A giver, mother, wife, artist, school kids champion, and longtime neighbor, Kathleen Jensen was grateful to live in the supportive Truckee community

Keaven Van Lom was driven by passion and compassion. Her life was tragically cut short. The English language, animals, and many adoring humans are the poorer for it.

Well-respected coach Bob Shaffer led his Truckee High School Wolverines to the state playoffs over the course of 18 years — winning an impressive nine state championships and fostering a generation of graduates. A celebration of life memorial service is planned for Saturday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m. (game time) at the THS Surprise Stadium.

“Tanya was a community advocate with a brilliant bullshit detector, and she’ll be sorely missed.”

Bela Vadasz is remembered by friend Dave Riggs.

Bill Parson is remembered by his nephew, Ron Parson.

Tim Hauserman remembers Kevin Murnane, who ran the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area.

Wishelle Banks remembers David B. Mogilefsky, former publisher of the North Tahoe-Truckee Week as a renaissance man.

November 7, 1947 – October 4, 2014  |  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe and the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.

July 6, 1958 – June 4, 2014  |  A celebration of Blake’s life will be held in the Crown Room of North Tahoe’s Crystal Bay Club on August 2.