Long-time resident of Oakland, CA. My great grandparents and grandparents lived here and in Berkeley and are interred in Mt. View Cemetery. My father was raised here and in Berkeley.

I recently wrote a book about the people of Oakland, Legendary Locals of Oakland. https://legendarylocals.ouroakland.net

I'm especially interested in Oakland history, and have been contributing to the Oakland Wiki http://oaklandwiki.org

While I've spent the most time in Mountain View, I've also wandered around Home of Eternity, St. Mary's, Evergreen and Home of Peace, and spent time in the columbariums, Chapel of the Chimes and Chapel of Memories.

My mom's side of the family is from downriver Michigan.