Obits
Mary Jane Howard
Oct. 12, 1958 — July 10, 2021
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Mary Jane Howard was called home to heaven on July 10, 2021, after a 23-year-long battle with cancer. She now sits with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ whom she loved so dearly.
Mary Jane was born on Oct. 12, 1958, in Salinas, California, and was the fourth of five children born to Joe and Anita Doris.
She married the love of her life, Don, in 1980, with whom she had three beautiful children.
Some of Mary Jane’s greatest joys in life were being a wife, mother and grandmother.
Mary Jane had a special love for children and the elderly. Of all the jobs that she worked in her life, her favorite was as a special needs paraeducator for the Lakeport Unified School District, where she worked for 17 years. She made it her mission to try and reach every student she worked with, and loved seeing her students grow up in the community.
Mary Jane attended Grace Church in Kelseyville for over 25 years, and was a faithful servant in ministry. She worked in AWANA for 13 years, started the Angels of Grace ministry to help care for and comfort the elderly, and was a Bible study leader.
She was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
Mary Jane is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Don; three children, Jennifer (Aaron), Steven (Heidi) and Danielle (Guillermo); five grandchildren, Gabriel, Hanna, Landon, Maeve and Elias; mother-in-law, Dovie; siblings, John (Vera), Cathy (Jess), David (Tina) and Cindy (Chuck); sisters-in-law, Robin and Molly; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
A celebration of Mary Jane’s life will be held on Monday, July 19, at 1 p.m. at Grace Church, 6716 Live Oak Drive Kelseyville.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelfothelakes.com.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Terri Felton passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021, just seven months after her husband of 38 years, Mike Felton, passed from cancer. Some could say she died from a broken heart.
Terri was born in Glendale, California, on May 24, 1958, to Harvey and Doris Jones.
She is survived by her two children, Breanna and Cole; granddaughter, Jayla-Lynne’; sisters, Kathy and Sandy; many nieces and nephews; and a few lucky adopted loved ones (Jennifer and Kalaya Mule).
Terri’s love for her family, friends, children and animals was extraordinary, and her selfless acts of kindness are far too numerous to count!
She not only cared deeply for those around her, but she was also the kind of woman who would go out of her way to make friends with strangers to remind them that they were not just part of a community, but they were a part of her world.
Her larger-than-life personality and positive energy were the “secret ingredients” in everything she did and everyone she touched. She knew how to enjoy life and have a good time, and was always the life of the party! From her infectious laugh, to her great sense of humor, people couldn’t help but be drawn to her.
Terri had so many hobbies and interests that it was hard to keep up with and find room for them all! From her amazing oil paintings to her creative cuisine, the bootleg vino and lollipops, her beautifully handcrafted jewelry and the thousands of homemade gifts she made with her day care kids.
Along with spending heartfelt time with loved ones and raising little ones, she also enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, coaching, concerts, traveling, and a good dive bar here and there. She would love to order a martini, share a few dirty jokes and watch your reaction.
Terri was the best wife, mother, grandmother, friend, babysitter and collector of homeless animals anyone could have asked for! She was always ready and willing to lend an ear and give you a big hug, and knew how to calm the storm of a broken heart.
She will be forever missed, as her absence has left a deep scar among those who loved her dearly.
Funeral service will be held at Hartley Cemetery on Friday, July 23, at 10 a.m.
A memorial gathering to celebrate Michael and Terri Felton will be held on Saturday, July 24, at noon at the Riviera Hills Restaurant.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Ed Carver
Sunrise: Aug. 26, 1940
Sunset: July 2, 2021
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Ed passed away on July 2, 2021.
As Ed was rehabilitating from a fall at home and then a subsequent fall at his son’s house, he succumbed to complications of his lungs and heart.
He was the second of three sons born to Edgar and Frances Sutton in Normal, Illinois on Aug. 26, 1940.
They migrated to California and settled in El Cerrito.
Ed was predeceased by his parents, brothers, Larry and Scott, and his precious fur baby, Bear.
Ed and Barbara met in 1957, remained friends and married in 1982.
He is survived by three children, Eddie, Chris and Jennifer; two stepchildren, Greg Stanfill and Carrie Moore; nine grandchildren, Bobby, Cherylynn, Aurora, Heather, Brycen, Kelso, Sutton, Profiera and Keeli; and two great-grandchildren, Rylan and Ava.
Barbara and Ed retired in 2001, moved to Hidden Valley Lake, where they built a beautiful home and made many friends.
Ed was a car guy, loved classic cars and hot rods and spent time restoring their 1957 Chevy.
He also enjoyed fishing, reading, golfing and gardening, but the highlight of his retirement was spending time with their grandchildren, Bobby, Heather and Rylan.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Private services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Middletown Senior Center, 21256 Washington St., PO Box 1037 Middletown, CA 95461, email
Arrangements by Neptune Society.
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