Adyne Neuhardt “Granny”
“It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn’t go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.”
Adyne Neuhardt, better known as “Granny” passed away at home on August 17, 2020 in Susanville where she lived with her son, Dennis Sutton, and daughter-in-law, Debbie. Adyne was born in Colusa to Rita and George Lenahan on March 8, 1924. She grew up in Willows along with her five brothers and two sisters. Adyne graduated from Willows High School in 1942. Adyne lived in Chico prior to moving to Susanville. Adyne moved to Susanville in 1973 with her husband, Larry Neuhardt, and established their business, Industrial Electric, that served the community for over 15 years.
Adyne always had a zeal for life and adventure and was up for any challenge. In 1963, her husband, Larry, accepted a job on the Mangla Dam Project in Pakistan. While in Mangla, she stepped out of her comfort zone many times by riding a camel and bribing a mongoose with Hershey bars to keep the snakes out of the house. She took “girl trips” to various places in the Middle East, including a visit to the Taj Mahal in India. She also hosted many Bridge and Whist card parties.
Adyne was a loving wife and mother and a nurturer and caregiver to all. Adyne made herself available to help anyone in any way she could, whether for family, friends, or community members. She was a very active member of the local VFW. Not only did she cook many breakfasts and dinners for the organization, she also popped a lot of popcorn for the Best of Broadway productions over the years. In 2009, Adyne was given the honor of the Lassen County Fair’s Old Timer of the Year Award.
Adyne had a profound and positive impact on the lives of all she touched. Adyne was an amazing cook and shared her talent with family and friends by cooking for them on a regular basis. If you didn’t find her helping in the community, you would find her in the kitchen. Adyne worked in various positions throughout her lifetime from nursing to the bookkeeper at Industrial Electric, to working for the Lassen County Promises Program. No matter what her position in life, Adyne will always be known as Granny.
Adyne was a dedicated mother who taught her children to love God, have a good ethic, be thankful for their blessings and to stand strong in their beliefs. She shared with each of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren an inner strength that would enable them, as it did her, to meet life’s challenges. Adyne was an especially wonderful grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother. Each has their own favorite memories of her. Adyne always had time to listen, play and cook with them. One of her favorite things to tell her grandchildren was that she “loves them a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck”.
Adyne was preceded in death by her husband, Larry, and six siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Kraemer (George), and sons, Dennis Sutton (Debbie) and Carl Neuhardt (Kim), five grandchildren, Melissa Downing (Tom), Sally Rorie (James), Jamie Gilly (John), Jenni Crow (Clint) and Tim Neuhardt, 13 great grandchildren, three great, great grandchildren, and her brother Earl Leonard Lenahan.
Per Adyne’s request no public services will be held.
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