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Phil Myers
Oct. 16, 1940 – July 6, 2022
On July 6, 2022, Phillip Edward Myers, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 81.
Phil was born on October 16, 1940, in McGregor, Iowa, to Richard and Marian Myers. He graduated Marquette-McGregor High School as salutatorian in 1958. Inspired by his father’s passion for education, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University in 1962.
While growing up on the Mississippi River, Phil and his younger brother worked in their father’s numerous businesses that served the small community, including flooring, televisions and appliances, and eventually, a houseboat construction and rental business called The Boatels.
It was Phil’s paternal grandmother, the town historian, who instilled in him a curious mind and a passion for history.
After college graduation, his career as an engineer in the aerospace industry took him to far-off places like Thailand, Japan and Kwajalein, and then as an executive, he made frequent domestic trips. He celebrated 40 years with Control Data Corp., then worked and retired from General Dynamics.
While working on a project in Hawaii, he met and married the love of his life, Jacqueline Raelene Araujo, in 1965, and together they raised four children, John, Debra, Kevin and Ann, moving to San Jose, California, in 1974.
Phil became a devout Catholic as an adult and tirelessly served his parish communities as lector and eucharistic minister, on parish, finance and diocesan councils, and as counsel to others seeking their own faith path through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or RCIA.
Together, Phil and Jackie enjoyed family vacations in their RV, as well as exploring the world through numerous cruises, tours of lighthouses and historic sites, and several pilgrimages to sacred sites including Lourdes and Fatima. One of his last international trips was a pilgrimage to the Holy Land with his daughter, Ann.
In 2002, Phil and Jackie retired and relocated to Paradise, California, and in 2006, moved to Lakeport, California, to be closer to family, and eventually, Phil joined his son-in-law’s investment consulting firm.
Whether it was the mighty Mississippi, Pacific Ocean, Clear Lake or backyard swimming pool, Phil never lived far from water, and in his retirement, he spent many enjoyable days boating with family and bass fishing with close friends.
Known for his cheerful disposition, positive attitude, and seemingly endless supply of Dad jokes, Phil found joy in being the bright spot in someone’s day.
In his later years, as the primary caregiver to his wife, Phil was determined to understand the latest medical advances in neurodegenerative diseases. Shortly after her passing in 2011, he was then diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and became a steadfast research and patient advocate with the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, Brain Support Network and Michael J. Fox Foundation. He participated in the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, or PPMI, study and established a Lake County Parkinson’s Support Group.
Phil is survived by his four children, John (Tamara) Myers of Oakdale, California; Debra (Rian) Sommerfield of Kelseyville, California; Kevin Myers of Rocklin, California; Ann Myers of Burbank, California; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; and his brother, Robert.
Phil is predeceased by his parents, Richard Wilson Myers and Marian Elizabeth Myers, and his beloved wife, Jacqueline Raelene Myers.
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 18, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 801 N. Main St., Lakeport, with a memorial reception to follow. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Lakeport.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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On June 22, 2022, retired Lake County Sheriff’s Office Captain Glenn Perkins passed away at his home in La Verkin, Utah, at age 86.
Captain Perkins was hired as a deputy sheriff around 1964. He climbed through the ranks of sergeant, lieutenant and finally captain.
He attended the FBI National Academy in 1981 and graduated with Class #124 in March of that same year. He spent his entire career with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
On Sept. 11, 1992, Captain Perkins retired from law enforcement after a long and honorable career. He moved to La Verkin, Utah, where he lived until his passing.
He is survived by his wife Norma and children Zane and Tavis Perkins.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Justin Gessler Baze, age 26, went to be with Jesus on April 2, 2022.
Justin was born on Sept. 27, 1995, to Harry Gessler and Rose Marie Crandell Gessler. Just before his seventh birthday he was entrusted to the care of Don Baze and Kim Costa-Baze who had the honor and pleasure of raising him and being his parents from that time forward.
Justin was raised in Lake County; he attended Konocti Christian Academy and graduated from Kelseyville High School. Justin was loved by his birth family and his adoptive family, and all of his family relationships were important to him.
Justin also treasured his friendships and always aimed to make his friends smile. Justin enjoyed nature and adventure, climbing trees and snowboarding, kayaking, baseball, riding motorcycles and using his street cars as 4x4s on the backroads of Lake County!
He loved bright colors and strong music; he was creative and kind. He always had a smile and a hug to share, also a tender heart for animals and people in need. Anyone who spent time with Justin was aware of his gentle and generous nature.
As a teenager, Justin participated in mission work in Mexico, India and Nepal.
This side of Heaven, it seems Justin is gone much too soon and we will all miss him. Because of God’s faithful promises, we know Justin is celebrating ultimate love, joy and freedom in the presence of the King of all creation, and enjoying perfect life without end. We rejoice in that understanding, and look forward to a Heavenly reunion!
A time of worship and celebration of Justin’s life is scheduled for Saturday July 16, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Cobb Mountain Community Fellowship, 15460 Highway 175, Cobb.
Instead of flowers or other gifts, the family encourages donating to one of the ministries that Justin served, an orphanage and outreach program in Mexico called The Mission (Rancho de Sus Ninos).
Care entrusted to Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary FD1336, Lakeport, CA, 707-263-0357 www.chapeklofthelakes.com.