Jacqueline Perkins

Jacqueline (Layden) Perkins

Jun 10, 1948 - Aug 15, 2014

Jacqueline Layden Perkins, 66, of Daly City, died August 15, 2014, at home surrounded by her family. She was a fourth generation San Franciscan, born to the late James Layden and Barbara Kelly Ransom, June 10, 1948. She is pre-deceased by her step-father, Joseph Ransom, and eldest sister, Joan Figueroa.
Jacquie is survived by Michael, her beloved husband of 45 years, adored daughter Cecelia, loving sister Anne Layden, devoted niece Simone Figueroa (Javier Irisarri) and cherished grand-nephew and niece, Gabriel and Adriana Irisarri. She was a beloved cousin and friend to many. She was a friend of Bill W.
Jacquie graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966. Prior to her recent retirement, she spent more than 20 years sharing her generous, caring spirit as a hospice home health aide and later office assistant with Sutter Care at Home.
A fan since 1971, she was thrilled to see her Giants win the World Series, twice, and wore her team pride in a very spirited wardrobe. Some of her varied interests included California history, her family folklore, bird-watching, reading mysteries and long walks at Fort Funston with her husband and dogs, Kermie and Willow. She had a great appreciation for flowers and wildflowers, with poppies being her absolute favorite.
She was involved with several community organizations over the years; she was a past board member for Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to BORP (www.borp.org) or an animal-related charity are appreciated.
Jacquie is remembered for her warmth, generosity, strength and unique wackiness. A memorial will be held on Sunday, September 7th, at 2pm, at the Lake Merced Boathouse in SF.