Thelma Colvin (Marguleas)

Thelma Colvin ( Marguleas) passed away peacefully on March 4, 2021. In her own words, she “.... lived a long, full life of blessingsa wonderful husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.” Thelma was born on February 14, 1926 in San Francisco. She attended Lowell High School, and got her B.S. from UC Berkeley, where she was a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority. Thelma is pre-deceased by her late husband, Kenneth Colvin and her son-inlaw Matthew Wolf, and is survived by her three children, Francene Colvin, Cynthia Colvin, Larry Colvin, daughter-in-law Kimberlee Colvin and sons-in-law Elliot Henderson and Stephen Bundy; her seven cherished grandchildren, Rachael Henderson (Marty Bonfilio), Leah Henderson, Mollie Wolf (Aya Masilela), Gabe Wolf (Kristin Seidman), Kasey Colvin, Jake Colvin (Kelly Curran), David Colvin, and was great grandmother to David and Eli Bonfilio. In addition, Thelma leaves behind her sister, Betty Newman (Harry Newman) and the late Howard Marguleas (Ardith Marguleas), and many beloved nieces, nephews and dear friends. Thelma had many facets, and as a mother and wife she dedicated herself to her husband and children. She was a superb cook, serving amazing dinners every night for her family- even her frozen cookies were delicious! She was a room mother, Brownie leader and attended every Little League game. Once her children had reached adolescence, Thelma was able to branch out and truly explore her talents and deep intelligence. Her intellectual curiosity, grit and generosity all shined through in her endeavors. She generously shared her passions as she was Chairwoman of the Jewish Women’s Division of Jewish Welfare Federation during which she traveled to Israel 28 times and led many tours; She was a cofounder with her husband Kenneth of the Thelma Colvin Kindegarten in Kiyiat Yam, Israel. She supported APAC and the UJCC; served on the Board of Silver Ave Home and the Institute on Aging and taught English to Jewish Russian Emigrees women with whom she developed deep and loving relationships. She was also a docent at the DeYoung Museum for many, many years. She was an avid reader, loved her begonias and rose bushes, loved cooking Shabbat dinners for the whole family during summers in Lake Tahoe, and was a lover of anything to the left of center politically! She could not tell a joke nor carry a tune to save her life, but this did not stop her love for symphony, ballet and the theater. She led her life with dignity and grace.

At Thelma’s request, contributions to honor her life may be made to: The Camp Tawonga Colvin Campership Fund, The SF Jewish Home, and NARAL.