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Harry Kevorkian Obituary
Harry Kevorkian
Resident of San Jose
November 10, 1925, Chicago, IL - September 19, 2010, San Jose, CA
Beloved husband of Elizabeth-Betty (deceased); father of Christopher (Nancy), Matthew (Susan), Kevin (Susie), Elizabeth (Patrick); loving grandfather of Kate, Cal, Ryan, Madeline, Kyle, Connor, Tess, Annie. Predeceased by his mother and father, Sarah and Ben; mother-in-law and father-in-law Elizabeth and Matthew; sister and brother-in-law Rose and Paul; sisters Alice and Sarah. Cherished brother-in-law of Eileen (Dick deceased), Neil (Clara), Noreen (Jim). Adoring uncle of Carol (George), Sue, Scott (Pam), Beth (Jim), Caroline (Marc), Paul (Chelsea), Dan (Darcy), Janet (Greg), Jean (Brian), Jackie (Eric), Maria (Chris), Jimmy (Monica), Sarah (deceased), Stephanie (Dan).
Harry loved to spend time with his family and enjoyed spending time with his lifelong friends. He loved his wife's cooking, a good laugh, classical music and the opera, singing, golfing, the SF Giants, the beauty of California and his 1960 MGA roadster. A true renaissance man, he was a fitness enthusiast ahead of his time. Harry graduated from University of California Berkeley, both undergraduate and law school. Harry served his country in WWII. His spirit and his amazing smile will be missed.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 24, 6:00 - 8:00 pm at DARLING-FISCHER of Los Gatos. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 25, noon at St. Francis Cabrini Church of San Jose. In lieu of flowers please donate to Parkinson's Research.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harry Kevorkian
6 Entries
Ehrig Family
September 27, 2010
The whole Ehrig family from Seattle have been thinking of you all week-end. Sounds like it was a real celebration of your Dad that not only he deserved, but the whole family. You have all been loved by very dear man in Harry. What a gift. Our love.
Al & Marian Carlson
September 24, 2010
Kevorkian Family,
Although no words of sympathy can ease the loss, still we hope
you find some comfort in knowing that others care. They can never take away
the wonderful memories of the time you and your Dad spent together.
In Sympathy,
Al & Marian Carlson
Carol Davis
September 22, 2010
Kevin,Matt,Chris and Liz
Remember the good times with your Dad. Know now that he is at peace.
You are in our prayers.
Carol and Bill Davis
Clara Lyons
September 22, 2010
Chris,Matt,Kevinand Eliz,
you are in our prayers at this time .
We all have such good memories of your Mom and Dad they will be in our hearts forever Love to all of you
Uncle Neil and Aunt Clara
Pam Vickerson
September 22, 2010
Extending my sympathies to Chris, Matthew, Kevin and Elizabeth and all your familes. I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Both of your parents were special people and I will fondly remember them both for being so welcoming and such great "neighborhood parents!" Your Mom's enthusiam and energy, plus your Dad's smile, will not be forgotten by me!!
Darling Fischer Chapel of the Hills
September 21, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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