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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
SANTA ROSA, Calif. – Another amazing woman has passed from this life.
Margaret Reese took her final breath at age 87 on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at her home in Santa Rosa.
A vibrant member of her Brookdale community, she gardened, led exercise, called Bingo, arranged flowers, made jewelry, served as Resident Council President and so much more.
Margaret’s health declined rapidly following a traumatic fall in December. She rejoiced in the visits she received from all of her “kids” over the past two weeks.
Proud to be a Halloween baby, Margaret was the youngest of four, born Oct. 31, 1931, in Glendale, Ariz., to Nicholas and Roberta Stanley.
She moved to Southern California at age 8 and to Scotts Valley in Lakeport at age 13 where she grew up on a ranch and enjoyed riding her beloved “Cap” in parades and Junior Horsemen and cooking for the several boys her family fostered on the ranch.
Margaret met her husband Bob Reese at The Aurora Club and they were married June 22, 1952.
As a housewife and accomplished seamstress, she raised three children and supported Bob as he managed, then purchased, the Lakeport Theatre from his mother following his father’s death.
Bob and Margaret eventually built the Lakeport Auto Movies and later, the Cinema 5 until retirement in 1999.
Margaret sold tickets at the theatre, managed the drive-in and was the “woman behind a great man.”
While nothing meant more to Margaret than her family, their cherished employees were nurtured and considered family too, often treated to backyard barbecue swim parties at the house. Margaret mentored many young girls through their teen years. Theatre patrons were appreciated by the Reeses and they felt it.
Margaret loved the community of Lake County. She was a member and Mother Advisor of Rainbow Girls, member of Eastern Star, PTA Volunteer of the year, main chauffer of the Clear Lake High School Wrestling team, sang for a time with the Triple Trio group, Special Olympics volunteer, Soccer Team Scholarship Fund, Sponsoring Survivorship volunteer, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority member, Lake County Women’s Civic Club, and Clear Lake Road Riders Treasurer.
She travelled many miles on the back of Bob’s Honda Gold Wing forming many close friendships, enjoyed hunting and fishing (better than being left home), and travel trailer camping as well as several cruises with various friends and family.
Margaret is survived by her daughter, Patti Gernert (Gary) of Santa Rosa; stepson, Gordon Reese of Corona del Mar; and daughter-in-law, Melodee Reese of Cypress, Texas. Grammie to grandchildren, Andrea Schulken (Chris) of Chico, Stefanie Gernert of Sacramento, Lisa Powell (Trevor) of Santa Rosa, Rachael Burgan (Brandon) of Waller, Texas, Alicia Nunez (Leo) of Cypress, Texas, Jeremy Reese of Cypress, Texas, Nick and Troy Reese of Southern California. Her greatest joy is being “GiGi” to her nine great grandchildren, Taylor and Mason Schulken, Logan and Henry Powell, Owen and Dean Counts, Mackenzie and Maddison Burgan and Makayla Nunez. She’s also “Aunt Margaret” to a niece and three nephews.
Predeceased by her parents; husband, Bob Reese; daughter, Diane Reese; son, James Reese; brothers, Nicholas Stanley Jr. and Thomas Stanley; and sister, Sally Prehoda.
The void on earth left by her passing will be difficult to fill.
Visitation will be held at Soper-Reese Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 11 a.m.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Michael Andrus
Sept. 17, 1967 - Jan. 18, 2019
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Michael Paul Andrus lost his life on Jan. 18, 2019. His sudden and untimely death comes as quite a shock as he was and will continue to be our strength.
Mike was born Sept. 17, 1967, in Marin County, California. However, he grew up, lived and worked most of his life in Lake County. He loved its relative simplicity and small town feel. He loved its open spaces where he spent lots of his free time with family.
Mike was a loving and responsible son to all his parents. He was a caring and protective husband to Chrissy Andrus, and he was a playful yet guiding father to Raelynn, Valerie and Aiden. He also was a strong “Poppy” to his granddaughter Graycee. Mike was an attentive and generous brother to his siblings. He made all of us feel valued.
Mike lived his life with his heart open. He was generous with his time, patient, strong and very, very humble. His strength of character pulled him from dark times more than once. His ability to transform difficult challenges into personal growth was a source of inspiration to all who loved him.
Mike was an amazing cook, and much to his wife's resistance – a bit of a hoarder. He loved fishing, boating, camping, feasting and drinking with friends and family. Hopefully you have tasted some of his spicy eats and sampled his oh-too-powerful moonshine.
Following his wishes, there will not be a funeral service but a celebration. Please join us Saturday, Feb. 9, at 3 p.m. at the Riviera Heights Clubhouse, 3034 Riviera Heights Drive, Kelseyville. Let’s remember him together.
The family would like to express a special and sincere thanks to all that are holding us up at this time, Mike would thank you, too.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Richard Leslie Davis
July 25,1944 - Jan. 24, 2019
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Richard Davis, son of George and Ruby Davis, was born in Kelseyville, Calif., and was a lifelong resident of Lake County.
He graduated from Kelseyville High School in 1962. In the late 1960s, Richard served honorably in the U.S. Military Green Berets in Georgia and Germany as a paratrooper and platoon medic. Following his military service, he was a mechanic for Union Oil for many years.
Richard enjoyed hunting with family and friends, and he savored the outdoors. He was an avid reader, a gifted mechanic, and machinist who generously shared his skills with friends needing automotive assistance.
Richard was predeceased by his father, George Davis of Kelseyville; his stepfather, Herman Glebe of Kelseyville; and his son, Lance Davis of Lakeport.
He is survived by his mother, Ruby Glebe of Kelseyville; his daughter, Dr. Michelle Torrance of Snohomish, Washington; Michelle's mother, Uta Davis of Lakeport; and by several cousins. He will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Friday, Feb. 1, from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by a graveside funeral service at Kelseyville Cemetery at 11 a.m.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
