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Howard Margolis Obituary
1927- 2015
Artist, musician, father, teacher, mentor, and social worker died peacefully on January 5th after a 13 year bout with dementia. His life and Spirit will be memorialized at the Berkeley Zen Center. Please donate $5 to the next street musician you encounter.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Howard Margolis
Carla Kruytbosch
November 21, 2024
Howie was a cherished mentor to me at Walden school in Berkeley in the 1960s. As a new kid in the fifth grade, I was not accepted by the girls in my class, (who had ousted another girl the year before) So I spent many hours in Howie's art room learning copper enamel and silver casting, and also learning pottery on the foot wheel next to the art room. Howie cared, made my pre-teen lemons into lemonade, and helped to build my self esteem with art. His mentorship and care is such a positive memory now in my old age. Howie was the "Bezalel" (under the shadow of the almighty) of my youth!!--- Psalm 91
George Lloyd
February 10, 2015
I knew HOWARD only marginally but enuf to say that he was a wonderful person . His company was always a great pleasure to me . HOWARD was a very good painter , and , perhaps , overly modest abt his artistic achievements.
January 29, 2015
Dear Paula, Pauli and Elizabeth
Just heard of Howard's passing. My heartfelt condolences. My prayers and good memories be with you all. Sincerely, Chuck Keefe
January 29, 2015
Dear Paul,
Although I didn't know Howard very well, I loved his art work and the stories I heard about him through Paula. It is always difficult to lose a parent. May your grief be lifted by remembering his large heart and personality.
With deepest sympathy,
Ginny & Ralph
Monica Hansen
January 28, 2015
Paul, i am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. He was a wonderful man with a very big heart. I will fondly remember your dad with out stretched arms saying " give me a hug." Our condolences are with you and your family. Much love to you all. Monica and Joe Hansen
Paul Margolis
January 18, 2015
Words fail me at this time, but feel free to contact me if you have questions.
[email protected]
(707) 322-1929
Paul Margolis
January 18, 2015
I can be reached at [email protected] or at (707) 322-1929 if you have questions or wish to communicate. I have no words available to me at this time. Paul
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