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Richard Daniel O’Brien
May 26, 1928 – Nov. 29, 2015
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Born May 26, 1928, in San Mateo, Calif., to Daniel and Freda O’Brien, Richard O'Brien passed away at Rocky Point Care Center in Lakeport on Nov. 29, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Roseline M. O’Brien, and sons, Mike and Dan O’Brien.
He is survived by his brother-in-law, Bud LaFayette, and niece, Suzie LaFayette of Woodland; his daughters, Kim White (Barry) and Erin Norton (Mark); grandchildren, Jared Norton (Christy), Jessica Walker (Dylan), Josh White (Jami) and Danielle O’Brien; and great-grandchildren Tera and Aubrey Norton, Elizabeth and Alexandra Walker, and Brayden White.
He was an auto and marine mechanic all his life, a woodworker and model airplane enthusiast from childhood until after retirement. He also enjoyed ocean fishing.
He always put his family first and was a very kind and loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He and his wife started the summer journeys from Redwood City to “Shady Haven” on Clear Lake in the 1950s.
We are thankful for many fond memories of summers, friends, family, boating and skiing. We will miss his presence and his great sense of humor.
Per his wishes, there will be no services.
Many thanks to all the staff at Rocky Point for their love and care of Richard and Roseline, and especially to Dr. Gary Maes for his steadfast care and support.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – John K. “Jack” Willey, age 94, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sept. 23, 2015, in Clearlake Park.
Jack is survived by his children, John Baines Willey and Mary Jo Garrett, of Clearlake; his grandchildren, Nicole (Danny) McKay of Clearlake, Joel Garrett, Jennifer Garrett and Lenny Steinmetz (Melinda), all of Clearlake Park, Michele Steinmetz (Stan) of Indianapolis, Ind., and Danny Steinmetz (Marie) of Rocklin, Calif. He also has eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Willey in August of 1995.
Jack was born on Nov. 26, 1920, in Hanley, Saskatchewan, Canada to parents Arthur Willey and Cora Lee (Martin) Willey.
In May 1944, he joined the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 339th Infantry Regiment as a Light Machine Gunner.
During his two years in the Army he was deployed to Po Valley, Northern Apennines, North Africa and Northern Italy. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the WWII Victory Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He is truly a hero of the “Greatest Generation.”
Jack, whom his family called “Papa,” was a great family man, and a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He married Beth in San Francisco and the couple raised their children in Pacifica, Calif., where they lived until they moved to Clearlake Park in 1982.
Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, Jack had a 44-year career with Bethlehem Steel in San Francisco, as a welder, a welding supervisor and retiring as a department head.
Jack was a social, active man, and he and Beth were involved in the Veterans of Foreign Wars for many years, of which he was a lifetime member. He was also a member of The American Legion and the Loyal Order of the Moose.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, and cherished his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His family and friends will always remember him as a very generous person and a man who loved to smile and tell stories of his travels all over the United States and Canada.
Jack and Beth were very graceful dancers and are now dancing together in the hereafter. His family will miss this wonderful man who was loved and admired by many.
Jack will be interred with his wife at Skylawn Memorial Park in San Mateo, Calif.
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Nancy Sue Salvatore
June 2, 1938-Nov. 18, 2015
Nancy is survived by her loving husband of more than 31 years, James F. Salvatore, and was preceded in death by their son, Jimmy Salvatore.
Nancy also was survived by five children, 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was an amazing cook, friend and companion. She will be missed by all.
A celebration of her life will be held on May 8, 2016, at Granzella's in Williams, Calif.