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Mary Danzig Obituary
Mary led an active and compassionate life. She cared about children and was a substitute teacher at the Orinda Preschool for 20 years; played tennis and golf with a competitive spirit; and most of all loved singing, dancing and preparing gourmet meals.
Mary was adored by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who knew her as "Go-Go." They never missed an opportunity to hang out with her, listen to her animated storytelling or join her for lunch, movies and other adventures.
Born on October 30, 1929, in Berkeley, California, Mary was the youngest child of Clinton and Mary Jetmore. She was predeceased by her twin brothers Clinton and Clifford. After graduating from Castlemont High School in Oakland, she worked in fashion at Joseph Magnin. In 1950 she met the love of her life, Paul, on a blind date. Throughout their 64-year marriage, they enjoyed traveling, golfing, dancing and family vacations.
Mary is survived by her son Daniel (Dianne) Danzig, their sons Chris (Kar) Danzig and Peter Danzig; her daughter Abbey (Stan) Massie, their daughters Lauren Massie and Kaylan (Tommy) Grant, with great-grandchildren Summer & Tommy Jr. Grant; and her stepson Jay (Linda) Danzig, daughter Lisa Christensen, with great-grandchildren Ali Wunderman (Michael), Monica Wunderman (Ben) and Riley Christensen.
Mary's family is grateful for the loving kindness, during her final years, of her caregivers Vea Fenau, Maria Padilla and Medy Yangco.
Gifts to honor Mary can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Vitas Hospice, or the East Bay SPCA.
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