Obituary of Anna Lambourne

Our beloved Anna Garzi Lambourne passed away peacefully in her own home at Del Mesa Carmel on May 30, 2017. She was 101 years young. Born in Vladivostok Russia, December 3, 1915, she witnessed the Russian revolution, fled with her family to grow up in Shanghai, China, and lived as a Prisoner of War during World War II. In Shanghai, she married her husband of 48 years, US Army Captain Alfred LeGrand "Freddie" Lambourne in 1946. He was her partner in Lambourne Realty, family research, and they made a grand dance pair whenever the music started. Anna was his caretaker until his death as he battled Alzheimer's disease. Anna was also preceded in death by her mother Pauline "Babba" Pelegia Garzi of Ukraine; father Surgius Garzi of Greece and Turkey, sister Alexandra Garzi Reed, and her nephew Chris. She forged a lifelong career of many occupations. Her varied career jobs included: antique merchant, tutor, news editor and reporter, dress designer, Palace Hotel accounts auditor, Stanford Hoover Library catalog clerk, and real estate broker. She described herself as a care giver throughout her life. Her interests included music, democracy, world travel, art of all types, and education. She received a BA with Honors in Russian and French from San Jose State University in 1974. She was also a member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. In 2006, she launched her singing career with Ree Ree Bruno in the jazz combo headed by Bob Phillips. At the age of 94, she founded the Lambourne Institute to promote the education of children from birth. Anna believed we all have so much more potential than we realize and encouraged us all to pursue our passions and follow our dreams, as she did. Anna served as a loving sister-in-law, aunt, godmother, mentor, counselor, healer, and friend. She shared the friendship and love of hundreds of family members and friends throughout her years. Anna was a true inspiration. A memorial celebration of her life will be held at the Activity/Library room of The Del Mesa Carmel on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at 2:00 pm. Service Information