Howard William Wentworth, born April 20, 1928, in San Bernardino, Calif., died of natural causes on April 12, 2012.

He was a husband, father, grandfather and great-grand father, and good friend and companion.

He is survived by his children, Carol Wentworth of San Bernardino; George Wentworth of El Dorado; Lisa Wentworth of Lenoir, NC; Christa Wentworth of Southern California; and Cathi Foulds of Highland, Calif.

He has left his mark on those he leaves behind. Whether friend or foe, you knew where Howard stood, he understood that to deal with others in life, you had to agree to disagree. His honesty and integrity were his gifts to us all.

Preceded in death by longtime companion Shirley Holmes, he leaves for us to enjoy the friendship of his fiancé Carolyn Luiz of Clearlake.

A veteran of the Korean War, Howard worked in building management for banking institutions in the Sacramento area before retiring to Lake County where he built his home in the Clearlake Oaks’ Keys.  

From wood working to boating, volunteering to raise monies for his church, Howard sensed the necessity, for all, to pay it forward.  

Family and friends will say their “goodbyes” to Howard on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at the Clearlake Oaks Community-United Methodist Church. Reception to follow.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to CLO-UMC, P.O.B 962, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423.