Paul Weldon Sanger, Jr.

Paul died Nov. 29, 2018. He is survived by two children, Georgina Sanger and Christopher Sanger; two grandchildren, Sophie Anne Cannon Train and James Bowdoin Train; son-in-law, C. Bowdoin Train, his two sisters, Frances Sanger Oakley and Ann Carr English, and his ex-wife Hazel Sanger.

He was born in Charlotte, NC, the son of Dr. Paul Sanger and Mary Ann Cannon Carr. He attended Phillips Exeter Academy and Princeton University, where he was a member of Charter Club and the Triangle Club. He then served in the United States Navy and was at the center of the Cuban Missile Crisis where he led the boarding party of the Lebanese freighter Marucla while serving as the communications officer on the Admiral's flagship, the Joseph P. Kennedy.

Upon his request, the Navy posted him to The American Embassy in London where he met his British wife, Hazel Archer. They eventually settled in Atlanta in order to be near his beloved house Carlsbad and its expanding garden near Highlands, NC. He had a varied career, finally pursuing gardening - his true passion. He moved to the mountains and designed several glorious gardens in Highlands, NC. Paul was an energetic and tireless advocate for the many non-profits he championed: the Franklin D. Roosevelt Hyde Park Foundation in New York, which he cofounded; Battleship Cove Museum in Fall River, Massachusetts; Emmaus House in Peoplestown, Atlanta; The Atlanta Opera and Theatrical Outfit in Atlanta; the Bragdon Memorial Public Service Lecture Series at Phillips Exeter Academy, and Highlands Biological Station in Highlands, North Carolina.

Paul had a rich and fulfilling life. He loved history, gardens and travel and had an encyclopaedic knowledge of all three. A devoted Francophile and indefatigable bon vivant, he was an accomplished chef and a natural host. Paul was much adored by his many friends, across generations and around the world. Over the decades, they were regaled with perfectly remembered history, Navy reminiscences, family anecdotes, wonderfully told tales and political musings by an obstinately opinionated man. Paul will be greatly missed by his large extended family and his legion friends from all stations with whom he took the to time connect, engage and educate.

In lieu of flowers the family request that any donations be made to: FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT HYDE PARK FOUNDATION C/O NATIONAL PARK SVCE. 4097 ALBANY POST ROAD HYDE PARK, NY 12538.

Paul Crane Dorfman

Paul was born on March 16, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Isaiah Sol and Lillian Mae Dorfman. He died peacefully on November 9, 2018 in San Francisco, with his beloved Valerie by his side.

An excellent student and champion debater, Paul attended Princeton University, where he was a member of Court Club, Whig-Clio, and the Debate Panel. He met the first love of his life, Janet Vogel, who was studying at Smith. They were married in 1961 after Paul graduated with a degree in Economics. They then moved to New Haven, Connecticut, where he earned his JD from Yale University in 1964.

The family returned to the Chicago area and Paul began his legal career with Mayer, Brown and Platt, where he worked for five years. They welcomed Jeffrey and Eric to the family. In 1969 Paul made his first foray into banking, with Continental Illinois Venture Corporation, as vice president. Two years later he joined JMB Realty Corporation, a real estate investment firm. Paul was recruited by Bank of America in 1973 and moved his family west to Orinda, California, where he and Janet welcomed their fourth child, Benjamin. When Paul embarked on his 30-year career with B of A, he joined as a vice president in the wholesale bank and moved into increasingly responsible positions, including positions as head of credit administration for the Europe Middle East & Africa division in London and for the Asia division in Tokyo. The family returned to San Francisco in 1985. Paul became a fixture at 555 California, as executive vice president, senior worldwide credit officer, vice chairman of the credit policy committee, and chairman of the country risk and credit policy committees. Paul was also the national chair of Robert Morris Associates, a credit risk industry organization.

After Janet died in 2000, Paul found true love again when a concert at Grace Cathedral sparked his connection with Valerie. They were married in 2002. Paul retired that year This was reflected in his involvement as executive vice president of the San Francisco Opera Association; president of the Japan Society; board member for Jewish Family and Children's Services, American Jewish Committee, and Pacific Council on International Policy; and Trustee for the World Affairs Council. Music was one of Paul's greatest joys, opera in particular, and he found great satisfaction in his work with the San Francisco Opera, whether helping to select the new director to steward the organization into the 21st century, navigating through strategic challenges, or raising money to support the art form. Paul was a man of deep spirituality. He and Valerie are members of Congregation Emanu-el and Grace Cathedral in San Francisco and Congregation Sinai in Chicago, his childhood temple. Paul was known to say that God doesn't care whose name is on the building when remarking on their blended Episcopalian and Jewish faiths.

He is survived by his wife, Valerie Crane Dorfman; his brother, John (Katharine) Dorfman; his brothers in law, Robert (Sharyn) Vogel, Daniel (Sherry) Crane, and Roland (Amanda) Crane; his children, Judith (Andy) Mendelsohn and Jeffrey (Melody), Eric (Elizabeth), and Benjamin Dorfman; his grandchildren, Lori, Richard, and Michael Mendelsohn, and Jenna, Briana, Taton, Makayla, Samuel, and Isaac Dorfman; six great-grandchildren, and eight nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas (Mary Carolyn) Dorfman, and his late wife, Janet Vogel Dorfman.

A service and reception was held at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco on November 30, 2018. The family encourages those who would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers to do so to the San Francisco Opera, Jewish Family and Children Services, or Grace Cathedral. The family is grateful for their loving village of friends and to Mele, Amie, Elena, and Krista for the exceptional care they gave Paul.

Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 18, 2018. Posted 12/2/18

Mr. Luke received degrees from Princeton University in 1961 (he was a member of Court Club) and Harvard University in 1962 before embarking on a teaching career of more than 50 years. For 32 years, Mr. Luke taught math and AP biology at the Spring Valley High School in Spring Valley, N.Y. and upon his retirement to Sag Harbor, was actively engaged as a substitute teacher and avid sports fan at Pierson High School in Sag Harbor.

Mr. Luke is survived by his brother James P. Luke and wife, Elizabeth, of Shelter Island; his sister-in-law, Maureen D. Luke of Berwyn, Pa.; eight nieces and nephews and 23 grandnieces and grandnephews. Mr. Luke’s brother John E. Luke predeceased him.

The family will receive visitors Friday, Oct. 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Yardley & Pino Funeral Home in Sag Harbor. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary R.C. Church in Bridgehampton. Contributions in Mr. Luke’s memory may be made to Tabor Academy, 232 Front St., Marion, MA 02738.

Posted 10/29/18

Phillip H. Ginsberg

Phil was born in New York City on May 1st, 1939 to Benedict and Adele Ginsberg and died September 15th 2018.

After graduating from Princeton (where he was a member of Campus Club and roomed with Tilton, Horner and Simmers),  he completed his law studies at Harvard. He moved to Chicago IL to work at Legal Aid and teach at the University of Chicago. In 1970 he moved to Seattle to run the felony division of the Public Defender office before moving into private practice.

Phil was always a champion for civil rights. He was the long-time co-chair of the King County Bar Association’s MLK Luncheon and won the 2013 Washington State Bar Association Professionalism Award. As a lawyer, he represented marginalized people, civil rights activists, people seeking asylum, and so many others fighting for a more just world. He helped develop the Defender Association into one of the top public defender organizations in the country and later served on its board. He spearheaded the successful effort to make the International District Rotary Club one of the first Rotary Clubs in the world to include women. In recent years, he organized a conference dedicated to understanding and contesting Islamophobia, and he developed interfaith coalitions committed to cultivating tolerance and celebrating diversity. He worked to try to stop the genocide in Darfur. He was a shining example of engaged citizenship for his family and community.

He had a love of learning and shared that love with his family and the world. Phil delighted in conversation and was a great listener. He was a life-long tennis player, Mariners fan, and cat and dog lover. Phil made great use of Seward Park during his decades in south Seattle, enjoying jogging around the loop and epic battles on its tennis courts. He also had a love of music and singing, especially “Rock of Ages” and “Danny Boy”. He traveled internationally with family throughout his life. He was a loyal friend, and his wit and good humor improved the lives of everyone who knew him.

He was a loving father to Clare Megathlin (Mark), Raphael Ginsberg (Emily Coward), Alicia Ginsberg, and Gina Ginsberg, a devoted grandfather to Benjamin Megathlin, Garret Megathlin, Aidan Megathlin, Sydney Ginsberg, and Emil Ginsberg, and loving sibling to Judith Ginsberg (Paul LeClerc). A memorial service was held on September 23rd at 11AM at the Arthur A. Wright Chapel at Butterworth Funeral Home. A reception followed the service.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the ACLU of Washington.

posted 9/26/18