NICE, Calif. – Albert (Al) Lugean Bell, 91, a resident of Nice, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, at home with family by his side.

Al was born in Huron, South Dakota in 1923.

After leaving home he traveled the United States working many jobs. In 1940 he joined the Navy and served his duty until being honorably discharged in 1945.

He met and married Lila Bell and they settled in Pacifica, Calif., where they raised their three boys.

In the 1980s, Al and Lila moved to Nice, where they retired.

Al was a hard working Ironworker and had worked on many of the high rises and towers in San Francisco and beyond.

Al was also a member of the Coastside Masonic Lodge in Pacifica, as well as the Hartley Lodge in Lakeport. He was a 32nd degree Shriner, and also participated in the Eastern Star.

Al is survived by his sons, Allen J. Bell (Karen) of Modesto, Michael L. Bell Sr. (Danna) of Nice and Dale R. Bell, Modesto; as well as four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Lila Bell, and grandson Jeremy Bell.  

Al was a dedicated husband and father, and a good friend to many in the community.

He will be greatly missed.

No immediate service is planned.

Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Dixie Lee Porter passed away on July 13, 2014, in Lakeport at the age of 83.

Dixie was born in Bountiful, Utah to Ida May (Robinson) and Jim Loyol Mathis.

She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Haskins Bowen of Texas.

Dixie was a scholar, receiving numerous oratory awards in school and completing a bachelor’s of science and a master’s degree program at UC Berkeley. She wrote two books which were not published.

While living in the Bay Area, Dixie helped establish animal rescue programs, including “The Rescuers” in Los Gatos.

A resident of Perk’s Mobile Home Park, along with her cats, Dixie enjoyed the deer and birds that visited often.  

Dixie was an advocate for seniors and veterans in Lake County, working to improve access to services and transportation. Dixie was an active member of the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council.

She was a frequent passenger of Lake Transit, and was well known by many of the bus drivers.

She was an avid Republican and involved with many organizations over the years including Toys for Tots, The Women’s Memorial Foundation, United Fund and the Humane Society.

Dixie served in the United States Marines during the Korean War. She will be interned at Veterans Circle at Hartley Cemetery in Lakeport with full military honors.

She will be interned with full military honors in Veterans Circle at Hartley Cemetery in Lakeport, 2552 Hill Road East, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Robert H. Robinson, born Oct. 1, 1927, passed away July 23, 2014, at the age of 86.

Born in Blackpool, England, he was in the Royal Air Force.

In 1954 Bob arrived in the United States and worked in the telecommunications field for Nevada Bell, ATT and other companies.

In 1955 he joined Toastmasters International in Las Vegas which he was still a member upon his death.

He completed all the communications and leadership programs and was awarded Distinguished Toastmaster.

He worked his way up the leadership track to serve as the District 12 governor in the 1960s. He enjoyed club meetings and always was ready to provide mentoring to other members.

In 1961 he was honored  Las Vegas “Man of the Year,” sponsored by the Jaycees.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Lynn (Marcus) Mueck of Lakeport; granddaughter, Suzanne Sadler of Connecticut; grandson, Marcus Mueck; and great-grandson, Tristan Mueck, all of Lakeport.

A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 High St. in Lakeport.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611.

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The community is invited to a celebration of life for Dr. Patricia Nelson, DVM, on Sunday, Aug. 17.

A service will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., with a potluck and the sharing of stories taking place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Upper Lake County Park, 575 East Highway 20.

Nelson's dedicated practice of veterinary medicine served Lake County's animals and pet owners for nearly 50 years.

The service will begin promptly at 10 a.m. with a short eulogy by Assistant Pastor Gary Lewis of the United Methodist Church.  

Dr. Pat’s cousin, Carolyn Holt, is traveling from Esparto to speak. John H. Tomkins will be singing “Amazing Grace.”

After the ceremony, there will be an opportunity for members of the community to share what Dr. Pat Nelson did for their animals and pets.  

In Dr. Nelson's Honor, donations will be gladly accepted for SPCA, Wasson Memorial Veterinary Clinic (for wildlife rescue) and Lake County Animal Care & Control.  

If you have a pet, please bring photos to share; however, the event organizers ask that guests leave their pets and alcoholic beverages at home.  

R.S.V.P. to Pat Hernandez at 707-350-5240 or just show up.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Theonella Dodd Bodiford, born in Iowa Sept. 14, 1921, left us on July 29, 2014.

From Iowa to California and occasionally Japan, Theo worked hard and loved even harder.

She was the strongest woman anybody ever knew and adored by all who met her.

She is survived by two sisters, eight children, 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial Mass will be held a Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Clearlake at 11 a.m. Friday Aug. 8.

You are invited to sign Theo’s online guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Joseph Garcia Jr. passed away July 29, 2014.

Survived by wife, Florence; children, Rhonda and Tom; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

We'll miss his sense of humor.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes, FD1336, at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611.