Obituary: Viv Larson - Idyllwild Town Crier

Obituaries

This mountain and mountain community will miss the kind face, the engaging spirit and generous contributions Viv Larson has shared with us for over 20 years. After an accepting yet vigorous struggle with lymphoma cancer, Viv died peacefully in her sleep early Saturday morning. Her friends were with her; the Alleluia Chorus was playing in the background and, as Viv instructed me to say, “She went to swim with the dolphins.” Viv also insisted that I keep this announcement short and simply give thanks to all who made her life so meaningful and enjoyable here on the mountain. A gathering to remember, give thanks and celebrate Viv’s life will take place 2:30 p.m., Sunday, April 21, at Spirit Mountain Retreat, 25661 Oakwood St., Idyllwild, CA.

Obituaries

Life Tribute John Blair Ceniceros 1933-2022
ByIdyllwild Town Crier December 29, 2022December 29, 2022 Reading Time: 3 minutes

John Blair Ceniceros passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Day 2022 at age 89. Blair was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Redlands, graduating from Redlands High School, and then attended Occidental College in Los Angeles. He left college to serve in the U.S. Army for two years, posting…

Read More Life Tribute John Blair Ceniceros 1933-2022
Obituaries

Obituary: Robert Paul Garron
By January 24, 2012 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Idyllwild resident Robert Garron died at the age of 81 on Jan. 18, 2012, from complications of a brain stem stroke. He passed away at the home of his oldest daughter, Kathleen Black, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Garron was born Oct. 26, 1930. in Boston, Mass., to Emily and Clarence Garron. He was…

Read More Obituary: Robert Paul Garron
Obituaries

Life Tribute: Kelly Rood 1966 – 2020
By July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 Reading Time: 1 minute

As the former owner of the Idyllwild Cafe and the chef/manager at Camp Ronald McDonald, Kelly Rood was a long-time member of the Idyllwild community. She touched many lives and built countless lasting friendships over the years. Throughout her life, people gravitated toward her, as she was a constant source of kindness and optimism. Kelly…

Read More Life Tribute: Kelly Rood 1966 – 2020
Obituaries

Obituary: Rosemary Finney
By November 10, 2001May 27, 2011 Reading Time: 1 minute

Rosemary Finney, 69, died Sunday night, Oct. 28, 2001, at Hemet Valley Health Care, of complications from diabetes. She was born June 8, 1932, in El Monte and lived in Idyllwild for 41 years. Ms. Finney was the clerk in the U.S. Forest Service office in Idyllwild from 1959 to 1963. That job brought her…

Read More Obituary: Rosemary Finney
Obituaries

Obituary: Betty Jean Dravenstatt, 1933-2017
ByIdyllwild Town Crier June 28, 2017 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Betty Jean Dravenstatt was born March 2, 1933, in Lansing, Michigan, and passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Hemet. She is survived by her three children, James, Dawn and Ronald, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother, and several nieces and nephews. Betty was retired from the Fullerton Union High School District where she…

Read More Obituary: Betty Jean Dravenstatt, 1933-2017
Obituaries

Obituary: Larry Smith
By February 6, 2007June 6, 2011 Reading Time: 1 minute

Larry Smith, 55, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007 at his Idyllwild home. Born in Dallas, Texas, he was raised in Riverside. Mr. Smith moved to Idyllwild in 1969. He joined the U.S. Forest Service in July of that year and spent his career in the San Jacinto Ranger District before retiring as an engine foreman…

Read More Obituary: Larry Smith

The Visitor’s Guide & Map

Similar Posts