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1937
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2024
Nancy Kornfield Obituary
September 1, 1937 - January 17, 2024
Nancy, 86, died peacefully at home surrounded by family. She is survived by daughters, Laura Gallop (Michael), Carol Ferguson (Russell); grandsons, David and Brian Gallop and Kyle and Andrew Ferguson; and partner, Paul Madwin; as well as many friends.
Born in Los Angeles, Nancy graduated from Beverly Hills High School then attended Cal, beginning her lifelong passion as a Cal Bears fan. Nancy taught high school Spanish in Oakland and Contra Costa County schools for 60 years. She married in 1958, had two daughters, then moved to Moraga and never left. She was a volunteer-extraordinaire, donating her time and talents to many organizations. A passionate traveler, she visited 57 different countries over her lifetime, many of those with her partner of 19 years, Paul. She especially loved being a mother and grandmother, always ready to celebrate with her family no matter the occasion.
A memorial service will be held at noon on Sunday, January 21 at Temple Isaiah. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to AAUW, Cal Athletics, or Planned Parenthood.
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