My Grandfather passed away, what a life!

Jay Fagerlie · Post by **Jay Fagerlie** » 11 Jul 2014 4:05 am

On Wed, my Grandfather passed away in his sleep, at the age of 104.

He was quite the guy, lived a honarable life, and will be missed by so many people.

Between the wars he was in the Navy
He spent time building battleships in Duluth.
In 1945 he moved his family (including my Dad) out to California.
He was a guard at Folsom Prison for decades, they called him "Rudy"
Had a part in the 1951 movie "Behind the Walls of Folsom Prison" playing a - you guessed it, a guard. My Dad had told me that the one day of filming paid him more than his monthly check from the prison....
That was the movied that influenced Johnny Cash to writte Folsom Prison Blues... speaking of Johnny Cash, he met him when he played the prison, I remember seeing the album that Johnny signed for him.

What a guy, forever the favorite of the ladies, he will be missed by so many of us.

Rest in peace Grandpa, you had a good ride.

The local news showed up on his 102nd birthday, he was more than willing to share his secret to longevity:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGkG86Y ... e=youtu.be

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 11 Jul 2014 5:54 am

Sorry to hear about your grandfather, Jay. Indeed, what a life!! I admire your ability to smile through tears.

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 11 Jul 2014 1:17 pm

prayers for grandpa & all the family & friends.

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 12 Jul 2014 10:53 am

cant be sad about a life that that!! i know you will miss him.

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 12 Jul 2014 12:24 pm

I watched the video, and found out the secret to his longevity! Hope Tommy doesn't see it!

Jay, I know you'll miss your colorful grandfather. Thank you for sharing a little piece of his life with us.

Chris Boyd · Post by **Chris Boyd** » 14 Jul 2014 4:20 am

Women and ice cream ! Love it.. Here's to an honorable man and a great life well lived...sorry for your loss Jay....