Marion Jarrett

Marion Alice (Zehnder) Jarrett

Resident of Cupertino

Our mother Alice passed to be with our Lord on July 11, 2010 at home with her family surrounding her. She was born in Los Angeles, CA in 1920. She graduated from University of California in 1943 in Nursing. She served in the US Army during WWII as a nurse in the USA and abroad. Former Post Commander of the Women's American Legion in Santa Monica. She was a nurse (registered for 59 years) who provided public health service to all in need. In 2005 she received the City of Cupertino CREST Award for volunteer contributions to the community. She received recognition for the CREST award from the State of California Legislature, and Santa Clara County. She was a member of the Union Church of Cupertino for over 50 years, including service on the Board of Trustees, a Steven's Minister, involved in missions and many other activities. She was a great wife, mother and friend. She greatly loved her children, grand children and great grand children. She enjoyed golf, gardening, letter writing and most of all sharing her delicious jam. She was a caring and involved person who contributed to the life of many in the community and beyond.

She was the beloved wife of Frank Jarrett who preceded her in 1994. A loving mother to Don (Carol), Barbara (Rob) Brooks and Dorothy (Steve) Vidlock. A loving grandmother to Heather, Alexa, Nick, Jessica, Jon, Pat, Whitney and Zac. A beloved great grandmother to Logan, Hunter, Kalina, Alexa, Kate, Jack, Brooklyn, and Dayton. Also, survived by many nieces, nephews and other family members. Alice's family wishes to thank her caregivers, Tami and Flora.

A memorial service will be held on July 17, 2010 at 3PM at the Union Church of Cupertino, 20900 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino. Family requests donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Union Church of Cupertino.