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Obituary

Helen Lois Schwab (née Arfsten) passed away peacefully on the morning of January 15, 2025, in San Rafael, California. She was 95.

Lois was born in San Francisco, on December 6, 1929, to Lafrenz Harold "Tiny" Arfsten and Helen Marguerite Benson. She pursued coursework at Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley. After receiving her undergraduate degree in music, she traveled with friends through Europe and the Middle East. On February 1, 1958, she …

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So sorry to hear about Lois’ passing. Longtime neighbor and sweet lady. Unable to attend service (heading out of town f…

So sorry to hear about Lois’ passing. Longtime neighbor and sweet lady. Unable to attend service (h…

So sorry to hear about Lois’ passing. Longtime neighbor and swee…

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Performer of

Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District Non-Marching Band

Performer of

Deutscher Musikverein

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1929
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Passed away

January 15th, 2025
San Rafael, CA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Adobe Creek Funeral Home
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