My dad was born in California.  I don't know much about his life after that. I do know that he had an older brother who seperated himself from the family.  He married my mom on July 15, 1977.  He had two children myself and my younger sister.  He worked hard for years. He retired in 2003. In April 2005 he lost his leg due to diabetes. In May 2008 he lost his battle with heart problems, and passed away in his home.