San Bernardino County Obituaries Richard Dean Luft Submitted by Peggy Hooper 1 Feb 2008 This file is part of the California Genealogy & History Archives http://calarchives4u.com/ These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter. All persons donating to this site retain the rights to their own work. "Big Bear Grizzly"; Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Richard Dean Luft 79, passed March 29, 2006, at his son's home in Davenport, Iowa. Born May 8, 1929, in Sioux City, Iowa, Richard spent many years vacationing here in Big Bear with his sister Carol. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Barbara in August 2002 and his granddaughter Brianna. He is survived by his children: Barbara A. (Rick) Carroll, Ann Arbor, MI; David (Zandra) Luft, Davenport, IA; Michael E. (Michelle) Luft, Roseville, MI; Betty (Brian) Kavanaugh, Independence, MO; Susan (Tim) Parker, Carmel, IN; 18 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren; sister Carol (Clint) Diller, Big Bear City; Online condolences may be expressed to Richard's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmorturary.com Esterdahl Morturary, directors