Posted by Cathy Gowdy on Friday, June 02, 2006 at 04:46:11 :
Marin Independent Journal
Saturday, September 29, 2001
Phoebe Stewart Healey
Passed away at 11:05 a.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 in her Mill Valley home after several months of battling cancer. Phoebe was born and raised in Seattle, WA. Phoebe moved to the San Francisco bay area in the early 1950's and eventually settled in Mill Valley, where she has lived since 1959.
Bernard Healey, her husband for the last thirty-two years, survives Phoebe. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Monte Deignan, Sheila Deignan-Chavez, Jill Johnson, Bruce Butte, Jr. A son, Brian Butte, preceded her in death. She also leaves behind her sister Helen Taverniti and her grandchildren Danny, Emma, Felix, Kate, Lauren, Phoebe, and Robbie.
Phoebe spent her career as a commercial and fine artist. She attended the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco. During the past 40 years, she has exhibited her paintings as a member of the Marin Society of Artists in numerous galleries and shows throughout the United States, receiving many awards. For many years, Phoebe starred in local theater productions, as a comedienne, with roles written for her specifically by her husband.
All who knew her will miss Phoebe's remarkable sense of humor, artistic talents, and loving friendship. Following Phoebe's wishes, a private Memorial Service will be held for the family. A celebration of Phoebe's life gathering will take place in the near future. For further information contact Monte Deignan at (415) 927-9038.
Funeral Arrangements provided by Daphne Fernwood Mortuary in Mill Valley, California.
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