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LAKEPORT, Calif. – On Friday, April 16, 2021, David Scott Jaret of Lakeport, loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 62.
David was born in 1959 in Brooklyn, New York. He studied art at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Sarah Lawrence College (studying in southern France) and Mendocino College.
David was also an avid cook, taking classes in culinary arts at Woodland Community College and the Culinary Institute of America.
He loved his home and the beautiful surroundings within which he chose to live in Lake County. Among his favorite activities were hiking with his dogs Bramble and Phantom, driving to the Pacific coastal towns of Mendocino, Fort Bragg and Point Reyes, and taking trips with his family.
David is survived by his mother, Eugenie; siblings, Robert, Luke and Marin; niece, Romy; stepmother, Denise; and several cousins.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your preferred charity in David’s name.
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. – Linda Diane Kless Moran, born in Vancouver, Washington on July 13, 1942, passed away after a brief illness on April 7, 2021, surrounded by love in her Hidden Valley Lake home.
Linda faced her illness as she did her life, with courage and grace, laughter and wit, taking care of those who would be left behind with love and gratitude.
Linda, although immensely talented in many crafts, began watercolor in 1999, also perfecting her oils and pastels. She shared her wonderful talent, teaching many and enjoying their discovery. She particularly loved teaching children, whom she touched not only with her teaching ability but her love of excitement and color.
She was past president of Watercolor Artist of Sonoma County and a board member of Cobb Mountain Artists. Linda was a founding member of the Gibson Museum in Middletown, giving of herself and her profound design skills to numerous displays. She was also instrumental in bringing the first Civil War reenactment to Middletown in May of 2016.
Linda was active in Middletown Rotary and shared that Linda “flair,” performing in skits and keeping members surprised and enchanted.
Linda was the kind of friend everyone should have, tender and thoughtful and generous. She loved to entertain, was a fabulous chef, and could keep you entertained with her Irish dialect and wonderful sense of humor after living in Ireland for two and a half years. She also enjoyed a competitive card game, puzzles on her tablet and, yes, those Facebook posts.
Linda leaves behind her husband, Tom Moran; two sons, Rodman Houser of Santa Rosa and Eric Houser (Deanna) of Petaluma; five grandchildren she adored, Amanda, Kate, Mackenzie, Calvin and Kenny; as well as two great-grandchildren, Elena Grace and Xaeden.
She leaves an array of close friends all of whom love her dearly as well as her beloved kitty “Little Eddie” who stole many a heart.
Linda was preceded in death by her older sister, Marilyn West, in 1998 and her youngest son, Kurt Scott House, in 2013.
There will be a memorial service at Daniels Chapel of the Roses in Santa Rosa on Sunday, April 18, at 2 p.m. A celebration of life will be held at her home in Hidden Valley Lake in May.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Mary Ann Herren, 95, of Lakeport passed away peacefully on March 30, 2021, at Sutter Lakeside Hospital with her family at her side.
Mary was born to Giuseppe and Maria (Galea) Camilleri in San Francisco, California, on Aug. 16, 1925. She was the sixth of 10 children. Eight of her siblings have preceded her in death.
The family moved to Finley when Mary was just 10. She attended public schools and was a graduate of Clear Lake High School.
She married the love of her life, Lloyd Herren, in Reno, Nevada on May 30, 1946.
Mary was a homemaker most of her life, but for a few years enjoyed working in the retail sector (dress shop).
She enjoyed the simple pleasures of family gatherings, baking, knitting, gambling and being with friends.
Mary is survived by her sister, Josephine Shaul of Ukiah.
Together Mary and Lloyd had three children, Joe (Michelle) Herren of Lakeport, Susie (Tim) Darnell of Lakeport and Douglas (Lori) Herren of Council, Idaho.
Along with her children, Mary is survived by her beloved grandchildren, Angela, Shelly, Jennifer, Joshua, Tiffany, Camille and Wyatt; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Lloyd.
Per Mary's wishes, there will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.
The family wishes to thank Rocky Point Care Center for their care and support of their mother.