Gerald C. Walraven, a dominoe player and well-loved friend of Idyllwild residents, died Saturday, Aug. 22, 1998, of a heart attack in Rock Haven, Pa.

Mr. Walraven, 71, was a resident of Pine Cove and Hemet. He was born Feb. 14, 1927, in Ireton, Iowa, and moved to California in 1957.

He served in the U.S. Army for two years and worked for SAS Airlines for most of his career. The family lived primarily in Lakewood and have owned a home in Pine Cove for about 20 years.

Funeral services and interment were held Aug. 29, 1998, at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; three sons, Donald Walraven of Georgia, Duane Walraven of Oregon and Larry Walraven of Lakewood; a daughter, Joyce Kurtzo, of Anaheim; and seven grandchildren.

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