Benjamin "Paul" Ogan

OGAN, BENJAMIN "PAUL" - Entered into rest following a short illness in Santa Rosa, CA on May 13, 2014. Dearly beloved forty-one year husband of Diane C. Ogan of Santa Rosa, CA. Beloved father of Charlene D. (John) Russell of Santa Rosa, CA, Michael P. (Kris) Ogan of Danville, CA, Leslie A. Layton-Proto of Santa Rosa, CA, Jeffery M. Ogan of Rohnert Park, CA and Richard A. (Jene') Layton of Santa Rosa, CA. Adored grandfather of eight. Also survived by his sister; Patricia (Ken) Moore and brother; Edwin (Josette) Ogan, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A native of Oakland, CA, age 71 years. Paul was a member of the National Guard Reserves and spent twenty-two years as a Quality Control Manager. Paul's passion was spending quality time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed golfing and reading. Family and friends are invited to attend a "Celebration of Paul's Life" on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at the LAFFERTY & SMITH COLONIAL CHAPEL (4321 Sonoma Highway, Santa Rosa, CA, 95409). Private inurnment. As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contribution's in Paul's name be directed to either the American Heart Association-North Bay Chapter (1400 No. Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, 95402) - or- the American Lung Association of the Redwood Empire (P.O. Box 1746, Santa Rosa, CA, 95402).