NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Robert Morton Tone, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Oct. 17, 1914, passed peacefully in his sleep Dec. 11, 2015, at the Veteran's Hospital at Ft. Miley in San Francisco.

Bob moved to San Francisco as a young boy and attended the city schools, graduating from San Francisco Polytechnic High School in 1933.

During high school he joined R.O.T.C. and rose to the rank of major, often leading parades in the San Francisco area.

He enlisted in the Navy at the beginning of World War II and because of his R.O.T.C. training and his study of navigation, he was elected to skip boot camp and entered as a 2nd Class Petty Officer Quartermaster.

The Navy needed him to work the large tug boats in San Francisco Bay.  After a year he transferred to the U.S. Picking, a destroyer, and participated in many battles including the invasion of Iwo Jima.

After his service, he became a commercial artist, working for the American Can Co. and the Mobil Oil Co. He eventually retired and moved to Lake County in the year 2000.

Bob resided at the Lakeview Housing Apartments before he moved to the Veterans Hospital in 2014, where he had wonderful care 24/7.

Bob led an exciting life. He owned a bar in Santa Monica for a while and also owned a race horse that won some races at the Hollywood Park race track.

When he was 90 years old and still looking for adventure he bought a 23-foot cabin cruiser which he kept moored at Braito's Marina. Until he was 96 he took his friends out on the lake sightseeing and then he gave his boat to a friend.

He drove his car until he was 99 and often said his years in Lakeport were some of the best years of his life.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 194 in Kelseyville, an accomplished artist working with acrylics painting nautical scenes.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Froude and Ruth Tone; and siblings, Gene Tone, James Tone and Betty Margaret Tone.

He is survived by his son, Stephan (Laurie) Tone; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

There will be a military graveside service on Jan. 5, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Hartley Cemetery, 2552 Hill Road East, Lakeport.

If further information is needed, contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – George Lee Haskett, 81, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, and a native of Clearwater, Fla., passed away with his family at his side at his home in Kelseyville on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015.

George leaves his loving wife, Dixie Haskett; one daughter, Gina Haskett of Reno; three sons, Ron of Kelseyville, Don of Oregon and Rick of Lower Lake. George also leaves grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends.

He is preceded in death by three children, Daryl, Bobby and Doug.

A member of the Good Guy Car Club and an avid NASCAR enthusiast, George loved hunting, fishing and trips to the Gold Country with his family, where the panned for gold and many good times.

You may know him from his vintage 46 Ford Coupe or from the 50 years that he worked in the lumber industry, including Piedmont Lumber where he continued to make many friends, a job he really loved.

George served two tours with the United States Navy, serving during the Korean Conflict.

Friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Kelseyville Cemetery, with military honors.

A reception will follow at the Kelseyville Lyons Club on Sylar Lane.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport, telephone 707-263-0357 or online at www.chapelofthelakes.com .

Darrell Eugene Watkins
Jan. 28, 1948 – Dec. 12, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Darrell, a loving husband and father, leaves behind his wife, Elisa; six boys, Randy, Ryan, Rudy, Luke, Kyle and Elijah; and three grandchildren.

Visitation at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Wednesday, Dec. 23, from 9 to 11 a.m., with the funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Kelseyville Cemetery.

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

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Claire Stewart Whitney, “GiGi,” 80 of Lakeport joined her Lord on Dec. 16, 2015.

She was born April 23, 1935, in Los Angeles. She lived and worked in Southern California, raising her family, until her retirement in 1992 when she and her husband moved to Lake County.

Claire loved her life here and was an active and devoted member of the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Robert Whitney, and her son, Mark P. Whitney.

She is survived by her son, Kenneth Whitney; daughters, Janice Bonnett, Cathleen Fincher and Rhonda Daugherty; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

GiGi was loved by many and will be missed by all.

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

NICE, Calif. – God has lead another angel through his gates.

Felicia Walker (Pizza) born March 14, 1957, passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, peacefully in her sleep at the age of 58 in Nice, Calif.

Felicia attended Balboa High School where she graduated in 1974.

She spent most of her life in the Bay Area and in 1980 gave birth to her first daughter, Nikki, in San Francisco.

In 1985, she moved to Tacoma, Wash., on where she gave birth to her second daughter, Sparkle, in 1988.

She will be remembered for her natural ability to touch the hearts of many, young and old. She loved anything that had to do with outdoors but her passions were fishing, camping and cooking for her family and friends.

Felicia was proceeded in death by her father, William Biard; stepfather, Henry Harrison; and her brother, Gregory Sewell.

She is survived by her husband, David Walker; mother, Edna Harrison; three brothers, Gary Polk, Michael Harrison and Herman Harrison; one sister, Carmen Harrison; two daughters, Nieko Santos and Sparkle Carpenter; four grandchildren, Angelia, Kai, Jayden and Kamaya.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Monday, Dec. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. with funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Upper Lake Cemetery. 

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

Jacqueline Sue Ramsey
Feb. 19, 1954-Oct. 2, 2015

Jacqueline (Jackie) Sue Ramsey passed peacefully in her sleep at Emmanuel Hospital in Turlock, Calif., near her home on Oct. 2, 2015.

Jackie is survived by best friend and ex-husband, David Means of Madras, Ore.; her daughter, Stephanee (Tommy) Smith of Redding, Calif.; son, John (Venessa) Means of Turlock; grandchildren, Joshua Hickman, 24, Brianna Hickman, 17, Meadow Smith, 10, and Mackenzie Smith, 9; and one surviving sibling, Pat Chitty.

Jackie was born in Gary, Ind., the youngest of eight children. She was raised in Flat River, Missouri, and moved to California when Stephanee was just a baby.

Jackie had many friends and family who love her and will miss her.

A celebration of her life is being planned for spring 2016.