Roma Janine Stark

Roma Janine Stark November 16, 1931 - March 19, 2009. Born in Blythedale, Missouri. Dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt. She is survived by husband Dale Stark; son Lance Stark; grandchildren Alex and Niki; mother Opal Seats; sisters JoAnn, Judy and Jill; and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father Thomas Seats. Janine was raised in San Francisco and attended Lincoln High School and San Francisco State. She married Dale Stark in January of 1954. Janine retired in 1991 and enjoyed traveling around the world with her husband and attending the San Francisco Symphony and other musical events. Janine was a member of the DeOro Club and enjoyed playing bridge. Janine began her teaching career in 1950 at A.P. Giannini Jr. High School in San Francisco. She moved to the south bay in 1960 where she continued her career in education in the Fremont Union High School District as a social science/business teacher at Cupertino High School. She became dean of girls at Cupertino High School in 1965. Janine transferred to Homestead High School as director of guidance in 1969 and was promoted to vice principal of the school in 1973. For the next two years, Janine worked at the District Office as coordinator of guidance and special services. In 1975, Janine was appointed principal of Homestead High School, transferring to Monta Vista High School as principal in 1979. She served in that position until she retired in 1991, except for the 1985-86 school year when she served as acting superintendent for the District. Janine will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She will be remembered with fondness and respect as a wonderful teacher, excellent administrator, and a very special friend. A scholarship fund in Janine Stark's name has been setup at Monta Vista High School, 21840 McClellan Road, Cupertino, CA 95014. Donations can be sent to the principal's office at the high school. A private service will be held.