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Edward George Gayle
Aug. 3, 1935 (born)
Aug. 14, 2022 (died)
Age: 87
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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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Franz Daniel (Dan) Grothe, Jr., born May 31, 1925, to longtime Mendocino and Lake County ranchers Franz Grothe and Jennie Goodrich Grothe, died at his home in Scotts Valley, California, Aug. 17, 2022.
Born at the Bell Springs family ranch, Dan recalled herding cattle down what is now Main Street in Ukiah as a boy.
A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he served in the infantry with the First Battalion, 7th Regiment of the 3rd Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery and steadiness after volunteering to replace and repair communication lines while under enemy fire.
He married his high school sweetheart, Adele (Dell) Burris Grothe, on June 13, 1945. When he was 16 years old, he saw Dell riding a black horse through a vineyard and knew he was going to marry her. Four years later, he did.
They had four children, Lewis “Jeep,” Trudi, Jenny and Art. He never missed a school function, basketball game, a track meet or a wrestling match.
The Army awarded him a Gold Star family designation after his son, Jeep, was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
He was a beloved grandfather to six grandchildren and a much adored great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He taught his grandchildren to play cribbage, solitaire and basketball, and his great-grandchildren the joys of Haagen-Dazs and salami.
An active community member, he served as a Lakeport School District Board Member, Lake County Fire commissioner, Mendocino College trustee and Rotary Club member. He retired as the California State Probate Referee for Lake County.
Dan is predeceased by his wife, Dell; son, Jeep; and his parents and sisters.
He is survived by daughters, Trudi and Jenny (husband Rick); son, Art (wife Janine); six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Monday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Lakeport Volunteer Firefighter’s Association, 445 N. Main St., Lakeport, Ca. 95453 or the Army Emergency Relief Fund.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Jon Joseph "JJ" Flynn
1986-2022
Jon Joseph “JJ” Flynn was born Oct. 13, 1986, in Daly City, California.
He moved to Lake County in May 1989 with family, and graduated from Middletown High School in 2004.
He passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 15, 2022, in Walnut Creek, California, at the age of 35.
Jon is survived by his father, John, of Cobb and sister, Christine, of Redwood City.
Jon is predeceased by his mother, Judy.
He will be missed by all those fortunate enough to know and love him.
Jon's ashes will be interred with other family members at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, at Glenbrook Cobb Cemetery.
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
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