Robert M. Widney
1838–1929 (age 91)
Biography
Robert M. Widney dedicated his life to education and the civic betterment of Los Angeles, helping to establish institutions that would nurture minds for decades. His belief in the transformative power of learning guided his every effort and inspired those around him.
Though he has passed beyond the horizon, Widney’s vision continues to flourish through the schools and communities he championed, and his resting place at Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery honors a legacy of wisdom and generosity.