In memoriam for Donald W. Metivier (1928-2020)
In memoriam... It is with a heavy hearts that the Metivier Family announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Donald W. Metivier. “Dad,” entered the Lord’s presence, peacefully late afternoon on August 9, 2020, at the age of...
Deceased Female Located West of Manzanar
[Press Release from Inyo County Sheriff: August 11, 2020] WEST OF MANZANAR, INYO COUNTY, CA, August 11, 2020 – On August 8, 2020 Inyo County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a report from a hiker of a potentially deceased female in the foothills west of Manzanar National...
Clifton Jeff Mason, Sr. (1956–2020)
Graveside Funeral Services have been announced for lifelong Bishop Resident CLIFTON JEFF MASON SR. Born on April 20, 1956 and Deceased on June 29th 2020 surrounded by his family at his bedside. He was prominently known as John and Dancing-Bear throughout the Local...
David A. Hardin (1947 – 2020)
David Hardin was born in Whittier, California, in 1947, the first son of Paul and Lois Hardin. He went to Whittier schools, graduating from Pioneer High School in 1965, and Whittier College, in 1969. He met Marilyn at Pioneer H.S., and they were married in 1967. ...
Thaddeus Taylor III Died (1946-2020)
THADDEUS TAYLOR III 1946-2020 In 1969, at the height of the Vietnam War, Thaddeus Warsaw Taylor III graduated from Arizona State University and joined the Army. Assigned to the Military Intelligence Corps, Counterintelligence Special Agent, he was stationed primarily...
James (Jim) Irving Ellis (1923-2020)
Born on January 5, 1923 in Los Angeles to Martha and Earl Ellis, James (Jim) Irving Ellis died March 20, 2020 in Bishop. He was 97. Jim was a devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather who never missed the opportunity to share his wisdom and knowledge with anyone...
Mammoth Lakes Foundation, REMINDER EVENT FRIDAY 2-28-20 to CELEBRATE DAVE
#ThankYouDave kicks off Friday February 28th ** 2-25-20 This update from Mammoth Mountain on the public memorial for Dave McCoy Friday. #ThankYouDave A Day of Celebration in Honor of Dave McCoy "Join us on Friday, February 28 as we host a day of skiing and celebration...
Remembering skiing legend Dave McCoy, by Andy Geisel
2-24-20 Reminder that a public memorial will be held at Mammoth Mountain Friday 2-28 . A Day of Celebration in Honor of Dave McCoy Friday, February 28 with a day of skiing and celebration in honor of Dave McCoy. This day is for everyone, focused on what Dave loved...
Former ESUSD Superintendent Donald Clark passed away on Valentine’s Day
According to a Facebook announcement, former Eastern Sierra Unified School District Superintendent, Donald J. Clark, passed away at age 58 of brain cancer at his home in Palmer, Alaska on February 14, 2020. Clark was ESUSD superintendent from 2007 to 2019. He was...
Mono County Tourism shares their thoughts on the passing of Dave McCoy
So many memories to share. This from Mono County Tourism. "In honor of Dave McCoy, founder of Mammoth Mountain and legendary ski industry pioneer, we share the beautiful Ralph Waldo Emerson quote: "To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and...











