Mary Margaret Specht
June 3, 1928 - May 13, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Mary passed away peacefully at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.

She was a devoted wife, homemaker and mother for more than 66 years.

Mary’s life revolved around church, family and friends.

She was an avid reader, accomplished seamstress, cake decorator and loved to cook!

She also was a dedicated member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Kelseyville. She was a board member of St. Peter’s Ladies’ Club and served as a eucharistic minister.

Mary moved to Lake County in 1985 and reveled in the breathtaking view of Clear Lake from the deck of their home in Riviera West.

She also enjoyed traveling with her husband, volunteer work, taking cruises, and most of all visits with her children and grandchildren.

Mary also will be fondly remembered as the “Attendance Lady” at Neff High School in La Mirada, Calif., where she resided with her husband from 1956 until their retirement.

Mary is survived by her husband, Bob; children, Tony, Greg and Mary Beth; and grandchildren, Dallas and Jordan.

A mass and reception in celebration of Mary’s life will be held at St. Peter’s Church in Kelseyville on June 27 at 10 a.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Eloisa passed suddenly on May 14, 2015, at her home.

Visitation will be held at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Lakeport, from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, with a Rosary service at 7 p.m.

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Immaculate at 10 a.m. Friday, May 22.

For further information contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – John Paul Clarke, 16 years old, of Kelseyville California died on May 11, 2015.

He was born on April 21, 1999, and lovingly adopted at birth by John R. Clarke and Paula R. Dhanda.

In his short life he was loved by everyone with whom he came in contact.

He expressed a kindness and thoughtfulness in his own quiet way to his family, friends and teachers.

His sense of humor and quick wit brightened many lives. It was often stated what a polite young man he was.

John Paul displayed enthusiasm for many sports especially football and tennis. He revered his coaches and learned important life lessons from them as well as his team mates. During football games the chant “John Paul, John Paul” often was heard.

John Paul was the only beloved son of John R. Clarke and Paula R. Dhanda, and loved brother of Jasmin Clarke. He was a special grandchild of Monica Bradshaw, and Harriette and Klaus Stricker.

John Paul will be dearly missed and held in our hearts eternally.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St. in Lakeport, on Thursday, May 14, from 3 to 7 p.m.

A funeral service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 11 a.m. Friday, May 15.

There also will be a remembrance rally for students at Kelseyville High School on Thursday, May 14, from 12:20 to 12:55 p.m. on the football field.

Family prefers memorials be made to Worldwide Healing Hands, 5685 Main St., Kelseyville CA 95451, where John Paul Clarke contributed many hours as a volunteer.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – James Leslie Manuel of Upper Lake passed away in San Francisco on May 7, 2015.

He was born Nov. 17, 1941, to John Manuel and Vivian Mae Willis Manuel Daily in Santa Monica.

An avid gardener, James was a multiple ribbon-winner at the Lake County Fair. His prized entry was always something out of his garden – often it was related to the grape “tree” that he planted shortly after moving to Upper Lake in 1969.

James was a life-long Seventh-Day Adventist who considered the Lakeport church his home. He was proud of having been recently named a deacon of the church.

He volunteered countless hours to the church and its school, Westlake Adventist School, including teaching sign language to numerous students over the years.

Passing along sign language to the youth was especially important – James lost his hearing due to measles as a toddler.

During his lifetime, James found numerous ways to provide for his family, they included; gardener, welder, upholstery and recently beekeeper.

This last endeavor allowed him to provide for his church family. As the bees produced honey, he was able to sell much of it and donate the money to the school.

James was preceded in death by his father John (1971) and mother Vivian (2014). He is survived by his brother John Manuel of Sandy, Ore., and his sister Cheryl Toppa of Lake City, Fla.

Also surviving are his three children and their families: Dana, his wife Marcy and three children of Redding; Deidra Renee Bagley, her husband LeRoy and son Jarek of Yuba City; Walter, his children Bradley, Jessica and Claira of Woodland.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Lakeport Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1111 Park Way. Private interment will be held at Upper Lake Cemetery.

The family prefers donations be made to Westlake Adventist School, 6585 Westlake Rd, Lakeport, CA 95453, telephone 707-263-4607.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Douglas Quiett, age 57, became an angel forever on May 9, 2015.

An unfortunate accident caused the passing of Doug or better known as “Dad,” “Brother” or “Papa” at a very young age.

Though his life on this earth was short, it was very meaningful; he touched, helped, supported and loved every person he came across and will continue to do so for eternity.

Doug was born in San Pablo, Calif. At the age of 10 he and his family moved to the lake (Nice, Calif.) in 1968 after spending their summers here for numerous years.

Doug went to Upper Lake High School, graduating with the class of 1976 and shortly thereafter started his own family.

Following the footsteps of his father, who was a union pipefitter for Standard Oil, Doug worked at The Geysers for Unocal Geothermal starting in the early 1980s and still worked up there for Petrochem as a mechanical insulation foreman upon his passing.

Like most of those who work, or have worked, at The Geysers, Doug very much loved his job and was very proud of his career. The only things that meant more to him than work was his family and his Harley, he loved his family more than words could ever explain.

He is survived by his brother, Robert; son, Travis; daughter, Rickki; daughter-in-law, Andrea; two beautiful granddaughters, Marina and Sandra; nephew, Bobby; niece, Desiree; cousin, Bill; and countless friends who were always considered family.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Quiett; stepfather, Nuel Emmons; and mother, Bette Emmons.

Doug will be forever remembered as a loving, caring, understanding, and compassionate friend, father, Papa, and brother and will be deeply missed forever.

My relationship with my father, Doug, like a lot of father and son relationships, had its ups and downs, but he could not have made me a prouder son throughout the last five years. My family and I are truly blessed to have had a father and Papa like Doug in our lives. Words can never explain how much he means to us. We love you Papa, we miss you. – Travis and Rickki.

Graveside services will be held at Upper Lake Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, with a reception to follow.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary, www.jonesmortuary.com FD311, Lakeport, Ca.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Anna (Banthrall) Youngblood died on April 20, 2015.

Anna leaves behind her mother, Minnie Banthrall; brother, Lee Banthrall; aunt, Marilyn Curtis; three  children, Anna Blay-Huit, Michael Silvia and Vincent Ripa; and many more extended family members.

Anna was divorced and lived the majority of her adult life in Lake County.

She was a member of Calvary Chapel. Anna was always helping a friend or neighbor and will be missed by many.

Services will be held in July in Sebastopol, Calif.