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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — April N. Sombs passed peacefully in her home surrounded by friends and family on Nov. 4, 2022.
A beloved wife, mother and sister, she will be dearly missed.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Joel Sombs; son, Ben and his wife, Deborah Sombs; daughter, Laura Sombs; grandchildren, Kai, Erik and Abby; brother, Stanley and his wife, Lori Klein; and dear friend, Nancy Danning.
April devoted her life to her faith and family. She faced her illness as she did any life change, pragmatically with grace, fortitude and humility.
An avid reader and Star Trek fan, April enjoyed gardening, bird watching and spending time with loved ones.
She had many jobs in her life: from librarian, bus driver, and custodian to assigning notary publics across the nation, teacher aide and helping in her mother-in-law’s (Anita Sombs) used book store.
Her passion, though, was working with children. She volunteered in Sunday School, Awana and Vacation Bible School.
She was immensely proud of her grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Kelseyville on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 6:30 p.m.
In her memory, donations can be made to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals.
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. — Jerry “Pilgrim” Covin was born and raised in the Boston area.
He moved his family to Northern California in 1979 in large part to pursue his lifelong passion — restoring classic cars.
Pilgrim moved to Lake County, California, in the 1990s, collecting a large assortment of friends and chosen family, as well as other classic car enthusiasts. He leaves behind a pioneering and stellar body of work.
Pilgrim was handsome, charming, talented and wickedly funny. His sometimes-gruff exterior hid a kind and generous heart. He really would give you the shirt off his back.
He was also stubbornly independent and authentically himself at all times. He was often heard to say with great feeling, if they don't like it, “f*** 'em!”
But he did not have a mean bone in his body. He was very slow to judge, giving other people the unqualified acceptance he demanded for himself.
Pilgrim is survived by his longtime loving partner, Ronda; his dear friends, Dan and Pam; his daughters, Amy and Randi; his son-in-law, Anthony; grandsons, Dean and Ben; his granddaughter-in-law, Mikhaila; his great-grandson, Noah Gerald; his brother, his sister and countless nieces, nephews, friends, colleagues and admirers.
He will be sorely missed by all, and he loved them all.
Memorial celebration to be held on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at his shop at 3430 Finley Road East in Finley.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — Kevin William Gardner, 60, of Lakeport, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Oct. 4, 2022.
Kevin was born in San Rafael, California, the second of three boys and one sister to Carol Cooper and Gerald Gardner.
Kevin attended Clear Lake High School in Lakeport and later graduated from South Tahoe High School in South Lake Tahoe, California.
After high school, Kevin apprenticed in auto body repair in Farmington, New Mexico. He also worked for many years in the construction trade including working for the family-owned construction business.
He spent most of his life living in Lakeport. Kevin was known as a guy who could fix anything and a guy with a big heart who would give anything he had to help someone in need.
He will be remembered for his greatest loves, cool cars and his dog, Boozer.
Kevin is preceded in death by his grandmother, Kay; uncle, Robl; his son, Daniel; and his companion, Boozer.
He is survived by his mother and father, Carol and Mal Cooper; his father, Gerald Gardner; his brothers, Grant Gardner and Joe Cooper (Luisa); his sister, Colleen Cooper Henninger (Thad); his children, Jerry Gardner (Silvia) and Jasmine Heckard Hodges (Aaron); and his grandchildren, Cooper, Camila, Olivia and Avana, as well as many extended family members.
He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
There will be a memorial celebration of his life for family and friends Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. at Lakeview Beach Terrace Association at 4770 Lakeshore Blvd. in Lakeport.
Care entrusted to Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary FD1336, www.chapeklofthelakes.com, Lakeport, 707-263-0357.
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