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Updated by: thepinetree on 04/03/2014 01:07 AM
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Jerry Dean Sainz - December 18, 1930 to March 14, 2014
Hathaway Pines, CA ... Jerry D. Sainz passed away on March 14, 2014, at home. He was 83 years old and a 38 year resident of Hathaway Pines. Jerry was born in Lone Pine, CA on December 18, 1930 to Cruz M. Sainz and Frances Baxter. He spent his youth in Lone Pine and joined the Marines when he was 17. Afterward he returned to the High Sierra’s where he lived and worked. He married Patricia Seymour on June 23, 1956 in Reno, NV. They began their family of three boys and at the same time, Jerry began his career with CalTrans. The family moved from one end of California to the other as Jerry advanced in his career. He retired in 1987 as Superintendent at Angels Camp, CA, District 10....
Prior to retirement, Jerry and Pat enjoyed traveling with their friends in an RV club. Jerry was often designated caravan lead man. Jerry was an avid hunter. He and Pat enjoyed their annual trip to Wyoming with fellow hunters and almost always brought meat home, where they would cut and wrap it. They spent seven summer seasons in Alaska as Camp Hosts for the U.S. Forestry. They thoroughly enjoyed the country, the people and the fishing.
Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Patricia, on July 4, 2013. He is survived by sons Wm. Mitchell (Lisa) Sainz of Des Moines, IA, Robert D. Sainz of Hathaway Pines, CA and James P. (Kathy) Sainz of Hathaway Pines, CA, grandchildren; Zackary (Jackie) Sainz of Des Moines, IA and Joseph A. Sainz of Hathaway Pines, CA great-grandchildren; Coby and Jack Sainz of Des Moines, IA and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews and cousins.Mr. Sainz will be buried in the Mono Lake Cemetery in Lee Vining, CA
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