Denise Clare Mcisaac

It is with great sadness the family of Denise McIsaac announces her passing.

Denise Clare (Klapperich) McIsaac passed away peacefully at her care home in Novato, California on June 27, 2023, with her beloved husband by her side.  Denise was born in San Francisco, California, December 8, 1946 to Harry and Eleanor Klapperich.

Denise lived in Ukiah until the age of 12, and then her family moved to Clausing Court in Novato, where she graduated from Novato High School in 1964.  At Novato High, she met Neil McIsaac, Jr, whom she married in 1968.  They were married 55 years.

Denise moved with Neil and their two young children, Deanna and Neil III, to a dairy in Tomales in 1973.  There she helped Neil with the dairy business, running to town for parts and caring for their children.  She became the Tomales 4-H dairy leader and spent many summers on the local fair circuit with her children, and many other kids – roaming the barns in her purple bathrobe.  She also worked part time decorating cookies with a close friend for their San Francisco bakery.

She was involved in the Tomales Elementary School and Tomales High School PTA organizations and was always present at all her children’s athletics and academic ventures – Neil often joked that she got to go back to high school along with her children.

After her children graduated from Tomales High School, Denise took a part time job working for Moreda’s Sporting Goods in Petaluma.  She enjoyed her time in retail and would strike up a conversation with anyone.  She also spent many years on camping trips with her Camp Runamuck group, where a good time was had by all.

In her later years, Denise enjoyed her gambling trips to Tahoe, and was a lifelong fan of the SF Giants and 49ers.

Denise is survived by her husband, Neil Jr., her daughter Deanna (Dan) Jensen, her son Neil (Jessica) McIsaac III, and grandchildren Harrison, Hayden, Hunter, Hettie McIsaac and Kyra and Ryan Jensen, as well as numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Eleanor Klapperich, along with her brother, Donald Klapperich.

A Visitation will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, from 4pm-7pm at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 1pm – 5pm at the Petaluma Elks Lodge #901, 2105 S. McDowell Blvd. Ext., Petaluma.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Denise’s name to Hospice of Petaluma, a local Alzheimer’s Association, or the charity of your choice.