Karen Colvin

Rachel Jean Felix Fieber

Irvin Moore

James (Pa) York

Russell Alan Fritter

Karen Colvin

Karen Colvin, 52, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 after a brief battle with pneumonia and a lifelong battle with neurofibromatosis.

She is survived by her mother, Mikki Christensen, of Susanville; her daughter, Patricia Gates and grandson Trenton, of Reno, Nev.; and her other daughter, Amanda Gates and grandchildren, Jhaleel, Khaira and Jazmin, of Fort Worth, Texas. She is also survived by her brothers, Richard Christensen, of Sacramento, Calif., and Jan Christensen, of Cat Spring, Texas; her sisters, Diana Huckaby, of Cat Spring, and Susan Edwards, of Susanville, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Christensen.

The family wishes to thank all those at Country Villa, of Quincy, Calif., who have loved and cared for Karen these past several years.

No services are planned at this time.

Rachel Jean Felix Fieber

Rachel Jean Felix Fieber, born April 1, 1982 passed on to the loving arms of our Lord Nov. 24, 2010.

Rachel Jean was born in Palm Springs, Calif. and lived in Thermal, Calif. until 1985 when her family moved to Janesville, Calif. Rachel attended Janesville Elementary where she graduated from the eighth grade and went on to Lassen High and graduated in the class of 2000. Rachel continued her education at Lassen College where she graduated as an LVN in 2003.

Rachel had many passions in life, but her first was her husband (Joe) and her dog (Ziggy). She also had a very deep and protective love for her family and friends. Rachel’s gift in nursing was caring for the elderly. It was always important to her that they knew she cared for them by giving of her time and self, even when time didn’t always allow for this. Rachel loved the outdoors — fishing and camping being two of her favorite things to do. She loved to be silly and make others laugh.

Rachel Jean will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband Joseph Fieber, her mother Colleen Gartner Feeney, father Mike Felix, brother, Joshua Felix, grandmother Jeannie Teel, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of Rachel’s life in the spring of 2011 when all of her family and friends can gather.

Irvin Moore

Irvin Moore, 94, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011. He was born Feb. 25, 1916 in Roseville, Calif.

For most of his work life, he was a Correctional Officer for the California Department of Corrections, working at Folsom Prison for many years and then later at the correctional facility, in Susanville, Calif.

He married Rose Ann Wattawa in 1938 — who preceded him in death in 1974. Together they had five children, Linda, Kathleen, Michael, Cindy and Doug.

His favorite pastimes were road cycling, glider flying, cooking and reading.

As well as his children, he is survived by two sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, six granddaughters and four great-granddaughters.
A memorial service will take place in the spring.

James (Pa) York

James (Pa) York, 81, was born Oct. 29, 1929 to Melville and Opal Barham York, in Standish, Calif. Jim passed away in Lodi, Calif. after a short illness on Jan. 8, 2011.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife Alice; children Judy and husband Chris Alexander, Cindy and husband Tony Maddalena, Cathy Andrade, Todd York and wife Julie Wilkins; grandchildren Brady Otto and wife Katie, Sam, Molly, Drew, Annie, Becky, Jimmy, Emmy, Riley and Ty; siblings Adella Kenworthy and Ramona Roper; mother-in-law Marion Kunz; nieces and nephews and many other loved family and friends.

Jim attended high school in Quincy, Calif. After graduating high school, he entered the Navy. Upon his return from the Navy, Jim

worked as a logger, milkman, truck driver and as a lifelong respected cowboy.
Jim was an accomplished horseshoer, shoeing horses for more than 35 years.     Jim retired from shoeing horses at the age of 71.     He was a person of integrity and was respected by all who knew him.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 at the Herald Barn, located at 12746 Ivie Road, Herald, Calif. Jim’s family requests donations to your local hospice in lieu of flowers.

Russell Alan Fritter

Russell Alan Fritter, 44, died Dec. 9, 2010 in Milford, Calif. He was born June 15, 1966 in Durham, Calif.

Russell is survived by his wife Euden Fritter; son John Fritter; daughter Shaun Stevenson and her husband Gene, of Oroville, Calif.; parents Susan and Gene Reeves, of Chico, Calif.; and three grandchildren.

To make donations in Russell’s name call his wife at 249-8345.