It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Grant Ronald Noah of Cotati, California, who passed away on April 4, 2023, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by : his son Christian Thomas Noah. He is survived by : his son Cary Philip Noah (Singapore); his wife Joy Frances (Fambrini); his sister Deborah Leboire; his daughter-in-law Joanne Chan (Singapore); his grandson Jacob Christian Noah; and his pet Pinky.
Pauline Susan Boffi April 20, 1940 – June 30, 2020 Pauline Susan Boffi, native daughter of San Francisco, CA, born April 20, 1940 to August and Sue Johnson, died June 30, 2020. She transitioned peacefully in Antioch, CA, supported by family and nurturing caregivers at Friendship Care Home. Pauline came of age in the Outer Sunset district, attending Francis Scott Key, AP Giannini, and was a proud Eagle graduate of Washington High School. She dedicated her career life to the City and County of SF as a meter maid, back in the day when they rode on three-wheeled motorcycles. Pauline’s golden years were spent uplifting her Bay Area family and SF community. Her retirement in San Francisco was rooted in nurturing her grandchildren, supporting her children, and connecting to neighbors and friends. With lovingkindness for the poor, Pauline devoted regular time at Saint Anthony’s Dining room, and worshiped and served in various projects at Holy Name Catholic Church. She loved travel, especially taking daily strolls around the Outer Sunset with her beloved dogs and creating memories with family and friends in Camp Mather, Hawaii, Mexico, and Palm Springs. Pauline is survived by her daughter Maggie Murtagh (Tim), her son Paul Davies (Julie), her sister Barbara Johnson Fisher, close family Donna Davies (Rick), dear friends including Carol Elliot Maloof and Connie Davies, and her precious granddaughters Mackenzie, Madison, Sarah and Maya whom she adored. She was a friend of Bill W. Prayerful intentions or donations would delight Pauline Susan Boffi, who made San Francisco a brighter, kinder and gentler place.
Irene Wong Lee March 14, 1940 – August 2, 2021 Alameda, CA It is with great sadness that the family of Irene Lee announces her peaceful passing on August 2. Irene was the beloved mother of Debbie, Marina, Michael, and the late Ken. She was a loyal widow to her late husband, Gene. She was a devoted grandmother to Jake and Joe, Bella and Gino, and Katie and Cooper; and a respected mother-in-law to Jack, Matt, and Kristi. Irene was an adored sister, auntie and “Momly” to her extended family, and will be fondly remembered by her dear friends. Irene was born and raised in San Francisco and graduated from San Francisco State University. She was a manager at the Food Bowl, a property manager for the Lee family, an enthusiastic swim team mom, and a dedicated school volunteer for both her children and grandchildren. She was a lifelong advocate for the ocean, devoting many years as a volunteer for the Marine Mammal Center. Irene loved to travel, play board games, and watch sports, especially when cheering on her grandkids. She was happiest in the kitchen; cooking meals for large gatherings, making whimsical treats, and decorating beautiful cakes for special occasions. Irene will be missed by all who loved and cherished her.
March 20, 1941 – September 24, 2022 Modesto, California – After graduating from George Washington High School in San Francisco, Robert joined the United States Air Force serving stateside from 1959 to 1965. After military service, he started a career in law enforcement in Palo Alto, then proceeded to work for the State of Montana in law enforcement administration policies. Returning back to California, he served in the law enforcement as Police Chief for the City of Waterford. He retired in 1987. After retirement he obtained his Master’s Degree in administration from Stanislaus State College, Turlock. He then continued to manage home owner associations in the area, as well as serving several terms on the Copper Creek Homeowners Association Board of Directors. He also assisted in organizing along with the Central Valley Commemorative Air Force the last Modesto City/County Airport Day in 2009, as well as serving on the board for the Modesto Airport Pilots Association. He loved the outdoors and over several years organized many hikes throughout the bay area and Sierras referred to as the Trail Master’s Hikes. His survivors include his wife, Charlene Fulton, daughters, Heather MacPherson, Michelle Behie and Andrea Carter. Grandchildren Holly Watson, Ethan Carter and brother John Fulton and sister-in-law Janet Fulton . He was proceeded in death by his sons, Michael Cawley, Mark Cawley and sister Helmi Fulton.
Peter Rushmore Hoffman was born on Dec. 4, 1940. His parents were John Frederick Hoffman Jr. and Jean Bell Millett-Hoffman.
He passed away at home, with his wife by his side, in Warrenton, on July 28, 2021, at the age of 80.
Pete was born in New Rochelle, New York, and moved to San Francisco in 1941. After graduating from high school, he attended San Francisco State University to study radio and TV broadcasting.
In 1963, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard. During 1967, he married Susan McBride (they later divorced), and began his formal Coast Guard career. He trained to be a rescue helicopter pilot, and enjoyed the many beautiful places he was stationed.
Pete was stationed in Astoria from 1981 to 1984, and then served as commander at Coast Guard headquarters in Washington, D.C., from 1984 to 1987. He retired as a commander (0-5), and returned to Astoria, due to his love of the water, and his relationship with his Grace Episcopal Church family.
In 1998, he married Christine Duff, and adopted her two young daughters as his own. Pete enjoyed the family time he spent with them camping, horseback riding, supporting his daughters at volleyball games and dance recitals, high school and college graduations and marriages. He was proud to support their 4-H horse club, Western Wranglers, at parades by volunteering for “scooping duty.”
Pete was very involved in the operations of Grace Episcopal Church. He served at the altar, was a member of the choir, was much respected as a vestry leader and was the go-to guy for building maintenance issues.
Pete loved God’s creations, and was especially fond of the smallest creatures. He was always summoned to take the spider or the bee outside so the girls would not squish it.
He was a member of Oregon Equestrian Trails, and spent many hours helping to clear trails so horse riders would be safe. He also helped at the Friends of the Fair horse shows by manning the arena entrance gate. He would encourage the younger riders on their way in to “sit tall, relax and show ‘em whatcha got.”
Pete enjoyed swimming at the Astoria Aquatic Center to keep himself fit in the winter and riding to Hammond and back on his bicycle in the summer.
He worked at several local businesses during his “retirement.” His two favorites were: Wadsworth Electric, where he operated large equipment in sometimes very dangerous environments; and, most recently, Staples in Warrenton, where he appreciated his co-workers and managers for how kind and caring they were toward him in his “senior” days.
He is survived by his wife, Christine Hoffman; daughters, Jessica (Jacob) Bushnell and Rebecca (Stevin) Tadei; his former wife, Susan Hoffman, of Vancouver, Washington; sons, Malcolm (Ken) Hoffman, of Washougal, Washington, and Michael (Jessica) Hoffman, of Portland; daughter, Kathryn Strom, of Vancouver, Washington; grandchildren, Natasha, Gabriel, Gwendolyn, Drew and Summer; and a sister, Sharon Tucker Morse, of Pine Hurst, North Carolina.
George Washington High School San Francisco Classes of Spring & Fall 1958 