Grossman, Verle Anne Verle Anne Campbell Grossman An indomitable spirit, died Saturday, January 30, 2010, surrounded by her devoted family. Born May 18, 1927 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of William S.F. Campbell and Mary Margaret Gracey. Verle lived her life fully, always dedicated to the welfare of others. While working as a pediatric nurse at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, Verle met her beloved husband, Moses Grossman, to whom she was joyfully married for over 58 years. She considered her large and loving family to be her greatest legacy. She was the beloved mother of Deborah Grossman-Garber, Pam, David, and Danny Grossman and a wonderful mother-in-law to Jonathan Garber, David Kahn, Cezanne Garcia, and Linda Gerard. Verle cherished her nine grandchildren, lavishing them with gifts of love and time: Ben, Ilana, Rebecca, Miriam, Rachel, Naomi, Sarah, Noah, and Jonah. Her sister, Sarah Auker, and her sister's family also survive her. Verle created community wherever she went. She served as an indefatigable volunteer for a range of educational, health, and wildlife organizations, including the Volunteers in College Careers Information at Lowell High School. Later in life, she earned a degree in health education from San Francisco State University and went on to work for Senior Information Services in San Francisco, assisting, organizing and teaching programs for the city's seniors. In addition to her family, Verle cared passionately about animals and nature. She served as a docent for Audubon Canyon Ranch for many years, always delighting in the sight of a heron. In the past year, Verle was cared for with great love by the dedicated caregivers at the Irene Swindells Alzheimer's Residential Care program. In her memory, the family requests donations to either the California Pacific Medical Center Foundation, (directed specifically towards the Irene Swindells Alzheimer's Residential Care program) or to the SF/SPCA. Services were held on February 1st. Verle's abundant energy, devotion to others, generosity, and lively hospitality were legendary. Her spirit lives on in the lives of everyone she touched. Published in San Francisco Chronicle on February 2, 2010