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Memories and Condolences
for Megan Van Peebles
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Vic Walker
July 10, 2025
Megan was a spark a bright light that illuminated the day for all. Quick witted with a good sense of humor. We met during her last year of college she shared an apartment with
Sydalphi, my girlfriend, who would later become ny wife. Megan was a standout with her large curly red Afro hairstyle. Too young too soon.
We all miss Megan
La Verne
May 15, 2024
I'm so sorry to read that your sister passed. I know she will be miss
Deirdre "Dee Dee" Sheedy Kim
March 8, 2024
I first met Megan in our First Grade Class at Fredrick Burke. She was the new kid and I thought she was the most beautiful girl I'd ever seen. I got up and took her hand and said "you can sit next to me". We became friends for the 2 years I was in SF and then moved to New Jersey. I remember going to her house and thinking it was the coolest place ever...they were building a boat in the side yard, they had a swing in the living room and her brother made me laugh when talking about how he would swing around and say "Cackle, Cackle, Cackle...Bang, Bang, Bang" Don't know why that stuck in my head. Six years after leaving SF my Mom told me she was pregnant and I said if it's a girl we have to call her Megan...and we did. Amazing what an impression another child can make on your life. So sorry that I was never able to connect with Megan when I moved back to Northern California. Would have loved to share those memories with her. Blessings to her family.
Carola Koblitz
January 1, 2024
I would really like to connect to Megan's remaining family. My email is [email protected]. Would be so grateful if Ronald, Roman, Ron or Melvin (who I remember very fondly from Megan and my Freddie Burke years) could make contact.
Roslyn Jordan
December 29, 2023
Very refreshing to learn about you and see photographs of you.
Roslyn Gantt Jordan
731 Golden Gate
Montgomery ,Alabama 36110
Annette Peters
June 27, 2022
brothers number one fan. I feel like you are my family.
Eleanor
October 9, 2021
Megan was one of my very first friends. Megan, Mario and Maria moved across the street from us on Vernon Street when we were about 4. Good times! I loved doing her hair, occasional braids and for the prom she attended with Ron. Megan was unique, and will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace.
Carola Koblitz
September 23, 2021
Megan in the centre with me (Carola Koblitz, left) and another friend, Linda Block (right) from our Frederick Burke days, circa early 1970s. Stylish, beautiful Megan between us. I so hope one of her sons or longstanding friends will make contact.
Carola Koblitz
September 23, 2021
Megan, on the event of your father's passing, my dearest wish is that one of your sons will see this and make contact with me. I can be found on Facebook (Carola Koblitz). I last saw you when we were in our early teens and before I left the USA. We were such firm friends, and while distance and time saw us lose contact, I've always wondered what became of you. I would so love to speak to you sons and learn more about the adult you became. Here's hoping this voice finds traction.
Muslima Lewis (Wendy Anderson. Barnard '81)
September 22, 2021
Megan was a frequent visitor to my suite when we attended Barnard College. She was always full of live, she had a great smile and friendly disposition, and a beautiful big 'fro that some of us could only aspire to have. May she and her Dad rest in peace and power.
February 22, 2021
Megan, was a beautiful person, inside and out. I went to school, with Mario, and Megan. (Herbert Hoover Junior High. San Francisco, California. I remember the two left school to film the movie Sweet, Sweet Back,with their dad Melvin. Megan, rest in peace you beautiful Spirit.
Denise.
Bonnie Taylor
January 24, 2021
I was friends with Megan in New York, 40 years ago. Whenever we went out together at night she would always call me the next morning to make sure I was okay. She was the kindest, most caring person. A beautiful soul. My belated condolences to her family.
Bonnie Taylor
novella harris
January 22, 2017
Novella made god keep u with his love knowing she with him
Saundra Brooks
January 19, 2015
I feel like you knew me and loved me too, through all the love people have received from you on your journey on earth. Thank you Megan.
Rosa Mayhue
December 3, 2013
I never met Megan even though we lived a few blocks apart, but feel we were connected through her mom. She always spoke of her. I send my love and blessing to the family and especially her sons.
Michelle Williams
May 9, 2013
Wow...I am in shock! Just like Guy, I remember Megan at Hoover Jr. High, S.F. She was so popular, kind hearten, and so beautiful. I remember she use to wear the most fashionable clothes; where we all tried or wanted to follow her style. Like the over the knee-high white booths, and the biggest, reddish Afro... Again, I'm so sorry to hear of this lost.
Holley A. Linscott
February 7, 2013
So many years have passed since Megan left us, and I just came across her obituary. Megan and I both lived in the same building on West 72nd Street in the late 70's and early 80's. She lived upstairs above me and we were around the same age... In our late 20's, early 30's and having a wonderful time in NYC. Her father Melvin and I worked in the same building on 7th Avenue, owned by the same landlord, Mr. Tuttle. Megan and I would see each other most often in our lobby or on the elevator. She was a beautiful young woman, very smart and so delightful. I was very, very saddened to learn of her passing... especially at such a prime time in life. I'm so glad I had the pleasure of knowing Megan, even in our brief passings. She was a special person with a spirit that you knew right away was special. Adios, Megan... The memory of your smile will always bring a smile to me as well. Warm condolences to Melvin, and the Van Peebles family.
Guy Thompson
January 25, 2012
I remember admiring her beauty each morning as she came to catch the street car to go to school in San Francisco. I never had the nerve to speak to her because I was very shy as a high school student. I think I asked her" what time is it", and she said 10 of 8. I will never forget her. Rest in peace.
Guy Thompson
Native San Franciscan
September 20, 2011
My name is Sheila Anderson. I met Megan when she was a temp at Random House in 1985 and we became fast friends and remained so to the day she passed.
Marishka Phillips
September 19, 2011
I had now idea! She wiuld say my name to me more than average. Then she would say your name makes me hungry. Because it reminded her of the russian food perroshki. Not sure about spelling. And we'd have agreat laugh. I'm honored. May I ask who this is?
September 18, 2011
Marishka, I don't know if you know this but when Megan was pregnant with Ron Jr. she told me that if the child had been a girl she had decided to name her Marishka.
September 17, 2011
I had know idea until this very moment. Megan was a very supportive friend when we were younger. As she would come to see my perform often. In trying to reach Mario today I came across this notice!!! I am truly saddened and shocked. I know it was 5 years ago but still to know she is no longer with us is new to me. My heart felt condolences. Wow.
Peace and Blessings,
Marishka S. Phillips
Sara M
June 20, 2010
My deepest sympathies on the loss of Megan. All my love and prayers,
Clayton Hall
October 7, 2009
10-7-09 My name is Clayton Hall of Empire West Studios in Tempe, AZ. I had photographed both Mario and Megan many times from 1979 to 1983 in NYC at the beginning of my career. I was just telling one of my interns about them the other day and the fun that we had on our photo shoots. Tonight I was reviewing Mario's accomplishments on his IMDB.com page and then linked to Megan's page. I was shocked and deeply saddened to find out about her untimely death three and a half years ago. She was a beautiful person in both body and spirit and I will never forget her. My deepest sympathy goes out to Mario and to all her surviving family members.
Reggie Scott
July 1, 2009
Dearest Megan & Family:
Shocked and saddened about the news of your departure, I have just recently found your guest book, which I am eagerly signing.
A classmate of yours at Frederick Burke and neighbor of your family on Vernon street, I now confess I had a deep crush on the pretty redhead with the freckles and large Afro (didn't we all have one ;-), but could never separate you from your friend Eleanor.
I did have the pleasure on occasion to walk you home and meet your darling mother in the kitchen & Mario in his ceiling to floor poster'd room with all the cool gadgets on Vernon St. You guys were definitely fun neighbors that I wish I spent more time with.
There, I found a humble and sweet side of you once we were able to shed the super-cool, hip persona's one must carry at school least one should become deemed a "Nerd".
Only later as in life did we learn of your family's film connections and success.
My condolences go out to you and your remaining family. Although the man upstairs took you from us much too soon, I only pray that you both are smiling down upon us with love and hope.
Peace to you and yours!
Reggie Scott
The Scott Brothers
Pride & Joy
February 19, 2009
r.i.p. auntie megan. i still remember the only real conversation we had. i loved your friendly and loving spirit. i still remember what u asked me to do and ima try my hardest to get it done. ily even though i didnt know u that well.
Jeanette Fraser
June 4, 2008
Condolences to the Van Peebles family on their loss of Megan at an early age. Blessings.
Dennis J. Williams
October 10, 2007
Earlier this week, my Mother gave me a copy of South Bronx Heroes to check out for she had just seen it for the first time herself. When Megan first popped up on the screen, right away I was like "Wow, I know who that is, that's [Mario's] sister. The one with the red afro in Sweetback!!!!". Just today I received the Melvin Van Peebles Documentary and enjoyed seeing Meg's commentary. I just finished and went on the internet to find out more about Meg and the first thing I see is that she had passed away last year. This shocked and saddened me. Right away I start looking for some info on her and ran into this page. I would just like to send my condolences to the Meg's family. Rest In Peace Meg.
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY!
Dennis J. Williams
Zenobia Silas-Carson
May 22, 2007
To The Van Peebles family. You will never know me. The first time I ever saw your name was on a marquee on the Westside of Chicago in the early 1970's when the famous film came out. Over the years I have followed the many works and smiled softly when I realized who was behind them. Either the father or the son, but had no idea about sisters, brothers, or family, which is a shame. While reading the IMBD on all of you, I see that you have lost a lovely daughter, and as a mother and grandmother, my heart weeps with you. Blessings and beautiful memories are what you must now embrace. The blessing that she was in your life, and the memories that will never leave.
Sincerely
Zenobia
linda gomez de medlock
March 12, 2007
Tomorrow marks a year since you passed on, Megs, and I miss you wildly. I know you're with us in spirit, and there are moments I can almost feel your touch on the back of my neck, just like days of old when you enjoyed scaring the bejesus out of me. But now it feels sweet and comforting. Just goes to show how our perspectives change with time.
But some things stay the same. You and my mom died at the same age, and you were both entirely too young with too much undone.
I think your boys have survived this year pretty well, although the pain of being motherless never, ever goes away. I think they'll find a way to channel the motherless-child routine into being better lads and then finer men.
The rest of us stumble through. I've thought of you every day this last year, and I suspect I'll think of you every day for the rest of my life. At least now the thoughts are sweeter and lighter; the agony, gloom, and doom that characterized the first few months of grief have transformed into something more sustaining and eternal.
I will always love you will all my heart, mi hermanita querida.
Phil Van Dalen
February 2, 2007
I only just now came across news of Megan’s passing while looking through IMDB, and I am deeply saddened. Although I had only known Megan so long ago when we were just kids at Frederic Burk elementary school, the memories will remain of the girl with the wild red hair in Lusardi’s 3rd grade and Carney’s 5th grade class who always found fun in everything, everywhere. I recall vague images of her Vernon St. house on foggy days with a tall tree and a white boat in a yard, a rope swing downstairs, a trap door and Mario teasing us. I wish I could have said “hello” in later years, but I’m grateful to have known her when I did. A poem she wrote in 5th grade reads, "My world never ends. When I do not see, I keep on living."
Judith Atkinson
January 30, 2007
I heard about Megan's passing from a Barnard friend. I am very sorry for the family's loss. She had amazing spirit and style, and was always upbeat and friendly - and cooler than I could ever hope to be in a million lifetimes. I'll never forget the music coming out of her room in Hewitt! This is terribly sad, that someone so vital should go so young.
Lois Elfman
November 14, 2006
I just read about Megan's passing in the class notes of the Barnard alumnae magazine. I will always remember her beautiful hair and quiet style. I am so very sorry.
Mary LaRocca
November 10, 2006
I was saddened to learn of Megan's untimely death. I will never forget freshman year trying to help Megan in writing a Political Science paper for Flora Davidson course. I learned more that night in Reed Hall about the music of Teddy Pendergast than I did political science. I hadn't seen Megan since college, however she was and will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathy and prayers for her family.
Michele (Thompson) Adams
August 20, 2006
I just read of Megan's passing today and was shocked and deeply saddened. I too, attended and graduated (Class of '76) from GWHS.
Like many of you, I will never forget Megan's beautiful, fiery red afro, proactive personality, and vivid spirit. My sincerest condolences to her sons,and to the rest of the Van Peebles/Marx family.
Cathleen Trainor
August 17, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of Megan's death in the Barnard magazine, and send my condolences to her family, especially her boys. Megan lived across the hall from me in Hewitt Hall one year, and I remember both her and Mario very fondly. At one point, Megan and I were both getting calls from the same obscene phone caller (he must've gotten the master list of the Centrex phone numbers in the entire dorm, since Megan and I weren't the only ones getting these calls). Anyway, we had big laughs comparing notes over this.
It's clear from reading these posts how loved she was and how much both her family and her many, many friends will miss her.
Stacey Cumberbatch
August 16, 2006
I just saw the notice in the Barnard magazine. I remember Megan's bushy red fro & her "I can do" attitude. My prayers go out to her sons & family. Stacey Barnard Class of '83 (BOBW/BOSS)
Lori Gold (B'78)
August 15, 2006
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I just read of Megan's passing in the Barnard magazine. I remember Megan and Mario from Barnard and Columbia. My heart goes out to you all.
Teresa (Teri) Jackson-Emerson
August 14, 2006
I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Megan's death this weekend in the Barnard College alumni magazine.
I have thought about Megan over the years and wondered how she was doing. She was sweet to me while at Barnard. I was so shy, and she got on me, telling me to get over it and be more outgoing, and eventually I did.
But she accepted me for who I was even with the teasing and I'll always remember her for that.
She was loads of fun, beautiful and intelligent; and she had a great spirit.
My condolences to the
Van Peebles family
Barnard '82
Mary Lopez
August 12, 2006
I was extremely saddened today when I learned of Megan's untimely death, in the Barnard College Magazine. I haven't seen her since college, but she was an unforgettable person - beautiful, strong, talented, intelligient. We performed together a few times, and I always enjoyed working with her. My heart goes out to her family.
Heidi Gregory
August 2, 2006
My prayers and thoughts go out to the Van and Van Peebles family, especially Ronald Jr and Roman. I worked with Megan at Nature for 3 years and of course, will never forget her spirit and her laughter.
linda gomez de medlock
May 30, 2006
This is your first birthday in heaven, Megan, and I imagine you're getting ready to raise a ruckus. Please know down here on earth we miss you wildly and I find myself at a bit of a loss. I just don't know the right way to celebrate your day...
As your adopted 'older sister' I always told you my world became a far better place the day you were born, just like I always sang you the gomez birthday song (happy bday to you, you belong in a zoo, you look like a monkey, and you smell like one too)....Gosh, it feels better simply repeating those old standard steps. I think I'm going to make a birthday cobbler in your honor, kiddo.
I love you so much, Megan. You wouldn't be pleased if you knew how terribly your death has torn me apart, but I know you would be compassionate, and then you'd kick me in the booty and give me some unsolicited advice...
Feliz Cumpleaños mi hermanita...Yo te quiero hasta siempre.
Liz Perrott
May 22, 2006
Sincere Condolences to Maria, Mario and the rest of the Van Peebles/Marx family from Liz Perrott ( UK), an old friend of the Marx family
Freddie Geiger
May 10, 2006
I went to Columbia University with both Megan and her brother Mario. They were both bigger than life in their own right. I haven't seen her since college but will always remember her kindness, energy, pride and that red hair and those freckles!! My best wishes go out to the family. God bless you.
Gina Green
May 8, 2006
To the Van Peebles Family may peace be upon you and your family. I just found out today about Megan and my heart went out to Mario and his family.
Gina
Lt. Crenshaw, SFPD
April 12, 2006
Dear Megan: Sorry this took so long, but I finally had the time to write. It’s impossible to believe you've passed. Your beautiful heart and smile will be missed by so many. My condolences to your family and friends. May God bless you and keep you all.
Yolanda (Richardson) Frazier
April 8, 2006
This morning I received a phone call about the recent passing of Megan. My heart goes out to the family. I attended Fredrick Burke Elementary school and George Washington High School class of (75)
Anne Eagle
April 1, 2006
At her memorial service, someone said that Megan simply decided to be their friend. Megan decided to be my friend, too. At the time, I had no idea how lucky I was. Actually, I was scared to death! This boisterous, loud, red headed, well dressed woman invited me out to lunch. And so began a wonderful friendship.
Megan never missed an opportunity for a good laugh - she nicknamed me Bibendum (aka the Michelin Man) one day during a shopping trip when I tried on a pair of rather poofy snow boots while wearing my poofy winter coat. (And I can't tell you how many times she broke into hysterics while calling me that over the years!! :) We laughed till we cried reading Winnie-the-Pooh to each other; I was Pooh, and she was of course – Tigger. She teased me mercilessly about her being my only black friend, as she cooked me my first greens (delicious!) in her “1-butt” kitchen on 72nd Street, while listening to tapes of her favorite music that Ronald had made for her.
We lived and played in New York until she moved back to San Francisco. I helped her pack, including misaddressing several of her boxes… >:) When I came to visit, I had to buy 2 suitcases (from Goodwill of course!) to bring all of my newly purchased shoes home in...
And when I moved to California. who was there to pick me up at the airport but Megan and Ronald, of course. Megan was always there when I needed her. Always.
Ronald and Megan moved into their first house, and Ronald Jr. was born. Maria told me that I couldn’t wear my shoes in the house because I may have stepped in spit on the sidewalk, and it wouldn’t do for Ronald to crawl through that. Megan and I had a huge guffaw over that one, as you can well imagine!
And time went on. The move to LaGrande, Roman's birth, birthdays celebrated, holiday dinners and get togethers with Ronald’s family. I had no family of my own on the West Coast, but Megan made me feel part of hers. She was fiercely loyal and unconditionally loving. She was proud. She was smart. She was a terror. :) She loved her kids more than anything. She could find joy and intrigue in any situation, and she always shared it with her friends. I am blessed that she decided to make me one of those friends.
Ronald, Ronald Jr and Roman – I can only hope that knowing how much I and so many others loved Megan will in some way help you through this time. You are all in my heart.
Terrence Smith-Purdis
March 31, 2006
I am very saddened over the lost of Megan. Unlike her kind, thoughtful life long friends, I didn't know Megan personally but like them I honor the memory of the giant red afro. I can only wish I had known Megan, for I do believe that I would only have pleasant memories. She will always be loved and missed.
Ulysses Crittendon Jr
March 27, 2006
I send my condolences to the Family and friends of Megan. When i found out of her passing i was deeply sadden. I attended George Washington high, and though i did not know her well, she will alway be rememberd, especially when i look at my yearbook (class of 75)and see her beautiful picture. To the family: May the Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you, the Lord lift up his countanance upon you and give you peace.
God bless each of you
Rochelle Russell-Clayton
March 26, 2006
I have known Megan since Hoover Junior High School 1969. Over 37 years, we have remained to be friends.
Megan played very important parts in my life. (my wedding,babyshower, and baby's 1st birthday).
When Ronald and Megan married in 1989. I caught her bouquet, and Megan and I would laugh of how high off the ground I jumped to catch it.
I will always remember the birthday parties Megan gave for Ronald Jr. and Roman. We shared such great times with family and friends.
Megan was very unique of all my childhood friends. She would make you mad, she would make you laugh, and she would make you cry.
She will always be remembered by myself and my family. I wish many blessing to Ronald Jr., Roman, Ronald Sr., Mario, The Van and Van Peebles Family.
Don Gomez
March 26, 2006
As I was Linda Gomez´older brother, Megan decided without ceremony,several decades ago that I was also her big brother.It was a typical Megan decison,delivered in the form of an ultamatum follwed by a hug, the platinum smile and some unsolicited advice about my aligator boots.
Over the years it would prove to be a rare privilege to enjoy Megan in all her splendor when she would burst upon my sister´s flat for parties and holiday get togethers.
Megan´s spirit seemed to soar in any atmosphere where friends and family gathered.Always alive with abundant energy,she absolutely radiated a sense of purpose.She was determined to extend her own joy of life to any and all of those lucky enough to fall within the transit of her glowing aura.Of course it never occurred to Megan to ask if they wanted to feel good, they ought to, and that is that!!
Megan could counsel like a dutch uncle or console to the depths of one´s heart Her life was a consortium of madcap social services;yenta,consiglieri,mama grande,auntie,girl prodigy social critic,getaway driver,loving mother and wife.Her energy and sense of committment were inexhaustible.
Megan was a comet of charm, chaos and character who rocketed through all our lives leaving a sparkling tail of glowing gems that remain brilliant and lucent even in these dark hours....Megan´s light is neither dimmed nor diminished in any of our hearts...her voice and her eyes dance before us in defiance of death´s dominion, and her heart-impulsed love for us all, kindles a warmth to rival the sun itself.
Con todo mi corazon,un adios a ¨my other baby sister¨
Don Gomez
San Juan del Sur,Nicaragua
[email protected]
Kathy (Pierce) Watkins
March 25, 2006
Megan's spirt shined from within. We attended George Washington High together. It was good seeing her at the reunion in October. I am saddend by her passing. My condolenses to her sons and family. May god watch over you and give you comfort.
Andre Barnes (white)
March 25, 2006
To Van Peoples family, I am very sorry for your loss. I have not seen Megan in 30years, but I remember her like it was yesterday. At times like these it is very hard to find the words to say, but I will say a prayer for I know the power of the Lord will work his way to you and find ways to get you through this time of sorrow.
Megan - 1973
March 24, 2006
Aptos Jr. High Graduation
March 24, 2006
The Red Afro everyone remembers
March 24, 2006
Megan 1973
Myrna Harris
March 24, 2006
Greetings to all of Megan's family and friends - (I recognize many of your names)
I haven't spoken with Megan in 30 years, yet when I heard of her passing, I was extremely sad. I was crying. I have thought about her many times over the years, wondering how she was doing and what she was doing, always hoping that she was happy and fulfilled. In Junior High School, Megan and I were the best of friends. I even stayed with her one Summer over on Clayton Street in San Francisco. She gave me a brownie recipe that I still use to this day. I remember the little orange volkswagon and the ice cream shop around the corner. She made fun of me because the shop owner called me "Dagmar". I don't even know where that came from. Nevertheless, I have fond memories of doing do many things together, from going to Berkeley to going to Golden Gate Park to going over Lori and Lisa's. She called her Mom and Dad by their first names, "Melvin" and "Maria". As a young girl, that used to trip me out. It was very unique. We had much in common, including that everyone's name in my family also begin with the letter 'M'. I've always been baffled that we weren't friends for life, but sometimes I guess that's how life works. Wow! I remember a garage party (you know what I'm talking about) that Megan had at the flat on Clayton. Mario was there and even as a teen, he was so cute. They had these very cool smoke machines. Mario had an afro too. He was CUTE! Like a teen idol. I have so many memories. They make me smile, laugh and cry. I'm so happy that she was so well thought of. Besides being beautiful and funny, she was so smart too. Many of you mentioned that red afro. Indeed, that was a trademark back in the day. For sure! If you walked with her, no one would see you, but they sure would see that red afro. It was great! Light would shine on you just because you were with her. One day, unbeknownst to me until now, my nephew saw her son and commented on his "tight" afro. Like mother, like son? I have shared some photos from her "afro" days and I hope you enjoy looking at them. She was my friend way back when and I will never forget her. I am profoundly touched,saddened and after all these years, in profound disbelief that she has passed. All my prayers, hopes and the very best wishes, I want to extend to her family and to all of her friends. No doubt about it, she was a creative, unique, and lively spirit that will be missed very much. God Bless You.
Sheila Anderson
March 24, 2006
I met megan in NYC around 1985. She and I became fast friends, in part, because she was so determined that we would be friends. Megan was instrumental in helping me get my "look" together. She showed me how to be a better friend by her actions. Though Megan could be diffucult at times she was always honest with me and about who she was.
Megan was the most grateful person I have ever known and she never let me forget that she loved me and appreciated all that I did for her, no matter how small I thought it was. It was easy to be there for Megan because she was always there for me and for all of her friends. She gave tirelessly, unshelfishly and happily.
Megan will always be in my life and I will always be there for her. Melvin, Ronald, Ron, JR. and Roman....you can always count on me to be there for you.
As Melvin said at the memorial, Megan loved all of us and we loved her back and THAT IS as good as it gets. We must continue to share the love that Megan spread to all of us.
Sheila E. Anderson
Julie Matula DeTrinidad
March 24, 2006
Hello My Friends,
Thank you all for your gathering of the GW energy we shared yesterday in Celebration of Megan’s Life. Man we are a powerful group of people. To have that many caring people in one place is astounding. I am grateful for everyone’s special gifts, words, hugs, and the ability to live their lives the best they can. The power of the chant “Ain’t nothing but a party for Megan” was so incredible that I could feel Megan’s smile and HER there dancing with us. WOW! I say Megan, don’t rest in peace, keep on dancing lady, that was how we remembered you the best.
Megan’s biggest lesson was that we do need to get together with people that matter in our lives, and not to wait until that time has past. May we continue to get together to celebrate each day as it comes, and be grateful for all life has to offer. I love you all,
Lori White
March 24, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of Megan's passing and my thoughts and prayers go out to the Van and Van Peebles families. Megan and I were cheerleaders together at Washington High (I was other other red head in the group) and we spent a lot of time hanging out at each other's homes. In fact my (Lori, Lynn and Lisa's) house on 8th avenue and then on Garfield street was the hangout for all of our Washington crew. We all had a lot of great times together, including once when Megan, Maria Countouriotis, my two sisters and I got stranded somewhere in the middle of nowhere when Kenny Mora's car brokedown on our way home from a basketball game. Thankfully we all made it home safely and in one piece. I will always remember Megan's beautiful smile, wonderful laugh and of course her Big red Fro. I am so glad that I had the chance to see her again at our reunion. Megan you will be missed. Lori White
Reunion 2005 "Electric Slide"
March 24, 2006
College-1978-The Good Old Days
March 24, 2006
Rochelle Buford
March 23, 2006
I send my condolences to Meagan’s family. Megan’s body is gone but the memories of her will last forever. In high school, Meagan shined. She brought sunshine wherever she went. She could be spotted a mile away with that bright smile and fire red hair. She will be missed.
James A. Adams, Sr. (Brown)
March 23, 2006
Megan will always be remembered throughout Washington High School. She will be missed and I'am sorrytohave missed the service. I had a prior engagement that I could not change. My condolenses to the family and especially to her sons.
michelle harris
March 23, 2006
Needless to say, I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Megan. May God Bless and Be wth her sons and family and to let them know she is in a better place.
Teleza Newkirk
March 23, 2006
I was deeply saddened when I heard of Megan's passing. I first met her five years ago when we worked together for a brief period of time. I will never forget her smile, jokes, pure heart and random acts of kindess...The day of the 9/11, when schools were closing early she drove me home to San Mateo from San Francisco so I could get my daughter from school. From that point on, she became like a second mother to me, but most importantly one of the best friends I ever had.
To the Van and Van Peebles families, you all are in my prayers. The service was beautiful today. I would especially like to thank Mario Van Peebles for his kind words of comfort after the service. Your strength will help me carry through.
I love you, Megan. Never forget, "I'm black!!!"
Bruce Jolly
March 23, 2006
My condolences go out to Ronald Jr,Roman,Ronald Sr and the Van Peebles family I have known Megan all through our years at good ol
Washington High.
I will also miss her smiling face Megan has always been a big part of all of our Washington High parties and Reunions.She will be missed but there in spirit.
Lori McCall
March 23, 2006
I remember Megan growing up in the Haight. My sister was also named Megan and born in the same year. It brings back very fond memories.
My heart goes out to her family and especially her beautiful boys.
What a free spirit she was.She will be missed
Gladys Dennis
March 23, 2006
My heart and prayers go out to the family. I attended Washington (74) with Megan. I'll never forget that big RED natural. She was one of the nicest classmates I attended High School with, a very friendly and outgoing person. I will never forget her.
Tania (Parker) Cherry
March 23, 2006
-I too, am very shocked and saddened to learn about the untimely passing of our friend Megan. Megan shared with us some very special times in college and she will be remembered by many with great fondness. This ‘Star Child’ has truly left a mark on our hearts.
-I always admired Megan for her sense of humor and her creativity. She was generous and loving and at a time in my life, one of the ‘big sisters’ I needed and loved. I am a better person having had the privilege of having her in my life.
-I remember when we ‘papered’ her door and waited for her to come out of her room. She chased us down the hall. I remember when we got on her case for turning in a college paper on the back of florescent pink flyers because she didn’t have any white paper. Then, there was the time she and I spent the night at Princeton when we missed the activity bus back to Barnard… She was a proud founding member of our NNS. And, there was the time we all ran around with these light wands after the movie ‘Star Wars’ came out and we called ourselves ‘Star Child’. Those crazy days were some of the best days of our lives!
-Megan was there for me at some landmark times in my life. Noteably, through the blessing of my first and only child (1982). The memories are too numerous to note. I will always treasure them. She holds a special place in my heart.
-If it weren’t for the tears, I’d be able to laugh when I think about ‘those good ole days’. Let it be a lesson to us all not to ‘put off ‘til tomorrow’ who we could see today.
-Her family and friends are in my prayers. Find peace and comfort in the knowledge that we will have a chance to see Megan with her ‘red hair and bright smile’ again, in paradise. "...And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be any more. The former things have passed away.” -Rev. 21:3, 4.
Lisa Boyd Sholeye
March 23, 2006
To Ronald Jr. and Roman:
Wishing there was something I could say or do to make things easier for you right now. I hope it will help a little just to know how much I, and others, care...and that our loving thoughts are with you. In the difficult days ahead, please know that your mother loved you with all her heart.
I was blessed to have Megan as my "sister-friend" for nearly 30 years. I will always remember her voice and her laughter. I will never stop loving and missing her.
With love and deepest sympathy,
(Aunt) Lisa
Robert Casey
March 23, 2006
My deepest condolences to Megan's family, particularly her children. I just heard from a mutual friend in NY about Megan's untimely death and am shocked and deeply saddened. I remember her from our college days as a great and beautiful free spirit.
Fondly,
Robert Casey
Sesheta Hanible
March 23, 2006
I was Ronald's teacher at Harvey Milk CRA and have known your family since he was in first grade. Megan was a wonderful person and loving mother who had a wicked sense of humor. We will miss her presence and will remember her with love.
Kimberly Nickelson Tarver
March 23, 2006
To Ronald Jr., and Roman:
Your mother was one of the most vibrant and loving spirits I have had the pleasure in life to know. She will be missed by many, but especially those of us who have journeyed through so much of life with her. We will never forget her, or fail to help keep her memory alive for you.
There are some of us who consider ourselves the "sisters" Megan didn't have, and our feeling of loss is no less than what we would feel had she been our sister by blood. She was our sister in spirit, and we will love and miss her always. We will stick by and be there for you with the love of God and the tenacious spirit of your mother. She loved you both very much, and that love will be with you always.
Love,
(Aunt) Kim
karyn (orgell) wynne
March 22, 2006
My prayers to Megan's family. When I think of Megan, I see that incredible picture of her in her song girl clothes in the GWHS yearbook. What a vivid spirit!
She will be missed.
Bill Norwood
March 22, 2006
I use to call Megan "Sweet-Cheeks" when we were in G.W. high and people never really understood. They use to think i was speaking of her shapely figure but it was very simply her beautiful smile that I had always been referring to! It was always bright and full of life! She will always be remembered in my heart as one of
the brighter stars in all our lives!! Love always, Bill
Lynn (Pratt) Houston
March 22, 2006
My condolences to Megan's family. I met Megan at George Washington High.
Tom Kyrimis
March 22, 2006
My condolences to Megan's family. You are in my prayers.
Candy Major-Arnold
March 22, 2006
To the Van and Van Peebles Family,
I know that it has been a long time since we have had any contact, but I wanted you all to know how very sorry I was to hear about your loss.
please know that Megan is in a better place where is no pain or suffering. Please be their for each other, and help keep her memory alive in your hearts. She was such a Beautiful person inside and out it will not be hard.
You will all be in my prayers,
Linda Gomez de Medlock
March 22, 2006
Right now the hurt is so bad and the loss is so deep it's easy to be blinded by pain. We will never see Megan in our tears; we will always hear her in our laughter.
Whenever you feel especially mischievous or tell a good joke (or bad one, for that matter), when a prank is pulled or a trickster appears, Megan is there.
How do we honor Megan? With the fierce loyalty and devotion to family and friends she always displayed. How should we mourn Megan? With good deeds and love, with mischief and magic, by helping each other (the way Megan always did) and by checking in on Ron and the boys and helping them in whatever they need.
May we all console each other in this time of great need and pain. Megan's in the hereafter, where I'm sure she's doing just fine organizing a party, benefit, fund raiser, or overseeing the guardian angels swing shift...If Megan were to advise us (and oh how she liked to tell us what to do) she'd say to take care of each other in the here-and-now.
With all my love to Ron and the Boys; Maria, Melvin, Mario, and Max; and the extended circle of family and friends who were blessed to know and love Megan,
Linda Gomez
La Juan Davis (Andrews)
March 22, 2006
To Megan's family:
I give you my deepest sympathy for your great loss. I knew Megan at George Washington High School (Class of 75) and Megan was one of the five finalists during the May Queen event. I too remember that BIG RED AFRO, very pretty girl and intelligent person, and always smiling. I always remember her saying on the movie "Sweet Sweet Back" - that's my brother (very proud of brother)- speaking of Mario (and today - you are major celebrity). She will ge greatly missed but if you remember the "good times" it will not hurt so bad. Remember her spirit will be with you forever! I'll miss you Megan!
Love ya all, La Juan
Lori Parrini-Adamus
March 22, 2006
My deepest condolences to the families. Megan will truly be missed. Kindest regards, Lori Parrini-Adamus (Lori King, George Washington High School).
Linda Robinson Hughes
March 22, 2006
My condolences to the family of Megan. Megan and I were classmates at Frederick Burk Elementary School. I'll always remember the many birthday parties on Vernon Street and in Sigmund Stern Grove. Megan will be missed.
Kathy Jackson (Davis)
March 22, 2006
My deepest and heartfelt condolences go out to Megan's sons and to her entire family. I attended George Washington High School with her and remember her for her laugh, her red fro and those beautiful freckles. She was one of the Song Girls and was seen at all the Eagles games.
I was fortunate to be able to see her last October at the reunion and I will always be glad that we had a chance to reconnect at that time.
Please let mme know if there is anything that I can do.
Judy Beasley
March 22, 2006
Megan I will always think of your smile and of course that beautiful red hair. God bless your entire family
Pamela Jackson Dean
March 22, 2006
May God bless and keep you in your time of sorrow. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Adrian King
March 22, 2006
I remember Megan from Hoover Jr.
High. She was always remarkably
gentle in her spirit & probably had
no awareness of how she graced those school halls. Please accept
my sincere sympathy on her passing
and bless her sons, Ronald and Roman, with strength and courage
and all your family's love. I will
call Cynthia and Nancy who also
graduated in '75.
Megan, Rawyline Reyes, Debra Smith, Aleni, Maureen & Vivian Stone - October 8, 2005 - Class of 75 reunion
March 21, 2006
Jessica, Alex, Daisy Urbina
March 21, 2006
Harvey Milk seems a little strange not having you there. We were all spoiled in having you around. The silent auction was a little less loud (almost silent) without you. We did love you and thank you for sharing yourself with us.
Veronica Shepard
March 21, 2006
To the entire family of Megan I send my deepest condolances.
I've known Megan since George Washington High. We met through our crazy friend Cathy Ruggs. That big "RED AFRO" was her signature. I was saddened to get the phone call that she had passed away suddenly. Cathy and I were just talking about her, and then I heard the sad news. She will be missed by so many. Many prayers of comfort and peace are sent to you all during this time. As the saying goes; "It Takes a Village to help a child," Truly Megan was a part of that village. With my heartfelt regrets to the entire family...
Veroncia (Pavis) Shepard,
Class of 75
Ripon, CA
Please let me know if there is anything I can do during this time of loss.
Arnold Bedak
March 21, 2006
To the family,
I too remember Megan as that beautiful girl with the red 'fro and freckles. After seeing her in October at the reunion, she was still that beautiful woman. Although I didn't know her personally, I know she will be sorely missed by familiy, friends, and classmates.
I wish you all long life!
Arnold Bedak GWHS '75
Megan and friends at the Oct 2005 reunion
March 20, 2006
Deborah Smith Cossey and Megan at the Oct. 2005 Class reunion
March 20, 2006
Kerry Davis
March 20, 2006
I would just like to offer my condolences to the whole family especially to her children...for the loss of ones mother is truly a deep loss...I went to George Washington High School with Megan but did not get the opportunity to know her and call her friend until much later...Megan, you will be truly missed by all of us. My wife and I will keep you and your family in our prayers
Peace and Blessings
Kerry and Aleta Davis
The Anaya Family
March 20, 2006
You were a powerful force at Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy.
Your spirit will be missed.
Theresa Hack
March 20, 2006
I just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to Ronnie, the boys and to Megans family. I know this is a very difficult time for all of you...May God hold and keep you near Him through this very sad time.
Reisa Elmore
March 20, 2006
To the Van Family,
Sending my deepest condolences during your time of sorrow. I hope Ronald and the boys are doing well and if you need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. I really miss Megan and I will never forget her.
Love ,
Reisa Elmore &
Elmore Family
Carnella Butler
March 20, 2006
To Megan Family,
My heart is heavy right now! I met Megan at the San Francisco Black Film Festival about five years. I was the photographer for the event and she was there to accept award in honor of her father. The next week Megan call me she needed a photographer, so we talk for about three hours, we had some much in common. Through Megan i met some of her family and friends, her son Roman, her father Melvin , brother Mario who nick name me hips and two of her dear friends Vivian and Ashia. Sometimes Megan and i disgreed on different subjects, but one thing we always agreed on was having real friends around us, that was very important. Megan wasn't just a friend, she was a real friend, when i need advice about something i would call Megan, because i knew should would give it to me straight whether i wanted to here the truth or not. One time my mother need some business related advice so i had megan call my mother, well they started talking so much, my mother would say o'h i'm going to call Megan she will know. So one christmas Megan and Roman came over had christmas dinner with my family and we all had a great time! Megan love to laugh. Let's not forget when ever Megan drove across the bay bridge to Oakland she alway get lost. So i would tell her to leave extra extra early so that we would be on time. Megan love talking about her family she was so proud of all of you. I know she's looking down on all of us. So let's continued to make her proud!
Lynell Pratt
March 20, 2006
My condolences to the family of Megan. We were classmates in high school.
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