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Donna Bush Atkinson
Dec. 20, 1939 – Aug. 22, 2020
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Donna Bush Atkinson passed away peacefully at the age of 80 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Donna was born Dec. 20, 1939, in Upper Lake, California, and lived most of her life in Lake County.
Donna was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband, John D. Bush; parents, LeRoy and Inez O’Bryant; and grandson, John Moitozo.
She is survived by children, Kathy (Tom), Johnna (Mike), Daryle (Patricia)and Elizabeth (Mark); her loving brother, Larry O’Bryant (Kathy); grandchildren, Nichole, Michelle, Sarah, Julie, Justin, Michael, Valerie, Trevor, Timothy and Isabella; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, many friends and her church family.
Donna was a woman of deep faith and loved being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was because of her faith that she was able to pass peacefully knowing that she would be reunited with her husband John.
She was loved by all. She was “Grandma Donna” to a lot of children over the years. Not just her own grandchildren but their friends, the children at church and the children from her daycare. She will be dearly missed by all.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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June 7, 1933 – Aug. 13, 2020
MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – On the night of Aug. 13, 2020, Carolyn Marie Collins died in her brand new home in Middletown at the age of 87.
She was surrounded by family, her beloved pets and a dear friend.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Dorothy Wiley; her brother, Dave Wiley; her daughter, Ann Kathleen Collins; and her husbands, Bill Nitzel and Jim Collins.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Marie Dawson; her son-in-law Tommy Garrett; her four grandchildren, Meryl Collins, Jessica Collins, Brandon Dawson and Collin Dawson; and a great-granddaughter, Kolea Palakiko.
She was well-loved and will be duly missed.
At her request, no services will be performed. In lieu of anything, we only ask that you find a child or a young adult and teach them how to sew, knit, craft, and create.
Carolyn was mind-bogglingly talented and it was an amazing talent she freely shared with everyone around her.
She feared it was a dying art, and her passion for it was phenomenal.
In this day and age of isolation and homeschooling, she would hope that others would reach out to children and teach what they know, even if it isn’t their own kid.
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UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Edward A. Collins was born March 4, 1961, in Oakland, California. Ed passed away on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, at the age of 59 in his home in Upper Lake.
He was predeceased by his father Arthur Collins and brother Steven Collins.
Ed leaves behind his wife, Trina Collins; his children, Amy Collins, Brandon Goodrich (Vanessa), Melissa Quick (Andrew), Dr. Brandi A. Holt, Shoshana Lane and Amanda Lane; his mother, Hilfri Harvesty; brother, Gordon Collins; sister, Susan Mathiesen; and six grandchildren.
Ed has been involved in the Lakeport and Upper Lake community since he moved here in 1969. Ed worked in the local pear sheds as a teen and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1978. He went on to drive truck for Kendall-Jackson Wines then Timberline Disposal.
Ed went back to school and got his Associate of Science degree in alcohol and other drug studies in 2013 from Mendocino College. Ed became a counselor at local drug rehabilitation centers and retired as a DUI counselor and instructor.
Ed was greatly involved in his community through many clubs and organizations he was a part of. He helped build the community through volunteering his time with the Lakeport Lions Club, Operation Tango Mike, Sea Scouts, ECV, Lakeport Senior Center, playing Santa Claus during holiday events, Upper Lake Citizens Patrol and other various organizations around the lake.
Due to gathering restrictions at this time, a service will not be held. You can pay your respects to Ed by visiting his plot at the Upper Lake Cemetery.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.