Deaths Deaths (March 16, 2005)

Millie Fuchs

Millicent "Millie" Horowitz Fuchs, 77, a longtime resident of Menlo Park, died Feb. 14.

Born in New Jersey, she lived in the Bay Area for many decades, most recently in San Mateo. She and Henry "Hank" Fuchs met at Stickney's in Palo Alto in 1988 and married that same year. They had a happy life together until his death in 2004.

A professional manicurist, she worked for many years at La Belle Day Spa and other local salons. She had a loyal following of clients, many of whom became dear friends.

At her request, her ashes will be scattered at sea by the Neptune Society. Memorial contributions may be made to the Samaritan House Medical Clinic of San Mateo. A celebration of her life will be held at the British Bankers Club in Menlo Park. Please e-mail dox11@aol.com for more information.

Edward N. Glaeser

Edward n. Glaeser, 93, a long-time resident of Palo Alto, died March 3.

Born on Sept. 6, 1991 in Palo Alto, he graduated from Palo Alto High School and attended San Jose State College and Golden Gate Business College.

He worked for Golden State Milk Company and Piers Dairy before going to work for Santa Clara County, where he worked for the next 35 years as a deputy auditor, assistant county auditor, assistant county controller and country controller. In 1965 he was appointed director of finance. He retired in 1973.

He and his wife, Frances, were married for 56 years before her death.

He was a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Municipal Finance Officers Association, and he was past president of the California County Auditor's Association.

He was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto and served as vestryman and senior warden. He was also a member of the Palo Alto Masonic Lodge No. 346, the Islam Temple Shrine, the San Jose Scottish Rite Bodies and the PALO Club, as well as serving on the allocation committee of the United Way of Santa Clara County and as a board member of the Santa Clara County Fair Association.

He is survived by his son, William Glaeser, and granddaughter, Caroline Glaeser, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Donald Jones

Donald L. Jones, 69, co-founder of Ace Fire Equipment in Palo Alto, died March 4.

He was a passionate family man who loved traveling the world with his wife, Amy; flying his plane out of San Carlos airport; captaining his ski boat in the Colorado river; watching 49er games and NASCAR races; restoring hot rods and taking long drives. He enjoyed hosting family and friends at his home, where he could be found behind the grill or in the pool.

He was a native San Franciscan, graduate of San Francisco Public Schools and the Palo Alto Military Academy, and 32-year resident of San Mateo. He co-founded Ace Fire Equipment in Palo Alto more than 50 years ago, where he served as president and worked hard until days before his death. His family-run business remains as one of his proudest achievements.

He was a member of the National Association of Fire Equipment Dealers and the Hudson Club, with whom he shared his prized 1947 coupe, sedan and pick-up. He was a member of the Coyote Point Yacht Club for many years, and was a regular at the former San Jose Speedway.

He was also well known in the community for his charity work with families in need and support of youth athletic organizations throughout the years

He is survived by his wife, Amy Jo; daughters, Debbi Hansen, Gayle Ledbetter, Kristiana Poirier, Allison Smith and Mollie Overa; sons, Morgan Jones and Adam Jones; son-in-laws, Mike Hansen, Jim Ledbetter, Steve Poirier, Bill Smith and Keith Overa; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 19, at 10 a.m. at the San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo. Contributions may be sent to P.O. Box 1532, Palo Alto, CA 94303.

In lieu of flowers, the Don Jones Foundation has been established to benefit families in need each holiday season.

Douglas Powers

Douglas Colvin Powers, 68, a resident of Palo Alto, died Feb. 10.

He was finishing a sunset stroll in his favorite "paradise," Puerto Escondido, Mexico, when he suffered an aortic aneurysm.

He grew up in Berkeley and was in management at Ampex Corporation in Redwood City. He managed buildings and grounds for Redwood Glen Conference Center in Loma Mar, and had his own home-repair business on the mid-peninsula.

He is survived by his wife, the Rev. Dona Smith-Powers; sons, Neil Powers and Greg Powers; stepchildren, Darin Reddy and Melanie Ramirez; daughters-in-law, Julie Powers and Melanie Reddy; son-in-law, Salvador Ramirez; former wife, Pat Fieg; and six grandchildren.

A memorial service is planned for Sunday, April 3, at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Palo Alto, 305 N. California Ave., Palo Alto.

Memorial gifts will be used for rebuilding the family picnic area at Redwood Glen. Checks written to "Redwood Glen" can be sent to First Baptist Church with a note.

Sandy Lynn Storey

Sandy Lynn Storey, 44, died Feb. 27.

She was born in Orange, Calif., and was a resident of Mountain View for 12 years. She worked for many years in the technical-publications industry as a manager and director.

Family and friends remember her as full of courage, love and zest for life. She wanted to make a difference in the world and made it her life's mission to do so. She never met a stranger in life, only friends she hadn't gotten around to meeting yet.

She is survived by her husband, Kevin Turner of Mountain View; daughters, Aria Turner of Mountain View, Charissa Fleischer of San Jose and Cynthia Fleischer of South San Francisco.

Services were held. The family requests that donations in her memory be made to Glenn D. Rosen, M.D., Stanford University Medical Center, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305-5236.

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