December 3, 2016
Our friend, the truly untamable pharmacist Ken Shorner, died December 3, 2016 after a battle with an aggressive, fast moving cancer that affected vital organs. He will be very much missed by those of us closest to him who somehow managed to adapt our personalities to accommodate and appreciate his aggravating, abrasive, and generally outlandish behavior. I will miss him as a phenomenal back country mountaineering guide in the Sierra, a Rainbow Brother who blasted across the country loaded, making pit stops at every casino to count a blackjack shoe or play some Piegow with Chinese ladies; and a dear friend who deeply cared and was always ready to help with any health matters.
We will be hosting a memorial at our gardens or, in case of bad weather, we will be inside Saturday, January 21 at 2 p.m. 1433 Haight Street, ring #s 1 or 4.
Many thanks to Joey, Rita, Sue, Jerry, and Tabby for their round-the-clock attendance to Ken over the last several weeks.
Jerry Berbiar adds, "Ken took care of people, his generosity was outstanding. He treated his thousands of patients at the Mission Neighborhood Clinic as individuals with caring and compassion. He was my friend for 31 years and I miss him."
�" Mother & Jerry