Peter Hand

Obituary of Peter Hand

Son of Philip and Stella Hand, born October 7, 1931 in Essex, England, died October 1, 2011 after a strong battle against lung cancer. Peter graduated from Westminster Technical College with a B.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Peter also studied at the Savoy Hotel in London, England. He received his Sous Chief Hat from the Savoy restaurant. He was a "Certified Club Manager" with a Masters Degree. One of the clubs he managed (for 10 years) was the Elks Lodge in Santa Barbara. He loved to play lawn bowling and was a member of the downtown club from 1986 to present time. Peter is survived by his loving "Registered Domestic Partner" and care giver Adrienne Kaplan, son Philip and his family, Sister Freda and niece Sheryl Greene. Special thanks are accorded to the Cancer Center of S.B., Dr. Greenwald and their very caring staff and Nurses in the treatment room; Dr. Joel Brandt and his staff; also the "angel" nurses of Hospice, especially Laura Haywood. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara in memory of Peter Hand.
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