HEMET – Jerry Peebles, lifelong resident of the San Jacinto valley, will present the story of San Jacinto from the perspective of the interactions of his family in the actual events that have shaped its history Monday, May 13, at Memorial Funeral Services in Hemet.
The presentation will discuss topics and events such as San Jacinto’s Old Town and author Helen Hunt Jackson, the arrival of Edward Hyatt and the formation of the San Jacinto school system, the arrival of the California Central Railroad, the 1899 and 1918 earthquakes, the San Jacinto Livery stable, the Farmer House/Vosburg Hotel and San Jacinto Theater, the Peebles Garage, the Hemacinto Drive-In and San Jacinto Museum and more.
Peebles was born in 1955 at Hemet Hospital, son of Harvey and Janet Peebles. He grew up and graduated from San Jacinto High School, attended Mt. San Jacinto College and the University of Redlands. He worked for Hemet Federal Savings & Loan Association for 25 years before working for the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians and serving 22 years as the chairman of the Soboba Tribal Gaming Commission. He is also a member of the San Jacinto Education Foundation, Hemet Historic Theatre and the San Jacinto Lions Club. He volunteers at the San Jacinto Museum and the Ramona Bowl Museum. Jerry Peebles is married to Mary Peebles, a retired 34 year teacher for Hemet Unified School District. They have four children, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
This free event offers complimentary refreshments. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the presentation runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Donations support the mission of the Hemet Museum.
Memorial Funeral Services is located at 1111 S. State Street in Hemet, at the southwest corner of State Street and Stetson Avenue.
Submitted by Hemet Heritage Foundation.
