19, 2008, in his home in Fortuna, California. He was elected to the Fortuna city council in 2006 and was selected by his fellow council members to serve as the city's mayor, a position he held until his death. References 1941 births 2008 deaths California city council members Mayors of places in California People from Fortuna, California People from New South Wales 20th-century Australian businesspeople 20th-century American politicians Australian emigrants to the United States Australian Army soldiers