Lowell Duane Mahan - age: 78
(October 08, 1940 to January 10, 2019
)
Resident of
Ukiah, California
Obituary:
Lowell Duane Mahan died on January 10, 2019 in Ukiah at the age of 78. He was born in Bonham, Texas to Henry and Mary Bernice Mahan on October 8, 1940, but moved with the family to California at age 2. After graduating from Delano High School he moved to Ventura where his brother lived. Duane and Connie Holmes were married August 18, 1959 while he worked for a grocery store, starting as a box boy and later being promoted to produce manager. During this time he was a Reserve Policeman in Ventura, which led to his attending a law enforcement academy, and his becoming a police officer. Duanes law enforcement career was cut short by a serious vehicle accident while on duty which left him disabled for life. This did not stop Duane, as he and his family moved north to Clearlake, California in 1971, where he soon found work selling insurance. One thing led to another until he owned and operated 3 insurance offices in Ukiah, Lakeport, and Clearlake. In 2010 Duane and Connie sold their insurance businesses and retired. Duane was an active member of the Clearlake Chamber of Commerce, the Ukiah Elks Club, New Life Community Church in Ukiah, the Ukiah Rifle and Pistol Club, as well as being a life member of the NRA. He also served as vice-president of the Clearlake Peace Officers Association, as law enforcement was always dear to his heart.
Duane was predeceased by his parents, his son Jimmy, and his brother Bob Mahan. He is survived by Connie, his wife of over 59 years, their son Darin(Jennifer), grandchildren Sara and Jesse(Ashley), and great grandchildren Seth, Macie, Olivia, and Madison.
Services will be held on Saturday, January 26, at 11am at New Life Community Church, 750 Yosemite Dr, Ukiah, with long time family friend Pastor Ralph Huddleston officiating.
Duane Mahan will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather as well as by his breakfast group at Dennys almost every morning.