Obituaries Obituaries (April 25, 2001)

Ellen Patricia Weston

Longtime resident who loved Menlo Park<$>

Ellen Patricia Weston, a native of Atherton who lived in Menlo Park for more than 60 years, died April 12 in Menlo Park. She was 92.

Ms. Weston worked for many years as the clerk at the front desk of the California Water Company in Menlo Park. Although she never married, she enjoyed the company of her extended family and particularly her life in Menlo Park, family members said. She was an active parishioner of St. Raymond's Catholic Church.

Ms. Weston is survived by her sister-in-law Dorothy Weston of San Jose; nephews Gerald Biggs of Sunnyvale, Kenneth Biggs of Half Moon Bay, John Weston of Kingsburg, California, Paul Weston of Redwood City, and Father Thomas Weston, S. J., of Oakland; and five great-nephews.

A memorial service was held for Ms. Weston on Friday, April 20, at St. Raymond's. Donations may be made in her name to a charity of your choice.

Hilda Bocci DeMartini

Role model to family, friends<$>

Hilda Bocci DeMartini, originally from San Francisco and a 28-year resident of Menlo Park, died February 28 in Menlo Park. She was 97.

Those who knew Ms. DeMartini admired her for her spirit, sense of humor and wisdom, relatives said. She also traveled the world until the age of 86 and enjoyed reading historical novels and biographies. Ms. DeMartini was a member of the Druids Green Valley Circle and the Native Daughters of the Golden West, for which she served as president in 1973-74. Her husband of 68 years, Fred, died in 1992. Ms. DeMartini is survived by her daughters, Barbara J. Hills and Joan D. Morris, both of San Francisco; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held March 2 at St. Denis Catholic Church in Menlo Park. Donations in Ms. DeMartini's memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Wilma B. Horrow

Volunteer for charitable causes<$>

Wilma B. Horrow, a longtime resident of Atherton and a volunteer with many Peninsula organizations, died April 20 at her home in Menlo Park. She was 84.

Ms. Horrow was an active volunteer in the Menlo Park chapter of the Children's Home Society of California, the Children's Health Council of the Mid Peninsula and other charitable organizations on the Peninsula. She and her husband Harry also contributed to the San Francisco Symphony, the San Francisco Opera and many other organizations, relatives said.

Ms. Horrow was a native of San Francisco. She married in 1940 and resided with her family for many years in homes in Atherton and Pebble Beach.

She is survived by her daughter Barbara H. Gaynor of Salem, Oregon; and son Michael of Capitola. At her request, a private family service was held.
George Kaattari

Research scientist<$>

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6, for George Edward Kaattari of Menlo Park, who died at home March 28. He was 81.

Mr. Kaattari was born in Elkol, Wyoming, and graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked in Provo, Utah, prior to serving two years in the Army Air Force.

Mr. Kaatari graduated from Stanford University with a master's degree in mechanical engineering, and taught engineering courses at the University of Utah from 1948 to 1950.

He served as an aeronautical scientist at the NASA Ames Laboratory from 1950 until he retired in 1978. He was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Menlo Park.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Elizabeth; son Dr. Stephen Kaattari; daughter Katie Ann Kaattari; and two grandchildren.
Joseph A. Monti

Longtime Atherton resident<$>

Joseph A. Monti, native of Colma and resident of Atherton for 55 years, died at home April 16. He was 91.

Mr. Monti is survived by Evelyn, his wife of 65 years; son Phillip of Palo Alto; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

At Mr. Monti's request, no memorial services are planned.
Margaret Snowden

Retired city clerk of Menlo Park<$>

Margaret E. Snowden, a one-time city clerk of Menlo Park, died on April 16. She was 86

A longtime Menlo Park resident, Mrs. Snowden was active in the community as a Little House senior center volunteer, and a member of the Menlo Park Historical Association and the American Association of University Women. Frank Helfrich of the historical association said Mrs. Snowden "was one of our best volunteers _ she came in here every week to help. It's going to be hard without her."

Mrs. Snowden worked in Menlo Park City Hall for 32 years, beginning in 1952. She was city clerk from 1964 to 1984, working under 12 mayors and three city managers. "She knew everybody in town," Mr. Helfrich said.

Mrs. Snowden is survived by daughters Emily Lamoreaux and Betty Snowden, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, and son, James Jr.

Services were held at All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.

The family prefers that memorial donations be made to the Menlo Park Historical Association or the American Lung Association.
Leah E. O'Neil

Library and senior center volunteer<$>

Leah E. O'Neil, a longtime resident of Menlo Park and an active volunteer at the Menlo Park Library and the Avenidas senior center in Palo Alto, died April 15 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She was 86.

Ms. O'Neil was a native of Caspien, Michigan. She moved to California with her husband Robert in 1948 and worked as a secretary for the Southern Pacific Rail Road for 30 years, retiring in 1978.

Ms. O'Neil is survived by her sister Patricia Buchanan of Oregon; and many nieces and nephews in Wisconsin and Michigan.

At the request of Ms. O'Neil, no services were held.

A memorial service for Marcella Pope, a 53-year Atherton resident, will be held Tuesday, May 1, at 11 a.m. at Peninsula Bible Church, 3505 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. Mrs. Pope died April 20 at the age of 87.