What a pleasure it has been to know the Cootsona family: Tom, Ruth,and their sons, Marcus and Greg. Tom and Ruth were always incredibly supportive of me in my role of Marcus'fourth-grade teacher. They entertained me and my wife in a gracious fashion when we lived in Menlo Park, as well as many times over the years after we moved to the East Bay. Tom was a devoted family man, and always manifested a warm, outgoing manner while living life enthusiastically. Our sincere, caring thoughts are with Ruth and the family. Maria and Burt Norall

My thoughts and prayers are with The Cootsona Family. I used to love going in to Top Spin Tennis Shop and see Ruth's smiling face. She was always fun to be around.