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Gordon Herrick Wilcox was born May 16, 1931, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Clarence Hildreth and Lina Albertina Knapp Wilcox.
He died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 90.
After high school, Gordon attended Western Baptist Bible College in El Cerrito, California.
He was married July 30, 1960, in Upper Lake, California, to the love of his life, Phyllis Hill.
He worked to develop and maintain Meteor Ranch Bible Conference as well as a cattle ranch where he served humbly and tirelessly year after year. His generosity touched the lives of many.
He was fueled by his love for God, his family and endless cups of black coffee from sunup to sun down.
His faith in God gave him confidence that he will spend eternity in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include: his wife of over 61 years, Phyllis, of Owasso, Oklahoma; children, Tim Wilcox and wife Carmen, of Catalina, Arizona, Corinne Wilcox, of Owasso, Oklahoma, Phil Wilcox and wife Jenny, of Owasso, Oklahoma, and Becky Little, of Henderson, Nevada; grandchildren, Britnie Wilcox, of Mesa, Arizona, Adam Wilcox and wife Codi, of San Pedro, California, Morgan Little, of Newberg, Oregon, Lindsay Little, of Newport Beach, California, Jared Wilcox, Caleb Wilcox, Grace Wilcox, and Lily Wilcox, all of Owasso, Oklahoma; great-grand-children, Abagail Hulsey, Quinn Wilcox, and Max Wilcox; sister, Alice Jackson and husband Ed, of Cherry Valley, California; brothers, Conrad Wilcox of Lafayette, Indiana, and David Wilcox and wife Barbara, of Lakeport, California.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Don Wilcox.
Visitation was held Friday, Oct. 1, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso, Oklahoma and a graveside service was held that same afternoon at Green Acres Memorial Gardens in rural Owasso with Pastor Mike Gleason officiating.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — William 'Bill' Llewellyn, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 21 in Vacaville, California.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 79 years, Mary; four children and their spouses, Bill and Sharon Llewellyn, Rick and Kathy Llewellyn, Mariam and John Giafone, and Kevin and Pam Llewellyn; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Bill was a veteran of World War II, serving his country as a member of the Army Air Corps and receiving the Bronze Battle Star for the Philippine Liberation.
Upon returning home to his wife and young son in Quincy, Illinois, he became an electrician and joined the I.B.E.W. Over the years, his work took him and his family across the country, making their home in Nebraska, Colorado, and Idaho before settling in California in 1963.
He retired as a member of Local 595 I.B.E.W. and was recently recognized by the Union for his 70-year membership.
Bill thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors and spent much time with his family camping, boating, fishing and playing golf.
After his retirement, he and his wife Mary devoted a number of years, from 1989 to 2004, volunteering as camp hosts at Clear Lake State Park in Kelseyville, California. During a portion of that time, they also hosted at McGrath State Beach in Ventura, California.
In 2004, they became residents of Clearlake Oaks in Lake County, where they lived until 2016 when they relocated to Rio Vista.
A celebration of life will be held in the spring.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Kathleen E. Doherty (Kathy) nee Clark passed Sept. 22, 2021.
She was a California native and lived in Lakeport for 40 years.
She worked as a waitress for many years then went back to college and became a Certified Alcohol and Substance Counselor who helped at-risk youth.
Kathleen was a friend of Bill W. for 26 years.
She leaves a son, Michael; grandson, Mike; sister, Judith Taylor; brother, Bill Haack; four nieces/nephews; and nine great-nieces/nephews.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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