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: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Saturday, 07 December 2019 01:59; 07 December 2019

Larry Smith

Larry Wayne Smith
Oct. 27, 1949 - Nov. 28, 2019

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Nov. 28, 2019, our beloved Larry Wayne Smith entered into Peace.

He was born to Bill and Geraldine Smith in Bakersfield, California.

He was raised in Ukiah, California.

He served in the Air Force and fought for our country in the Vietnam War.

He loved to dance, fish and watch westerns.

He is predeceased by his loving wife, Joy Smith, and later, his partner in life, Betty O'Quinn.

He is survived by his son, Clayton Smith; grandsons, Ethan and Nathan; granddaughters, Lexxus and Sky; two great-granddaughters; his siblings, Jerry, Gail, Sharon and Karen; many nieces and nephews; even a great-great!

Larry's No. 1 rule was to "Be Good!" He will be sorely missed by all those that knew him. Larry was a great father, man, uncle and friend.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Monday, 02 December 2019 14:53; 02 December 2019

John W. Johnson

This is an extended version of an obituary previously posted about John W. Johnson.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – John W. Johnson was born March 23, 1939, on the Hoopa reservation, near Table Bluff, California.

John’s father, Ralph, passed away the same year of his birth. His mother, Ruby, was his first example of kindness, generosity, warmth and compassion for all living things.

He grew up in a large loving family with his sister, Beverly, and his older brothers: Roland, Walter and Robert. Ruby married Axel Stout and they were blessed with his three younger brothers: Oscar, Sid and Jack.

Hunting, fishing, carving and drawing were activities John enjoyed throughout his youth. He and his friends often came home with salmon, venison, and duck. They were assisted by his favorite cocker spaniel, Dooney, who proved to be a great retriever.

John grew up learning about the importance of education from his mother and sister, who tutored him through his youth.

After graduating from Fortuna High School, he enlisted in the US Army. He served much of his tenure in Germany, in the Machine Records Unit. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, John continued his education. He graduated from Humboldt State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration.

A proud member of the Wiyot Tribe, his mission in life was to promote health, education, unity and wellness among tribal and non-tribal people.

John was committed to bringing prosperity to tribal people in his work throughout California. He achieved this by fighting for recognition for those tribes that had lost their status. He wrote grants and ran programs for health and education. He never missed an opportunity to bring tribal leaders and members of the whole community together to work toward a common goal.

John had a vision that tribal and non-tribal people will prosper together and that the diversity seen around the table will make us stronger in our leadership and more compassionate in the process.

John joins his parents and each of his siblings in the Spirit World. He is deeply missed by his loving wife Amanda, and his son, Kevin, who made him proud to be his Dad.

His love for his tribe and his family was strong, and he spoke fondly of them. John’s family includes his nephews, Albert Jr. and Jerry; great-nieces, Anita and Gail; goddaughter, Lena; numerous cousins; and far too many loved ones to list, including Lynette, Renee, Sonia and Turtle.

Many of his friendships lasted a lifetime. Longtime friends include Deni Leonard, Lilian Hoikka, Dale Risling, Thomas Leon Brown and Les Miller.

John's recent work includes the Native American Community Education Center, the Circle of Native Minds wellness center and the Historic Courthouse Museum in Lakeport, California. His co-workers were close friends. They shared his passion for their work and his enthusiasm for helping others achieve their goals. He will be greatly missed by all of us.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. Also, a celebration of John's life will take place at a later date near Table Bluff.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 27 November 2019 03:25; 27 November 2019

John W. Johnson

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – John W. Johnson was born March 23, 1939, on the Hoopa reservation, near Table Bluff, California.

John’s father, Ralph, passed away the same year of his birth. His mother, Ruby, was his first example of kindness, generosity, warmth and compassion for all living things.

He grew up in a large loving family with his sister, Beverly, and his older brothers: Roland, Walter and Robert. Ruby married Axel Stout and they were blessed with his three younger brothers: Oscar, Sid and Jack.

Hunting, fishing, carving and drawing were activities John enjoyed throughout his youth. He and his friends often came home with salmon, venison, and duck. They were assisted by his favorite cocker spaniel, Dooney, who proved to be a great retriever.

John grew up learning about the importance of education from his mother and sister, who tutored him through his youth.

After graduating from Fortuna High School, he enlisted in the US Army. He served much of his tenure in Germany, in the Machine Records Unit. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, John continued his education. He graduated from Humboldt State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration.

A proud member of the Wiyot Tribe, his mission in life was to promote health, education, unity and wellness among tribal and non-tribal people.

John was committed to bringing prosperity to tribal people in his work throughout California. He achieved this by fighting for recognition for those tribes that had lost their status. He wrote grants and ran programs for health and education. He never missed an opportunity to bring tribal leaders and members of the whole community together to work toward a common goal.

John had a vision that tribal and non-tribal people will prosper together and that the diversity seen around the table will make us stronger in our leadership and more compassionate in the process.

John joins his parents and each of his siblings in the Spirit World. He is deeply missed by his loving wife Amanda, and his son, Kevin, who made him proud to be his Dad.

His love for his tribe and his family was strong, and he spoke fondly of them. John’s family includes his nephews, Albert Jr. and Jerry; great-nieces, Anita and Gail; goddaughter, Lena; numerous cousins; and far too many loved ones to list, including Lynette, Renee, Sonia and Turtle.

Many of his friendships lasted a lifetime. Longtime friends include Deni Leonard, Lilian Hoikka, Dale Risling, Thomas Leon Brown and Les Miller.

John's recent work includes the Native American Community Education Center, the Circle of Native Minds wellness center and the Historic Courthouse Museum in Lakeport, California. His co-workers were close friends. They shared his passion for their work and his enthusiasm for helping others achieve their goals. He will be greatly missed by all of us.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. Also, a celebration of John's life will take place at a later date near Table Bluff.

: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Saturday, 07 December 2019 01:55; 07 December 2019

Stephen Huff

Stephen Bruce Huff
Jan. 2, 1947 – Dec. 2, 2019

LUCERNE, Calif. – Stephen Bruce Huff of Lucerne passed over on Dec. 2, 2019.

He was loved by many, especially his wife, Deborah.

He will be missed.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 27 November 2019 03:28; 27 November 2019

John Lozano Sr.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – John Lozano Sr. entered into eternal rest early on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Sutter Lakeside Hospital, due to medical complications at the age of 79.

John was born and raised in Berkeley, California, on Feb 17, 1940. He was the second oldest of his siblings, four sisters and one brother.

He graduated from Berkeley High, and after graduation he signed up to join the U.S Air Force, becoming a newspaper editor.

After the service he moved to Oakland, California, where he put himself through school to learn a trade, later becoming a sheet metal worker. He joined a local union that kept him employed all over various cities, while being married and raising a family.

In 1993 he retired and relocated to his wife's hometown here in Lake County, California, on Robinson Rancheria. This is when he discovered how convenient casino gaming and bingo was at his fingertips. He became a regular bingo player for many years.

When John wasn't playing bingo, he enjoyed making model airplanes, reading books, doing newspaper crossword puzzles and his all-time favorite, watching TV. He liked all kinds of war movies, The History Channel, anything on the news, The View, and every Sunday evening 60 Minutes.

John leaves behind six of his eight children; Gloria, Darrell, James (Jr), Earlene Drapeau, John Lozano Jr. and Peggy Lozano-Lowblad; five siblings, Mary, David (Barbara), Anita, Gloria and Cathy; many nieces and nephews; and grandkids and great-grandkids.

He is predeceased by his wife, Gertrude Boggs-Lozano; father, Juan; mother, Madeline; son, Marvin; and daughter, Carmella.

Visitation will be at John's home, 1015 Manzanita Circle on Robinson Rancheria starting Sunday afternoon. All are welcome to pay their last respects.

Graveside funeral service will be held at Hartley Cemetery on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at noon.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 16 November 2019 23:41; 16 November 2019

Russel Bean

Russel Prestwood Bean
Jan. 17, 1938 – Nov. 8, 2019

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Russel Bean of Clearlake took his last breath peacefully at home on the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, while surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer.

Russel was born in Napa, California, in 1938 to Allan and Vesta Bean. Most of his youth was spent in Sonoma, California, graduating from Sonoma Valley High School in 1956.

It was there he met his bride-to-be, Adriene Clauson, whom he married on March 12, 1960, after spending two years in the U.S. Navy as a submariner on the USS Bashaw 241 – the last of its class diesel submarine that sank three Japanese merchant ships in World War II. His first tour of duty had him shipping out from Honolulu to Tokyo in 1957. Great stories were born of this period of Russel’s life.

Together Russel and Adriene bore three sons, Erik (1961), Vincent (1964) and Warren (1965), while he kept up the family carpentry business, C.C. Bean and Sons, started by his grandfather, Charles Clifton Bean, who served as mayor of Sonoma in 1940.

As a family of carpenters they built and remodeled much of the town of Sonoma, while his uncle, Talbert Bean, also served as the town’s mayor for a period. Family years were spent primarily in Santa Rosa, with a move to Clearlake after retiring.

He held a standard of excellence and work ethic that was demonstrated with every project he put his hand to, so that all three sons learned early the mantra of, “If you’re not going to do it right, don’t do it at all.”

While quiet and self-deprecating by nature, he had a wry humor that often caught people off guard, much to his delight.

In addition to carpentry, he loved model trains and boats, fishing, San Francisco 49er football and, in his later years, tinkering with as many computers, phones and gadgets as he could get his hands on.

His favorite sport by far was teasing favors out of his three boys by having them compete for the title of “#1 Son” in any given year.

He is survived by his wife, Adriene Bean; his sons, Erik (Eileen) Bean, Vincent Bean and Warren (Janet) Bean; along with four grandchildren, Kristen, Allan, Joel and Kyle; and three great-grandchildren, Hudson, Holden and Moses.

Russel was a faithful, loving husband, and dedicated father, grandfather and great-grandfather who played as hard as he worked. Under an ornery exterior he hid a very sensitive soul – one we will miss deeply.

The family will observe a graveside service at the Mountain Cemetery in Sonoma on Saturday, Nov. 23. A celebration of life gathering will be held at a date and location to be determined.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Hospice Services of Lake County.

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