Loraine "Rainy" Rust

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Loraine Rust Obituary

Loraine "Rainy" Rust Died May 20 in Berkeley after a long illness. She is survived by her husband Ted; their children Marion and Daniel; her grandchildren, Tommy Rust, Max Bograd and Sadie Bograd; and by a devoted circle of friends and former students. Loraine Morey Rust was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. She attended Harvard University and the University of California. She provided academic support to undergraduates for 25 years at the Student Learning Center at the University of California, Berkeley, and retired as its co-director in 2003, receiving the Chancellor's Distinguished Service Award. She also served on the boards of the College Preparatory School and the Junior Center for Arts and Sciences, both in Oakland. A brief musical service will be held in her memory at 3pm Sat., May 30 at the Loper Chapel of the First Congregational Church, 2345 Dana St., Berkeley CA 94704.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 24, 2009.

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phoebe & Joe Antrim

June 19, 2009

Ted, Rust family and Rainy's family,

We were so sorry to hear that Rainy died. In the few visits we have had with her, we felt the presence of a very warm, kind and special person.
We're holding you in our tender thoughts.

Phoebe and Joe

June 6, 2009

Dear Ted,
All the Antrims are so sorry to hear that Rainy has died. She was a bright happy person whose voice I can hear in my mind's ear as we sat in white sunshine as the kids played croquet at Irvington. I can see her beautiful inviting face with her kind eyes and crooked smile. She brought joy to our family and helped Betty and Bud be happy together.
We are sending you love and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Tighe and Hugh Antrim

Rob & Peggy Leeson

June 3, 2009

Dear Family of Ted & Rainy:

Peggy and I are so saddened to learn, only today, that Rainy's brave fight has ended. Hopefully, she is at peace and in greater comfort.

Rob & Peggy Leeson

Katie Dustin

May 28, 2009

Rainy was my mentor at UC Berkeley's Student Learning Center in the late 1980's. I remember her beaming smile, wonderful sense of humor, and complete selflessness when it came to helping students. She gave me a job as a tutor when I needed it most, and nurtured me through several promotions which eventually led to a career position. I'm saddened to hear that she passed, but her memory will live on in the minds of hundreds if not thousands of grateful Berkeley students.

Melissa de Castro

May 27, 2009

It was great to see Rainy at our 50th reunion. She was her usual smiling and welcoming self. My prayers are with her family.

Ellen Huber Smith

May 27, 2009

Dear Morey Family,
Am saddened to hear of Rainy's death. Fortunately her Sem friends saw her last summer at our 50th reunion. I also saw her enjoying the beach at your Canadian home. She was very brave with her struggle and now at least is free from pain.
My thoughts are with you.

Suzy Moule

May 26, 2009

Rainy was a classmate and friend of mine at Sem in Buffalo. I always admired her for her intellignece and sensiblity. I send my sympathy to all of her family

Suzie Mann Papin

May 26, 2009

We met in 5th grade. I last saw her in June at our 50th Sem reunion. Rainy always set a high standard for herself, a standard that was respected and influenced others. Always a most remarkable woman!!!

Evy Harman

May 26, 2009

To all of Rainy's family...the Rusts and the Moreys I am so sorry. I am sure it has been 45 years since I last saw her but have never forgotten her or her sisters.

May 26, 2009

Rust family, I am so sad about Rainy's death. She fought gallantly and with Hemingway style good grace under adversity. She was, and is, a pal from days on the Canadian lakeshore and Trinity Episcopal Church. I always looked forward to our visits together in the susequent years and cherished our wonderful conversations. I am so happy I had the chance to visit her last August when I made a trip down the Oregon and California coasts. I will never forget her. Let me know where I can donate a sum.

Blessings, Jim Cole

Louisa Nunan

May 26, 2009

Rainy will be missed by those who were blessed to have known and worked with her. I am grateful to have seen her at our 50th Sem reunion.

Marc Janes

May 26, 2009

I remember, and am grateful.

Kitty Goldman

May 26, 2009

It was wonderful seeing Rainy at our 50th Sem reunion last June. She had terrific spirit and courage.

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