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John Jerrold Applegarth

San Francisco, California

1923 - 2017

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John Jerrold Applegarth (Jerry)Corte MaderaJohn Jerrold Applegarth (Jerry) died peacefully on May 8th, 2017 in Corte Madera, CA. Born in San Francisco on July 9th, 1923 to George and Gwendolyn Applegarth, he attended Lowell High School (1941), the University of California at Berkeley (1945) and...

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That he was a wonderful husband and father, and was loved by everyone, as was Isabel!

Isabelle and Jerry were a great part of my life while living in San Francisco and raising my son, Jeff, in the eighties. I had many dinners at their home with the children, and Isabelle and I shared many luncheon martinis at Liverpool Lils. Those were very special times!

Jerry would have loved the recent solar eclipse. He showed us how to view an eclipse by observing light filtering through leaves of trees creating a beautiful pattern.
I had the pleasure of working with this very caring and knowledgeable physician.
Marilyn McCartney MD


Geoffrey,

I just wanted you to know that I'm really sorry to hear of your father's passing. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.It is clear your father was an extraordinary gentleman. My wish for you is a wish of comfort and piece.

Rick Reid

Hello Geoff, Losing a parent is always difficult regardless of age. memories of being raised and cared for by these wonderful people are everlasting. I've always understood that you were fortunate to have "two of the best". Continue the fight and keep dancing. Good to see you at Ann's birthday, always a bright face and big smile. Be good, Neil sr.

We at Saint Hilary's extend our condolences to Jerry's family and friends, and we will miss him at Sunday Mass here in Tiburon. Even through sad circumstances, it was a privilege to get to know him better, and to enjoy his gentle kindness whenever he was with the community for worship. May the good Lord bless his children, and his children's children!

Through his late sister Adrienne, Ron and I got to know Jerry and enjoyed visiting with him and Isabel. He was a wonderful fellow who will very much be missed and always remembered. Jean Humphreys

We love you Dad

My heartfelt condolences to the family for their loss. I loved both Isabel and Jerry, and had many years of close friendship with the entire family. Met Isabel at the Convent when I enrolled my son, Jeff, 58 years ago, and our relationship continued with great love and closeness until her death, and now, Jerry's. My prayers are with you. . .Patty Powell