Howard Ralph Kahn
Feb. 2, 1932–March 30, 2015
Howard was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He could accomplish anything he put his mind to. At a young age, he took up the hobby of magic. He put together a show, toured the Midwest and East Coast and paid his way through college performing magic.
He studied engineering at MSOE and was a Quality Control Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona, and San Jose, California.
Howard then became an entrepreneur. He started his own insurance, financial planning and tax practice. Throughout his life, he continued to perform magic and clowning. He entertained at hospitals, schools and corporations. Wherever he lived, he worked with various charities, was an active member with the local Jewish temple, the Masons and Shriners.
Howard is survived by sister Susie Losyev; daughter Geri Kahn; son Alan Kahn and two grandchildren. He was twice married, the first time to Sandra Rapkin and the second time to Zoe Rosenzweig.
Donations may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association or the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Kay Blitzer Olson
Kay Blitzer Olson, 67, of Foster City, California, died peacefully and holding hands with her children on April 29, 2015. Kay leaves behind a lifetime of amazing memories to her adoring children, Emily Rose Olson of Boston and Benjamin Andrew (Madeline) Olson of San Francisco. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Sidney M. Blitzer Jr. and Carol Anne Blitzer; nieces Caroline Blitzer Phillips and her husband, Craig, and Elizabeth Reiter Blitzer; uncles and aunts; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helene Kantrow Blitzer and Sidney Milton Blitzer.
Kay was a world traveler and passionate about the arts. When she wasn’t teaching third grade, she spent her time at the ballet, opera, museums, theater, or designing her own artwork of painting and pottery.
Services are being held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (1100 Industrial Road #1, San Carlos, CA 94070, tax ID 20-4417327).