Born in San Francisco in 1925 a fourth generation Californian on his mother’s side. Raised in Marin County he roamed the hills and the flats of the bay in sight of San Quentin. A veteran of both Ma...view moreBorn in San Francisco in 1925 a fourth generation Californian on his mother’s side. Raised in Marin County he roamed the hills and the flats of the bay in sight of San Quentin. A veteran of both Maritime Service and the Army. Serving time over seas in both Australia aboard the M.V. Cape San Antonio, Later in the War in the Philippines in the Hawaiian Division. The 28th Division, 34th Regiment, A company, 1st Platoon 1st Squad and for a time 1st Scout.
HeCountyd four children working for Ma Bell 31 years and seven months in Marin and Santa Clara county.
Hunted and fished from Lake Thomas Edison to the Oregon boarded in the Sierras and from Los Padres National Forest to the Trinity Alps in the coast range, burro packing with his sons.
Spent seven years as a Boy Scout Leader and as an Honorary Life member of the PTA.
Has lived in Riverton Wyn, Sequim Wash. And rebuilt a cabin in Klawock Alaska on Prince of Wales island, where he hunted, fished and wrote in his spare moments.
He has 9 grand children, 10 great grand children plus a loved step daughter and daughter in law and two step grand children.view less