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Miner Emmett “JR” Cole Jr., age 84, died Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 in Mesquite, Nevada.
He was born Aug. 31, 1937, to Miner Emmett Cole Sr. and Annie Estelle Williamson Cole.
Miner was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. He grew up in Salinas, California, and graduated Salinas High School in 1956.
He enjoyed a long career working as a firefighter for the California Division of Forestry as a fire crew supervisor for the Konocti Camp in Clearlake, California. He retired at the rank of Captain “B.”
After retirement, he worked at Paul’s Market in McCall, Idaho and at Smith’s in Mesquite, Nevada.
He enjoyed music, hot rods, western movies and Boise State Broncos football.
JR’s style was similar to race car driver Richard Petty: Cowboy cool.
He will be dearly missed.
Survivors include daughter, Michelle “Micki” Brown of Salinas; sons, Stephen (Mary) Cole of El Cajon, California; Patrick Cole of Mesquite, Nevada; one grandson, Daniel; and three brothers, Jimmy (Marjorie Ann), Larry (Ramona) and Jerry (Belinda).
Funeral services will be Monday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. with a visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. prior at the New Life Church of The Nazarene, 800 N. Main Street, Salinas.
Interment will follow in the Queen of Heaven Mortuary, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas.
Friends and family are invited to sign our online guest book at www.virginvalleymortuary.com.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Larry Francis Hustead, 78, passed away with loved ones by his side on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, after a long battle with congestive heart failure.
Larry married Frances Tolley in 1964.
He is survived by their three children, Troy Hustead, Erin Hustead-Robinson and Lacy Hustead-Templeton (Brian), all of Lakeport, California; sister, Cathy (Stanley) Stewart of Smith River, California; brother, Jim (Karen) Hustead of Anaheim, California; six grandsons, James Robinson (Shana), Corey Hustead, Marcus Robinson, Bailey Hustead, Brice and Brayden Templeton, all of Lakeport; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and many close and far away friends.
He is predeceased by his mother, father and brother, Steven.
Larry was very passionate about his family. His love for his family was undeniable and it showed. There was not a thing he wouldn't do for anyone.
He fought right up until the end and was taken from us way too soon. Dad, there is not a moment or day that will go by without you being in our thoughts. You were the very best anyone of us could have ever asked for. We all love and miss you so much!
We would like to thank the staff at Sutter Lakeside Hospital and Rocky Point Care Facility for all their help, support and compassion during his last challenging weeks. We really appreciate all you did for our Dad.
Per his request, there will be no services. A celebration of life will be held at a later date for family and friends.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Beverly Ann John entered into rest on Sept. 5, 2021.
Beverly was a Tribal Elder of Big Valley Rancheria and was one of the few that spoke the Pomo language.
She is predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Curtis John; sons, Mario Williams, Craig John and Dominic John.
Beverly is survived by her only daughter, Jackie John, and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Traditional Native American visitation will take place at her home from Sept. 8 to 11.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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