John-Hewitt-Obituary

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John Hewitt

Mill Valley, California

Dec 31, 1943 – Dec 8, 2025

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BORN
December 31, 1943
DIED
December 8, 2025
LOCATION
Mill Valley, California

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John Nelson Hewitt, long-time Bay Area journalist, professor, documentary producer and author, died on Monday, December 8, 2025, at his home in Mill Valley, surrounded by family. He was 81.Born in Los Angeles on the last day of 1943 to Gerald, a computer engineer, and Ellen, a grade school...

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I miss John's infectious smile and his great sense of humor. John Edakara

SO sorry to hear this....A good friend from maybe 1973 - - and my fine friend, his first wife, Susan Anderson, passed just a month before.... so sad to lose our contemporaries these days....

John was one of my favorite people in the world. A mentor during my junior professorship at SF State, he was a cheerleader when I struggled and positive force when I succeeded. We shared a unique sense of dry humor and used to crack ourselves up with our weird exchanges. My heart goes out to Annette and his family, who John adored and talked about often. He is truly missed.

My deepest condolences to Anette and John's family. He is a legend. I'll always cherish his mentorship, steadfast guidance and support as a junior faculty member. His legacy at BECA and our newscast State of Events will never be forgotten. Much love, Dina

God´s blessings to Mr. Hewitt and his family. Thank you for all wisdom and dedication during my time at SF State.

Remembering a gentleman, scholar and fine individual. Mark S. Weinberger SFSU, BCA, 1985 - 1989

He always loved to travel so here’s to you John! Bon voyage!

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

As much as anything, John was a role model as one who was always creating, always moving into the new. He was a guiding member of the "Cave," a men's group that celebrates the arts.