Memorials
Scott Burke
1960-05-12 2019-04-13
He had a larger than life personality lighting up a room when he entered fresh off adventures from skydiving to motorcycle racing to scuba diving ... always armed with a quick comeback, or clever impression ... sharing his infectious laughter and leaving us wanting more. He had the palate of a gourmand, an artist’s tasteful eye for design and an unwavering drive to seek out excellence and share it.
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Cabot B. Caldwell
1960-11-11 2002-08-17
Cabot Breckenridge Caldwell passed away in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 41. Born in Orinda, CA, Cabot began his professional career as a broker with Merrill Lynch on the Options floor of the Pacific Stock Exchange in San Francisco before moving on to Group One Trading. He was promoted by the company to manage their Chicago office at the Chicago Board Options Exchange and was eventually made a partner with the firm. In 2000 he realized a long -held dream of starting his own options trading company, Kovell Caldwell, with an old friend and former colleague. Cabot was an active member of numerous management and oversight committees for both the PSE and the CBOE.
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Barbara Carpenter
1959-09-07 2000-12-20A great friend to many and a woman of superior character and integrity, passed away on December 20, 2000 at the age of 41. Barbara was born in San Francisco on September 7, 1959. She was a cystic fibrosis patient and received a bi-lateral lung transplant in 1997, which allowed her the freedom to travel and work part time for the Foundation as a Special Events Coordinator. Her true love and inspiration was found in creating mixed media art and her love for travel and meeting people. The friends and family whose lives she touched will miss her zest for life, ability to make us laugh and determination to live everyday to its fullest. She is survived by her animals – Hershel – pot-bellied pig, L...
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Mark Conover
1960-05-28 2022-04-26https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a39664853/mark-conover-dies-age-61/
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John Curtis
1960-09-09 2014-11-19
After 54 active and wonderful years, John Curtis passed away November 19, 2014 while abalone diving on the Sonoma coast. He shared his passion for life with his large family and legion of friends.
John was born and raised in Orinda, California to Dr. Thomas and Leota (Sis) Curtis. He attended Miramonte high where he received all league recognition in wrestling. During high school John became a competitive cyclist, and continued racing while attending college at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. John earned his degree in manufacturing engineering and had numerous technology jobs in the Bay Area. He married Melanie Thompson in 1994. Daughter Mattea arrived in 1996, foll...
Dick Hodge
1960-04-09 2001-03-15
From the July/August 2001 issue of the Stanford Alumni magazine:
Robert Richard "Dick" Hodge, '82, of San Francisco, March 15, at 40, of a heart attack. An economics major, he was a member of Kappa Alpha and the swim team. After earning an MBA from UC-Berkeley, he worked as a financial executive and, later, as a business reporter for the
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Alden (Lofty) Lofquist
1959-11-25 2014-01-25
Alden Lofquist
Nov. 25, 1959 - Jan. 25, 2014
Resident of Alamo, CA.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Alden Lofquist at 1:00 p.m. on March 22, 2014 at Community Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El Pintado, Danville, CA. For further details, see www.rememberingalden.com. View Memorial and Tributes
Katherine Luecker
1959-12-12 2015-01-27Luecker, Katherine Zuleme 55 Dec. 12, 1959 Jan. 27, 2015 Kathie was a resident of Oakland, Calif., and formerly of Portland. Kathie Luecker passed away peacefully at home in California with family and friends by her side after a yearlong battle with ovarian cancer. She was 55 years of age. Kathie was born in Oakland and grew up in Orinda, Calif., and attended Miramonte High School (1978). After high school, Kathie attended Oregon State University (1983), where she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. A competitive swimmer in her youth, Kathie went on to work and become part owner in the family swimming pool business, Lincoln Aquatics, which has grown to be a national supplier. Kathie spent...
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Julie McCosker (Hayes)
1960-02-03 2017-02-12
Julie Ann McCosker Hayes passed away suddenly at the age of 57 after a year of courageously fighting cancer.
Julie grew up in Orinda, Calif., graduated from Santa Clara University and married her high school sweetheart. An aesthetician and massage therapist by trade, she dedicated her life to healing and helping others.
Julie had a thirst for life and love of trying new things that led her to tackle the world of ballroom dance in her late thirties. With elegance, strength and fierce determination, she became a national champion and represented the United States at the World Championship in 2004,...
Bob McKeen
1960-01-14 2022-07-30https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/mercurynews/name/robert-mckeen-obituary?id=36217377
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Mark Norton
1959-11-03 2015-04-20
At about 3am on April 20th, 2015, Mark Gerard Norton was granted peace and passed away with his family at his side at the Enloe Medical Center's Oncology Center.
Born on November 3rd, 1959 in San Francisco, CA; Mark grew up in Orinda, CA. He went on to attend C.S.U. Chico where he was an active member of... View Memorial and Tributes
Jon Rockeman
1960-05-23 2014-12-03Jon Rockeman, 54, a computer information systems entrepreneur and long time resident of San Diego, CA, died on December 3, 2014. Jon is survived by his parents; his wife, Ann (nee' Grant); his children, Ava Grace and Olivia Ann Rockeman; and his sister, Michelle Cavanagh. Jon was born on May 23, 1960 in Chico, CA. He graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Computer Information Systems and worked in the Computer Software Industry for 30 years. On May 16, 1992, he married Ann Grant. In 1994 and 1997, he welcomed his daughters, Ava and Oliva, who were the most important part of his life. Jon was an avid outdoorsman; finding joy in the mountains of Lake Tahoe since childhood a...
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Julie Hedberg (Sloane)
1960-08-10 2003-09-23
Julie H. Sloane
VIRGINIA BEACH - Julie Sophia Hedberg Sloane, 43, of the 900 block of Sir Wilfred Circle, passed away Sept. 23, 2003. Julie was born in Concord, Calif. on Aug. 10, 1960. She grew up in Orinda, Calif and attended Miramonte High School where she excelled academically.
An award-winning cross-country runner, she later went on to compete in marathons. Julie was a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and Old Dominion University where she received her master’s degree in education. A strong advocate for children with learning disabilities, Julie worked with many local families...
Joyce Ullman
1960-12-03 2005-11-02Joyce Louise Ullman in Walnut Creek on Wednesday, November 2, 2005. A 15-year San Francisco resident, formerly of Orinda. Joyce was a 1984 graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she studied architecture. Following college, Joyce enjoyed a successful career as an architect specializing in high-end residential construction in the East Bay. During her high school years she enjoyed playing the clarinet. She was a member of Toastmasters of San Francisco, enjoyed swimming at USF, and also expressed her artistic talent sketching and designing toys at home. She was devoted to her family and friends. A native of Orinda, CA, aged 45 years. Beloved daughter of Norbert and Beverly Ullman of Orinda....
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Kate Vanderliet
1959-04-16 2018-11-14Catherine A. Vanderliet, age 58, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2018, at Georges Pompidou European Hospital in Paris, France. Kate was born April 15, 1960, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Joseph and Louise Vanderliet. Kate grew up in Orinda, California and graduated from Miramonte High School in 1978 with the honor of being elected Homecoming Queen. During high school, Kate was awarded a scholarship to attend the San Francisco Ballet School. Kate earned a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and graduated from the University of California, Irvine in 1982. Through Kate's love of dance and the performing arts...
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