Published in the Contra Costa Times on 12/2/2005
Contra Costa County CA

In Honorable Memory on the Passing of Richard H. Lake

Feb. 11, 1922 - Nov. 27, 2005

Age 83. Born in Pleasantville, NY, he was a WWII veteran B-17 bombardier,
retired United States Air Force Major. Retired Richmond city planner. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane, and his brother, Howard
C. Lake.  He is survived by his daughter, Betsy Braun; son, Rick Lake;
son-in-law, Dan Braun; two granddaughters; brother, Sam Lake; and many
nephews and nieces.  Memorial gathering of friends and family Friday,
Dec. 2, 5:30-7:30pm at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center, 233 Gregory Ln.,
Pleasant Hill.