CLEARLAKE PARK, Calif. – Rozann “Rozie” Cheek of Clearlake Park passed quietly on Saturday, June 14, 2014. She was 74 years old.

Rozie was born in Woodland to R. Milton and Wilma Russell. She and her sister, Robin Beck, grew up in the Capay Valley and she graduated from Esparto High School in 1957 and then attended California State University, Chico.

While visiting Lake County she enjoyed Clear Lake and married Ed Perdock. They lived in Clearlake Oaks and raised their children, Russell Perdock of Clearlake and Joene “Jo” Guasco of Etna.

As life took its turns Rozie returned to school, receiving her degree from Yuba College, Clearlake. She then began working at Burns Valley Elementary. She enjoyed watching many young people pass through the halls of BVS, to grow and become parents themselves and local leaders, but most of all her friends.

In 1978, she married Ernie Cheek and they spent many happy years together. They shared a respect and love for the members of the Lakeshore Fire Department. Rozie served on the Board of Directors for the LCFPD for 17 years. She often remarked how she “loved her boys” at the fire house and would on occasion work various shifts and attend their many training exercises.

Rozie loved her community and, though her health was poor, would often spend hours volunteering to support, plant flowers, collect trash and promote Clearlake and Lake County.

She served many groups and organizations like the Clearlake Oaks Moose Lodge, Committee to Restore Clearlake, Lake County Fire Protection District, Congressman Mike Thompson’s Christmas Gift Program and many others.

She was very active in local issues, supporting many in Clearlake, wanting to help it grow and develop. She worked to build new parks, support bass tournaments, paint buildings and help clean up the business areas.

Rozie inspired many with the energy she brought to every event and program in which she was involved, particularly since she suffered daily from advanced rheumatoid arthritis. She was afflicted with the disease from the very young age of 14. Her RA was clearly evident and visible, yet she was tireless in her ability to push through her pain and wanted only to enjoy all that life offered her.

Rozie’s greatest joy was to be the grandmother of four grandchildren. She smiled most when she was with Alexa Perdock-May, Cody Perdock, Skylar Guasco and Riley Guasco, who will all miss her amazing spirit.

A celebration and remembrance of her life will be held at Lake County Fire Protection District, Station 70, Clearlake, on Saturday, July 19, beginning at 11 a.m. Friends are invited to join her family at this time of remembrance.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the many friends who helped her as she struggled with a debilitating injury and then cancer in the last two years of her life.

They would also like to express gratitude to those at St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake, who made her last days with her family so special.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the following organizations:

• Arthritis National Research Foundation, 200 Oceangate, Suite 830, Long Beach, CA 90802; telephone 800-588-2873; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ;
• Stand Up to Cancer, 1801 W. Olympic Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91199-1224; telephone 888-907-8263; http://www.standup2cancer.org/ways-to-donate .

Arrangements by Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, Lower Lake, telephone 707-994-6417.

Ann F. Johnson
August 19, 1925 - June 3, 2014

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Ann F. Johnson of Lake County died Tuesday, June 3. She was 88 years old.

Born in Healdsburg and raised in Oakland, Ann married her handsome sailor, Hank Johnson in 1944.  

They moved to San Leandro and raised three daughters, Linda Rittler, Jeannette Wucherer and Suzanne Kinavey.  

When not busy sewing and crafting, Ann volunteered in the girls' elementary schools, serving as librarian and active in the PTA.  In 1961 she began her career in retail sales.

A longtime summer and weekend resident at the family homestead in Clear Lake, Ann and Hank moved to their beloved lake in the 1980s.

Ann was active in Park Study and at St. John's Lutheran Church where she served on the alter guild and as a Sunday School teacher.

In her later years, Ann was an active participant in Adult Day Care of Clearlake.

Ann is survived by her three daughters, two sons-in-law, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  

She loved nature and wildlife and was fondly referred to as "Grandma Duck" by her grandchildren and "G-G" by her great-grands.

A celebration of remembrance will be held at Lily Cove on July 26 beginning at 11 a.m. Friends are invited to join this time of remembrance.

The family wishes to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the many friends and family members who helped in Ann's care, to the Adult Day Care, Clearlake, Hospice Services of Lake County, and to Laura, a very special caregiver.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Adult Day Care Clearlake, P.O. Box 675, Lower Lake, CA 95457.

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

August Junior Carlson (Jay)
Aug. 18, 1924, to June 8, 2014
 
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – August Junior Carlson – also known as Jay – was born to August Jalmer Carlson, and Audrey Green Marshall in Storrs, Utah.

His siblings were Dorlene, Ida, Jimmy, Lillian, Cal, Arlene and Bill, all of whom preceded him in leaving this earthly life.
 
He spent his early life in Carbon County, Utah. When he was 16, the family boarded a train and moved to Portola, Calif., where his father began working for the Western Pacific RR. Jay went to school there, and joined his father working for the railroad.

After World War II broke out, he joined the Marines to his parents' dismay, serving honorably in the Pacific from April 1943 to January 1946.
 
Following the war, he returned to Portola and began working for the railroad, with a short time spent attending Lassen College.

It was there that he met and eventually married Sally Cook, the love of his life. They were married in
Illinois in November of 1947. They had one son, AJ Carlson III and spent the ensuing 19 years in Herlong, an Army base in northeastern California, working for the railroad in conjunction with the U.S. Military.

He and Sally later moved to Stockton, where he was a supervisor for the railroad. After several years there they moved to Elko, Nev.

Following more than 35 years with the railroad, he retired and they moved to Nice in Lake County.

 
Jay was well liked, and spent much time in service to and with others.

As an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints he was an involved and devout Christian, and his life personified that.

During his later years he joined the VFW, and was a member of the Lake County Military Funeral Honors Team in the Clear Lake area.

Even last week he spent hours in front of a local store selling buddy poppies for one of those organizations.
 
He is survived by his son AJ (Anna Lee), three grandsons, six great-grandchildren and many who are proud to have been a friend and acquaintance to Jay.

You are already missed.   

Funeral services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lakeport on Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m. Visitation begins at 9 a.m.

Jay will be laid to rest at Upper lake Cemetery.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary (FD-1336) at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Andrew Baback, age 87, entered into rest at his home in Clearlake on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Santa Rosa, Andrew lived in Clearlake for the past 24 years.

Andrew was predeceased by his beloved wife of 17 years, Edith Baback, to whom he was still devoted to for 45 years.

Andrew is survived by his loving children: Jane Baback of Sonoma, June Faught of Clearlake, Bonnie Baback of Reno, Nev. and Scot Baback of Santa Rosa. He also is survived by 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

A private inurnment will take place at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis Clearlake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake.

Please share your memories by signing Andrew’s online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .

From his loving family … “We love you Mom & Pop.”

CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – Doug Clark, born Aug. 19, 1963, in Oakland, Calif., died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at his home in Clearlake Oaks.

Doug is survived by his loving family: his wife of 34 years, Merrilee; two sons, Michael and Daniel Clark; two grandchildren, Melody and Rorik Clark; brother, Kyle; sister, Terri; and his many nieces and nephews.

He also leaves behind friends that he called brothers: Todd, Ray, Dan, Tony and Carl, and many other friends.

He will be truly missed.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis Clearlake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake.

Please sign Doug’s on-line guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .

Susan Marie (Mayjoffo) Cocking
Dec. 9, 1960 to June 3, 2014

Susan was born in Lancaster, Calif., in 1960 and attended school in Southern California before moving to Santa Rosa, Calif.

Later in life, she moved to Loch Lomond, Calif and eventually to the Arizona desert with the love of her life, Rod Rochelle. They had established a homestead, but Rod was killed in a vehicle accident.

Susan planned to move home on June 10. Once again, Life had other plans for her, and she died in an automobile accident on June 3 when her vehicle overturned.

Susan naturally drew people to her because she was a genuine, down-to-earth person who loved her friends and family. She had a great sense of humor and was always ready for adventure.

She was a terrific cook and a born storyteller and confidante. She had a generous heart and accepted people for what they were.

She gave without expecting anything in return, and that’s what she got … what she did get was four lovely daughters and the undying love and affection of her family and close friends.

She is survived by her parents, Richard and Judy Mayjoffo; her four sisters, Cynthia Etienne, Kathryn Effinger, Laura Kennedy and Annalisa Connelly.

She also leaves behind her four daughters: Nicole Presler, Rhonda Presler-Stillman, Camille Cocking, and Angela Cole.

Susan has six grandchildren: Anthony Congleton, Miley Wilder, Donovin, Gavin, Skyler Stillman and Troy Mullins, Jr.  

She has numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews who are not forgotten. We will all miss her.

A visitation is scheduled on Saturday, June 14, between noon and 3 p.m. 11225 Loch Lomond Rd., Loch Lomond, Calif.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Susan’s name to the Swanson Family Fund to help provide cancer care for their little girl, Elizabeth.

Contributions may be sent to Bank of the West, 15050 Olympic Dr., Clearlake, CA 95422.