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John Dye. Courtesy photo.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — John Allen Dye left this world to be with our Lord and Savior, on May 8, 2025, surrounded by his family, who sincerely love him.
In his 81 years of age, John touched the lives of many people as an educator at Clear Lake High, a city councilman, a mayor and as a pastor at Upper Lake First Baptist Church.
Growing up in Martinez, California, John learned to love the outdoors as an Eagle Scout. He also loved music and excelled in several sports, becoming a state diver.
John received a master’s degree in government from Sacramento State College. Interning for the speaker of the California State Assembly, he got to work with Gov. Ronald Reagon, before moving to Lake County.
John lived a full and happy life. Even after a major health crisis in 2017, he didn’t let it get him down. John lived life to the fullest and gave it all he was worth.
John is predeceased by his wife, Gerre Dye; his father, Elmer Dye; his brother, Bruce Dye; and his sister, Peggy Donavan.
He is survived by his mother, June Dye; his brother, Steve Dye and his wife, Toni; his daughter, Lisa Olsen; his son, Casey Dye and his wife, Tina; his grandsons, Bo Daskam, Jack Daskam, Cash Dye and Colton Dye; as well as his many loved cousins, nieces and nephews.
John will be greatly missed. He could make anyone feel comfortable and understood with his easy smile and quick laughter.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at Lake County Bible Fellowship located at Seventh and Forbes streets in Lakeport. Reception to follow at Lakeport Yacht Club.
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. — We are saddened to announce that Melba Fay Reed went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2025, after an illness.
Melba was born to parents Doley and Ruby Booker on Sept. 13, 1937. They moved to Lucerne when she was 10 years old.
She was a loving mother and a good friend who loved to go camping. She worked at the Leaky Tiki.
She loved to play dice with her friends and the casino was one of her favorite places to go and have fun.
Melba Fay Reed will be very missed by everyone who knew her. May she rest in peace.
Melba was predeceased by her husband, Cecil Reed, and son, Richard Reed.
She is survived by her children, Jessica James, Janice Bennight, Katy Reed and Andy Wilson; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even great-great-grands.
Celebration of life will be held at the Upper Lake Park on Friday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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In Loving Memory of
Bobby Kelton Griffin
Jan 13, 1937 – April 8, 2025
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — It is a great honor to gather together today and mark the remembrance of our dad. He loved Clearlake and especially this Lakeport area. He and the love of his life Patricia lived and enjoyed their lives here together.
There was nobody like Bob Griffin, he was a man with an outgoing personality, one who was warm and friendly to everyone he met. He went out of his way to help someone if he saw them struggling to open a door, or needing a helping hand in any way, he would not hesitate to help.
He cared about people and enjoyed talking to them everywhere he went. He enjoyed making people laugh and would not be embarrassed to act weird or crazy, even at the expense of himself. There are so many funny memories of him in this way.
Dad was the last of his siblings, he was the youngest of six, five brothers and one sister: Wayne, Dalton, Jimmy, Vernon, Sammy and Wanda. His parents were Roy and Eddie (Brown) Griffin.
At 88 years old, he had lived a long life. He had tragedies in his life, but he had love and family too. His misfortunes only seem to make him stronger.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia; his children, Scott Griffin and wife Gina, his daughter Terri Lewis and husband Rick, his daughter Kim Balchunas and her partner Peter, his son Brent Griffin, his daughter Tawnye Lobbis, and his daughter Jackie Branick and her husband Kevin.
His 10 grandchildren are Jessica, Tara, Christian, Lauren, Shayla, Ariana, Brendon, Marissa, Jared and Sam. His great-grandchildren are Brandon, Jackie, Casey, Walker, Danny, Holly and Dallas.
He considered himself to be very fortunate. He loved everyone the same and that’s what made him such a beloved man. If he could speak to us right now, I think we all agree his words would be, “You’re loved” and “I’m a lucky man.”
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