Marcia June Patt (née Goldstock), June 6, 1934 - Sept. 8, 2025. Our mom, Marcia June Goldstock, was born in Pittsburgh in 1934. In 1960, she headed west to Northern California and she never looked back. Marcia lived a meaningful and productive life. She was a trailblazer for women of her generation, with a lifelong commitment to social justice causes. She was an English major at San Francisco State University, and earned a master's degree in social welfare from U.C. Berkeley. As a social worker, she was a court-appointed advocate for children who had suffered abuse, and worked in the field of mental health. Over the years, our mom tried her hand working as a travel agent, a realtor and a substitute teacher. But her passion was politics; she was a tireless community organizer and committed political campaign manager. When not working, she volunteered as an ESL teacher, delivered meals to the homebound and supported local causes. She believed in hope and change. Our mom loved jazz, opera and classical music. She sang, played piano, and wrote clever ditties that expressed her great sense of humor and love of wordplay. She watched musicals and old classic movies. She was a formidable Scrabble player. Marcia enjoyed the creative arts, world travel, good food and being in nature - especially the redwood forests and rugged beaches of Northern California. She loved animals of all kinds. Our mom never lost her curiosity about life. She remained adventurous and free-spirited. She was not a conformist; she lived an authentic life, valuing independence. Marcia, our mom, was generous, sensitive, resilient and kind. She lived her life passionately, always seizing the day, never hesitating to take risks. Our Mom will be missed deeply by us, her daughters; her beloved dog, Cookie; and the community of people who knew and loved her.