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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Mel Louis Goos lost his 22 year battle with Parkinson’s on Feb. 19, 2025.
Born in Denver, Colorado on July 29, 1946, to Louis and Katherine Goos, the second oldest of four kids. He graduated from Wheat Ridge High School in 1965, joined the Air Force the same year and served in Thailand as a jet mechanic.
Mel moved to Redwood City in 1969 where he met Lynn and they married in 1971. They had two girls, Teri and Lori.
Mel was an airline mechanic at TWA for 15 years, then moved on to work on the Bradley tanks as a mechanic for FMC for 15 years. He was a talented wood worker and mechanic. There wasn’t anything that he couldn't build, fix, create or modify, usually without a plan or instructions. He was very funny, witty and always had a good story to tell.
Mel is predeceased by his parents and oldest brother, Don. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Lynn; daughters, Teri (Dominque) Monbureau and Lori (Miles) Blair; his only beloved granddaughter, Danielle; brother, Bob; sister, Karen (Ernie); many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be missed dearly.
It’s break time now, Dad, until we meet again. Rest easy, fly high with the eagles. You are now pain free.
Memorial service will be held at United Christian Parish, 745 N. Brush St. in Lakeport on Thursday, March 6, at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Frank Houston
July 26, 1944 – Jan. 1, 2025
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Frank Houston, a longtime resident of Kelseyville and Lakeport, unexpectedly passed away on Jan. 1, 2025.
Born Francisco Mendez on July 26, 1944, he took the Houston surname from his stepfather, Glen Houston, when his mother remarried when Frank was just 2 years old.
Frank is survived by his three children, Frank Houston Jr. of South San Francisco, Dawne Camilleri of Granite Bay and Tim Houston of Los Altos, as well as six beloved grandchildren.
In 1978, Frank made the surprising decision to move his family to Kelseyville to take over as the owner and operator of Lake County Welders Supply.
With no prior experience in business or the welding industry, he built the company through determination, hard work and a knack for making lifelong friends.
He ran the business for over 28 years, steadfastly refusing to use a computer and continuing to send out handwritten invoices and bills until the day he retired.
Following his retirement, and prior to COVID, Frank found a new passion in his faith through his involvement with the Gideons. He became deeply committed to spreading their message,
sharing his faith at every opportunity.
Frank will be deeply missed but never forgotten — he was a true fixture in Lake County.
A service to honor Frank’s life will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Grace Church, located at 6716 Live Oak Drive in Kelseyville.
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. — David Earl Retherford, 73, of Nice, California, passed away on Feb. 14, 2025, at the VA Hospital in San Francisco, California.
David was born on Aug. 12, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Earl and Colleen Retherford.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret, of Nice; his brother, Stephen, of St. Louis, Missouri; his children, David Earl Retherford Jr. of Wasilla, Alaska, Desiree Leahy of Gaston, Oregon, Brandon Mosby of Lacey, Washington, and Bradley Mosby of Nice; his grandchildren, Ben Retherford, Malichi Retherford, Joanna Leahy, Joshua Leahy, Xander Mosby and Harrison Mosby; and his great-grandchildren, Kiley and Bowen Retherford.
David grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and served in the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1975. After his service, he moved to Lake County, California.
An Eagle Scout in his youth, David worked as a drywall contractor in Lake County for many years. He was also active in several organizations, including the Christian Motorcycle Association, where he contributed to prison ministries; the North Lake Garden Club; the Traveling Vietnam Wall through the Vietnam Veterans of America; and he served as a Vietnam veterans representative at the national convention.
David was deeply devoted to his family. He enjoyed traveling, sailing on Clear Lake and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He and his wife Margaret also loved attending steampunk festivals together.