LAKEPORT, Calif. – Gordon Worra, 73, died April 11, 2017, at Bill’s Saw Shop in Lakeport.

He had moved to Lake County from El Monte with his family in 1973.

Mr. Worra was born May 13, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minn.

He was the proud owner/operator of Bill’s Saw Shop for 43 years and enjoyed all the friends he made while doing a job he loved.

One of his favorite pastimes was fishing and he planned an annual family trip every year to Rock Creek, Calif.

Gordon served in the United States Army from March 1965 to January 1967 as a heavy equipment mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pat, in 2000.

He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Worra of Lakeport; son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Kim Worra of La Mesa; brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Carole Worra of El Monte; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Carol Worra of Groveland.

There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18, at Hartley Cemetery with a reception immediately following at Gordon’s house.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to California Department of Fish and Wildlife, 1701 Nimbus Road Rancho Cordova, CA  95670 (please specify fishing).

For further information, please contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .