Longtime Happy Camp resident, Julio Silva, passed away peacefully at his home on April 26, 2016. He was 90 years old. Julio was born on July 30, 1925 to Delores and Amada Silva in Redding. He served in the United States Armed Forces from 1943-1946, originally with the Navy, and then the Marines. Among his accomplishments as Pharmacist's Mate include a Presidential Unit Citation and a Purple Heart. After his time in the services, Julio worked and lived in Willows, and then in Happy Camp. He worked for nearly 40 years as an Engineer for the United States Forest Service. His work in the woods created a deep love for the outdoors, and Julio enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and anything that got him into the mountains. Julio was a member of the Elks Lodge in Willows, and the Assembly of God Church in both Willows and Happy Camp. Julio is survived by his wife of nearly 68 years, Viola Silva (Hansen); five children: Francis "Frank" (Mary) Silva of Redding, Armand (Yolanda) Silva of Paradise, Cynthia (Greg) Hamilton of Willows, Timothy (Kristy) Silva of Willows, and Andreé Silva (Antonio) of Happy Camp; 26 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, and 15 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and a son, Melvin Silva. A memorial service will be held for Julio at the Northern California Veteran's Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Road, Igo, California, on Friday, June 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
Glenn County Transcript-May 11, 2016
Glenn County Transcript-May 11, 2016
Longtime Happy Camp resident, Julio Silva, passed away peacefully at his home on April 26, 2016. He was 90 years old. Julio was born on July 30, 1925 to Delores and Amada Silva in Redding. He served in the United States Armed Forces from 1943-1946, originally with the Navy, and then the Marines. Among his accomplishments as Pharmacist's Mate include a Presidential Unit Citation and a Purple Heart. After his time in the services, Julio worked and lived in Willows, and then in Happy Camp. He worked for nearly 40 years as an Engineer for the United States Forest Service. His work in the woods created a deep love for the outdoors, and Julio enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and anything that got him into the mountains. Julio was a member of the Elks Lodge in Willows, and the Assembly of God Church in both Willows and Happy Camp. Julio is survived by his wife of nearly 68 years, Viola Silva (Hansen); five children: Francis "Frank" (Mary) Silva of Redding, Armand (Yolanda) Silva of Paradise, Cynthia (Greg) Hamilton of Willows, Timothy (Kristy) Silva of Willows, and Andreé Silva (Antonio) of Happy Camp; 26 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, and 15 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and a son, Melvin Silva. A memorial service will be held for Julio at the Northern California Veteran's Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Road, Igo, California, on Friday, June 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
Glenn County Transcript-May 11, 2016
Glenn County Transcript-May 11, 2016
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