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Brenton Stone Obituary
Jan. 30, 1949 - July 11, 2013
Resident of San Jose
Brent Stone passed away peacefully on July 11, 2013 after a long hospitalization from a heart attack and 2 strokes at Fairmont Hospital. He grew up in Ann Arbor Michigan, graduating from Pioneer HS. He attended Michigan State University then moved to Detroit in 1969 to join S.S. Kresge in computer programing. In 1975, he moved west joining Itel, Magnuson Computers, and Amdahl. He cofounded The Software Authority as VP of Engineering. He enjoyed 30 years on Booksin Ave. He was grateful to the caring Fairmont staff and all visitors. He is survived by his son, Robert Stone of Fremont. Service is July 28, 1 pm at Fairmont Hosp Chapel, 15400 Foothill Blvd, San Leandro. In lieu of flowers, please donate to www. pawsforfriendshipinc.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brenton Stone
July 30, 2020
you are dearly missed my good friend
Laurie Mitchell-Gearhart
April 3, 2014
I was shocked to hear of Brent's passing. He was a wonderful, kind and sweet soul. He loved work and he loved Robert. He was the smartest man IS ever met and the world is better for having known him.
Sandy Pellaton
July 30, 2013
I am Brent's next door neighbor when he lived in Concord. Brent picked an Eichler home which is full of beamed ceilings, floor to ceiling humongous windows, and gardens everywhere; gardens outside and even a garden in the middle of the house. I liked his taste in architecture because my house is an Eichler too and I've lived there since 1974.
I remember Brent as a brilliant, young, able, and responsible computer programmer like my late husband Paul. Everyone worshipped these guys because they understood large mainframe computers that took up a whole room. It's different now when computers are Iphones you stick in your pocket.
a walker
July 28, 2013
He, was a great guy. I well miss him.He always gave to others.
Jeff
July 27, 2013
I worked with Brent for a number of years at Amdahl Corp. Great sense of humor and a fun guy to work with. I learned a lot from him. Thanks Brent.
Ben Louie
July 26, 2013
It is a surprise to me to hear of his passing. We had a great time working together at Magnuson.
lisa lem
July 24, 2013
Such an unselfish and compassionate person you will be missed. It was a joy to watch you play laser light tag with your beloved dog.
Ed McElearney
July 24, 2013
I was shocked and saddened to hear this bad news. My deepest sympathies to his son and family. I worked with Brent for over 9 years starting at Magnuson Computer Systems ,then Autologic and then I was fortunate to have the experience of co-founding a company with him. I learned a lot from him. ("standing on the shoulder of a giant"). He was the smartest ,most talented person I have ever worked with and in addition the nicest ,most gentle spirit on this planet. He is a silent legend in our silicon valley and deserves much credit for his contributions to our technical computer biz. God will have a special mansion for him, he will now rest in peace. Ed
Coby, Brent's faithful boxer companion
July 19, 2013
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