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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Bertha J. Davis, 82, our beloved mother and friend, passed on May 3, 2021, at her home in Kelseyville.
She was born on Aug. 25, 1938, in Selma, California, to Earl and Veder Roper.
She was a part of many students’ lives in the Kelseyville Unified School District for over 20 years.
She was also a proud member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 194 and curator of BJ’s House of Santas.
Bertha is survived by her daughter, Joyce (Mike) Merchant of Coos Bay, Oregon; her sons, Tommy (Jamie) Davis and Larry (Denise) Davis; and her legacy will carry on through her 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Bobby Davis; daughter, Barbara Davis; and son, Earl Davis.
Burial services will be privately held at Kelseyville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks, and Bertha would prefer you to make memorial donations American Legion Auxiliary Post 194, P.O. Box 411, Kelseyville, CA. 95451.
Care entrusted to Jones Mortuary FD 311, 115 S. Main St., Lakeport, 707-263-5389, www.jonesmortuarylakeport.com.
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Richard S Vander Jagt Sr.
1943 - 2021
Born Nov. 7, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Richard S Vander Jagt Sr. died April 12, 2021.
He was the only child of Cornelius and Cassie Vander Jagt.
Richard lived in Grandville, Michigan, before moving to Southern California and then Citrus Heights, Napa and Lakeport.
Richard served in the Air Force, was a dedicated Boy Scout Leader, a devout Mason, ham radio enthusiast and a father figure to many.
He became a widower in 2010 when his wife Lucille passed.
He is survived by his three children and five grandchildren.
He was a great Father and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Diana Marie Smitham-Martini, age 45, entered into eternal rest April 15, 2021 due to an automobile accident on Highway 50 near Placerville, California.
Diana was born in Guyana, South America, on Jan. 7,1976, but spent most of her life in the United States.
Diana started her nursing career in Washington State, earning her Licensed Practical Nurse, or LPN, degree.
After she moved to California, she pursued her passion for nursing, going back to school to update her license for California as an LVN. She was working on her RN degree, with only a couple of more classes to go.
Diana was working at Redwood Cove Healthcare Center in Ukiah, California. She was regarded as “the light of the facility” and had a positive impact on her co-workers and patients.
“Her smile and laugh would brighten any room she entered,” they said.
During the Ranch Fire in 2018, her patients had to be evacuated from Lake County. She and her family followed her patients so she could continue taking care of them. She had an amazing soft spot for the elderly, and chose to work in convalescent hospitals.
Diana accomplished her dream of nursing all while raising a family.
Although they were separated, Diana is survived by her husband, Steven Martini; her children, Chase Vestre, Jerrod Ankeny and Paige Martini; and step-son, Garret Martini.
She is also survived by her siblings, Blake Correia of Toronto, Canada, Karen Hopkins (Pat) of Lake Stevens, Washington, Bobby Ranahan (Scott) of Everson, Washington, Guy Smitham (Rachel) of Helena, Montana, and Paul Smitham (Donise) of Sacramento, California; and her Witter Springs Ranch family.
She will be forever remembered by many. Although gone, she will never be forgotten.
Due to the pandemic, there will be no memorial service. A private celebration of her life will be held with her family.
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