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: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 13 February 2019 00:28; 13 February 2019

Dorothy Dahl

Dorothy Aline Dahl
Feb. 20, 1932 - Feb. 6, 2019

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – On Feb. 6, 2019, Dorothy Aline Dahl, died peacefully at home in Kelseyville, with family at her side at age 86.

She was born on Feb. 20, 1932, in Elk Mound, Wisconsin, where she lived until 1939 when her mother and siblings loaded up the truck and moved to California to join their father who had come prior for work.

They resided in Richmond for several years where she graduated from Richmond Union High in 1950.

She went to work for Southern Pacific Railroad right out of school and worked there until her retirement in 1994.

She was an avid bowler and played in leagues in San Francisco and Richmond.

Her love of any kind of card game was legendary, with Pinochle being one of her favorites. Anyone who underestimated her competitiveness and her ability got a big surprise! The many matches she won evidenced her prowess at ping pong.

Her parents retired to Lake County in 1953 and built a lakefront home in Soda Bay. She loved water skiing, entertaining her many friends and just enjoyed the lake and the sunshine.

Her sister, Eva, and husband Benny retired to that home in 1980 and Dorothy joined her in 2015 where she remained until her passing.

She was a gentle, generous soul who loved everyone and had a great sense of humor, loved a party and family reunions. She was loved much and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was a member of Vikings of Lake #166 Lodge (Sons of Norway) of Lake County. She was a frequent volunteer in the Adult Day Care/Respite program in Clearlake, when her sister was the director.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stella and Louis (Lars) Dahl; and brothers Layton, Orrin, Allen and Vernon Dahl.

She is survived by her sister and best friend, Eva Dahl Johnson, of Soda Bay; nephews, Dale Dahl of Vacaville, David (Jacqueline) Johnson of Lone Tree, Co, Robert (Sara) Johnson of Novato, Norman Johnson of Texas and Edward Finneran of Vallejo; nieces, Arleen Reilly of LaPaz, Baja California, Susan (Roger) Riley and Deborah (Marlan) Shanks of Vallejo, Sharon (John) Karakas and Deedee Dahl of Roseville, and Rosalyn Dittmer of West Sacramento; and multiple grandnephews, nieces and many long-time friends.

A special thank you for the caregivers who lovingly took care of her these past months.

A celebration of life graveside service will be held at the Kelseyville Cemetery, 3375 Bell Hill Road, on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 12:30 p.m. with a reception immediately following at Galilee Lutheran Church Community Center, 8860 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to ADC/Respite Program in Clearlake, P.O. Box 675, Lower Lake, CA 95457, or to the charity of your choice.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Tuesday, 12 February 2019 00:54; 12 February 2019

Lorraine E. Martin

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lorraine E. Martin died at Meadowood Nursing Center in Clearlake on Feb. 2, 2019.

Lorraine married Robert Martin on March 27, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois.

Lorraine was a retired pastor of the United Methodist church. She came to Lake County six years ago, joining her son and daughter-in-law, James Martin and Martha Bakerjian in Clearlake.

She enjoyed church activities, fishing on the family vacations and making doll houses.

Lorraine was the Mercer County, Illinois, woman of the year in 2007 based on her activities in the church and the community and especially for implementing a food pantry operating from the Viola Methodist Church, which is still running today.

She is survived by her sons, Steven and James Martin.

Lorraine will be missed by her family and the hundreds of people she has influenced as a pastor and friend.

Lorraine will be buried beside her husband in Bishop Hill, Illinois. A memorial service is planned to be held at Lower Lake Methodist Church on Feb. 16 at 11 a.m.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Friday, 08 February 2019 02:10; 08 February 2019

Christine Edgerton

Christine D. ‘Tina’ Edgerton
July 18, 1949 - Jan. 20,2019

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Christine 'Tina" Edgerton died at home in Kelseyville on Sunday, January 20, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She passed away during the Red Wolf Moon Lunar Eclipse, which seemed right considering her strong connection with nature and the mystical.

Tina was born in Hayward, California, on July 18, 1949, to Dorothy and Don Edgerton. She grew up in Hayward with sister, Terri, and older brother, Chuck, who was killed in Vietnam.

After high school, Tina worked for Stanford Research lnstitute and then was hired by Western Electric (AT&T), where she made many lifelong friends.

While there, Tina organized backpacking trips and shared her love of the Sierras and The Dardanelles. She played softball, soccer, volleyball and bowled on the "Goon Squad" Teams. Tina loved living in John Steinbeck s house in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains.

After the AT&T divestiture, Tina went to work for Olsten Temps, Smiser Freight and then the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department in Modesto, California.

During that time, she took a trip to Hawaii with 10 wild and crazy women and fell in love with the lsland of Maui. Six months later she moved to Maui and lived there for five years. She loved whale watching, kayaking, swimming with turtles and dolphins, and exploring all the islands. She loved her job there at the Magic Show in Lahaina, where they appreciated her quick sense of humor.

Tina moved back to California, wanting to be closer to family and friends. She worked at Twin Pine Casino in Middletown for almost 11 years.

Tina traveled to many places – England, Paris, Cabo, Jamaica, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Sedona (with its magical Red Rocks), river rafting in Oregon and California, Pismo Beach and Spring Training in Phoenix to see her Giants.

She loved Camelot, Phantom of the Opera, The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, Stephen King and Chuck Mangione – The Land of Make Believe.

Tina is survived by her sister, Terri Edgerton (brother-in-law Tom Nunez); niece, Katy Nunez; and nephews, Kris O'Brien and Ben Nunez; also good friends, Jess Jordan, Angie and Gary Worthington, Judy Greeran, Al Jordan, Kathi Fotinos and, of course, her little buddy, Willie, who misses her so much.

Tina's touching graveside service was Monday, Jan. 28, at Hartley Cemetary in Lakeport and
arranged by Jones Mortuary.

Aloha, Tina … until we meet again.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 13 February 2019 00:25; 13 February 2019

Walter Joseph Cox Sr.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Walter Joseph Cox Sr., age 89, passed peacefully into the presence of our Eternal Savior on Feb. 10, 2019, surrounded by loved ones at Lakeport Post Acute.

He leaves behind four children and their spouses, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Friday, 08 February 2019 23:38; 08 February 2019

Alice Janet Riter Buckley Williams

**Alice "Jan" Williams. Courtesy photo.**

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – On Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, Alice Janet Riter Buckley Williams passed away peacefully at the age of 83 years in her home in Middletown.

She was born July 23, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, to William Emerson and Marian Riter.

Jan was proceeded in death by her older brother, William Riter.

She is survived by her younger siblings, Arial and Mike. Jan is also survived by her husband, Tom Williams; three sons, Matthew, William and Jonathan Buckley; and three stepsons, David, Brett and Bart Williams. She has 25 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Jan was a wonderful wife, mother and friend, and cherished by all those who knew her. She was a member of the Avatar Adidam community in Middletown.

On behalf of your six sons, thank you for your presence and influence in our lives. We love you, “Mamasita.” We will miss you.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 06 February 2019 01:11; 06 February 2019

Ruby Glebe

Ruby Glebe
July 23, 1914 – Feb. 3

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Ruby Davis Glebe (neé Muhlhauser), Lake County historian, passed away Feb. 3, 2019, after a brief illness.

Ruby and her twin brother, Hartley, were born at Hartley Tract near Winters, California.

Everyone in the family – both parents, the twins, and the older brothers, John and Harry – suffered and survived the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918.

As an adult, Ruby moved to Lake County in 1937, where she married George Davis in 1940. Their son, Richard, was born in July 1944.

In 1945 George was stricken with myelitis, and died three years later. He was 39.

Ruby sold the ranch and bought a house in Finley where she and Richard lived for 11 years. She also bought a 10-acre prune orchard on Gold Dust Drive.

In 1957 Ruby married Herman Glebe of Kelseyville and they moved to the Glebe ranch, where they remodeled the house before building a new home on a hill 5 miles from town in the early 1970s.

Ruby worked for the county in what was then called the “Welfare Department,” and retired in 1978.

With retirement, Ruby and Herman were able to indulge their keen interest in world travel. They visited China, New Zealand (with a stop at the geothermal geysers), Europe (seeing family in Germany), Australia and Alaska,

Ruby chaired a committee of the Lake County Historical Society to secure a grant to restore and preserve the old adobe Lake County Courthouse. Ruby also had a role in moving and restoring the historical Ely Stage structure.

She was appointed to committees by the county Board of Supervisors – one on historical sites, another on geothermal problems, and one assignment was on the museum board. She also served on the board of the “Geothermal for Lake County Association.”

Ruby’s other civic activities include membership in the Trowel and Trellis Garden Club, a 60-plus-year membership in the Clear Lake Grange #680, and the Kelseyville Lioness group. For several years she was a deaconess in the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church.

For decades, Ruby was our Lake County hstorian. She not only had the talent for meticulous research into Lake County history, but she also had a gift for making segments of that history come alive in luncheon talks and presentations.

She served as the Lake County Historical Society president, then president emeritus, and editor of The Pomo Bulletin. Most significantly, of her 104 ½-year lifespan, she lived the recent 81 years in the heart of her beloved Lake County.

Ruby was predeceased by her first husband, George Davis; her second husband, Herman Glebe; her parents and all of her brothers, including her twin brother, who died at age 94; her niece, Cora Taylor, and her son, Richard Davis, who died 10 days before she did.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Dr. Michelle Torrance of Snohomish, Wash.; Michelle’s mother, Uta Davis of Lakeport; and one niece and five nephews.

She will be sadly missed.

Source: Ruby’s niece, Evelyn Gray (daughter of Ruby’s twin brother, Hartley Muhlhauser of Lakeport).

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Funeral service will be held at Kelseyville Presbyterian Church on Friday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. with interment to follow at Kelseyville Cemetery.

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

Obits

Dorothy Dahl

Lorraine E. Martin

Christine Edgerton

Walter Joseph Cox Sr.

Alice Janet Riter Buckley Williams

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