Earl Downend

Earl Downend A Los Altos resident, passed away on Sep 16, 2010. He was 90. He attended Castlemont High School in Oakland where he lived until his wife, Erina Lovi, passed away. He spent his career working for the U.S. Coast Guard, was an avid gardener, a great cook, and loved to dance. The many people whose lives were touched by his effervescent spirit and good humor remember him affectionately by nicknames ranging from Spook, Beav and The Arm to his all-time favorites, Daddy and Granddad. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Nancy Downend of Fremont, and their children Noelle, Clint, Nicholas, Nathan and Ashley. He will be missed dearly by his daughter Diane Downend of Los Altos Hills, and her husband and children, Vince, Amanda, Olivia and Tony Zunino. No services will be held.