NORTH COUNTY TIMES - Tuesday, January 4, 2000
Escondido, CA    Page B-5, Column 2, Entry 1

RAMONA - William "Bill" A. Lake, 79, died at his home.  Born Aug.17,
1920, in Chicago, he lived in Ramona for 16 years,

He served in the U.S.Navy as a Lieutenant Commander during WWII and 
was a flight instructor.

He was an airline pilot for PSA for 25 years and was a horse breeder
with 4 Lakes Arabians.

Mr. Lake was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Kleo M. Lake,
in 1996.

He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Sheri and Grant McNiff 
and Joyce Morytko; and five grandchildren.

Viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 AM today, with the funeral
service at 11 AM, both at the Ramona United Methodist Church.
The Rev. J.T.Greenleaf will officiate. Entombment will follow at
2 PM at El Camino Memorial Park.

The family suggests memorial donations to the American Cancer
Society, 12405 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92128.

Bonham Bros. & Lee Mortuary is handling arrangements.
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FYI - Ramona is in San Diego County


San Diego Union-Tribune; San Diego CA; 2000-1-3

WILLIAM A. `BILL' LAKE 
Aug. 17, 1920-Dec. 31, 1999 
William A. "Bill" Lake, 79, of Ramona died Friday. Mr. Lake was born in
Chicago and was a retired airline pilot. He had served in the Navy during
World War II and was a naval flight instructor. 
Survivors include his daughters, Sheri McNiff and Joy Morytko, both of
Ramona; and five grandchildren. 
Visitation: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Ramona United Methodist Church,
state Route 67 and Dye Road, Ramona. 
Services: 11 a.m. tomorrow at the church. 
Donations: American Cancer Society. 
Arrangements: Bonham Bros. and Lee Mortuary.