Issue date: March 18, 1998
Jane Phipers
Born in Gilroy, she received a bachelor's degree in physical education and her teaching credentials from San Jose State University. She was an elementary school teacher prior to her retirement -- having taught at Portola Valley's Little Red Schoolhouse, among other schools -- and remained an avid golfer who was active in many community and charitable causes.
She is survived by a son, Todd of Denver; a granddaughter, Lisa Haworth of Portola Valley; a grandson, Nick Phipers of Denver; a great-grandson, Austin Haworth of Portola Valley; two brothers, Tom Phipers of Colorado and Bill Phipers of Gilroy; and a sister, Charlene Hunter of Gilroy.
A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Saratoga Country Club, 21990 Prospect Road, Saratoga.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 748 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025.
Lucille Kraemer
During her years as a teacher, she taught at Kalunga Girls School in Uganda, the University of San Diego, Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Seattle, and Sacred Heart Schools in Menlo Park.
She had lived at Oakwood since 1982 where she continued her teaching as a volunteer tutor. "She gave valued service to the Oakwood community and to the many associated with her," says Sister Catherine Baxter, director of Oakwood.
Sister Kraemer is survived by her sisters, Sister Maxine Kraemer, Religious of the Sacred Heart, San Diego; Evelyn Kraemer Francuz, Fullerton; and Angel Kraemer Kleinbub, La Jolla.
Friends are invited to a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Oakwood and to the Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Kraemer at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Oakwood. Memorial donations may be made to the Religious of the Sacred Heart, Oakwood, 140 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton 94027.
Aileen Whitson
Born in Longmont, Colo., Mrs. Whitson married Thomas Tedworth (Ted) Whitson in 1923. In 1948, after a merchandising career that enabled the couple to travel throughout the Northwest, they purchased "The Drapery Shop" in Palo Alto. The store was later renamed "Whitson's Draperies" and was moved to two other locations on University Avenue. After her husband's death in 1964, Aileen Whitson continued the business until selling it in 1972.
Mrs. Whitson participated in many area philanthropic activities, including the Allied Arts Guild, the Cosmopolitan Club, and the Episcopal Church of Women. A descendant of seven Revolutionary War patriots, she was a member of the Faxon D. Atherton Chapter as well as El Palo Alto Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and served as regent of each.
She was one of the founders of the California Youth Symphony in 1953 and, in 1966, the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra.
Mrs. Whitson is survived by a daughter, Jo Ann Cuddy of Bristol, Tenn; two sons, Thomas Clinton Whitson of Sonoma County and William Michael Whitson of Palo Alto; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra, 723 Matadero Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306.
Donnette Magoon
Mrs. Magoon was born in Honolulu and graduated from the University of Hawaii. She married Orville Magoon in Hawaii and moved first to Palo Alto, then to Menlo Park, where she resided for 35 years. The Magoons were divorced and Mr. Magoon now resides in Middleton, Calif.
Mrs. Magoon enjoyed doing arts and crafts projects and photography. She is survived by five children: Melissa Hall of Los Gatos; Michael Magoon of Boise, Idaho; Marshall Magoon of Alameda; Matthew Magoon of Orlando, Fla.; and Mary Magoon of Anaheim; and one grandson.
Edith Barrette
A native of Austria and resident of Woodside, she was a volunteer in a number of community organizations, including Friends of Filoli, Peninsula Volunteers, and Woodside town committees.
She was an avid gardener and member of gardening organizations including Woodside Hills Garden Club, California Garden Clubs Inc., the American Rhododendron Society, Santa Cruz Arboretum, and Strybing Arboretum.
A founding member of the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, she was also a member of the Committee for Art at Stanford University and a volunteer for International Studies English-in-Action, also at Stanford.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. William Charles Barrette, of Woodside; a son, William Charles Barrette Jr.; a daughter, Dr. Carol Ann Barrette of Webster, MA; and daughter-in-law, Deborah Jane Barrette.
Services were held at Redwood Chapel in Redwood City followed by burial at Skylawn Memorial Park. Donations may be made to Friends of Filoli, c/o D. Carlson, Canada Road, Woodside.
Dr. John E. Hoff
A 35-year resident of Atherton, Dr. Hoff was born in Missouri. In his more than 40 years of practice as an obstetrician and gynecologist at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, he delivered more than 10,000 babies. He created a well-known birthing film, which has been shown in schools across the country, and was a pioneer in supporting the presence of fathers during childbirth at Sequoia Hospital.
Dr. Hoff bred six generations of champion Doberman Pinschers. He was also a practitioner of Reiki and T'ai Chi.
He is survived by his mother, Marie Hoff; his wife of 46 years, Shirley Hoff; their six children, Dr. John Hoff, Dr. Michael P. Hoff, Dr. Gary A. Hoff, Dr. Martin J. Hoff, Linda M. Hoff, and Charles C. Hoff; 10 grandchildren; and seven siblings.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Pius Catholic Church in Redwood City. Memorial contributions may be made to the John E. Hoff Memorial Fund, c/o Sequoia Hospital, 170 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA 94062.
Leon Everhart
Born in Illinois, Mr. Everhart grew up in Pasadena where he was a gymnast in his youth. He went to work for Lockheed in 1938, the same year he and his wife, Barbara were married. The family moved to Menlo Park in 1958 when Mr. Everhart came to Northern California to work at Lockheed's Sunnyvale facility.
Mr. Everhart enjoyed working on cars and was a fan of the Sunday television talk shows on current affairs.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughters, Libby Varty of Los Altos and Sally Calderon of Los Altos Hills; son, Chuck Everhart of Ben Lomond; sister, Blanche Marshall of Arkansas; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Private services were held under the direction of the Los Altos Chapel of Spangler Mortuaries. The family prefers donations to a charity of the donor's choice.
Kathryn Moore
Born in San Francisco, Mrs. Moore attended Lowell High School and UCLA. A longtime member of Peninsula Volunteers, she was active in community affairs. She was also a member of the Menlo Circus Club and the Olympic Club.
She is survived by her husband, William G. Moore of Atherton; a daughter, Cheryl Jones of Mill Valley; a sister, Gloria Kennett of Atherton; a brother, Joseph Greenbach of Atherton; and grandchildren Rachel Moore of Atascadero, Cache and Ryan Jones of Mill Valley, and Fletcher Hill Moore of Palo Alto.
Private family services were held March 12. Donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1720 S. Amphlett Blvd., Suite 120, San Mateo, CA 94402, or to Peninsula Volunteers, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025.
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