Hugh and Pauline Elliott

Mar. 12, 1923 – Sept. 12, 2013

Dr. Hugh Walker Elliott passed away peacefully at his home in Marin County on September 12, 2013, at the age of 90. Hugh was born in Los Angeles California and attended Los Angeles High School where he lettered in baseball and football. He attended Stanford University where he received his undergraduate degree in premed, played second base for the Stanford Indians, and he also received his medical degree from Stanford University. He served in the Navy as an officer and resident surgeon. Hugh was a founding physician of the Sunnyvale Medical Clinic (PAMF) and El Camino Hospital, where he served as Chief of Staff at in 1963 and 1965. He also taught as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor for Stanford Medical School throughout his career. He worked as a dedicated surgeon for 31 years at El Camino and the Clinic where he was loved and respected by his colleagues, staff and patients.

He is survived by his wife Pauline Secor Elliott, brother Paul Elliott, sister Annabelle Williams; loving children: Vivian Wenger, Craig Elliott, Tracy Silva (Edward) and Kirk Elliott (Colleen) along with grandchildren: Kayla, Matthew, Cole, Chase and Craig.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Paul and Mary Lynn Elliott, former wife of 40 years–Marion Wincote Elliott, and son Kent Elliott.

Hugh enjoyed attending Stanford football games, playing golf, and spending time with his grandchildren. His kind and loving nature will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A Celebration of Life Reception will be held on Nov. 17, 2013 at the Tarragon Restaurant in Sunnyvale. Please email for details if you plan to attend: DocElliott1923@cs.com

Pauline Secor Elliott

Sept. 19, 1924 – Oct. 23, 2013

Pauline Secor Elliott died October 23, 2013 at home in Kentfield, CA after a long illness. Polly was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh W. Elliott M.D.; survived by her children Christopher (Barbara) Secor, Delanie (Peter) Read, Douglas Secor, and Wendy (Steve) Smit, sister Madeline (Joe) Mixer, stepchildren, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Born Pauline Lorraine Holcomb in San Diego, CA on September 19, 1924, she graduated from Point Loma High School, and then as a member of the Stanford University Class of '45, where she joined Kappa Kappa Gamma. There she met her first husband, Charles M. Secor, who was attending Stanford Medical School; after graduating she attended Stanford Law School.

Polly lived most of her life in Marin County, where she helped build her husband's medical practice, was a proud homemaker dedicated to raising their children, and invested in real estate. She was also active in the community, as a member of the Junior League, League of Women Voters, the Crippled Children's Society and as an elected trustee on the Board of the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. She was an early advocate for continuing education for adults, attending the Stanford Summer Alumni programs. One of her greatest joys was traveling.

At a Stanford Class of '45 reunion she reconnected with Hugh Elliott, whom she married in 1988. As active members of the World Affairs Council, they traveled the world engaging with political leaders. Together they enjoyed following politics and government, over 25 years of marriage.

Services will be private.