LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Charles “Chuck” Nisbet Doty, 78, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017, at home in Lower Lake, Calif. He was a loving partner, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many.

Chuck was born in Chicago, Ill., on Nov. 7, 1938, to Janet (Nisbet) Doty and Charles Harold Doty.

When Chuck was 7 years old, the family moved to San Leandro, Calif. After graduating from San Leandro High, Chuck attended college in Oregon until joining the U.S. Marine Corps in 1957.

In 1958 after Chuck’s Dad passed his Mom married Alfred Jobes. Alfred, “Pops” played an important role in Chuck’s life for the next 25 years.

For 20 years Chuck had a successful career as general manager of Barons Jewelers. In 1988, Chuck and Judy moved to Lake County and started Clear Lake Employment Agency. Later, Chuck worked as an Economic Development Consultant with BORT (Business Outreach & Response Team) where he was responsible for attracting new businesses to the county.

He concluded his working career in 2009 as president of Langtry Farms, where he oversaw their golf course development, among other responsibilities. After retiring, he continued doing consulting work.

Chuck was well known for his volunteer activities and community involvement. He enjoyed helping others, and expressed this in the many volunteer positions he held. He was a hard worker and very dedicated to his community!

He was a director on the Lake County Fire Protection District Board, and before merging, the Lower Lake Volunteer Fire District Board (the latter, where he served as both a volunteer and the fire chief). Chuck was also on the Lake County Fair Foundation Board where he was serving as vice-president. Chuck liked to help keep Lake County beautiful and spent countless hours picking up litter on Point Lakeview Road.

Chuck and Judy enjoyed their life at the home her father built overlooking the lake, spending early mornings enjoying the view and wildlife, coffee, and conversation. One of Chuck's hobbies was poetry and competing in Haiku contests. He and Judy also enjoyed many camping excursions throughout the west.

Chuck was especially proud of his children and grandchildren and never missed an opportunity to tell them so. Whether in a handwritten note or by making the six-hour same day, round trip drive to attend sporting events and birthdays, every one of his four children and 10 grandchildren knew their Dad and Pa thought the world of them.

Everyone who knew Chuck understood he was a man you could count on and no one felt that more than his family. The first question from him was always, “What can I do to help?”

Chuck leaves his partner of 30 years, Judy Mullens; his son, Kirk Doty and wife Mechele of Manteca, grandchildren Britney and Zack and great grandson Zachariah; his son, Glen Doty and wife Barbara of Sacramento, grandchildren Jake, Emily and Eric; his daughter, Deborah Mello and husband Eddie of Pleasanton, grandchildren Samantha and Jackson; and daughter, Jennifer Kell and her husband Corey, grandchildren Caitlynn, Kennedy and Chad. Chuck was also family to Judy's family: Linda Mullens and partner Dave, grandchildren Zachary and Joshua, Bonnie Hudson and husband Don, grandchildren Rachel and Daniel, Mike Mullens and wife Karen and her son Jason and grandchild Nicole.

A celebration of life is planned for April 1 at 11 a.m. at The Brick Hall, 16374 Main St. in Lower Lake. If desired, donations can be made to the Lake County Fire Protection District 14815 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, CA 95422 .

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .