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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Born in 1955 on Christmas day, he was a true Christmas miracle.
Sadly, Steve passed March 2, 2021, in Lakeport.
Steve grew up in the Bay Area but spent most of his adult life in Lake County, California.
He was married twice and had one son who passed at birth, Andrew.
He was a professional painter by trade. After the painting business, Steve went on to do other jobs including one he was particularly proud of at the San Francisco Zoo where he worked for five years. He also worked for several hotels where he was honored as employee of the month.
Steve met his long-term life partner Kate Salgado 24 years ago. After living together for 10 years in Daly City, California, they bought and made their home in Lucerne, California, to spend their golden years together. Finding love later in life was a wonderful thing for Steve and Kate.
Steve’s life stories will surely carry on through his devoted partner Kate, brother John, nephews Christopher and John Jr. along with his extended family and many friends.
Steve will be loved forever.
RIP Steve.
Steve’s graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, 1370 El Camino Real, Colma, California.
Arrangements and care entrusted to Jones Mortuary FD311, www.jonesmortuarylakeport.com, 707-263-5389.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Carl Henry Haack passed away on Feb. 24, 2021, at the age of 94.
He lived a full and productive life.
He served as a combat engineer in World War II, a race car mechanic and an auto industry executive.
His work ethic was incomparable. His craftsmanship was unsurpassed. His laughter was contagious.
He loved gardening, music, cars, racing and, above all, family.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and role model to all who knew him.
Carl will be greatly missed, but always remembered by those who were blessed to have shared time with him. Toodle-loo.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Edward “Ed” Edgar Seely passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2021, in Upper Lake of natural causes in the care of his children.
He was born on Nov. 3, 1932, in San Jose, California, to Edward M. and Mildred E. Seely. His parents grew pears in San Jose until 1955 then purchased the Lewis R. Dorn pear orchard in Upper Lake where Seely Orchard and Seely Farm Stand on Highway 20 became local landmarks.
He graduated from Santa Clara High School and received a two-year certificate in agriculture and pomology from UC Davis in 1953. He was drafted into the Navy and served at Hunters Point Naval Yard in San Francisco.
In 1958, he married the love of his life, Frances Ann Davis. She was his partner and bookkeeper in their family business and were married for 53 years.
Ed and Frances added many more acres and crops to the ranch including walnuts then wine grapes. In his mid-50s, when others are starting to consider retirement, Ed became a winegrape grower. He was a meticulous and conscientious farmer and took great pride in his ranch.
Ed and his wife loved to take family ski vacations and in later years enjoyed many vacations together traveling the world to South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and China. Many of these trips included agriculture tours in those countries.
As a younger man, Ed was an active member of the Kelseyville Lions Club and later a board member of the Kelseyville Packing Co., California Canners and Growers and Soil Conservation Service. He was a Boy Scoutmaster for many years when his boys were active in that. It was then that he discovered his love of backpacking and enjoyed many trips with the kids and their friends.
A kind man, he was quick to help his neighbor and fellow farmer, offering his good sense of humor, sound advice and generous support throughout the community of Upper Lake.
Edward is predeceased by his parents, Edward and Mildred Seely; wife, Frances Seely; and son, Jeff Seely.
He is survived by his children, Colleen (Norman) Rentsch of Lakeport and Eric (Cherie) Seely of Kelseyville; his grandchildren, Jessica Rentsch, Stephen Seely, Allison (Greg) Fricker, Mitchell Seely, Justin Seely and Ryan Seely. Ed is also survived by his sister, Betty Kjeldgaard of Eugene, Oregon, who later became his travel companion, with their trips including one around South America.
As a celebration showing his love of farming, a small tractor parade will start at 12:30 p.m. on Main Street in Upper Lake on Saturday, March 20.
Donations can be made to FARM PAC (#760960) – 2600 River Plaza Drive, Sacramento CA 95833.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.