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A memorial service for Dolores Nutt, who passed away March 4, 2013, in Redding, Calif., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Chapel of the Lakes in Lakeport, Calif.
Inurnment to follow at Hartley Cemetery.
For further information call Chapel of the Lakes at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611.
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The family and friends of Jack W. Hutton celebrate his life and mourn his passing at 90 years old.
His integrity, independence, strength and wisdom defined him as a family man and business owner.
He was a well respected and knowledgeable water well driller for seven decades.
His passions included mule deer and elk hunting, reliving and sharing those experiences and memories with all he met, as well as creating memories for “Hutton’s Hideaway” in Pt. Arena, Calif.
Prior to settling in Lake County, Calif., he was a World War II Navy veteran who served in the Pacific Theater and a semi pro baseball player.
In Jack’s personal and professional life he was always the most unselfish, honest and positive role model.
Jack is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Ellie, and his twin brother Jerry.
Surviving family who honor his legacy are Cheryl (Hendricks) Renfro and husband Fred; Kathy (Hendricks) Andrews and husband Mark; Jim Hendricks and wife Colleen; Matthew Hutton and wife Lisa; nieces Tina and Karen Hutton; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
To honor his wishes there will be no services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes, Lakeport, Calif.
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Francys Ann Nelson passed away in Lakeport, Calif., on April 13, 2013, at age 92.
She was born May 17, 1921, in Scotia, Calif., to Julius R. and Anna Sophia Paulson.
Francys loved to tell the story of how she was born on the “front seat of a logging truck” owned by her father who had his own trucking company.
The family moved to Kelseyville, Calif., where Francys attended school. On May 31, 1947, Francys married Clifford F. Nelson and together they started Nelson Roofing Co. which operated in Lake County, Calif., for many years.
Later, Francys ran the housekeeping department at Konocti Harbor Inn and after leaving there was executive housekeeper at the Heritage House on the Mendocino Coast for many years before she retired.
Francys was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Jack H. and James C. Paulson; her husband, Clifford; sons, James C. and Marc A. Nelson; daughter (niece) Barbara Tallman (Paulson); and grandsons Troy and Tyrone Nelson.
Francys is survived by her sons, Clifford P. Nelson and Leland Paulson (nephew); daughters Candace A. Prairie and Sharon Wright (niece); son-in-law Thomas Wright; daughters-in-law Betsy Nelson, Pamela Paulson, Frances Nelson, Donna Nelson and Roberta Nelson-Strom; grandchildren, Jeffrey Nelson, Catherine Lovett (Nelson), Eric Nelson, Diane Devries Nelson, James and Julius Nelson, Crystal and Justin Prairie, Jack and Blair Paulson, Brett Harmon, Heather McFrederick (Harmon), Thomas Wright and Kelly Sears (Wright); and numerous great-grandchildren.
Instead of a public service the family has chosen a private gathering. They suggest anyone who would like to honor her please make a donation in her name to your favorite charity.
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