Angus Lloyd MacLean, Jr.

Angus Lloyd MacLean Jr. left this world peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, September 20th, 2021, at the age of 90. His spirit, and what a strong spirit it was, is carried on by his wife of 62 years, Virginia “Ginny” Arnold MacLean; his three children, Lowrie Hodges MacLean, Virginia “Gigi” Conway MacLean and Angus Lloyd MacLean III; his six grandchildren, Alexia (Brett Stagnaro), Colette (Russell Cavin), Sarah, Daniel, Mia, Niko; and great grandson, Theo; as well as his siblings John MacLean and Katherine Bovey; along with an extended family and friends from every walk of life.

Angus was born December 27th, 1930 and grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the son of renowned Johns Hopkins eye surgeon, Angus MacLean Sr and mother Eleanore Hodges MacLean. He attended and graduated from The Gilman School. An exceptional athlete, at sixteen he would become a Maryland State Champion wrestler and would later be recruited to wrestle at Brown University where he became captain of the varsity team. At Brown, Angus majored in English literature and minored in wrestling & lacrosse. He was a member of Alpha Delta Phi. He graduated in 1953, and in 1975 he would be inducted into the Brown University Athletic Hall of Fame. However, he would be the first one to clarify that it was for his wrestling career and not for his short stint on the soccer team where he accidentally scored a goal for Harvard. The day after the match The Crimson would report that Harvard’s first goal of the game was scored by a Brown man, Angus MacLean.

After graduating from Brown, Angus was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the Marine Corps, completing his service in 1955 as a 1st lieutenant. While stationed in California he met Virginia Willingham Arnold with whom he would spend the happiest years of his life. They were married in 1959, spending their first year of marriage in Cambridge, MA where Angus was studying at Harvard, and then in Washington DC at St Albans School — The National Cathedral School for Boys, where Angus was teaching English and history, and, of course, coaching wrestling, football and baseball. One of the stories he would like to tell was how he recommended that a young student skip his choir practice to attend football practice... he would jokingly remark that it was not typical for a teacher to be called into the headmaster’s office in those days.

The next stage of their adventure together found them in California where their three children were born. Angus began his career with Coldwell Banker Commercial Brokerage Co. He started in sales and swiftly rose through the ranks. During his twentyseven-year career at CB he was a member of the executive committee and advisory board, he was a senior vice president in charge of the 11 offices comprising the Northwest region of Coldwell Banker, and he served as the resident manager of the company’s San Francisco and San Jose offices. Angus’ last role at CB was as founder and president of the Real Estate Investment Banking Division. He touched many lives during his time at the firm — the stories from those who worked for him are truly endless. A former team member summed it up best in a thank you note received 34 years after Angus hired him. “When you have dinner at 231 Ellsworth, think of me and all of the other great people you hired. You made a difference in a lot of people’s lives and I, for one, wanted to say thank you Angus.” He would leave Coldwell Banker in 1987 to become a Managing Director and Senior Vice President at Kidder Peabody. Those close to him knew how much he missed the culture and people of CB.

Of course, Angus had a life outside of work. He loved his social and athletic activities and was a longstanding member at the Pacific Union Club, Bohemian Club (Hillbillies Camp), Burlingame Country Club, San Francisco Golf Club and Cypress Point Club. His civic affiliations included being a Director of the San Francisco Y.M.C.A, Trustee of Mills Hospital Foundation, Vice Chairman of Bay Area Council, Director of The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, President of the SF region of the Lincoln Club, Director of Hibernia Bank, member of the Urban Land Institute, Director of the San Francisco Board of Realtors, President of the Independent Colleges of Northern California and a Regent at the University of Pacific. And most important to Angus, having been raised by an eye surgeon who devoted his life to eradicating blindness, he was particularly proud and honored to serve as President of the Board of Directors of That Man May See — a UCSF foundation that raises money for ophthalmic research.

Angus was a true original, something no one would contest. He filled all his roles with authentic vigor. He was a son, a father, a grandfather, a brother, a great friend, a champion, a manager, a competitor, a story teller, and a comedian. He hated sweet potatoes. Loved his people. And competed in everything he did.

It would be remiss not to emphasize Angus’ love of sports, specifically golf. Upon meeting him, he would ask two questions. Where did you go to school and what sports did you play? You could often find Angus on the driving range or on the putting greens working on his game. One of the highlights of his golfing life was his threetime participation in The Bing Crosby Clambake at Pebble Beach. Nearing the end, when he could no longer drive but could still swing, he would threaten to walk to the club if someone was not available to drive him. In times of fierce golf competition, he would often say, “Boys I didn’t come out here today for the companionship.” All would laugh and Angus would let a slight grin creep onto his face. Everyone got the joke. Despite what he said, Angus always came for the companionship.

A special thank you to those who cared for Angus so lovingly in his final days — Linda Bustos, Princess Eugenio, Gessie Melano, Cathy Villa, Zorina Santillana and Blanca Torres.

A small family service will be private. A memorial celebrating Angus’ life will be held at a later date. Remembrances in lieu of flowers can be sent to That Man May See, at UCSF Department of Ophthalmogy (https://thatmanmaysee. org/donate/) or Sutter Care at Home Hospice, 1700 S. Amphlett Boulevard, Suite 300, San Mateo, CA 94402 or a charity of your choice.