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G. Stuart Spence Obituary
March 2, 1930 - February 18, 2019
G. Stuart Spence, Jr. peacefully passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at his home in Montecito with his wife, Carol, at his side.Stu was born on March 2, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Jessie F. Tyrrell and G. Stuart Spence, Sr.
Stu graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1952, became a Major in the U.S. Army, and in 1955, began his notable business career at American Can Company following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. In 1962 he joined Kidder Peabody, Co., Incorporated where he rose to Managing Director and Partner. Kidder Peabody was purchased in 1986 by General Electric, then by Paine Webber; and Paine Webber was ultimately purchased by UBS, the firm from which Stu retired in 2016 at the age of 86.
Over the years, Stu was a member of many organizations and served on numerous boards in San Francisco and the Bay Area: The Pacific Union Club (past President), The Bohemian Club, St. Francis Yacht Club (past Chairman), San Francisco Yacht Club, Securities Industry Association (past Chairman), National Association of Securities Dealers, San Francisco Bond Club (past President), University of California, Berkeley (Library Advisory Committee and Class of 1952 Gift Committee Chairman), Northern California Prevent Blindness, and San Francisco Hearing and Speech Center (past Chairman). He was on the Scholarship and Fundraising Committees for Alpha Delta Phi, University of California, Berkeley. Stu was also an avid sailor.
Stu is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Carol, his daughters, Deborah Fleckenstine (Van), and Melinda Spence; granddaughters, Chelsea Andersen (Shane) and Randi Fleckenstine Freitas; and great grandchildren, Callen and Devon Andersen. He is also survived by his step mother, Grace Spence; sister, Mitzi Magin and his brother, Richard Spence (Leanne); niece, Leslie Larsen, and nephews, Chris and Sean. Stu was predeceased by his son, Gregory.
A service will be held on March 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, the Very Reverend Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, officiating.
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Dick Robinson
February 17, 2022
Stu´s great leadership at StFYC came up in conversation just the other day. Wish he were here to offer additional guidance as he did in so many years past. Miss you Stu.
richard morrison
February 15, 2020
It was always a pleasant interchange with Stu and we never lacked things to talk about. We met in 63' went sailing in 87 Great day!! Had lunch at Sam', P.U. and Boho Club at least 40 times and almost solved the world's problems Miss you Stu Dick Morrison
Curt Pabst
September 5, 2019
Dear Carol,
Today I heard the sad news of Stu's passing. Stu gave me my first job as his "assistant pencil sharpener" out of college. He became like a father to me. He taught me the securities industry, where I still work today. He taught me about life and people. He blessed all of those who have known him with his intelligence, his wit, his charm and his grace. A man for all ages.
Kind regard,
Curt Pabst
Dick Robinson
March 26, 2019
I had the pleasure of working with Stu downtown and at the StFrancis Yacht Club where he was a decisive and passionate leader. I will miss him greatly.
Darragh Kennedy
March 7, 2019
Stu was my chairman at the Hearing and Speech Center - he was also my friend and mentor. I learned so much from him in both business and life. I will miss him dearly and I am grateful I had the opportunity to learn so much from him. My sincere condolences.
March 3, 2019
Dear Carol,
I was so sad to hear of Stus passing and would love to catch up with you. I can not locate your number so hopefully you can call me when you find a moment. Stu was such a great guy always so thoughtful and kind! Thinking of you at this sad time.
Warm regards,
Valerie Sancimino
415 420-3288
February 23, 2019
Stuart represented the essence of Kidder Peabody. I have never experienced a harder or more dedicated person in advancing his career and looking after his salesman. Thank you for being such a friend for the last fifty one years. Vic perrella
February 23, 2019
stu,was a great lunch companion and born leader. we served together on the alpha delta phi comnittees and his energy level was that of a much younger person..!! You will be greatly missed by many Dick Morrison
Gary Hultquist
February 21, 2019
We have lost a true gentlemen who was unfailingly kind to all, practised excellence every day in all things, was always ready to listen and advise when you needed his common sense and good judgment and who always stepped up to lead and serve. I will miss you, Stu and that smile and gleam in your eye!
Gary Hultquist
Stephen Eddy
February 21, 2019
You were and will always remain one of the most important people in my life. RIP my friend
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