Larry G. Bush

William “Dave” Kirby, Sr.

Hazel O. “Tillie” Mauck

Michael Douglas Shively

Keith Landa

Herbert A. Miller

Antonette Weldon

Larry G. Bush
Feb. 3, 1935 – June 20, 2011

Larry G. Bush (born Rorig), age 76, passed away at his home in Roseburg. Ore. on June 20, 2011. He was born in Norco, Calif. in 1935.

Larry leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Mary; a daughter Dawn; a nephew Cameron Bush, wife Lori; great-nieces Michelle, Corey and Shelby; niece Cherie Meadows; great-niece Kayla; and great-nephew Kyle.

He was preceded in death by his mother Gladys Fink; his father Albert (Coffey) Rorig; his stepfather Charles Bush and his brother Gordon Bush.

Larry spent four years in the U.S. Navy. He retired after 30 years in the California Department of Corrections. Larry had a lifetime of friends through shared interests in boating, fishing, motorcycles, shooting sports, woodworking, automotive restoration and RV trips with friends. Larry had a great love for dogs, and over the years he had many different breeds. To him, they were all part of the family. Larry is remembered most for always being there for a friend in need.

A Celebration of Life gathering of family and friends was held on June 25, in the sunshine that he loved.

William “Dave” Kirby, Sr.
Former Westwood resident William “Dave” Kirby, Sr. passed from this life peacefully, Thursday evening, July 14, 2011 at Kindred Hospital in Peoria, Ariz. Dave was 80 years old.

Born in Westville, Okla. March 30, 1931 to the late Dave Crockett and Bertha Alice (Frazier) Kirby he was raised and educated in Westville. In his late teens he moved west to settle in the Northeastern California lumber community of Westwood to help support his family. Dave, as he affectionately became known, went to work for the Red River Lumber Company and continued at the mill after its sale to Fruit Growers Lumber Company.

Drafted into the military Sept. 13, 1952 to serve his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Korean War, Dave was honored with a Purple Heart for wounds received while serving in Korea.

Following his completion of basic training Dave returned to Westwood where he married the former Marjorie E. Brent-Coleman after meeting her while she worked at the local soda fountain.

Upon his honorable discharge from the military, Dave returned home to Westwood where he again took up employment at the mill until its closing in 1955. The family then relocated to Butte County and later Red Bluff before returning to Westwood in 1961 when Dave began — what became a 25-year career with the Collins family at their Chester, Calif. mill as a millwright. Health complications required him to take an early retirement.

With a natural aptitude for electronics, Dave repaired televisions as well as installing satellite TV equipment. He was known as one who could fix just about anything as well as being a “Jack of all trades”.

An avid outdoorsman, Dave enjoyed hunting and fishing, doing leatherwork and was always available to help others with computer complications. He was a former member of the Westwood Snowmobile Club, served as a captain with the Lassen County Search and Rescue as well as being a longtime member of the Lumber and Industrial Workers Union Local 3074.

In passing Dave leaves his loving wife of 58 years, Marjorie, of Wenden, Ariz.; son William Jr. (Kim), of Ogden, Utah; step-daughter Kathlene Marie Coleman-Mattern-Ferguson (Terry), of Westwood; brothers Ray, of Westwood, Louie, of Arkansas and Kenneth, of Westville, Okla.; sister Faye Long, of Stillwell, Okla.; along with six grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

He joins in his eternal home his daughter Virginia Lee Kirby; stepdaughter Leona Mae Coleman-Van Meter-Abbott; sisters Goldie Elmore, Mattie Kirby and Margie Kirby; and brothers Troy and John Kirby.

A time of visitation will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2011 followed by a celebration of Dave’s life commencing at 11 a.m. at the Clear Creek Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Interment with military honors will follow in the Westwood Cemetery. An opportunity to express your condolences to the family along with signing the memorial guest register is available online at fehrmanmortuary.com.

Hazel O. “Tillie” Mauck
Hazel O. “Tillie” Mauck passed away in Susanville, Calif. July 22, 2011 at the age of 93 years.

She was born in Bonham, Texas May 9, 1918, and had been a Lassen County resident for years.

She was a devoted mother and dedicated her life to raising her children and taking care of her brothers and sisters. She was loved by friends and family and she will be missed, but she is at peace now and can be with her sisters, brothers and loved ones.

Survivors include her sons Ernest Bentley Mauck Jr., of Manteca, Calif., and Ralph E. Mauck, of Susanville. Also surviving are grandchildren Whitney A. Mauck, Corey Ralph Mauck (USMC), Ernest B. Mauck III and Henrick R. Mauck; and six great-grandchildren.

Hazel was preceded in death by five sisters, four brothers and husband, retired Air Force Colonel E.B. Mauck who passed away in 1979.
Graveside services for Mrs. Mauck will be held at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif. on July 27, 2011.

Michael Douglas Shively
Michael Douglas Shively, 54, born on Feb. 2, 1957, in Paradise, Calif., to Jimmy and Joanne Shively, passed on July 12 in Redding following a rare illness.

The Shively family moved to Susanville in 1960. Michael was a member of the Lassen High School class of 1975. He was active in the Boy Scouts and Little League.

Michael worked in construction most of his life, building homes in Lassen County, Chester and Lake Almanor. He owned his own construction company and taught his trade to his four sons. He was also employed as a heavy equipment operator, lineman and inspector. He worked on a racecar pit crew and built hot rods.

He counseled young men at the Lassen County Detention Facility and was involved with the ministry at several area churches where he also participated through his music. Michael was a member of a local blues band, which competed in a Blues Festival in Memphis, Tenn.

He was named Volunteer Fireman of the Year and earned his Emergency Medical Technician Certification through his work with the Susanville Fire Department.

He organized volunteers to assist local residents, particularly the elderly, in removing snow from roofs and delivering firewood. He was a Little League coach and a sponsor with Alcoholics Anonymous.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Andrew Shively; and a son Douglas Edward Shively.

Surviving Michael are his wife Michelle, of Chester; his life partner Juli Macie, of Janesville; sister Kathy (Roger Horsley) Shively Foster, of Janesville; brother Timothy Shively, of Roseville; sons Greg Smith, of Denver, Colo., Michael “Hawko” Andrew Shively, Jimmy “Jimbo” Floyd Shively, Guy “Bird” Lewis Shively and Lee “Wezl” Daniel Shively, all of Susanville; grandchildren (Jimmy) Haylah Marie and Hayden Michael Lewis Shively, of Susanville; aunt Linda Kennedy (husband Richard) Tice, of Susanville; uncles Roger (wife Stella) Ferguson, of Paradise and Harold (wife Kathy) Ferguson, of Walnut Creek; nephew Jesse DuSell, of Susanville; and numerous additional nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private graveside services is planned.

Keith Landa
Keith Landa, 47, died July 19, 2011 in Susanville, Calif. He was born to Aurelia Kennedy and Albert Landa, on Sept. 17, 1963 in Susanville, Calif.

Keith is survived by brothers Eugene Landa, of Janesville and Phil Landa, of Susanville; sister Lorri Landa, of Susanville; mother Aurelia Kennedyand step-father Jack, of Janesville father Albert Landa, of Susanville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services pending.

Herbert A. Miller
Herbert A. Miller died in Susanville, Calif. July 21, 2011 at age 86. He was born in Hollister, Calif. Nov. 4, 1924.

He is survived by his wife Martha Bacon Miller; four children, Darlene Anderson, Nancy Sisk, Becky Neely and Christopher Miller. Also surviving Herbert are eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2011 at Walton’s Colonial Mortuary, in Susanville.

Antonette Weldon
Antonette Weldon, 76, died July 17, 2011 in Adin, Calif. She was born April 26, 1935 in California.

Antonette is survived by sons David and Theresa Weldon, of Redding, Calif., Bill and Sheri Weldon, of Bieber, Calif., and Paul and Diane Weldon, of Crescent City, Calif.; and six grandchildren.