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: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 27 April 2022 03:51; 27 April 2022

Jimmy Juan ‘JJ’ Jackson

Jimmy Juan “JJ” Jackson passed away peacefully on April 20, 2022, in Kingsland, Texas, surrounded by family.

JJ was born on July 7, 1945, to Doris and Alfred Jackson in Lamesa, Texas.

JJ is predeceased by his father, Alfred Jackson; mother, Doris Biggerstaff; half-brother, Joe Biggerstaff; and life partner, Jack de Vine.

JJ is survived by step-brother, Don Jackson of Dimmitt, Texas; sister-in-law, Nancy Biggerstaff of Marble Falls, Texas; niece, Jeanette (Garry) Soefje of Leesville, Texas; nephew, Joel Biggerstaff of Marble Falls, Texas; and three great-nephews: James, Joey and Johnny Biggerstaff.

After graduating from Odessa High School in 1963, JJ joined the Navy. After he was honorably discharged from the Navy, JJ stayed in California where he later met his life partner of 47 years, Jack de Vine.

JJ worked for Nash Enterprises for 18 years, including Seven Seas Supper Club and managed Starwood.

While part of deVine Feathers, JJ made the feather boas worn by celebrities such as Cher, Lucille Ball and Ann Margaret, to name a few.

JJ loved travel, which included a trip to England and traveling across the US.

In 1982, JJ and Jack opened The Bungalow in Clearlake Oaks and later settled in Nice. While in Nice, JJ was involved with several organizations, including the Senior Center, Robinson Rancheria and was a member of Hartley Masonic Lodge.

Following Jack’s passing, JJ returned to Texas in 2014 to care for his mother.

Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 29, at 11 a.m. at Upper Lake Cemetery, Upper Lake, California.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 16 April 2022 03:34; 16 April 2022

Harrison Walter III

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Harrison Walter III of Lakeport, California, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Meadowood Nursing Home in Clearlake, California, at the age of 75.

“Harry” was born Jan. 31, 1947, in Charlotte, North Carolina to Harrison and Mary Lois Walter.

He attended Patrick Henry Elementary School, Everett Junior High School and Galileo High School in San Francisco.

Harry graduated from Willits High School in 1965 and later the College of Arts & Crafts in the San Francisco Bay Area.

He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. in July 1965 and served one tour of combat duty in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in July 1971.

Harry was self-employed for 30 years with Metal Arts Enterprises in San Jose, and Morgan Hill, California, where he produced handmade custom knives, jewelry and designed and built custom parts and machines for tech companies in Silicon Valley.

He loved to read and cook. He loved the ocean. Harry was a Sea Scout, a gymnast, champion wrestler, and a cheerleader. He will be missed.

Harry is survived by his brothers, Mark Walter (Kathy) of Liberty, South Carolina and Sam Walter (Kim) of Lakeport, California, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Harrison Walter and Mary Lois Walter.

The family will have a private memorial service.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Tuesday, 12 April 2022 01:51; 12 April 2022

Jay Porteous

Jay William Porteous, aged 53, was born on June 28, 1968, in Santa Clara County, California.

He was raised in Michigan and eventually established his family in Lakeport, California.

Jay graduated from Thornapple-Kellogg High School in 1986, prior to attending Michigan State University.

Jay would go on to begin his career as a merchant mariner, a job he enjoyed for over three decades.

Although he cheated death on numerous occasions, Jay ultimately passed away on Feb. 25, 2022, in Woodland, California.

Jay is preceded in death by his parents, Patricia (Stager) Porteous and William Porteous; and sister, Lisa Porteous.

He leaves behind sisters, Lori (Crews) and Jennifer (Reynolds); fiancé, Julianna (Bisaccio); and daughter, Annabelle.

Jay lived a blessed life with many great adventures, and in turn many great stories. He had a brilliant, contagious smile which brightened the world. He often shared the warmest all-encompassing hugs.

Jay was generous with his time and energy. Jay touched countless lives all over the world. There is an empty space where his smile and voice once were.

Jay was loved and leaves behind memories of a too-short life well-led.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 23, in Middleville, Michigan.

Please visit https://goresfuneralservice.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Jay’s family.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 27 April 2022 03:49; 27 April 2022

Freeda Krukoff

Freeda Maye Gorbet Duncan Krukoff ‘Nannie’

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Freeda was born Aug. 24, 1927, and crossed over to the spirit world April 15, 2022, peacefully at her residence with her loved ones surrounding her.

Freeda is survived by her daughter, Colleen Pete and son-in-law, Gary Pete (Round Valley); daughter-in-law, Darlene Robidoux (Yurok); son, Douglas Duncan and daughter-in-law, Susan Duncan; and son, Kyle Crandell and daughter-in-law Jackie Crandell.

Freeda is predeceased by her husband, Henry Krukoff (Aleut Corporation); mother, Hazel Gorbet (Robinson Rancheria) and father, George Gorbet (Greenville Rancheria); three sisters, Colleen Poe, Mildred Duncan and Evelyn Peake; and two sons, Dwayne Duncan and LaVerne Duncan.

Freeda entered this world under a walnut tree at Old Robinson on Mockingbird Lane. She was proud to be a member of Robinson Rancheria and to work at her tribal casino (22 years) and she loved playing bingo and the slot machines.

She was an avid news follower for local and political news. She enjoyed being informed before going to the ballot box.

Freeda was blessed and loved 20 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 31 great-great-grandchildren and all of her nieces and nephews. She will be missed by so many she touched, loved, cared for and befriended.

Funeral service was held at Robinson Rancheria Gymnasium on Saturday, April 23. She was laid to rest at Robinson Rancheria Cemetery.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Friday, 15 April 2022 02:08; 15 April 2022

Selena Jack

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Selena "Nina" Jack was born June 10, 1974, and she began her journey home to Creator on April 9, 2022. She was 47 years old.

Selena was predeceased by her mother, Wilma E. Gomez; father, Valentino P. Jack; brother, Charles P. Jack; maternal grandparents, Lewis and Ramona Gomez; paternal grandparents, Hudson and Annie Jack; and niece, Nikia Gomez.

She is survived by her daughter, Angelica Rovetti; son, Tino Rovetti; aunt, Carol Gomez; sisters, Valerie Jack, Carla Rodriguez and Janine Williams; brothers, Michael Gomez, Philip Jack, Kelly Jack and Jeremiah Jack; nephews, Xavier Jack, Joshua Jack, Jacob Nevarez, Matthew Smith, Michael Smith, Steven Morgan, Jeremiah Jack Jr., Julian Bernard, Andrew Gomez, Michael B. Gomez, Nico Cazarez, Anthony Driskell, Joseph Driskell, Richie Gomez, Mark McCloud III and Martin Smith; nieces, Erica Nevarez, Adrienne Nevarez, Vanessa Gomez, Alyssa Gomez, Feather Morgan, Mary Morgan, Savanna Jack, Marlene Jack, Mona Gomez, Jessica Alvarez and Markie McCloud; great-nephews, Aiden Jack, Nakai Jack, Dyani Jack, Salvador Castellanos III and Fabian Perez; great-nieces, Aiyanna Jack, Alina Fred and Nikia Fred; and her childhood BFF, Lynda Tuscano.

Selena comes from a family of 10 siblings. She lived her entire life on Big Valley Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians where she was an enrolled member of the tribe. She worked in numerous positions at the tribe's different enterprises including Konocti Vista Casino and Big Valley Rancheria Smoke Shop.

Selena was a fairly private person, but she loved her family and friends, especially her great grand nieces and nephews like her own grandbabies.

She had the biggest heart and was generous and giving to those around her. Her smile was infectious and one couldn't help but feel good when in her company. So many people loved her. She will be greatly missed.

She will be remembered, for a long time to come, by those that loved her. She will never be forgotten. We love you, Selena.

Traditional Native American visitation will be held at her home starting on Friday, April 15, at 11 a.m. until noon on Monday, April 18.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 09 April 2022 23:56; 09 April 2022

Katherine Lewis

LAKEPORT, Calif. — Katherine Marie Lewis was born on January 27, 1921, in Canton, China, to missionary parents Roy A. Falconer, MD. and Clara Falconer.

Clara passed away six weeks after Katherine was born and is buried in Hong Kong.

Katherine and her dad stayed in Nanning, China where Dr. Falconer was helping to establish a hospital. They returned to the United States short of the seven-year commitment when Katherine was about a year and a half old.

He remarried and Laura Warner Falconer became Katherine’s mom. Several years later, a brother, Marvin Falconer, was born and the family continued living in Los Angeles before moving to Glendale, California.

In 1943 the Falconer family moved to Lakeport where Dr. Falconer established a medical practice. Katherine graduated from high school in 1938 from Glendale Union Academy, Glendale, California.

A nurse’s degree was obtained in 1943 from Glendale Sanitarium and Hospital, Glendale. She went on to get her BS degree in nursing in 1945 from Pacific Union College in Angwin.

She met and married Erwin W. Lewis, Jr. of Bachelor Valley in September of 1947. They lived briefly in Los Angeles while Erwin finished his medical laboratory technology degree then moved to Fort Bragg for four years before returning to Lake County in 1953.

They built a home in north Lakeport where Katherine lived until she passed away following a brief illness on March 24, 2022, with family by her side.

Erwin and Katherine adopted a son, Gerald Lewis, and a daughter, Marna Lewis-Sildve. With their family complete they raised their children in Lakeport.

They both worked at Lakeside Community Hospital and then Sutter Lakeside Hospital with Katherine retiring in 1989 after 46 years in nursing and Erwin in 2002 with over 50 years in the laboratory.

Erwin and Katherine loved to travel the world, first visiting Hawaii, then Australia, New Zealand and the Fiji Islands, Alaska, Europe and Turkey, to name a few. When they went to China, Katherine was able to see her mother’s grave.

They also took numerous trips in their motorhome throughout the United States and camping trips to Yosemite and Baja.

They were dedicated and attentive grandparents taking pride in their grandchildren Troy and Lindsey. Katherine enjoyed being Grammy to her two great grandsons, Connor and Payton, who adored her.

Katherine was predeceased by her mother, Clara Falconer (1921); her father, Dr. Roy A. Falconer (1968); her stepmother, Laura Falconer (1974); brother, Marvin Falconer (2005); her son, Gerald Lewis (2003); her beloved husband, Erwin Lewis (2006); her sister-in-law, Lucile Lewis (2013); and sister-in-law, Doris Falconer (2015).

She is survived by her daughter, Marna Sildve (Peter); grandson, Troy Kurtz; granddaughter, Lindsey Kurtz-Toyama (Nicholas); great-grandsons, Connor and Payton Toyama; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Glenn and Rose Lewis; nephew, Gary Lewis (Toni); and their children George, Katherine and daughter Kanani and Charles, Karen Lewis-Boyle (Bill), daughter Tara Lewis-Petersen (Erik) and children Sydney and Lilah Petersen, Linda Lewis-Scott (Tim) and the extended Siri family, Marna’s birth parents and siblings.

Katherine was a member of the Lakeport Community Seventh-day Adventist Church since 1953 and had been involved in competitive flower arranging and various service and study groups during her long and productive life here in Lake County.

A memorial service will take place on Friday, April 15, at 4 p.m. at Lakeport Community Seventh-day Adventist Church on Park and Hill roads in Lakeport. Interment will take place at Hartley Cemetery in Lakeport.

Care entrusted to Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary FD1336, 707-263-0357, www.chapelofthelakes.com.

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Jimmy Juan ‘JJ’ Jackson

Harrison Walter III

Jay Porteous

Freeda Krukoff

Selena Jack

Katherine Lewis

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