Was born in 1930 in Chicago, ILL., and died on November 1, 2017, in Lancaster, California. He moved out to Lancaster, working for Hughes Aircraft, after his 1956 marriage to Barbara Lom . He is preceded by his loving wife, in 2000 and granddaughter, Barbara Bridgers. He is survived by his children, Elizabeth Bridgers (Jeff) and Thomas Walsh (Stella) grandchildren, Trent Bridgers (Silva), Annalynn Kelso (Dale) and Brooke Walsh, and great granddaughter, Barbara . Graveside services will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at 2 pm, at Joshua Memorial Park in Lancaster. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements under the direction of Joshua Memorial Park Mortuary, Lancaster, CA.