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Local residents who died recently include:
Jean Emanuelson Dugan, 94, a beloved longtime resident of Palo Alto, who was an accomplished vocalist teaching classical and opera singing in her home for over 50 years, who performed with the Palo Alto West Bay Opera and Palo Alto Singers Forum, and who was a dedicated member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church Choir for over 30 years, and who was known for her love of singing at family weddings. She died on June 27.
Morris Brown, 85, a longtime resident of Menlo Park and later Santa Barbara, who was a scientist, entrepreneur, aviator, and community activist, who earned his PhD in chemistry from Stanford and founded the avionics company Moavco, who transitioned his business into a computer consulting firm, and who was known for his ham radio enthusiasm and civic activism, died peacefully on Feb.2.
Robert L. Katz, 98, a lifelong Bay Area resident, World War II veteran, university professor, business executive, and environmental leader, who taught at Dartmouth, Harvard, and Stanford, and authored influential business texts, who served as President and CEO of US Natural Resources Inc., and was instrumental in conservation efforts in Yosemite, died on June 30.
Lucia E. Gegan, 82, of Menlo Park, who “brought sunshine and a love” for the arts to everything she did, who worked at the De Young Museum and served as a docent at Filoli, who excelled as an executive assistant at SRI International, and who enjoyed lively conversations at Rossotti’s, died on July 12 surrounded by her family and her dog Daisy.
Myrtle C. Carey, 97, of Portola Valley, who was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and community volunteer, who served as a secretary at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and later as an office manager for Weidlinger Associates, and who was deeply involved with the Ladera Community Church and local art leagues, died on July 11 surrounded by her family and close friends. She pursued watercolor painting in retirement, participating in the Palo Alto Writers Workshop, Peninsula Outdoor Painters, Menlo and Ladera Art Leagues, and the Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society, with many of her works featured in local shows and private collections.
Mary Agnes Early (Valentine), 100, a beloved longtime resident of Palo Alto, who was a gifted artist, dedicated homemaker, and devout Catholic, died on July 10. Born on December 25, 1923, in Logan, West Virginia, Mary Agnes studied at Parson’s School of Design and earned a Bachelor of Arts at St. Mary of the Woods College. She later studied Occupational Therapy at Ohio State University, where she met her husband, James M. Early, a pioneer in the semiconductor industry. They shared a partnership that lasted 55 years until his passing in 2004.
Rosemary V. Alguard, 79, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, who died on July 4 at her home in Palo Alto with her husband Mark and dog Jack-O by her side, who had a kind heart, beautiful smile, wit, boundless curiosity, and love, was born in Surrey, England on October 17, 1944, in the final months of the war. She pursued life experiences abroad before settling in Palo Alto, where she earned her BA and MA degrees in Speech Pathology and enjoyed a 20+ year career as a Speech Therapist. Rosemary discovered a passion for biking at 46, leading to many adventures, including completing the Davis Double Century Ride. She later joined a senior center hiking club, enjoying the outdoors with new friends. She appreciated good food and wine, hiking, biking, traveling, and cherished time with her family and friends.
Karen Jacobsen Mora, 78, of Menlo Park, who died on June 5, after battling a long illness, who was known for her bold intellect, love of nature, and outgoing personality, was a cherished member of St. Athanasius Catholic Church and a longtime 49ers fan. She had a fondness for good food, selecting the sweetest strawberries and sharing her cherished Italian olive oil. An adroit stock picker, she generously shared her insights. Karen’s unfailing generosity to those in need will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Ursula Moore, 101, a longtime resident of Palo Alto, who died on May 21 at her home where she resided for 74 years. She was born in Breslau, Germany, where she fled the Nazis in 1938, settling in Berkeley, where she graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA and a master’s in psychiatric social work. She met her husband, Ernest J. Moore, at UC’s International House. They moved to Maryland during WWII, where Ernest joined the US army and Ursula became a Red Cross driver. After the war, they settled in Palo Alto and raised a family. Ursula lectured at the Stanford University Child Psychiatry Clinic and worked in private practice until age 95. A life-long Democrat and member of the League of Women Voters, Ursula was a true matriarch with a fierce moral compass.
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