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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Kathy Sue Galyean, born June 5, 1947, to parents Charlie and Cora Galyean in Oakland, California, passed in her sleep on July 28, 2020.
Kathy Warner/Brennan/Stuart was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Stuart. She is survived by her son, Rocky Parker; grandson, Logan Parker; her sister, Jackie; and two nieces.
She brought a great deal of joy to her son, Rocky, always supportive, always there for him and never short of good advice. In Rocky’s words, an awesome Mom.
Kathy became a Sister of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Lakeport in 1982, Delta Iota Tau Chapter. Kathy was a great friend to all her Delta Iota Tau Sisters, funny, full of life, a bright ray of sunshine and the ultimate accessorizor for all of us, the Queen of Bling, that was our Sister Kathy.
During her many years in Lakeport, she owned a Bible store for a while, then went to work for the Lakeport Safeway store, finally retiring from there.
During her tenure with Safeway, Kathy was in charge of hiring some who later became her Sisters in Delta Iota Tau and others who still work for Safeway.
Kathy leaves behind many friends in Portland and Bend, Oregon; Yuma, Arizona, and Lakeport. A bright light in this world, missed by many.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Helen Beilsten, age 98, passed away very suddenly on Aug. 7, 2020. She was born in Los Angeles in 1922.
Helen was an amazing, very loving mother, and a beloved wife. She had a sweet sense of humor and a beautiful soul.
She was happily married to Harry Beilsten – who predeceased her in 2015 – for 70 years, and they had so many wonderful adventures.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan Branston and Debbie Vayder; three grandchildren, Tammy Varnum, Jenny DeGroat and Sheri Obranovich; and her three great-grandchildren, Austin Penney, and Audrianna and Emilie Obranovich.
Helen was an accomplished singer and pianist. She and Dad met singing together for many churches and venues in Los Angeles and sang the leads in the opera “Carmen” for the San Gabriel Opera Co.
They married during World War II, which changed her singing ambitions. They started building houses during the war while working full-time jobs. They built 14 homes and an apartment complex over their lifetimes, for which Mom drew the plans and ran the skill saw.
In 1962 they moved from LA to Lake County. Helen loved the country and taught us to appreciate the beauty of nature. We learned to sing, play piano and cherish gorgeous music.
She came from a family of ranchers in New Mexico and Arizona and she bought a ranch in Lake County complete with cattle, horses and pear trees.
We loved every minute there learning to garden and become horse-loving cattle folk, enjoying everything the country life had to offer.
Every cow was special. The pigs all had names. She went to the horse auction and bought a horse that jumped the fence a few days later.
They purchased a restaurant in the Bay Area to supplement their lives, and ran both places for many years.
Helen had always loved art, and traveled abroad and to Alaska, Canada and the US gathering pictures for her paintings. She sold many of her paintings and was in the Painters of America catalogs.
She wrote a novel, taught us to sew, to bake, to garden, to laugh, to love, to cherish life, and in spite of many downturns and challenges in her life she always remained positive. Her message to us was “that taking risks is OK, and don’t give up when difficult times come.”
One of her favorite sayings was, “It’s in God’s hands.”
The last year of her life she said, “If you have any joy in your life, live it now,” and about the COVID-19 virus and life in general she said, “Don’t you think the Lord will take care of us?”
In her last few weeks she said, “Go with God every day.”
We will miss her until we see her happily with Dad in Heaven above. We were lucky to have known her, and I am sure she is shining brightly in Heaven.
We all love you forever, Mom.
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. – Wilbur Francis Augustine, a Robinson Rancheria tribal member, was born in April of 1931 and passed away peacefully of natural causes at the age of 89 in Lake County.
Wilbur served in the Korean War and was discharged with honors. He was proud to be a Native American veteran. He was a spiritual person supporting native ceremonies.
Wilbur graduated from Humboldt State University with a Bachelors of Science in political science and education. He obtained his lifelong teacher credentials.
He was a member of ITEPP, originally the Indian Teacher Education Project. He was a passionate advocate of Indian Education and the betterment of his people.
He worked with Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority for almost three decades as a construction project manager.
Wilbur enjoyed the companionship of many pets, playing the guitar and listening to blues music.
Wilbur was a direct descendant of Chief Augustine and was predeceased by his grandmother, Maude Bateman; his parents, Martin Augustine and Josephine Elliott; his aunt, Alfreda Knight; uncle, Nathan “Sandy” Boggs; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces.
Wilbur is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Campbell Augustine; his children, Michael Augustine, Judy Augustine-Lopes, Ruby A. Reyes, Melody L. Williams and Terri G. Williams, and their respective spouses; along with 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins.
Wilbur's family is committed to keeping the community safe during this pandemic. The services will be private for immediate family. The family will host a celebration of life dinner when safe to do so.
A memorial with pictures celebrating Wilbur’s life along with a guest book will be available at the Robinson Rancheria Tribal Office.
Thank you for your understanding and respect in honoring our elders. The Robinson Rancheria Business Council supports the family in their decisions.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
