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LAKEPORT, Calif. — Coveda Yvonne Miller, born on Dec. 29, 1951, to Joaquin and Verle Miller of Upper Lake, California, a Tribal Elder of the Habematolel tribe, passed peacefully in Lakeport, California, on Monday morning, Jan. 17, 2022.
Her beautiful soul leaves behind six grandchildren, Leannlynn Faber, Shably Navarro, David Doberstein, Talisua Niko, Presley Niko and Weya Niko; two great-grandchildren, Michael Rock and Yvette Nessalyn; two sisters, Eileen Brown and Jackie Miller; and numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends.
She will always be in our memories and deeply missed.
Visitation will start on Friday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. at the Tribal Hall in Upper Lake.
Graveside service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 22, at noon at Upper Lake Rancheria Cemetery.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Dr. LeRoy E. Bowser, age 78, of Calistoga and Hidden Valley Lake, passed away on Dec. 24, 2021, in the love, comfort and care of the St. Helena Adventist Hospital.
He was born on March 25, 1943, in Santa Barbara, California.
He graduated from Shasta Junior College, University of Santa Barbara, and the St. Louis University dental school.
Additionally, he was president of his senior class, recipient of the Trently Memorial Award in public health, and received the president of the year award by the national Xi Psi Phi fraternity.
He retired Oct. 6, 2021, after practicing for more than 51 years in his Calistoga dental office.
Throughout the years he practiced prevention, placing crowns and bridges, root canals and orthodontics. To keep up with advancements, he continued his education by attending yearly classes. “I have to do that for my own well being, and well being of the patient,” Dr. Bowser once said.
He treasured receptionist Rose Beck, Hygienist Julie Ward, and their devoted service that lasted over 37 years.
Aside from his passionate career, he enjoyed simple things like reading and playing sudoku. More prominent hobbies included golfing, fishing and hunting — especially duck hunting.
His first golf clubs were purchased at Sears while he was still in dental school, and with that purchase began a hobby of a lifetime. Once he settled into his Calistoga practice, he began his golfing memberships at Hidden Valley Lake and later Fountain Grove until his passing.
He had served nine years on the board of directors, and six years as president of the Hidden Valley Lake Association. He was the recipient of Club Championship Awards, Player of the Year Awards and Match Play Awards.
Some of his favorite times were with locals playing and scoring skins games, and organizing annual tournaments at Shastina Golf Course.
He enjoyed 48 years of Hacker’s Invitationals with Dr. Jim Swanson in Colorado, Turlock Invitationals with brother-in-law Doug Stephens and Yolo Fliers Club Invitationals with Dr. George Burger. To prepare, he spent many years traveling to Mexico for an early year warm up!
All will remember Doc in his cowboy golfing hat.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Geneva Rathbone, and father, Maurice Bowser.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn G Bowser; children, Garrett, Nicole and son Erick (Carolyn); grandchildren, Brett Kummer, Drew Walton, Josh Hullett and Beatrix Bowser; sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Doug Stephens of Newman, California; nieces, Shawnie, Carrie and Dana; brothers-in-law, Bill Bounsall and Jeff Bounsall (Laurie); nephews, Travis Bounsall (Andrea), Casey and Logan Bounsall; and niece, Zena Bounsall.
Numerous nieces and nephews cherish their uncle's love and mentoring.
There will be a golf celebration of life at a later date. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or The Martin O'Neil Cancer Center at the St.Helena Hospital at 10 Woodland Road in St. Helena.
He was born on March 25, 1943, in Santa Barbara, California.
He graduated from Shasta Junior College, University of Santa Barbara, and the St. Louis University dental school.
Additionally, he was president of his senior class, recipient of the Trently Memorial Award in public health, and received the president of the year award by the national Xi Psi Phi fraternity.
He retired Oct. 6, 2021, after practicing for more than 51 years in his Calistoga dental office.
Throughout the years he practiced prevention, placing crowns and bridges, root canals and orthodontics. To keep up with advancements, he continued his education by attending yearly classes. “I have to do that for my own well being, and well being of the patient,” Dr. Bowser once said.
He treasured receptionist Rose Beck, Hygienist Julie Ward, and their devoted service that lasted over 37 years.
Aside from his passionate career, he enjoyed simple things like reading and playing sudoku. More prominent hobbies included golfing, fishing and hunting — especially duck hunting.
His first golf clubs were purchased at Sears while he was still in dental school, and with that purchase began a hobby of a lifetime. Once he settled into his Calistoga practice, he began his golfing memberships at Hidden Valley Lake and later Fountain Grove until his passing.
He had served nine years on the board of directors, and six years as president of the Hidden Valley Lake Association. He was the recipient of Club Championship Awards, Player of the Year Awards and Match Play Awards.
Some of his favorite times were with locals playing and scoring skins games, and organizing annual tournaments at Shastina Golf Course.
He enjoyed 48 years of Hacker’s Invitationals with Dr. Jim Swanson in Colorado, Turlock Invitationals with brother-in-law Doug Stephens and Yolo Fliers Club Invitationals with Dr. George Burger. To prepare, he spent many years traveling to Mexico for an early year warm up!
All will remember Doc in his cowboy golfing hat.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Geneva Rathbone, and father, Maurice Bowser.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn G Bowser; children, Garrett, Nicole and son Erick (Carolyn); grandchildren, Brett Kummer, Drew Walton, Josh Hullett and Beatrix Bowser; sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Doug Stephens of Newman, California; nieces, Shawnie, Carrie and Dana; brothers-in-law, Bill Bounsall and Jeff Bounsall (Laurie); nephews, Travis Bounsall (Andrea), Casey and Logan Bounsall; and niece, Zena Bounsall.
Numerous nieces and nephews cherish their uncle's love and mentoring.
There will be a golf celebration of life at a later date. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or The Martin O'Neil Cancer Center at the St.Helena Hospital at 10 Woodland Road in St. Helena.
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Michael Quitiquit
Sept. 9, 1953 — Dec. 21, 2021 (age 68)
Michael was predeceased by his parents, Claro A. Quitiquit and Marie “Red Rose” Boggs-Quitiquit; siblings Patricia A. Thompson, Lawrence M. Thompson, Luwana A. Quitiquit, Denise A. Quitiquit and Adrian C. Quitiquit.
Michael is survived by his loving family: children, Jana Quitiquit and Christopher Quitiquit; grandchildren, Dillan Danley, Alexis Quitiquit, Jp Quitiquit, Joshua Wendell Jr., Ariah Wendell and Kinsley Wendell; brothers, Marion C. Quitiquit, Steven D. Quitiquit, Godfrey D. Quitiquit and Robert F. Quitiquit; and sisters, Cheryl A. Anderson, Wanda A. Quitiquit, Lalaine Buonchristiani and Irenia A. Quitiquit; and many nieces and nephews.
Michael was a resident of both Manteca and Courtland. He served in the U.S. Army from 1973 to 1978. He served one year alongside his brother Steven who had just come home from the Vietnam War. Both brothers were in the 82nd Airborne Division.
Michael took early retirement from the U.S. Army Depot in Lathrop, California. He later worked for his tribe as on-site manager of the tribe’s RV park on the Northshore of Clear Lake.
At the time of his death, he was employed by the Sacramento County Irrigation Water District #551 in Courtland, California.
Michael had an infectious laugh and a smile that lit up the room. He enjoyed fishing, trips to local casinos, and tinkering around fixing things. Michael will be remembered for his fun loving goofy personality and his energetic character. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
P.L. Fry and Son is honored to be serving the Quitiquit family. A memorial will be on Sunday Jan. 16, at 1:30 p.m. held at P.L. Fry and Son Chapel 290 N. Union Rd. Manteca.
Michael’s service will be available to view live by visiting www.plfryandson.com (search tributes Michael Quitiquit, then click the link provided — no passwords needed).
To send flowers to Michael's family, please visit our floral store.
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