Born and raised in Covelo, California, always the outdoorsman, hunting and fishing filled his spare time. Attended the University of California at Berkeley and earned a degree in forestry management. US Park Ranger in Lassen, Yosemite, and Yellowstone. Married Grace Elizabeth Lund August 10, 1928 in Carson City, Nevada. Father of two. Described as the "Best fisherman in the National Park system" during the late 1920's and 30's. Was the fishing guide for two US Presidents. A writer at heart, he wrote many articles on fishing in the national parks. He would snowshoe for 30 miles to bring artichokes from California that were mailed by his sister-in-laws to his wife. Wrote in his journal about being caught in a survival shed for three days during a blizzard in Yellowstone, and being kept awake because of the ermine running under his blankets and over his face whenever he'd fall asleep. He credited the ermine with keeping him alive. He would request duty postings based on the those areas with the best fishing nearby.
Born and raised in Covelo, California, always the outdoorsman, hunting and fishing filled his spare time. Attended the University of California at Berkeley and earned a degree in forestry management. US Park Ranger in Lassen, Yosemite, and Yellowstone. Married Grace Elizabeth Lund August 10, 1928 in Carson City, Nevada. Father of two. Described as the "Best fisherman in the National Park system" during the late 1920's and 30's. Was the fishing guide for two US Presidents. A writer at heart, he wrote many articles on fishing in the national parks. He would snowshoe for 30 miles to bring artichokes from California that were mailed by his sister-in-laws to his wife. Wrote in his journal about being caught in a survival shed for three days during a blizzard in Yellowstone, and being kept awake because of the ermine running under his blankets and over his face whenever he'd fall asleep. He credited the ermine with keeping him alive. He would request duty postings based on the those areas with the best fishing nearby.
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Cause of death: suicide
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