She grew up in San Diego and Fallbrook, Calif., before coming to Idyllwild.
Kendall is remembered by the words of her ex-husband: “Kendall was the most beautiful and caring woman in the world to me. We were married for 16 wonderful years. I will always cherish those years. We divorced two years ago, but within the past two weeks we talked of getting back together. I love her always, to the day I die.”
Herbert S. Holdridge, 94, of Idyllwild, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, in Idyllwild. He was born Nov. 21, 1908 in Sand Lake, N.Y. He was a farmer and had lived in Idyllwild for 40 years. Mr. Holdridge was a member of the Rotary Club. Services are private. He is survived by a son, Bob Holdridge…
Our dear friend Bob Baker passed away at noon Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, from a tough struggle with cancer that took his life swiftly. He was surrounded by loved ones and friends when he found his peace with the Lord. He is a long-time resident of Idyllwild and born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota,…
Raydean E. Mahler, 74, of Irvine and Idyllwild, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001. Mr. Mahler served as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and then graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. In 1959 he joined the family business, Surveyors Service Co. of Costa Mesa. He retired as president…
Dr. Ralph Nichol Smith, 81, of Hemet, died from colon cancer Saturday, May 24, 2003, at his home. He was born July 4, 1921, in Los Angeles, lived in Hemet 19 years and in Idyllwild two years. Dr. Smith was a veterinarian for 50 years and was the Pets Vet in Hemet for 19 years….
Gilbert Arthur Morris, 84, of Bakersfield, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009. He was born to Art and Mabel Morris in San Jacinto. Gib was raised in the San Jacinto Mountains and Mountain Center, and after serving in the U.S. Navy, he moved to Idyllwild. He loved Garner Valley and “Deer Camp” on the Morris Ranch…
Patricia Jeanne Abbott (formerly Patti Cooper) died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Llantwit Major, Wales. She had recently married the love of her life, Anthony (Tony) Abbott, on Oct. 30, 2016. A resident of Idyllwild since 2010, Patti was an active volunteer, serving on the Art Alliance board with then-President Gary Kuscher, driving golf carts…