Donald Sterling
Donald Sterling

Loved by many, changed by most, Donald “Don” Sterling, 72, died of lung cancer on the morning of Tuesday, July 22, 2014.

Donald was a resident of Idyllwild for about 30 years where he lived with his wife, Robin Sterling, and their daughter, Dawn Marie Sterling.

Donald was well known in this town by his former nickname, Chief. This nickname was used by many locals here from the 1980s on.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Don eventually ended up in this small town where he lived his life to the fullest.

He was well known at the local lake, Lake Hemet, where he fished every morning for more than 10 years until his illness began to take over. Loved by many, changed by most, Donald Sterling will long live in the hearts of many.

“Rest in peace, Daddy. I love you.” Dawn Marie

Similar Posts

  • Obituary: Rae Jane Winks

    By Reading Time: 2 minutes

    Rae Jane Winks, 87, passed away Friday, July 3, 2009, in Hemet with her daughters, Robyn and Wendy Winks, by her side. Rae was born Nellie Jane Ramiller in Williams, Minn., on Jan. 30, 1922. She grew up on a small farm with her parents and six siblings. She left home as a young woman…

  • Obituary: Lee Kinney

    By Reading Time: 1 minute

    Lee Kinney, 75, of Hemet, died of cancer Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, in Hemet. He was born March 6, 1931 in Pennsylvania to Lee and Dorothy Kinney. Mr. Kinney was a custom asphalt contractor throughout his life, and a member of the American Legion. He lived in Idyllwild for many years before retiring to Hemet….

  • Life Tribute: Patricia A. Fleming 1941-2018

    ByIdyllwild Town Crier Reading Time: 1 minute

    Patricia A. Fleming, 77, of Idyllwild, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. She was born Patricia A. Smith April 11, 1941, in Georgetown, Kentucky. She was retired from B.F. Goodrich as an aircraft assembler. Patricia volunteered for the U.S. Forest Service’s mounted patrol. She was a founder of the color guard The Blazing Saddles. She is…

  • Obituary: Crystal Ann Horton

    By Reading Time: 1 minute

    Crystal Ann Horton, 60, of Idyllwild, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005 at home. She was born Nov. 2, 1944 in Kentucky and made crafts. A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at Inspiration Point. The Rev. Kristeen Bandelin of Shiloh Christian Ministries will officiate. She is survived by a son, Brandon…

  • Obituary: Paula Jean Fredericks

    By Reading Time: 1 minute

    Paula Jean Fredericks, 64, of El Cajon, Calif., died Dec. 9, 2010 at Sharp Grossmont Hospital from pulmonary complications. She was born on Nov. 11, 1946 to William and Mary Vowiell. She married James F. Harding in 1965. In 1968, she marriedher second husband, Robert A. Fredericks. She worked for 13 years as a communications…

  • Obituary: Maggie Miller

    By Reading Time: 1 minute

    Margaret “Maggie” A. Miller, 84, of Idyllwild, died at home Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007. She was born July 28, 1922. Mrs. Miller was a long-time Idyllwild resident. No services are planned. Mrs. Miller is survived by her husband, Richard Miller of Idyllwild; a daughter, Shirley Westhusin of Bella Vista, Ark.; three sons, Richard Hammack of…