Dennis Robert “Rob” Caldon, 60, of Lake Hemet Campground, died Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at Hemet Valley Medical Center of emphysema.

Mr. Caldon was born Jan. 8, 1947, in Los Angeles.

He served four years in the Air Force as a sergeant. He spent two years as a U.S. Forest Service hotshot and more than 30 years as a local electrician.

Mr. Caldon was a resident in the Idyllwild area for 43 years.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at Inland Mortuary. Call Bill Caldon at 659-6041 for more information. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at March Air Force Base in Riverside.

Mr. Caldon is survived by two daughters, Shanon Hinkel and Annie Caldon; and three brothers, Dan Caldon, Bill Caldon and Bob Caldon.

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