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HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – Ann Walker, a 40-year resident of Hidden Valley Lake and one of God's special human beings, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. She was 89.
Ann spent her whole life helping others, especially those in need.
Always smiling and having a positive outlook, she made everybody feel better about themselves.
She will be missed.
Ann is survived by her son Jack (Elizabeth) La Caze; grandchildren, Cindy Mitchum and Jeff La Caze; great-grandchildren, Kailli and Cole Mitchum; and special friends forever, Betty Winfrey and Frank Haigler.
Ann will be laid to rest at Santa Rosa Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Claire Marie Kugelman Kropp, 63, born March 22, 1950, in Vallejo, Calif., died peacefully at home in Clearlake on Sept. 8, 2013.
She was the loving wife of the late Richard Kropp and daughter of the late Kenneth L. Kugelman.
A graduate of Hogan High School in Vallejo, she studied music at Sonoma State and San Jose State.
She loved her cats, the Beatles, Blues, Rockabilly, yard plants and traveling.
Claire is survived by her mother, Edna Kugelman; sisters, Karen Rubino and Linda Miller; brothers, John Kugelman and Ken Kugelman; nephews; nieces; and cousins.
She was buried in Lower Lake, Calif.
Appropriate memorial donations may be sent to any agency or organization advocating for animals, environment, the poor, disabled, Shriners Hospitals or hospice.
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Donald George Weaving passed away peacefully Sept. 24, 2013.
He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Florine Watson Weaving.
Shortly after his birth on Dec. 16, 1931 in Albany, Calif., his family relocated to his grandparent's ranch in Scotts Valley, outside of Lakeport, Calif. He attended school in Lakeport until his graduation in 1949.
From 1950 until 1954 he served in the U.S. Air Force as a crew chief on flights evacuating the wounded during the Korean War.
He then worked for the U.S. Postal Service in San Leandro until his retirement in 1987. While a letter carrier, he also established an income tax service with longtime friend and business partner, Linda Warren. This business still exists in the Bay Area and Lakeport.
Subsequent to leaving the Postal Service, he returned to his beloved Lake County, enjoying his retirement with bass fishing, relaxation, traveling, and attending the Lucerne Community Church.
Don is also survived by several children and stepchildren, Keith (Jessica) Weaving of Tracy, Calif, Donnie (Debra) Weaving of Reno, Nev., Bill Birdsell of Kanosh, UT, Bud Birdsell of Reno, Nev., Glenda Pimentel of Nice, Calif., Lonnie Watson of Vacaville, Calif., and Tommy (Maria) Watson of Clearlake, Calif. Also surviving him are many grandchildren and cousins.
A warm and loving man, he will be missed by all.
At 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, there will be a final prayer at Hartley Cemetery led by Pastor Chuck Rowen.
For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
