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Nina Pohl Memoriam
June, 1940
(nee Lipney)
Daughter, sister, and student of Roosevelt and Washington High Schools. Stage actress, Senior Drama Award, and Pasadena Playhouse Scholarship recipient. Cinematic cast historian, cherished mother, loyal friend, trusted coworker, and secretary extraordinaire. Real estate mogul, fearless partner, devoted wife, sports car enthusiast (stick only), blue cheese connoisseur, and internationally established Parisian Tourism Authority.
After eight-plus decades of entertaining strangers, cooking up a storm, educating civilians and officers, traveling the world, crocheting a mountain, and raising choruses of laughter from all along the way, Nina passed so very peacefully from our world last week. Rest now, my love.
She is survived by her husband, Frank; and her daughter, Shayna.
Eternal Home Cemetery, Colma - Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nina Pohl
James (Adams) Brown
February 28, 2025
Nina, you were a great person and I have missed you. Robin, your mom was a great person and friend. I am sorry that I missed her service, but I was involved in an accident and severally hurt and I am still recovering . My family condolences to you and your family.
Bill Holcomb
June 25, 2024
Frank, offering my sincere condolences, you guys were amazing together and I always enjoyed our time together. Hopefully the cherished memories you shared together will provide comfort. What an amazing person and what a remarkable life. I feel so lucky sharing a portion of my life with your family.
Michael McDowell
June 20, 2024
Didn't know her, but to her credit, her daughter is a truly beautiful human being.
Dana Yoachum
June 20, 2024
Nina was a fun loving diamond painter and she will be truly missed by our Facebook "DIY Diamond Addiction Group" and myself. Rest in peace sweet lady. We love you
Leona S
June 18, 2024
Frank I am very sorry about your loss. I'll always cherish the memories I have about our conversations with Nina and you about many random subjects. It was always fun.
I am sure Nina would want you to leave a good life eve after - hope you will recover from this loss and will do just that
Chas and Kathy
June 17, 2024
We were very sad to hear about Nina. It seemed a tragic loss.
She was an effervescent and witty conversationalist, and it figures that she was on stage earlier in her life.
Marian
June 17, 2024
Frank, you and Nina were an amazing team. She was a spirit of wonder, travel and humor enjoying life at every turn with you. I am sure my life is richer for having had her in it.
Love you big brother
Katie McCool
June 17, 2024
I am so very sorry, Frank. We only knew each other via our Paris connection, but I´ll always think of her whenever I think of Paris memories. Katie McCool
Walter Pohl
June 16, 2024
Our deepest condolences to Frank and Shayna. Our lives were richer for knowing Nina. She was a strong woman with a big heart and wonderful sense of humor. May she rest in peace.
Bob Wescott
June 16, 2024
I am so very sorry to hear of Nina's passing. We only met a few times, but she was truly unforgettable. May she Rest in Peace.
John Rosenberg
June 16, 2024
Frank and Shayna, while we never met personally. I feel I know you from the friendship I developed with Nina through our connection of being Jewish, growing up in San Francisco going to George Washington High School and Facebook Shabbat celebrations prayers for peace. May her memory be as a blessing for you and all who knew and loved her, and me she find peace from her pain and suffering. Shalom.
Steve Cragg
June 16, 2024
We lived around the corner from each, attended both Roosevelt and Washington together. We got reacquainted at the 50th Washington reunion after not seeing each other for thirty years. Living a thousand miles apart, we enjoyed each other´s company on FB and several Internet sites. Whenever we were in SF or in the Bay Area, we would get together with our spouses and laugh and chat for hours. A great friend with a great personality that made her one of a kind. We mourn her passing and wish for Frank great memories and blessings. Steve and Dolores.
Mike Hebel
June 16, 2024
Frank & Shayna: Nina was friend and companion to so many San Francisco police officers, all of us shall miss her dearly.
Martha Clemans
June 16, 2024
Oh no! Frank, I'm sending you my deepest condolences. Nina was a dear friend and neighbor for many years in Riviera West. I was always carry the memories we made
Martha Hyde Clemans
Gerald Gregory Doane
June 16, 2024
My condolences to Nina´s family, friends, and colleagues. She was loved by all who knew and worked with her.
I last saw Nina at a celebration of honor for her and deceased Sgt. Jack Young at Ingleside Station a few years ago. She was a hero that fateful day in 1971, sending out the alarm even though she had been wounded by terrorists who were invading the precinct.
Rest in Peace Nina! You are our hero!
Gerald Gregory Doane
William Kidd
June 15, 2024
We only met once, a friend of my in-laws. Nowhere in her job description did it say Nina was obliged to be a target for terrorists. But she persevered, and showed that greater love that few have to be there for the rest of us. Rest in peace, Nina.
Chryse
June 15, 2024
I was so sad to read about the passing of this brave lady. Although I never met her in person, I liked hearing about her adventures during her time at the different stations. Rest in peace Ms. Pohl. Our condolences to your loved ones.
Sandi Daly Bargioni
June 15, 2024
I knew Nina when she worked at SFPD. After she was seriously injured during the attack on Ingleside Station, she was initially denied disability benefits, by the city. Myself, and others, fought to make sure she would get the same benefits that any officer would get, after being injured on the job.
Nina was never defined by what happened that horrible day. She was strong, extremely funny, kind, and dearly loved by all of us who knew her in the PD.
My condolences to her family. A feisty guardian angel is now watching over you.
Sandi Daly Bargioni
SFPD, Retired
Terry & Lucy Brown
June 15, 2024
Nina, one of our best friends since we met her in SF in the sixties, was the warmest funniest presence imaginable in our lives and our families for the past 50 years. Terry & Lucy Brown
Jim Pera
June 15, 2024
My condolences to Nina's husband, Frank and her daughter, Shayna.
I knew her when she was the Captains Clerk at Park Station.
She was a wonderful, upbeat woman who I enjoyed talking to on a daily basis.
I had the utmost respect for her and always admired the courage she showed when she was a victim of the vicious attack by the Black Liberation Army, at Ingleside Station, in August of 1971, which resulted in the death of Sergeant Jack Young and the wounding of another officer.
Although shot, herself, she kept her wits about her and had the presence of mind to put out the call for help which got units rolling to assist herself and the two fallen officers.
God Bless, you Nina. May you Rest in Peace.
Steve Bosshard
June 15, 2024
Nina was our clerk typist at the Old Central Station during my Field Training . She also was like a mother taking care of all us young chick. Would run into her occasionally during our overlapping police department careers until that fateful night when she and Sgt Young were shot at Ingleside Station. Saw her afterwards and realize why she had such trouble returning. We loved you Nina and you were so good to work with. You were like family. You will be missed.
Gary Pisciotto
June 15, 2024
I worked with Nina at Ingleside Station. A truly wonderful and brave person.
Al & Maritza Casciato
June 15, 2024
Frank, we extend our sincere condolences. We had so many great memories of Nina. She enriched our lives with her sense o humor and her kindness. May she Rest In Peace.
Jim Strange
June 15, 2024
I´m so sad to hear of Nina´s passing! She was a great friend and co-worker from the old Central! I first met Nina in Oct. of 1968 when she was the clerk typist at 2475 Greenwich St. ! I worked the same shift directly with her as a Police Cadet! She was always fun to be around! Poor Nina was always sick the day after pay-day! My condolences to her family! May she rest in Peace!
Julien and Martha
June 15, 2024
Nina was amazing and one of a kind. Always ready with a joke , a story or a question demonstrating a sincere interest in you, your life or your family every interaction with Nina was a joy. The world is a less interesting , fun and warm without her. She will be in our thoughts ever. Frank we share your loss.
Jim Strange
June 15, 2024
I´m so sorry to hear of Ninas passing ! My condolences to all her family! I will really miss her! May she rest in peace! I had fun working with Nina at the old Central Station at 2475 Greenwich St. in the Marina!
Steven Zukor
June 15, 2024
Very nice lady and friend. God bless her and family.
Al Casciato
June 15, 2024
I met Nina at Central Station in September 1969. We remained life long friends. A friend and a confidant who will be truly missed.
Ann Mannix
June 15, 2024
Condolences, Nina was so nice, always had a smile on her face, it brightened everyone´s day!
Rene LaPrevotte
June 15, 2024
When I was an SFPD Tenderfoot at the "Old" Central Station on Greenwich Street (circa 1969) Nina was the Clerk/Typist who transcribed all of our police reports. She was a great friend, valued mentor and just plain great person....
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