Issue date: September 29, 1999
Woodside Councilman Pete Empey dies. See News.
Marie K. Schelkoff
A former Stanford University librarian, Ms. Schelkoff is survived by a brother, Roman Kharitonov of Calgary, Canada; and a nephew, Igor Kharitonoff of Menlo Park.
Services were held at Nativity of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church in Menlo Park, with burial at Serbian Cemetery in Colma.
John T. Crevelt
Mr. Crevelt was raised in Jefferson City, Missouri, graduating from St. Peters High School. In 1940 he enrolled at Rockhurst College, but with World War II escalating, he entered the Naval Officer Training School at the University of Michigan. He went on to serve as a second lieutenant in the Atlantic and Pacific during the war.
In 1949, he returned to school, this time at UC Berkeley where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. It was there that John met his future bride, Audrey Stanford, while playing volleyball.
The Crevelts settled in Redwood City in 1954 and Mr. Crevelt went to work for the Glastic Corp. By 1966, however, he was beckoned by another calling. With a growing family of athletic children, he soon became involved with youth sports -- and, recently, was honored by the AYSO for his pioneering efforts in bringing youth soccer to the area.
In local circles, Mr. Crevelt soon became known as "Trophy John" and his shop, which sat on the El Camino in Redwood City in the shadow of Gemco, soon became a stop for local youth coaches, as well as high school and some college coaches. The shop has since moved to another location and is run by his son, John.
Family members said Mr. Crevelt was also very active with the St. Pius Church, coaching midget basketball, baseball and track, and organizing the church's annual festival.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey; brothers James and Patrick; a sister, Mary Walton; sons John, Patrick, Michael, David and Richard; daughters Linda, Mary and Sharon; and 12 grandchildren.
Memorial contributions are preferred to Christian Encounter Ministries, P.O. Box 1022, Grass Valley, 95945; or to a donor's favorite charity.
Edward C. Olson
Born in Toronto, he moved to the United States at the age of 8. Mr. Olson graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and earned a master's degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University. He married Debra Ann Bacharach in 1976, and lived in Dallas before moving to California in 1983. He was last employed as director of alliances at Hitachi Computer Products.
Family members said Mr. Olson was an active volunteer at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and the Child and Family Institute in Menlo Park. He taught Sunday School for many years and served on the vestry, the rector search committee, and the stewardship and finance commissions. He was liason board member from the church to Trinity School and was on the board of directors of the Child and Family Institute.
An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed traveling, gardens, music, bicycling, motorcycling, skiing, hiking, sailing and fishing. He also coached basketball and soccer for his sons' teams and assisted with their Cub Scouts troops.
He is survived by his wife, Debra; his sons, Andrew, Stephen, and Eric; his father, C. Donald Olson; and his stepmother, Nancy Olson.
The memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 330 Ravenswood Ave., in Menlo Park, at 10 a.m. Burial services will be private.
Donations may be made to the Child and Family Institute, 330 Ravenswood Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025; or to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 330 Ravenswood Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025.
Service for Ann Riddle
The service will start at 4 p.m. at Valley Presbyterian Church, 945 Portola Rd., Portola Valley, followed by an informal gathering of friends. Memorial donations may be made to the Community Breast Health Project, 545 Bryant St., Palo Alto, 94301.
An obituary will be published in a future Almanac.
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