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Debra Ann Miller
July 6, 1966 - Sept. 2, 2024
LUCERNE, Calif. — Debra lived in Lucerne and passed at the young age of 58.
She is predeceased by her parents, Bud and Diane, and her brother, Michael.
She is survived by her sister, Janice, and long-time boyfriend, Carlos Arroyo.
Debra enjoyed fishing, camping, boating, games and solving puzzles.
Friends are welcome to attend her celebration of life on Oct. 5 at Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino, 1545 Highway 20 in Nice from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — It is with sad hearts but with God’s abiding peace that we say goodbye to our lovely mother and grandmother, Dorothy Ann (Hastie) Furman.
She has been welcomed into God’s Heavenly Kingdom and is now at rest with her husband, Duane Furman, and other loved ones that have gone on before her.
Although it has been a few months since the passing of our dad we are comforted that she is now at peace. Dorothy valiantly tried to remain strong to continue on but her heart and mind were burdened with the loss of the love of her life of 70 years.
On the morning of Aug. 24, 2024, Dorothy passed away due to a recently diagnosed heart condition. She was 86 years old and passed away at her home on Scotts Valley Road. She had been comfortable living in the log home that Duane had built for them 24 years ago.
Dorothy leaves behind her children, April (Bob) Barthel of Kelseyville, Vickie (David) Fultz of Kelseyville, Ellie (Kevin) Henderson of Lakeport, and Andy (Christin) Furman of Beaverton, Oregon.
She was a proud Gram to 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She had been looking forward to the arrival of the newest great-grandson born six days before her passing and another great-grandson on the way.
Dorothy means “God’s gift” and that she was to all who knew and loved her.
She is predeceased by husband, Duane; son, Marty; daughter, Erin; her parents; and her sister, Billie Ann Knartzer.
Dorothy, “Dottie Ann,” was born on Feb. 23, 1938, in Manchester, New Hampshire to George Ballantyne Hastie and Dorothy Augusta (Blevens) Hastie.
She was proud to be from New England and had the feisty spirit of her Scottish heritage. Her father, also known as “Scotty,” immigrated from Scotland as a child and her mother was born in St Louis, Missouri and was of Welsh and English descent.
Dorothy lived in several places as a child: New Hampshire; Texas; Jenner, California, where her father was stationed during World War II; and Port Chicago, California.
When Dorothy was in her mid teens she and her mother and sister moved to Martinez, California, across the street from the young man that 16 year old Dorothy would fall in love with and marry shortly after graduating from Alhambra High School in 1956. She and Duane were married for close to 68 years before he passed in March of this year.
The Furmans were residents on Scotts Valley Road in Lakeport for 62 years. The first 37 years were on the family ranch, The Running F Ranch, and the last 24 years on 20 acres in their log home.
Dorothy was a devoted wife and mother, raising six children. She was active in her church and community. She owned the Agape Bible Book Store for many years. She was the organizer and supporter of her children and grandchildren’s activities.
She and Duane devoted many years to the Lake County Fair Junior Livestock Exhibition. She enjoyed reading and still had books from the library to be read.
She was an excellent seamstress and counted cross stitch queen. She crocheted countless blankets, many for babies.
Dorothy was proud to be a cattleman’s wife and enjoyed traveling with Duane to buy the next Angus bull for his stock.
We’ve heard from so many that our mom was a wonderful person. She loved her family. We will miss her dearly but are comforted that she is no longer sad and in pain and is watching us from Heaven above with our dad and our siblings. Thank you God for giving us the “Gift” of Dorothy.
Respectfully, services are private.
If you so wish, you may make contributions in Dorothy Furman’s name to The Muscular Dystrophy Association at MDA.org or the Lakeport Library, 1425 N. High St., Lakeport, CA 95453. Thank you.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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UPPER LAKE, Calif. — Frank C. Hodge, born Nov. 3, 1946, in Napa, California.
Frank passed away peacefully in his home in Upper Lake, California, surrounded by his cherished family.
He was a proud member of the Cherokee Nation, and retired custodian for the Upper Lake School District where he worked for 23 years.
Frank leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, laughter and community.
Frank was the father of two sons, Sonny (Frankie) and John (Bubba) Hodge and one daughter Sara (Sis) Sanchez. His family also includes his son-in-law Rob Sanchez and daughters-in-law Samantha Hodge and Amber Shawver.
Frank's pride and joy were his 10 grandchildren: Ryan Baier, Aiden and Jordan Hoke, Angel, Alex, Chelsie, Isabel and Jimmy Sanchez, Colin Sheldon and John Mackellen Graham Hodge. Frank was raised in a very large family which included 13 siblings and is very loved by his brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
Frank’s early years were spent in Takilma, Oregon, but moved with his family to his beloved small town of Upper Lake, California when he was in the third grade. Raised by the close-knit community in Upper Lake, Frank dedicated his life to giving back and nurturing the community that had supported him. Frank was known for exhibiting kindness to kids who didn’t always have what they needed. This includes buying shoes for kids, gifting bicycles and taking kids fishing.
He was known affectionately by many names — Frankie, Uncle Frank, Dad, Grandpa Frank, Mayor Hodge and the Dog Father — each reflecting the deep affection and respect he earned from all who knew him.
Frank loved nature and everything it includes. He was someone who believed in preserving and respecting the natural environment. He was active in many local groups; the Chi Council where he helped to track the hitch running in the local creeks, the California Striper Association where he worked to get stripers planted into Lake Mendocino, The Black Tail Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Lake County Rodeo Association and was also part of the Upper Lake Water Board.
A man of simple pleasures, Frank found joy in fishing with his brothers, children and closest friends. Frank met his best friends in Upper Lake and many of them became family, many of those friends continued to go fishing and visiting with him up to the very end.
His lifelong friendships and bonds with his fishing and (let’s be honest) drinking buddies were a testament to his warm and generous spirit.
Frank’s life was a tapestry of love, laughter and camaraderie. His absence leaves a void in the hearts of his family and friends, but his memory will be cherished through the countless stories, fishing tales, and the enduring impact he had on his beloved Upper Lake community.
A celebration of Frank's life will be held at a later date, where all who knew and loved him are invited to share in remembering a remarkable man who lived his life with his whole heart and soul.
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