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Zane Epps

Birth	:	3 Jun 1921 Eureka, Humboldt County, California, USA
Death	:	17 Jun 2008 Redding, Shasta County, California, USA
Burial	:	Stanley Cemetery, Stanley, Indigo Shire, Australia
Coordinate	:	-36.3961111, 146.7477778
Plot	:	Rhododendron Garden; Row 8A; Grave 4
Description	:	Zane Epps died on June 17, 2008 at Redding Regional Hospital after a short illness. He was born on June 3, 1921 to Frank and Ethel Epps in Eureka, California. He attended school in Fortuna, graduating from Fortuna High School in 1939. Having a thirst for knowledge, he continued his education throughout the years taking various classes at Junior Colleges, Universities and through correspondence courses. After graduation, Zane and Jim Meade went to work for Douglas Air Craft in Los Angeles, working on DC 3 and 4s. Then they moved to Lancaster and worked at the War Eagle Field, where the British... Read More	Zane Epps died on June 17, 2008 at Redding Regional Hospital after a short illness. He was born on June 3, 1921 to Frank and Ethel Epps in Eureka, California. He attended school in Fortuna, graduating from Fortuna High School in 1939. Having a thirst for knowledge, he continued his education throughout the years taking various classes at Junior Colleges, Universities and through correspondence courses. After graduation, Zane and Jim Meade went to work for Douglas Air Craft in Los Angeles, working on DC 3 and 4s. Then they moved to Lancaster and worked at the War Eagle Field, where the British and Canadian pilots were trained during World War II. He enlisted in the Air Corps and continued working on airplanes in San Marcus, Texas. Throughout the years, the squadron would meet for yearly reunions throughout the U.S. He thoroughly enjoyed reminiscing and catching up with his Air Corps buddies. After his discharge, he enrolled in Woodbury College in Los Angeles majoring in accounting and business. In 1948, he married his wife Verna. On June 12, 2008, they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were a great match, having the same interest and sense of humor. They enjoyed traveling in their travel trailer throughout the U.S. and Canada. Zane retired from the U.S. Forest Service as a contracting officer and purchasing agent. He worked on various forests throughout Northern California. His interest in flying came at an early age when he took his first airplane ride from a field next to Fortuna High School. When Gates and Meade started the Rohnerville Airport he was the first pioneer to learn to fly there. He gave flying instructions when FUHS offered lessons to interested seniors. Many of these students got their pilot's license. Zane enjoyed music, playing the saxophone and clarinet. He was with the FUHS band when they played at the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge. He played in several dance bands that performed in Humboldt County. Another interest was photography. In recent years he took pictures at various high school reunions. He was an avid woodworker. His projects ranged from kitchen cabinets to exotic wood pens. He had a zest for life and would always treat a problem with a laugh. One adventure was with a good friend, Jim Meade. They decided to take their boats down the Trinity River laughing. Not even the natives would take this on. Not long after launching Zane's boat, it hit a rock and began to fill with water. They were able to get to shore safely, but due to the rugged terrain, they were unable to get the boat out. Their solution for retrieving the boat was to get Jim's helicopter and fly it out. Those that knew him well knew how particular Zane was about his cars. Jim Meade insisted Zane try out his chrome polish that was the best ever. It worked so well it took all the chrome off. Though he laughed, I am sure Zane had tears in his eyes looking at his ruined chrome. Another big adventure was a motorcycle trip with his friends Jim Meade, Shirley Bartow and Bevis Mahan. After a few hundred miles, he realized that he really didn't enjoy bouncing around on the motorcycle mile after mile. His solution was to go home and get his truck and follow the boys as a support vehicle. There are so many great and funny memories. He is survived by his wife, Verna Rae Epps; son, Franklin Epps and special friend, Ginger Seyler; daughter, Genevieve Epps-Rouse and husband Cecil Rouse; daughter, Carla Ruff and husband Brent Ruff; grandson, Greg Ruff; grandaughter, Leigh Ruff; longtime special friends, Jim Meade, Shirley Bartow, Rudy Gillard; and granddog, Stitch Rouse. Zane enriched not only his family's lives but his many friends' lives with his love, laughter, advice, verbal ping pong, humor, and wonderful smile. Zane was buried at Oceanview Cemetery in Eureka. Published in The Humboldt Beacon on 7/31/2008.

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Zane Epps's memorial is located at: Stanley Cemetery, Stanley, Indigo Shire, Australia.
When did Zane Epps death?
Zane Epps death on 17 Jun 2008 in Redding, Shasta County, California, USA
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Latitude: -36.3961111
Longitude: 146.7477778

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