Baron Seaman Weiss
Passed away May 18, 2002 at age 89 in Greenbrae. Beloved husband for
60 years of Norenee Weiss, loving father of Katherine Weiss, Lisa Weiss
and Barbara and Joseph Scafidi, cherished grandfather, dear brother of
the late Mildred Kessler and Relda Goldberg, and loving uncle to many.
Baron was the devoted son of the late William and Sadie Weiss and grandson
of the late Moses and Elizabeth Rapken. Baron graduated from Lowell High
School in 1929 and attended U.C. Berkeley. He was a WWII Army veteran.
He was the President of Rapken & Co. Ltd. for 40 years. He was a lifetime
Board member of the Hebrew Free Loan Association and a long time active
member of Congregation Beth Israel Judea, S.F. He was an avid tennis player,
runner, swimmer and walker throughout his life. Private family services
were held under the direction of Sinai Memorial Chapel. Contributions to
the Baron S. Weiss Special Needs Loan Fund for the Elderly, c/o Hebrew
Free Loan Assn., 131 Steuart Street, Suite 425, SF/CA 94105 preferred.
Joanne Wheeler
Aged 73, passed away May 22, 2002 at her home in San Rafael. Ms. Wheeler
was born in Los Angeles in 1928, and raised in Thousand Oaks as an adopted
child of the influential Janss family. After her schooling at Stanford
University and UC Berkeley, she settled in Terra Linda 45 years ago with
her husband Harrison Wheeler. After her divorce in 1963, with three children
to raise as a single mother, she returned to school and received her teachers'
credentials at Dominican College. In 1966, she became an elementary school
teacher with the Novato Unified School District. During her 28-year tenure
with the district, she taught at Hamilton, San Ramon, Rancho and Meadow
Park schools as well as serving as principal at Rancho and Loma Verde schools.
Her final job before she retired in 1994 was as Director of Educational
Services. Since her retirement, she has been active as a child advocate
with the Marin CASA Program, and was called upon occasionally by the school
district to assist with the charter school program. She is survived by
her daughter Tish Mora of Santa Rosa, son and daughter-in-law Larry and
Laddawan Wheeler of Chiang Mai, Thailand, son and daughter-in-law Bill
and Jennifer Wheeler of San Ramon, and son-in-law Chris Mora of San Rafael.
She also leaves grandchildren Christopher, Bianca, Adam and Tanner Mora,
and Bill and Jessica Wheeler. Family and friends are invited to attend
a Memorial Service Sunday, June 2, 1:30 p.m., at Christ Presbyterian Church
In Terra Linda, 620 Del Ganedo Rd., San Rafael. The family asks that in
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marin CASA Program, 30 N.
San Pedro Rd., Ste. 275, San Rafael, CA 94903 or Hospice of Marin, 150
Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925. RUSSELL & GOOCH FUNERAL CHAPEL
270 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley 415-388-1573.
Mary Sanfilippo
Passed away in Tiburon May 20, 2002 at age 99. Beloved wife of the
late Joseph Sanfilippo, loving mother of Marilyn Navarro of Los Altos,
Geraldine McDonough of Novato, Arlene Sanfilippo-Keilman of Tiburon, and
the late Jean Fernandez. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, nine great
grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren. She was a native of
San Francisco, a member of St. Hilary's Church in Tiburon and the YMCA.
Mary and her husband owned for 36 years, The Luna Cafe in San Francisco.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass Tuesday, May 28,
2002 at 10:00 AM at St. Hilary's Church, 761 Hilary Drive, Tiburon. Friends
may call for Visitation Monday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Russell &
Gooch Funeral Chapel, Mill Valley. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma.
Memorial gifts preferred to Hospice of Marin, 150 Nellen Ave., Corte Madera,
CA 94925. RUSSELL & GOOCH FUNERAL CHAPEL 270 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley
415-388-1573.
Sekou Iman Turner
Passed away May 22, 2002 at the age of 28. He was born in San Francisco,
graduated from Sir Francis Drake High School in 1991 and attended Chabot
College and College of Marin. He was an Alameda County Firefighter. He
enjoyed snowboarding, water and snow skiing, and attending church. He is
survived by his father Walter Turner-Chairman of the Ethnic Studies Department
at the College of Marin and his mother Sharon Turner-Director of the Marin
City Family Self-Sufficiency Program, two aunts Esther Casimere of Oakland,
Deborah Turner of San Rafael, three uncles Greg Turner of Terra Linda,
Stephen Ward of Fairfax, and David Ward of Richmond. Public Viewing is
to be held on Monday, May 27 from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. at Russell and Gooch Funeral
Chapel, located at 270 Miller Ave. in Mill Valley. Funeral Services are
to be held Tuesday, May 28 at 12 Noon at the Cornerstone Community Church
of God in Christ, located at 626 Drake Ave, Marin City. Interment Rolling
Hills Memorial Park, Richmond. Memorial contributions preferred to Sekou
Turner Educational Scholarship Fund for Future Firefighters from Marin
City, in care of Redwood Credit Union 209 3rd St,San Rafael, CA 94901.
Russell & Gooch 270 Miller Ave. Mill Valley 388-1573.
Joseph J. Alexa, December 11, 1918 ~ May 16, 2002
Joe was born on December 11, 1918 in Kulpmont, PA, but resided in Marin
County for 52 years. He passed into Heaven on May 16, 2002 after a short
illness at home surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his
beloved wife, Alda "Skip", sons Wayne and Howard Gilliam. He leaves behind
two sisters, two brothers, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren,
and many nephews and nieces. He also leaves behind many friends. He will
be missed by all including his four-legged friends. Joe served as a Merchant
Marine for six years. He retired from Laura Scudders in 1983. He was an
avid hunter, fisherman and loved to travel and cook. A Memorial Service
is planned for June 9, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Contempo Marin ClubHouse, 400
Yosemite Road, San Rafael. Friends and family are encouraged to share their
memories and say a few words in celebration of Joe's life. In lieu of flowers,
donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of Marin in Corte Madera,
CA.
Walter Conard
Passed away May 21, 2002 in Clearlake, California. He is survived by
his son, Richard Conard of Santa Rosa, and grandchildren, Chloe Cook of
Forest Knolls, Ingrid O'Donoghue of Chico, and Christopher Conard of Sacramento,
California. Walter lived in Woodacre, Marin County, for 35 years. He retired
to Hidden Valley Lake in Lake County for the past 24 years. He had been
a Building Contractor in Marin for 23 years. He was a native of Colorado.
Walter was a member of the Mason's, Lion's Club, Middletown Mineral Society,
and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, 1945. He loved golf, rockhounding and fishing.
Abdolkarim Jamasbi
Passed away May 18, 2002 at age 83 years. Dearly beloved husband of
Zohreh Ahadpour Jamasbi and loving father of Babak Jamasbi of San Rafael,
CA and Firouzeh Jamasbi of San Jose, CA. Grandfather of Leila and Kameron
Jamasbi of San Rafael, CA. He also leaves behind his loving brothers Mehdi
Jamasbi of Washington State and Jalal Jamasbi of Jahrom, Iran and his nephews
and nieces and their families. He was known to the family as "Jamsbi",
the eldest of three boys of Batoul and Ali-Mohammad Jamasbi. He was raised
on a citrus farm in Jahrom, Iran and married Zohreh Ahadpour in 1960 in
Tehran, Iran. He visited his children and their families often who reside
in California. A gathering of family and friends will take place at a later
date. KEATON'S REDWOOD CHAPEL 415-897-1151
Lois Pool Logan
Mother of San Rafael resident Carolyn Logan Fisher and grandmother
of Brian and David Fisher, died May 21, 2002 at age 92 in Napa, California.
Memorial Service Monday, May 27th, 2 p.m. at the St. Supery Winery in Rutherford,
Napa County. Gifts to one's favorite charity are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Sidney Thal
Sidney Thal, father of Marin County local, Stephen Thal and generous
benefactor to Hospice of Marin, died at his Palm Springs home Monday, May
20, 2002 of natural causes. He was 92. For more than 50 years, his smiling
mustached face greeted generations of shoppers at Fox's Gem Shop in Seattle.
Mr. Thal was considered one of the city's most endearing personalities.
"Sid was a warm, caring and community-minded individual, whose kindness
and philanthropy extended beyond the communities where he lived and worked,"
said Hospice of Marin Foundation President, Mary Taverna. "Those of us
who live in this community are so fortunate to be beneficiaries of his
incredible philanthropic legacy." In 1999, Thal gifted Hospice of Marin
with a generous donation to support the provision of bereavement services.
"The Thal Family Fund assures that bereavement support is available for
anyone in our community who is dealing with grief and loss, and requests
Hospice's assistance," Mary Taverna added. Born in Massachusetts in 1909
to Jewish immigrants, Mr. Thal, a talented pianist, moved to Seattle to
attend the University of Washington. He met his future wife, Berta Altose,
at piano lessons. The 1929 stock-market crash ended his studies. He became
a traveling salesman, moved to Portland and settled back in Washington
State at the start of World War II, where he was a civilian manager for
the Navy in Seattle. After the war, he took a job at Fox's Gem Shop; and
in 1949, the Thal's purchased the store. Mr. Thal never officially retired
from the store. But as he aged, he devoted much of his time to writing,
composing short stories and poems about the importance of his family. "My
Father has been a wonderful role model", says son Stephen, "he taught me
the importance of generously giving to community services and programs,
and I am very proud of his philanthropic accomplishments." Mr. Thal was
preceded in death by his wife, Berta, and is survived by his son and daughter-in-law
Stephen and Brit Thal of Kentfield, and daughters, Cindy Muscatel of Palm
Springs, and Joy Mann of Seattle, Washington. Memorial contributions may
be made to Hospice of Marin Foundation, 21 Tamal Vista Blvd., Suite 101,
Corte Madera, CA 94925.
Mary Ellen Miron
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on August 23, 1912, passed away peacefully
May 17, 2002 at the Nazareth House in San Rafael. She is preceded in death
by her beloved husband of 57 years Fabien P. Miron. A devoted mother, grandmother
and great grandmother. Mary is survived by her loving daughters, Carole
Gerbic of San Anselmo and Gail Bowyer and her husband David of South Carolina;
grandchildren, Charles Gerbic, David Gerbic, Jeffrey Gerbic, Patricia Courtney
and her husband Thomas, Diane Solbach and her husband Erwin. Mary also
leaves six great grandchildren, Ryan, Hannah, Cameron and Theodore Courtney,
Daniel and Brandon Solbach and a brother, Robert Conroy of San Rafael.
Mary was a private duty registered nurse in Marin County for many years.
She enjoyed baking for her family, gardening, reading and traveling. At
her request, no services will be held. Memorial contributions are preferred
to the Nazareth House, 245 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903 or to
your charity of choice. RUSSELL & GOOCH FUNERAL CHAPEL 270 Miller Avenue,
Mill Valley 415-388-1573.
Jeannette Solini
Age 82 of San Anselmo, passed away May 20, 2002 at her home. She is
survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sharlene and Bob Zielinski of Lincoln
and son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Candace Solini of Foresthill. Her
niece, Vicki Thomas of San Francisco, grandchildren, John Zielinski of
Las Vegas, Jason Zielinski of Livermore, Jeanne Zielinski of Petaluma and
Marissa Solini of Foresthill and four great-grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua,
Lauren and Casey Zielinski also survive her. Jeannette is the daughter
of John and Catherine Pedeupe, born in San Francisco on January 14, 1920.
She married George Solini March 1, 1942. They lived in San Francisco until
1955 when they moved to San Anselmo. They were married until George's death
in October 1999. Her "big" sister Marie Rebizzo also precedes her in death
in March 1998. Jeannette was a wonderful friend to many. She was a loving
mother and grandmother. She always put her family first, and was so proud
of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her sense of humor, her
joking ways and companionship will be dearly missed by all. Family and
friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May
24, 2002 at St. Anselm Church in Ross. Memorial donations may be made to
the Hospice of Marin, 150 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925. RUSSELL
& GOOCH FUNERAL CHAPEL 270 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley 415-388-1573.
Huber Trindade
Passed peacefully away on May 18, 2002, in his home surrounded by his
family. Born in Salto, Uruguay, he came to the United States in 1962 as
a restaurateur invited by the Seattle World's Fair to represent Argentinean
cuisine. He later settled in San Francisco and established various restaurants,
the last of which was Las Margaritas Restaurant in the Cannery on Fishermen's
Wharf. He is survived by his wife and companion of over 50 years, Emilia;
his three daughters, Lilliana Trindade, Mirta Sosa, and Jacqueline Torres;
his son-in-law, Mario Torres; his grandchildren, Steven Sosa, Andrea Sosa,
Alexandra Torres, and Julianna Torres; and many family members in Uruguay
and Argentina. He is lovingly remembered for his generosity, his gentle
guidance, and entrepreneurial spirit. Friends are invited to attend his
Funeral Service to be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Mount
Tamalpais Cemetery, 2500 Fifth Ave., San Rafael, CA.
Guy Felix Joseph Chetelat
Died peacefully at his home in San Anselmo, surrounded by family members,
on May 11th, 2002 following a brief illness. Born in Vincennes, France
on December 22, 1920, he attended schools in Paris and Versailles. In the
early days of World War II, he used his grandfather's fishing boat to help
ferry Jewish refugees to England. He served briefly in the French army
and later enlisted in the British Royal Air Force in South Africa. He was
sent to New Guinea to conduct aerial reconnaissance photography of Japanese
installations from a Mosquito light bomber. Following the war, Guy initially
tried growing coffee beans on a plantation in New Guinea, then moved to
Australia where he worked for Twentieth Century Fox. Using funds frozen
in the country, they produced the film Blue Lagoon. In addition, he opened
the first outdoor movie theater in Sydney, on Bondi Beach. After coming
to the U.S. in 1952, he worked briefly for Blue Shield. Using his actuarial
skills, Guy and Dr. Gene Dixon created California Dental Service in 1956
to offer group dental insurance. Their company, now known as Delta Dental
of California, became the industry leader. He was also instrumental in
starting dental insurance plans in Hawaii and other states. He worked for
Delta Dental for 32 years, serving as Vice President for national and special
accounts in later years. A Frenchman who never lost his fondness for things
French, or his accent, Guy became a true Californian and loved his adopted
country. Among his passions were tennis, photography, and gardening (he
particularly liked tree ferns and roses). He traveled widely throughout
his life, and especially cherished recent trips taken with his family to
China and France. A generous and warm person, he would happily give you
the Hawaiian shirt off his back. Guy will be missed by his family and the
many friends he made throughout the world. Guy is survived by his wife
of 47 years, Mary Jane, and children Guy Jr. of Redding, Roger of Davis,
Monique of Sunnyvale, and Rene of San Anselmo, California. Also surviving
are his daughters-in-law Bonnie Lampley and Catherine Chetelat, and grandchildren
Alan, Thomas and Laurynne. In France he leaves three brothers, a sister
and three nephews. Memorial Services will be held May 31st at 2 p.m. at
St. John's Episcopal Church in Ross. The family suggests that in lieu of
flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Church (Box 217)
or to Hospice of Marin.
Barbara Curtin Rentfrow
Age 81, of Pullman, Washington died Thursday, May 9, 2002 in Spokane,
after a brief illness. Barbara was born November 18, 1920 in Harrisburg,
Oregon to Lloyd W. and Gertrude F. Shisler. The family later moved to Salem
and Barbara graduated from Salem High School in 1938. She graduated from
the University of Portland, St. Vincent's School of Nursing in 1943. She
was an active member of both alumni associations. Barbara married John
J. Curtin of San Rafael in 1944. He was an officer in U.S. Army Intelligence
when they met. They made their home in San Rafael where Barbara was very
active with St. Raphael's Mothers' Guild, Social Services, Meadow Club,
American Red Cross, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts. In her nursing career,
she worked at Ross General Hospital, San Rafael General Hospital (later
the Cottage Hospital), with Dallas Wagner, M.D., and as a private-duty
nurse. After John died in 1972, she moved to Washington State to be closer
to her grandchildren. In 1983, Barbara married Mercer L. Rentfrow, whom
she had first met in the 1940s. They made their home in Spokane and later
Pullman, Washington. Mercer passed away May 1, 2002. Barbara was a wonderful
and generous mother and a devoted grandmother. She took great pride in
her family and enjoyed visiting and gathering with them all. She loved
creative writing and wrote poetry to commemorate the special events in
her life. With her advanced education and early years as a working mother,
she was in many ways a woman ahead of her time. She is survived by her
daughter and son-in-law, Maureen and Jim Evermann of Pullman; daughter
Kathleen Hodges of Seattle; son and daughter-in-law Shawn and Debbie Curtin
of San Rafael; Bill Hodges of Seattle; grandchildren Jamie Tilschner (and
Matthew), Katie Joy Druffel (and Bill), John Evermann, Noah Evermann, W.T.
Hodges, Jennifer Hodges, Jeffrey Hodges, and Shane Curtin; great grandchildren
Gabrielle and Meghan Tilschner; and nephews Rick, Steve, Gordy, Andy, and
Marty Smith. Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Frances Smith.
Memorial Services in California are pending. Memorial donations may be
made to Boys and Girls Town, 14100 Crawford, Boys Town, NE 68010, or St.
Vincent's School of Nursing, University of Portland, 9205 SW Barnes Road,
Portland, OR 97225.
Shyrlee Hamilton
Passed away May 18, 2002 in Greenbrae, CA. She is survived by her husband
William Hamilton, children Douglas Hamilton of Sacramento and Deborah Hamilton
of Marin County. Also survived by grandchildren Andrew Hamilton and Courtney
Hamilton of Sacramento, and her brother Veryl Cole of Illinois. She was
a native of Illinois, born on March 11, 1925. Services are pending. Memorials
may be made to Family House, 50 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA 94122.
Annie Bell Johnson A Resident of Marin City
Passed away May 19, 2002 at age 73. Loving wife of Lee Andrew Johnson,
dear mother of Virginia and Stella Johnson, Cora Cosio, Andrew Johnson
and John Allen Johnson, sister of Buelah M. Jones, Otha Fowler and Dorothy
L. Lyons, 22 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, and friends. She was a native of Monroe, Lousianna. Friends
are invited to attend Funeral Services Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 11:00
AM at Cornerstone Community Church Of God In Christ, Marin City. Friends
may call for Visitation Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at RUSSELL &
GOOCH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 270 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley. Interment Private.
Lawrence "Larry" Keeney
Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his bedside on May
20, 2002. He was 71. He was born in Buckeye, Arizona on December 2, 1930;
he grew up in various cities throughout the U.S., settling in the Bay Area
in 1950. Larry was a retired self-employed Mfg. Rep. in the home furnishings
industry and a member of the HFRA in Northern California for 40 years.
An avid and accomplished golfer and fisherman, Larry will be remembered
best as the most loving and generous father a family could ask for. Survived
by Isabelle, his wife of 49 years, his three children, Ken Keeney, Karen
Doolittle, and Susan Dotto; grandsons John, Joseph and James Doolittle;
granddaughters Sabrina and Sophia Dotto; and his brother Robert Bridges
of Fayetteville, PA. A Celebration of His Life will be held at Keaton Mortuaries,
1022 "E" Street in San Rafael on Friday, May 24th at 2:00 p.m. for family
and friends. Memorial contributions may go to Hospice of Marin, 150 Nellen
Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925. KEATON MORTUARY 415-453-0571.
LOVE Jonathan Kent Love
Jonathan was born in Berkeley, February 24, 1969 and passed away May
11, 2002 in Seattle. Jonathan graduated from Terra Linda High School in
1987. He attended Cal Poly and graduated from Chico State University in
1993 with a degree in Information Technology and Computers. He is survived
by his mother and stepfather, Deborrah and Ronald Bremond of Oakland, Nichole
Henderson of Oakland, Kevin Bremond of Oakland, Michael Bremond of Virginia
and his grandmother Gloria Rutiner of Larkspur. He is preceded in death
by a brother Fedayeen Turner. A Memorial Mass will be held at 6:00 PM,
Friday, May 24, 2002 at St. Benedict Catholic Church. The address is 2245
82nd Avenue in Oakland 94605. In lieu of flowers please make a donation:
In Memory of Jonathan Love, Partnership and Youth Campaign, Downtown Oakland
YMCA, 2350 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612. Please visit the online obituary
and sign the guest book at columbiafuneralhome.com.
Eleanor Devine
Passed away May 20, 2002 in San Rafael. A native of San Francisco.
Beloved mother of Carol Hary, Janet, Claire and Gerald Devine. Loving grandmother
of ten and great grandmother of three. She loved to garden, crochet and
volunteered at St. Vincent's for 15 years. Mom, much love always. You're
in God's care now. Services will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at
St. Isabella Church, at 10:30 a.m. Visitation at Keaton Mortuary, Tuesday,
May 21, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery. Keaton Mortuary
1022 E Street San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 453-0571.
Ruth Bernice Timboe Johnson, January 17, 1914 ~ May 19, 2002
Age 88, of Mill Valley, was born in Rugby, North Dakota. She is survived
by her husband Kenneth Johnson, Retired Air Force Colonel, of Mill Valley;
three children, daughter Billie Bonilla of Fairfield, California and sons,
Donn Johnson of Sacramento and Dale Johnson of Polson, Montana. Also survived
by eight grandchildren and her sister Margie Larson of Santa Rosa, California.
Keith Lanning, August 9, 1925 ~ May 15, 2002
Keith Lanning, a Marin County resident for the last 47 years died May
15th, 2002 after a short illness at the age of 76. Following graduation
from the University of California at Berkeley, he and his wife Donna moved
to San Rafael in 1955. Much of his business life was centered in San Francisco,
first in the advertising community and later as an executive of the California
Redwood Association. He retired from the CRA in 1990 after having served
as President and General Manager for more than 20 years. Keith was born
in Dunsmuir, California in 1925 and served with the United States Coast
Guard in WWII. Throughout his career, he remained active in the San Francisco
business community and represented the advertising community as a Board
member for the San Francisco Better Business Bureau. Keith was also an
active member of the Bohemian Club located in San Francisco. Keith is survived
by his three children, Lesley Lanning of Sonoma, California, Matthew Lanning
of San Rafael, California and Martin Lanning of San Diego, California.
He leaves three sisters, Bernos Hutchinson of Laguna Niguel, California,
Bonnie McCarty of Seattle, Washington and Jacquiline Wiles, of Sacramento,
California. Private Funeral Services will be held on June 8th, 2002 at
Mount Tamalpais Cemetery where Keith will be buried with Donna, his wife
of 52 years who died in June 1999. The family prefers contributions be
made to a favorite charity in lieu of flowers.
Gerald Francis Nowell, A Resident of Mill Valley
Passed away May 17, 2002. Gerald Francis Nowell was born in Cleveland,
Ohio on July 18, 1918. Most of his years growing up were spent in St. Paul,
Minnesota. He attended Cretin High School in St. Paul and went on to the
University of Minnesota on a football scholarship. He played on two National
Championship teams ('40, '41) and graduated with a degree in Finance in
1942. Jerry enlisted in the Army in 1942 and eventually obtained the rank
of Captain. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Army Commendation Ribbon.
In the post-war era, he settled in San Francisco where he met his wife
Geraldine Kathleen Judge in 1952. They were married October 31, 1952 and
became parents for the first time in October 1953 with their daughter Pamela.
They moved to Mill Valley in 1954 where they have resided ever since. Their
son, Timothy was born in December 1954. Jerry was active in the Marin Republican
Party, Birthright, and Women Helping All People. He is survived by his
children Pamela and Timothy, grandchildren Roya 14 and Alex 12, son-in-law
Ray and daughter-in-law Jacque, and many nieces and nephews. Friends and
family are invited to attend a Visitation Tuesday (TODAY) May 21, 2002
from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 22, 2002 from 8:00 a.m.
to 10:00 a.m. at Russell & Gooch Funeral Chapel in Mill Valley. A Funeral
Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady
of Mt. Carmel Church in Mill Valley. Reception to follow. Memorial gifts
preferred to Women Helping All People. RUSSELL & GOOCH FUNERAL CHAPEL
270 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley 415-388-1573.
Norma Anne Luce Osborne
Born September 13, 1931 in San Francisco. Passed away May 17, 2002
at her home in Sebastopol. Survived by daughters Linda Osborne, Nancy Lorenz,
her husband David and their daughter Amelia, son Glen Osborne, his wife
Shannon, and their children Nathan and Morgan, sister Jackie Darrington
of Ukiah and her family, brother Douglas Luce of Castro Valley & his
family. Norma grew up in Mill Valley, California. She graduated from Tamalpais
High School in 1950, and attended numerous Junior Colleges. At age 18 she
married Donald Eugene Osborne. The family lived in Lake, Marin, and Sonoma
Counties. Norma was a member of the Redwood Empire Rose Society, the Santa
Rosa Garden Club, and the Santa Rosa Arrangers' Guild. She met many kind
and wonderful people through her activities in these clubs and held dear
the friendships she had made there. Norma always appreciated the beauty
that life has to offer, and everything she touched added more beauty to
this world. Friends and family are welcome to attend a Memorial Service
at the Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Avenue, Santa
Rosa on Sunday, May 26, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. Donations in her memory may be
made to Memorial Hospice, 821 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401.
Phil Swig
Age 44, of Novato passed into the arms of God on Thursday, May 16,
2002, after a six-month battle with melanoma. He passed away peacefully
surrounded by his family and friends. Phil was born July 30, 1957, to Irving
and Mary Swig in Honolulu, Hawaii, when it was still a territory. When
he was 17, he moved to Marin County, and graduated from Redwood High School
in 1975. He attended the College of Marin and the University of San Francisco
where he studied business and organizational management. Phil was a commercial
real estate agent with Coldwell Banker in Greenbrae. He was an enthusiastic
volunteer in his children's activities, coaching softball and Pop Warner
and chaperoning field trips to Walker Creek as well as hikes and overnight
trips for Boy Scouts Troop 42 in Novato. In his spare time Phil was an
avid fan of the Grateful Dead and enjoyed listening to music and swimming
on the Mudsharks swim team at Rolling Hills Club in Novato. Phil was married
to Maureen Cole Swig from Petaluma for 14 years. He was the beloved father
of Andrew and Kristen Swig. Phil is survived by his mother Mary Swig of
Honolulu, Hawaii; his sisters Nancy Swig Silberman and her husband Arthur
Silberman of San Rafael, Sue Blackburn and her husband Sam Blackburn of
Corning, California, and Barbara Swig of Honolulu, Hawaii; his brother-in-law
Pete Cole; his mentor and dear friend MaryEllen Newman of Santa Rosa; and
his many wonderful friends and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
Phil left us far too early, but in his short time on earth he made many
friends and lived life with love, gusto and passion. According to his family
and friends, Phil Swig could make you roll with laughter and send happy
tears down your cheeks. A Memorial Service is planned for Thursday, May
23 at 6 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Novato. Friends and family members
are encouraged to share their memories and say a few words in celebration
of Phil's life. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made
to a charity of their choice or to the Phil Swig Memorial Fund, c/o Julie
Casey, 5 Los Cedros Drive, Novato, CA 94947.
Barbara Martin Broussal Thompson
Of Novato, 74, passed away on May 19, 2002, after a long and courageous
struggle with lung cancer. She is survived by her devoted husband of 26
years, Vernon "Tom" Thompson, her son John Broussal of Tempe, Arizona,
and daughters Lauren Broussal Ringler of Richmond, Massachusetts, Jeannie
Broussal of Lake Tahoe, and Renee Katches of Colfax. She is also survived
by nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, her former husband Laurent
Broussal of San Francisco, and her children's loving stepmother, Randi
Slaughter Broussal. Barbara was born in Wyoming on April 12, 1928, to Homer
and Wilma McCreedy Martin, spending her childhood on the Nebraska family
farm before moving to Denver, Colorado during the Great Depression. After
the death of her father in 1937 in an accident, and her mother's remarriage
to Donald Ward, the family moved permanently to Marin County, California,
where she graduated from Tamalpais High School. Bobby, as she was known
affectionately to family and friends, was at heart a mountain girl, nurturing
a love of the Rockies and the Sierra Nevada that lasted a lifetime. A talented
amateur artist, many of her watercolors reflected this deep appreciation
of beauty in the mountains. In later years her talent turned to photography,
revealing a remarkable ability to capture the essence of a child's innocence
in her portraits, and the splendor of nature in her landscapes. A woman
of diverse interests, she also pursued extensive research in genealogy,
sewed expertly, traveled throughout the South Pacific, enjoyed exploring
the Northwest with her husband Tom, and was an avid fan of the moose. Her
children remember her as a lively and fun-loving mother during their early
years, with a knack for reciting old family legends, and singing songs
to them accompanied by her ukulele. She nurtured a variety of family pets,
enjoyed summer camping trips in her beloved mountains, and even in later
years remained forever young at heart. Bobby will be sadly missed by her
loving husband and companion Tom, and by her grieving children, who were
fortunate to enjoy many years of her love, protection and care. She is
pre-deceased by her mother Wilma and her beloved stepfather Don. She will
also be missed by her many friends, cousins, aunt and uncle, and by her
much loved and special dog, Dakota. There will be a private Memorial Service
for family and friends at a later date. Donations may be made in Bobby's
name to Hospice of Marin, in Corte Madera, California.
Innocente J. "Buzz" DeGottardi
Age 89, of San Rafael passed away in Greenbrae peacefully in his sleep
on May 17, 2002 following a short illness. The son of immigrant Swiss dairy
farmers Paolina and Innocente DeGottardi Sr., Buzz was born on the family
ranch bordering Tomales Bay on April 12, 1913. He grew up on the farm and
graduated from Tomales High School in 1933. Following in his parents footsteps
he lived and worked on the dairy farm most of his life. He was preceded
in death by his parents, a brother Luca DeGottardi, his sisters Lucy Barrett,
Carrie Bordessa and Josephine Reilley. He is survived by three sisters,
Rita Cerini of Cotati, Edith "Tootsie" Perolini and Elvetia "Betsy" Streckfus
both of San Rafael and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at
Keaton's Mortuary, 1022 "E" Street, San Rafael on Tuesday, May 21, 2002
from 11:00 a.m. until 7 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Keaton's
Memorial Chapel at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday May 22, 2002, followed by graveside
services and burial in Olema Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Hospice
of Marin or a favorite charity preferred. Keaton's Mortuary San Rafael
415-453-0571.
Eleanor Bruner Hyndman
Passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2002. Eleanor was born on October
21, 1905 in Geddes, South Dakota and lived on a farm with seven sisters
and one brother. In 1932, she married Will Hyndman in Marcus Iowa, where
they farmed for 40 years and raised two daughters. After Will's death,
she moved to San Rafael in 1963 and worked at Marin General Hospital. Retiring
at the age of 70, she took up Karate and earned her black belt in Karate
at 94 years of age. Survivors include two daughters, four grandsons, a
sister and many nieces and nephews throughout the United States. A Memorial
Mass will be celebrated at St. Raphaels Chapel, 1104 5th Street, San Rafael,
on May 29th at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eleanor
Hyndman Memorial Scholarship Fund at the East-West Karate School, 1414
4th Street, San Rafael, CA 94901.
Beatrice Wilmans de Jung Rice, January 5, 1921 ~ May 8, 2002
Beatrice, lovingly known as Bede, was a long time resident of Belvedere,
arriving as a newlywed in 1943. She married Edward Russell Rice, III of
Belvedere on February 2, 1943. Russell died in September of 1993. They
are survived by Michael W. Rice of New York and Palm Springs, Alexis R.
Lydecker of San Anselmo, Stephanie Rice of Belvedere, Edward Russell Rice,
IV, of Bainbridge Island, Washington and Timothy W. Rice of Roberts, Montana.
Bede has also left behind 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Bede
was born in San Francisco and grew up in Berkeley and Sausalito. She attended
both the Anna Head School in Berkeley and Tamalpais High School in Mill
Valley and then onto University of California at Berkeley where she joined
the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Bede was a housewife and yet had time in
her early years for Sunny Hills and other charities. In her later years
she was a member of the Century Club and Town and Country Club in San Francisco.
She was also a member of the Museum Auxiliary and other museums as well.
Bede and Russell traveled the world together after the children were gone.
They played golf and traveled with their close friends as well. An avid
reader, Bede was content to sit quietly with soft music playing. Although
ill for the last few years, her loving quiet spirit left us with many gifts
and memories. She was a wonderful friend to many, a loving mother and grandmother,
and she will be dearly missed. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial
Service Friday, May 31, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
in Belvedere. Memorial donations may be sent to St. Stephen's, 3 Bayview
Avenue, Belvedere, CA 94920, or Belvedere-Tiburon Landmark Society, P.O.
Box 134, Tiburon, CA., 94920 or Hospice of Marin, 150 Nellen Avenue, Corte
Madera, CA. 94925. RUSSELL & GOOCH FUNERAL CHAPEL 270 Miller Avenue,
Mill Valley 415-388-1573.
Ina Finn Sloan
Passed away on May 7, 2002 at age 98. Born in London, England on March
7, 1904 to Frederick and Jessie Finn and raised in England, Mexico, Canada
and Sausalito, CA., she was a 1923 Tamalpais High School graduate. Ina
married Richard V. Sloan of Mill Valley in 1933. They traveled extensively
in the U.S. and the Philippines during his military career until returning
to Mill Valley in 1950, at which time Ina worked for the Mill Valley Public
Library until she retired in 1966. They were married for 57 years. She
is survived by her children Richard H. Sloan of Mill Valley, Eileen Sloan
McGowan of Larkspur and Robert W. Sloan of Dublin, CA, her seven grandchildren
and eight great-children. A private family service is planned. Donations
to your favorite charity preferred.
Alden Lincoln Stock
Died peacefully May 16, 2002. Born 1914 in San Francisco, California
and raised in Berkeley. He was a graduate of UC Berkeley and a resident
of Kentfield for 63 years. He is survived by his wife Alberta Gunnison
Stock and five children -- Stephen, Peter and Bruce Stock, and Claire Lazar
of Oregon and Janet Stock of Oakland, California. Also survived by four
grandchildren. His wish was for no funeral services. Donations in memoriam
appreciated to a charity of your choice. KEATON MORTUARY 415-453-0571.
Jane Wotherspoon Yoder
Passed away peacefully in San Rafael on May 14, 2002. Dearly beloved
wife of the late Donald Earl Yoder (1986). Loving mother of Ronald Allen
Yoder of Los Angeles and Marsha Jane Yoder of San Rafael. Grandmother of
Windy Goodale of New York. She leaves behind her loving nephews and niece,
Robert Wotherspoon (Joy) of Fortuna, Walter Soernsen (Kathy) of Merced
and Penny Spaletta (Ralph) of Petaluma and their families. Also leaves
loving nephew the late William "Rusty" Soernsen. She was known to family
members as "Bunty", the youngest of five children of William Wotherspoon
and Jeannie Andrew. The family came to America from Glasgow, Scotland,
settling in Denver, Colorado, where Jane was born July 3, 1913. The family
resettled in Petaluma, California. She was employed at Pioneer Hatchery
in Petaluma prior to her marriage, September 27, 1940. She worked retail
at H. Liebes and Livingston's in women's apparel for many years. At her
request, no services will be held. A Gathering of family and friends will
take place at a later date. She will join her loving husband Donald at
Cypress Hill Memorial Park in Petaluma. KEATON MORTUARY 1022 E Street San
Rafael, CA 94901 415-453-0571.
Cathy Chambers
Passed away May 14, 2002 in Forest Knolls. Beloved wife of Larry Chambers
of Forest Knolls, loving mother to Sean Chambers and Stacey Graham, both
of Forest Knolls. Loving sister to Bonnie Burns of Petaluma and twin sister
to Carol Novak of Grass Valley and sister to Roger Miller of Seattle, Washington.
Loving grandmother to MacKenzie and Tanner Graham. Cathy devoted her time,
spending it with her children and grandchildren. A Memorial Service Celebrating
Cathy's Life will be on Monday, May 20, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Monte's Chapel
of the Hills Funeral Home, 330 Red Hill Avenue, San Anselmo, California.
Memorial Contributions can be made to M.A.D.D., 1474 Oak Avenue, Saint
Helena, California 94574. Monte's Chapel of the Hills Family Owned and
Operated San Anselmo ~ 415-453-8440.
Bradley Allen Foulk
Born September 18, 1952, in Sacramento, was released from his earthly
bonds on May 13, 2002, in San Rafael. Brad is the loving husband of wife,
Isa (Haggerty) Foulk of San Rafael; loving son of Jay and Viola Foulk of
Sacramento; and beloved brother to sisters, Sandra Wright of Sacramento,
and Marla Moore of Sparks, Nevada. A graduate of Encina High School and
an avid motorcycle enthusiast, he will be remembered and treasured by family
members and friends. With sparkling blue eyes and dazzling smile, he always
lifted your spirits. During his lengthy and courageous battle with M.S.,
Brad was an inspiration to all who met him. A zest for life and an abundance
of love in his heart kept his indomitable spirit alive and vibrant. He
was a teacher to us all. Celebration of Life Services will be held at a
later date.
LeRoy A. Post
Age 89, passed away at his home in Mill Valley on May 13, 2002 after
a long illness. Mr. Post was born January 22, 1913 in Dryden, New York
and lived in Upstate New York until the age of nine when he sailed to Florida
to live. He returned to New York at age 15 and became a "Wall Street Runner"
shortly before the stock market crashed. Shortly after, he returned to
Florida to finish High School in Daytona Beach; there he developed his
love for sailing. As a young man, LeRoy hitchhiked across the country working
odd jobs and using his resourcefulness. He fell in love with Mill Valley
on his way up the West Coast. He joined the Navy in Seattle (1935) and
served aboard the Battleships U.S.S. Texas and U.S.S. Maryland as an Electricians
Mate 1st Class. Returning to New York, he helped build the Battleship U.S.S.
North Carolina, affectionately called "The Showboat". He served aboard
her in WWII where their actions included the Battle for Guadalcanal. After
leaving the Navy, Mr. Post met the love of his life, Constance Bacon, while
traveling through Eugene, Oregon. They married and had two children before
migrating to Mill Valley in 1952. Strong-minded and self-dependent, he
started his own contracting business, "Post Electric Co.", whose motto
in the 1960's became "Let Post Electric Turn You On". He was respected
for his honesty, integrity, and quality, as well as his imaginative ideas.
Mr. Post retired at age 78. A strong chess player, he started the Marin
Chess Club, and was President for 15 years. LeRoy was well known for his
unique and original brand of humor. Mr. Post is survived by his wife, Connie
Post; daughter, April Post; son, Duane Post; and grandsons, Robin and Merlin
Wade, all still living in Marin, as well as his half brother, Bruce Stark
of Seal Beach, California. There will be an Open House Wake at their home
in Tamalpais Valley on Tuesday, May 21st, 2002 at 5:00 p.m. Call 415-388-2215
for details.
Robert L. DeSaussure
Passed away peacefully in his home in San Rafael on May 7, 2002 after
a brief illness. He was 84 years old. He is survived by his three children:
Jeff DeSaussure of San Anselmo, Janet Canon of Greenbrae, and Steve DeSaussure
of St. Maries, Idaho. Loving Grandfather to Daniel and Sarah DeSaussure,
James and Sean Canon, and Robbie and Stephanie DeSaussure. His wife Jean
preceded him in death in 1995; they had been married 53 years. A native
of California, Bob enjoyed a long and active life with many interests and
hobbies. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II stationed
in India. He returned home to his wife Jean and their young daughter after
the war to begin family life and a business career. He started a successful
commercial interiors company, Robert Morry Inc., and ran it until his retirement
in 1981. He was a member of the Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club, enjoyed
traveling, was a long time member of the Marin Yacht Club and the GMC Pacific
Cruisers Club. He was happiest when he was "on the move". At his request,
no memorial services will be held. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice
of Marin.
Bradley Allen Foulk
Born September 18, 1952, in Sacramento, was released from his earthly
bonds on May 13, 2002, in San Rafael. Brad is the loving husband of wife,
Isa (Haggerty) Foulk of San Rafael; loving son of Jay and Viola Foulk of
Sacramento; and beloved brother to sisters, Sandra Wright of Sacramento,
and Marla Moore of Sparks, Nevada. A graduate of Encina High School and
an avid motorcycle enthusiast, he will be remembered and treasured by family
members and friends. With sparkling blue eyes and dazzling smile, he always
lifted your spirits. During his lengthy and courageous battle with M.S.,
Brad was an inspiration to all who met him. A zest for life and an abundance
of love in his heart kept his indomitable spirit alive and vibrant. He
was a teacher to us all. Celebration of Life Services will be held at a
later date.
Kathleen Cassidy Doyle Heersema
A third generation Californian of proud Irish heritage, Kathleen Cassidy
Doyle Heersema died at Nazareth House in San Rafael on May 13, 2002. Although
she was born in Los Angeles, she was, at heart, a true native San Franciscan.
She was educated at the Convent of The Holy Names in Oakland. A proud Stanford
alumna, she received a BA in Classics and a MA in Modern Languages. She
was Women's Editor of the San Francisco Examiner, 1954-1967; Deputy Director
of the Peace Corps in Panama, 1967-1969. In 1961 she was appointed by Governor
Edmund G. Brown to the first California Commission on the Status of Women.
Kathleen Cassidy was married to the late Richard E. Doyle in 1933. She
married the late Dr. Philip H. Heersema in 1969. A devoted mother and grandmother,
she is survived by her four children: Kathleen Ellen Maunder of Portland,
Oregon, R. Stephen Doyle (Adriel) of San Francisco, Brenda Doyle Crane
(the late Jim Crane) of Austin, Texas, and Micaela Doyle of San Rafael.
She also leaves her seven grandchildren: Michael Maunder (Staci), Mark
Maunder (Krista), Lauren Kim (Shon), Erin Doyle Corbo (Christopher), Katie
Doyle Ventimiglia (Michael), Duffy Doyle Keever (Graham), and Cassidy Doyle.
She is also survived by six great grandchildren. Kathleen was a gifted
writer, an exceptional wordsmith, a passionate and loyal friend. Her unwavering
discipline, intellectual curiosity, sense of humor, and joie de vivre,
will be missed by all who knew her. A Memorial Mass will be held at Old
St. Mary's Church, (California at Grant Sts. in San Francisco), on Monday,
May 20, 2002 at 10:30 AM. A Mass will also be held at Nazareth House on
Friday, May 17, 2002 at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
donations to Nazareth House, 245 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
are preferred. KEATON MORTUARY 1022 E Street, San Rafael 415-453-0571. |
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