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.

Similar Posts

  • Obituary: Walter Samenfeld

    The family of Walter Samenfeld is sad to announce his passing on Friday, Oct. 6, 2000. Walter was born (June 15, 1916) and raised in Los Angeles. He returned to Los Angeles after marine service (1933-37) aboard the U.S.S. Oklahoma in the Panama Canal, and met his sweetheart Eleanor. They were married for 56 years….

  • Obituary: Donald J. Harrison

    Donald J. Harrison died in December 2013 at home in Idyllwild. Dr. Harrison graduated from Monrovia, Arcadia, Duarte High School in 1948. He received his associate degree from Pasadena City College in 1950, and transferred to the University of Southern California, receiving his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 1957. He received his education doctorate in…

  • Obituary: June M. Shillabeer

    June M. Shillabeer, 76, of Idyllwild, died of pneumonia at Hemet Valley Medical Center on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000. Mrs. Shillabeer was born June 20, 1923, in Johnson City, N.Y. She was a writer for NBC in the mid-1960s of “Faith of our Children” starring June Lockhart, Eleanor Powell and Jane Withers. She taught creative…

  • Obituary: Scott Allen

    Scott Stephen Allen, 49, of Idyllwild, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006 at Eisenhower Medical Center of a blood clot. He was born Dec. 16, 1956 in Riverside to Donald E. and Lillian Nacco Allen. Mr. Allen was a construction supervisor for 16 years. He also was a member of the National Rifle Association and Safari…

  • Obituary: John W. Wiita

    Former Idyllwilder John Wiita, 77, died of natural causes Oct. 12, 1998, in Laguna Hills. He was born May 25, 1921, in Fitchburg, Mass. Mr. Wiita received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Northeastern University in Boston and worked as an engineer for Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach before entering the U.S….

  • Life Tribute: Elaine Rahman 1934 – 2021

    Elaine Rahman was born Oct 5, 1934 in Niles, Ohio and moved to California in her teens with her mother. Later she worked for Safeway where she met her future husband Bob. Upon their retirement in 1998, they moved to Idyllwild. Elaine loved meeting people and making new friends. She became an active volunteer member…