Jay S. LindermanMarch 11, 1940 - Feb 25, 2016Remembering the life of Jay Linderman who died at Zen Hospice in San Francisco on February 25, 2016, just days before his 75th birthday.
Jay grew up in western New York State, the oldest son of Nicholas and Adolfine (Preisinger) Linderman. He came to the SF Bay Area in the early 1960's to attend law school at UC Berkeley, Boalt Hall. He received his Juris Doctor in 1965, and worked in public and private law practice in the Bay Area. His final position was senior staff attorney for the California Commission on Judicial Performance.
Jay lived his life with thoughtful conviction, grace, and searching self-awareness. He loved beauty, simplicity and complex ideas. He cherished friendship, and was generous with his time and treasure. He believed that death is the ultimate reconciliation of life, especially a life consciously lived.