LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – James D. "Don" Bennight was born Jan. 9, 1929, and died on July 12, 2015.

He was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher and friend.

Rest in peace, Dad. Love, your kids.

Donations may be made to the Taylor Observatory, c/o Lake County Office of Education, 1152 S. Main St., Lakeport, CA 95453.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport, www.chapelofthelakes.com .