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John Kerckhoff Obituary

John Darrell Kerckhoff Mar. 18, 1939 - Jan. 17, 2010 Darry is survived by his beloved wife Nancy of nearly fifty years, devoted father to daughters Natalie Lageson (Ernie), Elise Brunner and Emilie Baribault (Paul), and adoring grandchildren Jacqueline, Caroline and Ben Lageson, Joey and Kate Brunner, and Ellie, Mollie and Maggie Baribault, sister Katherine Baptie, and many nieces and nephews.. He was predeceased by his loving son John Darrell Kerckhoff, Jr. (Doak) and parents Alice and Herman (Olie) Kerckhoff. Darry attended San Marino schools and and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration at the University of California at Berkeley. Nancy and Darry returned to San Marino to raise their family. He had a successful banking career and retired early due to complications from Juvenile Type 1 Diabetes.. Darry was a loyal supporter to his Cal Bears at U.C. Berkeley and enjoyed golf at Annandale Golf Club and generations of family gatherings at the Yosemite Mountain Ranch. A kind and loving gentleman, he leaves a profound legacy to his beloved family and many friends. A private graveside service for immediate family will take place at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 800 w. 6th St. #450 Los Angeles, CA 90078 (213) 233-9901 and the to the University of California, Cal Bears Backers, Office of Athletic Development, 195 Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, CA 94720. Cabot & Sons, Pasadena Directors (626)793-7159.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jan. 24, 2010.

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January 24, 2010

Forever in our hearts and memories.
A true gentleman in every sense of the word.

Connie Blinkhern Nourse

January 24, 2010

I am so saddened by the news of Darry's death. I had known him since kindergarten, when I was four years old. He was always very kind and polite to me, which meant a lot. And I was in awe of his athletic talent (having none myself)! He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word, and fully deserved to be our class's permanent president. His leadership will be greatly lost by our classmates.

I send my deepest condolences to the whole family, especially to Nancy.

January 21, 2010

Please accept my prayerful condolences prompted by happy memories of our shared experience for so many years at YMR.

This week I am offering Mass for all the Kerckhoff family.

Msgr, Lawrence (Larry) Purcell
Pastor
The Church of the Nativity
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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