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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Pam Cochrane was born in Eureka, Calif., on Nov. 13, 1948, to Everett and Bette Watkins.
She passed on from her home in Roseville, Calif., on Nov. 14, 2018, after a courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease.
Pam spent her formative years and early adult life in Eureka attending local schools, graduated Eureka High School known as an excellent student, star multi-sport athlete and fierce competitor.
She attended College of the Redwoods and Humboldt State University before joining the business office at College of the Redwoods as an accountant.
Her career in accounting spanned nearly 40 years culminating with her being elected as Lake County Clerk Auditor Controller for four terms in office.
She received numerous awards from the state of California for excellence which she always attributed to her staff in the Auditor’s Office.
Pam married James “Sham” Cochrane on July 23, 1977, and they raised three children – Skip, Kristie and Corey – in Kelseyville, Calif. Family was first, second and always on her list of priorities.
She loved playing all sports, Lake Tahoe, Mt. Shasta, Little River, Virginia Beach, the Caribbean and traveling with family.
Pam is survived by her children, Gerald “Skip” L. Hunter III (Lorrie) of Pollock Pines, Calif., Kristie Stogner (Adam) of Virginia Beach, VA, and Corey Cochrane of Roseville, Calif.; husband, James “Sham” Cochrane of Roseville; mother, Bette Watkins-Merklin and husband Phil Merklin of Eureka; brother, Ray Watkins (Gwynn) of Park City, UT; in-laws Tim and Marie Cochrane and family of Ettersburgh, Calif.; Leslie and Dennis Burchfield and family of Rio Dell, Calif.; Cyndee Cochrane and family of Fortuna, Calif.; grandchildren, Treven Hunter of Girdwood, AK, Tyler Hunter of Cameron Park, Calif.,, Arianna Cochrane of Roseville, Chiara, Cameron and Cayden Stogner of Virginia Beach; and also a large, much-loved number of extended family and friends.
There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 1600 Sunset Drive in Eureka from noon to 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation in her name at www.HDSA.org.
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NICE, Calif. – Jenny Valenzuela-Pettigrew, 66, passed away on Nov. 2, 2018, in Nice.
She was born Jan. 24, 1952, in Yuma, Ariz.
Jenny was formerly a resident of Oxnard, Calif., before making Lake County her home for a short period of time.
Jenny is survived by her two sons, George Valenzuela, and David Pettigrew (Jessica); her six grandchildren, Bentlee, Jennie, Ethan, Theresa Pettigrew, Matthew and Maggie Castellano; and her five great-grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed by family and friends.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Justin Thomas Wilson entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018.
Precious son of Jerry and Lori Wilson; special brother to Jaymie Husar and Lindsay Wilson; uncle, cousin and friend to many. Justin passed away at home at the tender age of 34 after an extended illness.
Justin was born in 1984, graduated from Kelseyville High School and lived most of his life in Lake County.
He was a proud member of People Services of Lake County where he had many friends and acquaintances.
Known as Bub to many, he will always be remembered as a person who, despite a lifelong handicap, brought joy and hope to all that came in contact with him. He had a smile that could light up a room. He was a young man full of love and happiness, patient, kind and had a great love in his heart for his Savior Jesus.
Justin, you will forever be loved and missed. You will always have a special place in our hearts. We love you son and will walk with you in heaven someday.
Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon with the funeral service to follow at noon. Interment will be at Hartley Cemetery.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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