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Rene' Marchand Obituary
February 14, 1938 - November 29, 2018
René Narcise Louis Marchand peacefully passed away in Sparks, Nevada on November 29, 2018. René was born on February 14, 1938 in Gap, France and moved to the United States as a young boy. He graduated from Idaho State University with a degree in Mathematics and played on their football team as an all-star halfback.
René and Florence raised their family in Silicon Valley where Rene' had a successful career as a nuclear engineer and project manager at General Electric. Rene' was an adventurer and travelled for work and pleasure. He travelled with his wife throughout Europe, Alaska, Hawaii and most of the National Parks. At home, René enjoyed exploring Bear Valley and hosting friends and family at the cabin.
Most of all, René was larger-than-life to his many friends and family. To know René was to experience unconditional love; he had a one-of-a kind smile and he always gave out free advice and bear hugs. He had a welcoming way about him and everyone that met him became a friend. René had so many friends ranging from his first days in Idaho to the adoring caregivers that watched over him at the Lodge.
René is predeceased by his parents Jean and Ida (step-mother Marie) and brother Lucien. René is survived by his wife Florence, sister-in-law Karen, daughters Chrissy and Laurie, son-in-law Andy, nephew Scott (family Robbi, Jared, Lucas and Camille), niece Missy and grandchildren Matthew and Kendall.
Services will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 219 Bean Ave, Los Gatos 95032 at 10am. A celebration of his life will follow mass.
In honor of René, please send donations either to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America at www.alzfdn.org or the Assistance League of San Jose at www.assistanceleague.org/San-Jose.
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Rene holding baby Michael, with Chrissy and Laurie. 1978
Patty & Tom Spencer
January 4, 2019
Our hearts encircle you, Florence, and all your family. We treasure our many years of close friendship with Rene. "May angels send him to his rest".
With love from Tom, Patty and Mike Spencer
December 24, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. When someone we love falls asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends and may those cherished memories of a life well lived and God's promise at John 6:40 ease the pain of your grief during this difficult time.
Robert Taillet
December 23, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Robert Taillet
December 23, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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