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EBEN TWOMBLY Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2010.

Eben Twombly Passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010, two days after his 46th birthday. Survived by his wife Christine Wiitala, son Luke and daughter Kira, his mother, composer Maia Aprahamian of Tiburon, father Glen Twombly and stepmother Sandy Sweitzer of Arcata, brother Xander Twombly of Santa Clara, sister Allegra Twombly of Lynnwood, WA, and half sister Chrissie Twombly of Windsor. Eben moved to CA in 1976 from NY, and met his future wife, Chris, in 1982 while attending Humboldt State University where he received a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He and his family have lived in Richmond, CA since 1992. Eben was Principal at Oakland engineering firm kW Engineering. Energy efficiency was his passion, rivaled only by his love of travel and fly fishing. His warm personality and outgoing nature won him friends wherever life led him. He will be deeply missed, but leaves a legacy of great friends and a loving family who will cherish his memory forever. A memorial service will be held February 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Prospect Sierra School in El Cerrito, CA, at 960 Avis Drive. All are welcome. The family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Eben's memory.

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February 22, 2010

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Kathleen Dugan

February 22, 2010

First had an English Lit class in high school with Eben...he was always funny and up to trouble. Once climbed out the window in class without the teacher noticing. I was new to the school and just moved from the East Coast, but he made me feel completely comfortable. Later so happy to find out we were both at Humboldt and had friends in common. Just thought of him out of the blue today and googled him....

February 19, 2010

I don't have a father, and Eben was my father figure from the first time I met him. He was hilarious, kind, and happy, even when he was struggling with cancer. I can't believe he's gone. I'm in shock. I will miss him terribly. Rest in peace Eben, we'll all miss you so much.

KEVIN MCLEOD

February 18, 2010

I JUST HERD THE TRAGIC NEWS,AND I'M IN SHOCK.EBEN WAS A REAL NICE PERSON,AND WE HUNG OUT TOGETHER IN HIGH SCHOOL.HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY EVERYONE.
I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.

GOD BLESS EBEN.

KEVIN MCLEOD

James Graham

February 12, 2010

I met Eben (and Xander) briefly back in 1982, I think; nice folks. They were among those that made SWAS a pleasant place even for a visitor (a SWASie who didn't know he was one yet?). My condolences to everyone who knew him -- friends and family.

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Mhana Richardson-Mason

February 12, 2010

I send my sincere condolences, to Eben's wife and family.

I went to SWAS with Eben. I hadn't seen him since the mid 1980s, but I've always felt lucky, just to have known him. I didn't know him well; to me, he was a great listener, and simply supported me, in a moment of need.

Now, I teach my daughter, and remind us all, to take the time to support a friend, even when it's not a close friend. Simple gestures of concern and listening, can really make a positive difference, in someone eles's life, and I shall continue to do so, and remember Eben fondly.

Goodbye Eben, my old friend.
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Class of '81

Jason Armstrong

February 5, 2010

I went to SWAS with Eben. The last time I spoke to him, I believe was back in 1991. My condolences to his family.

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