Theron L. Prentiss

Theron L. Prentiss - PRENTISS, THERON L. - Entered into rest, March 30, 2008 in Sebastopol, CA. Dearly beloved husband of fifty-eight years of Maria O. Prentiss of Santa Rosa, CA. Loving father of Keith (Jodi) Prentiss of Paso Robles, CA, Ken (Marilyn) Prentiss of Paradise, CA and Karen Prentiss of Orangevale, CA. Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Joel, Sarah, Dillen and Kate Prentiss. A native of San Francisco, California, age 83 years. Theron is a veteran of WWII, serving as First Sergeant in Patton"s Army in Germany and France. He is a graduate of U.C. Berkeley Class of 1949, where he earned his bachelors degree. Employed by Safeway Stores, Inc, for over thirty-seven years, Theron retired as District Manager. He was a member of St. Eugene"s Cathedral and was known for his avid dedication as a volunteer within the church as well as at London House and Harvest for the Hungry Garden in Santa Rosa. Golfing was a thoroughly enjoyed pastime. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Cathedral of St. Eugene, corner of Farmer"s Lane and Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa, CA. Private inurnment, Santa Rosa Memorial Park. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions are preferred to the American Parkinson"s Disease Research Association, 1250 Hylan Blvd.; Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY, 10305-1946. Arrangements entrusted to: LAFFERTY & SMITH COLONIAL CHAPEL, Directors (707)539-2921