LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Kenneth “Jocko” Grimsley entered into rest on Sept. 17, 2013.

If he wasn't at the trap shoot on Sundays he might have been at Yuba College in the welding class, where he was a teacher's aide, and he would happily give advice to students in need.

In his free time he loved to go to the Feather River to mine for gold.

He had a love for life, family and friends.

He leaves behind his three children, Tammy, Kelly and Walter; as well as his grandchildren, Brenden, Rebecca and Wyatt.

His family invites his friends to join them in remembering and celebrating his life at the Brick Hall, 16374 Main St. in Lower Lake, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23.

Howard V. Wakefield

09/26/1926 – 10/27/2013

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Howard Wakefield passed away Oct. 27, 2013.

After serving in the Navy during World War II he worked for the U.S. Post Office in San Francisco for 30 years, while at the same time owning a locksmith business, Able Lock and Key.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Louise; and children, Bruce, Brian, Lisa and Victoria.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes, Lakeport.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Jeanette Anna (Kohl) Vivian passed peacefully from this earth on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, at the age of 92.

She was born June 15, 1921, in St. Paul, Minnesota. At 6 months old Jeanette traveled with her family from Minnesota to California, where they settled in Oakland.

Jeanette raised her family in San Leandro, Calif., for more than 40 years. She relocated to Lake County to be with her family in 2006.

She was proceeded in death by husband, Ralph Vivian; father, Joseph Kohl; mother, Rachel (Leuzinger) Kohl; sister, Mabel and her children Buddy, Dickie and Dolly; sister, Millie and husband Floyd; sister, Gert and husband Bob; infant sister, Ana; and sister, Lorraine and husband Joe and their granddaughter Sarah; brother, Philip and wife Anna; brother, Walter and wife Thelma and their sons Raymond and Junior; brother, Earl and wife Angie and their daughter Florine; and brother, Roland (Ole) and wife Francis and their sons Terry and Tommy; best friend, Betty (Marley) Avila; and special friend, Harry Arcado.

Jeanette is survived by daughters, Linda Tellardin (Steven) and Sandra Dixon; granddaughters, Stacey Longoria, Carrie Dixon and Amy Gilbert (Kyle); step-grandson, Michael Tellardin; and great-granddaughters, Sienna Rose Longoria and Lila Jean Gilbert.

She leaves behind scores of nieces, nephews, godchildren and friends, especially those at Lakeview Housing and her Red Hat sisters and dear friend Ann Lind.

We will miss her smiling happy face. She was always kind, always faithful. Her greatest joy was her family and friendships.

Special thanks to Hospice of Lake County, Natalia Cherwin of Three Lakes Assisted Living and her doctors Schweifler and Minotti.

There will be a celebration of her remarkable life on Saturday, Nov. 16, with a rosary at 9:30 a.m. and Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, located at 801 N. Main St. in Lakeport, with lunch following directly after.

She was a faithful Catholic all of her life and prayed her rosary every day. Jeanette always said she wanted no flowers at her funeral, just to have Masses said for the repose of her soul.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – A celebration of life for Gayle Gene Thoresen, who passed away Sept. 9, 2013, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2.

Friends and neighbors are invited to join Gayle's family at 4395 Emilee Court, Lakeport.

Benjamin Joseph Weiss, a talented artist and writer, passed away Oct. 24, 2013.

He was witty and warm-hearted with a great sense of humor and compassion for the vulnerable.

He is survived by his parents, Elizabeth and Daniel; his sister, Rachael; his grandparents, Ruth, Mort and Ralph; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

A vigil/rosary service will be held at St. Joseph's Church in Middletown 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Funeral service will be held at Santa Rosa Memorial Park at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30.

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

Kenneth Lee Fountain
Nov. 20, 1947-Oct. 21, 2013

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Kenneth “Ken” Fountain, age 65, passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 at his ranch, Jaguar Gardens Nursery.

He was born in Vallejo, Calif., on Nov. 20, 1947, to Arthur and Hallie Fountain.

He grew up in Vallejo and served several years in the Navy.

Ken moved to Lake County in 1986 ad worked as a machinist for more than 25 years at Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and five years as a mechanic at Calpine.

Ken was involved in many organizations and clubs like Tipsters, Lions, SIRS, Master Gardeners and Lake County's Farmers Finest; he also served on the Lake County Grand Jury.

Jaguar Gardens Nursery's plants were present at Lakeshore Feed, Steele Winery and Lower Lake Days.

Ken leaves to cherish his memories his three daughters, Sherrie (Philip) Henderson, GiaVonn (Lacy) Wright, Dana (Kelvin) Jefferson; his son, Kennathian (Michelle) Fountain; two sisters, Rosemary Fountain and Patricia (Rudolph) Burgess; brother, Arthur Fountain; sister-in-laws, Jackie Anderson and Loretta (Melody) Anderson; brother-in-laws, Harold Anderson Jr., and Aaron (Laurel) Anderson; seven grandchildren, Christopher Strong, Patrick Porche, Alexandria Henderson, Jaylen Jefferson, Jasmine Jefferson, Evan Wright and Garian Fountain; his special friends, Ellusha Diederick and Bernadine Lewis; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Fountain; parents, Arthur and Hallie Fountain; sisters, Emma Holman, Kathryn Fountain and Joanie Fountain; father and mother-in-law, Harold and Adrian Anderson, respectively; sister-in-law, Gwendolyn Stephens; and a brother-in-law, Irving Anderson.

His favorite thing to do was to sit on the porch, listen to the creek and spend time in his barn (Man Cave).

He was loved by all and will truly be missed.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Jaguar Gardens Nursery, 12921 Murphy Springs Road, Lower Lake, Calif.

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