Gustave E. J. Jamart

Gustave E. J. Jamart Of Menlo Park, passed away January 6 at the age of 95 after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Lois Simon Goldstein Jamart. He is also survived by his children Susan and Thomas Jamart, and daughter-in-law Cindy Jamart. He was the adored step-father to Jane and Dennis Ditmars and Libby Holtzman, Ellen and Dan Reich, and Sid and Suzanne Goldstein. Grandfather to Chad and Amanda Jamart, Leah Jamart and Anna and Alejandro Gervacio; as well as step-grandfather to Zachary Goldstein, Miles and Tyler Reich, Michael and Eric Ditmars, and Dinah and Jed Holtzman; uncle to Sharon Baum; and great-grandfather to Mia Kristina Jamart and Alejandro Manuel Gervacio. Known affectionately as "Gus," Gustave was born in SF in 1910. After graduating from Mission High School, he attended Stanford University, graduating with an advanced degree in electrical engineering in 1933. After a stint as an engineer for Wisix Electric Heater Company in SF, he served with the US Army on active duty from 1940 to 1946. He returned to reserve status as a colonel and completed 30 years of service in 1961. From 1947 until his retirement in 1976, Gustave was the chief engineer and vice president of De Leuw, Cather & Company, SF. He was married to Elizabeth Jensen, the mother of his children, from 1933 until her death in 1965, and to Katherine Bell from then until her death in 1979. He is survived by his adoring wife Lois, who he married in 1982. Together they shared a love of travel to the far corners of the world, often in connection with the World Affairs Council. An enthusiastic golfer, Gus was a long-time member of Stanford Golf Club, where he met Lois. A smart, outgoing, kind and patient man, Gus was well-loved will be missed by all who knew him, and whose lives were enriched by his generous nature. A private graveside interment at the National Cemetery and a celebration of his life will be held January 14, from 4 to 6pm at 2421 Sharon Oaks Drive, Menlo Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the School of Engineering, 380 Panama Mall, Stanford, CA 94305 or Lucille Packard Children's Fund, 770 Welsh Rd., Ste 350, Palo Alto, CA 94304.