Sebren Green Sr. our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on August 31 at the age of 83 in his Fortuna home.

His pride and joy was his family. He loved each and every one of us. He was especially proud of his five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His friends and neighbors were regularly updated about their activities and accomplishments. He devoted himself to caring for his family and was always interested in what was happening in their lives. His great grandchildren loved to visit him and were often served special treats from the freezer.

Poppa Green’s second love was the US Navy. After over thirty years of faithful and honorable service in the US Navy, he retired, having achieved the rank of a Boatswain’s Mate, First Class. He served on the USS Salish, USS Bidelow, USS Forrestal, USS Tallahatchie and USS Lang and he was stationed in Northern Ireland, Virginia, Morocco, Naples and finally Centerville Beach in Ferndale in the 1970s. This last posting brought him and his boys: Sebren and Christopher to the town of Fortuna where he lived the rest of his life. He loved his time in the Navy. In every phone conversation or visit, Navy stories would be shared and the “invitation” to become a sailor was often shared with his grandchildren. The sea was never far from his heart. He was constantly looking for sailing vessels and discussed sailing around the world with his family.

An explorer at heart, he learned to drive trucks after retirement and spent several years traveling around the country as a big rig driver until his health no longer permitted it. One of his dreams in his later years was to travel the country, to visit family members in Chicago, Texas and California in his travel camper. While he did not physically get there, he kept in constant contact with family near and far via phone and video chat.

He was also a lifelong learner. He received his Associate Arts degree from College of the Redwoods after retiring. He loved history and the History Channel was a constant sound playing on his television. He also loved architecture. He had many books on architecture and had drafted ideas for his dream home. He had a passion for design in general and he spoke often of different designs he had for carts and bikes he wanted to create for the family.

Sebren had the gift for conversation. He could tell stories with anyone and everyone he met. With a big smile and a twinkle in his eye, he would expound upon any topic presented. Over the past 40 years, Sebren could be found all over Fortuna visiting and chatting with his friends and neighbors. He was a regular presence on the roads of Fortuna, riding his bicycle and often towing a grandchild behind him. He also had his beloved dog, Pipsqueak, hidden in his jacket or touring the town from a high seat in his truck.

His devotion to the Catholic Church was an important part of his life. He served as a Deacon at St. Joseph’s in Fortuna. In addition, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He attended mass weekly as long as his health permitted and he has many friends from his congregation that loved and admired him. He lived his faith by serving others. He had a warm and generous heart and he was often helping others despite his own needs.

Sebren is survived by family near and far. And for Sebren, family meant more than genealogical connections. His arms were wide open and he embraced many as family. Words cannot express how much he will be missed. We thank family and friends and the community of Fortuna for your love and support. Please join us for a celebration of his life. All who knew him are welcome to attend any or all of the scheduled events.

Sebren’s ashes will be scattered in Humboldt Bay at a time to be determined.

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