Judith M. Sobey Nov. 1937 - Sept. 2008

Resident of Danville. Beloved mother, teacher, wife and friend, Judith was a source of strength, joy and inspiration to so many she encountered in her 70 years with us.

Valedictorian of Oakland High School's class of 1955 and accepted with Honors at Stanford University, she went on to earn both Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees. Upon graduation from Stanford, she devoted herself to teaching, and in her 40 years within the Fremont Unified School District received Certificates of Recognition from the California Legislature and California Senate, as well as 1993's Teacher of the Year Award. Additionally, work created in her art programs for mentally handicapped children garnered numerous accolades, including 1st place in 1985's Vision of Peace contest.

She is survived by her sons Jeremy Hainline and Martin Sobey, daughter Kelly Nicholas, brother Edward, nephews Steven, Scott, Mark and Todd, daughter-in-law Sandy, grandchildren Riley, Dylan and Finn, as well as friends too numerous to mention.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Judith's life this Wednesday, September 17th, at 2:00 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery's Tower Chapel, 5000 Piedmont Ave., Oakland.