Gregory Gene McConnell died August 2 in Grass Valley after a
long illness. He was 60.
He was born December 13,1948, in Ventura, CA. to Frank (Mac)
McConnell and Kathryn McConnell Mowrey.
He graduated from Fillmore High School, Fillmore CA in 1966. Following high school he served in the Army in the 529th
Military Police Company, a coveted
assignment within the military police corp. As a member of the USAREUR Honor
Guard he participated in Change of Command ceremony of General A.H. Goodpaster
and General L.L. Lymnitzer at Supreme Headquarter Allied Powers in Europe. Also, in ceremonies
of review by Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands and others. He worked in Europe
for a number of years during which time he became a founding member of the
Spirit Motorcycle Club started in 1976 by American Soldiers in Germany and
still active. In recent years he worked for Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital.
He was a gentle giant who loved the animals and the people who worked there.
His hobbies were fishing and motorcycle riding. He will be missed by all who
loved him.
He is survived by his mother, Kathryn McConnell Mowrey of Grass
Valley, brother, Rodney F. McConnell & his wife, Marjorie of Nevada City,
sister, Susan McConnell Moreno & her husband, Al of Big Oak Valley, nephews
and niece. He was never married.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank (Mac) McConnell
and stepfather James R. Mowrey.
Greg will be buried with his father in Bardsdale , CA. The date
is pending for graveside services. A private memorial is being planned at a
later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel of the Angels
Mortuary and Crematory, Grass Valley.
