ROSE MARIE GOODWIN
Rose Marie Goodwin in loving memory, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2004, at the age of 97. She was the beloved wife of Melvin Burnell Goodwin, who preceded her in death in 1983.
She was the loving Mother to Jane Ann Scharfen of Los Altos Hills, Burnell Goodwin of Alhambra, Ca. and son-in Law, Bill Scharfen of Los Altos Hills.
She was blessed with four grandchildren: Linda Wheeless of Arcata, Ca., Carol Mathews of Mountain View, Nanci Hacker of Mountain View and Judy Kash, of Los Altos Hills. She was the loving great grandmother to eleven.
Rose was born in New Jersey on January 9, 1007 and lived in Palo Alto over 40 years. She and her husband retired and moved to Friday Harbor, Washington, where she lived over 20 years. In recent years, Rose lived in Los Altos and Mountain View.
Rose was an avid nature lover, who enjoyed daily walks and participated in garden clubs. She also enjoyed music, especially opera.
Her friendly smile and gentle nature will be greatly missed by her friends and family.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, August 7, 2004 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1667 Miramone Avenue, Mountain View, CA.
PATRICK LEE WISECARVER
Patrick Lee Wisecarver, of Los Altos, at rest in Mountain View July 26, 2004 at the age of 41. Devoted father of Brittany and Colton Wisecarver. Loving son of June and William Wisecarver of Burlingame. Beloved brother of William Wisecarver of VA, Bruce (Janet) Wisecarver, Brian (Jean) Wisecarver and Susan Velasquez all of Burlingame and Anne Wisecarver of Redwood City. Also survivied by former wife, Kristine Perez-Wisecarver. A native of Burlingame, California. Patrick was the owner and operator of the SAN JOSE ICE COMPANY, a member of the Decathlon Club and was very active in sports both as a coach for children and participant in various adult athletics. Friends were invited to attend vigil services on July 29 at St. Simons Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held at St. Simons on July 30. Arrangements entrusted to the Los Altos Chapel of Spangler Mortuaries, 399 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Donations may be made to the Wisecarver Children’s Fund c/o the Bank of America, Los Altos, CA 94022.
ALENE L. NOFIELD
Alene Nofield of Los Altos died at her home on July 27, 2004 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Seattle, Washington on May 22, 1935. Alene moved to San Francisco in 1959 where she met Ralph with whom she shared nearly 45 years of marriage. She was the mother of daughter Terri Hawes, son-in-law Jason and son Keith Nofield and the grandmother of Tyler Hawes. She was an avid golfer and a member of Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club. She was a stained glass artist who enjoyed her family, her dogs, cruising and the many happy times she and Ralph spent at their second home on the Kona Coast of Hawaii. A memorial and celebration of her life will be held at the family home in Los Altos. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Alene’s name to the Pathways Hospice Foundation, 201 San Antonio Circle, Suite 135, Mt. View, CA 94040.
GEORGIA MERLE HARBAUGH MARTIN
Georgia Merle Harbaugh Martin, age 97 of Mtn.View, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2004. Born in Salinas, CA on July 29, 1906. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Reginald C. Martin, sons Reginald G. Martin of Kauai, and Charles F. Martin of Sunnyvale, brothers Charles (Fred) Harbaugh, Thurman Harbaugh and her sister Lillian Kampfen.
She is survived by her daughter Merle Anne Martin of Mtn.View, daughter in law Helen Martin of Kauai, grandchildren: Richard, Kenneth, Jon, Kathryn Martin and Susan Martin Keller, and 12 great grandchildren all of Kauai, Hawaii, daughter in law Betty Martin Graham and grandson Bruce Martin, both of Mtn.View. Also survived by her sister in law Casilda Harbaugh of Oregon, niece Arlene Nelson of Sonora, nephews Charles M. Harbaugh of Redwood City and Robert T. Harbaugh of Windsor.
Until recently, she enjoyed gardening & cooking. She looked forward to her daily soap operas, cooking shows & Jeopardy on TV. She did the daily word puzzle in the newspaper and was proud her mind was as sharp as ever. She will be deeply missed by family & friends who loved her.
Memorial services were held on August 3, 2004 at Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary, 96 El Camino Real W., Mtn.View. Inurnment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Contributions preferred to Pathways Hospice Foundation, 201 San Antonio Circle, Ste 104, Mtn.View, CA 94040
