Gary L. Engstrom

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Gary L. Engstrom, 57, of Kegel Canyon, Calif., passed away after a long illness on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

He was born on February 27, 1955, in Eureka, Calif.

Gary graduated from Upper Lake High School with the class of 1973.

He later moved to the Los Angeles area to work with his grandpa in the hardware business.

Over the years he worked in highway construction, then road maintenance for the city of Pasadena.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah Engstrom of Victorville, Calif.; his father, SW “Preacher” Engstrom of Stockton, Calif.; stepfather, Jim Holmes of Nice, Calif.; sister, Chris Cole of Blue Lakes, Calif.; brother Jim (Alice) Holmes of Lakeport, Calif.; and many other family members and friends who all dearly loved him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Billie Holmes, and his brother, John Holmes.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 11:30 a.m. at the Upper Lake Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to The Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.