MARION PONTACQ

Marion Falconer Pontacq 91, passed away Friday March 30, 2012 in Millbrae, Calif. She was born in SF, Calif. to John and Sarah Falconer in 1920. Marion grew up in SF and moved to Millbrae with her husband Peter L. Pontacq (deceased) and lived there the remainder of her life. She is also preceded by her youngest son, Stephen J. Pontacq, brother John Falconer and sister Ruth Campbell. Marion attended Mission HS and was an inductee into the Mission HS Hall of Fame. She is also an inductee into the San Francisco Prep Hall of Fame. She was a nationally renowned swimmer (coached by the late Charlie Sava at Crystal Plunge) and was National Backstroke champion in 1939 and a member of the 1940 United States Olympic Swim Team. She is survived by her son Peter R. Pontacq, daughter Pamela Lehto, daughter in-law Lynn Pontacq, son in-law Dennis Lehto, sister Janet Pexton, grand children Eric Pontacq (Kristi Pontacq), Peter Pontacq Jr., Jeff Lehto (Rachel Lehto) and Sarah Nehing (Troy Nehring), great grandchildren Trevor, Tyler, Emma and Ellie Pontacq, Jack and Ryan Lehto, Cooper and Emily Nehring. Marion was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Burlingame, Calif. She also was an avid golfer, bridge player, swimmer and volunteer to many organizations. She loved life, her family and especially her grand children and great grand children. She will be missed by her family, cousins and so many close friends. Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Burlingame, Calif. on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 1:30 pm. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 1710 Gilbreth Rd., Burlingame, CA 94010-1795.