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Alan Wendroff Obituary

Alan L. Wendroff 1931-2009 Born in San Francisco, Alan loved racing and sailing on the bay. He had a fulfilling career as a professional fundraiser, consultant, teacher and mentor for which he was awarded many honors. Over the years, he was an active volunteer serving on numerous boards including Lowell High School. In addition, he was a photographer, world traveler and enthusiastic student at the Fromm Institute. He is survived by Lyllian, his beloved wife of forty-two years, and his children Kathy Wendroff and David (Wendy) Wendroff. Also survived by cousins Nanette O'Brien, Lois (Harvey) Kaplow, Carole (Bruce Campbell) Wendroff; sisters-in-law Maurine Waldbaum, Ann Waldbaum, and Miriam (David) Slosky and their families; niece Debbi Waldbaum; godchildren Alex and Noah Schneider; as well as many nieces, nephews and devoted friends. Alan died on November 7th at the age of 78 after a lengthy illness. Services will be held on Thursday, November 12th, at 12:00 Noon at Sinai Memorial Chapel, 1501 Divisadero Street, San Francisco. In lieu of flowers, contributions would be welcome at the Fromm Institute for Lifelong Learning c/o the University of San Francisco, 2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco, 94117.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Nov. 10 to Nov. 12, 2009.

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Kate Kostamo/Earl

November 21, 2009

Lilian....
My sincere condolances to you regarding Alan's passing away...we were all such a vibrant exciting group some 35 years ago...and it was a pleasure to know you and Alan, and Laurel, and Larry Negri, and oh so many others...during my wonderful years in San Francisco...I'm so sorry for your loss.
sincerely - Kate Kostamo (Kate Earl)

Kate Earl/Kostamo

November 21, 2009

Lilian....
My sincere condolances to you regarding Alan's passing away...we were all such a vibrant exciting group some 35 years ago...and it was a pleasure to know you and Alan, and Laurel, and Larry Negri, and oh so many others...during my wonderful years in San Francisco...I'm so sorry for your loss.
sincerely - Kate Kostamo (Kate Earl)

Laurel Druce

November 21, 2009

I just heard of Alan's passing today from my sister. Alan played a very important part in my life and the memories of our friendship are very dear to me. I send my condolences to Lyllian and Alan's family. I always thought of their marriage as one of the few shining examples of a good one.

November 19, 2009

Lyllian, I am so sorry to hear of Alan's passing. You have my prayers and condolences. Alan was a gentle man who will be missed by me and the Sunday morning crew at Aperto. Best wishes, Andrew

November 12, 2009

We will miss you. We will never forget you. Thanks for being more than a cousin. Thanks for being a friend.

With much love, Lois and Harvey

November 11, 2009

We will miss Alan more than words will convey. We send our love and condolences to Lyllian and the rest of Alan's devoted family. Jackie and Nemo

Redwing Keyssar

November 11, 2009

Lyllian
I was very touched by meeting you and Alan in the last weeks of his life. May his memory be a blessing for all and may you be held in the love that surrounds you allways.

November 11, 2009

Dad, the last 10 years were wonderful. I will miss our morning coffee stops and father-daughter discussions.
Love, Kathy

November 10, 2009

Hi Lillian,
You and Alan's family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am lucky to have spent so much time with him. He will always be in my memory as a kind, sensitive man, a great photographer, a great Giants enthusiast and a lover of snickers bars!
Love,
Colleen Creamer

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