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San Jose Mercury News, California, Sunday, August 1, 2004
Hans Abraham Wolf
Hans Abraham Wolf Died peacefully in his home in Palo Alto, Calif. on July 7, 2004 at the age of 76. Born in Frankfurt, Germany on June 27, 1928, Hans immigrated with his family to the United States in 1936. A graduate of Harvard College (A.B. 1949), with a B. Phil. in Economics from Oxford University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School, Hans established himself as an integral part of the business and civic community, eventually receiving the Palo Alto Tall Tree (1987), Lifetimes of Achievement (1998) and The Thomas W. Ford (2002) awards for his community volunteer activities and philanthropic contributions. He began his business career with 20 years at Texas Instruments followed by 18 years in the pharmaceutical industry with Syntex Corporation retiring as Vice Chairman. His example of integrity, generosity and wisdom served to inspire many people. After his retirement in 1993, Hans enjoyed a combination of corporate board work, community volunteer activities and travel. His work on humanitarian and community causes motivated others to become involved where they, too, felt they could make a difference. Hans' enduring legacy is to be remembered as someone who made communities better and lives richer in a multitude of ways. Hans was a friend and mentor to many. Known for his quick wit and sound advice, he will be remembered as one who could be counted on for both encouragement and honest evaluation. His gentle, caring interest was conveyed in his voice and in his thoughtful and thought-provoking remarks. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, Hans helped to shape a family known for its love and care of each other, while also welcoming others from around the world into the family with equal parts respect and affection. His example of unconditional love and spiritual values were visible to all. He lived in an honest, admirable way, and was continually sensitive to and concerned for others. Survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Bassett) Wolf; their four children; Heidi, her partner Jeff Meyer; Rebecca; Deborah, her husband, Keith Streeter and their daughters Megan and Molly; and Andrew, his wife Drewry and their sons Alexander and Spencer. He is also survived by his father, Dr. Franz B. Wolf; his siblings, Dorothy (Wolf) Ettlinger and Robert Wolf, and their families. A Memorial Service, followed by a reception, will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2004, at 3:00 p.m. at The First Congregational Church, 1985 Louis Rd., Palo Alto. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Eastside College Preparatory School, 2101 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto, CA 94303; The Aloha Foundation Inc., 2968 Lake Morey Rd., Fairlee, VT, 05045, or a charity of one's choice.
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1928 - 2004 (76 years)