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Gloria Ann Walker
1956 - 2023
LAKEPORT, Calif. — Gloria Ann Walker passed away on July 20, 2023, in Lakeport, California, at 67, after a two-year courageous battle with lung cancer.
She was born on June 8, 1956, to Erhardt and Ann Kreisel in Richmond, California.
She was raised in Rodeo, California, and attended Catholic School until the eighth grade. She moved on to John Swett High School, where she set many records in track, and while on summer vacations in Lake County, she won many swimming competitions at Konocti Harbor Inn.
She then moved with her family to Kelseyville, California, and graduated from Natural High School in Lakeport, California.
She attended the Ukiah School of Cosmetology and became a beautician. She had many occupations throughout her lifetime; she worked for the U.S. Forest Service, cook, caretaker, bartender, United States Postal Service and a parts delivery driver.
Gloria loved to cook for her family, especially for the holidays; she was a phenomenal seamstress and loved to garden.
Gloria was very outgoing, could make friends anywhere she went, and had a huge heart, and would help in any way she could.
Gloria is survived by her three children, whom she loved very much, Richard (Karen) Knight, Brian (Natalie) Knight and Brittani (Jesse Merritt) Walker; her grandchildren, Jaden Knight, Kaylob Knight, Ashlynne Knight and Kodi Merritt; great-grandchild, Nolan Knight; and sister, Joyce Burns. She spent 37 years married to the love of her life, Bryan Walker. Gloria had many other nieces, nephews and friends.
Gloria wished to spend eternity in the ocean, so her children will spread her ashes and say their final goodbyes at a later date.
Goodbye is not forever. Goodbye is not the end. It simply means I'll miss you until we meet again.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Paul Bassham passed away on Aug. 6, 2023.
He was born on Dec. 18, 1929, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to parents Vernon and Lucille.
He formerly lived in Napa, but made Lake County his home for the last 45 years.
Paul joined the Air Force at a young age, but found truck driving to be his career choice.
Paul is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sharon; daughters, Pamela, Peggy and Perrie; sons, Bob and Don; along with 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was so loved and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
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Patricia Jean Novotny, 73, passed away on Aug. 4, 2023, after suffering a stroke at her home in Noyo Harbor, California.
Pat was born on Sept. 6, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Stella and Frank Novotny.
She attended Collinwood High School where she was instrumental in welcoming the African American students who were integrating her high school.
After graduation, demonstrating her independent spirit, she traveled through Europe by herself and returned to attend Ohio University where she earned a degree in English.
After teaching three years in Connecticut, she and her life partner Terry Casey, made the decision to move to California where they fulfilled their dream of starting a landscaping business.
They opened Highland Nursery and Landscaping in Clearlake where they happily remained until their retirement. Sadly Terry passed soon after. They had been together for 40 years.
Pat survived the 2015 Valley Fire but lost her house and all her belongings where she lived in Hidden Valley Lake. She was able to escape the fire and stayed with a dear friend until she made the decision to spend winters in Florida and summers in California. In both areas she lived near the water, enjoyed the wildlife and took long walks in the natural environment she loved.
Pat’s two passions were birding and traveling, two activities she often combined. She traveled to Europe, Mexico, Madagascar, Costa Rica, Canada and throughout the United States. She shared many of these trips with friends who meant so much to her.
Pat was a great friend and companion. She was full of laughter, keen insight and a sense of adventure that made these trips memorable.
Pat is survived by her brother, Bill (Gail); two nephews; and their four children. They include David (Kerry) and their sons Benjamin and William, and Matthew and his daughter Petra and son Nicholas.
We will miss her dearly.
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