Mrs. Dorothy (Hines) Eickhoff, 93, passed away on July 18, 2015, in Fresno, Calif.
 
The youngest of eight children, Dorothy was born on Feb. 16, 1922 in Jackson, Miss.

She married Greg Eickhoff on March 29, 1941, and then moved to Lakeport, Calif., after Greg left military service in 1945. In Lakeport, they raised four children before ultimately settling in Clovis, Calif., in 1990.
 
A southern belle with a feisty spirit, Dorothy enjoyed quilting, crossword puzzles, cockatiels and cocktails.

Her quiet faith and love for her husband brought her immense joy, and her love for off-color songs and jokes brought joy and laughter to all those around her.
 
Dorothy was preceded in death by her dearly loved husband of 51 years.

She is survived by her four children and their spouses, Vicki (Eickhoff) and Gary Hendrickson (Clovis); Cindy (Eickhoff) and Ron Kiggins (Fresno); Greg and Mary Eickhoff (Dangarsleigh, NSW, Australia); and Melissa (Eickhoff) and Joe Davis (Clovis); and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren (who affectionately called her Mimi). We’ll all miss her greatly.
 
No services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one’s favorite charity in memory of Dorothy Eickhoff.

Aubree River Rose Jackson
June 23, 2015- July 9, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Aubree went to sleep on July 9, 2015, and woke up in Heaven.

She will be eternally missed by her parents, Alex Solorio and Cypriss Jackson, as well as her loving grandparents, Grandpa Joshua Derr, Grandma Anna Jackson and her great-grandparents, Anthony Jackson, Mickey Derr, Connie Jackson, Ronda Beckett and Terry Williver, plus many other aunties, uncles, cousins and friends.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – James D. "Don" Bennight was born Jan. 9, 1929, and died on July 12, 2015.

He was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher and friend.

Rest in peace, Dad. Love, your kids.

Donations may be made to the Taylor Observatory, c/o Lake County Office of Education, 1152 S. Main St., Lakeport, CA 95453.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport, www.chapelofthelakes.com .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Pastor Donald Terry was born March 26, 1938, and went home to see his Lord on July 2, 2015.

Pastor Terry is survived by his wife, Gwyn; his children, Arlene, Donna, David, Chuck and their respective spouses; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and innumerable souls that he has touched.

He is predeceased by his son, Russell.

A memorial service celebrating Pastor Don's great homecoming will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 31, at the Lucerne Community Church, 5870 E. Highway 20, Lucerne.

Well done my good and faithful servant.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary FD1336 at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – A celebration of life will be held for Michael G. Burruss on Sunday, July 19.

The service will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Buckingham Homeowners Clubhouse, 2850 Eastlake Drive in Kelseyville.

Burruss, born Feb. 6, 1949, died on Oct. 12, 2014.

Come share your stories and memories of him.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Leroy “Lee” Leon Aaker passed away in Modesto, Calif., on April 16, 2015, at the age of 83.

Lee is lovingly remembered by his family and those whose lives he touched so dearly with his smile, always-cheerful spirit and twinkling blue eyes.

He is preceded by his death by his father, Louis Martin Aaker; mother, Hazel Marigold Snyder; brothers, Louis Aaker Jr., Lawrence Aaker and Lloyd Aaker; and sister, Hazel Aaker.

Lee is survived by his companion of 25 years, Consuelo Dizon of Modesto; brother, Leslie Aaker and wife Jean of Ashland, Ore.; sisters, Thelma Watson and husband Bob of Fernley, Nev., Marlene Ivicevich of Lakeport, Calif., Kathleen Naval and husband Victor of San Jose, Calif., and Fay Garoutte and husband Steve of Lower Lake, Calif; his ex-wife, Rita Aaker of Loomis, Calif.; son, Mark Aaker and wife Wendy of Yuba City, Calif; son, Michael Aaker and wife Helena of Redondo Beach, Calif.; daughter, Susan Babcock (Aaker) and husband John; daughter, Lynn Montes and husband David of Loomis; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Noe, Stephanie Lind, Brendan Babcock, Spencer Montes, Payton Montes, Jadyn Aaker and Maya Aaker; two great-granddaughters, Dillon and Faith Lind; and many more nieces, nephews and loved ones.

Lee was born in Valley City, North Dakota, on Oct. 16, 1931.

He attended Kelseyville High School and served in the US Navy from 1950 to 1953. Upon his return to Lake County, he wed Rita Henault and they had four children together.

He had a career in management at Libby’s, Reynolds Aluminum and Miller Brewing Co. throughout the United States.

He later acquired his real estate license and returned to Lakeport to join his brother, Les Aaker and sister Marlene Ivicevich at Aaker Realty.

He met his companion Consuelo in 1989 and then went on to own and operate the Lamplighter in Clear Lake and a coffee shop in Lower Lake.

Our family is saddened by our loss, but are comforted and left joyful by all the memories that we share.

Our father instilled a love for learning and cultivated the spirit of fun in our family. He enjoyed all sports, especially the SF Giants and SF 49ers.

He loved to fish, swim, dance and play games in which he instilled those values in each of us.

The family invites anyone whose lives were touched by Lee to attend his memorial service this weekend. The Lake County Military Funeral Honors Team will perform the three-volley rifle salute and the playing of “Taps” at the Hartley Cemetery Veteran’s Circle, located at 2552 Hill Road, Lakeport, on Saturday, July 18, at 11 a.m.

After the service, friends and family are invited to gather for an informal lunch gathering at the Fellowship Hall, located at Lake County Bible Fellowship on 775 N Forbes Ave., Lakeport, from noon to 4 p.m.