Allison Borland Close
Died peacefully at her home in Forestville on February 10, 2010 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death six months earlier by her husband of 67 years, Franklin D. Close. Cherished mother of Susan Close-Weber. Devoted grandmother of Jennifer (Daniel) Scheiber and William (Tamara) Weber. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Alan & Samantha Scheiber and William & Mia Weber. After attending Cal-Berkeley, she married and supported her husband and family through World War II, Medical School, and the Korean War. Moving to Hayward, she spent the next thirty years involved in her community through the League of Women Voters and the PTA. She also attended California State University Hayward where she obtained a degree in Social Sciences. At death, she was living on an apple ranch in Forestville which had been in her husband’s family for over 100 years, just a few miles from her childhood home on Hessel Rd. She was a soft spoken, sweet and loving woman whose strength, when needed, was amazing. She will be remembered and missed terribly by all her family and friends. In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held. Donations in her name may be made to the National Wildlife Federation. Family assisted by ~ PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY-SEBASTOPOL, 829-5433.
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