Husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher and friend On February 5th, at the age of 81, “Robert Speakman left this world for a joyous reunion with his wife,” his family shared. “He spent his life faithfully serving the Lord, his family, and the...
by Mick Rhodes | mickrhodes@claremont-courier.com Like most institutions of higher learning in Southern California, Claremont’s esteemed Pomona College was forced to pivot to online remote learning when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020. With nearly a year...
Devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend John Ward Sr. was born on March 5, 1928 in Blakely, Georgia to the late Laura Jakes Ward and Clifford Ward. The family moved to New Jersey a year after his birth. John was the eldest of three...
Longtime CEO of Rain Bird, philanthropist, grandfather Anthony LaFetra, president and chief executive officer of the Rain Bird Corporation, died peacefully in his sleep on January 29 from an undiagnosed cancer at the age of 80. Mr. LaFetra joined Rain Bird in 1964....
by Mick Rhodes | mickrhodes@claremont-courier.com When the city of trees’ beloved Claremont Club abruptly closed its doors last August, it felt more like a death in the family. “The Club” opened in 1973, and enjoyed an unusually long run for a...
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