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Joel Robert Bonds, 65, passed away suddenly from a coronary arterial thrombosis in Clearlake, Calif., on July 21, 2013.
Joel was born in Berkeley, Calif., on August 17, 1947, to Scott W. and Catherine O. Bonds.
He lived and attended schools in Berkeley before his family moved to Palm Springs in 1964, where he graduated from high school in 1965.
His interests early in life included swimming, sailing, water skiing, snow skiing, Judo, camping and hiking. He was an assistant scoutmaster working with the Boy Scout troop at St. Teresa School and scoutmaster of a troop at Katherine Finchy School.
Joel was an active member of the Palm Springs Jaycees helping on many civic projects including the annual Fourth of July fireworks shows, Big Toys installations at three of the Palm Springs city parks, and renovations for the Palm Springs Historical Society.
Joel attended College of the Desert then Calhoon MEBA Engineering School in Baltimore, Md. After serving on merchant ships for two years, with trips to Vietnam and South America, Joel returned to College of the Desert completing an AA degree.
He attended farriers’ school at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before starting a career as a building contractor working with his father, Scott, and brother-in law, Jim Stevens. As Bonds Properties, they built homes in Palm Springs between 1970 and 1980.
He married Marilyn Diann Riordan on June 18, 1972, moving to Olympia, Wash., in 1980 with sons Christopher and Timothy. Son Noah was born in Olympia.
Joel continued working as a contractor doing remodeling work, he owned and operated Tacoma Bicycle for five years, and he worked for various building related businesses in the Olympia area.
Following their divorce in 1992 he moved to Roseburg, Ore., and finally returned to his beloved Clear Lake. Joel was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Konocti Bay Sailing Club, and volunteered many hours at the Calvary Church in Clearlake.
Hobbies included traveling by cruise ships and trains, boating, sailing, swimming, visiting the neighbors, being an animal lover, feeding the ducks, helping others and getting a good deal.
A natural artist he could provide a donkey for birthday party games in a few minutes. He loved sermons with exemplifying stories.
He couldn’t help giving – always, in whatever situation he found himself. His strove to follow the scout motto, “Be Prepared” and he lived by the “Golden Rule.”
Joel was exquisitely rare, complex and highly intelligent, living by profound principles and ideals and will be deeply missed by family and friends.
He is survived by his three sons, Christopher (Kristi) and grandchildren Katelyn and Camden, Timothy, (Sara), grandchildren Zena and Luke Sol, and Noah (Angela); his sister, Jana Bonds Stevens (James); nephew, Kasey (Erin) Stevens; nieces, Whitney Stevens (Daniel Walter) and Hayley Stevens; and cousins, James Van Ness (Arlene); Richard Van Ness and Judith Van Tassell. He also leaves behind his friend and companion Laure’ Zabek.
He has gone to be with the Lord and those that preceded him, his brother Gerald and loving parents Catherine and Scott.
A celebration of life service will be at Calvary Chapel, Clearlake at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2.
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Dr. Charles Lamont Millar, podiatrist, passed away Sunday evening, July 21, 2013.
He suffered a heart attack at the age of 61 in his home in Hidden Valley Lake, Calif.
He was preceded in his death by his wife, Dava.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy; his brothers, Scott and Brett; his son, Matthew and family; and his daughter, Jacqueline.
Funeral services will be held at the St. Helena Seventh Day Adventist Church on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013, at 2 p.m.
In Dr. Millar’s memory, donations may be made to the Kahili Adventist School, P.O. Box 480, Lawai, Hawaii 96765.
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Jack Britton Pounds passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on July 18, 2013.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Elsie Marie.
He his survived by his two sons, Jack of Lake County, Calif., and Gary of Kelseyville, Calif.
Jack will be remembered for his sense of humor, his love of antique cars and collectibles.
He was born July 11, 1931, in Texas, where he met his one true love, Elsie.
He volunteered his efforts in the Korean War, was seriously wounded, sent home with a Purple Heart and many other ribbons and citations.
In 1951 he married Elsie, had two sons, and settled in Santa Cruz, Calif. He owned a Shell Service Station in Santa Cruz, then added a classic used car lot, then added an antique shop, and then excelled in buying and selling real estate.
Jack and Elsie retired young and early, moved to Lakeport in 1995 where he stayed involved in antiques and real estate. He excelled in everything he did. He was liked and loved by everyone he touched.
His sons, Jack and Gary, would like to thank everyone who helped in the final stages, Dr. Turrill and Ellen and their amazing staff, Hospice and especially Coco.
There will be a memorial for both Jack B. Pounds and Elsie Marie Pounds at their home Sunday, Aug. 18, from noon to 4 p.m. or so.
All who knew and loved them are welcome.
Gone but never forgotten.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport, Calif.
