Our loving, wonderful and hilarious father, husband, and poppa "J.D." passed away March 9, 2016, after a month of "just not feeling right". He passed away with one of his best fishing buddies and "brother from another mother" Mike Derita at his side. J.D. graduated from Red Bluff Union High School in 1961, and worked at Diamond International Lumber Division for many years, working his way from pulling green chain to an office position. He loved working in the lumber industry, since he was from Manton he loved all types of recreation, and especially spending time with his family at their cabin in Mineral. He made and kept many friends while working and fishing. J.D. will always be remembered for his playfulness, sense of humor and forgiving nature. He has been married to the love of his life Janice for 53 years, and has two daughters, Stephanie and Stacey, four grandchildren, Jessica, Ginny Goozer, Zachary, Aeryn Nicole, and a plethora of great grandchildren
Our loving, wonderful and hilarious father, husband, and poppa "J.D." passed away March 9, 2016, after a month of "just not feeling right". He passed away with one of his best fishing buddies and "brother from another mother" Mike Derita at his side. J.D. graduated from Red Bluff Union High School in 1961, and worked at Diamond International Lumber Division for many years, working his way from pulling green chain to an office position. He loved working in the lumber industry, since he was from Manton he loved all types of recreation, and especially spending time with his family at their cabin in Mineral. He made and kept many friends while working and fishing. J.D. will always be remembered for his playfulness, sense of humor and forgiving nature. He has been married to the love of his life Janice for 53 years, and has two daughters, Stephanie and Stacey, four grandchildren, Jessica, Ginny Goozer, Zachary, Aeryn Nicole, and a plethora of great grandchildren
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