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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Janice Rae Rinehart, born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Nov. 17, 1933, passed away in Lakeport on Aug. 8, 2019.
Janice was a teenage beauty queen who participated in numerous parades and was crowned "Miss Moto" in 1952.
She met her husband "Butch" in Avalon, Catalina Island, where they raised their three kids.
They moved to Lakeport in 1988 where Janice continued to be an accomplished artist. She taught pottery and other classes for many years in Lakeport.
Janice was a kind, loving woman who will be greatly missed by her family.
She is survived by her husband, Donald "Butch" Rinehart; her son, Ron Rinehart of Hawaii; and grandchildren, James and Nevaeh Peters of Lakeport, Kali and Cole David, and Erin and Brett Rinehart of Southern California.
She was predeceased by her oldest son, Rocky Rinehart, along with her daughter, Roxanne
"Bunny" Rinehart.
Service will be held at a later date on Catalina Island.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Evelyn Ruth Shannon was born 93 years ago in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 21, 1925, and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Aug. 3, 2019, in Lakeport, joining her husband Leonard Shannon Sr. and two sons, Leonard Shannon Jr. and James Shannon, in heaven.
Evelyn was raised in a loving family as a middle child with four siblings born to Fredrick and Emma Dietrich (Schmidt).
Evelyn’s family moved to Redwood City, California, in the 1930s.
In 1953, Evelyn met the love of her life, Leonard Shannon Sr. Leonard and Evelyn were married May 29, 1953, and together raised three children, Leonard Shannon Jr., Colleen Shannon (Milani) and James Shannon.
Evelyn was a loving, caring mother and wife. The children that she and Leonard shared were the focus of their lives, and her greatest pleasure was their yearly family camping trip to Yosemite.
Evelyn loved quilting and baking, and she is especially remembered for her famous scones.
Throughout her life, Evelyn had a deep faith in Jesus and she started each day with a prayer from her Unity Daily Word for many years.
In recent years, Evelyn enjoyed the simplicity of relaxing in her daughter’s backyard with family. She volunteered at Sutter Lakeside Hospital and the Lakeport Hospice Thrift Shop and loved meeting with her friends for coffee. Her smile, quick wit and love of life will be missed by all.
Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Colleen Milani, and son-in-law Jim Milani; grandson, Brendan Cooney and his wife Jenny; granddaughters, Sarah Frace (Cooney) and Rachel Milani; great-grandchildren, Emily and Aidan Cooney, and Steven and Andrew Frace, who all lovingly referred to her as Gigi.
A memorial service for Evelyn will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, at United Christian Parish in Lakeport at 10:30 a.m.
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. – Karen Reyes Mejia entered into rest on Aug. 6, 2019.
Karen was a special woman who was always ready to have some fun. She adored her sons and granddaughter and she loved her family, friends and dogs very much. Karen also loved to spend time with her friends and family from her recovery group.
Karen is survived by her sons, Richie Cordova and Sal Mejia; granddaughter, Maribella; siblings, Sonya Pruitt and Henry Reyes; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins who will miss her dearly.
Karen is predeceased by her mother, Lorraine Cruz; life partner, Cruz Mejia; and sons, Jonathan and Steven Mejia.
The family welcomes all friends and family for a traditional viewing starting Saturday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. at 1390 Soda Bay Road, Lakeport.
Rosary will take place on Sunday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m. at the same location.
Graveside service will be held on Monday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery, Lakeport.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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