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Written by: Editor

Published: 19 February 2008

Created: 19 February 2008

Last Updated: 19 February 2008

Michael Medrano, 1984 graduate of Middletown High School, died instantly in a single-car accident on Highway 175 south of Anderson Springs on Sunday morning, Feb. 17, 2008.

Michael is the youngest son of Meriel and Jack Medrano. His father preceded him in death in 1971.

Michael was born on April 14, 1966, and grew up in Anderson Springs with his mother and stepfather George Sweat. He loved all kinds of sports, especially fishing in the local creeks, and was a motorcycle enthusiast.

After graduating from high school, Michael went to Santa Rosa Junior College. He moved to Pasadena, Southern California and started a K-12 textbook company, which grew to be the largest in the state.

While in Southern California, Michael developed a passion for sailing and racing sailboats which he continued pursuing after returning to Lake County in October 2007. Upon his return he made a number of new friends playing at the Anderson Springs Bocce Court.

Michael is survived by his mother, Meriel Medrano; stepfather, George Sweat; brother, Joaquin Medrano; sister, Kari Donley; stepsisters, Victoria, Lisa, Linda and Terry; nephews, Justin and Landon Donley; uncle, Dale Chihuly; grandmother, Naomi Cyr; and a host of friends.

A special memorial service celebrating Michael's life will be held at the Middletown Community United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m.

Donations in memory of Michael should be made to Animal Rescue, One Union Square, 600 University Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98101-4107.

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Written by: Editor

Published: 05 February 2008

Created: 05 February 2008

Last Updated: 05 February 2008

 

Laura Ann (Moore) White passed away on Jan. 18, 2008.

She is survived by her mother, JoAnn Moore; son, Brett Draper (wife, Cassandra Draper, granddaughters, Evigene Marie Draper and Semonne Destiny Draper) of Dillon, Mont.; brothers, Darren Moore (fiancee, Lynn), Warren Moore (wife, Sally, and nieces Taylor and Allison), all of Southern California; grandmother Moore of California.

Laura was predeceased by her father, Gene Lee Moore, and grandfathers, Jewell Webb and Roscoe

Moore.

Laura was born Nov. 17, 1963, to Gene and Joann Moore in Livermore, Calif. At age 7 she moved with

her family to Clearlake, where she attended school. When she was 25 she and her family moved to Lake Elsinore, Calif. From there they moved to Dillon, Mont., in 1993 to make a fresh start.

Laura was a kind, giving and caring person. She would help anyone in need and was very dear to

everybody who loved her. She loved watching and playing sports. She was very outgoing and full of

energy. She loved her family and her animals. If you knew her, you would know that she loved her

Raiders and looked forward to watching the games with her son.

She will live in the hearts of everyone who knew her and will never be forgotten.

Services were held Jan. 25, 2008, in Dillon, Mont.

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Written by: Buddy Wallat

Published: 30 December 2007

Created: 30 December 2007

Last Updated: 30 December 2007

 

Bud was born Nov. 21, 1937, and passed away peacefully while at home on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a much-loved businessman of Lakeport and longtime resident of Nice.

He was a former member of the Lakeport Police Department Reserves, the Lakeport Kiwanis and a current member of Lakeport Rotary International.

He loved his family, his friends, his business and Lake County. He loved to travel with his wife of 36 years, Katsuko. He also enjoyed woodworking, collecting Lionel Trains, coins and stamps, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louella and Earl Edward Wallat Sr.

He is survived by his wife Katsuko; his mother-in-law, Satsuki; his children, Earl “Buddy” Wallat and spouse Cathy of San Bernardino; and Sherry Lelevich and spouse Jeff of Redding; four grandchildren, Justin, Julian, Jason and Jeremy; not to mention his five dogs and two cats.

A memorial service will be held for Bud at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, at the Chapel of the Lakes, 1625 High St., Lakeport, CA, with a reception immediately following at the Lakeport Senior Center, 527 Konocti Ave., Lakeport CA 95453.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Nice Volunteer Fire Department.

Arrangements entrusted to Chapel of the Lakes 1625 High Street Lakeport, CA 95453 www.chapelofthelakes.com.

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