Marlene Bogel Handy

November 25, 1932 - June 21, 2018

Marlene Bogel Handy— beloved wife, mother, nurse, and friend--died unexpectedly of heart failure on June 21st, 2018, in Los Altos, California. She was 85. Marlene was born in Millbrae, California, to George and Kathryn Bogel. She graduated from Burlingame High School in 1950 and entered Stanford University with the Class of 1954, but dropped out after her freshman year when she became engaged to the late Ralph Parker Handy, Jr. They married on June 1st, 1952, and had five children: David (who died shortly after birth), Bruce, Karen, Susan, and Todd. Marlene eventually returned to Stanford and earned an undergraduate nursing degree, in 1971. She then worked at the Stanford Hospital and Clinics in various capacities until her retirement, in 1995, after which she continued to serve the hospital as a volunteer up until her death. Marlene is survived by her four adult children, nine grandchildren, her extended family, and countless friends, colleagues, and neighbors—all of whom feel her loss deeply, miss her gentle good humor, and cherish her memory. A service will be held at the Stanford Memorial Church on August 21st, at 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, her family suggests donations be made in Marlene’s name to a scholarship fund for Stanford students who choose to pursue careers in nursing. Checks can be made out to “Stanford Nurse Alumnae Legacy Fund” (with “In Memory of Marlene Handy” noted on the memo line) and mailed to Pat Sparacino, 151 Briar Land, San Mateo, CA, 94403.