Jane Agusta Bailey

Jerome Clarence Buberl

José M. Martinez

Glenn Thomas Morlan

Jane Agusta Bailey
Life-long Lassen County resident Jane Agusta Bailey passed from this life peacefully, early Saturday morning, March 12, 2011 at Tahoe Pacific-Meadows Hospital located in Reno, Nev. at the age of 89.

Born to California pioneer cattle ranchers Willis and Laura (Hall) Stone in Susanville, Calif. on June 19, 1921, she was raised and educated on the The Stone Ranch at Eagle Lake and in Susanville, graduating from Lassen High School as a member of the “Class of 1938.” Jane went on to attend Lassen Community College where she obtained her associate’s degree.

On Oct. 2, 1948 in Reno Jane married, the late George L. Bailey, Sr. and to this union a son and daughter were born.

First and foremost a loving and caring wife, mother and homemaker, Jane’s professional career began with Bronson and Doyle in Susanville as their secretary for 11 years before becoming the transportation secretary at Herlong Army Depot a career that lasted 20 years.

Proud of her native California heritage she was a long-time member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West. Jane loved to travel the backroads of Northeastern California and Nevada, she was an excellent cook and baker, remembered fondly for her soups and pies, and she loved the season of Christmas. Her passion in her later life was spending time with her grand and great-grandchildren.

In passing Jane leaves her son: George L. Bailey, Jr. and his wife Margie of Janesville, Calif., daughter Susan Jane Dow-Bailey of Janesville; grandchildren Elliot and Willis Dow; Diana; Robert and his wife, Stefanie; Lee and his wife, Brenna Bailey; great-grandchildren Justus Nagel; Tucker, Kemper and Jake Bailey along with a brother Robert Stone of Susanville.
She joins her husband George, Sr. and seven brothers in their eternal home.

A celebration of her life will take place at the graveside alongside her late husband in the Janesville Cemetery at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011.

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 Jane’s memory be made to either the Lassen County Farm Bureau’s Scholarship Fund or the Lassen County Cattlemens/womens Scholarship Fund c/o Fehrman Mortuary and Crematory, P.O. Box 803, Greenville, CA 95947.

Jerome Clarence Buberl
Jerome (Jerry) Clarence Buberl, 67, passed away at sunset on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Banner Lassen Medical Center. He had been diagnosed with lung cancer the day before his death. The suddenness of his passing came as a shock to his family and friends, but all are grateful he did not suffer in his final days.

Jerry was born in Reno on March 30, 1943, the son of Clarence G. Buberl and Grace M. Buberl. The family moved to Susanville when he was 13. A 1961 graduate of Lassen High School, Jerry remained a resident of Susanville for the rest of his life. He worked for Susanville Motor Supply, Sierra Theatre, Head Start, and Lassen Motor Parts before going to work for the county in 1984. He remained with the Lassen County Public Works Department until his retirement in 2005.

As a young man, Jerry developed a love of two hobbies that would stay with him his entire life: guitar and amateur (ham) radio. He was recognized as an excellent musician, and, for many years, he played almost every weekend at venues throughout Northern California. Later in life, Jerry still loved to play with friends in informal jam sessions or the occasional special event.

Through his ham radios, Jerry, known by his call sign “KC6M”, spoke to other ham radio operators all over the world. He made contact with other hams in more than 100 countries and in all 50 states. He often spoke to others using Morse code, which he could send and receive over 20 words per minute.

Friends often dropped in on Jerry to talk shop about radios or play a game of cribbage. He always met them with a joke and a smile.

He is survived and missed by his two children, Glenn and Jeri; his four stepchildren, Jill, Jeff, Doug and Kim; his three sisters, Judy, Nancy and Audrey; and his four grandchildren, Wesley, Billy, Ava and Emma.

He was married to Maretta Stafford. They divorced but remained friends throughout his life. He later married and divorced Beverly Wobbe, while remaining friends with her till her death in February 2000.

Jerry will be laid to rest at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, at the Janesville Cemetery. Following a brief graveside service, a memorial/reception celebrating his life will begin at the T&A at approximately 11:30 a.m.

José M. Martinez
José M. Martinez was born Oct. 13, 1926 to Felipe’ and Elisoma Martinez near Pagosa Springs, Colo. Joe passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 9, 2011.

Joe was the eldest son of a prominent historical ranching family in southern Colorado. The family migrated to Nevada and California in the early 50’s.

Joe was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a master of meat butchering, smoking, barbequeuing, etc. Joe was a great cook and loved to have family and friends over for good food, drink and good times.

Joe was loved by many friends and family. He served for 35 years in civil service and retired to Eagle Lake, Calif. where he loved to fish and boat around the lake.

He was preceded in death by his wife Sylvianna Martinez; daughter Irene Dolores Powell; brothers Manuel Joseph, Valantino Caesar and Leopeldo Valdamere. Also, by his sisters Lucy Ann, Elvaldamere Chacom and Cirila Pacheco.

Joe is survived by his wife Dixie Lee Martinez; daughters Patricia A. Dotson, Lynne Bagornia; son Roland Martinez; brothers Phil, Nolbert and Juliane Martinez; and sisters Rachel McClintoc, Berna Reigel, Josie Depew, Elaine Widrig and Bealuh Rothwell. Also, by his son in laws Dave Dotson and Rick Powell; granddaughters Allison and Lauren Bigornia; and grandsons Chad and Zachary Dotson, Michael Martinez, Fred and Trevor Powell.

Joe had five great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. He also had many, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services pending.

Glenn Thomas Morlan
Glenn Thomas Morlan, 64, died at his home in Yuba City, Calif. on March 14, 2011. He was born to Douglas and Lucille Morlan on April 30, 1946 in Houston, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne Gertrude Morlan; and his sister, Ronnie Jenne Chandler (Sterling). Also surviving are his stepchildren Larry Baldetta (Blia), Jerry Baldetto, Shuri Wogan (David), Jason Bosberry and 8 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother. Donald Roy (Duke) Morlan.

Memorial services will be held at a later date at Cross Roads Community Church in Yuba City and burial at Diamond Crest Cemetery, also at a later date.