Obits
Frawnna Thurman
Oct. 15, 1960 to Feb. 27, 2023
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Our beloved Frawnna was born in Lakeport and after graduating Clear Lake High she made her home in Lakeport.
Frawnna was as kind as she was beautiful, most of her life was spent helping others.
She was a foster mother to more than 75 children.
She created Rescue Safari and rehomed more than 200 cats and dogs from our local shelters.
An artist at heart, she loved to sing, paint, even weld.
Frawnna was a licensed hypnotherapist.
She will be deeply missed by her family: parents, Elizabeth and Donald Kaneshige of Lakeport and Larry Slaybaugh of Sacramento; sister, Sabrina Bounsall; niece Zena Bounsall and nephew, Logan Bounsall of Calistoga; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial is planned for late spring.
Thank you Rocky Point Care Center for your loving care.
Care entrusted to Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary FD1336.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Jerry Ray Maul was born to Albert and Rose Maul on March 5, 1935, and went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 17, 2023, at the age of 87. He peacefully passed away at his home.
Jerry leaves behind his wife of 66 years, Beverly Maul; sons, Darrell Maul and David Maul; and daughter, Anna Maul (Steve) Hammond.
He is also fondly remembered by his five grandchildren, Nicole, McKenzie, Spencer, Hunter and Beverly, and his seven great-grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service will be held at Upper Lake Cemetery on Wednesday, March 1, at 10 a.m.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Jim Spero
1934 - 2023
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Jim Spero, retired firefighter, retired Regional Occupation Program auto body teacher and U.S. Army veteran, passed away on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at the age of 88, at Sutter Lakeside Hospital in Lakeport with his wife of 55 years, Rhoda Spero, by his side following a long struggle with cancer.
Jim always liked to say that he was at Pearl Harbor when it was bombed. This was because his father was stationed there when Jim was 7 years old. He could see the bombing of Pearl Harbor from his home.
In 1954, he joined the U.S. Army and became a Master Marksman on the National Rifle Team, where he was sent across the nation for competition shooting. Following that, Jim was sent to Korea for 18 months.
After his Honorable Discharge in 1959, he joined the Santa Rosa Fire Department and served them for 16 years until injured in a fire and had to retire.
Always looking for new opportunities, Jim then went to UC Berkeley to receive his teaching credentials for vocational education and taught auto body for 10 years before retiring and moving to Lake County.
Hunting, fishing and golf were activities he enjoyed but cars were his passion. He was a charter member of the Early Ford V8 Club of Santa Rosa and member of the Lake Lords of Clear Lake. He was also a member of SIRS 168.
Big Jim had many friends whom he loved dearly and always said that he had a great life. He was always positive and loving.
Jim is survived by his cherished wife of 55 years, Rhoda Spero. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Antoniette, and son, Michael.
He is also survived by his daughter, Valerie; sons, Brian and Randy; brothers, Dennis, Jerry and Chuck Spero; and sisters, Phyllis and Joni.
As per his request, there will be no memorial services. In lieu of flowers, any donations please send to Tunnels 2 Towers in memory of Jim Spero.
For more information please visit the Chapel of the Lake Mortuary website at www.chapelofthelakes.com.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611.
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