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Celebration of life planned for St. John June 3
It will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. near the gazebo.
My Divas will sing a few songs in the second half of the event.
People who knew St. John will be welcome to offer memories.
Thursday, 19 September 2024
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It will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. near the gazebo.
My Divas will sing a few songs in the second half of the event.
People who knew St. John will be welcome to offer memories.
- Elizabeth Larson
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Steven F. Schoeneman
Steven F. Schoeneman
1945-2022
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Steve was born on Aug. 30, 1945, in Oakland, California, and was raised as the middle child of five by Fredrick Schoeneman and Geraldine Clark Schoeneman.
Steve attended Piedmont High School and then went on to obtain his teaching degree from Arizona State University, graduating in 1968.
Steve married Cheryl Jones in 1969, shortly after he began his first teaching job as a special education teacher at East Oakland High School and started a family welcoming his son Christopher Scott Schoeneman in 1973 and then his daughter Samantha Elaine Schoeneman in 1976.
In 1978, the family sold their Oakland home, bought a Jeep Wagoneer (Willie) and a small travel trailer (Mariah) to set out to find a new home in the west.
The family traveled for nearly a year and half, eventually landing in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana. Steve was hired as the Darby School’s special education teacher then transferred to Hamilton.
In 1982, Steve and Cheryl divorced, and Steve returned to California where he began a long teaching career in the Turlock school district for the next 25 years.
Steve had a passion for working with kids and seeing them grow and succeed. He worked at Roselawn High School and Freedom High School.
Leaving behind good friends and 38 years of living in Turlock, Steve moved to Hidden Valley Lake in 2020 to be closer to his son and his family where he enjoyed the lake, power walks and time with his grandkids.
Throughout his life Steve loved softball and played for over 40 years. He also immensely enjoyed classic cars which he shared deeply with his son Christopher through all the years.
Steve was a sports enthusiast and would never pass up a chance to cheer on the Warriors or take in an A’s game.
But beyond any of the joys in his life, was the joy of his kids and grandkids. Steve was full of pride, love, and support of Christopher and Samantha and their respective children, Steve’s grandchildren.
Anyone who knew Steve would agree his enthusiasm and energy was contagious. He believed in the value of experiences in making memories and connections, often supporting large family gatherings in fun filled places. He would say, “You can’t buy memories, you have to make them.” He now leaves so many with those fun filled memories as he moves on.
Steve is survived by his two children, Christopher and Samantha. Christopher and his wife Leanna and their two children Jackson and Josephine live in Hidden Valley Lake, California. Samantha and her husband, Carey Schmidt and their two children Charlise and Robin all who reside in Missoula, Montana.
Steve’s siblings, Kurt Schoeneman, Sara Schnieder, Bette Quinn and Tom Schoeneman all live nearby in Northern California and share the loss of their brother.
Steve was fun, light, at times even goofy, uncle to many nieces and nephews who he enjoyed from their birth to their adult lives.
Steve will be dearly missed and his family will continue his legacy of creating new memories for the next generation in his honor and spirit.
- Elizabeth Larson
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Sara Hernandez
On Dec. 11, 1938, Sara Hernandez was born in Villachuato, Mexico.
She moved to the USA with a vision for a better life and opportunity for her family. She worked hard as a migrant worker, but her strength and perseverance provided opportunities and memories for herself & her family.
Sara had a passion for sewing, cross-stitching and knitting gifts for the people she loved. She had a love and appreciation for music, gardening and cooking.
She loved spending time with her family and teaching her daughters and grandchildren how to make her favorite dishes.
Her greatest accomplishment was seeing her children graduate from school, thrive in their careers, and watching them grow and build their own families.
Sara was proud to have accomplished becoming a U.S. citizen. She leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Emilio; her children, Lilia, Ignacio, Elsa, Juana, Victor and Sara; her 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
The words of wisdom she left to her family were: "Dios aprieta pero no ahorca.”
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Velma Roberts
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Velma Roberts passed away on May 16, 2022, two months prior to her 93rd birthday, at her home in Lakeport due to ongoing issues with her heart.
Knowing her time was short she requested that she spend her final days at home with her loving husband.
Velma was born in Gridley, California, on July 16, 1929, and lived her entire life in California until her death. She is now living in a much better place, one which she looked forward to.
She is survived by her husband, DeWitt Clinton Bouker aka Buck, and four children: her son, Rich Perry, and her daughters, Bonnie Hiraide, Robin Colt and Tracy Twomey. At the time of her death, she had 30 grandchildren, 74 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren.
Velma dropped out of high school to start working at the age of 17. However, she received her high school diploma through a correspondence course which she studied in the evenings.
She pursued life with a pervasive, contagious fervor. She had the incredible ability to wrap her life around each of her four husbands, making any adjustments needed to become the wife each one needed and setting her heart on assisting them to pursue and achieve their dreams.
She was a strong-willed woman and used that strength when she needed to. However, she was primarily known as a gentle, compassionate and generous person. She dearly loved her ever-expanding family, as well, she loved her church family.
She served those God brought into her life with a true servant’s heart. She had the rare capacity to place others before herself. She loved spending time and playing games with her family, sharing stories and watching movies in the evening with Buck.
In earlier years she loved dancing, workouts at the gym, serving the seniors at the senior centers, taking care of her pets and growing a garden. She had a great sense of humor and had the unique ability to laugh at herself.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
- Elizabeth Larson
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Michael A. Mott
Michael A. Mott
1944-2022
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Michael A. Mott passed away at the age of 77.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Mott and Edna Saisi (Chase).
After graduating from High School in Palo Alto, California, he was drafted into the Army, and he was stationed in Europe. Once he completed his military duties, he moved to Lake County.
He worked in the building trade and was well known for being a skilled contractor, having built many structures in the county.
Mike loved Lake County, especially the lake, where he spent many wonderful hours with family and friends water skiing and boating.
Mike was married to his wife, Christa, for 26 years, and they had many wonderful adventures together. They enjoyed traveling to Europe to visit relatives, camping with friends and family, gold panning and anything that involved being outdoors.
One of Mike’s greatest accomplishments was his children, Jim and Jamie, whom he dearly loved.
Mike is survived by his wife, Christa Mott; sister, Phyllis Passantino; son, Jim Mott (Annette); daughter, Jamie Frost (Jim); granddaughter, Jeralyn Frost; and stepsons, Michael Garrett, Shawn Garrett and their families.
Mike was a kind loving man with a great sense of humor, and adventurous spirit. He lived life to the fullest, and he will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
The family will announce the location and date for a celebration of life in Mike’s honor.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Brandon Lawrence Snow
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — In loving memory of our father, Brandon Lawrence Snow, who passed away on May 17, 2022.
He was the loving father of Alex C. and Cherylanne J. Snow; son to Cheryl A. Holstine and Rexford L. Hazelwood; brother to Alicia M. Brown; finally many aunties, uncles and cousins. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
One of the kindest souls on this planet, our father was a gentle, giving man who worked tirelessly to ensure that his family had everything they needed. He faced every challenge in life with admirable strength and courage.
Early in life, our father learned the importance of hard work and he instilled that same work ethic in us. He was always there for us, a shoulder to cry on. He was a man of strong faith and he taught us the importance of family and doing what is right. Our father was a true role model who we will always look up to.
Visitation will start at 9460 Main St. Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Community Building on Saturday, May 21, at 10 a.m. with funeral service there on Sunday May 22, at 2 p.m.
Graveside service will be held at Hartley Cemetery on Wednesday May 25, at 10 a.m.
He will be laid to rest with grandmother, Leona P. Snow and sister, Kimberly M. Hazelwood.
Following the burial, please join the family for a potluck meal to celebrate Brandon’s life at the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Community Building at Noon.
Auntie Alicia would like to add this, “End? No, the journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The gray rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass and then you see it.”
Father, you are now at peace, but you will live on forever in our hearts. We love you so much. Rest in peace.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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