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Rosemary Irene Everhart (Ricki) was born in Placerville, Calif., on February 5, 1942, and passed away in Santa Rosa June 18, 2012.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, James Oliver better known as "Ollie," and her son, Ryan James Zucca of Sacramento.

She also is survived by numerous relatives in Lake County, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Services are private.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes, Lakeport, Calif.

God welcomed our little girl Emma Rose Guardino into heaven June 13, 2012.

Her memorial is Friday, June 22, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.

Join us to remember our perfect angel.

Anthony Guardino and Amanda Conley.

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

William V. Mooney of Lucerne passed away in the comfort of his home on June 13, 2012. He was a valued police officer for the Lakeport Police Department for 16 years.

He leaves his wife, Eva, and many children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.

Services will be private.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary, Lakeport, Calif. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.jonesmortuary.com .

James “Jiggs” Carreker Sr. went to be with the Lord on Father's Day, Sunday, June 17, 2012.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nellie Joy Carreker and son, Tommy Lynn Carreker.

He leaves behind his daughter, Lois Galloway; sons, James Carreker Jr. and Rodney Carreker; and Tommy Lynns widow, Loretta; also many grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as nieces, nephews and countless friends.

Jiggs, as he was known, loved to bake pies, cakes and bread to give to friends and acquaintances and for many years repaired bicycles to give away at Christmas.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be at the Clearlake Church of the Nazarene, Friday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 

The funeral service begins at 11 a.m.

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

Jim Coomes, longtime Clearlake Oaks resident, passed away on May 2, 2012, at St. Helena Hospital in Deer Park. He was 76 years old.

Jim is survived by a brother, Larry Coomes of Tucson, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Charlotte”Chug” Coomes. “Chug” was a resident of Clearlake.

Jim was born in Sheldon, IA, on April 4, 1936, and graduated from high school in 1954. He received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of South Dakota and an MSW from the University of Denver.

Jim worked many years for the City of Denver in the welfare department setting up grants and working in communities around the country on behalf of people.

In 1968 Jim moved to Southern California where he completed a three year course in the theological field. In the mid seventies he moved to Marin County where he again worked in social services, which he loved.

In 1985 Jim moved to Lake County and became the first family consultant for Redwood Caregiver Resource Center, a new state-funded program for families living with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive brain impairments.

In 1991 Jim went to work for the Home Health Department of Redbud Hospital, where he worked until his retirement. During this time, he received the employee of the year.

Jim worked for many community organizations as a volunteer and was instrumental in starting the HIV clinic in Lake County as well as the sheriff’s program, “You Are Not Alone.”

His passion was his love of music and he readily shared it with everyone, including the annual “Celebration of Light” for Hospice each year, nursing homes, and local churches as well as other celebration. He was a member of Galilee Lutheran Church in Kelseyville.

Lake County is a better place because Jim lived here and helped so many people. He will be missed by his many friends.

A celebration of his life will be held at Galilee Lutheran Church, 8860 Soda Bay Road in Kelseyville, Calif., on June 17, 2012, at 3 p.m. A reception will be held after the service in the community center.

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Freeman Haas, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 8, 2012, at his Lower Lake, Calif., home of brain cancer.

Freeman was born in Hanna, Okla., on Sept. 17, 1921. Freeman and his family moved to Southern California when freeman was a youngster.

Freeman had four children, Woody and Carl with his first wife, and Koni and Gregory (Randy) with his wife Rubye of 64 years.

Freeman was a simple man with a great sense of humor. He thought that any and everything could be fixed with bailing wire, but was a very wise business man.

Freeman owned his own crane business in the Bay Area for many years.

In 1950 he became a Mason; he played an instrumental role in starting the Eastern Star chapter in the Bay Area. For years he was heavily involved in the Masons, Eastern Star and Shriners.

Freeman had a strong love for horses. In the 1970s he started up the Bay Area Pinto Horseman’s association where he showed and placed many prized horses.

Freeman was preceded in death by his son, Woody Haas; wife, Rubye Haas; and daughter Koni Frew.

Freeman is survived by his two sons, Gregory (Randy) Haas of Lower Lake and Carl Haas of Southern California; his grandson, Mike Haas and his wife Barbara of Kelseyville; grandsons, Freeman and Phillip Haas of Southern California; granddaughters, Regina, Dee Dee and Moriah of the Bay Area; grandchildren, Kasey, John, Krystal and Jennifer of Lower Lake; great-grandson, Zachary of Kelseyville; and other grandchildren and great-grandchildren in other states.

Freeman will be dearly missed.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 6890 South Center Drive Clearlake, Calif. An hour of visitation will occur beforehand at 10 a.m.

Freeman entrusted his arrangements to Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, Lower Lake, Calif., www.jonesandlewis.com or 707-994-6417.

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