LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Bobbie Jo Baken, born Bobbie Jo Michael, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 4, 2022, at the age of 72.

Bobbie was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia and Father Robert Michael.

Bobbie was a resident of Kelseyville for the last 44 years.

She is survived by her husband of 52-plus years, Jack Walter Baken; and daughters, Melanie Barrick (John), Danelle Rogers (Shawn) and Nicolette Keithly (David).

She also leaves her pride and joy, her grandchildren, Dylan Welsh, Logan Barrick, Tristan Welsh, Brock Barrick, Morgan Rogers and Josie Keithly; her sisters and sisters-in-law, Mary, Patty, Jackie, Marilyn and Barbara; along with many cherished nieces and nephews.

Bobbie was a licensed psychiatric technician at Agnew and Sonoma State hospitals before moving to Lake County.

Upon the move, Bobbie took time off to raise her children before being employed at the Kelseyville Unified School District as a bus driver and custodian in 1984 (while continuing to hold her psych tech license until she was 50).

Bobbie also helped at Danelle's Daycare, and enjoyed “her kids” on the bus and at the daycare, which gave her the nickname “Grandma Bobbie.”

Bobbie retired from the school district in 2015 to pursue full-time Grandma status, and continued assisting with daycare. She loved watching the kids grow, and enjoyed time with them and their families.

Bobbie was a “Navy brat” and moved many times as a child. She attended James Lick High School for three years, and then graduated from Sonoma High School in 1968. She played violin in the orchestra and as an adult was fluent in guitar, as well as a beautiful singer.

Her home in Lake County is where she grew roots. She was involved in Clear Lake Horseman, an advisor for Clear Lake Junior Horseman, leader of mounted Search And Rescue, as well as a founder and active member of Hooves and Wheels. She also served as a union representative for the Kelseyville Unified School District.

Bobbie had a passion for her family that everyone could see. She doted over her children and grandchildren, and made every football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball and soccer game as well as rodeos, gymkhanas, camping trips, field trips or performances, regardless of how she was feeling.

She and Jack were able to go on some great vacations, including her dream trip to Belize a few years back, where she did zip lining and rode horses through the jungle.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

There will be a celebration of life for Bobbie on Nov. 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at 7771 Browser Lane in Kelseyville.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 23 October 2022

William Chase Rowe
July 26, 2005 to Oct. 10, 2022

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Chase's bright and loving light is missed by all.

Chase is survived by his mother, April Lynn Painchaud and step-father, Donald Schleif; his father, WIlliam "Billy" and step-mother, Kealani Rowe; sister, Selena Marie Hale and brother-in-law, Paul Nyholm; step-brother, Allyn Schleif and his girlfriend, Trista Rose Ales; grandmother, Susan Painchaud and grandfather, Sean Nugent; grandmother, Janet Mabray (Rowe) and grandfather, Shannon Mabray; aunts, Sherri and Leighann Painchaud; aunt, Dawn Painchaud and uncle, Noah Vanhoose; aunt, Jessica (Rowe) and uncle, Raymond Wilson; cousins, David Morales III and Lidia Guerrero, Gabriella Egger. Nathaniel, Michael and Owen Saenz, Christopher, Matthew and Hannah Wilson, Noah Jr. and Mark Vanhoose; second-cousins, David Morales IV, Hunter and Neveah Wilson; and many other family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 22 October 2022

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Florine Evelyn (Winters) Phillips, 85 years old, passed away on Sept. 25, 2022, after experiencing numerous health complications.

She was survived by her partner, Stephen Nicholls of Lakeport; and three children, daughters, Peggy Innes of Kelseyville, Micki (Innes) Boyd of Richmond, Virginia, and son, Michael Innes of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Florine is fondly remembered by her three grandchildren, Brian Boyd, Jeffrey Boyd and Melissa (Innes) Al’Emoosh, and six great-grandchildren.

Florine was also survived by her two sisters, Jean (Winters) Aaker and brother-in-law Leslie Aaker Sr., and Linda (Winters) Gotshalk and brother-in-law, Len Gotshalk.

Florine was born on Nov. 17, 1936, in Broadwater, Nebraska and later moved to a family farm in Reddington, Nebraska after her parents were granted the property in the “New Deal” by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

In the summer of 1948, the family moved to Lakeport, California where Florine attended school at Lakeport Unified School District.

Florine was no stranger to hard work. In her teen years, Florine began working at Herrschners in Lakeport. After this, Florine started working with her former husband, Don Phillips at Phillips Paint and Body Shop.

Later, Florine split her work week between working for Dr. Donald Browning, M.D. and the Lakeport Drug Store, where she worked for 30 years.

Her final years were spent working at Northlake Pharmacy in Lakeport.

People who knew Florine will remember her quick wit, her love of animals and her contagious laugh, and most of all her love of family!

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

Private family services will be held graveside at Hartley Cemetery TBD.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 14 October 2022