Vicki Lou Root

Fourth generation Honey Lake Valley horse and cattle rancher Vicki Lou Root passed from this life peacefully, with her loving family at her side following a short but valiant battle with cancer, Tuesday afternoon, September 14th, 2010 at her home in Litchfield. Born to valley ranchers Frank and Virginia (Leary) Johnston in Litchfield, CA on May 11th, 1944, Vicki attended local schools and is a member of Lassen High School's graduating class of 1962. She went on to continue her education at Shasta College. While attending a local dance Vicki caught the eye of a handsome young cattleman named Gary Root. As thier love for one another blossomed the couple was united in matrimony on December 9th, 1967 in a ceremony at the Susanville Southern Baptist Church. To this union a son and a daughter were born. Vicki was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother who took great pride in her home and her family. Her other passion in life was raising horses and cattle. Vicki attended the Susanville Christian Fellowship Church. In passing Vicki leaves her loving husband of close to 44 years; Gary of Litchfield, CA, son; Lance and his wife Heidi Root of Red Bluff, CA, daughter; Lori Frye and her husband Basil of Litchfield, CA, her precious grandchildren; Travis, Chase and Shaye Root and Kayla and Kellie Frye along with Vicki's sisters; Raelene Waltman and Karon Hester both of Lassen County. Along with her parents Vicki joins her beloved granddaughter Blake Frye in their eternal home. A celebration of Vicki's life will take place Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 at the Standish Cowboy Church located at the Standish 4H Hall at 4:30PM. An opportunity to express your condolences to the family along with signing the memorial guest register is available online at www.fehrmanmortuary.com. The family suggests any remembrances in Vicki's memory be made to the Harmony Ranch Ministries c/o Fehrman Mortuary and Crematory, P.O. Box 803 Greenville, CA 95947.