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Thomas McLaren Obituary
Born December 24, 1919 died Tuesday March 12, 2013. A graduate of UCB in 1942 he married Patricia Williams, his wife for 70 years. His children survive him: Ani, Tom, Libby, Robin, Loren; and grandchildren: Chuck, Georgia, Paul, Rebecca. They were all his treasures. Tom's public life included Dad's Club, School Bonds, PTA President, Boy Scouts, Youth League Baseball and performances with Bread and Roses. In the 1950's he helped place the Rehabilitation Center at Herrick Hospital. Active in the March of Dimes, Tom became state chairman in 1964. In 1969 he was elected to the Berkeley City Council. He retired as The Ass't to the President at UOP.
His dear friends await him with a banjo and a fly fishing rod.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 6th at 2:30pm at St. John's Church 1707 Gouldin Rd. Oakland, Ca. Donations can be made to The Hospital de la Familia PO Box 12981 Berkeley, Ca 94712
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March 25, 2013
My experience with Tom was when he served as a Board member with Episcopal Senior Communities (then EHF).
There was no sweeter more delightful man ever. We send our condolences to his family
Dee Ann Campbell
ESC
Eleni Miller
March 19, 2013
Such a dear lovely man, and a great neighborhood "dad"!
Sending love and hugs. May his memory be eternal!
Tim Cannon
March 19, 2013
Little League coach and Berkeley Breakfast Club member. Loved that man. Everyone who met him did. Hugs to the family.
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