Oakland, California
1925 - 2017
Alper Abdy Garren
April 30, 1925 - June 25, 2017
Alper Abdy Garren was born on April 30, 1925 in Oakland, California and died peacefully on June 25, 2017 in Oakland, California.Al attended the United States Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School, University of Notre Dame in 1945 and served as a...Read MoreI never knew Alper Garren, but I wish I had, he sounds fascinating. I was also a younger cousin at Ramona's Memorial. I would have liked to have met and talked to him about "spooky actions at a distance" and opera.
And to think. I lived in Berkeley and Oakland most of my adult life, yet never knew of his existence until now, families are strange.
Carol Blair
August 27, 2017 | Sacramento, CA
What a wonderful life and great mind! I'm not sure if I met him at Auntie Ramona's memorial, late 90s. Her husband, George, loved Stinson Beach as well. Rest in peace.
Steph Blair
July 17, 2017 | Redlands, CA
We called him "Uncle Al" (he's on the right). Stinson Beach, 1958 or 9. He was a loving reliable grown-up for us all our lives.
David Smith
July 12, 2017
