LAKEPORT, Calif. – Robert “Bob” Thompson passed away peacefully Oct. 10, 2014, in Lakeport.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Patricia Thompson.   

Bob was born Feb. 18, 1928, in San Francisco and raised in Oroville.

As a 17-year-old he joined the Navy in 1945, at the end of World War II.

Assigned to the Pacific during the evacuation, he had the unbelievable job of sinking brand new Army Jeeps into the ocean because the War Department did not want to transport them back to the United States and didn't want anyone else to have use of them.

Subsequent to his discharge from the service in 1946 he became an arson investigator for the state of California Department of Forestry. 

Being an avid outdoorsman by nature, he flourished in this career and dedicated 30 years to it before turning in his badge.

Not one to stand still in the face of retirement, Bob then started a completely different profession by becoming a California real estate agent. This was another career that spanned decades, 16 years of which he worked in close partnership with longtime friend and fellow agent, Linda Warren.

Upon final retirement, Bob live a leisurely and comfortable life.

Though he is not survived by any relatives, he will truly be missed by good friends, Lucy Goebler, Rena Gracey and Jim Warren.

Per Bob's request there will be no services and interment will be at Kelseyville Cemetery.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Richard Wagner passed on Oct. 4, 2014.

A graduate of Clear Lake High School, he went on to serve in the Navy during Vietnam.

He is survived by his companion, Maureen Rudden; and daughters, Mallory and Brook Wagner.

Navy honors will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at Museum Square in downtown Lakeport.

Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary. 

For further information please call 707-263-0357 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Shalean Smith, formerly of Upper Lake, passed away on Sept. 23, 2014, following a brief illness.

There will be a celebration of her life this Sunday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m., at the Upper Lake High School Gymnasium, 675 Clover Valley Road.

A potluck reception will follow in the activity center.

For more information, please contact Mireya Turner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-413-0208.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Cherilyn Jo Rhodes of Kelseyville passed away Sept. 29, 2014.

Cheri was born in Sutherland, Nebraska in 1963 and lived in Colorado, Arizona and California.

She was a member of the New Hope Fellowship Church in Kelseyville.

She is survived by her husband, Barry Rhodes; her three lovely daughters, Stevie, Holly and Scarlett; father, Joey Tersini; mother, Vicky Fay; and uncle, Jeff Tersini.

Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – A celebration of life will be held for Kenny Domer on Saturday, Oct. 18.

The service will be held at Moore Family Winery, 11990 Bottle Rock Road, Kelseyville.

Domer passed away on Sept. 14, 2014, at his Kelseyville home.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Albert Blackshure Reeder passed away Sept. 28, 2014, at the age of 96 in Clearlake.

He was born Jan. 27, 1918, in Heavner, OK.

Formerly of Cloverdale, Albert was a longtime Lake County resident for 35 years. He was a saw filer and owned his own saw shop.

Albert served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II serving aboard the USS Tennessee BB-43. He participated in 15 major battles in the Pacific, and proudly earned many service medals. 

Albert was also part of the United Methodist Church of Clearlake Oaks and the VFW Post 9268. 

He served as past president of the Cloverdale Lions Club, and was part of the Cloverdale Masonic Lodge. He also part of the Order of Eastern Star Lake County Chapter 231, Curtis Lodge 140, and the Clearlake Callayomi Lodge No. 183 F&AM. 

Albert volunteered as a campground host with the United States Forest Service for over 15 years.  He enjoyed square dancing and loved to fish.

Albert leaves behind his wife Pat of 68 years; son, Greg Reeder and wife Ginger of Elko, Nev.; daughters, Marie Studebaker of Spokane, Wash., and Ginny Brown of Las Vegas; sister, Vera Mae Reeder of Little Rock, Ark.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Masonic Callayomi Lodge #183 F&AM in Clearlake at 11 a.m, with the Masonic leadership officiating under the auspices of the U.S. Navy.

Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Please sign Albert’s online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .

Arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, Lower Lake, telephone 707-994-6417.