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Lucille Bakalian Obituary
She was a member of the San Francisco Women Artists Gallery, and she loved to attend the San Francisco Symphony and Ballet every year with her family and friends. She also took piano lessons and loved to sing in church. She was Baptized at the Bethany Armenian Congregational Church in Oakland and she loved attending weekly church services. She was also an active member of the Berkeley Presbyterian Church and the Stockton Presbyterian Church.
Lou started working as a secretary at a bank in San Francisco and then lead secretary for a major stock brokerage. Lou was very knowledgeable about current world events and she enjoyed political discussion with anyone. She was always very friendly and approachable, and she had an astonishing memory of past conversations with family and friends. Lou traveled to Europe in the 60s to study art and then to Africa to study the amazing wildlife it offered. Her love of animals was depicted in her early paintings and through her many loyal and loving pets. She has always been a compassionate supporter of Heifer International.
She was an Executive Secretary for Senior Finance Officers before retiring in 1998. After retiring, she moved to Stockton, California, to be near her younger brother, "Bud" Bakalian, and his family. While there, she began attending art classes at Delta College where she learned different painting styles and began to enjoy the abstract style she's famous for. Her Facebook page highlights her artwork.
Lucille is survived by her nephews, Vince and Sam Bakalian, niece, Julie Hall (née Bakalian) and many grand-nieces and nephews, and other close family.
Her family wishes memorial contributions to honor Lucille's favorite cause be given in her name to: Heifer International, PO Box 8058, Little Rock, AR 72203-9412.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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W. Wilson
April 22, 2020
Lou was a inspired member of our Californian creative community. It was an honor to collaborate with and present an exhibition of her excellent work entitled Bloom! at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts in 2009. Lou's tenacity and bold paintings have served as an inspiration to other artists, students, and patrons alike. She will be missed and continued to be celebrated.
Charm
April 19, 2020
A very pleasant woman...you will be missed...may you rest in peace...
April 18, 2020
Today, while going through a box of mementos from old friends, I found a note from Lou. It took no time for that letter to bring to mind her warmth and generosity of spirit. What she gave was so rich and beautiful, as a person and through her art.
I had hoped that looking her up today, I would be able to track her down and send a note. I wish I had done so sooner. The consolation is that you all had the gift of her for so long. May you have found comfort in your memories of Lou. I am certainly grateful to have known her.
Best,
Sharon Hofer
Joan
April 9, 2020
While I didnt know her, her portrait drew me in and so I listened to her obituary and then went looking for more artwork. I wish I had met her...
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