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Eva Pollitt Obituary

Eva Lew Pollitt

Eva Lew Pollitt, 59, of San Mateo died at 8:06 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2014 at her home. She was born on October 11, 1955 in San Francisco, California, to Ho and Lai Chan Lew. She is survived by her loving husband David Pollitt. They married on Aug. 8, 1990 in San Francisco; also surviving are her parents, one brother, Judd (Lynne) Lew of Henderson NV; two sisters, Alva (Paul) Chang of Santa Clara, CA and Eleanor of San Francisco.
Eva graduated from Washington High School (San Francisco) in 1973. She earned a Bachelor Degree from the University of California (Berkeley) in 1978. Eva worked for the Mill Valley Police Department Records Division, Eva moved to the San Francisco Police Department Airport Division in 2001. She also worked as a Public Safety Dispatcher until February 2014. She enjoyed tennis and cheering her beloved Oakland Raiders football team. She was an avid gardener, and she enjoyed traveling to Kauai with David.
A Life Celebration will be held for Eva on Saturday, December 6, 2014 2 p.m. at Sneider & Sullivan & O'Connell's in San Mateo CA
Family request donations be made to Mission Hospice & Home Care of San Mateo County: www.MissionHospice.org, Mailing address: 1670 South Amphlett Suite 300, San Mateo CA 94402 650-554-1000


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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Nov. 24 to Nov. 30, 2014.

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Teresa H Pollitt

November 24, 2019

You are always in our hearts and we miss your love, spirit and beautiful smile.

December 23, 2014

Mi amiga para siempre. Te quiero y te extrano mucho Eva.
Rosa Scott

December 22, 2014

May the Peace that comes with the memories of love shared with Eva comfort your heart now and the days ahead .

Margarete Cabatu

December 16, 2014

David and Family, May God be with you during this difficult time. I will always remember Eva's kindness and generosity. She will be greatly missed.

Teresa & Greg Pollitt

December 14, 2014

David & The Lew Family

We both felt heartbroken upon hearing of Eva's passing. Have wonderful memories of the times when entire family were able to get back to Illinois for special occasions.

Judd and Lynn Lew

December 11, 2014

Let the heavens receive her soul and give her eternal peace and love as those who knew and loved her in the physical world.

December 4, 2014

David and the Lew family,

Our family was so saddened to learn of Eva's passing. We always delighted in seeing Eva when she did make the trip to the Illinois prairie. Paul and Karen will fondly remember the many birthday and Christmas gifts sent from Aunt Eva and Uncle David in California.

Kevin, Susie, Paul, and Karen

Alexis Casciato

December 1, 2014

Eva was always a great face to see from our great dispatch center at SFO. She will be missed!!

Chris Breen

November 30, 2014

Dave,

My prayers are with you and Eva's family during this difficult time. RIP

Rick&Carol Mendenhall

November 30, 2014

Dave Mine and Carol;s thoughts are with you and family at this time.

Ann callahan

November 29, 2014

R.I.P Eva. I'll never forget you. Still so sad you are gone.

November 29, 2014

I hope the memories of your loved one will bring comfort to your family.

Natre' Burks

November 26, 2014

I will surely miss Eva's kind spirit; Always helpful and graceful. Our Communications Dispatch center will not be the same.
To the family, May your hearts be filled with warm memories of your times together as you celebrate her life.

April Christian

November 25, 2014

Ohhhhhhh sweet Eva, I have so adored you for so many years. You were always so considerate, kind, mild mannered and just a dear sweetheart. I loved our kitty stories and birthday/Halloween cards. You will forever be in my heart, soul and thoughts. My condolences to your family as this is a very big loss. I have always loved and adored you.

Robert Ritter

November 25, 2014

Dave and the Lew family, so sorry to hear of Eva's passing, she was a wonderful person and a valued part of the Mill Valley Police Department for many years, she has and will continued to be missed! God Bless, Bob Ritter MVPD retired

JOHN WYMAN

November 25, 2014

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED WIFE. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.

Larry P Barsetti

November 25, 2014

Dave, I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. I know how much you loved her and I know how much you will miss her. My prayers are with you.

Dan & Carolyn Hinton

November 24, 2014

Saddened and shocked to hear you are gone. R.I.P. Friend

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November 24, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you always......

CHUCK SIMPSON

November 24, 2014

DAVE, I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.

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