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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Sandra “Sandy” Lee Clausen passed away in Lakeport on Oct. 14, 2017.
She was born in Los Angeles to Raymond and Marcella Baldwin.
Her family moved to Lake County when she was 7 years old. They had a ranch in the Big Valley area and she attended school in Lakeport where she met the love of her live, Keith Clausen, in the fifth grade.
Keith and Sandy moved out of Lake County while they attending college. They were married in 1959 and returned to Lake County where Keith worked for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for 30 years.
While living in Clearlake Oaks, they had three children: Ginger, April and Craig.
When Keith passed away in 2006, Sandy moved to Lakeport. She was heavily involved in raising her three children and as a member of Eastern Star. She was Worthy Matron in 1986, her year’s motto was “save time to enjoy the sunset.”
Sandy’s true love was her family and camping while enjoying the outdoors. Sandy was a true “fisherwoman.” She enjoyed all types of fishing from streams to the ocean where she and Keith would have many memorable trips out of Fort Bragg on their boat the “Hooker.”
Sandy is preceded in death by her husband, Keith, and parents, Raymond and Marcella.
She is survived by her daughters, Ginger Savage (Larry) and April Little, and son, Craig (Deana) Clausen; grandchildren, Adam, Sara, T.C., Kelsey, Hunter and Samantha; sisters, Marilyn Moyer and Tina Bush; brother, Gus Baldwin; as well as numerous extended family and friends.
“Catch a big one mom but save a few for the rest of us.”
Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Funeral service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m., followed by interment at Hartley Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – It is with a deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Mike McCabe who passed on Sept. 25, 2017, at the age of 58.
Mike was born in Lakeport in 1959. He attended Upper Lake Elementary school, Upper Lake Middle School and graduated from Upper Lake High School. Mike has lived in Upper Lake all of his life.
He spent the majority of his time on his ranch in Upper Lake, where he raised his three children. When he did leave the ranch he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing horseshoes. Mike was a wonderful father, papa, a hard worker and loyal friend.
He is survived by his friend, Cynthia; mother, Vonna; children, Beau, Corina (Nick) and Trever (Ali); grandchildren, Christopher, Atlantis, Kaylie, Savannha, Dominick, Lilah, Gabriella and Lucas; sisters, Celeste, Caprice (Gary) Cottle and Kathy (Rodney) Williams. He is predeceased by his wife, Julie McCabe and his father, Jack McCabe.
He was truly a remarkable man who was so deeply loved and will be missed. We will be having a celebration of life on Nov. 11 at the Bachelor Valley Grange, 9355 Government St. in Upper Lake from 2 to 5 p.m.
If anyone has any pictures they would like to share of Mike please bring them along. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Upper Lake 4-H or FFA it would be much appreciated.
Until we meet again.
For further information, please contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Born April 29, 1936 to Olaf and Eula Gunderson, he was raised in Dix, Nebraska, and earned his bachelor’s degree in education at Kearney State College.
He was a teacher for some time and served 30 years as a Chief Warrant Officer in the National Guard at Sidney, where he retired.
While in the National Guard, he enjoyed working with the people in his unit. He was eager to serve the community by coordinating the use of the building for receptions and community events as well as readying the equipment and relaying the call to his unit to aid in blizzards.
After retiring to Lakeport, CA in 1999, “Gundy" became a member of the Military Funeral Honors Team helping to perform at many veterans’ memorials throughout Lake County.
As a Christian, he found community at United Christian Parish where he was an active member of the Friday morning men’s breakfast and Bible study.
Marion “Gundy" is survived by his wife, Virginia “ Ginny" Gunderson, to whom he was devoted to during their 33-year marriage. He was proud of and dedicated to his family including two sons, Bryan and David; daughter, Cindi Moulton; and stepchildren, Kit Eischen, Karen Eischen and Steve Eischen; grandchildren; and sister, Audrey Solo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Lois Gunderson; sister, Elaine Moulton; and son-in-law, Dennis Perry.
Military graveside memorial services were held at Hartley Cemetery Oct. 13.
Donations can be made in Gundy's name to the Military Funeral Honors Team of Lake County, P.O. Box 1365 Kelseyville, CA 95451.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport. 707-263-0357 or 995-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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