Jack Dean Applegate

Jack Applegate, 63, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at his home in Los Osos. He was born in Lewellan, Neb., to Ivan and Dorothy Applegate, one of three children. He was raised in Nebraska and graduated from Lodgepole High School. In 1966, Jack married Carolyn Fraass and was drafted into the U.S. Army. He began his service in Vietnam (1966 to 1967), where, amongst others, he earned a Purple Heart and Bronze star for his heroic actions. Jack felt honored to be a Vietnam veteran and always took great pride in his country. He valued his family and friends and his family was very proud of him. He worked as a machinist at Paris Precision in Paso Robles for 15 years. Jack became the happy father of two children, Jay and Dawn. After Dawn moved to California, Jack and Carolyn moved to Los Osos in 1991. Shortly afterward, his first grandson, Michael Applegate, came to California and became like a son to him. He was also grandfather to Dak Owens (with whom he was thankful to have recently shared a special experience), granddaughter, Dari and grandsons Dexton and Devan. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. "Grandpa Jack" will always be remembered, greatly missed and forever loved by his family and friends. Jack is survived by his wife, Carolyn; mother, Dorothy Applegate; siblings Marion and Bill Applegate; son, Jay; daughter, Dawn Owens (David); and five grandchildren Michael (Kat), Dak, Dari, Dexton and Devan; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ivan. A memorial service, with military honors, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at Los Osos Valley Mortuary, 2260 Los Osos Valley Road in Los Osos. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in Jack''s honor to the Ride-On Transportation for Veterans, (805) 541-8747, or the Lung Cancer Society.