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Doris J. Harrell, 74, passed away Oct. 27, 2012, at St. Joseph Medical Center. She was born Sept. 26, 1938, in Crowell, Texas.
She was a member of “TOPS.” Doris enjoyed spending time on her computer. She lost her sight but that didn’t stop her from bowling and owning her business, Hunkey Dorie’s in Sacramento. She was a very happy lady.
Doris was preceded in death by her mother Eula Alston and two brothers Gerald and Grady Solomon.
She is survived by her daughters Malinda Jones and her fiancé Dale Kleinsorge and Diane Kleier and her husband Mitchell; grandchildren Curtis, Kyle and Jami Jones, Matthew, Shawn, Chad and Adam; five great-grandchildren, extended family and many friends.
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Marvin Gaynor, 82, died peacefully at his home in Cobb, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012.
He lived a very fulfilled life.
Marvin is survived by his four children, Suzanne, Pamela, Alyssa and Robb, and his 12 grandchildren.
Papa, you were an amazing man and will truly be missed.
Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport, Calif.
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On Dec. 8, 2012, Billie, a Veteran of WWII, passed away peacefully at his home in Finley, Calif., at the age of 90.
He was born to the late Adolphus and Jessie Sperling January 11, 1922 in Sterling, Okla.
Billie is survived by his wife of 73 years, Alice; his daughters, Sandra Wood of Lakeport, and, Linda (Emmitt) Courtright of North Bend, Ore.; his son, David (Debbi) Sperling of Fort Bragg, Calif.; daughter-in-law, Karen Sperling of Kelseyville, Calif.; and 43 grandchildren who he loved dearly.
Billie is preceded in death by his son, Lonnie Sperling and grandson, Tony Spering both of Kelseyville.
Billie drove heavy equipment for West Lake Soil Conservation. He built ponds, constructed roads and leveled land for more than 30 years.
He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He looked forward to his hunting and fishing trips with friends and family every year.
Most of all he cherished his family and loved family celebrations. He was a good man and loved by all.
Friends are invited to attend a funeral service at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport.
For further information call Chapel of the Lakes at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611.

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