OBITUARIES
James ‘Jim’ Lawrence Potter II
1961 - 2022
Beloved father, papa, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all! Passed away peacefully at his home in Tuolumne surrounded by his children.
He is survived by his sister, Ginny Williams, and brother in-law, Cameron Williams, of Florence Oregon; nieces and nephews throughout California; his first-born daughter, Jennifer Ives, of Sonora; granddaughters Ava-kay and Adalynn, and grandson, Sawyer; his best friend and daughter, Jazper Porter, of Tuolumne; and granddaughters Addyson and Annika.
He’s preceded in death by his mother, Margarete Yarnall; father, William Potter; and son in-law TJ Porter.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jim’s name to research for heart disease.
Roberta ‘Bobbi’ Pearson
1940 - 2022
Roberta “Bobbi” Pearson passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, Aug. 2, in Montrose, Colorado. She was 81 years young. She spent her final days in a state of pure elation in the splendor of the San Juan Mountains, surrounded by her beloved family and friends, who were gathered together for a music and nature-filled family celebration.
Born in Chicago to Mort and Sylvia Natker, she was the eldest, followed by Nadine and Andy. She was also an honor student throughout her education in high school and at the University of Illinois and Northwestern University. She was president of her high school class and sorority.
At the University of Illinois she met her husband, Larry, and they proceeded to have three children, Scott, Todd and Jill. In 1972 the family left the extreme weather of Chicago and headed west to Montecito in Santa Barbara. She quickly made lifelong friends with like-minded women, while still finding time to work as an editor and typist for UCSB graduate students.
Bobbi’s love for the outdoors, nature and animals spanned her lifetime. For the past 35 years, Bobbi would spend four months every year in Baja California, Mexico, bodyboarding, observing the wildlife and riding her bike with her devoted partner, Mike, whom she met in Santa Barbara in 1984.
Having moved to Columbia, California, to live with Mike in 1985, 10 years later they created a small and still thriving business, Columbia Pinecones, collecting and selling specimen botanicals for florists worldwide. She lived there until her passing.
She led an exceptionally full life. She loved and excelled at being a mother and grandmother; she was proudest when she talked about her children and grandchildren. She was pure of heart, genuine, and a bright light that always shone with joy, curiosity, enthusiasm, and loving acceptance.
Bobbi is survived by her partner, Mike Ebert; her children, Scott, Todd and Jill Pearson; her siblings Nadine Grobstein and Andy Natker; her daughters-in-law Diana Farrell, Adrienne and Kirstin Pearson; her brother-in-law, Mike Grobstein, and sisterin-law, Roslyn Natker; her four grandchildren; and by her cat, Larry.
FUNERAL: 10 am Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive, Montecito, California 93108
MEMORIAL: Will take place directly following the funeral from approximately noon at the Rosewood Miramar, 1759 South Jameson Lane, Montecito.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a tribute donation to the Humane Society of Tuolumne County.
Notices
PETERSON-GUINASSO — Graveside services for longtime Mi-wuk Village resident Charlien Peterson-Guinasso, 75, of Downey, who died July 23 in at Mercy Hospital in Folsom, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Carter’s Cemetery, 19042 Cemetery Lane in Tuolumne. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
STRAIGHT — Lynn Straight, 74, of Jamestown, died Sunday, Aug. 7, at Adventist Health Sonora. Sierra Cremation and Burial Service is handling arrangements.
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