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Robert Lee James Jr., 79, passed away at his home in Lower Lake, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012.
Memorial Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday Aug. 11, at Calvary Chapel, 14330 Memory Lane, Clearlake, Calif.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to WestAmerica Bank, Douglas James Trust for The Robert Lee James Memorial Fund.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones and Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, Lower Lake, 707-994-6417, www.jonesandlewis.com .
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Judy Avey lost her battle with cancer July 29, 2012, at home surrounded by her children and friends.
She was born in Oakland on March 22, 1940. She graduated from Oakland High School and U.C. Berkeley with a bachelor of arts degree in political science, and maintained a lifelong interest and knowledge of politics and government.
She and Rich Avey were married in 1962. They settled in the Calistoga area in 1982. Rich died in 2001. Judy became administrative assistant to the pastor of Community Presbyterian Church in 2003.
Judy is survived by her children, Pamela and Dan; cousin, Claudia Blancher; granddaughter, Maddie Avey; grandson, Charlie Flynn; son-in-law, Kiev Schul; Iseth Cowan Rae, Jason and Marilyn Cowan.
A memorial service will be held at Community Presbyterian Church, 1407 Third St. in Calistoga, on Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 11:30 a.m.
Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Community Presbyterian Church.
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George “Bob” Neilson passed away July 31, 2012, at the age of 71.
He went peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Bob grew up in Brisbane, Calif., and married his high school sweetheart, Diane, after graduation.
While working on his first career as an ornamental iron fabricator, he served eight years in the National Guard.
Bob then followed his father-in-law into the elevator trade and became an elevator mechanic. After 32 years he retired and moved to Lakeport.
Bob was a member of the Elks Lodge, SIRS and Old Pharts and enjoyed his retirement years to the fullest.
George Bob lived a full life and participated in many activities including racing motorcycles for 20 years of his life in which he placed at the top of his class almost very race. He was a certified scuba diver and after retirement his passion became golf.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Diane; daughter, Dona (Teresa); son, Dan (Lisa); two grandchildren, Brad and Alyssa; and sisters, Betty (George) McLeod and Helen (Norbert) Turley.
A memorial will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Lakeport Elks Lodge #2704, 3775 Lakeshore Blvd., Lakeport.
For further information contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .