JANE STUPPIN

Jane Kennedy Stuppin Passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Sebastopol on March 31, 2012 following a long illness. She was born in San Francisco on July 16, 1936. She grew up in Daly City, and graduated from Jefferson High School. Jane received a BS degree from University of California Berkeley and had many hours of postgraduate studies. She was passionate about life, enjoyed swimming her morning laps, was an accomplished published poet and a serious amateur musician who played several instruments, particularly the harpsichord. She was a founding director of the critically acclaimed Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra of the West and served on the board for many years. In the past Jane served on the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Book Fair and the Sebastopol Art Center. She was an enthusiastic member of several book groups. Jane was predeceased by her brother Jack Kennedy and is survived by her husband, artist Jack Stuppin, son Jonathan K. Stuppin, stepson Michael Stuppin, daughter-in-law Frances Lee and grandchildren Devin and Alana, stepdaughter Bonnie Stuppin, sister Diane Skaggs, nephews Gregory Kennedy and Kevin Skaggs, and niece Maxine Kennedy and their families. A celebration of her life will be held, the date will be announced soon. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Palm Drive Hospital Care Foundation, 652 Petaluma Ave., Suite E, Sebastopol, CA 95472.