ROBERT L. HUGHES
Age 79 of Los Altos, died Sept 10th, 2006. Bob was born in Atlanta, Georgia on April 20, 1927 the fourth child of John and Edith Hughes. The family moved to Florida when he was one and to Staten Island, NY when he was eleven. Upon graduation from High School, Bob served in the Army, and later with the Seventh Armored Division in Germany. Upon discharge he came to California and enrolled at San Jose State, graduating in 1951. Bob went to work for Standard Oil as an Able Seaman for about 10 years. He then enrolled at the University of California at Berkeley and obtained a degree in accounting, afterwards returning to Standard Oil. Later he took employment with Redwood City as an accountant from which he retired in 1977. He lived in the same house in Los Altos for 55 years.
Bob loved sports of all kinds, especially playing handball, swimming and diving, long distance running and chess. He was an active supporter of women’s sports. Later in life he purchased a canoe and spent many happy hours out on the water with various family members. Bob also enjoyed painting, reading, and following politics.
He is survived by his brother, Charles V. Hughes, of Berkeley; a niece, Lorna Ackley, and 3 nephews; Charles F. Hughes, Greg Randrup and Ross Randrup.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday October 14, 2006, 3:00 PM at Los Altos Lutheran Church, 460 South El Monte, Los Altos, Ca 94022.
DORIS JONES
Doris Jones, a longtime resident of Los Altos, passed away on September 26, 2006 after a short battle with cancer.
Doris was born on January 22, 1923 in Hayward, CA and was proud of her Danish ancestry. She had an adventurous spirit willing to drive a heavy duty truck through the hills of San Francisco during World War II to falling in love with a Navy Lt. And marrying him six months later while a student at UC Santa Barbara. She and her loving husband, Kenneth Jones, would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this coming January 1st.
She was a 50-year member of PEO Chapter NW of Los Altos and a very successful small business owner of The Cracked Crock Antiques in downtown Los Altos for many years.
Doris is also the beloved mother of Kristin and son-in-law William Joseph of Los Altos and Jeffery and daughter-in-law Judith Jones of Chico. She is the loving grandmother to Matthew and granddaughter-in-law Jennifer Joseph, Christopher Joseph, Austin and Amanda Jones. She is survived by her sister Maybelle Rasmussen and niece Susan and her husband Jeff Verne.
A private celebration of life will be held by the family. Donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society.
In Memoriam
PAUL BARNARD HERBERT, M.D., J.D.
1/22/1951 - 10/4/2005
“Softly in the morning, you heard a gentle call.”
We still expect you to walk through the door and light up the room with your smile. You touched so many lives in your two careers, first as law professor, then as psychiatrist. Your family, friends, and colleagues miss you so much. You left us all so many memories. We picture there is a tennis court in Heaven and you are there, smiling, and coaching Dad “how to serve.” Thanks for you love, laughter, wisdom, and passion for life.
Rest in Peace.
Mom, Mark, Anne (Dan), Beth (Bill), Kate, Harlowe, Anna, Michael, Maria, Sarah, Paul, and Gina.
DONALD J. WILKIE
Donald James Wilkie, 64, of Denver, N.C. died Sept. 23.
Originally from Palo Alto, Wilkie attended St. Joseph School in Menlo Park and was in the second graduating class of St. Francis High School in Mountain View. He attended San Jose State University, and later enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
He moved to Denver, N.C., and was the vice president of the Cheerwine Beverage Company.
He is survived by his mother rose, of Mountain View; his brother David; his wife Carol, and his children Wendy and Jaimie.
A memorial service will be celebrated in Denver N.C.
ARTHUR HENRY VORRATH
Arthur Henry Vorrath, Jr., born February 21, 1937 passed away quietly in his sleep on September 26, 2006 after a valiant struggle with cancer.
He is survived by his loving partner Diane von Rivenburgh, his son, Arthur “Buster” Vorrath III, his loving cousin, Arno Ragghianti, Aunt Bernice and Russ Vorrath, dear friends, Dick and Judy Sidebottom, Jimmy and Judy Hendry and many, many loving friends and neighbors.
Art was born and raised in Los Altos and spent his working years at Minton’s Lumber. He served in the Army in Germany in the early 60’s. After his retirement he loved to be at home tending his garden, building his 40 Ford pickup and Model A, cooking, and working on his crossword puzzles.
Arthur will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved him. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a memorial service in his honor at the Los Altos Chapel of Spangler Mortuaries, 399 So. San Antonio Rd. on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 2:00 pm. Reception to follow will be announced at the service.
Private inurnment at Alta Mesa Memorial Park in Palo Alto.
