Arman L. Gunnerson, 74, passed away on July 12, 2011, in Crescent City. He was born on May 17, 1937 in Scotia, Calif., to John and Mabel Gunnerson. Arman was a 45-year resident of Del Norte County, making his home in Crescent City.

He was raised in Rio Dell of Humboldt County and graduated from Fortuna High in 1955 and attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963 in Germany. After returning from the Army, Arman worked in both Eureka and Arcata as a finance officer. In December 1965 he moved to Crescent City and became office manager for the White House Finance Company, which he had worked for in Humboldt County.

Kristy, beloved daughter, sister, mother and wife, was granted her angel wings on May 12, 2011. She was a resident of Crescent City.

Kristy’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantiy of time in which one lives.

Kristy is survived by her loving parents Bob and Layne Chambers of Pittsburg; her husband of 10 years Mark Roehrig of Crescent City; her sisters Libby Capps and Heather Brass; her son Anthony Chambers and her two daughters Susanna and Haylee Roehrig.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the trust fund for her children at Chase Bank – Acct. #978755312.

— Submitted by Family

Susan E. Williamson, affectionately known as Silly Susie, owner of Silly Susie’s Ice Cream, passed away early Monday morning, July 11, 2011. She enjoyed being involved in many organizations and activities such as youth soccer, the Light House Quilt Guild, CR Choir, donating to Feed the Children and last year donating to the Del Norte High School music department.

She also applied countless hours of community service cleaning up the front lawn of the high school after lunch to a local senior organization, and in her spare time she rescued many different animals in need. In years past she was very active in the Ladies Auxiliary at PBSP, where her late husband was employed. She also participated in the All American Sweethearts Saddle Club, was a Brownie leader for Girl Scouts, an amazing artist and the best wife and mother she could be.

Walter Thomas “Walt” Thompson, 93, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 12, 2011.

Walt was born June 23, 1918, to Edon and Nellie Seekstrom Thompson in Coronation, Alberta, Canada. His parents homesteaded on the prairie there. He moved with his family to Corvallis, Ore., in 1922, and graduated from Corvallis High School in 1937. Walt graduated from Oregon State University in 1942 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry. He valued education very much and enjoyed attending many class reunions.

Services for Bob will be at 12 p.m., Saturday, July 16, at the Crescent City Foursquare church, Pacific Avenue.

Bob, who was 26, passed away July 7, 2011, in Medford, Ore. He was born Nov. 20, 1984, in Fortuna, Calif.

Bob attended Fort Dick Bible Academy through grade school and Del Norte High ninth through 12th grade. Bob graduated from Del Norte High in 2003.

Bob graduated in 2005 from College of the Redwoods with an Associate of Arts Degree.

Katherine “Katie” Brunner passed away the morning of July 6, 2011, from natural causes at her home near Crescent City, at the age of 102 years and 7 months. She was born on Nov. 24, 1908, to John and Angelina Sandretto, who immigrated from northern Italy in 1900 to the copper-mining town of Calumet, Mich., (in the Upper Peninsula). At age 10 she lost her mother in the 1918 Flu Epidemic. As the eldest daughter in her family of 10 brothers and sisters, she assumed the duties of homemaking early in life, leaving school at the end of 8th grade, and working for various families. At age 19 (1927) Katherine moved to Chicago with her 17-year-old sister Mary. During the Depression years she worked at a greeting-card factory. She was also diagnosed with tuberculosis, spent some time in a sanatorium, and was told she wouldn’t live past 40 years of age.

Howard C. Nelson passed away peacefully at Sutter Coast Hospital on July 5, 2011, in Crescent City. He was a lifelong resident of Del Norte County. Howard was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served honorably during WW II. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the local postal system for many years. His hobby was tools, which he enjoyed using in wood working. Howard also collected pictures of the ships that were used to transport the lumber from Crescent City Mills.

Howard is survived by his two nieces, a nephew, two cousin and numerous other relatives.