Sunday, October 21, 2007

OBIT


Marta Irene Weissenborn Newsom
June 21, 1983 – August 15, 2085

Marta Irene (Weissenborn) Newsom passed away on August 15th. Marta succumbed to the battle with her cancer late that evening in the comfort of her home. Although she was 102 years old, she was still young at heart and very physically active.
Born and raised in Fremont, California, to her parents Kenneth and Charlotte Weissenborn. Marta was the youngest of the family’s three daughters, Karin Slack (1978 – 2075) and Linnea Chapman (1980 – present). She would often remember the family’s trips across the country as a young girl.
After she graduated for San Jose State University in 2009, she moved to Los Angeles and became well known for her event planning for numerous celebrity affairs. One of the celebrity events she planned, she meet her future husband, Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. They married in July 2015 in San Francisco. Newsom ran for Governor of California in 2018 and overwhelmingly won the seat. Soon after they started to have a family. Their children, Gavin Jr., Christopher, Ava, and Jacob.
In 2030, Newsom ran for president and served two terms. Their young family was considered to be the new “Kennedy’s” during his term. Marta fought for tougher laws to protect children and people in the spotlight from publicity. She succeeded to pass three bills that protect children and others in the public eye. These bills are still in effect today. Newsom’s presidency is well known for his installment of a national health care system that is still used today. After her husband’s presidency, the family returned to California where they still remained active in politics.
Former president Newsom passed away in 2051 from heart failure. Marta is survived by her four loving children, sixteen grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. There will be a public viewing of the body and remembrance in San Francisco until Wednesday. A private funeral has been scheduled for Friday afternoon at St. Marks Church in San Francisco. The family asks that donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in her name.

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1 comment:

camccune said...

Well, you've certainly thought up an interesting future for yourself. It's a nicely written obit. The "new Kennedys" part was a good touch -- I think Newsom would like that part.