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Gail Schaumberg Obituary

Friends and family will gather on May 21, 2005 for a private burial and celebration of the life of Gail Schaumberg who passed away peacefully at Dominican Hospital on May 6th following a lengthy battle with cancer. Her loving family was at her bedside. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she was 52 years old. Gail has been a resident of the Santa Cruz area for the past 39 years. She worked as a budget analyst for U.C.S.C. for the past 6 years and prior to that, was employed with Watkins Johnson and Skyway Freight. Her family will forever remember her love for art and talent of sculpting. Gail also possessed the ability to create beautiful clothing designs. With precise stitching and stylish fashion, she made costumes for her children, grandchildren and friends that were unparalleled even in comparison with Hollywood professional costume designers. She also loved to travel with Hawaii and Alaska among her favorite destinations. She was a Majority Member of Job's Daughters # 216 in Santa Cruz.

She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Schaumberg of Santa Cruz, her daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Dennis English of Soquel, her brother, Mark Schaumberg of Santa Cruz and her sister, Elaine Nordahl of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. She also leaves her three grandchildren: Crystal, Autumn and Jacob English and very special family member, Jack English.

She will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Oakwood Memorial Park. A celebration of her life will follow at the family home. For information in regards to service details, please phone 475-8072. Remembrances may be made to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church (2402 Cabrillo College Dr. Soquel, CA. 95073) OR Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Association (3040 Prather Lane Santa Cruz, CA. 95062)

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Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel from May 13 to May 14, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Gail Schaumberg

14 Entries

Catherine Hinchcliff

May 21, 2005

Dear Dorothy and family,

My sincerest sympathy on your loss.

I know how much you cherished Gail. All of the great things you told me about her.

Again my sincerest sympathy

Cathy Hinchcliff

Jane Kling

May 18, 2005

I was saddened to hear of Gail's passing. I worked with Gail at UCSC and remember her visiting my office with a smile on her face and in her voice. I also admired her strength, laughter, and optimistic approach to anything that came her way. My sincerest condolences to Gail's family. Jane

Cheryle Gibson

May 18, 2005

My condolences to Gail's family. I worked with Gail during her years at WJ. I am so sorry for your loss.

Simon Dangzalan

May 18, 2005

I was deeply saddened by Gail’s demise. As manager of the BWO department at WJ in the ‘80s, I hired Gail as my secretary. I remember her as very energetic and full of life with such a pleasant smile. Her drive, talent, and enthusiasm carried her beyond her assigned duties that when I transferred out of the department, I strongly recommended her to take my place, which she did. However, I was mostly impressed at her dedication to taking care of her daughter, Amy. She was not just a working partner, but a great friend. I’ll miss you and may your smile make the other side a little bit brighter.

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Laurice Rockwell

May 18, 2005

Thinking of you at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to the family. I used to work in the department next to Gail for many years at WJ. I will miss her smile. Gail always reminded me of sunshine and what a nice way for me to remember her.

Allen Ferdinand

May 17, 2005

My most sincere condolences to the family. I knew Gail back in the 80s at WJ and feel fortunate to have known her. May her memory live in our hearts forever.

Karen Moreno

May 17, 2005

My heart goes out to the family.

I worked with Gail at WJ back in the 80's. Although we didn't work in the same department, I remember what a vibrant and well liked person she was. I am so sorry for your loss.

Scott Pervorse

May 17, 2005

I worked at Watkins-Johnson company during the 80's and 90's. I did not know Gail very well. However, one thing I do remember vividly is that she always was smiling and happy. Our life at WJ was made better and more tolerable because of her. We need more people like her in this world.

Lara Pacheco

May 16, 2005

I am saddened to learn of Gail's passing. I worked with Gail at UCSC for 3 years, and I've missed her jubilant laugh since she left. I've also missed seeing her pull up in the mornings in her shiny red sports car. She was almost as proud of that car as she was of her family. Almost, but not quite. I will remember Gail's ready laughter and honest smile and gentle exasperation for incompetence. My heart goes out to her family as they cope with her loss.

karen begley

May 13, 2005

I so enjoyed working with Gail at Watkins-Johnson for several years. Gail was a hard working person and always willing to help anyone. She had a wonderful outlook on life and a great sense of humor. I remember she brought Amy to work a few times and how proud she was of her daughter. Even though Gail and I lost touch after she left Watkins-Johnson, we ran into each other now and then and it was always so good to talk with her. She had the greatest smile. My sympathies go out to all of the family. Best regards, Karen Begley

Martin Mogaard

May 13, 2005

I would like to offer my sincerest sympathy to Gail's family. I had the priviledge of working with Gail at Watkins-Johnson in the BWO department. She was the department admin when I started in 1979 and after 10 years, Gail had worked her way up to managing the department. She was always a pleasure to work with and took special pride in her daughter Amy. After she left WJ, I would occasionally see her shopping in Scotts Valley, sometimes with her grandchildren. She treasured them all.

I found out something from Gail several years ago at the grocery store. Back in 1984 I showed up at work with a new red 944 sports car. Little did I know that from that moment on, Gail wanted a shiny red sports car of her own and vowed that one day she would have one. As anyone who knew Gail knows, she finally got her shiny red sports car and was so happy to have it.

When my wife and I got married in 1993, Gail knitted us a a beautiful comforter that we treasure to this day. It will always be a special reminder of Gail.

She will be missed.

Lynn Barker

May 13, 2005

Gail and I worked together at Skyway. I was always moved to see how much she loved her daughter and granddaughters. You could visably see the joy they brought to her life.

Gail will be missed but never forgotten.

Krissy Gustafson

May 13, 2005

Amy and family-I am so sorry to hear that Gail passed away. She was truly an amazing person with a spirit that could never be matched. I enjoyed working with her at Skyway for all those years! She was always in my prayers during this past year and I was hoping for a mircle. She made a new outfit for my baby last year when she was beginning her treatment and took the time to drop it off at my house on her way to radiation....she always amazed me with her kindness. I will tresure that outfit forever. The other thing I remember about Gail is how much she loved all of you. She talked about your girls constantly when we worked together. My sympathy goes to all of you during this very sad time. I know she fought as hard as she could with her bouts of cancer and I know that she is at peace now. God bless all of you - Krissy Gustafson.

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