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Marcia Diane Rooney (Cremeans)
May 6, 1957-Aug. 28, 2018
After many years of illness and medical problems, Marcia slipped peacefully away with family at her side.
She was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on May 6, 1957, to Joseph M. Cremeans and Barbara J. Cremeans (Spears).
Eventually the family settled in Oak Forest, Illinois, where she graduated from Oak Forest High School in 1975.
Marcia lived in Lake County for 35 years and lived her life as a champion for animals. She worked as a veterinary tech and an animal control officer and had many entertaining stories of her adventures in advocating for the health and safety of all animals in Lake County.
After contracting Lyme disease, she was no longer able to work full-time. During her healthy periods she worked as a softball coach and a 4-H leader, where she became known as the “goat lady” and eventually became “Grandma Goat.” She ran a ranch full of a variety of animals and at one point in her life, was a dog trainer.
She loved showing off her animals to those who wanted to visit. Kids were often found on the top of one of the horses with Marcia standing guard right beside them. She enjoyed taking her goats and dogs to shows and was awarded many ribbons during that time.
People who knew her will tell you she was fiercely loyal and could be counted on to be a pitbull in your corner when you needed her to be.
She is survived by Phil Rooney, her devoted husband of 36 years. Her children, Marshall (Jeena), Kim (Chris) Sainsbury and Matt (Kristin) will carry her memory always. Caitlin, Isabelle, and Emma Rooney, Joe and Joshua Sainsbury, Easton Rooney, and Kayla and Alyssa Ceja were the eight grandchildren she adored. Her sister Marliee Haberkamp and brother Tim (Nancy) Cremeans will cherish the time they had with their sister. She is also survived by her nephews and nieces, as well as many friends throughout the years. She was preceded in death by both parents.
Per her request, there will be no services. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Hospice Services of Lake County in Marcia’s name, 1862 Parallel Drive, Lakeport, CA 95453, telephone 707-263-6222.
Mom, we love you … a bushel and a peck, a bushel and a peck, and a hug around the neck!
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Louise Orveline Buckner (Orvie), age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018.
Orvie was born on Sept. 9, 1934, in Eveline Township, Michigan, to Orvel and Margaret Bennett.
Orvie was a 39-year resident of Lake County.
After many years of working in the post office in San Jose, Calif., Orvie moved from San Jose to Artois, Calif., in 1977 to be the postmaster of Artois. She then came to Lake County in July 1979 to fill the position of postmaster of Upper Lake. Orvie retired from the post office in 1987.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert Howard Chew, in 1971 and her second husband, Louis Howard Buckner, in 2002. Also preceding her in death were her parents, one brother and four sisters.
She is survived by her three children and two stepchildren, Allen Chew (Mary), Ellis Turnbow (Tommy), Kenneth Chew (Lang), Roy Buckner (Rose) and Claudia Einertson (Arlen); three brothers, Earl Bennett, Rex Bennett and Lyle Bennett; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be held at at Community Baptist Church, 2877 E. Highway 20, Nice, on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. Private interment will take place at Upper Lake Cemetery.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Marilyn Dietrick
July 10, 1936 - Aug. 6, 2018
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Marilyn Frances Dietrick passed away at home on Aug 6.
Born Marilyn Hawkins in Long Beach, Calif., she grew up in San Diego.
Flag twirler, Red Cross-certified lifeguard, synchronized swimmer, beauty queen, Marilyn had a love of lakes, rivers and especially the ocean her entire life.
She met her future husband while at junior college, and married Bruce Dietrick in the charming, but sweltering, Little Chapel of the Roses on Sept. 1. The unlit candles were melting, Bruce was a bit of a wreck and Marilyn was the quintessential beautiful bride!
They left on a quickie honeymoon up the California coast, that ended up in her in-laws’ garage because Bruce did not make reservations on Labor Day weekend. He loved to be spontaneous and Marilyn loved a plan, and they made that work for 55 years.
They worked as a team in many ventures, including managing a ski lodge on Mammoth Mountain, a gas station/beer bar in Clearlake, raising children and many quirky and wonderful pets.
Marilyn especially loved helping children with learning disabilities to read, and was a teacher's aide in a two-room elementary school in Mt. Charleston, at a boys’ reformatory way up (over 8,500 feet) in the southern Nevada mountains and later in Clearlake.
Marilyn loved to snow ski, water ski, ride horses, swim, read and paint. She loved her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids. She loved animals, her husband, her many wonderful friends.
Every outing with Bruce was an adventure, camping in an old station wagon, a Sunday drive, sailing on a tall ship, trips up the coast in their RV.
Marilyn was vibrant, smart, funny, occasionally irreverent, she loved to laugh and was a joy to be around.
Marilyn was predeceased by her husband, Bruce, and son, Scott.
She leaves behind her daughter, Denise; grandson, Michael (Nikki) Dietrick; granddaughter, Jennifer Dietrick; great-grandchildren, Scottie Mae, Conor, Riley Ann and new baby Stephen, who she didn't get to meet; her brother, Warren (Deb) Hawkins; sister-in-law, Shirley Dietrick; nieces and nephews; and beloved friends and caregivers.
No services at this time.
Care and Arrangements entrusted with Jones and Lewis CLMC FD#800, www.jonesandlewischapel.com, 707-994-6417.