Obituary: Don Lenik
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Idyllwild resident Don Lenik, 84, passed away at his residence in Idyllwild on Tuesday, May 1, said friends Bob and Pat Parish. According to Pat, Lenik died alone from apparent natural causes and his body was discovered several days after his passing. A frequent attendee at Town Crier story meetings, a devotee of the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series, a flower lover and Garden Club participant, and a good dancer, Lenik always had a ready smile.
Bruce Howard Fry, 49, of Idyllwild, died Tuesday, July 8, 2003, in Hemet from cancer. He was born Aug. 31, 1953, in Litchfield, Minn. He was a welder, mechanic and tool and die maker. Mr. Fry was a member of the Southern California Deaf Club, the 4-Wheel Drive Club and the Hobby Train Club. He…
Don Shinkle, 75, of Idyllwild, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001. Mr. Shinkle was born May 31, 1926. He married Jo in 1950 and the couple had five children. The Shinkles owned retail and wholesale nurseries in Hemet and the San Fernando Valley. They also owned a Sizzler restaurant. The couple moved to Idyllwild in 1975….
Graveside services for Charlotte C. Harris, 68, were held at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 1999, at Riverside National Cemetery. She died Saturday, July 17, 1999, at Hemet Valley Medical Center. The cause of death is undetermined pending a doctor’s report. Miller-Jones Mortuary handled funeral arrangements. Mrs. Harris was born in Independent, Kan. She lived…
Jane Fendrich Acton, 81, of Idyllwild, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov, 18, 2007, surrounded by her family. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Sept. 11, 1926, she was the only child of the Rev. Dr. Joseph L. and Marion Fendrich. Jane was always involved in her community, helping to establish programs…
Lorraine Gloria Byerly, 73, of Mountain Center, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002.
Darryl Jay Medeen, 63, of Idyllwild, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009. He was born Aug. 29, 1945. Darryl will be remembered by many as an artist, teacher, friend and community contributor. “Art is going beyond what one sees. It’s been a wonderful journey. Art to me is life.” He is survived by his partner/husband Thomas…
