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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Shatara Kai aka Lawrence (Larry) Edward Gradek died April 1, 2019, at his home in Witter Springs, California.
He was born Jan. 9, 1948, to Sophia Anastasia (Grys) and Edward John Gradek of Gustine, California.
Growing up, he was closest to his cousins Ed Grys and Bob and Bill Gradek.
Kai was a graduate of Palo Alto High School in 1966 and completed his Bachelor of Science degree at San Jose State in 1970. He then went on to earn his master’s degree at the University of Washington in 1972.
He held many jobs during his lifetime including: Director of Rainbow Lodge in McMinnville, Oregon; veal farmer in Amity, Oregon; social worker at Dammasch State Hospital in Wilsonville, Oregon; and his own counseling private practice in McMinnville, Oregon.
He was married twice; his first marriage was to Linda (Queirolo) Redman and his second was to Jule (Utterberg) Gradek with whom he had one daughter, Anna.
Kai was a gifted man whose gardens always wowed those who were lucky enough to see them in person. He loved working with his hands and was willing to help anyone who needed it.
He had a big heart, a passion for learning, and was always reading and researching this and that on “the net,” as he called it.
When he wasn’t spending time with his daughter and her family in Oregon, he was on his motorcycle enjoying the warmth of the sun and long open roads. He even spent two years in Cozumel, Mexico, enjoying the laid back lifestyle of the island.
His connections to God and Spirit are a key part of who Kai was. Those closest to him know that as he passed over he is OK and in a better place full of light and love.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Sophia and Edward, and leaves his daughter’s family, Anna Gradek, Tramaine Payne and two grandsons, Trayden and Paxon; stepchildren, Troy and Paige Petersen; along with four additional grandchildren, Taylor, Cole, CJ and Zac.
His ashes will be spread in Witter Springs at the family ranch on May 18 at 11 a.m. Those wishing, but not able to attend, are asked to find a moment of peace and prayer at that time.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Edward Rozier, 92 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 8, 2019.
Ed was born July 6, 1926, to William and Sadie Rozier in Culver City, California.
He attended Alexander Hamilton High School and left at 18 years old to serve in the Marine Corps during World War II.
Ed was honorably discharged in August 1946, came home to complete his high school education, and graduated in January 1947.
He worked for the US Postal Service for 32 years. Ed moved his family to Lakeport in July 1966, continuing on as a postal clerk in the old Third Street Post Office until his retirement in 1981.
Ed and his wife, Mary Jean, built and operated Colonial Mobile Village on Lakeshore Boulevard in Lakeport until they sold it in 1987.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Mary Jean Rozier. He is survived by his four children, Suzanne (Mike) Terry, Phillip Rozier, Donna (Bob) Doyle and Alan (Linda) Rozier; his granddaughters, Amanda Banks, Megan Titus, Kimberly Fingerle, Mary Laws, Joan Doyle and Christina Thompson; and many great grandchildren.
Our family would like to thank Dr. Stanley and Sutter Lakeside Hospital for the care of our father during his illness.
At Ed’s request, there will be no services. Our family will gather together in July, on his birthday, to celebrate his life. He will be greatly missed.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Norman LaFollette Andres(s)en, born July 20, 1928, died on March 31, 2019, in Yuma, Arizona, of congestive heart failure, surrounded by family. He spent the last 30 winters in Southern California and Arizona.
He was born to Christian Andressen and Julie Mourie Andressen in Sheridan, California, the youngest of five children.
Norman graduated from high school in Lincoln, California, and enlisted in the Army Occupation Forces in Japan where he served for a year and a half.
He attended Sierra College and graduated from UC Berkeley.
He married Leila Hinton in 1953 and had four children. They divorced after 10 years.
Norman was a probation officer for Alameda County for 26 years, retiring in 1981. He then moved to Clearlake.
In 1985 he married JoAnn Hodem. They lived in Clearlake for 24 years, then moved to Lower Lake.
He was an avid hunter, bicyclist, bird watcher, RVer, member of Escapees RV club and American Sportsmans Club, and a Friend of Bill W for more than 45 years.
He was predeceased by his brother and three sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn; children, Norman Andresen, Mark Andresen, Nord (Victoria) Andresen and Laura (David) Peters; stepchildren, Dan Hodem (Debbie Giaconni), Mary Hodem (Romulo Miranda) and Margie King; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at noon on June 18, with a potluck at the family home in Lower Lake.
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