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Jack Mitcham. Courtesy photo.

Jack Clyde “Mitch” Mitcham

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Mitch passed away at home in Spring Valley on Dec. 15, 2018.

He was born in Los Angeles on April 3, 1936 to Florence and Jack Mitcham.

Mitch worked for Pacific Bell for 36 years, starting in Southern California as a lineman. He came north to San Francisco in 1978 and retired as a regional manager to Lake County in 1991.

Mitch married first wife Pat Spanninger (deceased) on May 3, 1957, and they had three children – Pamela, Jack and Shelley.

Mitch was an avid hunter and after finding Spring Valley, he bought property and built his home overlooking the hills. He married his second wife Helen Betts on June 22, 1991, at one of their infamous pig roasts and inherited another daughter, Julie.

He will be missed by his loving family and many wonderful, life-long friends.

He is survived by his wife, Helen; children, Pam Summerfruit (Rick), Jack Mitcham, Shelley Perlin (Mike) and Julie Williams (Ron); grandchildren, Amber, Rochelle, Lindsay, Ronald, Kelly, Emma and Jack; and great-grandchildren, Taylor, Austin, Kaiden, Dani, Addison, Keylee and Alice. We know his grandson Richard was waiting for him and that helps all of us who are left.

As Mitch would often say … “And the beat goes on!”

A celebration of life will be held Feb. 2 at the Community Center in Spring Valley at 1 p.m.

Donations in Mitch’s name can be made to the Cleft Palate Fund at the Native Sons of the Golden West.
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Judith Elaine Hill
Nov. 14, 1944 – Dec. 15, 2018

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Judy was born in Pasadena, California, and grew up in the small town of Wrightwood near Victorville.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Judd and Louise Dibble; and her daughter, Jill Louise Mainer.

She is survived by her son, John Mainer; her brother, James Dibble; grandsons, David and Darron Howard; and her loving husband, Timothy Hill.

Memorial service at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport on Jan. 19 at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Judy's memory can be made to: SPCA, 8025 South Highway 29, Kelseyville, CA 95451.

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

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Treva L. (Stahlheber) Ryan, born April 17, 1926, in Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at 92 on Dec. 14, 2018, in Lakeport, Calif.

Treva worked in Washington D.C. at the Pentagon for two years before moving back to her hometown of Hamilton, Ohio to work at the Anthony Wayne Hotel. There, she married Marlowe Ryan in 1949 and had two daughters.

They moved to San Jose, CA in 1961, where for 30 years she worked for Keystone Coffee.

In 1993 Treva and Marlowe moved to Nice, Calif., for their retirement where Treva volunteered at the Lucerne Senior Center, Nice Fireman’s Auxiliary and as a board member for the Nice Water Co. for many years. She also worked tirelessly for her church, First Lutheran Church in Lucerne. With all this volunteer work, she was named Lake County Stars Senior Volunteer in the year 2009.

She has been preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Luella Stahlheber; brothers, Kenneth and Myron Stahlherber; husband, Marlowe Ryan; sons-in-law, Daniel and Bernard Schaefers; granddaughter-in-law Melanie Ballard; and great-granddaughter Charlotte Schaefers.

She leaves behind two daughters, Marlene and Barbara Schaefers; grandchildren, Scott, Stacey, Eric (Gina), Marcella (Phil), Cory (Kara), Kathy and Ryan (Jennifer); 10 great-grandchildren, Morgan, Josh, Christel, Emily, Brandon, Aimee, Daniel, Addison, Jimmy and Connor; and many nieces and nephews.

Treva’s service will be Friday, Dec. 28, at First Lutheran Church, 3863 Country Club Drive in Lucerne at 11 a.m.

Her final resting place will be San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine, Calif., along with her husband Marlowe Ryan.

Please send any donations to First Lutheran Church at 3863 Country Club Drive, P.O. Box 458, Lucerne CA, 95458.

Care and service entrusted to Jones Mortuary FD 311, www.jonesmortarylakeport.com, 707-263-5389.
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David Patton. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, my beloved father, David Aaron Patton, went home to be with the Lord.

David was born in Tampa, Florida, to Mary and Phil Patton on May 24, 1920.

They moved to Bells, Tennessee, for a couple of years, and moved again to Jasper, Tennessee. They finally settled in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee, where David grew up. David left Tennessee and traveled to California.

David was part of the Army Air Force in World War II from October 1942 to February 1946. He did basic training as a private for one month, became a corporal and for 14 months he was an airplane and engine mechanic. He went on to become a gunner mechanic for 25 months. He taught deflection, ballistics and turret operations, and he did maintenance work on guns and planes.

David became my dad around 1955, when he met my mother, Lois Burton. She already had me. He took me on as his own legally. I love my dad.

David is survived by one daughter, Mary Carver; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law; nieces; nephews; and other family members.

He is loved and will be missed.

A celebration of Life will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport, on Saturday, Jan. 5, at 11 a.m.

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


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Bobby Young. Courtesy photo.

Bobby James Young, 58, died Dec. 13, 2018, at Adventist Health in St. Helena, Calif. Following a sudden diagnosis of lung cancer, he remained courageous and hopeful but could not survive after his second chemo treatment, and passed with his life-time partner, Gloria Fong, remaining by his side during his final hours.

Born in Plattsburg, New York, he lived in New York and Delaware during his father’s military service, moved to Fairfield, Calif., after his father’s retirement from service, and lived in Clearlake Oaks, Calif., the past eight years.

He spent the last two years working as a millwright in Florida and Nevada. He worked as a rigger and iron worker in Pennsylvania, North Dakota, Illinois, Louisiana and Minnesota.

He enjoyed cooking, especially preparing meals with Gloria. He was a loyal, caring and devoted companion, son, brother and friend.

Bobby is also survived by his parents, James and Barbara Young of Clearlake Oaks; brother, Jeff of Clearlake Oaks; and sister, Kimberlyn of Fairfield. He was preceded in death by his brother, Barry of Vacaville.

A celebration of Bobby’s life will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 1 p.m.

Donations in Bobby’s memory can be made to Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center, 10 Woodland Road, St. Helena, CA 94574.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Ronald Eric Krenz on Sunday, Dec 9, 2018.

Ron will be greatly missed by his brother, Willy; sister-in-law, Barbara; nieces, Debbie and Lisa; and nephew, David.

Goodbye, Ron, may you always rest in peace … Amen

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