12/15/2024: Notice from family:  Dad passed away yesterday surrounded by his daughters, great granddaughers and his grand dogs. He had been suffering for years and was ready to go over that rainbow bridge.  His friends and family ment so much to himand he wanted to express gratitudefor the roll each of you played in his life.  We will be planning memorials in Pogasa and Santa Barbara in the coming months and will post dates when they are set.