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Palm Springs - Donald C. Cavanaugh, owner of the Blue Coyote Grill in Palm Springs, passed away at his home on February 23, 2019 due to complications of Parkinson's disease. 

He was a beautiful man inside and out and lived his life to the fullest and on his own terms. 

Don was born in November 1944 to Dolores and Van Cavanaugh. He grew up in Madison, Wisconsin and made lifelong friendships that exist even today. He launched his restaurant career in 1966 with Jack-in-the-Box and later managed several full-service restaurants in Chicago, Madison, and Denver along with dabbling in real estate. In 1992 he moved to Palm Springs and opened the Blue Coyote Grill on North Palm Canyon. Blue Coyote Grill was an instant success and has been voted one of the top restaurants, famous for its Wild Coyote Margarita, beautiful patio and atmosphere. 

Don loved Palm Springs, the year-round weather, playing golf, and the casual life style. He was popular and enjoyed meeting customers, and entertaining friends and family. He often commented that living and owning a restaurant in Palm Springs was beyond his wildest dreams. 

He is survived by his loving daughters Kelle (Mike) Baker and Shayne (Troy) Alloway, five grandchildren, twin brother Dave and girlfriend Kami French. He leaves behind an incredible restaurant, a loyal and dedicated staff and family and friends that will love and miss him forever. 

A Celebration of Life is being held on March 11, 2019 from 1-4 at Indian Canyon Country Club at 1100 E. Murray Canyon in Palm Springs, all are invited. A private service will be held at a family gravesite at the East Cemetery in Dodgeville Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers consider donating in his memory to Parkinson's Resource Organization in Palm Desert (parkinsonsresource.org).

Dennis Mathew Haggerty, 79, of Kingston, RI, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2022. He was the beloved father of Dennis and Andrew Haggerty.

Born in Santa Ana, California, he was the son of the late Gerald and Leonie (Navas) Haggerty. Dennis had a love for math and was a professor for many years at various colleges in New England, most recently CCRI. He was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where he received his M.S. in mathematics, and a graduate of the New York School of Visual Arts, where he obtained his M.F.A.

He loved taking pictures since he was a young man, first as an enthusiastic amateur and later as a professional photographer and photography teacher. He traveled regularly from Kingston to Daytona. Florida to photograph a local biker bar, the Boot Hill Saloon. His series on Boot Hill was prominently displayed at the URI library.

Almost everyone who knew him was impressed by his generosity and sense of humor. He came from an incredibly rich family background, and it deeply enhanced his understanding of life and the way he saw the world. Dennis enjoyed traveling, telling old stories, telling outrageous joke, going to the movies, going for bike rides, and going to the bookstore. He especially loved doing all these things with his children. His sons were his whole world and he loved them dearly.

In addition to his two sons, Dennis also leaves behind his uncle, renowned pianist Robert Page of New Jersey, as well as several cousins and friends.

Robert Neal Harvey of North Tustin, CA, passed away peacefully at home at age 80, enveloped in the love of his family. Neal was born in Orlando, Florida, the son of Zibie Newton Harvey and Alice Taylor Crux Harvey, an original Orlando family.

Neal attended Boone High School in Orlando and graduated with degrees in mechanical and electrical engineering from M.I.T. in Boston, Mass., where he met Sheila McDevitt, his wife of 56 years. They married in 1966 and together had two children, Kimberly Ann Harvey and Bryan Patrick Harvey. While at M.I.T. Neal was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.

Neal began his professional career at General Motors Research Labs in Michigan where he began his lifelong research in automotive testing and developing instrumentation for measurement of auto emissions. This work led Neal around the world working with private manufacturers as well as government officials tasked with creating ever cleaner vehicles and reducing noxious air pollutants. Along the way Neal invented several processes and instruments critical to this process. Neal continued his scientific endeavors at Beckman Instruments in Fullerton, Ca. and Horiba Instruments in Irvine, Ca.

But life was not all work and no play, for Neal enjoyed the many family camping trips, ski vacations, international travel, golf outings, and times spent with close friends. His enjoyment of golf led Neal and Sheila to their vacation home in Palm Desert, Ca. at Ironwood Country Club.

Neal is survived by his wife Sheila, brother Larry C. Harvey of Orlando, son Bryan Harvey and wife Aisling Malone Harvey, grandchildren Bayla and Caelyn of San Francisco, and daughter Kimberly Ann Harvey of Corona Del Mar, Ca.

Services will be held Saturday, December 17th at 11:00 AM in the chapel at Fairhaven Memorial Park, 1702 Fairhaven Ave., Santa Ana, Ca. Reception will follow at the family home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson’s Resource Organization of Palm Desert, CA.

The Otton family is devastated to announce the passing of Sally Waterstradt Otton, who died at her home in Tumwater, Washington, on September 20, 2022.

On January 4, 1972, Sally Boettger Waterstradt was born to William Gary and Charlotte Ryan in Ogden, Utah. From that moment forward, Sally brightened up every room she entered-even in her infancy, her mother Charlotte noted that she could charm everyone she met with her smile. The youngest of three daughters, Sally spent her youth in Ogden, playing volleyball and swimming competitively throughout her time in school. After graduating from Ogden High School, she attended Dixie College, Weber State University, and the University of Utah, where she graduated with her degree in Exercise and Sports Science.

During her tenure at Weber State, Sally met Tim Otton, who was instantly enamored with her beauty and vibrant personality. After two years of courtship, they married on July 30, 1994, and they soon relocated to Tumwater, Washington, where Sally took a job as a physical education teacher.

Sally was a lifelong athlete; she loved movement and competed in triathlons and half-marathons even while pregnant with her children. Her infectious enthusiasm and passion for exercise never failed to inspire her students, friends, and family. Following her diagnosis of early onset Parkinson's disease, Sally stayed active to the best of her abilities and remained closely involved with her children's sporting and school ventures.

Frankly, it is impossible to condense Sally's existence into just a few paragraphs, and those who were fortunate enough to know her are painfully aware of this. She loved the sun and the ocean. She always sought after a project, whether it was doing hours of yard work, completing a puzzle, or redecorating around the house. She was devoted to her family. Her outgoing and friendly nature earned her friends wherever she went. She was kind, funny, endlessly encouraging, and smarter than she ever gave herself credit for. She was so, so loved.
Sally was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Tim; children, Kylie, Cade (Sierra), and Ryan; and countless other family and friends, all of whom will love and miss her for the rest of their lives.

July 3, 1933 - May 23, 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jack B. White, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, mentor, coach, and community leader. Jack was born in Oklahoma on July 3, 1933. On May 23, 2019, he passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in his home in Baldwin Park after a hard-fought battle against cancer and Parkinson's disease. Jack enlisted in the Army at age 17 and became a proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division. He left the Army as Sergeant First Class, and a few years later joined the Los Angeles Police Department. During his time at LAPD he earned his BA at Cal State, Los Angeles. He moved through the ranks of the LAPD and retired at the rank of Commander. Upon retirement from the police department, he became Chief of the Bureau of Investigation for the County of Los Angeles. Throughout his working and retirement years, Jack was a Little League coach, a member of the Board of Education in the Baldwin Park Unified School District, and a member of Baldwin Park City Council. He was the first elected mayor of Baldwin Park. He served on the council for ten years, and on the School Board for a total of 22 years. He is survived by his wife, Edna; his children: Angie, Stan (Sarah) and Jackie, grandchildren Michael (Patricia), Jack (Heather), Susie and Simon; his sister Lois (Ronnie) Wieting, and many nieces and nephews. Jack was a great man who loved his community, and who touched the lives of many. We miss him, and we'll love him forever. Visitation will be held on June 10, from 5-9 p.m., and services will be held on June 11 at 9:30 a.m. Both will be at Church of Our Heritage chapel at Forest Lawn in Covina. The family would like to thank Cinta Hospice for their kindness and assistance during this difficult time.

Published in the Los Angeles Times from June 4 to June 8, 2019