Scouting / Order of the Arrow Service
Awards and Honors
- 1944: Eagle Scout
- 1948: Vigil Honor, Tahquitz Lodge # 127
- 1971: Silver Beaver, California Inland Empire Council
Education
- Coachella Valley High School
- University of Southern California (Architectural Engineering)
Professional Information
- Water Resources Engineer
- Former member, American Institute of Design and Drafting
- Former member, American Right of Way Association
Note Upon His Passing (06/14/2003)
I am very saddened to report that our oldest living Vigil Honor member has passed away. Kerby Hester (10/29/26 – 04/18/2003) was an Eagle Scout from Troop 51 in Indio. He earned his Eagle Scout rank in October 1944. Shortly thereafter, he was inducted into the Order of the Arrow at Camp Emerson. He was awarded his Vigil Honor on September 4, 1948, making him just the third Vigil Honor member in this area’s history.
Professionally, Kerby served in various capacities throughout the Coachella Valley District. He was an engineer for the Coachella Valley Water District and upon his retirement, he relocated to Washington. His wife, Rosemary, two sons, Mark and Alan, and a daughter, survive him.
Chris Manning, Council Commissioner