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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Allen Gentry, 82, died May 24, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.
Allen was born in Imperial County on May 29, 1941, to Bessie and John Gentry. He was one of four siblings.
He graduated high school from Imperial Valley High, and went on to have a successful career in construction, becoming a general contractor and running his own business.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968, doing a tour in Vietnam.
He then moved to Lake County in 1969 and married his high school sweetheart, Frances Gentry.
They remained in Lake County, having three daughters and building a beautiful life together for 47 years.
He is survived by his brother, Joe Gentry; and his daughters, Natalie Gentry, Nicole Gentry and Stacey Gentry.
Even though he died just days from his 83rd birthday, we are comforted that he is now at peace and with the love of his life.
There will be no services, per his request.
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Patricia Lee Long Fooshee was born at home, in a house at 675 59th St. in Oakland, California, on Oct. 14, 1943.
She passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024, in Pleasanton, California, from complications of diabetes.
She grew up in Oakland and attended Oakland Technical High School. Her childhood was filled with joyous memories of boat racing, camping, fishing and hunting. But what truly lit up her life was her extensive family. She spent her holidays and weekends at her grandparents' home, surrounded by her beloved cousins, creating memories that lasted a lifetime.
In 1960, the Long family moved to Pierce Avenue in San Leandro, California. In 1966, she began working at Owens Illinois Glass Factory in Oakland, where she met and soon after married Clovis L. Fooshee in 1968.
Once married, they also moved into a house on Pierce Avenue in San Leandro amongst many other family members in the neighborhood, where they had two daughters, Dawn and Amanda.
As the girls grew, the family continued to camp, fish, hunt and make an almost yearly trip to Mississippi to visit Clovis' family.
In 1984, due to Clovis's early retirement for disability, they moved to Kelseyville, California. Pat loved to spend time reading, traveling, having friends over for parties, playing card and board games, cooking, eating out and having her cocktails. They frequently traveled to Sprague River, Oregon, to visit Pat's parents. In recent years, her favorite thing was to hit the casino with her girls.
Clovis passed away in 2006, and she continued to live in Kelseyville until 2021, when she moved in with her daughter Dawn in Livermore, California. She loved living in town with no dirt and lots of shopping.
Pat was predeceased by her husband, Clovis Fooshee; her parents, Lloyd and Juanita Long; and her nephew, Clinton Tobin.
Survivors include her daughters, Dawn DeMera and husband Gerald of Livermore, and Amanda Foosheeof Lakeport, California; granddaughter, Cassie Taylor of Lakeport; grandson, Cody DeMera, wife Janelle and her great-grandson, Dalton DeMera of Livermore; three sisters, Marilyn Schwartz (Darrell) of Spokane, Washington, Roberta Tobin (Mike) of Modesto, California and Tracey Hendrickson (Brian) of Chandler, Arizona; and one brother, Lloyd Long Jr. (Daisey) of Sprague River, Oregon. She is also survived by more nieces and nephews than we can count.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — On May 30, 2024, his 93rd birthday, Darrell Lee Mondfrans went to be with the love of his life, Norma, in heaven.
Darrell was born in Ogden, Utah to Pete and Ann. He was the middle son of three, his elder brother was Richard (Dick) and younger brother was Earl (Sonny).
When the boys were young, Pete and Ann moved the family to San Francisco. He loved to tell childhood stories of playing football in the park, stealing fruits from stands, running track and working on his first car, a 1921 Franklin that he purchased, not working, for $50.
It was while working under that Franklin, at the age of 15, that he first saw a pair of legs that belonged to Norma Basciani. Norma asked him for a ride in the car, and the rest is history!
At 19, Darrell and Norma married and bought their first home in San Francisco. They went on a honeymoon to Santa Cruz, and they returned home with 39 cents to their names.
Ten months later they had their first son, Gary. Two years later, they had their son, Ronald. In 1954, the family moved to San Bruno, where they spent the majority of their lives. Fourteen years later, they had their son, Kenneth.
Darrell worked a variety of jobs, and eventually, went to work for Cookson Rolling Door Co. He started as a shop helper, and he worked his way up through the shop to become the superintendent. He told many stories of playing blackjack with his coworkers on breaks, supervising 75 people, and hating paperwork.
After 40 years with Cookson, he opened his open business, Rolling Door Service. While working at Cookson, he also obtained his real estate license, and he began flipping houses before it was popular.
He served as a volunteer firefighter for five years in San Bruno. He would tell stories of rolling hoses, riding in parades and being awakened in the middle of the night to help at a fire. His favorite part about being a volunteer was going to musters where they competed with a 1929 LaFrance fire engine that he helped restore.
Darrell and Norma loved to travel to Lake County to play on Clear Lake and hunt. Friends and relatives would join the family to camp out, ski and play cards. The two loved to visit the different casinos in Lake County, and one of his favorite stories was winning a $1,700 jackpot at Robinson Rancheria.
After Darrell and Norma’s health declined, they moved full time to Lake County to live with Ken’s family.
Norma passed away on May 26, 2022, just four months short of their 70th wedding anniversary. Darrell mourned the loss of the love of his life, but he knew they would eventually rejoin each other.
He spent the last two years going to his favorite casinos, spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, gardening and telling his stories to anyone that would listen.
Darrell was predeceased by his parents, Pete and Ann; his brothers, Dick and Sonny; his love, Norma; and his son, Gary.
He is survived by his sons, Ron (Lisa) and Ken (Wendy); his grandchildren, Christine Watts (Stuart), Jennifer Fosberg, Christopher (Candis), Matthew Ochoa (Jennifer), Matthew (Laura), Sarah Erlandson (Matt), Joseph, Brianna Odom (Connor), Darrell (Savonna) and Tyler Haskell; and his great-grandchildren, Matthew, Cameron, Christian, Landon, Leanna, Stephen, Alyssa, Charlotte, Karina, Eva, Landon, Steleena, Ava and Nora.
Services for Darrell will be held at Cypress Lawn on June 12 at 11 a.m.