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Gerald Thomas Wood
Born 1936 — Died 2022
Gerald Thomas Wood, “Jerry,” was born in Red Bluff, California, in 1936.
When he was 3 years old, he, his brother, and his mother went to live with his grandmother in Healdsburg, California, after his father went to fight in World War II.
Jerry grew up enjoying swimming in the Russian River, riding his bike, and playing with his dog, Spot.
Jerry attended college in Santa Rosa and was a member of the US Coast Guard for three years.
Jerry also served as a deputy sheriff in Lake County for 27 years. He became a sergeant and was in charge of patrolling the lakes around Lake County, including Clear Lake, Blue Lakes and Lake Pillsbury.
Jerry met his wife, Joan, when they were 3 years old growing up in Healdsburg. They were always good friends but did not marry until years later after they were both divorced.
Combined, they’ve had eight children, five daughters and three sons, as well as 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Jerry always enjoyed diving for abalone, fishing on his boat, hunting, and traveling with his wife in their motorhome.
Most of all Jerry enjoyed spending time with family and attending kids, grandkids and great-grandkids events throughout the years.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Wilda Wood; brother, Wally Wood; son, JT Wood; and grandson, Conner Thomas.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Wendell Kimzey Hanson “Kim or Poppy,” was born to Wendell and Kate Hanson in Lakeport, California, on Nov. 7, 1946.
While attending Shasta College he met and married the love of his life Gladys (McCoy). They moved to Idaho with their first born daughter, Laurie, where he studied geology at Idaho State on a baseball scholarship.
Kim and Gladys moved to Bakersfield, California, in early 1973 with Laurie and their newborn daughter, Tiffany to pursue a career in the oil industry. Later that year, they had their son, Kyle.
They raised their kids in Bakersfield and later moved to Denver for a brief period before returning to Bakersfield and finally settling in Discovery Bay, California, in 2020
Kim was blessed with a long and fortunate life with his wife “Mimi” by his side. He loved and cherished her every single day. They had a marriage that everyone dreams of.
The most important things in Kim’s life were spending time with his family! He was just as happy celebrating a wedding, graduation or hosting a holiday get together with games. Any chance he could have to make someone laugh or entertain his family, he was happy.
He was always most happy having his family gathered under the same roof. He loved throwing his grandkids in the air, and endless tickle sessions. And he was always the best dancer in the room.
Kim also loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and golfing. He enjoyed trips to Canada, Alaska and Idaho with his dad. Those were some of the moments he truly treasured!
Kim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Gladys, and his children, Laurie Eagleson, Tiffany (Walt) Stone Griffin and Kyle (Jody) Hanson; seven grandchildren, Alexis (Chase) Jamieson, Audrey (Grant) Paulson, Anders (Linda) Eagleson, Katheryn (Elijah) Borskey, Garrett Stone, Van and Sloan Hanson; three great-grandchildren, Poppy and twins Brody and Kimzey Jamieson; and honorary sons, John Eagleson and Arthur Rocha.
Kim was predeceased by his mother, Kate Hanson, and father and stepmom, Wendell (Pauline) Hanson; sister, Nicki Hanson; and son-in-law, Jerry Stone.
Kim passed after a long battle with dementia on Aug. 6, 2022, with his family by his side.
Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 9 to 10 a.m. Graveside service will follow at Kelseyville Cemetery at 11 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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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Andrea "Boogie" McCloud passed in her sleep on Aug. 10, 2022.
Her children are comforted knowing that she is now and will forever be with the love of her life, Leonso Rangel.
Boogie is predeceased by her parents, Philip and Zelda McCloud. She is survived by her children, Felix, Tatiana, Dannette and Teena; grandchildren, Emilio Jr., Philip, Ricc, Eagle Feather, Anthony, Waylan, Waynona and Pops; and numerous siblings and family members that will miss her dearly.
Traditional Native American Visitation will be held at Big Valley Gym starting Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. to Saturday 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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