Alton Gale Daugherty
January 29, 1931 – November 26, 2016
Alton Gale Daugherty, 85, passed away on November 26, 2016,
his beloved wife, Judy, and their adult children were by his side at his home
in Corona, CA. He was born January 29, 1931 to Beryl and Adrian Daugherty in
Clintonville, PA. On June 15, 1963 he married the love of his life, Judy Ann
Sobey in Reno, NV. Gale and Judy had 3 children, Kelly (daughter), John (son)
and Amy (daughter).
Gale loved spending time with his family. High on the list
of places they loved vacationing was in Hawaii, on the island of Molokai.
Sports were a big part of Gale’s life; and, he especially found joy in watching
his children and grandchildren compete in sports. Gale liked to play poker and
other card games. Gale loved hosting dinner parties at his home with his
family and close friends.
He served as a sergeant in the United States Air Force from
April 6th, 1951 – April 5th, 1955. During the Korean War, Gale was stationed in
England and worked in the military hospital.
Gale was in the wholesale hardwood lumber business his
entire adult life. After working as a sales person, Vice President and finally
President of Simmons Hardwood Lumber Co., he and two partners opened up Golden
State Hardwood Lumber Company in 1984. They ran that business until
they all retired. Gale was a 60+ year member of the LA Lumberman’s Club,
winning “Man of the Year” honors on multiple occasions, with his most recent
honor in 2001.
Some of the terms that have been used to describe Gale are:
“Loving”, “Patient”, “Generous”, “Ethical”, “Loyal Friend”, “Witty”, “Admired”,
“Tough/Strong”, “Amazing”, “Devoted” and of course “Superman” to name a few.
Gale is survived by his wife, Judy Daugherty, Corona
CA; Kelly Saul (daughter), Trabuco Canyon CA; John Daugherty (son), Ladera
Ranch CA; Amy Daugherty (daughter), Ladera Ranch CA. In addition to his
immediate family Gale also is survived by: Scott Saul (son-in-law), Debbie
Daugherty (daughter-in-law), Taylor Saul (granddaughter), Brett Saul
(grandson), Ashley Daugherty (granddaughter) and Ryan Daugherty (grandson).
