Virginia Levick

Virginia (Ginger) Reed Levick died suddenly on July 29, 2022 at the age of 85 from cardiac arrest brought on by Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a debilitating neurological disorder which gradually shut down her body functions. The good news is that she passed away quickly and painlessly and avoided a problematic end.

Ginger was a force of nature, who gave joy to so many people through her vibrant personality and her wonderfully irreverent wit. She was just plain fun to be with. She also had the capacity to be both whimsical at times and thoughtfully engaged at others, an unusual breadth of character. She had many caring acquaintances and loving friends who will miss her greatly.

Ginger was born in Summit, NJ, attended Summit High School and graduated from Connecticut College. During her early married years, Ginger was actively involved in special education for her now-deceased Down’s Syndrome daughter, Deborah Levick. She developed a course on “Handicapping Conditions” which was implemented in all Boston schools. As her children matured, she returned to school, got her MA in Psychology, earned her MFCC Certificate and had a private counseling practice in Palo Alto and Menlo Park for 20 years.

Ginger’s great life challenge was significant chronic back pain that limited her activities her whole life and required multiple surgeries.

She persevered heroically, nevertheless. without complaint. She was a strong and determined woman who did not let obstacles deter her.

Ginger lived for major periods of time in New York City, Greenwich, CT, Paris, France, Boston, Atherton and Palo Alto. She was a member of the Menlo Country Club, the Junior League of Palo Alto-Mid Peninsula and the San Francisco Symphony League.

She is survived by Douglas Levick, her husband of 58 years, her daughter Carolee Hazard, her son Reed Levick and her five grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on September 29 at 2:00 PM at the First Congregational Church at 1985 Louis Street in Palo Alto. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Kainos Home and Training Center, 3631 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City CA 94062.

Betsy Leland Link passed away peacefully at her home in Los Angeles on August 12, 2022 at the age of 82. She was the widow of George H. Link. They shared 38 years of marriage together.

Born in San Francisco, she was the daughter of Sherman and Marialice Leland. She graduated from Miss Burke’s School High School and the University of the Pacific, where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. She went on to earn her PhD. in Latin American History from UCLA. She worked as a teacher after collage and served as President of the Latin American Studies Association at UCLA.

Betsy was a devout parishioner of St. Marin of Tour Catholic Church. Trustee of the California Historical Society; member of Les Amies, The Book Club, California Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums, and The League for Children; and board member of The

Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley. She was also a member of the California Club and Jonathan Club. She was a great mom, a wonderful friend, an avid reader, fantastic host, loved to play bridge, and was a frequent world traveler. She will be remembered for her wacky sense of humor and infectious laugh.

Betsy is survived by her two sons Christopher Leland Link (Kristi) and Thomas Hamilton Link (Sheridan) and grandchildren Charles Morris Link, Carter Leland Link, Thomas Hamilton Link, Jr., Henry Russell Link and Harper Leland Link.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday September 6 at 1pm at Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 11967 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049. with interment at Sutter Creek City Cemetery. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor. Give (wesharegiving. org).