Michael B. Scheffer, 67, of Norco, died at his home Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004.

Mr. Scheffer was born June 11, 1936, in Hollywood and lived his entire life in Southern California.

He attended elementary and high school in Idyllwild.

He was an avid pilot from a young age and enjoyed flying until recent years.

Mr. Scheffer worked at Laura Scudder’s and Mother’s Cookies until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda; a daughter, Mary of Virginia; two sons, Michael of Oregon and Edward of Florida; and six grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his name to the University of California, Irvine Medical Center’s Department of Urology Education and Research Fund, payable to: Urology Research Foundation, UCI Medical Center, Department of Development, 200 S. Manchester Avenue, Suite 710, Orange, CA 92868.

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