“Joe” was called home September 18, 2016. He struggled with health problems and passed from congestive heart failure. Joe was the last survivor of his family — Father Dewey, Mother Mary Jane, brothers Ernie and Mike. He was very devoted to his parents. Joe always put them first and took care of them as a loving son. He had many friends and we will all miss him. Too many friends to mention!

We were blessed to have such a great friend! Joe was involved in many sports during his school years and became well known from his sense of humor and all around great guy. He received his degree from College of the Redwoods and continued his schooling at Humboldt State University. Joe had many different jobs, such as a car dealer and working in a mortuary. He even went to an academy for the FBI.

Joe loved music. He took many road trips over the years to concerts with close friends. He was always good for a story and had a great memory — or was it because he always kept notes on everything? If you ever received a gift from Joe, you experienced his sense of humor.

Celebration of life will be Saturday October 29, 2016 at the Moose Lodge, Eureka, 2-6 p.m. Please come join us in celebrating Joe’s life.

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