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Ann Bernauer Obituary

Ann Bernauer Died peacefully in her sleep on June 15th at age 86. In declining health, she was still full of love and sparkle in her eyes until the end. Born August 11th, 1931 in Salinas California to Hunter and Gwendolyn Allen Johnson, she graduated from Stanford University in 1953 with a degree in Art History. She met and married Phil Bernauer while working for Westinghouse in 1959. She retired after a 20 year career at the Marin County Elections Dept. Other than her children, her life passion was art. Her artwork was shown all over the Bay Area. She also championed other artists by mentoring the creative experience and volunteering her time to help them show their work. Survived by her son Matthew Bernauer of San Rafael, daughter Susan Bernauer of Seattle, and former husband and domino partner Phil Bernauer of San Rafael. A showing of her art to celebrate her life is planned for September. Details of the event will be published on her website, AnnBernauer.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Jun. 24, 2018.

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Marti Rutishauser

June 29, 2018

Matthew and Susan, Truely sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, Ann. She was my mentor at the Elections Office before she retired. One of her art pieces is on the wall of my living room. She titled it "Family Circle" and I think of her often. Her kind and patient demeanor are a large part of my memory of her. My deepest sympathy to you. Marti Rutishauser

Brian Gibson

June 27, 2018

Matt,

Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother,I remember meeting her and your Dad at the Healdsburg house, she was a very sweet lady. Although it's been a lot of years since, I often think of you and your family,

Take care, find comfort in the Lord and cherish your family and memories of times past.

Brian Gibson

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