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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Frances Jean Daniels, age 81, of Kelseyville passed away on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014.
Frances was born April 8, 1933, in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, and came to the United States at the age of 12.
She was an active member of the Kelseyville Lioness Club for many years.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jack Daniels; daughter, Laurie; son, Larry and daughter-in-law, Cathy; grandchildren, Robin and Bradley; sister, Betty Toschi; along with many, many wonderful extended family and friends.
Join them to celebrate her life at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary FD1336, 1625 N. High St. in Lakeport.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A celebration of the life of James Rodney “Rod” Holcomb will be on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Clear Lake Masonic Hall.
He passed away Saturday, Aug 9.
Rod was preceded in death by his father, Donald Holcomb Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Bean Holcomb; daughters, Audra Holcomb Ball, Dawn Holcomb Lewis and Cristy Holcomb Wells; his mother, Lorna Holcomb; stepdaughter, Vikee Bean; stepson, Tom Bean; siblings, Don Holcomb Jr. and Karen Holcomb Skarlatos; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Rod had two great-grandsons.
Rod was born in Aberdeen, Wash. on Feb. 14, 1948, to Lorna Scott Holcomb and Donald Holcomb Sr.
He grew up in Riddle, Ore., where he attended school.
After graduation, he joined the US Army and was shortly deployed to Vietnam, where he served with the 537 Engineer Co.
In 2004, Rod moved to Clearlake, Calif., where he owned and operated Paradise Pizza and Pasta. In 2006 he married the love of his life, Sharon Bean.
Rod loved life. His family, friends and fellow riders were the highlight of his life.
He traveled around the country on his Harley with several of his friends regularly.
He will be missed by all, his loving spirit and giving heart will long be remembered, and he will be at the gates of Heaven, asking where he can park his Harley.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel FD 800, Lower Lake, Calif., telephone 707-994-6417 or online at www.jonesandlewis.com .

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NICE, Calif. – Albert (Al) Lugean Bell, 91, a resident of Nice, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, at home with family by his side.
Al was born in Huron, South Dakota in 1923.
After leaving home he traveled the United States working many jobs. In 1940 he joined the Navy and served his duty until being honorably discharged in 1945.
He met and married Lila Bell and they settled in Pacifica, Calif., where they raised their three boys.
In the 1980s, Al and Lila moved to Nice, where they retired.
Al was a hard working Ironworker and had worked on many of the high rises and towers in San Francisco and beyond.
Al was also a member of the Coastside Masonic Lodge in Pacifica, as well as the Hartley Lodge in Lakeport. He was a 32nd degree Shriner, and also participated in the Eastern Star.
Al is survived by his sons, Allen J. Bell (Karen) of Modesto, Michael L. Bell Sr. (Danna) of Nice and Dale R. Bell, Modesto; as well as four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Lila Bell, and grandson Jeremy Bell.
Al was a dedicated husband and father, and a good friend to many in the community.
He will be greatly missed.
No immediate service is planned.
Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

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