Have you searched the CA Death Index to find out if and where he died in CA? It's available online at: 1940-1997 http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi 1930-1939 http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/gen/ca/_vitals/cadeathm.htm Ignore all the ads on the 1930's site. The box to type your name into for searching is at the far bottom right of the screen. Close the pop-up ads by clicking on the little X at the top right-hand corner. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer