Obits

Details: Written by: Lake County News Reports; Published: 10 April 2026

Patrick Edward Fairlee
Nov. 2, 1961 – Feb. 10, 2026

In the deepest of heartbreaks our family announces the sudden passing of Patrick Fairlee.

One of a kind man, beloved partner, son, father, brother and friend.

Patrick touched so many of us with his sweet kind soul and he helped everyone along the way.

We treasure your love and support at this untimely departure.

A celebration honoring his life will follow at a later date.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit chapelofthelakes.com.

Details: Written by: Lake County News Reports; Published: 08 April 2026

Robert Charles Potter, affectionately known as Bob or UB, was born April 20, 1951, in Brush, Colorado, the last of eight children.

After graduating Brush High school he enlisted in the Army and served from 1970-1973.

After discharge, he purchased a home in Grand Junction, Colorado, and started a career in the oil rigs serving as a driller in Alaska.

In 1979, he met Susan and continued work on oil rigs in Colorado. In February 1985, the pair married and lived a life of adventure.

Bob had a lifelong love of racing — working as a flagger at the small local raceway, Sears Point, Thunderhill Raceway and Laguna Seca.

Bob and Susan rode motorcycles — spending years as members of the Clearlake Road Riders after settling in Kelseyville, California, in 1987.

A lifetime member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 951 in Lakeport, Bob spent years supporting veterans in various capacities including driving for Disabled American Veterans.

By 2013, seeking warmer weather, Bob and Susan relocated to Hereford, Arizona, where Bob enjoyed being home, working in his workshop and tinkering with collectibles.

In August 2025, Bob died unexpectedly at home. Bob is survived by his wife Susan and numerous extended family.

Friends and family are invited to join Susan for his internment scheduled on his birthday, April 20, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Hartley Cemetery in Lakeport, California. The Lake County Military Funeral Honors Team will provide funeral honors.