Henry Block, aged 90 years, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Carol, and two sons. Henry was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Henry was born and raised in San Francisco, graduated from the University of San Francisco, joined the U.S. Navy, and sailed on the Atlantic and Pacific oceans during World War II.
After World War II, Henry began his career with the California state government first working for the Board of Equalization, and later transitioning to the Department of Real Estate. He progressed rapidly to become the Assistant Commissioner for Southern California Real Estate, and then the Assistant Commissioner in charge of Real Estate Education. While in this position, he had his own television show, answering questions about real estate regulations. After retirement, Henry focused on his hobbies; Hiking, reading, and tennis. In his late 80's, he successfully became one of the tennis champions at Paradise Valley Estates. Henry was a hard-working and fun-loving man, who will be missed by all.
A graveside service is scheduled for 1:30 PM Wednesday December 28, 2011 at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd., Dixon.
After World War II, Henry began his career with the California state government first working for the Board of Equalization, and later transitioning to the Department of Real Estate. He progressed rapidly to become the Assistant Commissioner for Southern California Real Estate, and then the Assistant Commissioner in charge of Real Estate Education. While in this position, he had his own television show, answering questions about real estate regulations. After retirement, Henry focused on his hobbies; Hiking, reading, and tennis. In his late 80's, he successfully became one of the tennis champions at Paradise Valley Estates. Henry was a hard-working and fun-loving man, who will be missed by all.
A graveside service is scheduled for 1:30 PM Wednesday December 28, 2011 at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd., Dixon.
Henry Block, aged 90 years, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Carol, and two sons. Henry was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Henry was born and raised in San Francisco, graduated from the University of San Francisco, joined the U.S. Navy, and sailed on the Atlantic and Pacific oceans during World War II.
After World War II, Henry began his career with the California state government first working for the Board of Equalization, and later transitioning to the Department of Real Estate. He progressed rapidly to become the Assistant Commissioner for Southern California Real Estate, and then the Assistant Commissioner in charge of Real Estate Education. While in this position, he had his own television show, answering questions about real estate regulations. After retirement, Henry focused on his hobbies; Hiking, reading, and tennis. In his late 80's, he successfully became one of the tennis champions at Paradise Valley Estates. Henry was a hard-working and fun-loving man, who will be missed by all.
A graveside service is scheduled for 1:30 PM Wednesday December 28, 2011 at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd., Dixon.
After World War II, Henry began his career with the California state government first working for the Board of Equalization, and later transitioning to the Department of Real Estate. He progressed rapidly to become the Assistant Commissioner for Southern California Real Estate, and then the Assistant Commissioner in charge of Real Estate Education. While in this position, he had his own television show, answering questions about real estate regulations. After retirement, Henry focused on his hobbies; Hiking, reading, and tennis. In his late 80's, he successfully became one of the tennis champions at Paradise Valley Estates. Henry was a hard-working and fun-loving man, who will be missed by all.
A graveside service is scheduled for 1:30 PM Wednesday December 28, 2011 at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd., Dixon.
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