Alice Katherine Wagner

Alice passed away December 30, 2012. She was born January 6, 1917 to Alfred C. Kearney and Katherine Schlegel-Kearney in San Jose. Alice graduated in 1935 from San Jose High School and Heald’s Business College. In 1939 she married Willard Wagner. They were married for 58 years. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen Castelli (Robert) and son Jim Wagner (Gail); 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild; brother Ed Kearney, nephew Dan Kearney and niece Carolyn Davis. Alice retired from the City of San Jose after working

as secretary to Chief of Detectives Bart Collins and Mayors Ron James, Norman Mineta and Janet Gray Hayes. Willard and Alice traveled extensively during retirement and were avid square dancers. They were members of the Lucky Steppers Square Dance Club and the California Grey Bears, and both volunteered at Dominican Hospital. After Willard passed she moved to Dominican Oaks for some time then moved to Harmonie Home in San Jose where she was well cared for by Joy Merza and Richard Casuga for almost 3 years. Alice lived a full, rewarding life and befriended everyone she met over the years. Her sparkly Irish eyes and wonderful smile will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 from 6:00pm-9:00pm with Rosary at 7:00pm. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 11:00am. All Services to be held at Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 N. Winchester Blvd. Santa Clara.