Gearing up for Women’s Open
Final touches to Cordevalle are being made ahead of next week’s U.S. Women’s Open set to begin July 7 marking the first time the prestigious golf tournament in the Bay Area.
Local digest: Gav cheerleading tryouts tonight
Tryouts for the Gavilan College cheerleading team will be held
Robert John McGinnis April 3, 1923 – July 29, 2013
Resident of Gilroy, Ca. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 90. Robert “Bob” was born in Gridley, Ca. along with his twin sister Betty. As a young child, his family moved to their ranch in Live Oak, Ca. where they would reside for many years farming peaches and creating wonderful family memories for their children and grandchildren to cherish. As a WWII Army Air Corp veteran officer, he was proud to serve his country and enjoyed his favorite aircraft the P-38 Fighter. After the war, he continued to fly until moving to Santa Clara, Ca in the early 1950’s. He raised a family and worked at Lockheed Missiles and Space for 30 years before retiring and moving back to his hometown of Gridley, Ca. During retirement, he enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping and gardening. He raised wonderful fruits and vegetables, canning them for all to enjoy. He spent his last 5 years in Gilroy, Ca. close to his family and living each day to ride his scooter around town and spend time enjoying his children and grandchildren. He was seen by friends and family at every sporting event cheering on his grandchildren and the team. He was a loving father and proud grandfather bringing so much joy their lives.
