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John Healy Obituary
1929 - 2012
Resident of Palo Alto
Jack passed away on March 6 after a long illness. He grew up in Wausau, WI and was a graduate of MIT and CalTech with a PhD in Geophysics. A thirty-five year employee of the United States Geological Survey he was instrumental in establishing the National Center for Earthquake Research in Menlo Park.
Jack is survived by his wife of sixty years, Mary, and children Anne Mills, Joan, Paul, Brian and Margaret, daughter-in-law Constance and grandchildren Shawn, Kevin and Lorin Mills and Megan and Sarah Healy.
Jack was a member of the AGU, NARFE and Just Faith. He believed the solution to the world's problems could be found in the study of physics. He loved his work, the outdoors, his family and friends. Jack engaged all he met and challenged them to think about the world differently; he left an indelible impression. Jack will truly be missed by his family and friends.
Friends are invited to attend visitations on Fri. March 9 at 5 P.M. with a Vigil Service at 7 P.M. at Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary, 96 W. El Camino Real, Mtn .View. A Funeral Mass will be held on Sat., March 10 at 10:30 A.M. at St Athanasius Church, 160 N. Rengstorff, Mtn. View. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Los Altos.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the St. Labre Indian School, P.O. Box 216, Ashland, Montana 59004 or to the minority scholarship funds of the American Geophysical Union. Please view/sign guest book at:
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Diane Lindberg
March 9, 2012
Healy Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this most difficult time. I will always have fond memories of Joan's Dad "holding court" to anyone who would gather 'round and listen to his thoughts on the world; especially politics!! And of course the time he gave Joan and I endless "advice" on camping as we set out on a 3 week camping extravaganza across the southwest!
Debbie Robertson
March 9, 2012
I remember Mr Healy as a strong dad and great husband.Even though I have not seen him for years I will always be thankful for the hand he gave me.Be strong family in his passing.
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