David M. Akins
David Mills “Bear†Akins, 57, of Wheatland died Nov. 29, 2006, at his residence.
Born in Marysville, he was a lifetime Yuba-Sutter resident.
He was a patrolman for Wheatland; a retired deputy sheriff/coroner for Yuba County; and educational/law library correctional officer at Lovelock State Prison in Nevada.
He was the white rag camp director of the Bear Valley YMCA Camp; co-director of the Yuba-Sutter Peace Officer Camp held in Dobbins and Bear Valley; and a member of the American Legion of Fallon, Nev.
Also, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was a Master of Arms.
Survivors include his parents, John and Norma Akins of Wheatland; two brothers, Matthew Akins of Marysville and John Akins Jr. of Fresno; and a sister, Kathleen Akins of Rio Oso.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Akins.
Donations may be made to Sutter North Hospice, 826 Fourth St., Marysville, CA 95901 or to the Bear Valley YMCA Camp, 853 Plumas St., Yuba City, CA 95991.
Services: No services will be held per his request. Arrangements are under the direction of Lipp and Sullivan Chapel in Marysville.
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