David Andrew LaMarr

Lifelong Siskiyou County resident David Andrew LaMarr passed away on July 22, 2022 at his home in Fort Jones surrounded by his loving family, to include his favorite nurse and "sissy" Gayle Hayden. The family sincerely thanks you. David was 86 years old. David was born on April 14, 1936 in Yreka to Lafayette and Olive LaMarr. Lafayette died in 1945 in a logging accident. David was then raised by his loving parents, Harvey and Olive Evans. He was raised in Fort Jones, and graduated from Fort Jones High School. David served in the U.S. Army from 1959 until 1961. He returned to Fort Jones after his discharge, and was a heavy equipment mechanic for many years. In 1973, David married Mary "Susie" Mabes, and the couple made their home in Fort Jones. David was a volunteer for the Fort Jones Volunteer Fire Department for over 26 years, and spent 20 of those years as the Fire Chief. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, barbequeing and participating in black powder rendezvous. David and Susie were members of the Black Powder Gun Club (his rendezvous name was Tassel Hunter.) David was an excellent cook, woodworker and mechanic. He could build or repair anything. David is survived by his wife of 49 years, Susie; three children: Michael LaMarr (Linda) of Fort Jones, Lori Sims of Grenada, and David LaMarr (Lisa Elmore) of Yreka; two brothers, Raymond "Bud" LaMarr (Sandi) of Brenda, Arizona and John LaMarr (Carole) of Moore Park; a sister, Donna LaMarr-Valledor (Anthony) of Weimar; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren with one more on the way. He is also survived by three best friends, Bill, Don and Roy Hammer. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Harvey and Olive Evans, his father, Lafayette LaMarr, and his sister, Norma Evans Settness. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Fort Jones Community Church in Fort Jones, followed by inurnment at the Fort Jones Cemetery. A barbeque (potluck style) will follow at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall in Fort Jones. Meat will be provided, please bring a side dish or dessert. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rescue Ranch in Yreka toward the adoption fee of a dog.

David Andrew LaMarr

April 14, 1936 - July 22, 2022