Keil Albert passed away suddenly on December 03, 2024. Keil was born in Mountain View, CA in 1968. He grew up in Sunnyvale, attended Harker Academy, Bellarmine Prep and Sonoma State University. In 1994, after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, he began a successful career at GeoConsultants, Inc in San Jose where he rose to CEO as a certified Professional Geologist (CA). As CE...

Lawrence Cottrell Allen, Jr (Poppi), 93, passed away on November 26, 2024 surrounded by family after a brief illness. Larry was born on December 9, 1930, to Lawrence Cottrell Allen, and Kathryn (Gibbons) Allen in Cleveland, Ohio. He had two sisters, June Fisher, and Sally Ehrle. Larry graduated with a degree in English from Bowling Green University where he met his future wife, Caroline (Hur...

Paul Benjamin Althouse passed away November 23, 2024, 3 days after his 98th birthday at The Sequoias in Portola Valley where he lived for 20 years. Paul was born in Porterville, CA on November 20, 1926, to Mary (Cooper) and Benjamin Althouse. Benjamin was a pioneer, being among the first to successfully grow oranges in the San Joaquin Valley. Paul grew up on the family ranch. After a short time...

Forrest Anderson died peacefully at his home on Friday, August 16 at the age of 92. A fourth-generation San Francisco native, he attended Town School, Lowell High School, Dartmouth College, and the UC Berkeley College of Engineering. After graduating from Officer Candidate School in the Army Corps of Engineers in 1954, Forrest married Alice Charleston, also a native San Franciscan. The young co...

Michael “Mike” John Anderson, 65, completed a life well lived on Christmas night surrounded by his family in Palo Alto, California after battling a rare form of cancer. Born on October 7, 1959, in Bedford, Indiana, to Edna Jane Gulbrandsen and James Howard Anderson, Mike was the middle child of three boisterous boys. Mike’s slight stature in his youth concealed a large personality. He was qu...

Florence (Flo) Barr, a long time Menlo Park resident, passed away on August 1 2024 at the age of 94. She died peacefully at home, having been visited by close friends and family members. In Flo’s final years, she was surrounded by a team of loving caregivers, which allowed her to stay in her beloved home. Flo was born in San Francisco in April of 1930, and was the first member of her Polis...

Jeanne Throckmorton Bartlett, 90, a longtime resident of Portola Valley, CA, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, in Redwood City, CA. Born in New Rochelle, NY, on March 15, 1934, Jeanne was the daughter of Harold Avington Throckmorton and Dorothy Louise Mason Throckmorton. She grew up in Rye, NY, and Great Barrington, MA. After graduating from Miss Gill School for Girls in 1954, Jean...

James Nickolas Bartosh left this world on Sept 8, 2024 in San Jose, after suffering from dementia. He was born in Chicago into a family of Russian heritage. He attended Chicago City College and studied chemistry. From there his family moved to Oklahoma, and then ultimately to Palo Alto. He served the community for thirty years as a clerk at Walgreen’s in downtown Palo Alto and then at the ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Vincent Basso, Jr. who left us on November 4, 2024. Larry was born on January 9, 1936, to Lena and Lawrence Basso in San Francisco's Marina District. Inspired by his brother Richard's struggles with a severe heart condition, Larry dedicated his life to making a difference in the lives of others. His passion for learning and hel...

Howard Peter Berger passed away peacefully in Auburn, CA on August 6, 2024, at the age of 96. He was born in Lewiston, Idaho, the son of Howard J. and Thora D. (Wang) Berger. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Mary, and a son, Scott. He is survived by his children Patricia, Rosemary, Michael, Kelly, and Karsten, a dozen grandchildren, and numerous great- and great-great gr...

William F. Berry, affectionately known as “Bill,” passed away on January 2, 2025, in Stanford, California, at the age of 83. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and cherished friend, Bill will be remembered for his unwavering love, adventurous spirit, and generous heart. Born on April 12, 1941, in San Francisco, California, Bill grew up in Palo Alto and later in Portola Valley. A ...

Native San Franciscan, City guy, old bon vivant, raconteur, 72-years and 3rd generation member of Olympic Club, member La Ligue Henri IV, ad man 40+ years at Y&R and Grey, many fine awards recipient: Clio Awards and Who’s Who in America. Founder of Montgomery motorcycle riders, sportsman, softball and rugby leaguer, creator of wonderful campaigns and events. Great storyteller Brillian...

Katherine (Kate) L. Chesley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Palo Alto, CA, on October 25, 2024, at the age of 66, after a courageous six-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Born in Barre, VT, to Thomas and Mildred Chesley, Kate grew up in Rutland, VT, where she developed a love for storytelling that would shape her life. She graduated from the Un...

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...