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VALERIE ROSE CALEGARI

1967 - 2017

VALERIE ROSE CALEGARI obituary, 1967-2017, Davis, CA

VALERIE CALEGARI Obituary

VALERIE ROSE CALEGARI Valerie Calegari died unexpectedly in Davis, California, on June 27, 2017. She was born on September 13, 1967, to Michel Calegari and Tracy Anderson Calegari in Salinas. The family moved to San Rafael where her brother, Matt Calegari, was born. Valerie attended local schools in San Rafael and graduated from Marin Catholic High School and UC Berkeley. She received her Master's degree from the University of Texas at Austin in Geography, a subject that led to her career in land conservation and management. She was active in the environmental community both personally and professionally, working with California Audubon and The Nature Conservancy, among other organizations. Valerie was married to Rik Keller (Jenny Stark) from 2002 through 2011. Together they have two beautiful children, Rowan Anders Keller, 14, and Una Frances Keller, 12, both of Davis. Valerie leaves a large and loving family, all with broken hearts...her parents, Tracy and Andy Armanino of Capitola and Michel and Tudy Calegari of Santa Rosa; her brother, Matt Calegari and his wife Troye; half brothers Giovanni and Dominic Calegari; and stepsister Halina Avery (Kim). Valerie grew up with stepsiblings Andy Armanino III (Denise), Judee Akers (Kevin), Christine Herrera (Fred), and Matthew Armanino (Alexa). She had 15 nieces and nephews. She was loved by her aunts and uncles, Michael Anderson and Suellen Miller, Peter Anderson, Joe Anderson, Greg and Kathy Calegari, Marianne Calegari, Karen Iuppa, Kathleen Campbell Anderson, Lauren Anderson, Hannah and Will Kinney, as well as numerous cousins. Valerie was preceded in death by her grandparents Elmer and Joan Anderson, Adolph and Francoise Calegari, and Muriel Calegari; uncles Marc, Pierre and Len Calegari; aunt Patty Anderson Weber; cousin Jean-Paul Calegari; (Carrie); and stepmother Krista Brandt Calegari. A memorial Mass will be held on August 3rd at St. James Catholic Church, 1275 B Street in Davis, at 11am. A longtime family friend, Archbishop John Wester of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Fe, will preside. In lieu of flowers, please plant a tree, go for a hike in nature, light a candle, and be good to each other.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Jul. 23, 2017.

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John Dawkins

September 3, 2019

I remember her coaching my daughter with AYSO soccer. Her spirit, patience and energy left a positive imprint on every kid she touched. She will be missed.

Jane Dolan

August 1, 2017

Rob Irwin and I had the privilege of working with and getting to know Valerie better when she worked on our program to encourage farmers to incorporate conservation practices on their lands. She was a delight to know & work with. I valued her intelligence & kindness. And she was lovely to be around. All of us of the Sacramento River Forum are stunned and saddened by her passing. We offer our deep condolences to her family. I will remember her always with great fondness and appreciation.

JT

July 29, 2017

My sincere condolences to the Family, may you find comfort from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14

Judy Rainin

July 25, 2017

I knew Valerie as the amazing daughter of my wonderful friend Tracy. Valerie was a star and loved by many. She is gone too soon. I am so sad and my heart and thoughts are with her entire family.
Judy Rainin

The Janc Family

July 25, 2017

Valerie, you will be dearly missed. We're so glad that the Davis community had brought us together... Our hearts go out to your family and friends in this incredibly difficult time.

JW

July 25, 2017

Sincere condolences to the family.
May God sustain you at this time
Please find comfort from his word
Where he promises he will
"comfort your heart
and make you firm"
during this time of great loss.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
With deep sympathy

July 25, 2017

My condolences to the family and friends of Valerie Calegari. May you find comfort in knowing that soon sickness and death will be a thing of the past.

Dana Clark Davalos

July 24, 2017

I went to high school with Valerie and remember her as a very kind person who always had a smile on her face. I am heartbroken for your family, especially her children. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom Thompson

July 23, 2017

Very saddened to hear of Valerie's passing. She possessed a fine spirit; her presence in my classroom and around campus in her high school years was always delightful. She loved people, enjoyed laughter and appreciated God's creation. So sorry for her family and loved ones who will miss her so. I will always remember her fondly, a blithe spirit.

Tom Lippi

July 23, 2017

I'm very sad to learn of Valerie's passing. Way too soon. I had the pleasure of being one of Valerie's teachers at Marin Catholic. She was a superb student--passionate, curious, talented, witty...I'll remember her with affection and pride in the good work we did together. Rest in peace, Scholar of mine...

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