Harry Erwin Collette, Jr. 56, of San Rafael, California passed away on July 8, 2009 at University of California Hospital, San Francisco, CA.  He is suvived by his partner of 10 years, David R. Stevens of San Rafael, CA; his aunt Lela and Wyman Horn of Chatsworth GA; his aunt Carrie Payne of Rocky Face, GA; his cousin Sheila and Sam Hughes of Rocky Face, GA.  

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Marin County Human Society, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato, CA 94949, 415-883-4621; Golden Gate Basset Rescue, PO Box 4958, Petaluma, CA 94955, 707-765-2690, of University of California San Francisco Foundation, Box 45339, S.F, CA 94143-0339.

(Courtesy of San Francisco Chronicle - July 19, 2009)