Dr. Stephen Michael Krause

Dr. Stephen Michael Krause Died suddenly on August 21, 2008. Born on May 2, 1938 in Los Angeles. Stephen was a proud alumnus of Notre Dame High School, Marquette University, and the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his psychiatric residency at McAuley Neuropsychiatric Institute at St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco. During his nearly 40-year career at St. Mary's, he served on countless committees and fulfilled numerous leadership roles. He served as chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and as medical director and director of clinical services for McAuley Behavioral Services. From 1995 to 1999, Steve served as president of the medical staff of St. Mary's. Currently, Steve was serving on the St. Mary's Medical Center Community Board while maintaining a private practice in San Francisco and Novato. He was married for 42 years to his wife Carole with whom he had four children: Karen, Michael, Scott and Mary. He loved sharing his time with his family and his children remember him as being a kind and gentle parent who was endlessly supportive and understanding. In addition to avidly following sports, especially boxing and track and field, Steve found adventure and fulfillment in traveling, Italy and Denmark being two of his favorite destinations. Over the past few years, he cultivated his interest in cooking, an expression that complemented his developed appreciation of red wine (especially Caymus Cabernet and Roche Pinot Noir.) Stephen is survived by his wife Carole; his children Karen (Barry), Michael (Heather), Scott (Rikke), and Mary; his grandson Marcus; and his sister Valerie Smart. A Vigil will be held on Tuesday, August 26 from 7-8 P.M. at St. Ignatius Cathedral in San Francisco followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Ignatius on Wednesday, August 27, at 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the McAuley Adolescent Unit at St. Mary's Hospital.