LYMAN LEONARD CLARK

Lyman L. Clark, born on December 10, 1915 in Virginia City, Nevada, passed away peacefully Friday morning, April 15 at his home for some 50 years in Los Altos. Lyman leaves his beloved wife Mary Margaret, his 2 children, Sally Clark Michel of McLean, Virginia and Steve Clark of Sausalito, the life partners of Steve and Sally, Lyman’s sister-in-law Bobbie Paxton of Orinda, 5 adult granddaughters (Meg, Sarah, Nina, Nicki, and Kim), 5 great grandchildren — so far — (Matthew, Jillian, Graham, Haley and Mia), plus a nephew and niece (children of his predeceased sister Sarah), Lyman Clark of Lakewood, Colorado, and Martha Huiras of Stockton. All of his extended family loved him as much as he loved them, and many wonderful memories were recalled — and laughed about — during Lyman’s last days.

Lyman’s illness was brief. He remained active until early March, caring for his lawn and his garden, coaxing his newly budding Spring flowers, and taking daily walks along the golf course looking for golf balls with Mary Margaret. Only about 6 weeks ago, he was swimming his daily 20 laps at the Los Altos Country Club pool. And he shot his best round of golf on the revamped Club course, with his regular Thursday morning golfing buddies, about the same time.

Lyman also leaves many more friends besides his family. During his brief illness, he was honored by so many of those friends, who reminded his family about the many kind, generous, special, or just plain fair things he had done for others during his life. Everyone seemed to have at least 1 favorite “Lyman story” — about visiting sick friends in the hospital, serving on golf committees and voting in favor of measures against his own interests just because they were “the right thing to do”, becoming a surrogate grandfather to the young boy (now a man) growing up next door and a surrogate great grandfather to recently arrived younger children on his neighborhood hillside, becoming the “fix it” man for neighbors and friends who couldn’t do things themselves, voicing infrequent but strong and considered opinions when required. There are many more “Lyman stories” which will be remembered.

An indication of who and what Lyman was about comes from his very first words at the Emergency Room when he learned of his fateful illness from the attending doctor: “I’m sorry I won’t be able to take care of my wife.” And his second words shortly after, to console his family with his own acceptance, “What will be, will be.” He maintained his sense of humor until the end.

His family wishes to thank the medical staff in the oncology ward of El Camino Hospital, Dr. Irene Wu, and especially all the people at Hospice of the Valley and Lyman’s 24-hour Tongan caregiver Ola Fehoko for their kind and attentive care of Lyman during his illness. Those who wish to should try to donate time to the charity of their choice, or simply plant and tend some

special flowers in his memory. He will be missed.

JAMES (JIM) ZUBER

James Zuber passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2005. Jim was born in Hudson, Ohio on April 19, 1946. He moved to Los Altos with his family in 1959. Jim owned the Village Copy Corner in Los Altos from 1977 till 2000. He will be forever missed by his wife, Elayne; his mother, Suzanne Zuber; sisters Sally Anderson and Ann Doelman; sister-in-laws Mary and Kathleen Pappis; brother-in-laws Nick Pappis, Richard Anderson, and Hans Doelman; nephews Bill and Walt Wilson, Mark Anderson, Eric Schwarz, John Lautze, Eric Swanson; Goddaughter and niece Shelby Pappis, nieces Cali, Zoe and Sophia Pappis, Suzy Lautze, Jenne Schwarz, Beth Wilson and Kiki Anderson. He was great-uncle to 15 nieces and nephews.

Jim was a loving, gentle and sensitive soul who willingly and unselfishly shared with his family. He always traveled with his tool bag ready to build, paint, wallpaper or tackle any electrical project. His high standards of perfection guaranteed a job well done. Jim and Elayne shared a deep love for one another and celebrated over 25 years of marriage filled with love, respect, and much laughter. He was an avid sports fan and could often be found in his recliner with remote in hand watching all sporting broadcasts. He shared his love of golf with his Dads (Jim, Sr. and Nick) and his hopes for the Giants with his Moms (Sue and Dess).

Private family services have been held. In Jim’s memory, donations may be made to The National Chronic Pain Society, Inc., P.O. Box 903, Tomball, TX 77377- 0903 http://www.ncps-cpr.org