Passed away at the age of 63, Friday, 12/31/2010, after a battle with cancer. He was born on Aug. 31, 1947 in Florence, Arizona. A meat cutter for over 30 years, he is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 24 years, Bea. He also leaves his daughters Nanci (Kirk) Zapien, Natalie (John) Wallace, son Richard, step children David (Annette) Wheeler, Carrie (Scot) Motl, Cathie (Jill) Wheeler, 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. He was a loving, kind, compassionate and caring husband and father. “You will be missed deeply. Rest in peace my love.”
A Memorial service will be held Friday, 1/7/20110 at 1:00pm, Chapel of the Pines, 2855 Cold Springs Rd., Placerville, CA.