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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – James David Carl, age 66, died in Oakland, Calif., on Nov. 23, 2015, after a brief battle with cancer.
Dave was born in Paso Robles, Calif., on Aug. 16, 1949, to John and Mildred Carl.
His early years were spent in San Miguel, Calif. Orphaned at a young age, Dave was raised by various relatives including his oldest sister, Sarah, in a number of communities. He finished school in Lynnwood, Wash.
Dave moved to Lake County in 1978. He met his future wife, Rae, and future sons, Zack and Alex, the following year.
At that time, he was a working cowboy and the boys participated in many ranching activities. A dedicated father, Dave coached soccer, was an adult volunteer for 4-H, and attended many classes, trainings and programs with his children.
In 1986, the family expanded, adding Amber and Marianne. Dave adored his girls as he had the boys and added hairstyling to his parenting skills, which were many.
He was a published poet, self-taught script writer, computer builder and leather worker. He also bred and showed quarter horses for more than 30 years.
Dave was primary caregiver for his Annie for the past 15 years. A devoted family man, Dave loved to cook, barbecue and spend time with his kids. He lived in Bachelor Valley for more than 30 years. Dave loved rural California and rolling oak woodlands. He embraced it as an ag foreman, gold miner, cowboy, laborer, yardman and rancher.
He leaves in sorrow his children, Zachary Burroughs and Heather Reilly, Alexander and Eliana Burroughs, Amber Peak and Marianne Carl; his sisters, Sarah Townsend and Anna French; brother-in-law, Don French; in-laws, Dave and Cari Eby; grandchildren, Nathaniel Norcio, Anthony Burroughs, Amanda Bertalot, Katie Peak, Matthew Peak, Andrew Peak and Emma Peak; nephews, Greg French, Doug French, Shawn Eby; niece, Susan Guyot; his dear friend, Bobby Gentry; wife, Rae Eby-Carl; and a large extended family of cousins.
The big man left an immense hole in his family's heart and will always be missed.
Services will be at United Christian Parish, 745 Brush St. in Lakeport at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, followed by a potluck. Please join the family in this celebration of Dave Carl's life.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.
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Eugene R. Ford
Aug. 22, 1926 – Nov. 29, 2015
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Eugene passed peacefully in the evening of Nov. 29, surrounded by family.
Born in Hayward, Calif., he was orphaned by age 5. He spent the next 12 years in several foster homes.
At age 17 he came to Kelseyville with his foster family. He loved it here and wanted to stay, becoming one of the “Patton Boys” at Cliff and Mae Patton’s foster home.
He attended Kelseyville High School where he ran track and played basketball. He graduated with five other classmates in 1945.
He started working at an early age as a paperboy in Hayward. After moving to Kelseyville, he worked various jobs, from tending to pear and walnut orchards to milking cows at the dairy. He was known for his rototilling. He rototilled many orchards and gardens around the Kelseyville area. The family still has his original rototiller. He also worked on family and friends cars.
He married Maxine Mullen in 1948. They were married for 53 years until her passing in 2001.
In 1952 he got a job at Masonite Corp. in Ukiah as a grader and still continued to work on cars on the side for many years. He retired in 1988 from Masonite Corp. He and Maxine made two trips to Alaska, and he was the president of Clearlake Gleaner’s for several years.
He is survived by his children, Danny Ford, Linda Ford Breeding, Denise Wiltse (Mike), Deborah Ford-Reed and Jennifer Ford Taylor. He was an influential part of life with his nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, and also the daughters of his heart, Sammie Jane Barton and Sharon Ford Harvey.
Graveside services will be at Kelseyville Cemetery Dec. 9 at noon. Afterwards there will be a gathering of friends and family at Kelseyville Methodist Church, located at First and Main Street. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice Services of Lake County.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary www.jonesmortuary.com FD311, Lakeport.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Agnes “Grandma” Claunch passed away peacefully Dec. 3, 2015, at home surrounded by her family.
Our hearts are broken but filled with her love.
Agnes Inez Claunch was born to Loyal and Lula Knox on Jan. 9, 1927, in Leon, Kansas.
She married Elmer Claunch on Oct. 15, 1947. They had 60 happy years together.
Agnes lived in Lucerne with her family for 59 years. Her greatest joy was her family and taking care of many, many children for more than 50 years at “Grandma Claunch's” Daycare.
Agnes was the most loving caring person and we will cherish our memories of her forever.
Agnes is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Jerry) Smith, Elaine (Joe) Merchen, Lynda (Mike) Lloyd and Betty (Chris) Burry, and her son, Robert.
She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was a second grandmother to many more.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Arlone; her brother, Howard; her husband, Elmer; her youngest daughter, Cindy; her grandsons, Jimmy and Kevin; granddaughter, Laura; and great-granddaughter, Rebecca.
Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, she was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure.
A memorial service will be held at the Upper Lake Cemetery at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11.
Following the memorial, we would like you to join us for a celebration of Mom's life at the old Sons of Italy community building, 2817 East Highway 20, Nice.
For further information please call Chapel the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
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