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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – William (Bill) H. Partin, age 79, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at his home in Fort Bragg, California.
He was born May 30, 1941, in San Francisco, to Willie Haskell and Mary Evelyn (Vanderford) Partin.
He was raised in Clearlake and graduated from Lower Lake High School, class of 1959, where he played sports and football for Coach Delgado.
He married his first wife Judy Akridge-Bond in 1960. They were married for seven years and had a son together. He worked many years as a grocer, starting at Economy Food Mart in Clearlake Highlands, then moving on to Safeway as part of the Retail Clerks Union.
In 1969 he married his second wife Mary Langlais–Munion and raised her three sons as his own. He was their soccer coach, mentor and their dad.
He was instrumental in forming the Santa Rosa Soccer League. He coached basketball, baseball and soccer.
He and Mary were married for 13 years.
On Nov 20, 1976, he found sobriety, which he retained for 44 years. He was a mentor in A.A. and helped many people throughout his life.
In 1981 he and Brenda June Thornton welcomed their daughter Crystal Partin-Reyes. He took on the responsibility of raising her by himself.
Bill worked many years doing underground tunnel construction in San Francisco and other various locations.
At age 50 he went back to school and graduated from Heald College in Santa Rosa, earning a degree in accounting. Raising his daughter while working full-time and going to school, he came to be a superhero in her eyes. He will be deeply missed.
Bill truly loved his five kids, his dogs and his grandchildren. He spent most of his time with the A.A. fellowship, reading from the Big Book and sponsoring many people along the way.
He moved from Petaluma to Lake County in 2005 and lived there for the later part of his years. He spent the last year of his life with his daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren in Fort Bragg.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Wilma Belle Partin-Hegwood.
He is survived by his sister, Jo Ann Larson, and brother-in-law Arnold of Ukiah; his daughter, Crystal Reyes and son-in-law Zeke of Fort Bragg; his son, Bill Partin Bond of Clearlake; his three sons, Don, David and Dwayne Shaffer of Santa Rosa; two grandsons; a granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held for family only. A future date for a memorial will be determined as COVID-19 allows.
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Kayla Maurine Snyder
Oct. 3 1991 – Jan. 31 2021
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Kayla passed away unexpectedly on Jan 31, 2021, at the age of 30.
Kayla was a beautiful girl with a heart of gold.
Kayla enjoyed spending time with her children, gazing at the stars, cooking, going on walks and spending time talking with people on the phone.
Kayla was predeceased in 2019 by her grandfather, Ray Snyder, whom she adored very much.
Kayla is survived by her fiancé, Jason Lopes and their three children, Fallon, Zarrin and Ellizabeth; her parents, Craig Snyder and JoAnn Pavlish; and many other family members and siblings that loved her deeply.
Kayla will remain in our hearts and will never be forgotten.
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Jan Moran
Jan. 11, 1935 - Feb. 12, 2021
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Jan passed away Feb. 12, 2021, to be with the Lord and her only true love, Larry.
Jan and Larry were married for over 60 years. They met on a blind date when they were 17 years old, and were never apart from each other until Larry's death in 2015.
Jan is survived by her two sons, Barry and Gary, and daughter-in-law Evelyn. Jan also left six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Jan loved being with her family and friends. Larry and Jan loved to travel to out of area friends and family and stay with them whenever possible.
Jan would do anything for her family and friends. She loved organizing dinners and holidays, within the family, known as the Little General.
She will be greatly missed, but we know that she is much happier now.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
Jan. 11, 1935 - Feb. 12, 2021
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Jan passed away Feb. 12, 2021, to be with the Lord and her only true love, Larry.
Jan and Larry were married for over 60 years. They met on a blind date when they were 17 years old, and were never apart from each other until Larry's death in 2015.
Jan is survived by her two sons, Barry and Gary, and daughter-in-law Evelyn. Jan also left six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Jan loved being with her family and friends. Larry and Jan loved to travel to out of area friends and family and stay with them whenever possible.
Jan would do anything for her family and friends. She loved organizing dinners and holidays, within the family, known as the Little General.
She will be greatly missed, but we know that she is much happier now.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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