LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Robert “Bob” John Okulove went to be with the Lord Dec. 15, 2013.

He was born May 20, 1939, to Walter and Katherine Okulove in San Francisco. He attended Capuchino High School in San Bruno, Calif.

Bob served his country in the Army from 1958 to 1963. He moved to Lake County and joined the Lake County Sheriff's Office in 1963.

After a short courtship he married the love of his life, Carolyn Sorensen in April of 1966.

After almost 11 years as a deputy sheriff, Bob left the sheriff's office and sold insurance for a short time. In 1977 he began working for the Konocti School District as a groundskeeper and retired after 21 years.

Bob was an active member of the First Assembly of God Church in Clearlake.

He is survived by his loving family, including wife, Carolyn; children, Karol (Randy) and Timothy (Lindsey); grandchildren, Megan (Tyler), Brandon, Madison and Ryan; great-grandson, Tanner; siblings, Alexis and Walter; numerous nieces, nephews and many cherished friends.

Memorial services will be held at the First Assembly of God Church in Clearlake at 1 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 21. Rev. Steve Snyder will officiate.

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