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Paul "Otto" Tatham Jr.

1926 - 2010

BORN

1926

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary and Crematory

1625 North High Street

Lakeport, California

Paul Tatham Obituary

January 7, 1926 ~ May 19, 2010
Paul is survived by his wife Lee of 68 years; sisters Mary Lue and Pearl; in laws Marty and Sy.
On June 3, 1943 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving three years on the USS Manila Bay. He was honorably discharged on January 6, 1949.
Paul married Lee on June 15, 1952, after waiting four years for her to graduate from C.L.U.H.
He retired from Pacific Telephone after 30 years of cable splicing. Paul was an avid dancer, horseman, fisherman, Little League Coach, Past Master of Clear Lake Grange #680, American Legion Tredway Post 194, motorcyclist and RV'er.
Lee would like to thank friends and relatives for their kindness and prayers, Lake County Hospice and their exceptional caregivers and staff for their outstanding compassion, and her two "H.H. girls" who were her right and left arms - "Thank you just doesn't seem enough - God Bless You All!"
At Paul's request, there will be no services, as he is "On The Road Again".a
The family is encouraging donations in his memory to Hospice of Lake County 1717 S. Main St. Lakeport 95453.
Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, for further information please call 263-0357 or 994-5611.
Please share your memories by signing the guest book at www.record-bee.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lake County Record-Bee from Jun. 1 to Jun. 7, 2010.

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June 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you. I remember our times at the Grange with very fond memories.

Shirley Walker-Saderlund

June 6, 2010

my condolences to lee and family. I worked with paul during the 50s for the phone co. Nevel Lyons sparks nv.

Tammy Munroe

June 6, 2010

My condolences to family and friends. I will always remember 'Uncle Paul'.

Doyle & Jo Brixie

June 5, 2010

Lee, our thoughts are with you. You've had more than your share of loss in recent years.

June 3, 2010

Lee:

So sorry to hear about Paul. Our condolences.
Your former neighbors
John and Linda Lowman

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