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Calvin Richardson
Sept. 19, 1956 – Dec. 2, 2015
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Calvin was a Kelseyville resident for 26 years.
He was born in Chowchilla, Calif., and worked as a tile setter for P&M Tile.
He is survived by his mother, Velma Richardson, and brothers Stan and John.
Calvin will always be remembered as an honest, sincere and loving man.
Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Phebe Lois (McCormick) Hepworth, born 1919 in Cedaredge, Colorado, died peacefully at her home in Lakeport Dec. 5, 2015, she was 96.
From their agrarian roots in Phoenix, Arizona, Phebe and her husband, Donald had intended to raise their family in the Pacific Northwest.
En route to Oregon with their infant daughter, they stopped in Lakeport to visit friends. Soon realizing they felt at home in Lake County, the Hepworths settled on Jan. 1, 1950, and appreciated the area's rich agricultural and recreational opportunities.
In addition to being a dedicated homemaker, Phebe was employed as secretary of Lake County Fair and was a vocational instructor for Mendocino College where she taught food preparation and bread making.
She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge since 1952 and was a founding member of United Christian Parish. With great civic pride, Phebe was involved in numerous community and charitable activities.
Her passion for home baking and canning garnered many blue ribbon awards and scores of deserved compliments.
Phebe was preceded in death by Donald Hepworth, her husband of 57 years, and their son, Dale. She is survived by her daughter, Donna.
Burial services are private. Memorial contributions to United Christian Parish in Lakeport, http://www.lakeportucp.org/ , are suggested.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.
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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.