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Henry Leroy Hanson
Aug. 23, 1937 – Aug. 30, 2013
Henry passed away peacefully at the age of 76.
He was affectionately known as “Hank” by all his family and friends.
He was loved by all who had the opportunity to know him, he will truly be missed.
To honor him, a memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, at 1:30 pm at Chapel of the Lakes; 1625 High St., Lakeport, CA 95453. A potluck reception will follow the service.
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Francis Taylor Jr.
Francis (Frank) Thomas Taylor Jr. from Cleaklake, Calif., peacefully passed away on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013.
He was born on September 28, 1937, in Westwood, Calif., to Grace and Francis Thomas Taylor Sr.
He is survived by six sisters, Grace Fisher-Gilmore (Will), Joyce Wilkinson, Jennifer Miles (Henry), Darlene Major (Kenny), Nancy Lindblom (Barry) and Lillian Loyd (Dan); 13 children, Elizabeth Hunsaker (Drew), Suzanne Valentine (David), Victoria Taylor, Sabra Albritton (Josh), Frank Taylor III, Moroni Taylor (Suzanne), America Johnson (Martin), Sequoyah Wasson (Darren), Tessie Porter (Jason), Cheyenne Taylor, Dakota Taylor and Seneca Taylor; 40 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Grace Busk (2006).
He was a loving father and very proud of his children. He was an active part in his community. He published The Outlook for many years keeping the community connected and informed. He was an artist, author, writer, photographer and cinematographer.
He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Johannesburg, South Africa Mission in 1958. His keen wit and giving heart will be missed.
There will be a memorial service for him at the LDS Church on 800 Brookside Rd. Stockton, CA on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There also will be a memorial service at the LDS Church on 8702 W Campbell, Phoenix, AZ 85037, on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 2:30 p.m.
He will be laid to rest in Janesville, Calif.
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On Aug. 21, 2013, L. Irene Gradek left this world, which she joyfully inhabited for 90 years.
Irene was born in Candiff, Ontario, Canada, and raised in Niagra Falls, N.Y. She became a naturalized citizen when she married Bruno Gradek in 1943.
After Bruno’s Air Force tour of duty during World War II, Bruno and Irene moved to San Francisco, where they lived for several years before buying a home in 1950 in Belmont, Calif., to raise their family.
In Belmont, Irene spent her days as a dutiful wife and loving mother and found opportunities to volunteer and explore several hobbies. One of her favorite pastimes was learning about spiritual consciousness and self discovery.
They purchased their Witter Springs ranch in 1961 and spent the next 22 years as weekend farmers and eventually retired in Witter Springs.
Bruno and Irene shared 58 years together before Bruno preceded her in death in September 2004. After Bruno’s death Irene continued to pursue her desire for self learning and cherished her several groups of special friends in Lake County and Belmont.
Irene was a gentle soul with a twinkle in her eye who could brighten a room with her smile. For all who knew and loved Irene, they will remember her as a tender person who loved her family unconditionally and was a supportive, generous, kind mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and spiritual friend.
Irene is survived by her children, James Gradek and his family in Belmont, Calif., and Reno, Nev.; Karen Rashleger and her family in San Carlos, Calif.,; and William Gradek and his family in Witter Springs, Calif.
The family wishes to send special blessings and deep gratitude to Irene’s nephew, Kai Lawrence, for the gift of care and love he gave her in the final years of her life.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 1625 N. High Street, Lakeport, Calif., telephone 707-263-0357.
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