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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Don Cowdrey passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 3, 2017, in Lake County.
He was born Aug. 12, 1939, to Charles and Marie Cowdrey.
During his childhood he lived on his family’s dairy farm in Fresno. Around the age of 12 Don became an avid Harley motorcycle rider.
During his high school years, he worked with his father logging timber in the Philo area. In his early 20s Don lived in Point Arena where he worked building Highway 1 along the Northern Coast of California.
Don proudly served his country in the Army.
In the mid 1960s Don married Elaine McMillen and welcomed their first child, daughter Cheryl Marie, while living in Mariposa.
In the late 1960s he moved his family to Mill Valley to work on the BART tunnels in San Francisco.
In the 1970s Don and his family moved to the Santa Rosa area where he worked in construction and operated heavy equipment.
In 1973 he welcomed his second child, son Brian Lee.
He played the guitar with the Country Inspiration Band.
In the 80s Don started his own pile driving company. Don continued operating heavy equipment throughout his life.
In 2000 Don married Virginia Clements and moved to Calistoga.
Don is preceded in death by parents, Charles and Marie; sister, Velma; and brother, Lee.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Virginia; children, Cheryl (Larry) and Brian (Lisa); stepdaughter, Stacey (James); sisters, Winona, Wanda and Mary Lou; the mother of his children, Elaine; Virginia’s mother, Edie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Don’s family and friends will remember him for his generosity, humor and versatility, but most of all our love for him.
A celebration of Don’s Life will be held Saturday, Nov. 11, at 1 p.m. at Rancho de Calistoga, 2412 Foothill Blvd., Calistoga in the clubhouse.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the North Bay Fire Relief Fund at www.redwoodcu.org/northbayfirerelief.
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April 14, 1936 - Oct. 26, 2017
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Paul Larrea passed away suddenly on Oct. 19, 2017.
Born in 1953 to Joseph and Patricia Larrea of Sacramento, he was the fourth of six children.
Paul graduated from Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento, Sacramento State University and University of La Verne where he obtained his Counseling Credential and Masters in Education.
Paul was a passionate and dedicated teacher, counselor and coach at Clear Lake High School in Lakeport, inspiring his many students, faculty colleagues and community members from his first full-time teaching position in February 1977 until his retirement in June 2016.
He remained active at CLHS as a volunteer girls soccer coach and drama club advisor.
Paul met Mary Ann Mitchell in Lake County. They were married in 1979 and raised their two children in Lakeport.
They enjoyed traveling and visiting family and friends. Paul was very happy to have attended baseball Spring Training games in Arizona this year.
Paul is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary Ann Larrea; son, Kevin Larrea; daughter, Ann Larrea; and grandchildren, Kameron and Kolton Larrea.
In addition, he is survived by his siblings, Bernadette, Joe, Michelle, Marta and Phillip Larrea, along with his brothers- and sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.
Paul Larrea was a special person, devoted to his family, his friends, his school and his community. Always positive, he touched many lives and will be greatly missed.
Memorial service will be held at Clear Lake High School Gym on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m.
Our family suggests donations be made in Paul’s name to any of the following: Lakeport Enhanced Education Foundation, P.O. Box 1734, Lakeport, CA 95453; Retired Teachers of Lake County Scholarship Foundation, 4393 Hickory Ave., Lakeport, CA 95453; Joshua Hanson Memorial Scholarship, P.O. Box 1280, Lakeport, CA 95453
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.