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Ray Buchanan
April 28, 1929-May 18, 2015
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Ray Buchanan passed away peacefully on May 18, 2015, at Sutter Lakeside Hospital after being surrounded by most of his family the previous day.
He was born in Wellington, Texas, eventually moving to Lucerne. He had so many friends and loved this area.
Along the way he joined the Navy, serving two tours. He felt lucky to travel and see so much beautiful country.
He worked in the hardwood floor business and finally opened his own business in 1994, retiring on Oct. 1, 2014, when his health started declining.
Ray married Betty Reynolds on Nov. 9, 1991, and together they spent 24-plus wonderful years. He will be missed by so many.
He leaves behind his wife, Betty; and his children, Mike Buchanan, Midge Buchanan, Bill Meskimen, Charyl (Carl) Young, Sherry Fine, Patty Buchanan, Darla (Bob) Buckner, Vance (Terri) Reynolds and Dena (Bill) Reynolds.
His special friends Bob and Bernie Loe and Joe and Joann Haberthur were also such a wonderful part of his life.
He is predeceased by his daughter, Marge.
Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary/Chapel of the Lakes Crematory 707-263-0357 or 994-5611. Visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
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Mary Margaret Specht
June 3, 1928 - May 13, 2015
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Mary passed away peacefully at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.
She was a devoted wife, homemaker and mother for more than 66 years.
Mary’s life revolved around church, family and friends.
She was an avid reader, accomplished seamstress, cake decorator and loved to cook!
She also was a dedicated member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Kelseyville. She was a board member of St. Peter’s Ladies’ Club and served as a eucharistic minister.
Mary moved to Lake County in 1985 and reveled in the breathtaking view of Clear Lake from the deck of their home in Riviera West.
She also enjoyed traveling with her husband, volunteer work, taking cruises, and most of all visits with her children and grandchildren.
Mary also will be fondly remembered as the “Attendance Lady” at Neff High School in La Mirada, Calif., where she resided with her husband from 1956 until their retirement.
Mary is survived by her husband, Bob; children, Tony, Greg and Mary Beth; and grandchildren, Dallas and Jordan.
A mass and reception in celebration of Mary’s life will be held at St. Peter’s Church in Kelseyville on June 27 at 10 a.m.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.
For further information contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – James Leslie Manuel of Upper Lake passed away in San Francisco on May 7, 2015.
He was born Nov. 17, 1941, to John Manuel and Vivian Mae Willis Manuel Daily in Santa Monica.
An avid gardener, James was a multiple ribbon-winner at the Lake County Fair. His prized entry was always something out of his garden – often it was related to the grape “tree” that he planted shortly after moving to Upper Lake in 1969.
James was a life-long Seventh-Day Adventist who considered the Lakeport church his home. He was proud of having been recently named a deacon of the church.
He volunteered countless hours to the church and its school, Westlake Adventist School, including teaching sign language to numerous students over the years.
Passing along sign language to the youth was especially important – James lost his hearing due to measles as a toddler.
During his lifetime, James found numerous ways to provide for his family, they included; gardener, welder, upholstery and recently beekeeper.
This last endeavor allowed him to provide for his church family. As the bees produced honey, he was able to sell much of it and donate the money to the school.
James was preceded in death by his father John (1971) and mother Vivian (2014). He is survived by his brother John Manuel of Sandy, Ore., and his sister Cheryl Toppa of Lake City, Fla.
Also surviving are his three children and their families: Dana, his wife Marcy and three children of Redding; Deidra Renee Bagley, her husband LeRoy and son Jarek of Yuba City; Walter, his children Bradley, Jessica and Claira of Woodland.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Lakeport Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1111 Park Way. Private interment will be held at Upper Lake Cemetery.
The family prefers donations be made to Westlake Adventist School, 6585 Westlake Rd, Lakeport, CA 95453, telephone 707-263-4607.
For further information contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
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