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Scott James Gleed, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on Dec. 1, 2025.
He was born on March 18, 1963, in Lakeport, California to Richard and Barbara Gleed and grew up in Lake County alongside his big brother, Steve, and his little sister, Renee.
Scott attended Burns Valley Elementary School, Lower Lake Junior High, and Lower Lake High School. A gifted and dedicated athlete, he played football, basketball, and baseball throughout all four years of high school, lettering in all three sports before graduating in 1981.
After high school, Scott attended Yuba College in Marysville, where he tried his hand at boxing and won his first match, an achievement that made his father proud. His interest in mechanics led him to MIT in Colorado in 1982 for diesel mechanics, followed by UTI in Phoenix, Arizona, where he studied from 1983 to 1985.
Scott began his professional career with Berglund Caterpillar in Napa from 1985 to 1987. In 1987, he joined Coca-Cola in Vallejo and transferred to the Chico location in 1988. He continued working for Coca-Cola until 2007, when he began a long and dedicated career with PG&E, where he remained until his passing in 2025.
Scott met Suzanne in Lake County in 1988 where they both grew up. After she moved to Chico in 1991, their friendship continued to grow and they fell in love. The couple married on May 17, 1997, and built a loving life together sharing a bond and understanding of home.
They welcomed their son, Hunter, in July 1999, followed by their daughter, Kylee, in July 2002. Scott’s family was his greatest pride. Scott was a dedicated and hard working father and husband. His work ethic to provide for his family was like no other. He was extremely proud of the remarkable adults his children have become, and he carried that pride with him always.
An avid outdoorsman, Scott found joy in hunting, fishing, and golf-passions that often took him out of state and remained a constant thread throughout his life. These experiences brought him a strong connection with the world and people around him. Kylee has recently taken interest in golf and hunting like her father. Hunter continues to exhibit the mechanical skills and hands-on resourcefulness Scott instilled in him from a young age.
This past summer, Scott and Suzanne treasured weekends spent in their fifth-wheel trailer at Lake Almanor, where Scott enjoyed time with friends, both on the golf course and on the water, fishing.
Scott is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne; his children, Hunter and Kylee; his mother, Barbara Gleed; his brother, Steve Gleed, and Steve’s daughters, Brittany and Ashley; and his sister, Renee Brodnik, her husband, Joey, and their son, Trae. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Gleed.
To those who knew him, Scott was a “Gentle Giant,” soft spoken, steady and kind, with a fierce and quiet devotion to the people he loved. His absence leaves a profound emptiness in the hearts of his family and all who were blessed to know him. Our lives will never be the same without his love, strength, and gentle presence.
A celebration of Scott’s life will be held in March 2026. More details will be shared as the date approaches.
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Shirley Jane Malone
May 11, 1930 – Oct. 27, 2025
Shirley Jane Malone, 95, former longtime resident of Lake County, California, passed away peacefully on Oct. 27, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
Born in Salmon, Idaho to Alta Moore and Maxwell Dudley, Shirley lived a rich and creative life spanning nearly a century.
Shirley graduated from Billings Senior High School in Billings, Montana in 1947. After high school she traveled to New York City and attended the Barbizon Modeling School. Returning to Montana she married Jack Malone, her husband and devoted partner until Jack’s passing in 1985.
Jack and Shirley first made their home in Southern California, where Shirley discovered her passion for ceramics while living in Camarillo, California and studying at Santa Barbara City College. She loved making pots and became an accomplished potter, a craft she practiced with dedication throughout her life.
In 1978, the couple moved to Kelseyville, California, where Shirley would spend the next 40 years. Shirley and Jack built a kiln to fire her pottery, which she sold at craft fairs, local shops and galleries in Mendocino, California.
Shirley studied the craft of winemaking, growing her own grapes and earning prizes for her amateur wines at the state fair. She shared her vivacity and knowledge working in Kelseyville tasting rooms, first at Konocti Winery and then at Wildhurst Vineyards.
Shirley is survived by her daughter, Terry Malone and son, Brad (Melanie) Malone; her sister, Barbara Parrott; her grandchildren, Sahaja Malone-Aram (Scott Saikley), Scott (Victoria) Malone, Kevin (Shelby) Malone and Sean (Rachel) Malone; and her great-grandchildren, Remi Malone, Cash Malone, Tate Malone, Elouise Saikley, Kannon Giles, Benelli Malone and Jack Malone.
Burial arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Benjamen Jesus Vega (Ben) 30, of Clearlake, California, was welcomed home by the Lord on Sept. 28, 2025.
Born May 17, 1995, Ben lived a life filled with challenges, but only wanted the people he loved to see the simple man he was. Ben’s love and kindness touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Ben had a rare gift, he made sure every person felt truly seen and heard without judgment when crossing paths with him. With his gentle spirit and generous heart, he was the kind of man who would stop to pick flowers just to brighten someone’s day, although Ben didn’t have much he would give his last to someone less fortunate, just to do the right thing.
He never let a conversation end without saying “I love you” to those he cherished, and he said it often, because he meant it deeply, Ben truly wore his heart on his sleeve. A proud “momma’s boy,” Ben loved his mother Angela with all his heart, and his love for his brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews was boundless and unbreakable.
He found joy in the little things like family gatherings, fishing and time spent outdoors under open skies. Ben didn’t need much to be happy being surrounded by the people he loved was more than enough.
Ben is survived by his loving mother, Angela; his sisters, Maria, Eva, Alicia, Jasmine and Elizabeth; his brothers, Martin, Gabriel, Raymond, Jose, Jorge, Luie, Robert, Jesus and Cruz; and many cherished nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and friends who will carry his memory.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary, and brother, Lalo who welcomed him home.
A simple man with an enormous heart, Benjamen taught us all how to love better and be better. His light will never fade in the hearts of those who knew him. Ben’s passing is a big loss to his family who miss him endlessly.
Rest easy, Benny. We love you.
