Marian Elaine LLOYD
Obituary

Marian Elaine Bader RN
Aug.12, 1941-Jan.29, 2015

Resident of Danville

Marian Bader, left us unexpectedly on January 29, 2015 at the age of 73. Marian is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Ed, her children David and Nicole Granquist, 3 grandchildren Jackson Granquist, Stella and Spencer Bader, her daughter-in-law Sonja, son in-law Eric, brother Allan Lloyd, and many Minnesota relatives.

Marian was born in Winnebago Minnesota and grew up in the farming community of Martin County Minnesota. Marian received her RN nursing degree from Mounds Midway School of Nursing in 1962. In 1964 she and her best friend moved to San Francisco to continue their nursing careers. Marian's career spanned the next 40 years, and included nursing in Psychiatry, Med/ Surg., Nuclear Medicine, Allergy and Dermatology. She retired from nursing in 2003 and became very active in the Friends of Discovery Thrift Station in Danville, whose activities have raised millions of dollars to provide mental health assistance for families, schools, and children in the Danville area. Marian was also an active member of the San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church for 30+ years and enjoyed her time as chairperson of the Memorials and Gifts Committee, as well as participating in many other church activities.

Marian was a gifted cook who followed the Joy of Cooking and Julia Childs culinary techniques. There was always activity in her kitchen, especially the baking of cakes, cookies, and pies. While her children were in high school Marian initiated a "Friday open table" where any of their friends were welcome to have Friday evening dinner. She loved traveling, gardening, her many friends, family and beloved grandchildren. Her infectious laugh, great smile, giving nature, and love of Peets coffee will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

A Memorial service will be held Saturday Feb. 28 at 2pm, San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church, 902 Danville Blvd., Alamo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church Endowment Music Fund.

East Bay Times of February 22, 2015


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