LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Gary Wayne Mitchell, 54, passed away in peace on Aug. 2, 2015, while surrounded by family.

His spirit is carried on by his girlfriend, four children, seven grandchildren, father, two sisters, and numerous family and friends.

Gary's career included being an award-winning project manager for Nacom Corp. and an invaluable ranch hand at The Stone Ranch in High Valley.

He was a highly regarded carpenter, electrician and plumber, and could fix anything he put his hands on.

He was a strong man who found great joy in making those around him happy and was always willing to try new things.

He had a notorious affinity for fireworks, absolute love of animals and lived life fully until his passing.

Gary will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of a life well-lived, will be  held in true Gary fashion – with pizza and beer – from noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Round Table Pizza, 828 Gray Ave, Yuba City.

Services entrusted to Jones & Lewis CLMC 16140 Main St. Lower Lake, telephone 707-994-6417.