Obituary: Ardis Ruth Jackson 1940-2018
By Idyllwild Town Crier
Ardis Ruth Jackson passed away peacefully in her home in Rodeo on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018.Ardis is survived by her daughter, Ananda Patterson.
Ardis lived in Pine Cove for many wonderful years and was often seen at Café Aroma, where she served as bookkeeper. She loved the town and people of Idyllwild deeply and always reflected with joy on the community she felt there.
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