Community pays tribute to Steve Hudson

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Local Color sings beneath the tall trees with the view of Tahquitz Peak in the background at Steve Hudson’s memorial service on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

 

“Sky Boat Song” performed by Steve Moeller on the bagpipes was the opening at the memorial for Steve Hudson on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

 

Steve Hudson’s family sits in the front row at his memorial on Saturday afternoon at Idyllwild Arts. From left, Hudson’s grandson Zach Zambrana, 15, son-in-law Mike Zambrana, granddaughter Zoe Crawford, daughter Skye Zambrana and girlfriend Jayne Davis. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

 

Doug Ashcraft opened the ceremony with a speech about the many memories of Steve and the impact he made at the Idyllwild Arts Academy. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

 

Steve’s paintings were on display at the Krone Library for all to view on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

 

Colleague Dwight “Buzz” Holmes also spoke at Steve Hudson’s memorial. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

 

Betty Bailey, Melissa Montgomery and Mick Lynch take a seat together on the ground. The memorial was well-attended and standing “room” only. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

 

The program for Steve Hudson’s memorial was strewn through the audience as friends, family, students and colleagues remember Hudson on Saturday afternoon at one of his favorite places on campus at Idyllwild Arts. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

 

Eric Metzler, Hudson’s friend and colleague recited some haikus he created in memory of Hudson. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

 

Everyone joined hands as Steve Moeller performed “Auld Lang Syne” on the bagpipes as they closed the memorial service for Steve Hudson. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

 

Steve Hudson’s daughter Skye Zambrana tearfully hugs her son Zach Zambrana, 15. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

 

Many came out to pay their respects and remember Steve Hudson on Saturday afternoon at Idyllwild Arts where Hudson was a long time employee. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

 

One of Steve Hudson’s former students and present colleague, Erin Latimer, spoke at his memorial. Latimer and Hudson’s colleague, Shannon Jacobs, console each other as the service comes to a close. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

 

Jayne Davis, center, and Anna Ancheta start the formation of a circle as they sing “Auld Lang Syne.” Photo by Jenny Kirchner

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  1. Steve was one of the kindest and supportive co-workers I have ever known in my life. He was a credit to the Idyllwild Arts Academy and an inspiration to students and staff alike.

    Bruce Endres, CEO
    Douglas Arts and Humanities Association
    Douglas, Arizona

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