LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Byron Douglas Green, a longtime member of the Upper Lake community, passed away May 7, 2025, at the age of 82.

He was born Nov. 1, 1942 in San Diego, California to parents Joe and Irene Green.

He was always a hard worker. He started mowing lawns at the age of 10 with a mower that his dad bought him.

Byron was working as a mechanic and attending college when he was drafted in 1964. He served 21 years in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in the Netherlands, Minot AFB, North Dakota and Beale AFB, California.

He married Janet Kay Rinder on Feb. 21, 1970, and they were together for 50 years. Byron retired from the Air Force in 1985 and moved his family to their ranch in Witter Springs, California.

Byron worked as a correctional officer for the Lake County Sheriff's Office until retiring from that job in 1993.

He was active doing lawn care in and around Upper Lake. He was a member of the Bachelor Valley Grange, Upper Lake High School Booster Club, Upper Lake Community Counsel, Avenue of Flags and North Shore Business Association.

Byron loved to go to the casino to take advantage of his weekly “free-play” as a VIP member of Robinson Casino. He also enjoyed watching college sports and police shows.

Byron was predeceased by his wife, Janet, and sister, Jonelda. He is survived by his daughters, Pam and Suzie; grandchildren, Morgan, Jacob, Cody and Brooklyn; great-grandson, Michael; Nieces, Timbrlyn and Angela; and nephew, Tyler.

No formal services are planned at this time. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.