Ranger Jim Pence at Mono Lake in December 2011.

The Mono Lake community grieves with the passing of Ranger Jim Pence. While at home on September 27, Jim died of heart attack. He was 49 years of age. Jim had recently retired in May as a California State Park Ranger after thirty years of service.  He had served as a ranger for the Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve since 2006.

Mono Lake Committee staff remember Jim for his constant smile and service on behalf of (more…)