Jack Lani Bader

Jack Lani Bader

Passed away on October 1, 2014, after an extended illness, with his family at his bedside. He leaves his wife, Lorraine Rorke Bader, daughter, Linden Bader Rees (Bryan) and grandson Rorke James Rees, of San Francisco, and son Tony Neal Bader of Brooklyn. Lani was born December 11, 1932, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Thelma Springer Bader and Oliver Jones Bader, who preceded him in death. He is a graduate of the Punahou School and the University of Hawaii. He earned his law degree at the University of Chicago in 1960, after which he had a long and productive career as a lawyer, professor and arbitrator. From 1960 to 1962, he was associated with Shearman and Sterling in New York; after that he practiced law in San Francisco with Pillsbury, Madison, and Sutro. In the late 60's, he started teaching at Golden Gate University Law School, and remained a professor there until several years ago. He served as the dean of the law school from 1970-1974. He also had an active arbitration practice with the American Arbitration Association, and was well regarded for his sense of justice, integrity, and keen intelligence.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, October 12, 2014 at 3 pm at the Evergreen Mortuary of McAvoy O'Hara Co, Geary Blvd & 10th Ave.

We would like to thank the staff at Eden Villa for their care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Brain Health Center at CPMC or Vitas