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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — William (Bill) Henry Jensen was born on July 25, 1953, in Santa Monica, California, to Marjorie Taylor and Jack Jensen.
He unexpectedly passed away on Dec. 2, 2021, in Lakeport, California, at the age of 68.
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Bill is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Linda Jensen; his children, Michelle Halbur, Newell Jensen, Russell Jensen and stepdaughter, Leilani Greer; as well as his two grandchildren, Madeline and Rowan Halbur. He also leaves behind his parents, Marjorie and Jack Jensen; his two brothers, Jim and Paul Jensen; and his nieces and nephews.
Bill had a huge spirit and embodied living life to its absolute fullest. No matter what interest, hobby or adventure he was embarking on, he put his whole heart into it. He was an avid mountaineer, kayaker, snowboarder, scoutmaster, wood worker, dancer, teacher, mechanic, entrepreneur, sailor, pilot, scuba diver and traveler.
In his youth, Bill assisted with the family business — Jensen Graphics and Printing — in Torrance, California. In 1981 he moved his family and the business north to Sonoma County. In 1997 he met his wonderful wife, Linda. They moved to Lake County in 2000 where they taught dance lessons and continued providing graphics and printed products to the community as Direct Image Printing.
In 2010, Bill was diagnosed with stage four cancer. During this stage of his life, he found his ultimate passion — flying. He obtained his sport pilot’s license in 2011 after having surgery and while undergoing intensive radiation and chemotherapy. He began flying ultralight aircraft, which gave him the hope, joy, and inspiration he needed, aiding in his struggle with terminal cancer.
After he survived and outlived his six-month prognosis he began to play in the air and share his passion for flying with his co-pilot wife, children and friends throughout the US. He especially enjoyed flying other members of the community that were also battling cancer for free in his “Live to Fly” program that he set up so they could build memories and share in his appreciation and wonder for life. That gave him even more joy.
Bill’s passionate and playful spirit will be sorely missed.
A celebration of life will be held for family and friends at a future date. To receive information when a date is selected, please email
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made to the Cancer Research Institute at cancerresearch.org.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Shirley Gaile Scott passed away at age 98 years on December 11, 2021 at Healdsburg, California, from age-related illnesses.
Shirley was born in King’s City, California, on April 10, 1923 to Perry and Martha Curtis. She grew up on a ranch in Monterey County. The family moved to San Jose in 1937 where she attended high school until her senior year. She graduated from Upper Lake High School in 1941.
After graduation in 1941 she married her high school sweetheart Dean Scott. They were married for 62 years.
The married couple lived in Oakland, California, while Dean was in the Coast Guard. Shirley worked for the Montgomery Ward store in the catalog department.
In 1946 Dean and Shirley purchased the Witter Springs Store. Shirley was the postmaster of the US Post Office located within the store for 32 years.
Upon her retirement in 1978, Shirley and Dean moved to Nice, California, to a home they designed and built on Clear Lake. The couple traveled for many years and were proud of the fact they had visited every state at least once. Time was also spent in Mexico, Canada and Europe.
Shirley bowled for many years traveling both locally and out of state for tournaments with her team. She was an avid water-skier and slalom skied until she was 70 years old. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, reading, swimming and bicycling. Shirley enjoyed visiting and spending time with friends and she always had a “cute little joke” to tell.
Shirley is survived by her daughter, Marsha Scott of Lincoln, California; son, Larry Scott (Linda) of Livingston, Texas; son, Lee Scott (Kathy) of West Sacramento, California; and by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her husband, Dean Scott, and brother, Cecil Curtis of San Jose, preceded her in death.
Shirley will be interred at Upper Lake Cemetery in Upper Lake, California, next to her beloved husband. No services are planned.
Anyone wishing to make a charitable donation in memory of Shirley are encouraged to do so to the charity of their choice.
Care entrusted to Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary FD1336, www.chapelofthelakes.com, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611.
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Ada Lou Duacsek, 96, passed away Nov. 21, 2021, at her home in Long Beach, California.
She was born Sept. 13, 1925, to George and (Lucy) Allen Reed in Clearlake Highlands, California.
Lou spent her childhood there aside from a short stay in Point Arena where her parents briefly worked. She attended Burns Valley School and Lower Lake High School.
Lou learned to fly a plane before she could drive. She attended San Jose State University where she pledged Alpha Chi Omega Sorority.
She was the first female student to graduate in aeronautical engineering but her studies were delayed by World War II when all the men in her department left for the military.
During this time, she was a Rosie the Riveter, running an aircraft gyroscope calibration unit. At night she was a hostess at a Stage Door Canteen where servicemen living in San Francisco could socialize.
After college she applied for a direct commission in the Navy, the only place that would provide women equal pay.
Lou was in the 3rd regular commission WAVE class. Her first duty station was in Glenview, Illinois, where she was tasked to recall reserve air squadrons when the Korean War broke out in 1950.
In 1951 she was assigned to the Naval Bureau of Personnel in Washington, D.C. While there, she marched in parades down Pennsylvania Avenue and had lunch with Mrs. Truman.
From 1952 to 1954 she attended the Naval Postgraduate School and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in aerology (meteorology) as well as a husband, Lt. Anthony Duacsek, US Navy.
She reported to NAS Moffett Field for a year, then was assigned to NAS North Island. She was discharged in 1957 shortly before the birth of her first daughter. At the time, married women with children were not allowed to remain line officers.
She spent the next 18 years moving between the Atlantic coast, the Pacific coast and an abbreviated stay in South Vietnam as her husband was transferred from shipyard to shipyard.
In Norfolk, she was pursuing a secondary science teaching credential at the College of William & Mary when her second daughter arrived.
In Charleston, she was involved with developing hurricane evacuation plans for the southeastern U.S. but was delivering her third daughter when the plans were implemented for the first time.
She volunteered during Operation Babylift in Long Beach in April 1975. She also volunteered over 5,000 hours for the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society.
Lou and Tony retired in Long Beach in 1975. She worked briefly at Harbor Bank, then for Dr. H. Ochsner, M.D. and helped coordinate the Long Beach Police Department Emergency Translators.
Lou had a great sense of adventure and loved meeting and entertaining people. She traveled to 51 countries with different members of her family.
She was an active long time member of the El Dorado Woman’s Club, was a polls worker and precinct inspector for over 20 years, and helped organize the Long Beach International Festival.
She was loved by all who knew her.
She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony (Tony), and survived by her daughters, Diane Duacsek, Loraine Moreno and Monica (Mark) Buehnerkemper; five grandchildren, Christopher (Annie) Buehnerkemper, Veronica (Jonathan) Brock, Julianna Buehnerkemper, Raquel and Anthony Moreno; and four-great grandchildren, Anastasia, Thomas, Cecilia and Joseph Buehnerkemper.
A service will be held in Long Beach on Dec. 28.
Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/obituaries/lbpresstelegram.
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