Joan P. Brennan. Courtesy photo. LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Joan P. Brennan, born in Scarborough, England, on June 13, 1926, passed away peacefully on Sept. 11, 2022, at the age of 96.
She was survived by her daughter, Carol Meador; son, David Brennan and his wife, Audrey; three grandchildren, Olivia, David Jr. and Joseph Brennan and his wife Kindah; and two great-grandchildren, Jeremiah and Alexandria.
Everyone who came in contact with our mother said what a beautiful and inspirational woman she was. We will all miss her dearly.
There will be a private family memorial.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Dewitt Clinton (Buck) Bouker passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on Friday, September 9, 2022 in Lakeport, California.
He was born April 28, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York.
Buck enjoyed many passions during his life, the last was being Santa Buck and bringing much joy to children as Santa Claus during the Christmas season.
He was a proud member of the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas. He was also radio DJ for Lake County Community Radio.
Buck is survived by five daughters, Cheri Noella, Denise Charlotte, Viola Louise, Vicky Lynn and Tammy Jo; two sons, Guyjohn Otis and Dewitt Clinton (Dusty); three step-daughters, Bonnie Hiraide, Robin Colt and Tracy Twomey; stepson, Richard Perry; and many grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Velma, and parents, John and Edythe.
Buck, you will be missed.
A funeral service was held Sept. 17.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
Shirley Marie Roxson of Lodi, California, passed away on Sept. 16, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Shirley was born in Bakersfield, California, on Sept. 21, 1934.
In 1960 she met her husband, George, at Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa, California. George was a captain for the Santa Rosa JC campus police and Shirley worked in the Business Administration Office on campus.
George and Shirley married on Oct. 25, 1961, in Carson City, Nevada. They moved to Lake County in 1961, where Shirley was a medical secretary for 30 years. George and Shirley resided in Lakeport until 2018 when they moved to Lodi to be closer to family.
Shirley is survived by George, her husband of 60 years, her daughter, Sheryl and her son, Randy (Margaret).
Shirley is also survived by her brother, Darrell (Suzy) and her sister, Judy (Floyd).
Known to her grandchildren and great grandchildren as “Gramie,” Shirley is survived by her grandchildren, Ashley (Damon), Kyle, Gregory (Lynette) and Alex (Hannah) and her great-grandchildren, Landon, Caylee, Vanessa, Aria, Ella, George and Theo. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Shirley is predeceased by her brother, Michael and her grandson, Ryan.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 23, at 10 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial, Vineyard Chapel, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.
Donations in her memory can be made to Hospice of San Joaquin County, 3888 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA, 95204.
Louise Runne. Courtesy photo. LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Louise Rachel Runne, who loved to be called “Momma” by her kids, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 10, 2022.
Louise was born in Durango, Colorado on July 28,1937 to Guadalupe and Manuel Martinez. Lousie had eight children with Julio Velasquez (D): Vidal Velasquez (D), Priscilla Campbell (Kenny), Antonio Velasquez (Geri), Julia McCardell (Mike), Lizardo Velasquez (Gretchen), Barbara Velasquez (D), Edward Velasquez (Kim) and Hope Velasquez (Mike), and two stepchildren, Manuel and Louella (Lela) Velasquez.
She raised her children with much love, laughter and a stern hand.
She also had 12 grandchildren, Christopher, Michael and David Campbell, Melissa Martinez, Jennifer and Ryan McCardell, Jacob and Emerson Velasquez, Myle, Moses and Roman Velasquez and Kade Velasquez Hilden.
She also has 14 great-grandchildren, Ceejay, Timothy and Avyen Campbell, Leanne, Marissa, and Raquel Campbell, Joseph, Angel and Kane Campbell, Alex and Michael Ponce, Bella and David Beatty, Connor McCardell; and one great-great-grandchild, Elijah Campbell.
Louise was a longtime resident of Lakeport, moving here in 1987 with her first husband Julio and their three children. Julio passed away in 1989 and Louise was single for several years.
She found love again in 1992 when she met Fritz Runne. They were married one year later and are now celebrating 30 years as we speak.
When she married Fritz she gained four more children, Bobby, Bruce (D), Sandy (D) and Sharon, which also came with seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She loved them like they were her own. She was loved very much by all her family and will be missed greatly.
She loved bowling, dancing and, most of all, hitting up the casino. She would often be seen at the casino drinking a Budweiser with her best friends, trying to become millionaires and talking about what they would do with the winnings. We all would have been taken care of well, had they ever won.
She had a blessed life in Lake County, surrounded by a multitude of great and loving friends and could not imagine her life anywhere else.
She was a devout catholic and loved to attend St. Mary’s Church.
She was surrounded by family the day the Lord called her home. She was once again reunited with her sister, Helen; Mother; Father; children, Vidal (Bee) and Barbara; her grandson, David; two beloved husbands, Julio and Fritz; and a whole slew of other family members and friends.
She is survived by her sister, Priscilla Samora, and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
Louise’s Rosary will be held at the Chapel of the Lake Funeral Home in Lakeport at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16. A service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 10:30 a.m. at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Lakeport, with a reception to follow at New Hope Church at 305 Peckham Court in Lakeport.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary FD1336, telephone 707-263-0357, www.chapelofthelakes.com.
Scott VerLinden. Courtesy photo. Scott Alan VerLinden was born April 5, 1955, and he passed away on Aug. 21, 2022, at 67 years old.
He was born to Ralph and Maryly VerLinden of Scotts Valley, California.
He grew up in El Sobrante, California, with his brother and two sisters, Nancy (Greg) Wright and Carolyn VerLinden (Dave). His only brother, Craig, was killed in Viet Nam.
Scott graduated from De Anza High School in 1973. He married Saundra on Valentine's Day in 1978. They have three lovely daughters, Leisha Romo (Rene), Shannon VerLinden and Kristin VerLinden. Scott and Saundra divorced in 1995.
In 2000, Donna Ornellas moved back to Lake County from Alaska when Scott asked her to come live with him. This union added two more lovely daughters to his family, Shannon Johns and Barbi Frisbie. Scott adored all five girls and they equally adored him in return. A loving family for 22 years. Scott also has seven grandchildren, Brandon, Aziza, Caliana, Jeoff, Charity, Jayden and Brooklyn.
Scott was a welder-fabricator his whole life. He owned Barnett Welders in Lakeport, California, with his dad Ralph for 45 years. He was very well known by a lot of local families and friends and very well liked by all that met him. His friends used to call him the Clint Eastwood of Lake County. When anyone would visit with Scott, he always gave them his full attention. He never said much, but always listened like what you had to say was important.
Scott always treated Donna with respect and love. If something was important to Donna (right or wrong), it was important to Scott.
Donna and Scott’s daughters will cherish their time with Scott forever.
We are hoping that everyone that reads this will come to Scott’s celebration of life in Lakeport, California, at the Yacht Club on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 2 to 6 p.m.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
LAKEPORT, Calif. — Edward George Fayle was born in Bakersfield, California, on Aug. 8, 1935, to Leonard Ray Fayle and Anna Louise (Trapnell) Fayle of Delano, California.
Ed died in his long-term home city of Lakeport, on Aug. 14, 2022.
In 1942, the family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where his father’s family had been early members of the communities of Las Vegas, Jean and Goodsprings, Nevada.
Ed attended John S. Park Grade School and Las Vegas High School, participating in many activities, including band, varsity football and the National Honor Society.
He became the Class of 1954’s Salutatorian and attended Stanford University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering in 1958.
After working at North American Aviation in Southern California, he returned for a graduate degree to the University of California, Oakland, and received his professional engineering degree in 1962 to 63.
He relocated to Las Vegas and then to Phoenix, Arizona, where he worked designing systems in the heating and cooling industry.
In 1985, Ed moved to Lake County in Northern California and enjoyed the pastoral environment and friendly community for the remainder of his life.
He is survived by his sister, Jane Fayle Norgren of Milford, Connecticut; his nephews, Erik Ray Norgren of Stamford, Connecticut, Nils Edward Norgren (Kim) of Norfolk, Massachusetts; and niece, Anna Louise Norgren Mahon (Sean) of Orange, Connecticut; in addition to his grand nephews and nieces.
He was a proud uncle and brother-in-law to the late Philip Norgren, Jane's husband, who was also an engineer.
A graveside memorial service will be held in the late fall in Goodsprings, Nevada.
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