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Karen Arlene Wright
Nov. 18, 1943 - July 22, 2023
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — On Saturday July 22, 2023, Karen Arlene Wright passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 79.
She was born in Alameda, California, on Nov. 18, 1943, to William J. and Arlene M. Talkin.
In the 1950s her family moved to Lake County, where she worked for the family business, the Baywood Beach Resort, throughout her high school years.
She attended Upper Lake High School where she met the love of her life, James L. Wright. They went on to get married in 1961 and had three children, Christine, Laura and Daniel.
As a young mother, Karen often worked in the orchards, quite literally "with a baby on her back" as she often took all three children with her.
In the late 1970s, she opened her own plant boutique in Nice, California, where she also taught macrame.
Once the children started school, she worked as a teachers aide at Upper Lake Elementary School for many years.
In the early 1990s, Karen and her daughter, Laura, opened up their own family business, The Wright Look Hair and Nail Salon, where Karen worked as a manicurist.
Karen loved her family dearly. Christmas was her favorite time of year, it was an “all month” event for her. Karen and Jim were well known for their annual Christmas parties.
Karen is survived by her daughters, Christine (Rex) and Laura; son, Daniel (Nancy); her eight grandchildren, Cody, Tyler, Bryan, Miranda, Jared, Rob, Dylan and Hailey; and four great-grandchildren, Josiah, Lennon, Desmond and Rozlyn.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jim Wright.
A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 11 a.m.
A celebration of life will follow at Jim and Karen's home in Upper Lake.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Murray was 78 when he passed away on July 29, 2023.
He was born in Vallejo on June 29, 1945, to Ruth Ada and Charles Homer Pulse.
He attended Clear Lake High School in Lakeport. After graduation, he joined the Navy and became an electrician onboard the USS Yorktown CVS 10 where he came into contact with Agent Orange off the shores of Vietnam. Possibly due to this, later in life he was diagnosed with Parkinsons.
Fresh out of the Navy, he was hired on by Pacific Gas and Electric, where he built and maintained substations around the state and then years later transferred to work at the Geysers. Thirty-three years later, he retired, only to return to the workforce with Calpine for another 10 years. On his days off he loved to hunt and fish.
On July 3, 1971, Murray married “the girl next door,” Cathy Deacon. They were married for 52 years until the day he died and had two sons, Charles “Jody” Pulse and Jesse Homer Pulse.
Murray leaves behind his wife, Cathy; his sons, Jody (Missy), Jesse (Julie); two grandchildren, Kate and Colin; his sisters, Colleen (Harold) Young and Kathleen Rodello; and numerous other relatives and loyal friends. We all miss him dearly.
As he requested, no services will be held. Donations in his honor may be made to Hospice of Lake County, 1862 Parallel Drive, Lakeport, CA 95453.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-262-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Parker Brian Kenner tragically lost his life at the young age of 19 while working in Colorado.
Parker resided in both Vacaville and Lakeport, California. He attended both Vaca High and Clear Lake High.
He is survived by his parents Brian and Becky, and younger brother, Trenton Kenner, as well as many family members and a huge tribe of friends.
Parker shared a true joy for life, love, music and friends. To know him is to love him.
His smile, laugh and adventurous personality lit up every room he entered. He could turn any time into a good time with his tenacious humor.
Parker will be sorely missed and remembered as being genuine and the one who gave the best hugs.
We love you, son!
A private celebration of life has been planned.
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