BRIAN J. ZAHN

BRIAN ZAHN Obituary

ZAHN

BRIAN J., 68, of Philadelphia:
Visionary, Artist, Father, Brother and Friend passed away gracefully on October 20, 2012 with this sons Andrew and Daniel by his side. He leaves a rich legacy in the World of Art. Brian founded Yarrowstalks Newspaper and Friends of the Arts promoting art, production and publishing. Graduated with a BA & MA. from the Univ of Penn. We have lost a unique and wonderful man. He worked tirelessly to make sure he left us a better world.
Beloved son of of Herbert and Nora Zahn; also survived by his brothers Bob and Spencer, significant other Sabina Wister, nieces Ariana and Alexandra and nephew Charles.
Family will receive friends this Wed. - Fri. 6-8 P.M., 112 Glenview Ave, Wyncote. Dona-tions may be made to: The Brian Zahn Visionary Fund, 112 Glenview Ave,Wyncote, PA 19095.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Oct. 24, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for BRIAN ZAHN

9 Entries

Michael Zubrow

August 27, 2013

It was just an exercise in Googling that I found that Brian had passed away. I knew Brian and his brother through high school at Central and at Penn.

Even in the early 60s people knew Brian would be a leader in his field.

Mark Forstater

April 12, 2013

I read in Bruce Yasgur's column in the Central Alumni Bulletin about Brian's death. I was sorry to read it, since 68 is such a young age these days to die. We were all classmates at Central, Class 216. I didn't know Brian at all well, but I was very surprised on about his life and what he accomplished. I never knew he was such a seeker, and this was totally belied by his demeanour at Central. There, his preppy clothes and smooth good looks led me to think that he would fit in to the Ivy League culture that beckoned us. Indeed, he went to Penn, but clearly his interests were far from the corporate life. I'm sorry now that our paths never crossed after Central. He would have been an interesting person to meet and chat to. My condolences to Brian's family.

Bob Johnson

November 3, 2012

I was Brian's landscaper for the last 6 or 7 years. He was my first customer in the area, and it was my pleasure to have known and worked for him. Anyone who saw Brian's house knew how much he loved his azalea bushes! I always enjoyed talking to him about gardening and the like, but not until I read the obituary did I realize what a full and accomplished life he lived. He was truly a wonderful man and a good friend. My condolences go out to his family and friends. Brian was a good friend and he will be missed.

Sara Thurston

October 31, 2012

I am very sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I did not know him; however, I worked with his brother Spencer for many years. As Jim Robinson said so well, I'm sure Brian possessed the same goodness, generosity and strength of character.

October 30, 2012

Condolences to your family, my thoughts are with you. May peace be in your hearts, Valerie Stone (Adam's wife).

Linda Arias

October 29, 2012

Condolences to the Zahn Family.

Lynne Coren

October 25, 2012

Brian and I met 50 years ago and were very close for the first few years. I have never forgotten his kind and generous heart, his ability to soothe my teenager's often troubled mind and spirit, and the ways he introduced me to art, music and especially Ingmar Bergman films. Brian played a very significant role in my teen years, and later he filled my apartment with Indian art he collected during his three years in India.That turned out to be kind of strangely prophetic, as, unsuspected by either of us then, I have spent the last 30 years living in India.
We have stayed in touch over the decades on and off, and in the last six months months were conversing frequently by email and his Iphone. My deep heartfelt condolences are with you Spencer and Bobby, who I have not seen since the early days, and also with Andrew and Daniel, of whom I know only by Brian's conversations. He loved you all deeply and was so very proud of his wonderful sons. We lost a unique soul, too soon, whose intelligence and generosity of spirit will be very much missed but always remembered in our hearts and minds. I can hear him speaking to me even now in my mind, and I know that he will live on in spirit in those of us who loved him for the gentle,intelligent, openhearted, generous and kind soul that he was. He was truly a sweet prince of a man.

Jim Robinson

October 24, 2012

Although I did not know Brian, I am well acquainted with his brother, Spencer. I am sure he possessed all the same strengths of character I have seen with Spencer.
Losing a brother is very difficult, and Spencer was very kind to me when I lost a son a few years ago. My deepest condolences to Spencer and his family.

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