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David Michael Bosserman (“The Boss”), 71, passed away on July 29, 2022, in Meridian, Idaho, after a battle with heart disease.
He entered into eternal rest with his loving family by his side.
Dave, an only child, was born to Henry and Mildred Bosserman in Chico, California, on Dec. 1, 1950.
Dave was raised in the Chico area and graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in Chico in 1968. Following his graduation, Dave went on to collegiate studies at Chico State University, Yuba College and Santa Cruz, California.
Dave also served in the United States Army for a short time and received an Honorable Discharge in 1975.
In 1972, Dave married his first wife, Judy, and soon after they welcomed their first child, Bowe. A few years later, their family grew to four with the birth of their daughter, Heather. Dave and Judy eventually moved to Kelseyville, California, where they raised their family.
In 1983, Dave was hired by the Kelseyville Fire Department, thus beginning a 25-year career in the fire service.
Dave was promoted to captain at the Kelseyville Fire Department, where he led the “C” shift, alongside fellow firemen whom he truly valued and respected.
During his career, Dave attended the National Fire Academy and was certified in fire management, arson investigation, fire prevention, and was a hazmat specialist.
Dave retired from the Kelseyville Fire Department as a captain and an arson investigator in 2008.
In 1994, Dave, Bowe and Heather lost Judy, their loving wife and mother, in a tragic motorcycle accident. Dave and Judy had been married for 24 years. Following Judy’s death, Dave relied upon his great love for Jesus Christ to help him through his loss.
In 1997, God brought Mary Oncale into Dave’s life, and they were married in 1998. With their union, Dave gained a daughter, Chelsea, and a son, Andrew.
Dave and Mary enjoyed their years together in Kelseyville, where they continued to raise Chelsea and Andrew.
Dave and Mary were active in their church, the Kelseyville Church of Christ, where Dave was an elder and a preacher for many years.
While living in Kelseyville, Dave and Mary also welcomed the births of seven of their grandchildren, whom they loved dearly.
Between 2006 and 2008, both Mary and Dave retired and in 2016, they moved to Idaho.
While living in Idaho, Dave and Mary welcomed the births of two more of their grandchildren, bringing the total to nine.
Dave and Mary enjoyed traveling together, caring for their dogs, and being a part of their church family in Idaho.
Dave was predeceased by his grandparents, William and Frances Evans; parents, Henry and Mildred Bosserman; his uncle, Tearle Evans; cousin, Claudia Nichols; and his first wife, Judy.
Dave is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Mary Bosserman; his children and their spouses, Bowe and Christina Bosserman, Heather and Jack Nelsen, Chelsea and Brian Fahey, and Andrew and Samantha Oncale; and his grandchildren, Hailey, Lilliana, Jack, Michael, Ethan, Nathan, Cody, Odin and Erik.
Dave will always be remembered as a faithful man of God, who loved and was dearly loved by his family. The family will be celebrating Dave’s life privately.
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Harold Raymond Say
June 11, 1949 — July 18, 2022
NORTH COAST, Calif. — Harold had a passion for fishing, reading books and telling you his stories. His grandchildren were his whole world.
He had an extensive military career starting in Vietnam to the seven-day war and ending his career in naval investigation, but he was by far happier at home with his friends, children and grandchildren.
Harold was preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Norma Say; late wives, Irine Say and Cheryl Harrop; brothers and sisters, Laura Lee Mason, Donald Say, John Edmond, Gene Warren and Becky Noonkester; and son-in-love, Jon Bloker.
Harold leaves behind a brother, Eddy Warren; children, Nathan (Delynn) Say, Jeremy Say, Chris (Tammy) Beavers, Lisa Bloker, Alice (Blake) Say-Davidson, Deborah and (Emmitt) Vaughan, Larry Beavers and Joey Say; grandchildren, Cody and Austin Bloker, Jesse Trevino, James (Andrea) Beavers, Jason (Emily Gray-Stowell), Emily R. Stowell, Andrew Say, Eric Say, Nate Say, Dylessa Say, Hunter and Willow Say-Davidson.
Harold had many nieces and nephews, cousins, great nieces/nephews and numerous extended family and friends who adored him!
Harold's wishes were for his ashes to be both scattered and buried.
A graveside interment of his ashes will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Cemetery District of the Redwoods, 1200 State Highway 20 in Willits.
His remaining ashes will be set free on the same day with the ship leaving Noyo Harbor at 1 p.m.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-2357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Lauralei ‘Brenda’ Smith
1940-2022
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lauralei “Brenda” Smith.
Brenda passed on April 14, 2022, at the age of 82 years young.
Brenda was born in Hawaii and lived there for most of her younger years. She grew up an Island Girl.
Brenda was always the life of the party, and always had fun wherever she went. She was everyone’s favorite person.
She loved being with her grandkids and her great grandkids. She also loved spending time with her friends.
She was an outgoing person, who loved to have fun in life.
Brenda wore many different hats in her lifetime. She owned a bar for many years and made many lifelong friends there.
She also helped raise two of her many grandchildren.
She worked hard, so that she could have fun in life.
Brenda is survived by her daughters, Darnell Barella and Colleen Schwartz; and son, Darrel Kostner.
She also leaves behind grandchildren, Albert Terrel and Kristien Armstrong; and three great-grandchildren, Cooper Armstrong, Zoey Terrel and Walker Armstrong.
We miss her so much and she will always be with us in our hearts.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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