In Our Care
Gretchen Werner Mokry
This morning God has another angel. Gretchen Werner Mokry has peacefully transitioned to a better world. We were reading poetry together and she was at ease. Gretchen is a wonderful partner, mother, sister, friend and lover of the earth and ocean. She was always a dancer first, an accomplished architect, painter, hiker, and adventure woman.
Growing up in LA and NY, Gretchen studied art and architecture in London, followed by NY. In architecture her passion was in civil projects helping others, building schools for underprivileged in relief areas to include Haiti, Peru, Japan (post earthquake) and many countries throughout the African continent. Some projects she was involved in include the Frank Gehry Disney Concert Hall (LA), The "Women's University" campus in Riyadh with the Prince of Saudi Arabia as client, working with AFH & FIFA as the client-built city center soccer fields and support buildings for poor youth in Africa prior to the Worlds Cup, the Aids Memorial in Golden Gate Park, a Synagogue, a Buddhist Temple campus and most recently a halfway house for recovering addicts in San Francisco.
Always a Dancer first.
When she entered the dance floor, all eyes are always on her!
Gretch competed at the silver level in Ballroom, Samba, Rumba, Cha-Cha-Cha, Paso Doble, Jive, Argentine Tango, East Coast and West Coast swing.
A solid white iris bloomed yesterday for her in mid-January and as I write this hummingbirds are sipping nectar from flowers she planted.
"And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance"
Dance and be free my love!
Roy Glenn Hammonds Jr.
1951~2021
Glenn Hammonds died on May 2, 2021, from complications of cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) at his home in Oakland, California, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, R. Glenn Hammonds, M.D., and Virginia McBurnett Hammonds, and by his sister, Virginia Hammonds Scott. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ann Schoggen Hammonds, and by his sisters, Susan Hammonds-White (Walter) and Nancy Hammonds Shuman (Ted). His sister, Lindsay Hammonds (Richardo Hanakoo) survived him by two months, but herself succumbed to cancer on July 4, 2021.
He also is survived by niece Christy White Berryessa (Steven) and great-nieces Lucy Beth and Cora Lindsay Berryessa, by niece Virginia Scott (Kevin Day) and great-nephew Jasper Day, by nephew Michael Shuman (Meridith) and great-nephew Sammy, by niece Renee Ranjani Shuman Byrd (Logan), and by nephew Robert Shuman (Patti) and great-niece Katie and great-nephews Bobby and Andrew.
He will be missed by his sisters-in-law, Leida Schoggen (Buck Farmer) and Susan Logan (John) and his brother-in-law Christopher Schoggen (Billi Dawn), nieces Sarah Farmer, Lillian Farmer, Jessica Logan (Jason Flowers), Kathryn Logan (Sean Corey), Maria Logan, Anna Logan, and Louise Schoggen (Paul Bailey), nephews Nick Schoggen (Elisabeth Cook), Jason Farmer and Chris Farmer (Belen Pulido), and their children.
A native of Nashville, Tennessee, Glenn was born on April 14, 1951. He was the grandson of Roy Dean Hammonds and Vera Mosier Hammonds and Roe David McBurnett, Sr. and Mary Lindsay White McBurnett.
Glenn grew up in Nashville and developed a fascination with life at an early age, cultivated by his habit of voracious reading and by his summer experiences exploring nature at Camp Biota near Nashville. He graduated from Peabody Demonstration School (now University School of Nashville) in 1969 and in 1973 received his AB in biology from the University of Chicago, where he first became interested in the idea of “information biology”, a concept that was ahead of its time but to which Glenn returned when technology caught up years later. After graduation, Glenn and Ann, high school sweethearts, married and Glenn entered a PhD program at Vanderbilt University where he studied peptide and protein hormones. He received his doctorate in biochemistry in 1979 and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area for postdoctoral studies in the Hormone Research Laboratory at the University of California at San Francisco. Following his years at UCSF he joined the then new biotechnology industry and began a varied career in basic research and drug development, working first at Genentech then MetaXen and Exelixis, transitioning gradually from bench biochemistry to computational analysis of protein and DNA sequences and expression. He continued his career as consultant in genomics and bioinformatics for various biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, focused on identification of promising candidates for new targeted therapies in oncology. A drug that grew out of similar studies became available to Glenn in a clinical trial and extended his life beyond what was possible with conventional chemotherapy. Glenn was described by a colleague as a “Renaissance biologist” with wide-ranging interests and an uncanny ability to translate data into understandable language for non-specialists. As personal genomic data became obtainable in recent years, he enjoyed putting his knowledge to use helping family and friends interpret their results.
Beyond is his interests and career in science, Glenn was passionate about progressive politics. Searching for information about how to turn political angst into activism, he discovered the blogging community of Daily Kos (“News you can do something about”), where he developed a statistical measure to identify posts of high impact on the busy site and then began to publish his results daily. Over the years he published over 6000 entries on Daily Kos where he was known and well appreciated as “Jotter”.
Glenn was an engaged and generous host, uncle, great-uncle, surrogate uncle, and friend. His wide-ranging interests always led to fascinating conversations. He relished information (favoring the Gregory Bateson definition, “a difference that makes a difference”), making and listening to music, live theater, all kinds of books, good food and wine, adventurous and not-so-adventurous travel, good conversation and laughter. Naturally, he was a lifelong Pogo fan. He loved his family, his extended family, and his family of friends. As he said on his Daily Kos profile, “I love data, counting, programming, and music (of certain kinds). What floats my boat: offering what I know to those I meet in the hope and expectation of positive results. People are my people.”
In the last year of his life, faced with the limitations of COVID, Glenn created regular Zoom connections with family and friends from across the globe. He was grateful for these virtual visits and the in-person visits that a few friends and family members were able to manage during his last few weeks. He died after hoping until the end that he could make it to the next clinical trial and a better conclusion. Shortly before he died, Glenn told Ann that he “felt overwhelmed by love.” May we all be able to say this in our last moments.
A celebration of Glenn’s life is planned for a later date. If you wish to remember Glenn through a donation in his name, please consider The National Center for Science Education (ncse.ngo) or Friends of Radnor Lake (radnorlake.org).
T. Justin Schaid
Timothy “Justin” Schaid passed away on December 27, 2021 at the age of 60 after an epic brave battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his devoted wife, Leslie, and his sons Kai, Ian, and Evan. Justin was born to Joan and Arnold Schaid, spent his childhood in Greensburg Pennsylvania, and was a longtime resident of Los Angeles, California.
Justin is survived by his spouse and true love, Leslie Wah, and his sons of whom he was most proud: Kai, Ian, and Evan. His surviving family also includes his mother Joan Gordon, siblings Daniel (and Pamela), Jeffery, Kathleen Fleck, Monica Fierce, Teresa (and William) Filtz, Charity (and Glen) Beveridge, Rebecca Burkley, and Kerstin (and Scott) Herrod, as well as step-sisters Jill (and Jim) Evans and Jennifer (and Duke) Vinson. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Arnold Schaid, step-father Jack Gordon, and brother-in-law Steven Fierce.
Justin was devoted to his family, his love of playing and writing music, and his enjoyment of classic cars. He was a talented artist and designer all his life, working as a commercial artist. He composed and wrote music and lyrics collaborating with other artists in his bands Hear&Now and SACREDGAME. He was often seen around his neighborhood walking his dog Duncan, or enjoying a drive in his VW Fastback, his Corvair, or riding on his motorcycle.
There will be a private burial of urn and a tree planting in Justin’s memory amongst family members. A memorial service and a celebration of life will be held during the summer for invited family and friends.
Justin’s family would like to thank the UCLA Health Cancer Care team in Burbank, California for their excellent care and support.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Justin Schaid to either of the two charities below:
1)UCLA Health / David Geffen School of Medicine / Cancer Research Fund:
https://www.uclahealth.org/giving/why-give
Please select Give To:
School : David Geffen School of Medicine - Fund : Cancer Research
2)Sea Shepherd Conservation Society:
https://seashepherd.org/donate/
Julie Andrea Morgan
July 25, 1974 - November 29, 2021
Julie Morgan was a beautiful spirit who left us too soon. She was the rare person who lived life to the fullest and created community wherever she went. She is survived by her husband Mark Gebert, daughter Danika Morgan Gebert, her mom Jo Ann Morgan, sister Jen Morgan (Drew Donnalley), brother John Morgan, brother Jake Morgan (Jamie Ende) and her nieces and nephews Greer, Cooper, Caitlin, and Jack. Her family members and her many dear friends will love and miss her forever.
In her memory, a scholarship is being established:
https://www.tmcfunding.com/funds/the-julie-morgan-memorial-scholarship/6214/
For those who would prefer to honor Julie’s memory by supporting the fight against breast cancer more immediately, donations can be made in her name to Breast Cancer Action (https://www.bcaction.org), where she served on the board of directors, or METAvivor (https://metavivor.org), which is the sole US organization that funds research in the area of stage 4 breast cancer.
There will be a simple graveside memorial service at Fernwood Cemetery in Mill Valley on Friday December 10 at 10am, followed by a gathering at The Junction just down the road. We will be having a Celebration of Life for Julie on her birthday, July 25. If you are travelling, or can only make one date, we encourage you to attend the Celebration in July. We encourage carpooling to the service because Julie would like it and parking could become a challenge with a large turnout at Fernwood.
Lisa Marie Campagna
August 15, 1962 – November 4, 2021
Beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend
Lisa Marie Campagna left this earthly realm on November 4, 2021, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 59 years old.
It would be wrong to say that Lisa lost her battle with cancer, because she never stopped fighting. She stayed strong and resilient where others would have given in. All the while, not missing one beat of her living life with her family and friends. Through her, we know what spirit and perseverance truly look like.
Lisa was born in Brooklyn, New York to Frank and Annette Campagna. Lisa joined her brother Frank and sister Rene’ growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada surrounded by a loving family and a wide range of colorful characters. After attending Bishop Gorman High School, Lisa went on to study around the globe, attaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of London.
Lisa selected a profession in employee benefits and health; first through the creation and management of group insurance plans and later introducing workplace wellness and health informatics into the structure using her vast knowledge of the health insurance industry coupled with her strong personal commitment to preventative and alternative medicine.
Lisa moved to California early in her professional life and settled into the Bay Area. She loved the beautiful landscape and positive feel of the area and its people. She danced often, practiced yoga dutifully, and began to teach yoga as part of her wellness initiatives.
Lisa married Chris Lopes, and in 2004 gave birth to Christopher Lopes. Being a mother to Christopher was the blessing of Lisa’s life. She loved to spend evenings huddled on the couch listening to Christopher play his guitar.
Lisa was abundantly spiritual and recognized the common good inside of many religions. Lisa loved to be in the grasp of nature; biking and hiking as often as she could. Her nature walks gave her perspective and peace up to her final days.
Lisa was preceded in death by her father Frank and is survived by her son Christopher, her mother Annette, her sister Rene’, her brother and sister-in-law Frank and Kathy, her ex-husband Chris and his daughter Olivia.
There will be a mass at St. Sebastian Church in Greenbrae on Friday, November 12th at 3:00pm. On Saturday, there will be a memorial gathering from 12:00pm – 3:00pm at the Muir Woods Park Community Association Clubhouse. Muir Woods Park was one of Lisa’s favorite places.
John Mark Myers
July 6, 1991 ~ October 23, 2021
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of John Mark Myers, 30, of Mill Valley, California on October 23, 2021. Named after John Mark, the faithful traveling companion to Jesus and author of the Gospel of Mark, John shared his namesake’s empathy and love of family and friends.
Born in Marin on July 6, 1991, John was the son of Claire Miller of San Francis- co and Vincent Myers of Worcester, Massachusetts. John grew up in Novato and Mill Valley. John treasured the beach, sunsets, and movies and was an avid skateboarder.
John loved clowning around with his father, and the two were often seen kicking balls over their house and mastering trampoline flips. A talented athlete, John excelled at skateboarding and teaching gymnastics. He had a passion for word play, which made him a gifted storyteller with a facility with languages. He was skilled at conversation and online research.
John is survived by his parents, his brother Andrew Myers of Mill Valley, and his sister Sarah Ruth Moore of Concord, Massachusetts together with her husband Jim and sons, Graham, Arthur and Sebastian. John delighted in gift giving and
had a natural eye for beauty. Despite his chal- lenges, John was a ray of sunshine - with his bright flowing mane and warm, empathic nature.
Services will be held on November 4, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, 10 Old Mill Street, Mill Valley.
