Local Business Icon Erick Schat Has Passed Away
KSRW learned of the passing of Erick Schat, owner of Schat’s Bakery, yesterday at the age of 79. In the words of Tawni Thomson, executive director of the Bishop Chamber of Commerce, Schat was a generous icon who invested heavily in the community. “He gave a lot and...
Much Loved Mary Jane (Lutzow) Carr Passes Peacefully At Age 87
Our beautiful Mom passed away peacefully, September 25, 2021, at the Bishop Care Center. Our hearts are broken, but know she is with Dad and we are sure he asked, “What took youso long?” Mary Jane was born to Bonnie and Ralph Lutzow, August 24,1934, in Santa...
Col. Robert (Bob) Waggoner’s Celebration Of Life Sept. 12th, 2021
Col. Robert (Bob) Waggoner Bob was born in Jensen, Utah on June 2, 1935. He grew up in Steamboat Springs, Co. He was the youngest of six children. He enlisted in the USAF in April of 1955 as an Aviation Cadet in the pilot training program. Bob received his commission...
Clint Glade Quilter | 1963—2021 | A man of impeccable integrity
Clint passed away the morning of July 20, 2021. We have lost an amazing and loving husband, father, brother, uncle, colleague, friend, and coach. Clint was born on November 20, 1963 in Gunnison Valley near the City of Logan, Utah. He was raised in Tonopah, Nevada and...
Saying Goodbye to Clint Quilter, Inyo County Administrator
In a heart-felt press release from Inyo County, it was announced that "It is with great sadness that Inyo County announces the passing of its County Administrative Officer, Clint Quilter, on July 20, 2021, when cancer took him way too soon. Clint was first...
Harry Cline Williams (1956-2021)
Harry Cline Williams was a stalwart defender of his tribe's heritage and a staunch defender of water rights in the Owens Valley Harry Cline Williams was born on November 13, 1956, in Bishop, CA to John Williams and Velma Cyrus Williams. Harry was the second youngest...
Airforce Colonel Robert “Bob” Waggoner, former 6 1/2-year POW has passed
A Special Message from VFW Post 8988 to an extraordinary man: It is a sad day for VFW Post 8988 as we have lost one of our active life members. Airforce Colonel Robert "Bob" Waggoner former 6 1/2-year POW has passed. The Colonel, as many of us addressed him, was shot...
Bonnie Lou Sorensen | 1930-2021 | Rest in Peace
Bonnie passed away Feb. 20, 2021, at the age of ninety. Bonnie and her husband Roger had six children, Gary, Danelle, Sheila, Greg, Shanna, and Roger Jr. Bonnie originally wanted to aspire in a career as an Air Traffic Controller but as the story goes, she met and...
Toby Wayne Dickinson | 1942-2021
On April 30th, 2021, Toby Wayne Dickinson passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. Toby was born on June 13th, 1942, in Riverside, California to his parents Paul and Ruby Dickinson and spent his childhood and adolescence in Southern California. Toby...
Curtis Dale “Hank” Williams of Bishop Passes | 1951-2021
Curtis Dale “Hank” Williams was born December 12, 1951, in Bishop, Ca. and passed away June 5, 2021. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Nellie Salazar and grandfather Ed Salazar; parents Frances Salazar Williams and Alec Williams; brothers James, Kelly, and...
