James (Jym) Edwin Clendenin, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 26, 2024, after a brief illness. He leaves behind a legacy of love, intellect, and service. Born in Paris, Tennessee, on June 10, 1939, James lived a life filled with adventure, learning, and dedication to family and community. The firstborn son of a military family, James grew up moving throughout ...

Elizabeth Clinch, author, musician and historical researcher, died peacefully at a retirement home in Portola Valley, California on December 8, 2024. She was 88. Elizabeth was the daughter of Kenneth Campbell, winner of the Wright Brothers Aeronautical Medal in 1944, and Margaret Bruce Campbell, daughter of an Episcopal minister, both from San Francisco. She grew up with her three sister...

Martha Stevens Coddington (Marty) died peacefully in her sleep at home with her children by her side, at the age of 79 on December 12, 2024. She was born on July 21, 1945, in San Mateo, California. She was predeceased by her parents Russell and Maisie Stevens and her husband of 45 years, Clinton H. Coddington (Bud). Marty grew up in Baywood and attended San Mateo High School for a few semest...

Melville Dwight Connet III, known as Mel, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024 at Stanford Hospital. Mel was born on November 16, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri. He met his wife, Margaret Connet, during their undergraduate years at the University of Texas at Austin. After graduating in 1975 with a BBA and highest honors, Mel and Margaret moved to Dallas and were married. Early in Mel...

Carol K. Conrad, MD, amazing sister, aunt, and pediatric pulmonologist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, passed away on November 28, 2024 at her home in Menlo Park, Calif., following a long battle with a neurodegenerative disease. Carol was born in Denver and grew up in southern California with her older brothers Jamie and David and her younger sister Libby, who were raised in a famousl...

Michelle “Micki” Cooley, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, died peacefully of heart failure on November 4, 2024. She was 90 years old. Micki was widely admired for her kindness, compassion, and love of adventure. Known for her deep care and consideration for everyone she met, Micki was a cherished presence in every community she joined. Born in 1934 in Tare...

It is with great sadness that the family of Marion Eva Corley announces her passing on November 16, 2024, she was 85 years old. She passed away peacefully in her sleep with her two loving daughters by her side, holding her hand, and telling her how much she was loved. Born on August 22, 1939, in London, England to Bobs and Eva Wendholt, she and her mum, her twin sister Irene, and their older ...

Lindsay Glenn Crawford, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and accomplished aviator, passed away on January 9, 2025. Born on October 3, 1940, Lindsay grew up in Redwood City, California, where he graduated from Sequoia High School in 1958. Following four years of service in the United States Coast Guard, Lindsay joined United Airlines, in the pursuit of fulfilling his lifelong dream of flying...

Charlotte Enann ("Nan") Dame passed away on Dec. 4, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband, Carl Mortimer, her four children, Kevin, Kim, Kirsten ("Boobie") and Karine ("Doodle"), her brother and sister, Rick and Patti Ford, 7 grand and 6 great grandchildren, in addition to a large circle of dear friends and her many children "by love" - those she opened her arms and home to over the years. ...

In life and in her passing at age 86 on Nov. 13, 2024, Ann Davidson guided and nurtured family, friends and all those she encountered with an unmatched devotion and optimism. We can’t quite fathom that she is not still among us, and remain deeply stunned and saddened by how quickly our last days with her passed. And yet, there she is all around us! Not only in the mighty redwoods, Sierra M...

Hans de Lannoy - A Life of Inspiration Hans (Henri) Louis de Lannoy, the legendary California High School basketball coach and beloved mentor who touched countless lives across multiple generations and schools, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at his San Ramon home. He was 72. Hans (Henri) Louis de Lannoy was born on July 17, 1952, in The Hague, the Netherlands, to Ferdinand George...

Richard R. Dewey MD passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, in Portola Valley, CA. Dick was born on February 7,1929 to Benjamin and Julia Dewey in Westfield NJ. He was a graduate of Cardinal Farley’s Military High School, and in 1946, enlisted in the US Army. Dick served with the 6th Infantry Division in Korea, and was honorable discharged in 1948, with the rank of Sergeant. Taking advant...

Elizabeth Anne Greenwood-Barton Savage Duncan, born May 23, 1934 in London, England, passed away peacefully from natural causes at Gordon Manor assisted living home in Redwood City on January 20, 2025 at the age of 90. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Savage of Palo Alto, her son, Benjamin Savage of San Francisco, her grandson, Cameron Cronwall of Palo Alto, and her brother, The Venerable...

Frederic H. Duperrault, 98, passed to the next plane of existence on Dec. 12, 2024, in the warm embrace of his family. He dedicated his life to others, serving his family, his community, and the world. He was a compassionate and courageous father, teacher, public servant, sculptor, activist and visionary leader. Fred was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin in 1926 to Ernest and Jenny Mae (Doyle) Dupe...

Computer scientist, engineer, Renaissance man, husband, father, and grandfather, Oscar Firschein passed away on March 5 at the age of 97. Son of a printer in Brooklyn, NY, he pioneered research in the early field of artificial intelligence. Along with the founders of AI, he had influence in the development of key AI technologies, such as the ability of satellites to recognize images from space, au...