Iva June Loomis

December 30, 2016

Iva June Loomis, 97, of Colton, passed away December 30, 2016, after a brief illness. Born in Holtville, Ca, she lived in Colton since 1920.  A 1937 graduate of Colton High, she also attended San Bernardino Valley College.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Sandy Loomis of Alta Loma and her son-in-law, Michael Cree of Moreno Valley, the surviving spouse of her daughter, Linda.  Iva has two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  She was married 48 years to Ray H. Loomis and lived independently in her own home following his death in 1986.  In addition to her devotion as a parent and homemaker, Iva’s interests included sewing, reading, and gardening.  A woman of faith, she was a long-time member of Colton Community Church where she served as a volunteer in many activities.  She was also an active member of the Colton Woman’s Club and a past member of the Paradise Valley Model A Ford Club and the Colton Boat and Ski Club.  The memorial service will be January 9 at Colton Community Church with internment at Hermosa Cemetery.