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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 01 March 2019

Born Jeanne Alicemae Heikkinen to Toivo and Hulda, in Toivola, Michigan, on June 18, 1930, passed away Feb. 14, 2019, in Chandler, Arizona.

Jeanne graduated from Whittier College in 1954, professionally was a med tech supervisor in charge of special chemistry and proudly was a sorority gal within the Ionian Society. She attended 59 consecutive homecomings and Ionian reunions, her sorority sisters became lifelong friends, who she remained close to throughout her life.

She met our Dad in 1956, when they were set up on a blind date. Ralph and Jeanne (Mom and Dad) tied the knot on Feb. 2, 1957, and shared 54 years together full of travel, including so many cruises it is hard to count, trips to Europe and lots of travel across the country to visit family and friends in Michigan and Missouri.

Our Mom had multiple hobbies, including quilting (she won multiple blue ribbons for her quilts), enjoyed her church and was very involved serving on the music selection committee, and loved sharing her proud Finnish culture. She spoke Finnish fluently and loved sharing stories of her growing up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on Lake Superior.

She will be greatly missed by her children Mark (Joyce), Lisa, Lynne and Michel (Kerry); six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brother Ken and sister-in-law’s – Erica (Ricky) and Mary.

Jeanne was known as Mummu to all her grandchildren – Natalie, Michelle, Kimmy, Ryan, Kaley and Samantha – and GGMummu to her great-grandchildren, Haley, William, Liam, Isabelle, Jameson and Ronan.

Preceded in death by our amazing father, Ralph (Feb. 14, 2011) and her brother, Larry.

A memorial service will be held at Valley of the Sun Mortuary 10940 E Chandler Heights Road, Chandler, AZ 85248 on March 2 at 10:30 a.m.

Family prefers donations be made to Brookdale Hospice 8222 S 48th St., Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ 85044 or First Lutheran Church, 3863 Country Club Drive, Lucerne, CA 95458.

For further information contact Valley of the Sun Mortuary, 480-895-9232.

Please share your memories by visiting https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/chandler-az/jeanne-barnett-8174903.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 23 February 2019

D. Louise Talley

Woman of the Year, Woman of a Lifetime

LUCERNE, Calif. – Dorothy Louise Talley, age 85 of Lucerne, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019.

She was born to the late Rolland Franklin Martin and Dorotha Ann Hook on Jan. 7, 1934, in Bethel, Wyandotte Kansas.

On March 13, 1952, Louise married the love of her life, Howard Ray Talley and together they shared a wonderful life with their four children and openly shared their love and home to care for foster children as well.

In 1976, Louise followed her dreams of moving to Lake County and operating a Resort in Nice, with her husband Howard and thus Talley’s Family Resort was born.

It wasn’t long before Louise took her leadership skills outside of her family-run business. She involved herself any many organizations so that she would make a difference in Lake County.

She co-founded the Restaurant and Resort Association. In 1996 she was elected to the office of supervisor for District 3, county of Lake. Louise never grew tired of contributing to the people and she worked at Yuba College instructing students in the business classes.

Louise is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Ray Talley, and her parents.

She is survived by her sister, Venoma Pearl Gill; brother, Rolland Franklin Martin Jr.; children, Loretta Ann Krentz (Chris), Howard Ray Talley Jr, (Jane), Roger Wayne Talley (Dao) and William Alan Talley (Dawn); grandchildren, Annamarie Kump (Thane), Audrey Sharp (Jason), Crystal Lorentzen (Wayne), Sarah Taylor (Justin), Victoria Gonzales (Jacob), Colby Talley, Brent Talley, and Shelby Talley; 16 great-grandchildren; and one and a half great-great-grandchildren.

Services were held Friday, Feb. 22. Burial took place at the Upper Lake Cemetery.

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

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 20 February 2019

Philip Herman Bayles
Sept. 21, 1944 - Jan. 10, 2019

Philip passed away Jan. 10, 2019, in Santa Rosa, California.

Dearly beloved husband of Chelnesa “Sandy” Bayles; loving father of John (Kellean), Katherine (Dan) and Kristine (Jeff), stepfather of Jennifer (David); adored grandfather of Shawna, Jordan, Jonathan, Kelley, Kristlynn, Brenton, Katelyn, Apollo, Anna and Athena; dear brother of Nils and Barbara; also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Golden and Jeanette Bayles, and sister Joan.

Phil was a professional forester with the US Forest Service. He was a nature lover and outdoorsman and influenced others to get out and hike and bike.

He will be greatly missed by all.

A celebration of life will be held June 22 in Middletown, California.

Contact Sandy Bayles at 707-987-4998 if you would like to attend or send a note for the memory book.