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He was predeceased by his father Marvin Knapp Jackson and his mother Janette Croswell Jackson.
Orle is survived by two sisters, Carole Jackson of Oneonta New York and Lori Jackson-Wikoff of Otego, New York, a niece, Nichole Lindsley, a brother-in-law, James Wikoff, and long-time friend Steve Shoub.
Orle was raised on a small dairy farm in the small rural town of Otego in upstate New York. He graduated from high school and then attended the State University of New York College at Oneonta where he received his degree in biology. He taught high school biology in Ilion, New York. Wanting to experience new opportunities, he spent a year in Venezuela teaching biology.
After his adventures in South America, he moved to California. Following his continued desire to help people, he headed the Alameda County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program, worked with Pros for Kids, and developed a community food garden.
Moving to Red Bluff, California more than 13 years ago, he immediately engaged in his love of helping people by co-founding and serving as volunteer executive director of Tehama Together, a nonprofit organization aimed at developing programs to improve the lives of those living in and around Red Bluff and Tehama County. He was a frequent community collaborator, convener, volunteer and advocate for food, health related and community initiatives.
Orle played an instrumental role in bringing the 2-1-1 Program to Tehama County, initiating the Community Food Alliance, coordinating food pantries, promoting local gleaning activities and farmers' markets.
Other accomplishments included promoting local farms and ranches and their products through the Farm to Table dinners, establishing the Non-Profit Roundtable and so many other programs to benefit the community. He assisted in capacity building and launching incubator programs such as the Tehama Film Commission, SALT Ranch and many more. Through his leadership, and the volunteers he recruited these programs thrive.
Orle received many awards and recognition for his work, including the Chamber of Commerce Senior Citizen of the Year, the Kiwanis Certificate of Appreciation, and the California State Assembly Lifetime Achievement Award, among others.
Orle loved what he did and enjoyed meeting and getting to know everyone. He always found time to listen and provide support wherever he could to friends and family. He will be remembered by his family as a loving and supportive son and brother. His community will remember him as one of the most generous, involved, and forward-thinking organizers of his time.
Orle will be missed by many close friends and those whose lives he touched. We love you Orle and will always remember all that you have accomplished and brought to our lives!
Everyone whose life he touched is invited to a celebration of life to be held at the Red Bluff Community Center at 1500 S. Jackson St., Red Bluff, California, on Saturday, July 16, at 2 p.m.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Orle Jackson Memorial Fund %Tehama Together at 345 Hickory Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080, https://www.facebook.com/tehamatogether for additional questions 530-527-2223.
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Mary Lorena DeWaal
Sept. 27, 1936 — June 21, 2022
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Mary was born to Ray and Lorena Burnett in Richfield, Idaho.
Mary raised her children, Katherine Huot, Bill DeWaal Jr., Gary DeWaal, Karen Carter and Carol Dunn with unconditional love with her husband William DeWaal.
She also leaves behind seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and two sisters, Romana Buss and Margaret Gunther.
Mary traveled with her husband to fairs where she had an art center for children. She enjoyed Lakeport Speedway, Bingo, trips to Reno and Fort Bragg and meeting people .
Graveside memorial service will be held at Kelseyville Cemetery on Friday, Aug. 5, 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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“Wes”
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Wesley Shawn Thaxton was born March 14, 1996, in Clearlake, California.
Wes passed unexpectedly in his sleep on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Wesley is predeceased by his father, Michael Shawn Thaxton. He is survived by his momma, Angelina Arroyo; stepdad, Rob Young; siblings, Dustin Thaxton, Kai and Maddy Young; nephew, Deegan Thaxton; uncles, Jamie Thaxton, Carlos, Tony; auntie, “Crissy” Arroyo; cousins, Samantha and James Thaxton, Jordan, Ashley, Anthony, Jessica and Jay Arroyo; grandmother, Kathy Maynor; and most notably his best friend and life partner, Magdalena Rodriguez.
Wesley graduated from Upper Lake High School where he played football, basketball and baseball.
After high school Wes tried his hand at continuing his education at Mendocino College and working several different jobs.
He loved the outdoors and grew fond of fishing and spent much of his free time at it.
Wesley was a very compassionate person and had a charming personality and he loved being around people.
He touched many lives in his 26 years, and his warm smile and puppy dog eyes will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
Wes will be laid to rest on Wednesday, July 6, at Upper Lake Cemetery at 1 p.m.
A celebration of life dinner will follow at the HPUL Community Building at 9460 Main St in Upper Lake.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.