Lasting Memories
Eve Marion Agiewich
April 4, 1944-Oct. 13, 2012
Palo Alto, California
Eve Agiewich, 68, died at her Palo Alto home on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. She was born in New York City and moved to Palo Alto in 1978.
An attorney and lifelong advocate for others, Eve once described her background: "I was raised in a household that believed, implicitly, in the worth of every human being, in equality, and in the right of every person to be treated with dignity and fairness... . Social action was in the water I drank."
After closing her Silicon Valley law practice in 2000, Eve worked with Clara Mateo Alliance -- a shelter for homeless families and adults. She also served on the board of the Community Working Group, helping to create Palo Alto's Opportunity Center. In 2009 she was named a Peninsula Interfaith Action Local Hero. Her most recent position was Director of the Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo County.
When not working, Eve passionately pursued travel, photography, reading and hiking.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Arnold R. Agiewich.
Eve leaves behind her daughter, Erica Agiewich, son-in-law, Miles Davis, and grandchildren, Owen and Adele Davis, all of Palo Alto; her daughter, Rebecca Agiewich, and son-in-law, David Taylor, of Seattle, Wash.; and her brother, Norman Tischler of Cleveland, Ohio.
Nov. 13, 2012
I was shocked to learn of Eve's death. We first met at the McGovern headquarters in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Eve, as I, was an ardent supporter and we spent many hours campaigning - with our kids in tow. When I moved to CA. in '82, Eve was the first person I looked up. We met in her law office in San Jose and she encouraged me to attend law school, which I did. I've always considered Eve to a kindred spirit - idealistic and always championing "lost causes" . I'll miss Eve, her courageous and loving spirit and her kindness.
Oct. 27, 2012
I knew Eve first through her husband Arnie. They were a wonderful couple and Eve was such a loving person, who adored her family and gave so much to the community through her work and volunteer work. She was always full of such great energy and will be truly missed.
Oct. 26, 2012
Oct. 22, 2012
I worked with Eve for a time when we were both at 4Cs (she with the Fatherhood Collaborative). She always spoke with such love of her family and showed such commitment to her advocacy for local families. My condolences.