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George Tilton of Middletown, Calif., passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012 at his home.
He was born on Nov. 8, 1933, to Edward and Emma Tilton in Chicago, Illinois. It was there that he attended school and married.
During his working life, he started as a barber and eventually owned and operated his own shoe-shine business. In St. Helena he was known as “Shoeshine George.”
He has been a resident of Lake County for the last eight years and was well known and loved in the community. George enjoyed sports and was an avid fan of the Bears and Cubs.
George is survived by his children, Sherrin Jones of Antelope, Calif.; Edward Tilton of Toledo, Wash.; and Susan Jimenez of El Paso, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was also a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sisters, and his son, David Tilton.
A memorial service will be held on April 21, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Middletown Community United Methodist Church located at 15851 Armstrong St., Middletown, Calif.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Middletown Senior Center, the library or a church of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, Lower Lake, Calif., 707-994-6417, www.jonesandlewis.com .
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Robert White Stimple passed away peacefully at home on March 26 at the age of 93.
He was born in Minnesota on January 11, 1919. In 1926 he and his family moved to Orange, Calif.
Despite growing up and coming of age during the Great Depression, he enjoyed a happy childhood that carried over throughout his adult life. Bob always saw the bright side of things, even when “the chips were down” he brightened the mood of everyone he encountered. If he was given a lemon, you could be sure he'd make lemonade from it.
Bob loved to tell tales of his youth, many of them quite tall to be sure.
He joined the California Conservation Corps at 18 years of age, worked for the state of California Forestry Service and later joined the Coast Guard where he met his blushing bride to be, Geneva Alford. The two were married in February of 1944 and settled in Orange, where they started a family.
Bob's career spanned many years culminating in the founding with his wife of San Carlos Paint Co. in 1961. They successfully grew their business to become the premier painting and decorating center on the San Francisco peninsula until they retired in 1983.
Bob is survived by his loving family: wife, Geneva; sister, Isabel Crain of Alpine, Calif; four sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Jr. and Karen, Gerald and Terri, Dennis and Helen, and Steven and Heidi; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held this Saturday, March 31, between noon and 5 p.m. at 14264 Memory Lane, Clearlake, CA.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, Lower Lake, Calif., 707-994-6417, www.jonesandlewis.com .
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November 20, 1936 - March 23, 2012
Della was born in Peoria Illinois to Wade and Delores Smith.
She later moved to Arizona were she met and married Lorenzo John Floyd, husband of 49 years, may he rest in peace.
She was active in the VFW American Legion and the former Eagles Post. She prepared and served many of the meals and beverages for functions that they held.
She had a love for quilting, crocheting and embroidering. She also was a devoted fan of the Denver Broncos. Della was a friend to many and loved by all.
She is survived by her seven children, Alana, Steven, Angela, Anthony, Delores, Eric Floyd and Rhonda Placencia; grandchildren, Larry Burns Jr., Joseph and Chris Carson, Levi Floyd, Joshua and Jessie Harper, John Fruza, Mathew Michael and Jeremy Placencia; and great-grandchildren, Brandon Burns, Jessie Harper II, Allison, Lacy and Emily Carson.
Mother, may you rest in Peace.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, Lower Lake, Calif., 707-994-6417, www.jonesandlewis.com .