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David ‘Little Man’ Leroy White Frease Jr.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – David was born Aug. 25, 1976, to Winifred White and David Frease Sr.
He was born and raised in Woodland, California, by his loving native family.
His son, David White-Beltran, was born in 1995. In 1998 he moved to Lakeport with family.
He married his wife, Lynn White in 2005 and had their first daughter, Alexis White that same year, and their second daughter, Amanda White, in 2007.
David was very close to his sister, Buffy Jimenez. He also has a brother, David Frease, and a sister, Dave’t Frease, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters (cousins).
David loved comedy live or recorded, music played loud and good food. He was always up for a good laugh, taking a drive or just staying home and relaxing.
He was a friend to everyone regardless of stature. We will miss him very much.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit wwwchapelofthelakes.com.
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Charles 'Chaz' Peter Jack
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Charles “Chaz” Peter Jack began his journey home on Nov. 28, 2020.
Chaz was born July 25, 1967, to Wilma Ellen Gomez (deceased) and Valentino Peter Jack (deceased).
Chaz was a member of the Big Valley Rancheria where he lived his entire life.
He is survived by his lifelong partner, Cherene Hopper; aunt, Carol Gomez; sisters, Carla, Valerie, Selena, Marcelina and Janine; brothers, Kelly, Philip, Jeremiah and Michael; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nephews and grand-nieces.
Chaz did not have any biological children of his own but treated his nieces and nephews like they were his own and they all loved him in return. He was always present in their lives from the time they were born. He was always willing to help his family. He even helped to raise a few of his nephews and nieces himself. He was a good man and cared a lot about his fellow tribal community members.
As a kid, he loved the game of baseball. He always played the pitcher position. His favorite baseball team was the Oakland A’s and his favorite football team was the Pittsburg Steelers since he was a kid.
He played in the Lake County Little League, a Native American Boy’s Baseball League where he was voted best pitcher one year. As an adult he played in the Native Softball Circuit and the Lake County Softball Association until he started to have knee problems, but he still joked with the guys about getting ready for softball.
Chaz was loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends … until we meet on the other side, Rest Well, my Brother.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit wwwchapelofthelakes.com.
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LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Quedellis “Rick” Walker passed away on Nov. 21, 2020, in Lower Lake.
He was born on Dec. 31, 1955, 19 minutes before the New Year, to William and Myrtle Walker in San Francisco, California.
He is survived by his mother, Myrtle, his son William, daughter-in-law, Jenna, and his two granddaughters, Ava and Vivienne; brothers, Kenneth and Orlando and Tony; sisters Pamela, Sandra, Crystal, Pat and Diane. He was a loving uncle and friend to many.
With a great life comes a great loss, as Rick made his mark on this world in a profound way.
Growing up, Rick’s parents instilled in him the value of drive and hard work. The family resided in East Palo Alto, and Rick eventually became a skilled mechanic. But it was a circumstance beyond his control that changed his life’s path.
In 1991, Rick was wrongfully incarcerated for a murder he did not commit and served 12 years in prison until his exoneration in June of 2003. It was then that Rick decided that he would use his experience to help others wrongfully convicted and fight for justice, becoming a beacon of light for the innocence movement.
He spent the rest of his life speaking publicly at various colleges and summits, working with the Innocence Project, becoming treasurer of Exonerated Nation and serving on the board at Drew Health Foundation, all while going back to work as a mechanic, until he retired in Lower Lake.
In his spare time, Rick enjoyed working on cars, fishing, home projects and being with his family. Rick passionately believed that knowledge is power, doled out hefty doses of tough love and wise words.
He was a skilled artist, whether it was with the stroke of a pencil, the composition of a letter or the design of a garden; it was something he loved sharing with his son, granddaughters and loved ones.
His granddaughters, his legacy, held a special place in his heart, and he looked upon them with a perfect love and adoration.
With a voice that could fill a room and a laugh that will forever echo in our hearts, he will be missed every day he is not on this earth.
Due to coronovirus, private services will be held.