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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Sylvia Maureen Todd, a longtime resident of Kelseyville, Calif., passed away unexpectedly in Yuma, Ariz., her favorite winter spot.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Delbert (Dan) Todd; her daughter, Debra (Mike) Seymour; and grandson, Todd Seymour.
A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2014.
Family prefers donations to Meals on Wheels or Hospice of Lake County.
For further information call Chapel of the Lakes at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Harold Frank (Jim) Vickers passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 3, 2014, at Sutter Lakeside Hospital at the age of 85.
Jim was born in Oakland, Calif., and was a lifelong resident of Lake County, Calif.
He served in the Navy from 1948 to 1952.
Jim was a motorcycle enthusiast, having raced motocross into his 40s and continuing to ride until his early 80s.
He worked many years for Prathers and Lange Brothers Construction as a truck driver before retiring.
Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Ella Dowell; and brothers, Elton Vickers and John Hildebrand.
Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy; daughters, Terry Vickers of Jonesborough, Tenn., and Becky Karlson of Dallas, Texas; son, Steve (Toni) Vickers of Auburn, Calif.; brother, David Hildebrand of Kelseyville, Calif.; grandchildren, Erik Karlson of Dallas, Corrie Carter (Jason) Martinez of Redding, Calif., and Ryan Carter of Roseville, Calif.; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at Hartley Cemetery in Lakeport at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 8.
A reception will be held following services.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Born April 20, 1917, in New Almaden, Calif., Helen went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 31, 2014.
Helen served as a Navy Wave during World War II, stationed in San Francisco, maintaining records for overseas naval personnel.
After the war, she married Rex Parodi, whom she had known since childhood. They had two children, Rochelle and Paul, and over the years moved several times throughout the Bay Area before relocating to Lake County in 1974.
Following the death of her husband and daughter, Helen continued to live in Kelseyville with her son until 2012 when they moved into Edelweiss Guest Home in Lakeport.
Helen never missed an opportunity to share the Good News of salvation in Christ with those with whom she came into contact.
She faithfully cared for her disabled son well into her 90s. Helen enjoyed being a homemaker and was a wonderful cook.
She prayed often with touching sincerity and trust in God’s will for family, friends and acquaintances. When people came to visit and encourage her, they ended up being blessed as well as she always had just the right thing to say to make them feel better.
She had a special charm, grace and selflessness, and was always accepting of others. A humble person, she shared heartfelt and practical wisdom and was very much loved by those who knew her.
Helen is survived by her son, Paul Parodi; nephew, Ted (Kathie) Lopez; nieces, Pat Tappan and Jan (Nick) Barisich; and several great nephews and nieces.
A celebration of Helen’s life is being planned for a future date.
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