Richard), Kathleen  Brazell;  Mary Royle, all of Redding, CA and Ginny Hicks (Jim) of Litchfield, CA, and two younger brothers, Danny Graham (Jean) of Reno, NV and Paul Graham (Donetta) of  Selah, WA; plus numerous nieces and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by both his parents Jim and Dorothy Graham, and his first wife Bonnie Graham.

A Celebration of Dave’s life is tentatively planned following the end of fire season. Condolences may be sent to 152 E. Hatton Ave, Eugene, OR 97404.

William Dennis Whitcome 1965-2021

William Dennis Whitcome passed away June 6, 2021, at the age of 55, in Susanville, California.  William (Bill) Whitcome was born December 1, 1965, in Susanville, California to Loren and Joyce Whitcome. Bill was the youngest of 3 boys, growing up in Susanville.  He attended McKinley Elementary, Diamond View Middle School, and graduated from Lassen High School in 1984.  He also attended Lassen Community College.

Bill grew up active in the Susanville community, and loved the many friends he made throughout the years.  He was a natural baseball player, playing throughout his childhood in Susanville Little League.  Then becoming a star pitcher and infielder for the Lassen High School Baseball team.  Bill loved the outdoors and could not wait to receive his annual hunting tags or get out to the many fishing areas in Lassen County.

Bill’s greatest pride came in 1989 with the birth of his first son, Kyle Robert Whitcome.  Then following in 1992, with the birth of his second son, Jordan William Whitcome.  He was active as a baseball coach with Susanville Little League, from coaching the boys in T-Ball to Majors.  He had so much pride watching Jordan take the mound as a pitcher, just like his dad.  Bill could always be heard expressing his pride in the boys.  He was able to watch Kyle receive his Electrical Engineering degree from UNR and pin the California Department of Corrections badge on Jordan as he graduated the CDCR Academy. He loved sharing his love of baseball, hunting, and fishing with his sons.  Traveling to many games together, taking the boys shooting, or getting up early to catch the best fish. The hole left in their hearts can only be filled with the memories of how dedicated their father was to them.

Bill worked several years at the Susanville Safeway.  Always a friendly face, whether as a courtesy clerk, or checking out your groceries.  Bill had an infectious smile, upbeat personality, and a laugh that could brighten anyone’s day. Bill moved on in 1995 to become a California Correctional Officer at High Desert State Prison, where he remained until his passing.  He made many friends and was known as somebody who could make them laugh, and always had their backs.

Bill was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs.  During any Cubs (Cubbies) games, he could be found pacing in front of the TV, nervously watching every play.  Never a “fair weather” fan, always dedicated in the good years and bad for the team.  He traveled to Wrigley field with his sons to watch them, as well as many other venues to cheer on his favorite team.  Seeing Bill in Cubs fan gear was to be expected if you ran into him around town, rarely without his signature Cubs hat on.

Bill is preceded in death by his Father, Loren Whitcome in 1998, and Mother Joyce Whitcome, in 2019.  He is survived by his sons, Kyle Whitcome of Las Vegas, Nevada and son Jordan Whitcome of Susanville, California.  Brothers Paul Whitcome and Dan Whitcome, both of Susanville.  Nephew Ryan Whitcome, and nieces Amanda and Emily Whitcome.  He was due to become a grandfather to grandson, Maddux William Whitcome, due October 1, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held July 31, 2021, at 11 am, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, (120 N. Union St. Susanville) with interment to follow at Diamond Crest Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at Monsignor Moran Hall proceeding the Mass.  Potluck donations are welcome for the luncheon, and may be dropped off at the hall before or after the funeral Mass.  The family asks friends and family to wear their favorite Cubs gear, or red and blue.  A gesture that would make Bill smile and signify his memory. In lieu of flowers, it would honor his family if donations could be made in Bill’s name to Susanville Little League, or the Lassen High School Baseball program.

Robert O. Elliott II “Rob”

Robert O. Elliott II “Rob” passed away peacefully at the age of 65 in his home in Chico, California on June 28, 2021, where he had lived for the past 12 years.

Rob was born to Robert 0. and Freda Elliott on January 18, 1956, in Long Beach, California. In 1969 his family moved to Susanville where he attended Johnstonville Elementary and graduated from Lassen High School in 1974. Rob worked for Coin Lumber Company and Sierra Pacific as a millwright.

Rob married Kandi Lemmel of Susanville on August 28, 1982. If you asked Rob, he always said his greatest achievements were his two amazing children Nick and Karli and his grandchildren Cameron, Khloe and Tytus. Grandpa Rob would go to little league games and family dinners while visiting. In Chico they would go swimming and explore Bidwell Park. Rob was a die hard fan of the LA Dodgers hardly ever missing a game. He had several good friends in Chico where he was a man of all trades that could fix anything.

Rob was preceded in death by his parents Bob and Freda Elliott. He is survived by his former wife Kandi Elliott, son Nick Elliott and daughter Karli (Alton) Elliott-Brazzanovich, three grandchildren, Cameron, Khloe and Tytus, sister Cindy Elliott, nephew Justin Simon all of Susanville, California and nephew D.J. Simon of Las Cruces, New Mexico.

A celebration of life will be held at the T & A Lounge on Saturday, July 31, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please bring a memory or story to share to remember a wonderful man who will be greatly missed.

Andrew R Haldane

Andrew R Haldane passed away on July 14, 2021 at home at the age of 93. Andrew was born April 28, 1928 in Pasadena California to parents Andrew and Edith Haldane. He joined the Navy in 1944 during WWII. During his enlistment with the Navy he was on the ship USS Tazwell. A ship that transported troops to the front line in the South Pacific. He was a proud Navy Sailor. He started working for LMUD when it was still CP National and continued working there after it became LMUD.

Survivors include his wife Sharon Haldane. Sons Michael Haldane of Susanville, Rob Haldane and his wife Vickie Haldane of Red Bluff. Stepsons Donnie Canada and Michael Canada. Many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Step Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Joan Haldane and his parents Andrew and Edith Haldane. He moved to Florence, Oregon in 2007. Andrew enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. He was loved by many and will be missed.

At Andrew’s request, there will be no services.

John (Ed) Edwin Hacker – February 18, 1931 – March 18, 2021

John (Ed) Edwin Hacker passed away on March 18, 2021, at Banner Lassen Medical Center in Susanville, California.

He was born in Ensley, Alabama on February 18, 1931, to Charles S. Hacker and Myrtle C. Hacker nee Martin.

John loved the high desert and enjoyed the country life. He was a Christian man, living by his conservative ideals, beliefs, and values. He came from humble beginnings and was a self-made man and jack of all trades. During his lifetime he enjoyed a variety of activities and hobbies. He was a pilot, worked with leather, wood and metal. He taught himself to play the guitar and he had a lifelong love of horses. He enjoyed trail riding and training them.

John served his country in the US Army as a military policeman. He served his community as a patrolman and sergeant with the Menlo Park Police Department. In 1989 he retired and moved to Susanville, California.

John is survived by his wife, Wanda of Janesville, California, his son Gary Hacker (Debbie) of Manteca, California, and his daughter Lindie Melson of Sacramento, California. He is also survived by five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

John was entered into rest at Diamond Crest Cemetery, Veteran’s Section, in Susanville, California.

Diane Louise Chandler – October 8, 1950- July 3, 2021

Diane Louise Chandler died at home, from heart disease and kidney failure on July 3rd, 2021, with her husband of almost 37 years Fred Chandler by her side. She had been ill for several years.  She was 70 years old.

Diane Barnum was born to Elvin LeRoy Barnum and Wilma Dean Barnum (Cooper) Oct 8th, 1950.  She was born in Susanville, CA. She attended Lassen High school and graduated Lassen in 1967. After high school, she went on to Beauty school in Reno, NV., where she received her Cosmetology License.  She had a daughter, Shelbi Elise Whipple on Sept 29th, 1973. A son, Dana Elvin Whipple on April 23rd, 1976. She met her soon to be husband in 1979/80ish, Freddie Lee Chandler, also from Susanville, CA.  They married on Dec 6th, 1984, in Reno NV.  A year later Dec 7th, 1985, they renewed their vows in Susanville, CA.  Together they loved to do many things, softball tournaments, going camping, fishing, dragging their kids, grandchildren and numerous others around on the tube behind the boat. They spent many hours with extended family out in the woods getting wood for the season or planting a garden with family.  Diane loved to play Bingo and Bunco, to prove that point we found her basket of many ‘Good Luck Trolls’. She loved to travel with friends, (who became extended family) to Pow Wows all over the place.  She loved the beat of the drums.  She often pretended she could speak in her Native tongue… she could not, she just made it up as she went along.  Diane worked many years as a bartender all over Susanville and Janesville. After getting sick in 1989, she could no longer work.  So, she took up daycare in her home.  She started doing daycare (sometimes adult care) for many children over the years.  Most of them ended up calling her Nana or Auntie.

Her personality was big, she was always the center of attention wherever she went.

Diane is proceeded in death by her mother Wilma Dean Cooper-Barnum (1932-1968), her father Elvin LeRoy Barnum (1922-1992).

Diane is survived by her husband of almost 37 years in October, Freddie Lee Chandler. Her daughter, Shelbi Elise Whipple-McCartney (Dace McCartney). Her son, Dana Elvin Whipple (Leslie Vache-Whipple). Her daughter, Rebecca Chandler-Gisselberg (Kenny Gisselberg). Her daughter, Meredith Chandler-Emmot (Jason Emmot).  Her Daughter, Michele Chandler-Richards (Neil Richards). Her sister, Bettifae Barnum-Gentry (Tom Gentry 1945-2005). Diane had numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had too many to count nieces and nephews. Great and great great nieces and nephews. She also had many cousins.  So many others that she adopted as ‘Official Family’.

In lieu of a funeral, we will be gathering on August 21st, 2021. At 1:00pm.  At Riverside Park for a potluck. We will visit and tell some ‘Tall Tales’ about Diane and her life. Bring a dish to share and a lawn chair.

Dennis Wayne Van Amburg

Dennis Wayne Van Amburg, 75, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Reno, Nevada on Monday, July 5, 2021. Dennis was born to Harold and Loraine Van Amburg on August 17, 1945 in Sacramento, California.

Dennis went to El Camino High School in Carmichael, California. He worked at his family’s Donut Shop in Sacramento growing up learning baking skills from his father. He joined the U.S. Army in November 1965 and was stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado. During that 2 year period he was assigned as the personal chef to the Commander General. He returned home in November 1967, and worked at various restaurants in the Sacramento area, did landscaping projects, and acquired skills and knowledge to do a variety of jobs.

He went to work for the Department of Corrections in 1974 as a Cook I at the California Correctional Center (CCC), transferred to CRC Norco, then back to CCC as Supervising Cook I then promoting to Vocational Instructor (Baking) after earning his teaching credential. On May 4, 2006 he retired as the Correctional Food Manager I after working 32 years for the State of California.

Dennis loved camping, boating and fishing when the kids were at home. Spent many fun times at Eagle Lake. He loved gardening, playing softball, listening to 60’s music and being involved in community clubs. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, Honey Lake Valley Grange and CRS Chapter 14. Dennis managed his men’s softball team “The Stingers,” coached Little League Baseball, and coached Matt in Babe Ruth. He and Carol owned Van’s Catering and did banquets for wedding receptions, funerals, luncheons. Dennis loved cooking for his family and for various community events that Carol would sign up to bring a hot dish or dessert. He was well known for his great pulled pork sandwiches he prepared for various events. He watched the 49ers and the Warriors games. but the San Francisco Giants was the team he loved to watch.
Dennis and Carol met at CCC. They married in November 1982.

Dennis had two daughters and Carol had a daughter and son. Their blended family grew over the years into a beautiful large, loving family. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Carol Van Amburg, daughter Misty Duerksen (Aaron), Susanville, California, daughter Karen Mintun (Hal), Sparks, Nevada, and son Matthew Payne (Marilou), Grants Pass, Oregon; his brothers Tim Van Amburg, Carmichael, California, Ron Van Amburg, Carmichael, California, Glenn Van Amburg (Joanne), Meridian, Idaho; his sisters, Bonnie Van Amburg, Carmichael, California, Sandra Smith (Robert), Sacramento, California and Shelly Bowen, Sacramento, California; his grandchildren Austin (Abby), Alana, Andrew, Amanda, Brook, Mariann, Olivia, Natalie, Lynn (Jesse), Brad (Angel), and Marjorie; four great-grandchildren. He had just learned of a great-daughter coming in November and was excited hearing of the new addition to the family; brothers-in-laws Ted Wolfram and Ray Dail; sister-in-laws Evelyn Wolfram and Judy Dail; several nieces, and nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Loraine Van Amburg, brother Michael Van Amburg, and daughter Laurie Van Amburg.

Dennis was very proud of all the children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments. He will be missed by his family and the friends he had made over the 40 years living in Susanville.

Services will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at Diamond Crest Cemetery. Lunch will be provided by Caring & Sharing at the Monsignor Moran Hall after the burial.

IN MY HEART

I thought of you today,
But that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday,
And days before that too.
I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name.
Now all I have are memories,
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is my keepsake,
With which I’ll never part.
God has you in his keeping,
I have you in my heart.

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A Celebration of Life for Russell Hewett will be held on Saturday, September 4^th, 2021, at 12:00 PM., at the Susanville Elks Lodge 400 Main Street, Susanville.

Come and celebrate Russell’s life, share stories and memories. Food provided – drinks available at Elks bar.

FIRES PERMITTING

Elliott Lyman (1938 – 2021)

Elliott Lyman, beloved husband, father, Poppie and Hunny Bunny passed away on July 16, 2021. He was the owner of Lyman’s Appliance since 1983. He was in the Navy from 1956-1958 aboard the USS Hornet (CVA12) and in the reserves until 1962.

Elliott and Cecile were married in 1973 and each brought 3 children into the union, Lori, Cathy and Shannon Lyman, as well as Mark, Kevin and Angela Jones (Harper).

Elliott is survived by his wife Cecile, sister in law Rachelle Reedy (Gary) and nephew Ryan Barrick, son in law Kenneth Harper, granddaughter Karisa Harper (John Anderson). 4 great grandchildren Liam Harper, Finley Anderson, Aubrey and Kaison Harper. His beloved sister Donna Soder, nieces Mis-t, Cindy, and nephew Thor Soder. Elliott was preceded in death by his parents Elliott and Lorraine Lyman, Children Mark, Kevin and Angela Jones (Harper) Also 2 grandsons Zachary Jones and Cory Harper.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 2:00 P.M., Diamond Crest Cemetery, Johnstonville, Ca.

In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to the cancer society or a charity of your choice