Celebration of Life for Janet Westbrook

Janet Westbrook, well-known Naturalist and Biology Professor Emeritus at Cerro Coso College, passed away peacefully in Ridgecrest on 24 August, 2025. She was an ardent environmentalist, loving deserts, mountains and trees. She participated in and supported many environmental causes and organizations. She gave regular lectures and slide shows at the Maturango Museum sharing her world adventures. She became involved with the Maturango Museum when it was still on the China Lake Navy base. She served on the Board and contributed untold hours of ideas, time, effort and financial contributions.

For over 50 years she was a member of the China Lake Mountain Rescue Group, amongst other duties teaching first aid and CPR, as well as being one of the callout coordinators.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maturango Museum.