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: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 08 May 2019 01:33; 08 May 2019

May 25 services planned for Newby

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Services have been set in late May for Tamara Lisa Newby.

She ascended quietly and swiftly to her heavenly home on March 31, 2019.

Known to her infinite number of friends by countless nicknames, Tamara brought many smiles and great support to those who knew her. Her personality, caring nature and giving heart were larger than this life could contain.

Her family invites you to come by the United Methodist Church in Upper Lake, 604 Clover Valley Road, across from Upper Lake High School, on Saturday, May 25, anytime between 11:20 a.m. and 3:31 p.m. ( a wink and a nod to Tamara's date of birth and date of passing).

Wear your sports attire, favorite band t-shirt, shorts and "loud" Hawaiian summer prints, and casually share a memory, a hug, a tear, a laugh and some dessert.

To honor Tamara's wishes, brief and fitting, formal words and her chosen songs will be shared beginning at 1 p.m.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 04 May 2019 00:25; 04 May 2019

Glen H. Dillard

LUCERNE, Calif. – Glen H. Dillard passed away peacefully in his home in Lucerne on April 26, 2019.

He was a native of Oklahoma but had spent a large part of his life here in California.

He loved to fly and had his own Cessna aircraft which he flew frequently when he was younger.

He is survived by his son, Tommy Dillard and step-daughters, Linda Waterbury and Pam Williams; numerous grandchildren; as well as a niece, Carlene Deaton, of Arizona; and his long-time caregiver, Lynn Flagerman.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Saturday, May 11, at 1 p.m.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Thursday, 02 May 2019 00:36; 02 May 2019

Marilou Johnson

Marilou (Marilouise Christofferson) Johnson
1929 - 2019

Marilou Johnson died peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Young In Heart Care Home in Concord, California.

Marilou was born in Valley City, North Dakota, on Aug. 27, 1929, to Dewey and Jayne Christofferson. She was the third of four children. She grew up in Valley City and attended Valley City schools, graduating from high school in 1947.

While in high school, she was active in drama and had a close circle of friends. They called themselves the “Big Eleven” and kept in touch with each other through the years. Marilou was true to her Valley City friends, attended numerous Valley City reunions and kept North Dakota close to her heart throughout her lifetime.

In 1955, after moving to Kelseyville, California, Marilou married Steve Johnson in the Fireside Room at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church. The couple was immediately embraced by a group of amazing Kelseyville locals. The friendships that started then endured through all of the years of her life.

Marilou and Steve's first home in California, with their first two children, was in Soda Bay. Their next move took them to a home on State Street, Kelseyville. Soon thereafter, additions to the family began increasing exponentially. In 1961, the sixth and last of the Johnson kids was added to the family.

Marilou was a master at making the little house a home for her family. And, she was also a master at caring for and raising her six children. She and Steve lived in the same house in Kelseyville for 48 years and raised all six children there. All of her children attended Kelseyville schools.

In 2003, Marilou and Steve downsized and moved from Kelseyville to Lakeport. Their next move, in 2010, was to Concord, to be closer to family. However, even after living away for sixteen years, Marilou still considered Kelseyville to be her home.

In the early years, Marilou was chief accountant to husband Steve's local business, the Kelseyville Feed and Seed Store (later changed to the Lake County Orchard and Garden Supply). Her work career changed course when she started at the Lake County Fruit Exchange / Mount Konocti Growers, in 1969. Eventually becoming the assistant office manager, she was highly respected for her efficiency, organizational skill, sense of humor and her amazing and quite natural “people skills.” Her intelligence, poise, grace, compassion and omnipresent smile were catalyst to her work success.

She related to, and become friends with, well … everyone! This included the board, her boss, co-workers, the growers, the workers on the front line and the consultants and vendors. All considered her an asset to the organization, and also considered her a personal friend. And, she considered each of them a personal friend, too! Her Konocti Growers' years were some of the best of her life, and she remained close to so many of the friends she made during that time period.

Marilou's top priority was family. She and Steve were married for 57 years before his death in 2012. Her six children, 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren were the loves of her life. She also cherished her extended family and one of her passions was genealogy. Even before Ancestry.com, she was digging deeply into her family history. One outcome is that she and Steve connected with relatives in Iceland and traveled there for visits on two occasions.

Marilou was also passionate about cooking (she had over 200 cookbooks at one time), style (always dressed to impress), all things pears and her groups of close friends. In addition to the Big Eleven from Valley City High, she cherished her Birthday Club, State Street, Sylar Lane, Mt. Konocti Growers and Presbyterian Church friends from Kelseyville. She was also able to cross generations and became good friends with many of her kids’ friends! True to her nature, she also developed close friendships when she moved to the Vintage Brooks apartment complex in Concord.

Marilou will be missed and will be remembered for her generous and thoughtful nature, love of life, compassion for others and love of family and friends. Her enduring legacy is framed as a most remarkable woman whose core character included patience, understanding, gentleness, poise, wisdom, strength and classic elegance.

She was predeceased by her husband, Steve; parents, Dewey and Jane Christofferson; and brothers, Don and Richard Christofferson.

She is survived by her six children, Jeff (Shawnee), Nancy (John), Jon (Michaelene), Kristine (Jeff), Julie (David) and Richard; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition, she is survived by her brother, Tom (Ramona); nephews, Brian (Marilyn) and Steve Johnson, Michael Christofferson (Elaine), Todd Christofferson (Deborah), Michael S. Christofferson (Claudia) and Ross Christofferson (Aine); and nieces, Stephanie Fjestad (Orian), Terry Steele (Bruce), Patrice Christman (Dick), Kim Barry (Guy) and Cheri Reynolds (Jim).

A memorial service to celebrate Marilou's life will be held at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church on Saturday, June 8, at 11 a.m., followed by a reception in the Friendship Hall of the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 310, Kelseyville, CA, 95451.

Please share your memories by signing the guest book at www.record-bee.com .

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 08 May 2019 01:31; 08 May 2019

Dolores ‘Dee’ Wilcox

Dolores ‘Dee’ Wilcox
April 30, 1939 - May 3, 2019

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Dee was promoted to glory on May 3, 2019.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Monday, May 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. with a graveside funeral service to follow at Upper Lake Cemetery at 11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Clear Lake Baptist Church Missions Fund, 555 Forbes Street, Lakeport, CA 95453.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Friday, 03 May 2019 23:25; 03 May 2019

Brenda Wesselhoff

Brenda Wesselhoff
July 1, 1949 - April 25, 2019

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Brenda passed away peacefully at home from ALS, with her family and friends around her.

Brenda was thoughtful and caring, she loved her family, friends, co-workers at Dr. Browning’s office and her cats. She was very active in the community with the Early Lake Lions Club and Relay for Life.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas; daughter, Melissa; siblings, grandchildren and a very big family and friends.

Donations in her memory can be made to the American Cancer Society-Relay for Life at http://relay.acsevents.org or the ALS Association.

Memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Saturday, June 8, at 11 a.m.

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

: Naomi Cooksey; Posted On Wednesday, 01 May 2019 01:28; 01 May 2019

Irlene Cooksey

LAKEPORT, Calif. – On April 9, 2019, at the age of 74, beloved Irlene Nimmo Cooksey passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Lakeport.

She joins her parents, William and Lizzy Nimmo; her brother, George Nimmo, who passed last month; and nephew, George Nimmo.

She leaves behind two daughters, Naomi and Rachel, and two sons-in-law, Shane Ferguson and Jason Hansen; a grandson, Quinn Cooksey; and husband of 45 years, David Cooksey.

Irlene was born in Stockton, Calif., on Sept. 13, 1945.

She graduated from Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Stockton, California, in 1963, and attended San Francisco State University from 1963 to 1969, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and English.

Irlene had a passion for writing. She traveled, even living in Hawaii for a year, and visited Japan, India and Peru before settling and raising her family.

She worked many jobs, including as a reporter and legal assistant and even working for Grateful Dead Productions.

Irlene’s passions were gardening, cooking and writing, and she shared them with loved ones. Her beautiful roses and poppyseed cake were always wonderful and well-known.

She passed down her knowledge to her daughters and grandson. She loved her husband and daughters more then anything until her grandson was born in 1999.

Irlene had a full and happy life and will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Many remember her beautiful smile and great advice.

I will never forget my mother; she helped me become who I am today. For that I will always remember and be grateful. I love you, Mom. Thank you for being here with me the last couple of years. I will treasure it more than you will ever know. Forever your daughter, Naomi Cooksey.

A celebration of life is expected to take place later this year.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

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May 25 services planned for Newby

Glen H. Dillard

Marilou Johnson

Dolores ‘Dee’ Wilcox

Brenda Wesselhoff

Irlene Cooksey

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