IBEW 1245 leaders commemorated the legacy of longtime IBEW 1245 activist Jack Hill, who passed away in December of 2019 at the age of 88. “Jack was a comedian, to say the least,” said former Executive Board member Mike Scafani, who served on the 2002-2003 benefits negotiating committee with Hill. “He always had a story… [Read More]
In Memoriam
IBEW 1245 notes the passing of these members, with gratitude for their service to the union.
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In Memoriam: Jack Hill
Jack B. Hill passed away peacefully on the morning of Dec. 25th, 2019, at the age of 88 in San Jose, CA. Jack was born in 1931 and raised in Clarkston, Washington, where he grew up with his beloved family. Jack entered the Navy during the Korean War and served for four years as an… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Corb Wheeler
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of IBEW 1245 brother Corb Wheeler, who passed away the evening before his 84th birthday. Brother Wheeler was initiated into the IBEW in 1969 and worked as a business rep and assistant business manager at IBEW Local 1245 from the early 70s until the… [Read More]
In Memoriam: IBEW 1245 Business Rep Richard Dunkin
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that former IBEW 1245 Business Rep Richard Dunkin passed away on August 25 at the age of 74 due to illness. Brother Dunkin was initiated into the IBEW in 1967 as a groundman, became an apprentice lineman in 1969, and topped out as a journeyman lineman… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Vern Loveall 1938-2017
We regret to announce the passing of former IBEW 1245 Senior Assistant Business Manager Vernon Loveall, who passed away on Sept. 26 at the age of 79. “Vernon Loveall was intelligent, and the kind of person who would always think before he spoke,” said former Business Manager Jack McNally. “He was low-key. I think this… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Jeff Johnstone
We regret to announce that longtime IBEW Local 1245 member and former Business Rep Jeff Johnstone passed away at the age of 68. Brother Johnstone was initiated into the IBEW in 1968. He worked for several Local 1245-represented Outside Line contractors during the 90s before joining the Local 1245 union staff as an Outside Line… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Wayne Greer
Wayne Greer had a knack for spotting leaders. The former IBEW 1245 Business Rep, who passed away on June 11, understood the importance of recruiting talented stewards to carry out the work of the union in the workplace. Seven of the stewards he recruited went on to become part of the union staff: Business Reps… [Read More]
Roger Stalcup: 1944-2013
Roger Stalcup, who made defending the labor agreement at PG&E his life’s work, died October 10, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. His sons Matt and Dan posted the following on Facebook: “My brother and I would like to offer our profound thanks to all of Dad’s friends, who have had Dad in their… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Earl Wiseman
1964-2013 Earl Wiseman, an 11-year member of IBEW 1245, was found dead in his south Bakersfield home on July 5. Police were investigating the death as a homicide. Brother Wiseman, 49, was a groundman who’d made a career in the union’s Outside Construction department. Investigators say the body was found by Wiseman’s grandson in the… [Read More]
In memoriam: Helen Gan (1936-2013)
IBEW member for 50 years, and an activist to the end She was initiated into IBEW Local 1245 on April 30, 1962—and her dues were still paid up. Helen Gan—a hard-working, big-hearted, and fervently pro-union woman—died April 15. Still working at age 76, she was a Senior Accounting Clerk II at PG&E, her employer for… [Read More]