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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Retired Command Sergeant Major Maynard Arthur passed away peacefully on April 25, 2021, surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Leomia; his daughter, Diana; and a host of relatives.
Maynard was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1935.
Maynard served in the Korean War. He served five years with distinction in Vietnam where he earned medals, including the Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Service Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Six Good Conduct Medals, five Overseas Service Ribbons, Army Commendation Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Armed Forces Honor Medal 2nd Class, Meritorious Unit Commendation with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and a Vietnam Campaign Medal. Maynard retired from the Army after 23 year of service.
Following his military career, Maynard purchased two Ford dealerships. His success in business can be directly attributed to his work ethic and his natural mechanical ability. His attention to detail was legendary. He took pride in the fact that he always left his customers satisfied.
The discipline and patriotism he learned in the Army never left him, as friends and family will attest.
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. — Betty Lee Saderlund passed away May 1, 2021, at the age of 92.
She was born in Nebraska on Sept. 13, 1928, to Vernon and Inez Butterfield.
When Betty was a young girl, her family moved to Southern California. She graduated from Ventura High School.
Betty moved to Lake County in 1965. She spent most of her career working office jobs.
Betty enjoyed tole painting, quilting, bowling and family. She was a member of the Kelseyville Lioness and American Legion Auxiliary.
Betty was a kind and loving wife, mother, stepmother and Nana.
Betty leaves behind four stepchildren, Floyd Jr. “Skip” (Mariani) Saderlund, Kenneth “Ken” Saderlund, Marilyn Saderlund and Susan “Tami” Saderlund as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband, Floyd; children, Diane Watson and Robert Watson; and stepdaughter, Linda Rice.
Graveside service will be held at Kelseyville Cemetery on Monday, May 24, at 1 p.m.
Donations may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary, PO Box 682, Kelseyville, CA 95451.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — The family of Clifford D. Ruzicka announced they will hold a celebration of his life on Saturday, May 29.
The service will take place beginning at 1 p.m. at St. Mary Immaculate Church, 801 N Main St., Lakeport.
Ruzicka died Dec. 17 at age 84.
He was a well-respected local businessman and engineer who designed many projects around Lake County, the North Coast and beyond.
See his full obituary here.