Thompsom plays his final note
“Grandfather” of Mammoth Jazz dies peacefully at 85 The singer Yves Evans described Elliott Thompson the best. She said, “Elliott made mortality seem easy, as if it weren’t a burden[…]
Category: Obituaries
Randy Witters, 1936-2018
Born in Union City, Indiana, Randy Witters attended Ball State University before transferring to Purdue University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management. Upon graduation, Randy[…]
Hats Off to Larry
Friends pay tribute to Larry Johnston Larry Johnston was an adventurer. He was known for his boundless energy, generosity and left-field thinking. He could see colors that weren’t there. He[…]
Genny Smith: 1922-2018
Born in San Francisco in 1922, Genny Smith died on March 4, 2018. She was 96 years old. Genny Smith loved being outdoors. She had a quiet cabin in the[…]
Fred Beckey, 1923-2017
America’s preeminent dirtbag climber with thousands of first ascents to his name, Wolfgang “Fred” Beckey, died Tuesday, October 30 in Seattle. He was 94. Born in Germany on January 14,[…]
Kendal Michelle Johnson 1968-2017
Kendal Michelle Johnson, who passed away in her home in Mammoth Lakes at the age of 49, loved animals, skiing, being outdoors and was a dedicated member of her church.[…]
