
Obituary: Viv Larson
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Viv Larson

Robert D. Murphy, 77, of the desert area and Idyllwild, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Dr. Murphy was born Jan. 9, 1923, in South Bend, Ind., to George and Mabel Murphy. He was a board-certified anesthesiologist at Eisenhower Medical Center from 1974 to 1989. Prior to that he…
Gerald R. Holsclaw, Sr., 94, of Carson City, Nev., passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 25, 2012. He was born on Jan.17, 1918, in Otis, Colo., to Clinton Vane and Laura Reed Holsclaw. He attended Chaffey College and the University of Washington and received his bachelor of arts degree in International Relations at…
1950-2023 In loving memory of Donna Calvera who was a wonderful, loving mother, a tremendous friend and council, a caregiver, an explorer, spontaneous, caring, loving, nurturing and absolutely interesting! May she rest in peace in the love of God with the nourishment of the Holy Spirit. God love her.
Cheri M. Bentley-Buckman of Palm Springs and Idyllwild passed away Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Born in Kilgore, Texas, on Sept. 1, 1941, she was an avid writer/poet and was published in several journals. Cheri was passionate about the Idyllwild Arts Academy and was on its board of trustees since 2007. She was an active member…
Patricia Stastny, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 20 at her daughter’s home in La Quinta, California.She was born Aug. 10, 1934 to Irene and Forrest White in Nevada, Missouri. She married Robert Stastny on Feb. 15, 1957 and settled in Idyllwild in 1969 where they became part of a community they truly loved.Pat…
Carol Dee Williams, 56, of Pine Cove, died of natural causes Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005 at home. She was born Nov. 27, 1948 in Spokane, Wash. She was a home health care provider, a massage therapist and a certified emergency medical technician. She also was invovled in hospice care. A memorial service is planned for…