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: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Friday, 31 August 2018 23:51; 31 August 2018

Marcia Rooney

Marcia Diane Rooney (Cremeans)
May 6, 1957-Aug. 28, 2018

After many years of illness and medical problems, Marcia slipped peacefully away with family at her side.

She was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on May 6, 1957, to Joseph M. Cremeans and Barbara J. Cremeans (Spears).

Eventually the family settled in Oak Forest, Illinois, where she graduated from Oak Forest High School in 1975.

Marcia lived in Lake County for 35 years and lived her life as a champion for animals. She worked as a veterinary tech and an animal control officer and had many entertaining stories of her adventures in advocating for the health and safety of all animals in Lake County.

After contracting Lyme disease, she was no longer able to work full-time. During her healthy periods she worked as a softball coach and a 4-H leader, where she became known as the “goat lady” and eventually became “Grandma Goat.” She ran a ranch full of a variety of animals and at one point in her life, was a dog trainer.

She loved showing off her animals to those who wanted to visit. Kids were often found on the top of one of the horses with Marcia standing guard right beside them. She enjoyed taking her goats and dogs to shows and was awarded many ribbons during that time.

People who knew her will tell you she was fiercely loyal and could be counted on to be a pitbull in your corner when you needed her to be.

She is survived by Phil Rooney, her devoted husband of 36 years. Her children, Marshall (Jeena), Kim (Chris) Sainsbury and Matt (Kristin) will carry her memory always. Caitlin, Isabelle, and Emma Rooney, Joe and Joshua Sainsbury, Easton Rooney, and Kayla and Alyssa Ceja were the eight grandchildren she adored. Her sister Marliee Haberkamp and brother Tim (Nancy) Cremeans will cherish the time they had with their sister. She is also survived by her nephews and nieces, as well as many friends throughout the years. She was preceded in death by both parents.

Per her request, there will be no services. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Hospice Services of Lake County in Marcia’s name, 1862 Parallel Drive, Lakeport, CA 95453, telephone 707-263-6222.

Mom, we love you … a bushel and a peck, a bushel and a peck, and a hug around the neck!

: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Friday, 31 August 2018 23:48; 31 August 2018

Marilyn Dietrick

Marilyn Dietrick
July 10, 1936 - Aug. 6, 2018

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Marilyn Frances Dietrick passed away at home on Aug 6.

Born Marilyn Hawkins in Long Beach, Calif., she grew up in San Diego.

Flag twirler, Red Cross-certified lifeguard, synchronized swimmer, beauty queen, Marilyn had a love of lakes, rivers and especially the ocean her entire life.

She met her future husband while at junior college, and married Bruce Dietrick in the charming, but sweltering, Little Chapel of the Roses on Sept. 1. The unlit candles were melting, Bruce was a bit of a wreck and Marilyn was the quintessential beautiful bride!

They left on a quickie honeymoon up the California coast, that ended up in her in-laws’ garage because Bruce did not make reservations on Labor Day weekend. He loved to be spontaneous and Marilyn loved a plan, and they made that work for 55 years.

They worked as a team in many ventures, including managing a ski lodge on Mammoth Mountain, a gas station/beer bar in Clearlake, raising children and many quirky and wonderful pets.

Marilyn especially loved helping children with learning disabilities to read, and was a teacher's aide in a two-room elementary school in Mt. Charleston, at a boys’ reformatory way up (over 8,500 feet) in the southern Nevada mountains and later in Clearlake.

Marilyn loved to snow ski, water ski, ride horses, swim, read and paint. She loved her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids. She loved animals, her husband, her many wonderful friends.

Every outing with Bruce was an adventure, camping in an old station wagon, a Sunday drive, sailing on a tall ship, trips up the coast in their RV.

Marilyn was vibrant, smart, funny, occasionally irreverent, she loved to laugh and was a joy to be around.

Marilyn was predeceased by her husband, Bruce, and son, Scott.

She leaves behind her daughter, Denise; grandson, Michael (Nikki) Dietrick; granddaughter, Jennifer Dietrick; great-grandchildren, Scottie Mae, Conor, Riley Ann and new baby Stephen, who she didn't get to meet; her brother, Warren (Deb) Hawkins; sister-in-law, Shirley Dietrick; nieces and nephews; and beloved friends and caregivers.

No services at this time.

Care and Arrangements entrusted with Jones and Lewis CLMC FD#800, www.jonesandlewischapel.com, 707-994-6417.

: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Wednesday, 29 August 2018 00:28; 29 August 2018

Thomas Charles Malley

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Tom passed away surrounded by loving family members on Aug. 24, 2018, after a brief illness.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, of Clearlake; son, Robert Sr. (Debi) of Clearlake; Rick’s widow, Carol, of Sparks, Nev.; son, Tom of Blue Lakes, Calif.; and son, Tim (Leslie) of Anchorage, Alaska; three stepchildren, Sue (Rick) Hall of Snohomish, Wash., Robert Bise Jr. of Lakeport, Calif., and Karen (Josh) Sheppard of Clearlake; along with 21 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Louise; his son, Rick; and his first wife, Lee Malley.

Tom was born May 20, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, the seventh of nine children born to Bernard Malley and Louise Hughes Malley.

The family moved to San Francisco when Tom was 15. While living in San Francisco he met and married Leila “Lee” Bouscaren in 1949.

In 1966 they moved to Clearlake where they raised their sons. After Lee’s death in 1989, Tom married Betty Compton Bise.

Tom retired after a 37-year career with Safeway, but he did not slow down.

After retirement, Tom directed his formidable energy toward helping his community and to attending as many family and Lower Lake High school events as possible.

He was very instrumental in the restoration of the Lower Lake Museum. He was on the Lower Lake Cemetery board for several years and, along with a friend, built the rock wall at the entrance to the cemetery.

He was very involved in his church, Lower Lake Methodist, and spent countless hours on various church projects.

He was an avid San Francisco Giants fan and was thrilled to be able to have his 90th birthday party at a Giants game at AT&T Park.

Tom will be most remembered for his wonderful smile, his kindness and his love of his family.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1, at 1 p.m. at Jones and Lewis Memorial Chapel, 16140 Main St., Lower Lake.

There will be a gathering with refreshments to follow at the Brick Hall in Lower Lake.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Lower Lake Methodist Church, P.O. Box 516, Lower Lake, CA 95457.

: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Friday, 31 August 2018 23:49; 31 August 2018

Louise Orveline Buckner

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Louise Orveline Buckner (Orvie), age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018.

Orvie was born on Sept. 9, 1934, in Eveline Township, Michigan, to Orvel and Margaret Bennett.

Orvie was a 39-year resident of Lake County.

After many years of working in the post office in San Jose, Calif., Orvie moved from San Jose to Artois, Calif., in 1977 to be the postmaster of Artois. She then came to Lake County in July 1979 to fill the position of postmaster of Upper Lake. Orvie retired from the post office in 1987.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert Howard Chew, in 1971 and her second husband, Louis Howard Buckner, in 2002. Also preceding her in death were her parents, one brother and four sisters.

She is survived by her three children and two stepchildren, Allen Chew (Mary), Ellis Turnbow (Tommy), Kenneth Chew (Lang), Roy Buckner (Rose) and Claudia Einertson (Arlen); three brothers, Earl Bennett, Rex Bennett and Lyle Bennett; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held at at Community Baptist Church, 2877 E. Highway 20, Nice, on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. Private interment will take place at Upper Lake Cemetery.

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

: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Friday, 31 August 2018 03:14; 31 August 2018

Joy King

NORTH COAST, Calif. – Joy King’s daughters invite family and friends to attend Joy’s memorial service.

You might remember Joy as a checker at Safeway. She delighted in getting to know families that would come through her line. Following children from toddlers sitting in the cart until long after graduating high school. Joy loved attending local sports games cheering on these same kids she met on her job.

Please come to hear and share more memories of Joy on Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Latter-day Saints located at 1337 South Dora, Ukiah.

We will continue celebration of Joy’s life with lunch immediately following services.

Find joy in each day, we love you mom

Jennifer King
Hali King-Koozer
Robyn K. Stevenson

: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Wednesday, 29 August 2018 00:25; 31 August 2018

Richard Howard

Richard Douglas Howard
June 23, 1944 - May 19, 2018

Richard Douglas Howard passed away May 19, 2018 at Napa Valley hospital after a heart attack at home in Lower Lake, Calif.

He was surrounded by friends and family including his loving wife of over 30 years, Marie Howard.

Richard was born June 23, 1944 to our mother Claudia Louise Batten in Troy, NC.

Adopted by our father Donald Rex Howard at a very early age, he and mom left North Carolina as a military family and moved half a world away to Japan. He adapted quickly which began his love of travel and exotic places, the family moving back to the USA in 1956 with his newly adopted brother, Chuck.

Together they all moved to Northern California which to this day is where their heart remains and where they returned to even after residing so many places all over the U.S. and the world.

In 1972 sister Gina was adopted and brought into our loving family, herself moving from halfway around the world and being instilled with the travel bug as well.

Richard started his adult life quickly after high school, getting married, entering the Army and starting a family.

He was stationed at Fort Polk, LA, also serving temporary duty in Vietnam at the beginning of the war. He was in motor pool which fit his love of cars that extended during his entire lifetime and served as driver for the base commander.

After his honorable discharge, he and the family moved back to the beloved Bay Area where he found employment in auto body work. This trade became a core skill in his hobby of classic car restoration and chopper rebuilding and he became a sought-after expert on both with some of his work being displayed at the Oakland Roadster Show and in national magazines in the 1970s.

Richard’s sense of entrepreneurship led him on many paths at different stages in his life: his own auto body shop in Berkeley; co-owner of a commercial fishing vessel; caretaker of a luxury mansion in Sausalito; dry dock rigging in Hawaii; and co-founding a small engineering company that developed a cable cleaning tool still in use on the Golden Gate Bridge today.

During these ventures he discovered his love of two important things in his life. The first and foremost was meeting his wife Marie who became his life partner at his side on many of these journeys.

The other was his love of the sea as he became enamored with boats as much as he did with cars. Perhaps his and Marie’s greatest adventure was delivering a 75-foot double-masted schooner from Sausalito to its new owner in Singapore, a trip that lasted several weeks across the open sea. It was the ultimate test of his seamanship and he loved it.

Richard is survived by wife, Marie; daughters, Debbie, Diane and Ellie; sons, Tommy and Brian; grandchildren, Shannon, Chris, Vanessa, Naudia and Dylan; and the light of his life, great-granddaughter, Katelynn.

We were fortunate that we were able to enjoy his daughter’s wedding last September in Idaho and a nice local family vacation two weeks before his passing near his home in Lower Lake that leaves us with positive thoughts of a man who loved life, cars, the sea and most of all his family. We will miss him greatly until we all meet again.

Condolences can be sent to Marie Howard, P.O. Box 1763, Lower Lake, CA 95457.

“End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it. White shores, and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise."

― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings”

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, at 1 p.m. at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave., in the North Room. A celebration of life with food and refreshments will follow until 4 p.m. The Vet Building shares the parking lot with the Sonoma County Fairgrounds and with other events at the building. There may be an attendant, parking is free if you tell them you’re attending an event at the Vet Center. Do not pay for parking. Parking is best for this at the northwest corner of the building, signs will be evident to direct you inside.

Flowers not necessary, just come and share your treasured memories of Richard.

Obits

Marcia Rooney

Marilyn Dietrick

Thomas Charles Malley

Louise Orveline Buckner

Joy King

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