In memoriam: Jerome Grier Wiggins Jr.
J. Grier, son of the south Berkeley community, passionate baseball player and coach.
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In memoriam: Donald I. Schweter, a marine engineer
He spent 38 years seafaring as an engineer on merchant ships.
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Remembering John Iversen, activist, musician and songwriter
He was a pioneer in creating broad LGBTQ visibility and fighting for many causes.
Lois Grau: Humanitarian, adventurer, activist and community builder
Centenarian Lois Grau, an early peace protester, attended Berkeley schools and Cal. Born 2 years before women’s suffrage, she was thrilled to be able to vote for Hillary Clinton for president at the age of 98.
Remembering Julie Laws, lover of music, nature and neighborhood
Julie, a college librarian who loved her Thousand Oaks neighborhood, will be remembered for her lifelong love of music, strength of character, joyful spirit and generous heart.
Remembering Berkeley Lab’s Fred Lothrop, radio expert, civic-minded citizen
Fred Lothrop, who went to BHS, attended Cal, and worked at Berkeley Lab, was also a familiar face around Lafayette where he lived and contributed to civic life for many years.
Peter Berck, renowned environmental economist, beloved teacher
A citizen of the world, UC professor Peter Berck was a mentor to generations of students and colleagues.
Paul Phillip Reed: Gentle and generous with a penchant for life and adventure
Paul will be remembered for his heart of gold, a great sense of humor and little regard for the concept of punctuality.
Remembering Judy Shattuck, social justice advocate, tireless supporter of organized labor
Aside from her union and justice work, Judy was also well-known for her delightfully decorated pottery, her pollinator-friendly garden and her expert photography.
Remembering Norma Gray, wife, mother, writer, musician, volunteer, devoted Catholic and world traveler
One of Norma’s maxims was “It’s all about connections,” and she created and maintained lifelong relationships with people around the world.
Remembering Peter Ross Tannenbaum, a powerful force in Berkeley politics
Peter Tannenbaum ran campaigns for dozens of local candidates and measures. One friend described him as the "great general of Berkeley’s rent-control battles."
Remembering beloved former City Council member ‘Mim’ Hawley
Long active in local politics, Mim lived by her strong beliefs, from being an activist PTA president to protesting injustices to running for and winning a seat on the Council.
