Resident of Los Gatos

Anne passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, surrounded by all of her siblings. A longtime resident of Los Gatos, Anne was known for her warmth, intelligence, leadership, and deep commitment to her family. As the eldest of five siblings, she had a deep sense of responsibility and fully embraced this role with care, guiding her brothers and sisters with love, and instilling in them the values of kindness and resilience.

Anne's life was filled with remarkable achievements.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from San Jose State University, graduating with Great Distinction, followed by a Master's in Nursing from the University of Washington, specializing in burn, trauma, and emergency care. As an RN, she worked for Good Samaritan Hospital for over 20 years, excelling in all her positions, and taking on key leadership and management roles which included Emergency Department Manager and Emergency Services Nursing Director.

Anne's growing passion for information technology, however, led her to anew chapter in her career at Stanford Hospital. There she served for 27 years in various management positions as an IT specialist including her ultimate role as Manager of IT Integration at Stanford's Lucille Packard Children's Hospital. Her contributions left a lasting impact on both healthcare and technology.

Beyond her professional achievements, Anne was a woman of many talents and passions. She was a gifted musician, playing several instruments including piano, violin, guitar, flute, recorder, fiddle and ukulele. She was also a gourmet cook, an avid reader, and an enthusiastic lifelong learner.

While Anne's life was filled with many impressive accomplishments, her greatest joy came from the relationships she cherished with her family and friends.

Known affectionately as "A.T." by her nieces, she was a devoted and loving aunt to 5nieces, and agreat-aunt to 6 nieces and 1 nephew. She played a pivotal role in their lives offering wisdom, guidance, support, and unconditional love.

Anne leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, kindness, and selflessness that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Frances Badame. Anne will be dearly missed by her siblings Christine Badame, Mary Badame, Anthony Badame, and Joseph Badame, her extended family, and many friends.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, October 12 at 11am at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church, 219 Bean Ave in Los Gatos.