John Garoutte
Dec. 11, 1981 – Feb. 17, 2017

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – John grew up in Nice, Calif., attended Upper Lake schools, then moved with his family to Lower Lake in 1999.

Much of John’s life was troubled, but he had rounded a corner and was building a better life for himself when he was struck and killed by a passing motorist while walking back from a late shift at work.

He is survived by his parents, Fay and Steve Garoutte; sister, Anna Uher (Jon); niece, Adelaide, whose smile lightened his heart; his cherished friend, Shannon Lynch; as well as many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial will be held at the Middletown Mansion, 20650 Highway 29, Middletown, on Saturday, March 11, at 1 p.m.

In John’s memory, please show a kindness to someone in need or donate to a favorite charity.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .