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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Denise Lori (Douthat) Cron, 61, of Clearlake, passed away on April 22, 2019, in Clearlake.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 3, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Jones and Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, 16140 Main St., Lower Lake, with Pastor Mike West of Vallejo Bible Church officiating. Reception to follow.
Denise was born in Redwood City, California, to Walter and Angie Douthat.
She was married to Jimmy L. Cron in 1993.
Denise chose a career in the medical field, working as a CNA and a medical assistant, which suited her desire to help others.
She enjoyed working in her garden, and everyone loved her cooking. She treasured every opportunity to prepare large dishes for her family and friends.
Denise had a strong passion to rescuing animals, and adopting dozens of cats and Chihuahuas over the years.
Denise is preceded in death by her father, Walter Douthat, and brother, David Douthat.
She is survived by her mother, Angie Douthat; husband, Jimmy Cron of Clearlake; sons, Steven (Renee) Shogren and Michael Shogren; step-daughter, Brani (Ray) Lontayo; brother, Walter (Elaine) Douthat Jr.; sisters, Deborah (Bob) Voss, Diana (Ray) Moreno and Donna Villanueva; grandchildren, Jasmine, Steven Jr., Faith, Halie, Anastasia and Rocky Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.
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Pamela Phillips
Oct. 21, 1947 – April 16, 2019
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Pamela R. Phillips, often described as the most kind and gentle person anyone has ever met, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, after a long battle with breast cancer.
She was surrounded by loved ones, exactly how she would have wanted it to be.
Born in 1947, in New Jersey, she traveled around with her parents and 6 siblings, like the typical Army Brats they were, as she used to say. Some of her fondest childhood memories were from the years living on Guam, running around barefoot on the island.
They eventually moved back to the States, where she said she could never get used to an ocean being cold. Arizona is where she started her family and her nearly 50 year career with Social Security.
Family, friends and work brought her to Lake County in the 1980s where she met and fell in love with a new chapter in her life, Raymond Phillips. Pam and Ray had over 35 wonderful years together; they truly had a love like no other.
Pam was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all. She leaves behind her loving husband, Ray; her four children, Misty, Daniel, Kehaulani and Maheanani; her 15 grandchildren; five of her siblings; tons of nieces and nephews; and countless others that she took in as her own over the years.
There was never a person Pamela met that she didn’t consider family. She will be profoundly missed by every individual that had the privilege to knowing her.
A celebration of life and potluck will be held at Pamela’s favorite place to be, Robinson Rancheria in the banquet hall, on Sunday, May 5, at 1 p.m. Please come adorned with your Pamela-inspired hat. For any questions, please contact Pam’s daughter Nani at
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357, or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Terrance R. Cernich
August 31, 1945 - Feb. 1, 2019
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Terry Cernich passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Aranka; stepdaughters, Evi (Timothy), Kristina (Jon), and Katarina (Scott); sister, Rebecca; niece, Thaiowa; loving aunt, Joan Irvine; and numerous cousins.
Terry was born in Seattle, Washington, but spent most of his adult life in San Francisco. He spent many happy years in Lake County caring for his parents, Dorothy and Rudy Cernich, who predeceased him.
Terry had many varied interests including reading, photography, gardening, and camping. He always had a special interest in health awareness.
Terry and Aranka had a long, very loving relationship for over 21 years, and recently confirmed their love in marriage.
Many thanks to Hospice of Lake County along with stepdaughter, Katarina and RN Kit Schneider, all of whom compassionately cared for Terry during his final days at home.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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