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Published: 24 January 2015

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – George John Thompson, born on Flag Day June 14, 1930, in White Plains, NY, entered into rest in Clearlake on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at the age of 84.

George was a 1st Vice Commander of Konocti Post 437 The American Legion, Past Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2337, 40 & 8 Voiture 912 of Lake County and belonged to an Air Force Retiree group.

George served his country and retired from the United States Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant being awarded the National Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, Air Force Longevity Service Award with four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, SO GB-260, Desert Air Force, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, SMAMA,  Air Force Good Conduct Medal and the Air Force Medals.

He was very active in the veteran service organizations and involved with the Lake County Vet Connect along with being a teacher at the library’s Literacy Program.

George is survived by his nephews, Harold Schaefer of Brewster, New York, and Frank Fernandez of New Fairfield, Conn.; a niece, Judy Lyons of Brookfield, Conn.; along with many friends in Lake County.

Friends are invited to attend funeral services on Wednesday, Jan. 28, beginning at noon at Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake.

Interment will follow at the Lower Lake Cemetery under the auspices of the US Air Force and the Lake County Funeral Honors Team.

Please share your memories of George by signing his online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel.

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Written by: Editor

Published: 24 January 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Our beautiful mom, Betty Jean Steeber, left this world Jan. 13, 2015.

Betty was born to Leo and Florence McClure in Lima, Ohio, on June 16, 1923. Her family moved to Hollywood, Calif., when she was 5 years old, where she grew up and met James Steeber at Fairfax High School.

After World War II they raised their family in the San Fernando Valley. They started vacationing in Lake County in 1951 and then relocated to Lake County in 1978.

Betty was an artist on a sewing machine, loved to square dance, sing and play bingo. She enjoyed the humor in life and people. She was splendid in the telling of the many stories of her life.

Betty had a very generous heart and nature. She is much loved by her entire family and will be greatly missed.

Betty is survived by daughters, Gloria (John) Quillan and Kathleen (Keith) Buter; sister, Jacqueline (Jerry) Rudnick; daughter-in-law, Ruth Steeber; cousin, Janet Cannicot; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband and high school sweetheart, James W. Steeber; son, Gary Steeber; grandson, Michael Schaffter; and great-grandson, Kayden Fish.

A memorial service will be at Chapel of the Lakes, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport at 1 p.m. Feb. 21.

The family prefers donations to Hospice of Lake County in Betty's memory.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes at 263-0357 or 994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

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Published: 21 January 2015

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Joseph D. Bronson III passed peacefully from this life on Jan. 8, 2015, after a gradual decline in health.

Joseph was born in San Francisco to Vasteen Dow and Joseph Bronson Jr., but has resided in Clearlake for numerous years, where he lived the remainder of his life.

Joseph served in the U.S. Army and the Fayetteville Police Department located in North Carolina, in which he retired from both. Joe loved to fish, sing, write poems, cook and have a great time with friends.

Big Joe was known as “The Angel of Facebook” for his constant encouraging words, birthday wishes and his overall friendliness.

Joseph is survived by one child, Joseph D. Bronson IV; daughter-in-law, Dayza C. Bronson; his previous and only wife, Denise J. Bronson; two grandchildren, Jakhi D. Williams and Destiny E. Bronson; Godbrothers, Robert Lane and Joseph Lane Jr.; special friends, Ron and Toni Steward; six loving Godchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by both his parents and a beloved Godfather Joseph Lane.

Rest in peace “Big Joe at the Lake,” you will be greatly missed by all.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at noon on Thursday, Jan. 22, at Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake.

Military Honors will be rendered by the US Army and Lake County Funeral Honors Team.

Private inurnment will be at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon at a later date.

Please share your loving memories of “Big Joe” by signing his online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .