http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com Serving Lake Tahoe Fri, 24 May 2013 19:53:15 -0600 en 30 Douglas Lloyd Champlin of Gardnerville, Nevada, died peacefully on May 20, 2013, in Scottsdale, Arizona, after a brief illness of cancer. He was born January 9, 1941, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Joe Noble and Jane Edwards Champlin. He is survived by his wife Laurel Raether Champlin, daughter Christa Hampton and husband Cobey, of Cave Creek, Arizona, daughter Claire Woolsey and husband Cole, of Reno, Nevada and Cassidy Champlin of the home, six grandchildren, sister Joanna M. Champlin and husband Shawnee Brittan of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, many nieces, nephews and beloved friends all over the world. Doug is preceded in death … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/6635158-113/champlin-doug-oklahoma-love October 19, 1944 - May 6, 2013 Andrew Warren Barchas, steadfast family member and friend, died peacefully on May 6 at Stanford University Medical Center. He courageously fought acute lymphoblastic leukemia for 15 months, enduring chemotherapy, infections, amputations, and complications from a bone marrow transplant. Yet he never complained nor lost his humor and optimism. Andrew was born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 19, 1944, to Florence and David Barchas. He received a Master’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering from Cornell University and worked for 25 years in the nuclear energy industry. In 1986, he and his wife, Karen, moved … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/6635159-113/andrew-family-barchas-1944 On March 26, 2013 Joann Partridge passed away at her home in Garden Grove, CA. Joann was born in Wenatchee, WA on January 6, 1928 to Ray & Irene Bell. Joann married Robert (Bob) Partridge in 1948. They were married for 51 years before Bob’s passing in 1999. They lived in the Tahoe City area for 15 years. Joann is survived by her four children, Dan (Kim) Partridge (WA), Daryl (Peggy) Partridge (NV), Debbie (John) Xavier (NV), Denise (Ted) Tillman (CA), 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. We will all truly miss her smile, sense of humor and her gentle … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/6547937-113/joann-partridge-2013-bob Robert “Corky” Coble died May 2, 2013, in San Francicso due to complications following a heart transplant. Robert was born July 23, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Robert and Alice Coble. Robert graduated from San Bernardino High School in San Bernardino, CA. He attended UCSD. Lived in Encintas, CA, enjoying the surf prior to moving to Tahoe City in the late 1970s. Corky was an original employees of Bruce Olson Construction where he ran their Cabinet Shop until his transplant. Corky lived the Tahoe lifestyle — downhill, Cross Country and water skiing, Mountain and Road Biking which was replaced … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/6547934-113/corky-robert-coble-club Ted Lewis, longtime Tahoe City businessman and amateur comedian extraordinaire, passed January 2013 with family beside him. Born to Navy parents in 1923, his family lived in Guam, eastern US and England, before settling in Marin Co. Ted arrived in the Sierras during college years before entering WWII in the 10th Mountain Division ski troops. After the war he returned to Donner Summit ski areas where he met his wife, Peggy, in the big winter of 1952. Together they built a home and raised 2 daughters in Tahoe City. Ted owned service stations; Richfield in Kings Beach, & Shell in … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/6547941-113/ted-tahoe-lewis-friends Nancy Virginia Northrop Meyer passed away on May 1st, 2013, at the age of 87. Nancy was born in Pasadena, CA on August 15, 1925. She went to Pasadena City High School, Pasadena City College and received her BA in Science from the University of Southern California. While in college she met her future husband, Lt JG (Ret.) Robert Thomas Meyer. After graduation, she worked as a veterinarian’s assistant in southern California. She and Robert were married on June 10, 1951, and had four children. Nancy was an avid gardener, fisherwomen and hunter who went to work in the 1970’s … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/6455834-113/meyer-nancy-northrop-obituary Esgardo (Lalo) M. Ramirez, 64, of Incline Village, passed away April 19, 2013. He was born August 9, 1948, in Calexico, California, to Hector and Maria Ramirez. He attended schools in Imperial Valley, California graduating from Calexico High School and Imperial Valley College. He enlisted in the United States Air Force upon his high school graduation and served 4 years of active duty and 2 years in the reserves. He was a Vietnam veteran. After his military service, he and his father co-owned a trucking business, importing and exporting products to Mexico. He was later employed as a plant advisor … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/6439330-113/ramirez-incline-depot-esgardo On May 3, 2013, Margie passed away quietly at her home in Modesto. She was born October 1, 1932, in Atlantic, Iowa, to Leland & Hazel Plumley; the second of their two daughters. The family moved to California in 1942, where she attended Sequoia High School in Redwood City, graduating in 1950. She went on to attend University of the Pacific in Stockton. There, she met Garth Lipsky and they were married in 1952. Margie and Garth spent their early years together in southern California, in Garden Grove and Brea, then returned north to Fremont in the sixties. In 1974, … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/6439332-113/margie-lipsky-garth-modesto Michael Henry Lafferty, 51, of Salinas, passed away Monday, April 1, 2013, after a short battle with ALS. He was born June 13, 1961 in Berlin, New Hampshire, later moving to Auburn, Maine and then Topsham, Maine, where he graduated from Mt. Ararat High School in 1979. Mike then ventured west in 1984 to ski the great California Sierra powder — first in Mammoth Lakes, California and then settling in on the woodsy West Shore of Lake Tahoe in Tahoma, California. Mike owned and operated Tahoe Lake Cottages in Tahoma for 22 years where he loved meeting and hosting his … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/6365342-113/lafferty-tahoe-lake-lipe http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/6365336-113/rich-reno-tahoe-board Brittney Calanne Hocking-Cangemi was born in Auburn, California on Dec. 16th, 1991. She passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 21, on Sunday, April 14th, 2013. Brittney graduated from Placer High School. She loved water, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, playing the trumpet in the high school marching band and competing in pageants. She volunteered her time at Hot August Nights, the Genoa Candy Dance, and the Auburn Black and White Ball. Brittney worked at Goodwill of Auburn, Ca. and loved helping out wherever she could. She is survived by her parents, Joseph Cangemi of Carson City, NV, Judith Hocking of … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/6350045-113/cangemi-hocking-brittney-auburn http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/6350040-113/john-stafford-beach-kings http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/6350049-113/alan-richard-witzig-1343 September 20, 1940 - April 9, 2013 Bill, born in San Mateo, California, passed away unexpectedly on April 9th. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Barbara, son Matt and his wife Jonelle, daughter Robin, brother Pete, and two granddaughters. Bill touched the lives of many across the years and leaves behind many friends in Incline Village, where he and Barbara have lived since 1999. Bill’s natural creative talents took him around the world. As a vice president of real estate for Bank of America, he worked in San Francisco, New York City and Asia. He then moved … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/6111580-113/bill-barbara-incline-lodge On the evening of April 7, 2013, Larry Schnabel, peacefully and quietly, went into the arms of his loving Father. Larry was born in Harlan, Iowa, on October 2, 1937 and grew up in Southern California. He attended St. John’s Academy and College in Winfield, Kansas, where, at the age of 14, he met, Ruthie, his wife of 55 years. They spent the first 15 years of their marriage in Orange County where Larry worked in administration in the insurance industry. Larry and Ruth moved to Tahoe, in 1972, when they purchased a retail store, Butlers of Tahoe. After selling … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/6056888-113/larry-tahoe-schnabel-golf Obituary: Kyle Baker Dubreville … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/6056854-113/kyle-dubreville-baker-2013 Beloved Truckee resident Joseph Ron Lipnosky passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of April 8, 2013, at his home in Sierra Meadows. Born in Oakland, Joey moved to Truckee at age five with his mother Chris and attended Truckee Elementary, Sierra Mountain Middle School and Truckee High School. He graduated from Truckee High in June of 2005 where he was an honor student and a treasured member of the varsity baseball and football teams. Joey left Truckee in 2005 to attend the University of Colorado. After graduating in 2009 with a degree in Psychology, he spent time traveling in … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/6056893-113/truckee-joey-joseph-lipnosky Long time Tahoe local Sid Willeford, 69, passed away peacefully Feb. 15, 2013, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Sydney Willeford is survived by his wife, Donita Jacobson Willeford; sons, Justin and Jamie Willeford; and sisters, Rhetta Hinton and Susan Shirk A memorial service will be held Sunday April 7, from 6-8 PM at the Plaza Bar in Squaw Valley. Please send condolences to Donita Willeford at 5816 #2 Meadows Ct, Crozet, VA, 22932. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jimmy Huega Foundation or The National MS Society. … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5930783-113/willeford-sydney-donita-memorial Byron Warren Gehring, beloved husband and father and Incline village resident since 1997, passed away on Monday, April 1. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 5, at 3:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 701 Mt. Rose Hwy in Incline Village. Byron is survived by his wife Jasna and two children, Mitchell, 19, of Brown University and Misha , 17, of Incline High School. … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5848689-113/byron-incline-gehring-april A Celebration of Life for George Galante will take placve this Sunday, April 7, at the Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe Winters Creek Lodge from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.  Everyone who has been touched by George’s incredible spirit and never-ending stories are welcome to share your own stories during this special up-lifting celebration. Questions?  Call 775 846 5444 … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5848666-113/george-galante-celebration-stories Dina Schneider passed away on February 26 at the age of 94 at Lakeside Manor in Reno where she had been living since 2008. Prior to living in Reno, she was a resident for many years in Incline Village, where she was known and loved by many friends as well as customers, fellow-volunteers, and employees at the Presbyterian Women’s Thrift Shop, where she is still fondly remembered for her warmth, wit, and eagle eye at her position at the check-out desk. She was pre-deceased by her husband Larry and is survived by two sons, Steven and Peter, a grand-daughter, Jill, … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5848640-113/dina-schneider-friends-living http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5848710-113/funeral-1943-2012-2013 Gary M. Coblens, of Incline Village, Lake Tahoe (formerly of Hartford C.T. and Panama City Beach, F.L.) entered his next life’s journey on March 26, 2013. Gary graduated from Cal State Northridge in 1976. He was a Lake Tahoe resident since 1982. Gary’s life accomplishments include working as CPA for Peat Marwick Mitchell in Los Angeles, CA, Licensed CA and NV Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Developer/Owner of Coblens Development Corp. Gary retired in August of 2012. Gary was an avid golfer, skier, scuba diver, Harley enthusiast and had passion for all things outdoors. Predeceased by his father, Irving Coblens. … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5772022-113/gary-coblens-incline-tahoe Nancy Aikens Dodge went to Heaven for her aprés ski on March 18, 2013. Nancy left Squaw Valley with the Lord after working on the hill as a volunteer at a ski race on Monday. She loved skiing and every moment spent on the mountain. Nancy is survived by her children Karla and Russell, and her loving husband Willi Dodge. She was preceded in death by her mother Gloria P. Aikens and her father B.A. (Bud) Aikens of Algonac, Michigan. Her Michigan family includes a brother and sister, many aunts, uncles and countless cousins. Nancy was born in Detroit, Michigan, … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5757449-113/nancy-aikens-dodge-love Kathleen “Kathy” Hamann Kathleen Hamann was born on August 25th, 1952, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. She passed away on Thursday, March 7th, 2013, at her home in Saint Charles, Missouri. Kathy is survived by her husband Mike Hamann; her sister Carol Gaynor-Kellogg and her husband Ken; her daughter Rene Hart and her husband Rich; her son Brett Niemela and his wife Tricia; and her three grandchildren, Nathan Niemela, Ryliegh and Raeghen Hart. During her time in Incline Village, she married her soulmate, Mike Hamann, at Ski Beach on September 18th, 1993. She worked at 7-Eleven and Raley’s. The family … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5743197-113/hamann-husband-kathleen-kathy Passed away on March 13, 2013 at Tahoe Forest Hospital ECC with her sons near. Marian aged 98 was much loved. She is survived by sons Lance Hackley of South Lake Tahoe and Scott Hackley of Truckee, Scott’s wife Katrina Veit and their daughter Emily Hackley; niece Julie Merkt and family of Pinole; and stepsons Peter Hofman of New Hampshire and Michael Hofman of San Francisco. She was born February 6, 1915 in Berkeley, California to Harry and Laura Gaston Kloch. Marian was a graduate of Alameda High School. She married Howard C. Hackley in 1934 and they began an … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5661066-113/marian-hackley-howard-tahoe Jesse De Clercq | 1-26-72 - 3-7-13 Jesse De Clercq passed away at his home in Kings Beach, CA on Thursday, March 7, 2013. He was a life long resident of Lake Tahoe, CA. He was a great artist, writer, poet, and touched the lives of many people. All of Jesse’s family, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances made Jesse the unique and complex person he was. He is survived by his father Martin De Clercq, mother Suzanne De Clercq, sister Simone De Clercq, step-father Greg Gilmore, step-mother Christi De Clercq, nieces Sage and Savannah De Clercq, and nephew Shane De Clercq. … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5555371-113/jesse-clercq-beach-2013 http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5537943-113/westbrook-carlson-ziska-jane Jacqueline “Jackie” Kilcoyne, of Boulder, CO and Incline Village, NV died Thurs., Feb. 28, 2013 at HospiceCare in Louisville, CO. A memorial service will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Incline Village on March 20th, 11:00 am — reception to follow at church. Jackie lived with her husband, Joe Kilcoyne, in Incline Village for over 20 years and re-located to Boulder, CO in 2008 to be close to her son’s family, including two grand children.  She also has a son who lives in New Hampshire. Contributions: St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, 7520 S Boulder Rd, Boulder, CO 80303. … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5535931-113/boulder-kilcoyne-church-incline Chad Robert Smith Sr., 50, lost his battle to cancer on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Chad was born in Inglewood, Calif. on June 3, 1962 to Gary Robert Smith and Gabrielle Paya Beim Smith. Chad grew up in Vista, California where he played football at Vista High School. He graduated from Vista High School in 1980, and from Feather River College in 1982 with a degree in Forestry. He was married to Dawnda Lynn Smith on June 9, 1989. Chad and his wife Dawnda were the founders of Smith Crane and Rigging and Summit Crane, and long time residents of … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5510968-113/chad-smith-robert-dawnda Eleanor Jean Noble was born May 16, 1930 in Marysville, CA. She passed away on Monday, January 21st, 2013 at Rideout Hospital. Eleanor is survived by her son, William “Billy” Noble of Marysville, CA, her daughter Karen Jarvis and her husband Greg, and their four children, Hayden, Hanna, Holly and Harrison, all of Penryn, CA, and her daughter Carol Noble and her partner, Standley Jacobs of Dobbins, CA, and Carol’s son, Bryson Noble-Olson of Truckee. Also a “brother-in-law”, Mac McDonald and a niece, Janice Jean Smith and her husband Alan Smith of Salinas, CA. Eleanor graduated from Santa Rosa High … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5510911-113/eleanor-noble-jean-husband Delores M. Seaborg, aka, Dee, better known as Mummum, born 4/12/25, in Menlo, Kansas, was called to be with the lord 1/25/13 in Reno, NV. She is survived by hundreds of friends and family, because our family is more than just a last name. We will all miss her, but she will be in our hearts and memories always. Love you bigger than the sky, more than the stars. … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5510881-113/delores-seaborg-family-aka http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5510868-113/les-trips-truckee-atkins “It is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving. To reach the Port of HEAVEN we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it, but we must sail, not drift, nor be at anchor.” Robert Clayton McDonnell, Jr. 23 (“Clayton” as he was known) was born on January 25, 1990 in Reno, Nevada, what a precious gift from God. Clayton loved hunting and fishing and being outdoors. He had a passion for songwriting and his love of music was shared by many. The memory of Clayton’s love for life and his beautiful … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5510840-113/clayton-mcdonnell-love-robert William Richard Eadington, professor of Economics at the University of Nevada, Reno and internationally recognized as the foremost authority on the legalization and regulation of commercial gambling, passed away peacefully at his home in Crystal Bay, Nev., on Feb. 11, 2013 at the age of 67 following an 18-month battle with cancer. Born on Jan. 1, 1946 to the late Elizabeth and Thomas Eadington, William (Bill) grew up in the town of Brea in Orange County, California. He attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, then Santa Clara University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. On Feb. … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5510827-113/bill-gaming-university-eadington Chris passed away in January at age 42 in his Reno, Nev., home. He is survived by his father, J. Michael Stone of Incline Village, Nev., his mother, Harriet I. Stone of Rio Vista, CA and his brother, Scott Stone of Piedmont, CA. Chris graduated from Miramonte High School in Moraga, Calif., and received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from USC in Los Angeles, Calif. His love of computers began at a young age at the dawn of the personal computer, and his entire career was involved in software development. He had other areas of interest, including economics, … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5510792-113/stone-age-area-calif http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5510766-113/barrie-stocker-mass-marblehead http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5510744-113/hill-david-dave-louis http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5510703-113/john-cardinali-parkinson-son Aug. 27 1950 – Feb. 14 2013 On Feb. 14, 2013, Steve lost his long time battle with heart failure. He was 62 years old. He passed peacefully in his sleep in his own home with his wife and dogs, just the way he wanted to go. After an honorable discharge from combat service in Vietnam with a Bronze star and a Purple heart, Steve came to Calif and landed in the Truckee Tahoe area where he had a successful concrete business and was a valued member of the Alpine Meadows Ski patrol for almost 30 years. Steve was a … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5510606-113/steve-wife-2013-alpine Bob Center, passed away on Saturday Feb. 23, 2013, from heart failure. He was 61 years young, and is survived by his son, Kit Center, his sisters Sue Lewis and Laura Center, brothers Charlie Center and Gary Center, brother-in-law Tom Vesely, his long time partner Suzie Cordero, his faithful dog Sadie and an incredibly large circle of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Ann Center. Bob played the guitar, sang and had his own bands in his teens and twenties “Friendly Folk” and ”Harmony Wheel”. He had a great singing voice and … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5510537-113/center-bob-2013-charlie Long time Tahoe local Sid Willeford, 69, passed away peacefully Feb. 15, 2013, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born June 1st 1943, in Tulare, Calif., Sid was the second of three children to parents Milton and Helen Willeford. Raised in Fresno, Calif., he played football and ran track at Fresno High, studied Mathematics at Fresno State University, and served six years in the National Guard. In 1966, Sid moved to Tahoe to go skiing. He soon became a well-known bartender working at the Hearthstone and Bar One, and later managed the bars at Chambers Landing and the Olympic … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5510520-113/willeford-sid-tahoe-donita Carolyn Gail Henrikson passed away at home suddenly on Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. She was 79. She is survived by her children; Erik, Aleta, Kjell; and Gregg, her grandchildren; Kjell, Paul, Dustin, Ashley, Jeffrey, Brent, Carolyn, and Everett, and her great-grandchildren; Keelan, Hugo, and Annie. Carolyn’s love of Lake Tahoe began while a child growing up in Tahoe City, and lasted a lifetime. She loved painting, gardening, and enjoying her family and all of her dear friends. For anyone wishing to honor Carolyn’s memory, please make a donation to North Tahoe Arts, PO Box 6354, Tahoe City, CA 96145. … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5510147-113/carolyn-tahoe-gail-henrikson Passed away peacefully on Feb. 15, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He led an outstanding life as son, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He is survived by daughter Maya Silene Cutler, brother Randy Miller, niece Jill Miller, nephew Elijah Miller, great nephew Jasper Miller and niece Tammy Miller. Richard was born on July 10, 1945 in San Francisco, Calif., where he later studied horticulture at the University of San Francisco. He loved the West and lived in many beautiful places throughout his life: Lake Tahoe, Calif., San Juan Ridge, Calif., Hamilton, Mont., Florence, Ore., and Stanley, Idaho. Richard loved … ]]> http://www.TahoeDailyTribune.com/northshore/nobituaries/5510069-113/miller-richard-calif-family