A 35-year resident of Idyllwild, Marilee “Lee” Reppe, 74, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000.

She was born June 15, 1925, and was well-known by local residents for her year-round Christmas Shop, her kindness and her generosity.

There were no memorial services.

She is survived by a son, Erik Reppe of Glendale; a brother, Gordon “Larry” Anderson of San Diego; and nieces and nephews, Michael, Syndee and Chris.

Donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 1710 Gilbreth Rd., Burlingame, CA 94010. You may confirm your donation by sending a card to Erik Reppe, 531 N. Jackson St., Glendale, CA 91206.

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