Marlene May Wood

Sheron K. Barton

Retha Mae Hall

Donald Frank Housen

Marlene May Wood
Marlene May Wood was born Sept. 10, 1933 in Susanville, Calif. and spent her early years in Buntingville with her parents, Lloyd and Florence Hoffman, and her brothers John and Floyd. She passed away Friday, June 24, 2011 in her home at Horse Lake Ranch.

She is survived by husband Ed Wood; sons Darrell Wood (Callie) and Dennis Wood (JoEllen); daughter Diana Wemple (Keith); grandchildren Ramsey Wood, Dallice Wood, Ryan Wemple, Reg Wemple, Trevor Wood, Danielle Wood and Kattie Wemple. Also, cousins Ray Dieter, Jerry Dieter (Kay) and Jim Jeskey (Jane); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marlene and Ed were married Aug. 16, 1955 in Susanville. They moved out to Horse Lake Ranch where they raised their family and cattle. Marlene helped Ed in all aspects of the ranch. She also enjoyed her yard and worked in her large flower garden to make her home a peaceful oasis in the high desert.

Marlene was famous for her home-style cooking and people would come from near and far to sit at her kitchen table. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Marlene was the silent rock of the family and was always there when anyone called her or needed her. She enjoyed playing cards and taught her children and grandchildren many games. But she did not like to lose and if you happened to beat her, then you deserved the win.

Marlene was past president of the Lassen County Cowbelles and a Lassen County Cowbelle of the year. As a current member of the Lassen County CattleWomen, she was always there to help out on projects in which the group was involved. Her “Mountain Oysters” at the CattleWomen’s Wine Tasting were legendary.

Marlene will be missed deeply by family and friends alike. But she leaves with us great memories and lasting impressions from the way she lived her life and the way she touched ours.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Lassen County CattleWomens Scholarship Fund at PO Box 1469, Susanville, CA 96130 or the California Rangeland Trust at 1225 H St, Sacramento, CA 95814-1910.

Sheron K. Barton
Sheron K. Barton died.

Sheron is survived by her husband, and her three children Michelle, Bobby and Charles Jr.

Retha Mae Hall
Retha Mae Hall, 85, died June 21, 2011 in Herlong, Calif. She was on March 28, 1926 in Mangham, La.

Retha is survived by sons James and Arlene Hall, of Palmdale, Calif., and Clarence and Naomi Hall, of Seattle, Wash.; daughters Lynette and Nathan Cavenss, of Herlong, Calif. and Anita Taylor, of Reno, Nev.; sister Annie Johnson, of Monroe, La.; brother Clarence and Linda Harris, of San Bernardino, Calif.; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday June 30, 2011 at First Baptist Church, in Herlong, followed by burial at Diamond Crest Cemetery.

Donald Frank Housen
Don was born on Aug. 9, 1937 in North Platte, Neb. He died June 21, 2011 at his home with his wife at his side after a battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years Helen; his son Don; daughters Debbie Housen, Kim Jergentz (Erin); five grandchildren;  four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

No services are planned. Donations can be made to The American Cancer Society or the Greenville Little League c/o Fehrman Mortuary and Crematory, P.O. Box 803 Greenville, CA. An opportunity to sign the memorial guest register or leave condolences to the family online is available online at fehrmanmortuary.com.