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: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 20 April 2019 02:35; 20 April 2019

Shatara Kai aka Lawrence (Larry) Edward Gradek

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Shatara Kai aka Lawrence (Larry) Edward Gradek died April 1, 2019, at his home in Witter Springs, California.

He was born Jan. 9, 1948, to Sophia Anastasia (Grys) and Edward John Gradek of Gustine, California.

Growing up, he was closest to his cousins Ed Grys and Bob and Bill Gradek.

Kai was a graduate of Palo Alto High School in 1966 and completed his Bachelor of Science degree at San Jose State in 1970. He then went on to earn his master’s degree at the University of Washington in 1972.

He held many jobs during his lifetime including: Director of Rainbow Lodge in McMinnville, Oregon; veal farmer in Amity, Oregon; social worker at Dammasch State Hospital in Wilsonville, Oregon; and his own counseling private practice in McMinnville, Oregon.

He was married twice; his first marriage was to Linda (Queirolo) Redman and his second was to Jule (Utterberg) Gradek with whom he had one daughter, Anna.

Kai was a gifted man whose gardens always wowed those who were lucky enough to see them in person. He loved working with his hands and was willing to help anyone who needed it.

He had a big heart, a passion for learning, and was always reading and researching this and that on “the net,” as he called it.

When he wasn’t spending time with his daughter and her family in Oregon, he was on his motorcycle enjoying the warmth of the sun and long open roads. He even spent two years in Cozumel, Mexico, enjoying the laid back lifestyle of the island.

His connections to God and Spirit are a key part of who Kai was. Those closest to him know that as he passed over he is OK and in a better place full of light and love.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sophia and Edward, and leaves his daughter’s family, Anna Gradek, Tramaine Payne and two grandsons, Trayden and Paxon; stepchildren, Troy and Paige Petersen; along with four additional grandchildren, Taylor, Cole, CJ and Zac.

His ashes will be spread in Witter Springs at the family ranch on May 18 at 11 a.m. Those wishing, but not able to attend, are asked to find a moment of peace and prayer at that time.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 17 April 2019 01:37; 17 April 2019

Norman Andresen

Norman LaFollette Andres(s)en, born July 20, 1928, died on March 31, 2019, in Yuma, Arizona, of congestive heart failure, surrounded by family. He spent the last 30 winters in Southern California and Arizona.

He was born to Christian Andressen and Julie Mourie Andressen in Sheridan, California, the youngest of five children.

Norman graduated from high school in Lincoln, California, and enlisted in the Army Occupation Forces in Japan where he served for a year and a half.

He attended Sierra College and graduated from UC Berkeley.

He married Leila Hinton in 1953 and had four children. They divorced after 10 years.

Norman was a probation officer for Alameda County for 26 years, retiring in 1981. He then moved to Clearlake.

In 1985 he married JoAnn Hodem. They lived in Clearlake for 24 years, then moved to Lower Lake.

He was an avid hunter, bicyclist, bird watcher, RVer, member of Escapees RV club and American Sportsmans Club, and a Friend of Bill W for more than 45 years.

He was predeceased by his brother and three sisters.

He is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn; children, Norman Andresen, Mark Andresen, Nord (Victoria) Andresen and Laura (David) Peters; stepchildren, Dan Hodem (Debbie Giaconni), Mary Hodem (Romulo Miranda) and Margie King; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at noon on June 18, with a potluck at the family home in Lower Lake.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Friday, 12 April 2019 01:00; 12 April 2019

Kathie Reeves

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Kathie Reeves, 58, of Jerusalem Valley died March 13, 2019, at home in her own bed as she desired, her husband at her side, after fighting brain cancer for more than four and a half years.

She was wife, lover, teacher, mother. Gardener and Taiko drummer. Lover of books and candlelight. Sandcastle builder extraordinaire. Poet and patron of the arts. Fragile and unbreakable in the exact same moments. Independent and introspective. Fiercely loyal. Intentional Muse to a thousand students. Inspiration to all who knew her.

Born Kathryn Lynette Hindalong on Halloween Day 1960, she lived and loved as playfully as her birthday portended.

Kathie grew and came of age in Montebello, California. She attended college in Santa Barbara, California. In both places she met friends that she kept close to all of her life.

After obtaining her teaching credential in 1983 she moved to the Mendocino Coast, where she met her husband in 1986. Her two children were born in 1988 and 1989.

Kathie and her family moved to Lake County in 1990 when she was hired by Middletown Unified School District. She taught mostly second grade from that time, teaching at Coyote Valley Elementary school from the day it opened until her illness forced her retirement in 2014.

She was greatly responsible for envisioning and creating what is now the thriving and beautiful Coyote Valley Elementary School Garden.

Her spirit was never broken by her terrible diagnosis.

She is survived by both of her parents, her only sibling, her husband of 31 years and her two adult children.

A celebration of her life will be held in Middletown at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11. For more information call 707-888-0882.

In lieu of everything else, Kathie requests that you take a favorite child outside to the backyard garden dirt (or mud!) and play, play, play. Explore. Find worms and bugs, spiders and ladybeetles. Encourage them to get the dirt under their fingernails (and yours!). Ruin their clothing with the good great earth. Marvel at the miracle of the easily overlooked. Because she understands to the core of her being that such a thing is in fact Sacred, she very much wishes to instill the same knowledge in the children she hasn't yet taught, it's just that she needs your help with that now. If this seems a little too much to ask, then she requests the following of you instead: Turn off the TV and the telephones, snuggle in, and read a (chapter) book together with a favorite child. She promises you won't regret it.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Thursday, 18 April 2019 02:41; 18 April 2019

Edward Rozier

Edward Rozier, 92 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 8, 2019.

Ed was born July 6, 1926, to William and Sadie Rozier in Culver City, California.

He attended Alexander Hamilton High School and left at 18 years old to serve in the Marine Corps during World War II.

Ed was honorably discharged in August 1946, came home to complete his high school education, and graduated in January 1947.

He worked for the US Postal Service for 32 years. Ed moved his family to Lakeport in July 1966, continuing on as a postal clerk in the old Third Street Post Office until his retirement in 1981.

Ed and his wife, Mary Jean, built and operated Colonial Mobile Village on Lakeshore Boulevard in Lakeport until they sold it in 1987.

Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Mary Jean Rozier. He is survived by his four children, Suzanne (Mike) Terry, Phillip Rozier, Donna (Bob) Doyle and Alan (Linda) Rozier; his granddaughters, Amanda Banks, Megan Titus, Kimberly Fingerle, Mary Laws, Joan Doyle and Christina Thompson; and many great grandchildren.

Our family would like to thank Dr. Stanley and Sutter Lakeside Hospital for the care of our father during his illness.

At Ed’s request, there will be no services. Our family will gather together in July, on his birthday, to celebrate his life. He will be greatly 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, 17 April 2019 01:35; 17 April 2019

Lucille England

Lucille England, 90, passed away on April 5, 2019, in Placerville, California.

She was born Dec. 11, 1928, in San Diego, California.

Lucille was a long-time resident of Lake County for 80 years. She worked as a real estate broker for 35 years.

She is proceeded in death by her husband of 54 years, Delbert England. She is survived by her five sons, Rick England of Clearlake, Mick England of El Cajon, Jeff England of Jamul, Ken England of Clearlake and Tim England of Clearlake. She had 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at Jones & Lewis on Thursday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to noon with burial at 12:30 p.m. at Lower Lake Cemetery, then a celebration of Life will be held at the VFW in Clearlake at 1:30 p.m.

Lucille will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Care and arrangements entrusted to Jones &Lewis CLMC FD800, www.Jonesandlewismemorialchapel.com, telephone 707-994-6417.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 10 April 2019 17:20; 11 April 2019

Barbara Schnabl

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Barbara Jean (Gross) Schnabl was born March 2, 1931, in Berkeley, Calif.

She passed away peacefully on April 2, 2019, in Kelseyville where she had lived since her move with her family in 1936.

She is survived by her four children (and respective spouses), six grandchildren (and respective spouses), eight great-grandchildren, and various other family members and friends.

She graduated from Kelseyville High School (home of the Indians) with the class of 1948. During high school she played in the band, on volleyball and basketball sports teams and was a life member of the California Scholarship Society.

The last semester of her senior year she worked at the title company in Lakeport. She and August (Gus) were married the summer after her senior year in Reno and she continued to work at the title company until the birth of their first child in 1951.

She became a stay-at-home mom until she and Gus started an automotive repair business in a barn on his parents’ property, located at Sixth and Church streets in Kelseyville on July 19, 1954.

She was also a room mother for her children's classes, an assistant Girl Scout leader and a volunteer parent with many of the organizations her children joined.

She supported her family in every way and was a very positive, encouraging lady to her family and friends.

She will be missed, but she is back with Gus once again.

We would also like to thank Kelseyville Fire Department, Dr. Kirk Andrus, Dr. Alan Sampson, Dr. Lou Ivanovic, Dr. Jeffrey Southard of UC Davis, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Rocky Point Care Center and Hospice of Lake County.

At Barbara’s request, there will be no services. Private interment in Kelseyville.

A celebration of Barbara's life will be held on Saturday, April 20, at 7985 Kelsey Creek Drive in Kelseyville. Celebration to begin at 1 p.m.

Obits

Shatara Kai aka Lawrence (Larry) Edward Gradek

Norman Andresen

Kathie Reeves

Edward Rozier

Lucille England

Barbara Schnabl

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