HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – Martha Jeannette Gould, age 68, of Hidden Valley Lake passed away on Jan. 5, 2014.

She was known to all as Jeannette.

Jeannette was born on April 25, 1945, in Van Nuys, Calif., to Vernon and Martha Denny.

For 47 years she lived in the San Fernando Valley area of Southern California where she married Jay S. Gould in 1968.

She had a successful full-time business career obtaining the position of assistant treasurer at Liberty Savings and Loan in Beverly Hills, Calif., until Jennifer, the first of three children, was born in 1970.

She then set aside her business career and dedicated her life to being a full-time mother. After the children were in grade school, she went back to work on a part-time basis.

In 1992, she moved to Cleveland, Ohio due to a change in Jay’s employment. During the next 19 years she lived in Columbus, Ohio (twice) and Chicago, Illinois as Jay’s career evolved.

While having a vacation home in Hidden Valley since 2000, she and Jay moved permanently to Hidden Valley Lake, Calif., in January 2011, just prior to his retirement later that year.

She was an active hobbyist and collector with specialties in china painting, making porcelain dolls, porcelain lace-draped dolls and art work.

Her collection tastes were broad and included, among other things, family photography, tea cups from around the world, china dishware, porcelain figurines and PEZ candy dispensers.

Over the years, she was actively involved in the ministries of her local Church of the Nazarene including service as Sunday school teacher, choir member, women’s ministry president and missionary society president. Hospitality was her special passion and gift.

She was preceded in death by one son, Jay O. Gould.

Jeannette is survived by one sister, Barbara Watson of Granada Hills, Calif.; her husband, Jay S. Gould; and one daughter and spouse, Jennifer and Marnin Pyzer, both of Hidden Valley Lake; a son and spouse, James and Dawn Gould, of Newbury Park, Calif.; and another daughter and spouse, Katherine and Jon Leu, of Middletown, Calif.

She also is survived by nine grandchildren: Shyla, Autumn, Jacquelyn, Jared and Nicole Pyzer; Kyle and Cody Gould; and Danielle and Joseph Gould.

A memorial service will be held for Jeannette on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m. at the Clearlake Church of the Nazarene, 15917 Olympic Drive, Clearlake.

LUCERNE, Calif. – Lorraine Blair passed away Dec. 27, 2013, at her Lucerne home with her family by her side.

Born and raised in Iowa, she moved to California in the late 1940s and became a licensed vocational nurse.

She was the beloved mother of Ed, Steve and Dave.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her son, Tony.

Graveside services will take place at Lower Lake Cemetery beginning at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Arthur “Art” Nunes, born April 13, 1916, passed away at St. Helena Hospital on Dec. 29, 2013, at the age of 97.

A veteran of World War II, Art served in the Army as a rifleman during the European campaigns and was honorably discharged in September 1945.

While in the service, he was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the American Defense Service Medal.

Art and his deceased wife, Dorothy, moved to Lakeport, Calif., in 1975 from San Jose after he retired from Ford Motor Co.

Art loved spending all the time he could on outdoor projects including fishing, but his true love was his garden. He was famous for growing some of the biggest and best tomatoes in the county.

Art also was a big 49ers fan. He loved to spend his weekends watching football. When it came to family and friends, Art would always make time for barbecues, parties and any social event that would mean a good time.

Art also gave back to the community by volunteering his time in providing medical deliveries to homebound seniors.

A past master of Hartley Masonic Lodge No. 199, art was involved in fundraisers like Reno bus trips and yard sales. Part of the funds raised went to scholarships within the local community.

As a Shriner, Art helped to sponsor several children to the Shriners' Hospital for Children in Sacramento. Art also helped out as Rainbow Dad for the Rainbow Girls and served with the Eastern Star.

Art's generosity and kindness were boundless. He would go out of his way to help those he could within his means. He would socialize with anyone he met and make friends wherever he went. Art will be greatly missed by his family, friends, brethren and neighbors.

Art is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, and son, Kenny.

He is survived by his brother, Theodore; son, Dale; daughters, Debbie Chavez, Sandy Reynolds and Diane Langley; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Art's sense of humor and goodwill touched many lives and he will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport with Rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8.

Inurnment with Masonic and Lake County Military Honor Team will be 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at Hartley Cemetery, Lakeport.

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

Florence Halfen entered the glory of Heaven Jan. 6, 2014, in Redding, Calif.

She was born in Wilmington, Delaware on Sept. 18, 1920.

Florence was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Marvin Halfen, on Nov. 16, 1987.

She is survived by two daughters, Carol of Auburn, Calif., and Barbara of Redding; four grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Dorothy Lee Mack Bradshaw, age 81, of Clearlake passed away on Jan. 1, 2014.

She was born on March 1, 1932, in Hastings, Fla., to Isreal and Alice Daniels.

She eventually moved to Buffalo, New York where she worked for 30 years at the Buffalo State Hospital. Dorothy later relocated to Lake County, Calif.

Dorothy belonged to the US Bowling Association, the Evening Star, the Masonic Lodge and served as a deacon.

Dorothy leaves behind two daughters, Rose M. Mack and Bernice (Lamar) Lacy, both of Clearlake; son, David Bradshaw of Buffalo, NY; sister, Barbara (Bobby) Alexander of San Leandro; brother, Clarence Daniels of Miami, Fla.; nieces: Dawn Robinson of Los Angeles and Dana (Troy) Roberts of Antioch; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Timothy Bradshaw, and her sons, Bruce Clay and Daniel Bradshaw.

A visitation will be help on Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with the funeral service set for noon on Thursday, Jan. 9, to be followed by the committal service at Lower Lake Cemetery.

Please sign Dorothy’s guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com .

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Luther Murlin Sweigert II, aka Sonny, passed away on Dec. 22, 2013, in Clearlake.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Mary Sweigert of Clearlake; his children, Rachel Burks and Luther M. Sweigert III; grandchildren, Emma Burks, Beau Burks and Luther M. Sweigert IV, all of Sacramento. He also leaves behind his two beloved companions, his dogs Lady and Tess.

Born in Washington< DC to Luther and Mable Sweigert, Sonny also was a former resident of Vacaville.

In 1971, Sonny enlisted in the Marine Corps where he spent two years in active duty. He was a proud veteran, at one time serving as post commander for the American Legion Post 437 and was currently in the role of finance officer.

He was employed by the California Department of Corrections for 28 years and is still considered a part of the CDC “family.”

An inurnment graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at Lower Lake Cemetery.

Following the graveside service, there will be a short service and reception at the American Legion Post 437, commencing at 11 a.m.

If you would like to make a donation in his memory, please send to the American Legion – Konocti Post 437, 14770 Austin Rd, Clearlake, CA 95422.

To leave an online guestbook entry, please visit www.jonesandlewis.com .

Arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel FD 800, Lower Lake, CA 707-994-6417.