Gae Cleland passed away Saturday, August 1st after a valiant fight with cancer at the age of 75. He was born in Red Bluff and graduated from Red Bluff High School in 1959. Gae worked at Minch's Wholesale Meats until their closure in 1975 and retired from Johns Manville Fiberglass in 2001. He was a highly regarded and respected taxidermist for over forty years. Gae is survived by his bride of 56 years Diane, children Bret wife Susan; Tara Eden husband Monty and Susan Jennings husband Kirk; eight grandchildren, Erika Zamarron, Megan Eden, Kalyn Burnell, Cliff Cleland, Kimberly Martinovich, Casey Cleland, Karlie Jennings & Bailey Jennings. He also leaves six great-grandchildren. Gae Cleland will always remain in the hearts of everyone who knew him and as a man who was loved by many and disliked by none. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Elks Lodge, Red Bluff, on Saturday, August 8, 2015, 11am to 2pm. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
