Joyce & Jerry Mesher(133 Rainbird)  Joyce and Jerry have lived in the greater Seattle area all their lives. Joyce is a graduate of Seattle Univ. with a degree in home economics. She taught class in fat free cooking & bread making for many years. Jerry owned a company that sold plumbing & industrial piping products. After renting in indian Ridge for the past 5 years, Jerry & Joyce decided it was time to buy. Joyce says, “We’re so glad we bought, and we look forward to spending many future winters in Indian Ridge.

Murray Jarvis & Suzzane Thomson (667 Box Canyon)  The sunny west coast city of West Vancouver, BC, Canada, is home to Murray, Suzanne, their daughter Mackenzie, who is enrolled at the university, and their fluffy white pooch, Teagan.  “For many years, Palm Desert has been a spring break destination, for us, and we are so pleased to finally own a home of our own.  Indian Ridge was on top of our list for many reasons, but first and foremost, we love the friendly people here, and the sense of community.  We hope to use our new desert home as often as we can, while still working and maintaining full time residence in Canada.” 

Ed Kushins & Mary (Terry) Hamilton (960 Snowcreek)  Ed and Terry have a home in Hermosa Beach, but have been spending more and more time in the desert, especially when they need a dose of sunshine.  They spent quite a bit of time at Indian Ridge this summer, as the beach this year was cloudy and cold!  Ed is semi-retired but keeps busy running www.HomeExchange.com, an international travel site that enables people to trade homes for vacations.  Terry is retired from California State University where she was an Accounting Manager.  Ed’s business allows them to travel two to three months each year, most recently to Puerto Vallarta, Portugal, Morocco and London, with Rwanda, St. Croix and Fiji on the horizon. They both love swimming & hiking, and appreciate the many desert trails they are exploring every time they are in Palm Desert.  Ed is an avid golfer and is really enjoying the Indian Ridge courses. Terry claims that she will be taking up golf this year, but can otherwise be found at the Club’s beautiful lap pool or great gym, two of the many reasons they are happy to be at Indian Ridge.

Sandy & Bob Oliver (895 Mesa Grande) Sandy is VP for Government Affairs and Public Policy for the Bayer Corp & Bob is President/Partner of Oliver & Lindemenn Athletic Consulting. We have lived in Palm Desert as “snow birds”  for the past ten years, and are now excited about our new residence at Indian Ridge. During the summer we reside in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. We are looking forward to retirement and being more full-time in each location.                                                             

John & Shirley Graham (473 Desert Holly) John and Shirley Graham are very pleased to be new home owners and members of  Indian Ridge Country Club. Our home is in West Vancouver, B.C. and our son Robert and daughter Louise along with 4 grandchildren reside in North Vancouver. John is a water lover and enjoys sailing & fishing.  Shirley is an avid tennis player & looks forward to attending the BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament each March in the Desert. John has been involved in the seafood industry most of his life & is still involved with the Company he founded in 1970.  We are very fortunate that our children Robert and Louise have taken over and now run the Company, We look forward to many happy times at Indian Ridge.

Darlene & Stan Sorenson (358 White Horse) Stan and Darlene are from Vancouver, WA.  Stan had a utility contracting business in the Portland/Vancouver area for 25 years & is currently developing property on the Washington coast.  Darlene was a RN and is now retired and spends her time volunteering at the Living Desert. During the summer, they go to their home on the Columbia River where they enjoy fishing & boating in Washington and British Columbia. They have been snowbirds in the Desert for 12 years, enjoying golf & the warm desert weather. Stan & Darlene are happy to be at Indian Ridge and look forward to many more winters here.

David & Gail Cortelyou (480 Gold Canyon) Dave graduated from the University of Washington, & most of his career was spent in Seattle where he retired as President/CEO of Unico Properties, an office-building development & management company.  Gail was born in Ellensburg, WA, graduated from & did her post-graduate work in Special Education at San Jose State University. She served as a Reading Specialist & Mentor Teacher in San Jose, Ca. Gail loves the warmth and beauty of the desert, has a passion for opera, enjoys working-out, artistic pursuits, reading, volunteering, & sewing. Dave loves fly fishing, gardening, collecting art, and together they enjoy travel and the many opportunities for adult education here in the desert.                                                              

Fred & Janet Ade (557 Mesa Grande)  Fred & Janet Ade have a home in Wichita, KS. Fred is the owner of a manufacturing business that supplies storage tank hardware for the oil field industry. He hopes to eventually be able to spend less time with his business so they both can get out to the desert more often. They both enjoy golfing, exercising, traveling, wine tasting, and social events. They are hoping their new location will attract more family and friends for visits!