California Democrat; California MO; 2001-11-21 LAKE Ross Lake, 73, Olean, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, at St. Marys Health Center, Jefferson City. He was born May 25, 1928, in Barnett, son of Elmer H. and Anna Belle Wells Lake. He was married Dec. 24, 1952, in Olean, to Martha Crum, who preceded him in death on Sept. 23, 1994. A lifelong resident of Olean and Eldon, he operated a dairy farm, retiring in 1989. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include: one son, Robert Lake, Eugene; one brother, Wilmer lake, Versailles; one sister, Mildred Queen, Seattle; and three grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon, with Don Renken officiating. Burial was in Olean Cemetery. Arranges were under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.