Alys Durenberger

Alys Durenberger - Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at the age of 91 in Cotati. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert Durenberger, her daughter, Elsie Ann Durenberger, son, Robert Durenberger Jr. and daughter-in-law, Donna Durenberger. She is survived by three children: Jerome Durenberger of Lake Havasu, AZ, Ann (Mike) Mathewson of Cotati and John Durenberger of Cotati; seven grandchildren: Anthony (Elise) Durenberger, David (Christine) Durenberger, Christopher (Spring) Durenberger, Sean (Diana) Durenberger, Michael Mathewson Jr., Stefanie Mathewson, and Eric Mathewson; and nine great grandchildren: Justin & Callan Durenberger of Cotati, Ty & Tea Durenberger of Lake Havasu, Cory, Logan, Riley and Kaden Durenberger of Petaluma and Shea Durenberger of Vallejo. A Vigil Service will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St, Petaluma. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 150 St. Joseph Way, Cotati. Burial will be at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, CA. Family suggest memorial contributions be made for the disabled to North Bay Industries, 5720 Labath Ave., Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Alys was born in Welland, Ontario, Canada on January 1, 1916. During her lifetime, she had seen it all, from the beginning of the automotive industry to the exploration of space. She moved to California, at an early age, where she met her beloved husband, Robert and had 5 children. They moved to Marin County in 1941 and then to Sonoma County in December of 1969. She was a dedicated mother who always volunteered her time. She served as a Cub Scout Leader, Brownie Troup Leader, a Girl Scout Leader, and was an avid bridge player. She was an Area IV Board member, founded a library for parent education for children with development disabilities, ran Special Olympics swimming and bowling programs, and started North Bay Industries in Rohnert Park.