Patricia Codron Obituary

Mar. 10, 1945 ~ Mar. 11, 2009 Resident of El Cerrito Adored and devoted wife of Ron Codron, revered sister of Betsy Adair and Janet Steveley, precious daughter-in-law of Gladys Codron, dear sister-in-law of Barry and Linda Codron, and Eric and Deanne Johnson, treasured aunt of Kim, Tamra, Leah, Erica and Andy. Patricia's influence was felt by so many for so long, from the moment of her birth to William and Jean Steveley to the friends she made and touched deeply through school at UC Berkeley, where she graduated with a degree in English literature, and later a masters and a PhD in Theology and Religious Studies. Patricia inspired even more as she taught both at the undergraduate level at Dominican University in San Rafael and at the doctorate level at UC Berkeley for the next 19 years, until this past semester. Friends and family are invited to the memorial service on March 29, 2009 at 3:45 pm: Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, One Lawson Road, Kensington, CA 94707. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Patricia Codron, PhD to: Pacific Coast Theological Society, c/o Graduate Theological Union, 2400 Ridge Road, Berkeley, CA 94709, (925) 443-4041 www.pcts.org

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Published by Bay Area News Group publication on Mar. 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Codron

13 Entries

Carol Degenhardt

August 22, 2009

What a lovely lady and wonderful life teacher. I was one of Patricia's undergraduate students at Dominican College in San Rafael. As the only female Religion professor at the time, she was a great inspiration - so bright and quirky, compassionate sensitivity, and a delight to spend time with. Grace abounding. I will miss her. My sympathies to Ronnie and the rest of Patricia's family.

Yolande Adelson

April 1, 2009

I was fortunate in having two opportunities for interacting with Patricia--as a member of the El Cerrito Mid-Terrace Neighbors Association and through my membership on the Board of Trustees of the Graduate Theological Union. Her intellect, her spirit, and her deeply affecting personal attributes made even brief contacts with her a joyful experience. I welcome this opportunity to make a contribution to the GTU in her name.

My husband, Marvin, and I deeply regret having had to miss the memorial and find the guest book entries, therefore, especially moving. Ron, why not invite some of your and Patricia's friends and family members to join our next Neighborhood Watch? We could all celebrate such a beautiful life and lovely relationship together. Meanwhile, we will welcome future opportunities for connecting with you. Yolande Adelson for Marvin and me.

Ken McCanliss

March 29, 2009

What can I say? The world was a brighter place while she was here. It is a little dimmer now.

Barbara Hill

March 27, 2009

I remember Patricia from some of the Gelston Place - Bay Tree Lane neighborhood meetings. This is yet another blow to our neighborhood, which has suffered several losses in the past few years. I hope you don't mind if I send out the memorial service information to the neighborhood e-mail list, and I hope several neighbors will attend.

March 26, 2009

Ronnie - you and Patricia took it upon yourselves to be our parents any time we visited with you and I will always be grateful for your love and caring. My heart aches for you but I know that you'll have many, many people around the globe keeping you lifted up in their prayers.
Thank you for loving my family as much as we loved Patricia and you.
Matthew Sims

Cathy, Matthew & Ansley Sims

March 26, 2009

Oh how I will miss my West Coast Mom as I called her. What great visits we had with Patricia and Ronnie. Life just won't be the same without her. Such a gracious and loving lady. Ronnie our thoughts and prayers will be with you daily.

Eve

March 18, 2009

Grace under pressure indeed. My Patricia handled her personal, professional life, illness and impending death with more Grace than I could ever muster. Some are more memorable than others. I will never forget my friend Patricia and will sing her praises by recounting her humor and wisdom to all who will listen. She was the classiest broad I knew, not just her quirky fashionable style, but in her manner of handling others with sensitivity and battling the bad luck that brought too early the imminent death we all face. God gets of too easily with this one..

Ann Duveneck

March 18, 2009

I am one of those people whose life was touched by Patricia, yet I doubt she ever knew my name! I just happened to see her obituary as I was scanning the newspaper the other day.

Until 2005, I worked in a clothing store on Solano Ave. where Patricia was a regular customer. The fact that I still remember her confirms how very special - beautiful inside and out - she was.

Clearly a mature, highly educated, professional woman, Patricia was still able to exude girlish delight over clothes, shoes, and accessories. In fact, we bonded over our shared penchant for flagrantly disregarding care labels (i.e. "dry clean only") and our expertise at using laundry equipment to shrink/stretch and/or fade garments purchased in error.

Unlike the vast majority of customers I can recall from my career as a sales-clerk, Patricia was always patient and kind to me. I wish I had known her better.

My thoughts are with Patricia's family and other loved ones at this very sad time.

Lane Olson

March 16, 2009

I was an adult reentry student attending Dominican University in the 1990's. Patricia was on staff in the religion department when I decided to take a leap of faith and become a religion major in the face of the business major popular at the time. Patricia was an inspiration as the only female faculty in the department and I will always remember her many kindnesses.

Mike Logan

March 15, 2009

When I was young, somewhere between 12 and 16, Patricia was in her early to mid twenties. I would sometimes be allowed to spend the weekend at her place. She introduced me to so many things I might not have paid much attention to otherwise. She got me interested in literature. She took me to art exhibitions at the University. She took me to my first James Bond films (I love them to this day). And of course I gained an appreciation of the music and lyrics of Bob Dylan. I don’t know how many times I fell asleep listening to “Highway 51 Revisited” or “Blonde on Blonde” playing in the background.

I got the phone call that Patricia had passed away on Wednesday, March 11 in the early afternoon. I had just hung up the phone and was sitting on the couch feeling numb. I had Sirius/XM radio playing, the “Deep Tracks” channel, and not 2 minutes after receiving the news, I heard them play a Bob Dylan two-fer…..”Shelter From the Storm” and “A Hard Rain’s Gonna Fall”. I could only sit and listen and smile. I knew that Patricia didn’t have some mystical power over XM’s playlist, but it was like she was there saying “Hey Mike…..I’m still around”. And I guess that will always be true, because I know I’ll always think of her whenever I’m able to appreciate a piece of literature or a piece of art….whenever I see a James Bond film or hear a Bob Dylan song.
I know Patricia will be right there with me.

Kaiser Chemotherapy Nurses

March 15, 2009

Patricia, it was such a pleasure always! Thank you for gracing us with your beautiful spirit and lovely style. We will miss you...we loved you and treasure our memories.....Our condolences to Ron and all of Patiricia's loved ones.

Jerry & Rita Johnson

March 15, 2009

Ron, we are so very sorry for your loss. May Love become your shelter and the beauty of precious memories be your comfort.
With Love & Friendship,

Nicole Carlson

March 15, 2009

My mothers older sister was always fashionable, poised, and thoughtful. She will be missed but never forgotten. With love...

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