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Barbara Jane (Silva) Alameda
1931-2014
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Barbara was born in the city of Oakland, the seventh child to Joseph Silva and Ella May Lester, in 1931.
In 1981 she graduated from Contra Costa College with a degree in early childhood development and proudly went on to run her own daycare in the city of Pinole where she made her home until retiring to Clearlake in 1990.
Barbara passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at the age of 82.
She is survived by her four children, Claire, Tammy and husband Ken, Vince and wife Tammy, Gene and wife Cynthia; and her eight grandchildren, DJ, Vince Jr., Rhiannon, Johney, Anthony, Tony, Joseph and Adam.
She will forever be remembered and missed for her strong will and the independent life she so embodied.
A memorial service is being planned for friends and family at the Clearlake Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 3931 Pine Ave., on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m.
Barbara’s wishes were to be interned with family at Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland.
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Walter Patti
May 29, 1934-Feb. 1, 2014
Walt was born to Joseph and Rose Patti in Pawcatuck, Connecticut.
He served four years in the United States Navy. After being honorably discharged, he went into law enforcement. He became chief of police for Old Saybrook Connecticut Police Department. He then pursued careers in banking and high tech and consulting.
After settling in Lake County, Calif., Walt served on the parole board for the Lake County Sheriff's Department for years. He also served on the Grand Jury and was an usher and served on the Board of the Parish Council for St. Mary Immaculate.
Walt was a very special man to many people and will be missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jean Patti; daughter, Linda (David) Birck; stepdaughter, Carleen (Samuel) Gacesa; grandchildren, Courtney (Reagan) Jobe, Caitlin Birck, Chris and Jeff Patti, Denise (Chad) Misovec; and great-grandchildren, Charisma, Jack and Joseph Misovec.
Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at St. Mary Immaculate Church, Lakeport.
The family prefers donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Eugene F. Magoon passed away on Jan. 22, 2014, at the age of 88.
He was born on Feb. 10, 1925, in Sanger, Calif., to the late Chester and Nina Magoon.
Gene served in World War II as a sergeant in the infantry in Europe and received two Purple Hearts.
Upon his return he attended Fresno State and received a bachelor's degree in science, then went on to attain a PhD in chemistry at Oregon State.
Gene worked as a research scientist for Shell Development in Emeryville before moving to Lower Lake in 1971, where he owned and operated Magoon's General Store, and Magoon's West Custom Jewelry and Art Gallery.
He also owned a dulcimer manufacturing business, Black Mountain Instruments, in partnership with Dave Johnston; a bookstore, Jabberwocky Books, in partnership with Ginger Ingersoll and Charlotte Griswold; the Lake Art Center in Clearlake, in partnership with Mel Flyer and Joan Casserly; and was a founding member of the Upstairs Gallery in Lakeport, and the Vines Gallery in Calistoga.
His creative drive compelled him to teach himself woodworking, stained glass, sculpture and jewelry making. He was an avid reader, and loved sailing, participating in many races as a member of the Konocti Bay Sailing Club.
Gene served his community as a fireman for the Lower Lake Volunteer Fire Department, on the Lake County Planning Committee, 10 years as a board member of the Lower Lake County Water District and 13 years as a school board member for the Konocti Unified School District.
He also was a charter member of the Clear Lake Rotary Club, with perfect attendance for 40 years, and a Paul Harris Fellow.
Gene is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Randy (Nancy) Magoon, Kerry (Jamie) Magoon, Jamie (Karen) Gekas, Joni (Mike) Epidendio, Julie Jones (Casey) Wasem, and Steve (Heather) Johnson; brother, Gerald Magoon; two nephews; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Janice Magoon and Pegeen Magoon Murphy, and a granddaughter.
Gene was an intelligent, creative, sociable individual with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed by his family, friends and community.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lower Lake Community United Methodist Church, 16255 Second St. A reception will follow at the social hall adjacent to the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gene Magoon Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Visual Arts through the Clear Lake Rotary Club, or to the charity of your choice.
