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Dorotha Smith passed on March 22, 2013. She was born Dorotha Elaine Nicolson on June 5, 1912, in Jackson, Mo.
Her fierce independence allowed her to live by herself until two weeks before her 100th birthday.
When she stopped driving at 98, the tiny redhead with amazing green eyes would walk everywhere in her famous high heels, never wanting to be driven or “treated like an old lady.”
Her house was filled with pictures of famous people she had known, places she had been, party decorations, cocktail glasses, serving dishes, amazing shoes, and costumes she had sewn for the Shrine and Elks Club parties she loved so.
She always kept the bird feeders full and toasted fresh bread crumbs for the ducks.
She was exceptionally proud of not taking medication. If she were asked before she went if it was her time, her response would have been, “So be it!”
She leaves behind her son, Jack (Ann) Olof; niece, Judy (Carl) Komora; grandson, Eric (Cindi) Olof; and great-grandchildren, Kristofer and Kersti Olof.
Family prefers donations to the Lake County SPCA or Lakeport Elks Lodge No. 2704 fundraiser.
A memorial will be announced at a later date.
For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
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Paul Allen Smith passed away on March 20th, 2013, in Colorado. He was born in Berkeley, Calif., on Feb. 23, 1939.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Marian A. Smith; sister, Linda Barnett; and aunt, Lorraine Roberts, of Grass Valley, Calif.
He was second “father” to 10 children. There are 28 grandchildren and several great grandchildren, five nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins.
Paul owned East Bay Upholstery in El Cerrito, Calif., for 20 years and Smith Storage and Rentals for 20 years.
He has built and remodeled many homes in Lake County and loved hunting in Idaho. He enjoyed taking car trips to see kids and grandkids. He lived in Lower Lake, Calif., for more than 26 years.
Paul was admired and loved for his kindness, integrity and generosity.
A graveside service will be held at Lower Lake Cemetery, 9040 Lake St., on Friday, April 5, at 1 p.m. The family will provide refreshments after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to his favorite charity, the Salvation Army.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, Lower Lake, Calif., telephone 707-994-6417, www.jonesandlewis.com .
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Leon Legrand, born Sept 9, 1920, in San Francisco, peacefully passed away March 21, 2013, at his Konocti Bay home with family, friends, and the hummingbirds, squirrels and the Oriole.
His wife, Dorothy, passed away Feb. 5, 2004, and has been waiting nine years to be rejoined with Leon. They were married 56 years.
Also known as “Frenchy,” Leon began his career as an electrician in Richmond, Calif. He moved the family to Konocti Bay in 1960. They owned and operated Konocti Electric until retiring in 2001. He loved that even in retirement, people would come by for help and parts which only he had and could find in his garage.
At his Konocti Bay home, neighbors called Leon the “Gate Keeper,” as he sat in the front of his home on the point, keeping watch over all the goings on of the neighborhood. Many of them have expressed sadness at not seeing him at his post.
Leon is survived by daughter, Adrienne (Jerry) Bahn of Woodland, Calif; son, Jim (Sue) Legrand of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandson, James (Elaine) Steele of Louisville, Ky.; and great-grandchildren, Danielle, J.J. and Zachary Leon, also of Louisville, Ky.
He was preceded in death by wife, Dorothy, and son, Tom Shelby.
The family thanks the following for their generous love and unwavering care: Debbie Schwartz, friend and caregiver; Edelweiss Guest Home (Linda and the girls); and Sutter Lakeside Hospital.
Private services with family well be held at a later date.
Donations can be made to the Lakeport Senior Center/Meals on Wheels.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary FD311, Lakeport, Calif.