Marcus "Marc" Shimoff

MARCUS (MARC) SHIMOFF February 4, 1915 - February 14, 2006 Marcus was an extraordinary man, an amazing husband and father, a superb dentist, a talented athlete, an avid golfer, a caring teacher, a gifted artist, and an exemplary community leader. He passed away at the age of 91, surrounded by love from his wife and children on Valentine's Day, Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at his home in San Mateo where he has resided for the last 53 years. Marc was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the sixth of seven children, and moved to San Francisco when he was 15. He graduated from UCSF Dental School in 1940, and served as a Major in the U.S. Army Dental Corps in the South Pacific during World War II, where he was awarded a Purple Heart. After the Army he practiced dentistry in San Bruno and South San Francisco for 38 years. He was a leader in many organizations: President of the Academy of General Dentistry, Executive Council of the UCSF Dental Alumni Association, Charter Member of the Academy of Dentistry International, and Recipient of the Medal of Honor from the Alumni Association of the School of Dentistry. Marc brought exceptional energy and enthusiasm to life. His passions included playing golf, creating exquisite and award-winning needlepoint, mentoring children and, most importantly, sharing love and joy with his family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Louise, his children, Lynda Valles, Paul and Susan Shimoff, and Marci Shimoff, his 4 grandchildren, Aaron, Tony, Jared and Vickie, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his 6 siblings, Leon, Eva, Eli, Pearl, Vera and Robert. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 17 at 11:00 A.M. at Hills of Eternity Memorial Park, 1301 El Camino, Colma, California. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Peninsula Temple Beth El, 1700 Alameda De Las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94402, or Mission Hospice, 151 W. 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403. Marc lived his life full of love, joy, purpose, vitality, humor, kindness, generosity and integrity. We celebrate Marc's life - a life well-lived.