(1944-1979) was given a service here by her friends in 1979 following her death from an overdose in November 1979. Her ashes were then scattered on the Pacific Ocean. The memorial service for Lux Interior, lead singer of the Cramps, was held on February 21, 2009, at the Windmill Chapel. Dennis Weaver was a member of the Self-Realization Fellowship and spoke once a month at the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine for seventeen years, while Gerry, his wife, played the organ. He said, "We called it our 'mom and pop' church and it was one of my great blessings. It was life-changing." The actress Linda Evans was invited by Dennis Weaver, when she was doing a guest appearance on McCloud, to the SRF Lake Shrine, to hear one of his monthly Sunday sermons. Weaver gave her the Autobiography of a Yogi, saying that it changed his life. Linda wrote, "Because of Dennis I took the first step in what would become a lifelong spiritual journey. After years studying the Self-Realization Fellowship at Malibu, I went on to learn from books and other teachers". Tom Petty's memorial was held at the Lake Shrine in October 2017. Jazz singer and actor Herb Jeffries's memorial service was held at the Lake Shrine on July 12, 2014. Paramahansa Yogananda was Jeffries' guru. Jeffries was internationally known for performing with Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Earl "Fatha" Hines. He was also recognized as "The Bronze Buckaroo", the first African-American to take a lead role in westerns. See also Encinitas Gardens of Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage References External links Official website Self-Realization Fellowship's information on the Lake Shrine Videos 1950 establishments in California Buildings and structures in Los Angeles Gardens in California Landmarks in Los Angeles Memorials to Mahatma Gandhi Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles Religious buildings and structures in Los Angeles Parks in Los Angeles Paramahansa Yogananda Religion in Los Angeles Religious organizations established in 1950 Sunset Boulevard (Los Angeles) Tourist attractions in Los Angeles