Obituaries for Sept. 20, 2011

Dale Howard Anderson

Donna Lynne Clow

Merleen Marie Maier Hodson

Richard Hunt Muirhead

Jack Haslem

Leslie Duane Whitman, Jr.

Theodora Lugene Dalby

Dale Howard Anderson

Dale Howard Anderson was born May 15, 1924 in Hamburg, Iowa and passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Reno, Nev. Sept. 7, 2011 with his loving son Steven, by his side. Dale was 87 years old.

Dale and his family resided in Hamburg until he completed elementary school. In August of 1938, Dale and his family moved to Fairfield, Calif. where Dale attended high school. After high school, dale was employed at the Benicia Army Depot. At the beginning of World War II, Dale enlisted in the Army. Dale traveled the world in the military, including places such as Germany, France and Italy, including the Battle of the Bulge. While crossing the English Channel, his ship was torpedoed. Luckily, a ship was close by and was able to rescue all on board before the ship sank (which worked out great for Dale because he couldn’t swim). At the end of World War II, Dale began working for Solano County until the beginning of the Korean War. At that time, Dale re-enlisted in the Army. Upon Dale’s return from duty, he met Dorothy Adams, and they were married in 1955.

In 1961, Dale began his career with California Department of Corrections at Vacaville Medical Facility. In 1963, Dale transferred to California Correctional Center in Susanville, Calif. In 1964 Dale was then able to move his family to Susanville. After 28 years with California Department of Corrections, Dale retired. During retirement, Dale became an avid rock hound and an amateur radio enthusiast. Dale then began his favorite pastime, a music collector and playing his guitar and keyboard. Dale was very proud of his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Dale was always talking about his son and granddaughter and it was always with a smile. Dale will be missed and all of the wonderful memories will live on in our hearts forever.

Dale is preceded in death by his loving wife Dororthy, in 1999.

Dale is survived by his son Steve Anderson and wife Karen, of Susanville, Calif.; daughter Kathryn Jackson; granddaughter Michelle Langley and husband Travis, of Susanville; granddaughter Stephanie Jackson; grandson David Jackson; and step-grandsons Scott and Craig Thomas.

David will be laid to rest at Diamond Crest Cemetery next to his beloved wife Dorothy, in Susanville.

“We who must await our turn to join Dale will have so many nice memories of him and the help and care he gave so freely.”

Services were held Saturday, Sept. 17.

Donna Lynne Clow went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sept. 7, 2011. Born in Los Angeles County on March 16, 1942, she graduated from Temple City High in 1960. She spent the majority of her life in Huntington Beach, Calif. and moved to her new home in Susanville, Calif.

Donna dedicated her life as a foster parent and was involved with various charitable organizations.

Donna is survived by her brother David Howard; sister-in-law Judi Howard; sister-in-law Patricia Jorgensen; daughters Alyse Cooper, Corrine Chuon, Koreyett Chuon, Heather Johnson, Alina Clow; grandchildren Bryanna Cooper, Ciara Agopian, Jackie Mcfarland, Heather Cooper and nephews and nieces; her cats Oreo, Jeremiah and Casey.

She is preceded in death by her husband Byron Clow, her parents Sidney Howard and Aletha Howard and her beloved son Matthew Clow.

The celebration of her life was held at 11 a.m., Sept. 17, 2011 at Susanville Assembly of God. Another memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Sept. 24, 2011 at Huntington Beach Baptist Church. Refreshments will be served immediately following. Her final resting place will be at Good Shepard Cemetery in Huntington Beach, Calif.

In lieu of lowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association, or American Diabetes Association or to either of her two churches, Susanville Assembly of God and Huntington Beach Baptist Church. Thank you to all of our family, friends and churches for the kindness and thoughtfulness in this difficult time. She will be missed.

Merleen Marie Maier Hodson

Merleen Marie Maier Hodson, (Grammie) of Doyle, Calif., passed unexpectedly at her home on Sept. 8, 2011. She was born in Haynes, N.D., on July 2, 1935.

She was preceded in death by her parents Alvena Lutz Maier Thompson and Johannes Frank Maier; and her sons Johannes Lee and Jackie Leon Hodson, along with husband Richard.

Merleen lived in the Panhandle of Idaho and Northern Washington, until she moved to Doyle in 1953, where she remained until her death.

Merleen married Richard Hodson, of Doyle, Calif. on Feb. 6, 1954 in Reno, Nev. She was an active member of the Doyle Pentecostal Church of God for more than 50 years, where she served in the ladies ministry and as a Sunday school teacher. She also served as a 4-H leader for several years. Merleen loved to sew, quilt and do other crafts, along with reading and taking pictures of any kind. She was the family historian and loved to tell old stories of the family. She was loved and known as “mom” by many children throughout her life in Doyle.

She is survived by her children Sally Ann and Dan Walvatne, of Reno; Sharlene and Randy Carpenter, of Rensselaer Falls, N.Y., and Jesse Hodson, of Doyle, Calif. She had five grandchildren, Richard Shirley, Veronica Danner, Victoria Shirley, Karissa and Dustin Carpenter. She had six great-grand babies Riley, Jayden, Lee, Connor, Julian and Nathan. Brothers Leroy and Nancy Thompson, Dale and Jackie Thompson and Alvin Thompson, of Butte Falls, Ore. and one sister Donna and Charles Tumey, of Trail, Ore., along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A service was held for her on Sept. 16 at the Doyle Pentecostal Church of God, and she was then laid to rest at the Doyle Cemetery with Richard and John.

Richard Hunt Muirhead

Richard Hunt Muirhead, “Dick,” was born on Feb. 19, 1947 in Albany, N.Y. and died on Sept. 14, 2011 in Susanville, Calif. after a long battle with cancer.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Barbara Muirhead of Susanville; daughter Janice Clarkson and husband Todd, and grandchildren Marissa and Mikayla, of Redding, Calif.; daughter Debbie Muirhead and grandchildren Charlotte and Allison Peterson and Ryan Muirhead, of Susanville; daughter Dawn Smith and husband TJ and grandchildren Cyrus and Caspin White and Heather, Amanda, Miranda, Samantha and Brianna Smith, of Susanville.

He is also survived by brother Scott Muirhead; sisters Linda Muirhead and Janice Muirhead and her husband Vincent Leto, all of Connecticut. Mother-in-law Bonnie Rogers, of Santa Cruz, Calif.; brother-in-law Will Rogers and wife Patty, of Paradise, Calif.; brother-in-law Norman Rogers and wife Sheila, of Cottonwood, Calif.; sister-in-law Gayle Arnold and husband Don, of Adamsville, Tenn.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Barbara Boutelle Muirhead and William Muirhead and father-in-law William Rogers.

Dick was an Eagle Scout, attended the University of Maine, he was a decorated veteran, Chief Warrant Officer II in the U.S. Army serving two tours in the Vietnam War as a helicopter pilot in the 129^th Assault Helicopter Company. He was a 21-year–veteran of the Department of Corrections at California Correctional Center. Dick was known for his generosity and loyalty to all and for being a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Family and friends are invited to a graveside service at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 at Diamond Crest Cemetery. A celebration of his life will follow at 11 a.m. at Honey Lake Assembly at 464-905 Highway A-3 Janesville, Calif.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Honey Lake Hospice at PO Box 1166, Susanville, CA 96130 in memory of Richard “Dick” Muirhead.

There are many that will always remember the love and kindness Dick showed. He will be dearly missed.

Jack Haslem

Jack Haslem, 79, died Sept. 11, 2011 at Country Villa RiverView in Susanville, Calif. He was born on Aug. 18, 1932 in Vernal, Utah.

Jack is survived by wife Pat, of Susanville; sons Tracy and Mary Jo Haslem, of Battle Ground, Wash., Marshall and Felicia Haslem, of Durham, Calif.; and three grandchildren.

Memorial Service will be at Noon Sunday, Oct. 2 at Jensen Hall. There will be a luncheon afterward. Please bring a salad.

Leslie Duane Whitman, Jr.

Greenville resident Leslie Duane Whitman, Jr., 87, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2011 at Renown Medical Center, Reno, Nev.

She was born in Iron Mountain, Mich. on Sept. 2, 1924 to Leslie, Sr. and Beda (Krandz) Whitman.

Les is survived by his wife Pat, of Greenville, Calif.; son Leslie III and his wife Mary Ann, of Yuba City, Calif.; brother Duane Whitman, of Evart, Mich.; grandchildren Nicki and Toni; and great grandchildren Jason and Kayla.

He is preceded in death by son Clint and daughter Zalina.

A celebration of Les’s life to include Military Honors will take place 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 at the graveside in the Greenville District Cemetery. An opportunity to express your condolences to the family along with signing the memorial guest register is available online at fehrmanmortuary.com.

Theodora Lugene Dalby

Chester resident Theodora “Lugene” Dalby, 73, died Sunday Sept. 4, 2011 at Seneca Health Care District Hospital in Chester, Calif. She was born in Grand Junction, Iowa to Theodore and Allene (Rinker) Hoefle, on June 23, 1938.

Lugene is survived by husband of 51-years, Robert, of Chester; son’s, Deron and his wife Maureen, and Daniel, all of Chester; grandchildren Caitlin, Zachary and Zoie; along with her brothers Bill Hoefle, of Ames, Iowa and Terry Hoefle, of Grand Junction, Iowa.

A celebration of Lugene’s life will take place at a later date. Internment will take place in the Chester District Cemetery. An opportunity to express your condolences to the family along with signing the memorial guest register is available online at fehrmanmortuary.com.

Any remembrances in Lugene’s memory can be made to Sierra Hospice c/o Fehrman Mortuary and Crematory, P.O. Box 803 Greenville, CA 95947.