Bette A. Morse

June 21, 1933-Feb. 10, 2014

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Bette Ann Morse was born June 21, 1933, in Oakland, Calif., to Andrew and Helen Swanson. Bette passed away Feb. 10, 2014, at Petaluma Valley Hospital due to natural causes.

She was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Girl Scouts of America, Oakland Chapter and also belonged to the Lake County Model A Club.

Bette was a longtime resident of Middletown.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Morse of Middletown; brother, Dean Swanson of Houston, Texas; daughter, Deborah Forrest of Cobb, Calif.; and granddaughter Virginia Forrest of Middletown.

Services will be held at the Middletown Methodist Church on Saturday, March 15, at 11 a.m.

To leave a guestbook message for the family, please see www.jonesandlewis.com .

Arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel FD 800 in Lower Lake, 707-994-6417.

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Published: 21 February 2014

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – David Richmond passed away suddenly on Feb. 16, 2014.

David was an Air Force combat disabled Vietnam veteran. He worked many years as a millwright at The Geysers and the gold mine. His most recent employment was with the city and county of San Francisco, where he was an operating engineer at the Oceanside Wastewater Plant.

He leaves behind his beloved family: wife, Naomi Richmond of Lower Lake; his children, Harmony Goodman of L.A., Dan Richmond of Redondo Beach, Ted Rasmussen of Florida, Jon Rasmussen of Wisconsin and Todd Rasmussen of Wisconsin.

He also leaves his grandchildren, Trevor Rasmussen (4), Megann Dillinger (16), Erika Rasmussen (17), Casey Fox (18), Sydney Olsen (19), Kirah Rasmussen (21), Alora Paminto (21), Emma Furneau (23), Dylan Steen-Rasmussen (aka Dylan Wood 23); Krystie Rasmussen (24) and the newest granddaughter Kaia Richmond (1 month) of Redondo Beach, whom David so wanted to meet but was unable to. Lastly, he leaves behind his great-grandchildren, Hazel (8 months), Ellee (11 months), Brayden (21 months), Elysia (4 years) as well as many other extended family and friends.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 1 p.m. with a celebration of David's life to follow at 2 p.m., officiated by his family.

Arrangements under the direction of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel FD 800, Lower Lake, Calif.

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Published: 21 February 2014

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Gretchen Carroll Bailey, 86, a longtime Lake County resident, passed away Feb. 4, 2014, at Rocky Point Care Center in Lakeport.

She is survived by daughter Pamela Castillo of Napa, and grandsons Andrew Love and Cameron Castillo.

A celebration of life is being planned for later this year.

Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary www.jonesmortuary.com FD311, Lakeport.

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Published: 20 February 2014