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: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Sunday, 18 November 2018 00:05; 18 November 2018

Pam Cochrane

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Pam Cochrane was born in Eureka, Calif., on Nov. 13, 1948, to Everett and Bette Watkins.

She passed on from her home in Roseville, Calif., on Nov. 14, 2018, after a courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease.

Pam spent her formative years and early adult life in Eureka attending local schools, graduated Eureka High School known as an excellent student, star multi-sport athlete and fierce competitor.

She attended College of the Redwoods and Humboldt State University before joining the business office at College of the Redwoods as an accountant.

Her career in accounting spanned nearly 40 years culminating with her being elected as Lake County Clerk Auditor Controller for four terms in office.

She received numerous awards from the state of California for excellence which she always attributed to her staff in the Auditor’s Office.

Pam married James “Sham” Cochrane on July 23, 1977, and they raised three children – Skip, Kristie and Corey – in Kelseyville, Calif. Family was first, second and always on her list of priorities.

She loved playing all sports, Lake Tahoe, Mt. Shasta, Little River, Virginia Beach, the Caribbean and traveling with family.

Pam is survived by her children, Gerald “Skip” L. Hunter III (Lorrie) of Pollock Pines, Calif., Kristie Stogner (Adam) of Virginia Beach, VA, and Corey Cochrane of Roseville, Calif.; husband, James “Sham” Cochrane of Roseville; mother, Bette Watkins-Merklin and husband Phil Merklin of Eureka; brother, Ray Watkins (Gwynn) of Park City, UT; in-laws Tim and Marie Cochrane and family of Ettersburgh, Calif.; Leslie and Dennis Burchfield and family of Rio Dell, Calif.; Cyndee Cochrane and family of Fortuna, Calif.; grandchildren, Treven Hunter of Girdwood, AK, Tyler Hunter of Cameron Park, Calif.,, Arianna Cochrane of Roseville, Chiara, Cameron and Cayden Stogner of Virginia Beach; and also a large, much-loved number of extended family and friends.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 1600 Sunset Drive in Eureka from noon to 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in her name at www.HDSA.org.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 10 November 2018 00:31; 10 November 2018

Justin Thomas Wilson

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Justin Thomas Wilson entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018.

Precious son of Jerry and Lori Wilson; special brother to Jaymie Husar and Lindsay Wilson; uncle, cousin and friend to many. Justin passed away at home at the tender age of 34 after an extended illness.

Justin was born in 1984, graduated from Kelseyville High School and lived most of his life in Lake County.

He was a proud member of People Services of Lake County where he had many friends and acquaintances.

Known as Bub to many, he will always be remembered as a person who, despite a lifelong handicap, brought joy and hope to all that came in contact with him. He had a smile that could light up a room. He was a young man full of love and happiness, patient, kind and had a great love in his heart for his Savior Jesus.

Justin, you will forever be loved and missed. You will always have a special place in our hearts. We love you son and will walk with you in heaven someday.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon with the funeral service to follow at noon. Interment will be at Hartley Cemetery.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Tuesday, 06 November 2018 21:03; 06 November 2018

Jeanette Fellers

Jeanette Charmaine Fellers
April 28, 1937 to Oct. 30, 2018

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Although born in Albany, Calif., Jeanette spent most of her pre-teens living and having fun in Fortuna, Calif.

She found herself owning a horse and soon discovered the large amount of love and joy that having a horse could bring. She soon mastered the art of riding a horse, falling in love with them throughout most of her life.

In her early teens her family moved to Clearlake, Calif., to live. Although she missed her horse and Fortuna, she soon fell in love with Clearlake. She completed grammar school and entered Lower Lake high School as a freshman.

Upon becoming a high school junior, she eventually noticed her future husband Del Fellers, whom she asked to a Sadie Hawkins dance. They went steady until completing high school and eventually became engaged and got married in Clearlake on June 1, 1957.

Before and after getting married Jeanette and Del lived in Berkeley, Calif., where Jeanette worked as a key punch operator for State Farm Insurance, and Jeanette’s husband joined Bank of America as a management trainee.

Over the years Jeanette and Del had two children between 1960 and 1965. She and Del had lived in several Bay Area communities until January 1970. She then started on a path of international travel and living.

From 1970 to 1977 Jeanette lived in Hong Kong, Spain and Chile. She found this to be a wonderful experience for the entire family but clearly missed the good old U.S.A and yearned to return to Clearlake.

After several years back in Clearlake, she went to work for Suburban Propane Co. She worked there for 15 years and retired as office manager of the plant in Clearlake.

After retirement, Jeanette kept busy with her favorite three pastimes, her love of poodles, her love of community service through her membership of the Clearlake Lioness Club, and her favorite of all – “Christmas” and Christmas decorating. It was often said that she had enough Christmas decorations to accommodate at least 10 homes.

Last of all, was her annual RVing attendance at the Stonyford Rodeo, joining her many friends who also attended for 30 years or more.

She had a life that she loved and was well lived through her beloved family and loving marriage of 61 years.

Jeanette and her spouse owned a small walnut orchard where she and her hubby still lived at her passing.

A visitation service will be held on Friday, Nov. 9, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Jones & Lewis, CLMC 16140 Main St., Lower Lake, with a funeral service at Jones & Lewis CLMC on Saturday, Nov. 10, starting at 11 a.m.

Interment will be at Lower Lake Cemetery, 9040 Lake St., immediately following.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 17 November 2018 02:30; 17 November 2018

Jenny Valenzuela-Pettigrew

NICE, Calif. – Jenny Valenzuela-Pettigrew, 66, passed away on Nov. 2, 2018, in Nice.

She was born Jan. 24, 1952, in Yuma, Ariz.

Jenny was formerly a resident of Oxnard, Calif., before making Lake County her home for a short period of time.

Jenny is survived by her two sons, George Valenzuela, and David Pettigrew (Jessica); her six grandchildren, Bentlee, Jennie, Ethan, Theresa Pettigrew, Matthew and Maggie Castellano; and her five great-grandchildren.

She will be deeply missed by family and friends.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Tuesday, 06 November 2018 21:05; 07 November 2018

Ron Sneed

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Ron Sneed passed away Nov. 2, 2018, at the age of 79.

He was born Sept. 23, 1939 to Robert and Dorothy Sneed in Lakeport.

Ron was an avid outdoorsman. He was well known throughout Northern California and especially Lake County for his knowledge about fish and wildlife. He loved to fish for bass in Clear Lake and the other surrounding lakes. In his earlier years he was a fishing guide on Clear Lake.

He best became known for the fishing lures that he manufactured. He owned Maverick Lures and made plastic worms and spinnerbaits. Many of the top professional bass fisherman used his lures.

In addition to fishing, his passion was hunting with a bow and arrow. He was an expert marksman and bagged elk in Colorado as well as wild pigs in Arizona and California. He also was successful hunting wild turkeys and deer in Lake County. He always had respect for the wild animals that he hunted.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Virginia; daughters, Carin (Jeff) Hawks and Wendy (John) Brossard; three granddaughters; two great-grandsons; and a great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Victor and Norman.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, at Lakeport Christian Center. Come share your memories with us.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 03 November 2018 00:45; 03 November 2018

William H.H. Wolfe

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – William H.H. Wolfe passed away in Lakeport on Oct. 25, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Berkeley in 1932, he moved to Santa Rosa in 1935 and graduated from Santa Rosa High School.

After serving in the Air Force during the Korean War, he graduated from San Jose State University and worked for many years as a financial planner and stockbroker until moving his family to Lakeport in 1970 in order to begin his second career as owner of Lakeport Tire Service.

His greatest pleasure came from serving his community on the boards of the Kelseyville Fire Protection District, the Lakeport Volunteer Fire Department, the Lakeport Unified School District Board, the Lakeport Rotary, the United Way of Sonoma, Lake & Mendocino Counties and the Governor’s Advisory Board for Sonoma Developmental Center.

The third “Commander” of the “Derby Hat Club” of Lake County, he will be remembered as the leader of that club for the last 30 of its 54-year history

Preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Vivian Wolfe, his brother, Phil Wolfe, his forever friends Martha Wolfe and Scott Karuza, he is survived by his son, Mark Wolfe; daughter, Carol Karuza; granddaughters, Jordan Karuza, Jillian Karuza, Jamie Karuza and Jenna (David) Crusenberry; sister-in-law, Sandra Wolfe; nephews, Scott (Holly) Wolfe and Patrik Wolfe; and cousins, Toni (Bob) Funderburg and Steve (Diane) Jones.

The family wishes to thank the many people who have been Bill’s angels of assistance as his age and health took its toll. Each of you allowed him to continue his life “His Way” until the end. The family is also grateful to everyone at the Lakeport Post Acute Care Center for their excellent professional care and support given to Bill and his family through his last days.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport, with burial at Hartley Cemetery. At Bill’s request, friends and family are invited to a potluck celebration following the burial at the Little Theater, Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.

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

Obits

Pam Cochrane

Justin Thomas Wilson

Jeanette Fellers

Jenny Valenzuela-Pettigrew

Ron Sneed

William H.H. Wolfe

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