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Pamela Phillips
Oct. 21, 1947 – April 16, 2019
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Pamela R. Phillips, often described as the most kind and gentle person anyone has ever met, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, after a long battle with breast cancer.
She was surrounded by loved ones, exactly how she would have wanted it to be.
Born in 1947, in New Jersey, she traveled around with her parents and 6 siblings, like the typical Army Brats they were, as she used to say. Some of her fondest childhood memories were from the years living on Guam, running around barefoot on the island.
They eventually moved back to the States, where she said she could never get used to an ocean being cold. Arizona is where she started her family and her nearly 50 year career with Social Security.
Family, friends and work brought her to Lake County in the 1980s where she met and fell in love with a new chapter in her life, Raymond Phillips. Pam and Ray had over 35 wonderful years together; they truly had a love like no other.
Pam was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all. She leaves behind her loving husband, Ray; her four children, Misty, Daniel, Kehaulani and Maheanani; her 15 grandchildren; five of her siblings; tons of nieces and nephews; and countless others that she took in as her own over the years.
There was never a person Pamela met that she didn’t consider family. She will be profoundly missed by every individual that had the privilege to knowing her.
A celebration of life and potluck will be held at Pamela’s favorite place to be, Robinson Rancheria in the banquet hall, on Sunday, May 5, at 1 p.m. Please come adorned with your Pamela-inspired hat. For any questions, please contact Pam’s daughter Nani at
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357, or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Terrance R. Cernich
August 31, 1945 - Feb. 1, 2019
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Terry Cernich passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Aranka; stepdaughters, Evi (Timothy), Kristina (Jon), and Katarina (Scott); sister, Rebecca; niece, Thaiowa; loving aunt, Joan Irvine; and numerous cousins.
Terry was born in Seattle, Washington, but spent most of his adult life in San Francisco. He spent many happy years in Lake County caring for his parents, Dorothy and Rudy Cernich, who predeceased him.
Terry had many varied interests including reading, photography, gardening, and camping. He always had a special interest in health awareness.
Terry and Aranka had a long, very loving relationship for over 21 years, and recently confirmed their love in marriage.
Many thanks to Hospice of Lake County along with stepdaughter, Katarina and RN Kit Schneider, all of whom compassionately cared for Terry during his final days at home.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Throughout his life he was a determined, stubborn man who refused to give up despite injury or illness.
He graduated to Heaven on April 12, 2019, not because he was willing to stop fighting, but rather his body could not contain his formidable will any longer. We imagine he has had a few choice words with the Lord on the timing of his departure.
Larry was born on Sept. 25, 1951, to Roscoe and Lita Dean Reid in the state of Arkansas. Soon after his birth the family relocated to Sacramento, where he was raised with his brother Randy and sister Kathy.
His family is very musical and Larry couldn't help but tap his toes and sing along to whatever tune might be playing nearby.
He was an athletic young man who loved organized sports and outdoor fun such as hunting with his dog, Red, fishing, camping and water skiing.
Larry was also quite social and loved to tell stories of how many young ladies pursued him back in the day.
Ultimately, the one that claimed his heart was a rancher's daughter named Sandra Rainey. They met at a party while Larry was a student at Humboldt State. Larry claims she chased him, but since Sandra has the final word, we will stick with her version that Larry knew a good thing when he saw it!
They married in Yreka, Calif., on June 9, 1973, and later had their two children, Christy and Jonathan.
Larry graduated from Humboldt State with a Bachelor of Science degree in natural resources. He quickly went to work for the California State Parks, starting as a park aide and working his way up to chief ranger. Dressed as Smokey the Bear, playing his guitar, or telling stories, he created the best campfire programs.
He spent his childhood traveling to Clearlake to camp and play on the water so when a ranger position opened up at Clearlake State Park, he eagerly applied and moved his family to Kelseyville in 1981.
He helped design and develop the park's visitor center and was the lead ranger in establishing Anderson Marsh State Historical Park.
Larry loved to visit his four grandchildren, Daniel, Jacob, Aeryn and Eliana, and was their biggest fan.
His love of God gave him a deep compassion and heart of service for others. He was an avid fisherman whose tales were always much bigger than the fish he caught. He loved God's creation and could tell you much more than you would ever want to know about geology, flora and fauna. He told a lot of good and bad jokes, but his specialty was fooling the gullible.
Please join our family to remember Larry Reid at Grace Church, 6716 Live Oak Drive in Kelseyville, on Sunday, April 28, at 5:30 p.m.