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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A loving husband, Pops, Dad, Papa Witter, and true friend to all who knew him, Gary Steven Ungewitter, 68, passed away at home on September 20, 2019, after losing his battle with cancer.
Gary was born on Aug. 14, 1951, in Lakeport, California, to William and Martha Ungewitter and spent the remainder of his life in Kelseyville.
In 1995 Gary met the love of his life, Valerie, while working at Gard Street School and married her two years later.
Gary leaves behind his wife, Valerie; son, Steven; adopted daughter, Heather (Tate); stepson, Thomas (Maggie); grandchildren, Cyrus and Bella; along with lifelong friends, Barry, Bill, Brian, Charlie and Leroy.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hospice of Lake County or the Kelseyville Fire Department who lovingly cared for him.
Celebration of life will be held at Kelseyville Lions Club on Nov. 16, 2019, at 1 p.m. Please bring your memories to share with his family.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Keith Alan Kirsch
Dec. 12, 1949 – Aug. 23, 2019
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Aug. 23, 2019, Keith Alan Kirsch passed away at the age of 69.
He was born on Dec. 12, 1949, to Ed and Doris Kirsch in Orange, New Jersey, who predeceased him.
He leaves behind his true love, wife Janet of 37 years; the loves of his life, daughter Emily (m. Kent) and son Alan; loving sister, Cheryl (m. Tom); brother, Mike; nephews, Michael (m. Katie, and new baby Emma), Eric and Andreas; and nieces, Kellie (m. Joe) and Sandra.
He spent his early childhood in New Jersey, moving to Colorado and then on to California. He received his contractor’s license and was a carpenter the majority of his working life. He built many homes and businesses in Lake, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties, from community colleges, to banks, to restaurants, private homes, and to self-help/low-income owner/builder family homes.
He lived the last 30 years of his life in Lake County, and for the last three years he felt he had found the “best job” with the “best people” in his position as a building inspector for Lake County, utilizing his vast knowledge of many trades. He loved his job and looked forward to helping everyone he could with his positivity and guidance. He felt he really helped people get back into their homes after the devastating fires in Lake County.
Keith was a loving, kind and caring man with a great sense of humor and many stories to share. His favorite place to be was at home with his family, pets and garden. He loved working and puttering in his workshop, and was always improving the home he created. He enjoyed music, especially Alan’s original compositions, and he was so proud of all of Emily and Alan’s accomplishments in life.
He loved reading, watching movies, model railroading, the redwoods, wildflowers, Pacific Ocean and seeing the annual Lake County fireworks.
He was blessed with 30 years of best friendship with Nick Reid (m. Val), with whom he shared many carpentry and life adventures.
Keith will be dearly missed and loved by all who were blessed to know him, always.
Donations in his honor can be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofhtelakes.com.
Dec. 12, 1949 – Aug. 23, 2019
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Aug. 23, 2019, Keith Alan Kirsch passed away at the age of 69.
He was born on Dec. 12, 1949, to Ed and Doris Kirsch in Orange, New Jersey, who predeceased him.
He leaves behind his true love, wife Janet of 37 years; the loves of his life, daughter Emily (m. Kent) and son Alan; loving sister, Cheryl (m. Tom); brother, Mike; nephews, Michael (m. Katie, and new baby Emma), Eric and Andreas; and nieces, Kellie (m. Joe) and Sandra.
He spent his early childhood in New Jersey, moving to Colorado and then on to California. He received his contractor’s license and was a carpenter the majority of his working life. He built many homes and businesses in Lake, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties, from community colleges, to banks, to restaurants, private homes, and to self-help/low-income owner/builder family homes.
He lived the last 30 years of his life in Lake County, and for the last three years he felt he had found the “best job” with the “best people” in his position as a building inspector for Lake County, utilizing his vast knowledge of many trades. He loved his job and looked forward to helping everyone he could with his positivity and guidance. He felt he really helped people get back into their homes after the devastating fires in Lake County.
Keith was a loving, kind and caring man with a great sense of humor and many stories to share. His favorite place to be was at home with his family, pets and garden. He loved working and puttering in his workshop, and was always improving the home he created. He enjoyed music, especially Alan’s original compositions, and he was so proud of all of Emily and Alan’s accomplishments in life.
He loved reading, watching movies, model railroading, the redwoods, wildflowers, Pacific Ocean and seeing the annual Lake County fireworks.
He was blessed with 30 years of best friendship with Nick Reid (m. Val), with whom he shared many carpentry and life adventures.
Keith will be dearly missed and loved by all who were blessed to know him, always.
Donations in his honor can be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofhtelakes.com.
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Michael D. Thompson
1953-2019
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Michael passed away on Sept. 13, 2019, in Lakeport.
A celebration of life will be held at the Finley Revival Center on Big Valley Road (across the street from Angel's Restaurant) in Finley on Saturday, Oct. 5, at noon.
Please bring your memories and a potluck dish to share.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 7077-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
1953-2019
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Michael passed away on Sept. 13, 2019, in Lakeport.
A celebration of life will be held at the Finley Revival Center on Big Valley Road (across the street from Angel's Restaurant) in Finley on Saturday, Oct. 5, at noon.
Please bring your memories and a potluck dish to share.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 7077-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
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