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Mountain View News Saturday, December 21, 2024


REMEMBRANCE


RALPH EDWARD 'EDDIE' TRUMAN

January 23, 1947 – December 11, 2024

Beloved husband to Elizabeth Converse, father to 
Kasey Truman, stepfather to Will and Joanclair 
Richter, grandfather to Quinn and Luna, avid bicyclist, 
and cherished community member, Eddie 
Truman passed away peacefully at home on December 
11, 2024.

Born in Mulvane, Kansas, he was a Sierra Madre 
resident for over 50 years and made an indelible 
mark on his community. 

A successful Thoroughbred horse trainer at Santa 
Anita, Del Mar, and other racetracks, he also established 
a library for backside workers at Santa 
Anita. 

As a board member at The Gooden School and a 
teen counselor at Bethany Church, Eddie’s kindness 
and wisdom earned him the admiration and 
friendship of many throughout his life.

His daughter Kasey described him as her "hero" and the most inspiring person she had 
ever encountered. "He has always been a guiding force in my life," she wrote. "He taught 
me to approach life and people with pure love." Stepson Will shared, "He pulled me out 
of the darkest period of my life with a quiet authority. I wouldn't be here without him. He 
taught me to give more than I take and not to take myself too seriously." Joanclair remembers 
riding the San Die-go Midnight Madness Fun Bike Ride with Eddie and the countless 
adventures shared by their family.

Eddie shared a deep bond with his granddaughter Quinn, whose joy and laughter brought 
sparkle to his eyes. Their mutual adoration created moments of pure happiness.

Traveling the world with his wife, Elizabeth was one of his greatest joys, as was embracing 
life's adventures with an ever-present "Let's go and do it" spirit. Whether playing cards, 
embarking on spontaneous trips, or simply sharing a moment with loved ones, he gave 
everyone the gift of feeling loved and seen.

Eddie's warmth, kindness, and zest for life will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Ride on, Dearest Eddie, on that endless bike ride in the sky.

A gathering open to all will be held on January 24, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., at Clockers Corner, 
Santa Anita Race Track. Amazing Grace will be played at 12 p.m. to honor his passing.

BETHANY CHURCH OF SIERRA MADRE 
CandlelightCOMMUNION SERVICESUNDAY, DECEMBER 22ND 6:00 P.M.
A SPECIAL SHORT SERVICE FOLLOWED BY THEANNUAL SIERRA MADRE CANDLELIGHT WALK.
AT BETHANY CHURCH OF SIERRA MADRE93 N BALDWIN AVENUESIERRA MADRE, CA 91024FREE PARKING AVAILABLE BEHIND THE CHURCH
CECIL MARJORIE (PICKETT) GAUDET

Cecil Marjorie (Pickett) Gaudet, 99, of Sierra 
Madre, CA, passed away on December 
14th, 2024. 

Cecil is predeceased by her husband Dennis 
Warren Gaudet.

 She is survived by and her memory lives on 
with her children Marjorie and Robert, daughter-
in-law Kelly, son-in-law Greg, grandchildren 
Alan, Kevin, Kathrene, Jacob, Joshua, 
Jordan, grandson-in-law Travis, grand-daughter-
in-law Jessica, granddaughter-in-law Vanessa, 
great grandchildren Aaron, Alexa, Zackary, 
Damian & Bradley along with nephews, 
nieces, greats and great greats.


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