Individual Details

Death

Harold Cummins Dunlap passed away August 27, 2005 at his home in Covelo after a long illness. He was born December 11, 1911 in Covelo to James Leroy and Eva Adele (Cummins) Dunlap of Covelo. He lived most of his life in Covelo, graduated from Round Valley High School in 1929, then attended Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and UC Davis. He leaves his loving wife of 59 years, Wanda Arlene (Brown) Dunlap of Covelo; daughters, Darlynn Gillrie and husband Roy of Bli Bli, Australia and Susan Johnson of Westmont, IL; grandsons, Jason Johnson and wife Katie of Port Hueneme, CA and Justin Gillrie of Australia; granddaughters, Kimberly Hoffman and husband Brian of Chicago, IL; Arianna Gillrie of Vancouver, Canada, Janessa Johnson of Westmont, IL; great granddaughters, Jessica and Danielle Hoffman, Alexa and Kylie Johnson; brother and sister in law Fred and Dolores Hopkins, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by parents, brothers Russell, Everett and Leroy Dunlap and sisters Eva Hurt and Vera Hurt, also his constant companion of many years, his little dog, Lady. He was a member of the Covelo Masonic Lodge for 65 years, and served as Master of the lodge in 1945, 1967, and 1975. He loved all sports and was an avid Giants fan. He loved hunting and fishing and was a gifter gardener. As a young man he owned his own dairy, drove truck and worked 29 years at LP sawmill as a certified lumber grader. Harold was a very kind, gentle person who was loved by everyone who knew him. He will be missed by all.

Ukiah Daily Journal 4 Sep 2005