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Inez Julia Loewen
1931-2025
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Inez Julia Loewen was born in Hayward, California, on Jan. 7, 1931, to John and Inez Pavon. She died peacefully in her sleep, and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 at the age of 94.
Inez married Don Chastain in 1948, and they had a son, David. They moved to Lake County, California, and built a lakeside home in Corinthian Bay in 1974.
Water skiing and boating were special times with family and friends. Inez was especially proud of her water skiing abilities, even as she aged! She loved having visitors and hosting parties for church youth groups, where many young people learned to water ski.
Inez was a wonderful sister, mother, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and auntie, and the best hostess in the whole world! Inez was an amazing homemaker, but also loved working at the Datsun dealership in Lakeport for many years until her retirement.
After Don passed away, Inez met another widow at church and married Paul R. Loewen in 1983. They had many adventures together for over 30 years, and his family adopted Inez in every way!
Inez was predeceased by her parents, husbands, infant daughter and son. She is survived by her sister, Joan Vincent of Fremont; stepsons, Paul (Shery), of Lakeport; David (Merle) of Santa Rosa, and Russell (Vickie) of Santa Rosa; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed!
A funeral service will be held at Clear Lake Baptist Church on Monday, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow. Burial will be at Kelseyville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Clear Lake Baptist Church, 555 N. Forbes St., Lakeport, CA 95453.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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July 4, 1954 - Jan. 3, 2025
NORTH COAST, Calif. — James was proceeded in death by fathers, Arthur Marmon and John Woolley; his mother, Francis Marmon; brothers, Arthur, Ted, Bill, Dan and Johnnie; sister, Jeanie; son, Jamie; and daughter, Sara.
James is survived by his mother, June Woolley; daughters, Rachel and Erika; granddaughters, Kaleigh, Aubree and Emily; and many brothers, sisters, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and their spouses. He will lay at rest in the Potter Valley Cemetery next to his son, Jamie and daughter, Sara.
Celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 15 at Redwood Valley Grange in Redwood Valley.
Arrangements by chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Jon Matthew Woodard, “Matt,” passed away peacefully on Dec. 28, 2024, in his home at 8:30 a.m.
He was born on Oct. 15, 1956, to June “Vonnie” Woodard and Graydon “Woody” Woodard in Lebanon, Missouri.
Matt was the 1974 class president and graduate of Piner High School in Santa Rosa, California. He attended Santa Rosa Junior College and Western Montana University. Matt was 68 when he passed away.
In 1986, Matt and Julie Woodard moved their family, children Kurtis and Roxanne, to Hidden Valley Lake from Santa Rosa. Matt took on a managerial position at Hardester’s Market in Middletown and saw many opportunities to grow with his ambitious mindset in Lake County.
Over the next 30 years, he owned several businesses and built lasting friendships throughout the county. Among his ventures, Matt purchased and owned Hidden Valley Storage, Jolly Kone Restaurant, Mustang Grill, J&L Market in Clearlake (on Old Highway 53) and Woody’s Café at Kelseyville Lumber. He also invested in and built more than 50 homes in Hidden Valley Lake, Lower Lake and Cobb.
More recently, Matt served as the maintenance director for Hidden Valley Lake Association, where he passionately supported his community.
The only thing Matt may not have done well was retire, but that drive kept him fighting against cancer and cherishing moments with his nine grandchildren. Matt was immensely proud of their achievements in school, on the playing fields and courts, and as they entered the working world.
Matt is survived by Jackie, Julie, his two children, his nine grandchildren, his loving family and his many cherished friendships.
A celebration of life service will be held at the Greenview Restaurant in Hidden Valley Lake on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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