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Brayton Wilbur Obituary

WILBUR-Brayton Jr. The Board of Trustees and staff of The Asia Foundation extend our condolences to the Wilbur family on the loss of Brayton Wilbur Jr. The Foundation is grateful for Mr. Wilbur's long-term friendship and support further exemplifying the legacy of his father Brayton Wilbur Sr, founding member of The Asia Foundation in 1954. His commitment to a peaceful and prosperous Asia is underscored by his active involvement on the Foundation's Board, on which he first became a member in 1972. As one of the longest serving members of the Foundation's Board, Mr. Wilbur was an invaluable leader as Chairman of the Board from 1991 to 1995. His leadership and unique insight will be missed. The Asia Foundation, 465 California St, 9th Fl, San Francisco, CA 94104.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 2, 2006.

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April 6, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

April 4, 2006

An old childhood friend !

Diana Gray Bostwick

Brookville, N.Y.

Dick and Cindi Hayne

April 3, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the Wilbur family - especially Claire - a very dear friend. Your sorrow is felt in our hearts.

Bob & Judy Waterman

April 1, 2006

One of my favorite experiences was working with Brayton, Len Kingsley, and Peter Pastreich on the planning effort that led to the idea of the San Francisco Symphony becoming "a great symphony, recognized as world class." The effort started in 1978 with Brayton's leadership. Without doubt, our Symphony is now there.

Judy Wilbur, Brayton, Judy Waterman, and I have been friends since Stanford Business School. We will miss him greatly.

John McLaren

March 31, 2006

I was very sorry to learn of the death of my old Thacher classmate, Brayton Wilbur. He had a wonderful career, and I enjoyed seeing him again at our 50th reunion in 2002.

Albert Huerta

March 30, 2006

Thank you for your many civic kindnesses. May the Lord bless and keep you. And all those dear to you.

Debby Anderson

March 30, 2006

As a past employee of the San Francisco Golf Club, I send my heartfelt condolences to Judy Wilbur and family at the passing of Mr. Wilbur.

Nancy Butler

March 30, 2006

It was an absolute pleasure to arrange journeys for Brayton. He had a marvelous sense of humor, was interested in everything, fun to work with and extremely generous. He will be sorely missed.

Thedore Wright Jr.

March 30, 2006

A voice from the distant past to express kindest personal regards from the Wright family, late of San Mateo.

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