Molly Kohlschreiber

Molly Haines Kohlschreiber, trailblazing artist and beloved college professor emeritus, passed away on August 28 in Jackson, CA, following a brief illness. She was 82. Molly grew up in Long Beach, CA, where she attended Woodrow Wilson High School and later earned a BA and Masters in Art Education from California State University, Long Beach. She went on to become an art instructor and longtime Chair of the Art Department at Victor Valley Community College in Victorville, CA. Molly was also a highly acclaimed, award-winning artist, excelling in many categories of media, including oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, engraving, sculpture and photography. She was a member of Women Artists of the West and a Signature Artist with Watercolor West. Her works include beautiful horses, western landscapes, still life, fascinating petroglyph re-creations and abstract art, and even a series of prints featuring carousel horses. Most recently, Molly created a popular series of prints depicting the Stations of the Cross. A longtime resident of Apple Valley, CA, Molly was also an avid horse enthusiast, riding and showing at numerous local equestrian events. Retiring from teaching after nearly 30 years, she relocated several times, residing in Arizona, Utah and eventually settling in Amador County, in the Sierra foothills of Northern California. Molly was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Marcus W. Haines and her brother, Marcus W. Haines, Jr. She is survived by her son, William. To offer condolences, or for more information, please visit Facebook.com/groups/mhkohl Funeral mass is set for Saturday, Sept 26 at 11 AM, at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish, 11361 Prospect Drive, Martell, CA 95642. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice in Molly’s name