LAKEPORT, Calif. – Gary Means entered into rest on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, in Lakeport.

Age 82, Gary was a native of Oakland, Calif., and had lived in Lake County for 75 years.

Gary was raised on his parents' pear and walnut ranch in Big Valley. He went to local schools where he participated in sports and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1952.

He served his country and was stationed in Germany while in the US Army.

When he came home, he worked for propane companies until he bought and operated the Mobil gas station Suburban Cal Americas in Lakeport for 14 years. He eventually went back to delivering propane for 30 years until retirement.

Gary was active in 4-H, Clearlake Jr. Horsemen Association and other activities. He belonged to a Racing Pigeon Club and raced them all over the state, receiving many awards.

He was a lifetime member of the Lakeport Lion’s Club and enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to Hat Creek every year (and falling trees on his truck). He is now enjoying the Happy Hunting Grounds with his old pal “Reeser.”

Gary is survived by his loving companion of 32 years, Lorna Young of Kelseyville; sister, Ann Means of Mariposa; daughter, Debbie (Dan) Galpin of Crawford, Colo.; son, Dan (Nancy) Means of Freedom, Calif.; grandsons, Nick (Amber) Means and Gary (Tera) Means, both of Lakeport and Darren Galpin of Mohab, Utah; granddaughter, Danielle (Dave) of Crawford, Colo.; along with four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Martha Means, and a sister, Hazel Smith.

Friends and family are warmly invited to attend graveside services on Monday, May 2, beginning at 11 a.m. at Hartley Cemetery, 2552 Hill Road East in Lakeport.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary.

Please share your loving memories of Gary by signing his online guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .