Dale Howard Anderson

Charles Stanley Fraga, Jr.

Angela Jill Johnson

Jack Doyle Lunsford, Sr.

Betty Jean Ray

Dale Howard Anderson

Dale Howard Anderson was born May 15, 1924 in Hamburg, Iowa and passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Reno, Nev. Sept. 7, 2011 with his loving son Steven, by his side. Dale was 87 years old.

Dale and his family resided in Hamburg until he completed elementary school. In August of 1938, Dale and his family moved to Fairfield, Calif. where Dale attended high school. After high school, Dale was employed at the Benicia Army Depot. At the beginning of World War II, Dale enlisted in the Army. Dale traveled the world in the military, including places such as Germany, France and Italy, including the Battle of the Bulge. While crossing the English Channel, his ship was torpedoed. Luckily, a ship was close by and was able to rescue all on board before the ship sank (which worked out great for Dale because he couldn’t swim). At the end of World War II, Dale began working for Solano County until the beginning of the Korean War. At that time, Dale re-enlisted in the Army. Upon Dale’s return from duty, he met Dorothy Adams, and they were married in 1955.

In 1961, Dale began his career with California Department of Corrections at Vacaville Medical Facility. In 1963, Dale transferred to California Correctional Center in Susanville, Calif. In 1964 Dale was then able to move his family to Susanville. After 28 years with California Department of Corrections, Dale retired. During retirement, Dale became an avid rock hound and an amateur radio enthusiast. Dale then began his favorite pastime, a music collector and playing his guitar and keyboard. Dale was very proud of his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Dale was always talking about his son and granddaughter and it was always with a smile. Dale will be missed and all of the wonderful memories will live on in our hearts forever.

Dale is preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy, in 1999.

Dale is survived by his son Steve Anderson and wife Karen, of Susanville, Calif.; daughter Kathryn Jackson; granddaughter Michelle Langley and husband Travis, of Susanville; granddaughter Stephanie Jackson; grandson David Jackson; and step-grandsons Scott and Craig Thomas.

Dale will be laid to rest at Diamond Crest Cemetery next to his beloved wife Dorothy, in Susanville.

“We who must await our turn to join Dale will have so many nice memories of him and the help and care he gave so freely.”

Services were held Saturday, Sept. 17.

Aug. 9, 1954 - Sept. 20, 2011

Milford, Calif. resident Charles Stanley Fraga, Jr. passed from this life peacefully with his loving family at his side following a valiant battle with cancer, Tuesday morning, Sept. 20, 2011 at his residence at the age of 57.

Born Aug. 9, 1954 in Great Falls, Mont. to Charles, Sr. and Eleanor (Dull) Fraga, Chuck’s father was a career military man and the family traveled extensively before settling in Fairfield, Calif. where he graduated from Armijo High School as a member of the “Class of 1972.”

After meeting Donna Danner, the love of his life at the Fairfield Roller Rink, the couple was united in matrimony on Sept. 30, 1972 in Vacaville, Calif. To this blessed union three daughters and a son were born.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Chuck joined the U.S. Air Force shortly following his high school graduation and served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. Upon his discharge in 1977, Chuck returned home to Northern California where he entered the cabinet-making trade and became a journeyman cabinet maker. He began a career with the California Department of Corrections in 1983, first working at Vacaville State Prison and later transferring to the California Correctional Facility in Susanville 17 years ago.

Chuck continued his service to his country as a member of the Air Force Reserve where he was trained as a loadmaster and served as a crewman on C 141s out of Travis Air Force Base. He was a proud veteran of Desert Storm.

A devout member of the Mormon faith, he was active in the church's missionary work. Chuck served his church as the First Counselor in the Bishopric as a member of the Mountain Valley Ward, of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had a great passion for the outdoor life and especially enjoyed fishing, cross-country skiing and canoeing.

In passing Chuck leaves his loving wife of almost 39 years, Donna, of Milford; son Charles S. Fraga, III and his wife Michelle, of Idaho Falls, Idaho; daughters, Amy and her husband Jeff Page, of Vacaville, Calif.; Jennifer and her husband Toni Dorsett, of Susanville, Calif. and Cassandra and her husband Brett Stauffer, of Idaho Falls; his parents; Charles, Sr. and Eleanor Fraga, of Fairfield; brothers, George, of Fairfield and Clayton, of Dixon, Calif.; sisters, Debbie Jones, of Rogue River, Ore. and Tina Fraga, of Fairfield; along with his 16 precious grandchildren.

A celebration of Chuck’s life took place 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 at the Mountain Valley Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Standish, Calif. Interment with military honors took place at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 in the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Calif.

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 Chuck’s memory be made to Honey Lake Hospice c/o Fehrman Mortuary and Crematory, P.O. Box 803 Greenville, CA 95947.

Angela Jill Johnson, 89, of Johnstonville, died peacefully Sept. 18, 2011 at CountyVilla Riverview. She was born in Lindsey, Calif. on March 30, 1922, the daughter of Archibald Turner and Gladys Holtby who emigrated from England in 1919. She came to Susanville in 1949 and stayed until her death. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert H. Johnson.

She was a retired newspaper reporter for the Sacramento Bee covering Northern California, former part owner of The Pardner store when it was in Johnstonville and owner of a family corporation growing oranges in Lindsey. She was an active member of the Elks Lodge and the Cowbells of the Cattlemans Association.

She is survived by daughter,Karen Witesman, of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; step-sons Carl (Gina) Johnson, of Lemon Valley Nev.; Jamea (Aurora) Johnson, of Marysville, Wash.; Joseph (Mary Ellen) Johnson, of Clayton, Calif.; sister Diana Mary Read, of Berkeley, Calif.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

A celebration of her life and reception will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011 at the Susanville Elks Lodge. Jill’s family cordially invites all her friends to attend and requests casual dress; no flowers please.

Make all memorials in Jill Johnson’s memory to: Lassen Humane Society or Susanville Elks Lodge.

Jack Doyle Lunsford, Sr.

Jack Doyle Lunsford, Sr., 75, of Milford, Calif. passed away Sept. 9, 2011. He was born on July 19, 1936 in Caddo County, Okla. to Lonnie and Eva Lunsford. Jack leaves behind the love of his life Susanne Lunsford, married for 55 years.

Jack was a resident of Milford for the past 28 years. He and his sons were owners of Susanville Motors for 26 years. Jack was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard and a Merchant Marine. Jack passed away doing something he loved, fishing. He passed away fishing with his best friend in the state of Washington.

Jack is survived by six children, Bob Lunsford and Pat Lunsford, of Milford; Theresa Lunsford, of Rocklin, Calif.; JR. Lunsford, of Janesville, Calif., Doug Lunsford, of Redding, Calif. and Susan Armstrong, of Reno, Nev. He is also survived by19 grandchildren, Bonnie, Jennie, Mathew, Carrie, Shelly, Jack III, Heather, Zachary, Josh, Jake, Elizabeth, Joe, John, Danielle, Cy, Matthew, Cameron, Carla and Rosie; and three great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind a brother, Robert and sister Diane, of Colorado.

He was succeeded in death by his parents, a brother, a sister and his beloved grandson DJ.

For the past 12 years, Jack split his time on his ranch and at his river house in Oregon, where he loved being on the deck and looking at the water and fishing. Jack enjoyed spending time with family and friends at either location. Jack left this world doing what he loved, leaving behind what he treasured the most — his beloved wife, lots of family members and a boatload of friends.

“Dad we will miss you every day, but we know you will be waiting along with DJ, with open arms, when it’s our turn to join you in our Heaven above.”

Betty Jean Ray

Betty Jean Ray, 79, died Sept. 22, 2011 in Janesville, Calif. She was born on March 19, 1932 in Texas.

Betty is survived by daughter Terry Johnson, of Janesville; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

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