Nina Youkelson

I knew Nina when we were both CITs at Camp Kinderland. I remember her wonderful smile, her goodness and kindness, and of course, those wonderful dimples.

Friends of Nina,

April 8th will be one year since Nina passed away. As some of you know we've been working on a plaque in memory of her. It's been a long process, but we are happy to announce that it has been completed and is currently located on a bench at Douglass Park in Noe Valley.

We chose this specific park because it held a special place in Nina's heart. It was her chosen location for countless get togethers with family and friends, which included birthdays, graduations,...

I met Nina on the 9-month cross-country 1986 Great Peace March for Nuclear Disarmament and became a good friend with her among a little network of former GPM marchers in San Francisco during the 12 years after that watershed event. Our group included my late partner Karen Mercer, who I'd also met on the Peace March and who loved Nina dearly. After Karen and I moved to Eugene OR in 1999, we maintained a weekly health-centered personal phone call with Nina for several years. Among my many fond...

Nina was a wonderful nursery school teacher my daughter Hannah had 47 or so years ago. She was so intelligent and interesting and kind to the parents as well as the kids. She really inspired that Noe Valley Coop Nursery School with a sense of community and spirit. I had lunch with her and another alum mother about 9 or so years ago and she told us how she had (at over 65!) taken
the train __all the way across Russia to find some Jewish village her great-grandparents had come from. ...

I remember Nina as a warm, friendly counselor at Camp Kinderland. I have a particular fond memory of dancing with her at a social event at the camp. I will miss her.

Nina was a brilliant reflection of the trees she so loved.

Standing strong in her beliefs,she gave birth to a magnificent stand with an ecosystem all their own.

Their roots intertwine ensuring that they each are supported by the others,and that the new generations of seedlings will flourish.

She welcomed creatures big and small to shelter under her canopy, encouraging by example a stewardship of nature.

Appetizers of knowledge, wisdom and wonder were offered...

My deepest condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May your cherished memories created, brighten your days and help sustain you at this time. John 6:40 gives much comfort by looking forward to Jesus promise of seeing your love one again

Shelia

To the family,

I express my deepest condolences at this time of sorrow. I pray for your strength as each day passes. Continue to reflect on the memories that brought so much joy. Seek refuge in the God of all comfort and he will sustain you.

R.D.

Birmingham, AL