Jack B. Kazanjian, 86, went to be with the Lord October 23, 2009. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary, of 60 years, his daughter Eileen and husband Robert Douglas of Corvallis, OR, grandson Ryan and wife Rebecca Douglas of Corvallis, granddaughter Madeline and husband Andrew Martin of Gilroy, CA, and great-grandchildren Michael, Cody, and Kayla Martin. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Carole Kazanjian of Santa Clara, CA and JoAnn Davison of Berkeley Heights, NJ.
Arlene Ruth Causey died naturally in her home in Walnut Creek. Born in Sioux City, Iowa, she was educated in Iowa and then in Boulder, CO, where she met her first husband, James Hudson Lyon. They moved to Los Angeles in 1937. After being widowed in 1964, she married Dr. James Causey and they settled in Gilroy. Arlene began acting in college and then in community theatre. She appeared on stage with her first husband as members of the Hillbarn Theatre in San Mateo in the 1940's. She made a spectacular comeback appearing as Eleanor of Aquitaine in THE LION IN WINTER for the Gilroy Community Theatre in 1975. She was a lifetime member of the Children's Home Society and the American Association of University Women. When widowed for the 2nd time, Arlene moved to Rossmoor to be near her grown children and grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Judith Holland, of Berkeley, and her son, Stephen Lyon, of San Francisco, and Tom Holland and Suzanne Lyon as well as her grandsons, Randolph Holland, Brenden Holland, Adam Lyon, Joel Holland, and Chad Lyon. She has five great-grandsons and four great-granddaughters. Donations in her name may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or the Berkeley Public Education Foundation. Private services for the family will be held in Walnut Creek.
After a wonderful life, Raymond K. Preuitt peacefully joined his loving wife Virginia and grandson Jerry Wachtler into eternal rest at his home in Morgan Hill, CA. He was surrounded by his loving daughters and care giver. His quiet, gentle presence will be missed by his family and friends.
Entered into the Kingdom of Heaven. She is survived by her loving parents, Steve and Martha, brother Martin, sister-in-law Deanna, brother Michael, sister Marcella, brother-in-law Mark, niece Christina, nephews Robert, Gabriel and family. Margaret will be greatly missed. A potluck memorial celebration to honor her life will be held on Saturday, 11/8/08 at 1:00 P.M. at San Martin Country Park, 13865 Monterey Road, San Martin, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Margaret's memory to: South Valley Pregnancy Center, 7891-C Westwood Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020
Kathleen Phyllis Thomas, 92, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at her home on September 23, 2009. Phyllis will be lovingly remembered by her family, friends and community members as a lady who embodied the spirit of love, family, country and heritage.