Wilma A. Crutcher

 John Edward Hoffman

 Della L. Popp

 Daniel Paul Sanchez

 Kathryn L. Bass Mancuso

 Donald Kenneth Seve

 Lola Mary White

Wilma A. Crutcher   

Wilma passed away peacefully at her home in Herlong, Calif., on April 9, 2010. She was born Oct. 27, 1927, to William and Susie Abraham in Kooskia, Idaho. She was raised at Stewart Indian School Stewart, Nev., where her father was a boys advisor and boxing coach and her mother was a teacher.   

She married her soul mate of 62 years, Ned Crutcher, March 12, 1944 in Carson City, Nev., continued to live at Stewart Indian School while she worked with the Internal Revenue Service in Carson City, Nev., and Ned worked with the children at the school. Wilma and family moved to Herlong, Calif., in 1940, starting her 37-year career as a civil service employee with Sierra Army Depot in Herlong.   

Her career at Sierra Army Depot was very dynamic having held many positions, working her way up to the management field within the depot budget office and then the department of personnel. Wilma retired in 1984 as the depot’s equal employment opportunity officer. Throughout her career she received numerous commendations and awards; however, she felt the most rewarding part of her career was the assistance and services she provided to the employees and the depot as the EEO officer.   

Wilma was a very active member of the Herlong community as her family was growing. She was instrumental in establishing the Sierra Central Credit Union and was a member/officer of the Sierra Women’s Club, American Legion Auxiliary, Civilian Welfare Council and school and youth activities.   

She was a proud member of the Order of Eastern Star 5 Star Chapter 51. She was a 58-year member, being initiated on Feb. 6, 1952. She was Worthy Matron twice. She also was a Rainbow Girl since her teenage years and was Mother Advisor for many years.   

Wilma is survived by three sons Lawrence (Hank), of Herlong, Calif., William (Mister) and Janet, of Sutcliff, Nev., and J. Robert (Bob) and Donna from Wadsworth, Nev.; two sisters Susan Maness and Nance Benson, both of Reno, Nev.; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.   

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ned Crutcher; son Edward Crutcher; daughter Daphne Spataro; grandson Rodney Houston and great-grandson Justin Houston.   

A viewing was held April 15 at Walton’s Colonial Mortuary, in Susanville, Ca. Services were held April 16 at the Susanville Indian Rancheria gym, with a reception immediately following at the Rancheria Resource Center. Wilma requested in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the Shirner’s Hospital for Crippled Children.   

Wilma was a very humble person, giving credit to others for work she did. Her reward was to see the success of others she was helping or guiding whether it is through a career or personal challenge. But her family was her life and that included the extended family of many who spent hours, days, months and in some cases years in her home and they were always loved and cared for as one of her own.    

Wilma spent countless hours after her full-time job sewing formals and dresses for the girls, making clothes for her kids, attending all youth and sport functions, chaperoning dances, and we can’t forget about making those football uniforms white again before every game. With her family she so enjoyed the get-togethers at holidays or for any spur-of-the-moment occasions.    

The picnics and camping trips were special; watching the little ones scurrying around, talking and laughing with everyone and just enjoying the day, and always bringing extra food to make sure there would be enough (to feed and army)! She made the best strawberry jam, which was always in high demand by all the kids. She was our pillar, confidant, mentor, conscience and so much more. She was a quiet, very classy lady but when she spoke you listened. In a sense she was our gentle giant in a small body, but her presence was oh so powerful. She was the best, and we will truly miss our gentle giant. She will always be in our heart.

John Edward Hoffman   

John Edward Hoffman passed away on March 26, 2010 in Riverside, Calif.   

He is survived by his wife, Jean Hoffman, his daughter Glena and family from Idaho, stepdaughters Marilyn and Sheri, stepson Barry and families of Southern California, sister Marlene Wood, brother-in-law Ed Wood, nephews Darrell and Dennis Wood, niece Diana Wemple and also cousins Jim and Jane Jeskey, all of Susanville.    

He was preceded in death by parents’ Loyd and Florence (Leavett) Hoffman, brother Floyd Hoffman and nephew James Hoffman.   

He was born and raised in the Susanville area, attended local schools. In 1947, joined the U.S. Marine Corps after graduating from Lassen High School.   

Services will be held in Riverside, Calif., at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 23 in Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Della L. Popp   

Della L. Popp passed away April 8, 2010, in Independence, Ore., at the age of 83. She was born on June 26, 1926.   

Della was a long-time resident of Lassen County. She was employed for many years with Pezzullo & Gusset, CPAs in Susanville, Calif., as a bookkeeper. After she retired she was a volunteer at the Lassen County hospital. She moved to Independence in 2008 where she made many friends and was active in the resident council at Independence Health and Rehabilitation Center.    

Della lived a full and active life; she loved reading, cooking and spending time with family and friends. Della was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend who brought joy to all who knew her and will be deeply missed by those that had the pleasure of knowing her.    

Della was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, her husband Roy F Popp Jr. and step - daughter Mary Shirley.    

She is survived by stepchildren: Roy Popp III, Tom Popp, Dave Popp, Jill Vanlydegraf and Jim Popp and their respective spouses.     

She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Russell Popp, Amber Miller, Kayla Vanlydegraf; Alysha Pacheco, Reshape Crawford, Jamin Popp, Jennifer Shirley and Kayla Vanlydegraf and five great – grandchildren; Zoey and Vayden Popp, James Popp, Hannah Miller and Elizabeth Johnson.  

At Della’s request no services will be held. Donations can be made to the Resident Council Fund in care of Independence Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1525 Monmouth Ave, Independence, OR 97351.

Daniel Paul Sanchez   

Daniel Paul Sanchez, Sr. passed away on April 10, 2010, of natural causes in Chico, Calif. He was born in Sonora, Calif., on November 19, 1914.   

Dan owned a business for forty years in Susanville, Calif., with his two brothers, Morris and Henri. He was also a probation officer for Lassen County. He served on the Susanville Planning Commission for several years and was elected mayor of Susanville for two terms.   

Dan is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lois; two sons Norman Sanchez, of Sacramento, Calif., and Daniel Sanchez, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; four grandchildren and nine great – grand children.   

Information about a memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Kathryn L. Bass Mancuso   

Kathryn L. Bass Mancuso, 86, of Redding, Calif., died on April 6, 2010.   

She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Aileen Bass, of Bass Ranch on Bass Hill in Janesville, Calif.   

She is survived by her children Joe Mancuso, of Anderson, Calif., Wanda McAuiffe, of Cottonwood, Calif., and Caroleen Gover, of Redding, Calif.; sister Edna Canoy, of Susanville, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren   

Funeral Arrangements are being handled by Lawncrest Chapel in Redding, Calif. 222-1587   1522 East Cypress Ave Redding, CA 96002.

Donald Kenneth Seve   

Donald Kenneth Seve, 66, of Herlong, Calif., died on March 28, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nev.   

He was born on June 4, 1943 in Portland, Ore.   

He was survived by his wife Nancy, of Herlong; son Donald and Marcy Seve, of Sparks, Nev.; daughter Louann and Creighton King, of Reno, Nev.; stepson Kett and Kim Pontillo, of Denver, Colo.; stepdaughter Pamela Ouilette, of Sparks, Nev. and 11 grandchildren.  

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, April 24 at the Milford Cemetery.

Lola Mary White    

Lola Mary White died at her residence Tuesday afternoon, April 6, 2010.   

She was born in Fowler, Calif., to the late Rosco and Margaret (Ford) Nall.   

She is survived by her sons James White and his wife Madalaine, of Ayden, N.C., Michael White and his wife Katherine, of Susanville, Calif.; daughters Lois Chase, of Alabama, and Linda Matthews and her husband David, of Susanville; brother Rosco Nall, Jr., of New Mexico; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.   

She is preceded in death by her husband Jack, in their eternal home, along with granddaughter Pamela Chase and great - grandaughter Sarah Newberry.   

Following cremation locally at Fehrman Crematory, at Lola's request no services will take place. An opportunity to express your condolences to the family along with signing the memorial guest register is available online at fehrmanmortuary.com.    

The family suggests any remembrances in Lola's memory be made to the Foster Parents Association, c/o Fehrman Mortuary and Crematory, P.O. Box 803, Greenville, CA 95947.