It’s not the number of years you have in this life, but the life you put in your years.
One year ago this month, Santa Barbara lost two of its most involved citizens, Carl and Jo Lindros. They died tragically in a plane crash over Idaho after being caught in a freak thunderstorm. With their passing, we lost two quiet philanthropists who supported many community charities and educational institutions and organizations.
I can hear Carl’s voice in my ear, telling me to buck up and keep going. Carl and Jo were not ones to baby themselves, even after respectively turning 83 and 81 years old before they died. They were hardy individuals who promoted self-sufficiency not just for themselves, but for others, as well. Their philanthropical efforts were devoted to that ethos. They were generous with their time and their money to organizations that supported student success and the less fortunate.