SARA HUTCHENS MCCORMACK

Sara Hutchens McCormack 1938-2010 Died September 4, 2010 as a result of an automobile accident in North Carolina. She was born October 16, 1938 to Francis Case Hutchens and Kathleen Shuman Hutchens. Sara was a proud fourth generation Californian. Born and raised in Berkeley, she lived the past 40 years in Marin County. She was married to John William McCormack from 1963 until his death in 1987. Her two children, John Hutchens McCormack and Katherine McCormack Holshouser and one granddaughter, Amber Holshouser, survive her. Her sister Susan Hutchens Wisdom lives in Portland Oregon. Sara graduated from The Anna Head School, now known as Head-Royce School, and received a BA degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1960, where she was a Gamma Phi Beta. In her youth, Sara was a ferocious tennis player. Her competitive nature extended to golf and bridge. She enjoyed keeping up with family and her many friends she accumulated over her lifetime. She lived for her children and never missed a game, meet, tournament, or horse show in 15 years. She was an active volunteer for her children's schools, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Little League, etc. Sara, AHS class of '56, was an energetic and dedicated supporter of Head Royce School. She was instrumental in creating a class-funded scholarship. Gifts in memory of Sara can be sent to: Head Royce School, c/o Betsy Ringrose, Director of Alumni Relations, 4315 Lincoln Ave, Oakland, CA 94602, 510. 531-1300 ext 2191. A memorial service for Sara McCormack will be held October 17, 2010 at the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross, CA at 2:00 p.m.