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Local residents who died recently include:
Dean Morton, 92, a dedicated leader and mission-driven Palo Alto family man who was genuine, generous and thoughtful, died on Feb. 16, 2025.
Jim Slater Sherlock, 59, a kind, generous, and conscientious Palo Alto man who loved without pretense or ego, died on Jan. 22, 2025.
Ian Morrison, 73, a renowned Menlo Park author, consultant, and futurist who was known as warm hearted, insightful, and joyous died on Feb. 5, 2025.
Marilyn “Marny” Trounson, 77, Menlo Park resident, was the first American to dance as a soloist for the Royal Ballet in London and is remembered for her bright smile, deeply empathetic nature and care for the Earth and all her creatures, died on Nov. 10, 2024.
Lois Maxine Karp Shore, 79, a Palo Alto resident who leaves behind a legacy of kindness, passion, and an unwavering zest for life, died on Jan. 25, 2025.
Richard Bruce van Gelder, 90, a Palo Alto-based telecommunications industry pioneer and loving father and grandfather died on Dec. 21, 2024.
Robert Redfern-West, 80, a Palo Alto resident whose mind was a source of wonder to all who came to know him, died on Sept. 10, 2024.
Nancy Jean Soltau, 94, was a Palo Alto resident remembered for being smart, outgoing, determined, well-dressed, and competitive, died on Jan. 30, 2025.
Tom Morgan, 77, a Redwood City resident who played guitar and raced a 1959 MGA and a 1956 Morgan for 20 years at road race tracks, was an accomplished racer, driving coach and mechanic. Married to Beverly Morgan for 43 years, Tom died on Jan. 20, 2025.
To read full obituaries, leave remembrances and post photos, go to Lasting Memories at rwcpulse.com/obituaries/.



