Carole Lynn Jones passed away from complications resulting from heart disease on July 13 in Hemet. She was 67 years old. Born in Bakersfield, Calif. and raised in Illinois and Southern California, she attended Western High School in Anaheim, Fullerton Junior College and California State University, Fullerton. Married in 1966, she moved with her family…
David (Dave) Allen Agner passed away peacefully on July 26, 2010. He was 51 years old. Dave was loved by all who knew him, especially by animals and children, which is a testimony to his gentle spirit. He is survived by his mother, sister and two brothers, as well as by five nieces, and many…
Longtime Idyllwild resident Shirley Jane Dawson, 82, passed away Saturday, June 26 following a lengthy battle with cancer and other health issues. Shirley is survived by son Gary Osterhues of Hemet; daughter Toni (Andy) Murray of Roscoe, Ill.; grandchildren Sean (Cleo) Murray of Orland Park, Ill., Ashey (Scott) Sulinckas of Mundelein, Ill., and Lt. Ryan…
William “Billy” A. Archer of Idyllwild, Calif., died at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 51 years old. Billy was known throughout our community, and many others, for his contagious smile, kind words and willingness to help all. His constant positive attitude in all circumstances was an…
Jimmy Johnson, patriarch of Idyllwild’s historically important Johnson family, and son of Gerald “Jerry” Johnson, a prime mover in Idyllwild’s emergence as a residential community, died at 7:10 p.m. Saturday, June 12 at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage. The cause of death was congestive heart failure, according to son Jay. Johnson, “Jimmy” to his…
Our community mourns the loss of Agnes Branch Pearlman, longtime Idyllwild homeowner, who died May 21, 2010 at the age of 87. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
A celebration of a long life, well lived! A light has been extinguished in Idyllwild on May 1, 2010. Marilyn Jean (Johnson) Moneysmith has passed from this world, leaving a legacy of kindness, generosity and intelligent creativity behind for those who loved her to remember. Born June 9, 1925, in Chicago, she married A.D. “Slim”…
We lost Mr. Bear aka Bérnaise at 11: 30 a.m. June 14, 2010. He was a great companion and friend for over 13 years. Mr. Bear was a local, purchased for $15 — the best money that I ever spent. Mr. Bear got his nickname, “Béarnaise,” from when he occasionally did the bad dog thing,…
Paul L. Galliher, age 90, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010 from natural causes at the Veteran’s Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tenn. He was born Nov. 26, 1919 in Fairfield, Iowa, the son of Harry and Grace Galliher. Paul is survived by his wife of 64 years, Charlotte Galliher; daughters Jan (Martin) Meister of Spring…
Annette M. Doar, born Nov. 1, 1963, left us to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 3, 2010. She was a loving and proud mother of six beautiful children. She lived for her children and loved them with all her heart. Annette loved to fish and played all sports but softball was her passion….
