Obituaries Obituaries (March 03, 2004)

Thomas R. Harrison

Sports, parks advocate

A memorial service was held February 29 for Thomas R. Harrison, a longtime Menlo Park resident who died at home on February 22 after an illness. Mr. Harrison, 64, chaired the city's Parks and Recreation Commission and was active in expanding athletic opportunities in Menlo Park.

Mr. Harrison is survived by his wife, Mavis; daughter Sarah Sorensen of San Carlos; son Jonathan of Menlo Park; and sister Susan Herman of Auburn, California.

The family prefers that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society at 1650 South Amphlett Blvd., Suite 110, San Mateo, CA 94402.

Arrangements were under the direction of Spangler Mortuaries in Menlo Park.

Bernard Segulyev

Willow Road Market owner

Bernard Segulyev, a Menlo Park resident for 57 years, died at home February 24. He was 95.

Mr. Segulyev was born in San Bruno and moved in 1946 to Menlo Park, where he purchased the Willow Road Market. He and his wife, Isabelle, operated the market until they sold it and retired in 1974.

After retiring, Mr. Segulyev volunteered to deliver Meals on Wheels. He had been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints since 1955.

Mr. Segulyev is survived by his children, Barry Segulyev, Sandra Cuen and Linda Stoddart; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. His wife of 57 years, Isabelle, preceded him in death.

Services were held March 1 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Menlo Park. The family prefers donations in Mr. Segulyev's memory be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the ward of your choosing. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller Hapgood & Tinney, Palo Alto.

Edgerton Scott

Venture capital partner

Edgerton "Edgie" Scott III, managing director of Lighthouse Capital Partners, a venture capital firm in Menlo Park, died unexpectedly February 22. He was 60.

Mr. Scott had more than 25 years of experience investing in emerging growth companies. He joined Lighthouse Capital Partners in 1999; prior to that he founded Imperial Bank's emerging growth division.

From 1984 to 1990, he was president and founder of BNP Venture Capital, the U.S. venture capital arm of Banque Nationale de Paris.

Mr. Scott lived in Point Arena, California, and is survived by his wife, Sandy; four children; and one grandchild.

A memorial was held February 28 at the Menlo Circus Club. Donations may be made to Friends of Coast Community Library Renovation Fund, P.O. Box 808, Point Arena, CA 95468.

Arvin Henderson

Pediatrician

Dr. Arvin T. Henderson, a pediatrician who cared for local children for more than 35 years, died January 21. A longtime resident of Portola Valley, he was 84.

Dr. Henderson graduated from Indiana University, where he received his bachelor of science and doctor of medicine degrees. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and the Korean War. Between service duties, he completed pediatric residencies in New York City and Detroit. He was commander of a U.S. Naval hospital serving Marines behind the lines in Korea during the Korean War.

After leaving the service, he opened his pediatric practice on Welch Road near the Stanford University Medical Center. He was a member of the Stanford University Hospital clinical faculty for many years.

After retiring in 1990, Dr. Henderson pursued his interest in genealogical research and traveled widely.

Dr. Henderson is survived by his wife of 63 years, Julia; children, Arvin T. Henderson Jr., Philip Henderson, Susan Henderson Cannon and Janice H. Lahr; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A family celebration of his life has been held. Burial was at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno.

Sister Mary Henry

Religious of the Sacred Heart

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 6, at Oakwood Convent of the Sacred Heart in Atherton for Sister Mary Henry, who died February 25 at age 95. An obituary for Sister Mary Henry will appear in the next edition of The Almanac.

Donna Donovan

Community volunteer

Donna Lorraine Donovan of Menlo Park died February 26, three days after her 81st birthday. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. An obituary for Ms. Donovan will appear in the next issue of the Almanac.

Elizabeth Fisher Stedman

A memorial service for Elizabeth Fisher Stedman will be held Thursday, March 4, at 10 a.m. at the Valley Presbyterian Church at 945 Portola Road in Portola Valley. Mrs. Stedman was 93.

Mrs. Stedman, who died February 9, was a resident of The Sequoias retirement community since 1990. The Almanac will publish an obituary in the next issue.

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