Marie Hilda Boese

Wilma Marie (Porter) Cannon

Darrell Alan Edholm

Shirley Sue Smith

Marie Hilda Boese

Marie Hilda Boese, 67, of Klamath Falls, Ore., passed away Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Ore.

She was born to Bjarne and Evelyn Paulson May 15, 1944.

She is survived by her husband, Leonard L. Boese; son, Erik J. Boese; and two grandchildren, Jessalyn N. Boese and Antonia R. Durr.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bjarne and Evelyn Paulson, and brother, Nels Paulson.

No services will be held per her wishes.

Wilma Marie (Porter) Cannon

Wilma Marie (Porter) Cannon passed away Sept. 16, 2012 at Banner Lassen Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Wilma was born in Portland, Ore. Oct. 6, 1926 to Cline K. and Nellie S. (Griffith) Porter. She started the first grade in White Salmon, Wash., but due to her mother’s poor health the family moved to Alturas, Calif. Wilma finished the first grade and went on to finish high school in Alturas. After graduating high school, Wilma moved back to Portland and worked as a secretary.

On Nov. 24, 1956, she married Chester David Cannon at the Methodist Church in St. Johns, a suburb of Portland. Chet and Wilma had known each other since the first grade.

To this union was born three sons, Timothy James, Phillip Michael (Mike) and Patrick Joseph (deceased). Wilma and Chet moved numerous times to accommodate Chet’s career in the U.S. Forest Service. The family moved to Susanville in 1974.

Wilma found work at the Lassen County Times for a short period of time, using her skills as a typist. She became involved in the hospital auxiliary where she was a member and served as its president numerous times. But her passion became the hospital gift shop. She enjoyed working there, attending buying conventions and raising funds to help the hospital acquire equipment for more than 20 years.

She joined the United Methodist Church of Susanville in 1999 after the death of her husband, Chet. She became active in the United Methodist Women and enjoyed the friendships she developed with its members over the years. Wilma was also a member of the Red Hatters.

Wilma’s husband and son, Patrick, preceded her in death.

Those to mourn her death are sons, Tim (Dana) and Mike; granddaughters, Annie Honea (Jeff) and Sarah Cannon; one grandson, Jesse Cannon; great-granddaughter, Lilah; and great-grandson, Liam — all of Susanville; sister-in-law and husband, Frank and Bonnie Forsberg, of Rocklin, Calif.; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial services will be held at the Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 and burial will be at the Alturas Cemetery by the side of her husband. No services are planned at graveside.

Darrell Alan Edholm

Darrell Alan Edholm, 81, of Milford, passed away Sept. 18, 2012 in the comfort of his home with his wife, Connie, of 31 years by his side. Darrell suffered from Alzheimer’s disease in his later years. He was born Nov. 28, 1930 to Magnus and Helen Edholm of Minneapolis, Minn. where he grew up.

In his early years, Darrell served in the Navy during the Korean War. After serving his country, Darrell worked as an electrical engineer for Hughes Aircraft for 31 years in Fullerton, Calif. In addition to his dedication to his career, Darrell was passionate about his hobbies including golfing and motorcycles.

In 1952, he married his first wife, Beverly, with whom he raised his first two children in Southern California. He then married his current wife, Connie, in 1980 and was blessed with four more children.

After his retirement in March of 1986, Darrell, Connie and their young family moved to Milford where they built their home and nestled into the community.

Darrell is survived by his wife Connie Edholm and his six children: David Edholm, Michael Edholm, Jeremy (Stephanie) Edholm, Nicole Edholm, Erik (Bethany) Edholm, and Jonathan Edholm.

Darrell was a loving father and spent his time supporting his children in their various activities while they were growing up. He is remembered by many for his dedicated presence at his children’s sporting events.

He is also survived by his siblings Raymond (Marian) Edholm, Vera Watson, Faith Buss and Jim (Jerri) Edholm and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life in memory of Darrell will be held at noon Monday, Oct. 1 at the Monticola Club in Susanville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be sent to Lassen Athletics at 1110 Main Street, Susanville, CA 96130.

Shirley Sue Smith

Shirley Sue Smith was born to Dan and Ellen Ramey in Cove City, Ark. Oct. 4, 1935. She passed away Sept. 17, 2012. Her family moved to Susanville when she was 6 months old for work in the lumber industry. She attended local schools and graduated from Lassen Union High School.

She married her first love, James Neely, and had two children, Sheree and Larry. During her marriage to James she was a stay-at-home mom, but after his death due to a rare kidney disease in 1962, she had to seek work outside the home and got a job delivering doughnuts for Mills Doughnut Shop in the Susanville/Westwood areas. She then got a job as a meat wrapper for Safeway and worked there until going to work at Sierra Army Depot, where she retired in 1975.

She married Robert York in 1972, and lost him to a long battle with cancer in 1983.

She married Andy Smith in 1985, and lost him to a heart attack in 2004.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and a woman of many talents. She enjoyed oil painting, ceramics, quilting, sewing and crafting. She had a passion for the sport of bowling and enjoyed bowling on a league each week for many years with her friends.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, James W. Neely, Robert M. York and Andy E. Smith; her son, Larry James Neely; sister, Tressie Gann; and brothers, Hershel Ramey and Dan Ramey.

She is survived by her daughter, Sheree (Mike) Zunino, of Susanville; grandchildren, Tiffiny (Tom) Robinson, of Sparks, Nev. and Larry Zunino, of Reno, Nev.; great-grandchildren, Emma and Will Robinson; stepsons, Ray (Theresa) York, of Susanville; Ron York, of Sacramento, Calif. and Robert York, of Rancho Cordova, Calif.; stepdaughter, Jackie (Bill) Begun, of Clearlake Oaks, Calif.; grandchildren, Christine York, of Eureka, Calif., Katheryn (Colin) Brown, of Standish, Calif, Elliot (Morgan) York, of Reno, Sara, Rachel, Robert, Michelle, Bobbi Jo, Jeffery, Barbara, Jennifer and Elliott; and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at Gospel Tabernacle Church on the corner of Fourth and Ash streets.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Lassen Alumni Association or the American Cancer Society.