John William Scudder

Oct. 3, 1926 - June 9, 2008 Resident of Berkeley, CA Passed away peacefully on June 9, 2008 at the age of 81. His sudden passing took his family by surprise. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Nancie, his sons John and his wife Cindy, and Jeffrey and his wife Madeline. Beloved grandfather to Jack, Luke, Ben, Nancie, Frances, and Anna, his brother Charles Scudder and sister Maribeth (Scudder) Redman and many family members and friends. John was born October 3, 1926, delivered at home by his father, Dr. John H. Scudder. John attended schools in Berkeley and graduated from St. Mary's High School where he played football and was named Most Valuable Player. John continued his education at St. Mary's College in Moraga, after one year his studies were interrupted by WWII. John served two years in the US Army and returned to St. Mary's to continue his education and his football career eventually earning the honor of All Catholic. John married Nancie Pelaroque in August of 1952. They settled in Berkeley and had two sons. John became Dean of Admissions at St. Mary's College, after 11 years he moved to the Oakland Public Schools where he taught Physical Education and eventually became Principal at Skyline High School. He retired in 1991. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 10:30am at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 2005 Berryman, Berkeley. Private interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. Funeral services entrusted to Colonial Chapel 510-536-5454