Gilbert Michael Beltran, Jr.

Nancy Frances Kelly

Joseph “Joe” Anthony Kelly, Jr.

Anita Laughlin

Harold Woodstock Story

Gilbert Michael Beltran, Jr.

  Westwood resident Gilbert Michael Beltran, Jr., 53, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at his residence.

  He was born Dec. 25, 1958, to Gilbert and Rachel (Zazueta) Beltran, Sr. in Los Angeles.

  Gil is survived by his wife, Karen, of Westwood; his father, Gilbert Sr., of Glendora; step-children, James and Laura Hovland, of Greenville, Alisa and Vince Short, of Greenville, and Dina and Brian Frazier, of Placerville; brother, Ron Beltran, of Glendora; seven step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren; along with his nephew, Ronnie Beltran, Jr., of Glendora.

  A celebration of Gil’s life was held Monday, Dec. 10, at the Westwood First Baptist Church. An opportunity to express your condolences to the family is available online at fehrmanmortuary.com.

Nancy Frances Kelly

  Just four days after the passing of her best friend and the love of her life, her husband, Joseph “Joe” Kelly, Jr., Nancy Frances Kelly peacefully left us to join him in their eternal home. With family at her side, Nancy passed from this life Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at Banner Lassen Medical Center in Susanville.

  Born in Providence, R.I. to the late Oscar and Frances (Wight) Oatley, on April 4, 1943, Nancy was raised and educated in Rhode Island graduating from Cranston East High School as a member of the Class of 1961.

  She married shortly out of high school and to this union three daughters were born. After her divorce she moved to the west coast, and, years later in the San Francisco Bay Area while at a local night spot, she was asked to dance by a handsome firefighter named Joe Kelly, an encounter that led to the couple's marriage in Reno, Nev., on June 4, 1983.

  She and Joe moved to the Northeastern California community of Westwood in 1986 where together they operated a real estate appraisal business along with a seasonal cleaning business. Together they permanently retired in 1997. 
First and foremost a loving wife and mother, Nancy enjoyed socializing with family and friends and could often be found trying her luck at the various gaming establishments in the area.

  Along with her loving husband, Joe, and her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Oatley in 2006.

  In passing, Nancy leaves her daughters, Laurie Allin, of Stafford, Conn., Holly Allin, of Anchorage, Alaska, Heather Spadaro and her husband, Marc, of Hidden Valley Lake; her step-children, Cheryl Doughty and her husband, Steve, of Westwood, Scott Kelly, of Chico, and Joseph Kelly, III and his wife, Shannon, of Foresthill; her sisters, Audrey Hofteig and her husband, Dave, of Camarillo, and Patricia Beliveau and her husband, Dave, of Rhode Island; along with her much-loved 10 grandchildren.

  A family celebration of the lives of Nancy and Joe will take place at a later date.

  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 Nancy's memory be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Fehrman Mortuary and Crematory, P.O. Box 803 Greenville, CA 95947.

Joseph “Joe” Anthony Kelly, Jr.

  Westwood resident Joseph “Joe” Anthony Kelly, Jr., son of Phyllis and Joseph Kelly, Sr., peacefully passed from this life with his family at his side at Renown Medical Center located in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at the age of 77.

  Born in Butte, Mont., on June 13, 1935, he resided there until age six when in 1942 he and his family relocated to San Francisco.

  After graduating from Riordan High School as a member of the Class of 1953, he joined the military to serve honorably with the U.S. Navy stationed throughout the Pacific.

  Upon returning home from the service Joe worked at several different jobs before landing his dream job as a firefighter with the San Mateo Fire Department where he rose to the rank of captain, retiring after 25 years of service to the community.

  Following his retirement from the fire service, not one to set idle, Joe and Nancy moved to the Northeastern California community of Westwood where they opened a real estate appraisal company as well as a seasonal cleaning business, together they fully retired in 1997.

  Joe enjoyed traveling, camping, feeding all the little creatures that came “visiting” the house, along with his wife taking daily walks around town and was an avid fisherman. Winter was his favorite time of the year as he looked forward to snowmobiling with his companions in the Lassen Snowmobile Club as well as woodcutting.

  Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis and Joe Kelly, Sr.; his first wife, Marilyn; as well as his wife, Nancy, who rejoined him in their eternal home just four days after Joe’s passing.

  He is survived by his children, Cheryl and husband, Steve Doughty, of Westwood, Scott Kelly, of Chico, Joe Kelly, III and his wife, Shannon, of Foresthill; brother, Dan and his wife, Joan Kelly, of Petaluma; step-daughters, Laurie and Holly Allin, Heather and her husband, Marc Spadaro; along with 10 precious grandchildren.

  Joe was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who is loved by all. He will be greatly missed.

  A family celebration of Joe and Nancy’s life will take place at a later date. An opportunity to express your condolences to the family along with signing the memorial guest register is available online at fehrmanmortuary.com.

Anita Laughlin

Anita Marie Laughlin entered into her eternal rest Dec. 4, 2012 in Reno, Nev. with her family at her side. Anita was born in Milwaukee, Wis. on Oct. 19, 1939 to Joseph and Lucille Chaney.

She came west to Reno in 1963 to marry her love. She moved to Doyle in 1966 and began working at Sierra Army Depot in 1968 where she worked for 30 years. Not wanting to sit around in retirement, she then became a receptionist for the Northeastern Rural Health Clinic in Doyle for a few years. She was a founding member of the Doyle Historical Society where she served as their treasurer. She was also the charter member of the local TOPS club where she held many offices over the years.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Harold Laughlin; sons, Tim Laughlin and Tom Laughlin; daughter, Teresa Laughlin; and grandchildren, T.J. Laughlin and Toria Laughlin. She is also survived by her sister, Denice Kastner and brother, Robert Chaney. She is fondly remembered by her family and many friends of the Doyle and Herlong communities.

A Catholic Funeral Mass was held at the Sacred Heart Parish, Herlong Mission Dec. 10, 2012 with committal following in the Doyle Cemetery.

We invite you to leave a condolence message in the “Book of Memories” at waltonsfuneralhomes.com.

Harold Woodstock Story

Harold, son of Dorothy and Halah Story, grandson of Rosa and George Woodstock, and great-grandson of Elizabeth and Loyal Woodstock, was born at home in Susanville, Calif. May 13, 1926. He died Nov. 20, 2012 in Susanville.

Harold attended grammar schools in Honey Lake Valley and Susanville. Harold graduated from Lassen Union High School in 1944 and was drafted in 1945 and served in Korea. After Army discharge in 1947, Harold attended and graduated from Heald Business College in Sacramento, Calif.

Harold worked at Talbot’s Clothing Store, Deal and Davie and sold real estate in the Susanville area.

Harold married Hazel Horne Garic in 1960 in Reno, Nev. They moved to Honey Lake Valley to farm Hal and Dorothy Story’s farm. After the farm was sold, they moved to Susanville where Harold sold real estate until retirement in 1998. Harold and Hazel moved to Orland, Calif. Harold came home to Susanville in 2009 to live at Country Villa Riverview.

Harold was predeceased by wife, Hazel; parents, Hal and Dorothy Story; and brother, Gerald Story.

Harold is survived by his sister, Norma Stampfli, and husband, George; cousin, Marcia Stewart, of Redding, Calif.; four nieces and four nephews; many great- and great-great-nieces and nephews; step-granddaughter, Margaret Callahan, and family; and step-grandson, Don Garic, and family, of Texas.

No services will be held. Memorial donations may be made to Lassen County Historical Society, P.O. Box 321, Susanville, CA 96130.