UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Charles Glenn Yows of Upper Lake passed away at the age of 96 on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015.

He was the son of Thomas and Florence Yows, earlier settlers in the Upper Lake area.

He was born in Upper Lake on May 20, 1919, and lived his entire life in the Upper Lake area.

He grew walnuts, worked for the county and logged early in life.

Glenn proudly served in Patton's Third Army during World War II, serving in the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe.

He was an avid deer hunter, and collector of various items throughout his life.

He is survived by his two children, Dennis (Karen) and Deanna Araya; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He way preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy; grandson, Gregory Levien; and Bill Araya.

Funeral services will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 25, with interment to follow at Upper Lake Cemetery with the Lake County Military Funeral Honor Team.

The family prefers donations made to the Lake County Military Funeral Honor Team, P.O. Box 1365, Kelseyville, CA 95451.

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