Deaths Deaths (February 18, 2004)

Pat Casey

Patricia Ann (Gonzales) Casey, 59, director of business and finance for Stanford Events, died peacefully at her home in Redwood City Jan. 10 after a year-long battle with brain cancer. At her side were her beloved mother, Dorothy, her devoted caregiver, Meleane, and several dear friends.

During her 37-year career at Stanford University, she worked in a variety of administrative positions for the School of Medicine, the president's and provost's office, and most recently Stanford Events. Over the years, she oversaw budgets, human resources, facilities management, and grant and contract administration.

"She was the glue that held everything together" during the challenging early days of the Sleep Disorders Clinic and Laboratory where she served as administrative assistant from 1970 to 1977, said William Dement, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and founder of the clinic. "She deserves as much credit as anyone for the fact that there is a health discipline of sleep medicine in America and around the world," said Dement.

Generous with her time and resources, she participated in the Big Sister program and was a longtime volunteer and former board member of Wildlife Rescue Inc. of Palo Alto, specializing in the rehabilitation of raccoons and hummingbirds. She was an avid hiker and birdwatcher, cook and gardener. She was legend in her pursuit of perfecting the art of making the perfect bagel.

She was extremely generous with her time and resources yet enjoyed bargaining at antique and garage sales with the determination of a thrifty Yankee. For the last 14 years, she was seldom seen without her beloved and faithful canine companion Mollie (Mollie died in 2003).

She was born March 8, 1944 in Joiner, Ark., and moved with her family to California when she was an infant. She lived in Sunnyvale and attended Fresno City College before returning to the Bay Area.

She is survived by her mother, Dorothy James; a sister, Belinda St. James and brother, Anthony James, all of Fresno. She was preceded in death by her father, Anthony James. A celebration of her life is being planned for the spring. Donations in her memory may be made to Pets in Need, 873 Fifth Ave., Redwood City, CA 94063.
Julius Clarke

Dr. Julius Clarke, 83, a local pharmacist, clinical psychologist and resident of Atherton, died Jan. 19.

Born in Waco, Texas, he graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in petroleum engineering. He worked in the oil fields of West Texas before entering the service in 1942. He served in North Africa and Italy during World War II, attaining the rank of major.

After leaving the service, he received his bachelor's degree in pharmacy from UC San Francisco Medical Center. He owned Clarke's Pharmacies in Menlo Park, Redwood City and Palo Alto in the 1950s and another in Cupertino in the 1960s.

He later developed his own brand of pharmaceuticals, manufactured under the name of Professional Pharmaceutical Products.

After retiring in 1975, he received a master's degree in psychology and a master's degree in marriage, family and child counseling from the University of San Francisco, and a doctorate in psychology from Saybrook Institute in San Francisco.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol; daughter, Leslie Mullins of Menlo Park; and one granddaughter.

A memorial service will be held in his honor Saturday, Feb. 21, at 3 p.m. at the Woodside Road United Methodist Church, 2000 Woodside Road, Redwood City. Donations in his memory may be made to Woodside Road United Methodist Church, the American Red Cross, or to a charity of choice.
Hazel G. Lane

Hazel G. Lane, 74, a longtime resident of Mountain View, died peacefully Feb. 3 at her home.

Born and raised in Derby, England, she emigrated to California in 1960 with her husband, Richard, and their three children, Martin, Marcia and Amanda.

After raising her children, she returned to university and obtained a master's degree from San Francisco State University. A published and award-winning poet, she was active in local poetry and writing circles.

Besides her immediate family, she is survived by five granddaughters; as well as one great-grandson.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Jefferson County Animal Shelter, 112 Critter Lane, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
Corinne Schultz

Corinne M. (Agrella) Kaylor Schultz, 75, a longtime Palo Alto-area employee, died Jan. 5.

She moved to California from Revere, Mass., with her family in 1951. She worked for the telephone company in Palo Alto and then in Redwood City from which she retired after more than 40 years of service.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Schultz of Yountville; brother, Robert Agrella of Richmond; daughters, Antoinette Kaylor of San Francisco, Jamie Maryanne Fernandez of Sunnyvale and Caralyn Patterson of Groveland; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, 770 Welch Road, Suite 350, Palo Alto, CA 94304.
Shirleyann Shyne

Shirleyann Shyne, 78, a longtime resident of Palo Alto, died Jan. 20.

She was born in Detroit, Mich. on Dec. 4, 1925. She moved with her family to California in 1960 from Belleville, Mich., when her husband, John, accepted a faculty position at Stanford University.

She was an administrative staff member at Stanford University for more than 15 years, working primarily in the Graduate Dean's Office. After her retirement in 1994 she administered the Mabelle McLeod Lewis Fellowship until 2003.

She was known for her great generosity, particularly toward children and those in need. She was called "Nan" by her grandchildren and many other young people who knew and loved her. She was ardently devoted to her family and friends, who gathered often at her home. She also found great joy in her garden in Palo Alto, preferring white flowers above all others. She will be remembered for her strength, kindness, graciousness, dignity and compassion for others.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, John Shyne of Palo Alto; five daughters, Nicole Reed of Salinas, Mary Seals of Fitchburg, Wis., Catherine Shyne of Los Altos, Andrea Paulin of Granite Bay, and Patricia Marvin of Cupertino; sons-in-law, Dennis Reed, Douglas Seals, Robert Embry, Richard Paulin and Gregory Marvin; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Donna Nugent of Marine City, Mich., and Geraldine Liedel of Belleville, Mich.; a brother, Richard Savage of Belleville, Mich.; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held in her honor Thursday, Feb. 26, at 4:30 p.m. at Holbrook Palmer Park in Atherton.
James Edward Stickler

Dr. James Edward Stickler, 71, a longtime resident of Menlo Park, died Feb. 8.

Born in Kirksville, Mo., he attended the University of Missouri where he received his bachelor's and Doctor of Medicine degrees. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and the Phi Beta Pi medical fraternity. After an internship and residency at UCSF, he moved to Menlo Park where he lived for more than 30 years.

He was an OBGYN at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation for more than 30 years where he was proud to have delivered thousands of babies. He was president of the S.F. gynecological society for a time and served his country in the Air Force in the early 1960s.

He was always active in sports, especially tennis, skiing and golf. His family and grandchildren were his life.

He moved to Carmel Valley more than 10 years ago to his home on the golf course, where he enjoyed playing golf every day. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lois; a sister, Fran Hopkins; his children, Mike Stickler, Kathy Schommer, Debbie Johnstone and Diane Namet; and 7 grandchildren.

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