Stuart Neblett with then- Business Manager Tom Dalzell, celebrating 50 years of service in 2019
Stuart Edward Neblett died peacefully in his home sitting in front of his computer in Burney California. He was born April 21, 1943 to Dr. Edward and Margaret Neblett in Fresno, CA. He retired from PG&E as a telecommunications subforeman after 47 years with the company. A staunch union activist, Brother Neblett served on the 1245 Advisory Council and the bargaining committee, and stayed active in the labor movement even after his retirement. In 2019, he was honored by IBEW 1245 for 50 years of service.
He was a cannoneer for the Civil War Re-enactment society of Northern California. He was a member of E Clampus Vitus and an active member at All Saints Episcopal Church in Redding. He delivered meals for Meals on Wheels in the Burney area. and maintained computers for the Senior Center in Burney. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Katherine Rae Neblett, his step son Ian Walsh and his step daughter Meegan Walsh and his sister Anne (Neblett) Johnston and her children Andrea Johnston (Cate), Derek Johnston (Samantha) and Ryan Johnston (Trish).
–adapted from the Redding Record Searchlight