Lucy House passed in her sleep on Feb. 5, 2013.

Lucy was born and raised in San Francisco and lived throughout the Bay Area before settling in Hidden Valley Lake.

Lucy was much loved by her devoted surviving family members; Paulette Huber, her daughter, and Sky Strowbridge, her grandson. She is preceded in death by her son Eugene LeFevre.

It’s with a sad heart that we inform our friends and family of the passing of Michael Roy Thomas, 1953-2013. Mike succumbed to a long illness on Feb. 6, 2013.

He was married to Karen Thomas and when their marriage ended, he moved to Clearlake, Calif., to be with his family.

He is predeceased by his father, James Douglas Thomas, and survived by his mother, Mary E. Thomas (mothermary); his brothers, James and Robert of Clearlake; his nephew, James Scott, and wife Christy Thomas; and his great nephews, Ryan Michael, Tre Dominic, Ian James and Ryker Scott Thomas of Medford, Ore.

Mike was a 1971 Graduate of Fall River High School, Fall River Mills, Calif.

He worked as an electrician and industrial electrician with TIC Inc. at the Homestake Gold Mine in Lower Lake, Calif.

He loved the Hat Creek, Burney area when we all lived there and missed hunting and fishing with his friends.

James “Jim” Hubman was born June 6, 1931 and passed on peacefully on Feb. 5, 2013.
 
Jim dedicated his life to service, honor and enriching the lives of all that knew him.

He served in the United States Marine Corp doing two tours in Korea. From there, he spent 21 years with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, saving people’s lives and “washing a few cats out of trees.”

After moving to Lake County, he continued his public service by spending 15 years in law enforcement.
 
Jim was known for his kind smile, sparkling blue eyes, impeccable handlebar moustache, hilarious “one liners” and his unwavering love for all he knew. His spirit was one that loved unconditionally and saw the light in every dark place.
 
Jim was preceded in death by his son, Randy Hubman, and daughter, Janine Carr.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Hubman; daughter, Christine and son-in-law, Rodney Barnes; son, John, and daughter-in-law, Linda Bigley; son, Rick Hubman; furry four-legged daughter, Jasmine; grandchildren, Shannon, Brad, Rick, Jessica, Jerni, Jesse and James; and six great-grandchildren.
 
Jim was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word; he was honest, loyal, compassionate and strong. He loved, respected and adored everyone in his life. He thrived on making those around him happy.  
 
At his request, no services will be held but donations are invited to be made to the Lakeport Fire Department and Four Legged Friends c/o Tina Howard/Wasson Memorial Veterinary.
 
Although his time on this earth is over, his smile will forever be seen and his spirit will live on with each person whose life he touched.

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – A memorial service for Lower Lake High School student Jesse Meldrum has been scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 10.

Meldrum’s services will begin at 2 p.m. in the new gym at Lower Lake High School, 9430 Lake St.

The public is invited to attend.

Floyd W. Diamond went to be with the Lord on Feb. 5, 2013. He was born Nov. 23, 1930, in eastern Maine.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Cecile; children, Gail (Harry) Ebbeson of Texas, and Bill (Beverly) of Texas; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert Diamond of Maine.

He was preceded in death by his brother. Albert; mother, Hazel; father, Charles; and a nephew, Bruce, all from Maine.

Floyd, Cecile and children moved to Lake County in 1964.

Floyd was a well known heavy equipment operator, mechanic, service station owner and proudly a retired Lake County Sheriff's deputy.

He was very active in his community. He served on the water board, was a volunteer fireman for Nice and was on the Lucerne Community Neighborhood Watch patrol, as well as serving in many more ways – too numerous to mention.

Floyd lived his life on his own terms and always encouraged others to do the same. He will be greatly missed.

His wishes were to be cremated and no services.

He wished his family and friends to celebrate his life and have no sadness.

He lived a full and satisfied life and he will be greatly missed.

Rest in peace, Floyd Diamond.

Donna Jo Reed Staehlin
Nov. 23, 1935-Feb. 1, 2013

We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend Donna Staehlin.

Donna passed away peacefully with her daughter and son-in-law by her side in St. Helena Hospital’s ICU.

Donna had been diagnosed with a rare form of vasculitis called Churg-Strauss and passed away six short months later.

Donna was born at the Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, to Linda Jo Egerer and Cecil Brady “C.B.” Reed.

Most of her childhood was spent in Fountain Lake, Minnesota, where she attended parochial school and then going on to attended Albert Lea High School graduating in 1953.

Donna went on to earn a bachelor of science degree in physical education with a minor in economics at her father’s alma mater, the University of Colorado, in 1957.

While in Boulder her family moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where she went on to earn a master's degree in education at the Texas Christian University in 1960.

After graduation, she took a short lived teaching job in New York, which she called “the time of which we don’t speak.”

Taking a teaching position in Arizona, she made many friends and found she was made for the desert.

While in Arizona, she met and married Rogers Munro Staehlin Jr. in 1964. In 1965 they moved to the San Francisco Bay Area where Donna continued her career in education, teaching in the San Mateo Union High School District for more than 30 years.

She and Rogers divorced in 1983 after 18 years of marriage, however they maintained a deep friendship and parenting partnership throughout their lives.

Retiring at the age of 55, she moved to the Mendocino Coast in 1992. She lived in the cool North Coast for 14 years until she moved to Cobb Mountain in 2006, where she loved the warmer weather.

In the last chapter of her life, she became an integral part of the Cobb community, and enjoyed having her daughter as a next-door neighbor.

Donna had grown up in a family who loved to laugh and debate politics around the dinner table. She had a quiet, reflective, witty personality. She wasn’t afraid to stand her ground and speak her mind. Her tight inner circle of friends made her laugh and gave her a true sense of belonging.

She lived a practical, low frills, classic collegiate lifestyle. She enjoyed sports and had especially enjoyed skiing, playing tennis and softball. She continued to be an avid golfer her whole life and played three to four times a week.

Technology never scared her and she was known to be the techie among her friends. She embraced the Internet and enjoyed playing video games. Family and friends were her highest priority.

Donna was predeceased by her sisters, Diane Jean Thompson and Wanda Reed Catis, as well as her parents.

She is survived by her brother, John Reed Sr.; her daughter, Kimberlee Reed Ferguson; and two granddaughters, Alyssa Munro Ferguson and Madeline Reed Ferguson.

A memorial will be held in her honor at Moore Family Winery at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23.

She had made prearrangements through Neptune Society and will be scattered at sea north of the Golden Gate.