Harold Gevertz

June 20, 1924 - December 12, 2018

Harold passed away peacefully, at age 94, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie, only three years ago. Son of Philip and Katie Gevertz, he was born in Oakland, CA and was raised in San Francisco. Harold graduated from Poly High School in 1942 and joined the Coast Guard, where he served his country with distinction until 1945. While serving, he met Rosalie, the love of his life, at Hoberg’s Resort. They married in 1947 and started their retail business, a children’s store in San Bruno called Lullaby Lane. Together, they grew Lullaby Lane into a nationally recognized children’s store that was a destination must for all expectant couples and their families throughout the Bay Area for 64 years.

First and foremost, Harold was a loving husband to Rosalie. In their happy 68 years of marriage they raised 3 children, worked side by side in business, traveled the world and enjoyed the theater, opera, ballet, and symphony. A true renaissance man, Hal was an accomplished fly fisherman, photographer, and athlete.

Fondly known as Hershie, he was a man who lived life to the fullest. One of his greatest passions in life was golf, a sport he was first introduced to as a young caddie at the Presidio Golf Course. He was a member of Green Hills Country Club in Millbrae and Lake Merced Country Club in Daly City for many years. In 1968, he began playing a different golf course in Northern California every Tuesday, taking notes and critiquing each one. He befriended the San Francisco Chronicle sports columnist, Art Rosenbaum, who would later tag Harold “The Golf Explorer.” For the next 40 years Hal played and reviewed over 700 golf courses worldwide. His golf articles were published in the San Mateo Times and Golf Today. His golf reviews were recently published in a hard cover book appropriately titled, The Golf Explorer.

Harold is survived by his children Michael (Melissa), Barry (Maureen), and Debbie (Joe), grandchildren, Erin, Michael (Nikki), Bryant (Jenn), Scott, Taylor, Connor, Emily, and Molly, and great-grandchildren, Michael and Sofia.

Harold’s love for his family and friends knew no boundaries; he was always generous with his time and support. He will be missed for his infectious smile and tremendous sense of humor.

The Gevertz family would like to thank his loving and devoted caregivers Ermie, Bobbie, and Nelson.

A celebration of life will be held at Green Hills Country Club in Millbrae on January 3rd, 2019 at 1:30PM. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be sent to the First Tee of San Francisco, https://www.thefirstteesanfrancisco.org.