Obituaries

Life Tribute: Anna Cooper Strong

1947-2023 A Celebration of Anna Cooper Strong will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at the First Unitarian Church of San Jose, and simulcast on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/92337624889.  In lieu of flowers, Anna’s family requests that you go for a ride/walk, to enjoy the beauty that fills each day. Anna Lorraine Cooper Strong…

Life Tribute: John Warren Wilson

1955-2023 “According to my wife, I’m the most wonderful guy on Earth!”, began John’s FaceBook introduction. John Warren Wilson was born Feb. 1, 1955, in Missouri, and died Tuesday, Feb. 31, 2023.  In 1973, he graduated from Afton High School in St. Louis. Growing up, he liked hunting and fishing. Granddaughter Danielle “Dani” Appleby remembered…

Life Tribute: Bonneta ‘Bonnie’ Doshier

1933-2023 Bonneta “Bonnie” Doshier, 90, passed away peacefully in Claremont, Monday, March 6, 2023. Bonnie worked as director and teacher of Canoga Park First Methodist preschool for 30 years previous to living on the Hill. She was very loved by the children and families, staying in contact with many of them for the rest of…

Life Tribute: Anna Cooper Strong

1956-2023 A Celebration of Anna Cooper Strong will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at the First Unitarian Church of San Jose, and simulcast on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/92337624889.  In lieu of flowers, Anna’s family requests that you go for a ride/walk, to enjoy the beauty that fills each day. Anna Lorraine Cooper Strong…

Life Tribute: Chuck Stroud

1948-2023 “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7-8) Chuck Stroud of Idyllwild could sincerely claim this verse. With great determination, courage and faithfulness, he always embarked on the mission before him. From preserving the uniqueness of Idyllwild’s beauty to proclaiming that all things…