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 .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – William “Bill” John Cook passed away Oct, 19, 2013, at the age of 65.

He was a great bowler.

Bill was loved by all and will be dearly missed.

Veteran Honors will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, at Veterans Circle, Hartley Cemetery.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Judith May O'Neill, known better as “The General” at Renee's Café where she worked for eight years, passed away Oct. 20, 2013, at the age of 75.

Her favorite hobbies were eating out and she loved playing at the casinos.

She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Woodmancy and Jody Leeper; grandchildren, Deanna Landeis, Ryan Stahl, Eric, Andrea and Kirsten Elliston; and six great-grandchildren.

We'll miss you Mom …

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Alexander (Pat) Napoleon Jackson, 73, of Clearlake, went to meet his heavenly father Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013.

He was born Aug. 18, 1940, in Washington, DC.

Alex graduated from John Swett High School in 1958 and served in the United States Air Force from 1958-62, stationed in Alaska.

He lived many years in Hayward, Calif., and retired from Del Monte Corp. in Alameda.

He relocated to Clearlake, Calif., in 1992 where he worked at Robinson Rancheria and Konocti Harbor as a pit boss and blackjack dealer.

He is survived by his wife, Glenda June Price Jackson of Clearlake; son, Steven Todd Jackson of Modesto; daughter, River Mika Coyote (Brenda Jackson) of Incline Village; his mother, Dorthia Virginia Jackson of Butler; his siblings,Andrew Joseph Jackson of Albuquerque, Dorthia Virginia Jackson Hawkins of Oklahoma City and Evelyn Kathleen Jackson of Grove City. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Dwight, Madison and Savannah Jackson of Ripon.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Andrew Jackson, and sister, Cindy Lee Jackson Dennison, both of Pennsylvania.

Alex was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He an avid fisherman and bowler and was a volunteer umpire and little league coach who attended all his children’s games.

He loved to teach, he was generous and kind, always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. It was said that he never met a stranger.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Praises of Zion Baptist Church.

A memorial will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, at 2:30 p.m. at Praises of Zion Baptist Church, 3890 Emile Ave., Clearlake, telephone 707-995-1319.

Heidi Ann Schmidt passed away Oct 18, 2013 after a long fight with cancer at St. Helena Hospital in Saint Helena, Calif.

She was born Jan. 13, 1968, to Patricia and James Schmidt in Daly City, Calif.

Heidi leaves behind her children, Brandon, Amanda, Lindsay, Shaina and Dylan Yaquinto; brothers, Erik and Nicholas; and parents, Patricia and James.

Heidi was preceded in death by her brother Larry, who passed in 1993.

A memorial service will be held for Heidi Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. at Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake, Calif.

Please sign Heidi’s guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Nicholas “Nick” Franklin Ivicevich I passed away Oct. 15, 2013, with his family by his side.

He was born in San Francisco Oct. 22, 1936, to Madeline and Peter Ivicevich, natives of the Island of Vis in Croatia.

Nick graduated from Mountain View class of 1954. In 1960 he moved to Lake County, following his best friend Ivan Lubich. Nick worked at Safeway while starting his Bartlett pear ranch in Scotts Valley and raising his young family.

He loved bowling, his Croation Fraternal Union, the Cannibal Club, his family, home and sometimes his trying, yet tranquil days on his very successful pear ranch.

Nick is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marlene “Cookie” Ivicevich; children, Diane (Ron) Jones, Pamela (Mike) Ivicevich-Hundley, Niko II (Teri) Ivicevich and Ginger Ivicevich; grandchildren, Julie Jones, Sara (Joel) Sippel, Christopher Jones, Alexandra Hundley, Nicholas III and Aaron Ivicevich, and Bruiser; great-grandchildren, Trevor and Cassidy Sippel. He also leaves his first wife, Joanne; his dear friend and loyal foreman of 40 years, Ramon, and his wife Maria Camarena; and many other friends and relatives.

Funeral service will be held on his birthday, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

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