Ben Henry Schreckengost
May 26, 1950 - Jan. 5, 2018

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Widower of Nancy Benze, Ben is survived by sister-in-laws, Janet (Greg) and Mary Ann (James) and nephews, Christian and Tommy.

Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 8, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport from 2 to 4 pm.

Graveside service: Hartley Cemetery in Lakeport on Friday, Feb. 9, 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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Published: 04 February 2018

Carl Victor Stein, 79, passed away surrounded by family on Jan. 13, 2018.

He was born on Feb. 9, 1938, and raised in San Jose, Calif.

Carl joined the Santa Clara Sheriff’s Department in 1959. After 10 years, he relocated to Lake County, Calif., and joined the Lake County Sheriff’s Department. Carl worked as a patrol deputy for four years and then a detective for 24 years.

He retired in 1998, after 38 years in law enforcement.

Carl returned to the Lake County Sheriff’s Department in 1999 as a part-time detective for two more years of service.

In February of 2001 he joined the Lake County District Attorney’s Office as a criminal investigator, working elder abuse crimes for two years.

In April 2003, Carl joined the Clearlake Police Department as a detective. He retired for the second time in 2014 after a total of 55 years of service.

Over these years, Carl received numerous commendations and awards. In 2016, he was honored by the California State Legislature for his remarkable 55 year law enforcement career. He also earned the respect of generations of fellow officers as a mentor, colleague and friend.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Gloria; his nine children, David Stein and his wife, Mary; Ronald Stein and (in loving memory) his wife, Terri; Catherine Stein and her husband, Anthony Romo; Tabatha Gerber and her husband, Barry; Keith Stein; Benjamin Barnell; Diane Stein; Shirley Stein and her partner, Ashton; Jennifer Stein and her husband, Chuck; 19 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his four siblings, Shirley Stein; Daniel Stein and his wife, Judy; Alex Stein and his wife, Vicki; and Art Stein and his wife, Donna.

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put His arms around you and whispered, “Come to me.” A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

A celebration of life for Carl will take place at the First Baptist Church, 14550 Pearl Ave., in Clearlake at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9.

Services entrusted to Jones and Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel FD800 Lower Lake.

Please join us in remembering Carl by visiting his memorial at www.Jonesandlewis.com and share a loving memory of his life.

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Published: 03 February 2018

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Sammy Dale Wright was born on Feb. 4, 1939, in Wellington, Kansas. He passed away on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, at his home in Kelseyville, surrounded by his loving family.

At the age of 2, Sam moved with his family to Vallejo, Calif., where his parents worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard.

He attended elementary, junior high, high school and junior college in Vallejo, all while playing sports, water skiing and goofing around with childhood friends.

Sam joined the United States Army in 1957 and served in the Army Reserve until 1964.

Following his service, he attended Chico State College, earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in physical education with a minor in business.

While attending Chico State, he met his wife of 53 years, Connie Thomas of Kelseyville. They were married in 1964 at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church and the next year Sam was hired to teach physical education and coach varsity baseball at Madera High School in Madera.

In 1970 he and Connie moved to Kelseyville, where Sam was hired to teach business classes at Kelseyville High School. There, he would serve as basketball and baseball coach, athletic director and dean of students. He also started and taught a photography class.

Sam finished his career in education teaching math and computers at Gard Street School and then Mountain Vista Middle School in Kelseyville before retiring from education in 1999.

In his spare time Sam engaged in many hobbies. He enjoyed photography, woodworking, camping, hunting, fishing and trap shooting.

Sam also worked each summer in the Lake County pear industry. He helped on his father-in-law’s ranch, served as the field man at Mt. Konocti Growers and constructed some of the first ladders at Stokes Ladders.

When not rooting on his beloved San Francisco Giants and 49ers, Sam would be found spending time with his greatest love – his family.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Olive Wright; father, Dale Wright; brother, Garland Wright; and sister-in-law, Julie Wright.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Wright; his son, Michael Wright and wife Summer Wright; his daughter, Jaime White and husband Sean White; and his grandchildren, Marin Wright, J.T. Wright, Chris White, Paige White and Elsie White; and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly.

There will be a celebration of Sam’s life on Friday, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m. at the Kelseyville Cemetery with a reception following at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church Friendship Hall.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Services of Lake County, https://www.lakecountyhospice.org/donate/.

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Published: 03 February 2018