Barbara Elliott Ward

Curran (Slim) Coe, Jr.

Belva Fusari

Belva Fusari went to be with her Heavenly family on July 3, 2012 at the Country Villa Riverview care home in Susanville. She was 88 years old and had lived with her daughter, Marlene Nolen, in Janesville since 1995.

Belva was born in Homedale, Idaho on July 10, 1923 to Merritt William Cunningham and Virda Mae Porter. She had 10 brothers and sisters. Belva only went through the eighth grade in school.

In 1941 she moved to California and met and married her husband, Auqustino (Sam) Fusari. They settled in Scotts Valley and had five children, Marlene, Kathleen, Augie, Virda and Louis. Belva was a homemaker and worked at the local canneries after her children were raised. Sam passed away in 1986, and in 1990 she moved to Idaho to be closer to her family. In 1995 she had heart surgery and moved to Janesville where she lived with Marlene and son-in-law, Bill Nolen, on Sears Road.

Belva loved her flower garden and taking care of the cats. In 2008 Belva moved into Country Villa Riverview and she fell in love with the CNAs and nurses there and they loved her and took great care of her until she left to be with Jesus.

Belva leaves behind her brother, Ted Cunningham, of Meridian, Idaho; daughters, Marlene Nolen and Kathleen Zurck, of Janesville; and son, Louis Fusari, of Scotts Valley; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Belva was preceded in death by her husband, Augustino (Sam), in 1984; daughter, Virda, in 1957; and son, Augie, in 1993.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date in Santa Cruz, Calif. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Honey Lake Hospice, 2930 Riverside Dr., Susanville, CA 96130; or call 257-3131.

Barbara Elliott Ward

Barbara Elliott Ward died Friday, June 22, 2012 at Windchimes Care Facility in Chico, Calif. She was born Feb. 24, 1923 in San Francisco, Calif. to the late Pierce and Clementine (Monet) Elliott.

She is survived by her children, John T. Ward, Patricia Elizabeth Ward and Pierce John Elliott Ward; daughter-in-law, Penne, of Chester; son-in-law, Jesse, of Ohio; and grandchildren, Sean, Kelly and Bob Ward.

A memorial mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church on Clifford Drive on the Lake Almanor Peninsula followed by refreshments served by the church’s Altar Society. Private scattering 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.

Any remembrances in Barbara’s memory can be made to Sierra Hospice c/o Fehrman Mortuary and Crematory, P.O. Box 803, Greenville, CA 95947.

Curran (Slim) Coe, Jr.

Curran (Slim) Coe, Jr., 73, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012. He was born Jan. 20, 1939 to Curran Coe, Sr. and Myrtle Maxine Gunther Coe in Berkeley, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Beverly Mae Lambert Coe.

Curran is survived by son, David (Paula) Coe; sister, Peggy (Forrest) Deen; brother, Gary (Jan) Coe; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; numerous nephews; many friends; and Ron (Helen) Marks.

Per their request, a memorial service will be held in Milford for both Beverly and Slim. For more information, call 249-7321.