Peter Stafford
1939-2007
Update: I am sitting in a circle of about 200 people as they pass a "talking stick" around, remembering Peter’s life. In the room are people I have met through the years when I lived in Santa Cruz and he he was an important person in my life. I’ll try and post some pictures from the memorial here later today.
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Peter Stafford was born in Oakland on 4/11/39 just minutes before his twin sister. His father’s family was owned cattle ranches in Nevada and his mother was an immigrant from Russia who reached the
United States viaChina. His mother, his son, his twin sister, brother, and a sister from his mother’s second marriage survive Peter. Peter died an untimely death from an accident in his home in
Santa Cruz.
Peter graduated from Reed College and was known for his work in mathematics, most notably the Stafford’s Theorem in Algorithms. Peter was a Reed’s Scholar. Peter spent time in New York City working with the War Resister’s League in the late 1960’s while working on his first book with author Bonnie Golightly. Peter was the author of several new age books.
Peter Stafford, East Village, New York, 1965
Peter came to live in Santa Cruz in 1974 and worked as a typesetter for the Good Times and many of the alternative newspapers. In the nonprofit arena, he was worked and volunteered for the Homeless Garden Project and the California Grey Bears. Peter’s humanity touched many individuals.
Peter was a pioneer and advocate for societal change. He is remembered for his compassion and equanimity as well as his
scientific inquiries. Peter was a flamboyant spirit and a deep human being who will be sorely missed by family, friends, and
free spirits everywhere.
There will be a Celebration of Peter’s Life on Sunday, August 26 from 1 to 3 pm at the Attic which is located at 931
Pacific Ave. in Santa Cruz. – Lynn Francis–
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