Terry Fred Carlson passed away peacefully on March 7th, 2025, surrounded by his wife and daughter after a long battle with brain cancer. Terry was born on November 20th, 1961, in Rockford, Illinois, the oldest of four to Fred and Connie Carlson. From an early age, he developed a deep love for agriculture, but it was his caring nature, sense of humor, and kind heart that truly defined him. ...

He was a high school wrestler. She was a college track athlete. On an ordinary day in 1994, they met at their local gym and began an extraordinary journey that would last more than 30 years. That excellent adventure came to its sad end on March 8 when John Albert Carman, taking a break from Julie (Jules) Anna Carman’s bedside in hospice care, died suddenly from a heart attack. Jules succumbed to...

He was a high school wrestler. She was a college track athlete. On an ordinary day in 1994, they met at their local gym and began an extraordinary journey that would last more than 30 years. That excellent adventure came to its sad end on March 8 when John Albert Carman, taking a break from Julie (Jules) Anna Carman’s bedside in hospice care, died suddenly from a heart attack. Jules succumbed to...

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...

Martha Ball Clayton May 17, 1930 - December 19, 2024 Martha Ball Clayton, loving mother, wife, grandmother (Gram), church leader and cherished friend, passed away at The Terraces of Los Gatos, California. She was 94 years old. Martha was born in Flint, Michigan on May 17, 1930, to Leroy and Dorothy Ball. Survivors include her three children, Paris Geiken (Scott Toll) of Ashland, OR, Stacy...

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...