Millbrae Death Notices: Hanne-Lore Sutro Nepote

(From Chapel of the Highlands)

Hanne-Lore Sutro Nepote of Millbrae passed away at home Sept. 25, 2013, shortly after she was honored on her 90th birthday, Aug. 10.

She was born in Germany and immigrated to the United States with her family in 1939.

She attended the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland and the University of California at Berkeley. After graduation she married painter Alexander Nepote. Hanne-Lore was also an artist and exhibited in Bay Area museums and galleries. With the arrival of children her painting efforts slowed, although she supported her husband in his career and continued to be engaged in the art world.

Hanne-Lore was generous of spirit and felt at home by the sea and in the mountains. She viewed life from an aesthetic perspective and approached meal preparation as an art form. She later rekindled her career, making numerous liturgical banners for her church. She was also an exhibiting member of the Society of Layerist in Multiimedia, SLMM, a national organization that held exhibits both in this country and in Europe.

Hanne-Lore was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Nepote; her parents, Dr. Fredrick and Margaret Sutro; her brother, Dr. Henry Sutro; her daughter, Linda Sue Doherty; and son-in-law, Dr. Frederick Doherty. She is survived by her son, Paul Nepote, and grandchildren, Alex Doherty and Kate Doherty Valencia (Eduardo).

A Celebration of Life service will be held on November 9, 2013, at 2 p.m., at the New Vision United Methodist Church 450 Chadbourne Avenue in Millbrae, California. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Mission Hospice, 1670 S. Amphlett Blvd., Suite 300, San Mateo, Ca 94402.