GEORGE LARSE
July 20, 1926 - June 14, 2006
A fifty year resident of Los Altos, California leaves behind his loving family, wife Alice, son Peter, son David and his daughters Emily, Amanda, and Jessica, son John, his wife Pat and their son Joseph, daughter Taia, and her husband Jim Smith and their sons Lars and Andrew, granddaughters Sarah, Catherine, Helaina, and Melody, and great-grandson Jayden.
After graduating from MIT, George enjoyed a distinguished twenty-one year career working on many high level programs at Lockheed Missiles and Space Division. In 1970 he founded his own high tech company, Larse Corporation, retiring after eighteen years as president.
George was an avid snow skier, last putting on his boards at age 75. Skiing was a big part of the joy in the Larse family with everyone down to the grandchildren becoming skiers or snowboarders. Upon retirement, George took up sailing with as much enthusiasm as he had for skiing, studying diligently the coast guard classes for high seas sailing.
With his loving family, he leaves behind many good memories of family times together. Friends were high on his list as well, including special memories of yearly ski weeks with high school friends. George had a great curiosity about many things and earned the nickname ‘Curious George’ with his family. He and Alice were adventuresome travelers throughout their years together.
The family is thankful for their full life together and appreciates all the friends who have so enriched their life also. A small family service was held on June 17, 2006 at Christ Episcopal Church in Los Altos. Remembrances to Christ Church Outreach will be appreciated.
LEWIS Z.C. BEC
March 17, 1959 - June 20, 2006
Our beloved son and brother passed away at the age of 47. Lewis was born in Washington, D.C. and later moved to Mountain View, CA where he resided for 26 years. Lewis was employed for 9 years at Camino Medical Group in Sunnyvale, CA and recently employed by Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sunnyvale, CA.
Lewis is survived by his father, Howard Beck, of Los Altos, CA, a sister Bonnie Pellegrini of Los Altos, CA, a sister Elizabeth Caldwell of Copperas Cove, TX, a brother Gerald Webb of Owings, MD and a brother Thomas Beck of La Plata, MD.
Lewis was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mireille Lott Beck and mother, Irene Beck.
Services will be held on Thursday, June 29th, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Chapel at 22555 Cristo Rey Dr., Los Altos, CA.
Donations in his name may also be made to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 120 Wall Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY, 10005.
MARIO CHIRONE
Mario Chirone passed away June 14, 2006. Born August 15, 1913 in San Francisco to Louis and Josephine (Serra) Chirone, Mario graduated from Oakland Technical H.S., and on June 6, 1937 married Thelma Wood, who preceded him in death. Surviving are his 2 children, Maris (William) Soule and Robert (Susan) Chirone, 6 grandchildren (Deryk, Mia, Shannon, Brooke, Sean & Jason), 2 great-grandchildren (Zenna & Maria), a sister-in-law, Helen (Robert) Tank, and several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews
From 1932-1975, Mario was involved in the electronics industry. He and Elvin Feige formed a partnership in 1945 and purchased the Electric Supply Company which ultimately became Elmar Electronics, a publicly-held corporation. Elmar later became a subsidiary of Wyle Electronics. In 1954 Mario won the National “Jobber of the Year” award. In 1967 he was named Executive V.P. of Elmar Electronics, Inc.
Mario joined the National Electronics Distributors Association (NEDA) in 1946 and over the years served as President of the local Golden Gate Chapter and held several National offices, including Executor Director and President. In 1965 he was elected President of the NEDA Journal Publishing Company and in 1966 was elected Chairman of the Board. He served as director of the Electronic Industry Show Corp. from 1962-63 and again in 1965.
He was an active “Ham” from 1928 to 1998, and a life-time member of Shriners and Masonic organizations.
Mario and his wife lived in Walnut Creek, Oakland and finally Los Altos, California. The two loved to golf and travel. They belonged to the Los Altos Country Club until after Thelma died.
Cremation was performed by the Neptune Society. The family requests that contributions made in Mario’s memory go to the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice.
