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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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LAKEPORT, Calif. — Susanna (Sue) May Alexander, 97, of Lakeport passed away peacefully with family members by her side on July 16, 2022.
Sue was born in Los Angeles, California, on March 3, 1925, to Edwin and Hazel Guckert where she lived until she graduated from Montebello High School in 1943.
She met her husband-to-be, Jim Alexander, while working at the Summit Cafe on the Cajon Pass in San Bernardino County.
After their marriage, Sue and Jim made their home in the Mojave Desert, where they raised their four children. Sue ran a family owned grocery store in Yermo, California, for many years.
In 1964, the family moved to Upper Lake, California, and decided to make Lake County their home.
Sue is predeceased by her husband, Jim Alexander; and granddaughter, Mary Lynn Alexander.
She is survived by her sons: Michael (Barbara), Brian and Daniel; daughter, Sharon Murray; and daughter-in-law, Linda Alexander; grandchildren, Laura, Pete, Steven, Tom, Dan, Heather, Josh, Amy, Jim, Lisa, Katie and Kelsi; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Known as "Grandma Sue" by many, she will be greatly missed by all.
A special thank you to Lakeport Post Acute for their tender loving care.
A private service will be held at the Upper Lake Cemetery in the fall.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofhtelakes.com.
