Cameron Adams

Neal Milum Beckett

Vivian “Viv” Baxter Lanigar

Vera Marie Vonck (nee Santus)

Cameron Adams

Aug. 19, 1932-Nov. 14, 2011

Cameron Adams, of Janesville, Calif., died Nov. 15, 2011 at the age of 79. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Deane and Gertrude (Cameron) Adams. Cameron graduated from Lake Forest Academy in Illinois in 1950 and from the University of Wisconsin in 1954. Upon graduation he served two years as a first lieutenant in the army stationed at Fort Sill, Okla.

On June 25, 1955 he married Margaret Ann Johnson. They had two daughters, Leslie (Adams) Hanscom and Julie (Adams) Carter. They later divorced.

He married Linda (Vincent) Adams on April 6, 1982 and helped raise her daughter, Laura (Vincent) Vaughn.

He spent his professional career in the aggregate/mining industry culminating in a 20-year career as a respected private mining consultant and certified mining appraiser serving Northern and Central California and Nevada.

Cameron’s strong passion for civic service led him to aid in Richard Nixon’s 1968 presidential victory as the Wisconsin state assistant campaign manager, serve as Eau Claire, Wis. County Supervisor for three terms and in later years to chair multiple grand jury investigations in Lassen County.

His love of horses began with his childhood pony, Tony, and continued into his later years in Janesville where he was active in cattle penning.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; his daughter, Leslie and her husband, Mark Hanscom, of Lake Oswego, Ore; his step-daughter, Laura and her husband Brannon Vaughn, of Menlo Park, Calif.; and 17 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Deane.

A private service has been held.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to World Vision, 10175 SW Barbur Boulevard Suite 205, Portland, OR 97219.

Neal Milum Beckett

Neal Beckett of Elk Creek, Calif., passed away in Reno, Nev. with his family at his side. He had fought a long battle with congestive heart failure.

Neal was preceded in death by his father and mother, Jim and Florence Beckett, and brothers, J.R., Emmett and Cecil Beckett.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Demaris Beckett; son David Beckett, of Oak Run, Calif.; daughters Saunya Bolton and Shielya Bennett, of Reno, Nev.; grandchildren Sabrina and Ronnie Bem, Mandie Beckett; and great-grandchild Bobbyjoe Hernandez. He is also survived by his sister Mary Nicholas, of Chico, Calif. and brother Butch Beckett, of Cottonwood, Calif.

Services were held at Walton’s Funeral Home in Susanville, Calif. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 with a graveside service immediately after at the Lassen County Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made at the VFW or VFW Auxiliary in Susanville.

Vivian “Viv” Baxter Lanigar

Viv was born in Susanville, Calif. and later moved to Reno, Nev. where she married Cecil Lanigar, the man who loved her unconditionally until he passed away in 2005.

Viv loved fashion, travel, family and every dog she ever met.

She is survived by her daughter Barbie Marcoe (Stephen); grandchildren, Josh and Lexie Valverde; stepson Ed Lanigar (Natalie); grandchildren, Sean and Larissa Lanigar; sisters, Elaine Schwall (Pat) and Doris Regazzi (Eddy); brothers, Dan Baxter and Mike Baxter (Susan); numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

She will be remembered for her trademark, “Have a magical little day.”

A celebration of Life will be held at her daughter Barbie's house at 1 p.m. on Dec. 4, at 2475 Pioneer Drive, Reno, Nev.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bristlecone Family Resources, 1725 S. McCarran Blvd. Reno, NV 89502, where her daughter serves on the board of directors.

Vera Marie Vonck (nee Santus)

Born Sept. 21, 1919 in North Vandergrift, Pa., Vera died peacefully, early Nov. 22, 2011 in Susanville, Calif. Vera was the second child (of eight children) born to John and Josephine Santus. The Santus family moved to Rossford, Ohio where Vera grew up, met and married a handsome painter (from the city of Toledo), named Albert C. Vonck.

Following their marriage on June 27, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio, Al enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from May 1942 to October 1945. Al’s plane was shot down in the Pacific during World War II, but he returned safely to his beloved Vera. Although Al and Vera had no children, they had a wonderful, happy marriage until Al’s death in August 1992.

Al and Vera lived in Lassen County more than 40 years, eventually making their home in Ravendale. Following Al’s death, Vera continued working in her beautiful flower garden and at the Ravendale School. By the year 2001, Vera was ready to relocate to an apartment in Susanville. With the exception of a short move to Ohio in 2006, Vera remained in Susanville.

Vera loved people (especially children). She loved laughing, hugs, coffee, dogs and nearly everything about life. She also loved God and prayers. When times were occasionally tough for her, she always welcomed prayer and immediately followed any prayer by praying the Lord’s Prayer out loud.

Vera is survived by her sister, Hattie Peterson; brother, Bill Santus, and families; her dear sister-in-law, Peggy Santus; nephew Kevin Santus (her human guardian angel); and dozens of additional nieces and nephews in the Ohio and Michigan areas.

Her family and friends would like to thank her doctor and friend, Dr. Jay Beams, the caring staff at Eagle Lake Village, the Jimmy Stokes family, and the many friends at Lassen County Federal Credit Union, Susanville Supermarket, Crossroads Ministries (especially Diane and Sherrie) and many more who loved and responded to Vera’s jokes, friendly insults and big, big hugs. Vera also will never be forgotten by Ed and Susan Kranz and Harriet Flory, her Ravendale family.

A memorial service will be held at Walton’s Colonial Chapel (115 S. Lassen St., Susanville) at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10.