Lasting Memories

Herbert Mankin
1923-Dec. 20, 2007
Palo Alto, California

Dr. Herbert Mankin, 84, a longtime member of the Palo Alto community, died at Stanford Hospital Dec. 20.

He was born in New York, N.Y.

He practiced dentistry in Palo Alto for 40 years. He served as president of the Mid-Peninsula Dental Society and was on the State Board of Dental Examiners.

He was a founding member of Congregation Beth Am and served on the boards of the Avenidas Senior Center and the Palo Alto Jewish Community Center.

After retirement, he taught computer classes at Avenidas and played clarinet in the South Bay Community Orchestra. He also enjoyed photography, tennis and bridge.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda Mankin of Palo Alto; children, Lisa Mankin of Palo Alto, Gary Mankin of San Francisco and Kenneth Mankin of San Mateo; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.