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Victor Small Obituary
May 13, 1929-July 9, 2017
Saratoga
Victor Ira Small passed away on July 9, 2017, peacefully surrounded by his family at Saratoga Retirement Community. At 88, he succumbed to complications of Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer.
Born in San Francisco on May 13, 1929 to Victor and Kay Small, Vic lived in Sonora and San Jose. He served in the Navy and played the drums in the band during the Korean War.
On June 22, 1957 he married Carol and they spent 60 wonderful years together, as members of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior. He graduated from San Jose State with a MA in education and taught history in the Campbell Union High School district.
Vic was involved in the student teaching program at Stanford but supported Spartans' Football team and music programs.
Vic had a passion for history and music and enjoyed being a docent at Mission Santa Clara. He loved the outdoors and brought his family on yearly vacations to Pinecrest Lake.
Vic was survived by his wife, Carol, children Terry, Tim (Dondu) , Julie (Bob), Susan (Kevin) and 10 Grandchildren He was predeceased by his brother, Doug.
Services will be held Friday, July 14 at 2:30pm at Lutheran Church of Our Savior-5825 Bollinger Road, Cupertino. Reception to follow.
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Joshua Rainville
July 14, 2017
What a wonderful full life Vic lived. My deepest regards to his a family at this time of sorrow. He was truly a gentleman.
July 13, 2017
July 13, 2017
Vic loved CA History and was always willing to share his vast knowledge with young children, adults, and whoever wanted to learn!He was a voracious reader and researcher and often brought important information back to our group meetings or other gatherings. He came into the de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University CA History docent program in 2007 and was active with us for 8 years. We are grateful for his dedication and service to our program and know he will be missed. His enthusiasm and passion for CA History is the torch we will carry forward in his memory.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
May he rest in peace.
Rebecca Schapp, Director, de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University
July 13, 2017
How fortunate to have Vic on our Docent Team at Santa Clara University's de Saisset Museum! He added so much to our program:
- Friendship
- History of California Info
- Great Tours
- Sharing information
- Great smiles
- Bringing Carol's baked goods to our pot lucks!
Know we all will remember Vic ! "To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die!" (Sue Matthias, fellow docent and friend)
Joyce Litch
July 12, 2017
Victor was so proud of being a docent at Nission San Jose!his stories lead me back to the church and Jesus Christ!!
Dr Joyce Litch
July 12, 2017
We have you in our prayers.
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