William S. Jones of Lucerne, Calif., passed quietly in his sleep May 20, 2013, at the age of 97.

His wife, Margery passed away in her sleep Dec. 31, 2012. After 78 years of marriage, Bill missed her terribly and only wanted to be with her again.

A longtime resident of Lake County, Calif., Bill was born in Albany, Ore. on July 18, 1915.

After the death of his mother in 1918, Bills father remarried and Bill became step-brother to two brothers and four sisters. One brother, Robert, and two sisters, Gail and Jean are still living.

Bill and Marge had three children. The oldest, Willard, died at two weeks of age. Their daughter Dorothy and her husband Fred lived in Lucerne from 2003-2008 and now live in Penney Farms, Fla. Son Larry and wife Mieko have lived in Lucerne since 2008. Larry and Dorothy are happy they could keep their parents in their own home these past 10 years.

Bill joined the U.S. Border Patrol in 1940. Even though married and the father of two children, Bill wanted to serve in World War II and joined the Navy in March 1944 and served with distinction.

He came home in December 1945 and went back to the Border Patrol and eventually moved to the U.S. Immigration Service. After 25 years in government service Bill retired.

Bill and Marge loved to Lake County from the first time they vacationed in Nice in 1943 so before retiring in the late 1950s, they purchased property on Foothill Drive in Lucerne.

After traveling in a motor home for five years, they settled down in Lucerne where Bill became a real estate agent/broker and spent 30 years working with May Noble, broker-owner of Noble Realty, eventually becoming vice president.

Bill and Marge had seven grandsons, one now deceased; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. They were very much loved by their grandsons who have happy memories of time spent at Clear Lake with them.

Anyone who knew Bill and Marge are invited to be a guest of the family at the noon lunch at the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center on Monday, June 3.

Memorial gifts in Bill's honor will be gladly received by the Senior Center, P.O. Box 937, Lucerne, CA 95458.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.

Margaret Ann Cage
Oct. 11, 1959 - May 9, 2013

Beloved daughter of Adrienne and late Richard Cage, and sister to David, Lyn, and Edward. Adored Auntie M to Nick, Sophia, Martin and Steve.

Survived by other family members in the Bay Area. Born in San Francisco, lived in Lakeport 42 years, graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1977 and worked for the county of Lake 10 years.

She was a true Raiders and A's fan. She enjoyed interacting and reading with children. Margaret lost her battle to a rare disease. She was a inspiration to all others in her life.

She will be greatly missed by her family. May she rest in peace.

As she requested, no formal services are planned. She will be interred at Hartley Cemetery. Donations may be made in her name to the F.O.P. Association at www.ifopa.org .

Services and arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary FD311, Lakeport, Calif.

Fred Lett passed away peacefully, at home in Kelseyville, Calif., surrounded by family on May 3, 2013. Fred was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 16, 1930.

He moved to Kelseyville in 1948 and graduated from Kelseyville Union High, class of 1949.

Following high school, Fred joined the Navy and served in the Korean War. He was discharged as a Radarman, Third Class in 1953.

Fred married his high school sweetheart, Eleanor Renker on Feb. 17, 1952 in the new sanctuary at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church. They moved to Long Beach, Calif., where he was stationed. There, Ellie and Fred joined Geneva Presbyterian Church where they were embraced by a wonderful community and made life long friends.

They raised their three children in Lakewood, Calif., returning to Kelseyville every summer to visit family. In 1988 they moved back to the family home in Kelseyville. They celebrated their 61st anniversary in February of this year.

Fred was an active member of the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church and also belonged to the Lion’s Club and American Legion. He was always happiest hunting and fishing.

Fred is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor and his three children: Cynthia Smalanskas (Bill), Tamara Lett (Marilee), and David Lett. His beloved grandchildren include Jacob (Lori), Matt (Lisa), Christopher (Ashley), Jarrett (Jordyn), Käthe, Luke, Jessamyn, and Phoebe.

Fred is also survived by his sisters: Katherine Terry, Eleanor Gentile and Pat Bonos (Bill), and his in-laws, Dietmar Renker (Lois) and Alfred Renker (Sandra).

He is finally at rest. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Donald Joseph Guigneaux passed away in Clearlake, Calif., on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

For information, call Jones & Lewis Clearlake Memorial Chapel at 707-994-6417.

Sandra Dee passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day to be with Jesus and her mother Gladys.  

She was a very kind person who loved life, traveling and the people she met along the way.

She is survived by her children, Raymond Lee, Robert (Agnes) Lee, Jack (Dee) Lee, Terry Mosley and Rod Scully; sisters, Norma Schaefer, Colleen Prickett and Marilyn Evans; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She will always be loved and missed dearly.

“Been there, done that.”

Carleton (“Carl”) Thomas Stewart, an accomplished singer/songwriter and retired educator, died Tuesday, May 9, 2013, of cancer, his family said. He was 60 years old.

Carl Stewart was a world class musician. He received his music performance degree in voice from Cal State University, Northridge in 1998 and a teaching credential soon after.

He was in great demand in the Los Angeles area during the early 1980s as a vocalist, guitarist and band leader. At that time he was also employed by Warner Brothers as a contract composer and songwriter.

Carl said he “settled down” in 1989 after meeting Tina Tenerowicz, with whom he had a son, Ian (age 14) and daughter, Emma (age 12). Together they also raised his daughter, Francisca (age 27) from a previous marriage. Carl and Tina were married for 20 years.

Born Dec. 4, 1952, in Nashville Tennessee, Carl spent his early childhood in Alabama. Carl moved from Colorado to California in 1977.

Besides a great passion for music and love of his family, Carl also enjoyed being an educator. Carl taught various grades in the Los Angeles area for nearly four years.

He and his family moved to Lake County in 2002, and he began working as a teacher for the Konocti School District. Eventually, he worked in administration as the eighth grade vice principal of Lower Lake High School and principal of Highland School until his early retirement due to illness.

He held various jobs in his youth, ranging from ranch hand to computer programmer. All his experiences were woven into the rich tapestry of the wonderful music he composed, and he was renowned as a consummate musical story teller.

“All of us in the band were constantly amazed at the stories behind the music he’d have us learn. He was a true poet who could synthesize complex emotions into singable lyrics,” friend and fellow band member Clovice Lewis said. “He’d then wrap it all into a compelling piece of music with his amazing voice and kick butt guitar playing that would have you stomping your feet before you realize you are listening to the musical equivalent of a great novel.”

In addition to his immediate family, Carl is survived by his brother, Leonard Stuart; sister, Hannah Stuart-Gambino; and mother, Caroline Stewart. His father, W.H. Cassell Stewart, is deceased.

Plans are now being made for a memorial service for Carl, which will be publicized shortly. In the meanwhile, you can send cards and flowers for Carl Stewart to Tina Tenerowicz, 3450 Lucas Court, Kelseyville, CA 95451.