1/22/2021 Obituaries 2020 OBITUARIES OF MEMBERS OF SIR for 2020

The following are obituaries of members of Branch One of Sons in Retirement whose passing became known in 2020. The obituaries have been obtained from the Obituary Column of either the , , family, or friends. Please click on the names for additional details.

The following is a list of those whose passing became known in 2020:

Michael Clark

Paul J. Constantino

Fritz W. Gelb

Victor I. Granholm

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M. L. "Mike" Jensen

Thomas D. "Tom" Keefer

Arthur J. "Art" Lempert

Pete Packard

Melvin S. "Mel" Pincus

Kenneth L. "Ken" Rives

James "Jim" Zylla

Obituary Details of Deceased Members

Michael Clark

April 4, 1936 - April 27, 2020

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Sir Michael Clark joined Branch One in November 1999. He served as Travel Asst. Chair in 2000, Travel Chair 2001-2011, Mystery Trip Chair 2001-2006, and as Bridge Activity Chair 2012-2014. Sir Michael was granted attendance relief in April 2019 and resigned in February 2020.

To the best of our knowledge, no services are planned.

Paul J. Constantino

June 28, 1944 - December 17, 2020

Sir Paul Constantino joined SIR Branch 16 and transferred into Branch One in March 2016 becoming member 408.

The following obituary was published in the San Francisco Chronicle December 23-25, 2020:

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Paul J. Constantino June 28, 1944 - December 17, 2020 Paul John Constantino, passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2020, at the age of 76. Paul was born June 28, 1944 in San Mateo, CA, to Paul Joseph and Claire Butcher Constantino, the second oldest sibling to Doris Osterling, Thomas (identical twin), David, Joan, Carl, Catherine, Marc, Philip, John, Bob, and Ken. He was a proud second-generation Bay Area resident.

Paul attended Our Lady of Angels of Burlingame, Serra High School (1962) and earned his B.A. at the University of Portland (1966). Paul enrolled in the University of San Francisco Law School with his brother Tom but was drafted into the Army in July of 1968, before he graduated. Paul served two tours in Vietnam with the 8th Battalion, 4th Artillery. During his second deployment, he distinguished himself by developing a Brigade-level education program, helping over 400 Soldiers earn their GED. He credited his fellow Soldiers, faith, and a lifelong sense of humor for his survival. Upon returning from Vietnam, he earned his JD from Lincoln Law School (1974), practicing law in San Mateo County for 42 years before retiring in 2015. Paul also retired from the US Army Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2002. Paul was an adventurous, humorous, larger-than-life personality. He loved the Sierra Nevada mountains, hunting, fishing, and hiking. He was also known for organizing groups to search across for the perfect apple pie, as well as organizing hotel and restaurant holiday decoration contests judged by his children and members of the local Boys and Girls Club.

Paul was an active member of his community, including the Elks Lodge (Lodge 1112), American Legion (Post 409), Rotary Club of Burlingame, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (Post 4103). He was a lifelong advocate for affordable access to public education. He taught the California Hunter Education Training Program for many years, and he was on the faculty of the (1975- 1995).

Paul is survived by five loving children Patrick Constantino (Melissa Constantino), Matthew Constantino (Kathryn Constantino), file:///C:/SIR's Website Main/Elements/SirsWebSite/Obituaries/Obituaries2020.html 4/20 1/22/2021 Obituaries 2020 Elizabeth Brunette (Colby Brunette), Andrew Constantino (Amanda Constantino), Benjamin Paul Constantino, his granddaughter Evelyn, and former spouse Margaret Constantino. From his children: Dad, we miss you very much. There are no words to express our sadness. You are a wonderful father, and an honest, hardworking, and decent man. We have become the people we are today because you and Mom raised us so well. You gave us everything we needed: love, support, and humor. We love you. We miss you. Through us, your memory will live on. A private burial service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA on December 30. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date in 2021. In lieu of flowers, contributions in the name of Paul Constantino to your local schools are encouraged and welcomed. The preceding was published in the San Francisco Chronicle December 23-25, 2020.

The San Mateo Daily Journal's January 4, 2021 issue included this column by Sue Lempert (former mayor of San Mateo and widow of Art Lempert who transferred into Branch One from Branch 118 before resigning for health reasons) speaking of Paul Constantino and his family:

Paul Constantino passed away in his sleep Dec. 19. It was a peaceful and painless exit he deserved. Paul was always doing good for his country, his community and his family. He was the consummate teller of jokes, corny jokes, so corny it made them funny. And as he aged, the jokes kept coming but also got cornier.

That’s how I was introduced to Paul. He would call me every week or so to tell me one of those jokes. And despite the fact that they were corny they made me laugh and brightened my day. He also liked to give me tips for my column and tell me how proud he was of his five children, three of whom serve in the military. His daughter graduated from West Point and joined brother Patrick in service in Afghanistan. Patrick told me they didn’t sign the same agreement which his dad and twin brother, Tom Constantino, had signed when they both were drafted during the Vietnam War when both were at the University of San Francisco Law School.

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Paul signed the sole survivor letter, a policy created after the death of all five Sullivan brothers, whereby the two brothers could not be sent to battle in Vietnam at the same time (shades of “Saving Private Ryan”). So Paul joined the Army in July 1968 and served two tours in Vietnam with the 8th Battalion 4th Artillery. Tom, meanwhile, went into the Marines, became an officer and retired as a colonel. During Paul’s second deployment, he developed a program to help 400 fellow soldiers earn their GED. Paul retired from the U.S. Army Reserve as a lieutenant colonel in 2002. file:///C:/SIR's Website Main/Elements/SirsWebSite/Obituaries/Obituaries2020.html 5/20 1/22/2021 Obituaries 2020

But it was his service in Vietnam surviving trauma and death which ironically led to his positive outlook later on in life. He survived because of his faith and sense of humor. Because God spared him, he vowed to devote his life to helping others and doing good. *** I asked Patrick to share with me a favorite memory of his dad. And after consultation with his siblings, they said it was the annual decoration contest with the children of the Boys and Girls Club. Each Christmas season, the Constantino family would join the Boys and Girls Club members and sponsor a trip to each of the local hotels to view the decorations. The kids would take notes, tally their scores and pick a winner. The hotels loved it. So did the children. And so did Paul and his family. He was an active member of the community, a member of the Elks Lodge 112, American Legion, post 409; the Rotary Club of Burlingame; the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4103. He taught the California Hunter Education Training Program and was on the faculty of the College of San Mateo from 1975-1995.

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When you mention the Constantino family, you are not talking about the average family, especially today. Paul and twin Tom were two in a family of 12. The Constantino children, all born at Mills Hospital, grew up in Burlingame in a lovely Spanish-style home on Carmelita Avenue. The large lot has since been subdivided.

The mom, who died in 2010, out lived Tom who died of Parkinson’s disease in 2008. The dad passed away some time ago. The family owns real estate in downtown San Mateo and in Burlingame. I didn’t know the other 10 but Paul and Tom were as American as apple pie. If there was a movie about them, you could envision Tom Hanks playing either one. I knew Tom through his service on the San Mateo County Community College District board. And we served together on the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury until he had to leave because his Parkinson’s disease was making it more difficult to get around.

He was definitely a good guy. And his twin brother Paul, maybe not as well known, in his own way was definitely a good guy and brought joy into so many people’s lives. And he loved organizing groups to search across California for the perfect apple pie. I wish I could remember one of those jokes to share with you. But they are only funny if you hear them from Paul.

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August 28, 1924 - October 10, 2020

Super Senior Sir Fritz Gelb joined Branch 90 in April 2003 transferring into Branch One in February 2014 becoming member 171. Sir Fritz was granted Emeritus status in March 2016. Sir Fritz spoke at Branch One’s April 2019 luncheon about his early life after his family escaped Nazi Germany and lived in Shanghai before returning to Europe and eventually coming to the United States. The following obituary was provided by Fritz's son, Bob:

Born in Vienna in 1924 to the parents of paper bag manufacturers, Fritz experienced the rise of the Nazi’s Third Reich. In 1938, on Kristallnacht, Fritz’s father was arrested by the Nazi SS, but released after 10 days upon his signed agreement to exile his family from Austria within 90 days. After obtaining four tickets to Shanghai in March,1939, the family sailed to China where another harsh reality set in; living in a “camp,” in actuality a classroom of 20 people, for a year.

When the Japanese army conquered southern China, and forced into interment in a Shanghai ghetto, Fritz and his sister were forced by the Japanese to leave school since a diploma meant earning power. They got and lost part-time jobs until the war ended when life finally improved. Fritz met and married Steffi, a seamstress, and they remained in Shanghai until Mao Tze Tung rose to power in 1949 when the three left China by ship for Vienna but were diverted to Israel. After four months living outside Haifa, Fritz, Steffi and Fritz’s sister arrived in Vienna where he reunited with his father, and as fate would finally shine some good fortune, Fritz befriended a well-connected businessman who arranged visas to the US for the family in 1951. After arriving in New York, and catching a train to San Francisco, Fritz used his bookkeeping and number skills to obtain work at Great Western Furniture in San Francisco, did well at the job, saved money, and with his new brother-in-law bought one of the furniture store’s franchises in Redwood City in 1960. Fritz retired at the of 59, in 1983.

Fritz Gelb, age 96, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Fritz the Shanghailander, businessman, stamp collector, and avid traveler is survived by his sons Robert and file:///C:/SIR's Website Main/Elements/SirsWebSite/Obituaries/Obituaries2020.html 7/20 1/22/2021 Obituaries 2020 Philip; grandchildren Joshua, Rachel, Leslie, Benjamin, Sarah and Rebecca; and, great grandchildren; Fritz, Tobias, Charlotte, Leo, Hayden, and Carter.

Victor I. "Vic" Granholm

December 2, 1931 - January 21, 2020

Sir Vic Granholm joined SIR Branch 90 in February 2000. He served as Secretary of the Economics Group 6/2003-2006, Secretary of the Stock Study Group 2004-2006, and Branch 90 Secretary. He transferred into Branch One in August 2013 and was member 61.

Vic's memorial will be THIS Saturday (1/25) at Trinity Presbyterian Church in San Carlos at 3:00 pm

This is much sooner than the service would normally be planned, but his son is flying in from Korea and will only be able to stay for one week. Thus, the family's wishes are being accomodated.

The following obituary was printed on the back of Vic's Celebration of Life order of service at Trinity Presbyterian Church January 25, 2020:

Vic Granholm Victor Granholm was born in the tiny town of Penny in a remote part of British Columbia, Canada on December 2, 1931. He died in the early morning of January 21, 2020 - the end of 88 years of honor, gentleness, faith and decency.

Vic's own father, an immigrant from Sweden, died when Vic was two years old. Vic's young years were blissfully ignorant of his file:///C:/SIR's Website Main/Elements/SirsWebSite/Obituaries/Obituaries2020.html 8/20 1/22/2021 Obituaries 2020 family's poverty, living with his immigrant mother and two siblings in a log cabin with no running water, nestled in a hard-scrabble logging community. His first job, at 11 years old, was in the sawmill, and his first professional job was as a teller in Toronto Dominion Bank in Vancouver, where he met and married his spunky love, Shirley. They had two children - Bob and Jennifer - and Vic was quickly promoted in the banking industry, moving in 1963 to Southern California before eventually settling in San Carlos. Ultimately, Vic became president of Sequoia National Bank in San Francisco. More important than these remarkable achievements was who he was.

Vic's life exuded integrity. He never lied or even exaggerated. His word was his bond. He was truly content in all circumstances. A man pure in heart and rich with grace. A quiet man of faith, he was devoted to Trinity Presbyterian Church. Though all of his immediate family might make the argument that they were his favorite, there was never any question who Vic adored the most in the world. He was devoted above all to his life partner, Shirley. For 65 years she was the yin to his yang, the joy of his life. He loved her humor; she made him laugh every single day of their life together. His final words to her were, "your coffee's ready, dear." God broke the mold when He created Victor Granholm. His family loves him more than words can describe and feel incredibly grateful to have such a man of character to love and to learn from. He is survived by his wife, his two children, Bob and Jennifer, his son- in-law Dan, and his grandchildren and their spouses, Bethany, Rebekah, Chistina, Connor and Alexis, Cece and Damián, Leorah and Jack. May his good humor and sweetness, his life of service and humble gentleness, his honor and consistent integrity be an example to all of us. Published by Trinty Presbyterian Church January 25, 2020

Jack S. Hersh

August 30, 1926 - December 27, 2019

Sir Jack Hersh joined SIR in November 2006. He transferred into Branch One in June file:///C:/SIR's Website Main/Elements/SirsWebSite/Obituaries/Obituaries2020.html 9/20 1/22/2021 Obituaries 2020 2013 and was member 118 until his membership was terminated in October 2017.

SIR Branch One did not learn of Sir Jack's passing until 1/12/2020.

The following obituary was published in the San Francisco Chronicle January 12, 2020:

Jack Sheridan Hersh

August 30, 1926 - December 27, 2019 Jack was born in New York on August 30, 1926. From childhood to old age, there was always an adventure to be had. And every one was worthy of a great story later on down the road!

Since he was a boy, Jack wanted to work on airplanes. Not fly them, work on them. After graduating from the Manhattan High School of Aviation, he joined the Navy to serve his country in WWII and operated ship's landing craft for Marines coming onshore in the Pacific front. Jack served on the USS Gage, the first ship to enter the Nagasaki harbor after the bomb was dropped.

In 1948, Jack heard that United Airlines was opening a maintenance facility in San Francisco. The rest is history. Jack was with United for 34 years, and by the time he retired, he was known worldwide for his ability to successfully bid on airplane jobs and get the job done better, cheaper, and more quickly than anyone else in the industry.

In the meantime, Jack met and married Sabine, his wife of over 43 years. They had two children, Jacqueline and Rick. Over the years, the family has grown to 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Jack retired from United, thinking he would go fishing. Instead, he started getting calls from all over the world. Companies wanted to hire him for his expertise in the airline industry to consult and supervise jobs. J. Hersh Consult was born. Jack was doing what he loved and traveling the world doing so.

In 1996, Jack lost Sabine to cancer. But later, with his second love and companion, Raciel, Jack continued to travel the world and work with the airplanes he so loved.

Nothing trumped planes, but fishing came close. The yearly fishing trips to British Columbia continued until Jack turned 90! Eventually, when the work stopped, Jack found new interest in his file:///C:/SIR's Website Main/Elements/SirsWebSite/Obituaries/Obituaries2020.html 10/20 1/22/2021 Obituaries 2020 garden, but he always missed his planes.

Jack often said, "When I die, don't be sad. I've lived a fantasy life. Who would have ever thought a poor boy from Brooklyn would do what I've done and seen the world as I have?" Jack died peacefully on Friday evening, December 27, at the age of 93. A small family- only service was held on Dec.29 at Skylawn Memorial Park in San Mateo. His funny stories, bright blue eyes, booming voice, and love of life, will be missed. As his casket was lowered into the grave, a jet airliner could be heard flying overhead. A fitting sendoff. If desired, the family requests that donations be made to St Jude Children's Hospital, or a charity of choice. Published in the San Francsico Chronicle January 12, 2020

M. L. "Mike" Jensen

August 12, 1927 - October 13, 2020

Senior Sir Mike Jensen joined SIR Branch One in January 2005. Mike served as Asst. Table Reservations 2008-2009, Asst. Meeting Host 2009-2013, and Greeter 2010-2013 before his membership was terminated in April 2019.

The following obituary was published on Crosby N. Gray & Co. Funeral Home's website:

Marion ("Mike") Lee Jensen, born 08/12/27 in Colfax Washington, passed away peacefully at his home in San Mateo on October 13, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Catherine McNair Jensen, his daughters Anne Jensen and Mary Jensen Pereyra (husband Frank Pereyra), Grandchildren Sarah Elizabeth and Riley Leland. He served in the U S Navy as a Medical Corpman from 1945-1948, stationed in Kodiak, Alaska. Graduated from Washington State University in 1952 with a degree in Education. He earned his Masters degree in Education from San Francisco State college in 1963. He was employed by the South San Francisco Unified School District, where he served as a Teacher and then Principal for 30 years. file:///C:/SIR's Website Main/Elements/SirsWebSite/Obituaries/Obituaries2020.html 11/20 1/22/2021 Obituaries 2020

Upon retirement, he enjoyed traveling and attending musical events. His interests expanded from Jazz to Opera.

Published on Crosby N. Gray & Co.'s website.

Thomas D. "Tom" Keefer

December 9, 1937 - September 15, 2020

Past Big Sir and Honorary Life Member Tom Keefer joined Branch One in March 2002 and was member 196. He served as Secretary of the Stock Study Group 2002-2003; Secretary of the Economic Research Group 2004-2006; Assistant Speaker Chair 2007-2012; Chair Economics Research 2008-2009; Chair Activities 2010-2011, 2015; Assistant Roster Preparation 2012-2013; Little Sir 2012 (taking over duties of Big Sir when John Danenhower passed away mid-year); Big Sir 2013; Assistant New Member Orientation 2014; Assistant Nominating Committee 2014-2015, 2017; and Chair Nominating Committee 2016.

The following obituary was published in the San Francisco Chronicle September 18-20, 2020, and the San Mateo Daily Journal September 19,2020:

Thomas Duret Keefer

December 9, 1937 – September 15, 2020

Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tom has been a Californian since 1966. Tom is survived by his wife, Barbara, three sons, Philip, Lawrence and Paul, and their wives, Vera, Karalee and Elizabeth. Their daughter, Cynthia Keefer Viegas, died in 1991. He leaves seven file:///C:/SIR's Website Main/Elements/SirsWebSite/Obituaries/Obituaries2020.html 12/20 1/22/2021 Obituaries 2020 beloved grandchildren, Nicholas, Natalie, Sebastian, Benjamin, Lucas, Anne and Ella. He is also survived by his sister, Karen Tappin of Tucson, AZ. Tom brought great joy into all of their lives.

Tom enjoyed a 42 year career with Lincoln National Reinsurance. In 1966, he transferred to the San Francisco office, selling reinsurance throughout the West. In 1999, Tom and Barbara moved to Brussels to represent Lincoln Re in Europe for almost 2 years, a wonderful finale to his years with Lincoln.

Tom had a great love for music, especially opera and the symphony. Despite his unrelenting cancer, he was able to play tennis until recently, which gave him so much pleasure. He was a member of Sons in Retirement (SIRS), and volunteered faithfully at St. Vincent de Paul. He was also a member of St. Bart's Men's Prayer Group for many years. The sum of a person's life is more than what they do, but whatever Tom did, he did with gusto. He was a man of faith, integrity and warmth. He had a generous spirit and a love of life. He and Barbara celebrated 60 years of marriage in May, a gift they cherished.

A Mass celebrating Tom's life will be held in Our Lady of Angels Upper Parking Lot, Burlingame, on Monday, September 21, at 11 a.m. Due to COVID restrictions, attendance is limited to 100 people who execute signed waivers.

The family asks that any remembrances be sent to St. Vincent de Paul, 50 N. B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401; The Sisters of Mercy, 2300 Adeline Dr. , Burlingame, CA 94010; or Mission Hospice, 1670 S. Amphlett Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94402

Published in the San Francisco Chronicle September 18-20, 2020, and the San Mateo Daily Journal September 19, 2020.

Arthur J. "Art" Lempert

July 24, 1929 - March 29, 2020

Sir Art Lempert joined Branch 118 in 2016 and transferred to Branch One in December, 2018. Sir Art was member 184 until he resigned in June 2019.

The following obituary was printed in the San Francisco Chronicle March 31 - April 5, file:///C:/SIR's Website Main/Elements/SirsWebSite/Obituaries/Obituaries2020.html 13/20 1/22/2021 Obituaries 2020 2020:

Arthur J. Lempert July 24, 1929 - March 29, 2020

Arthur died after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis in his home in San Mateo, CA. It's hard to describe Art in a few words because he was extraordinary. He was brilliant, curious, and fearless. He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Sue Lempert, children and grandchildren: Robert Lempert, Nancy Perloff, Ben Lempert; Ted Lempert, Nicole Bergeron, Caroline, Veronica and Julianne Lempert; Liz Lempert, Ken Norman, Madi and Ella Norman. Art grew up in the Bronx, the eldest of four brothers during the depression. He became the first in his family to attend college when he won a prestigious Regents scholarship to Cornell University. One freezing cold morning in Ithaca, he saw a poster with four students sunning by a lake advertising scholarships to Stanford Law School.

When he arrived at the Palo Alto train station he was met by the Dean of the Law School who expected Lempert to be the class star. That was not to be in the Class of '52 which included two future justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. Besides, Art did not like some law classes and took welding and poetry instead. He received one D and that ended his scholarship. But he didn't tell his parents. Instead he found four part time jobs, Stanford provided a loan and he graduated on time. He joined the Air Force during the Korean War. He wanted to be a bombardier but with poor eyesight served in the USAF legal corps instead.

He met his future wife, Sue, at a Stanford Alumni Reunion in Manhattan. The two married in 1955, moved to San Francisco in 1956 and a year later to San Mateo. Art specialized in tax and oil and gas law but he did everything. He worked at Layman and Lempert in San Francisco for over fifty years. He didn't believe in billable hours and his clients who ranged from businesspeople to artists loved him because he worked tirelessly on their behalf and rarely lost a case. He brought a brief case home every night and went to file:///C:/SIR's Website Main/Elements/SirsWebSite/Obituaries/Obituaries2020.html 14/20 1/22/2021 Obituaries 2020 the office six days a week. On the seventh day he mowed the lawn.

Gardening was his delight, especially getting into the dirt and picking weeds. He also loved camping and skiing with his family. Art was an intrepid skier, despite occasional falls and broken limbs. He rode his bike to the train station and when he retired, around town to do errands. But his main love, next to his family, was books. When he earned his first 25 cents he bought a used book and his collection continued. Every room in the San Mateo house is filled with books on every subject imaginable. And as a young boy it was the public library which enabled him to stretch his hungry mind. For his three children he was the source of much knowledge and inspiration. Their father helped make them tough as well as smart.

But what really endeared Art to his friends, clients, and family was his sense of humor. When the Hospice doctor first examined Art and asked how he felt, Art said, "Great!"

Art planned to go to the south to help register voters during the Civil Rights protests until his wife with two young children stopped him for fear of his safety. Art was the first in his firm to hire an African-American and when she was turned down for housing, Art went to battle and the landlord learned a lesson he would never forget.

There will be a memorial service, hopefully this summer. If you wish, you can make a contribution to Mission Hospice, Children Now or the San Mateo Library Foundation.

Published in San Francisco Chronicle from Mar. 31 to Apr. 5, 2020.

Pete Packard

March 14, 1927 - July 29, 2020

Senior Sir Pete Packard joined SIR Branch One in February 2006 and was member 29 until his failing health led to his membership's termination in April 2019.

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The following obituary was published in the San Mateo Daily Journal August 1, 2020, and the San Francisco Chronicle August 2, 2020:

Peter Packard, M.D. March 14, 1927 - July 29, 2020

Dr. Peter Packard died peacefully after a long illness at his home in Hillsborough, California at the age of ninety-three. He was born March 14, 1927 in Evanston, Il, the youngest of Marianna and George Packard’s three children. His brother Dick and his sister Marianna Jr. preceded him in death.

A brilliant and precocious student, Peter obtained his medical degree from the University of California at the tender age of twenty-one. After a stint as an Air Force physician, where he attained the rank of Captain, he began his medical practice in San Mateo, where he was a beloved and highly respected physician for fifty years until his retirement in 1991. In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Packard served as clinical professor at UCSF School of Medicine for many years, as well as serving several terms as Chief of Staff at Mills-Peninsula hospital. He received many honors and awards for his contributions to medicine.

Peter is survived by his second wife and the love of his life, Mary Jane Packard. He was the much-loved father of four children from his first marriage: Louise (Larry), Georgia, Victoria and Adam, and a beloved stepfather to his three step-children, Patricia, Caroline (David), and Charles (Un Hui). Known affectionately as Papa, Peter had nine grandchildren, Elizabeth (Jason), Christine (John), Gabi (Evan), Jeremy (Jennifer), Sarah (Russell), Annie (Zack), Vance (Shayna), Danielle (Andrew), and Peter, as well as seven great- grandchildren. The family is incredibly grateful to Peter’s wonderful caregivers, Gemma Mayo and Irene Catiis for the tender love and care they showed him for many years. A memorial service will be held when it is safe to do so. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mills-Peninsula Foundation or UCSF Foundation. file:///C:/SIR's Website Main/Elements/SirsWebSite/Obituaries/Obituaries2020.html 16/20 1/22/2021 Obituaries 2020

Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal August 1, 2020, and the San Francisco Chronicle August 2, 2020.

Melvin S. "Mel" Pincus

June 7, 1927 - January 28, 2020

Senior Sir Mel Pincus joined SIR Branch One in June 2015 and was member 153.

SIR Branch One did not learn of Senior Sir Mel’s passing until 2/12/2020. Services were held 2/04/2020.

The following obituary was published in the San Francisco Chronicle February 2, 2020:

Melvin S. Pincus

June 7, 1927 - January 28, 2020 Civic leader, accountant and mentsch Melvin S. Pincus, died peacefully on January 28th, content with a life well lived. Born and raised in Seattle, Mel earned a business degree from the University of Washington and enjoyed a 40+ year career as a well- respected CPA.

Mel married Bea (née Bluma Jean) Saperstein. The couple moved to San Francisco and eventually settled in Millbrae with their two children.

Believing there should be more to life than work and inspired by Bea's involvement with the Friends of the Millbrae Library (FML), Mel became deeply engaged in community and civic service. His dedicated and capable public service was recognized with his selection as Millbrae Man of the Year in 2006, and by numerous official city, county and state commendations. Unassuming, friendly, kind, funny, informed, responsible and capable, Mel earned the respect and friendship of all. Mel played a key leadership role in bringing a new library to the City of Millbrae and was volunteer accountant for FML for more than 20 years. He served 12 years on the Millbrae School Board, 11 as a San Mateo County Parks & Recreation Commissioner (until the age of file:///C:/SIR's Website Main/Elements/SirsWebSite/Obituaries/Obituaries2020.html 17/20 1/22/2021 Obituaries 2020 88) and two on the San Mateo County Grand Jury, as well as on the boards of Peninsula Temple Sholom, Paintbrush Diplomacy, the Emeritus Institute of San Mateo Community College District and more.

After Bea's untimely death in 2008, Pincus repartnered and was blessed with 11 more years of loving companionship, expanded family and new friends.

Mel is survived by loving family: children Judy and David (Colleen Major) Pincus; granddaughter Marai; partner Doris Kavich, her children, Bruce (Daphne) and Tamar, her grandchildren, Tyler, Samantha and Charlie; his niece Janis Plotkin and many more adoring nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, February 4, at 12:00pm, at Peninsula Temple Sholom, 1655 Sebastian Dr, Burlingame, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Friends of the Millbrae Library or charity of your choice are welcome.

Published in the San Francsico Chronicle February 2, 2020

Kenneth L. "Ken" Rives

September 24, 1920 - June 13, 2020

Senior Honorary Life Member Super Senior and Past Big Sir (1998) Ken Rives joined Branch One in February 1988 and was member 281. He served as Collections Asst. Chair 1990-1991, 1995-1996, and 2006-2015; Collections Chair 1993; Historian 1994; Speakers Asst. Chair 1995 and 1999-2000; Speakers Chair and Little Sir 1997; Big Sir 1998; New Member Orientation Chair 1999; the first Secretary of the Genealogy Activity Group in 1999; Mystery Trip Chair 2000; Recruiting Asst. Chair and Nominating Asst. Chair 2000- 2001; Holiday Lunch Secretary and Ladies Day Secretary 2002; Asst. Photographer 2002- 2008; Asst. Bulletin Distribution 2007-2014; Asst. Registrar 2007-2015; and Training Coordinator 2007-2015.

To the best of our knowledge, no services are planned.

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September 13, 1929 - May 21, 2020

Sir Jim Zylla joined Branch One in August 1997 and was member 23. Jim became inactive in July 2013 and his membership was terminated in February 2019.

Jim was Secretary of the Stock Study group 1998-2005, Secretary of the Economic Research group 1998-2004, and Assistant Chair of the Economic Resarch group in 2003.

Branch One learned of Jim's passing September 3, 2020. Private services were held June 5, 2020.

The following obituary was published on Sneider, Sullivan, and O'Connell's website:

James Peter Zylla

September 13, 1929 - May 21, 2020 James Peter Zylla, number 11 of 12 boisterous children, was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on September 13, 1929, to his exhausted, yet delighted parents, Joseph and Lottie Zylla. On June 6, 1955, Jim married his sweetheart, Lee Alvina Kammeier. They moved from Minnesota to Omaha, Nebraska, where Jim worked at Boys Town.

Jim and Lee had five children: Therese, Gwenn, Elizabeth, Brian, and Jean.

After Boys Town, Jim had a long and fulfilling career in education, first as a math teacher, then administrator in a Northern California school district. He had many passions: family outings and visits, long Sunday drives, math puzzles, brain teasers, poker file:///C:/SIR's Website Main/Elements/SirsWebSite/Obituaries/Obituaries2020.html 19/20 1/22/2021 Obituaries 2020 and bridge (where he was a feared and coveted team member), and organizing and participating in multitudes of social activities with great friends.

He will be missed and remembered fondly by all. We will find you again someday, resting in the loving arms of God. Memory eternal!

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