On Sept. 16, 1921, Elizabeth Ida Streeter was born to Calvin and Belle Streeter in Northern Michigan as they prepared for a harsh winter on their sheep farm in Manistee County.

She was a joyous surprise as 11 years had passed since their last child was born. Their love and admiration for her shown throughout her life. She never doubted she was a gift.

As time went on her family left the hardship of the sheep farm and joined their extended family at Gun Lake, Mich., where they owned and managed Streeter's Resort.

There, everybody worked, even Betty. She sold popcorn and hot dog's to the guests, gave the city kids rides on her pony, and went from dock to dock picking up kids for boat rides. By the time she was a teenager she sent her summers working in the resort store.

Eventually she was off to college attending Grand Rapids Junior College and Michigan State. One summer while home working in the store she met the love of her life, a young West Point Cadet, Arnold Jacob Hoebeke, who was working at a nearby camp for the summer.

Arnold graduated from West Point in June of 1941. One month later, on July 17, 1941, they were married and her life was forever changed.

They moved from place to place, lived in far away places, survived World War II and raised four daughters, Pandra Sue Hoemeke Moriarty, Miriam Lynn Hoebeke Osborne, Gayle Elizabeth Hoebeke Love and Susan Hoebeke Morgan (Haubner).

In 2007 Betty moved to Lake County, Calif., to live close to her daughter and her family. She remained in Lake County with the love of her family, including frequent visits from her out-of-town daughters and grandchildren until her death on April 14, 2014.

Betty's final journey was long and many gracious and lovely people helped her along the way.

Many thanks to the staff at Orchard Park, Lake County Hospice (especially Rachel and Sharon), Cindy Smith, Adriana Mack and family, St. John's Episcopal Church and especially the staff at Rocky Point Care Center.

Betty's final days were surrounded by caring and loving people who have beautifully dedicated their lives to bring comfort and grace to the dying and their loved ones. We will forever admire and be grateful to you.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Murl and Bill Streeter, her daughter, Miriam Lynn Hoebeke Osborne (1985), and her husband, Arnold Jacob Hoebeke (1987).

She will be painfully missed by her daughters, Pandra and her husband, Marty Moriarty; Gayle and her husband, Ron Love; and Susan and her husband, Cal Morgan.

She was loved and admired by her grandchildren, Tabb Osborne Davis (Garth), Janie Osborne Battle (Phil), Jim Osborne (Jodi), Heather Warren (Rick), Jessika Leonard (Devin), Ryan Moriarty (Monica), Jared Love (Amanda), Anne Love (Brent), Sara Love Short (Logan) and Ashley Haubner, who will miss her dearly.

Her grandchildren brought her great joy with the gift of an additional 20 great-grandchildren: Jack, Lucy, Lilly, Annie Jane, Max, Andrew, Alex, Patrick, Henry, Alli, Ben, Moriah, Ashley, Phoebe, Guthre, Betsey, Mira, Stella, Luca and Mila.

In later years Betty became an avid storyteller, recanting her adventures and family mishaps. She loved her life. She was always gracious and to the end she smiled in the face of adversity.

Betty will be buried with her husband Arnold on May 15, 2014.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. in the San Francisco National Cemetery located in the Presidio, 1 Lincoln Blvd. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary FD-1336, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Graveside services for Dorothy Braden, age 93, will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, April 21, at Kelseyville Cemetery.

She is survived by her children, Tom and Dianne; three grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She fought the good fight, she finished the course, she kept the faith and has been transferred to the church triumphant.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport FD-1336.

Dallas Schell
2/18/1994 - 4/1/2014

GONE TOO SOON

Nothing on this earth was meant to stay, but there are times when people leave us too soon.

Dallas Dalton Schell passed away tragically on April 1, 2014, while traveling with his friend. He was a lifetime resident of Clearlake, Calif.. He was 20 years old.

He worked for his family business, Konocti Hills Construction.

Anyone who knew Dallas knows that his gentle spirit and love for the people in his life will live on. His generosity and big heart were inspiring to those around him and he leaves this world better because of the love that he shared.

We have shed many tears since he left us but we can smile because he lived. We can close our eyes and pretend that he is not gone, or we can celebrate all that he has left us.

Those who knew Dallas will allow his life and spirit to carry on in everyday kind acts that we share with others. He will smile every time we choose kindness, caring and generosity in our lives.

Dallas leaves behind his mother and father, Jenny Lynn and Dave Schell; numerous other family members; and many more people he loved like family.

Susan Delores Simkover
Oct. 2, 1954 – April 14, 2014

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Susan was a bright spot in many lives, loving wife to Scott Simkover, business partner in Smiling Dogs Ranch wines, “Mom” to two Samoyed pups, Sophie and Vino, very involved in the Samoyed community internationally.

Born in Hancock, Mich., after college moving to Arizona and working at the young Intel Corp. for all of her professional life.

Stepmom to Zack and Katie, sister to Shirley Yokie, Paul Ranta and Ronald Ranta.

Retired to Lake County, her life was devoted to helping to make the dream of a winery/vineyard a reality.

A celebration of her life will be scheduled for May.

Leona J. Porter
2/5/1926 – 4/7/2014

We celebrate the life of Leona Porter.

She was 88 years old.

She was a special woman who touched many lives.

Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, mentor.

Survived by daughters, Ginger Kite and Pam Kite, and a long list of family.

Leona's family entrusted the arrangements to Jones Mortuary, FD 311 Lakeport, Calif., telephone 707-263-5389.

To leave an online guestbook entry for her family, please visit www.jonesmortuary.com .

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Terry Lee Wells passed away at his home in Clearlake on April 9, 2014, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born in Richmond, Calif., on Sept. 18, 1950, to Lee and Opal Wells.

Terry was a former resident of the Bay Area and retired in Lake County in 2001. After his retirement he continued to work as an energy specialist and a bartender.

Terry leaves behind his loving wife and soulmate of 17 years, Dawn L. Wells of Clearlake.

He also is survived by daughters, Mackenzie Wells of Antioch, Calif., Brianne Hill (Lou) of Fairfield, Calif., Margaret Parks (Ben) of Suisun City, Calif.; son, Louis Picard of Illinois; brothers, Larry Keith (Bonnie) of Rio Vista, Calif., Steven Wells (Rose) of the Philippines; brothers-in-law, Len Nuzzo of Utah, Frank Nuzzo (Victoria) of Arkansas; sister–in-law, Rosie Sheets (Robert) of Nevada; 14 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; his best friend, Jim Craig; friends Jim and Arlene Mitchell; and many other loving friends.

There will be no services at Terry’s request.

Terry was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed.

Donations may be made in his name to St. Helena Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center, St. Helena, CA 94574, telephone 707-967-5721.