Donald Angelo Amistani

Richard Francis Hunrath

William R. Barnett

Della Mae Bridges

Beulah Leora Dunn

Donald Angelo Amistani

Donald Angelo Amistani was born Jan. 12, 1934 in Lassen County. He passed away Oct. 21, 2012 at Renown Hospital in Reno, Nev. at the age of 78.

After high school, Don served in the Marine Corps, specializing in combat swimming. He was stationed in Hawaii and Japan. Don returned to Susanville upon his discharge from the military, and worked at local lumber mills until his retirement in January of 1996. As a young man and dad, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, though he soon found his passion for golf and gardening, which he enjoyed well into his retirement. His garden was plentiful and his generous bounties shared amongst neighbors, friends and family. An Italian at heart, Don loved everyone he met. He was a longtime resident of Susanville, Calif.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Beatrice Amistani; and their three children, Michael, of Susanville, Karen, of Florida, and Robert, of Reno, and his wife Nicole.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Gonsalves; father, Angelo Amistani; brother, Rod Amistani; and eldest grandson, Robert Amistani.

He is survived by his seven grandchildren, Cassandra Amistani, Mathew Amistani, Samantha Amistani, Heather Amistani, Gabrielle Amistani, Blake Rainwater and Logan Rainwater; and cousins, Frank Ernaga, Sandra Stone, Cecil Bilbao, Bernice and Jesse Reuck, and their families.

The family has honored Don’s wishes of no service or funeral. He was cremated at Simple Cremations in Reno. We’d like to express our appreciation to all those involved in his care, for everyone’s thoughts and prayers, and for the tremendous support we’ve received. Don was a big man with a big heart who touched many lives. He will be missed.

Go San Francisco 49ers!

Richard Francis Hunrath

Richard Francis Hunrath was born June 1, 1970 in Mt Pleasant, Mich. and passed away Oct 15, 2012 at his home in Susanville, Calif. He was 42.

Richard was the oldest of three children and grew up as a military dependent traveling around the world with his family, eventually settling in Sacramento, Calif. He graduated from Center High School in North Highlands, Calif. with honors. Then continued his education at ITT Tech and graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. He shortly married and had two wonderful children. His computer career started at John Davis Medical, then Yolo County Information Technology and ended at Lassen County as their Network Administrator.

Richard was involved with scouting as a child and continued being involved with his son Caelen and Troop 159. He loved camping, hiking, 4-wheeling and was involved with his daughter’s sports activities. He loved computers and did a lot of on-line gaming with friends locally and out of state. He also loved cats where he found himself fostering cats for adoption through the Lassen Humane Society.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Herbert and Mary Hunrath; and his maternal grandparents, Frank and Dorothy Thering. He is survived by his wife, Denise; his son, Caelen; and his daughter, Brenna, all of Susanville, Calif.; his parents, John and Charmayne, of Sacramento; his brother, Lance (Amy), of Susanville, Calif.; his brother Brock (Virginia), of Cameron Park, Calif.; also his in-laws, Frank and Elene Duffy, of Fair Oaks, Calif. His sister-in-laws, Janet Duffy, of Carmichael, Calif. and Karla Duffy, of Sacramento; and brother-in-law, Frank (Kelli) Duffy, of Pleasant Hill, Calif. He was the uncle to six nephews and five nieces and cousin to many.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Assembly of God Church at 473-465 Richmond Road in Susanville. Donations in Richard’s memory will be most welcomed by the Lassen Humane Society.

William R. Barnett

William R. Barnett, 66, of Susanville, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 at U.C. Davis. He was born July 16, 1946 in Little Rock, Ark.

He is survived by two brothers and four sisters.

A private memorial will be held.

Della Mae Bridges

Della Mae Bridges died Oct. 24, 2012 in Chico, Calif. She was born Aug. 12, 1929 in Ruth, Nev. to Henry and Violet Gooderham.

She is survived by children, Connie (Don) Parsons, of Chico, Karyn Merriman (Bob), of Chester and Bobby (Debby), of Brentwood; grandchildren, Tami White, Wendy Tyger, Justin Parsons, Sarah and Eric Bridges; six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Bridges; and parents, Violet and Henry Gooderham.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up at the Wesleyan Church, P.O. Box 3010, Chester, Calif.

A celebration of Della’s life took place at the Wesleyan Church in Chester Sunday, Nov. 4 followed with internment alongside her late husband in the Chester Cemetery. An opportunity to express your condolences to the family along with signing the memorial guest register is available at fehrmanmortuary.com.

Beulah Leora Dunn

Greenville resident Beulah Leora Dunn passed from this life peacefully with her daughter and family at her side Sunday morning, Oct. 28, 2012 at Plumas District Hospital located in Quincy, Calif. She was 92 years old.

She was born in Acampo, Calif. Jan. 3, 1920 to the late Louis and Olive (Prehn) Gunter.

Beulah is survived by her sons, Dan Norcom and wife Diane, of Gold Point, Ore., and Dennis Norcom, of Magalia, Calif.; daughers, Christine and husband Raymond Hamilton, of Greenville, Patricia Steward, of Ocean Park, Wash. and Myrt Norcom, of Placerville, Calif.; along with her 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cathleen Neely, and two brothers.

A graveside celebration of Beulah’s life took place Oct. 31, 2012 in the Paradise District Cemetery, 980 Elliot Road, Paradise, Calif. An opportunity to express your condolences to the family along with signing the memorial guest register in available online at fehrmanmortuary.com.