Shirley Cottrell

 Frederick Mayo Plopper, Jr.

 Barbara Jane Wagner

Shirley Cottrell    

Shirley Cottrell passed away May 9, 2010 at her home in Susanville, Calif.   

Shirley was born in Blythe, Calif. on Aug. 10, 1928 and has been a resident of Susanville for 48 years.    

Shirley and her husband Richard were Pentecostal pastors for many years at the Indian Church in Susanville.   

She enjoyed her family, fishing, gardening and working around the house. She loved to cook, had her infectious laughter and will be missed dearly by her family and friends, each having specific memories of why they loved her so much.   

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Richard, who passed away March 14, 2003; two sons, Walter who passed away April 28, 2008; and Norman who passed away Feb. 12, 2010.   

Shirley is survived by her son Leonard, of Colinga, Calif., twin daughters, Sandra Klinetobe, of RioDel, Calif., Sarah Vincent, of Fallon, Nev.; sister Joan Ward, of Visailia, Calif.; two brothers Stanley Fairless, of San Joaquin, Calif., and Brian Fairless, of Colinga, Calif.; 21 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter.   

Graveside services were held on May 15, 2010 at the Diamond Crest Cemetry.

Frederick Mayo Plopper, Jr.   

Fred passed from this world on April 28, 2010 with complications from pneumonia. He was born on June 21, 1941.   

Many people will remember Fred for his talent with singing and the guitar. He played with a local band Back Door through the 70s and 80s from the T & A Lounge to Quincy and everywhere in between. He was serenading the girls at County Villa Riverview up to the end of his 68 years. Freddie loved life. When leaving his apartment he would always say, “Well hellooo world!!” with a big smile and zest for the day.      

Fred is preceded in death by his mom and stepdad Frances and Joe Fielden; father Fred Sr.; and sister Maureen Martin.   

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Kellie and Dusty Kellogg; brother Charles Plopper and Carole, of Colorado; sisters Darleen Meyer, of Nebraska, and Mary Maher, of California; two stepchildren Ryan and Emily Brussatoi; and numerous nieces; nephews; cousins and friends.   

We will miss you!

Barbara Jane Wagner   

On May 4, 2010, Barbara Jane Wagner, age 85, passed away after a brief illness. She was born on Jan. 25, 1925, in Wheatland, Calif., the daughter of Carl and Harriet Burdick.   

Barbara lived most of her life in California, the last 10 years in Susanville. She worked at McClelland Air Force Base in Sacramento during WWII and married Ed Wagner on May 26, 1945. She later worked for the city of Marysville as a secretary to the city inspector.   

She had a very good life. She possessed a great sense of humor and always had a smile. She will be missed.   

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years; her daughter Victoria; and her twin sister Betty.    

She is survived by sister Charlene Bertolini; son Eric (Ric) and wife Jeri; two grandchildren Erica Osborn and David Thunen; and five great-grandchildren.   

As is her desire, no services are planned. Any donations can be made to the Lassen County Historical Society.