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John Weeden Obituary
April 29, 1927 – March 7, 2019
Jack Weeden's tremendously happy and satisfying life came to an end on March 7, 2019. The cause of death was a weak heart.Jack was born in Alameda, California to Frank and Mabel Henrickson Weeden and grew up in a California of 3 to 5 million inhabitants – a garden of Eden. He attended Alameda High School and graduated from Stanford, class of 1950, member of Zeta Psi fraternity, and was for 3 years an All-American backstroke swimmer.
He was predeceased by his oldest brother Bill. He spent 30 years working for the family firm Weeden & Co., along with his brothers, and best friends, Alan and Don. He was fortunate to grow up and work with a close and understanding family. He ended his career as Vice President of Instinet, one of the first, if not the first, successful computer-based stock exchanges.
He was particularly fortunate to have been able to share 45 years with his life partner David L. Davies. They were married in December 2011, 3 months before David died.
He was also blessed to have had the tender, loving care of Paul Weaver, Linda Bacon, Dan Flanagan, Geoff Kerr, Lorena Zendejas, and David Faulk during the last 7 years of his life.
At his request, his remains have been cremated and his wishes respected that there not be a gathering to celebrate his life. Contributions in his memory may be sent to the National Tropical Botanical Garden, Attn: Chipper Wichman, 3530 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, Kauai, HI 96741.
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Memories and Condolences
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John Wilkerson
April 23, 2019
Dear Jack,
Your unduly modest obituary is a treasure. I am so grateful we were able to share dinner at your home in January. Along with the good vibes of that evening I also recall you had two space heaters pointed at the dining table and you were still chilled. Guess that should have been my clue that your heart was about to say goodbye.
My family has such beautiful memories of our times together; laughing at life and often at each other, loving anything horticultural, dishing about art and our fellow obsessed collectors and lots more most of which is inappropriate for this message:))
When life is said and done it is really about memories and you and David blessed us with such beautiful mental reminders of how truly beautiful friends are.
So Long Jack. We are taking good care of the giant Jade plant you gifted us 25 years ago.
John Wilkerson
Connie Johnson
March 25, 2019
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. John and his entire family were wonderful people to work for and work with. As brilliant as John was he had an unassuming personality and always showed care for others.
Kj
March 19, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May fond memories and the love of family and friends comfort you during this time of sorrow. Jeremiah 29:11.
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