H. Edward Beckmeyer

H. Edward Beckmeyer, of Los Altos, at rest in Palo Alto October 26, 2005. Husband of Honora Beckmeyer. Father of James E. Beckmeyer and his wife Shirley of California. Grandfather of Kyle and Hillary Beckmeyer. He was also survived by a Sister-in-Law, Suzanne Braun.

Born October 6, 1920 in Yorktown, Texas, he was a graduate of Texas Tech at age seventeen, the Stanford University Business School class of 1953 and a Career Captain in the U. S. Navy. An Executive with the Watkins-Johnson Company in Palo Alto as Treasurer and Board Director. He was a member of the National Association of Purchasing Management, a Palo Alto Rotarian, served on the boards of the American Red Cross and the United Way. He was a member of the Stanford Business School Alumni Association and their Century Club and a member of the Stanford Golf Club. He also attended the Los Altos United Methodist Church.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Interment was private. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, date and time to be announced. Further information can be obtained by calling the Los Altos Chapel of Spangler Mortuaries, 650-948-6619.

Donations to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Oncology Department, 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-9735.

NORMAN F. SOKOLOFF

Norman F. Sokoloff, MD passed away on October 29, 2005 in Israel after a courageous six-year battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. He was a dedicated physician, innovative venture capitalist, gourmet cook, author and pilot as well as a much-loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

Born, raised and schooled in Philadelphia, Dr. Sokoloff practiced Orthopedic Surgery for twenty-five years in Sunnyvale, CA. He was a wonderfully skilled doctor who restored good health and quality of life to many patients during his career.

His wife Ilene, son Bret, daughter Cari, daughter-in-law Lori, grandchildren Joshua, Jordan and Jamie, brother Joel and sister Wilma, survive Dr. Sokoloff.

Funeral services were held at Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills, CA. Interment was at Skylawn Memorial Park in San Mateo. Family and friends gathered at the Sokoloff home afterwards. Shiva was held at the Sokoloff home.

Memorial donations may be made to Jefferson Medical College, Suite 110, 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 for an annual award in Norman’s name to a deserving student. Please indicate “In memory of Norman Sokoloff, MD” on the donation.

JOHN CLAYTON FRY, JR.

Clayton, a resident of Los Altos for 50 years, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2005 at the age of 92. He was married for 69 years to the love of his life, Maxine, who passed away last year. His son Jack and his wife Sarah and their two children Melissa and Jonathan and his son Dennis and his wife Mary, as well as a sister Edith survive him.

A loving and devoted husband and father, Clayton was a gentle and inspiring man of great compassion and integrity. He is deeply missed by his friends and family.

A memorial service will be held at the Los Altos United Methodist Church at 655 Magdalena Ave in Los Altos on Monday November 14th at 2:00 p.m.

Donations in Clayton’s memory can be made to the Los Altos United Methodist Church Pipe Organ Fund.