May 17, 1935 – November 12, 2023
Joseph Emerson Vanover, of Montague, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 12 at the age of 88.
Joe was born May 17, 1935 in Jenkins, Kentucky. He came to Northern California when he was sixteen and started work as a timber faller. He was married to Evelyn Mello, and they had four children. Joe felled timber (trees) for various timber companies in Northern California until he was 70 years old. He worked at a logging maintenance shop sharpening chains and chipper blades until he was 82 years old!
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We will miss you! So glad we have great memories Joe! B.J Will be so happy to see you:)
Love Deb Smith Wilson